Minnesota Vote Totals and Global Briefs
The Minnesota presidential tally shows McKinley 190461, Bryan 112901, Woolley 8555, Debs 3065 with a 77560 McKinley lead. Exposition losses cited but next year’s livestock show planned larger. Congress debates timber use for settlers in Wyoming and South Dakota. Debates pension, education, and public health issues. Bjornson turns 68 in Paris. Shipping, rail routes, and hog-market notes accompany various global and domestic items. An Idaho incident ends with a daughter among the wounded and a Sioux City fish cannery project is proposed.
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Minnesota
McKinley
Bryan
Woolley
Debs
Chicago
Mondell
Wyoming
South Dakota
Hepburn
Bjornstjerne Bjornson
Paris
Far East
New York
Baston
Missouri River
Larnie Timmins
United States
Choate
Charles C. Beaman
John D. Long
Secretary of the Navy
Denver
Paul Antoine
Sex Francisco
Bogota
Colombia
Washington
Panama
Clark
Quimby
Kansas City
George W. Louitt
Fort Wayne
Ind
Russia
America
Andrew Carnegie
Vinona
Nooitgedacht
James Sheehan
Forentine
Idaho
Sioux City
Alaska
St Michaels
State Department
Freefert
United statMent Bn
Civil Affairs Reports on Philippine Islands Governance
War department releases summaries of Crowder’s report to General MacArthur detailing civil affairs progress in the Philippines over the past year. It covers Treasury currency issues, customs gains under American management, emigration laws and contract labor, land cultivation, and judicial reforms including habeas corpus safeguards releasing nearly 100 prisoners detained under the former regime.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Crowder
Thirty-ninth Infantry
Treasury Department
Philippines
United States
Customs Service
Spain
Isanda
Judicial Department
Volunteer claims test of yellow fever germ via mosquitoes
Youngstown reports Dr. Clark received a letter from John J. Moran of Experimental Sanitary Camp, Cuba, stating he will test the theory that yellow fever germs are carried by mosquitoes by sleeping in a house with forty five infected insects. Moran, once a Youngstown coachman, says two bitten men contracted the fever, supporting the theory.
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Youngstown
Dr. Clark
John J. Moran
Quesnadoes
Cuba
Moran
Bond talks ease tension after murder trial hung jury
El Dorado Kansas December 24 Hay ward Morrison, brother of Jessie Morrison, whose trial for murder of Mrs Castle ended in a hung jury, said six wealthy men in the county have volunteered to stand a $6,000 bond. He said they are not rushing to file the bond and it does not worry them like others. Jessie is fearful of rain and still receives sympathy letters daily.
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Gu Jessie Morrison
Eldorado
Kan
Hayward Morrison
Jeasin Morrison
Castle
Jessia
Russian press warns on Germany Turkey pact fears in Orient
Novo Vremya editorializes that Germany and Turkey may use a pear fisheries agreement as a cover for political aims in the Near East. It urges the Russian government to remain vigilant about German progress and design, noting industrial and commercial activity as potential cloaks for strategy.
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Germany
Petersburg
Turkey
Novo Vremya
Orient
Inauguration train rates set for McKinley ceremony
Washington December 24 the general committee coordinating President McKinley’s March 4 inauguration learned that the trunk line railroads will offer special rates. Individuals may travel round trip in first class for a single fare. Tickets are valid for travel March 1 to 3 to Washington and March 4 from points within a 100 mile radius.
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Reyes
Washington
General Committee
McKinley
Trunk Hoe Organization
Polpta
E Malles
Coromission To Attend Meeting In Pekin Deliberations Begin
Diplomatic circles in Washington and London follow the Pekin talks as Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching prepare to meet the joint note from the powers. Aiming to avoid loss of face, China signals readiness to accept terms quickly while urging prompt, amicable discussions. Wu insists on conciliatory handling and telegraphic dispatches to the Chongqing court.
