Britain in Straits Kipling’s Strictures Justified
London reports no volunteer response to the War Office call to relieve regiments in South Africa. Volunteers face low pay and new rules require annual camp presence, sparking widespread indignation and risk of regimental collapse. Parliament will hear the issue as the War Office seeks more troops.
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Canals to be electrified on European routes by American capital
London January reports a major American venture to secure all water routes for U S grain and other cargoes to European inland ports. Erie Canal Traction Company aims to electrify European canals, gaining control of about 5 000 miles in England and the continent. Parliament will be asked to permit central power stations to propel canal traffic, with operation under American capital though formally British controlled.
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British Cabinet to Consider Countervailing Sugar Duties
London dispatch says a Monday cabinet meeting may decide if Britain will impose countervailing duties on sugar to save the West Indian industry from collapse within a year. Chamberlain to submit West Indian authorities’ evidence and the Brussels conference outlook suggests no bounty abolition without such duties.
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West Indian Islands
Cabinet Crisis Shapes Trade Policy Debates
The British cabinet has communicated a phase of the situation to the colonial secretary and will keep the decision secret until Jan 2 when delegates return from Brussels. Chamberlain leans toward countervailing duties but cabinet divisions on economic views may prevent a clear win.
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Mr. Chamberlain
Smallpox Fear Ahead of King Edward II Coronation
London reports a looming smallpox scare ahead of King Edward II's coronation with transatlantic lines vaccinating crews and considering passenger inoculations to avoid embargo. Officials anticipate quarantine measures and heightened health controls as UK-wide precautions mount against the outbreak.
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Associated Press
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The Throttling of London and Dock Monopoly Debate
The Daily Mail prints a series titled The Throttling of London arguing the dock system harms London’s trade. It advocates transferring port control to a public body to restore vitality. Meanwhile coronation parade plans shift away from Regent Street to the Strand, disappointing American speculators holding seating options.
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Daily Mail
Regent Street
Strand
Ashmend Bartlett MP in dangerous condition after operation
London January 11 Sir Ellis Ashmend Bartlett Member of Parliament remains in danger after a serious operation last night and several days of internal inflammation.
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London
Ellis Ashmend-Bartlett
December mining output in Johannesburg rises to 52897 ounces
The Chamber of Mines reports December gold production at 52897 ounces of fine gold, up from 39075 ounces in November. The figures reflect monthly output across the Johannesburg area.
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Johannesburg
Chamber of Mines
Arbitration issue in Pan American talks unsettled
Mexico City January 11 The Pan American conference arbitration difficulty remains unresolved after a meeting this afternoon attended by Mr Buchanan of the United States Pardo of Mexico Alzamora of Peru and Bermejo of Argentina. The session aimed to reach a settlement on the disputed questions in the conference.
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London Smallpox Fear Grows Amid Epidemic Talk
Anxiety rises over a London smallpox threat with laboratories busy producing lymph and hospitals expanding. experts say peak may come in May as trade and coronation plans feel the impact. New York steamship circles report little fear with crews routinely vaccinated. Argentina's Bermejo and Mexico's Pardo clash over compulsory vaccination plan at a conference, with delegates warning delays could trigger a split.
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Russo-American gold mining venture ends in dissension at Behring sea
AP dispatch traces the Behring sea venture by Von Larlovsky Co. a 3000 versts shore concession for 15 years. An American team led by Captain Jansen traveled from San Francisco to Cape Nome then Chuckchee peninsula. Tensions arose over labor and stock concerns. Jansen seized the Samoa to Cape Nome, refused orders, and an American naval officer escorted the Russians to Petropavlovsk before the party returned to San Francisco.
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Chuckchee Peninsula
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Janson
Petropavlovsk
Warsaw Hisses Drive German Artists Out in Poland
A telegraph report says Poles in Russia hiss and heckle German artists in Warsaw music halls leading to German performers being replaced by French acts. Nearby near Kharkoff a railroad paymaster was murdered on a locomotive and his body burned in the firebox. the engineer faces murder and robbery charges over about 300 roubles in his possession.
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Warsaw
Kharkoff
Dock charges in London Port Yet to End
London January 1 Dock charges of the port of London, reviewed in Mr Choate’s report to the US Senate, remain in force. The United States consulate deems there is little chance they will end, and congressional action is expected to have limited effect.
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Choate
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United States Senate
Monterey prepares banquet for Pan American delegates
Monterey Mexico expects Pan American conference delegates to arrive around January 20. The city will host a large banquet in honor of the visiting officials.
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Mex
Japanese Mechanics Quit Union Iron Works in San Francisco
In San Francisco on January 11 a group of twenty six Japanese mechanics employed at Union iron works resigned after being ordered out by the Japanese Association of America. The move followed pressure from the Iron Trades Council which had sought a shorter work day for American workers.
