Rubber Trust Aims at U S Crude Market Control
New York December 18 A report says a new company with 340 million capital is formed to control the crude rubber market in the United States. Standard Oil subscribes $2 million, August Belmont & Co. $3 million, with other banks and firms investing heavily to push price cuts and restrict smaller independent manufacturers. Public and private alliances anticipate price reductions by early January, with hopes of easing imports and sustaining rubber shoe production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Tribuns
Wall Street
Peiomrity
United States Rater Company
Gindard OU Company
August Belmont & Co
Charios St. Int
United States Rapber Company
Wtc
Rubber Geote Manutsefurlig Company
Mannufacturers
Lo Domipels Llen
Tillman Inquires and Senate Debate on Executive Patameter
Fragmented report covers Tillman questioning access to correspondence between his department and the government of Colombia and a Senate session on executive business and the Hay Pauncefote treaty. It notes Lodge and Tillman exchanges and mentions a district court ruling in the southern district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Hhengly
Bia Boetrament
Cutimabla
Aentiring Tor Midt
Colersbit
Washineton
District of Columbia
Belding Court
Huntiern Jatmvial
Lown
Senate
Herat Dubuque
Curtis urges funds to complete Leavenworth prison work
A Kansas delegation pressed for an appropriation to finish constructing the Leavenworth military prison. Curtis argued for two-thirds support to fund the remaining foundation walls and cell blocks, aiming to complete the project and open the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Curtis
Kansas
Soc
Premsrorth
Sosieyeetn
Saula
House, Canal Plans Blocked by Budget Fight
The article reports extended budget disputes over a large canal project and related provisions. It notes proposals for continued contracts, a $280,000 allocation for a milker channel, and opposition within committees. Immigration matters aboard Kaiser Wilhelm era ships are mentioned, including a station in Ellis Island and arrivals of 64 steerers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Hart
Rave
Cat Merae
Chharts Ratrare
Denplaine
Eatal
New York
Democratic needs, Cleveland interview in The Atlanta Journal
Former President Cleveland comments on the Democratic party's need for a future rooted in Democratic principles. He warns against revival of old doctrines and urges rehabilitation of the party with a return to core Democratic doctrines, especially in the South, to restore past victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Cleveland
Star
Ae Lee
Ste. Chevalaid
Democratia Party
Admitted to bail for Jessie Morrison murder case
Kansas City dispatch reports Judge Shinn granted Jessie Morrison bail of 5000 pending a second trial for the murder of Mrs Olin Castle. Her aged father ex-Probate Judge Morrison hopes to raise funds. a trial date remains uncertain and the prisoner may return to West Virginia if released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fl Dorado
Kun
Shinn
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Morrison
Sprinar
Miss Morrison
Jodiephinn
West Virginia
German Agrarian Party seeks high duty on American grain
Washington December 18 The Agrarian party in Germany proposes to curb American grain imports by raising duties significantly. Consul Delderichy notes most wheat is U S grown and warns a 40 to 60 cent duty could jeopardize American farmers and limit markets. The plan aims to shield Germany from foreign competition and bolster domestic prices.
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Washington
Reichstag
United States
Tpidetich
Gila
Hal Poenent
Verkstag
TOPEKA ASHORE City of Tayibe wreck after gale near Skagway
Pacific steamship City of Tayibe ran ashore near Skagway during a December gale. No lives lost. Salvage operations began as wreckage and debris cluttered Sullivan’s Bluffs air dunes, with Capt John Ubrieg directing rescue efforts and crews surveying the bow protruding from the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Tayibe
Ashe Fai
Toseka Wit Skagway
Skagway
Judea
John Ubrieg
Detpuly
MASS MEETING OF WOMEN PROTEST POLYGAMY IN PHILADELPHIA
A mass meeting of women in Philadelphia protested polygamy. Speakers included Dr S J Fiort, Rev W Campbell, and Helen Gowit. The gathering, part of a nationwide series by the Interm end council, urged Congress to act against polygamy and urged stricter penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tec
S.J. Fiort
Kh. Campbell
Hseinuehout
Helen Gowit
Fhe Comiil
Ind
Utah
Tolaho
New Mescow
Arizons
Wyomins
Nevada
Colorado
Congress
Arsenals Open and Chinese Army Rally Report
In dispatches from December Pekin, Ting Fuh Siang is rallying and equipping his army while negotiations yield little progress. Allies failed to close arsenals or halt supplies as Britain and the United States discuss the Pekin accord with cautious steps toward a broader military operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ting Fuh Siang
Britain
Washington
Deo
Hay
Led Pauprefute
Pekin
Linlding
Rouen
Develon
Vettori Seveetury Hay
Lord Pausceow
Unitel States
State Department
Wreck of the Topeka Told by a Passenger
A passenger aboard the City of Topeka tells of the December wreck near Lynn Canal. Mrs A Clark of Tiuxine recalls how dark it grew, hurricane winds, eight to ten foot waves, and the ship striking a reef. Survivors faced cold, built fires, and clung to a perilous shore until rescue by the Misle steamer Alert reached the island.
