Diplomatic Views on China Partition and Naval Bases
Washington dispatches from December 20, 1897, discuss a possible move to carve Chinese territory with Germany seeking a naval station at Kal-Chan and Russia holding Port Arthur. Japanese and German positions are debated as the United States stays largely out of the contest while China’s strength is noted as insufficient to halt foreign powers.
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Washington, D. C
Far East
United States
Poland
China
Japan
Astadie
Ching
Cer- Many
Wale Chow Bay
Russia
Port Arthur
Lot Cormany
Peta
Wayu
Germany
Klay Chow
Pavitz
Chinn
Nelda
Cho
Legation
Pekin
Walo-Chau
German View on Germany's Possible Moves in Pacific
Officials say only two real steps exist: occupy Kato-Chau bay and dispatch Prince Henry's fleet to Chinese waters. They dismiss rumors of further territory absorption and deny plans to extend operations to Samoa or Hawaii.
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Germany
Kato-Chau Bay
Prince Henry
Prince Irenry
Samoa
Hawaii
In Ohio Senate Fight Hanna Aims as Rival Camp Opens
Columbus dispatch reports a fervent struggle over the Ohio Senate speakership amid a large influx of legislators. Anti Hanna Republicans and fusion with Democrats test leadership lines led by Charles Kurtz, with Mason and Bramhley challenging Speaker candidates and party alignments shaping the imminent vote for United States Senator.
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Columbus
Senate
Charles Kurts
Mason
Cleveland
Boxer
Warren County
Bramhley
Hanna
Great Southern
Allen
Myers
Representative Mason
C. J. Gerrish
Kurtz
Leutenants
John Mallow
House
K Kurtz
Elirk
United States
Anid Bay
Wanna
Major Dick
Neilis
Tenight
Snider
Uren
Nurtz
Cew
Mt On
Bet
Seizure of Hal Nan Island by French Forces
Reports from Shanghai and London confirm the seizure of Hal Nan Island off China's south coast by the French admiralty. The move follows a Chinese response of no opposition, with tensions rising as foreign powers maneuver over territory and trade routes in the Far East.
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Pacffc
Shanghai
Hal-Nan
Jelind
Ching Sea
Gulf of Targuin
London
Daily Mail
Singapore
Ua-Nan Island
Hal-Nan Island
China
Gulf of Tonquin
China Sea
Mrber
Principaal
Annam
Slim
Mtth
Kiang-Chao
Dee
Spe
Mritieh Admiralty
Paeitle Railway Company
Berlin
Neuesse Nashriehten
Leipsie
Princ Bismarck
Germany
Paris
Far East
Russia
Tagliche Rundechau
Ching
Port Artur
England
Mong Kong
Kow- Loon
Canton
Centaur
Hong Kong
Japan
Igke Av
Viermany
Nagasaki
Olympia
Weston
PY Nimortal
Vyen-Chan-Fu
Khan
Chav Bay
Vekin
Harland
Train collision injures passengers. senator among casualties
The Wabash line wreck near Palos after a rear collision left the coach derailed and many passengers injured. State Senator John Mumphrey sustained a head bruise while others suffered cuts and bruises as crews cleared the scene and resumed travel about an hour later. In Warehlington a warehouse collapse during remodeling trapped workers, killing one and seriously injuring several others.
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Wabash
Palos
Rene
John Mumphrey
Warehlington
Lee
Oold
No Hos Desiree
JOREREMENT OP COAL OPERATORS IN PITTSBURGH
Coal operators in the Pittsburg district plan a meeting tomorrow to revive the uniformity committee report. Johnson and Joseph Alshop of the Ohio Arbitration Board expect a strong effort to gain signers representing about 1,000,000 tons annual output, with other firms to follow.
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Jorerement OP
Pittsburg
Dew. Y
Titshurt
Ely
Johnson
Joseph Alshop
Ohio Arbitration Board
Klondike Miners to Visit Ottawa for Customs Meeting
A deputation of Klondike miners will be received by the minister of customs on Wednesday in Ottawa. Major Walsh and party are encamped at Salmon Mine and expect to stay until March with no advance anticipated. Temperatures show 72 degrees below zero. Delegates wire reassurance on the situation at Dawson.
