Till Becomes an Erie Director
At a board meeting of the Erie Railway Company James J. Hill of the Great Northern Railway Norman B. Ream of Chicago and Robert Baron of J P Morgan and Co were elected directors replacing Quindart Godwin and Williamson.
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Till
Erie
New York
Erie Railway Company
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway Company
Norman B. Ream
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio and Pull Man Company
Robert Baron
J. P. Morgan &Co
Messrs
Reapportionment Bill Seeks 387 House Members
Washington December 15 Representative Burleigh of Maine has introduced a reapportionment bill. It fixes the house membership at 387 and provides that in redistricting members shall be elected as far as possible from continuous territory.
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Washington
Burleigh
Maine
House
Insurgent Stronghold Reoccupied by Government Troops
Official dispatches from Governor Alban report Tumaco the insurgent stronghold retaken by government troops on December 4 after three days of fighting. Gaitan has been destroyed in the action.
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Cotoy
Colombia
Alban
Panama
Tumaco
Gaitan
Railroads Move Toward Unified Control Under One Syndicate
Chicago reports the Erie railroad now under heavy influence of the Ar mour Ream Field group with Norman B. Ream and James J. Hill as directors. The plan aims to amalgamate most rail systems under a single control network across the East and West, bypassing pooling bills and enabling coordinated earnings sharing.
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Hill
Erie
Baltimore and
Ohio
Congress
German Extermination Policy Cited in Boxer Suppression
Telegraph dispatches report German forces returning from an action against General Mei at Thhan Fu on the Grand Canal after routing his troops and releasing Boxer prisoners. The Times notes Japan's leniency tilt in China, urging return of the Chinese court and predicting progress within 20 years, amid criticism of Russian atrocities and Western indifference.
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London
Standard
Tien Tsin
Mei
Thhan Fu
Grand Canal
the Times
Tokio
Japan
China
Port Arthur
Peking
Rumor Claims British Camp Captured in Barberton
The Daily Express reports a rumor that Boer forces attacked General Clements camp in the Barbertown district, captured the camp, killed several British officers and took prisoners all British troops including four Northumberland Fusiliers companies. The claim is unconfirmed and not widely believed.
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Lonxpox
The
Daily Express
Clements
Barberton
Northumberland Fusiliers
Desperate Encounter as Bank Robbers Nabbed on Train
A gang that robbed Doer schuk's bank at Zanesville O arrived at Bridgeport on the Massillon accommodation. Two robbers were captured after a fierce train fight. four escaped, pursued by a posse. One captive carried 800 dollars in cash and a bank sack. weaponry included nitroglycerin and burglar tools.
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Zanesville, O
Waeewine
W. Va
Doerschuk
Zanesville
Bridgeport
Massillon
Cleveland, Lorain
Wheeling
Holloway
Maister
Wheeling Creek
Unusual Thunder Storm Visits San Francisco
A severe storm swept San Francisco on December 16 causing heavy damage. High winds toppled houses and fences while lightning struck a gas tank at the San Francisco Gas and Electric company, demolishing it. Telegraph communication was cut off during the event.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Gas and Electric Company
Senator Proctor to Control World Marble Output
Representatives of Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont arrived at Leghorn and close a deal through Gastaldi & Co of Genoa representing Alexander Konta. Proctor will take over the Garra quarries, adding Vermon t holdings to command a large share of the world marble output.
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Rome
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Leghorn
Gastaldi & Co
Genoa
Alexander Konta
Proctor
Garra
Fire Devours Dozen Buildings in Ashtabula Harbor
A warehouse district blaze in Ashtabula harbor destroyed nearly twelve frame structures along Bridge street from High street south. The Her rick House and surrounding buildings burned with an estimated loss around $20,000, partially insured, as the fire department fought to contain the flames.
