Operators Strike Declared On Santa Fe Line
In December reports the strike by Santa Fe Telegraphers continued after orders from President Dolphin. Managers noted possible reemployment questions and nonrecognition by current leadership. Meanwhile Dorothea, a training ship, was donated to Chicago militia for practice.
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Chicago- Washington
Dorothes
Secretary of the Navy
Long
Chicago Militia
Nea
Firdat
Britain
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Navy Department
Enormous Waste of Horses in Northern Cape Colony
Disordered report notes a large horse shortage as 2,000 horses invade the northern district of Cape Colony. Fears are raised that Dutch settlers may join the rebellion, while a lack of mounted troops and heavy horse losses are key concerns for the British.
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Cape Town
Bee
Cape Colony
South Africa
Eight Hundred Valifiers to Africa as Cavalry Drafts Grow
London reports drastic colonial buildup with eight hundred valifiers set to depart for Africa this week. Two cavalry regiments ordered out as soon as transport is ready, with cavalry detachments increasing toward ten thousand. Australia and New Zealand invited to provide contingents. Changes at Santa Fe and Western Division leadership in early January.
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London
Africa
Auatralia
New Zealand
Aed
Santa Fe
Dee Sh
P. C. Fox
Wivision
Parker
Hincony
Pawblo
Mr. Fox
Eaton
Rockefeller plans large Kansas ranch for horses cattle
Reports from NEW ROCKEFELLER RANCH Wichita Kansas say Frank Rockefeller of Cleveland plans to buy 140000 acres in Kiowa and Clark counties along Soldier Creek to stock with horses and high grade cattle sheep and hogs. He already owns land on both sides of the creek and will expand to include poultry and wild plains animals. The current stock includes Hereford and Shorthorn cattle and sheep.
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Wichita, Kas
Frank Rockefeller
Cleveland
Ohio
Kiowa
Clark Counties
Soldier Creek
Rockefellers
Kansas creameries seek stronger supply to meet demand
Secretary De Coburn releases a pamphlet showing mine product values and creameries reporting for seven to eight months. Ten creameries moved 54,- Kos pounds of mill, seven reported 2,204,140 pounds of litter, four produced 35,838 pounds of cheese, and ten disbursed 8388 to patrons. Despite large output, Kansas creameries cannot meet demand. development coincides with prosperous farming communities and cash store payments.
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Topeka
Dec
FL de Coburn
Kansas
Wannot
Bond Set for Jessie Morrison in Dorado Case
Judge Shinn fixed Miss Jessie Morrison’s bond at 3000 dollars with orders to release her if the sheriff approves in the court’s absence. Morrison plans to go home and has no immediate plans. Reporters note she may visit relatives in West Virginia. Manila Bills Target English Legal Texts and New Highway Funding in Philippine Legislation.
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Shinn
Jessie Morrison
Miss Morrison
West Virginia
Manila
Philippine Commission
Pororrable
Pengasinan
Baguio
Benghet
Dolphin to Determined Over Fight With Santa Fe
President Dolphin of the O. K. T. announces operators will keep fighting the Santa Fe to the bitter end despite conferees penalties. Mr. Delptte says organizations cannot provide active support but the dispute will not be resolved now.
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Dolphin
Chicago
Delptte
Eve Amy
Ghent Ceyemoqy
Hague League Appealed by Kruger Visit Report
William T. Stead reports from The Hague that Kruger emphasizes restraint and mediation over war. He seeks firm backing from civilized governments in arbitration and asks signatories of The Hague convention to address Britain’s actions. He denies intent to drag other nations into conflict.
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London
William T. Stead
Tague
Kruger
Stead
Associated Press
America
Wague
Great Britain
Railroads Adopt One Cent Per Mile Rate for Denver Encampment
The Reese Inland and Burlington railroads set a one cent per mile rate for the G A R encampment in Denver next September. A proposed cent per mile nationwide rate failed at the Western Passenger association meeting. Rock Island and Turlington roads will act independently and apply the rate. The Topeka round trip costs about 8.13.
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Chicago
Dew
Reese Inland Railroad
Burlington Road
G. A. BR
Denver
Western Passenger Association
Rock Island
Turlington
Topeka
Congressmen to tour Puerto Rico on government transport
A delegation travels to Puerto Rico for an inspection tour aboard a government transport. Invited are Delegate Flynn of Oklahoma and Mr. Curtis of Kansas, though Curtis cannot attend due to duties in the capitol until holiday adjournment.
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Washington
Puerto Rico
Flynn
Oklahoma
Curtis
Kansas
Rockefeller behind syndicate eyeing world’s largest ranch
Fort Worth readers hear a rumor that John D. Rockefeller backs a syndicate negotiating for the famed NIT ranch described as the largest on earth. The property reportedly spans over 3,000,000 acres or about 5,000 square miles, dwarfing Rhode Island and Delaware combined.
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Fort Worth
Tex
John D. Rockefeller
Rhode Island
Delaware
England’s Thanksgiving Postponed
London December 21 the planned thanksgiving service at St Pauls Cathedral to celebrate Lord Roberts return from South Africa has been canceled by the government stating it would be best to defer general thanksgiving until operations in South Africa are completed
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England
London
St Paul's Cathedral
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Ita
Topeka Federal Building Additions Planned for March Occupancy
The Topeka federal building expansion will be completed and ready for occupancy on March 1. The old building housed two court rooms, but the new plan provides a single court room on the top floor. The third floor will house the department of justice, the second floor the pension office, and the first floor the post office.
