Senate Ratifies Hay Pauncefote Treaty Amid Amendments
After hours of debate in executive session the Senate ratified the Hay Pauncefote treaty with amendments to modify the Clayton Bulwer convention of 1850. The final vote was 55 to 18 as five roll calls and several viva voce votes led to amendments rejected by large margins.
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Senate
Foraker
Committee On Foreign Relations
Thurston
Gallinger
Wolcott
Bard
Great Britain
North America
Mason
Lodge
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Lodge
Laws Regulating the Transportation and Sale of Game
The U S Department of Agriculture will issue a bulletin on laws governing game transport and sale. Prepared by Dr T S Palmer and H W Olds the compendium covers state laws, closed seasons, prohibited shipments, bag limits, and non resident license regulations under the Lacey Act.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
T. S.palmer
H. W. Olds
Standard Oil Wins Again in Ohio Supreme Court
Attorney General John M. Sheets told the Ohio Supreme Court that evidence in all cases against the Standard Oil company and its constituent firms is insufficient to continue the prosecution. The court asked for proposed entries and generally indicated the cases may be dismissed.
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Columbus, CO
John M. Sheets
Supreme Court of Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Province brace for anti foreign outbreaks grows worse
A Reuters dispatch from Pekin dated December 19 reports the situation in the province worsening rapidly with grave anxiety. It says a definite system of government must be installed quickly or anti foreign outbreaks will recrudesce. Winter pressures and blackmail also burden the people.
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London
Reuter
Pekin
Cudahy Lists Large Rewards for Kidnappers
Omaha Feb 21. Mr Cudahy publishes rewards for the arrest and conviction of his son Edward A Cudahy kidnappers. One man 5000, two men 15000, all three 25000. General John Cowin B.A. Cudahy Dec 20 1900.
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Omaha
Pec
Cudahy
Edward A
John’ *C
Cowin
Cuhahy
Kidnapped Boy Returns as Father Delivers Gold
Omaha reports Edward Cudahy Jr is recovered after his abduction. His father, E A Cudahy, paid 25000 in gold coins, following a ransom letter outlining the kidnap plot and delivery instructions. The note warned of harm and referenced the historic Charley Ross case.
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Omaha
Edward Cudahy
E. A. Cudahy
Cudahy
Mr. Cudahy
Center Street
Center
Ruser'’s Park
Fremont
Charley Ross
New York City
Ross
Burns
Des Moines Life Insurance Sues Illinois Official
Des Moines Life Insurance of Des Moines Iowa sues State Insurance Superintendent Van Cleve in federal court for 2000 dollars, seeks permanent injunction against his May 14 1900 license revocation order, alleging unjust claims payment did not justify revoking their license.
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Springfield
Ill
Des Moines Life Insurance Company
Des Moines
United States
van Cleve
Lcense
Toe Company
Iowa Man Bankruptcy Details Shocking Decline
Charles Black a Goshen attorney filed bankruptcy in Indiana federal court with liabilities of 219,731 and no assets. Formerly Davenport resident, his personal fortune of 100,600 has vanished. He blames losses from Iowa and Missouri ventures before moving to Indiana.
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LA Porte
Ind
Charles
Black
Goshen
Davenport
Iowa
Missouri
Indiana
Boer Leader Refuses Surrender Without Free Pardon
General Dewet with 6000 men and 18000 horses captured De Wetedorp and declares no surrender without a general pardon for his troops including many Cape Dutch. The force is now divided into three sections.
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Bloemfontein
Dewet
Dewetedorp
Navy yard blaze destroys irreplaceable records
Washington dispatch reports a serious fire at the Norfolk Navy Yard causing the loss of valuable records and essential plans that cannot be replaced easily. The monetary damage is minor compared to the impact on Navy operations and future clarity.
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Washington
Navy Department
Navy
Norfolk Navy Yard
Paris Chamber Approves Amnesty Bill in All Night Session
The chamber of deputies adopted the amnesty measure by 156 to 2 after an all night session. It covers offenses linked to strikes public meetings of associations and to Algeria troubles in 1897 98 as well as cases from the Dreyfus agitation.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Algeria
Dreyfus
Grippe Outbreak Reported Among Wisconsin University Students
A large number of grippe cases have been reported among students at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, indicating a campus health concern and potential need for preventive measures.
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Wisconsin University
Madison
MacArthur to warn Philippines on war laws in Manila proclamation
General MacArthur will issue a proclamation to the Philippines warning non combatants and combatants that strict laws of war will be enforced. It cites insurgent threats and secret committees, warns of traitor status for supporters, and says rebels not in an organized force lose POW rights. The document targets Manila and rejects technical belligerency.
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Manila
MacArthur
Remains of 398 War Department personnel return from abroad
War department notes the transport Grant bound for San Francisco by January 1 carries 398 officers soldiers and civilian employees who died in Hawaii China or the Philippines. The transport Sherman due December 12 carries twelve dead. Among the Grant dead is young Barber nephew of President McKinley who recently died in the Orient.
