Bridal theft plan backfires on Boston couple
A Springfield press item recounts a bride and groom who tried to outwit their tormentors by traveling separate trains to marriage. The bride boarded an unintended train to Pittsburgh while the groom reached Northampton. The piece also notes assorted curiosities from fashion talk to a Danville tombstone gift and other scattered anecdotes.
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Springfield
Mass
Pitta- Neild
Northampon
Baptist Church
Danville
Senate Ratifies Canal Treaty Amid Broad Backing
The Senate approved the Hay-Pauncefote treaty by 73 to 6 after nearly five hours of closed debate. Senator Teller led opposition, arguing for a firmer U S control. supporters cited abolition of the Clayton-Bulwer pact and favored British agreement yet kept authority in American hands. The final roll call showed a solid, partisan consensus with amendments largely defeated.
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Washington
Dev
Senate
Teller
Great Britain
Mead
State Department
England
United States
Bewaters Clay
Thanks
Bee-Cunber
McLaurin
Mississippi
Culberson
Mallory
Mason
Taman
Bacon
Tutte
Clay
Gavon
Flo
Davis
Yers
Baccon
Bute
Kerry
Blackburn
Carmack
Lubais
Heltfeld
Miss i
Linnaeas
Vall
Tillman
Turton
Clapa
Clack
Moentiuna
Clark
Wyontite
Chiy
Caelell
Cullam
Dehoe
Dietrigh
Dillinghium
Drelliver
Fairbanks
Barakur
Foster
Louistant
Peyo
Gat- Wager
Gamble
Gikeen
Kate
Hansbrough
Harris
Hlawley
Thor
Dones
Arkansas
Keon Kearns
Rhittredse
Lodge
McComas
Merumber
Modanery
Af Smith
Ciacelina
Mu.Millan
Martin
Maison
MtUburd
Alitenel
Morgan
Nelaun
Deonrease
Merkin
Pettos
Phett
Contuecticut
Platta
New York
Mituhaeed
Proctor
Quarles
Beott
Sloan
Spooner
Hlewart
Turener
Watren
Wellington
Gulberson
Tacon
Sity
Yeas
Hacoon
Berry
Carmauck
Montana
Culbertson
Dubois
Wwarrms
Idittelu
Mississipni
Brallery
Money
Simmons
Ekaterra
Nays
Aldrich
Adiison
Bard
Beveridge
Burnt
Burrows
Burton
Whipp
Wyoming
Cockrell
Cullen
Leboe
Pietrich
Callaghamus
Pair
Plait
Cur Lout
Matt
Priteherd
Quarias
Scott
Simon
Stewar Turner
West
Warren
Wetmore
Senators Paired for Voting Bloc Totals in Senate Sessions
The record lists paired voting partners for several senators including Batley with Depew and Elkins, Rawlins with Hanna and Sewell, while those who abstained or had no pairs announced include Lane Jones of Nevada Pats terson and Quay, reflecting a fragmented roll call without full pairing data.
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Son
Pantose
Perxina
Pettus
Piatt
Connecticut
New York
Pritchard
Proctor
Aviaries
Scott
Simmons
Simon
Spooner
Stewart
Taliagerro
Turner
West
Warrer
Wellington
Wetmore
Bacon
Blackburn
Culbersom
Mallory
Vetter
Tishman
Batley
Depew
Elkins
Rawlins
Hanna
Sewell
Lane, Jones
Nevada
Patsterson
Quay
Roosevelt Victory Echoed In London Treaty Ratification
London papers hail the U S Senate ratifying the Hay Pauncefote treaty with Roosevelt praised as a strong personal win. Morning Post and Daily News note likely impact on future reforms while Daily Chronicle cautions about American preferences and potential costs amid growing Anglo American friendship.
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London
United States Senate
Morning Post
Roosevelt
Daily News
Lord Lansdowne
The
Daily Chronicle
United States
Senate
Great Britain
Hay
Lord Paumefore
Knox Confirmed Senate Approves Attorney General Nominee
Washington reports the Senate confirmed Philander C. Knox as attorney general after debate over a motion to resend the nomination to the judiciary committee. Supporters argued public access to testimony would aid fairness, while critics questioned past client ties to steel and armor plate manufacturers. The final vote on the remand failed and the nomination moved forward.
