Steel Trust Cuts Wages On 90 Percent Of Employees
New York reports that starting January 1904 the steel corporation plans wage reductions of 5 to 20 percent for about 150 000 workers across subsidiary companies. High salaried staff face dismissal. some earners may receive dividend changes on preferred stock. Three rod mills in Joliet prepare layoff notices while wage cuts ripple through associated operations.
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Macy
Eee Teel Corporation
Compine
Remplatio
Nenployes
Tron
Fin
Steel Corporation
Tn Foeeween Trehninalities
ROD Mills Cloin
Turks Convicted in Greek Atrocity Probe
A Greek inquiry reports the Turkish authorities and police guilty of an attack on Consul Davis and interference with his duties in Alexandretta. Attar, held 19 days, was not moved until attempting to leave for Egypt under protection. Washington transmits the report awaiting a truce for redress.
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Constantinnpl
United Staten
Alezandretta
Tully
Coneul Davis Ani
Attar
Enatt American
Alexand Gretta
Egypt
Come
Legaen
Hee
Washington
Deserted Their Baby in Kansas Newspaper Fragment
Fragmentary text from a Kansas historical page describes a woman abandoning her infant and a man involved in the incident. The legible portions hint at a dramatic, unresolved family distress and local reactions.
Ingalls Statue Completion Reveals Marble Work
A report from Washington describes the Kuhaas delegation noting sculptor Mielnias finished the marble statue of John J. Ingalls. The piece was sent to the state capital for the ceremonial display. A committee and the Avrigaun group prepare for further steps and possible travel to New York.
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Washington
Bec
Ie Wale
Uae
Gilletts creditors meet in Kansas City December 31
Report states that creditors from Abilene and surrounding areas will attend a meeting in Kansas City on December 31 to consider a settlement proposition from Gillett. A committee has authority to represent the creditors and act on the proposal, with details to be presented by Gillett or a designated representative.
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Kansas
Stedicare Jows
Vienna
Sis
Sail
Gillett
Abilene
Kos
Ty Gillett
Exch
Ghadte
False Reports Stir Washington Dispute Over General Wood
Secretary Root cites Brigadier General Bilse’s testimony and press misstatements as he defends Wood’s reputation. He warns that false rumors aim to injure Wood as deliberations proceed, urging the committee to rely on actual evidence rather than magazine reports.
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Washington
Root
Proctor
Tasker H. Bilse
Attempr
Wood
Committee
Wood Saint
Philippines
Ordars
Plot Against Powell Reveals Failed Assassination Plot
A fragmentary report describes a canceled plan to assassinate General Powell, involving a coalition of officials and farmers. The plot aimed to leverage political turmoil in Port Au something and included alleged leaders linked to a former ruler. Details remain unclear due to damaged text and odd spellings.
Love is violent makes a scene in court this morning
A chaotic district court session centers on John Lowe’s insanity scare. Doctors testify Lowe may be temporarily insane, prompting a continued trial and probate action while the judge orders examination and holds Lowe under guard as emotions boil and witnesses recount the morning’s turmoil.
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Jock
Clowe
Hexen
Dr. Lindsay
Grubbs
Lintmy
Lowe
Grabbs
Lewis
Hazen
Jr. Overmyer
Galen Nichols
Tek
John
Ynden
Enié
Crantall Lowe
Iohn
Campbell Lowe incourt scene described in fragment
The report narrates a chaotic confrontation involving Campbell Lowe and Fred Miller with Lashley and attendants restraining Lowe near an aisle. Eyewitness accounts note Lowe’s swelling eyelids, pale tone, and glazed look, suggesting possible distress as authorities assessed his mental state.
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Fanny Lowe
Campbell Lowe
Neevahenes
Lowe
Fred Miller
Miller
Strugsie
Sapna
Revolution in Santiago prompts U S envoy warning
Washington reports a Santiago uprising as the provisional government struggles after failing to gain recognition from the United States Minister Powell. The consul notes extensive movement and cites foreign tonnage funding as a factor. The navy will safeguard American interests in San Domingo.
