Conger Hopeful On Chinese Crisis Settlement
London reports Mr. Conger, via the Pekin correspondent of the Morning Post, expressing hope for a settlement though envoys will not recognize the Empress Dowager officially. He anticipates reforms in China, while Senor De Colognan fears the joint note discussion may last a year. Rumors say villages east of Pekin unite to exterminate native Christians as some are burned. Li Hung seems a bit better.
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London
Conger
Pekin
Morning Post
China
Senor de Colognan
Li Hung
Englishman praises Chinese muddle in Pekin review
London dispatch notes H. J. Whigham lauds American quarter in Pekin as best managed with efficient transport and municipal system. He contrasts US and German sectors, praising American governance and policing while highlighting Chinese markets and residual disorder on the German side. The piece suggests American influence parallels colonial era lessons.
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London
Morning Post Today
Pekin
H. J. Whigham
Whigham
Philippines
China
United States
Germany
Christians Massacred In Pekin Reports Confirmed
Missionary Rev Kelly reports further confirmation of Catholic Christians burned in Pekin with the count rising to 21. Thousands of armed Chinese seen in San Ho country as Field Marshal von Waldersee and allied troops investigate. Christmas interlude features joint reviews as multinational forces parade and exchange flags.
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Pekin
Nec
Mr. Kelly
Conger
San-Ho
Conn
Von
Americans First in Forbidden City Claim Reaffirmed
Brig. Gen. Heywood reports Capt. Charles D. Long states Marine company entered Pekin on Aug. 16, securing a fourth gate and occupying parts of the Forbidden City after prior allies failed to breach the gate. Japanese sentries offered no opposition as Marines established guards and seized advantageous buildings.
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Washington
Heywood
Marine Corps
Navy Department
Charles D. Long
China
Forbidden City
Long
Co. D
Pekin
Chienmen Gate
Fiest
Occupation of Forbidden City by Allied Forces Reported
The regimental colors were raised on an administration building in the Forbidden City. The officer recalls the event as the first and only Allied occupation and the only time any force hoisted colors there. The unit remained from 8:80 p m to 5:80 p m before orders to withdraw and leave a guard at the fourth gate. Capt Matthews and Lieut Little US Marines were officers in Co D with him.
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Forbidden City
Matthews
Little
U. S. Marines
Co. D
Chinese Forces Clash Near Pekin Amid Retreat
Berlin reports that on December 22 French troops encountered a Chinese force of about 2590 with artillery east of Chochan between Pekin and Pao Ting Fu. The Chinese fled toward Kuan Hsien, leaving five banners and four cannons behind. The remnants likely belonged to a previously dispersed unit.
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Berlin
Waldersee
Pekin
Chochan
Pao Ting Fu
Kuan Hsien
Anxiety Renewed In South Africa War Updates
London reports renewed anxiety from Cape Colony as British forces face difficult, scattered Boers. Dispatches suggest limited progress, with miscommunications allowing Boer positions to hold. Criticism from Daily Mail urges more troops and candid reporting amid vast patrol challenges.
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London
South Africa
Cape Colony
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Britstown
Brabant
Clements
Magaliesberg
Tord Kitchener
Daily Mail
British not seceding from Allied commands
London officials denied a Pall Mall Gazette despatch reporting a possible British secession from allied commands. The Foreign Office told an Associated Press representative there is no truth to claims that German activity in protected districts prompted any secession.
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London
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Pall Mall Gazette
Salute for Lord Roberts Arrives at Madeira and Gibraltar
The steamer Canada brought Lord Roberts to Funchal Madeira where he received a 19 gun salute. An official reception was held by local authorities and he proceeded at noon to Gibraltar.
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Funchal Islands
Madeira
Canada
Lord Roberts
Gibraltar
Seized Christmas Luxuries Face Boers Action
In Zeerust Transvaal on December 24 Boers captured two wagons carrying Christmas luxuries destined for camps of Lord Methuen, disrupting supply intended for allied troops.
