Powers at Pekin Reach Agreement After Major Hurdle
The note ending the Pekin crisis was signed today by all foreign ministers including the Dutch envoy. It will be delivered to Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching once Li recovers. Chinese aides expect negotiations to continue in Europe or America, arguing full indemnity could require Pekin’s occupation for years.
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Netherlands
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Europe
America
Pekin
China
Illinois Moves to Make Kidnapping for Ransom a Death Penalty
The Illinois General Assembly will consider bills to make kidnapping for ransom punishable by death. Prompted by the Edward Cudahy case, lawmakers from Chicago are drafting proposals to elevate the penalty from five years or a fine to execution. Both major parties expect a possible unanimous vote on the change.
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Illinois General Assembly
Edward Cudahy
Illinois
Chicago
New General Assembly
Roosevelt Removes New York County District Attorney Gardner
Albany dispatch reports December 22 that Governor Roosevelt removed Col. Asa Bird Gardner from the New York County district attorney post. Eugene J. Philbin was named to the vacancy. The governor cites Gardner’s conduct around the Devery indictment and related police actions as the core reason.
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Albany, N. Y
Gavecnet
Roosevelt
Col
Asa Bird Gardner
New York
J.H. Hammond
Eugene J. Philbin
State Charities Board
Philbin
Colonel Gardner
Devery
Pat Crowe Suspected in Kidnapping Case Linked to Omaha
Chicago police say Pat Crowe, tied to the Cudahy kidnapping, left for Omaha about two weeks ago. Reports claim other well known associates have also moved there while Crowe served time in Joliet. Crowe’s wife previously worked as forewoman in Cudahy Packing’s labeling department in Omaha.
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Chicago
Pat Crowe
Cudahy
Omaha
Crowe
Joliet
Cudahy Packing Company
Market Oversupplied Dominates Packers Meeting
In Chicago last December thirty packers from Iowa Indiana Wisconsin and Illinois gathered for the Western Packers Canned Goods meeting. The main topic covered how to curb acculiainy et namcadatheda soronen guanioenyns of rtail and related supply issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Indiana
Wisconsin
Illinois
Three Children Drowned In Tragic Incident
A report from Eugene details the drowning of three children aged four, one, and six after an accident near their home. Authorities investigated the event and urged caution around water hazards. The victims were identified as Eugene residents whose deaths shocked the community.
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Eugene
Julia
Boers Rally Across The Country As Invading Forces Fail
Cape Town reports say revolt spreads with many joining the Boer cause. A second invading force aimed at Britstown was checked by De Aar troops and disappeared into Cedarburg mountains. Troop concentrations mount on invaded veidt country though large battles unlikely. De Aar dispatch notes yeomanry drive Boers from Hout Kraal as they retreat westward.
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Hout Kraal
Young employee pleads guilty to petit larceny in theft at Polk County Independent
A Silver Creek arrested youth admitted opening the Polk County Independent safe and taking 14 dollars. He returned 5 dollars, pled guilty before County Judge Ball, and received a fifteen day county jail sentence. The man had access to the safe as a trusted Independent employee and had served in the Third Nebraska regiment, influencing the lenient judgment.
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Polk County
Silver Creek
Nuquist
Ball
Nebraska
Three Burglars Captured Near Tilden Nebraska
John Ashburn and an assistant captured three burglars after they robbed Wolf Bros. store in Elgin, distributing $1,500 worth of dry goods. The thieves, heavily armed, resisted arrest but were captured and turned over to the sheriff with all stolen goods found in grain sacks aboard a heavy spring wagon.
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Tilden
Nebby
John Ashburn
Wolf Bros
Elgin
Detectives Charge Two Men in Brass Theft Case at Plattsmouth
A detective swore out complaints against John Whalen and John Richardson in Plattsmouth Nebraska charging them with stealing a large quantity of brass from local shops. Richardson was captured in Omaha while trying to dispose of metal. Both signed a confession admitting more than stated. Justice Archer bound them over in $350 each. Whalen has long been employed by the company and is well known locally.
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John Whalen
John Richardson
Plattsmouth
Neb
Richardson
Omaha
Justice Archer
Whalen
Bank teller Wieser accused of $20,000 shortage
Harry K. Wieser of Security Title and Trust in New York is reported to be short $20,000. He secured the bank by transferring real estate valued at $20,000 and lies at home in nervous prostration. Authorities suspect stock market trading contributed to the loss.
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Harry K. Wieser
The
Security Title and Trust Company
New York City
Wieser
Body of Soldier Brought Home
Remains of Harry C. Fisk, one of the First Nebraska boys who died at Honolulu en route to the Philippines, arrived at Adams and were taken to his mother Mrs. N. M. White. A funeral service will be held and the remains laid to rest in Highland cemetery at Adams.
