Will England Fight Russia Preparations for War
Reports from Pekin to London and Montreal detail British naval mobilization plans and possible joint action with Japan. Four British warships are said off Chemulpo with Canadian Pacific officials denying requisitions. Estimates place British naval reserves around 23 000 men with concerns over wartime manning.
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Great Britain
Chemulpo
Japan
England
Canada
Pekin
J. McLeavy Brown
Corean Customs
Cheminlpea
London
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Shanghai
Minneapolis
Ottawa
Brush
Pot Arthur
Corea
Otlawsa
Canadian Pacific
Montrea
Vancouver
Esquimault
Montreal
Quebec
Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Campania
Lucania
Etruri
Umbria
Majestic
Teutonic
French Crema tion Report on Hai Nan Denied as Invention
Paris officials of the French ministry of marine dismiss the claim that French ships cremated the Island of Hai Nan off the China coast as an invention. A semi official contradiction also refutes reports that a French flare was hoisted over Hal Nan during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ministry of Marine
Hai Nan
China
Hal-Nan
Church Fights Arbit rated in East Liverpool
In East Liverpool the Church of Christ faces internal conflict as elders demand the pastor Rev Reed resign. The congregation deposes the elders and Cleveland missionary Rev Robert Moffat arrived to mediate. A board from other Evangelical churches will select an arbitration committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Church of Christ
Board of Elders
Reed
Robert Moffat
Cleveland
Ohio State
Booth Tucker dispatch clarifies controversy report
From North Platte Nebraska Commander Houth Tucker responds to an inquiry about claims attributed to Mr Bullington Booth. He says he regrets the controversy and denies imputing or denying serious wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emma Booth- Tucker
Hooth-Tucker
Elan
Bullington Booth
North Platte, Neb
Hamming
Ness
Houth'l'ucker
Seminary Fire Destroys Main Wing in Sherbrooke
A blaze gutted the main portion of Rt. Charles' seminary and the left wing in Sherbrooke Quebec. Most pupils, including many Americans, were away on holiday vacations. Low temperatures around 25 to 0 degrees are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherbrooke
Que
Rt. Charles’ Seminary
Transatlantic Passage On Kaiser Wilhelm Sailed
A Kaiser Wilhelm voyage departed from New York en route to Genoa via Southampton and Rotterdam. The ship carried passengers including Trayve from Hre men and Naples arrival Efe, with scheduled calls at Genoa and Naples before final New York or onward legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Genoa
Otdami
Rotterdam
Southampton
Trayve
Hremen
Naples
Efe
Officers Elected by National History Association at Cleveland
The American Histories Association elected officers including President George Fisher and Secretary Bert Adame. Meetings were set for New Haven, a $10,000 surplus reported with $1,000 to the American Historical Review and $5,000 to the historical manuscript commission. Receptions for delegates featured Senator Hanna and several prominent locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Dee
George Fisher
James F. Rhodes
Edward Begieston
Merbert . Adame
Clarence W. Bowen
A. H. Clark
Samuel MacCauley
Jackson
Andrew D. White
Charlies K. Adame
Wiliam Wirthenry
James B. Aneel
Henry B. Adama
George F. Hoar
James Schouter
Richard O. Storts
H. M. Stephens
Frederick J. Turner
Melville W. Fuller
A. B. Hart
New Haven
Conn
American Historical Review
Historical Manuscript Commission
Hanna
Samuel Mather
Henry C. Kanney
New Trial Refused in Elizabeth Nobles Case
The U S Supreme Court refused a new trial for Elizabeth Nobles, convicted of murdering her husband. The court said insanity was not raised at trial, leaving her under death sentence. Clemency hopefuls face the newly created pardon board after all requests were denied. The crime occurred in June 1895. an accomplice described as a negro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louia
Atlanta
Supreme Court of the United States
Elizabeth Nobles
Pardon Board
Farmer robbed of six thousand dollars in Cass county
Aged farmer Lawrence Walters of Cass county buried about 2400 in greenbacks 4000 in bonds and papers in a tin pall under his barn floor. He checked the hiding place daily but found the stash stolen this morning. The loss unsettles him greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Mich
Dee
Lawrence Walters
Wayland
Cass County
Wreck Burned Out in Atlantic Near Boston Light
Captain Pintsch of the Arcadia reports passing about 160 miles east of Boston light. A large derelict, estimated 1 500 tons, was wrecked and burned to the waterline. it remains a navigation danger with few details reachable due to distance.