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Zeerust
Transvaal
Lord Methuen
Dady Denies Bribery Claims in Havana Mayor Case
Havana reports charges against Michael J. Dady over severing and pavement contracts. He calls the bribe allegation false and vows legal action against any accuser. Civil governor Nuney says Dady did not meet land requirements, declaring the contract illegal, pending Gen. Wood's anticipated ruling.
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Havana
Michael J. Dady
Dady
Rodriguez
Mr. Dady
Senor Nuney
Gen. Wood
Colonial Volunteers Planned in St Johns N F
Governor Sir Henry Edward McCallum moves to form eight rifle companies totaling six hundred men as a colonial volunteer force after the New Year. Funds are expected to be provided by the government. This unit excludes naval reserves already drawn from coastal fishermen. Recruitment targets larger towns. the movement is very popular.
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St. Johns
N. F
Henry Edward McCallum
Polar Expedition Ships America Named For Baldwin
London December 6 Arctic explorer Evelyn Bald win arranged Baldwin Ziegler expedition and purchased the Esquimaux farmwest station whaling scene, fitting it with modern appliances and naming it the America The rival bidder British Aut Arctic tried to secure Bequimaur as a substitute.
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London
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Baldwin-Ziegler
Esquimaux
America
Autarctic
Bequimaur
Opposition to Addicks Senate Fight Emerges in Texas
Democratic leaders from across the state met in confidence with most assemblymen-elect, a secret gathering aimed at pressuring the anti-Addicks faction to block J. Frank Added? New United States Senate bid. The meeting concluded with advice to oppose Addicks’ ascent to the Senate by mobilizing the party’s influence.
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Dever
Del
Dee
Con
J.ard Addicks
United States Senate
Have Had Their Day Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Ad
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal remedy for catarrh. It claims fast relief, lists germ anti septics like sanguinaria and guaiacol, and warns catarrh can lead to consumption and organ disease. Druggists sell full sized packs for fifty cents.
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Stuart
Castellanes' suit in Paris over Wertheimer art sale
In Paris before the Seine's first civil tribunal the Count and Countess de Castellane press a debt reduction of at least 2,000,000 francs and demand restitution of objects taken by Wertheimer, with expert appraisal requested while awaiting Jan 9 judgment. George J. Gould aids the Castellanes in a case the court had previously entrusted to him.
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Paris
Seine
Maitre Bonnat
Countess de Castellane
Charles Wertheimer
Castellanes
Wertheimer
George J. Gould
New York
Castellanos
Count de Castellane
America
Parker Disappointed Over Sun Anti Gambling Crusade
London December 26 Rev Dr Parker pastor City Temple criticized his week as Sun editor and complained daily papers cannot survive without gambling. He denounced nominal Christians as invalids and said Christianity has become a hospital with nurses needed while modern journalism lacks zeal.
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London
Parker
City Temple
the Sun
Ingenious swindler Goffray stays five years in prison
Paris reports the appeal court upheld a five year term for Goffray a clever impostor who posed as a cleric. He claimed to be the Cardinal Bishop of Washington and solicited funds to convert Indians in New Mexico. He conducted masses in Strasbourg and Montélimar while spinning tales of Rocky Mountain gospel work.
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Paris
Goffray
Washington
New Mexico
Joffray
Straseburg
Montellmar
Department of Drome
Rocky Mountains
Fequimaux
Vardon Criticism on American Golf After Majestic Trip
Harry Vardon, aboard the Majestic from New York, told reporters in Liverpool that Americans had shown hospitality but still have much to learn in golf. He indicated plans to return to the United States soon and had not decided whether to settle there.
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London
Harry Vardon
New York
Majestic
Liverpool
United States
Rucelian Interior Minister Reports Emperor Nicholas Convalescing
RM Sipla Gulne arrived from Livaita to Mt Petereburg and confirms the court now completely restored to health as Emperor Nicholas convalesces.
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Mt. Petereburg
Rucelian
RM. Siplagulne
Livaita
Nicholas
Cour le
Mool's Garea Pariliate Medicine Advised
A fragment urges readers to obtain Hood's medicine, claiming strong relief and urging careful selection of authentic products. The garbled text stresses using Hood's and hints at seeking reliable remedies.