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Washington
War Department
San Francisco
Hawaii
China
Philippines
Sherman
Young Barber
McKinley
Orient
House Passes Two Bills to Abolish Crossings in Cities
Washington D C December 20 The House passed two railroad bills after a two day debate compelling the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads to abolish grade crossings alter routes into the city and change terminal facilities An amendment on the Pennsylvania bill requires construction of a new state road costing not less than 1500000 The bills faced strong opposition from a minority led by Mr Cowherd Missouri who argued the measures were too liberal to the roads
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Washington, D. C
House
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. Cowherd
Great Battle Fought at Giardot Point Colombia
State department received word from U S Charge D Affaires in Bogota reporting a two day battle at Giardot Point on the Magdalene river in Colombia. Government forces won a decisive victory with about 600 killed and 1000 wounded. Other major government victories were announced.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Deaupre
Bogota
Giardot Point
Magdalene River
Colombia
Drowned man missing in Pigeon creek near Hubbard
Harry Reed a single man about 21 is believed drowned in Pigeon creek near Hubbard after leaving Hubbard Saturday night. His overturned wagon and two dead horses were found Sunday morning. Search for the body has continued since then.
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Johnson
Harry Reed
Pigeon Creek
Hubbard
Bonuttelle Named Navy Captain on Retired List
Washington reports the Senate approved a resolution authorizing the president to appoint Charles A Bonuttelle of Maine as a captain on the retired list of the navy. The measure, part of the house bills and resolutions, was reported as the session convened.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Nouse
Charles A. Bonutelle
Maine
Foreign Ministers Reach Accord on Joint Note Terms
At a late evening meeting in Pekin the foreign ministers agree to the joint note terms including British modifications. They refuse to disclose details, saying home governments should provide the particulars to the public.
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Pekin
Volunteers Tired of War Resignations Highlighted in London
London reports volunteers, geomatry and colonials issue resignations as the government urges employers to keep positions open. The War Office thanks yeomenry and colonials for continuing to aid regular troops amid ongoing sacrifices.
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London
Esteen
Agrarians After Our Wheat In Germany Move To Protect Bread
U S Consul Diederich reports the agrarian party in Germany has secured a law restricting American canned meats and now seeks steep duties on all grain imports, especially wheat. The goal is self sufficiency in bread supplies, likely raising prices and shrinking American markets. The consul doubts such duties will boost German wheat production but warns they will curb American farmer profits.
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Washington
Agrarian Party
Germany
Reichstag
United States
Diederich
Bremen
State Department
Agrarians
Choate Plans Return Amid Partner's Death
London dispatch says Ambassador Choate may sail soon after week’s end as partner Charles Beaman has died. Beaman’s death shocks Choate who did not expect it, and rumors say he may not return to London given financial strains and the impact on Evarts Choate Beaman firm's future.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Fron
London
Ambassador Choate
United States
Charles CG. Beaman
Evarts, Choate & Beaman
America
Clements Narrowly Escapes Capture at Noondegucht
Johannesburg reports a close British defeat near Noondegucht where General Clements and his force escaped capture. Boers laid bold plans as their main column barely held. artillery stopped further advances. Colonel Legge died bravely after shooting five Boers before being fatally wounded.
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Johannesburg
Noondegucht
Clements
Legge
Foreign Trade of the Philippines Through April
A War Department summary of insular trade shows ten months ending April 30 with imports totaling 18 165 206 including 1 714 951 in gold and silver. Manila hemp dominates exports at 9 217 603, with Britain and the United States as top destinations. European markets take 7 284 166 in exports, and the United States receives 3 284 292.
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Washington
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Philippines
United States
Manila
Great Britain
Naval contract awards set for three armored cruisers
The board of naval construction settling bids for battle ships and cruisers assigns one armored cruiser to Cramps, one to Newport News, and one to Union Iron Works California. One battleship will go to Fore River Engine Works in Quincy, Massachusetts.
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Washington
Board of Naval Construction
Cramps
Newport News
Union Ironworks
California
Fore River
Quincy
Maes
Cabinet appoints Asa Hogers as internal revenue collector
Washington December 19 at a cabinet meeting it was announced Captain Asa Hogers of Petersburg Virginia would be appointed to succeed the late Colonel James Brady as collector of internal revenue. Secretaries Hay and Root reported no further business.
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Washington
Asa Hogers
Petersburg
Internal Revenue
James Brady
Hay
Root
Porto Rico Education Commissioner Salary Raised
Washington December 19 The house committee on insular affairs reports a bill to raise the Porto Rico education commissioner salary from 3000 to 4000 dollars At the president and Secretary Root's urging Prof Brumbaugh of the University of Pennsylvania accepted the post with the understanding of a higher pay He previously earned 5000 at Penn.
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Washington
House Committee On Insular Affairs Today
All Powers Almost Agree on Irrevocable Note to China
London dispatch reports nearly all nations accept Great Britain's changes to the joint note on China. Russia and Japan have signed. the United States' stance is unsettled yet seen as acquiescent. The note's signing to Pekin is expected in three to four days amid confusion over the irrevocable clause.
