Warships Reported Off Korea as Britain Fights Customs Dispute
London dispatch says 17 British warships are off Chemulpo awaiting the outcome of protest over the Korean customs chief McLeavy Brown’s dismissal. Japan and Russia maneuver, with Tokyo fleet ready and Pekin reporting a pension loan plan tied to rail and mine control north of the Great Wall. Shanghai notes the Phoenix sail may head to Talien Wan.
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Chemulpo
Horea
Seoul
McLeavy Brown
Japan
Keysen
Tokina
Baitire
McLeavr Bry
Yang-tse- Hiang
Peking
The
Times
Ina
Honskong
Shanghawank
asse Lhar
Chinees
China
Russia
Breet wall
shevid
Robert Hart
Shanghai
Talien Wan
Baturdey
Starvation rumors swirl from Dawson City expedition
John Lindsay of Olympia Washington reports among Dawson travelers that famine is likely this winter as supplies are scarce. Lindsay and companions including Frank Gulla Tom Storey Bob Glynn say Fort Yukon lacks food and high prices for coal oil and boxes hinder work, with other observers sharing concerns about starvation.
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State of Kings
Dawson City
SRAUGNAY
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
John Lindsay
Olympia
Wawsin City
Frank
Gulla
Tom Storey
Victoria
3. C
Bob Glynn
Lindsay
Dawson
Fort Yukon
hayes
Sir Lindsay
D. E. Bradley
Froseburg
Lars thetford
ion
W. B. King
Merced
B.S. Hulland
Hutte
Thomas
Rettle
eek
Dassen
Fire Rages Onboard British Steamer Near Norfolk
Crew battles a cotton laden vessel burning for 40 hours after a fire broke out amidships. Captain Humphreys steered through terrible weather to port as hot air and smoke filled compartments and most of the cargo was damaged. Firefighters cut holes to ship to inject steam and water.
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steg
Humphr
Norfolk
Humphreys
Tragic London Fire Claims Jarvis Family Amid Chaos
A Bethnal Green four room collage fire killed Mrs Jarvis and her four children with the infant youngest. the husband Mr Jarvis, ill with consumption, died later in the workhouse infirmary. Asian man blamed in odd clue. room interiors described as miraculous. In Indiana near Jacksonville, Adion Naat and his wife were shot. son found bodies. killer at large as police search the countryside.
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LONDON
Jarvis
Kentucky Tollgate Raid Endangers Guards Near Flemington
Five negro guards protecting a tollgate on the Maysville pike near Flemington were attacked by raiders. The tollhouse was set ablaze but did not burn. One guard suffered two gunshot wounds in the neck. raiders' injuries unreported. Turnpike officials may request troops from the governor to protect the property.
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Kentucky
FLEMINGTON
Maysville
Canadian Ministers Sitton and McKenna to Discuss Yukon Relief
Ottawa dispatch says interior minister Clifford Sitton and interior department official J A McKenna travel to Washington at the invitation of Secretary of War Alger to map relief plans for Yukon miners. Sitton expects a week in the capital.
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Conia
OTTAWA
Dec
Clifford Sitton
interior
J. A. McKenna
interior department
Washington
Sitton
R. A. Alger
Yukon
Sifton
Fatal Upset On Keuka Lake Claims Two Men
Rudolph Boericke aged 33 son of Dr. Boericke of Philadelphia and his brother from Chicago were rowing on Keuka lake three miles from Hammondsport when their boat capsized. Rudolph died soon after being rescued while his brother survived. A Rochester fire report notes a fatal floor collapse during a night blaze at 127 North Washington Avenue.
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Rudolph Boericke
Boericke
Philadelphia
tfaward
Chicago
Keuka lake
Hammonds‘st
Rudolph
Rochester
North Wa
Washington Society Woman Ends Her Life
Anna Virginia Wells aged 28, daughter of Judge Lewis S. Wells, shot herself with a revolver in her brother's runny, dying instantly. She had been ill for four months and was despondent after a recovery. The death of Miss Herbert, whom Wells admired, affected her and may have influenced the suicide, with both cases reportedly aided by a sure physician.
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Washington
Anna Virginia Wells
Lewis S. Wells
Miss Wells
Miss Herbert
seth
Ex Judge Strattan Dies at His Millville Home
Condensed dispatches report ex judge Nathaniel Strattan died at his Millville New Jersey residence. Other items note 400 miners on strike at Paster coal and iron mines, an abortive hotel arson attempt in New Haven, George S. Croker buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, and notable sports results including Frank McDaniels’ long jump record and Jimmy Michael’s bicycle victory in New York.
