Kruger Remains Hopeful on Arbitration and Public Support
William T. Stead reports from The Hague that President Kruger seeks mediation and arbitration with world powers, urging united Western governments to influence Britain. Kruger denounces British conduct in South Africa as savage while stressing the Allies’ pledge to peaceful dispute resolution. He argues England bears guilt as judge and witness and violence proceeds while arbitration is pursued.
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London
William T. Stead
Hague
Kruger
Stead
Associated Press
America
Garibaldi
Great Britain
South Africa
Dewet
Krall
Port Elizabeth
the Hague
Mr. Kruger
Steyn
Delerey
England
Germans Defeat Boxers Near Shan Hai Kuan
A Pekin dispatch dated December 18 reports Field Marshal von Waltersee’s Guendell column engaged Boxers at Yung Ling on December 14, killing fifteen. Chinese regulars under Fang Do Ling, about a thousand men, were driven from Lu Tai and fled toward the mountains as Guendell advanced.
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Berlin
von Waltersee
Pekin
Guendell
Shan Hai Kuan
Yung Ling
Imperial Tombs
Fang Do Ling
Lu Tai
Thurston's Son Geta Place ministerial nominations listed
Washington December 21 senate confirmation of several diplomatic posts includes Francis of New Hampshire as minister to Switzerland J G A Leishmann of Pennsylvania minister to Turkey C L Thurston of Nebraska secretary of the delegation at Buenos Aires J F Baker of New York secretary of the Chilean claims commission J M Ferguson of Pennsylvania secretary of the legation to Japan.
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Thurston
Geta Place
Washington, D. C
Senate
Francis
New Hampshire
Switzerland
J. G. A. Leishmann
Pennsylvania
Turkey
C. L. Thurston
Nebraska
Buenos Ayres
J. F. Baker
New York
J. M. Ferguson
Japan
War secretary raises Imperial Yeomanry pay in South Africa
London December 22 secretary of state for war Lt John Broderick announces extended war in South Africa prompts payment increase for Imperial Yeomanry to 5 shillings a day from 1 shilling 2 pence Militia soldiers are promised priority of return over regulars to be discharged first
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Mary
London
Der
John Broderick
South Africa
Imperial Yeomanry
Doer May Be Senator From Montana Short Term
A dispatch from Fort Benton notes it is likely Charles E. Duer may be chosen United States senator from Montana for the short term. Duer, a pioneer of the 1860s, is a large sheep owner and heads the Stockmen's National Bank.
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Doer
ST. Paul
Mian
Marre
Mont
Charles E. Duer
Fort Benton
United States
Montane
Duer
Stockmen’s National Bank
Frauds in Divorce Case Sentences In New York
Recorder Goff sentenced Henry Zeimer a leader of a fraudulent divorce bureau to ten years in state prison. James Holden alias Frank Wilson, a professional co respondent, received three years. Mrs Byrde Herrick and Mary Thompson, who testified falsely in divorce cases, were allowed to go under aaf sentence.
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Geneéra and Co Eespondent
New York
Goff
Henry Zeimer
James Holden
Frank Wilson
Byrde
Herrick
Mary Thompson
Senate and House Adjourn for Holidays Until January 3
Washington Dec 22 Senators adjourned after news of Mrs Frye's death. The senate paused business and recessed until January 3 1901. The House met with few members present and also adjourned for holiday recess. Bills were passed to set court session times in the eastern district of Texas. The death of Representative Wise was announced.
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Washington
Senate
William P. Frye
Fairbanks
Indiana
W. H. Milburn
Frye
Hoar
House
Senator Frye
Representative Wife
West Virginia
Texas
Representative Wise
Virginia
Conger to Sign China Pact Amid Reluctant Acceptance
In Washington on December 22 a directive is issued for Mr. Conger in Pekin to sign a Chinese capital treaty that has been signed by other ministers. The move, though reluctant, aims for a practical compromise to avoid extended negotiations amid unrest in China due to lack of native government. The United States accepts the so called irrevocable condition, though diplomacy treats such terms as formal rather than binding.
