Teller Sees United States to Build Canal Regardless of Treaty
In exclusive dispatch from Washington, Dec. 10, the Senate spent hours in executive session debating the Tay Pauncefote treaty. Mr Teller reaffirmed that the United States should construct the canal if at all, without ratifying the pending treaty and regardless of Britain’s position. Senators Money Stewart and Frye spoke on the issue and Hay's resignation was denied.
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United States
Acciculator
Washington
Senate
Morgan
Twller
Great Britain
Nicaragua
Eller
Buchanan
England
Teler
Money
Stewart
Senator Money
Costa Rica
Hay
Foreign Relations Committee
Frye
Arthur
Chandler
Maine
American diplomacy yields to moderating terms in Chinese peace note
Berlin dispatch reports Mr. Hay of the U.S. foreign office secured a diplomatic victory by persuading the powers including Germany to accept more moderate terms in the preliminary joint note to the Chinese peace plenipotentiaries. Emperor William had sought harsh conditions to display Germany's power.
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Berlin
Hay
United States
Shipping report fragment from The Associated Pros
The dispatch lists arrivals and sailings in a terse shipping Log. The Caledonian and others arrive via Southangwon while other vessels sail to Genoa and Naplow with New York as a hub.
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New York
Caledonian
Clared
Lalu
Breen
Southangwon
Allor
Genius
Furst Hisnarck
Anchoguia
Gibraltar
Woem
Naplow
Gunua
Southampton
Vaderland
Antwerp
Lisardb
Statendam
Genoa
Lowlon
Minicepolis
WANTED FOR MURDER GEORGE CHRISTIAN ARRESTED IN NEW YORK
Henry Maron alias George Christian, aged about fifty, is under arrest in New York City. Detective Captain Mason from Pittsburg identified Mason as the shooter of Peter Hobden in Short alley and Forbes street last September. Mason had been sentenced for life in 1881 but pardoned after ten years by Governor Atkin son.
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New York
Henry Maron
George Christian
McClunkey
Aya Mason
Pittsburg
Peter Hobden
Short Alley
Forbes Street
Mason
Anid
Hobden
Whitehouse
Madisonville
We Va
Atkincnon
Baseball War Threatens As National League Holds Meeting
Exclusive wire despatch reports the National League winter meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel amid talk of a possible baseball war with the American League led by Mr. Johnson. Key figures present or arriving include N J Young, A H Soden, Charles Ebbetts, Abell, Hanton, Rogers, Teach, Dreyfus, To Brush, Hart, De Haas Robinson, Stailes Robinson, Knowles, Billings, Kerr, and Vander Horst. Discussions include Young's retirement and successor candidates A G Spalding willing but declining. A committee will hear the Mayers' claims on farming out and salary questions, with talks of a New York versus Pittsburgh vote and possible player exchanges.
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New York
Dev
Fifth Avenue
Johnson
N. J. Young
A. H. Soden
Boston
Charles Ebbetts
Fla. Abell
Edward Hanton
Brooklyn
John J. Rogers
A. J. Teach
Phiadelphia
Barney Dreyfus
Mittsburg
John
President Young
League
Aly Young
Mr. Young
Spalding
Hugh Jennings
Ahnmer
Pittsburg
Harry ‘Taylor
Buffalo
Mayers
Pitts
Doyle
Willaims
Federation of Labor Convention Adopts Initi- Referendum
Louisville dispatch reports the Federation of Labor debate and adoption of a resolution affirming support for initiative and referendum. Delegates approved resolutions urging Congress on blind education funding, eight hour post office workers, and municipal ownership of utilities, while opposing a commerce department plan. Special committees were named on eight-hour workday arbitration and Porto Rico organization.
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Louisville
the Federation of Labor
Committee On Resolutions
Congress
Department of Commerce and Industry
Porto Rivo
Santa Fe strike ends as operators maintain resolve
Exclusive dispatch from Topeka reports Santa Fe railroad pay offer failing to end the walkout. Operators insist their case is strong and prospects look better for a winning outcome as talks continue.
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Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe Railroad
New York Presbytery Votes 7 to 7 on Faith Revision
Exclusive Wire reports The New York Presbytery held its monthly meeting on December 1. Between meetings a vote on the confession of faith revision was rechecked and found to stand seven to seven, not as announced earlier, delaying any final action.
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New York
Prahytery
Prussian Interior Minister Orders Police Report on Kroger Visit
Berlin dispatch reports Haren von Trhinkaron, Prussian interior minister, has ordered Coloyme police to file a special report on disorderly incidents tied to Kroger’s visit and the anti fiction demonstration at the British consulate.
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Berlin
Haren von Trhinkaron
Coloyme
Mr. Kroger
Finances of Germany Foresee Longer Economic Slump
Berlin today during budget debates Baron von Thielman warned of a gradual shrinkage of the inflated condition and urged reserves be strengthened. He noted 1901 would require 53 million marks more expenditure and that transferring surplus revenue to states would stop. Talks with Austria and France over sanger bounties may yield definite terms.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Baron von Thielman
Germany
Treasury
Austria
France
Scandal Over Anti Jewish Play Sparks Student Protest
Demonstration at St Petersburg over The Contrabandists triggers clashes as 400 students convene condemning editor Suberin and the theater, police release about fifty arrested, no prosecutions announced, interior minister bans further references to the scandal. The play’s authors quit attempting production after prior protests.