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Boston
Pintsch
Hamburg-American Line
Arcadia
Hamburg
Boston Light
Schooner Arcola Wrecks Off Green Island
The schooner Arcola from Randolph Maine bound for Boston with lumber ran wrecked on Green Island Portland at dawn. The crew spent hours in the rigging exposed to the weather before escaping to Green island on improvised planks. They were rescued by a fishing schooner six hours later and brought to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcola
Randolph
Maine
Green Island
Portland
Boston
Manwaughter Verdict Sentences Lewisboro Man to Fourteen Years
James Kelly of Lewisboro New York convicted today of manslaughter in the second degree for the murder of his father in law Clarkes Med. He eloped with Mind’s daughter and upon return quarrel led to the shooting. He received fourteen years with six months in Sing Sing prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Kelly
Lewisboro
N. Y
Clarkes Med
Kelly
Mind
Meac
Ing Sing
Arraignments in Camden involve multiple plea choices
Eli Bhow of Camden pleaded not guilty to the murder of his mother and grandmother and faces trial next Monday. Florence Mc Cusker, who shot and killed her husband in a quarrel, was also arraigned and entered a similar plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Eli Bhow
Florence McCusker
Estella Lost After Storm Off Cape Ann
The twap master brick carrying schooner Estella under Captain Littlefield left Plymouth bound for Boston and has not been heard from since that night. It is believed to have foundered in a storm off Cape Ann. The Hetella married a captain and two men.
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Plymouth
N.W
Dee
Estella
Littlefield
Boston
Cape Ann
Hetella
Stainins Resigns as National Secretary of Building Trades
Bt. Loula, December, Henry W. Stainins, newly elected national secretary of the United Building Trades council, resigns after the first meeting in this city. Henry Moore, secretary of the Plumbers' union, will succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Loula
Henry W. Stainins
United Building Trades Council
Henry Moore
Plumbers’ Union
Icebergs Reported on Lake Michigan Near Waukegan
An unusual spectacle was seen today on Lake Michigan about four miles out. Large icebergs, roughly 40 feet high and 76 feet in diameter at water level, were moving south and visible with a telescope from Waukegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
Dee
Lake Michigan
Wick China company workers return after wage advance
A 1 percent wage increase was granted to Wick China company employees in Kittanning Pennsylvania, enabling the workers to resume duties after the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
Wick China Company
Fusion Talks Stir Columbus Polls Amid Hanna Opposition
In Columbus on December 10 discussions among anti Hanna Republicans and Democrats pursued a fusion plan to defeat Senator Hanna. Charles L Kurtzen and Allen Myers led efforts to win Democratic votes, with seven to fifteen Democrats eyed for alignment. many oppose fusion risking party ridicule. Major Dick boosts Hanna allies while Republican sentiment hardens under press pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Democracy
Hanna
Charles L. Kurtzen
Allen ©. Myers
United States
Hramley and
Mason
Cleveland
Senator Burke
Senate
Burke
Major Dick
Kurts
Durrant Case Juror Discharged and Legal Battles Grow
Juror Smyth in the Durrant case was dismissed for lack of evidence after contempt proceedings. Durrant’s attorneys plan a supreme court writ of error alleging trial counsel exemptions and lack of an indictment. Mrs. Durrant sues Smyth for slander seeking 50000 dollars over claims of alleged guilty conduct toward his mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Smyth
Durrant
Supreme Court
Hersult
Germany
