Chamberlain at Natal visit strengthens British position
Durban reports Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and Mrs Chamberlain landing amid cheering crowds. He urged conciliation with Lord Mulhet and emphasized equality for new subjects. He noted Boer offer to fight the Mad Mullah in Somaliland and praised mutual respect between Dutch and British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullah
Durban
Natal
Chamberlain
Mrs. Chamberlain
Portsmouth
England
Lord Mulhet
South Africa
Lord Malner
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberisin
Somaliland
Captain Alfred T. Mahan Receives Royal United Service Honor
Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan, renowned naval warfare writer, awarded a life membership in England’s Royal United Service Institution. An Annapolis graduate, he has served as an officer in the American navy since 1859.
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Alfred Thayer Mahan
Royal United Service Institution of England
Mahan
Annapolis
Charges Against Railroad Discrimination Claim
R W Austin of Live and Let Live Coal Company Knoxville Tenn files with the interstate commerce commission alleging Southern Railway discriminates in coal car supply. He says rivals fix prices and refuse to sell below the schedule, harming mines to Knoxville and customers, seeks an investigation to ensure equal car access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live and Let Live Coal Company
Washington
R. W. Austin
Knoxville
Tenn
Knoxville Women's Christian Association for the poor
inter-state commerce commission
Southern Railway
Jellico
Jersey Republicans caucus names senate officers and county posts
In Trenton on December 27 the Republican senators met at the Republican club. Senator C Hutchinson of Mercer county was chosen president of the senate. Senator Wakelee of Bergen county was elected caucus chairman and Senate leader. Appointed officers include Secretary Walter Edge Atlantic county. assistant secretary Howard L Tyler Cumberland. supervisor of bills Isaac R Pierson Morris. bill clerk David A McIntyre Essex. journal clerk Robert Waterbury Union. assistant journal clerk William H Fischer Ocean. County allocations set for later: Camden aide bill clerk, Mercer sergeant at arms, Burlington assistant sergeant at arms.
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Trenton
C Hutchinson
Mercer county
senate
Wakelee
Bergen county
Walter Edge
Atlantic county
Howard L. Tyler
Cumbrland county
Isaac R
Coal Output Curtailed in Wyoming Valley Mines
Nearly all mines in the Wyoming region operated short handed yesterday causing coal output curtailment. The day after Christmas was a holiday for many miners and it is not expected all hands will return to work before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Wyoming
Grant Left Estate Divided Among Four Children
The will of Mrs. Ulysses Grant filed in Washington declares the estate valued at about 234000 to be divided into four equal parts. A 1000 year old empress of Japan memento goes to the Museum of Arts New York. Four beneficiaries named are Frederick D. Grant Ulysses S. Grant Jesse R. Grant and Ellen W Sartoms with trust provisions for their families and a life interest for Sartoms.
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Washington
Ulysses Grant
Japan
Museum of Arts
New York
Fred D. Grant
Register Dent
Massachusetts avenue
Frederick D. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Jesse R. Grant
Ellen W. Sartoms
Annual session opened by History and Economics Societies
In Philadelphia on December 27 the American Historical Society and the American Economic Association opened their annual sessions with a joint meeting at the Drexel Institute. Professors from many colleges attended as Dr. Joseph Wharton welcomed attendees. Captain A T Mahan spoke on Subordination in Historical Treatment and B R A Seligman addressed Economic and Social Progress.
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American Historical and American Economic Societies
Philadelphia
American Historical Society
the
American Economic Association
Drexel Institute
Joseph Wharton
School of Finance
University of Pennsylvania
A. T. Mahan
Historicalociety
R. A. Seligman
Columbia University
Economical Association
One Killed and Injured in Railroad Collision
Hartisburg Pennsylvania December 27 Returning to their homes two car workmen train owned by Philadelphia and Reading Railroad was barreled onto a siding near Hummerstown and collided with an unprotected draught of cars. Charles J Landrus of Hummerstown was killed. Harry M Zug and Solomon G Ramsey were maimed for life and taken to Harrisburg Hospital.
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Tozo
Hartisburg
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Hummerstown
Charles J Landrus
Harry M Zug
Solomon G Ramsey
Zug
Ramsey
Harrisburg hospital
Ridgewood
N. J
Erie
esterda
Edward Martin
H.B Strong & Co
Cleveland
Henry Naholic
Liencil Stanislauski
William Shields
Martin
New Railroad Miles Lead Nation In 1302 Miles Built
Chicago December 27 The Railroad Gazette reports 1302 miles of new U S railway constructed in the year surpassing any prior year since 1888 The tally excludes second tracks sidings and electric lines Oklahoma leads with 377 miles Texas 496 miles Arkansas 371 miles and Indian Territory 242 miles follow.
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Chicago
Railroad Gazette
United States
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Indian territory
Steamer A. L. Hopkins Caught in Ice Near Toledo
The steamer A. L. Hopkins, en route from Detroit to Toledo, became stuck in the Maumee River ice near Toledo Light. Attempts to reach her were hindered by thick ice and cold weather, with crews treading carefully through the floes as rescue efforts continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
A. L. Hopkins
Detroit
Maumee
Reni
Cable to link U S with Pacific possessions via Honolulu
A cable ship completes Honolulu buoying and lays the first 2000 mile segment toward Manila as the four section Atlantic Pacific line is built under a presidential concession. The project aims to connect the United States with the Philippines China and Japan with American control and lower rates.
