Under Fire Chamberlain Attacked in Commons
In London on December 10 the Commons debated aNews summary of attacks on Joseph Chamberlain over alleged family influences and business ties. Radical Lloyd-George accused ministers of conflicts of interest with government contracts. Chamberlain denied corruption, defended his integrity, and dismissed the charges as unfounded while asserting personal honor in public service.
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London
House of Commons
Joseph Walton
China
G. Co. T. Bartley
Lord Salisbury
Bartley
South Africa
A. J. Balfour
D Lloyd-George
Carnarvon
Mr. Chamberlain
Colonies
Birmingham Trust
Tubes Limited
el- Notts Metal Co
Admiralty
Kynoch
Dynamite Company
War Office
Chamberlain
George
Colombo Company
Stock Exchange
Ceyton
Loyd George motion rejected in debate on address
Members including Mr Loyd George and Mr J Austin Chamberlain spoke as denials were voiced. The motion to amend the address was defeated 296 to 127, leading to closure by Mr Arthur Balfour and adoption of the address to the throne by 265 to 23.
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J. Austin Chamberlain
Treasury Department
R. B. Haldan
Haddingtonshire
Loyd—George
Arthur J. Balfour
Two Detachments Occupy Tsang Chow Without Opposition
Berlin dispatches say Waldersee reports two detachments of troops from Tien Tsin have occupied Tsang Chow after advancing on Chinese regulars who held the position. The force returned to Tien Tsin.
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Berlin
Waldersee
Tien Tsin
Tsang Chow
Its Importance Beginning to Dawn Upon Germany
Berlin reports that Secretary of State Hay achieved a decisive diplomatic win by securing more moderate terms in the preliminary joint note to the Chinese peace plenipotentiaries. German officials fear Emperor William’s plan for harsh terms and see a shift in power. the Reichstag budget committee calls for dissolving the Chinese expeditionary corps after its mission ends in China.
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Berlin
Hay
Germany
William
Reichstag
China
Chaffee Rebuke Sparks German Press Critique
Berlin report notes Gen Chaffee’s letter to Count Von Waldersee criticizing the removal of Pekin astronomy instruments. German papers largely avoid the incident, with Vossische Zeitung condemning his rough language and Berliner Tageblatt awaiting fuller, reliable dispatches before judging the brusque action amid diplomatic provocation.
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Chaffee
Count von Waldersee
Wall of
Pekin
Vossische Zeitung
Berliner Tageblatt
Five Cockleshells Sail to Philippines on Patrol Duty
New York dispatch reports five small Navy vessels including the gunboats Annapolis and Vicksburg and the tugboats Wompatuck and Piscataqua will cruise over 13,000 miles to the Philippines to fulfill Rear Admiral Remey's request. Commander Carl Rohrer leads the senior staff as they board for inspection, with a southern coal plan to cover fuel. The flotilla’s mixed sail and steam power includes rapid-fire guns on the ships. The route spans Hampton Roads to the Azores, Suez, and Manila, with Topeka expected to join in the Mediterranean. The piece also notes a bond case involving a Rochester, N. Y., resident and related court actions.
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Philippines
Annapolis
Vicksburg
Frolic
Wompatuck
Piscataqua
Remey
Carl Rohrer
Comanche
M. H. Hanna
Hanna
Mae
Hampton Roads
Bermudas
San Juan
Porto Rico
Barbadoes
Atlantic
Azores
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
European
Suez Canal
Manila
Topeka
Naples
French Chamber Backs Absinthe Ban Resolution
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies backed a resolution by M. Marc Valliant to prohibit manufacture and sale of all liquors deemed dangerous by the Academy of Medicine, focusing on absinthe rising to 10 million litres annually and linked to rising insanity. Col. Picquart protests amnesty bill, warning it would shield forgers.
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Chamber of Deputies
M. Marc Eduard Vaillant
Department of the Seine
Academy of Medicine
France
M. Valliant
New York City Loses Patent Suit Over Steam Engine Valve
Judgment entered against the city for 818074 in a 23 year patent litigation begun in 1877 by valve owners claiming a relief valve for steam fire engines. With interest and costs the total exceeds 1 million dollars. Judge Wheeler ruled for the patent, with accounting continuing until final figures.
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New York
New York City
Wheeler
SaloonKeeper Griffen Slain in Paterson Accident
Samuel Griffen, a former crewman of the battleship Maine, was shot in Paterson New Jersey when a revolver Harris held discharged. Griffen died two hours after the accidental shooting, after exonerating Herman Harris.
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New York
Samuel Griffen
Maine
Havana Harbor
Paterson
N. J
Griffen
Herman Harris
Harris
Funeral services for Horace J. Hayden in New York
The late Horace J. Hayden, second vice president of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, was buried tonight at his residence. Funeral were brief with no address. Interment will be tomorrow at Mount Auburn Cemetery near Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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New York
Horace J. Hayden
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company
Thomas R. Sticer
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge
Mass
Carter remanded to Leavenworth after habeas ruling
Oberlin M. Carter former U S A captain imprisoned for misappropriation of government funds in Savannah Ga is remanded to Leavenworth. Judges Thayer and Hook affirm regularity of proceedings and McKinley action. Carter received five year sentence plus 5600 fine and dismissal from the army. He enters prison in April with over three years remaining after good behavior reduction.
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St. Louis
Hook
Federal District Court of
Carter
McKinley
Thayer and
Leavenworth
Kas
Frank P. Blair
Chicago
Grosvenor
Ohio
Slain Hunter Found Near Sebec Lake in Maine
Thomas Daggett and Gilman Gould returned to Foxcroft with the body of Ava Sturtevant, who died from a bullet wound while hunting near Sebec Lake. Sturtevant, 35, was shot with a 38-55 rifle. two shots were heard earlier as Daggett and Gould searched the woods. An inquest will determine responsibility. Sturtevant was Daggett's son-in-law, leaving a widow and four children.
