United States May Push Hague Arbitration For Manchurian Question
Washington reports state department may propose submitting the Manchurian evacuation timing and method to The Hague for arbitration. The idea circulates in Europe with publicists and Russian sources. Advocates argue the issue does not affect Russia’s honor and falls within Hague arbitration, potentially influencing treaty questions with China.
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Washington
State Department
Russia
Manchuria
Hague
Europe
United States
China
Basis of a Treaty in Far East Settlement Near
Paris reports that Japan and Russia are close to a settlement ending the far eastern dispute. Negotiations, aided by France and Britain, have fashioned a basis for a treaty. Russia would accept Japan Korea pacts of 1896 and 1898 granting rights at Seoul. In exchange Japan would accept Russia China treaty on Manchuria.
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Paris
Japan
Russia
France
Great Britain
Korea
Seoul
China
Manchuria
French ambassador returns to St. Petersburg amid Russo-Japanese talks
In St. Petersburg the French ambassador M. Bompard has come back, with no confirmation of abroad reports on Anglo-French unity for a peaceable Russo-Japanese settlement. Both powers seek an amicable solution while keeping allies' interests intact, with delicate limits on advice and guidance.
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ST. Petersburg
M. Bompard
Stersburg
Tokio
Russian Admiral Alexieff to leave Port Arthur for St Petersburg
Peking dispatch reports the Russian vice admiral for the Far East, Alexieff, will depart Port Arthur for St Petersburg to confer with authorities on negotiations with Japan. The legation forecasts further steps and possible continuations of talks.
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Peking
Far East
Admiral Alexieff
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Beccorres
Japan
Legation
Soe Pe
Fatal mine explosion near Birmingham kills two workers
An explosion at Flat Top mine 23 miles from Birmingham, Alabama, fatally killed Fred Stedding and T. B. Massey and injured several others including state mine superintendent L Rogers and assistant mine boss F. L. Rucker. Cause unknown but likely powder man carelessness as shots were prepared for night shift.
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Birmingham
Ala
Flat Top
Fred Stedding
T. 8. Massey
L. Rodgers
F. L. Rucker
R. Hill
Culverhouse
Shorehouse
Helen Douglass Dead Widow of Frederick Douglass Dies in Washington
Helen Douglass, widow of the famed orator Frederick Douglass and a white woman, died in Washington at age sixty five. A native of Honeoye New York she was the second wife of Douglass. Also noted is the death of Sir John Richard Robinson born 1823 and Captain Elihu Williams once a two term congressman from Ohio's Third district after a period of illness.
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Washington
Helen Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Work of a Degenerate Report on Eleven Poisonings in Lowell
A state committee from the Board of Charities released its findings on the poisoning of eleven patients at the Lowell State Hospital in Tewksbury. The hospital staff were cleared of blame, and the panel concluded the charges point to a degenerate or petty criminal acting from the hospital grounds, with the motive and method unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Dec
State Board of Charities
State Hospital
Tewksbury
Wakerey
Blow Of Three Fingers Reported In Indiana
In Portland Indiana December 1 a man near Ridgeville identified as David Rhoades was loading a muzzle loading shotgun when an accidental discharge caused the loss of three fingers. Officials report the injury occurred at a local residence and the incident is under investigation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
David Rhoades
Ridgeville
Man Aims to Surrender in Macon Murder Case
Frederick Strube, claiming to be the Havana fugitive, surrenders to Macon police. He admits killing 22 year old Alice Henninger after she laughed at his marriage proposal, says they fell from a buggy and buried the body. He cries during questioning, seeks return to Illinois, and a $1,400 reward remains. Sheriff Brooke expected with Havana officials. Miss Henninger was 22.
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Macon
Dee, L
Frederick Strube
Havana
Alice Henninger
Strube
Macon County
Wabash Raifiroad
N. M. Lacy
Mies Henninger
Quincy
Illand
Lillnois
New Italian Cabinet Presents Policy in Parliament
In Rome yesterday the new cabinet appeared before about 400 deputies as Premier Giolitti read the government's policy. The plan envisions social, economic, and financial reforms, state control of railroads if needed, and progressive taxation. It also seeks to renew treaties with Austria-Hungary Germany and Switzerland and includes a Sunday rest mandate.
