Constitutional Debate on Power to Acquire Territory
Senate debates constitutional scope amid calls against overseas expansion. Resolutions urge limits on acquiring new lands without consent, while other measures seek military discharges for certain soldiers and preparations for Washington centennial celebrations. separate notices report patrolman’s death in Cleveland, bank scandal in Philadelphia, steamer fire near Columbia, and police reinforcements in Paris for Quinquennial events.
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Minor News Tums From The Week Bindley December 14
A compact digest lists casualties fires executions and political tallies from across the United States. Reports include the Wadena Minnesota house fire claiming three women inmates, hangings in Georgia and Virginia, a London writer's death, a Norfolk jail execution, South Dakota governor count, a Sudan liquor prohibition note, and other incidents.
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Tragedy in Detroit leaves wife and daughter dead
Detroit, Mich Dec. a wife died by suicide after writing she would go to Heaven with her nine year old daughter. Frank Brooks of 1057 Russell Street discovered the bodies upon returning home from work Thursday night. The note cited tired of a lie and intention to end their lives.
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Beneath the Mistletoe Christmas Verse Fragment
A fragmented excerpt of holiday verse describing mistletoe scenes and Christmas cheer. Repeats Beneath the mistletoe with Mary and tender bow imagery, plus references to Christmas toys and goodwill in a fairyland mood.
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Young Girl Saved By Dr Williams Pink Pills
Frank B. Trout praises Dr Williams Pink Pills after his daughter, once severely ill and fading, recovered with the pills. He and a notary affidavit support the tale, claiming the remedy cured her and restored strength, noting extensive use by druggists nationwide.
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Opening Day Sessions Marked by High Attendance
Washington reports on the Fifty fifth congress opening with unusually large attendance in both chambers. The Senate read President McKinley's message, debated battles over admiralty and annexation, and paid respects to deceased lawmakers. The House welcomed new members, honored Helen Gould for wartime service, and advanced measures on finance, construction, and wartime oversight.
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Cuban Hero Garcia Dies in New York Hotel Raleigh
Gen Callatd Garcia, famed Cuban war hero and head of a Cuban assembly commission, died in the Hotel Raleigh after pneumonia worsened from exposure abroad. He helped lead Cuban fights for liberty, was wounded or beset by battles, and was elected chairman of the commission to visit the United States. His death follows a dinner in his honor hosted by Gen Miles.
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A Rich Harvest and a Tragic Jump
Washington December 12. Based on December 1 farm prices the agricultural department values the 1808 corn and oats crop at 483 million dollars more than 1897. Statistician Hyde says higher prices drive the gain as the corn crop slightly exceeds 1887 and oats exceed 1897, with per bushel prices up 132.4 cents and 44 cents respectively. Franklin December 8. Mrs Jenna Mann, of Franklin Ir, killed herself by jumping into a well.
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