Filipinos Clash With U S Forces in Philippines
Manila dispatch notes limited fighting as insurgents withdraw from contested points. U S infantry off Catanduanes reports engagement near Pandan with two killed and two wounded after anchor cut. Captain Ellis bags arms and printing gear near Barbar, while Major Garica and three officers captured at Pasay. Gen MacArthur approves several death sentences for murder arson pillage with some commutations.
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Americans Failure in Manila Described by Hong Kong Reporter
London reports from Manila cited by the Daily Mail Hong Kong correspondent say American forces are in a hopeless position. Money is raised to buy arms for insurgents, contraband vessels evade capture, and trade flourishes while goods flow to the insurgents who attack natives in sympathy with Americans.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Daily Mail
The Czar Urges Kruger Not to Intervene
London reports from The Times correspondent that the Czar sent a friendly message to Kruger on Friday night. The note's secrecy signals a cautious stance. illness is cited to avoid interference. Kruger, greeted by cheering crowds after a cathedral visit, rebuked those near him for desecrating the Sabbath.
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London
Dutch Government Disavows Letter on Noble Purpose
The Netherlands government in The Hague instructs its London envoy to reject responsibility for a letter sent to Mr. Kruger by Dr. A. Van Naamen Van Bomnes of the First Chamber. The letter praised a noble purpose and urged independence for two tech republics.
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Foreign envoys sign note talks and legation plans
Chinese and foreign envoys near agreement on a joint note as Pekin plans for future legation security. Prince Ching says Emperor Kwang Su may return when dignity and safety are assured. Gen Tung’s removal seen as a step toward terms with powers. An international club opens for officers and diplomats amid social activity.
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Li Hung Chang
Emperor Kwang Su
Tung Fu Helang
International Club
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Howeee
Court turmoil deepens as regiments form near palace
Reports say Yong Lu, adviser to the Chinese court, enjoys the Empress Dowager’s favor and is forming regiments to defend the court while ministers protest. Word also notes the likely execution of Yup Hsien. Pao Ho Nien, blamed for the July massacre, is captured near Su Chau and sent to Hang Chau Fu. United States Consul General John Goodnow prepares to depart for the U.S. on leave.
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Pao Ho Nien
Chua Chau Fu
Che Kiang
Su Chau
Hang Chau Fu
John Goodnow
United States
Formal presentation of Boxer outrages agreement to Chinese plenipotentiaries
Washington December reports that the next step is to formally present the Pekin accord on reparation for the Boxer outrages to Chinese plenipotentiaries. The document will likely be handed to the Chinese by the dean of the diplomatic corps as a formality ahead of final settlement negotiations.
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Pekin
Conger
State Department
China
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Royal Canadians Meet Earl of Aberdeen at St Pauls
The Royal Canadian regiment detachment visited St Pauls cathedral in London and then Kensington barracks where Col Otter arranged a meeting with the Earl of Aberdeen and Countess. Lord Aberdeen praised their mission and urged return to Canada, asking them to convey regards to friends in the dominion.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Kensington Barracks
Otter
Earl of Aberdeen
Canada
Lord Aberdeen
Lady Aberdeen
Dominion
Germans Named For International Court of Arbitration
Berlin December 9 German members of the International Court of Arbitration at The Hague will be Dr Bingner president of the Senate of the High Court Herr Von Frantzius Councillor of the Foreign Office and Councillor of the High Court and President Von Bar of the University of Goettingin for prominent roles in the court selection disclosed today.
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International Court of Arbitration
the Hague
Dr. Bingner
High Court
Herr von Frantzius
Foreign Office
von Bar
University of Goettingin
Standard Oil Loses Romanian Oil Field Lease
Prankfort on the Main December 9 reports a Bucharest dispatch that the Romanian government has broken off negotiations with Standard Oil for a lease of petroleum fields.