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Elke Lug
Dangerawa
Washington
Conger
Pekin
United States
China
Death of Dr Richard A Wise in Virginia Contestant for Congress
Washington Dec 22 Speaker Henderson received a telegram announcing the death of Dr Richard A Wise member of the Norfolk Virginia district at his home in Williamsburg at 1240 this morning. Wise was twice seated as a member of the house on a contest and had given notice he would contest the seat in the next congress.
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Washington
Henderson
Richard A. Wise
Norfolk, Va
Williamisbug
Wise
Improvements Approved for UC Costs Ten Million
In a University of California funding move, ten million dollars were approved for campus improvements. In parallel, lawmakers discussed the royal marriage plans of the Asturias princess, sparking protest over potential Bourbon conspiracies. A fire at Elk Point, D. D., destroyed the town’s entire business district.
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Madreid
Der
Senate
Princess of Asturias
Charles
Caserta
Senor Ortega
Elk Point
D. D
New York Stock Exchange seat sells for record price
A seat on the New York Stock Exchange brought a record high of 50 000 dollars. Major Taylor the colored cyclist from Worcester signed an agreement to race in Europe in July and August next year. A sale in Byville Ill disposed of fifty head for 5 125 dollars, averaging 114 dollars per head. Marshall Nelson, famed as the stout of the late General Lawton, is summoned by General Wood to Cuba for special service. The Hereford cattle trade at Shal-
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New York Stock Exchange
Major
Marshall Nelson
Lawton
Wood
Cuba
Shal
Final Vote On Hay Pauncefote Treaty Ratifies Clayton Bulwer
The U S Senate after deliberation on the Hay Pauncefote treaty amended and ratified the Clayton Bulwer convention of 1850 with a final vote of 58 to 18. Roll calls on amendments preceded the ratification as the executive session heard remarks from Thurston Gallinger Wolcott Bard and Lodge. The treaty would govern an isthmian canal project and include American preferences and cost considerations debated by senators.
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Senate
Sensitor Foraker
Committee On Foreign Relations
Thurston
Gallinger
Wolcott
Bard
Walcott
Deaity
Great Britain
North America
Mason
Lodge
Committee of Foreign Relations
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Lodge
Laws Regulating the Transportation and Sale of Game
The USDA will issue a bulletin titled Laws Regulating the Transportation and Sale of Game. Dr. T. S. Palmer prepared it with H. W. Olds assisting. The work compiles state law sections on transport and sale, and includes tables on closed seasons, prohibited species, bag limits, and nonresident licenses.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
T.S. Palmer
H. W. Olds
Standard Of Wins Again in Supreme Court Case
Columbus, Dec. 21 Attorney General John M Sheets appeared before the Supreme Court of China and asked that all cases against the Standard Of company be dismissed against its constituent companies He said evidence did not justify continuing the prosecution The court asked for entries and it is generally conceded the cases will be dropped by the court
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Columbus
John M. Sheets
Supreme Court of China
Cour
Foreign unrest and weather worsen in the province
A dispatch reports rising anti foreign outbreaks in Pelin province with fear of civil disorder unless a definite government system is quickly set. Water pressure increases as residents face blackmail amid deteriorating conditions.
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Celestina Grow
London
Reutar Telegram Company
Pelin
Datal
Wlater
35,000 Reward In Omaha For Kidnap Victors
Edward A. Cudahy’s father offers rewards totaling 35,000 for the arrest and conviction of kidnap suspects. 5,000 for one, 16,000 for two, and 25,000 for all three. Information through attorney General John C. Cowin, Omaha, December 20, 1900.
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Omahba
Dee
Mr. Cudahy
Edward A. Cudahy
John C. Cowin
B. A. Cuhahy
Kidnappers Demand 26000 in Gold for Cudahy Boy
In Omaha on December 19 1900 kidnappers threaten to harm Howard Cudahy unless $26000 in gold is paid. They detail a route to deliver the ransom and warn the family to keep the letter secret, referencing the Charley Ross case to intimidate the father.
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Omaha
Dée
Howard
Cudahy
Mr. Cudahy
Canter Street
Ruser’s Park
Fremont
Charley Ross
New York City
Ross
Burns
Des Moines Life Insurance sues state official in federal court
Des Moines Life Insurance Company of Des Moines Iowa files suit in U S court against State Insurance Superintendent Van Cleve for $2000 claimed on unjust claims and seeks a permanent injunction prohibiting enforcement of his May 14 1300 order revoking the company’s license.
