Miss Stewart earns doctor of Berlin degree
Miss Stewart, an American, has taken the doctor’s degree at the University of Berlin. Forty five Galveston storm victims have been found and buried on the island beyond the city limits in the past week.
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Miss @ Stewart
University of Berlin
Galveston
United States
Johnson
Robert Hatten
Daisy
Hatten
Charles S$. Milward
Lexington
Department of Agriculture
Department
John Pynn
St. George
Grover Cleveland
New Jersey
W. J. Sewall
Charles H. Blow
Illinois
Washington State
China
Yakima
Shanghai
McKinley
Mary
Chapin
Woman’s Seminary
S. N. Chapin
Chicago
University of Lawrence
G. A. Hobart
Paterson
N. J
Philip Martin
Hobart
Schumann
Mainz
State Department
Egypt
Oscar
Sweden
Eugenia Washington
George Washington
Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
Society of Founders and Patriots
Washington
China News
Hong Kong
Tourain
California
McKina
Bryan
Woolley
Darling Downs
Australia
Armstrong Farm
Granite
Oklahoma
E. R. Suppe
Parsons
Kan
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Cuba
Illinois State Board of Health
State Board of Charities
Pressman's Union
Philadelphia
Henry G. Moore
New York
Mr. Moore
London
New York City
Diplomatic Push for Peace at Pekin Conference
Foreign envoys report progress toward a joint note and terms with China as Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang coordinate with the court. British acceptance hinges on instructions. Tung Hsiang’s removal signals willingness to negotiate. The International club opens in Pekin amid debates on legation buildings and future consolidation.
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Tung Hsiang
Fu Hsiang
International Club
Legation
Washington
Pekin
Conger
State Department
China
US Vessel Construction in 1900 by Official Numbers
United States built vessels numbered between June 30 and November 30, 1900 totaled 495 ships with 149,968 gross tons. Major items include seven steel steamships of large size totaling 34,933 gross tons and four smaller steel steamships of 8,456 tons able to pass a new canal, plus one steel schooner barge of 2,799 tons.
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Washington
United States
Mrs. Mary McLean Dies in Washington Home
Mrs. Mary L. McLean mother of John R. McLean of the Cincinnati Enquirer died at her residence in Washington at 1:30 this morning from acute heart affection after a brief illness. Present at her bedside were her daughters Mrs. Dewey and Mrs. Ludlow wife of Rear Admiral Ludlow, her son John R. McLean, and Admiral Dewey.
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Washington
Mary L. McLean
John R. McLean
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chief Rebel Caught Near Su Chau After Massacre
Pao Ho Nien, ageai of Chu Fu in Che Kian, blamed for the July massacre and previously at large, has been captured near Su Chau and sent to Hang Chau Fu. United States Consul General John Goodnough in Shanghai is preparing to depart for the United States on leave.
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Shanghat
Pao Ho Nien
Chu Fu
Che Kian
Su Chau
Hang Chau Fu
John Goodnough
United States
Shanghai
Persian Minister Arrives in Washington for Presentation
General Isaac Kahn, newly appointed Persian minister to the United States, arrived in Washington from New York and is expected to be presented to the president in the coming week.
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Washington
Isaac Kahn
United States
New York
Five Wounded in Oklahoma Affray at Cattle Exchange
In Mountain View O T five men were wounded in a clash between Hughes gang members and City Marshal Jesse Morris and Deputy Marshal Ayres at the Cattle Exchange saloon. Morris Ayres Williams Hughes Palmsley were among the injured. Morris Hughes and Palmsley expected to die.
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Mountain View
O. T
Hughes
Jesse Morris
Marshal Ayres
Cattle Exchange
Marshal Morris
Ayres
Jesse Williams
Frank Hughes
Palmsley
Morris
Sousa To Lead Europe Tour With Glasgow London Programs
The international exposition of 1901 at Glasgow has engaged John Philip Sousa and his band to play for four weeks in October. After Glasgow, Sousa will tour London and other major British and Irish cities before returning to America around Christmas. He begins a seventeen week U S tour on January 3.
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New York
Glasgow
Scotland
John Philip Sousa
Sousa
London
Great Britain
Ireland
America
United States
Senate and House Begin Week on HayPaunfote Treaty Bill
Congress moves to continue debate on the HayPaunfote treaty and the ship subsidy bill this week. Morgan will delay canal action until the treaty is resolved. several speakers including Clay, Vest and Berry prepare to oppose the subsidy. House plans to pass the legislative, executive and judicial appropriations and war tax cuts. Wednesday marks centennial events in Washington with seat of government relocation ceremonies. Brewage tax advocates seek further cuts, aiming from 1.50 to 1.35 per barrel.
