Directors Reelect Cheney Haven and McCullouch at Topeka Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway in Topeka the three incumbent directors George G Haven Bent P Cheney and John G McCulloh were reelected. MR RIPLEY stated Santa Fe will not build to St Louis and plans a new depot in Topeka while criticizing the Oriental Trade as an empty shell. A stock and proxy representation vote covered 214 million shares.
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Santa Fe
St. Louis
Snriunh
Atohinwa
Topeka
T “Weill
Topeki
Wilch
Topeka.” “Will & New
Hendersit
Henderson
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Santa Fe stockholders meet amid Topeka delay
Edward Wilder serves as secretary as directors reconfirm all officials. President Ripley and executives depart to Texas to inspect lines and discuss contracts while McKenna’s temporary election stands. Ripley, a large figure, speaks eagerly but offers few concrete details about Santa Fe's plans.
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Edward Wilder
Santa Fe Road
Atudithalder
Plese
Topeka
Iutuin
Otl
BD. McKenna
Wit Wethin
Air Rector
Geo. A. Nickerson
McKenna
Ieeres
Ripley
Fowler
Berwind
al. Hayes
Texas
Teaumont
Morawetz
Haven
Chicago
T Edward Mayson Ripley
Santa Fe
Democrats And Populists Face Fusion Over State Convention
A Topeka meeting upset Democratic plans by proposing a new basis for the state convention, inviting Populists to participate in the Democratic primaries. Counties with strong Populist support could gain large delegations, potentially allowing a Populist ticket to overshadow traditional Democrats if fusion occurs.
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Iity
Topeke
Breidenthal
Leavenworth
Wyandotte
Rich
Cherokee County
Cherokee
Cowley County
Labette County
Ejile County
Leavenworth County
Sedewick
Mi Atchison
Starshull
Nemubu
Bourbon
Washington
Barton
Brown
Crawford
Dickinson
Douglax
Jobneon
Shawnen
Sills
Ellis and
Leavenworth Coun
Cowley
Franklin
Jewell
Labette
Linn
McPherson
Lyon
Miami
Montgomery
Neosho
Reno
Saline
Sumner
Cial
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Nein Heiste
Canal measures and canal debate in senate and house
Washington reports the senate favorably reports a holiday recess from December 19 to January 6, 1902 and a favorable report on a bill to acquire a Nicaragua Costa Rica right of way. Senator Morgan discusses the Panama canal, British attitudes, and relations with the Panama Company amid critical letters. a separate debate voice mentions attempts to delay or defeat canal action. The house judiciary committee forms a special subcommittee to study attacks on the president and to propose laws to curb anarchists.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
House
Mason
Committee On Manufactures
Lodge
Senate Committee On
Hay
Wenten
Walker
M. Hutia
Pankma
Addy
Huy
Ihlean
Commission
M. Mutin
Earl
Mr. Hay
United States
M. Huth
Congress
Panama Canal Company
New York
de Lessera
New
Judiciary
House of Representatives
Ray
Senator Depew to Wed Miss Palmer in Nice on Christmas Eve
The Times reports the marriage of U. S. Senator Chauncey M. Depew to Miss Palmer will occur in Nice France on Christmas Eve.
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Depew
Miss Palmer
New York
Der
the Times
U. S
Chauncey
BM Depew
Nice
France
Fierce gale drives ships to shelter in English channels
London reports a fierce gale sweeping English and Irish channels. Dozens of vessels seek shelter while lifeboats rescue small craft. Dover feels the storm’s full force with distress signals from ships nearby. A Belgian fishing boat foundered in the North Sea with 14 drowned. Midlands snow halts hunting activities.
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London
Call for Troops Clash Over Peace Appeal
A terse editorial notes that neither party shows real eagerness for peace as calls for troop deployment surface amid ongoing tensions. The piece contrasts public pressure with official reluctance, highlighting divisions within leadership and the broader political climate.
Chile and Argentina Near War as Mediation Refused
A Valparaiso dispatch reports Chile will mobilize two conscript forces amid Argentina border tensions. Buenos Aires sources warn of possible recalls of ministers, recall of mediation rejected by Chile, and potential diplomatic break. naval and military preparations proceed, with talks on converting two merchant ships into auxiliary cruisers.