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Sus
Springfield
Des Moines Life Insurance Company
Des Moines
United States
van Cleve
Goshen Attorney Declares Bankruptcy in Indiana
Charles J. Black of Davenport Iowa, a Goshen attorney, has filed for bankruptcy in federal court with debts of 219,731 and no assets. His $100,000 personal fortune is gone, and he attributes his wealth loss to business ventures in Iowa and Missouri before moving to Indiana.
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LA Porth
Ind
Charles
Black
Davenport
Iowa
Missouri
Indiana
Dewet Holds 6000 Troops For Free Pardon Demand
A Boer commander with about 6000 men and 15000 horses had captured De wetkdorp and refused surrender without a free pardon for all his men including prisoners. The force is now divided into three sections and awaits terms from Genere] Dewet.
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Frea Parison
Bloemvontbrin
Genere
Navy yard fire destroys records at Norfolk facility
Washington Dev. 21. It is said at the Navy department that a serious loss has been suffered by the navy forbe fig at the Norfolk navy yard yesterday. The loss of money is of secondary importance. The fire destroyed valuable records that cannot be replaced and many necessary plans which can only be replaced at much expense in time and money.
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Washington
Dev
Navy Department
Navy
Norfolk Navy Yard
Amnesty Bill Passes in Chamber After Night Session
PARIS December 21 The chamber of deputies approved the amnesty measure by 156 to 2. The bill covers offenses connected with strikes public meetings of gas votations and the troubles in Algeria in 1870s 1890s plus cases from the Dreyfus affair sanitation issues and related actions.
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Aucrensty Bil
Paris
Thea
Chamber of Deputies
Algeria
Grippe Outbreak Reported at Wisconsin University
A number of influenza cases have been reported among students at Wisconsin University in Madison. Health officials urge vigilance and remind campus residents to follow preventive measures including hygiene, vaccination where available, and seeking medical care if symptoms develop.
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Wisconelg University
Madison
Proclamation to Observe War Laws in Philippines
Manila details a forthcoming General MacArthur proclamation warning residents and insurgents that strict laws of war will apply to both combatants and non combatants. It cites threats of retaliation against towns under insurgent control and notes penalties for secret committees and sedition. Washington reports transport ships carrying war dead including President McKinley’s nephew.
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Manila
MacArathur Wil
Kidnay
Thei
United States
Washington
War Department
Grant
San Francisco
Hawaii
China
Philippines
Sherman
Quant
Barber
McKinley
Orient
House passes bills to curb grade crossings in rail lines
Washington D C December 20. The House, after a two day contest, passed bills requiring the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads to abolish grade crossings change routes to the city and alter terminal facilities An amendment to the Pennsylvania bill requires a new state line costing at least 1500000 dollars The bills faced strong opposition from minority leader Mr Cowhard Missouri who argued the measures were too liberal for the roads
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Washington, D. C
Dee
House Tofay
Pennsylvania
Baltmore & Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cowhard
Great Battle in Colombia Reported by State Dept
Washington dispatch states United States Charge DAffaires Deaupra in Bogota cables that a two day battle at Giardot Point on the Magdalene river in Colombia ended in a decisive government victory. The report says about 600 killed and 1,000 wounded, with other important government victories announced.
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Colombia
Washington
State Department
United States
Deaupra
Bogota
Giardot Point
Magdalene River
Drowned Man Believed Lost After Creek Flood Near Hubbard
In Hubbard Nebraska Dee Johnson, 18, reports a drowning incident. Harry Reed, a single man about 22, is believed drowned in Pigeon Creek near Hubbard after leaving town Saturday night. Sunday morning his overturned wagon was found in the creek with both horses dead. Search for the body has continued since.
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Johnson
Neb
Dee
Harry Reed
Pigeon Creek
Hubbard
Myr
Reed
Senate action includes Bouelle appointment to navy captain
Washington dispatch reports the senate convened today and approved a resolution authorizing the president to appoint Charles A Bouelle of Maine as a captain on the retired list of the navy. The measure was among bills and resolutions reported.
