Supreme Court awaits merits in Minnesota case
The U S Supreme Court postponed ruling on Minnesota versus Northern Securities until the case is argued on its merits. The decision is a victory for Minnesota and sets a date for oral argument, with calendar item No. 433. The case may come up on January 4 or earlier.
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Unitedupreme Court
State of
Min
Northern Securitie
Cision
E of
Minnesota
Ome Court of the United A
Uller
Minne
Northern Securities Calendar
President declines to intervene in Colorado miners strike
President refuses to use federal authority to settle the Telluride Colorado miners dispute. Senators Teller and Paterson urged intervention. Charles H. Moyer of the United Mine Workers received the telegram noting the president lacks power or authority to act at this time.
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Colorado
Deposits in National Banks Reach New Highs in 1903
Comptroller reports national bank deposits totaled 3.2 billion dollars in 1903 as the U S banking system expands. Forty years since establishment, banks show widespread capitalization and active operation with ongoing consolidation and liquidation discussions to boost bank circulation protection.
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Stroller
Government asks 1905 appropriations total
The secretary of the treasury sent to Congress a proposed aggregate appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1905, totaling 624,502,146 dollars. This compares with 589,189,112 dollars for 1904 and 605,286,000 dollars in prior estimates. The breakdown includes the several departments with figures such as the Treasury 3,132,960 dollars, Interior 131,259,033 dollars, Navy 195,825,470 dollars, Post Office 11,687,255 dollars, Labor 14,933,955 dollars, Justice 8,035,440 dollars, and related executive and land departments.
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Ury
Ate Department
Department
Navy
Interior
Executive
Department of
Department of Land Labor
de Lf Justice
Canal treaty law session resumes in senate
The record notes General Gudger and the purser of the City of, naval affairs resumed with Commander Lucien on the stand. A subpoena was issued by the senate committee and a witness was directed to testify, with December 8 mentioned as the date in the session.
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Sas
Gudger
Leonarda
Lucien E Navy
Com G
Airs
Estes G. Rathbone
Senate
Chancellor Von Buelow says Emperor William rapidly recovering
Berlin reports the emperor shows natural and uninterrupted progress and feels very well, with bulletins no longer necessary and physicians not required. Paris relays a contrary view from Berlin claiming the emperor is seriously apprehensive.
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Berlin
von Buelow
William
Associated Press
Paris
Lawmakers weigh adjournmented exta session actions
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate the nominations of General Leonard Wood to major general and 167 other army officers tied to his promotion. About 125 civilian appointments including Dr. W. H. Crum as Charleston port collector were bundled as recess appointments. Administrations lawyers deem the lapse between sessions allowed the appointments to stand with full pay and authority. Commissions date to last summer when first named.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Leonard Wood
Wood
W. H. Crum
Charleston
S. C
Congress
San Domingo Politician Exile Seeks U S Return Aid
In Washington Senor Delvan, finance minister for the former Wes t Gil administration, sparks renewed talk that ex president Wes y Gil hopes to win U S backing in exchange for allowing a full protectorate over San Domingo. The State Department rejects any protectorate plan and will limit involvement to protecting American interests and honoring existing arbitration and concession agreements. Three revolutions are reported in San Domingo, including Morales led movements and a major uprising in the island’s south.
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Washington
Senor Delvan
West Gil
San Domingo
United States
State Department
Little Republic
Wesy Gil
New Orleans
Senor Galvan
Morales
Morte Christo
Jiminez
Warship Squadron Arrives At Chemulpo Korea
A strong squadron of warships is reported to have arrived at Chemulpo Korea. The fleet movement signals heightened naval activity in the region.
Russians Oppose Opening Yongampho to World Trade
A Russian squadron of eight warships including two battleships has arrived at Chemulpo Korea to oppose opening Yongampho to world commerce. They threaten to land 3000 troops and march on Seoul if Korea ignores the warning.
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Tokio
Chemulpo
Korea
Seoul
Russia
Yongampho
Relief urged for Monastir violence aftermath
Mission report from Rev. E. B. Haskell details Turkish army devastation in Monastir vilayet with 17 villages burned and 1,300 houses lost. It lists 7,563 injured, 38 women dishonored, 4 churches and 1 monastery destroyed, 2,206 without food, and 7,330 people left homeless.
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Boston
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
E. B. Haskell
Vilayet
Monastir
Opening of Regular Session of Fifty-eighth Congress
Washington December 8. The first regular session began at noon after an extra session adjourned. The Senate earlier met to organize and passed a bill amending congressional franks. A two member committee was appointed to notify the president of Congress’s assembly. The president’s message was read shortly after reconvening.
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Washington
Senate
Keane
Penrose
Gorman
Frye
Woman Lion Tamer Killed in Dessau Menagerie
Frau Fischer, a lion tamer in Dessau Germany, was torn to pieces by four lions during a public performance. She attempted to make a lion leap through a hoop and was killed after the animal attacked. Spectators panicked and assistants finally pulled the lions away. Her children witnessed the tragedy from a nearby box.
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Dessau
Germany
Frau Fischer
Mining groups deny Yaqui disturbance reports
The Arizona and Sonora chamber of mines adopted a resolution urging the Associated Press to reject as false the articles claiming a Yaqui Indian uprising in Sonora Mexico and a November 15 engagement at Rapairo near Susqui Grande in which Mexican troops were reportedly annihilated or captured.
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Nogales
Ariz
Arizona
Germany’s 1902 Population Growth Sets Record
Berlin reports Germany’s 1902 population rose by 902 312, equaling 15.61 per 1 000, the highest on record. Births stayed around two million yearly, while the drop in death rate to 20 56 from 22 68 over the prior decade explains the gain.
