Cleveland Accepts Industrial Peace Commission Post
Former President Cleveland accepts a role on the industrial department of the national civic federation formed at a recent peace conference of labor and capital leaders. His acceptance letter approving the plan of industrial peace was delivered to Oscar Strauss, the conference chairman. Others on the committee also signaled acceptance of the duties.
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E ‘Grover Clevelayrment
National Civic Federation
Oscar Strauss
Well Known in the Country Dewitt Clinton House
Dewitt Clinton House aged 74 a famed traveling man in the United States died in Kansas City Missouri He born in Vermont fifty years ago opened Peoria Illinois first steam cracker factory Later served in Sixth Minnesota volunteers defending settlers during Sioux uprising at Birch Cooley four days of fighting before rescue Three Chicago deaths crane accident kills three injures three more.
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Dewitt Clinton
Kansas City
Clinton
United States
Vermont
Peoria
Illneis
Minneota
Minnesota Volunteers
Ottumwa Building and Loan seeks receiver over hardship claims
Ottumwa Illinois December 26 George F Hell president of the Ottumwa Building and Loan association applied for the appointment of a receiver alleging that existing laws create undue hardship. The firm reports assets about 26000 dollars and liabilities 45000 dollars.
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Aske
Ottumwa
Ill
George F. Hell
Ottumwa Building and Loan Association
Emperor William Doubles Christmas Gifts to Charities
In Berlin on December 26 the emperor walked near Fots dam and handed out three and four-mark coins to impoverished pedestrians. He doubled his usual charitable subscriptions this year, extending aid to several needy individuals he encountered.
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Kaker
Berlin
William
McKinley Memorial Warns Against Exploitation
The McKinley National Memorial association warns the public to avoid any enterprise trying to profit from the grave memorial to the late president. Trustees urge free will offerings and discourage proposals aimed at monetary gain or linking to commercial purposes. The public is misled by other groups claiming relation to the memorial.
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Cleveland
McKinley National Memorial Association
Daite
Mehin- Jey Memorial Association
President Roosevelt Enjoys Homelike Christmas at White House
Washington report details President Roosevelt and family spending Christmas morning with visitors and gifts, followed by a ride with guests. The White House dining room glowed with holiday decorations as a grand turkey supper capped a lively evening of promenade music, dancing, and a Virginia reel with friends of Miss Alice Roosevelt.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Alice
Theodore
Ethel
Kermit
Cowles
Net
Innes
Cerow
Lodge
George Cabot Lodge
Bob White
Floredora
Michigan Football Team Arrives in California for Pasadena Game
Michigan football from Ann Arbor under Coach Yost has reached San Francisco en route to Pasadena to face Leland Stanford on New Year's Day. Also from Chesterfield Indiana, Peter Bronnenberg reports a horse killed by careless hunters and farmers north of town complain of stock maiming by trespassing sportsmen.
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Michigan
California
San Francisco
University of Michigan
Yost
Pasadena
Leland Stanford, Jr
Dismissal of Historian Maclay Sparks Navy Yard Turmoil
New York reports Edgar Stanton Maclay was summarily discharged at the Brooklyn navy yard after a telegram from Washington. Pay Director Putnam delivered theorder and Maclay initially prepared to return to work. The Civil Service Commission later notified that his removal did not violate civil service law and Maclay sought formal guidance from Washington.
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New York
Edgar Stanton Maclay
Maclay
Navy Yard
Putnam
Washington
the Civil Service Commission
Edgar S. Maclay
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Civil Service Act
Proctor
Commission
Civil Service
Roosevelt Edgar Stanton Maclay
Modus Vivendi Signed Between Chile and Argentina
Buenos Ayres reports a new protocol to establish a modus vivendi between Chile and Argentina with the aim of easing wartime tensions. Argentina to withdraw police from Cerro Palique and move to Los Morros, Chile to transfer station to Puerto Consuelo, while both sides expand fortifications and naval buildup continues.
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New York
the Tribuna
Roca
Buenos Ayres
Herald
Argentina
Riesco
Chile
Cerro Palique
Los Morros
Puerto Consuelo
Santiago de Chill
Senor Portela
Chill
Elexeo
Yanez
Chili
Talceahuane
Punta Arenas
Chifian Senate
Datrio
Commeo
Pew
Italy
Stamp mystery stamp surrendered in Kansas City investigation
A counterfeit stamp used to validate return railroad tickets has been voluntarily surrendered to George K. Foote, secretary of the Kansas City Passenger Association. A local attorney received the stamp from a client who urged that recent wholesale ticket fraud investigations led by H. C. Townsend and Foote be dropped. The owner’s name remains public. Foote says the inquiry will continue and arrests are likely.
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Kansas City
Union States
George K. Foote
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railway
Foote
Giant merger to absorb five county paper mills
Five extensive paper mills and strawboard works in the county will merge into a large Buffalo based corporation. Transfer will occur within two weeks as officials announce acceptance of the plants. Locations include West Muncie Alto n and the city. The Richman Shovel and Tool Co, a leading national shovel maker, has been absorbed by the national body. Local trust officers include Charles H. Myers, William J. Alfred, and Samuel S. Early.
