City council irons debt plan and sewer system transfer
City officials debated funding a debt with warrants backed by the general fund and approved a plan to guarantee annual payments of at least 2000 dollars plus interest. The sewer project costs rose due to unforeseen rock excavation, with contractors receiving 180 dollars more than contract provisions. The council accepted the work and transferred the sewer into city ownership, adjourned after final approvals.
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Clapton
Sutherland
Royal Divorce in Berlin Ends Prince Frederick's Marriage
Berlin Dec 22 Prince Frederick today won a divorce from Princess Alice after weeks of scandal as she eloped with her coachman Matern, ending the royal union in a highly publicized case.
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Berlin
Prince Frederick
Alice
Matern
Indictments in Chicago Livery Strike Fire Riot Case
In Chicago on December 25 the grand jury rewired 10 indictments against union carmen for assault and inciting to riot related to the recent livery strike. Chief ONeill ordered funeral protection for services, but mourners still walk as hearses handle processions in an unsettled situation.
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Amhitrtion
Chicago
Union Carme
O'Neill
Challenge From Wood Sought Investigation
Washington December 22 The war department released General Wood's July letter from Manila urging a formal investigation into attacks on his conduct. The letter included exhibits comprising official documents and private letters related to his actions in Cuba.
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Washington
War Department
General Wood
Manila
Wood
Cubs
Battle near Monte Christo routs Jiminez forces
News from Cape Haytien reports a battle at Monte Christo on Monday where General Morales bombarded the fort and utterly routed the forces of former President Jiminez. The clash marks a decisive engagement in the ongoing war in San Domingo.
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Cape Haytien
Jiminez
Morales
Monte Christo
Street Car Collision Kills One Injures Many in Kansas City
Street car accident on Summit street cable line in Kansas City results in one death and nine serious injuries as two grip cars telescoped after a switch. Nearby reports note Utah National Guard orderly returns and quiet coal camps amid guard redeployments while Chicago wheat futures close higher.
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Kansas City
Summit Street
Allen
National Guard
Utah
Salt Lake
Gov Rer
Allocal Guard
Land Laws Under Revision and Ferry of Lands
The article reports progress on revising land laws with commissions in Washington and Manila. It covers the purchase and resale of Philippine friars lands, bond plans in the Philippine government, and the appointment of Laurence Murray as secretary of commerce and labor. It notes postponement of cabinet meetings until after holidays and an apology from Turkey for a diplomatic incident involving Consul Davie.
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Turkey
Laurence Murray
Commerce and Labor
Washington
Dev
Richards
Omee Heylumn
Maho
Jame
Philppine
Walstington
Tate
Amerton
Price
White House
Shaw
Root
Chicago
Der
Onblex
Constantinople
Consultavre
Alexandretta
San Francisco
Desault
Davie
Beirut
Receivership case hearing postponed over leakage dispute
New York December 23 hearing in the shipbuilding receivership was postponed due to the illness of Consul Annemeyer. Before adjournment Attorney Guthrie noted morning papers published letters and telegrams that he said showed those releasing information in contempt of court. Lawyers on both sides then agreed to unite to uncover the leak source.
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New York
Annemeyer
Guthrie
Bank Robbers Frightened Away After Vault Break Attempt
A gang cut telephone wires and blew the bank vault last night in Anchor Alabama but fled before entering the inner vault. Hanna is recovering and expects to leave for home tomorrow morning riding in a special car, improved but weak, in New York.
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Hanna
New York
Old Tax Law Reenacted and Ship Canal Right of Way Passes
Salem reports the Oregon legislature enacted the old tax law revival and passed the portage right of way bill for the ship canal. Strong debate on gambling penalties ended with a 71 to 22 vote approving a measure making gambling a felony with one to three years in prison. Adjournment eyed before midnight as Whealdon’s canal right of way measure gains priority and faces funding questions.
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Salem
East Oregonian
Marion County
Senate
Carialian
Worty
Kay
Shelly
Metkey
Congress
Rand
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Shelly’s
WIM
Gault
Haynes
Way
Pierce
Hime
Tan Jevy
Rile Rand
Wille
Hutchinsor
Malarkay
Multnomah
Humvee
Coos and
Curry
Washington
Emmitt
Judd
Jones
Lincoln
Phelps
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Umatilla
Moreime
Bailey
Eddy
Humes
Aed
Burleigh
Edwards
House of Representatives
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Muharkey
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Claypool
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Gaol
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Hayden
Hermann
Kramer Paulson
Riddle
Simmons
Whealton
O. Ro & N. Company
Seufert Broa
William Alivhell
Joseph Smith
Averding and
Farrell
Hi Tatts
Riley
Ronaury
Maldligit
Mae
Russia Japan Tensions Escalate With Advancing Fortifications
London reports December 23 that Russia will act swiftly on decisions while fortifying two areas on Chinese territory. A Valadinventock telegram quotes Admiral Alexieff in St. Petersburg authorizing near term settlement of Far East questions and signaling readiness for military preparations. Tokyo counters with Malnich noting defense builds at Antung and Kyongwao as wartime fortifications and provisioning moves.
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Russia
London
Davey AG Ct Neenet
Japan
Tokio
Dewnpaper Malnich
Huenia Ta
Antung
Kyongwao
Domestic Tragedy in San Francisco Man Shoots Neighbor
San Francisco man Jie Frank Monahan, linked to strike breaking activity, shot and wounded Walter Kelly in December. As police arrested him, Monahan fired two shots into his own breast. crowd watched as Kelly lay wounded and Monahan succumbed to injuries.
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San Francisco
Frank Monahan
Naomas
Walter Kelly
Kelly'n White
Five Killed in Transit Power House Explosion
Five men died after an explosion at a transit company power house. A body was recovered this morning, raising the death toll from last night's blast to five. Further details about the calamity remain sparse as the investigation continues.
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St. Louie
Power House
Oregon Delegation Seeks Roosevelt Probe of Thompson Booth
Oregon members urge President Roosevelt to investigate Asa H Thompson receiver at La Grande and James H Booth at Roseburg, aiming for a personal review of the cases amid Alleged land office graft and Hitchcock pushback, hoping for reinstatement after vindication of Thompson.
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Roosevelt
Hitchcock
Booth
Thompson
Washington
Arken
Creton
Congress
Asa BO Thompson
Abe la Grande Nod Officr
James H. Booth
Roseburg
Oregon
Aecoune
Nik
Oregon Land Officen
Necr
Secretary of the Interior
Kiakopolitet
Booth Kelly Lumber Company
Cascade
Roweburg
Apa Hi
The Dalles Hold-Up By One Robber At Owl Saloon
One robber held up the Owl saloon in The Dalles this morning as patrons played cards. He forced the proprietor to open the safe and escaped with about $1,000 while saying Merry Christmas.
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Wade
Dalles
Owl
Merry Christman
Chicago car barn bandit linked to Pueblo murders
Report states Peter Meyer of Chicago confessed to murder during an attempted holdup in Pueblo last March. Niedemeyer reportedly hid in Cripple Creek two days earlier. Authorities in Chicago will seek names of Colorado accomplices as the suspect faces charges.
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Pueblo
Pollo
Peter Itdmeyer
Chicago
C. Bishop
Dr. Turner
Marr Niedemeyer
Crippte Creek
Bla
Swenioe
Woorado
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Dix S.i
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Colorado
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