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Standard Oil Company
Prankfort-On-The-Main
Vossische Zeitung
Bucharest
Lord Roberts Expected in London January 3 Arrival
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts is expected to arrive in London on January 3. He will be met by the Princess and Prince of Wales and proceed to St Pauls Cathedral for a special thanksgiving service attended by all.
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London
Lord Roberts
Prince of Wales
St. Paul's Cathedral
Westminster Duke to marry Sheila West confirms engagement
London reports the Duke of Westminster is engaged to Miss Sheila West daughter of Col Cornwallis West. The marriage would make him brother in law to Mrs George Cornwallis West Lady Randolph Churchill.
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Duke of Westminster
Sheila West
Col
Cornwallis West
George Corna West
Lady Randolph Churchiw
Czar's Condition Report While Typhoid Affects Organs
St Petersburg dispatch reports from Livadia on December 9 that the bulletin on the Czar's health notes rising weight and that organs injured by typhoid have regained normal condition. The statement underscores cautious optimism about the monarch's recovery despite ongoing illness.
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St. Petersburg
Livadia
Pearson push stirs race to replace police chief and alderman
Rumors claim Pearson supports Col Dimon for mayoral removal of Police Commissioner Brady. Reported plan would put “my brother Fisher” as commissioner and “my brother Gardner” on the Board of Aldermen as successor. Friends of Carmichael and Drury vow to back “my brother Gardner” and foil the Pearson scheme on Tuesday.
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Queen Victoria Sends Best Wishes To Portugal
In Lisbon King Carlos receives a telegram from Queen Victoria expressing sincere thanks and cordial friendship between Portugal and England. A banquet aboard the Majestic honors the alliance with praise for Britain’s role in the South Africa war and a salute to the British and Portuguese flags signals ongoing cordial ties.
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Harry Holdsworth Rawson
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H. G McDowell
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Harry Rawson
Congress in Session Faces Big Legislative Push Before Holidays
Washington report notes Congress will push major bills this session including ship subsidy and army reorganization. Debate centers on reapportionment per the 12th census, with McKinley opposing drastic southern disenfranchisement. House size and district changes spark contentious discussion as senators Lodge and others navigate foreign and domestic pressures.
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Neely vs Henkel case to test US Cuban relations
The Supreme Court will hear Neely vs Henkel on December 9 to decide if the United States can extradite Neely from New York for trial in Havana on alleged embezzlement of Cuban postal funds. Neely, charged with $67,000, challenges the extradition as unconstitutional under a foreign affairs dispute.
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Mrs McLean Dead at Washington Bedside
Mrs Mary L McLean mother of John R McLean of the Cincinnati Enquirer died at her residence in Washington at 12 o'clock this morning after a long illness of acute heart affection. At her bedside were daughters Mrs Dewey and Mrs Latiow wife of Rear Admiral Latiow, her son John R McLean and Admiral Dewey. She was a native of Kentucky and longtime resident of Cincinnati before moving to Kingston years ago. Widow of Washington McLean proprietor of the Cincinnati Enquirer. She was in her 70s.
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General Otis Denies Seeking Official Appointment
Washington December 6 reports assert General Harrison Gray Otis is in Washington seeking an official appointment. He states no application has been made to the administration and he is not in Washington on any mission. He denies any warrant to counter such statements and cites the Los Angeles Times as the source of the charge.
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Dee
Harrieon Gray
Otte Rimeet
Weehington
Los Angeles Times
Congress Preparations Pace As Term Near March End
The writer notes lawmakers are tied up with district matters as the 56th Congress heads toward its end on March 4, 1901. He emphasizes the crowded agenda ahead and the difficulty in determining which men or projects are most important.
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H. H. Atherton, JR
Congress urged to act on Philippine currency standard
Washington reports the administration plans to push Congress to establish a gold exchange standard for Philippine silver dollars. The plan, discussed by the cabinet, would authorize limited minting of a Philippine dollar at two to one gold, facilitating stable trade and simplifying invoicing with the United States.
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War Department
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Gage
Hoyt
Clarence R. Edwards
Insular
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Ameren
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