German Military Writer Attacks Monroe Doctrine
Berlin reports a German writer in The Tagliche Rundschau denounces US interventionism and the Monroe doctrine. He argues withdrawal of the blockade shows weakness and questions the doctrine's legality, urging Europe not to recognize it as international law. He warns European nations of retaliation if misused.
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Berlin
Germany
von Boguslawski
Tagliche Rundschau
Prince Bismarck
America
Europe
United States
Nevey
Some Remarks on Courtesy and American Self-Image
The writer reflects on courtesy and US self-esteem shaped by war with Spain and reactions to Germany. He cites allies offering Roosevelt arbitration in the Venezuela action, his rejection, and warns that further wartime measures require decisive U.S. veto to avoid repeating the Olimutz at sea disgrace.
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America
Germany
United States
Venezuela
Roosevelt
Castro
Olimutz
Marshalltown Woman In Crisis Shoots Self in Des Moines
Des Moines reports that Mrs. Bonowitz of Marshalltown a horse buyer and local figure involved in Ames scandals died by suicide today. The alleged scandals surrounding her at Ames are cited as probable cause behind the act.
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Des Moines
Bonowitz
Marshalltown
Ames
Brazil to be represented at the St Louis Exposition
Rio Janeiro reports that Brazil's government accepted the invitation to attend the St Louis exposition and has appropriated 2200,000 to cover the necessary expenses.
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Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Sultans Attempt to Break Fez Surrounded by Rebels
Madrid reports the Moroccan sultan's breakout attempt from Fez was foiled as rebels invest the city. Foreigners are advised to reach the coast due to scarce provisions and nearly closed communications. A Tangier dispatch says Fez now lacks water after rebels cut the aqueduct, and Fez may surrender within three days without southern Kabyle tribesmen aid.
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Madrid
Morocco
Fez
Pez
Three Trainmen Killed In Monon Wreck
A Monon freight train collided with an open switch near Lafayette, Indiana, killing the engineer, fireman, and brakeman from Lafayette. The incident occurred this morning. Police and railway officials began investigations into the switch failure and immediate causes.
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Quincy
Ind
Dee
Monon
Lafayette
News Briefs on Food Tests and Public Works
A roundup of varied items from Washington to Milwaukee reports strict secrecy around the Wiley food chemistry tests with threats to dismiss any discussing progress. Joliet plans a new power plant pending court rulings. Indianapolis records smallpox fatalities and new cases. Michigan officials accuse two justices of election offenses. The National Commercial Teachers Federation convenes with 200 delegates. Russians arrested in London over a letter of credit. A public controversy arises over the use of a naval memorial as a telephone pole base. Wisconsin teachers hold their jubilee convention with 400 attendees.
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Washington
Wiley
Agricultural Department
Wilson
Commercial Teachers’ Federation
Milwaukee
National Commercial Teachers’ Federation
J. A. Lyons
Chicago
London
Pinkevitz
Green
United
Terre Haute
Ind
Central Union Telephone Company
Thompson
Coeds Question Gender Roles in University Replies
Dr William R Harper and deans study unsigned coed statements from a leading eastern publication reacting to a query Would you prefer to be a man or a woman The 100 replies split with eighteen wishing to be men eighty one content to keep petticoats and one fluctuating The reasons cite freedom opportunity social constraints and the home versus world duties with several coeds seeking leadership or ministerial paths in Chicago and Northwestern university summaries
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Chicago
William R. Harper
University of Chicago
Northwestern
Northwestern University
Street Car Plunge Injures Many in Marion
In Marion Indiana this morning a West Marion street car jumped a 20 foot embankment at Lenfesty Avenue. Of 25 passengers aboard sixteen were injured and Anna Kigor faces likely death.
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Marion
Ind
Railways blamed in grain famine conspiracy
Lincoln Nebraska merchants and grain owners allege a railroad conspiracy to delay shipments until new freight rates take effect. Farmers report inability to sell grain and merchants note broad business downturn. Roosevelt telegraphs New Year wishes to Governor General Minto and Lady Minto in Ottawa.
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Dee
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Minto
Ottawa
Ont
Governor General
The
United Tes
Canada
Governor offers $300 reward for Union Bank robbers
The Missouri Governor Dockery announced a $300 reward for the arrest and conviction of the men who robbed the Union Bank on Saturday morning in Jefferson City. The robbery netted about $15,000 for the criminals. A separate item from Quake Seems Pretty Numerous reports a six second earthquake shock in Bagueres-de-Luchon, France, with no damage.
