German Ambassador in Washington Discusses Chinese Situation
Washington dispatch reports Herr von Holleben saying China issues will be settled by detail. He states Germany seeks limited ports for Oriental trade and praises cordial U S ties. He cites freedom of trade in the Philippines as an example against selfishness in the East.
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New Yorks
Dec
Washington
Herr von Holleben
China
Germany
United States
Philippines
Indemnity Debate Over Native Christians in Peking
At Pixina December meeting ministers debated paying indemnities to native Christians whose persons or property were harmed by the Boxers. Sir Ernest Satow suggested Christians in Peking and nearby towns had indemnified themselves amid widespread looting.
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Pixina
M. Pichon
Ernest Satow
M. Picton
Peking
America’s Hands Clean in China Campaign
Colonel Wabeb O. Hayes says the US has pursued a policy that earned the goodwill of the Chinese government. He asserts American troops observed civilized warfare and left China with clean hands as China seeks stable government.
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Chicago
Wabeb O. Hayes
China
United States
Satisfactory Allied Note Reaches General Accord
London reports the powers have concluded negotiations on the joint note with identical conditions to Count von Buelow's proposal minus the irrevocable introductory clause. A committee of power representatives will regulate talks with Chinese plenipotentiaries as confirmed by the Daily Mail correspondent. Berlin notes a fire destroyed officers quarters in Pe king.
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London
Count von Buelow
Germany
The
Daily Mail
Land sale at Crookston questioned by government
Washington dispatch says the Crookston Minnesota pine land sale may be disapproved. Land Commissioner Hermann telegrammed the Minnesota land office to withhold possession until department approval. Purchasers are accused of paying less than timber value, with estimated value $390000 vs sale price $250000.
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Washington
Crookston, Minch
Hermann
United States’ ‘Land Office
Minnesota
President Dolphin Leads Telegraphers Strike Charge
Torka Kan December 18 President Dolphin of the Order of Railway Telegraphers will arrive to take personal charge of the strike in the district. He left Galveston for Topeka after being asked to pay full fare as passes for operators were reportedly revoked. Upon arrival the strike is expected to intensify with local chairmen planning active campaigns for support from other railroad unions.
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Telegraphere Mutt
Torka
Kan
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Galveston
Topeka
Hoe
Highwaymen fire on revenue officers in Madison County Alabama
Four men were shot during a clash between revenue officers and a party mistaken for illicit distillers in Madison County Alabama. Deputy Collector Jolly Ranier was fatally injured. three others, Drehem Lloyd and Johne Sout, were seriously wounded. Officers halted a wagon thought to carry moonshine cargos en route to Huntsville. both sides opened fire.
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Madison County
Ala
Jolly Ranier
Drehem
Lloyd
Johnesout
Huntsville
Three Children Die in Gas Fire Near Collins
In Tionosta, Pa. at Collins, three children of E. W. Grubbs aged 5, 5, and 6 months perished when extreme gas pressure overheated a stove, trapping the family as the mother went to call a neighbor.
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Tiongsta
Collins
E. W. Grubbs
Reoccupied Tumaco Ends Insurgent Hold in Colombia
Governor Alban reports Tumaco in Panama state after a three day clash with government troops. Gailan reportedly destroyed. Meanwhile rail producers secure roughly 1 000 000 tons of next year contracts per the Commercial Gazette. Rear Admiral Edward K Bickford arrives in Vancouver to take command of the Northern Pacific squadron succeeding Admiral Beaumont.
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Colombia
Alban
Panama
Tumaco
Gailan
Raita
Fittshurg
the Commercial Gazette
Northern Pacific Squadron
Vancouver
B. C
Edward K. "Bickford
England
Admiral Beaumont
Australian
Hampden Benges Feud Revived in Kentucky Clash
Lonxpon Kentucky December 13 clashes in Clay county revive Hampden Benges feud. Factions met at a distillery. Nathan Hampden shot in the back and a Benges party member shot in the shoulder. Both likely to die. Further trouble expected.
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Lonxpon
Clay County
Nathan Hampden
Benges
First Train Through the Tunnel in Cascade Mountains
Startis Washington December 18 The first train will run through the Great Northern tunnel in the Cascade mountains next Sunday. The tunnel extends 18 800 feet and the thickest pool measures 1 800 feet.
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Startis
Wash
Great Northern
Cascade Mountains
Cure a Cold in One Day Adic Laxative Quinine Tab
Advert says to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Warns druggists that the remedy fails to cure and notes W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 36 cents.
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W. Grove
Last Proclamation on Burning of Beer Farms in South Africa
London reports Lord Roberts issues instruction limiting farm burnings to treachery, fires from premises, railway or telegraph damage, or raid bases with general officer consent. Farms may lose carts and fodder. owners' absence not a justification. removal or destruction of livestock and goods mandated. General Knox battles Burghers near Reddersburg as enemy advances.
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Lord Roberts
London
Lok “Roberta
Steps Taken by the British to Seize Transvaal Assets
In the House of Commons debate Sir Michael Hicks Beach pledged war costs would largely come from the Transvaal. He said a treasury committee would inspect Transvaal assets and tax capacity, with Sir David Burpour chosen to lead the task.