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Contempt Proceedings Involving City Officials Upheld
Judge Ryan ruled the Board of Police Commissioners not guilty of violating the injunction in the contempt case arising from the arrest of Southern Telegraph and Money-order Company officials. The injunction breach charge rests on Lieutenant Johnson and officers who conducted the raid on January 4.
Governor Van Sant Calls Legislature to Meet February Fourth
ST PAUL Jan 11 Governor Van Sant issued a formal call for an extraordinary session of the State Legislature to assemble on Tuesday Feb 4. The call notes the Tax Commission appointed to revise and codify taxation has completed its work and its report is ready for submission. The session will consider the report and enact tax laws as deemed fit.
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Great Britain
Pearce
Asser
Injunction Made Permanent in Machinists Case
Chicago January 11 Judge Chetlain made permanent the temporary injunction granted last week in the case of Robert Tarrant against local lodges of the International Machinists Association and union pickets who have patrolled near his shop. The injunction restrains the strikers from interfering with workers but the judge holds that workingmen have the right to peacefully urge others to leave their posts.
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Chetlain
Robert Tarrant
International Machinists’ Association
Algoma Central Adds Passenger Steamer for Toledo to Sault
The Algoma Central steamship line has purchased a large passenger steamer with cabin space for five passengers and 5 tons of freight. It will operate between Toledo and Sault Ste. Marie, twice weekly, targeting Ohio tourists.
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Navy plans new national naval reserve from colliers
Secretary Long announced that graduates of the Pennsylvania Nautical School will be given preference for quartermaster posts on United States colliers. The government intends to build a new national naval reserve centered on the collier service to be used in wartime.
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Long
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United States
Fireman Crushed at Pittsburg Junction Accident
A shifting engine derailed on the Pittsburg Junction line in the Seheo district and was struck by a Baltimore train. The fireman was crushed to death as his engine rolled over him. The stock train sustained only light damage.
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Pitsburg Junction
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Baltimore
Wright Kills Butler In Saloon Euchre Dispute
Paris Ky Jan 11 James W Wright shot and killed Thomas Butler during a social euchre dispute in T F Brannon’s saloon about six p m Both were gang farmers and good friends authorities reported there were no other injuries and investigation is underway
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T. FE. Brannon
James W. Wright
Thomas Butler
Woods Named Architect Appointment Favored by Leaders
Washington dispatch reports broad support in Congress for Indianapolis native Woods as architect of the Capitol. Senate and House leaders pressed President Roosevelt, with Speaker and others urging Woods’s appointment. Also, Indiana public building bills from Muncie Anderson Hammond move forward. Beveridge to handle Indiana postmaster nominations.
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House of Representatives
Washington Scribes Roosevelts Dialogues and Hawaiian Affairs
President Roosevelt hosts a busy cabinet and calls with naval officers while a notable discussion on the Schiey case remains private. Prince Kawananakoa and Samuel Parker arrive to discuss Hawaiian governance issues with potential succession for Governor Dole. Additional items note Senator Quay’s health, French envoys visiting the White House, and census figures for turpentine and resin production US-wide.
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Samuel Parker
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Payne Named Postmaster General in Roosevelt Cabinet
Dispatches from Washington state report Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith has resigned and President Roosevelt offered Henry C. Payne the cabinet post. Payne, a Milwaukee figure and longtime Republican organizer, will focus on the Post Office Department with noted administrative skill and broad national experience. His background in law, business interests, and prior service as Milwaukee postmaster underline his readiness to reform service and coordinate with other cabinet members. Milwaukee awaits the appointment with strong local approval for Payne’s character and fitness.
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Charles Emory Smith
Roosevelt
Henry C. Payne
Payne
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Lecal
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Hayes
Arthur
Naval Experimental Plant Proposed at Annapolis
Senator Hale introduces a bill authorizing a 400000 construction and equipping of an experimental naval plant at the Naval Academy in Annapolis to tackle engineering problems beyond private capacity. The plan, urged by Adm Melville, aims to boost naval capabilities and benefit manufacturing and science. The Senate House committee also plans a memorial meeting for President McKinley with Secretary Hay to speak, set for February 27 in the House chamber, with executive and publication committees formed. The Dolphin dispatched for Porto Rico will conduct deep sea soundings and surveys, amid the disappearance of three sailors whose sentences were in abeyance. Admiral Taylor and Captain Clark meet with President Roosevelt regarding the Bureau of Navigation leadership.
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Willam A. Miller
Magnus Nielson
Gleaves
Clyde ex-treasurer found guilty of embezzling $5000
Concordia Kan Jan 11 A E Patterson former Clyde city treasurer was found guilty in district court of embezzling five thousand dollars from Clyde joints license payments. He argued the city received the money legally and thus could not be held responsible.
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Clyde
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Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Womanly Ailments
A woman recounts long years of chronic invalidism after childbirth and failed treatments until Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription showed remarkable cures. The ad claims ninety eight of a hundred women improve, calls the medicine a mother’s remedy, assures no alcohol or narcotics, and notes a free Common Sense Medical Adviser offer with mailing details to Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
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