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Ashtabula
Ashtabula, O
Herrick
Ashtabula Harbor
Bridge Street
High Street
Earthquake Shakes Joplin Missouri in December
An earthquake lasting nearly a minute hit Joplin Missouri with a north to south motion and a quivering feel no damage was reported.
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Missouri
Joplin
Botha Calls a Mass Meeting in Transvaal
STANDERTON Transvaal Thursday Dec 13 General Louis Botha moves with about 1500 men and one gun 20 miles from the town He has ordered a mass meeting of burghers for Saturday to discuss defense and strategy amid ongoing tensions and movements in the region.
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Botha
Standerton
Transvaal
Louis Botha
Emperor Kwang Su Sets 10 Demands for Foreign Powers
December report from Tien Tsixn states Emperor Kwang Su agrees to ten terms from the powers. Indemnity of 700 million taels over 60 years, a monument to Baron von Ketteler, an imperial prince to Berlin for apology, foreign troops on Taku to Peking lines, punishment of Boxer officials, exam bans for districts with anti foreign outrages, abolition of the tsungli yamen, constant access for foreign envoys, halt on arms imports to Chi Lute, and destruction of land and sea forts between Shan Hai Kwan Taku and Peking.
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Taku
Peking
Tsung Ryamen
Chi Lute
Shan Hai Kwan, Taku
U S Ambassador Thanks German Doctor for Peking Siege Aid
Ambassador Andrew D. White, acting on Washington instruction, wrote to Baron von Richthofen to convey sincere gratitude to Dr. Welde of the German legation at Peking for services rendered to American soldiers during the siege of Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Andrew D. White
Washington
Baron von Richthofen
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Dr. Welde
Peking
America
Chosen Friends Plan Rerisision with New Fraternal Group
Supreme Recorder Linn will announce to the secre taries of 551 councils that arrangements have been made with the Standard Fraternal association to reinsure members who wish. The Standard Fraternal is a new order now being organized and will handle the re insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chosen Friends
Indianapolis
Supreme Recorder Linn
Mayor Harrison Probes McGovern Gaus Contest
Mayor Carter Harrison has begun a personal investigation into whether the McGovern Gaus contest at Tatsar sall s was a fake. He will decide if any party agreed to quit and may revoke future boxing licenses. Details of his method remain unclear.
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Harrison
Curcaco
Carter Harrison
Tattersall’s
British Gunners Set World Record on 6 Inch Guns
Victoria B C December 16 report that the gunners of His Majesty's ship Terrible the Terrible big battleship of the Asiatic squadron achieved a new world record in target practice with 6 inch guns. The hit percentage stood at 74.8 percent.
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Victoria
B. C
Train collision near Edgeworth injures eleven
An express from Chicago on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line collided with the Leetsdale accommodation west of Edgeworth Pennsylvania. Both trains wrecked and eleven people were injured in the crash.
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Pittspurg
Chicago
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Leetsdale
Edgeworth
Senate confirms new ambassador and agency head
The Senate confirmed George L. V. Meyer of Massachusetts as ambassador to bias and George R. Brannan as head of the Ludian aceu at Pine Ridge Agency in South Dakota.
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Senate
Wasninetos
George L. V. Meyer
Massachusetts
Bias
George R. Brannan
Ludian Aceu
P Ve Ridge Agency
S. D
Milner Named Administrator of Orange River Colony
Cape Town reports Sir Alfred Milner has been gazetted administrator of the Orange River Colony and the Transvaal. General Kitchener asks South Australia to return wounded imperial bushmen. A further Canadian troop contingent sails home aboard the Roslyn Castle amid an eager sendoff.
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Orange River Colony
Transvaal
Cape Town
Sir Alfred Milner
Kitchener
South Australia
South Africa
Roslyn Castle
Boers Stop Natal Train and Seize 130 Horses
A Natal to Johannesburg train was halted near Vlaklaagte by 150 Boers who pulled up rails with oxen. The remount train halted and 130 horses were captured. A second train carrying provisions was fired on and its engineer wounded.