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Washington
Dee
Simpson
United States
Puerto Platt
San Deviingo
State Department
Santiago
Powell
Foreien
Bellists seek Panama burden on Colombian debt letter to Roosevelt
A December letter from the Bellists bondholders argues for Panama to assume part of Colombia's debt and asks President Roosevelt to use his good offices. The Hague report notes Holland and Britain demand Panama shoulder 15,000 dollars, a sum Panama denies. The council supports arbitration at The Hague or Roosevelt's personal decision.
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Tandon
Comnef
Foreign Bondhaid
Erm
Roosevelt
Bellists
Bloody Conflict Between Persians and Turcomans
In St. Petersburg on December 15 reports describe bloody clashes along the Russo Persian frontier over Persian customs houses. Persian and Turcoman forces fought after officers confronted Turcomans, leaving heavy losses on both sides. Astrabad's governor sent troops and rejected indemnity offers as Persian troops reportedly retreated to Asteahad.
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St. Petersburg
Astrabad
Nove Vremya
Asteahad
Car shortages prompt complaints to state railroad board
Complaints reach the state railroad board over car shortages as E A Slater of Ransom reports he ordered five cars from Missouri Pacific in August but got only one, leaving 4 000 bushels of wheat unsent. George Gish of Rocks county cites inability to secure more than two cars in the last month from Union Pacific. E J Smiley, secretary of the Kansas State Dealers Association, notes Missouri Pacific lines in Ritish county have hauled 000 bushels to Santa Fe at Rush Center to secure shipment. Santa Fe reportedly keeps up with car orders better than rivals.
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Ransom
Sny
Missouri Pacific
George Gish
Rocks County
Union Pacific
E. J. Smiley
Kansas State ( Ein
Severs
Ritesh County
Santa Fe
Tush Center
Massing Troops On Siamese Border Reported
Paris dispatches from Indo China say French troops mass on the Siamese border amid reports of an imminent conflict. Officials note that occupation of a large slice of Siam has been decided, though they claim the moves are precautionary and deny an immediate rupture with Siam.
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Paris
Indo- China
Tasos Chine
Siam
Wreck of Burlington Limited Kills Engineer Knox at Malvern
Malvern Iowa December 15 The Burlington Limited No 1 westbound from Chicago to Denver left the track one mile east of Malvern at five this morning. Engineer Knox Creston Iowa one of the oldest in the service was killed instantly pinned beneath his engine. Fireman Lawrence Hayes escaped with bruises. Passengers were shaken and thrown into aisles but no serious injuries. Wreckage cleared and traffic resumed.
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Malvern
Burlington Limited
Chicago
Denver
Knox
Creston
Lawrence Hayes
Zion City cash basis pledge amid receivership claims
Chicago reports Zion City will operate on a cash basis to settle creditors, with promises to pay all claims within a year and extend time for purchases at cost. Dr Dowie defends against rumors of Mrs Dowie fleeing with funds, cites conspiracy, and asserts plans to pay every claim before year end while addressing legal receivership and bank interests.
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Chicago
Zion City
Shiloh Tabernacle Wittle
Alexander Dowls
Waukegan
New York
Dowie
Dowle
Tipow
W. V. Barnes
Jim
F. M. Biotint
Chong National Bank
Five People Missing After Midnight Fire In City Market
A blaze started after midnight at a meat market on Oklahoma Avenue, the main street, and before the fire department could gain control three business houses were destroyed. Twelve people were housed in one building. seven are accounted for as fire crews prepare to search the ruins.
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Oklahoma Avenue
Colored Nen Back Out In Denver Report
A garbled December 15 notice from Denver Colorado indicates a colored contingent in some sm companies may be absent or withdraw.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Weather forecast shifts after cold snap ends
Weather bureau forecaster says the worst has passed and predicts milder conditions. Earlier forecast for a severe cold snap is revised as wind speeds ease from 42 miles per hour and temperatures moderate through the afternoon.
Rioting Renewed in Seoul as Koreans Fear Empire End
Rioting has erupted at Mokphe with a Japanese mob wounding 17 Koreans. Korean officials rush to quell unrest as Russia’s influence remains strong. U S Minister demands a port opening answer from the Korean government over Wiju amid looming regional tensions and potential protectorship.
