Peace Protocol Signed Between Argentina And Chile
Buenos Ayres dispatch reports a new protocol between Chile and Argentina after talks with President Riesco Foreign Minister Yanez and Argentine minister Portela. It eases immediate war risk though not permanently. Chile plans fortifications at Talcahuano and Punta Arenas and a $15 million defense loan was authorized. Argentina aims to build two 5000 ton warships in Italy by end of 1902. Ongoing naval buildup and official confirmation followed.
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Buenos Ayres
Galveston
Texas
Chile
Argentina
Santiago de Chile
Riesco
Yanez
Senor Portela
Talcahuano
Punta Arenas
Diario
Commercio
Italy
Tocomal
Chamber of
Harlem Race Riot Ends As Police Halt Clash
In Harlem on December 25 a street battle erupted between about one hundred black residents and white youths on West One Hundred and Thirtieth Street. Both sides armed with revolvers, razors, clubs and stones. fourteen blacks arrested and four whites, including a policeman, badly injured. Police restored order after a squad arrived.
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New York
Harlem
West One
Michael Meager
Thomas Geraty
John McHale
Policeman Connelly
West One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Police raid leads to officer poisoned after raid
North Abington December 25 police raid on a suspected gambling den on Spruce Street ends with 17 men arrested. Officer Griggs, not present at the raid, reportedly took poison in distress but received medical care and is stated to be out of danger tonight.
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Abington
North Abington
W. H. Wyman
Brockton
Bpruce Street
Griggs
Times editorial rebuts continental press on Hispano American war
The Times editorial argues Russia prevented European intervention in the Hispano American war and calls for documentary evidence to counter an established legend about Britain’s attitude, aiming to nip the myth in the bud.
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London
The
Times This
Russia
Times
Great Britain
Armenians Plead for Stone and Tsilka in Orient
New York dispatch reports Armenians across the East alarmed by the abduction of Ellen M. Stone and her companion Mme Tsilka. Christians in Armenia and the Turkish empire gather daily to pray for their release, with special services held in Beyrouth and throughout Orient churches as planned weeks earlier.
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New York
Armenia
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Turkish Empire
Miss Stone
Beyrouth
Orient
Native Christians Suffer Most in Boxer Uprising Viewpoint
A quote notes that in China during the Boxer uprising native Christians suffered most, describing it as glorious martyrdom from the speaker's viewpoint.
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China
Gloucester Loss Drowns Crew of Two Vessels in Gulf Voyage
Christmas joy fades as Gloucester reports the schooners Iolanthe and Eliza H Parkhurst lost at sea. Iolanthe crew of 14 and Eliza H Parkhurst crew of seven vanished after departing Bay of Islands Newfoundland for Gloucester with salt herring. Foregone is the Parkhurst’s 121 ton, 1892 Essex built ship valued at $7000 with $5500 insured. Captain John D. McKinnon and seven other listed sailors are named among the missing.
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Gloucester
Iolanthe
Eliza H. Parkhurst
Bay of Islands
N. F
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Gulf
Parkhurst
John D. McKinnon
Grand River
George Moody
Liverpool
N. S
Angus McLean
Cook
Cape Breton
Alexander McLean
Malogowatch
C. B
Geo. D. Strahan
Halls Cove
Simeon Keeping
Belloram
Jos. F. Ryan
Breton
Lawrence McDonald
Mr. Davis
Warpath Amid Buffalo Herd Tensions Near Guthrie Oklahoma
The Wawnee Indians threaten locals as buffalo herds reappear. A buffalo bull was fatally injured during transfer to Pawnee Bill's ranch and meat given to the Indians for a dance. Indians camp near the herd and warn whites to vacate ranches as guards are posted. The U S Indian agent reported to Washington.
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Guthrie
Santa Fe
Pawnee
Bill
Lillie
United States Indian
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington
Tragedy at Patrol Box Ends in Death of 16-Year-Old
Detroit on December 25 reports Nettie House, 16, drank strychnine after being taken from a saloon and placed under arrest. She died shortly after at Emergency hospital with a policeman present at the patrol box.
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Detroit
Mich
Nettie House
Iowa Governor Shaw Named Treasury Secretary in 1900s
Washington reports Gov. Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa will be appointed secretary of the treasury to succeed Lyman J. Gage. Secretary Wilson of Iowa remains secretary of agriculture. Transfer timing depends on mutual convenience, with induction likely in January.
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Washington
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
Gov. Shaw
Gage
Iown
Governor Shaw Picked for Treasury Secretary in 1907
Washington reports Gov. Shaw selected for the secretary of the treasury, a choice praised by Secretary Wilson and Senator Dolliver. They note Shaw's deep banking knowledge, public speeches across major cities, and long banking career, predicting broad approval from Iowans and Western interests.