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Li Hung
Chang
Prince Ching
Senor
B. J. de Cologan
Kwang Su
London
Morrison
Times
Pekin
China
Washington
Hoe
Mr. Wu
Li Hung Chang
German industries show marked decline in activity
Washington December 24 a US state department report based on consul Albert Brunswick notes a sharp drop across German business sectors. Construction and rail projects shrink significantly with electrical plant and lighting ventures down 30 to 60 percent from the previous year. Gas works projects are about one third lower.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Albert
Brunswick
Germany Stops the Deal in Istanbul Pact Delay
Constantinople December 24 The expected imperial authorization for the Cramp Shipbuilding Company cruiser contract and 100000 pound deposit has not yet been issued The German embassy protested to the Porte against payments to the Cramp firm before Krupp gun debts are settled.
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Germany
Constantinople
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Porte
Cramps
Resignation Hits Japanese Cabinet as Hoshi Ito Steps Down
Yokohama reports minister of communication Hoshi Ito resigns amid ongoing allegations of involvement in financial scandals. He will be replaced by former Korea envoy Hara. The move may threaten Ita cabinet stability.
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Affenta Ito
Yokohama
Hoshi ‘Toru
United States
Hara
Korea
Ita
Senate Appropriations Bill Review Underway
A subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee began examining the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill with plans to report it to the Senate soon after Congress reconvenes following the holidays.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Congress
Roumania Declines Large loan offer
London dispatch cites Daily Express Vienna correspondent reporting Roumania rejected a $16,000,080 loan offer with conditions seen as undermining Roumanian independence, due to attached strings amid financial crisis.
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Roumania
London
Ruseta
Vienna
The
Daily Express
Crsis
John T McCutcheon Stricken By Pneumonia In Chicago
Artist and newspaper correspondent John T. McCutcheon, 38, is critically ill at his Chicago home after several days of pneumonia. The notable figure is best known for his editorial cartoons and reporting.
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Artist McCutcheon
Chicago
John T. McCutcheon
Orange Holds Chinese Loot
MARSEILLES Dec 24 The French steamer Colombo from China has arrived with another installment of loot forwarded by General Frye. The loot was held by orders of the government. Most of the objects will be returned.
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Orange
Marseilles
Colombo
China
Frye
Manitoba Cabinet Increases to Five Members Sworn Ministers
WINNIPEG Man Dec 24 The Manitoba cabinet has again been increased to five members. Robert Rogers was sworn in as minister of public works. Mr McFadden takes the provincial secretaryship.
Indiana populist meeting shapes 10 reform party plan
Mud-Head Popalista Indianapolis December 21 reports a middle of the road populist state committee gathering to instruct delegates for a national committee meeting in St Louis next Saturday. The principal topic is a proposal to organize reform parties forming a new political party in Indiana. The delegation to the St Louis gathering is directed to act with caution and discipline.
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Popalista
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Organiza All Reform Partiga
Indiana
Fa Hig
Highwaymen Rob North Dakota County Trio Load of Wheat Stolen
Dakota City Neb Dec 22 Dakota county north part near South Sioux City again faces highwaymen. Three masked men halted Don Forbes returning from Sioux City and forced him from the wagon while another held the team. They took 5 cents from Forbes and his mother carried about 75 dollars from a wheat sale but were not harmed. Sheriff Sides conducts a continuing hunt for clues.
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Dakota City
Neb
Dakota County
Hiram Lindsay
Sioux City
Ufe
Don Forbes
Mr. Forbes
Sheriff Sides
Society of Labor and Industry forms in Nebraska
The Society of Labor and Industry of Nebraska was formed in Lincoln with delegates from twenty eight labor organizations. Officers include President C H Updegraft Omaha and secretary treasurer Fred Bowman Omaha. A September 1901 meeting in Omaha is planned. Committee on legislation members are Burt Bush Harry Stuff E A Willis Harry McVea U S Swisher.
