British plans civil adminism and court return prep
London dispatches report an imperial edict exchanging provincial viceroys to ease Kan Su administration and aid General Tung Fu Hsiang. A German president leads an international commission to harmonize civil rule and tax collection as China prepares for the court’s return.
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Shanghai
Morning Post
Shen Si
Kan ‘Su
Yan Nan
Que Chow
Kan Su
Hia
Peking
Ching- Biju
Sir-Claude MacDonald
Legations
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Victory for Mr. Hay in Chinese peace negotiations
Berlin reports that Secretary of State Hay has secured a clear diplomatic victory by compelling the powers including Germany to accept more moderate terms in the preliminary note to the Chinese plenipotentiaries. The move undercuts Emperor William's aim for harsh conditions on China and marks a setback for German prestige.
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Hay
Germany
William
Detachments Occupy Tsang Shou Without Opposition
Berlin reports Field Marshal Count Waldersee telegraphs that two detachment columns from Tein Tsiu under Colonel Lohscheidt and Major Falkenheyn seized Tsang Shou, 85 kilometers south of Tien Tsin, after moving against Chinese regulars. The troops plan to return to Tien Tsin.
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Tein Tsiu
Lohscheidt
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Tien Pein
Tien Tsin
Disposition of Allied Troops on the Shan Had Khan Railway
In Pec 11 report from the House of Commons Lord Cranborne said troop dispositions on the Shan Hai Khan railroad are temporary and British interests are being watched. Also in Berlin Dec 11 the Reichstag debated estimates as Thielmann warned of a long economic contraction in Germany with a gradual fiscal crisis resembling 1872.
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Bard Times
Germany
District of Columbia Appropriation Bill Clears House
Washington December 11 under the house poles the District of Columbia committee led by Mr Bingham outlined the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill. The bill was read for amendment and passed as the house adjourned at 8 15 p m.
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Bingham
Revenue cut proposal aims at seventy million dollars reduction
Washington report notes minority on the ways and means committee completed a bill reducing revenues by about 70 million dollars, about 20.9 million more than the majority plan. It supports an income tax and seeks Supreme Court adjudication before resubmitting to Congress.
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Ways and Means Committee
Tt Algo
United States ‘Supreme Court
House
Labor Federation Adopts Resolutions Committee Report
In Louisville on December 11 the American Federation of Labor resolutions committee submitted its report. It urged support for initiative and referendum and backed bills for a higher education pill and an eight hour workday for post office workers. It also favored municipal ownership of public utilities while opposing a department of commerce and industry. Special committees were formed on the eight hour day compulsory arbitration and an organization in Puerto Rico.
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Resoluctions
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American Federation of Labor
Congress
Department of Commerces and Industry
Porto Rico
New Baseball League Formed by Ban Johnson Adds Twin Cities
Ban Johnson announces a new baseball circuit including Detroit Grand Rapids Toledo Louisville Minneapolis St Paul and Kansas City with Indianapolis or affair as a possible eighth city Papers signed in Detroit by Gare Burns and Stallings owners of the Detroit American League franchise Attorney T J Savin represents the owners The plan aims to create continuous baseball all summer with the Detroit team hosting Bore gay while other league clubs travel
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Thieves Steal Nelson Relics From Greenwich Hospital
Outgoing Saturday theft at Greenwich Hospital sees relics of Lord Nelson taken including his watch and medals. French suspects rumored after a broken Hinglish letter promised to return with a French flag among the stolen items. Gold hilts, jewels, and the sword of honor were stripped or damaged.
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Lord Nelson
Gygonyigh Hospital
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Eee
Helgon
Towne Credential Dispute May Return to Senate
Washington reports Senator Chandler will raise again in the Senate the credentials of Senator Towne of Minnesota. The Constitution allows appointment only until the legislature meets next. If the legislature fails to elect a senator, questions arise about Mr Payne’s right to vote and serve.
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Towne
Washington
Chandler
Senate
Minnesota
Isip
Payne
Four Cleveland councilmen charged in bribery probe
In Cleveland on December 11 a special city council committee urged bribery charges against four council members Sobn O'Donnell D B Stout A W Henry and Lee N Purdy accused of accepting pay for votes on the Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph contract. The council will act as court to try the charges.
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Cleveand
Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company
Sobn O'Donnell
D. B. Stout
A. W. Henry
Lee N. Purdy
General Wood Denounces Havana Bar Association Action
Governor General Wood cuts official ties with the Havana Bar Association after its board elected five deposed judges removed for cause. He cites lack of protest or appeal and calls the conduct a gross discourtesy. The association has 806 members, with 65 attending the election.