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Associated Prom
St. Petersburg
M. Suberbin
Nuvee Vrmya
Patio
Ga Ciicular
Meeting of League of American Wheelmen
The Pennsylvania state division of officers of the League American Wheelmen met in Philadelphia and planned a $1,000 legislative appropriation for roads. Officers elected for 1901 include Charles Boyle as chief consul and F O Ory as vice consul. Delegates to the national assembly were chosen, with travel expenses to be paid from a depleted treasury.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
League American Wheelmen
Charles Boyle
F. O. Ory
Pittsburg
S. Callins
National Assembly
W. W. Randall
Joseph Estenle
Carl Heing
W. T. Turke
Thomas Hare
H. Bh. Worrell
T. W. Haines
J. Warner
Norristown
J. J. Van = Nort
Svaranton
A. D. Knapp
Williamsport
Bankruptcy Petition Involving Van Tine Couple
A United States bankruptcy filing lists William A. Van Tine and wife Katie Van Tine as debtors. William owes 855002 and Katie 21872. debts stem from home estate ventures in Cleveland in 18. Both filed jointly with overlapping obligations and notes.
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Pittsburg
United States
Ecu
William al. van Tie
Katie van Tine
van Tine
Cleveland
Wulcoming Motes
Bin
Conspiracy Cases Conclude In Harrisburg Court
Harrisburg December 10 The final bribery perjury and conspiracy cases from the lost session of the Pennsylvania legislature ended as District Attorney Millar moved for nolle prosequi. Only John J. Coyle was tried and acquitted, ordered to pay half the costs. others named include Michael J. Costello Frank R. Jones Robert Evans Charles B Spaty Thomas M. Moyles and Morton H Kulp.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Dauphin County
Millar
Nolle
John J. Coyle
Michael J. Costello
Frank RB
Jones
Robert Mvans
Charles B, Spaty
Thomas M. Moyles
Monroth
Kulp
Forestry Association hears fall leaf disposal idea at annual meeting
Exclusive wire dispatch from Philadelphia reports William Hartley of Bedford proposed burning leaves in fall to save forests, a plan met with opposition from Dr. J T Rothrock. President John Blerkenbin urged unity to improve laws. The association notes strong forestry movement, 100000 acres state land, and elections with Hartman, Welsh, Harvey and others elected to key posts.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
William Hartley
Bedford
Pennsylvania Forestry Association
J. T. Rothrock
Hartley
John Blerkenbin
Friends of Forestry
Rothrock
New York
Counel
F. J. Bitler
John Plerkenbin
Herbert Welsh
William S$. Harvey
Richard Wood
James C. Hayden
Howard M. Jenkins
Joseph J. Rothrock
John P. Lundy
Charles B. Pancoast
Washington Centennial Governors Arrive for National Capital Celebration
Governors of states and territories arrive for the Washington centennial of the national capital. President McKinsey will receive them at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. The day includes unveiling of an enlarged executive mansion model, district development talks, a parade review, and evening torch procession.
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Washington
Mckimsey
Staites
Coleone
Theodore AL Bingham
McParland
Shaw
Capitol
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guards
District of Columbia
Veterans of Wars
Membepys
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Dewey
Miles
House of Representatives
Richardson
Payne
McComas
Hoar
Daniel
Tense Interpellation Amid Netherlands Portugal Dispute
The Portuguese minister to the Netherlands Count Dessier seeks a law stay for Lisbon and the duties as tensions rise. Wire van Heekeren and Cowit Van Hylan are named in a report from The Associated Prove. The foreign minister is expected to interpellate the government this evening in the Nice Chamber.
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Tea
Netherlands
Count Dessier
Lisbon
Dutes
Portugao
Wire van Heekeren
Liseon
Cowit van Hylan
Nice
Todas
Portugal
Towne Takes Senate Oath in Brief Session
Senator Towne took the oath of office as successor to a Minnesota senator. The event occurred in a single session with no other business of note. The Senate then entered secret session to address the Hare Puunocote treaty.
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Washington
Charles A. Towne
Benator
Minnesota
Senate
Drought Persists Despite Heavy Rainfall In Lehigh Valley
The drought remains, with a water train deployed to supply Jeddo collieries and the Delaware Stequehanna and Susquehanna Railroad hauling water to Coalhoe Co mines, amid continued dry conditions.
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Huntleton
Lehigh Valley
Jeddo
Delaware
Stequehanna
Sctunlkill
Coawhroe, & Co
Minority on Revenues Seeks Larger War Tax Cuts
Democratic minority on the Ways and Means Committee urges deeper tax reductions beyond the 40 million proposed, advocating at least 70 million in cuts. They call for taxing lighter on necessaries, ending war taxes, and extending economy in expenditures while not blocking passage. The Republican caucus endorses the current bill by a large vote.
