Kruger Abandons Berlin Visit Amid Wary German Stance
Kruger abandons plans to visit Berlin after a German envoy signals Emperor William cannot receive him. He will travel from Cologne to Holland instead. In Colgne Gazette criticism accuses Kruger of seeking intervention and folly in pursuing German support. Meanwhile Boer forces clash near Rietfontein with Paget's British troops. New Zealanders suffer five wounded. Cape Dutch sentiment denounces the war as a blot on British history with calls to remove Milner and defend independence.
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Berlin
Kruger
William
Cologne
Holland
Luxembourg
Germany
South Africa
Gemany
Bloemfontein
Rietfontein
Paget
Viljoen
Erasmus
Cape Town
Stellenborch
Cape
Colony
Afrikanderbund
J. X. Merriman
Cape Colony
I. W. Sauer
Alfred Milner
Great Britain
Kruger greeted by crowds in Cologne as tour continues
Thousands gather near the Cathedral hotel to glimpse Kruger in Cologne. He answers Bonn students on Transvaal education progress, thanks visitors, shakes hands, and salutes from a hotel balcony. Police temper crowds at Charleroi and Liège during his Paris to Cologne journey. Lord Roberts praises Majuba defense at Ladysmith and hopes for relief soon.
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Cologne
Kruger
Bonn
Transvaal
Iavfing
Paris
France
Marseilles
Charleroi
Mannur
Liege
Ladysmith
Natal
Lord Roberts
Majuba
Laings Nek
Dax
Peace Vision After Colenso Visit by Lord Roberts
Lord Roberts has toured Colenso and nearby battlefields while expressing hope for lasting peace and goodwill toward a defeated foe without ill feeling.
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Sistant
Lord Roberts
Colenso
Farm Family Tragedy in Carroll County Missouri
Frank Young of Plymouth near Carroll County was drunk and armed with a knife when he attacked his family. His 20 year old son Elmer shot him in the neck with a shotgun, nearly severing his head, after wounding his wife.
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Chillicothe
Frank Young
Plymouth
Carroll County
Elmer
Young
Evangelist Sam Smail Arrested for Contempt of Court
Havana reports evangelist Sam Smail was jailed for contempt after missing his swindling trial. He has since been released.
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Havana
Sam Smail
Iowa State Teachers Meet in Des Moines Auditorium
The Iowa State Teachers Association will convene December 26 to 28 in Des Moines. The general sessions happen in the new 4,000 seat Auditorium under President W. O. Riddell. Provisions are set for 1500 to 2000 attending teachers.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
General Association
W. O. Riddell
Co operation to be studied at YMCA meeting in December
D C L Stafford spoke to men at the YMCA rooms on Working in Gods Vineyard using the Laborers in the Vineyard parable. He outlined service nature and rewards and callers shared experiences. Tonight the educational club will discuss Cooperation with Charles Breckon as speaker. Crokinole games gym athletics and a Bible class for fourteen members open to association men and boys with daily reading rooms and set schedule.
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D. C
Association
Stafford
Chas. Ty. Breckon
Alava Safe Brings Marines Home After Typhoon Loss
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Remey cables that a detachment of marines and some Yosemite officers arrived by the Alava. Restoration work in Guam is progressing favorably. The Alava, feared lost in the typhoon that sank the Yosemite, is confirmed safe.
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Washington
Remey
Cavite
Yosemite
Alava
Guam
Lieut Hobson Ill With Typhoid in New York
Lieut Hobson, sick with typhoid in New York, is reported in comfortable condition this morning amid a quiet scene at the hospital.
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Hobson
New York
Lieut Hobson
President's Message on Chinese affairs and foreign policy
The President reviews the outgoing century, notes U S strength and growth, and discusses foreign relations. He covers the Chinese problem, Boxer unrest, foreign legations at Pekin, and international negotiations to open China to equal commerce while safeguarding foreign rights. He mentions arbitration at The Hague and other allied issues.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
China
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Phillippines
Taku
Pekin
Earl Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Conger
Rockhill
French Republic
Court of Arbitration
The
Hague
High Tribunal
U S Policy on China 1906 Peaceful Trade and Reforms
The United States sought peaceful engagement with China to expand lawful trade and protect citizens while encouraging administrative reforms to strengthen the empire. It issued 1899 circulars to powers, received unanimous support, and announced a completed engagement on March 20, 1906. The withdrawal of the Pekin marine guard followed, with issues referred to diplomacy.
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China
United States
Pekin
Legation
Prince Tuan Leads Anti Foreign Influence Rise
The Chinese government struggled to curb foreign influence as Boxers grew stronger. Internal dissensions weakened central authority while Prince Tuan’s leadership pushed anti foreign forces to ascendancy.
