Situation in the Far East Warns of War Tensions
Reports from London and Tokyo describe censorship on troop movements in Japan and concern over foreign warships converging on the Far East. Editors note potential military actions, with China debated as either cautious or supportive of Japan in a widening regional crisis.
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Far East
London
Daily Mail
Kobe
United States
Korea
M. Delcasse
Senate
Tokio
Ince Ching
China
Japan
The
Morning Post
Peking
the Times
Russia
Paul Lessar
M. Lessar
Great Britain
Bo Suye
Toussia
Femenussia
Manchu
China Sees War Likely Between Russia and Japan
Peking observers believe war between Russia and Japan is probable and nearly inevitable, with no corroboration of a Tokio dispatch. China’s Board of War asks viceroys for troop numbers, claiming 90,000 ready, though many are likely paper figures. Dowager Empress backs neutral stance if possible while appointing inexperienced officials to army departments.
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Peking
Russia
Japan
Tokio
Chinese Board of War
Prince Chang
Instruction
China
Will Attend Funeral Instead of Wedding in McKeesport
Miss Lillian Bennett of Wednesbury England chose to attend the funeral for Ambrose Good, whose death in the Duquesne limited wreck altered wedding plans. The scene in Thomas Good’s home was poignant as Bennett considers remaining in America after expressing gratitude to local officials and friends.
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Thomas Good
Miss Bennett
Mrs Belle Seward Visits Her Mother in Rising Sun
Rising Sun Ind Dec 27 Mrs Belle Seward under indictment as an accessory to the murder of her sister Elizabeth called on her mother for the first time in two years since James Gillissie Elizabeths twin brother and under indictment left his mother and Elizabeths home to live across the street The visit caused a stir in the high profile murder case.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Belle Seward
Elizabeth
James Gillessie
Seward
Dixie Ready 10 Sail With Men and Stores
Philadelphia dispatch reports the cruiser Dixie at League Island Navy Yard fitted out for Colon. Six hundred marines under Lt. Col. Waller to accompany, with heavy cargo including arms, lumber, wagons, and camp supplies signaling a anticipated long campaign in Nama. Brigadier General Elliott arrives aboard the Dixie.
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Philadelphia
League Island Navy Yard
Dixie
Colon
Delaware River
Elliott
Marine Corps
Waller
Yvernment
Nama
Isthmus
Bold pair of robbers had strenuous time
Two white men armed with revolvers robbed a safe and held up several people along Pennsylvania Railroad main line suburbs near Philadelphia. They struck Haverford and Stratford stations, blindfolded an aged watchman, and escaped with about $1,000 in cash and stamps. police have a description but no suspects yet.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Haverford
Stratford
Texas Lad Dies of Rabies After Dog Bite
In St Louis a stray dog bite led to the death of eight year old Howard Thaggard from rabies. The body was placed in a white coffin and shipped to Casseta, Texas, after the boy succumbed to hydrophobia despite doctors efforts. His father arrived at his deathbed.
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Texas
St Louis
Casseta
Tex
Howard Thaggard
St. Louis
Abusive Stepfather Shot by Son in Indianapolis Home
In a Chicago style incident at 2349 Indianapolis avenue a son named Harry Chapman eighteen shot his stepfather Edward Stanhope dead after a violent quarrel over the mother. The shooting occurred at 11 PM with a borrowed shotgun, Chapman surrendered at 12 30 AM. The wife reported prior abuse and fear. Police and coroner notified. detectives Duncan and Wilson handled the case.
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Indianapolis Avenue
Edward Stanhope
Harry Chapman
Stanhope
Chapman
Chicago
Duncin
Wilson
Cale
Pere Marquette Disaster Leaves Twenty-Two Dead
Grand Rapids reports the Pere Marquette head on collision near East Paris killed twenty two and left thirty eight injured. Conflicting signal readings and a blizzard blamed for the wreck challenge operators and officials.
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Pere Marquette
Leg Break Sufferer Found After Three Days Alone
Patrick Harrahan an aged man was found lying on the floor of his dingy apartment at 518 South Illinois Street yesterday afternoon. He had fallen down stairs the day before Christmas and suffered a broken leg while being unable to obtain food or help. He crawled up to his room, hunger and cold adding to the pain. He was removed to City Hospital in the Dispensary ambulance attended by Dr. Jeffries. doctors say his condition remains serious but not immediately fatal.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Pere Marquette Railroad
Paris
Pere Marquette
Cials
F. M. Booth
McCord's
McCord’s
Waterman
Neil
Booth
Ralph E. Gay
Mark C. Gay
Tater and
Son
Ae Raiphles
Detroit
Patrick Harrahan
South
Ilinois Street
Jeffries
We Are All For Him Says Senator Platt
Senator Platt announced that the Republican State convention to elect delegates at large to the national convention and adopt instructions on Roosevelt would be held in April. He said the convention would likely instruct the New York delegation to vote for Roosevelt, noting, We are all for him.