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Tacome. Ward
Topeka
Lynncant
A 2. Clark
Tiuxime
Clark
Rathi
gomerHing
Alert
Betting and gambling forecasts target royal succession debate
London church leader Joseph Parker edits a London Sun parody attacking the Prince of Wales and Rosebery under the column Betting and gambling forecasts. The piece critiques prime ministers and ministers, urging character over brilliance amid alleged moral decline. A Grand Christian Rally in Chicago plans a January 7 gathering of 500 ministers to mark religious progress, followed by a brief Kansas weather outlook.
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London
Lemion
Joseph Parker
City Temple
Bik
Sir London Sun
St the Prince of Wales
Lons Rosebery
Amin
Chicago
Clark
Washingtos
Clay Center Commercial Club Pushes For State Asylum
The Clay Center Commercial Club urges the incoming Kansas legislature to locate the new state insane asylum in Parsons, arguing the northeastern and central regions lack facilities. The letter outlines prior legislative actions, court battles, and petitions to condemn land, asserting Clay Center meets site criteria and seeking impartial consideration for Parsons.
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Mercial Club
Clay Center
Parsons
Clay Center Commercial Cub
House
Senate
Topeka
Osawatomie
Cllce
Cnmmitese
Commercial Club of
Parson
State Board of Catitles
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
Central
Westeba
Leung
Iit
Desiinature
Not A Citizen Contests Clerk of Warrior Court Seat
A contest over the Warrior county clerkship favored the Republican candidate. The judge ruled Jacob Karlin was not a citizen at the election time as his parents had not naturalized. the case, tied to Ells county, followed by weeks of fevered public sentiment. This Kansas record marks the first such death record in Kansas.
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Elle County
Ruedas
Ells County
Jacob Karlin
Husain
United States
Agi Sen
Karin
Climet
Ted Tomas
Kansis
Turbulent talks on Turkish cruiser deal and US claims
Washington dispatch reports mixed signals on Turkish policy and a cruiser contract. The administration weighs the impact of a battleship on US financial commitments and the status of American claims amid Turkish responses and Kremlins concerns.
Communist Schwab Dead in New York Riots Probe
New York reports confirm Suatus H Schwab, a noted communist figure linked to the Tompkins Square riots in Fan-Barque, long sought after following gubernatorial actions, has died in custody. The death closes a controversial case tied to unrest and political policing in the era.
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Communist Schwab
New York
Suatus H Schwab
Tompkins Square
Fan- Barqae
Post office robbery and bank safe blown near Hope
St Louis reports a Shelbyville Indiana dispatch that Kennedy's bank at Hope was entered at 2 am with nitroglycerine, $15000 stolen by two men who fled in a carriage. A posse of local citizens pursues the robbers, linked to a prior Flat Rock post office theft.
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St Louis
Post-Dispatch
Frm
Shelbyville
Ind
Kennedy
Hope
Mien
Robbis
Fiat Rock
Pope Decree Guides Year End Religious Observances
The Pope issues a world wide decree detailing Catholic observances for the year end and the night of December 31. It authorizes a plenary indulgence for those in a church or chapel with the Eucharist exposed, provided they partake in holy communion and offer prayers for the Holy Father’s intentions between midnight December 31 and January 1.
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New York
Dee
the Herald
Hormp
Cardinal Cretoni
Sacred Congregation ‘of
Biduligmne
Rites
Aise
Sogare
Jesus Chris
Christ
Noreover
Big Seat Price Sets New Stock Exchange Record
New York records show 18 trades on a route yielding 330 500 for memberships, smashing prior marks. The figures exceed the 1862 low of 13 50 and the recent high of 470, reflecting a sharp rise in exchange seating costs.
