Formidable Naval Forces Contend Over Isthmus of Panama
Dispatches report 190 Colombian troops landed near the western entrance of Darien Panama, with a U S cruiser Mayflower and a task force under Rear Admiral Coghlan maneuvering near the isthmus. Reports from Colon and Cartagena describe movement of Colombian units and diplomatic exchanges about Panama’s integrity.
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Colon
Dee
Darien
Panama
Dias
Mayflower
Island of
Pines
Washington
Navy Department
Pana
Isthmus
Secon
Gulf of Porte
Adpitral Glass
Compangn
Gulf of Durien
Colombia
Luton
San Ramfer
Antiogula
Cartagena
Reyes
Dart
Says Her Husband Will Not Miss Her In Court
Marie Danforth testifies in Judge Kavanagh court that Albert Danforth, former president of a company, grew tired of married life after a brief marriage begun July 21, 1900. She recounts a trip to Boston for schooling and a later discovery of stockings in his suitcase. He reportedly wanted his freedom and opposed marriage. Danforth alleged lies and blame in Charleston, TH.
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Chicago
Marie Danforth
Kavanagh
Albert Danfurth
Holler Company
Morocco
Boston
Danforth
Dunfurth
Charleston
Politicians in a Fight Down South Hope Alaska
Three Democratic governor candidates in a heated exchange in Hope Ak Jam. Governor Jefferson Davis and Associate Justice Darrell Wool clashed. Davis struck Fudge Wood, Wool allegedly attempted to strike back. Bonds posted for court appearance as tensions flared and a scuffle occurred during the meeting.
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Jefferson Davis
Darrell D. Wool
Supreme Court
Davis
Anduidze
Strick
Bond
Dan
Davistal
Heim
Iris
Sultan Climbs Down Again In Apology Row
In Constantinople the porte agreed to the United States demands and ordered the governor of Alexandria to apologize to Consul Davis for insults to him by Alexandrian police while escorting a naturalized U.S. citizen, Attarin, freed from prison by Davis. Minister Leistman secured a friendly understanding with Tevfik Pasha, and the porte promised to discipline police and permit Attarin to depart unhindered.
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Constantinople
Portesan
United States
Alexandretia
Davis
Atex Wndresia
Attarin
Lesalanan
Premiax
Tewhk Pasha
Arkish
Leistman
Porte
Aleppo
Govrnor
Alexandrett
Alexandretta
Historic South Congregational Church Destroyed by Fire
Salem Massachusetts December 21 The historic South Congregational church once planned for its 1st anniversary next month was completely destroyed by fire. The spire reaching 18 percent feet high, based on Sir Christopher Wren’s plans, stood atop the building. The bell was cast in London in 1807. Reductions In Coal Prices Hit Sullivan and Greene County Mines in Terre Haute Indiana also report price cuts.
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Salem
Mass
Souths Congregational Church
Christopher Wren
London
Terre Haute, Tad
Dee
Sullivan and
Greene Coun Stiles
Minister to Cores Too Tall for His Job in Whehington
Dec. 21 report from Washington mocks United States minister in Cores Horany N. Alten over his height and office space. He asks for a new building and happier working conditions. Officials joke about hats caps and ceiling height while noting the legation is crowded and poorly suited for summer heats.
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Cores
Whehington
D.C
Beva
Horany N. Alten
United States
Mter
State Des
Aden
State Department
Michaels
Allen
Dinkmere
Arkansas
Alan
Genau
Ciactrial Texen
Regation
Tutately i
Vatican Money Scandal Riddle Surges Over Pope's Finances
Rome reports deny The Tribuna story that Cardinal Gotti gave Pope Pius IX nine million in bank funds. The Vatican says the pope received 840000 after ascension, with executors of Pope Leo’s will involved in prior arrangements. The piece notes Vatican spending around 600000 an year and dwindling Peter’s Pence receipts, amid calls for reform.
