Repeal of Confederate Army Ban Bills and Early 1908 Tariff Debate
From Wasntxetox to Washington reports December 24 to December 31 describe a House vote adjournment after a bill to repeal the statute barring former Confederate officers from U.S. service passes, President Silva’s Monroe Doctrine message, Dingley’s tariff bill restoring McKinley rates, and bond measures in both chambers with adjournments and party-line votes, plus a Senate resolution on reorganizing the chamber. The coverage notes expected treasury relief funds and 3 percent bond issuance details.
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United States
House
Silva
Brazilian of Representatives
Cleveland
Eppleuse
Wasmixetos
Housr
Dingley
Committee On Ways and Means
Henderson
Committee On Rules
Dalzell
Hopkins
Grosvenor
Iver
Crisp
Turner
Treasury
SeNate
Hill
Atlantic
Pacific
Washineron
Hovst
Yeas
Retirement From the Ring Destroys Corbett’s Prospects
Reports from New York state that James J. Corbett has quit boxing due to severe physical decline. Friends say he cannot endure training and would be a target for heavyweights if he returned. Billy Brady warned him a year ago, and Corbett reportedly wrote letters promising reform but failed to follow through.
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Corbett
New York
James J. Corbett
Jack Dempsey
Billy” Brady
Australia
Brady
A Rich Haul Burglary At Madison Square Residence
New York December 31 Mr and Mrs I Townsend Burden of Madison Square returned from the opera to find a safe rifled containing jewelry valued at $80 000 and cash and checks. The door was not forced suggesting knowledge of the combination. Entry was by a cement window lunch hour. No clues reported.
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New York
I. Townsend Burden
Madison Square
United States Demands Indemnity for Missionary Losses
A Constantinople dispatch reports that the United States has demanded substantial indemnity from the porte for losses suffered by American missionaries in Asia Minor.
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Turkey
Asia Minor
Londox
Constantinople
United States
Porte
Very Dear bonnet purchase sparks domestic talk
Mrs Spendall complains about a bonnet bought for eighteen dollars. John agrees it is dear, noting the price while resignedly acknowledging the purchase.
Northern Iowa counties seek federal relief over road land tax loss
County commissioners in northern and north western Iowa fear repayment of back taxes after the Sioux City and St Paul Road land was ruled forfeited by the supreme court. O'Brien County alone estimates refunds could reach 53 161 dollars, prompting a congressional petition for protection. Other counties face similar potential liabilities totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars unless relief is granted.
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Stoux City
Iowa
Sioux City
St. Paul
Congress
Supreme Court
O'Brien
Des Moines Man Kills Son-in-Law After Elopement
Walter Scott, a young businessman, was shot and killed by L. R. Dawson at the father in law’s home after Scott and Clara Dawser had married following an elopement. Dawson claimed amnesia as police booked him for murder. preliminary examination slated for January 4.
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Des Moines
Walter Scott
Clara Dawsor
Scott
Dawson
Des Moines, December 28.—L. R. Dawson
Trichinae Found in Goodell Pork in Iowa
The Iowa state board of health reports Dr. D E Salmon confirms trichinae in raw pork from Goodell after microscopical tests. Five members of one family fell ill from consuming the meat. The letter requests full symptom details and an investigation into the hog’s condition and living surroundings.
Child Dies After Eating Poisoned Cookie in Closet
A two year old child, visiting in Marion, died after eating a rat poison cookie left in a closet. The Syracuse, N Y family of Ida Briggs reported the incident as W H Chase prepared to move. Medical aid arrived too late to save the child.
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Perry
Ida Briggs
Syracuse
N. Y
W. H. Chase
Chase
Marion
Prisoners Escape From County Jail Under Sleepy Sheriff
Worster City reports all prisoners fled the county jail after breakfast. Sheriff Corbin, asleep, failed to lock the doors and a suspected ally of hotel crook Harry Wright used duplicate keys to free inmates. No escape crew has been identified yet.
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Worster City
Corbin
Harry Wright
Heroic Iowa Mother Rescues Daughter From Fire
Mrs Finetta Schley of three miles west of Solon risked serious burns to save her 13 year old daughter when the girls clothes caught fire from a stove. She tore off the flames and carried the child to safety despite being scorched herself.
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Iowa City
Finetta Schley
Solon
Minors May Play Pool Despite Billiards Rule
Plymouth county court in LeMans rules pool use by minors legal despite a law banning billiards. Akro n poolroom operators arrested for allowing minors in their places had their cases dismissed without cost. The decision upends prior belief that minors could not enter pool or billiard rooms under any circumstances.
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LeMans
Akron
Plymouth County Court
Farmers Beaten by a False Government Official
Farmers in Wobster City report being victimized by a sharper named Baum who posed as a Des Moines land office official. He promises to secure title to contested O'Brien county lands and takes notes for 150 dollars. Some notes have surfaced at local banks. efforts to stop payment are planned. His contracts promise return of the note if title is not secured.
