Diverse Events From The Hemispheres In A Condensed Review
An eclectic 1900s snapshot reports re-elected local officers in Ritlom Ohio, Kruger’s reaction to Emperor William, and a power house explosion killing five. It notes a short session, deer killings by wardens, robberies from a Sulvertop, and sensational items from Europe and Asia. Mentions railroad accidents near Hood River, death of Colonel John S Williams, and memorials for Rev Day and Archbishop Feehan. Also covers fraud sentencing, a Dallas murder linked to arson, Taibean ship activity, a Danes-German war context, the Moro conflict, and electoral tallies in Texas and Wisconsin. Reports climate upheavals, natural disasters, and population shifts in Indian Territory and Wisconsin. Mentions a Volcanic eruption near Roach Island, a Swiss-Brazilian boundary award, and looming tax changes and war revenue plans.
Army Bill Amendments Highlight Debated Canteen Reform
Federal House session centered on the army bill with amendments on the canteen provision, veteran officers, and volunteer force structure. Key figures like Littlefield of Maine and Minnesota debater Charles Vo Towne shaped policy, while a party-line vote constrained temporary army extension and revenue adjustments.
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Charles Vo Towne
Eebater
Minnesota
McCall
Hecdang
Dbatipe Panes
Washington
House
Democrata
Reto
Neomot
Republicana
MetCall
Gadhet
Mmetion
Littlefield
Remion
St. Bartholdt
Philippines
Kruger Arrives in The Hague Welcomed by Officials
In The Hague on December 10, ex president Kruger arrived and was greeted at the station by the burgomaster and counselors. A choir sang Psalms as he entered royal rooms, with Dr Spink of the South African Association expressing solidarity and urging Britain to reconsider actions in South Africa. The chamber passed a resolution inviting him to reside and extending cordial sympathy, praising Boer heroism and urging liberty and right against war and domination.
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The
Hague
J. G. Glucchman
Kruger
Presdent
Speoch
Twen
Dr. Spink
Weociation
Krager
South Africa
Not a Peace Treaty Advances at Washington Talks
Washington December 4 1911 diplomats from powers with a Chinese interest meet Hay as a diplomatic day unfolds no word from Conger since the instruction dispatch to sign the agreement officials expect several days before all powers sign then it will go to Prince Ching Li Hong Chang and viceroys to represent China the document is a statement of terms for negotiation not a treaty and may take a week or two to convene for fresh Pekin talks with Chinese commissioners for a final settlement.
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Washington
Poo
Haytenlay
Pekin
Conger
Ita
Ching
Li Hong Chang
Nankin
Han Kow
China
Henry Russell Song Writer Dies at 87 in London
Henry Russell, renowned songwriter of over 800 songs including A Life on the Ocean Wave and Cheer Boys Cheer, died yesterday in London at age 87. He remains a major figure in late 19th and early 20th century music.
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London
Henry Ruasel
FIEND CAPTURED IN KENTUCKY TORTURE CASE
William Gibson, charged with torturing to death a 2 year old stepdaughter at Cattlettsburg Ky, surrendered and is jailed in Mayavlte. In a jail interview he denied guilt, laughed oddly, blamed “the excitement” and claimed to have slept in ravines while authorities say the case remains under investigation.
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Mayav'lte
William
Ibson
Fran Hin
Cattlettsburg
Ile
Telegraphers Strike Delays Gulf, Colorado & Sante Fe
Telegraphers of the Gulf, Colorado & Sota Fe from Galveston to Purcell Texas, begin strike at 11 today. Passenger trains run on running orders, through freights delayed. committee meets General Polk, seeks 10 hour rest for operators, hopes for wider railroad support.
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Tex
Gulf, Colorado & Sota Fe
Galveston
Purcell
I. T
M Polk
Ripley
Chinese Hold Mountain Passes Frontiers Reported
Field Marshal von Waldersee despatch from Pekin dated December 4 says Chinese regulars led by General Ma are holding mountain passes in Shan Si on the Chi Li frontier. An explosion at Yao Ting Fo during powder magazine removal killed one man and wounded five others.
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Berlin
von Waldersee
Pekin
Shan Si
Chi Li
Yao Ting Fo
Cora 8 McKay Given Up For Lost In Grand Banks Storm
Provincetown news reports the fishing schooner Cora 8 McKay with 80 men is presumed lost after the September 12 to 14 Galveston hurricane storm near Virgin Rocks on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.
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Provincetown
Masa
Cora
McKay
Virgin Rocke
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Movement of Porto Ricans to Hawaii as laborers
Two more Porto Ricans arrived in El Paso on December 10 as contract laborers bound for Hawaii to work in the sugar industry. Claus Spreckels leads a campaign of 7,008 Porto Ricans preparing to emigrate to the islands for sugar duties, indicating a concerted effort to coastal labor supply.
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el Paso
Tex
Claus Spreckels
Portugal Netherlands tension at court after banquet remarks
Lisbon reports tension between Portugal and the Netherlands following a royal banquet at the Royal Palace. Dutch officials warned of possible Dutch influence and ministerial plans linked to Madrid, with observers noting royal praise for Portugal yet signaling strains in the alliance.
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Lisbon
Dee
Netherlands
Holland
Charles
Royal Palace
Harry Loldsworth
Jury probes Thanksgiving fatality at corner works
A San Francisco jury investigates a Thanksgiving incident at Folcom and Os streets involving a Glass Works plant near the Stanford Berkeley area. The inquiry aims to determine which parties are responsible for the deaths and the value of losses, with officials seeking accountability for the operation and safety failures at the plant.
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San Francisco
Des
Stanford-Berkeley
Folcom Streets
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