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Rome
Vatican
Tribuna
Cardinal Gotti
Propaganda
Goth
Leo
Cardinal
Gotti
Rampotta
Cretan
Holy See
Cius TX
Truflin
Pius IX
Peter
Wren
Rench
Searly
Republic
Indy
Holy Father
Jeter
Pius
Gath
Rust dormitory deaths and missing students noted
Thirteen six of the negro girl students who occupied Rust dormitory at Walden university are missing. Names include Maggie Rouse Mabel Stewart Berle McOlver Hive Jamison Cora Nev ant Adele Christin. Searches recovered charred bodies raising the dead to seven. Messages of condolence arrive from Rocker T Washington. Also mentions a 1901 Hawlins county treasury robbery verdict not guilty. Clinton Tennion voters welcome Rep Warner home as governor candidate.
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Nashville
West
Rust
Walden University
Maggie Rouse
Over
Mabel Stewart
Quito
Tenn
Berle Mc Olver
Tascaloosa
Ala
Hive Jamison
Winchester
Cora Nevant
Cleveland
Adele Christin
Greensboro
Abi
Nine Die in Wreck Near Fort Scott Kansas
Nine killed and over twenty injured when a freight engine set a switch and a passenger train derailed and toppled down a small embankment near Fort Scott Kansas. Names of crew and several injured listed. passengers including J D Beynet and others reported injured.
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St. Louie & San Feavermeo
Fort Scott
Feet Stott
Coudert Dead Noted Lawyer Dies in Washington
Frederick R. Coudert a well known New York City lawyer died of heart failure at 71 while wintering in Washington with his wife and unmarried daughter. Other relatives were present including a widowed daughter in law. Funeral services are planned at St Patrick's Cathedral New York with interment at Calvary Cemetery Brooklyn.
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Washington, Dee
Frederick TR Coutert
Sawyer
New York City
Frederick. Coudent
Coudert
Washington
Fred. Benallet
New York
Dangter
J. B. Bell
Frederick R. Condert
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Calvery
Prooklsn
Wife murder suspect hangs himself in Chicago jail
James Vieek, jailed for choking his wife to death, committed suicide in his cell using a ligature. An officer found him with a handkerchief tied around his throat, ending the case in Chicago after an April arrest.
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Chicago
Tee
Bannonkeep
James Vieek
Conflicts Reported at Chemulpo and Masampho
A Seulan dispatch says numerous clashes occurred at Chemulpo and Masampho between Japanese and Chinese inhabitants. Telegraph operators in Seoul report discussion of landing Japanese troops to restore order with the imperial government’s consent.
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Chemulpo
Masampho
Ink
Dee
Tseaul Saye
Chemuljio
Seoul
Roosevelt Praised for Panama Speech and Loomis Letter
Washington reports compliment from President Roosevelt on the Panama subject with a personal note to Acting Secretary Loomis praising his handling as energetic and tactful. Congress adjourns after a two and a quarter hour session with a Panama critique and motions on ministerial postings and postmaster inquiries.
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Roosevelt
New York
Washington
White House
Koeauvelt
Loomis
Senate
Portus
Malai
Panama
Morgan
Contiguanat
Muchanon
Ne Alla
Nenreoet
Rights of telephone and electric wires case decided
Justice Artman delivered an important ruling in a case over rights to lay telephone and electric wires in Indiana. The court upheld the necessity to adjust wires to comply with electric company standards, allowing status quo for other party and permitting recovery of expenses tied to the mandated wire changes. Separate notices report water supply failure in East St. Louis affecting 75,000, water hauled from Belleville, and a Philippines bound Cavalry transport Kilpatrick voyage. Buffalo ship J T Nutchemene arrives under steam after on board pumps and added units kept work. four compartments flooded during Detroit to Buffalo voyage.
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Jehan City
Ind
Indgo
Artman
Dietance ‘Telephone Company
Nd, Test & Co. Brillers
Ling
Inter
Jwige Arman
Supreme Court
East St. Louis
Missiesippi
Boos
Belleville
Buffalo
N.Y. Dee
J.T. Nutchineen
Smit
Detroit
Honor memory of a last survivor
David Kennison is remembered in Chicago where a monument in Lincoln Park marks his burial site. Ceremonies led by Sons of the Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution honored the last survivor of the Koston tea party with a granite monument bearing a bronze plate naming the societies and Kennison’s death in his sixteenth year.
