Senate approves definite vote on Hay-Pauncefote treaty
Special to The New York Times reports Senate consent to set a time to vote on amendments to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Senators Money and Mason spoke on defenses and independence. Lodge pressed for a vote next Thursday as the chamber prepares to decide on canal fortification and neutrality terms amid hopes Britain will accept amended provisions.
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New York Times
Washington
Senate
Money
Miss
Mason
Lodge
Mass
Monex
United States
Great Britain
Isthmus
Orient
Mr. Money
England
Anglo American understanding urged in canal question editorials
London editors in the Daily Chronicle and the Standard publish calmer editorials on the canal question. They urge the Washington Government to make reasonable concessions to American sentiment and interests to preserve Anglo American understanding.
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London
Daily Chronicle
The
Standard
Washington
Citizens Rename Sing Sing to Ossining in Local Vote
In Sing Sing New York residents vote unanimously to petition the Legislature to rename the village Ossining after the town. A plan proposes placing a new lattice at the prison gate and moving the Sing Sing sign to prevent the name change affecting the State prison.
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Sing Sing
N. Y
Ossining
Sing Sing Rom
Index to Departments and Page References
An index listing sections such as Stocks strong Financial Affairs Wheat corn oats cotton iron butter Amusements Arrivals at Hotels Business Troubles Court Calendars Legal Notes Losses by Fire Marine Intelligence and Foreign Mails New Corporations Out-of-Town Buys Real Estate Society United Service Weather Report Yesterday's Fires and a note praising Ballantine's India Palace hops aroma.
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Marine Intelligence and Foreign Mails
United Service
Weather Report
Rise Against Turkey Plans by Osman Pasha in Kurdistan
Osman Pasha, kin of the hero of Plevna, outlines plans to free Kurdistan and Armenia from Turkish rule. He will return with partisans in Europe to lead a large revolt. He asserts the Ottoman Empire will face a formidable struggle and aims to field 100000 troops to restore order.
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Paris
Mafin
London
Osman Pasha
Turkey
Plevna
Kurdistan
Armenia
Europe
Ottoman Empire
British Claims on Turkey in Armenian Indemnity Row
Washington officials doubt Britain will force payment of Armenian claims as Turkey buys more cruisers. The Sultan may claim no US payment, arguing it was a purchase from an American firm. Diplomats question if a US settlement will prompt full indemnity from Constantinople or if time is being bought.
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Jie
Great Britain
Mason
Farvlina
Psur
United States
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
England
Department of State
Senate
Beth
Washington
Constantinople
Turkey
State Department
Straus
Hamreeere
British Objection to China Protocol Over Irrevocable Word
A Peking protocol faces delay as Great Britain attacks the word irrevocable cited in the draft. The United States supports Britain, fearing the term traps powers into war and blocks withdrawal. A dispatch to Minister Conger outlines the suggested course of action.
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New York Times
Washington
Great Britain
Peking
United States
China
Conger
Venezuelan action threatens Bermudez asphalt rights
National Asphalt Company officers and major holders issued a statement to security holders detailing Venezuela's December decree aimed at annulling their Bermudez mining concession. They note a 1883 grant to New York and Bermudez Company, subsequent fee simple ownership, and repeated attempts by Caracas to seize the property. They urge U.S. support and state the property remains in possession of agents while protective steps are planned.
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Philadely Whia
National Asphalt Company
Venezuela
Bermudez
V. Greene
John M. Mack
George D. Widener
George W. Elkins
Asphalt Company of America
New York
Fee Simple
National Asphalt Company of America
United Ee
Department of State
Washington
Wich
Fuller will leaves bulk of 38 million to wife and daughters
George A. Fuller who died in New York leaves an estate valued at more than 38 million dollars. The will gives 5000 dollars each to Amelia H. Fuller and another parent. 10400 dollars to a Chicago relative. 2000 dollars to Frank Fuller of CEO. The residue goes to Ellen M. Fuller and two daughters Gri J. and Allen Mae.
