Opening of China to Steamers Could Transform Inland Trade
In Hinghua China a writer describes native water transport as crude and slow, with junks and canals carrying freight and passengers at only two to three miles per hour. Piracy, provincial corruption, and political resistance hinder reform, but opening inland waters to steamers could replace junks, boost passenger service, and modernize navigation within a generation. William N. Brewster notes the dire labor of boatmen and the potential for safer, faster transport if foreign-built vessels were allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinghua
China
Holland
Central
Japan
Foochow
Pasenger
William N. Brewster
Six Smiths and many more in Congress list of names
A published roster enumerates current U S representatives by surname and state origin. It notes six Smiths from Michigan Kentucky Maryland and Illinois, several Wilsons Williams Wheelers Allens Baileys Clarks Clayton Cochrans Coopers Crumps Davenports Fitzgerald Gardiner Green Henrys Jones Littles Meyers Meiers Moodys Nortons Rhea Robbs Rob ers Roberts Robinson Ryans Stevens Stewarts and others, highlighting the diversity and the spread of party affiliations among Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiths
House of Representatives
Michigan
Kentucky
Maryland
Illinois
Wilsons
Idaho
New York
South Carolina
Williams
Mississippi
Wheeler
Alabama
Thomas
North Carolina
Iowa
Allens
Maine
Baileys
Texas
Kansas
Clarks
Missouri
New Stampshire
Claytons
Cochrans
Coopers
Wisconsin
Crump
Davenports
Pennsylvania
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Gardiner
New Jersey
Green
Henrys
Patrick Henry
Robert L
Curzon Reception Scene Painted at Simla by Druet
A Druet painting in Simla depicts the Calcutta reception of Lord Curzon as viceroy. It shows retiring viceroy Lord Elgin on the government house steps with staff while the new viceroy arrives with an escort, ascending to take office oaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druet
Curzon
Lord Elgin
Calcutta
Simla
Lord Curzon
Government House
Government of India
Lady Curzon
Iowa Legislature Opens Twenty Eighth General Assembly
Des Moines January opening session convened at ten o clock with Lieut Governor Milliman calling the senate to order and George A Newman of Cedar Falls elected secretary. M L Temple temporary speaker and D H Bowen permanent speaker were chosen as caucus nominees. Inauguration and special committees named to consider three contests including Battey contesting H W Byers seat, Lindsay contesting J W Scott seat in Ida Monona district, and Gibson contesting J C Cottrell in Plymouth county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
General Assembly
Guv. Milliman
Senate
George A. Newman
Cedar Falls
C. W. Stewart
Polk County
House
M. L. Temple
D. H. Bowen
George Battey
H. W. Byers
Shelby
Nathan Lindsay
J. W. Scott
Ida
Monona
F. &. Gibson
J. C. Cottrell
Plymouth County
Murder linked to Swedish farmer in Nebraska mystery
In Kearney Nebraska two months after C M Nelson disappeared, investigators found a hat and skull fragment in a barnyard. Nelson’s headless trunk with an arm missing was later unearthed and his son Theodore confessed to killing him with a pitchfork. The son was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Neb
C. M. Nelson
Sweden
Funk
Nelson
Theodore
Miss Johanna Lynch Dies After Fire Tragedy
In New York a 28 year old woman Miss Johanna Lynch perished in a Madison street apartment fire sparked by a lamp explosion. She had escaped with her six year old nephew but reentered the flames believing her sister’s baby remained inside. The rest of the family reached the roof safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johanna Lynch
George Wilson
Madison Street
Plague Burned Infected Buildings In Honolulu
Honolulu reports 13 plague cases to date with seven added since last notice. On the night of the 28th alts three cases were found and four more in the last 48 hours. The health board condemned and burned part of the infected district destroying three buildings and a large warehouse. Future policy aims to destroy all infected structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Francisco
Board of Health
Broadway National Bank of Boston to Liquidate Under Receivership
The comptroller of the currency will proceed with liquidation of Broadway National Bank Boston under receivership. Three weeks were granted to effect reorganization and reopen at cashier Curtis request, but complications have prevented this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Broadway National Bank of
Boston
Curtis
BC clergy urge ban on recognizing American divorces
The Ministerial Association of British Columbia led by Bishop Verrin asks the government to legislate against recognizing American divorces for causes not recognized by Canadian law. It proposes requiringMarriage license issuers to inspect decrees and refuse licenses unless adultery is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Ministerial Association of
British Columbia
Bishop Verrin
Evangelist Webber Stricken With Nervous Prostration
In San Francisco on January 9 1900 evangelist J H Webber of Preston Ohio was stricken with nervous prostration and may not resume duties. Also riot at city hall when Tax Collector Elect Scott attempted to take office one man shot and others bruised in the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
lKev
J. H. Webber
Preston, C
San Frrancisco
Scott
Dewey praised by Farragut letter and royal autographs