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Youtullo le Hatired
Washington, D. C
Dro
Senate
Charles A. Boutelle
Maine
St of the Navy
Foreign Ministers Close Meeting On Joint Note Terms
At a Pekin meeting this evening foreign ministers agreed on the joint note terms including British modifications. They declined to disclose details, arguing home governments should release particulars to the public.
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Pekin
Volunteers tire of war officers in Hiligh service resign
London December 20 government urges employers with yeomanry colonials and volunteers to organize patriotic efforts to raise sacrifices for their country The War Office issued the queen's thanks to the yeomanry colonial and volunteers expressing her reliance they will continue to aid regulars abroad
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London
Dee
Economic Shift Impacts Trade Profits Cited
A fragmented note states there has been a sharp decline in the salmon trade where profits are largest and a rise in the bottled trade where profits are not as high. It attributes the shift to weaker eel landings and changing market demand.
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Sthém
No Door Story Nounsensions Sparks Sanborn Feud
Frank Sanborn takes to task Rebec ca Harding Davis over her Scribner s November recollections of a Concord visit forty years ago and the summer house built by Alcott for Emerson that supposedly had no door. Sanborn denounces the claim as nonsense, insisting the house has a real door he has entered, noted by artists.
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Frank Sanborn
Rebecca Harding Davis
Scribner's
Concord
Alcott
Emerson
Mr. Sanborn
Akron hermits mother and daughter live in seclusion
A mother and daughter in Akron Ohio led a life of strict isolation for sixteen years. No neighbor visited their home and they never left their yard, embodying a rare tale of female hermits in a small town.
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Akron
The Brow of a Hill Furrowed by Ancient Lines
A concise observation notes that a hill’s crest bears deep furrows shaped by time. The wording hints at geological erosion and the enduring marks left by nature, suggesting a landscape that records history in its contours.
Michigan Lady Triumphs After Kidney Pills Cure
Mrs Passmore of Flushing Michigan endured three years of kidney and bladder trouble despite four doctors and many home remedies. After trying Dodd's Kidney Pills she reports a marked improvement and urges others with similar ailments to try the remedy, claiming one box did more good than others combined.
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Michigan
Flushing
Mich
Specia
Mra. P
Dodd
Passmore
Plushing
Mrs. Passmore
Exercise Built Roosevelt’s Early Strength and Health
The young Theodore Roosevelt cultivated constant exercise and outdoor life which he credited for his later vigor and endurance. He focused on open air activity as the foundation of his health from boyhood.
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Teddy
Roosevelt
New York Theatre Sees Swift Box Sale Demand
Eager crowds in drizzling rain queued Tuesday for early single seats for Bernhardt Coquelin engagement. Subscription sale succeeded with two five seat boxes fetching $1,000 each and many outside blocks sold for all forty performances. Prices were paid willingly.
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New York
Eurnhardt
Ines of
Bernhardt-Coquelin
Bishop Issues Hair Pin Regulation for Confirmation
The bishop of Liverpool issues a new confirmation code forbidding long hair pins on girls. He warns that use of such pins during the laying on of hands can injure the bishop's fingers and disrupt the ceremony.
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Liverpool
A Waltham Fire Department Employee Arrested for Arson
A city fire department employee in Waltham Massachusetts is under arrest charged with arson. It is alleged he started a blaze at the fire house where his company was stationed and then sent in an alarm to summon help. Motive remains unknown.
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Waltham, Mars
Fie
Amherst President Calls for Solving Servant Girl Problem
President George Harris of Amherst College publicly addressed the servant girl problem in a paper read at a recent meeting of women's clubs in Amherst Massachusetts.
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George Harris
Amherst College
Amherst
Massy
Castle Home of Oswald Aurmane Convent History
Oswald Aurmane, Belgian artist, offers Mr Kruger a home in a castle once a convent built by monks. The property, 30% years old, has hosted royalty and passed through nine owners. It was recently purchased by Aurmane, who preserved the splendor while installing modern conveniences.
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Oswald «Aurmene
Kruger
M. ‘@Aurmene
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