Imperialists Want Emperor Retained in China Peace Talks
Premier Yuan Sha Kai calls cabinet to seek terms for peace as exchequer is depleted and loans are refused. A five member delegation is sent to Shanghai to negotiate with rebels, with the condition that the emperor remain as figurehead. Shanghai reports dispatch of envoys and a parliamentary form of government is favored. Citizens celebrate as Manchus press for peace and rebels show no settlement progress.
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Pekin
Yuan Sha Kai
France
Belgium
Yuan
Shanghai
Dec
Cabinet wrestles Russian situation in morning session
Washington reports the cabinet spent two hours on the Russian question but could not reach a definite plan. Officials said any solution affecting American Jews would risk embarrassing another nation. The issue is postponed until next Monday for another cabinet meeting.
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Washington
Morgan Decorated by Kaiser with Red Eagle Order
Dec. 9 report from Berlin notes J Pierpont Morgan was awarded the order of the Red Eagle by the Kaiser Der Grosser. The article recalls Morgan’s past gifts to the German ruler including plans to present Luther’s works on Kiel yacht visit. It cites his taste for decorations and acquisitions from European powers. A Seward Commercial Co sale is advertised.
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Berlin
Pierpont Morgan
Kiel
J.J. Morgan
America
Martin Luther
Red Cross
J. Pierpont Morgan
Europe
Naval Board Report Finds Maine Blown Up by Mine
The naval board concluded the battleship Maine exploded due to an external force, likely a submarine mine, causing forward magazine damage. The unanimous finding was submitted to Congress via the secretary of the navy, based on examinations of the wreck in Havana harbor.
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Naval Board
Maine
Havana Harbor
Spain
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Great
American Steel Navy
Knoxville
Tenn
Brickville
Fisher Defends Administration Over Alaska Coal Fields
Secretary Fisher credits the administration with halting a scheme to seize Alaska coal deposits. He notes Roosevelt blocked grabs from the White House and Taft protected the lands by withdrawing them from entry to defend national resources.
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Special Nugget Ser
Washington
Dec
Fisher
Interior
Alaska
Roosevelt
White House
Provident
Taft
Taft Sends Second Message to Congress
President Taft submits a second message addressing foreign relations arbitration treaties with Britain and France and urges Senate ratification of treaties with Russia, plus action on the 1432 peace terms and delivery of timely action on ongoing treaties.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Senate
United States
England
France
Rue- Sila
Hospital patient E Wallace Smith cleared to leave tomorrow
Dr J H Mustard announced this afternoon that E Wallace Smith should be released from the hospital by tomorrow and brought home that day. Last night the city endured the coldest spell of the season with 20 below and minimal snow exposing homes to harsh weather.
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J. H. Mustard
E. Wallace Smith
Manigal Concludes Two Bay Tale On Grand Jury Dyn bombing
McManigal testifies before a federal grand jury that more than eight men were involved in a plotted dynamiting campaign aimed at open shop structures erected by non union operators. The plan included advance agents, explosive sourcing, and escape routes, with links to McManigal and James B McNamara as principal figures.
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Los Angeles
Vic Ntay
Ortle McManical
Federal Grand Jury
McManigal
Erand
Manica
Janes B. McNamara
Rand
Seattle
Hees Eorels Teacelad
McNamara to Face San Quentin After Testimony Refusal
Jamey Joan McNamara and another man were ordered to San Quentin to begin their fifteen year and life terms after appearing before a grand jury. Both declined to testify and refused to discuss their cases, prompting a tense reaction in the area as the crowd eyed justice and possible appeals.
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Los Angeles
Dee
Jamey Joan McNamara
San Quentin
Fite
Aud
Government Will Increase Pensions in the War Veteran Bill
The House debated a bill to raise pensions for Civil and Spanish War veterans and remaining Mexican War survivors. A vote was planned for next Tuesday as the measure faced cabinet and legislative scrutiny amid other daily items.
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Washington, D
House
Keune St Cong
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Jamerpur
Peter
Earle Dence
Boyce
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Root Unnden
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