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Muncie
Ind
Buffalo
West Muncie
Alton
Richmond
Lod
Dee
Richman Shovel and Tool Company
Carbine
Trust
Charles H. Myers
Teaver Falls
William J. Alfred
Anderson Ltd
Samuel S. Early
Terre Haute
Riot in Harlem Leaves Whites and Negroes Fighting
In Harlem a race clash between whites and blacks left police stretched as gunfire and stones flew. About fifteen negroes were arrested while four whites, including a policeman, were wounded. The riot began after white youths stoned two colored girls and escalated into a tenement battle with pistols razors and clubs. Pope Celebrates Midnight Mass in Rome.
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New York
Harlem
Fair Trade in Britain reshapes world commerce says consul
United States Consul Boyle reports rising support in Great Britain for fair trade or reciprocity as a path beyond mere protectionism. He cites newspapers and economic writers urging action after South Africa’s war, warning Britain’s hold on global trade may dwindle without reform.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Boyle
Liverpool
State Department
Germany
South Africa
Education reform debate in Britain highlights US lead
Consul Boyle argues Britain lags in education and manufacturing as two school systems clash for uniform methods and higher standards. He compares American and British workers, claiming U S production from machines outpaces Britain due to adaptability and efficiency gaps.
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Ix Stow
United Kingdom
Boyle
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Freas
England
Board
Detrom National Management
America
Shaw Accepts Treasury Secretaryship From Iowa
Washington reports Governor Leslie M Shaw of Iowa will become secretary of the treasury succeeding Ly man J Gage. Secretary Wilson of Iowa remains in charge of agriculture. The transfer date will depend on mutual arrangements, likely in January, with Shaw's Iowa term ending January 16.
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Washington
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
Wilson
Lowa
Treasury Department
Gage
Shaw
Iown
Hawkeye
Cummins
Agriculture Wilson
Towa
Tama
Jim Wilson
Allison
Senate
Lienderson
Edna Wallace Hopper Severs Inheritance Claim With Brother
In Chicago on December 26 Thomas Wallace, Edna Wallace Hopper's brother and joint heir to a fortune over two hundred thousand dollars, relinquishes his claim for thirty dollars cash and a promise of one hundred dollars a month for life. He has long lived in Chicago and run a saloon business while Edna pursued acting. The will left most of the mother’s fortune to Edna after her death, with minor provisions for a son. poor relations prompted a negotiated settlement with the actress.
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Chicago
Thomas Wallace
Edna Wallace Hopper
Yeas Wd
Wallace
Dunsmeier
Thor Wallace
Miss Hopper
Eight Men Believed Lost From Eliza H Parkhurst
Gloucester Mass December 26 Eight men are believed drowned in the probable foundering of the schooner Eliza H Parkhurst bound from the Bay of Islands Nov 24 to Gloucester with six crew and one passenger Lawrence McDonald. A November gale is blamed for the loss.
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Gloucester
Mass
Eliza H. Parkhurst
Parkhurst
John D. McKinnon
Bay of Islands
Lawrence McDonald
Fierce Fight At Ohio Church Feud Sparks Massacre
At a small country church in Piketon Ohio a religious service erupted into a wild brawl when Charles and Orrin Day, reportedly intoxicated, announced they would “clean the Leges” family. Revolvers and knives caused chaos as women and children fled windows. Six men died or were critically hurt including Orrin Day, Charles Day, Legg men, Williams, Currant, and Williams. A Melrose connection reports a city sheriff killed in an Iowa incident the same day.
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Piketon
Ohio
Charles
Orrin Day
Leges
Orrin
Charles Day
Westly Legg
Joseph Williams
John Currant
Lendon Williams
Iowa
Melrose
Thomas Knowle
Daniel Garrity
Aad
Des Moin
Fifty Cents Tax Rate in Illinois for 1901 Held Steady
The 1901 Illinois tax rate is fifty cents per $100 valuation, unchanged from 1900. Despite a $189,375,410 rise in assessed value, $500,000 more must be raised for appropriations. Rates cover revenue fund and school fund, with Audits by McCullough and Governor Yates, plus urged adjustments for losses in collection. Other items note Indiana law deemed unconstitutional, Kit Carson ally C. C. Bangs’ death, and a Missouri Kansas Texas train wreck near Dallas with three injuries.
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Ilinois
Springfield
Iul
Minoeis
General Assembly
McCullough
Yates
W. H. Eubanks
Audit Office
Hand to Hand Encounter in the Philippines Described
Washington reports Gen. Chaffee at Manila described a desperate hand to hand clash in a gorge six miles southwest of San Jose Batin gas on the 22d. Twenty two enemy dead. Private A Connelly and Private Patrick Carney wounded seriously by bolos. Ex President Cleveland’s condition improves with greater movement and interest in gifts for children. A Des Moines man Troy Nicholson fatally injured after falling from a Union station duct. Quincy chamber endorses Leslie M Shaw for treasury secretary.
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Des Moines
Shaw
United States Treasury
Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Manila
San Jose
Batingas
Fou
Kansas City
Troy Nicholson
Union Station
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