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Chicago
George A. Fuller
New York
A. Fulle
Amelia H. Fuller
Baldwinsville
Mass
Frank Puller
Meebo
Ellen M
Gri . J
Allen Mae
Benet
Saran
Chicago Boxing Ban Could End Pugilism Here
Chicago moves to outlaw boxing within city limits unless exhibitions are free of charge. Mayor Harrison may sign, risking a potential end to pugilism. council rights to ban paid entertainments face doubt. Also listed are Royal Blue and Royal Limited train schedules from New York to Washington with multiple daily departures and dining car service.
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Chicago
Patterson
Harrison
Kageneng
C Department
Britain Pushes Irrevocable Peking Note in Joint Proclamation
The Peking correspondent for The Daily Mail reports Britain wants the joint note to retain the word irrevocable and to include a preamble declaring that until China fulfills the powers demands allied troops will not evacuate Peking and Pekin-Li. Germany is said to back the British plan, with a likely majority of powers to accept.
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London
Peking
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Ernest Satow
Pechi-Li
Germany
Chaffee Sends Chinese Flag From Chang-ping-Chow Fight
Secretary of War received a silk flag captured by Troop L Sixth Cavalry in battle with Chinese imperial troops at Chang-ping- Chow north of Peking last September. The banner bears white letters reading Chang and black lines naming the commander in chief of Hu Pe and the advance corps left flank titles Cherer-Ching and Patu-Lu.
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Chaffee
Washington
Legation Guard
Peking
Chang-ping- Chow
Chang
Chang- Chun-Fa
Hu-Pe
Thu-Pe
Cher-er-Ching
Pa-tu-Lu
Kaiser Thanks His Troops in Berlin Address
Emperor William thanked German soldiers returning from China for their duty and victories. He praised their steadiness, vows to the flag, and noted the joy of their army and navy success. He invoked divine aid and saluted those still serving in the Far East.
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Berlin
Will.am
China
Ning
Far East
Government orders embargo of Chinese loot cases in Marseille
Paris reports that by government order several cases of Chinese loot sent to President Loubet and Gen Frey will be embargoed at Marseilles upon shipment. The move follows Gen Chaffee's protest over looting, noting military forces seized works of art. Officials say the items cannot be prizes of war and do not belong to the soldiers who took them.
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Paris
Loubet
Frey
China
Marseillés
Chaffee
German Officers Escape Chinese Stove Fumes Near Peking
While dining, several German officers at Peking narrowly escaped asphyxiation from fumes from a Chinese stove. Four of seven became partly insensible for over thirty minutes but all recovered. The incident highlights stove dangers in the country.
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Peking
Deg
Li Hung-Cheng Suffering From Influenza
A dispatch from Peking dated December 16 reports Li Hung-Cheng is ill with influenza and denies rumors that the Dowager Empress plans to go to Cheng Tu in Sze Chuen.
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Berlin
Peking
Li- Hung-Cheng
Cheng-Tu Frince
Sze-Chuen
Folding-bed tragedy claims Chicago tobacconist
Henry Bonn, 68, a wealthy retired tobacconist living at 4803 Langley Avenue, was found dead in a collapsed folding bed by his family at 10:30 last night. The incident appeared accidental, and no unusual sounds were heard earlier, relatives said.
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Chicago
Henry Bonn
Langley Avenue
Ann
Nothi
Right to the Point. Service to St. Louis via the Pennsylvania Railroad
The advertisement touts efficient travel to St. Louis on the Pennsylvania Railroad as a time saving option for busy travelers, emphasizing quick service and convenience.
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St. Louis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boers Cross Into Cape Colony Near Aliwal North
Seven hundred Boers have crossed from Orange River Colony into Cape Colony near Aliwal North and reached Kaapsdaal. Aliwal North lies about 110 miles south by east of Bloemfontein. Kaapsdaal is not shown on the official U S War Department map.
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Cape Town
Orange River Colony
Cape Colony
Aliwal
Bloemfontein
Kaapsdaal
British Victory Report From South Africa Battles
London reports a severe battle ending in a British victory near the Orange River with 1500 to 2000 Boers defeated and heavy casualties. Kitchener confirms a Boer detachment capture near Zastron with 107 prisoners. De Wet's force repulsed twice at Thaba N'Chu before breaking British lines, leaving wagons and a gun in British hands.