A Atlanta resident forwards Farragut’s remark about young Dewey as promising. Queen Victoria’s autograph book from 61 years of reign includes autographs of the pope and several czars and German rulers. Tennessee Senator Bate nears 70, veteran of the Mexican War, while 11 senators have passed the Scriptural age limit. A tale misidentifying Gen Joubert as Louisiana-born is traced to confusion with a Confederate officer of the same name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Atlanta
Admiral Farragut
Dewey
Queen Victoria
Bate
Tennessee
Harris
Senate
Gen. Joubert
Louisiana
Col. Joubert
Commanche Captured on Mount Arayat in Pampanga
Manila reports Capt Conhauser with three companies of the Twenty-fifth regiment captured the insurgent stronghold Commanche on Mount Arayat. Three insurgent prisoners were shot. three American prisoners from the Ninth and Twelfth regiments were killed or wounded. Conhauser burned the barracks and town. Separately Col Hare and Lieut Col Howze with American prisoners arrived at Wigan in South Ilocos. The navy seized Sibutu island near Borneo boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Magalang
Pampanga
Conhauser
Twenty
Commanche
Mount Arayat
Ninth
Luther R. Hare
Thirty-third Infantry
Robert L. Howze
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Gilmore
Wigan
South Ilocos
Washington
United States Navy
Cavite
Wentzbaugh
Albay
Sibutu Island
Dato
North Borneo
Watson
Philippine Group
Borneo
Philippines
Unsuccessful British sortie from Mafeking reported
London dispatch dated December 26 confirms a British sortie from Mafeking, first announced from Pretoria, with the January 61 message noting the operation's failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretoria
Trade Review Shows Little Movement Amid Year-End Quiet
Bradstreet notes business marked time awaiting annual stock-takings and holiday lull. Hog products rise as supply tightens, echoing into wheat and cereals gains. iron and steel hold, Chicago sees higher wire and bar prices. overall production sold ahead leaves little new business. Dun & Co reports 1899 failures total 9,393 with $123 million in liabilities, and commercial defaults near $90.9 million across manufacturing and trading sectors. Wheat remains sluggish with minor price shifts as year closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet
Europe
Chicago
R. G. Dun & Co
British Fail In Mafeking Assault Amid Boer Fire
A Mafeking sortie to seize Boer earthworks failed as Boers packed the works and heavy fire forced British retreat. Eighty storming soldiers saw 21 killed and 33 wounded. Berlin reports discuss Germany's anti British coalition talk with Russia and France as the seizure of the Bundesrath dominates German press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bundesrath
Berliner Tageblatt
Cologne Volks Zeitung
Berliner Neuste Nachrichten
Hamburger Correspondenyt
Berliner Post
Germany
Russia
Frances
Pan-Geranic League
German Foreign Office
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Diplomatic Talk on Seizures of American Goods
Secretary Hay reports a satisfactory interview from Ambassador Choate in London with Lord Salisbury about British warships seizing American goods. Salisbury listened attentively and promised to consider the representations and return a speedy decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Ambassador Choate
London
Lord Salisbury
Choate
State Department
Soldiers Relief Bill Passes Michigan Legislature
Governor Pinree urged passage of a relief bill for sick and indigent Spanish American War veterans. An appropriation of 75,000 dollars was approved after the 184,000 dollar fund was exhausted, but it failed to gain the one vote needed for immediate effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Pinmree
House
Boiler Blast Kills Three at Illinois Sawmill
Nelson McGinnis Mat McGinnis and engineer John Adams died in a boiler explosion at Oscar Stout's sawmill eight miles east of Anna Illinois. Stout suffered a crushed skull and likely will die. The second hand boiler and inexperience of the engineer are noted factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Ill
Nelson McGinnis
Mat McGinnis
John Adams
Oscar Stout
Here
Stout
Lipton Confirms 1901 America's Cup Challenge
London January 6 Sir Thomas Lipton and his ally William Gibson announce a challenge for the 1901 America's Cup during their upcoming Mediterranean cruise aboard the steam yacht Erin. Lipton had signaled this intention before departing New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas Lipton
William Gibson
Erin
Mediterranean
New York
Wheat Exports and Failures Mixed Across Regions
The crop year sees about 99,000,000 bushels exported including flour, down from 123,000,000 last year. Atlantic exports fall to 2,060,926 bushels versus 5,214,420 a year ago, Pacific to 631,225 from 614,883, and corn exports rise to 3,923,195 from 3,572,412. U S failures total 273 for the week, up from 243, with Canada at 25 versus 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Canada
Tragic Killing at Texas Township Ends in Double Suicide
In Kalamazoo Michigan on Thursday afternoon Charles Root a Texas township farmer fatally cut his wife and then killed himself in front of their two young children aged eight and seven. Neighbors were notified. the eldest child cannot clearly recount the tragedy as the couple had a history of frequent quarrels and the scene showed bloodstained clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Charles Root
Texas Township
Army of Otis to command 5000 in Philippines