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Ottawa
Miners Find Food Supplies to Weather Yukon Winter
A large group of miners has moved toward the Yukon to access provisions from stranded steamers. Those stationed at Pawson City have arranged remaining supplies to sustain the crew through the winter with reasonable comfort.
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Yukon
Mounters Pg
Pawson City
Spain Replies to U S Intervention Press Criticism
Madrid December 29. Government criticism of inaction cited by ministers as evidence Spain resists US efforts to intervene in Cuba. Crown, Sagasta face demands, Cinovas policy cited as failing. Queen Regent receives new French ambassador Patenotre with formal ceremony and mutual goodwill wishes.
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Worthen Winieteers
Qreen
Ambalander
Madrid
Der
Elreles
United States
Cutsa
Mckhinsey
Cleve Wis
Senor Camo
Allinnen
Mort
Senor Sagasta
Senor Cinovas
Prench
Spain
Praince Guard
M. Patenotre
Faure
Sain
Argentine and Bearil Pas favorable to This Continwanes
Washington dec 29 the lumber and other interests watch reciprocity treaties closely Theophilus Tunis head of the National Lumbermen Association has met with Kasson of the State Department and received a letter from Buchannan minister at Buenos Aires noting the Argentine Chamber of Deputies rejected higher duties on yellow pine The text also notes hopes for end of discriminating exactions against ship owners and a resumption of our grain trade with Brazil and Argentina
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Tis Continwanes
Washington
Dreatis
Theophilus Tunis
Nationnal Lumbermen's Association
Ikaseon
State Department
Toma
Kasson
Plenipoten
Itta
Brazil
Camden man shoots family then kills himself
Aron Johnson, 22, of Richmond, Va, boarded with the Fellows family at 220 Made Street Camden New Jersey, attempted to murder Ernest Fellows and Mrs. Fellows at supper injuring them and their 13 year old son Wok then shot Wok dead and shot himself after a dispute over his trunk and back board.
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Krichimomd Mon Gilin Winsole
Camden
N. J
Aron Johnson
Loniight
Ernest Pellowa
Johnson
Wincelf
Richmond
Wellows
Vows
Mint
Fellows
Contractors With Kids to Nicaragua Canal Survey
A Panama steamship Finance will carry twenty prominent U S contractors to Nicaragua for a canal survey. The party, led by B B F Cragin and BE L Cooley, aims to form a company and bid if feasible. Cooley predicts a 25 million cost, while army engineers warn of up to 80 million overrun with other estimates from 60 to 150 million.
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Nicaracuna Canal
New York
Dre
Panama Steamship Finance
Teen of
United States
Nicaragua
Io Lnape
B&b. F. Cragin
BE. L. Cooley
Chicago
Wall Street figure Goldsmith sought on grand larceny
A warrant is issued for Henry Oliver Goldsmith a leading Wall Street figure charged with grand larceny in the first degree for allegedly misappropriating a $3,000 check from Oscar F. A. Weissner of Brooklyn. Indicted by a grand jury, detectives pursued clues across New Jersey Pennsylvania Boston as Goldsmith and partner Webster operated as Hoyt & Co with brokers George Hazelwelde and William A. Mitchell.
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New York
Henry Oliver Goldsmith
Wall Street
Oscar FA. Wiessner
Brooklyn
Goldsmith
E. 8. Dean Company
New Jersey
Pennsyvania
Boston
Webster
Fim
Hoyt & Co
George Hazelwelde
William A. Mitchell
Wall Street Figures Arrested Yet to Stand Trial
Three men arrested three weeks ago for operating in the stock market have not been tried. They were dropped from membership in the stock exchange. It is said their testimony aided grand jurors in finding indictments against Ernest Goldsmith. The batter, about 46, is viewed by the district attorney as a shrewd Wall Street speculator, with victims in the thousands.