Snub to Miss Crane at Charleston Ball Draws Censure
In Charleston last week Miss Crane the actress was withdrawn from the hop by a chaperon said to be Mrs Lewis formerly Miss Rhett. Other chaperones issued cards disavowing responsibility and condemning the action. The press statewide denounces it with Cadet Peterson recalled by Captain Hamlet to his ship under the belief Mrs Lewis spoke for the chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Columbia
Miss Crane
Lewis
Rhett
Hamlet
Cadet Peterson
Mrs. Lewis
Printers Union Sued for 25000 in Conspiracy Case
Frederick Hess sues the Typographical Union in San Francisco claiming a union conspiracy caused his discharge from the Bulletin office. The paper’s proprietors admit there was no reason for dismissal other than avoiding trouble with the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Frederick Hess
The
Typographical Union
Bulletin
General Weyler protest against McKinley message blocked
The Madrid protest by General Weyler against President McKinley’s message is barred on international grounds and likely to lead to prosecution. Authorities refuse to forward the protest to the queen regent via the war office.
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Madrid
Ei Carrea Kepanda
Nacional
el Paconje
Parere
General Weyler
Mckinley
War Office
Intercollegiate Chess Tournament Scores Report
New York December results show Colima defeating Yale and Princeton with wins by Philverd and others while a few games ended in losses. The tournament totals reflect mixed outcomes across teams including Yale and Princeton in today’s matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wae Colima
Philverd
Yale
Hiwtty
Princeton
Carter to Try Shakespeare as New York Debut Looms
New York reports Mrs. Leslie Carter plans a shift from modern dramas to Shakespearean roles with David Belasco stating she will appear in Shakespearean lighter parts after coaching in A Winter Tale Beat rice and Camille. Belasco says a London venture may precede a Broadway Adelphi debut set for April if the venture succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leslie Carter
Camille
David Belasco
Rosalind
Mile Garth
Heart of
Maryland
London
Adelphi Theater
Furious Gales Ravage British Coast Shipping
Storms severely damage several ships as British and German steamers report wrecks dents and loss of cattle fittings. The Michigan carrying reports Barrowmore dented near the engine room, Storm King stranded then freed, Ulstermore shipping sea damage, Deutsch land with propeller blade lost, Plympton dented bow deck and a death, Harrow ashore with cargo drift.
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London
Michigan
Tubbs
New York
Barrowmore
White
Boston
Storm King
Crosby
Baltimore
Deptford
Antwerp
Deal
Ulstermore
Moore
Liverpool
Queenstown
Hotterdam
Plympton
Page
Bremen
Galveston
Key West
Amsterdam
Harrow
Savannah
Nieuwe Diep
Relief for Gold Seekers in Joint U S Canadian Expedition
Washington reports an agreement between Mr Siften for Canada and the War Department creating a relief expedition to Skaguay. The United States Army and about forty Canadian mounted police will share transport and distribution duties with no duties on relief stores. The timing and location at Skaguay remain open with latitude given to American authorities.
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Washington
Siften
Canada
War Department
United States Army
Mounted Police of
Dominion
United States
Skaguay
Canadian Mounted Police
National Cycledrame to rise at Ambrose Park Brooklyn
New York plans a premier bicycle track for next season at Ambrose park Brooklyn three laps to the mile on a board surface fast and among the finest in the world Nate Salisbury and John W Ambrose back the project which will also allow baseball football and other athletic events on the grounds.