Shaw Admits Acceptance of Treasury Post
Des Moines reports Gov. Shaw was questioned about a possible appointment as secretary of the treasury. He said the President asked by wire if he would accept if offered, and Shaw indicated he would. No formal tender had been made, but he viewed the prospects as settled. Iowa awaits a new governor after Cummins is inaugurated January 16.
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Washington
Gov. Shaw
Treasury
Chambers of Commerce and Banking
United States
Treasury Department
Iowa
West
U. S
Des Moines
United States Treasury
Eliot Cummins
Shawn
Shaw
New Burgher Corps Formed as National Scouts
Pretoria December 25 reports the formation of National Scouts, a new burgher corps attracting strong support among surrendered burghers. General Lord Kitchener authorizes additional wings to operate in the Southern and Eastern Transvaal, led by Boer leaders elected by the burghers.
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Pretoria
National Scouts
Lord Kitchener
Transvaal
Queen Alexandra Improves but Remains Resting
London dispatch reports Queen Alexandra making excellent progress toward recovery but not yet able to be out for several days. The update notes steady improvement from illness while confirming she will stay indoors for additional rest at Windsor base.
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London
Queen Alexandra
New immigration bill aims to unite laws abroad and at home
A House bill reflecting the Powderly commission views proposes consolidating immigration provisions into one act. It raises the head tax from $1 to $3, extends five year observation for deportation, tightens admission rules, and adds foreign inspection to curb diseased entrants and criminals. The measure strengthens sections on alien labor contracts and extends probation from one to five years, with many provisions designed to modernize and enforce the immigration law.
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Washington
Congress
Powderly
House
Committee On Immigration and Navigation
United States
American
Canada
Mexico
Perton
President Roosevelt Christmas Quiet at White House
Washington observers noted a calm Christmas with police keeping streets quiet. The Roosevelt family shared lunch at Commander Cowles and spent the afternoon at the Cowles residence. A late dinner, musical entertainment, and a dance closed the festive day for about 20 couples.
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Washington
Det
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
New York's Poor Celebrate Christmas Charity Nationwide
New York crowds benefited from organized charity as Salvation Army funded dinner for 3000 at Madison Square Garden and 3400 dinner baskets for 20,000 meals. Bowery Mission fed nearly 10,000 men and boys while churches offered services and musical programs despite rain. clothing and toys distributed by several groups.
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York
Salvation Army
Madison Square Garden
Bowery Mission
Nell Cropsey Case Seeks River Search With Submarine Light
Elizabeth City NC December 25 no new developments in Nell Cropsey disappearance. River bed to be searched tomorrow with submarine electric search light. A Goldsboro NC report denying the girl is in that city.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Nell Cropsey
Goldsboro
A Sad Christmas Tragedy in Brooklyn Home
John Bell a carpenter shot and killed his wife in the kitchen of their Brooklyn home. He then sought a patrolman and confessed the crime saying his wife who had just returned from Scotland had been untrue to him.
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New York
John Bell
Brooklyn
Froliceman
Scotland
Cleveland's Condition Improves a Bit on Christmas Day
Ex President Cleveland's condition was slightly improved today in Princeton New Jersey. He showed more willingness to move about and engaged with his family while not attempting stairs or full participation in Christmas celebrations.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Return of John Barrett Draws Attention in Mexico City
In Mexico City on December 23 El Tiempo notes diplomatic circles and politicians discuss the return of Hon. John Barrett of the United States as the conference began debate on significant questions.
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Mexico City
Mexico
el Tiempo
John Barrett
United States
Senator Sewell Improves After Weak Spell
Camden N J Dec 24 A slight improvement in the condition of Senator William J Sewell was reported by his physician Gen Sewell rallied from his weak spell of yesterday and rested comfortably last night.
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Camden
N. J
William J. Sewell
Paris Publicist Jacques Fouquier Dies at 91
Paris publicist and former Chamber of Deputies member Jacques Francois Henri Fouquier has died. Born September 1, 1833, he passed away in Paris.
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Paris
Jacques Francois Henri Fouquier
Chamber of Depueties
Eighty Poisoned in Cheyenne Infantry Breakfast Incident
In Cheyenne Wyoming on December 25 eighty members of Company I 18th Infantry were poisoned at breakfast. The surgeon was swiftly summoned and gave an antidote that saved most. About half recovered by evening while one man remained critically ill. authorities believe beef served at the meal caused the poisoning.
