Russian Navy Threatens Corea Over Yongampho Opening
A strong Russian squadron of eight ships including two battleships arrived at Chemulpo to back Seoul against opening Yongampho to world trade. Russia warned it would land 3000 troops to march on Seoul if Corea disobeyed. Dispatches note diplomatic maneuvering among Japan Great Britain and the Corea Empire with conflicting reports on port openings and Manchuria concerns.
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Chemulpo
Seoul
Tokio
Dee. S
Corea
Yongampho
Yalu
Japan
Great Britain
Pekin
Corean
M. Pavloff
Tion
Yougampho
St. Petersburg
Russia
Manchuria
Alexieff
Ultimatum to General Reyes over Panama crisis
Washington dispatch reports Dr. Herran confirming if Cartagena troops landed near the Atrota river mouth it contradicts Reyes and the LaGurra dispatch. Reyes says any movement would be without his orders as Keyes hands command to Castro. The United States vows to defend Panama independence and extend military reach to the entire republic, barring cross-border Colombian troop incursions.
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Washington
Dr. Herran
Cartagena
Atrota River
1 Ciubra
General Reyes
Reyes
LaGurra
Keyes
Castro
Navy Department
United States
Congress
Republic of
Panama
Senate
Republic of Panama
Private shoots friend during desert attempt in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming on December 9 Private Thomas Burton of Company E Second Infantry U S 4 was shot while in civilian clothes and is said to have been trying to desert. The shooter Private Geo Hood was a warm personal friend of the man shot and wounded him seriously.
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Thomas Burton
George Hood
Cheyenne, Wyo
Second Infantry
Citizens Clothing
Geo. Hood
Hooi
Ann Arbor Junior Ends Life After Overstudy
Russell Me Williams a junior literary student at the University of Michigan and son of Harry McWilliams a Kansas City dry goods merchant died by his own hand today the tragedy cited overstudy as the cause. The incident occurred in Ann Arbor Michigan with details provided by local reports.
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Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Mich
Russell MeWilliams
University of Michigan
Harry McWilliams
Kansas City
Wood investigation resumes with witness questions
The Wood inquiry in Washington resumes as evidentiary discussions and witness summons dominate the session. Col E M Dudley, West Point professor, submits an Havana opinion stating the Jai Alai concession should be denied as a violation of the Foraker amendment. General Bliss is recalled as the committee ends with no need to reappear Col Dudley.
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Washington
Wood
General Wood
Col. E. &. Dudley
West Doint Military Academy
Havana
Tolay
Jai Alai Company
Foraker
Col. Judley
Tasker IL Bliss
German Gazette Proprietor Jacob Hassingner Dies at 73
New Orleans December 9. Jacob Hassingner longtime proprietor of the German Gazette has died aged 73. The veteran editor and publisher carried influence in German American circles for decades. His death marks the end of an era in the German press community in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Jacob Hassinger
German Gazette
Roosevelt Names Akina Assistant U S Treasurer in St Louis
President Roosevelt decided to appoint Thomas J. Akina, chairman of the Republican State committee, as assistant United States treasurer at St. Louis. General G B Farrer, the current sub-treasurer, notified Secretary Shaw of his withdrawal from the contest.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Thomas J. Akina
Republican State Committee
United States
St. Louis
G. B. Farrer
Shaw
Kidnapped Girl Taken by Father in Fancy Carriage
In Chicago at Goethe public school seven year old Geor gisna Andros was grabbed by two men in a stylish carriage. One man muffled her to silence and lifted her into the carriage which sped away. Her father Lewis Andros of Los Angeles had been seeking custody after a divorce and claims he has long fought to regain the child.
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Chicago
Goethe Public School
Georgisna Andros
Lewis Andros
Los Angeles
Cal
Flight of Foreigners Continues Unabated
New York reports a sustained exodus of travelers to their homelands with crowded departure steamers mainly to Italy. Last week 13 600 sailed while 12 000 arrived and officials expect this week to rise. bankers say returning steerage passengers take about 2200 each on average.