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New York
Greater
Ambrose Park
Brooklyn
Nate Salisbury
John W. Ambrose
Contractor G W Green Fatally Injured in New Rochelle Dynamite Accident
New York December report states G W Green a wealthy contractor and former Cuban Giants manager was fatally injured in New Rochelle today when a dynamite kick thawing before a fire exploded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G. W. Green
New Rochelle
White Reinstated to Full Membership in New York Block Exchange
Stephen V. White was reinstated to full membership in the New York Stock Exchange by unanimous vote of the committee on memberships. White had previously failed in the maneral pante of 1s and was reinstated after meeting obligations with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
New York
Dec. Y
Stephen V. White
New York Block Exchange
Committee On
Moir
Dagon” White
Lotereat
Cotton mill plans wage cuts in Alaine next month
In Lowleton Maine December 3 it is conceded the local cotton mill will align with broader New England mills and reduce wages for workers. Twelve Liouaan ome bloyes will be wifeoted.
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Lowleton
Alaine
Cory
Corbett Publishes Cash Challenge to Fitzsimmons for Rematch
James J. Corbett declares willingness to back up his challenge with cash and promises payments tied to specific battle outcomes. He accuses misquotation by the press and asserts public support for a second meeting with Robert Fitzsimmons, promising sums for signing, rounds won, and eventual supremacy in the world championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Dee. W
James J. Corbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
Pennsylvania earnings show gains in November and year to date
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports November gross earnings rising by 5745.00 and expenses up 409,100 with net earnings up 1,184.00. Eleven months show gross earnings up 1,701,000 and expenses down 701,100, net earnings up 2,402,100. West of Pittsburgh and Erie for November posts gross earnings up 915,000 with expenses up 424,000 and net earnings up 594,000. Eleven months show gross earnings up 1,185,500 with expenses down 567,000 and net earnings up 1,702,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Grose
Pittsburg
Erie
Murder in Waterloo as Bank Watchman Is Slain
Night Watch man Charles K. Cox of the Dekalb county bank was murdered after midnight by two unknown assailants who sought to rob the bank. The killers stole a horse and buggy and boarded an east bound Baltimore and Ohio train at Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
Charles K. Cox
Dekalb County
Garrett
New York Man James A. Jordan Indicted for Forgery
James A. Jordan, once a pension examiner in Washington, indicted for forgery and bribery, was arrested here today. He waived requisition and will be returned to Washington for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dee
James A. Jordan
Pension Bares
Washington
Powerful union links New York mogul to Kentucky bride
New York multimillionaire and tubist J B Hogegin married 28 year old bride Mies Moor Voorhees in Versailles Kentucky. The ceremony took place today as Hogegin held veteran status and the bride’s family remained prominent in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
J. B. Hogegin
New York
Turtmat
Mies Moor Voorhees
Hie
Hugin
Hinckman Mine Closes as Lehigh Valley Suspends Operations
Wilkes Barre December 3 The Blackman mine operated by the Lehigh Valley Coal company suspended operations indefinitely, leaving many workers out of work amid a dull period in the coal trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Blackman
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Man Eats One Hundred Oysters In Cafe Feat
Harry Michaels R J Hoffman Clarence H Terhune and F L Mackey brokers argued on the Consolidated exchange floor about gastronomy Mackey claimed he could eat one hundred oysters He ate fifty to start a crowd gathered Then he finished the hundredth oyster and collected $200 in bets amid cheers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Michaels
R. J. Hoffman
Clarence H. Terhune
F. L. Mackey
Consolidated Exchange
Mr. Mackey
Mr. Michaels
Mackey
Bland Sees Democratic Sweep and Free Silver Credited
Representative Bland predicts a Democratic sweep in 1900 with free silver. He argues the gold standard is too narrow for the nation and endorses the Gage bill aligned with McKinley policies. He forecasts Missouri will follow with wins in St. Louis and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Silver Dick" Bland
Gage
McKinley
Missouri
St. Louis
Secret Band of Lithuanians Thugs Plague Pottsville Region