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Rome
Giolitti
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Widow seeks arrest in defrauding case over fortune
New York December 1 Mrs Mary Jex widow of a former Wall Street operator says she was defrauded of her entire fortune of 160 dollars. She obtained a warrant today for the arrest of a man described as a prominent real estate dealer. The defendant’s name was not released as the warrant awaited service.
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New York
Mary Jex
Wall Street
Overheard at the horse show in Harlem
A humorous observer recalls mingling with high society at a horse show. He discovers the glamorous figures are ordinary locals including a barber and a tailor, while fashion chatter and signs blur into a bustling, celebrity filled scene in Harlem.
Slow Trains and Simple Delays in Rural Ride
A New York drummer returning from the New England route recalls a Vermont trip where a farmer’s joyful return with a new buggy caused a delay as the crew paused to help assemble the rig. The incident unfolds with patient teamwork, a horse led to a field, and the train resuming its journey.
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New York Mall
New York
Vermont
Darius
Trius
Felds
Eman Uessed
Will Be Indicted Again Neidermeir Low Charged With Murder
Chicago reports Detective Driscoll died from gunshot wounds after a confrontation with the car barn bandits. Neidermeier admits shooting Driscoll and faces another murder indictment in Crown Point Indiana. Marx to stand trial this week with others delayed to next term. Roeski pleads insanity. authorities deem all defendants sane.
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Chicago
Joseph Driscoll
Indiana
Driscoll
Peter Neidermeier
Neidermeier
van Dein
Roeski
Crown Point
Ind
Pennsylvania
Gustav Marx
Marx
Rocski
Harrison
Johns Hopkins to inherit estate from William Wyman
Under the will probated in Baltimore the philanthropist William Wyman leaves his estate valued at over 30000 dollars to Johns Hopkins University upon the death of his daughter Mrs Heen Wyman Rollins widow of Rev Samuel Rollins. Wyman had made large gifts to the university during his life.
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Baltimore
William Wyman
Johns Hopkins University
Heen Wyman Rollins
Samuel Rollins
Wealth in aquatic furs of them
The United States dominates aquatic fur production with mink and muskrat leading value, while fur seal and otter supplies wane. Canada trails, Russia diminished. London remains world fur center due to Hudson's Bay trade, auctions, and bankers. Leipsic fairs move muskrat and mink. New York tops U.S. fur activity in supply and consumption.
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Boston Globe
Charles H. Stevenson
United States Fish Commission
United States
Canada
Alaska
Siberian
Russia
Leipsic
Amsterdam
Paris
Vienna
Leipsichere
London
Hudson's Bay Company
Leader in Keep Fences Standing Faces Grand Jury Indictment
Omaha dispatch reports the federal grand jury is examining claims that millions of acres in western Nebraska were illegally fenced by cattle owners and ranchmen. While officials withhold names, one prominent leader is said to have been indicted, with cases focusing on fences still standing after the sixty day removal period. About 7 million acres across 700 to 800 ranchmen are involved, with some owners already removing fences, but most not. The probe has stirred Omaha officials and charged past inaction by the district attorney.
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Omaha
Nebraska
United States
Federal Bank
G. A. Tomlinson
Duluth
American Shipbuilding Company
Tomlinson
Lorain
Great Lakes
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Doherty
the Mercantile Trust Company
New York
Massachusetts Gas
Bay State Gas Company
Delaware
Massachusetts Gas Companies
Quincy Granite Quarries
Quincy Granite
United States Circuit Court
Boston
Lyons Granite Company
Blue Hill Granite Company
O. T. Ry Rs Granite Company
Chancellor Magic
Jersey City
Filipino Pope Hanged and Ladrone Leader Sentenced
Senor Rios the fanatic Filipino leader and Pope of the Tayabas was hanged after capture in May and murder conviction. Laredo Toledo, the ladrone chief, was also sentenced to death. The tale links conspirators in Amoy with Chinese coolie import schemes and Taft era tariff reform. Governor Taft appointed a committee of officials and businessmen to study tariff changes.