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Havana Bar Association
Havana
Wood
Havana’ Bar Association
Board of Governors
Executive Council
Carter Sentence Upheld by Federal Court in Kansas Case
Federal District Court judges Hall Hook and Amos Thayer, along with Oberlin M. Carter, veteran Army officer, uphold a five year prison term for misappropriation of government funds. Carter, confined at Leavenworth, had habeas corpus relief denied and President McKinley's prior actions left intact.
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Federal District Court of
Kansas
United States
Amos Thayer
Oberlin M. Carter
United States ‘Army
Savannah
Robert McLaughey
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Carter
McKinley
Anti Vice Crusade Convoked by Chicago Denominations
Representatives of all Dutch denominations in Chicago plan a united four front drive against city immorality. The Methodist ministry led the action with a later cross denomination meeting. A lay committee will ensure enforcement of vice laws and keep licensed downtown basement resorts closed for public safety.
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Chicago
Hancock Brings Home 1600 War Dead in Gruesome Cargo
The transport Hancock arrived at Manila then Nagasaki with about 1600 sailors and soldiers killed in battle or from disease in the Philippines China Guam and Hawaii. This is the largest return since the Spanish American War. The ship will quarantine a few days and the bodies taken to the Presidio for interment or shipment to families.
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French Socialist Leader Seeks Prohibition of Absinthe
In Paris M Vaillant deputy for Seine moved a resolution asking the government to ban manufacture and sale of liquors deemed dangerous by the Academy of Medicine. The measure targets absinthe which has nearly doubled since 1894 to about 10 million litres yearly and is blamed for social ills among the population.
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Inche
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Academy of Medicine
France
Question of Conscientiquality Reaches U S Supreme Court
CityGano Pee 11 Lba notes a long standing treaty dispute between Great Britain and the United States from 1889. The case alleges the treaty has never been ruled on and will be brought before the Supreme Court next Monday. Plaintiffs Fred Lee R.c2 and Hrdak Rutledga along with Thomas Jones were arrested in Chicago last June on Canadian authorities' request charged with evading justice.
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Hrdak ‘Rutledga
Thomas Jone
Chicago
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Ebvin
Tusitivas
Justice
Santa Fe Telegraph Strike Nears End Officials Say
Toreka Kan Dec 11 Officials of the Santa Fe road report the telegraph operators strike is practically over. Operators insist their cause is winning and view the current prospects as better. Santa Fe shops reopened then closed again with officials deeming the strike small in scope and uncertain why workers remain absent from the offices.
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Santa Fe Road
Santa Fe
Figures differ in railroad strike statements from company and operators
Toreca Kansas December 11 A statement from the general superintendent lists strike figures by division with substantial divergence from operator estimates. Reading operators claim most Chicago division workers are out with few non union men at work. Oklahoma and New Mexico divisions show extensive walkouts.
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Toreca
Kan
Chicago
Eastern
Oklahoma
Middle
Hutchingen
Western Division
New Mexico
Rio Grande
Southern Kansas
Texas
Panhandle
Girard
L. O. Bradley
Reading
Oring
Brotherhood leader warns against sympathy strike
Grang Man ter Sargent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Santa Fe firemen announce they will not join any sympathy strike with telegraphers. He says the brotherhood will not be drawn into the controversy in any manner.
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Peoria, Ms
Grang Manter Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Santa Fe
Alarm in Holland fears of territorial spoliation
From The Hague dispatches Holland faces possible war as fears mount over German Portugal ties and a Dreikaiser alliance. Queen Wilhelmina’s ministers review army and navy readiness and debated war as a self preservation measure.
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Elonpon
Holland
Hague
Wilhelmina
Germany
Portugal
Java
Netherlands
Gome
Dinner at Yildiz Palace honors US Kentucky officers
In Constantinople on December 11 a banquet at the Yildiz palace honored the US battleship Kentucky crew then in Smyrna. US chargé d affaires Griscom and Captain Chester met the sultan, with the grand vizier and dignitaries present. Griscom and Chester later had private audiences with the sultan and officers were addressed with gracious remarks.
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Constantinople
Yildiz Palace
United States
Kentucky
Smyrna
Lloyd ©. Griscom
Griscom
Colby M. Chester
Anitan
Dialog About a Table Intention Sparks Change
A brief exchange between Masket and Joyner mentions a 13-person table and shifting plans. Masket recalls trying it yesterday and settling for the entire party, reflecting a light newsroom dialogue from the Philadelphia Press.
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Joyner
Masket
Philadelphia Press
Laxative Bromo Quinine Cures a Cold Claim Debunked
An old advertisement claims a drug called L Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab cures a cold in one day and offers a refund if it fails. The box bears EB. W. Grove’s signature, illustrating a historical pharmaceutical marketing line.
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EB. W. Grove
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