Canteen Abolished by Senate Vote in War Measure
In Washington on January 11 the army canteen was abolished as the Senate concurred with the House provision. Only 15 votes supported the canteen, while 34 opposed it. Senators Teller Pettigrew and Butler led the opposition to the Senate committee amendment allowing its continuance. The chamber did little else and a final vote on the measure seemed unlikely before Friday or Saturday.
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Senate
House
Teller
Colo
Pettigrew
S. D
Butler
N. C
Senate Committee
River and Harbor Bill Sparks Local Disappointment in Debate
The house debated the river and harbor appropriation bill with little progress. Western members criticized missing irrigation reservoirs while Michigan’s Corliss urged recognition of the Great Lakes deep waterway project. Localities fear being left out as debate dragged on.
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Washington
Burton
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Corliss
Michigs
Great Lakes
Waits for decision as Insular Affairs delays bills
The House committee on insular affairs postpones all action on measures concerning new possessions until the Supreme Court rules on whether the Constitution follows the flag. The panel cites that no legislation should proceed until the court decision, expected before March 4, with all matters moved to the next congress if delayed.
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House Committee On Insular Affairs
Hisneton
Supreme Court
Alliance Finally Ends Says Franco Russian Pact Fails
Paris reports say anti-Republican papers and The Novoe Vremya claim the Franco Russian alliance is ended. Delcasse and Lamsdorff exchange messages stressing personal friendship and shared interests, but no mention of alliance or allies in the dispatches.
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Paris
Novoe Vremya
St. Petersburg
M. Delcasse
Count Lamsdorff
Count Lamsdorf
Alvord Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Bank Funds
Cornelius L. Alvord Jr., former note teller of the First National Bank, pleaded guilty before Judge Thomas in the U S circuit court to three counts charging embezzlement of $700 000 from the bank. The indictment had 57 counts. Sentencing set for January 15.
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New York
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
Thomas
United States Circuit Court
Criminal Branch
Alvord
Dixie voyage renews Ezzegui case interest
Washington January 11 officials say the Dixie’s departure from Gibraltar to Tangier has no link to the indemnity claim in the Ezzegui case. The move focuses attention but officials deny connection to the dispute.
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Washington
Dixie
Gibraltar
Tangier
Bubonic Plague Death Reported in Constantinople
One bubonic plague death is officially reported in Constantinople. Precautions are underway and all arrivals undergo medical examination.
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Constantinople
Simultaneous Boer Attack On British Posts Reported
General Kitchener reports a night attack on January 7 along the Pretoria to Lourenco Marques railway. Boers pressed Belfast Wonderfontein Nooitgedacht, heavy fire driven off by 3:40 am. British losses include 1 officer killed and 5 wounded, 59 wounded. Boers 24 dead. A separate convoy near Gordon’s Brigade was attacked with 11 Boers killed. British 4 slightly wounded.
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Loyvox
Kitchener
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marques
Geneva
Belfast
Wonderfontein
Nooitgedaca
Fontein
Gordon
Krugersdorp
Beyers’ Commando
Urgent need for more troops in South Africa drives drafts
London reports echo calls from Cape Town for fresh drafts of mounted troops to reinforce the South African force and replace units returning home. Recruiting for the constabulary moves slowly as 200 have yet to depart UK, with 3606 more slated to start next week and 300 selected monthly, delaying the 5000 total goal.
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London
Cape Town
South Africa
South African Constabulary
United Kingdom
President Continues to Improve at White House
The White House stated the president’s condition improves with no new unfavorable symptoms. If the current rate continues, he may leave his bed early next week.
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Washington
White House
Roumanian Soldiers Attacked by Wolves
London report states five Roumanian soldiers returning home were attacked by wolves. After a fierce struggle, they were eaten, according to The Daily Express Bucharest correspondent.
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London
Bucharest
The
Daily Express
United States Consul General Discusses Chinese Question
United States Consul General John Goodnow notes the rebellion limited to three of nineteen provinces while sixteen remained quiet. He says US policy offers justice and fair treatment, China trusts the US not to pursue land grabs, and Prince Ching may sign soon amid southern officials' protests. Li Hung Chang is reportedly ill.
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Washinotoy
John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
China
Peking
Protest by Yangtse Viceroy Shocks Peking
In Peking on January 10 the protest by the Yangtse viceroy against signing the joint note caused a great sensation as southern viceroys also protested. The court instructed plenipotentiaries not to sign and the agreement had not yet been presented for signature. The ministers believe.
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Leking
Pexkino
Yang Tse
Peking
Germans Overcome Chinese Stronghold At Sze Hai Kong
In the northern district a German expedition attacked Sze Hai Kong near the Great Wall junction. After mounting 10 cannons and a mountain battery bombardment, Chinese defenses fell. German losses were light while Chinese casualties were heavy with hundreds killed.
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Peking
Sze Hai Kong
Lui Ting Fu
Yen King
Secretaries stance on Senate race and Clover Leaf stock move
Washington January 14 Secretary Long will not run against Mr Hoar for United States senator and favors Hoars re election In Cleveland December 26 a railway official reports heavy stock purchases of the Clover Leaf by Canadian Pacific interests with the line possibly coming under control of CP
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Washington
Long
Hoar
United States
Cleveland
Canadian Pacific
Prince Chun Sent as Imperial Envoy to Berlin
The German minister to China Dr Mumm von Schwarzenstein has urged sending Prince Chun youngest brother of Emperor Kwang Su a 15 year old intelligent youth to Berlin as imperial envoy Prince Chun has obtained leave to proceed and would undertake the mission for China and Germany alike benefits are anticipated from both sides
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Prince Chun
London
Mumm von Schwarzenstein
China
Peking
The
Times
Kwang Su
Berlin
Prince Su
Germany
Indemnity Talk From China and Allied Demands
News from Perkins and Florence reports talk of a $600,000,000 indemnity basis for China damage from the Boxer uprising, while a mill strike at Union Gold Extracting mills ends with an 8 hour day and wage scale gains. A Meeker Colorado report notes Governor Roosevelt killing a mountain lion after a chase of more than two miles.
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Florence
Colo
Union Gold Extracting Company
Milliken
Teddy
Chicago
Times-Herald
Meeker
Roosevelt
Benson's Plaster Promises Fast Relief
Benson's Plaster touted as superior to all competitors for coughs colds lumbago asthma bronchitis and more. The ad claims 5500 physicians and druggists endorse it and offers quick genuine product with 25 cent price plus pre paid postage in the United States. Seabury & Dreamty n Chemists of New York are listed as sellers.
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Benson
Europe
America
United States
Seabury
Dreamty
N.Y
Strictly Modern Education Draws Mixed Praise
The Chicago Post notes she has a strictly modern education with many theories and talk of parliamentary law. Critics say she lacks practical household knowledge but would shine in a women?s club.
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Chicago Post
College Days Contrasts Between Mike and Pete
The Washington Star jokes about college value through Ulodding Pete and Meandering Mike. Mike recalls a single college experience yielding only two dictionaries on a football suit, suggesting college returns may be limited.
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Mike
Pete
Washington Star
Oyster phosphate content comparison noted
A report finds Portuguese oysters contain about six grains of phosphoric acid per dozen while French oysters have about four grains per dozen, indicating a notable difference in acidity levels between the two varieties.
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