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Nathaniel Strattan
Millville
N. J
Tontine hotel
New Haven
George S. Croker
Richard Croker
Woodlawn
Frank McDaniels
Minneapolis
Thomas w. Evins
Paris
Jimmy Michael
Arthur A. Chase
Einaland
New York
Pennsylvania Track Chief Denies Cambridge Duals Claim
Philadelphia December 87 A statement from Milwaukee by Al Brangin Jean, the fast hurdler, about a University of Pennsylvania track team visiting Tongland next summer to compete against Cambridge University was denied by Frank R Pills, chairman of the Penn track committee.
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Krasnzier
PHILADELPHIA
Milwaukee
AL Rraeng Jein
University of Pennsylvania
Tongland
Cambridge university
Frank R. Pills
Vain Filibuster Search Halts in Charlotte Harbor
In Punta Gorda Florida on December 27 the cruiser Montgomery and cutters Ward and McLane arrived to locate a reported filibustering expedition bound for Cuba. Vessels were searched but no contraband was found. In Gallipolis Ohio on December 27 Frank Brown, a saloon keeper, shot Abe Allen during a fight. Allen died and Brown surrendered to authorities.
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Fla
Montgomery
McLane
Charlotte harbor
Cuba
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Frank Brown
Abe Allen
Allen
Brown
Canals Report Shows $16 Million Needed For State Waterways
Albany dispatch reports State Engineer Campbell Adams summarized canal improvement costs to RF Hefford and George Aldridge. Total estimates top $16,060,600 with $7.12 million already under contract and 11 contracts finished. Progress depends on funds. navigation hoped for 1894 opening.
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Campbell W. Adams
Hefford
chambers of commerce
te state
George W. Aldridge
department of public works
jon
beeers
Erie
Oswego
Coamplain canal
Erie canal
Cham- Plain canal
Oswego canal
Death of Well Known Dena Manufacturer in Royalston
Royalston Massachusetts December 27 a well known manufacturer George Whitney died after a month long illness. Born in 1817 he started in lumber and chair making then moved to woolens and ran the business until his death. He served in the House and Senate and was on the executive council for years while aiding the militia for 14 years. He leaves a widow and one son. In New Rochelle Frank Faye was murdered by Alfonso Lombe jealous of alleged attentions to Lombe’s wife. Lombe fled.
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Dee
George Whitney
Fie
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Colvent
Ton
NEW ROCHELLE
Frank Faye
Alfonso Lombe
Lombe
Faye
Riot in Havana Ends with 200 Arrests and Swords
A Christmas riot in Parque Central Havana led police to deploy swords and mounted troops as crowds, many women, clashed amid alcohol fueled fury. Over 200 demonstrators were detained including volunteers officers. Reports claim killings of two commissioners in Pinar del Rio Amid unrest Spain weighs stronger warship response.
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Key Wrt
Parque Central
Spain
Blanca
prefectura
Blanco
Stein
William Henry King
Utah
Pinar del Rio
Gomes
City of Tiuron Falls to Bondholders in Federal Judgment
United States District Court in Worcester entered a decree of judgment against the city of Tiuron for interest and face value on defaulted school bonds. Tiuron argued the debt limits were exceeded. The bonds were held by an eastern bank. In Milbury, 11 year old Welch drowned while skating on the Blackstone River.
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Tudge Garland
Tiuron
Huron
WORCESTER
Masa
te Welch
Millbury
Blackstone
Milbury
Leiter Turns Miner in Northwest Gold Wheat Venture
Chicago December reports Levi Zu Leiter plans a large scale gold hunt in the Northwest territory linked to his son Joseph’s wheat deal. Partners include Canadian Pacific Railway, John Mackay, Ogden Alls, and H Maitland Kersey. Kersey will manage details and return from Europe to push arrangements.
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CHICAGO
Levi Zu Leiter
Northwest territory
Mr. Leiter
Canadian Pacific railway
John ww Alackay
Ogden AHHs
lake of Teck
Ai. Leiter
Joseph
H. Maitland Kersey
White Star steamship line
Kersey
Leit
Europe
Cosgrave Dead Former Amateur Champion Dies After Operation
John Cosgrave, famed athlete and ex champion, died in City hospital after an appendicitis operation in Albany. He belonged to the New Jersey Athletic club Ridgefield Athletic club and the Tenth Battalion Athletic association of the national guard. He won America’s all around championship in 1895 and placed second to Clark of Boston in a later event. His amateur status was cleared by the Amateur Athletic Union registration committee.
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ALBANY
John Cosgrave
New Jersey Athletic club
Ridgefield Athletic club
Tenth Battalion Athletic association
national guard
Cosgrave
Clark
Boston
Amateur Athletic union
Bayonne
New York
Beethoven Manuscript Found in Vienna Library
Reinhold Becker discovered in the Society of Music Sovi ers in Vienna a Beethoven manuscript of a setting for Goethe’s Ein Hoenig composed in 1810. The melody is described as beautiful and the piece has just been published in Leipyic.