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Transvaal
London
House of Commpany
Michael Hicks-Beach
Treasury
David Burpour
Reichstag Chancellor Denies English Influence Over Kruger Issue
In Berlin on December 13 the imperial chancellor Count von Buelow repudiated claims that the government acted at the English court or government’s wish regarding Mr. Kruger. He spoke in the Reichstag denying any foreign instruction or pressure.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Count van Buelow
Kruger
Aslf
War Department Plans Independent Probe of Cadet Booz Case
Washington December 18 The War Department says it will conduct its own investigation into the Cadet Booz case through the board led by Major General Brooke. Officials expect to vindicate the military academy and will publish full details of West Point conditions and methods, while a House inquiry proceeds separately.
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Washington
War Department
Booz
Te Department
Brooke
Military Academy
West Point
Great reception for Admiral Beardsley in garden party tribute
A large, costume dressed gathering honored retired Admiral Beardsley U S N at a garden party in Victoria B C. Relics recalling Commodore Perry's Japan expedition featured prominently as Beardsley recalled his early midshipman days.
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Beardsley
Yokoyama
Victoria
B. G
Admiral Beardsley
M. A. Perry
Japan
Anti-Vice Crusade In Topeka Seeks Prosecutions
Topeka Kansas launches an anti vice crusade by raising 20 900 to prosecute grafters who violate the law. Officials and citizens organize efforts to target violators and curb illegal activities in the city.
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Topeka
Kan
Gerretse
The Duty of Mothers and Advice to Mothers
The article discusses how ignorance or neglect by mothers damages daughters and challenges the traditional view that women must suffer. It urges mothers to seek medical attention for their daughters and to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts for free, expert guidance.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
Mrs August Pfalegraf of South Byron Wisconsin writes in January 1899 that her daughter suffered two years with irregular menstruation headaches and pain. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is said to have cured her daughter by March 1899 and is claimed to regulate monthly troubles.
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August Pfalegraf
South Byron
Wis
Pinkham
Prohibitory Law Enforcement Committee Formed in City
A committee has been formed to enforce the prohibitory law in the city, and the amount $25,000 was mentioned as part of the proceedings.
Indians at Uintah Agency Threaten to Make Trouble
White Rock Utah reports General Myron requests Troop K from Fort Duchesne to prevent trouble at the Uintah agency. Measles plague a local school with 20 plus children, parents upset about keeping them at the facility. Black Hawk demanded release of his children. teacher O Connor was thrown downstairs as children were removed. Indians seized several more children and threats to burn the school arose, prompting aid from Major Mughes.
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Salt Lake
The
Tribune
White Rock
Utah
Myron
Fort Duchesne
Uintah Agency
Black Hawk
O’connor
Major Mughes
General Corbin Appears Before Senate Military Affairs
In Washington on December 18 Adjutant General Corbin argued for continuing the current army canteen system as the army undergoes reorganization. The Senate Military Affairs Committee has not voted yet, but opinion favors retaining the present system and removing the pony canteen provision.
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Corbin
Senate
Washington
Copper Trust Forming to Control U S Output
Financial circles report a giant syndicate forming to control United States copper output. Key backers include Thomas W. Lawson, John D. Rockefeller, T Stillman, and J P Morgan. Mines involved are worth nearly 200 million.
South American republics fear U S influence alliance talk
Reports from San Juan Porto Rico say South American republics are negotiating an alliance after fearing American predominance in the Western hemisphere. The push is tied to the recent Ibero American congress in Madrid. A separate note from Indianapolis says United Mine Workers may seek a permanent Indianapolis home at next January's convention, though no firm plan exists.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
South America
Madrid
Indianapolia
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Wilson
Manley Declines Internal Revenue Commissioner Post
Mr. Manley Dentines reports that Hon. J. H. Manley will decline the office of commissioner of internal revenue. He told the president before leaving Washington for Augusta Me that he would not accept the position.
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Manley Dentines
Washington
J. H. Manley
Augusta
Manley
Argentina to invite bids on Transandean railway sale
Lospon Dec 13 The Buenos Aires Times correspondent reports the Argentine government will invite public tenders for the sale of the Transandean railway on a basis of 4 200,000. The move follows expectations in Buenos Ayres about private capital participation in the railway’s future.
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Transodean Railway
Lospon
Buenos Ayres
Times
Transandean Railway
Telegraphic Briefities From the Rail and Court
A headend collision on the Missouri Pacific Mountain division killed two and left four injured. Madison filed articles of incorporation for a lawyers home for indigent and disabled practitioners. Sir Michael Hicks Beach and Sir Matthew Ridley elevated to peerage. Lena Schoonmaker known as Helen Baird dies of typhoid pneumonia in St Paul. Miss Baird was lead actress in the Man from Mexico. Milwaukee tanners seek 15 percent duty removal on cattle hides with chamber of commerce support.
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Madison
Wis
Michael Hicks-Beach
Matthew White Ridley
Lena Schoonmaker
Helen Baird
St. Paul
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Patient Testimony
Mrs. Fred. Jeffrey of 876 Bellevue street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills stopped her backache dizziness and languor. She says mornings were worst but after using the remedy she had no embarrassing kidney secretions or headaches. For sale by dealers at 50 cents FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Fred. Jeffrey
Bellevue Street
Jackson & Rademacher
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Adjt General Seeks Krag Jorgensen Armament Upgrade
Gen Lambert drafts an amendment to the army reorganization bill proposing a 2,000,000 appropriation to replace Springfield rifles with Krag Jorgensen rifles for the national guard. The plan would supply 100,000 Krags and arm Minnesota’s 2,000 infantry on active lists. Copies will go to Senators Nelson and Towne to urge introduction and broader state support.
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Adjt
Lambert
Army
National Guard
Krag- Jorgensens
Krag
Minnesota
Nelson and
Towne
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