Senate votes to defend canal interests in Nicaragua
The Senate approved an amendment to the Hay Paunceforte treaty in executive session by 65 yeas to 17 nays. The measure allows the United States to defend its interests and maintain order in the canal region, potentially abrogating the Clayton Bulwer Agreement. Senator Elkins urged broader protections for U S sovereignty and control.
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London Chronicle Sees Davis Amendment Shake Anglophobe Ties
The Times and most London papers delay editorializing on the Davis amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The Daily Chronicle offers a critical note claiming US senate jingoism and self interest threaten Anglo American relations and the Clayton Bulwer pact. It laments McKinley’s re election tone and fears worsening ties with canal fortification.
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Lord Halifax Not Seceded From Episcopal Church
A London cablegram to L H Morehouse denies rumors that Lord Halifax left the Episcopal Church for Rome. Halifax, president of the English church union, sparked a sensational claim in Mizwavucy.
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McGovern Knocks Out Joa Gana for Lightweight Crown
In OnicAco on December 14 Terry McGovern defeated Joa Gana of Baltimore in the second round to become the undisputed lightweight champion. Gana failed to mount any effective offense while McGovern dominated from the opening bell and forced the referee to stop the bout.
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Michigan Senate Adopts Adjournment on Taxation Bills
In Lansing Michigan December 14 the Senate approved a concurrent resolution to adjourn and defer taxation measures to the next legislature. The House did not concur, and many see this as a likely setback for the bills when they reappear. Governor Pingree remains hopeful they will pass in the Senate.
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Archbishops Oppose Army Canteen Ban at Hearing
Archbishop Ireland and Bishop McGorrick spoke against the army canteen prohibition during a Senate military committee hearing on reorganization. They argued the measure is unwise and that canteens support temperance and morals, citing Fort Snelling observations near Archbishop Ireland’s home.
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Hancock carries 1500 remains statement proved false
Washington reports the war department rejected a claim that the Hancock carried 1500 soldiers. The Hancock arrived in San Francisco December 10 with 11 remains, 10 died en route, and one transferred from the hospital ship Relief at Nagasaki. The 1500 figure has no foundation and press circulation was requested.
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Northern Steamship My Plan To Run Chicago To Buffalo Route
An unconfirmed Duluth report says Northern Steamship under James J. Hill may switch routes for Northwest and Northland, running Chicago to Buffalo instead of Duluth to Buffalo. The Pan American exposition travel is cited as inspiration for the change.
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Brenner Elected Swiss President for 1901 in Zurich
Bern says Ernest Brenner of Bale was chosen as president of Switzerland for 1901 succeeding Walther Hauser of Zurich. J Zemp of Lucerne was elected vice president and heads the posts and railways. Elsewhere F W Dickens sails to Asia to command the Oregon and the Oregon may be repaired in port.
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Empress Accepts Peace Terms Amid China Power Return
London reports say the empress dowager agreed to early restoration of Emperor Kwang Su, 40 million pound indemnity, guards of 30 000 troops for each legation, and a foreign adviser for each province. Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching authorized use of the imperial seal. China may accept the collective note while powers debate enforcement.
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Former German Court Chaplain Claims Kwangsu Converts
Berlin December session of the Reichstag heard Der Stoecker say private letters claim Emperor Kwangsu became a Christian after reading American and British missionary books. He named Count von Waldersee as the contact for corrobora tive dates provided to an AP interviewer.
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Wise Cashier Trick Puts Drummer in Bank Trap
A Detroit Free Press tale recounts a drummer narrating a bank incident as a note raiser mistaken identity. He describes entering a bank to cash a draft, being trapped by a sprung trapdoor, detained, and later learning the cashier aimed to trap him as part of a pseudo patent scheme.
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Pearl or Wart How A Shucked Oysters Tale Unfolds
A Chicago News joke has a man asking a jeweler to identify a pearl found among oysters. The jeweler declares it not a pearl but a wart in the shellfish, implying a misadventure during shucking. The tale pivots on mistaken gem wealth.
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Serious Disaster Reported From Barberton District
The Daily Express prints a rumor that Boer forces attacked General Clements camp in the Barberton district captured the camp killed several officers and took prisoners the report remains unconfirmed. A separate item notes Representative Burleigh of Maine introducing a reapportionment bill setting House membership at 387 and favoring redistricting from continuous territory.
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Boers Capture Horses and Raid Supply Train
A Natal to Johannesburg train was halted near Vlaklaagte by about 150 Boers who pulled up two rail lengths with oxen. They forced horses from the tracks and seized 130 remounts for the troops. A second train carrying provisions was fired upon and its engineer wounded.
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Arrest of Harold Darringold Sparks Afrikander Rebellion Rumors
Cape Town Daily Mail reports the Worcester arrest of Harold Darringold, an alleged American, on charges of fomenting an Afrikander rebellion. The dispatch says the arrest has caused a great sensation and promises startling disclosures.
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Erie Railway Directors Vote on Key Officer Change
New York Dec 14 at a board meeting of the Erie Railway company James J Hill of the Great Northern Railway Norman B Ream of Chicago a director of the Baltimore and Ohio and Pullman company and Robert Baron of.
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