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Foxcroft
Thomas Daggett
Gilman Gould
Ava Sturtevant
Sebec Lake
Sturtevant
Daggett
Gould
Peculiar Document Before Justice In Paterson NJ
Hugh Krieg a young married man from Hawthorne appeared at Justice Keyes office with a self written agreement for his wife The document promises to return home be a decent sober husband attend prayer meetings abstain from alcohol tobacco and to support and earn for his wife The note was countersigned by the Justice and given to Krieg to present to his wife.
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Paterson
N. J
Hugh Krieg
Hawthorne
Justice
Alea
Krieg
Central church movement formed for national evangelism
A New York conference at the YMCA on Twenty third street gathered clergy and business leaders from New York and nearby cities to plan a central committee of church representatives. The aim is a nationwide evangelical drive through churches and societies with a non denominational character. Headquarters likely in New York City. M. Philips Hall named temporary chairman, linked with the late Dwight L. Moody.
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New York
Twentythird Street
United States
New York City
M. Philips Hall
Dwight L. Moody
Farm Burning Ordered Under War Measures In Cape Colony
In a memorandum to Cape Colony premier Sir John Gordon Sprigg Lord Roberts explains farm burning is used in line with war. He states only officers deciding who aided railway damage will be tried, and anticipates police already in place will reduce need for such punishments.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
John Gordon Sprigg
Lord Roberts
Hether
United States Rubber denies price cut reports
New York Dec 10 There was no directors meeting at United States Rubber today and President Sheppard says no meeting will be held until January. He denies a 3 percent price cut but says overall prices will be lower in time. the reduction is said to be due to competition from independents and the open winter seasons.
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New York
United States Rubber Company
Sheppard
Trust Companies Combine In Atlantic Bank Merger
At special meetings in New York the stockholders of Atlantic Trust Co and Bankers Trust Co voted to merge Bankers into Atlantic Trust. The consolidation will take effect once required papers are filed in Albany and New York City.
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New York
Atlantic Trust Co
Bankers Trust Co
Bankers Company
Albany
Relics of Nelson Stolen in London But Traces Elude Police
London reports no trace of the thieves who stole relics of Lord Nelson on Saturday. The loot included Nelson’s watch and many medals from the display case. Authorities suspect French involvement after a broken hog might reveal a clue. The vandalism desecrated items tied to Nelson and his sword of honor.
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London
Lord Nelson
Greskuteh
Broten Hnatieh
Pertaite
Neteon
Hearing on Rice will contest in New York
Surrogate Thomas sets Dec 10 hearing for the Wilhem Marsh Rice will contest known as The Patrick will. The proceeding may merge with the second will in one hearing. Also notes a barroom homicide in New Haven and a gubernatorial appointment dispute over the requirement for a five-year term judge.
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New York
Thomas
Wilhem Marsh Rice
Rice
Patrick
Aly
Men Held For Grand Jury In Conspiracy Case
New York detective story notes Chester 3% Lawrence an alleged broker Manard Underhill a coffee manager and Yeor H Wilbert clerical assistant were arrested on November 28 charged with conspiracy and larceny. They were arraigned in police court today. Complainant Mrs Catherine Renkesdorf provided details.
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New York
Chester
Lawrence
Manard Underhill
Yeor H. Wilbert
Hie Clertt
Catherine Renkesdorf
Kerrigan Bound Over in Murderous Assault Case
Charles C Kerrigan was bound over to the superior court on a charge of assault with intent to kill Mrs Caroline C Donovan wife of ex Alderman Henry Donovan of New Haven. The alleged attack occurred at a November party at Mrs Donovan's house with Kerrigan threatening her with a knife. He reportedly then attempted suicide.
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New Haven
Conn
Charles C. Kerrigan
Superior Court
Caroline C. Donovan
Henry Donovan
Kerrigan
Mra. Donovan
Effort to mislead public over marriage plan fails
A fragment hints at a daily queen’s intervention after a marriage, aiming to blind the public to the true fate. The plan involved Parone and San Suanes, with Bertin noted in the sequence as the direction failed.
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Lenden
Dee Tv
Lepde
Wihelmina
Parone
San
Yacht Sagitta Stranded Off Delaware Coast
A Sinop yacht named Sagitta bound for Norfolk ran aground four miles northeast of Rehoboth Beach Life-Saving Station after rough water last night. The vessel, launched in 1679, is owned by W. C. Cooke of Stamford, Somerset.
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Lewes
Del
Agitta
Norfolk
Ag. Ateague
W. C. Cooke
Stamfors, Sonn
Bishop Wood Announces Parsonage Gift to Roosevelt
At the African Methodist conference in session, Bishop Wood stated Vice President Roosevelt presented the denomination with a parsonage at Opeter Bay New York.
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Charlotte
N. C
Ceasion
Wineton
Bishop Wood
Oleet Troosevelt
Opeter Bay
New York
Meeting Prohibitions Reverberate in Court Debate
A fragment from December 16 reports a public meeting where participants recall a prohibited act. The text mentions a prohibition request and ongoing legal considerations, with references to a petitioner and local officials.
Hood'R Pills Offer Easy Relief for Indigestion
A brief ad style note touts Hood'R Pills as a simple remedy for indigestion headaches and upset stomachs claiming they are easy to take and effective for quick relief. Open to general readers and emphasizes convenience.
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Clvor
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