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New York
Italy
Fraser Mountain Copper Company Faces Receiver Action
In Asbury Park New Jersey residents who invested $200000 in Fraser Mountain Copper of New Mexico face a court filing by N B Chillers US District Attorney for New Mexico acting for J Ms Lanning receiver of Monmouth Trust Co of Asbury Park. The suit claims the company owes $107000, has only $7 in treasury and lacks legal title to mining property.
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New York
Asbury Park
N. J
Fraser Mountain Copper Company
New Mexico
N. B. Chillers
United States
A. C. Twining
Lanning
Fraser
Twining
Santa Fe
Monmouth County
Willam Fraser
Albert C. Twining
First National Bank of Santa Fe
N. M
R.J. Wheeler
Dunlap
Iowa
John St. Wheeler
Frater
Copper Company
Advertising banquet lessons on public influence and truth
Chicago hosts the Agate club banquet where experts from multiple cities discuss advertising ethics. George E. Vincent says average mankind is guided by suggestions and advertisers hold responsibility. Speakers including Albert A. Pope and D M Lord stress truthful appeals, consistent branding, and continuous advertising.
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Chicago
Agate Club
George E. Vincent
University of Chicago
Albert A. Pope
Pope Manufacturing Company of
New York
Pope
American Bicycle Company
Combine
Criti
Alexandretta Row Erupts Over U S Consul Clash
In Alexandretta a security incident pits U S consul W R Davis against local authorities over the release of Attarian a Turkish passport holder seeking passage to Egypt. Davis and military couriers clashed with police injuring officers and broke into the guard house before Davis threatened to depart for Beirut if Attarian was not released within four hours.
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Constantinople
Alexandretta
United States
W. R. Davis
Beirut
Syria
Attaran
Kharput
Attarian
Cansul
Egypt
Davis
Gover
Mr. Davis
Deirut
Closed shop sparks heated debate at Wisconsin banquet
W B Brinton of Peru Plow Co and about 600 Wiineid Manufacturers' association members condemned the closed shop at their annual banquet, urging an employer’s right to hire freely. W B Yankey echoed the stance as Chicago railways cited victory for employer hiring rights amid fears for U S commercial supremacy.
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W. B. Brinton
Peru Plow Company
Wiineid Manufacturers’ Association
Brinton
Chicago City Railway
United States
W. DB. Yankey
NY Stock Opening Shows Broad Advance In Amalgamated Copper Lift
Trading for a new London account sparked demand for American securities. Amalgamated Copper rose early, profits led to profit-taking, and the broader market softened below yesterday’s close before steady buying lifted Brooklyn Transit and related issues. Manhattan and Metropolitan securities gained, Lake Shore sold at 275, and Amalgamated recouped to lift the rest of the market.
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New York
Dec. C
London
Amalgamated Copper
Amalgamated
Brooklyn Transit
Manhattan and
Metropolitan Securities
Metropolitan Street Railway
Anaconda
Brooklyn Union Gas
Lake Shore
Brooklyn ‘Transit
Harrow
Scorchers Show Strain in Six Day Bicycle Race
New York December news reports riders enduring daylight strain in a six day cycle event. W C Barclay rode on with a broken rib and bruises after a late fall, aided by dope given by his trainers. Final stage times list multiple pairings totaling over 1,000 miles with 1,102.4 miles noted for Dove and Hedspeth.
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New York
W. C. Barclay
Barclay
Rettich
Ife
Content
Breton
Leander
Butler
Krebs
Peterson
Newkirk
Jacobson
John
Bedell
Root
Italian Bark Cavour Aground at Peacock Spit Astoria
The Italian bark Cavour carrying lumber ran aground on Peacock spit at 6 45 last night near Astoria Oregon and is believed a total loss. Captain Wicklund reports crew rescued including the master and sixteen men and a dog as the vessel begins to break apart amid heavy seas and low bar conditions. The Cape Disappointment life saving station tried to reach her but rough seas prevented aid.