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Washington
Waya and
Means
Messrs. Richardson
Tennessee
Swangon
Virginia
McClellan
New York
Newlands
Nevada
Cooper
Texas
Underwood
Alabama
Gage
Congress
Industriad Com Injesson
Commiesey
Exers
Tingley
Supreme Court
Republican House
Ways and Means Committee
New Base Ball League Organized With Detroit Links
A new baseball league is formed with Ben Johnson as president of the American League plus executives from Detroit Grand Rapids Toledo Louisville Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City and Indianapolis or Buffalo. Detroit venues lease ten years to T J Navy to host games, ensuring Detroit hosts when the AL team travels. George Burnham will be vice president of the league.
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Associated Prec. Detoit
Ben Johnson
Evening News
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Toledo
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Messra
Burs
Stillings
T. J. Navy
George Burnham
General Morning News Snapshot and Local Updates
Weather today generally fair with a light variable to calm breeze. Regional highlights cover Lackawanna County updates, local politics on city charter and vaccination questions, court notes on bribery cases and bankruptcy, plus historical and financial briefs from Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Committee of Fifteen War on Vice Chooses Replacements
Exclusive wire reports that ten men attended a Dec 10 meeting of the Chamber of Commerce committee of fifteen to combat vice in the city. Several notable figures declined due to health, residency, or prior engagements, with new candidates chosen and a two person sub committee set to solicit service. Names of appointees and replacements were kept secret.
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Freas
New York
Chamber of Commerce
James C. Carter
Fred D. Tappen
Alfred T. White
Robert W. de Forrest
Adrian Iselin
Carter
Charles Stewart Smith
Tappen
de Forrest
White
Tenement House
Iselin
Bicycle Race Drama At Madison Square Garden
The six day bicycle clash at Madison Square Garden enters its second day with nine teams still racing, rapid speeds and frequent sprints drawing cheers. Several riders drop out including Miller Waldthour Du Bois and Kerbs, while Bleeker is hospitalized after ingesting ammonia by mistake during a rest break.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Miller
Waldthour
Colgan
Trenton
Dickerson
Beaver Meadow
Herbert Bleeker
Brooklyn
Frank Albert
Bellevue Hospital
Bleeker
Bleecker
Albert
John du Bois
Brockton
Mass
Floyd Kerbs
Newourk
N. T
McLean Brothers
Dee
Falken
McParland
Simar
Gougoulty
Itu
Pierce
McRachern
Turville
Gimm
Waller
Stinson
Babcock
Aaronson
Plehor
Fredericks
Kaser
Ryser
Muller
Accoutrier
AIST
Presbyterian Ministerial Association Forms Five Member Commission
Exclusive wire from the Associated Press reports a meeting in Pittsburg where a five member commission was appointed to form a committee tying the United Presbyterian relations to a union and to oversee a draft for covenant terms amid resignations.
Employment for 300 Increases at Williams Colliery
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports Pottsville officials plan to move workers to Williams colliery in Rointon to restart operations. The mine has been idle for over a year and the plan aims to employ about eighty men initially.
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Associated Prep
Pottsville
Tee
Ordons
Rointon
Deaths of a Day from The Aseculated Mires Waynendon Pa
A telegram from Clio announces the death at age 75 of Jacob Snyder of the German Baptist church in York Pa due to heart failure. Also reported is the death at Clio of Bishop Petty of the Methodist Episcopal Zion church, with former Pennsylvania presiding elder Ron Vetity noted for twenty years before moving to South Carolina last March to become a bishop.
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Waynendon
Dee
Jacob Snyder
German Baptist Church
York
Clio, & C
Petty
Mincan Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Ron Vetity
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Bonded Tax Collector Proposal for Scranton Delinquents
A plan suggests replacing a per ward delinquent system with one man who posts bonds totaling 100000 dollars and collects every cent of taxes. He would keep a five percent commission, a penalty now levied on delinquents, deemed to save the city substantial funds.
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Scranton
Bonda
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Reform of Delinquent Tax Collectors in Key Cities
The piece compares third class city practice with Pittsburg and Allegheny, praising centralized delinquent tax collection. It explains the single five year elected collector, bonded for $100000, earning six percent commission, handling water rents, and filing liens after one year. It notes savings and improved recovery versus ward collectors, with penalties for defalcation.
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday in Pennsylvania
Eastern Pennsylvania regions are expected to see generally full conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with steady weather patterns across the state. No significant storms are anticipated and temperatures remain mild for the period.
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Washington
Thor
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National League
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Awprluted Press
League OF American Wheelman
Associated Pros
Associated Presa
the Forestry Association
Associated Preas
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Uodated Press
Democrats of the Ways and Means Committee
Base Ball League
Lecal—Coods
Comeda
Acta
Lackawanna County News
Leeal
Crimeinal Court
Eitorial
Sinon Neruwhas
Mack
Mittaburyg
Solle Trosequitin McCann Chae
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Loval
West Scerinton
Northeastern
Lowl
Presbyterian Union
Phe Associated Press
Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
T. J. Duffy
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