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Manila
Senor Rios
Tayabas
Laredo Toledo
Alada
Toledo
Co. E. Richardson
Richardson & Co
Amoy
C. H. Ballentine
John Miller
Philippine Islands
Ballentine
Carl Johnson
Shuster
Miller
United States
Taft
Saatapes
McGarry Suitsettled in New York through son’s settlement
Mrs Della McGarry settles suits over notes totaling 268000 with Brooklyn and Manhattan banks for 3 1 4 cents on the dollar. The cases followed John J McGarry, a political figure tied to Cuban American Tobacco, who before his February 1902 death held notes totaling 208000 with major banks. The estate could not satisfy all obligations, leading to litigation as notes matured.
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New York
Della McGarry
Brooklyn
Manhattan
John J. McGarry
Broadway National Bank
Kings Countyy Trust Company
Nassau National Bank
National City Bank
Fatal railway collision in Nevada on Burlington line
In Mason City Nevada on December 1 a collision between two freight train sections killed stockman R E Larkin of Brush Colorado and Thomas Dye of Eugene Oregon who rode in the caboose of the first section. Two others R R Kincaid of Bingham Nebraska and R W Taylor of Hyannis Nebraska were fatally injured. Five more occupants escaped by jumping as the engine and caboose were wrecked.
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Mason City
Nev
Burlington Railroad
R. E. Larkin
Stockman
Brush, Col
Thomas Dye
Eugene
Ore
R. R. Kincaid
Bingham, Neb
R. W. Taylor
Hyannis
Neb
Lebanon Leader Stricken With Paralysis Heading to Death
Capt. R. H. La Follette, a prominent Lebanon citizen and uncle of Harvey M. La Follette, was stricken with paralysis and has been unconscious since the stroke. He is sinking rapidly, with death deemed likely in a short time. He has long resided in the city and held local influence.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Harry van Dein
Hammond
Manchester
van Dein
Chicago
Lebanon
R. H. la Follette
Harvey M. la Follette
Indiana
Union Labor Ward Club forms under Chicago Federation of Labor
The Union Labor Ward Club in Chicago is forming under the patronage of the Chicago Federation of Labor for political aims. The movement will operate outside unions, but a union card will be required for membership. Its platform is socialist in outline, though intended scope remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Labor Ward Club
Chicago Federation of Labor
Missouri in Commission in Newport News
The United States battleship Missouri was placed in commission today at the Newport News Yard and Dry Dock Company plant. The ceremony marked the ship’s formal entry into active service with the U S Navy.
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Newport News
Missouri
Net News Audin
Cleveland Stone Co Buys Bedford Quarries
The Cleveland Stone Company has purchased large quarries at Bedford Indiana marking a significant expansion. The deal was announced from Cleveland Ohio on December first.
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Indianapolis Journal
Cleveland, C
Cleveland Stone Company
Bedford
Ind
Wages cut ripple through steel and rail industries
A 10 percent wage reduction hits Pas saic Steel and Reading Foundry workers in North Reading. Chicago & Alton lowers section hands pay to nine hours per day. Western Union messengers strike in Richmond, Virginia, amid wage cuts, with new hires filled by Black workers.其它 measures affect Sharon Pennsylvania steel plant and Reading Sternburg operations resuming full time after five months.
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Passaic
N. J
Sharon (Pa
American Steel Foundries Company
Sternburg
American Tron and Steel Company
Reading
Howard
Wabash Car Shops
Toledo
Seattle
Rio Jun Mar
Butte Luncheon Party and the Presidents Lunch Remark
A report on a Butte Montana party of seven union leaders invited by President Roosevelt to lunch in Washington. The leaders dispute the claim of a White House visit at the President's expense, stating they paid their own railroad and hotel costs. The episode fuels anti Roosevelt sentiment and becomes a potential campaign issue.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Butte, Mont
Oyster Bay
Washington
White House
East
Butte
Roosevelt
Maxis
Two Persons Severely Burned In City Fire
SHBOYGAN Wis Dec 1 The brick block on North Eighth street occupied by the lair store was destroyed by fire today. Loss about 100000 with 80000 insured. Two residents of the city were severely if not fatally injured by the blaze.
