Warning to American railroad men on China work
From Shanghai, Consul General Goodnow reports there is no current market for American railroad labor in China. Only 292 miles of track exist with 27 foreigners, mostly engineers and managers, and Chinese workers perform nearly all the labor. Wages range from 29 to 70 shillings per month, with higher pay for some titles. foreign competition is limited by local conditions.
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state department
United States
Goodnow
Shanghai
China
America
teeney
Jean
guirties
labar nrew
Goudn
Merrs and Smith in Chicago Murder Case
Chris Merry charged with the murder of a wife and Jamesmith alleged accomplice arrived in Chicago from Princeton Kentucky. They were confronted by Joseph Wiehe rape accuser whose points were arreste, but they denied knowledge of Merry’s death. An examination to determine murder remained pending.
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Merrs
Smith
Chicazo
CHICAQI
Der
Chris Merry
Jamesmith
Merry
Chivage
Princeton
Joseph Wiehe
Escape from Hydrophobia: Guilford Boy Bitten Dies
In Baltimore on December 20 Dolph A ReGinsen of Guilford seeks the Mas teur treatment for hydrophobia after a boy in Guilford bitten on December 9 dies of what is described as butrophobia. Professor Rotinson expresses alarm and hopes danger can be averted.
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Cyn lessor
Dolph A. ReGinsen
teuntord cullega
Guilford
fig
Rotinson
Searches Continue For River Death Victim In Hartisburg
Experienced men dragged the Susquehanna River all day for the body of Rev. S Spurrier, last seen alive. High water and murky conditions hinder efforts. police seek crews to continue the search but have found nothing.
Thieves Try to Rob Senator Gore's Laurel Home
Intruders broke into Senator Gore's Laurel residence yesterday morning but fled without taking any goods after the gardener, awakened by noise, armed with a shotgun, confronted the robbers. No identification traces were left.
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LAUREL
Dee
Jewelry Firm Building Burned in St Louis
A basement fire at the Mermod & daccard Jewelry building on Locust and Broadway destroyed the five story structure in minutes. Loss pegged at 335000 insured fully. Several near fatal escapes reported. German cruisers Deutschland and Gefion arrive off Spithead fog bound for Queen Chaudhry China for the German second cruiser division. Prince Henry of Prussia aboard the Deutschland.
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Spithead
Deutschland
Gefion
Kine Chaudry
thina
igser
Princessy of
Prussia
a William
Liebold Convicted in Forgery Case in Lancaster
William A. Liebold, a 19 year old chiurge, found guilty in the criminal court of forging checks drawn on Charles Grubb, a millionaire. The case featured late testimony and a court-ordered witness compulsion, with a jury verdict of guilty and a mercy recommendation to the court.
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Nantoo
LANCASTER
Dee
William A. Liebell
buy chiurget
Charles FR. Grubb
Saebold
BR. Frank Fishisman
aidrevate
My. Grubb
Elisaire Grubb
sisters of both
Micar je Liebold
Thirteen Rescued From Wrecked Steamer Victoria
Thirteen Cleveland sailors are rescued after a wrecked steamer near Victoria British Columbia. A search is conducted for missing crew while Alberni residents receive the survivors who are reported safe and well cared for.
Warner on Way Back for Trial in Kidnapping Case
A. S. Warner arrived in New York custody for trial on kidnapping charges involving Little Johnny Conway. Warner, still denying guilt, plans to write a book about his experiences and previously ran a law practice and wrote about criminal law. He promises a thrilling dime-novel style account.
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Johnny Conway
KANS2 CITY
Dec
A. S
Warner
John Conway
Albans
New York
J. D. Wood
LeCann
War
Warner bethg
leita
Ana
Gardian Appointment Sought for Lundgan Heirs in Troy
Surrogate Conway weighs guardianship for the heirs of James Lundgan of South Troy who died last week. Lundgan, famed for a hundred-year uniform and tramp like appearance, held real estate and a large cash deposit. Probate court will schedule multiple hearings over the estate.
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TROY
Dev
Conway
James Lundgan
South Troy
vghuabis real estate
Millionaire's Gift Boosts Mecill University
C McDonald, noted tobacco magnate, adds 250000 to Mecill University endowment. Fifty thousand funds the law faculty endowment while 200900 supports the scientific department in the building funded by earlier gifts.
