Russia fronts protectorate claim over Feng Ting province
London dispatches summarize a Russo Chinese agreement for Russian protection of Manchuria’s Feng Ting. The plan details Tartar general Te Teng’s pacification role, Russian occupation logistics, disarmament of Chinese troops, disposal of forts, and local administration under Russian control with a Mukden resident. The pact clashes with Russia allying stance and alarms Britain and Germany.
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Feng Ting
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Mukden
Te Seng
Roussia
China Accepts Peace Conditions and Promises Enforcement
Washington reports that the Chinese emperor has accepted the peacedeal and pledged to guarantee performance of its terms. The decree names Boxer leaders for arrest and punishment, while Chung Wei Wei Ao notes Chinese commissioners should seek as many concessions as possible on 200 debatable questions.
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Washington
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Prince Yih
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Impera
View Trust to Be Launched in Chicago
The Chronicle reports a new trust of plow companies will launch next week with a capital of 65 million dollars. Chicago investors, key in the talks, say all obstacles to the deal have been removed.
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Monroe
Illinois
Frye Renominated by Republican Caucus in Maine
United States Senator William P. Frye was unanimously renominated by the Republican joint caucus in Augusta Me. The remarks praised his service and offered condolences for the recent death of his wife as the nomination was announced by a leading party member.
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Frye
Auoustta
United States
William P. Frye
House of Representatives
Two Cuban Promulgations Face U S For Future Ties
Havana reports the Cuban constitutional convention examining two proposed texts on Cuba and the United States. One pledges Monroe Doctrine based cordial ties and full US accord while offering naval access and defense concessions. The counter proposal limits convention powers to convene and seek mutual relations if Washington desires.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Washington
Preservation and Balance in Continental Liberty Promises
The text argues for unwavering liberty and independence across the American continent. It frames the former promulgation as reflecting U S friendly delegates and the latter as a counter check to extremists. It is believed the former will likely prevail.
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American
United States
Death for Kidnappers in Nebraska Legislature
Senator Ransom of Omaha introduced a bill to make kidnapping under certain conditions punishable by death. It provides three grades of punishment including three to five years for simple kidnapping, life term for kidnapping with extortion, and hanging for kidnapping with threats. Three other kidnapping bills were introduced amid a favorable legislature.
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Nebraska
Lixncon
Neb
Ransom
Omaha
State Senate
British Battleship Lamndning Gums Afloat At Cape Town
A British battleship is reported to be sending its ordnance ashore at Cape Town as a precaution amid a serious looking situation. The move is described as precautionary with concerns about potential threats and the crew remains alert.
Dutch Hold Back Arms as Boers Advance In Cape Colony
In Cape Town on January 4 British battleship Monarch lands guns as precaution. Dutch lack arms, hindering full uprising, while Boers move from Prieska toward Frazerburg and Graaf Reinet. Worcester conference fuels Dutch fears of widespread revolt and local residents expect martial law may be proclaimed.
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Kuruman
Griqualand West
Prieska
Maraisburg
Cradock
England
Worcester
HELP THE STRIKERS aid for Belgian window glass workers
The American Window Glass Workers' Association voted a half per cent assessment on weekly earnings to aid Belgian strikers, expected to raise about $900 weekly and be sent by cable. Manufacturers are also said to contribute. Since the strike began imports dropped from 50 000 60 000 boxes a month to under 18 000.
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Pictssurg
American Window Glass Workers’ Association
Belgium
Great Northern plans 155 mile cutoff to Atlin mining district
The Great Northern will build a 155 mile cutoff line from Great Falls to Browning and extend into the Atlin mining district. The project cuts Kalispell to Butte distance by 200 miles and aids lumber shipments while opening new mining territory.
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Great Falls
Mon
Browning
Atlin
Kalispell
Butte
Yearly coinage statement totals reflect US mint output
The year s director of the mint reports total US coinage 137,699,401 dollars. Gold 99,272,942 dollars, silver 36,295,321 dollars, minor coins 8,031,137 dollars. Of the silver coined 24,960,912 dollars were standard dollars.
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Washington
Mint
United States
Salt import deal by Kansas City packing firm
Forced to Import Salt. Twenty five thousand tons of common salt purchased in Portugal have been contracted for by a packing company of this city. The company says the salt trusts high prices forced it to buy abroad.
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Kansas City
Portugal
Boers Break Through Cordon Near Zuurburg Reach Richmond
The Daily Mail town correspondent reports seven hundred Boers have breached the Zuurburg cordon and move toward Richmond burning and looting nearby. Lord Methuen concentrates a force at Vryburg after Kimberley sent a thousand troops to counter raiding around Kuruman. The Boers reoccupy Jagersfontein Faure Smith evacuated Christmas day and a mournful convoy of wagons stretches for miles as inhabitants retreat to Edenburg.
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Daily Mail
Zuurburg
Richmond
Kuruman
Jagersfontein
Fauresmith
Edenburg
Boers Advance on Frazerburg as Pursuit Continues
Jan 4 report from Carnarvon says Boer forces under Hertzog Wessels Pretorius and Nieuwenhaut push toward Frazerburg reaching Spionberg. Looting ongoing, fodder scarce, communication with Frazerburg cut. Thornycroft and De Lisle press the chase though tired horses limit effort. Dutch residents attend funeral of a Boer fallen in action. mails due Dec 30 captured and destroyed.
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Thornycroft
de Lisle
Carnarvon
Hertzog
Wessels
Pretorius
Nieuwenhaut
Spionberg
Benson's Plaster Endorsed by Physicians and Public
Benson's Plaster is promoted as the best external remedy trusted by 5000 physicians and druggists. The advertisement touts unmatched quality, weight, and efficacy for ailments from coughs to rheumatism, claims five top European and American awards, and offers postage on orders from Seabury & Johnson in New York.
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Mount Vernon
Benson
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Benson's
Europe
America
Seabury & Johnson
N.Y
Dewet Feints Blocked by Pilcher Near Bethlehem
Lord Kitchener dispatch reports Dewet attempted a move toward Bethlehem but was checked by Pilcher and retreated toward Lindley or Rietz. Boer horse losses and railway damage noted near Thaba N'Chu and Sarfontein with British gains at Straaf Reinet.
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Bethlehem
Loxprow
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pilcher
Lindley Or Rietz
Thaba N’chu
Sarfontein
Williams
Middleburg
Cape Colony
Straaf Reinet
Martial law proclaimed in Worcestershire report from London
Cape Colony authorities expect favorable developments soon as martial law is proclaimed in Worcestershire. London dispatch notes the action and hints at forthcoming measures and regional security concerns. The report frames the emergency as part of broader wartime controls and civil order efforts.
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Cape Colony
London
Worcestershire
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