Expansion Plan At Illinois Steel Works South Chicago
An informal announcement stated that 1,000,000 would be spent to erect a structure department at the Illinois Steel Works in South Chicago and for general repairs and additions. Attending guests included Marshall Mield Norman Bream Sam Wel Masher Robert Bacon and C C Cuvier of the steel company. The expansion is expected to create about 2,000 new jobs, boosting total employment at the plant to between 5,000 and 7,000 workers.
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Secretary Long Buys Island in Pacific For U S
Secretary Long purchases a Pacific island for the United States government. The island lies in San Luis harbor under the American flag and measures about American gold meres in extent. It was owned by Guam natives who will gain affluence from the sale and plan to live there.
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A Balkan Treaty Sparks Balkans Realignments
A Vienna dispatch reports Bucharest sources claim a new Balkan alignment evolving among Turkey and Roumania to threaten any power upsetting the Falken peace. Entente grows between Servia and Bulgaria under Russian patronage as rumors of a Russia Austria accord shift. The Vienna chatter suggests a change in traditional Russo Austrian balance over the Balkans.
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Mob Attacks Chinese Camp Near Riverside California
An angry mob of 19 laborers including white men and Mexicans rousted eight Chinese workers five miles south of Riverside. The occupants fled to a farm, then moved toward the Santa Ana river where they were attacked and wounded. Mexican guards were captured. Dunham Andrew and Adolph arrested.
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Fire Hits Marshall Field & Co Store in Chicago
Fire broke out in the white goods and repair rooms on the third floor of the Marshall Field building on State Street at about seven this morning. The blaze was confined to the third and fourth floors after a 4 foot alarm, with damage estimated by General Manager Selfridge at under $25,000, largely from water. The origin appeared in the caple shaft of the elevators.
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Roosevelt to Speak in To-Deka by Proxy at Carnegie Hall
Theodore Roosevelt will address a large crowd in New York City via proxy, using the Young Men's Christian Association network. Joab Boulvane will deliver the governor Roosevelt's message in Popski the Sunday after.
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London Market Shock Hits London & Globe Finance Losses
London reports the suspension of the London & Globe Finance Corporation followed by a morning hammering on the exchange. Twelve affiliated firms tumbled as fears of broader failures spread, with Lake Views and La Rule No.2 among stressed stocks. Lord Dufferin faces mounting family and financial distress amid the crisis.
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Tesla Invited to Demonstrate Wireless System
New York December 29 a Washington dispatch reports that Nikola Tesla has been asked by Rear Admiral Bradford to submit for trial a wireless telegraphy system he developed. Tesla claims his system may rival Marconi and offers potential naval use, with no official proposal yet received and the department reluctant to pay Marconi's terms.
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Diamond Robberies Ripple Through Prosperous City
San Francisco reports rising jewel thefts as $4 000 in gems vanish from residences. Police hold three men named Eugene Chango Fred Bapquest and Charlie Towell as suspects. Changino and Lowell confess to a burglary.
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Colorado teachers push broad reorganization of education bureau
The Colorado State Teachers Association met in Denver and adopted resolutions urging Congress to reorganize the Bureau of Education on broader lines. They seek an independent structure and better compensation for education leaders. Meanwhile in New York, a Platt bill expected to pass soon after a late conference sets the pace for forthcoming legislative action.
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Cuba's Constitution: Cuban Convention Near Final Adoption
Dispatch reports a Cuban constitutional convention nearing completion. Delegates agree on the final project prepared by the central committee and expect work to finish soon. The key issue is whether the presidency will be limited to Cuban male citizens over 40, including those born in Cuba at the signing of the constitution, which would place Maximo Gomez as first president if approved.
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Organizing Porto Rico by American Federation of Labor
The American Federation of Labor plans immediate organization of Porto Rican workers in federation branches on the island. Samuel Gompers will appoint a committee of American workmen to Porto Rico, with Santiago Agellas guiding the effort. A $5,000 appropriation funds expenses and the old Spanish restraining permit system on meetings is cited as a barrier. the federation may seek congressional action to guarantee the workers’ meeting rights.
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BLOW TO THE BEARS Stock Markets Rise in Close Week
The New York stock market remains buoyant in the short closing week. Professional bets fail to trigger a broad reaction though some stocks weaken at times and profit taking is heavy. Overall demand stays robust, keeping market undertone strong despite expectations of money stringency. Rail road bonds rise in demand at higher prices.
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Wages confirmed for Carnegie group workers new year
Pittsburgh reports wage continuations for 14 000 employees including Oliver Mining and Carnegie groups. No changes in steel and blast furnace plant pay. Outlook for next year deemed as good as this year with bright prospects. Weather notes: Albuquerque sees heavy snow and record low temperatures in Sandia range. Other lines include brief quips and jokes from wire service items.
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Galveston Buzzards Vanish After Storm. Treasure Myths Persist
An observer recalls the Galveston storm’s curious aftermath as buzzards disappeared from the island, with theories they perished at sea or fled to the mainland. Tales of Lafitte’s grove, pirate treasure, and cedar Key legends linger, fueling treasure-hunting lore despite no discoveries.
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Holiday Rates for Rock Island Route Travel
Fragmented OCR text notes rail fare promotions within 200 miles west of Missouri toward Gaeta and Paints with a return window through January 1900. Mentions single round trip fare, limited dates, and potential health or price terms. Details are garbled. core idea is holiday rail pricing and return constraints.
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Father of Lacrosse Beern Honored in Montreal Memoir
Dr Beern, credited as the founder of modern lacrosse, introduced the game in Canada and abroad. He led a Montreal team that popularized lacrosse, taking the sport to Great Britain and Ireland in 1876 and aiding its growth. A noted contributor to sporting journalism, he was active with local committees and public affairs.
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Anglo American talks stall over Hay-Pauncefote amendments
Dispatches from London report the American embassy lacks instructions on the edited Hay-Pauncefote text and has not reopened talks with the foreign office. Ratification could be delayed by both governments, with no public rush to discipline the U S. A Danish offer of 3 million kroner for the Danish Antilles is conveyed, amid broader canal and treaty uncertainties.
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Herford's Offer to Reward Fakers in Gans Case
Baltimore dispatch reports a $5,000 reward offer for anyone who can prove that Gans faked. The article references masked testimony and a courtroom scene, with unclear details due to damaged OCR. Names and exact actions are partially garbled, but the core claim centers on discrediting a Gans fabrication.
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TOPEKA MAY BE SAVED IN WAR NEWS CLIPPED FILE
Dec 29 Chicago reports a chaotic dispatch from Acattin Weak detailing shipwrecks and rescue efforts for the steamer City of lle Up near rocks. The piece notes military bridge construction of 600 feet for Lower Hyer and discusses Swedish and American trade talks amid ongoing tensions with Russia in a broad Eurasian context.
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