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Harry C. Fisk
Nebraska
Honolulu
Philippines
Adams
N. M. White
Highland Cemetery
Adama
Farmer Loses Hand in Corn Sheller Accident
Fred Raier living eight miles southwest of Adams injured while tending a corn sheller. His hand was drawn into the diagonal gearing before the machine could be stopped. Dr. W. N. Ramey amputated the hand.
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Fred Raier
Adams
W. N. Ramey
Pinney Arrested in Cattle Theft Ring
Howard G. Pinney of Herrick Illinois was arrested on charges of stealing cattle valued at 4500 dollars from a Chicago commission house. Pinney allegedly resold the cattle and sold them to a St. Louis firm while the Chicago agent was out of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard G. Pinney
Herrick, Il
Chicago
Pinney
Shi
St. Louis
Train Hits Buggy in Burlington, Cedar Rapids & North Field
A Burlington Cedar Rapids North passenger train struck a buggy on a crossing injuring two people. Authorities investigated the incident and cautioned motorists to use crossings safely.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & North
Spanish cabinet approves sale of islands to United States
The Spanish cabinet council has decided to move toward transferring the island and other islands to the United States. The action reflects a formal government decision and signals completion of the sale process.
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United States
Paris newspaper opposes Anamesia Gill in Aurore publication
The Aurore of Paris runs opposition material targeting Anamesia Gill, outlining criticism and counterpoints in a brief Parisian notice. The piece signals a public stance against Gill and frames the debate in local media terms.
National House Debates Pension Bills and Hazing at Academies
The National House debated government pension bills and a $700,151 appropriation item for the centennial celebration at the academy on July 4, 1901. Members criticized hazing at West Point and the Naval Academy, with calls to end the practice and even abolish the academies if needed. The bill was passed amid subject debate and applause.
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Hull
Iowa
Military Committee
Academy
Bailey
Oan
Bell
West Point
Naval Academy
Mr. Hill
Debates over Pennsylvanian road project and reapportionment
On December 19 the House debated a bill to elevate and expand terminal facilities for the Pennsylvanian road, risking 35 acres and mall beautification. Opponents filibustered. supporters won a recess to resume after holidays. The reapportionment fight centers on the census basis of 194,000 inhabitants, with 387 seats possible and states named as gainers and losers. Debates include Crum’s Indiana minority report and potential southern representation cuts.
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District of Columbia
Pensylvanian Road
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Washington Monument
Bader
Hopkins
Hne
Census Committee
Senate Debates Bills on Rail Route and Terminal Changes
A spirited two session contest ends after votes on measures to force Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio railways to alter routes into Washington and to modify terminal facilities. An amendment to the Pennsylvania bill sets a minimum cost of 1.5 million dollars for a new station. Opponents, led by Mr. Cowherd of Missouri, denounce the measures as too liberal.
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Pennyania
Baltimore & Ohio
Cros Ge
Washin
Pennsylvania
Indian and appropriation bills pass Congress Friday
The house approved the Indian and appropriation bills with minor amendments. The Indian bill totals 036,526 while the appropriation bill reaches 700,141. Key increases include 1 500 000 for treaty stipulations with the Ariowas and Comanches, 50 000 for the Chippewas of Minnesota, and 425 000 for Fort Hall. A 474 000 cut to the fine civilized tribes commission is noted.
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House
Sherman
New York
Minnesota
Fort Hall
Fine Civilized Tribes Commission
Mr. Little
Arkgee Te Sarrcreghce
Misunderstanding Over Flags in House Decoration
December 14 decorations for the house of representatives sparked talk due to flags. Plans originally included British German French Russian and other banners but a misreading led to bunting covering the British jack, omitting it from the display while other flags remained. The incident is viewed as unimportant.
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House of Representatives
State Dept Opinion Blocks Porto Rico Cuba Claim
The United States cannot intervene to aid Porto Rico in a $2,500,000 claim against Cuba. Spain lent this amount to Porto Rico to finance Cuban operations, secured by Porto Rican revenues. The decision argues that enforcing the Cuba debt would invite numerous similar claims and strain island finances.
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State Department
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
Nebraska Postal Changes Reported
Jepson named postmaster at St Michael Buffalo county replacing W L Clark who resigned. Mascot post office Harlan county ordered discontinued with mail to Oxford. Dr T C McClerry appointed pension examining surgeon at Geneva. Omaha November postal receipts $32514 up from $32122 year prior by $392.
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Nebraska
Jepson
St. Michael
Buffalo County
W. L. Clark
Mascot
Harlan County
Oxford
T. C. McClerry
Geneva
Omaha
Moorish government settles U S claim over murder case
A Tangiers dispatch reports the Moorish government paid the United States 5000 francs for the murder of Essagui, a naturalized American. Essagui was born in France but his American naturalization exempted France from joining the demand.