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Astoria
Ore
Cavour
East London
South Africa
Peacock Spit
Peacock
Wicklund
Point Adams
Cape Disappointment
Tdtoost
Geneva
Colombia Marches Against Panama Reported
Pam In Guira Venezuela December 9. The Versailles arriving from Savanilla reports 1100 Colombian troops disembarked at Cartagena near the Alrato river mouth on the gulf of Darien to open a path to the Darien mountains into Panama. Troops from Cauca converge on Tanamaz as others await General Reyes mission to Washington.
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Gulf of
Datien
Guira
Venezuela
Versailles
Savanilla
Cartagena
Alrato River
Gulf of Darien
Darien Moun
Panama
Department of Cauca
Colombia
Tanamaz
Reyes
Washington
Public hearing on shipbuilding case opens with sharp exchanges
New York December hearing begins with protests over press access and testimony. Attorneys Guthrie and Untermyer clash while George W. Perkins testifies on cable to Paris and the role of Morgan & Co. in the shipbuilding deal. Witnesses Pam and Schwab remain to testify as proceedings adjourn to next Thursday.
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New York
Ait. Guthrie
Untermyer
George W. Perking
J. F. Morgan & Co
Max Pam
C. M. Schwab
Guthrie
Osstermyer
Perkins
Schwab
Paris
Col McCook
Morgan & Co
Mr. Perkins
Bethlehem
Messrs. Presser
Nixon
Pam
Mr. Steele
Llarris, Gales & Co
Morgan and Schwab
Perking
J.P. Morgan
Europe
Boston chair factory fire causes heavy loss
A fire at John A. Dunn chair factory in Boston Dee today caused an estimated $125,000 damage. Several workers had narrow escapes, but all occupants are believed to have escaped safely.
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Boston
Dee
John A. Dunn
Prince Frederick William Embraces Impressionism
Berlin reports Prince Frederick William favors impressionist works over his father's academic taste. He recently bought many impressionist posters and caricatures at a Potsdam art shop and allegedly said some were intended as a gift to the Emperor.
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Berlin
Frederick William
Potsdam
Denver Charter Election Results Show Civic Ticket Lead
Partial returns from 197 of 204 Denver precincts indicate the Civic ticket on a municipal control and public utilities platform drew 10 299 votes versus 9 787 for the highest Civic candidate. Support came from the regular Republican group and Honest Election League plus three local newspapers. The opposing ticket aligned with the anti Wolcott Republican faction and the Democrats.
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Denver
Dee
Charter
Civic
Republican
Honest Election League
Republican Party
Democrats
Open University Movement Spreads at Heidelberg
The University Extension movement has gained traction at Heidelberg University. From now on professors will offer lectures accessible to any adult person.
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Berlin
University of Heideberg
Building trades weakened in Pittsburg dispute settlement
Pittsburg December date notes the Building Trades Council weakened by settlements between Sheet Metal Workers and Master Timers and by hoisting engineers withdrawing from the council. Both trades resumed work today while a lockout against other building trades continues.
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Pittsburg
Dec
Building Trade Council
Builders’ Exchange League
Strike Situation Unchanged in Southern Colorado
Trinidad Colorado reports the strike in the coal fields remains at a standstill with no further violence after the battle between guards and miners at Segundo on Monday night.
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Secundo
Colorado
Trinidad
Colo
Colora
Segundo
Prof H H White Dies at 82 Former Kentucky University President
Prof H L White, age 82, former president of the Kentucky university and later professor emeritus, died in Lexington Kentucky. The long career spanned decades in higher education, shaping the university's development and academic leadership.
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Kentucky University
Lexington
HL Otl White
The
SE Rea Thig
Game College
Uay
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