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Berlin
Germany
Funeral services for former Illinois Rep William M Springer
The funeral for former Illinois Representative William M Springer was held at Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal church. Rev F M Bristol officiated and Presiding Elder Naylor spoke of his years as Springer’s pastor. A large crowd attended, including many members of both houses of Congress.
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Washington
William M. Springer
Illinois
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
F. M. Bristol
Naylor
Springer
Congress
Apprehension in London Over Tokio Dispatch on Russian Fleet
London reports cautious reaction to a Tokio telegram via Associated Press claiming a Russian fleet has reached Chemulpo. Officials note the unconfirmed status could derail ongoing Russia Japan talks. Baron Hayashi questioned the report and showed skepticism about its accuracy.
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London
Awaiting Russia's Reply in Japanese-Russian Talks
Yokohama reports say Russia has not yet answered Japan's proposals and any decision will hinge on minor details. Tokyo may reject amendments unless Japan's minimum demands are met, while a Diet faction may press the cabinet for a tougher stance.
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Yokohama
Tokio
Russia
Japan
Colombia rejects Hay-Herran canal treaty in senate
Minister Beaupre reports Bogota senators rejected the Hay-Herran treaty on its merits and say a new, more favorable canal agreement with the United States is possible. They suggest dissolving Congress and electing a new body under presidential action to secure ratification. Secretary Hay will introduce General Reyes to President Roosevelt. No hope of success is stated.
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Washington
Beaupre
Bogota
State Department
Hay-Herran Canal
Senate
United States
Congress
Hay
General Reyes
Roosevelt
Reyes
Chambers Endorse Chamberlain Fiscal Proposals
The central and associated chambers of agriculture in the United Kingdom endorsed Joseph Chamberlain's fiscal proposals at a London meeting. The agricultural bodies, representing broad farming interests, debated the issue at several meetings before adopting a resolution welcoming the proposals as necessary for farmers' welfare, amid dissent from Premier Balfour's scheme.
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London
Central and Associated Chambers of Agriculture
United Kingdom
Joseph Chamberlain
Balfour
Mr. Chamberlain
Open port Cristobal Colon to trade in Venezuela
Washington reports a cablegram from Russell, the US charge at Caracas, announcing that Venezuela has decreed the opening of the port of Cristobal Colon on the Paria gulf for trade. The government will also open Ciudad Bolivar on the Orinoco, closed for a year.
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Washington
State Department
Russell
United States
Caracas
Cristobal Colon
Gulf
Paria
Ciudad Bolivar
Orinoco
First Day of Fifty Eighth Congress Opens
Speaker Cannon convened the House for the regular session and formed a joint committee with the Senate to notify the president of a quorum. The House recessed until 1 30 p m and at 1 49 p m Mr Barnes delivered the president's message, which was read to the chamber.
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Frye
House
Congress
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Cockrell
Hoar
Senate
Hale
Barnes
Washington
Cannon
Boycott on Union Label In Dayton Association Adopts Resolution
At a Dayton meeting the Citizens' Industrial Association of America endorsed an open shop and opposed the eight hour bill. It urged employers' groups nationwide to affiliate with the body and to refrain from placing the union label on outputs. A labor information bureau and harsh critique of union boycotts were proposed.
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Citizens’ Industrial Association of America
Congress
Cardinal Herrero y Espinosa Dead at 81
Madrid reports Cardinal Herrero y Espinosa archbishop of Valencia died at age eighty one. Named a cardinal by Pope Leo XIII in June, he fell seriously ill during the conclave for Pope Pius X but recovered and received the red hat on August 22.
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Madrid
Cardinal Herrero Y Espinosa
Valencia
Leo XIII
Pius X
Forest fires in California mountains brought under control
San Bernardino reports forest fires for three days are now under control. The City Creek canyon bridge, once in danger, was saved by back firing operations in the mountains.
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San Bernardino
Cal
City Creek Canon
Bryan appeals probate ruling on $50,000 bequest
Counsel for William J. Bryan as executor of Philo N. Bennett's will have filed an appeal in the superior court from Probate Judge Cleaveland's decision to exclude the sealed letter granting $50,000 to Bryan and his family from probate. The case is set for January term hearing.
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New Haven
Conn
William J. Bryan
Philo N. Bennett
Superior Court
Cleaveland
Chester tin plate mill workers approve reduced wage scale
Chester West Virginia December 8 employees of the American Tin Plate company at the Chester tin plate mill have accepted the reduced wage scale. The entire plant will start in full January 1.
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Chester
W. Va
Chester Tin Plate Mill
American Tin Plate Company
McCarthy Sentenced to One Year in Prison
New York December 5 Timothy McCarthy walking delegate of the House smiths and Bridgemen s union convicted of extortion given a one year term at the penitentiary on Blackwell s Island.
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McCarthy
New York
Timothy McCarthy
The
Housesmiths and Bridgemen’s Union
Blackwells Island
Four Die Crossing Sacramento River Near Keswick
In Redding California on December 10 four men Charles McCreery John White William Weiner and William Smith drowned while crossing the Sacramento river near Middle creek in a wagon. They were workers at the Keswick smelter and could not ford the river at the chosen point.
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Redding
Cal
Sacramento
Middle Creek
Charles McCreery
John White
William Weiner
William Smith
Keswick
Police Identify Fatal Shooting Amid Labor Strike Tensions
In Chicago on December 10, John Osuchowski a union trunk maker was shot and killed. Police believe he was mistaken for a strike breaker amid pickets from the American Hide and Leather company strike. No witnesses have been found.
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Chicago
John Osuchowski
American Hide and Leather Company
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