United States Opposed to Chinese Partition Indemnity Debate
Washington and Han Youn report China talks near partition as powers demand indemnity. The United States may accept no indemnity or a reduced payment, while China faces possible dismemberment. Cabinet members and Conger discuss proposals, bonds, and guarantees amid tensions. Indiana miners plan January convention with nonunion barbers serving delegates.
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Han Youn
Srey
Washington
Thia
United States
China
TEA TAX REDUCTION DEBATE STALLS IN CONGRESS
Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee debated a war revenue tax cut but avoided hearings. No decision on the amount of redaction. Wilson and Gage will be heard. The session focused on general tariff questions with no timetable for action.
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Waemxaron
Nev
Wepeand
Iney
Congres
Gage
Rumors of a Battle in South Africa
Service clubs report a vague rumor that Boer forces under General Dewet are engaging British troops in South Africa. The claim references Nov 31 and lacks verifiable details.
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Bald Dewet
Loxpor
General Dewet
South Africa
Strike Ends at Forest Mine After Miner Committee Action
The 700 workers at Archibald Forest mine reach a satisfactory settlement after a miners committee meeting with representatives of the Ontario and Western company. The case involved charges over a failure to follow proper service procedures and officer removal actions. Separately, a St Paul court upholds a lice commission ruling barring officers from further duties without charges after a hearing. An Armenian prisoner in Constantinople is released following U.S. protests, with orders to depart the country.
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Wrox
Forest
Archibald
Terence
Tario and Western Company
Kere
Faline Commission
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St. Paul
Army strength plan to add troops without new officers
Washington dispatch reports war department officials not seeking a permanent 100000 man regular army. A bill would set a 60000 man minimum with presidential power to double to 100000 in emergencies by expanding enlisted men within existing companies, not creating new regiments or officers.
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Ui Ue
New York
War Department
Tribune
Washington
Congress
Klondike gold output seen rising in next season
Searrie Washington November 31 Dafferein Patuelle chief clerk in Dawson estimates this season’s Klondike gold at 20 000 000 compared with 17 000 000 in 1898 United States Consul McCocok records shipments at 14 400 000 this year Next year may reach 25 000 000 A Jamaica government secretary and a railroad expert depart for Philadelphia to order rolling stock for the Jamaica railroad John Oliver of Philadelphia describes a medical recovery with Pat Bitters aid after severe illness
Police Add 91 Officers as Crime Surge Strains City
In Onicaco the city council approved hiring 91 more policemen to curb a recent crime wave. The police conducted drag net arrests before the decision, filling precinct stations with nearly 400 suspects, including 80 well known thieves, pickpockets, burglars and highwaymen.
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Onicaco
Police’ Department
Springfield bank cashier tied to 20000 shortage
G L Closson, cashier of the First National Bank of Springfield, is reported to be $20,000 short in his accounts. Bank president F G Field says Closson allowed his son to draw 19000 from the bank using real estate deeds as security, later found worthless, but the bank’s credit remains unimpaired.
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Rutanp
Vic
Herald
Montpelier
G. L. Closson
First National Bank of
Springfield
F. G. Field
Cassiier Closson
G. I. Closson, Jr
Knots & Closson
Burlington
German National Bank Reorganization Takes Shape at Receiver’s Handoff
Newport Sky Way dispatch reports New York era November 41. Hank Examiner Tucker named temporary receiver as bank faces a nearly 200000 shortage charged to Assistant Cashier Frank A. Brown. Plan under study calls for 145 per share assessment. Frederick J. Stone says Brown last met him in Fort Wayne en route to Canada.
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Sky
Newrory
German National Bank
Hank Examiner
Tucker
Frank A. Brown
Frederick J. Stone
Brown
Fort Wayne
Ind
Canada
Alvord Held for Grand Jury on Embezzlement Charge
New York November 21 Cornelius L Alvord Jr former note teller at the First National bank was held to await grand jury action on charges he embezzled 490000 from the bank. It is expected he will be indicted promptly and his case placed on the calendar for the December term beginning the second Wednesday.
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Alvord
New York
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
Cadets Placed In Conduct Grade At Annapolis
Fifty six cadets of the third class at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Md are under conduct suspension until Dec 19. They face limited liberty with city visitation allowed only once a month after signatures on a petition asking mercy for a cadet prior dismissed for gouging. In Muscatine County Iowa Judge Brennus granted a temporary injunction blocking collection of the 300 state mulatta tobacco tax from loose cigarette dealers, as American Tobacco backs locals challenging the anti cigarette law amid an interstate commerce dispute.
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Con Axnapouis
Caval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Muscatiss, In
Brenusu
Muscatine County
American Tobacco Company
Getting Thin
A vintage ad extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for being too thin or too fat. It credits oil with balancing work and digestion, urges rest from overwork, and promises a free sample with a price of 50 cents to a dollar at druggists.
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