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New York
Platt
Roosevelt
New Panama Republic A Queer Contradiction Among Nations
The Journal's special report from Panama describes the new republic as lacking self reliance, patriotism, and a unifying national purpose beyond Panama Canal interests. It notes a heavy reliance on the United States, a small population, and vast uncharted interior with 30,000 implied inhabitants, all underscoring the paradoxes shaping Panama's existence and international standing.
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Panama
R. P
Republic of Panama
England
Colombia
Isthmian
United States
Isthmus
Republic
Department of Panama
Colon
Costa Rica
Gulf of Darien
Atrato River
Coun
Pan Conte ES GE
Bullet Fired in Street Fight Pierces Witness Hat
John Bailey narrowly escaped injury when a bullet from an unknown man’s revolver passed through the crown of his hat as he drove past Walnut street and Capital avenue. Bailey, unhurt, planned to replace his hat and reported the incident to police, who could not locate the assailants.
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John Bailey
Walnut Street
Capital Avenue
Bailey
Young Bailey
North Capitol Avenue
Ban on Candy Triggers Montreal Choir Strike
In Westmount Montreal Melville Church choir quits after pastor Rev T W Winfield denounces choir members for eating candy during Christmas service. A deputy from the choir asked for a retreat, which the pastor refused, leading to a unanimous strike.
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Montreal
Melville Church
Westmount
T. W. Winfield
Genteman
King Christian of Denmark Sick in Austria Delays Return
Berlin December 27 King Christian of Denmark is ill at Gmunden Austria and his planned departure for Copenhagen has been postponed.
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Berlin
Christian of
Denmark
Gmunden
Austria
Copenhagen
Meeting of workers did not materialize in Hartford City
Hartford City Ind Dec 27 The long heralded meeting of the new and old L A 300 failed to draw workers as President Burns and Phillips were slated to attend. The aim was to push a 25 percent wage assessment for a special relief fund to win sales agency competition. Workers on profit sharing reject the levy and many paid little heed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hartford City
Ind
L. A
Simon Burns
John Phillips
Pittsburg
Johnston Company
Oil stove blaze kills two in Philadelphia home
A late night stove overturn caused a small fire in a Spring Garden Street house. Two victims died at a hospital today: Mrs. Jane Butler, aged years, and her brother Thomas Devine. Several others were burned but expected to recover.
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Philadelphia
Spring Garden Street
Jane Butler
Thomas Devine
Bottle Factories to Close a Month in January
Pittsburg dispatch reports that flint glass manufacturers will shut down all bottle factories for four weeks after the new year to curtail production and steady prices. The move affects Associated Manufacturers members, with independents continuing operations. notices will be posted within the week.
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Pittsburg
Flint Glass
Associated Manufacturers
Bank Robbery Sparks Shootout in Kiowa Town
A bold Kiowa bank robbery ends with a 30 man posse in pursuit after nitro charges blow the safe. Bandits flee as shredded paper money suggests about eight thousand dollars loss, mostly destroyed. One robber is said to be wounded. U S marshals pursue.
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South Malister
IL T
Kiowa
United States
French Officer Wounded In Duel Over Dreyfus Case
Paris December 27 A sword duel occurred this morning between Captain Levy Fifth Regiment of Engineers and Henry de Montroy a noted anti Semite. Levy was wounded in the arm. Unlike traditional duels the outcome was not the point rather the clash over the Dreyfus affair.
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Paris
Levy
Fifth Regiment of Engineers
Henry de Montroy
Dreyfus
Murdered Wife in Salt Lake City Shack
Frank Rose, a barber from St Louis, surrendered to police claiming he killed his wife Christmas afternoon. The body lay in a poorly furnished Salt Lake City shack with a two year old boy nearby, his clothes stained with his mother's blood. The child, found alive but weak, had been confined to the room for two days without care. The couple had recently moved from St Louis and frequent quarrels were reported. the husband was unemployed.
