Britain Moves to Abrogate the Clayton Bulwer Treaty
Reports from London and Washington indicate Britain seeks to abandon the Clayton Bulwer treaty allowing U S control of a Nicaragua canal with guarantees to protect British interests. Sir Julian Pauncefote and Henry White discuss terms as cabinet opinion leans toward removal of the treaty restraints. White visits Hatfield House then Chatsworth as Anglo American discussions continue.
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Salinbury
Engtom
Leepow
Great Britain
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Washington
Julian Pauncefote
Henry White
White
Marquis of Salisbury
Hatfieli House
Duke of Devonshire
Chatsworth House
Derbyshire
George Hamilton
India
Abrogation Imminent in Clayton Bulwer Treaty Clash
Report states the Clayton Bulwer treaty over the Nicaragua canal will be abrogated. Sir Julian Pauncefote to start negotiations with Secretary Hay for a new canal treaty. Lord Salisbury may seek concessions in exchange for relinquishment of Britain’s historic rights.
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United States
Great Britain
Nicaragus Canal
Julian Pauncefote
Insi Itu 1
Lord Salisbury
Henry White
London
Sir Julian
Isthmus
John M. Clayton
Henry Lytton Bulwer
Toll
Hay
Many Slain or Wounded Near Hotto Island
A dispatch from Doilo, Banay, reports several engagements between Spaniards and Insurgents with many killed or wounded. Aguinaldo supposedly told the government he will release Spanish prisoners soon, but this is unconfirmed. Attention is on a conference among Marshals de Campos, de Rivera, Blanco, and Iminguoez. The Cuban mortgage coupons are assured for payment, per the minister of colonies.
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Hotto
Mapp
Doilo
Banay
Aguinaldo
Insurgenta
Martinez de Campos
Prima de Rivera
Blanco
Iminguoez
Senor
Honda
Congressmen Hitt as Minister to Russia
Illinois Republican Robert E. Hitt, longtime chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is reportedly asked to accept the ambassadorship to Russia. Senate support and President’s offer signal potential departure from Congress to enter diplomatic service, with Hitchcock’s St. Petersburg post becoming vacant.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Wasnixatos
Robert E. Hitt
Illinois
House Foreign Affairs
Hitt
Russia
Cullom
House
America
Moore Trial Delayed as Wife’s Fate Remains Unclear
New York December 23. William A E Moore, convicted in a gambling scheme against Martin Mahon at the Hotel Grenoble, was to be sentenced today but the proceeding was deferred as the trial of Fayne Moore, alleged accomplice, continued. Prosecutor McIntyre pressed for admissions about a trip to Atlanta and a game of Dilhards, all denied. Mrs Moore refused to name a man from Europe trip and denied immorality claims. An diary entry cited intimacy with Ellis the Cuban. Havana residents forced a wealthy Marquis de Pinar del Rio to declare Cuba libre, seeking strong government protection from the United States. Mayor Walsh’s sick leave prompts acting mayor appointment. Councilman Phinizy chosen. Negro counterfeiter Nelson arrested in Charlotte for producing altered dollars. Rev Dr Hoge’s condition worsens, doctors report inevitable decline.
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McIntyre
Mra. Moore
Atlanta
Ryan
Moore
Euro
Europe
United States
Mem.his, Tenn
Croas
Ellis
Tri
Cubis
Havana
Marquis de Pinar del Rio
Cerro
Walsh
Avavsta
Jacob Phinizy
Caarvotte
N. G
Will Nelson
Dr. Hoge
Arcimoxp
Moses D. Hoge
Hunter McGuire
Conductor Kills Soldier On Vineville Car in Georgia
On a Vineville streetcar near Wesleyan College a Black Private Turner of the Sixth Virginia Regiment was shot and killed by Conductor Thrower of the Consolidated Street Railway after the rider cursed the conductor. The incident drew arrests of about 80 Black men as tensions rose, and provost guards were doubled though no further trouble occurred. Separate suit filed in Fulton County seeks an eighteenth share of property in land lot 84, Fourteenth district, Fulton, within Atlanta city limits, with details of profits since title passed.
