United States hesitant on China venture in Far East
Washington reports indicate U S authorities weigh whether American interests in China justify action. Britain favors any U S move to curb Germany and Russia, while China eyes Western protection. The tone suggests no U S territorial aims, no landings at Chinese ports, and a focus on safeguarding American interests amid European tensions.
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Washington
United States
China
Hay
London
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Wu Olbat
Times
Kobe
Japan
Port Arthur
Far East
Wei-Hal-Wei
Vienna
Deutsche Zeitung
America
Reciprocity talks with Germany practically suspended
Washington reports that US German reciprocity negotiations remain at a standstill with no material concessions anticipated. Germany seeks sugar relief but US sugar policy and the new German ambassador’s arrival fail to revive progress. Talks with France, Britain, and the West Indies move slowly with no imminent agreement.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
France
von Halleben
Real Britain Gaa
West Indies
Actor Edward Ratcliffe Found Guilty of Assault
New York December 23 The jury convicted actor Edward J Ratcliffe of wife beating on a third degree assault charge after a tense trial before Judge Newberger The verdict was reached unanimously despite earlier doubts Ratcliffe declared it a shame as he was led away The maximum penalty is one year in prison and a $500 fine
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Satellife
New York
Edward J. Ratcliffe
Newberger
Chengo
Ratelife
Selquel to a Revolution. Prominent Guatemalan Prisoners Shot
In Guatemala City Hoothenango last month a group of political prisoners were executed by order of Barrios. Captain Fourculain Ruiz, brother-in-law of General Daniel Puentes, and Colonel Francisco Zelaya were among the victims. Also executed were Livenelida Marcell de Leon and Mine Baudelial Illa. Estimates place 228 revolutionaries remaining in Tingtemalan prisons.
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Deer
Newa
Guintemala
Central American
Hoothenango
Owas
Fourculain Ruiz
Daniel Puentes
Inthigely
Ponduran
Prancisco Zelaya
Fie
Addin
Revolutionary Party
Barrios
Luis Molina
Livenelida Marcell de Leon
Mine Baudelal Illa
Tingtemalan
Chicago Fire Destroys Andrews Furniture Warehouse
A three story brick warehouse at Andrews Furniture Co on Twenty second and Pisk streets burned fully. The nearby seven story structure was endangered but not damaged. Loss estimated around 1000000 with goods warehoused inside. Fire department contained the flames to the warehouse and no injuries reported.
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Chicago
Andrews Furniture Company
Vm Pisk
Walcott Speaks at New England Society Dinner 1897
The ninety-second annual New England Society dinner at Delmonico's, New York, drew about four hundred members and guests. Sen Walcott delivered the principal address, discussing regional tensions, economic questions, and the future of the union as the century closed, stressing unity beyond sectional lines and fidelity to the flag.
American Bark Marlon 8 Harriss Adrift After Reef Sinking
On December 22 the steamer Hovellus carried Chief Officer Hooper Second Mate Bentley and three crew from the American bark Marlon 8 Harriss which went ashore on a coral reef near Cape St. Rouque on November 16. The vessel sailed from New York October 9 for Rio Janeiro laden with oil and lumber. Struck by a curl reef in heavy rain off Natal the crew fought off pirates as the ship broke up. They abandoned ship and reached Natal November 22, then Pernambuco, boarding the steamer Hovellus for rescue.
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Pieors
Crow Hind
Pirntite
Noativon
New York
Hovellus
Omcer Hooper
Bentley
Marlon
Harriss
Cape St. Rouque
Rio Janeinio
al Weert
Davey
Darey
Natal
Pernambuco
Hevettus
Legislators Back Joint Panel On Washington Statue Move
In Richmond, Wyckham urged a joint Senate and House committee to study the cost of removing the Washington statue from the Capitol rotunda to the new fireproof Library building. The motion, praising the statue as priceless marble, passed unanimously. a separate joint committee plan for retrenchment and reform was also approved.
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Dee
State Senate
Wyckham
House
Eomlon
Washington
Capitol
Nreproof
Uany
Battleship Maine intercepts suspicious vessels near Key West
Jacksonville dispatch reports the battleship Maine, patrolling near Key West, signaling halt to unfamiliar ships. After a warning shot, officers boarded and searched vessels, finding no arms. The coastwise patrol continued with searchlights scanning nearby ships.