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Chicago
Bier
David Kennison
Locols Park
Kennison
Wis
Chi
Lons
Daughter
Wisconsin
Mit
Hubinger Starch Factory Destroyed in Fire
A violent blaze engulfed the Hubinger starch factory destroying main buildings and equipment. Investigators estimate losses near 250000 with minimal casualties reported as fire crews battled the blaze and limited access hindered containment.
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Hubinger Starch
Passenger steamer reaches land after initial trouble
Passengers aboard the Red Star line steamer F land were saved when the vessel reached shore after an incident at sea. The ship’s crew reported the damage and the passengers were transferred safely to land without serious injuries.
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Pinshite
Red Star Line
F Land
AntWerp
New York
Lorie
Funeral Tie Up Drops Chicago Funeral Processions
In Chicago a strike hinders funeral transport as wagons and streetcars carry remains and pallbearers, with private carriages used by friends. The conflict disrupts services, leaving families seeking alternatives while employers claim available workers but fear recent experiences. The unrest follows a pattern of labor disputes affecting city services.
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Chikage
Chicago
Uniow Dekel
Dodge
Joson
Aide Hintehinnen
Oaie Woods
Waldheimn
Rough On The Inventor
Lansing reports a disastrous fire destroying Arnold Riond the Chicago engineer and inventor, and his heavy loss says the new altering current compressed calibrator. The device was to be tested today before experts from the United States and abroad. The Lansing St Johns and St Louis Electric Railway company lost $100 000 worth of cars and equipment in the fire.
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Lansing
Mich
Riond
Arnold
Chicago
United States
New York City
Five Dead in an Ohio Home
Cleveland, Pec. 21. A man shot and killed his wife three children and then himself in a relentless family massacre. The motive appears tied to poverty and mounting despair over deteriorating conditions. Neighbors found the Derby household mournful and silent as investigators began piecing together the grim scene.
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Cleveland
Pec
By & Fitchinikt
Erie
Aleepitiz
Eider Drother
Kittel
Cfiney
W. Derby
Heitareid
S. Allee
Thome
Derby
Wis Ryvolk
Furter
Jealous Husband Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life
A troubled husband shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself in a domestic tragedy. Police reports indicate a confrontation at the home ended in both deaths with investigators reviewing the scene for motive and background.
Brennan Named Year In Ward Election Case
Washington December 21 General Jota Black box accepted to civil service commissionership and the president will send in its nomination when congress reconvenes in January.
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Jann
Hack
Acorpis
Washington
General Jota
Black Box
Civil
Seeview
Com Grees
Men Escape Wolves After Four Mile Pursuit In Minnesota
Chap man of Duluth and young Prank Peery, a traveling salesman and teamster, fled a pack of wolves over about four miles from Backus toward Pine River. The team exhausted, Peery scattered market goods to distract the wolves, buying time until the pair reached town with their sleigh and horse unharmed.
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Minn
Chapman
Duluth
Dri
Peery
Mills
Minnesota
Bine River
Backos
Backus
Berry
Chipman
Perry
J Perry
Hegan
Fereer Peluare
Chapmen
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Hawlins County
Wilson
Kelly
Treascy
Kelly i
Warner
Clinton
Pasian Warner
Fort Scott, Kas
Vow Kecape
Mey Paerenger
Renee
F. R. Coudert
Russia
Japan
Baron du Roe
Komura
Mayran
Dupa
de Rosen
Mtant
Cavalry
Philippines
Geo
United States Army
Kilpatrick
Manila
Keokuk
Lowa
Reali
Kowas Bee
Kubinger Hees
Ohio
Roscoe W. Derby
Vane
Lewin
Perky
Dean
John J. Brennan
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