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Beethoven
DRESDEN
Der
Reinhold Becker
Society of Music Soviers
Vienna
Goethe
Vain Petition For a Murderer in Shelbourne Falls
The petition for the mitigation of death sentence for James ONeill of Shelbourne Falls, convicted of murdering Mrs. McCloud last January, sits with Governor Wolcott who says the law will run its course if stronger backing appears.
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BOSTON
James O'Neil
Shelbourne Falls
McCloud
Wolcott
aniegs
Man Killed After Stone Thrown at Deputy in Dunlap
Deputy Sheriff Stanton McWilliams fatally shot Edley Heard in Dunlap Tennessee after Heard allegedly threw a stone at the lawman following the arrest of Heard’s brother for disturbing a church festival. The deputy acted in self defense when struck.
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CHATPANOOGA
Des
Stanton McWilliams
Edley Heard
Dunlap
Tenn
Heard
MrWilliams
United States Considers Greenland Land Purchase Overture
A Copenhagen dispatch to The Daily Mail reports the United States has made overtures to Denmark for a narrow strip of land in southwest Greenland. The aim is to establish a wireless station on the site without delay.
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LONDON
Daily Mail
Copenhagen
United States
Denmark
Greenland
United Srans
Huntington Raises Mexican Rail Road Ambitions
The Culacan railway from Slit to Cubagan on the Pacific coast has been purchased by Colis P. Huntington. The Mexican international road, led by Huntington as president, is set to be extended from Durange to iulaoan, advancing a major railroad expansion.
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CIVDAD
Culacan
Slit
Cubagan
Colis P. Huntington
Huntington
fran Durange
iulaoan
Conductor Fatally Shot During Night Trolley Car Chase
Four men were held after a night trolley car chase in Normistown. One man shot the conductor in the chest but was beaten by a bystander driver who tied up the assailants and frightened the others away. No loot or description of plunder is recorded.
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NORMISTOWN
Death of Carnegie's Aunt in Pittsburg
Mrs Catherine Morrison Hogarn, aunt of Andrew Carnegie, died after a stroke in Pittsburg on December 27 1900. She was born in Dunfermline Scotland in 1820 and had been in a semiconscious state.
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Carnegie
PITTSBURG
Catherine Morrson Hogarn
Andrew Carnegie
Hoganwns
Dunfermline
Scotland
Court Official and Mason End Their Lives
CHARLESTON West Virginia December 5. Tony clerk of the state supreme court and lieutenant governor from the Scottish Prize Mission for the southern jurisdiction of the United States dies there last night after a short illness. Murder follows a quarrel in Chattanooga December 27. William and John Livingston brothers of Bee Creek Mines Alabama quarreled while drinking the former shot the latter to death. The murderer is 18 years old and is jailed in Birmingham.
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Spain
MADRID
United States
Woodford
El Heraldo
Mason end
CHARLESTON
Wo Wa
Dee
Tony
gran Sor rman
tip
uartek CHATTANOOWIA
John Livingston
Bie Creek Mines
Ala
Birmingham
Fraud of Millions Alleged Over Postal Rail Freight Schemes
A New York report claims the U S government loses and railroads gain hundreds of millions through mail transport fraud. It describes weighing mails, branch-line shuffles, and large scale ad mail shipments used to inflate charges and extend payments for four year periods.
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NEW YORK
United States
Tas postal department
post office department
rhien
RQiatter
mulroad
Talks of expanding the wire trust to billet mills
Cleveland December 27 There is chatter among steel men about widening the wire trust. The plan reportedly aims to bring all steel billet mills into the trust as contributors rather than members and to persuade billet makers to sell to wire manufacturers outside the trust if needed, while the trust agrees to buy billets from within.
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Sumor Steel
CLEVELAND
wire trust
Den. Minister W. Taylor, oldest clergyman in state, dies
In Wilmington Delaware, Rev. W. Taylor died aged 90 plus, described as the oldest minister in the state. He once led the church connected to the former president’s in‑laws and officiated at their marriage. His career included many churches and ceremonial roles.
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Den. WELMINGTON
Del
W. Taylor
yasterday
Wale
Mielibley
wtter
Tragic House Fire Claims Grace and Annie Nelson
Grace Nelson died in a house fire in Franklin on December 27 after a crate fire ignited her clothing. Her sister Annie was badly burned while attempting to save her and is believed to not recover.
Explosion Injures Crowds After Christmas Salute Mis town
A misread Christmas salute from an old cannon wounded four hundred people as a powder charge exploded amid the gathering. Thirty or forty injured, none fatally. In Passaic Moses Edis on Worthen, a leading local figure, died of typhus fever aged 60.
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Mis town
PASSAIC
N. I
Moses Edison Worthen
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