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Key Weet
Jacksonville
Fla
Times Union
Citizen
Key Weehioor
Uncle Sam
Alaine
Maine
Masinai
Meble
Javan's Attitude On Hawaii Annexation Clarified
Washington reports Minister Hoshi met with Secretary Sherman and Japanese protests against Hawaii annexation have ceased. Japan’s policy is viewed as not opposing annexation and no further protest is expected. The issue is described as closed with assurances for protection of Japanese interests post-annexation. Milwaukee's Walter C. Sanger sets new indoor half mile record at one minute flat.
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Washington
Hoshi
Japan
Sherman
State Department
IthwtLa
United States
Sancer
Milwaukee
Wis
Dee
Walter Co. Sanger
Gage Denounces Gold Standard Fight in Labor Letters
Secretary Gage replies to the Federation of Labor resolutions on the gold standard, arguing it harms workers and warns against abandoning the current monetary system. The text defends the currency link to greenbacks, national bank notes, and government money, while noting potential adverse effects on wage earners.
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Gage
Lempers
Federation of Labor
Navbyville
Congress
United States
Economilc
Sensation at the University of Virginia Court Case
Medical student Stary Kettler faced charges of chloroforming and robbing John M Campbell, UVA caterer. Case heard before Justices Brown and Terrell in Charlottesville. Court crowded with students. Evidence described as circumstantial and weak with witnesses largely in agreement.
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W. J. Hill
the Mesa
Mr.Templeman
Templeman
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Letsler
Carr
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Haze
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T Hey
Chesapeake and Ohio
Betzler
Setzler
Charlottesville
Stary Kettler
John M. Campbell
University of Virginia
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Terrell
Reindeer and Yukon Relief Plans In Early War Department News
Special Agent Golong te Laptaad and Dr. Jackson head to Lapland to buy six hundred reindeer for Alaska relief while Secretary Alger, confined by illness, orders a conference on miners’ aid in the Klondike. Spokane Chamber urges overland route via northern forest to Alaska as War Department weighs options and routes. Frederick R. Marvin acts as Spokane's representative.
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Newton
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Dee
Gralnord
Sulelstonen Department of the Army
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Yukon
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Lapland
Alaska
Dr. Jackson
War Department
United States
Klondike
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Frederick R. Marvin
Spokane
Western Union Telegraph Company
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Marvin
Weyler Doubts Autonomy as Cuban Rebellion Persists
In Madrid on December 22 General Weyler was quoted saying there is no hope for autonomy and that insurgents will not submit except to Santa Lucia and another chief, with the rebellion to continue furiously. He warned Spain would join Cuba in a few months if autonomy persisted and opposed dissolving the chamber unless the government renounced autonomy or offered Cuba an autonomous form of government.
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Weyler
Santa Lucia
Spain
Cuba
Monument to Zebulon Baird Vance Cornerstone Laid
The cornerstone for a monument to memory of Senator Zebulon Baird Vance was laid on the public square in Asheville with Masonic ceremonies. Owing to bad weather the later part of the event moved to the courthouse. The granite shaft will stand several feet high with the word Vance at its base. Prominent Masons from across the state attended after subscriptions fully raised funds.
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Asheville
Zebulon Baird Vance
R. R. Ewope
All Souls
Biltmore
Court House
Vance
End of Cruise for U S Training Ship Alliance
The United States training ship Alliance completed a long cruise, departing New Port June 26 with apprentices aboard and visiting Southampton July 27, then Madeira and the West Indies before returning to New York. The voyage covered many ports with brief calls and ended at Sandy Hook early today.
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Allianee
Sandy Hook
Alliance
Newnoot
Southampton
Roenaag - Olbrattar
Madeira
Illinois Constitution Upheld Civil Service Law Challenge
Chicago dispatch reports the Illinois Supreme Court at Springfield upheld the state Civil Service Law in a mandamus case brought by the Attorney General against Chief Ripley of the Chicago Police. The ruling defines heads of departments and limits chief authority, paving a sweeping reform of appointments and staffing across municipal offices and police ranks.
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Supreme Court of
Tilinola
Elttiner
Springfield
Ripley
Civil Service Commission
Kipsley
Civil Service
Harrison
Police
Ilegal
Health Department
Siiter
Department of Mublia Works
Murdered Sailors in Japan Killing Details Revealed
Washington reports details of the murder of two American sailors in Japan. Montgomery was killed in Yokohama on September 2 while not intoxicated. Eppes was slain in Nagasaki during the current month on leave returning to his ship. Japanese authorities have made arrests, but fears persist that culprits are numerous and harbor patrols may complicate investigations.
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Washington, D. C
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United States
Department of State
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Eppes
Nagasaki
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