Winter Wheat Gains As U S Agriculture Publishes 1900 Crop
The Department of Agriculture estimates the 1900 U S wheat crop at 622 229 505 bushels with 42 495 885 acres harvested and an average of 12 39 bushels per acre Winter wheat totals 350 025 409 bushels and spring wheat 172 200 095 bushels Nebraska shows rapid winter wheat gains adding 590 475 acres at the expense of spring wheat The report also lists corn oats hay potatoes and other crops with total production figures for 1900 and area by crop The Hessian fly prompts complaints but most states report normal to above normal crop conditions
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Chile
Michigan
Indiana
Ilinois
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Sis
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Kansas
California
Oklahoma
Ohio
Illinois
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Woman's Christian Temperance leader destroys art in hotel bar
Mrs. Carrie Nation, head of Barber county WCTU, smashed a $200 Cleopatra painting and a $100 mirror in Carey hotel bar room with a stone. She was arrested, no charge yet, and appealed to Governor Stanley who refused action. Nation had earlier broken mirrors in Kiowa saloons and vows to fight saloons.
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Wicinta
Kas
Carrie Nation
Barber County
German industrial might gears for protective farm policy
A state department report from United States Consul Schuman at Mainz says Germany’s vast industrial forces are preparing for a major fight with agrarian and commercial interests. He notes Germany’s manufacturing sector will push for a protective farm policy this reichstag session. Three leading German industrial societies recently met to form a national industrial council.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
United States
Schuman
Mainz
Reichstags
Revenue Bill To Be Considered By House Finance Panel
Senator Allison said the house committee on ways and means would immediately take up the war revenue law after Congress reconvenes. He added that no hearings would be granted by the committee.
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Washington, D. C
Allison
House
Too Easy Nor Kidnappers in Pierre S D
Agitation for tougher kidnapping laws grows in Pierre South Dakota after the Omaha Cudahy case. The Legislature did not rush to pass new severe penalties, with current statutes punishing kidnapping by up to ten years in prison and possible good time deductions.
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Pierre
S. D. Dee
Omaha
Crowe Seen In Chicago In Woman Disguise, Detectives Say
Detective Sergeant James Storen reports Pat Crowe, the Omaha Eddie Cudahy kidnapper, was seen in Chicago recently in a woman's disguise. He traced possible hiding places through saloon tips and Christmas Day clues, including socks found in a room and sightings in Englewood. A pair of mysterious figures, one in skirts, arranged an $8,000 gold deposit at the Continental National Bank.
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Chicago
Pat Crowe
Eddie Cudahy
Omaha
James Storen
Crowe
Storen
Englewood
State
Sixty-third Street
Cudahy
Continental National Bank
No Invitation Reported for Royal Guests at US Events
White House officials say no invitation is planned for Emperor William or the Prince of Wales to witness America's Cup races next summer. A cable from London claimed such invitations and a simultaneous letter from President McKinley to the Italian and the prince. The White House references no contemplation of such actions.
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Washington
White House
London
New York
Leprosy Prevalence Reported in the Philippines
An appended report to General MacArthur’s civil affairs review for the past fiscal year indicates about 80,000 lepers in the Philippines, with the majority located in the Visayas. Major Guy J. Edie notes these estimates from Franciscan fathers.
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Washington
MacArthur
Philippines
Guy J. Edie
Viscayas
Division of Insular Affairs created within War Department
In a War Department order the division of customs and insular affairs is renamed the division of insular affairs. It will handle exiled affairs tied to Cuba and the Philippine islands, separating them from purely military matters.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Sensational murder inquest resumes in Savannah
In St Joseph dated December 28 the prosecuting attorney expects to unveil key elements of the sensational homicide of millionaire merchant Frank Richardson of Savannah. Mrs Richardson is to testify tomorrow and is believed to name a prominent Savannah resident as the murderer.
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ST. Joseph
Frank Richardson
Savannah
Huntington will admitted to probate in San Francisco
The will of Collis P. Huntington was admitted to probate today in San Francisco. The estate's sole property in the city is a mortgage interest in real property valued at 50000 dollars, with no personal property. The California street mansion is titled in the widow's name.
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Huntington
San Francisco
Cal
Collis P. Huntington
California Street
German silence on US Cuba losses dispatches
Berlin reports the German foreign office refused to comment after two Washington dispatches stated the United States would not assume responsibility for German losses in Cuba tied to the Spanish American War and the ensuing insurrection.
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Germany
Berlin
Washington
United States
Cuba
Porto Ricans Depart for Hawaii Aboard Arkadia
The Arkadia sailed from Ponce bound for New Orleans carrying 400 Porto Ricans of whom 5 percent are women and children destined for Hawaii according to a report from San Juan dated December 28.
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Hawaii
San Juan
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
Arkadia
Ponce
New Orleans
Senate Cuba relations panel to study irregularities after holidays
Washington news says the Senate committee on relations with Cuba will meet after holidays to further consider irregularities in the Cuban service as directed by last session’s resolution. The Lawshe report to the War Department hasn't reached the committee. if Root sends it to Congress it would go to the Senate under the Bacon resolution.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Root
Congress
Senate
Indian irrigation funding eyed as aid for Pima Nation
Washington reports the senate Indian affairs committee reviewed the Indian appropriation bill and considered a water supply upgrade for the Pima Indians of Arizona. A damsite on the San Carlos river could cost about 1 million dollars, with relief aimed at halted water access and starving conditions among the tribe.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
House
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Thurston
Platt
Connecticut
Stewart
Jones
Arkansas
Pettigrew
Arizona
Newell
Geological Survey
San Carlos River
Conger Sees Hopeful China Settlement Despite Empress Ties
London dated dispatch reports Mr. Conger as hopeful for a settlement in China though envoys will not formally recognize the empress dowager. The crisis centers on reforms. Senor de Cologan fears a yearlong note discussion. Rumors claim villages near Beijing target native Christians with burnings. Li Hung Chang is slightly improved.