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Gwashington
Senate
Congress
Morgan
Clay
Vest
Berry
Washington
Insurgent Actions Limited as U S Forces Gain Ground
Manila reports show ongoing supply captures and new positions but few combat engagements. A detachment of the Forty-seventh United States volunteer infantry near Pandan faced fire, cut anchor, and withdrew with two KIA and two WIA. Captain Richard T. Ellis seized arms and equipment near Barbara, destroying much of it, while three dozen rifles and ammo were taken at Victoria.
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Manila
Forty-seventh
United States Volunteer Infantry
Catandunes
Luzon
Pandan
Catanduanes
Richard T. Ellis
Thirty-third Volunteer Infantry
Barbara
Victoria
House passes Grout oleomargarine bill with penalties
The House approved the Grout oleomargarine bill by 196 to 92. A minority substitute adding stricter sale restrictions and higher penalties failed 113 to 178. The bill as passed subjects oleomargarine and imitation dairy products moved into any state or territory to the state police power.
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Washington
House
Committee On Agriculture
Duke of Westminster to Wed Miss West in London
London reports the duke of Westminster is engaged to Miss Shelagi West daughter of Colonel Cornwallis West. If the match proceeds the duke would become brother in law to Mrs George Cornwallis West Lady Randolph Churchill.
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London
Duke of Westminster
Shelagi West
Colonel Cornwallis West
George Cornwallis West
Randolph Churchill
Lord Roberts to Arrive in London for Thanksgiving Service
Lord Roberts is expected to arrive in London January 5 and be greeted by the prince and princess of Wales. He will lead a triumphal progress to St. Paul’s cathedral for a special service of thanksgiving.
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London
Lord Roberts
Prince and Princess of Wales
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Khey Cf Tey
Dietrich Say
Barge 5 H Foster Sinks in Lake Erie Storm
In a fierce Lake Erie gale, the iron ore barge 5 H Foster sank ten miles off Erie at 4 this morning. Eight people are feared dead including Captain John Bridge of Cleveland and two unnamed mates. Seaman Robert Wood and Seaman William Kelly of Port Austen Michigan, Detroit cook Mrs May, and two deck hands are also listed among the missing or drowned.
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Allen
Erie
Lake Erie
H. Foster
John Bridge
Cleveland
Robert Wood
William Kelly
Port Austen
Mich
May
Detroit
Hen Cat and Dog Show In Chicago This January
Arrangements for the annual poultry pigeon cat and dog show are completed under the National Fanciers association Chicago Pet Dog club and the Beresford Cat club. The event runs January 21 to 26 at the Coliseum with more than 15000 dollars in cash prizes plus valuable specials. Foreign exhibits are promised alongside entries from across the United States.
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Chicago
National Fanciers’ Association
Chicago Pet Dog Club
Beresford Cat Club
United States
Social events and political reshuffle in Nebraska capital
Interest centers on the reception and ball for Governor Dietrich on January 3 at the governor's mansion and auditorium. The staff list includes J. T. Dergan, E. C. Rewick, J. C. Seacrest, and others from Hastings to Omaha.
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Rey Apent
Dietrich
Anid
Nebraska
J. T. Dergan
E. C. Rewick
J. C. Seacrest
Commercial Club
Aso
Kang Yu Wei urges reform and punishment in China crisis
Kang Yu Wei, Cantonese reformer and former adviser to Emperor Kwang Su, writes that foreigners must be protected, the empress dowager and advisers punished, and reactionary officials arrested. He urges restoration of the emperor, vigilance over southern viceroys, and a settlement of international relations. The note recalls his 1898 mandate and foreign advisors in Pekin. Also details the late Abraham Wolff’s $20 million estate and generous will.
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Lon Spekin
Sims Conger
United States
Kang Yu Wei
Kwang Su
China
Prince Tuan
Prince Ching
Yang Lu
Yang Yi
Chao Shu
Chian
Muang Ru
Moyn Kuen
Hiang
Legation
Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
Tang Yu Wei
Military staff appointments named by the governor
The governor has announced appointees to the military staff: C. J. Bills of Fairbury as inspector general, J. Cameron Anderson of Omaha as surgeon general, George K. E. Jenkins of Falls City as quartermaster general, and aides M. E. Mills of McCook, Charles M. Keefer of Lincoln, and C. J. Miles of Hastings.