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Mokphe
Russia
United States
Alien
Wiju
Korea
Ead
Ikaa
Boe Seupelan
Khur Ani
Koren
Tax Dodger Bellringer Hunted After Requisition Fails
Sheriff A E Need of Clay county returned from Pennsylvania without his man John Hellringer who faced perjury charges over false statements to the assessor. Hellringer fled after a habeas corpus writ, Bellringer holding large property in Clay county worth about seven thousand dollars. The case tests state requisitions and statutes of limitations while Bellringer avoids capture.
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Clay County
Kansas
Pennsylvania
John Hellringer
Pennylvania
Hellringer
Hazelton
Mr. Need
Harrispure
Bellringer
Rik
Sherif Need
Manning Slated As Chair Of Ladies’ Board At Exposition
In St Louis today the board of lady managers of the Louisiana Purchase exposition met with 17 members present. Absent were Mrs M H De Young of San Francisco Mrs Margaret P Dailey of Anaconda Mont Mrs Louis D Frost of Wyoming and Mrs Fielte Everest of Atchison Kans The meeting discussed succession for secretary Mrs Frederick Hanger of Little Rock Ark and the potential election of a new secretary.
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M. Hde Young
San Francisco
Margaret P. Dailey
Anaconda
Mont
Louis D. Frost
Wyoming
Fielte Everest
Atchison, Kam
Tantei Manning
Albany
Bini
Wichita States Case Against Coal Freight Rates
Attorneys for the city of Wichita challenge railroad freight charges on coal from Pittsburgh district to Wichita. They argue current rates are high and seek reductions to 1 cent per wagon or 7 cents per stack, noting Wichita’s 357 miles from Fort Scott and 19 miles from Pittsburgh line, with varying distances to other cities and implied cost differentials.
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Pittsburg
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Wichiita
Fort Scott
Pittsbore Land
Cherokee
Balle City
Contested Congressional Seat Draws Kansas Auditor Visit
Washington December reports state auditor of Kansas sought to meet his brother-in-law in D C as fight continues over a House seat in the West. Indications point to foretelling results for Kansas in the pending contest.
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Washington
Sethree Ot Mrte
Kansas
Ees
D. Cc. Kaards
Kentucky
Kaiser Reports Conflict With Berlin On Third Operation
New York dispatch says Kaiser Wilhelm II underwent a second throat operation with a possible third, contradicting Berlin dispatches. The London Daily News cites unexplained informed quarters. Berlin denies the reports as of December 15.
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The
Daily News
Axyn
London
Berlin
London Daily News
William
Treaty Arrives as City of Washington Lands in New York
A signed copy of the Panama canal treaty arrived with the City of Washington from Colon. The steamer carried the document to a government representative at the dock. No further news was reported. Wilhelm Buchannan sails for Panama to assume his post as minister. Debates over ratification indicate a two thirds vote is needed. Democrats expected to support the treaty.
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Witt General Piles
Jeter
Aiiver Service
New York
Tesnonsibin
Wood
Cuba
City of Washington
Colon
Republic of Panama
Purner
Panama
Wilhemn
Buchanan
Panard
Cattous
Panama Canal
Cancun
Four Los Angeles Railway Managers Arrested in Sprinkling Charge
Warrants issued to arrest four street railway managers in Los Angeles on a charge tied to city ordinance violations. John J. Akin, superintendent, faces action as Pacific Electric Railway officials resist council powers to compel street sprinkling of streets.
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Cal
Huntington
Pacific Electric Railway
John J. Akin
The
Angeles Railway Company
Ground for Suspicion in Drucker Death Case
New York police investigate strange circumstances surrounding the death of Drucker. A group connected with a total sink may be involved. A cable from Cotton Washington notes a city journal says the ship will return. The report mentions a $48 francite and possible links to Alexandria.
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Drucker
New York
Cotton
Washington
Todey
Joena Aiment
Batrut
Alezandria
Sherman Arrives From Manila With Troops
The United States transport Sherman landed today after sailing from Manila via Homolcta, delivering troops and gear. The arrival marks a strategic redeployment as forces move through San Francisco.
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Manila
San Francisco
United States
Homolcta
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