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Wobster City
Baum
Des Moines
O’brien
Poisoned by cheese in Davenport cases rise
Davenport reports several non fatal poisonings linked to brick cheese first seen in Moline and Rock Island. Children show stomach pains vomiting and faintness due to ptomaines formed by organic putrefaction in mouldy cheese.
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Davenport
Moline
Rock Island
Iowa Thesis Wins Engineering News Prize
The Engineering News announces the fourth annual prize for best thesis by graduates of any U S engineering school. The prize goes to J A Moore of Callender Iowa and W J Thomas of Moingona Iowa for a civil engineering thesis on the "Gungings of the Dry Weather Flow of Sewage at Des Moines Iowa."
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New York
the Engineering News
United States
Tragic Fall Fatal for DeWitt Marshal’s Young Son
Louis, 9, son of City Marshal Smith of DeWitt, fell forty feet from the old courthouse root and died soon after. The tragedy marks a second violent family death after another son was run over by a wagon in recent years.
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Clinton
Louis
Smith
DeWitt
Old Court House
Conklin Murder Trial Moves Forward in District Court
The Conklin murder case is heard in district court after an earlier misstep in the indictment. Defendant Conklin has remained free on a $6,000 bond and supporters, hopeful of innocence, note his orderly conduct and belief in his innocence.
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Conklin
Oskaloosa
Judge sentences McGivern for postal theft in Dubuque
Dubuque on December 31 Judge Shir as sentences Frank McGivern after conviction for abstracting a registered letter from the Dubuque post office to two years at Anamosa. The sentence was suspended on good behavior.
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Dubuque
Shiras
Frank McGivern
Anamosa
Judge declines railroad post over constitutional issue
Brevities note Judge Ben McCoy refused Governor Jackson’s railroad commissionership offer citing constitutional limits. Also reported are two burglars sent to Anamosa penitentiary, a Burlington fire destroying horses and carriages, a Dubuque factory bankruptcy and Frank Bell named receiver with a $60,000 bond.
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Ben McCoy
Jackson
W. H. Stark
Conrad
Anamose
Strickland
Burlington
Husted
Frank Bell
Smedley Manufacturing Company
Dubuque
Panicked Fire Tragedy at Old Front Street Theatre
In Battinorr December 29 a defective gas burner caused a false alarm during Hebrew opera. A rush for exits killed thirteen, fatally wounded two, and seriously hurt ten as actors tried to halt the stampede. The incident followed a light flare seen near the curtain.
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Battinorr
Front Street
Senator Blackburn successor race roars in Franxxtont Kentucky
In Franxxtont Kentucky December 31 the senatorial fight heats with multiple candidates. Senator Blackburn seeks re election facing Democrat James B McCreary as six Republicans enter the race after November elections signaling a highly contested Blue Grass state contest with national political implications.
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Franxxtont
Blackburn
Kentucky
Blue Grass
James B. McCreary
The Bond Bill Divides Republicans and Opponents Unite
In Washington on December 30 a large bloc of Republicans withheld support while populists and Democrats largely opposed the measure, except for Mr. Hutchinson of Texas who voted for it. The bill would amend the resumption act to allow 3 percent coin bonds after five years, redeemable in fifteen, preserve the 1878 greenback re-issue act, and require bonds to be offered at U S sub treasuries. It also provides for 3 percent debt certificates of $20 denominations up to $50 million to cover temporary deficits.
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Mr. Hutchinson
Texas
United States
Latin Americans United for War With Bogland
Caracas dispatch claims Latin American republics form a secret league to support Venezuela if war with England breaks out. Colombia allegedly pledges 80 000 troops and passports for the British minister. Brazil reportedly plans 100 000. Mexico to aid with a fleet. Venezuela could field 50 000 by militia.
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Venezuela
Bogland
New York
Caracas
England
Colombia
Brazil
Mexico
Bogota
Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal Charter Threat Sways British Syndicate Interest
A Nicaraguan cabinet member warns the charter of the Nicaragua Canal company may be revoked as a London syndicate negotiates in Managua. The British group argues for a concession to advance the project, citing the American commission’s adverse report. Nicaragua protests delays by the American company and the commission's findings.
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Washington
Nicaragua Canal Company
Nicaragua
Managua
Venezuela seeks war supplies and regional alliance
A Caracas dispatch reports Venezuela negotiating with the United States for war supplies. Four heavy guns have been sent from Caracas to fortify the Marcaibo harbor. Special commissioners are ready to depart to arrange a South and Central American alliance against England.
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Venezuela
United States
New York
Caracas
Marcaibe
England
Russia and France pledge support over Venezuela crisis
The Freie Presse Saint Petersburg special reports Russia and France have promised diplomatic backing to the United States in the Venezuela trouble. Russia vows to help facilitate an American loan with its gold reserve.
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Vienna
Freie Presse
St. Petersburg
Russia
France
United States
Venezuela
Mass Killings Reported After Zeitoun Capture
Thousands killed as Zeitoun falls to the Turks amid heavy Armenian losses. Narros pass crowd signals impending massacre. Ambassadors plead with the palace but fear no relief. Army discontent grows as pay is in arrears and finances deteriorate.