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Pretoria
Natal
Johannesburg
Vlaklaagte
Cape Colony arrest of alleged American in rebellion plot
Worcester police arrest Harold Darringold, reportedly an American, on a charge of fomenting an Afrikander rebellion. The Cape Town dispatch says the arrest has caused a great sensation and promises startling disclosures.
Senate Adjourns Taxation Bills Signal Setback
The Michigan Senate passed a concurrent resolution to adjourn and defer taxation measures to the incoming legislature, signaling likely defeat. Governor Pingree remains hopeful the bills may yet pass in the Senate.
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Michigan Senate
Lansing
Mich
Pingree
Senate
House
Take Early Cod Liver Oil to Fight Consumption
The ad explains consumption as lung destruction by a germ, likening it to mold spoiling cheese. It touts Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy, urging small initial doses and gradual increases to rebuild strength and appetite.
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Scott
Not too much, enough is as much as you like
Satisfy hunger with usual food and regain strength as germs are killed. If you have not tried it, request a free sample. its agreeable caste will surprise you. mT & BOWNE chemists advertise 409 Pearl St New York offering 50c and 1.00 dollars at all druggists.
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Mt & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Plans All Made Action Taken in Anticipation of Army Reorganization
Washington December 16 The secretary of war directs Major General MacArthur in Manila to begin returning Philippine volunteers so they can be discharged by June. Congress is urged to approve the army reorganization bill and replace recalled troops with new regular regiments. Officials warn delay could hinder government policy in the archipelago. Only a small fraction of volunteers are expected to reenlist beyond their current terms.
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Washington
Secretary of War
MacArthur
Manila
Philippines
Congress
War Department
Senate
Department
Secretary Root Urges Quick Passage of Army Bill
Secretary Root testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee urging swift action on the Army Reorganization Bill. He urged striking the anti canteen provision, stressing the canteen as vital to army life and recruitment. He warned transports to Manila must sail from San Francisco immediately and noted new civil government among Filipinos requires protection.
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Root
Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
House
Manila
San Francisco
France Will Not Object to U S Action on Canal Treaty
Paris reports the French government will not object to any action by the United States Congress on the Clayton Bulwer treaty. France prefers a neutral Nicaragua canal but will not interfere. They expect the canal to close in wartime involving the U S but may stay open in wars between other powers.
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United States
Paris
United States Congress
Nicaragua
France
Allen's Substitute for Ship Subsidy Bill
Senator Allen of Nebraska proposes a substitute to subsidize foreign trade by paying bounties on exports of agricultural products. The plan includes 10 cents per bushel of wheat, 50 cents per barrel of flour, 10 cents per bushel of rye, 50 cents per barrel of rye flour, 5 cents per bushel of corn, 7 cents per cwt of ground corn, 1 cent per pound of cotton, 2 cents per pound of hops and 2 cents per pound of tobacco. It also instructs the president to seek abrogation of treaties conflicting with the law.
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Washington
Allen
Nebraska
United States
Gold and Silver Production Figures Show Record Gold Output
The 1899 mint report tallies final U S gold production at 71,051,400 and silver at 82,835,700 dollars. The gold output is noted as the largest in U S history, with slight variance from earlier estimates.
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Washington
United States
Federal Bureau of Criminal Identification Proposed
Lenmon Foss of Missouri introduced a bill in Congress to establish a Bureau of Criminal Identification within the Department of Justice. The measure is urged by United States police superintendents.
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Bureau of Criminval
Washington
Lenmon Foss
Missouri
Iin
Department of Justice
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Iheasure
United States
Paddy Ryan Dies at Glens Falls Pugilist’s Death
Albany December 1677 Paddy Ryan once world champion lightweight boxer and famed rival of John L. Sullivan died at his Glens Falls home in the afternoon.
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Paddy Ryan
Albany
N. Y
Ryan
John L. Sullivan i. i
Mississippi
Glens ¢& Y
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