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Dietrich
Lincoln
M. C. Walker
Norfolk
Insane Hospital
H. S. Bell
Kearney
State Industrial School
William Hauptman
Genoa
Congregational Church
Jank E. Moores
Omaha
C. J. Bills
Fairbury
J. Cameron Anderson
George KE. Jenkins
Falls City
M. E. Mills
McCook
Charles M. Keefer
J. Miles
Hastings
Roberts Named for Lincoln Post in State Office
James J. Roberts of Lincoln is slated for a position in the office of Secretary of State Marsh. Marsh has practically decided upon the balance of his office force, but the announcements have not yet been made.
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Charles Weston
H. A. Babcock
Weston
State University
Lincoln
Chicago
Babcock
T. H. Benton
James J. Roberts
Marsh
Minnesota Proclamation Announces Senator Cushman Davis Death
An engraved mourning proclamation arrived at the capitol from Governor Lind of Minnesota announcing the death of Senator Cushman K. Davis.
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Capitol
Lind
Minnesota
Cushman K. Davis
Push Rebels in Luzon as U S forces press operations
Reports from northern and southern Luzon show heightened activity. General Funston with Troop A and scouts fought about 100 insurgents, leaving four dead. Lieutenant Morrow occupied Bulacan after engaging Colonel Victoris’ entrenched force. Major Flores and followers were captured. Native reports claim fifty rebels killed near San Roque. American casualties remain very light.
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Manila
Luzon
Funston
Fourth Cavalry
Fagin
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Morrow
Forty-seventh
Bulacan
Victoris
Flores
San” Roaué
Baltimore business leaders urge Gage to stay at Treasury
President Homer of the Baltimore clearing house and thirty prominent business men from the clearing house savings bank and the Merchant Manufacturers association met at the Treasury to urge Secretary Gage to accept the president's invitation to remain at the head of the Treasury for another four years.
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Washington
Homer
Baltimore Clearing House
The
Clearing House
Savings Bank
Merchant,’ and ‘Manufacturers’ Association of Baltimore
Treasury Department
Gage
Presidential nominations sent to Senate
The president on December 8 announced nominations to the Senate. John F. Westen, assistant commissary general of subsistence, is named to be commissary general of subsistence with brigadier general rank. Captain Frank B. McKenna, Forty-seventh Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, is named inspector general of volunteers with major rank.
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Washington
Senate
John F. Westen
Frank B. McKenna
Forty- Seventh Infantry
U. 5S. V
Fifteenth Infantry
Cook Seeks Return to Land Office Post
Brad P. Cook aims to regain a trusted position in the land commissioner’s office, after previously holding the post under multiple Republican administrations.
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Brad P. Cook
Land Commissioner’s
City Eyes Anxiety Over Possible Congressional Redistricting
There is concern in the city and state about reapportionment of representatives in Congress after Nebraska faced the loss of one seat. The mood reflects unease as officials weigh the impact of any action on political balance.
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Perry S. Heath
Republican National Committee
Lincoln
Washington
M. Heath
Nebraska
United States
Fisher
Chadron
Coffee
Secretary of State
House of Representatives
Committee On Privileges and Elections
House
Congress
Aisles in State Library Carpeted Over Old Paper
Aisles between the book racks in the state library are carpeted with a soft matureée material laid over crinkled stiff paper, a layer intended to deaden sound.
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State Library
Missgivings Over A Girl's Affections Spark Debate
A note on hesitation about a young woman's romantic choices prompts discussion among neighbors. The piece cites social expectations and family views while weighing propriety and personal happiness in a small community setting.
Naval orders hasten sail from San Diego to South America
Admiral Kautz received orders to sail without delay from San Diego toward South America. Preparations are underway for both the Iowa and Philadelphia to depart immediately. The reason for the rapid order is not disclosed and surprised naval officers.
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Harry
Admiral Kautz
San Diego
South America
Iowa
Philadelphia
Kautz
Federal effort seeks constitutional ban on polygamy
Representative Taylor of Ohio introduced a measure for a constitutional amendment establishing uniform marriage and divorce laws nationwide. He states the aim goes beyond uniform rules and specifically targets polygamy to end the practice.
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Washington
Taylor
Ohio
Brigham Roberts
Utah
Congress
Cost of Labor Commissioner Reported to Congress
The U S commissioner of labor reports expenditures totaling 179 349 dollars for the fiscal year to Congress.
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Cost of Labor
U. S. Commissioner of Labor
Congress
Rush of winter travel to California overwhelms rail lines
Rail officials report record passenger flow from Chicago and the East toward winter resorts. Traffic is so heavy that nearly all roads including transcontinental lines have added coaches and, in some cases, extra trains to handle the demand.
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Chicago
Western Railway
Missouri River
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