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Topeka Federal Building
Topeka
Department of Justice
Pension Office
Postoffics
Cape Colony Revolt Rumors Reach London
London reports private reliable advices suggesting widespread unrest in Cape Colony along the Orange River front. Tension rises as Boers rally Dutch settlers to resist an anticipated invasion with the aim of delaying or preventing crush.
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London
London Daily Mall
Cape Colony
Range
Hnre
Boars
Fire at Topeka hospital forces patient relocations
Topeka December 24 fire heavily damaged Starment hospital. Eight patients were moved to private homes then Santa Fe hospital. Firefighting hampered by poor water service and freezing conditions, risking further injuries.
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Format
Topeka
Starment Hospital
Santa Fe
Fifty-Sixth Congress Debates Treaty and Reforms
A chaotic session reports debate over the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and canal policy, with amendments on water reservoirs, public lands, and Indian openings. House actions include a military and veteran measures, river and harbor funding, and army reorganization, while Senate delays and adjournment plans loom.
Kidnapping a Cudahy ends after ransom paid
Edward Cudahy Jr was kidnapped for 36 hours in Omaha. A ransom of 25 000 in gold was demanded and paid by his father. The boy, 15, was seized near home, held at a vacant house, and released after the money was delivered following explicit delivery instructions. Police and detectives traced the operation, with six men believed involved.
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Omaha
Neb
Edward Cordahy
Myacant House
Winfather
Washington Notes. Senate referrs army bill to sub committees
Washington notes report the senate committee on military affairs referred the army reorganization bill to four sub committees chaired by Senator Harris of Kansas and joined by Hawley Proctor Sewell and Cockrell. Rep Calderhead is likely to be the sole Kansas returnee over the holiday recess. Talley will visit Puerta and inspect conditions of warship Hartford to Venemela in support of US ministerial missions and asphalt concessions in the tenancy. The vessel selected for
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Washington
Dean
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Hiarris
Kansas
Hawley, Proctor
Sewell
Cockrell
Calderhead
Congress
Talley
Puerto Hea Ms
Various World and Local News Items From December Era
A scattered digest notes tin discovery near Thayer Texas Mex Formerovernor Roger Wolcott death in Massachusetts and other political figures dying in December. Reports cover rail control in Pekin to Shaw, socialists reaching London, suffrage proposals in Puerto Rico, allegiance in the Philippines, and new railway and mining ventures. Mentions pope appointment in Dubuque, a Galveston tunnel accident, and a plan to improve Sandy River projects costing millions. Includes economic fears, bank concerns and a run on the Nebraska treasury with labor and crime notes and a cyclist Major Taylor offered races.
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Felloy
Nalcota
Thayer
Runala
Great Rain Ball
Pekin
Shaw
Ital Kwan
Rye
Preal Peo Tom
U. S Senate
Denly
Washington
London
Zosland
Awill
House of Delegates
Gen. Hughes
Panay
P. Ly
New York City
John D. Long
Then
Colorado Springs
Pankey Yoder
Tron
Galveston
Springs
Ark
Secretary of War
Sandy River
Kentucky
Virginia
Impro
Wm. Tanna
Monmouth
Colorado
Nebon
Tennessee
Hawaii
Catholi
Christmans
Philadelphia
University of California
Winslow
Wren
Proctor
Tinly
Major Taylor
Codfield
Inge
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Reine
Mudge
Chiesa
Mac
Hare
Sefton
Confernee No
Otis
Great Northern
St Paul
Missouri River Gateway
New Rockefeller Ranch
Kiowa and Clark Counies
Fresno
Cal
Raisin Growers Association
Dallas
Vex
Pendletonville
McGregor
Caplin
Venezuela
Caracas
Nec
Puerto Cabello
Hague League
Senate
Mr. Nowland
Nwr
Himbohit
Taplgaston
Lane
Hopkins
Seine
Hopkins Kiel
Woldays
Cane Lown
Maxhall Idina School
le Kickapoo School
Semumtora Poraber
Morgan
Omar
Tha
Piyna Hay
Hotare
Wichita
Banih
Auto AC
Wiefale
DIM
Wostlenapahras Way
Mudlge Roy
Wena
Ou Tolley
Maine
Mr. Plvan
Sissonel
Ouel
Penn Traini
Dmitinore
Tadion Hill
Military Académy
Tast
Prewihk
Cunicatin Luna
Thal
Ian Popils
District of Columbia
Mir “Curtin
Cnurt
Navn
Mayentrenti Dat
Ponetor Cuniom
Supreme Court
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Europe
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Alther House
T He
Dill
Heo
Daily Express
Vienne
Turkey
Wood
San Antonio
Texas
Marshal Nelson
Lawton
Cubs
Trate
Berlin
Sternberg
Christenes
American Express Company
United States
Caneda
Kouess
New York
Appelate Division
Samual J. Davie
Nathan Rosenstein
Goff Han
Henry Zimmer
Jamen Holden
Frank Wilson
Mra Byrde Herrick
Mary Thompson
Port Honus
Taft Commission
Hartford
Venamela
State Department
Vence
Oolan
Looniesay
Venemelan
Vite
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Gali
Ing Doe
Moshard
Stoat
Bries
Richard Wise
Ginia
Wilburg
Mgr
Catholic Ui Rity
Dioces Dubuque
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