Diplomatic Efforts Easing Russo Japanese Tension
Paris reports confirm Britain and France urged Tokyo to avert war with Russia. Japanese officials say no war imminent and seek changes in points rather than an ultimatum while continuing diplomacy. Britain’s Lansdowne and France’s Delcasse influenced Tokyo to pursue common ground and negotiations.
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President assures officers no fear over Wood nomination
Washington dec 23 the president told senators backing the Wood nomination that veteran army officers have nothing to fear in the near future. He denied plans to elevate Wood to lieutenant general by displacing other generals and promised to promote officers after Chaffee retires, influencing the Wood action.
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Wood
Army
Chaffee
Leonard Wood
No Trouble Expected in Isthmian Affairs
Report from observers notes smooth conduct of Isthmian affairs with coordinated efforts by officials and public sentiment described as united and content. Citizens express confidence in leadership and ongoing programs.
Cabinet Meetings Suspended For Holiday Recess
Washington reports no cabinet meetings during the holiday recess as President Roosevelt and advisers limit public duties. Moody briefed the president on navy affairs while Panama developments are monitored. Admiral Walker says Panama can defend itself if US aid ends, sees calm conditions in Colon and Pines incident unlikely to trigger conflict.
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Roosevelt
Moody
Navy Department
Panama
New York
John G. Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Colon
Walker
Island of
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United States
Colombia
Only One Russian Vessel Remains at Chemulpo
Russian warships at Chemulpo Korea have mostly returned to Port Arthur with only the cruiser Boyarin left at the port. Vice Admiral Stark met the Korean emperor, and reports say Chinese militia joined robber bands in the recent clash with Russians. The Port Arthur paper argues Russia must act to clear Manchuria of bandits for China’s treaty failures.
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Chemulpo
Korea
Boyarin
Port Arthur
Stark
Manchuria
China
Japan Rebuffs Russia in Sino-Korean Sovereignty Talks
Tokyo reports from official circles that Japan rejects Russia's reply on fundamental points. The issues include mutual guarantees of Chinese and Korean sovereignty while safeguarding each side's interests. The situation is grave but may be resolved peacefully if Russia revises its stance soon.
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Tokio
Russia
Minnesota Sues Northern Securities in Supreme Court
The Minnesota brief filed in the U S Supreme Court alleges the merger of Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads into Northern Securities aimed to stifle competition. Attorney General Douglas with M D Munn and George B Wilson filed a 176 page document.
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Washington
Minnesota
Northern Securities Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Douglas
Messrs
M. D. Munn
George B. Wilson
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Charges Dismissed Against Weston Over Bank Case in Lincoln
Casper Wyoming dispatch reports state auditor Weston from Nebraska and a stockholder in Denecke & Co Bank left for Lincoln after charges tied to a bank suspension were dismissed. He deposited 10 000 dollars to the closed bank, which is said to have funds now for a 50 percent dividend.
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Casper
Wyo
Auator Weston
Nebraska
Lincoln
Denecke & Co. Bank
Fenstemacher Commits Suicide in County Prison Cell
Charles D. Fenstemacher, 48, jailed after a federal conviction for mail fraud, hanged himself with a towel in a county prison cell. He had worked as a bookkeeper for a commission merchants firm at the time of arrest.
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Philadelphia
Charles D. Fenstemnacher
United States District Court
Fenstemacher
Insane Inmate Seizes Governor Office in Lincoln
Clayton S. Deeter, an escaped inmate from the Grand Island Soldiers' home, stormed Governor Mickey’s private office armed with a large paper knife. He proclaimed Senator Dietrich innocent of bribery charges and forced the governor to echo the claim. Capitol employees then overpowered him and removed him.
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Clayton S. Deeter
Grand Island Soldiers
Mickey
Dietrich
Capitol
Unprecedented Nordic Christmas Exodus Reaches Copenhagen
The Scandinavian-American liner United States arrived in Copenhagen with 850 Scandinavians from the United States aboard after a fog delay in the North Sea. They will spend Christmas with relatives, and much of the money saved in America will be used for gifts.
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Copenhagen
United States
New York
North Sea
America
Collin s bound over on murder charge in poisoning case
Owosso Michigan December 23 Mrs Caroline Collins of New Lathrop bound over to circuit court for trial on poisoning her hired man George Leachman. Leachman died under suspicious circumstances and the body was exhumed for analysis at the University of Michigan where poison was found prompting the exam in justice court.
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Owosso, Mich
Caroline Collins
New Lathrop
Circuit Court
George Leachman
Leachman
University of Michigan
Bank Safe-Breaking Gang Strikes Anchor Bank
In Bloomington on December 23 a gang blowed safe at Anchor bank under cover of night. They used dynamite and opened about ten thousand dollars before telephone bells rang and frightened the robbers. Local authorities investigate the incident and pursue leads.
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Bloomington
Ill
Ilinois
European pressure warned against Colombia on Panama
Washington reports say several European powers advised General Rafael Reyes that any Colombian attempt to retake Panama would be futile and plunge Bogota into war with the United States. They told Bogota officials these nations would withhold sympathy if Colombia pursued Panama, risking a broader conflict.
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Washington
Colombia
United States
Rafael Reyes
Panama
Bogota
Marroquin
New York Heads to Panama With Support Vessels
US cruiser New York arrived from Bremerton and will proceed to Panama. Indpendence sailors to join New York, Preble and Paul Jones to sail south with ammunition. Ferry placed in commission, crew moved to Preble. Capt Fenton to depart. Paul Jones to have new commander. Destriers to coal at San Diego, Sanhilinque Bay, Acapulco en route.
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New York
Bremerton
Wash
Panama
Mare Island Navy Yard
Independence
Preble
Paul Jones
Mare Island
Ferry
Fenton
Isthmus
San Diego
Prehilinque Bay
Acaputco
Coghlan Seeks Extra Collier for Squadron
Rear Admiral Coghlan cabled the navy department requesting an additional collier for his squadron. The request will be granted but no vessel has been chosen yet.
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Washington
Coghlan
Navy Department
Topeka Sails from New Orleans for Colon via Key West
The United States cruiser Topeka weighed anchor at 10:30 a m and set course for Colon with Key West as a waypoint.
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New Orleans
United States
Topeka
Colon
Key West
Seven Boilers Explode in St. Louis Transit Plant
In St. Louis on December 23 a battery of seven boilers exploded at the St. Louis Transit company powerhouse. The blast killed three employees, injured six, and wrecked the building. Windows shattered for blocks and the roof collapsed trapping nearly twenty workers in the debris.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Transit Company
Czar Sends Photo With Autograph to Bryan in Russia
The czar sent his photograph bearing his autograph to William J. Bryan. Ambassador McCormick hosted a luncheon for Bryan, Prince Khilkoff, the minister of public works and railroads, and other high officials.
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William J. Bryan
Ambassador McCormick
Mr. Bryan
Prince Khilkoff
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