Colombia peace commissioners threaten large army if US policy persists
General Ruiz Reyes and a Colombian delegation arrived in New Orleans en route to Washington to press Washington to allow landings on the Isthmus of Panama. Reyes said Colombia would deploy up to 500000 troops to seize Panama if the US refused. he warned that Panamanian forces could be crushed within forty eight hours if permission were denied. He indicated the peace mission aims to expose perceived US mistreatment and defend Colombia’s canal claim.
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New Orleans
Ruiz Reyes
Marroquin
Colombia
Pedro Ospina
Lucas Caballero
Jorge Holguin
Mhursday
Beverly
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Panama
Republic of
General Reyes
United States
Republic
Alphonso Delgado
Washington
Reyes
Bogota
Cartagena
Savinalla
Baranquilla
Colon
Aiviera
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
New York Harbor
Rural Carrier Stir Hints at Post Office Scandal
Washington DC special reports a potential scandal in Hope Indiana free rural delivery after Joseph E Clouse affidavits claim he paid for his job and later says the affidavit was erroneous. Four Assistant Postmaster General Bristow hold conflicting statements as the investigation proceeds.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Hope
Bartholomew County
Indiana
Joseph E. Clouse
Bristow
Clouse
New York Auction Sells Sullivan Diamond Belt for 2500
John Sullivan’s renowned $10,000 diamond belt, a gift from Boston citizens dated July 4, 1887, sold at auction for $2,500. A Bowery dealer purchased the historic belt.
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New York
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Boston
Governor Odell Talks on Roosevelt Conference
New York reports state Governor Odell and Senator Platt attended a Tuesday conference with President Roosevelt aimed at unifying the Republican Party. Odell said harmony replaces strained relations and hinted at increased political activity in New York.
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New York
Odell
Platt
Roosevelt
Washington
Briton Claims Panama Must Share Colombia Debt
Washington notes rising international tension over Panama as Britain asserts Panama cannot repudiate its portion of Colombia’s foreign debt. The dispute pits British views against Panama and U S positions on canal debt, while a British squadron heads to the West Indies for fleet practice.
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Panama
Colombia
Washington
Republic of
Great Britain
Lord Lansdowne
Bryan names Bookwalter as Democratic possibility
Lincoln Nebraska special reports William Jennings Bryan in The Commoner commends John W. Bookwalter of Ohio as a Democratic presidential possibility. Bryan praises his honesty, fair labor relations, broad overseas experience, and mature leadership born of business success. He praises Bookwalter’s qualifications and asks Democrats to answer if the party owes him recognition.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
John W. Bookwalter
Ohio
America
Democratic Party
Bookwalter
Not a Gum Shoe Hunt Indianapolis party treks south
A group of Indiana hunters joined a two week trek through Georgia into Texas and the Mexican borderlands following the birds on their annual migration. Governor Durbin accompanied the party.
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Indianapolis
Georgia
Texas
Durbin
Cuba May Have Better Havana Cable Vote
A fragmented report notes a national vote in Cuba that may affect Havana and the presidency. The outcome hinges on whether President approves or disapproves, with observers predicting potential impact on leadership.
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Havana
Against Heath Brief Review of the Bristow Findings
Washington report outlines the Bristow investigation into postal grafts involving A. W. Machen George W Beavers and others. President Roosevelt condemns Beavers Tyner and Barrett and urges strict enforcement and new laws, while Heath faces political retirement. Hinshaw not pardoned released on parole for sixty days to tend his ailing mother.