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Senate
Washington
Der
Philsander C. Knox
United States
Genera
Jones
Arkansas
Committee On Judiciary
Turner
Hoar
Pettus
Anti-Trust League
Friends of the Attorney General
Ano
Aflice
United States Steel Corporation
Mi Privite Fe
Cmd
John 5. Ames
Minolta
Chaptes
Hiteh
Amearshal
Tnbpois
Wiliam VW
Moylan
Hubbard
Avo
Chirry
Bhelbyy
M. Stevens
Willams
S. Shewelny
Winfield
Akstaff. Nalte
Jlolsteliry
Cis
Gy Real
Giattiscer Hubard
Gbetnohd
WU Meltee
Ehiegy
Js. Secur
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Charter Qak
Lawney
Dexter
J. Cibbaod
Lyerssinvs Foto Morrison
tHeretel J. Wodiernasii
Nasre Foes
FW mi
Mb. Debeneik
le Keaieh
Atusenvine
Cy AL Moeerill
Nova Brine
Ddediernuy
I. Tolinises
J. Wonser
Teana
Ll. Tawthorin
Tieton
OP. Dress
Dtolve
Wan
Washington Notes on National Capital Intercet and State Listings
A compact notice mix from Washington notes highlighting national capital topics and numerous state by state listings. It references names, places, and sums tied to veterans’ widows and restoration or reissue actions dated around November, with entries for Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and others including individuals and towns.
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Northwestern
Intercet
Reelinghin
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Utah M
Iyers
Dex
Suehm
Cush Suwluai Shug
CLT
Wansler Tae
Wuheta
Ine Gpbane
Pusivred
Tesseie
Tleanard la Melton
Atlartin
Djeuh Jnbudy
Les Dian
VMS
Siwoud Btuare
Villisea
John Tan
Suldivrs' Nae
Marshall Toir Taymiuw Om
Tiker
Newton
Martin Koester
Maleam
Syskid
Huer Yuhas Waa
Mk. Iiloch
Yettheld
Hdgar A. Ule Mirguake Blu
Ovi Hnish
Isaac Y Morest Tley
Lal
Mary Nether- Hehester
Nebraska
W._Kocka
Erie Held
Winaha
Puayer
Laver
Green Wroud
New Albin
Harles
Wagner
Davenport
Cus
Gariier
Shenaindeath
Cuggeles
Ransoth
Chirheville
Spechil
Maury Valeting
Cudar Rapids
Margaretta Poster
McGregoy
Mary J. Willams
Hed Gal $S
Samuel Hagerman
Ullors
Soldiers’ Home
Grand Island
Robert, Robinson
Caroline A. Franklin
Giltner
South Dakota
Altha Murfa
Mixed Verdict in the Schley Case Shifts Credit and Blame
The long naval court of inquiry into Commodore Schley's Santiago campaign ends with two reports signed by Dewey and Lemly. It assigns blame for delays and maneuvers to Schley but credits him for steadfast defense at Santiago, while noting Dewey’s vindicating stance and the court's recommendation to end proceedings.
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Washington
Sonjy
Court of Inquiry
Tear
Arimira) Sehley
Santiago
George Dewey
Samuel C. Lemly
Admiral Dewey
Benham
Rameau
Navy Department
Long
Lemly
Associated Press
Admiral Schley
Hlmselt
Itile
Cienfuegos
Bia
Ciy
Clfuegos
Santiago de Ciba
Pell
Ue Shand
Anchhor
Bantiago Harbor
Brooklyn
Seley
Distante
Positon
Ltortog Iid
Behley
A. C. Hodgson
Schley
Connecion
Samuel OC. Lumly
Dewey
Adiuia
Clenfuegos
Santilgu
Penerals
Fragmentary Proclamation at Bantingo Campaign Court
A fragmentary court record notes Admiral Dewey and other officials in a secrecy bound case. The proceedings paused with Dewey declining to comment on court findings, citing ongoing oath obligations and unresolved status.
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Bantingo Campatayn
George Dewey
C. Lemly
U. N
Dewey
Parker and Rayner Counsel Split Over Schley Inquiry
New York and Baltimore dispatches quote Captain Parker saying he will let the matter rest until he reads the court’s findings. Isidor Rayner, disappointed by the findings, vows to press Schley’s case to appeal, arguing the Dewey judgment will be widely supported by the public. Rayner plans to go to Washington to advise further action as soon as possible.