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Hood
Hazing at West Point Court inquires twelve witnesses
The military court of inquiry at West Point resumed after a Christmas recess to probe hazing. Twelve first class cadets testified on conversations about withholding testimony, with many denying such talks. Witnesses described nonviolent exercises and silly hazing rituals, including baths, headstands, and a Sammy Race with molasses, while some acknowledged mild pressure and fights arising from refusals.
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N. Y
Military Court of Inquiry
West Point Military Academy
Brooke
Bates
Claus
Breth
P. O. Philips
Cleveland
Academy
Phillips
Horace Booz
Bristol
Oscar L. Booz
B. F. Browne
Virginia
Booz
McManus
Browne
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Gen. Brooke
W. D. Smith
Maryland
Edward M. Shinkle
Ohio
Gen. Bates
Edward Canfield, Jr
New York
Booz-Keller
Copley Enos
Narket
Boor Keller
Kerr T. Rives
Kentucky
Root
Wiliam Tidball
George M
Court Session Ends After Questioning About Cadet Treatment
General Claus asks about the Keller fight and brutality toward fourth-class cadets. Respondent denies brutality and mentions a rumor that former cadet J. J. Fleming was tied by hands and feet under a water spigot, though truth is uncertain. The court adjourns to resume tomorrow morning.
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Keller
Claus
J. J. Fleming
Judge Orders Verdict in Favor of the College
In Concord New Hampshire December 26 the Currier versus Dartmouth College and Alexander McKenzie trial reopened in U S court before Judge Aldrich With 11 jurors present the jury heard motions and arguments The judge directed a verdict finding the college not guilty while McKenzie’s motion for a directed verdict was denied The injury case follows a July 15 1898 brick fragment strike near the old gas house chimney at Hanover The case marks a major NH legal issue over charitable corporations and negligence with plans to appeal to the circuit court of appeals
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Concord
N. H
Currier
Dartmouth College
Alexander McKenzie
United States
Aldrich
New Hampshire
Court of Appeals
McKenzie
Charles N. Currier
Amesbury
Dartmouth
Hanover
MrKenzie
Kodaks
Plaims
Circuit Court of Appeals
Edmund
Spalding
Boston
Sargent, Niles & Morrill
Skeeter
Fire damages Providence Methodist Church and pastor fatally burned
In St Joseph Missouri on December 26 fire gutted the Providence Methodist church a colored congregation. Pastor Rev J L Leonard suffered fatal burns when an airtight stove exploded starting the blaze. Local authorities investigate the cause as investigators search for the exact ignition point.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Providence Methodist Church
J. L. Leonard
Bryan Delivers Principles Live at Lincoln Jefferson Dinner
The Jefferson club banquet in Lincoln Nebraska drew nearly three hundred leaders from Democratic and Populist ranks. Bryan, making his first public appearance since the election, praised loyal supporters while John W Kern of Indiana condemned party leaders, urging continued defense of agrarian and monetary principles as Bryan plans a Kansas Texas tour and Gulf hunt with travel to Omaha January 7 and Chicago January 8.
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Jefferson Club of
Lincoln
Lincoln Hotel
Nebraska
Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
John W. Kern
Indiana
Cleveland
Congress
United States Senate
White Horse
John W. Keen
Kansas
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
Omana
Chicago
New Haven Poison Mystery Deepens With Detained Brakeman
New Haven authorities detain John F. Biart suspect in poison mole investigation, marking a major step in the case. Coroner Mix and staff conduct three examinations of Biart while Mrs Rathbun’s testimony sheds light on events at police headquarters.
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New Haven
Conn
John F. Biart
Felow
Wm Rathbur
Secial Appest
Henethelees
Mix
Rathbun
Hart
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Lowell Resident
A Lowell resident Mrs. William Charlton testifies in a public statement that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her back pain fatigue and general malaise after she learned of the remedy in the daily paper. She bought the pills from Ellingwood & Co and reports quick relief. Foster Milburn & Co Buffalo NY is sole U. S. agent. warns to remember the name Dean's.
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William Charlton
Faycette Street
Doan
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Foster-Milburn & Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Dean’s
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