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Washington
J. S. Bristow
Roosevelt
Bristow
A. W. Machen
George W. Beavers
Beavers
Machen
Barrett
Tyner
General Bristow
Indiana
Perry 5. Heath
James N. Tyner
Daniel V. Miller
Charles Hedges
J. M. Johns
Perry S. Heath
Republican National Committee
Heath
National Committee
Indianapolis
Laporte
Chicago
William E. Hinshaw
Michigan City
Danville
Hinshaw
Oil Trust Refuses to Answer Garfield Questions
Washington special reports Standard Oil Company will not reply to a list of questions from Commissioner James R. Garfield of the new Department of Commerce and Labor. The trust may be compelled by court to disclose capitalization and other financial details.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
James R. Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
John PD. Rockefeller
United States District Court
Department
McClure Sentenced to Life for Indiana Parental Murder
In Tipton Indiana a jury found McClure guilty of first degree murder for killing his two young sons on October 25. The court imposed a life imprisonment sentence, and McClure expressed disappointment, seeking the death penalty. The judge called the crime brutal and cowardly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Ind
McClure
Hobson Seeks Navy Strengthening Bill
Former Commander Richmond Pearson Hobson has prepared a bill he asked Representative Wiley to introduce to make the United States the world’s first naval power in eighteen years. The proposal calls for a total appropriation of 2 750 000 000 dollars for new ships spread over the period.
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Hobson
Washington
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Navy
Representative Wiley
Alabama
United States
Captain Carter Pardoned at Leavenworth
Ober lin M. Carter former captain of engineers left Fort Leavenworth Saturday after a court martial sentenced him to five years for alleged fraud in Savannah harbor improvements.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Oberlin M. Carter
Engineers
United States Penitentiary
Ft. Leavenworth
Carter
Savannah
Dowie Urges Zion Bank Funds Amid Tight Finances
Elijah Dowie appeals to Zion City followers in Chicago to deposit money into the Zion Bank. He demands 5 000 dollars on Sunday and says a total 150 000 is needed, with 145 000 already raised, warning noncontributors will be expelled and accusing debtors of opposing the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Zion Bank
Zion
John Alexander Dowie
Shiloh Abernacle
Zion’s
Three Negroes Probably Lynched in Louisiana
Reports from Belcher Louisiana say three Negroes have been caught and identified after the shooting of Robert Adager a prominent planter and business man in Shreveport. Unconfirmed dispatches indicate lynching likely occurred by Saturday night.
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Shreveport
Belcher
Robert Adager
Cleveland letter thanks Brooklyn Eagle for support on nomination
Grover Cleveland thanks the Brooklyn Eagle editor for advocacy on his presidential nomination. He states his unalterable determination never again to enter the presidential race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grover Cleveland
Brooklyn Wagle
Cleveland
Arrange New Year Signals From Washington
Washington officials of the naval observatory plan a New Year greeting to civilized nations by a series of signals to mark the exact instant of the new year across the globe.
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Washington
The
Naval Observatory
Man dies in own trap near Carbondale
Willard Kennedy was accidentally shot and killed by a shotgun trap he had set for chicken thieves. He approached the hen house forgetting the device and triggered the full blast.
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Carbondale
Willard Kennedy
American man discovers farm land submerged in Cuba
An American resident from Lo Rain O arriving with his wife and eight children to take possession of a ten acre farm in Pinar del Rio province finds the property under water. The setback leaves the family facing ruin as floodwaters cover the land.
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Havana
Lorain
Pinar del Rio
Wrong to Buy Not to Sell
Boston special notes a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling that selling a vote is illegal while offering to buy a vote is a serious offense. The article discusses the state’s stance on vote trading and its implications for voters and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Delegates Protest Cuban Reciprocity Threatening U S Industries
Delegates from sugar and tobacco sectors press President Roosevelt as Congress debates the Cuban reciprocity treaty. Indiana tobacco firms and other interests warn of duty increases harming the industry. A Philippine trade proposal to cut duties heightens tensions ahead of a likely congressional clash.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Roosevelt
Vincennes
Indiana
Piites
S and Tobacco P
Philippines
Pke
Iate
Philippine Commission
Islands
Manila
Woman Accuses Neighbor Of Wanting to Swap Husbands
Mary E. Englehardt 28 of 16 Morgan Avenue Williamsburg faced a summons in Ewen Street police court after Bertha Seltzer 21 of 48 Grattan Street charged her with wanting to exchange husbands. Seltzer testified Englehardt proposed the swap on election day and later threatened to steal Seltzer's husband. Magistrate O'Reilly ordered Englehardt at court Wednesday.