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San Francisco
Silverton
Honolulu
Dole
Roosevelt
Oahu
Diamond Hellad
Stawatt
Midway Islands
United States
Sand Island
Guam
Luzor
Manila Bay
Pacific
Philippines
China
Japan
Manila
Commercial
Miners seek bigger pay for Mitchell and Wilson
A movement among Mine Workers aims to raise President Mitchell’s salary from 1800 to 3000 dollars per year and increase Secretary Treasurer Wilson’s pay, citing past underpayment during the anthracite strike. The bid follows expectations of wage gains at the National Association meeting in Indianapolis. The United Mine Workers Journal notes a likely wage advance next year, with the size depending on market conditions.
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Mitchell
Wilson
Indianapolis
Ind
National Association
wich
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Rothschilds Run Kinape Pawn Bank Firm from Behind
Alfred Rothschild is the de facto head of the grant banking firm operating a pawnbroking business for Kinape nations while his elder brother Lord Rothschild has largely retired. Mrs Rothschild reportedly harbors unfulfilled ambitions in the enterprise.
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Alfred Rothschild
grant banking
Kinape
Lord Rothschild
Rothschild
Kmastte
Canal Commission Expenditure Probed Over Patronage Claims
Washington reports promise of a scandal as Rep Hepburn probes Isthmian Canal Commission spending. He alleges favoritism by placing sons of officers and lawmakers in well paid posts, with limited public payroll data released. Denmark endures Christmas gale causing major property and shipping damage, fatalities, and widespread disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepburn
Canal Commission
Washington
isthmian canal commission
house of representatives
Representative Hepburn
Iowa
committee on
Intestate
foreign commerce
John G. Walker
army
navy
lst
Lone Woman Murdered at Tuckerton on Christmas Day
Mary A. Darby, 58, was found dead in her Tuckerton home and officials say she was choked to death. The case remains mysterious with limited evidence against suspects. Police arrested George Rider and Albert Styles on suspicion as investigators probe the scene.
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Darby
Tuckerton
N. J
Mary A. Darby
Conover
New Jersey
Brown
Hag7man
Toms River
Elias Parker
Holly
George Rider
Albert Styles
Republicans Pick Johan Weaver for Philadelphia Mayor Nomination
Philadelphia Republicans announce John Weaver as their choice to succeed Ashbridge for mayor. Israel W. Durham says the party unanimously named the present district attorney, with a February election looming.
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Johan Weaver
Ashbridge
Philadelphia
Israel W. Durham
John Weares
Samuel WH Ashbridge
Durham
Hot Springs
Weaver Tohn
Rothermen Jr
Five Thousand Men Affected by Sharon Pa Draft Der
A garbled report notes about 5000 men affected by a draft in Sharon Pennsylvania. The fragment mentions a decree or order related to the draft and implies a military context with references to changes or pauses in conscription and possible relief or exemption for women or other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Neacrast
Bryan in Mexico on silver question and Toluca trip
Mexico City dec 27 reports say reformer William J Bryan plans pleasure trip with wife and children. He discusses silver policy noting India and China could shift to gold standard if prices fall. He suggests a Toluca visit where Governor Villada is seen as a close ally. Separately a child-cruelty case in Plerin details a man throwing a two year old into the snow and surrendering the elder daughter into care of a protective society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Statesman
Mexico City
W. J Bryan
Bryan
India
England
Mexco
China
Toluca
Mexico
Villada
Janes Grost
house of correction
Mazistrate
Adam Snyder
Gross
Clara
Snyder
Frozen to Death Near Lancaster
Lancaster Pa December 27. Thomas Mosagan an inmate of the county alishouse was found dead a half mile from the institution yesterday morning. He was last seen alive Thursday evening and was believed intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Lancaster Pa
Thomas Mosagan
alishouse
Roosevelt Will Not Act As Venezuelan Arbitration Judge
Washington reports President Roosevelt will not arbitrate the Venezuelan dispute. The cabinet agreed to submit the case to The Hague tribunal with all European powers favoring arbitration under Roosevelt, while noting potential conditions. Hay prepares a note expressing U.S. satisfaction with the settlement plan and aims to frame a protocol addressing the blockade and issues for submission.
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Washington
Roosevelt
aluetion
Hoot
Tilay
London
Berlin
Rome
Caracas
lay
Castro
Venezuela
Wis
Hague
United States
Hay
Great Britain
Venezela
Innocent Man Lynched in Pittsburg and Aftermath
Reports say Joe Godfey, brother of Montgomery Godley slain by a mob, is wounded and hiding in Weir City. Investigation into the Hinkle police shooting suggests Joe, not the lynched man, fired the fatal shot. The Godsey brothers’ mother asked a local physician to treat a neck wound. she refused to disclose her son’s location.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Joe Godfey
Montgomery Godley
Weir City
Hinkle
Godsey brothers
Joe
Godley
Fire Starts With Gasoline On Ohio River Boat
In Steubenville Ohio December 27 an Austrian woman died in a house boat fire started with gasoline and a man was killed by a powder explosion. The woman’s husband and other boarders escaped but could not retrieve her body. One boarder returned for hidden money and was killed by the powder blast.
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Steubenville
Ohio river
Army Officer Missing From Fort Logan
Second Lieutenant William Kistler of Company M 10th United States Infantry is missing from Fort Logan for nearly two weeks. He is 23, enlisted as a private in the Sixth Cavalry six years ago in Philadelphia, then served in the Philippines and around Manila with the battalions. Denver police asked to assist in the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
William Kistler
Princess May Come to America Fiasco in Odd Dispatch
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a princess may travel to America amid a tangle involving Archduke Leopold Ferdinand, his sister the frown princess of Saxony, and a French sect, with garbled names and stray phrases. The readable portions hint at diplomatic drama and a royal visit but lack clear dates or outcomes.
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America
Verna Deo
Archduke Leopold Ferdnant
Saxony
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