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Dec. C
Dockery
Union Ma
Bagueres-de-Luchon
France
Robbery at West Forty-second Street Pawnshop
In New York on December 30 a window at R. Simpson & Co. on West Forty-second street was broken with a Belgian paving block and diamonds worth $1,000 were stolen. Police recovered three gems. several men were believed involved. The captured 19 year old robber, calling himself William Madison of Boston, claimed hunger drove the crime.
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New York
R. Simpson & Co
West Forty-second Street
William Madison
Boston
Madison
Palmer university formed by eastern capitalists in Manek
Indianapolis December 30 emimens capitalists including George F. McCulloch and Walter A. Bell incorporated Palmer university to be non sectarian and non denominational, stressing Christian ethics and divine law while opposing evolutionary theories and claiming to mold man into symmetrical maturity.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
George F. McCulloch
Union Traction Company
Walter A. Bell
Palmer University
Manek
Valvety
No Bananza in Copper in Houghton Michigan 1902 Review
A 1902 year end survey notes copper mines near Houghton Michigan suffered low margins as prices held at 11 to 12 cents per pound. Wages higher machinery costs and smaller dividends left many mines unprofitable. some contracts offered better early-year pricing, but overall stock values declined.
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Houghton. Mich
Lake Copper
One Cuban Problem Germany Thinks So Will Demand Concessions
Washington dec 30 opposition grows to ratification of the Cuban reciprocity treaty now before the senate. debate centers on tariff tinkering and fears of similar concessions for other nations led by Germany under the most favored nation clause. observers warn that if Cuba receives concessions without broader concessions a tariff war may follow and threaten U S industrial development.
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Washington
Consi
Senate
Congress
Cuba
United States
Japan
Various Dec 30 News Items From American Cities
Reports from Carbondale Harrisburg Detroit Nashville Chicago and Denver summarize local incidents. A quarrel at a railway camp left two wounded, a boy lost a hand to a firecracker, Silas Farmer a Michigan historian died, baseball leaders expect league reconciliation, a Chicago woman found not guilty of baby murder, and a coroner’s jury ruled a man killed his wife and then took poison.
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Harrisburg
Tohn Cooksie
Michigan
Detroit
Silas Farmer
Northwest
Farmer
Chicago
Nellie Campbell
Chethiln
Denver
John Singer
King appoints seven judges to hear crown prince divorce suit
Dresden reports a special seven judge court as King George proceeds with the divorce suit filed by the crown prince against the crown princess. The bold robbery is noted but details remain sparse as the court action advances.
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Dresden
George
Prinless
Double Tragedy at Delavan Shocks Community
In Delavan near Peoria Illinois A P Talbot manager of the Central Union Telephone company shot his wife and then killed himself. The incident occurred in the morning with jealousy named as the suspected motive.
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Peoria
HL. Deeso
A. P. Talbot
Central Union Telephone Company
Delavan
Here
Nebraska fence question settled for winter
Senator Millard reports the Nebraska fence issue is settled for this winter and perhaps longer until a future land leasing law passes. The law is expected to regulate cattlemen without forcing fence removal, avoiding hardship. Colonel Mosby may be moved to another post as part of the shift.
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Mosby
Congress
Omsha
Millard
Washington
Nebraska
Through Pluck of a Pullman Conductor on L N Train
A masked robber shot Louisville and Nashville Express Pullman Conductor Keene near South Louisville after a struggle in a Pullman car. Keene and passenger J E Moore were robbed of 25 dollars as Keene fired a Winchester at the retreating thief, who fled the moving train.
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Keene
Louisville & Nashville
New Orleans
Cincinnati Express
Louisville
Morgan plans big road merger consolidation announced
Chicago December 30 Daily News reports J. I Morgan & Co will announce in the year a consolidation of the Erie Lehigh Valley Jersey Central and Reading railroads. The merger will pool stocks as a basis for issuing a large common share issue under the consolidated company name.
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Chicago
The
Daily News Today
J. 1 Morgan & Co
Erie
Lehigh Valley
Jersey Central
Reading
Northern Securities Company
Mrs McKinley Plans Attendance at Niece's Wedding
Canton Ohio reports Mrs Mary Barber, niece of Mrs McKinley, to wed Ralph Hartzell a notable Denver attorney this evening with Mrs McKinley in attendance as a guest and observer of the ceremony.
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Canton
Ohio
Dee
Mary Barber
McKinley
Ralph Hartzell
Denver
MeKsinley
Death of Rev A W Hawkins prominent Illinois divine
Death of Rev A W Hawkins a Cumberland Presbyterian minister and two year business agent for the Illinois Indiana synods announced in Decatur Illinois He passed away at his home this morning. The item notes he served as business agent for synods and lists other brief society items from the period.
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Rev
A.W. Hawkins
Illinois
Decatur
A. W. Hawkins
Cumberland Presbyterian
Indiana
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