In New Philadelphia, a mining town near Pottsville, a secret Lithuanian gang believed to number at least fifty has terrorized residents. They allegedly vow deadly retribution, protect members, and defend them in court. Nine members were arrested after a clash with officers. Constable Devine was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Dee
New
Philadelphia
Joseph Konosky
New Philadelphia
Joseph Shermosky
Joseph Missock
Joseph Sucklesky
Peter Balotroch
Peter Swilph
Comptroller Eckle Resigns. Dawes to Take Charge Next Week
James H. Eckle, Comptroller of the Currency, will resign effective tomorrow after meeting with the president. His successor, Charlo Dawes, will qualify tomorrow and assume office next Monday, while Mr. Fekles departs for Chicago tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dew
James H. Eckle
Fekles
Chicago
Charlo Dawes
Unknown man found dead in Delaware River near Cramer Hill
The body of a well dressed man about fifty with a cut throat and severed jugular was found floating in the Delaware river opposite Cramer Hill Camden New Jersey. A packet contained less than a dollar in change and no identifying clues were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Widow of Captain Pax ton dies suddenly in Harrisburg
Mrs Barth Coventh Paxton aged 80 dies suddenly this afternoon in Harrisburg from heart failure. She was widow of the late Captain Joseph H Pax ton U S Army and mother of Captain Alexie Kr Paxton U S Army now on duty with the Pennsylvania National Guard in the city.
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Harrisburg
Barth Covenith Paxton
Joseph H. Paxton
Alexie KR. Paxton
United States Army
Pennsylvania National Guard
News This Morning and Local Happenings
General England defies Russia as Cuba faces destitution. Ant-Hima Republican Corbett challenges Fitzimmons amid state efforts for coal industry uniformity. Forest City Christian Endeavorers gather. social events, editorials, and local notices fill the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russia
Cuba
Corbett
Fitzaimmons
Christian Endeavorers
Forest City
Philadelphia
Father Whelin
A. B. Dunning
West Side
Kellly la
Lackawanna County
The
Marketa
Distress in Cuba reports mass starvation and fatalities
A Madrid paper cites a Spanish journal describing 4500 reconcentrados in San Jose Lajas starving or dying in huts. It claims 16000 deaths in a year and notes widespread misery in Santa Clara with abandoned families, fevers and lack of shelter medicine and warmth during winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Madrid Emparcial
San Jose Lajas
Revon
el Diario de la Marina
Santa Clara
Bunco Scheme Nets Two Men Large Loss in New York
Pawtucket residents Joseph Fenit and William Hutchins report to police a green goods bunco after receiving offers of fine goods at low prices. Fenit lost 4500 dollars and Hutchins 10 dollars after sending cash and traveling to New York and Jersey City. They opened boxes at home to find only tissue paper, despite letters to Henry Hamilton at 109 Fifth Avenue, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. 1
Joseph Fenit
William Hutchins
Fenitt
Hutchins
New York
Jersey City
Fenlf
Green Gewls
Henry FP Hamilton
Fighith Avenue
New Pension Scheme Discussed by Washington Officials
Commissioner of Pensions Evang proposes replacing pension attorney services with government supervised officials to handle claims. He notes that $12,000,000 has been paid to attorneys over thirteen years and aims to reduce fraud and delays while saving money for veterans and the government. He has briefed the House Invalid Pensions Committee but has not outlined a final plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dev
Cline
Capes
Decorator James T Hall Missing After Albany Work
New York reports James T Hall senior member of James T Hall & Co decorators and contractors has been missing ten days. The Albany state house repair project faced delays with 21 00 appropriated but not yet spent. Creditors say they will not lose due to his disappearance amid theories he may have精神 gone crazy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James T. Hall
James T. Hall & Co
State House
Albany
Setill
Hall
Weather forecast for New York coast and interior regions
The Herald reports cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with a fair morning, slight temperature changes, light to variable winds becoming easterly and northeasterly. highs along the coast, possible rain or snow, then clearing and improving conditions at night inland and on the southern coast.
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New York
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