Managers Arrested in Los Angeles Street Sprinkling Dispute
Warrants issued by Deputy District Attorney Beebe target four city street railway managers for violating a city ordinance requiring sprinkling of rights of way. The named managers include Howard B. Huntington, John A. Akin, I. P. Clark, and S. B. MacLenagan. Agencies deny council authority and vow to fight the case. Meanwhile Cripps News notes troops withdrawn from Cripps districts with 350 remaining in central camps.
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H. E. Huntington
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Democratic caucus binds party action after vote
Washington Dec 15 The Democratic caucus passed a resolution declaring caucus action binding on all members and requiring a two thirds vote for endorsed actions It was noted that the Panama treaty likely will be taken up tomorrow and that sufficient Democrats would support ratification to assure approval.
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WASHINGTON
Panama canal
The Army A Menace in Seoul Riots and Cross Nation Tensions
Rioting continues at Mekphe with seventeen Coreans wounded as Yang officials rush to quell unrest. Russia shows little sign of interference while Corean authorities delay action on opening Wiju port despite pleas from the United States Britain and Japan. Foreigners in Seoul fear war and foreigners seek naval protection as tensions rise between Russia and Japan.
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Mekphe
Russia
United States
Allen tins
Wiju
Corea
Japan
Kidnapped Postmaster Found Safe After Chase
Spokane dispatch notes Postmaster J Congleton abducted by masked robbers at Milan Washington. He tied to escape, beaten, marched along railroad to Chattaroy seven miles away, forced into a box car and locked inside. He was located unharmed later that night after a search.
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Bank cashier shoots self at Yale National Bank
Havien Conn December 13 Bushnell Yale National Bank cashier shot himself shortly before opening hours and died an hour and a half later. United States Bank Examiner Turroughs was at the bank for a semi annual examination when the act occurred. bank officials ruled out fear of a cash shortage as a motive.
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Yale Naional Bank
United States Bank
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Stockholders Meet to Amend Colorado Fuel and Iron Articles
Denver December stockholders convene at the president's office to amend the incorporation articles, seeking to strike Article IV to allow mortgages and debt beyond ordinary expenses while $15,000,000 in debenture bonds remain outstanding. Proxy committee reportedly includes George J. Gould John D. Rockefeller and I F Hearne. Weather tonight fair warmer near Carson City Wednesday cloudy.
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Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
I. J. Heume
George J. Gould
John D. Rockeller
I. F. Hearne
Carson City
Alexamlretta Incident Exposes Unwarranted Acts
The U S legation reports a detailed inquiry at Alexandretta accusing local authorities and police of unjustly attacking Consul Davis and hindering his duties. It notes Attarian, a naturalized American, faced no trouble until attempting to depart for Egypt under the consul's protection. Washington awaits guidance on possible actions for satisfaction.
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Alexamilretta
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Egypt
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Corean Army Threatens Disorder as Russians Depart Port Arthur
The Corean army of 8000 men is described as dangerously insubordinate and beyond official control. Fearing riots and looting, authorities expect soldiers to act first in unrest. A portion of the Russian squadron has already left for Port Arthur, with the rest to follow, leaving no Russian warships in Corean waters.
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Bondholders Ask Roosevelt Help Over Panama Debt
A British consular letter to President Roosevelt urges him to use good offices to secure Panama's partial assumption of Colombia's debt. It notes the Colombia debt history and disputes a reported Panama share of 15 million. The Hague arbitration or Roosevelt's personal decision would satisfy foreign bondholders.
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Pa‘nama
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Wood Was Untruthful In General Wood Case Revelations
Washington December reports Major J B Runcie testified about General Wood knowledge and article origins while General Geo R Burton described the Cuba postal fraud discovery in April 1900 and Wood’s order changing the Cuban judicial system. Alexis E Frye charged breaches of faith affecting Cuban schools and Wood's truthfulness. Secretary Root to testify. Heyburn introduces annexation measure for San Domingo and Haiti. Bar silver closed at 55 1 2. An advertisement touts pure water filters for households in Reno.