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Shboygan
Wis
North Eighth Street
Lair
Sire
Money Troubles Triggered Deputy Sheriff Ben Norths Suicide
Covington Kentucky December 1 Ben North longtime Kenton county deputy sheriff and popular local figure ended his life by his own hand citing financial troubles causing a fatal act in this city authorities said the tragedy stunned residents and prompted mourning across the community.
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Covington
Ben Northcutt
Kenton County
Woman shot during quarrel in Falls area
In ee Fall s N . Dec . L As the re wf a quarrel Mrs. Emma Miller was orgay wounded. Police report a domestic dispute led to a gunfire injuring Emma Miller, with neighbors hearing the shot and officers arriving to secure the scene.
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Ee Falls
Emma Miller
Moters to Affiliate With the Socialistic Party Rally Platforms
A fragment discusses a movement toward affiliation with the Socialist party. It outlines a platform including direct election of the president, vice president, and senators, government ownership of communication and transportation, municipal control of utilities, abolition of the set system, and adoption of initiative and referendum.
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Moters
Socialistic Party
Dent
Emperor William Sends Roosevelt Autograph Message
Berlin December 1 Emperor William personally had Baron Von Sternburg deliver an autograph message to President Roosevelt by mail. The German ambassador sailed from Bremen to New York on the Kaiser Wilhelm II after an audience in which the Emperor, wishing to write more, filled a page in German chancellery fashion and signed Wilhelm in large letters.
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Berlin
William
Roosevelt
Baron von Sternburg
United States
New York
Bremen
Bunday
Wilelm
Missionary Boat Capsizes in Africa Tragedy
Nashville dispatch reports a cable message announcing the death of H C Staymenter and drowning of twenty three native crew when a missionary craft of the Presbyterian Church capsized on the Congo river in Africa. The boat was bound for Lapsiey with H C Menter and Notte Martin of Alabama aboard, who left the United States in August as mariners bound for the interior Free State mission field.
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Nashville
Tenn
Staymenter
Con River
Africa
Real Estate Transfers in Marion County Indiana Ledger
Real estate transfers and building permits recorded in Marion County Indiana for the 74 hours ending Dec 1 108 listing parcels on West North Indianapolis Haughville and surrounding areas. Deals involve Walter B Perkins Christina Cart William Latta and others with multiple lots including Rhodes sub Holmes West North Illinois street and Cottage Home additions. The record notes lot numbers and tracts with purchasers trustees and insurers in numerous sub divisions and includes an auditor to Barrett transfers and a final total in building activity.
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Recorders Office
Marion County
Indiana
Preachers
Rustees
Indianapolis
Georgie E. Winn
William A Cooper
Walker
Ohio Street
Walter B. Perkin
Richard M. Voight
Malvern
Ule R. MN ‘Oung
Christina Cart Bik
Christina Ors
William T. Latta Et
Stemen
Ukton
Warden B. Veh Cc
Huston
Wright
Uae
Ist
North Side
Walter B. Perki
Andes
Indi
Williame
Bopar
Wiliam B. Bryan
Edmund
Schifling
Irene Fatout
Prams
Wot
Emmaculate Cloud
Rhodes
Bik
W. Bk
Holmes
Illinois Street
Haughville
Ccc Cneceserecascenreesance
Minnie &. Gill
Trustee
Wiliam H. Gill Et
Helme
Aenea
Rupp
Pai Feck
John' i
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MR. Wyman
Federal Grand Jury
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Ludington
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Cleveland
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W. F. Hendricks
O Nation
Oklahoma
Asas
L. B. Day
Mexican Central Railway
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
J. F. Stevens
Ohio Works
Carnegie Company
Youngstown
Ennsylvania
New Jersey
Indian Territory Illuminating of Company
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Hayner
Perry
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Strong
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
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Federal National Bank
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