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Uder
Macoy
Turner
Sixth Virginia
Thrower
Consolidated Street Railway
Vinsville
Wesleyan College
Vineville
Atlanta
Atlasta
Reuben C. Hayden
Fourteenth District
Fulton County
Hayden
Harriet E. Hayden
Luckie Street
Massive Bishop's Chair For Christ Church Savannah
A grand bishop's chair costing 700 dollars was installed at Christ Church in Savannah, crafted from Italian walnut and hand carved. Designed by W A Preston, carved by local American artists, the chair will be used by Bishop Nelson on official visits and bears a tablet honoring Bishop Beckwith.
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Georgia
Savasxan
Christ Episcopal Church
Bishop
America
Beckwith
Nelson
Savannah
Christ's Church
Admiral Bance to Retire Amid Officer Promotions
The Navy announces Admiral Bance will retire, with promotions naming Commander Albert Kaatz to captain, C. U. Cornwell to commander, Lt. M. A. Hall to lieutenant commander, Lt. T. C. Fenton to first lieutenant, and A. Kaiser to admiral, while Secretary of the Navy confirms ongoing command of New York for a period. Howard Testifies in Vestigation. Denby fails to appear. police court case over seal theft. burned books and papers tied to Standard company inquiry.
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Wasuixatos
Albert Kaatz
Miral
Frederick
Cotamiodore
Com White
C. UO. Cornwell
Gort
Comemander
M. A Hall
T. C. Fenton
Kaiser
New York
Express Secretary of the Navy
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Viyer
Patten
Averner
BCA
Teisphone
Eile Lj
Askjial
Calialettary
Tae C
Americus
Habana Marinacy
Dete Tiree Hooper Bulag
Detene
Dare Street
Rigid
Statham, Yeti and
Sargeon
Ygce
Davenport
Caletta Am
Atgeaaport Drug Co
Davis
Anericca
Forayth Street
Zene
Blalock & Cobb Avdurneys AT Law
Aeenices
von Omee
Watt
Court Wee
Ute Dn Wai Atley Muilding
Iert Hanve
Fpellyon F. Clarke
Lamar Street
Americas, Ga
RD Ansley
Mostom Mice Building
Ayes Taylor
Osceover Rembert
Forsyth Ales Four
Sheel
Casper
Lgive
THE
Ontmmog
Teresa
NEW York Musical Echo CO
Broadway
Wcw York
Levi Tower
Soma
Beetontt Me Boy
Evi Jower
Sneo
Athens
W.T. Davenport & Son
Shefield Co
E. D
Stieftela
Col
E. D. Sheffield Co
Sheffield Co
Sheffield Company
Allen & Sheffield
Lee Allen’s
Ace
Sam
Allen
Forsyth
St. Americus, GA
Selenus Processes
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Catronsia Fia Sroup Co. Cay
Catt-oorsia Fig Sruce Co
California Fig Syrup CO
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Cal
Louieville
NEW Tore
Winefardal
Camden
Britain
DeWitt
Rly
F.c.corsets
LAIR
Aatisitig
Wes
Neston Company
Tne
el Nes i
V-ueTes
Buffalo
N.Y
Stillwater
Minarada
C. J. SeeNaney
Meariy
Congressman Hitt
Tinoisan
St. Petersburg
Omana
W. ¥. Bockel
Pacific Express Company
Hamilton
Cutcaoo
John B Hamilton
Marine Hospital Service
Decatur
Ator
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Romal
Ponder
Chicago
Oxatcano
Edward F.lawrence
Massachusetts
Eck
General Peck
City
Newark
F. J. W. Skitt
Diceotor
Peck
Cadl, Gress
East
John B. Caldwell
New York City
Roy Pook
Direstor
Mgr Ol Peltere
Agon
Lafayette
J. Eas Verge
Liverpool
Aten
Draper
Admiral Bance
Howard
Wasutxaros
War Investigation Commission
John M. A Aghor
Lomonel Denby
Tically
Denby
Eile Teathe Rony
John G
Cerisle
Secretary of the Treasury
Richard Leake
Carine
Ealing
Carlisto
Leake
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