Capital's Century Celebrations Mark Washington Anniversary
Washington observances for the hundredth anniversary of the federal seat featured a presidential reception at the executive mansion, the unveiling of an enlarged executive mansion model, a White House to Capitol parade with dignitaries, and joint Senate-House exercises. Governors were to attend a Corcoran gallery evening reception, with various officials and attendees noted in ceremony dense coverage.
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Preliminaries Formed For Citizens Gas Co Fight Monopoly
The MiMecriplion Hooks plan a citizens gas company to challenge a monopoly. In Springfield on Dec 12 Judge Creighton ruled on Chicago teachers petition seeking state board franchises. Dec 20 set for hearings, with morning sessions. Drilling for oil near Pana begins as 50,000 acres in shyty area open to development.
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Sangamon Circuit Court
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Legislature Convenes in Third Special Session
Lansing Michigan December 12 the legislature meets in a third special session called by Gov Pierce to consider taxing railroad telegraph and telephone companies express firms and other corporate property on cash value rather than on earnings as under current law.
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Train collision at Desaro Missouri kills two engineers
Head end collision between two freight trains on the Missouri Pacific & Iron Mountain line at Desaro Mo causes the deaths of engineer James Britt of Olney Illinois and machineman Meadhey of Desoto. Fireman Narret had to lose his left arm to escape, while three other crew members are lightly injured. The wreck is blamed on disregard of meeting orders.
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Staats Zeitung Sold At Auction
The Staats Zeitung was sold at auction today to Mrs Margherita widow of its former owner for 50000 dollars, subject to a mortgage of 160000 dollars.
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FIRE DESTROYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN FORT DODGE
Fire gutted the Sisters of Mercy school in Fort Dodge, Mec. City residents escaped with their lives as flames swept through the building. Obvious casualties reported none, but extensive damage followed.
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Canal opponents push for Mississippi River navigation project
Washington reports on the canal lobby with engineers' remarks on a Chicago to St. Louis waterway via the Mississippi. Senators and business groups back the survey, while critics label the scheme visionary and costly, as discussions continue in the capital.
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Veringe Seeks Clarification on May Pauncefote Treaty
Washington December 12. Reported Senate session reveals vocal questions about the May Pauncefote Treaty and its impact on U S rights in Central America. Senators press for clearer explanations on clauses related to naval and canal control amid debate over potential Clayton Bulwer implications.
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Central America
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Irish delegates clash over South Africa politics in Dublin
Dublin dispatch reports thousands attend the United Irish League convention amid protests over Dillon's anti capitalist and pro war remarks. Debates focus on Healy exclusion, with O Brien and Harrington arguing unity. convention adjourns after a narrow vote on the contested resolution.
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Trusts Must Obey The Law In Illinois Case
Illinois circuit court judges ruled that corporations must continue to file affidavits with the secretary of state stating they are not connected with any trust or restraint of trade. The decision affects about eight hundred state corporations and enforces fines of $50 on nearly five hundred who refused to file.
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Knox and De Wet in a Running Fight
War office cables report from Helvetia that Knox engaged De Wet in a running fight as Boer forces move toward Rudderaburg where a cooperating column awaits. Boers attacked a post near Barberton with three British dead five wounded and 18 taken prisoner. those captives have since been released.
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Negotiations on joint China note completed with exceptions
London December 12 reports negotiations among powers on the joint China note have ended. Count von Buelow of Germany finalized the terms on December 19, excluding the irrevocable introductory clause.
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China
Count von Buelow
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