Washington notes the transport Grant arriving at Manila with the Forty-eighth volunteer infantry colored. General Otis will command about 5000 effective troops, part of a 62500 man Philippine force including 31000 regulars and 31500 volunteers. With Grant, the whole volunteer corps of 34000 will be in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manila
Grant
San Francisco
Forty-eighth Volunteer Infantry
Otis
Philippines
Executors Get Record $425000 Fees in Pullman Estate
Robert T. Lincoln and Norman B. Ream, executors of George M. Pullman’s estate, were awarded $425,000 in fees, the largest allowed to any executors in the Chicago probate court. The estate’s value has risen from about $8,000,000 at probate to nearly $14,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert T. Lincoln
Norman B. Ream
George M. Pullman
Democrats Drawn To Lead Governor and Lieutenant Governor Committees
Luck Kentucky January 5 Democrats win 10 of 11 seats on the governor contest committee and 9 of 11 on the lieutenant governor panel after a lottery draw. Milwaukee January 6 Hiram Smith 70 president of the Manufacturers' bank and founder of the Fox River paper mill dies. he was a leading state figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Neenah
Wis
Hiram Smith
Manufacturers’ Bank
Newport News Mob Fatally Shoots Suspect at Station
In Newport News Virginia a mob abducted W W Watt from a station house Friday morning and shot him to death after alleging he criminally assaulted Mrs T M Simpson the wife of a shipyard employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
WW. Watt
T. M. Simpson
Grand jury adjourns amid yearlong corruption probe in Michigan
After weeks of work the Ingham county grand jury was discharged with no result, but 11 persons face indictments for corruption in state offices. Named defendants include Edgar J. Adams speaker of the house and William A. French land commissioner. Others cover Bribery and fraud claims involving state officials, university regents, and military staff. Additional unnamed defendants tied to military supply fraud are noted. Arraignments set for today. White remains missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Ingham County
Charles H. Pratt
D. Judson Hammond
Pontiac
Fred A. Maynard
Will L. White
Harold A. Smith
Arthur ‘I
Marsh
Republican State Central Committee
Eli R. Sutton
University of Michigan
Pingree
Sutton
Gen. White
J. 4
H. Brown
Battle Creek
State Livestock Commission
Kalamazoo
Bryan in Chicago at Tremont House celebrates with Bryan
The William J. Bryan league held a Jackson day at Tremont House Chicago on Saturday night featuring William Jennings Bryan and speakers including Mayor Harrison Joseph L B Doe Thomas E Barkworth James H Mulligan and Ex Gov Altgeld. Bryan attacked the currency bill arguing it would shift control to bank trusts and threaten liberty.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Tremont House
William Jennings Bryan
Harrison
Joseph LB. Doe
Wisconsin
Thomas E. Barkworth
Michigan
James H. Mulligan
Kentucky
Altgeld
Col. Bryan
England
Senate
Bryan
Republican Party
House
No Loan Made In Lisbon Amid Anglo German Pact
A Lisbon note reports Britain and Germany informed Portugal they would back a large loan if needed but require guarantees via colonial and customs receipts. Portugal says it has no current need for such a loan and denies pursuing one.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Great Britain
Germany
Berea Founder John G. Fee Not Dead
Reports last week claimed abolitionist founder John G. Fee was dead. Dr Fee is recovering in Richmond Kentucky and floral tributes were sent to Berea in expectation of his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Nev
John G. Fee
Berea College
Hartzell Robbed, Beaten at Calumet Ridge Tracks
George W. Hartzell yardmaster of the South Chicago division of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad was beaten and robbed of 1001 dollars Saturday night at Calumet ridge and the Belt Line tracks in South Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George W. Hartzell
South Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Calumet Ridge
Reconnaissance battles and rescue tales in the Philippines
Reports from Manila detail American and Filipino forces clashing around Imus Noveleta Binan and Pérez Das Marinas with heavy casualties on both sides. A rescued U S lieutenant recounts his eight months in captivity under Gen Tino including harsh treatment and a daring escape with the aid of Col. Hare and the 140 rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Imus
Cavite
Birkhimer
Twenty-eighth Volunteer Infantry
Noveleta
Taggart
Pérez Das Marinas
Schwan
Binan
Johnson
Sixth United States Artillery
Wheaton
Perez Das Marinas
Jan
J. C. Gilmore
United States
Yorktown
Baler
Luzon
Luther R. Hare
Thirty-third Volunteer Infantry
Maj. Price
Hote 1 Oriente
Aguinaldo
Tino
Lieut. Gilmore
Abajut
Leutenant
Gillmore
Wigan
Benguet
Lieut
Vigan
Senor Vera
Juieut. Gillmore
Cuba
German actor Hans Ravene killed by stair fall
Hans Ravene a well known German actor at the Cleveland theater was instantly killed by falling from a stairway at his boarding house His neck was broken and the death occurred January 8 in Cleveland Queensland.
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Cleveland
Hans Ravene
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Cotton Row
New Orleans
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Amundsen
Kobe
Wart Jones
Toledo
Samuel M. Jones
Jones
United States Senate
Touro Robbertson
American Bank Note Company
William Glenny
Sixty-fourth
New York Volunteers
Tie
Fair Oaks
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