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New York Stock Exchange
New York
Stock Exchange
Thernauld
No Sleeper Attached Why a Traveling Man Failed to Secure Berth
New York reports detail W Seward Webb, head of Wagner Palace Car Co, sued over a train berth he paid £2 for but could not use. The sleeping car was not attached to the train at departure, leaving Webb to ride a day coach. The case centers on whether the railroad bore fault for the missing sleeper.
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New York
W. Seward Webb
Wagner Palace Car Company
Jamion
Waster Palges Car Company
Tonia
Nigbt
Cnach
Texan
Gault
Bids For Raising Maine Stocks Revealed At Auction
Highest bid reached 735000 dollars while the lowest offered was 50000 pounds. Havana Dee 1 Pidp assisted in the work of raising the district fund in Maine. Five bids were received, led by Chvanard who proposed to use diesel power for the project. Frank Pidgeon of New ark supplied a counter bid. The lowest country bid was recorded by an unidentified bidder. Several bids were not returned to the pool. Wayward has been appointed to date the proceedings.
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Havana
Raiaing
Maine
Chvanard
United States
Frank Pidgeon
Newark
Cp Ab
G. A.B
Miter
Pecetveri
Denver
SBP
Chickey
Ili
Uhat-elty
George W. Conk
Gust Department Crumander
Cola
National Encampment Auction Proposed for January
A detailed chaotic OCR note describes a National Encampment decision process with mentions of Denver as a potential site and disputes among committees. It notes a January date, seating a commander and a keynote speaker, and disputes over venue qualifications and attendance.
Jaden Hunsigue Grand Trouble At Tinelt Asters
A garbled note references Jaden Hunsigue and a plan to attend a convention. It mentions a BoW Quwe and Gainey Bt wren Tinelt asters with unclear aims. The fragment hints at political or social action but lacks coherent details or dates.
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Chile
She Fought a Burglar in Nighttime Fray
Chicago report describes Miss Lilian Beatty defending herself during a burglary at 6 State Street. The scene involved chloroform, a physician's aid, and a struggle lasting about an hour. Victim's items including surgeon instruments and a photographer’s gear were noted as the assailant fled.
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Chicago
Lilian Beatty
Physeal
I. Loman Dente
State Street
Yhemra
Denisan
Periyeary
Okie Chienko
Culitorary
Century Gospel Campaign Proposed for Gotham
New York prepares a non sectarian prayer meeting movement to close the century. Led by prominent clergy and laymen, the plan calls for daily prayer services across the city under multiple denominations, with speakers from New York and Boston and a nationwide Century Gospel Campaign context.
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Gotham
New York
Dee
Dre Franciai
Clark
Frattichors
Ant George
Margaret Botteme
Dean
Denner
New Collector Named for Turkish Mission
Washington December 14 A new collector to be sent as minister to the Turkish mission is named John C Letenman of Pennsylvania. The appointment aims to smooth relations and promote trade and diplomacy between the United States and Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inister
Washington
Aece
John C
Senator Chaney Rumors Stir Wisconsin Senate Race
In a tense lead up to the primary, rumors swirl about Senator Chaney and Governor Chrysther ties affecting votes. Party insiders note Chaney’s shifts in stance and a growing question of loyalty as Election Day nears.
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John T Chaney
Man of the Way
Treen Peenemitten
Senate
Whitley
Lieutenang
Hichter
Animutioemert
Burptlas Berause
Charey
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Rubber Trust
Standard Oil
Colombia
Leavenworth Prison
Mew Castle Garden
Kaiser Wilhelm Liter
Ells
Grover Cleveland
Lynn Canal
Wales
Clay Center's
Elli County
Sultan
Kentucky
Herald
Washington, D. C
Chatim
Turkey
Su T
Port ‘Said
Fom
Sahiat
Ie Rey Notaries
Cremps
Crm- Santinople
Man
Flat Rock
Chaney
Shawnee County
Will
Ways and Means Committer
Richter
Burton
John T. Chasey
Ways and Means Committee
Brand Pew
Lee
Bena Sante
Wwe
Dawer
Fiovernor
Pin Jertion
Riehster Inn Durtwin
Cheney
Gary Theah
Hiss
Sialee Senniur
Ubie
Stluiter
Bento Chaney
Mikey
Poe Pion
Payne
Meshington
Apa
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