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Cheyenne, Wyo
18Th Infantry
President Roosevelt Extends Christmas Greetings at White House
In Washington on December 24 President Roosevelt stepped from a cabinet session to greet Chief Justice Fuller and then extended a merry Christmas to clerks in the White House ante room. He wished them a very merry Christmas and many more.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Fuller
White House
President Roosevelt gifts Cove Neck teacher for pupils
New York December 24 Mrs Sarah Provost a Cove Neck district school teacher near Oyster Bay received a generous check from the President to buy Christmas presents for her pupils. Roosevelt's children formerly attended Cove Neck and he used to personally give gifts to the pupils before he became governor.
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New York
Sarah Provost
Cove Neck
L. L
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Santa Claus
Car Shortage Halts Pittsburg Mills and Plants
Pittsburg district faces severe car shortages with mills along the Allegheny Valley railroad shut down or running partially. Carnegie city mills and the big Carnegie plants at Homestead and Duquesne may not resume for a week or more after Christmas. President Schwab cites 3 million dollars of finished product stuck in yards with no removal plan. Furnaces in Mahoning and Shenango Valleys also idle due to lack of raw materials.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Carnegie City
Carnegie Company
Homestead
Duquesne
Schwab
Mahoning
Shenango Valleys
Mill Overseer Fined in Fall River Labor Case
In Fall River on December 24 the local district court heard Attorney Dubuque for Agehonse Bouvier the Barnard Manufacturing overseer charged with employing three minors. A motion to quash failed the court fined $50 on one complaint and the other two were placed on file an appeal followed.
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Fall River
Dubuque
Agehonse Bouvier
Barnard Manufacturing Company
Tierney
British Volunteers Face Stricter Training Rules
London reports an admiralty order requiring volunteers to commit to annual instruction camps and field manoeuvres. Those limited to elementary barrack drills will not be accepted, a move expected to reduce many current volunteers.
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London
Decorated by King for heroism in Lake Michigan
Arthur Egan a 17 year old lifesaver with 23 rescues in Lake Michigan has been honored by King Edward through the Royal Humane Society. Consul Wyndham notified him that a gold medal awaits as recognition of his daring, making him the first US resident to receive the honor. Egan was born in Toronto, Ontario.
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Chicago
Arthur Egan
Lake Michigan
England
Egan
Wyndham
Royal Humane Society
Edward
United States
Toronto
Mrs Tracy Dies in Syracuse at 92
Mrs Sarah Vose Tracy mother of Col V Tracy and Attorney W G Tracy of Syracuse died this morning aged 92. Born in North Andover Massachusetts she came of revolutionary stock.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Sarah Vose Tracy
V. Tracy
W. G. Tracy
North Andover
Mass
Hard Times Target for Rebel Bullets
J B Fairbanks of Provo Utah arrived in New York aboard the Atlas liner Andes from South American ports. He belonged to a nine man party that left Provo city twenty months ago to collect fauna and flora for Brigham Young academy. They faced fever in Guatemala and disease in the tropics while crossing to the coast. Fairbanks reached the coast and escaped via the Magdalena river to Santa Marta and the Andes voyage back. He calls the journey a success scientifically.
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New York
J. B. Fairbanks
Provo City
Utah
Central and South America
Brigham Young Academy
Mexico
Guatesmala
Por Limon
Fairbank
Valpara
Agli Oe
Magdalena Rive
Santa Marta
Burns and Green Wed At Central Methodist Parsonage
At the Central Methodist parsonage on Tuesday Rev. Geo H Clarke united Leroy P Burns of Waltham and Rosa Belle Green of this city in marriage.
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Central Methodist Parsonage
Geo. H. Clarke
Leroy P. Burns
Waltham
Rosa Belle Green
Christmas Eve Wedding at Tremont Street Home
On Christmas Eve a large gathering witnessed the marriage of Charles E. Wilson and Kate R. Ullock at 182 Tremont Street. Rev. Geo. H. Clarke of Central Methodist church presided. The couple received many beautiful presents from guests.
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Mrc
Lewis Clark
Tremont Street
Charles E. Wilson
Kate R. Ullock
Geo. H. Clarke
Central Methodist Church
Nativity Lecture Enthralls Highland Church Audience
Rev. George F. Kennagott gave an illustrated lecture on The Nativity of Christ at Highland Congregational Church on Tuesday night. The talk captivated a large audience with clear views and a compelling narrative.
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George F. Kennagott
Highland Congregational Church
Christmas Dinner for Washington Poor Children
The passage shifts from Roosevelt children’s gifts to highlighting how many poor Washington children enjoyed a decent Christmas meal. It emphasizes the broader focus on charitable aid and the welfare of local youngsters during the holiday season.
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Roosevelt
Washington
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