Santa Fe strike disrupts telegraph lines and wage talks
The Santa Fe strike and allied actions cripple telegraph operations from Emporia to Chicago with 99 percent of dew cut west of Emporia and 80 to 50 percent out toward Fort Madison. Officials say the strike is nearly over though managers claim minimal impact and vacancies are filled. Generals Manager Nevins asserts California division troubles are limited. In other news, Cape Town reports farm burnings under wartime rules. Lord Roberts cites police control reducing need for burning. A Manila grave dispatch returns 159 bodies of sailors and soldiers. Sten Bartosiewicz arrest in Wilkes-Barre for murder of Russian official.
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Minority Report in Congress Calls For Deeper Tax Cuts
Democratic members of the Ways and Means Committee sign a minority report arguing current tax cuts are too small and unequal. They urge reducing revenue taxes by at least 70 million dollars, ending war taxes, rebalancing burdens toward wealth and income, and reforming tariff laws to curb monopolies while preserving some relief. The report stresses economy, fair distribution, and the need to shield home and foreign business from inequitable taxation.
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Boston Youth Admits Stealing $8837 Then Refuses Restitution
Boston notes Morris Aaronburg confessed to stealing $8837 from Mrs. Margaret Beck and plans to go to prison to avoid restitution, hoping to leave with a salary equivalent after five years. The case marks a first in police history where a thief seeks punishment without returning the money. In Freehold, Mayor William S. Jackson was acquitted of malfeasance after signing promissory notes without council authorization.
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Yerkes Named Next Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington December 11 Indications point to John W Yerkes of Kentucky as the next commissioner of internal revenue Joseph Manley of Maine had another interview with the president and the possibility of holding the post open until April was discussed He is expected to decline the offer A Bix Contract From Norway The Norwegian government awarded the steel rails contract for state railways this year 11960 tons to Pennsylvania and Maryland Steel companies
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German statesman Kruger crisis belittled in Reichstag
Berlin reports Count Von Buelow’s Reichstag address defending German neutrality and mediation delays in Kruger affair. Officials say no war footing or pressure to intervene. Amsterdam dispatch notes Wilhelmina’s failed plan to help and U S mediation. Also mentions Leyds rumors, and unrelated police shooting and rail worker rules.
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Supreme Court to rule on Blaine extradition treaty
Chicago dispatch reports the constitutionality of the Blaine extradition treaty with Great Britain will be argued before the U S Supreme Court. Fred Lee Rice Frank Rutledge and Thomas Jones, fugitives from justice, face bank robbery charges in Canada. The case tests extradition procedures and may set international protocol, with bail and immediate hearing debated.
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Legislative appropriation bill passed in record time in Senate
Washington December 11 The first great supply bill the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill was passed by the house in record time. It carries 36508 dollars and 131 pages with little debate. Mr Bingham Pa presided and praised the house for diligence in appropriations. Three hours were needed to read the bill. Senate members attended but no open business occurred as the body went into secret session on the Hay Pauncefote treaty.
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I s a gentleman's whiskey advertise sale by C. Ranner
I s a gentleman's whiskey described as a pure delicious beverage and a grand appetizer. The ad notes a sale by C. Ranner in Frederick and urges readers to notice the advertisement as a reliable paid notice from a local newspaper.
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German War Debates Over Pekin Instrument Removals
Berlin reports the German government has not acknowledged Gen. Chaffee’s letter to Count Von Waldersee criticizing the removal of astronomical instruments from Pekin walls. Vossische Zeitung contends Chaffee overstepped, while Count Von Waldersee’s brusqueness is excused by provocation. Capt Dannhauger notes French delay in instrument removal. Germans persist with the operation under engineer protection.
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Carter's conviction affirmed in federal case
El-Ary Captain Oberlin M Carter remains three years plus a year off good behavior to serve after his conviction for misappropriation of government funds at Savannah. The ruling upholds the five year sentence and custody transfer to Leavenworth prison, with Carter having left the penitentiary in April. The habeas corpus request was denied and Carter appeared in court in shackles for the first time since incarceration.
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Chamberlain Defends Integrity Amid War Contract Claims
In Parliament, Mr. Chamberlain rebutted charges alleging family interests profited from government contracts. He cited shares in the Birmingham trust and links to Tube Limited, Colombo company, and Kyneckh’a Dynamite, saying he and his relatives acted legally and raised no personal gain. He denounced the accusations as absurd and vowed to let the courts decide.
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Bribery Charges Filed Against Four Cleveland Councilmen
The city council s committee charged four members John O Donnell B B Steuer AW Henry and Lee N Pardy with taking pay for votes on a Gamewell Fire Alarm contract. The council will act as a court to try the charges. Governor General Wood cut Havana Bar association ties after it backed deposed judges.
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