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London
Great Britain
Pekin
Daily Mail
Russia
Japan
United States
America
Choate
Marquis of Lapsdowne
Henry White
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Hay
Chote
Marquis of Lansdowne
Conger
Ernest Satow
Reapportionment battle looms in House after recess
Washington reports a major fight over the Hopkins reapportionment bill as states set to lose organize opposition. The census committee minority plans a report favoring a 194000 inhabitant basis to avoid any state losing representation, expanding gains for several states. Burleigh of Maine to draft the minority report. Crumpacker of Indiana may push a plan to reduce southern representation.
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Washington
Hopkins
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Texas
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Burleign
Maine
Crumpacker
Indiana
Dr Ephraim Ingalls Dies at 78 Founder of Republican Party
Dr Ephraim Ingalls a founder and early leader of the Republican Party died at his Chicago home today aged 78. He was a prominent member of the American Medical and State Medical associations.
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Chicago
Ephraim Ingalls
Republican Party
Ingalls
American Medical and
State Medical Associations
Presidential nominations sent to Senate from Washington
The President announced nominees to the Senate including John C. A. Lelscher of Pennsylvania to be minister to Turkey, Arthur S. Hardy of New Hampshire to Greece Roumania and Servia, Charles S. Francis of New York to Greece Bowmania and Servia, Clarence L. Thurston of Nebraska to secretary of the legation at Buenos Ayres, and Benjamin S. Warren of Alabama as assistant surgeon in the meeting service.
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Washington
Senate
John C. A. Lelscher
Pennsylvania
Switzerland
Turkey
Arthur S. Hardy
New Hampshire
Greece
Roumania
Servia
Charles S. Francis
New York
Bowmania
Clarence L. Thurston
Nebraska
Buenos Ayres
Benjamin S. Warren
Alabama
Meering
Brewers' Daye Over Warns of Brewing Profit Decline
A brewing representative warns that fortune gains in brewing have ended as large breweries fail to yield fair returns. He cites a sharp drop in saloon trade where profits are highest and a rise in home or bottled trade where margins are smaller.
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Gonwara
No Door Story Denounced as Nonsense by Sanborn
Frank Sanborn attacks Rebecca Harding Davis over her Scribner's reminiscence of Concord. He ridicules the claim of an Alcott summer house built for Emerson with no door. Sanborn asserts a two door horse barn, often entered by him, has been depicted by artists.
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Frank Sanborm
Rebecca Harding Davis
Scribner's
Concord
Alcott
Emerson
Mr. Sanborn
Two Akron Women Live Secluded Lives for Sixteen Years
A mother and daughter in Akron lived in near total isolation for sixteen years. Neighbors never disturbed them and they never left the confines of their yard. Their hermit lifestyle drew local attention and curiosity.
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Akron
Furrows on Hillside Hint Hidden Contours
A concise reflection notes that a hill’s brow may appear smooth yet its surface bears hidden furrows. The observation suggests terrain can conceal underlying textures beneath a calm exterior.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Labeled Help for Mrs Passmore
Mrs P A Passmore of Flushing Michigan credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing her three year kidney and bladder trouble after four doctors failed. She reports rapid relief and urges others with similar ailments to try the remedy. A box costs 50 cents and is sold by all dealers.
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Mle
Flushing
Mich
Michigan
Mlrs
P. AL Passmore
Dodd
New York
P. A. Passmore
Mick
Exercise Builds Roosevelt’s Strong Health Habits
The text notes as a boy Theodore Roosevelt was frail, but he focused on exercise and outdoor time. This program, he later said, contributed to his current health and endurance.
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Roosevelt
Bernhardt Craze Grips New York Seated Demand Tops Prices
Enthusiastic New York crowds braved drizzle Tuesday to buy early seats for Bernhardt and Coquelin. Subscription sales yielded two five seat boxes at a thousand dollars each and many blocks of outside seats sold for all forty performances. High prices drew little complaint from eager buyers.
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New York
The Bishop’s Anti Pin Order in Liverpool
The bishop of Liverpool issues a new confirmation code urging girls to avoid long hair pins as they often cause the bishop’s fingers to be cut during the laying on of hands.
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Liverpool
Tne
Fireman Arrested for Fire at Waltham Fire House
A city fire department employee in Waltham is under arrest on a charge of arson. He allegedly started a blaze in his fire house and then sent an alarm to summon help to extinguish the flames. Motive remains unknown.
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Waltham
Mags
Carson
Lis
Amherst president tackles servant girl problem stance
President George Harris of Amherst College spoke at a gathering of women’s clubs in Amherst Massachusetts presenting a paper on the servant girl issue a rare public stance from a college head on the topic a sign of evolving views.
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George Harris
Amherst" College
Amherst
Mass
Castle once a convent home for Oswald dAurmene's offer
The castle built by monks 309 years ago as a convent housed Oswald dAurmene and Kruger by design. It later entertained royalty, changed hands to M. dAurmene who restored its splendor and installed modern comforts and conveniences.
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Oswald d’Aurmene
Mr. Kruger
M. d‘Aurmene
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