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Geo. R. Burton
army
Cuba
Gerearal Wood
General Wood
Alexis E. Frye
General Brooke
Congress Debates Reciprocity Bill and Panama Question
In Washington on December 15 the Cuban reciprocity bill is discussed in the Senate with Mr. Perkins of California noting rising U S consumption. The House convening day opens with committee of the whole on the appropriation bill where Crumpacker questions Panama policy and Democrats’ stance, while Maddox defends rural free delivery with route figures. Transport Sherman arrives Manila bound troops and engineers, with a passenger list. a St Petersburg student makes a violent speech at a polytechnic institute. an ad invites visits to Porteous Decorative Company art rooms for Copley prints and framing.
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Panama
new republic
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Revolution in San Domingo Threatens U S Legation
United States consul at Puerto Plata reports a serious revolution breaking out in Santiago, Domingue. The movement stems from the provisional government’s failure to secure international recognition and funds. The navy will take necessary precautions to protect the American legation in San Domingo.
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Ales
Half Million Dollar Fire Destroys Rochester Plants
Fire across Rochester destroys Foster and Armstrong Piano Company Hoyt Shoe Company and Wendell Piano Company plants. Estimated losses total about five hundred thousand dollars with roughly half covered by insurance. Authorities suspect incendiaries started the blazes. flames broke out in different city districts within a brief period.
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ROCHESTER
Foster and Armstong Piano Company
Hoyt Shoe Company
Wendell Piano Company
Suspected maltreatment in death at Bellevue hospital
New York police opened an inquiry into the death of Adolphus Joh Drucker a former British parliament member at Bellevue hospital. James Murphy now in prison alleges attendants gave morphine and narcotics beat him and misstated time of death. He also claims Drucker was denied as a patient and jewelry he carried disappeared.
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Adolphus Joh
Drucker
British Columbia
James Murphy
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riends
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Engineer Dies in a Wreck Near Malvern Iowa
Malvern Iowa December 15 the engine and baggage car of Burlington limited No 1 westbound from Chicago to Denver left the track one mile east of Malvern at 5 am Engineer Knox Creston one of the oldest in service was killed instantly pinioned beneath his engine which rolled over Fireman Lawrence Hayes escaped with bruises Passengers were shaken and panicked but none seriously injured Cause of the accident unknown Canal Treaty Arrives New York December 15 the steamer City of Washington arrived from Colon carrying the signed canal treaty with Panama in a metal box for the government on the dock no news of importance reported
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Denver
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Creston
Lawrence Hayes
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City of Washington
Colon
Republic of Panama
Military call possible as mine strike rages at Hudson
May call military as employees strike threatens to seize the Royal mine at Hudson. Sheriff Graves considers calling out state militia as strikers armed from Angels Camp reinforce the effort. Mine owners plan to resist takeover and a $256,000 damages suit adds tension while new Krag Jorgensen rifles are issued to two local commands.
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Godlove
Royal Mine
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Cadaveras county
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ordreuit
Conflict on the Frontier at Russo Persian Border
Reports from St Petersburg describe clashes on the Russo Persian frontier over Persian custom houses. Persian and Turcoman forces clashed with killings on both sides. The Astrabad governor deployed troops and rejected Turcoman indemnity offers as Persian troops retreated to Astrabad, per a Nove Vremya telegram.
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Frederick Prince punished for steeplechase ride near Potsdam
Berlin dispatch: Crown Prince Frederick William kept in his room for three days after racing a steeplechase against the emperor's wishes near Potsdam three to four weeks earlier. The prince, famed for daring riding at Bonn University, had been warned by the emperor after riding up Sans Souci stairs at head of a guard company. Boston report notes wool market firm but prices lower, manufacturers cautious, fleece sales quiet and steady.
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