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Constantinople
Zeitoun
Narros Pass
Canadians to Study War School in Montreal
Ottawa December 27 The government will at once establish a school of militia instruction in Montreal after informal delegations pressed for it. The decision comes amid national defense planning and inquiries about military training.
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Owen
Montreal
Ottawa
Ont
Justice Brewer Accepts Venezuelan Commission Post
Washierox reports Justice Brewer of the supreme court has been tendered and accepted a seat on the Venezuelan commission. The Chronicle notes the appointment is approved by the press as the year ends.
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Washierox
D. C
Justice Brewer
Supreme Court
Londox
the Chronicle
America
Cleveland
Exa
Newport News Wins Bid for Battle Ships
Secretary of the Navy Herbert awards the contract for the battleship Kearsarge and its unnamed sister ship to the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company of Newport News Virginia. Each ship carries a bid of 2,250,000 dollars.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Herbert
Kearsarge
Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company
Newport News
Naval Board of Bureau Chiefs
Virginia
Boxing Carnival Set for El Paso Mexico Dates
Joe Vendig announces final plans for a boxing carnival in El Paso Mexico. The program lists February 11 Walcott versus Bright Eyes February 12 Dixon versus Marshall February 13 Leeds versus Everhardt and February 14 Maher versus Fitzsimmons.
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New York
Joe Vendig
el Paso
Mexico
Walcott
Bright Eyes
Dixon
Marshall
Leeds
Everhardt
Maher
Fitzsimmons
Dick and Amy Debate Patience on Patriotic Photos
Dick claims living pictures are patriotic, noting they show obvious fondness for their native state while Amy questions the point and asks for clarification.
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Amy
Austrian Doctor Claims Serum Cure for Erysipelas and Diphtheria Aid
Paris reports Dr Marmoreck, after four years at the Pasteur Institute, claims a serum that cures erysipelas puerperal fever and all streptococcus diseases and also supports Dr Rounx's diphtheria treatment.
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Paris
Marmoreck
Pasteur Institute
Rounx
Miners Riot in Kentucky Town Amid Looting
A Madisonville dispatch says Hardesty miners riot with a large sheriff’s posse en route. Police overpowered, enraged workers control the town in a reign of terror. The Co operative Company store is attacked and looted.
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Louisville
Madisonville
Hardesty
Thompson
Co-operative Company
Meeting Tommy Jones Reveals Bobby’s Naughty Confession
Bobby presents a friend to Mamma Jo and asks if she recognizes Tommy Jones. Mamma recalls meeting Tommy before and mentions Bobby was the naughtiest boy she had seen yesterday, prompting the demonstration.
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Bobby
Mamma
Tommy Jones
Tommy
Angers the British over US indemnity demand in Turkey
The letter from Secretary Olney demanding indemnity for losses by American missionaries in Anatolia and Armenia disturbs the Salisbury government. Britain fears US intervention in Ottoman affairs may disrupt regional diplomacy and provoke a hornet’s nest of responses, given India and Egypt tensions.
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America
John Bull
Olney
Sublime Porte
Salisbury
Ashantee
Egypt
South Africa
Venezuela
United States
England
Anatolia
Armenia
Terrell
Constantinople
Downing Street
Philip Currie
Britain
India
Isles of the Sea
Hindustan
Great Britain
Ottoman Empire
Pope to issue encyclical on Armenia crisis
Romer December 27 reports the pope preparing an encyclical on Armenia and harmonizing Vatican Austria relations. Nuncio Agliardi and Count Saladra depart Rome, with Saladra returning at month end. Dispatches from Reyrout describe Turkish Druse fighting near Suedich on December 21 with high casualties and related unrest prompting mission visits.
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Romer
Armenia
Vatican
Austria
Agliardi
Revertera Saladra
Rome
Constantinople
Reyrout
Suedich
Druses
Four Nations to Form Alliance Over American Interests
Vienna correspondent reports Spain opposes President Cleveland and that Britain France Spain and Holland may form a quadruple alliance to safeguard their American interests against the United States.
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Great Britain
Spain
France
Holland
London
Vienna
The
Daily News
Cleveland
United States
Thirty Drowned in Sinking Near Algiers
A Paris dispatch says the French steamer Emile Heloise sank after a collision with the British steamer Bellerophon. Thirty passengers died, including twenty five Algerian natives.
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Paris
Figaro
Algiers
Emile Heloise
Bellerophon
Queen Victoria Opposes War with U S Favoring Arbitration
A London dispatch reports Queen Victoria actively opposes war with the United States and supports arbitration on the Venezuelan question, signaling a preference for diplomatic resolution over conflict.
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London
Victoria
United States
Phelps and Lincoln Named for Venezuelan High Commission
A Washington dispatch says the president offered two seats to Edward L. Phelps of Vermont and Robert T. Lincoln of Illinois on the Venezuelan high commission. Their acceptance is not yet received and the third seat awaits their decision.
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New York
Washington
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