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New York
Mary E. Englehardt
Morgan Avenue
Williamsburg
Ewen Street
Bertha Seltzer
Grattan Street
O'Reilly
O’reilly
Indiana in Line for Roosevelt Nomination
Washington reports Senator Fairbanks declared Indiana fully backs President Roosevelt for the nomination with no opposition remaining, a determination made after months of speculation.
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Indiana
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Fairbanks
Typhoon Devastates Swatow Fishing Fleet
Advices from South China reported by the Athenian claim a typhoon off Swatow destroyed several hundred fishing junks. Of 400 junks, at least 300 were disabled or sunk, with thousands of lives lost.
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Victoria
B. C
South China
Swatow
Lord Roberts Poised to Resign as commander in chief
London cable reports Lord Roberts is about to resign as commander in chief due to poor health. No public announcement has been made, but the understanding states health as the sole reason.
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London
Lord Roberts
Will Morgan Retire in New York Speculation
Rumors swirl in New York about J Pierpont Morgan possibly retiring or traveling abroad for an extended period. The revived speculation centers on Morgan’s future leadership and residence as markets watch.
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New York
Wall Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
Harris accuses U S Attorney Speed of bribery and extortion
Guthrie Oklahoma special Harris of Perry alleges United States Attorney Horace Speed blocked an Asp indictment and took extortionate fees in Pawnee county cattle taxes He also says Speed let a statute of limitations bar Asp’s case A Pawnee county petition to withdraw the fee suit was rejected Speed once lived in Indianapolis
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Guthrie
O. T
Jame Sam Harris
Perry
Washington
United States
Horace Speed
Oklahoma
Speed
Henry E. Asp
Harris
Asa Sharpe
Baltimore
Capital Surrendered as Santo Domingo Falls to Rebels
Dispatches from Puerto Plata report Santo Domingo surrendered to the revolutionists on Tuesday morning. President Wes Gil and his minister fled to a German warship while bombardment continued through the night. US Minister Powell urged an end to revolutions to protect commercial relations and sovereignty.
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Cape Haytien
Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Wess Gil
Domingo
Wes Y Gil
United States
Belgium
Haiti
Spain
Powell
Stork Delivers Rockefeller Heiress at Vanderbilt Home
A girl born Tuesday at 25 East Fifty Seventh Street to Virginia Fair Vanderbilt and heir to John D Rockefeller. Rockefeller reportedly deposits 5 million dollars in the child’s name, amid the wealth tapestry of New York society.
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New York
Stork
William IX. Vanderbilt, Jr
Eastifty-seventh Street
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Vanderbilt
Virginia Fair
California
James G. Fair
Nevada
Oil market price listing across multiple towns
The markets report shows crude and fuel prices in various towns including Tiona at 1.97, Pennsylvania 1.82, Newcastle 1.69, Corning 1.62, Whitehouse 1.35, Chanute 1.15, Bartletsville 1.13, Petrolea 2.29, North Lima 1.35, South Jaima 1.30, Indiana 1.30, Somerger 1.30, Ned asha 1.35, Corsigana 1.29, Rag and 0.66.
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Tiona
Pennsylvania
Newcastle
Corning
Whitehouse
Chanute
Bartletsville
Petrolea
North Lima
South Jaima
Indiana
Somerger
Nedasha
Corsigana
Ragand
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Council of English and Dutch
State Department
Washinngton
Good Hope
Wilmot Fawkes
Monmouth
Donegal
Kent
West Indies
Cuba
Gen. Bristow
POST
Roose
Velt
OIL Trust
Standard
Captain Carter
Fe . Briia EE
Elijah” Dowie
Grover
Sugar and Tobacco Producers
Morgan
U. S
Germany
Pres
Cocks Springs
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