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Prince Tuan
Nicaragua Canal Debates Shift as Government Reconsiders
The Nicaragua government refuses to reopen forfeiture of the Maritime Canal Company contract and voids the Fyre-Cram inception for non payment. It signals readiness to negotiate with the United States or take canal measures, while Congress weighs trans isthmian options and the Clayton Bulwer treaty context. A Berne arbitration award in the Delagoa Bay railway dispute has been settled with funds paid to the United States and Britain.
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Maritime Canal Company
Nicaragua
State Department
United States
Congress
Senate
Great Britain
Portugal
Delagoa Pay
Tribunal of Arbitration
Berne
London
Britain
Progress Toward Treaty of General Friendship and Intercourse
Satisfactory progress has been made toward the treaty. The article notes ongoing diplomatic steps and aims to strengthen relations between nations.
Threatening Weather Across Midwest Report
Chicago dispatch notes storm indications for Iowa with threats tonight and likely fair conditions by Tuesday. Weather outlook mentions unsettled conditions and a cautious forecast for travelers and farmers.
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Chicago
Iowa
Grocers Seek Mammoth Tent for May Convention
Des Moines reports that a coalition of jobbers retailers and commercial exchanges will offer a large tent for the State association of retail grocers annual convention set for May. Dubuque plans a bid and Waterloo remains in contention as organizers consider a genius proposal from the river city.
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Des Moines
State Association of Retail Grocers
Dubuque
Waterloo
County Clerk Hatz Plans to Retain Office After January
Iowa City reports County Clerk W. J. Hatz a Democrat intends to keep the office beyond January 7 as a Titus amendment muddle unfolds. The newly elected clerk is a Republican, setting up a party switch in county administration.
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Iowa City
W. J. Hatz
Hatz
May Hang Anderson
Burlington police claim sufficient evidence to hang Geo Anderson for the Cedar Rapids murder of W H Linter and wounding Mrs Linter. A knife and shoe tracks link the suspect as the injured wife fights for life in Burlington hospital.
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Burlington
Geo. Anderson
W. H. Linter
Cedar Rapids
Burlington Hospital
Harry Linter
Messrs
George and
Gay Linter
Lost His Sweetheart The Girl Marries Another Man
Leslie Eastburn, once charged with killing Olive Sutton’s father Jasper Sutton, watches the wedding of his former sweetheart to H. S. Hatch of California. Eastburn was indicted, tried and convicted, then acquitted on a technicality due to jury misconduct.
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Bloomfield
Leslie Eastburn
H. R. Trickett
H. S. Hatch
California
Eastburn
Jasper Sutton
Olive Sutton
Sutton
Parliament Meets in London for Speaker Election
London December 3 Parliament convened with the sole business of electing the speaker of the house. Gully being reelected.
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London
Gully
Flowers on Republicans desks as Congress opens
Washington, Dec. 3. On the House floor Republicans decorate desks with flowers for victors while Democrats are sparsely adorned. Speaker Henderson arrives as Bach and other members precede. In the Senate, Frye presides and Milburn offers a prayer noting Gear and Davis.
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Washington
Bach
Wisconsin
Brownlow
Tennessee
Gardner
Michigan
Jett
Illinois
Clayton
Alabama
Henderson
Bream
Chaplin
Senate
Frye
Milburn
Gear
Davis
Jones
Hanna
Found Lost Brother Reunited by Peculiar Purse of Fate
A. T. Anderson and Bennett Anderson, separated in Sweden twenty-five years ago, met in Sioux City Iowa. The Missouri stock man pretended to hire his brother to supervise a building project. They failed to recognize each other until Bennett spotted A. T. Anderson’s name in a hotel ledger, prompting an emotional reunion.
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Sweden
Sioux City
A. T. Anderson
Bennett Anderson
Stanberry
Bennett
Missouri
Conner Denied Seat After Bailey Challenges Election
In Washington on December 3 Bailey of Texas questioned Conner of Town's right to sit for Dolliver's seat, arguing Dolliver's resignation takes effect today making Conner's election potentially illegal. Conner was asked to step aside pending clarification as the roll call continued.
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Bailey
Washington
Texas
Conner
Town
Dolliver
Tf Dolliver
Thief Sentenced in Military Board Steel Plot
Lansing dispatch reports Judge Weist sentenced former Quartermaster White to ten years at hard labor after White pleaded guilty. He fled to South Africa when exposed and admitted planning to sell state supplies and buy back at heavy advances in a large wartime theft scheme.
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White
Lansing
Mich
Military Board
Weist
Quartermaster White
South Africa
Jeffries to Wed Dorothy Drew in New Haven
Champion prize fighter J. J. Jeffries will marry Dorothy Drew the comedian of New Haven Connecticut on December 3. Drew coyly declines interviews and says Jeffries will announce the marriage to personal friends he will inform the public.
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Dorothy Drew
New Haven
Conn
J. J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Czar Shows Stable Strength After Night’s Rest
Livadia dispatch notes the Czar slept well with appetite steady and strength growing. The morning report confirms ongoing improvement and no complications reported at this time.
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Livadia
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