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Salt Lake City
Frank Rose
St. Louis
John Henry Goes to Bed in Wrong House
John Henry a local character with no home caused a scene Christmas night after entering the Empire block on Massachusetts avenue, sleeping on a box of gifts. An aged woman found him in her room, and police arrested him for drunkenness and malicious trespass.
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John Henry
Duncan
Wilson
Henry
Empire
Massachusetts Avenue
Father O'Reilly Weds A Connecticut Girl
Catholic clergy and laity in New Britain, Connecticut react to Father Peter O'Reilly leaving the pulpit to marry high school girl Mary O'Donnell in Hartford. He was curate at St Mary's and arrived from Fort Wayne two years ago. The couple wed after a delayed license request and reportedly moved west afterward.
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Indianapolis Journal
New Britain
Conn
Peter O'Reilly
Mary O'Donnell
Hartford
Father O’ Reilly
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Fort Wayne
Ind
Assistant Rector at the Cathedral Fort Wayne Ind
Father Peter J. O'Reilly, formerly assistant rector of the cathedral here, was well known among Fort Wayne's citizens. He left the city about three years ago, and rumors linked his name to a prominent local young woman. It was believed he was headed to his parents' home in Vermont.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Peter J. O'Reilly
Father O'Reilly
Vermont
Mexican paper jokes over Kratz arrest
Mexico City dispatch notes the Mexican Herald ridicules Kratz extradition to Missouri on boodle charges. It suggests his post conviction fate may be lenient, allowing him to return to Mexico free from anxiety and resume business interests in the state of Jim.
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Mexico City
Kratz
Missouri
Mexican Herald
St. Louis
Mexico
Jim
Cincinnati Steamer Cut Down by Ice in Cincinnati Harbor
Ice gorges sunk the packet steamboat W. H. Grapevine at the public landing in Cincinnati. Debris swept away, cargo lost, and a total wreck. River rise and heavy ice caused over 1000000 in damage to harbor craft and coal barges, with seventeen barges wrecked and logs adrift for miles.
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Cincinnati
W. H. Grapevine
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Davis
Tucker
Gorges
Cincinnati Gas Company
New City
Coney Island
Epsure
North Bend
Lower
Gorges Break Above Evansville Vote of Rivers Ice
Evansville Ind December 27 heavy ice passed all day with more to come. Gorges between Evansville and Louisville broke today and should pass tomorrow. Boats tied up all week as vessels head to Green River. The Tarascon, icebound near Hawesville, moves into Green River. Heavy ice exits Wabash river and Ohio temperature rise expected.
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Evansville
Ind
Louisville
Green River
Tarascon
Hawesville
Wabash River
Ohio
Dangerous Gorge in the Allegheny River
Pittsburg reports a dangerous ice gorge on the Allegheny caused by a recent cold snap. At Rosston the packed ice extends fifteen miles upstream and blocks the river to the bottom, with water backing up over the lowlands. The gorge at Springdale remains, while Butler floats in the Allegheny or Monongahela.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny River
Rosston
Springdale
Butttler
Alleghany
Monongahela
Man Arrested in Canada Believed Abeel Imposter
Niagara Falls police say the man arrested on the Canadian side last night is James Abeel of New York, alleged to have posed as J Ogden Goelet Jr and become engaged to Grace Anderson. Extradition may be pursued if Abeel refuses return. he claims innocence and says he may stay in Canada under an assumed name.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
James Abeel
New York
J. Ogden Goelet, Jr
Goelet
Grace Anderson
Savoy
Ontario
Chicago
F. 8. Hall
W. K. Hall
Mains
Inspector McCluskey
Hall
Abeel
New
J. Oxden Goelet
Canada
Mullah in Straits Rome Reported Desiring Talks via Italians
News from Somaliland says Captain Bigle commander of the Italian squadron arrived at Obbla aboard the flagship Cristofere Colombe. Emissaries were sent inland and the Mullah is said to be in desperate condition due to poor supplies while authorities hope he may agree to negotiate with Britain through Italian mediation.
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Rome
Bigle
Somaliland
Obbla
Cristofere
Cam
Britain
Othess
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Elliot
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W.fwaller
Sere
McCord
Senator Platt
New York State
Panama Republic
King Christian
General Gudger
Felix Ehrman
State Department
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H. O. Gudger, Jr
Glass
Connecticut
Allegheny
F. S. Hall
Young Goelet
Mullah
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