The Eight Nation Alliance presented their twelve conditions for reform to the Chinese government. Included amongst them were that China was to reduce its military, punish Boxer rebels, and pay $500,000,000 to the eight nations over a period of 60 years.
Secretary of War Elihu Root barred the hereditary right of slaughtering which had been granted a monopoly to the descendants of the Countess of Buena Vista in Cuba. They's sue, but lose.
Horse drawn street cars came to an end in Boston in favor of electric trolleys and elevated trains.
Pope Leo XIII conducted ceremonies to close the Holy Year, with the closing of the holy door in St. Peter's Basilica a year after it had been opened.
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