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Stock Exchange
Earnet Goldsmith
Wall Street
Dean & Co
T Hey
Corbett Plans Fight Bids and Wilder Promises
W A Brady posts 2500 to bind a Corbett Wilssimmons bout, Dan Stuart aims to secure Fitzsimmons and Corbett support for a western match likely in Nevada, while William A. Brady issues a bold challenge to Robert Pittsimmons offering 9700 to bind a $10000 title bout and vows a return match on equal terms.
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New York
W. A. Brady
al Smith
Corbett
Wilssim Mons
Dan Stuart
West
Fitzsimmons
West Aunemer
Nevada
Wilssimmons
Stuart
Kid Ate Coy
Choynski
Corbett-Pitzsimmona Howe
Thom Heenh
McCoy
Pilzsimmons
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Comets Challenge
William A. Lracey
James 7. Corbett
Assa Nt
Robert Pittsimmons
Tmes J. Corbett
Qurson City
Carson City
Oaeless
Maher
Sharkey
WM. A
Brunswick bank failure and depositor liquidation plans
A Brunswick bank with 100000 capital failed to open this morning as depositors withdrew funds. Directors propose raising cash to pay all depositors on liquidation while most stockholders are solvent. A messenger transported 14000 in currency, reportedly missing. the city reacts with excitement amid the bank collapse and related robbery rumors.
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Brunswick
J. M. Maddox
A. H. Lame
O. H. Mayler
Southern Express Company
Big Place
Savannah
Brunawick
Mayler
Ufe
Tobbery
Atlantic Coast Line Gains Charleston and Western Carolina Railroad
The Atlantic Coast Line is set to acquire the Charleston and Western Carolina railroad in a deal with General Samuel Thomas and Mr. Jhe F. Ryan of New York. The line runs from Port Royal South Carolina to Augusta Georgia with Spartanburg extension, and is valued for its large business. The capital stock is 1.2 million dollars, with substantial mortgage and income bonds, and the acquisition aims to improve coast terminal reach and traffic partnerships. The move follows amicable relations with related lines and seeks to integrate Augusta feeder traffic and broader routes to Norfolk Wilmington Port Royal.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Charleston and Western Carolina Railroad
Samuel Thomas
Jhe F. Ryan
New York
Athintic Coast Line
Charleston and Western Canglina
Bede
Neo
Sail
Enue
Seaboard Aly Line
Augusta
Charleston
Stig
Seaboard
Southern Railway
Atlintle Gast
Charleston and Western
Port Royal
Augietl
Spartanburg
Atlantica Coast Line
vAllanic Coast Line
Carolina and Georgina
Austusia
Denmark
S.C
Laurens
S. C
Columbia
Newberry
Charleston’ and Western Carolina Railroad
Tic Coast Line
Norfolk
Wilmington
Agusta Terminal
Rapid Progress on Norfolk and Virginia Beach Road Branch
Rapid progress is reported on the Kempsville branch of the Norfolk and Virginia Beach road. About twelve hundred men are engaged with grading near fifty miles of work ahead and walls and timbers arriving for the first installation. Two cargoes of ties await unloading at the Norfolk and Western yard. The project aims to finish by March.
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Norfolk and Virginia Beach
Kempsville
Norfolk and Western
Folk-Lore Society closes ninth convention at Johns Hopkins
The Amierjedi Folk-Lore Society wrapped up its ninth annual convention at Johns Hopkins University with officers elected. Henry Wood of Johns Hopkins was named president, C Lag wards of Cincinnati U vice president, and Aneeny Fletcher of Washington D C second vice president. Council members named include Been G. Brinton of Cin e ma Mies Ance M Bacon of Hampton Institute and Protet T Mason of the Smithsonian.
Twenty Scholarships Offered by Local Business Group
The Aonth Shorthand and Business Quality, Cor Granby and Ofry Ave announce twenty memberships to scholarship buyers. First twenty to purchase a scholarship will receive a membership.
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Granby
Ofry
Caine Wdek
M.tullomiem
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