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AION TREAT
C. McDonald
Mecill university
Indian Courts Must Cease Operations
Judge Springer of the territorial supreme court warns that tribal court officers trying to exercise official duties after January 1 will be arrested. Congress ended tribal courts on January 1, but numerous Indian officeholders have threatened to ignore the law.
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MUSKOGRE
I. T
Springer
territorial supreme court
congress
Death by own action ends in Niagara River tragedy
The body of John Wolf was found in the Niagara River opposite Grand Island with his anchor line tied to his ankle. Officials consider it suicide by self harm. Neighbors note his wife recently left him for another man.
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Niagara Rivers
BUPFALO
John Wolf
Niagara river
Grand Island
Wolf
Four Killed in Bear Creek Logging Road Explosion
On the Bear Creek logging road in REPTON Alabama four workers died in a blasting accident when a locomotive caused an explosion. The engineer John O Connor a fireman Jack Copper and two trainmen John Johnson and Henry Vickery were killed. The blast was caused by a defective fuel.
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Tacamatira
REPTON
Ala
Bear creek
Incdielive
John O'Conner
Jack Copper
John Johnson
Henry Vickery
Letter From Ireland Prompts Murder Inquiry In Dough Vat Death
The District Attorney and detective bureau investigate the death of Peter Doggett a 20 year old who was reported as killed after being thrown into a dough mixing vat at a Fortenth Street factory on August 28. A letter from his mother in Ireland claims a witness saw the incident and fled the scene. relatives allege murder though an inquest ruled accidental death.
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Olcotta
ale Ctusky
detective bureau
Peter Doggett
West Fortesnth street
Doggett
Ireland
Dean
Spring street
New York
Prat Stecett
ted Doggett
ty Degee
dist oners
cargeve
Dogestis
Thomas P. Dinnean
Pittsburg Seeks G A R Encampment for 1900
Alleghany County G A R plans to push for the 1900 encampment in Pittsburg at the Cincinnati gathering. A grand soldiers' monument to Gast is proposed nearby with a value around 100000. Veterans hope 1990 marks the last encampment year and wish to cap their effort with dedication in this city.
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Pittsburg
G. A. KR
PITTSBERG
Pitsburg
Alleghany County
G. A. R. association
Cincinnati
Gast
Dr Day's Obsequies in Baltimore for Missionary Day
The body of Rev. Dr. David A Day a distinguished missionary of the Toutheran church who served Muhlenbers mission on Africa's west coast for nearly two years and died aboard the steamer Tucania was brought to Baltimore. A service at First Lutheran Church is planned for 2 p m with clergy and lay leaders from major cities attending. Interment is set for Selins Grove Pennsylvania with services promised Wednesday forenoon. Charged With Changing Records Washington December 20 F M Gideon clerk of the general land office was accused before the senate Pacific railroad committee by Thomas Reddington of altering land office records to shift 4 000 000 acres to the Northern Pacific railroad He denies the charge.
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Selins Grove
WASHINGTON
F. M. Gideon
Thomas Reddington
senate Pacific railraad committee
land office
Northern Pacific roar
Postmaster Won't Resign Amid Federal Pressure
Second Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger traveled to Mobile to urge Postmaster Rapier to surrender the office to appointee Barker. Rapier insists he will not yield unless compelled by the courts as Barker must await Senate confirmation. Gunboat Marietta arrives in San Francisco after a severe storm. flooding, bent rails, and a drifting sea anchor left the ship off course for 240 miles.
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MOBILE
Shallenberger
Rapier
Barker
Washington
usiess
Senate
SAN FRANCISCO
Cal
United States
Marietta
James Day Denies Trustees Harshness Toward Bishop’s Widow
Syracuse reports spread sensational claims about Bishop Peck’s widow and the university. Chancellor Day publishes a fact-based statement denying grievances, noting the widow’s funds were secure and that all actions followed legal and trustee approval. He invites Rockwell and other complainants to present their case at the January trustees meeting. Studies Will S Go on at Tonal. Easton Pa Dec 20 Lafayette College
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Der
Peek
Syracuse university
James R. Day
Biishop Peck
university
Mrrs
Peck
Rockwell
EASTON
Warfeld
lafayette college
heed of
trusters
Pardes hall
Hallenhaeh
Tir Warfietd
Letter from Senator Chandler Warns on Gold Standard
Washington December 20 Senator Chandler of New Hampshire warns in a letter that if Secretary Gage presses the gold standard and a currency bill, Congress may split the Republicans and trigger political turmoil. He says restraint could secure treasury balance, Hawaii and Cuba actions, and a Republican House majority in 1848.