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London
Conger
Sayls
Pekin
Morning Post
China
Cuban constitutional convention makes unified draft
Havana December 27. Sections formed weeks ago are merging on a unitary government with restricted suffrage. Leaders aim to finish by January 15 and submit results to the US Congress by February 1. Debates shifted to secret sub-sessions to avoid public wrangling.
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Havana
United States Congress
Hawaiian delegate Wilcox receives largest mileage claim
Robert H. Wilcox, Hawaii delegate, was paid a $1,000 mileage claim by the House sergeant at arms. Miles are calculated at 20 cents per mile for a 5,000 mile distance from Honolulu to Washington, with another $1,000 to be drawn for the return trip.
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Washington
Robert H. Wilcox
House of Representatives
Hawaiian Islands
House
Honolulu
Mr. Wilcox
Conscience Pricksa at Liat
The secretary of the treasury received a conscience contribution of $200 from a southern town. The donor admits defrauding the government of tobacco revenue taxes totaling that amount in 1871 1872 and 1873.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
South
No Indians Found Hunting in Western Colorado Search
Indian Agent Myron reports to the Indian bureau that state officials searching western Colorado for Indians hunting in the state found not a single Indian.
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Washington
Myron
Umagh and Ouray Agency
Indian Bureau
Colorado
Rockefeller Junior Gives 250000 For NY School For Poor Youths
A report from Baptist churches of New York states John D. Rockefeller Jr. has donated 250000 dollars to establish a learning institution for underprivileged boys and girls. The school is under construction on Tenth Avenue between Forty seventh and Forty eighth streets and will be ready by March 1.
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New York
Baptist Churches of
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Standard Oil Company
Tenth Avenue
Forty-seventh
Forty-eighth
First Formal Meeting With Prince Ching In Beijing
A cablegram from Pekin reports the first formal meeting between U.S. representatives and Prince Ching on December 24. Li Hung Chang was absent due to illness. the note was delivered to Ching by the diplomatic corps. The State Department notes uncertainty on how long China will study the note while clarifying U.S. nonbinding status. Occupation of Chi Li and Pekin may continue until terms are met. US military occupancy ends with no plan to renew. Other powers face indemnity guaranties as a likely obstacle to withdrawal.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Conger
Pekin
Prince Ching
Ching
Li Hung Chang
Chi Li
Pat Crowe Sightings Reported Across Several States
Reports from Findlay Ohio Muncie Indiana and St Joseph Missouri say Pat Crowe the Omaha kidnaping suspect may be hiding in the vicinity. Police and Pinkerton agents pursue leads including a sister in McComb and a hinted hideout near Shideler north of Muncie. Detectives from Chicago continue to search while Crowe remains at large.
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Findlay, CO
Pat Crowe
Edward Cudahy
Omaha
McComb
Crowe
Muncie
Ind
Munciendeo
Shea
Jack Purcell
Denver
Handsome Elk Fights Off Attempted Capture in Brule Region
Reports from the Brule Indian agency say Handsome Elk, a feared northwest renegade, beat his wife with a neck yoke, leaving her near death. He then captured Baar Birds daughter, scalped her, and fled into the hills with rifle in hand, warning all to avoid him.
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Handsome Kirk
Chamberlain
S. D
Brule
Handsome Elk
Northwest
Elk
Baar Bird
Morrison releases Jessie on $5,000 bond in Eldorado
Jessie Morrison was released on bonds of $5,000 this morning. Her father accompanied the sheriff to the jail and Jessie left with him, then returning to the Morrison home. She has not announced plans but is believed to visit her eastern old home for a time.
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Mika Morrison
Boia
Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Jessie
Morrison
Miss Morrison
Barrett to join Chicago and Alton railroad after January 1
J F Barrett general superintendent of the Southern railway, who resigned recently, will take a post with the Chicago and Alton after January 1. He declines to discuss his future plans and will not serve the Southern road as general superintendent.
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Alton
Washington
J. F. Barrett
The
Southern Railway
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Barrett
Navy plans to recruit sailors from farms and towns
Washington Dec 27 A plan to recruit sailors for the United States navy from farms and country towns is under consideration at the Navy department. Recruitment is conducted outside major cities but has not yet reached inland areas remote from large centers.
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Fern Poyve
Washington
United States Navy
Navy Department
Hartford Seeks Oil Interests in Venezuela Mission
The Hartford, ordered to watch American interests in Venezuela and cooperate with U S Minister Loomis, has departed Curacao for La Guaira. The Navy department says it will visit Trinidad and Baracoa after leaving Curacao.
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Washington
Hartford
Venezuela
United States
Loomis
Curacan
la Couira
Navy Desert Meant
Trinidad
Barondoes
Ia Guira
Did not Know It Was Loaded Fatal Shot in Beatrich
Beatrich Neb December 29 Frazel Horton sixteen daughter of Mrs Pearl Horton was shot at her home and likely fatally injured. Authorities say the shooting was accidental and a case of did not know it was loaded.
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Beatrich
Neb
What the Turk Must Pay Warship Order From Cramps
Washington December 27 details are not obtainable here about an order placed by the sultan with the Cramps for a war ship. It is believed the contract may total about 2.5 million dollars, allowing margin for claims against the Turkish government.
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Washington
Constantinople
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