Alpha Wreck Near Union Bay Leaves Many Dead at Sea
The steamer Alpha wrecked on a reef near Union bay entrance on Vancouver Island amid a fierce gale. Of 34 aboard only 25 survivors reached Yellow Island and were later taken to Union. many officers owners and crew drowned. The ship valued at 45000 with cargo insured for 60000.
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Arbitration debate backs compulsory labor settlement in New Zealand
The second day of the arbitration conference in mission NZ featured Hugh H Lask arguing for compulsory arbitration of labor disputes. Most speakers opposed the idea, opposing Mr Gompers claim of worker liberty to strike. Lask cited New Zealand’s system as a model but faced opposition. A separate notice promotes a medicinal remedy for a running sore with a Texan man paying over $800 for treatment over two years.
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Court martial finds Standmann guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer
In San Juan Porto Rico a court martial chaired by Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Davis found Captain Richard Standmann guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline. He was reprimanded in general orders and reduced by 50 numbers in rank on the captain list.
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Porto Rico
Diplomatic changes mount as nominations reach senate
The president sent nominations including John A. Leisher to Turkey, Arthur S. Hardy to Switzerland, Charles Frances to Greece Roumania and Servia, and Clarence L. Thurston to Buenos Aires. Senator Nelson proposes an army reform amendment authorizing governor access to Krag-JJorgensen gear for national guard use. The Natalie colliery strike ends with 1200 workers returning and a 10 percent raise plus reinstatement for discharged workers, nonunion workers given two days to settle with the union.
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Fight over reapportionment bill to bring big House fights
Washington December 19. A large fight is expected in the house when the reapportionment bill comes up after the holiday recess. States losing seats rally for resistance while a minority report may propose a base of 194,000 inhabitants yielding a 387 member house with certain states losing and others gaining.represents Maine Indiana Texas New York California etc.
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Land decision favors Healy in Forman land case near Wahpeton
Janco North Dakota December 19 The famous Forman land office case has been decided in favor of Healy. The land involved is a choice quarter section near Wahpeton and is valuable. Will move to Milwaukee Racine December 19 Reliable authority says J I Case Threshing Machine Company will relocate a large plant to Milwaukee or nearby area. Desperado sentenced La Crosse Wisconsin December 19 Earl Faesher 17 guilty in circuit court at Viroqua of assault to do great bodily harm against Carl Grover 72 and sentenced to five years in state prison.
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Senate extends time for reciprocity and Hay-Pauncefote votes
In the senate debate before executive session the minor treaties were extended for 1 1/2 months for ratification, as Foraker defended the Hay Pauncefote treaty as a prudent safeguard for American interests. The Rivers and Harbors bill nears completion with continuing contracts, possibly exceeding 75 million dollars, including funds for a 14 foot canal project. A New York stock exchange seat sale reached 60 500 dollars, while a South Dakota fire at Ekko Point destroyed the town’s business district, with losses around 160 thousand dollars. A local remedy for croup claims quick relief, and a Great Northern brakeman, W. Trimble, was killed at Churches Ferry.
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Buttermilk Channel
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Fear No Delay See No Reason For Opposition to Change
Washington December 19 Secretary Hay held talks with British ambassador Pauncefote about the Chinese situation. Officials say Britain is in accord with the Washington policy and opposition to delay is unlikely. Rumors say Germany supports the British proposal and many powers may accept the plan. A dispatch from Peking reports Li Hong Chang ill with influenza and other varied items follow.
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Tung Wa Sieng Controls China Amid War Turmoil
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Dec 15 reports that despite power talks the situation worsens. Tong Fuh Siang consolidates dictatorship and arms his forces while allied powers fail to close arsenals and halt shipments to Hankow and Shang.
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Britain urged to retain revocable word in joint note
London dispatch reports the Peking correspondent of The Daily Mail says Great Britain instructed Sir Ernest Satow to press for the joint note to retain the word revocable and to include in the preamble a declaration that until China satisfies the powers demands the Chinese government and province of Chi Li will not be evacuated by the allied troops.
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