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Chandler
New Hampshire
WASHINGTON
secretary of the treasury
Hawaii
Cuba
treasury
Republican party
house
Afty-ffth
Gage
congress
Blaze damages Grand Forks business district again
A second large fire in Grand Forks destroyed the Kenner and Beges department store and damaged nearby firms. Total loss to Benner & Negis estimated at 55000 with smaller losses to others. The blaze started shortly after 6 p m and took about three hours to control. Sir Frank Lockwood dies in London after long service as MP for York.
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N.D. Der
Mercantile company
Nash Brown
lig department
Kenner & Beges
Benner & Negis
Frank Lockwood
LONDON
York City
CBieron Trussell of
Killawen
England
United States
American Bar association
Saratoga
Wreck in Illinois injures train crew and passengers
A rear end collision near Pontiac Illinois on the Chicago and Alton line followed an open switch on a side track. The St. Louis limited collided with a freight train injuring several crew members including J C Buster and J W Jones while passengers Miss Minnie Countryman and others sustained bruises. Two engines and two freight cars were wrecked and the passenger train was delayed about three hours.
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PONTIAC
Chicago
Aiton
St. Louis
J.C. Buster
Boswell
Ind
J. W. Jones
Peoria
John White
Bloomington
L. J. Sutton
A. G. Haines
Atlanta
Miss Minnie Countryman
Cuban insurgent leader slain with envoy of Ruiz report
Washington reports confirm the killing of Colonel Joaquin Ruiz, a peace envoy, and rebel Colonel Nestor Aranguren. The dispatch says both were executed by order of Alexander Modriguez in Havana after meeting Aranguren as a friend. De Lome notes the act mirrors past violence and aims to deter peace talks.
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De Lome
Sherman
Shain
Blanco
Alexander Kourignen
WASHINGTON, D
Joaquin Ruiz
Biahto
Nestor Aranguren
Congosto
Da Lowe
Ruiz
Aranguren
Alexander Modriguez
Havana
Rodriguez
Gomez
Mr. De Lome
state department
Ytuiz
Washington Hesing Dies in Chicago Politics
Washington Hesing, a noted Chicago politician, has died. The dispatch notes various brief items including improved health of Mrs. Ballington Bouth, royal purchases, and political movements across the United States and abroad.
John Daly Speaks in New Haven Amid Ovation
In New Haven on December 20 Joan Daly, a recently released Irish political prisoner, received a warm ovation at the Grand Opera House where Mayor Farnsworth presided. Onstage with Daly were Colonel John Healy, Gullin Laveren O'Brien who escaped from prison, and ex-prisoner John Desay of New York who spoke after Daly. The event highlighted tensions surrounding Britain's treatment of Irish prisoners.
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John Daly
New Haven
Joan Daly
Grand Opera House
Farnsworth
New Hitwern
John Healy
Mr. Daly
Dimerick
Gullin Laveren o O'Brien
Iren Chore
Johar Desay
New York
Tals
Day
England
Lawyers Claim Boy Wrongly Convicted in Triple Murder
The legal defense for the boy sentenced to a penitentiary for killing Alvin Stone, his wife, and a named mother asserts wrongful conviction. They allege extorted statements by a detective and promise to trigger his arrest as more evidence emerges.
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ABRBON
Fiemie
Cotpell
Alvin Stone
Bravit and Italy Resolve Incident in Tera Harbour
The Brazilian and Putian governments report a settlement over the Torlins affair last month. Italy admits there was no cause for diplomatic intervention.
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Bravit
Italy
Tera
RIG JANEIRO
Der
Provisions Tendered for Yukor Miners By Portland Chamber
The Port and Chamber of Commerce, via Brigadier General Merriam of the Department of the Columbia, tender 1000 tons of provisions to the government for relief of Yukor miners.
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Marr
PORTLAND, Or
Portand Chamber of Commerce
Merriam
department of the columbia
Premier Turner and Pooley Cleared in Libel Case
The premier of British Columbia Hon Mr Turner and Mr Pooley the lieutenant governor or executive council president have been cleared of criminal action arising from a Province article critical of their ties to Kinodike companies The case heads to police court tomorrow with details from Victoria.
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VICTORIA
B.C
Turner
Pooley
Liv eXECUSIVE council for
British Columbia
Trewitt Bosteck
M.D
Coltari
diter Nichol
Templeman
Tues
The Times
Kiondike
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