Transvaal terms payment and loan amid war costs
London news notes an unofficial fix of the Transvaal war contribution at £30,000 and a guaranteed loan of £30,000 for public works in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony. Churchillian commentary calls the settlement prudent, while broader reports discuss Venezuela blockade delays, Germany Britain talks, and industrial trusts debated at a Society of Arts meeting. Frost and weather forecasts for London appear alongside a bloodless surgery demonstration and an extensive Arts and Crafts Exhibition with hundreds of exhibits and notable designs.
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Society of Arts
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United States
West Gallery
Trousseau
Queen of Sheba
Maurice Hewlett
Mrs Kidder Robbed in Algiers Street Assault
London dispatch reports Mrs Daniel H Kidder wife of the American Consul in Algiers was assaulted by footpads in the street last night. She was knocked down and robbed of her purse and jewels. Police seek the assailants in connection with the incident.
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No Tidings Of St Louis From Atlantic Steamer
Inquiries at American Line confirm no distress about the St Louis due Monday. The liner, delayed by slow eastward passage and boiler work, will undergo a three month overhaul on arrival. 275 passengers aboard include Mrs Abbé, W P Abnelt, Victor Allien, and many others listed. Captain Passow aims to avoid risks amid gale conditions.
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Nantucket
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St. Louis
Cramps
Panama Canals Fate and Colombia’s Doubtful Answer
Washington reports Colombia’s refusal to accept a Panama Canal rental and hints at arbitration. The United States argues the annuity plus cash exceeds estimates and fears the canal’s future remains almost hopeless as Bogota presses Concha and cabinet officials.
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Terrific explosion at Hamilton Powder works kills ten
A blast at the Hamilton Powder Company in Departure Bay Nanaimo BC today kills George Simorfetta James Fulforte and ten Chinese workers. One body recovered, others blown to fragments. The guncotton storage house exploded, blasting the gelignite nearby and shattering the site three miles from Nanaimo. James Preston narrowly survived after staying at his machine to prevent a second explosion. No cause can be assigned and no witnesses survived.
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Departure Bay
George Simorfetta
James Fulforte
James Preston
Nanaimo
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Congress Freezes Anthracite Coal Duties
Congress approved a one year suspension of duties on coal and placed anthracite on the free list. An amendment in the Senate concurred by the House. Jenkins introduced a resolution for government seizure and operation of coal mines. Tillman criticized the administration and investigations into the shortage continue with independent operators summoned.
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Congress Acts On Coal Free List And Government Purchase
Congress placed anthracite on the free list subject to presidential approval and provided a one year refund of duties on other coal. Representative Jenkins urged government seizure of coal mines, provoking cross party debate as Democrats crowed and Republicans warned against demagoguery. The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee subdivides its coal transportation investigation to speed a report.
Seizure of Coal Mines Debate in House
Washington today the Judiciary Committee was asked to investigate Congress power to seize coal mines coal beds and transport lines for national energy needs and to report if a necessity exists for a comprehensive appropriation bill. The Rules Committee now holds the resolution for review.
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United States
Germany denies move to seize Panama Canal franchise
Berlin reports Berlin government sent a note to Washington denying any attempt to acquire Colombia’s Panama Canal interests and calling the charge baseless. State Department says Ambassador Tower received a firm German denial and notes Berlin’s commercial sentiment favors U S construction benefiting German shipping on the Pacific and west coast of South America.
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Flotilla Formed to Protect Amoor River Trade
A twenty two steamer flotilla is organized in St. Petersburg to guard shipping on the Amoor River and its tributaries from Chinese pirates and to monitor the Manchurian bank. The steamers may also aid rapid troop concentration in case of war. A separate item notes the electric Overland Limited train from Chicago at 8:00 P. M. via major railways.
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Czar Gratulates M. de Witte on Finance Service
The Czar sent a rescript to Minister de Witte thanking him for a decade of successful work as Finance Minister. The note praises his devotion to the throne and empire, his handling of national finances, and his instruction of the Czarewitch in political economy. It expresses hope that his valuable services remain at the head of the Finance Ministry.
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de Witte
M. de Witte
Czarewitch
Canadian coal imports could relieve New England fuel pressure
James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railway, said that if Congress passes the proposed bill abolishing duties on Canadian coal a large amount of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton coal would reach New England, easing the strain on Pennsylvania and West Virginia mines.
Senate passes bill to abolish coal tariff duty
The Minnesota Senate adopts a concurrent resolution calling for abolition of the present tariff duty on coal and asks the state’s congressional delegation to work for the change. The Detroit and Chicago Limited departs Grand Central at 4:00 PM for Chicago, arriving 3:00 PM next day. Advertisement.
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Michigan Central
House considers coal duty suspension bill amid heated debate
In Washington on January 14 the House debated suspending duties on foreign coal for a year. Leaders argued the bill would aid distressed consumers while opponents warned it would harm northern coal industries. The rule limited debate and blocked amendments, with calls for expedited consideration and testimony from sub committees as the crisis over coal prices spurred urgent action.
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Missouri
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Coal Blockade At Elizabethport Stalls NJ Central Yard Traffic
A Tribune inspection shows about 21 450 tons of anthracite on and near the New Jersey Central line from Elizabethport to Jersey City. Cars clog docks at Elizabethport Bayonne Port Reading and Perth Amboy hold coal destined for New York. Officials cite storm thaw problems and a dispute between independents and railroads as causes for the delay.
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