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de Wet
London
Kitchener
War Office
Aliwal
Cape Colony
Brabant
Zastron
Orange River Colony
Lord Kitchener
Colonial Office
Alfred Milner
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Johannesburg
Maseru
Thaba N’chu
Haasbroek
Mayor of Atlanta Arrested on Intoxication Charge
Atlanta mayor James G. Woodward was arrested and jailed on a charge of intoxication. Earlier the City Council threatened impeachment but deferred action after he promised to abstain. He tendered resignation to Councilman Rawson, held until Friday, with condition it be accepted if intoxicated again.
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Atlanta
James G. Woodward
Board of Aldermen
Woodward
Rawson
Rich gold strike at Kearsarge mine in Virginia City
A Canadian investor C. A. Damours reports a major gold discovery at the old Kearsarge quartz mine near Virginia City Montana. Experts assess about 1 million dollars in ore in sight with potential for the largest gold quartz deposit known.
Rich Rosebud Hill Ore In Cripple Creek Ranks Among Camp’s Richest
Ore from the Mary Nevin on Rosebud Hill attracted attention in Cripple Creek tonight. A specimen two inches thick shows gold particles as large as a pea and is said to assay about $200,000 per ton.
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Cripple Creek
Col
Mary Nevin
Rosebud Hill
Imprisoned in a Cavern Near West Baden
Willard Holcomb a Lieber & Co. traveler and guide Lafe Jones are trapped in Lost River Cavern near West Baden Indiana as river rises blocking the exit. Rescue efforts by Chicago lawyer Frank Collier use improvised rafts to deliver food while air supply and time pressure loom.
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West Baden
Ind
Willard Holcomb
Lieber & Co
New York
Lost River
Lafe Jones
Holcomb
Kendall
Frank Collier
Chicago
Great Steel Plate Pool Formed by Major U S Mills
Negotiations advance toward a pool among fourteen large steel plate producers in the United States led by Carnegie Steel. The arrangement, based on territorial supply and a $28 per ton price in Pittsburgh, aims to eliminate commissions and apply to the domestic market with equal footing for all members.
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Cleveland, O
United States
Carnegie Steel Company
Illinois Steel Company
Federal Steel Company
Lenkens Steel Company
National Steel Company
American Steel and Wire Company
Carnegie Company
Chicago
Pittsburg
Faster Than Ever to California by Overland Limited
Daily year round depart 6 30 P M from Chicago and Northwestern Union and Southern Pacific railways to San Francisco arriving 6 45 P M on third day. Double drawing room sleeping cars buffet library car dining cars full information 461 Broadway Northwestern Line Office Adv. Taste Ballantine s India Pale Ale body quality Adv.
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California
Overland Limited
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern
Union and
Southern Pacific Railways
San Francisco
Northwestern Line
Broadway
Coroner Arrests Insane Ward Nurses at Bellevue
Bellevue insane pavilion nurses T. R. Davis Edward Dean and Affidavit witness Thomas Minnock face arrest after coroner Fitzpatrick and Dr Donlon found marks of violence on Louis Hilliard. Keller’s inquiry led to dismissal. nurses claim patient violence while authorities pursue charges and investigate abusive practices at the hospital.
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Clinton Marshall
Bellevue Hospital Insane Pavilion
Donlon
Louis H. Hillard
Bellevue Training School
East Twentysixth
Fitzpatrick
Central Office
T. R. Davis
Edward Dean
East Thirty-fifth Street
Commissioner of Charities
John W. Keller
Twenty-sixth Street
East River
Thomas J. Minnock
Minnock
Ward's Island
Minnockhow
Bellevue
Hilliard
Moore
Keller
Keler
Louis H. Hilliard
M “Jt
Devis
Dean
Marshall
Davis
Red Lights Signal Senate Visitors In House Crossing
The Senate adopts red glass bulb lights over the main door to warn House members when the Senate is in executive session. Col Ransdell installs three red lamps to show the chamber is closed, saving unnecessary travel for visitors and prompting postponement until the lights are off.
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Washington
Senate
House
Col. Ransdell
Senate Chamber
Missing Adams Express Diamond Returned in Cleveland
In Cleveland on December 17 the sole missing diamond from a set stolen by Express Messenger Hoffman was delivered to Deputy Police Superintendent Rowe. A boy handed a brown envelope at his home after guests departed, containing the diamond and a note claiming it was Adams Express Company property. The boy and sender remain unidentified.