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New York
Herald
Valparaiso
Chile
Argentina
Che
Buenos Ayres
Senor Yanex
Senor Partsia
Portelé
Edward
Great Britain
Triana
Rova
Off Lal Cluties
Santa Cruz
Hus
Santiago
United States
Sta
Henry L. Wilson
Ti Bax
Marine
Alexandria
Gibraltar
Carnegie gift to Roosevelt in bonds instead of cash
Washington reports that the 10 million gift from Andrew Carnegie to President Roosevelt for a great higher education institution is in bonds of the United States Steel Corp rather than cash. Officials say acceptance faces complications and President Roosevelt is in correspondence with Carnegie. If bonds can be converted to cash, the obstacle to acceptance is removed and the offer awaits Congress.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Roosevelt
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Congress
Patrick in Supreme Court on Habeas Corpus
Albert T. Patrick appeared with counsel in New York as the writ of habeas corpus was argued. The district attorney’s indictment for the murder of William Rice, issued April 2, was challenged as missing, delaying Patrick's trial. Patrick has been confined at the Tombs since October, and defense efforts for a trial have faced interruptions. A decision on jeopardy and the case’s future remains unresolved. Weather: Kansas forecast snow and colder, with continued strong north winds.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Supreme Court
Cantwell
Moore
Patrick
William Ih Rice
Sines
Mat Efforta
Beoduer
Tts
Echo of boom days in Omaha trust company collapse
On William Wallace's application a district judge appointed Lane Potter receiver for the Loan and Trust company. The net assets appear uncertain, with $1,100,000 in real estate, $250,000 in debentures, $4,600,000 in guaranteed loans, and $500,000 paid-up stock. Real estate mortgaged to cover liabilities, straw mortgages hold idle property, and stock offered recently at 2 to 9 cents on the dollar. The failure is blamed on Omaha suburban mortgages and unsettled assets. the trust bank’s successor reorganization is described as in good condition.
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Omaha
Nek
William Wallace
Fawcatt
Lane Potter
Steoeiver
Maihe Loan and Triet Company
Ofiieia
Missouri
Nebraska
Omaha Realty
William Allen Executed for Frick Coke Works Murder
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on December 12 William Allen was hanged at 1047 am for the April 12 assault and murder of Hiram McMillan and the attack on his wife at the Frick Coke Works. The condemned man proclaimed My God as he died to a crowd of about 1300. Allen claimed he was baptised in jail before his execution.
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Uniontown
William Allen
Frick Coke Corm
Hal Hiram McMillan
Preston County
West Virginia
Williem Allen
Mra McMillan
Allen
McMillan
FUNSTON IS COMING TO THE UNITED STATES
Manila reports that General Fureten will sail for the United States on December 20 aboard the transport Warren. Doctors order a change of climate and he goes home on air leave, noting he has improved since leaving the hospital. Governor Taft will sail home on December 20 aboard the Grant, with rumors of his non return dismissed as incorrect.
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Manila
Fureten
United States
Warren
Taft
Grant
Hay
Reappointments Move Through Senate Nominations
The president sent multiple nominations including Okla Osborne Canada H. Thompson for U S marshal, Hosea Townsend for Southern Indian Territory judge, John Wilkins for central Indian Territory U S attorney, William M. Johnson for southern Indian Territory U S attorney, Reuben D. HIM for western Kentucky U S attorney, Charles A. Prouty to Interstate Commerce Commission, and various Army promotions in the Eighth and Twenty second Infantry along with medical staff shuffles. Additional judicial nominations for New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma were announced from the White House.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Oklsborne
Canada
H. Thompson
United States Court
Southern District of Indian Territory
Hosea Townsend
Colorado
Indian Territory
John #. Wilkins
Wiliam
ARMY
P. H. Ray
Eighth Infantry
HB ‘Turner
L. A. Dewey
Twenty Second Infantry
Ceutenant
Cavalry
John Pitcher
Adolph Langhorst
Coast Artillery
Leutenant
B. Magon
Arizona
Oklangra
White House
Gould Plans Optimistic Expansion From Arkansas City to Lake Providence
George J. Gould unveils a broader plan for the transcontinental rail system. He outlines rebuilding and extending the Texas and Pacific line to Lake Providence Louisiana, creating a through route along the west bank of the Mississippi River from New Orleans to St. Louis. The New Orleans and Northwestern railroad would be rebuilt, with the line running through cotton country to join the Tron Mountain system, aiming to begin operations within days.
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New York
George J. Geum
Wile
Ae Jone
Deane
Gould
Utah
Gould Wan
San
Central Pacific
Theo
Arkansas
Lake Providence
Lowisiana
Tuet
Texans& Pacifié
New Orleans
HE Louis
New Orleans & Northwestern
Tron Mountain
Avery
Iron Prices Hold Steady as Coke Supply Tightens
United States Steel managers announce no advance in iron ore base prices amid ongoing coke shortages. Despite talks among producers, prices remain unchanged while output and supply uncertainties raise expectations for another year’s production, with several furnaces operating at reduced efficiency.
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New York
Der
United States Steel Corporation
Lake Trun
Vance
Iuim Beers Muytu
Elin Pense
Plate Associatione
Rearseadner
Coke Ani Wits
Carn Tor
Chicasto
Bern
Pitingelunde
Chicago
Marconi's Hopes for Wireless Link With Lucania
Johns ON reports Willian Marconi, pioneer of wireless telegraphy, expects mid ocean arrival of the liner Lucania to test wireless communication. He aims to establish contact as the ship traverses the Atlantic beyond the Grand Banks, believing the experiments will prove wireless telegraphy beyond dispute.
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Marconi
Johns
Willian
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Santa Fe Directorate
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