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Society of Labor and Industry
Lincoln
Neb
Society of Labor and Industry of
Nebraska
Omaha
C. H. Updegraft
W. J. Roche
North Platte
C. A. Powell
J. Donahue
Oaraka
Young Woman Killed by Faling Team in Nebraska
Rushing home from church near Surprise Nebraska the Hess family carriage frightened by a runaway team. Lizeia Hess daughter of Jacob Hess in back seat leapt to safety but died from injuries as the team halted. Her mother was present and the son returned to find her dying.
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Rising City
Neb
Church
Jacob Hess
Surprise
Murder at Ashford Farm Shocks Scotts Bluff
SCOTTS BLUFF Neb Dec 25 Word reaches Gering that John Colton was found dead in the stable east of Ashford with throat cut and a deep stab. A coroner's jury ruled death by own action amid beliefs of foul play due to contusions and knife wounds. Colton was a middle aged man long considered deranged.
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Sulcige
Scotts Bluff
Neb
Gering
John Colton
Ashford
Harrison
Colton
Crawford saloon keeper on trial for killing Little Bat
J W Haguewood of Crawford faced a preliminary hearing over the killing of Sioux scout Little Bat. The defense sought to paint Little Bat as quarrelsome and armed, but bail was denied. In Columbus cattle losses spark statewide farmer concern with fatalities in several herds. Omaha’s first postmaster A D Jones is failing. Lincoln reports Gov Poynter appoints John H Hulff to the State Fish Commission with term through 1908.
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Chadron
Neb
J. W. Haguewood
Crawford
Little Bat
A. D. Jones
Omaha
Lincoln, Neb
Poynter
John H. Hulff
The
Anzeiger
Norfolk
State Fish Commission
W. IL
Beyuird
Irrigation and Riparian Rights Hit Supreme Court Test
Nebraska faces a January supreme court review on the constitutionality of the state irrigation act. Attorneys for irrigation interests seek reversal or modification of a prior decision, challenging the State Board of Irrigation and impacts on riparian rights. A second case concerns the State vs Burlington over the State Board of Transportation and possible reorganization under earlier 1885 act.
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Este
Lincoln
Supreme Court
Dows
Nebraska
Neev‘s
Crawford Company
Hathaway and
Dawes County
J. W. Deweese
J. §. Kirkpatrick
State Board of Irrigation
Leroy Hall
White River
Covprt
GB. & Wo
Lingoln
Burlington Railroad
State Board of Transportation
G. L. Laws
Senator Allen Asked to Help on Grant Bill
Nebraska dairymen in Lincoln press for Senator Allen to report and advocate the Grant bill to prevent oleomargarine fraud. Lincoln exhibitors praise dairy quality with high average scores. prize winners include Honywell, Hough, Sader, Norton, and Mrs. Tempte.
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Allen
Lincoln
Nebraska Dairymen
Senator Allen
Washington
Nebraska
Senate
G. L. McKay
Town Agricultural School
Nebraska Dairymen's Association
J. K. Honywell
J. Hough
Boyden
August Sader
Papillion
L. C. Norton
Fort Crook
Mrs. J. Tempte
Cheney
Silxe ine Queer Place and Nebraska Notes
TABLE ROCK reports a find of sacks of silka and jewelry under railroad ties near the depot. two strangers were seen removing items and fled on a freight train. Dandelions bloom between Superior and Guide Rock as southern Nebraska experiences unseasonably warm winter. merchants fear cold waves. In Ponca, Elmer Johnson pleads guilty to aggravated assault with intent and receives eighteen months in prison. Frank Poulton pleads guilty to horse stealing and gets one year.
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Table Rock
Neb
Dee
Nebraska
Superior
Guide Rock
Johnson
Ponca, Neb
Elmer Johnson
Emerson
Gravey
Frank Poulton
Dawes Reports Deficiency at School for Deaf and Dumb
Superintendent Dawes of the School for Deaf and Dumb at Omeba baa reports a total deficiency of 6994.69 dollars in the institution's accounts. Of this, about 1000 dollars covers salaries and wages and roughly the same amount is for fuel. He provides substantial justification in his report outlining the causes and proposed remedies.
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Dawes
Lincoln
School For Deaf and Dumbat Omeba'baa
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Lumbago
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Cincinnati
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