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Parker
Rayner
New York
Admiral Schley
Perth Amboy
N. Y
Long
Adrateal Dewey
Schley
Admiral Dewey
Baltimore
Isidor Rayher
Court of Inquiry
Washington
Robber Kilpatrick Sentenced Fifteen Years in Prison
In St Louis United States district court Ben Kilpatrick the Montana train robber was sentenced by Judge Adams to fifteen years in the state penitentiary at Jefferson City. He pled guilty to passing altered bank notes and connected counts. Lane Bullien the female companion received five years at Leavenworth.
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Ben Kirkpatrick
St. Louis
United States District
Ben Kilpatrick
Montana
Adams
Jefferson City
Kilpatrick
Secretary of the Treasury
Max Barnett
Great Northern
Wagner
Mont
Helena Natilana
Lane Bullien
Fitzpatrick
Leavenworth
Ikun
Grand Army of the Republic Encampment to Be Held in Washington
The National Council executive committee selected Washington as the site for the next G A R annual encampment. The fall date will be set later. The choice followed debates with three delegations and favors Washington’s Sherman monument dedication during the gathering.
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Washington
Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
Wreekington
Atlantic City
Iad
Denver
William T. Sherman
Patrick seeks discharge in habeas corpus case in New York
Albert T. Patrick appeared before Justice Beach on a writ of habeas corpus. Cantivell and Moore argued the district attorney failed to prosecute the April 25 indictment charging murder, depriving Patrick of a speedy trial and prompting repeated adjournments to avoid jeopardizing the murder case.
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Albert T. Patrick
New York Supreme Court
New York
Supreme Court
Cantivell & Moore
Patrick
Willam Marsh Tite
Justice Beach
Robert M. Moore
Lambs
DuMercius
Fall Proves Fatal at Swift Plant in St Joseph
Cloudes of St Joseph, connected with Swift Packaging, died after injuries from a fall through a shaft at the Swift plant. The accident occurred during the day, and authorities identified the victim as Cloudes.
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CG. T. Cloudes
Switt Company
Dias
St. Joseph
Der
Cloudes
Swift
Convict No 2066 Andrew Thompson Will Probated At Issue
Arlington Iowa December 19 The will of Andrew Thompson convict No 2066 in the state penitentiary was filed at Elkader. He died last week in Anamosa after a thirty year prison term and left estate valued at $20 000 to $26 000 to his wife for life and then to his children. The body was given to the University for dissection despite his dying wish for burial in Muyla county. The estate includes government bonds money and 240 acres in Menona township Clayton county. Thompson’s crime in the early 1870s involved smothering a woman and three children aboard an island trip and attempting to hide the bodies in the Mississippi River ice tax. He was sentenced to hang but later commuted to life imprisonment and finally to the Anamosa facility where he died at age 57.
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Arlington
Andrew Thompson
Elkader
Thompson
Anamosa
Towa
Andrew Jackson Thompson
State Penitentiary
Menona
Clayton County
Muyla
Medical Department
State University
Wilow
Favo
Mississippi River
Wisconsin
Hamnson
Nentinee
Fort Mafdison
Anamesa
Allied parties plan state convention in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a meeting of allied party leaders scheduled for December 27 to organize a state convention and select delegates for the national gathering next spring in Doulsville. Participants include Chairman Ralli Reed and L. H. Weller, with others from the central committee and allied supporters. In Mt. Pleasant a new superintendent Dr Applegate has begun modernizing insane hospital methods by adding a daily exercise program for about 430 female inmates in the amusement hall.
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Les Moines
Der
Des Moines
Ralli Reed
L. H. Weller
Allied Party
Doulsville
Mt. Pleasant
Applegate
Bishop Cosgrove Donates to St Ambrose College Appeal
Rt Rev Henry Cosgrove bishop of Davenport diocese issues appeal to priests to raise 25000 dollars for St Ambrose College Davenport Iowa for a new addition nearly completed. He leads with 10000 dollars already paid and the rest to be raised promptly.
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Henry Cosgrove
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
St. Ambrose@ college
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Confederate Veterans, Se
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Angelo Alviti
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Prus Nix
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Christian Endeavor Union
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Honolulu
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Theresa Wir
Glasgow
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Malling
Kent
Andrew King
Allison
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Cartack
Clapp
Wyorming
Cuckrell
Dietrich
NiNingham
Dolliver
Pfairbianks
Porakes
Louisiana
Frye
Canlnyer
Hibson
Hate
Hawley
Heltveid
Kean
Kearns
Kittredge
McCumber
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Washington Notes
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