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United States
Gummery
Tangiers
State Department
Essagui
Morocco
Convict Labor Commission Seeks Report at Penitentiary
The convict labor commission appointed by the last legislature is in session at the Joliet penitentiary drafting a report for the next legislature. Sessions are secret. Chairman of the commission is Senator Chapman of Vienna Lil.
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Convict Labor Commission
Joliet, I
Chapman
Vienna
Lil
Governors’ Expenses Blocked by Comptroller Ruling
Secretary of the interior informs Congress of a comptroller ruling that state and territorial governors who attended the Washington celebration cannot be reimbursed under the law’s limits. It appears a different interpretation may allow payment of expenses.
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Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Comptroller
Washington
Mercer seeks Missouri River improvement bill for Omaha area
Representative D. H. Mercer appeared before the river and harbor committee on December 13 to press a bill for Missouri River improvement near Omaha. South Omaha Florence and Council Bluffs are named as interested towns. The measure carries a $75,000 appropriation.
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Missouri
D. H. Mercer
River and Harbor Committee
Omaha
South Omaha
Florence
Council Bluffs
Mercer
Farm sale in York County nets over $25,000 cash
The item notes W. Bennett of a Nebraska farm sold land stock implements and grain in a farm sale. The cash proceeds surpassed $25,000, reflecting earnings from York county's productive soil. The context ties to broader wartime and regional events.
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Nebraska
W. Bennett
Neb
York County
Senate Debates Hay Pauncefote Treaty and Canal Rights
The Senate held executive session to resume the Pauncefote treaty and agreed to a fixed voting time. Senators Money and Mason spoke on U S independence and canal defense, with Mason urging amendments to defend the waterway. Money protested the process and U S prerogatives.
Senate Ratifies Five Treaties and Extends Hay Pauncefote Deadline
Senate spent most of Wednesday in executive session led by Foraker and Morgan. Five treaties were ratified including a one year extension for Argentina trade and Jamaica reciprocity, new extradition pacts with Bolivia and Chile, and an extension of the Hay Pauncefote timeline to March 4 for ratification. A Tillman resolution urged Colombia correspondence regarding the Panama Canal and related issues was discussed.
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Senate
Foraker
Morgan
Argentine
Great Britain
Jamaica
Bolivia
Chile
Tillman
Colombia
At Morgan
Elo
Panama Canal Staat Tet Company
Bard
California
Noonal
United States
Esastwiession
Hay
Guy An
Fragmentary note on centrality of the canassa
A garbled passage discusses rising up and refusing to allow access to someone or something. It mentions centrality and a failing or contested authority within a chaotic context. The readable words point to a political or social dispute without clear names or dates.
Senate Advances Military and Diplomatic Measures
The Senate approved a House resolution retiring Mr Bou telle from the Navy and likely confirming him as captain on the retired list. It also passed amendments to tax bills and heard debates on the Manila canteen provision and the Sibutu and Ayan treaty with Spain. Seventy one private pension bills, including widows of McClenard and Palmer, were enacted. The urgent deficiency bill passed, and the chamber adjourned after an executive session on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
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Teraette
Geraya
House
Charlies A. Boutelle
Maine
Little- Geld
Boutelle
Littlefield
Congress
United States Navy
Senate
Auth
Sede Ie & Sommhes
Sen Povecen
Camenbee
Hoar
Massachusetts
Greer County
Texvepeck
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
United States
Secretary of War
Harris
Manila
Mr. Key
Spain
Philippine Islands
Sibutu
Ayan
Sulu
Messrs. Hoar
Wellington and Bacon
Lodge
James Mercur
West Point
Senate Ratifies Hay-Pauncefote Treaty After Amendments
After hours of consideration the Senate ratified the Hay-Pauncefote treaty with amendments rejected by margins around nineteen. The final vote stood fifty five to eighteen in executive session. Senators Thurston Gallinger Walcott and Bard spoke on the treaty’s merits and changes.
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Senate
Foraker
Committee On Foreign Relations
Thurston
Gallinger
Walcott
Bard
Nicaraugan Canal
Great Britain
North
Rareviea
Latin in a Public Beheat Arm Public School
A pupil at the Arm Public School presents Latin in a pupil exercise likely part of a classroom display. The fragment notes a public school setting and student activity but few details on event or outcome.
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Arm
Theological Schools and Law Schools in the United States
There are 141 theological schools in the United States, and 52 law colleges identified in the records. The data outlines the landscape of professional education across religious and legal disciplines in the country.
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United States
Sfty-two Law
Zechisteche & Sons Tanning Plant Destroyed by Fire
A severe blaze completely destroyed the Zechisteche and Sons tanning plant, causing extensive damages and prompting emergency crews to battle the flames for hours. Investigators assess cause while insured owners survey losses and plan reconstruction.
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Zechisteche & Sons
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Comsalewe
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Tate
National Senate
Moecey
Nelson
Carter
Mont
Judiciary Committee
Neyes
Money
Mason
Oreer
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