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Cleveland
Express
Hoffman
Adams Express Company
Rowe
Travel by Pennsylvania Limited Stands Between New York and Chicago
Advert says few travelers abandon the Pennsylvania Limited after using it on the New York to Chicago route, suggesting strong loyalty or preference for this service.
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New York
Chicago
Porter and Montgomery Clash in Brooklyn Yard Collision
The torpedo boat Porter rammed the cruiser Montgomery while seeking a berth at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Witnesses think the Porter’s rifle flier aimed for a sinking, but officials suspect a failure in engine telegraph signals. A board of inquiry was set to determine responsibility. The Porter received a bent stem and damaged deck plates requiring about a week of repair before possibly joining the North Atlantic Squadron in the West Indies.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Newport
Porter
Montgomery
Barker
Dry Dock No. 3
Lieut. S. M. Strite
North Athletic Squadron
West Indies
Loss of the Gneisenau Spreads Grief in Berlin
Berlin reports 314 survivors from the German training frigate Gneisenau after it foundered off Malaga amid a fierce storm. Among the saved is Berndt von Biulow, nephew of the Imperial Chancellor, head wound. several officers drowned. Malaga hospitalizes 39 injured. 160 sheltered in Town Hall as the city aids victims.
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Berlin
Malaga
Gneisenau
Count von Biilow
Berndt
China
Ity
Admiralty Building
Ministry of Marine
P Tmperor
William
Storm Sinks German Ship Gneisenau Off Malaga Rocks
Naval Commander warned Capt Kretschmann to enter port as a storm battered the Gneisenau near Malaga. The vessel struck rocks, sank in ten minutes. the captain rejected aid, and a Spanish sailor narrowly saved him before a rope was flung away. The first mate perished, while the gunboat Nuevas Espana headed from Cadiz to assist.
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Madrid
Malaga
Kretschmann
Nuevas Espana
Cadiz
Fire Devastates Brown Hoisting Plant in Cleveland
A massive blaze tore through the Brown Hoisting and Machinery Company plant in Cleveland, destroying six buildings and causing an estimated 400000 dollars in damage. The fire originated in the Elwell-Parker Electric shop, forcing 1200 workers to flee as roofs collapsed. Firefighters saved the office building and pattern shop, with two hours required to begin erecting temporary facilities to resume operations within four months. Insurance covers losses. Elwell-Parker sustained 29000 dollars.
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Cleveland
Brown ‘Hoisting “and Machinery Company
Sov Fet
Elwell-Parker Electric Company
Brown
Ilweil- Parker Company
Brown Company
Raste. O
Carnegie
Rankin
Penn
Fayette Brown
Elwell-Parker Company
New Orleans Sewerage Bonds Awarded
Five New Orleans banks led by New York Security and Trust Company and Edward Jones & Co form the pool that bid on the sewerage and drainage bond issue. They win the award for bonds totaling 12 million dollars bearing 4 percent interest at 104.619.
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New Orleans
New York Security and Trust Company
Edward ©. Jones & Co
Popular Tour to Washington by Royal Blue Line
December 27 round trip from New York City priced at 12 dollars with all expenses included. Depart Liberty at 10:31 A M. Full details available at Royal Blue Line offices.
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Washington
Royal Blue Line
New York City
Liberty
McLaughlin Ready to Fight Tammany in Brooklyn Battle
Kings County Democracy leader Hugh McLaughlin declares open war on Tammany Hall and the Croker Platt faction. He alleges police corruption and favoritism toward thieves, citing Abell Devery links and Milan connections. He claims broad Brooklyn support and vows to oppose Devery and his allies.
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Hugh McLaughlin
Kings County Democracy
Tammany Hall
Croker-Platt
Mr. McLaughlin
NEW York Times
Brooklyn
Richard Croker
New York
Thomas C. Platt
Henry E. Abell
Plattsman
Albany
McLaughlin
Mc-Laughlin
Devery
Tammany Men
Kings County
John FP. Carroll
Senator Platt
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