Iowa Governor Shaw to Succeed Gage as Treasury Secretary
Washington December 25 authority reported Leslie M Shaw governor of Iowa will become secretary of the treasury succeeding Lyman J Gage. Secretary Wilson of Iowa will retain the agriculture portfolio. Transfer date depends on mutual convenience with Gage, expected in January.
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Washington
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
Wilson
Treasury Department
Gage
Shaw
Governor Shaw Likely to Accept Treasury Secretary Post
Liam H. Allison stated to the Associated Press that there is no doubt Shaw will accept the secretaryship of the treasury when the formal tender is made.
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Liam H. Allison
Associated Press
Shaw
Treasury
Shaw Silent On Treasury Appointment For President
Des Moines reports Governor Leslie M. Shaw may join the cabinet as secretary of the treasury pending a formal offer. He says the president privately asked his acceptance by wire and he expects confirmation, though no formal tender has been made. Shaw faces Iowa duties before any potential transition and the state eyes cabinet changes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Leslie M. Shaw
United States Treasury
Washington
Cummins
Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Dolliver
Ilona
Treasury
United States
Treasury Department
West
Shaw favored for treasury post by Iowa residents
Lyman J. Gage and Secretary Wilson praise Governor Shaw as well equipped for the treasury job. They cite his banking knowledge and public support across the nation, noting Iowa and the West would gain from his appointment and that eastern opinion already recognizes his capabilities.
Notable Figure Influential in National Affairs
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Gomez Faces Rough Tour as Hisses Trail Puerto Principe
Havana reports General Gomez struggles on his political tour for Palma amid hostile crowds in Puerto Principe province. Stones thrown and shouts of traitor greet him as Maso supporters withdraw candidates and bitter sentiment grows.
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Havana
Tel Siamese
Senor Estrada Palma
Gomez
Palma
Puerto Principe
Maso
Nacion
They Pray for Her Release Amid Armenian Abduction Crisis
Letters from New York report continued unrest in the East over the abduction of Ellen M. Stone and Mme Tsilka. Armenians and Turkish empire Christians gather daily in worship to seek their release, with special prayers in Beyreet and other Christian churches.
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New York
Armenia
East
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Miss Stone
Beyreat
Orient
Editorial Questions Britain’s Role in Hispano American War
The Times editorial argues continental papers exaggerate Russia’s influence in blocking European intervention. It calls for documentary evidence to halt a persistent legend about Britain’s attitude during the war and to curb its spread.
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London
Times
Russia
England
the Times
Great Britain
Jury Deliberation Ends in Guilty Verdict in Montana Case
The jury in the Lee and Garvin federal case near Helena returned a guilty verdict after about 26 hours of deliberation. Judge Knowles set sentencing for January 6, with potential penalties up to 10 years if government property was involved. Lee and Garvin faced charges over alleged theft and rebranding of hundreds of Indian cattle.
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Standard
Helena
Lee and Garvin
Knowles
Lee
Garvin
United States
Warren Toole
Hose
Town
Montana
Andrson
Smith
Anderson
Miss Anna Bryan Dies at 19 in Helena
Helena mourns Miss Anna Bryan daughter of M H Bryan a well known citizen who died suddenly of a heart clot at 19 after brief rheumatic and gastric illness She was a Helena high school graduate and named as substitute teacher Funeral plans indicate rites likely Friday with her mother present.
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Standard
Helena
Anna Bryan
M. H. Bryan
Miss Bryan
Helena High School
Railroad Man Promoted to Assistant General Passenger Agent
St. Louis December 25 District Passenger Agent Frank D Gildersleeve of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern has been named assistant general passenger agent with headquarters in St Louis The appointment becomes effective January 1
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St. Louis
Frank D. Gildersleeve
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Chile and Argentina Reach New War Settlement
A Santiago dispatch reports President Riisco, Foreign Minister Yanez and Argentine minister Portela signed a new agreement ending the immediate danger of war. Chile plans fortifications at Punta Arenas and Tajahuano and proposes a $15,000,000 defense loan. Argentina will build two 8,000 ton warships in Italy by end of 1902.
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Buenos Ayres
Santiago de Chile
Riisco
Yanez
Senor Portela
Chile
Argentina
Punta Arenas
Tzalahuano
el Diario
Como
Italy
Tocorat
Chamber of Deputies
Sun Steamship Disaster Kills Four at Memphis Wharf
A Memphis river disaster from 4 10 a m on the Sun leaves four dead after a fire charred the steam ship Sun at her Fulton Street wharf. Victims include D N Rainer Old River Ark Mrs D N Rainer Richardson Landing Tenn Mrs G M Timbs Richardson Landing Tenn and a baby. Captain George W Phillips and clerk John Brenner owned the vessel. Loss to ship and cargo about 20000 with partial insurance.
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Memphis
Tenn
Sun
Fulton
D. N. Rainer
Old River
Ark
G. M. Times
Richardson Landing
G. M. Timbs
Amous
Timbs
Mrs. Timbs
Josie Hammers
PD. N. Rainer
Miss Hammers
George W. Phillips
John Brenner
Christmas Day Murders Record of Crimes
A historical report chronicles crimes committed on Christmas Day, detailing multiple murders and tragic events. The article outlines the sequence of incidents, involved locations, and the impact on communities without graphic detail.
Accidental Shot Kills Palm Fruit Ranch Official
Bakersfield California December 25 W W Lacey superintendent of the Palm Fruit company's ranch near Wasco was accidentally killed yesterday by a rifle shot fired by an employee named Gilbert The two men were shooting at a mark when the rifle exploded striking Lacey in the forehead and brain The death is reported accidental and the two men were described as close friends Lacey aged about 45 leaves a widow and two children
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Bakersfield
Cal
Lacey
Palm Fruit Company
Wasco
Gilbert
Unnamed Black Man Shot in Wilson Alley. No Arrests
Jack Ryan colored was shot by an unknown man. H. H. Ewell was shot and killed by Charles Bell. The body of an unknown negro was found in Wilson alley with a bullet wound in the right side. No arrests have been made.
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Jack Ryan
H. H. Ewell
Charles Bell
Wilson Alley
Tragedy as Dolly Quappe Dies After Carbolic Acid Dose
Seattle on December 25 reports Dolly Quappe died after ingesting carbolic acid. She loved Nell Pickerell who, masquerading in men's clothes, has attracted several suitors. Quappe was a waitress from Portland whose mother lives at 628 South Seventh Street.
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Seattle
Dolly Quappe
Nell Pickerell
Pickerell
Quapper
Portland
South Seventh Street
Solmson Kills Stubblefield After Threats Recalled
In Pine Bluff Arkansas Mose F Solmson shot and killed George Stubblefield tonight. Authorities note Stubblefield's father was killed by a Solmson family member months earlier and today the feud escalated after Stubblefield appeared near the Solmson house and threatened the family with a gun.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Mose F. Solmson
George Stubblefield
Stubblefield
Solmson
Solmsons
Death of Rev. W. Clinton in Deport area shooting
In the early hours Rev. W. Clinton living near Deport was shot to death by a crowd. He identified some assailants and named them to authorities before he died.
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St. Louis
Boy Defends Mother. Father Shot in Brazil, Indiana
In Brazil Indiana a 12 year old colored boy shot and killed his drunken father Theodore Watkins who attacked his wife with a hatchet. The youth acted to defend his mother during the assault late tonight.
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Brazil
Ind
Theodore Watkins
Watkins
Duel Fatality in Coxville Leaves One Dead
Lockhart Texas report says Leon Baker was killed and Jim Jeffrey badly wounded in a duel near Coxville. Jeffrey was brought to Lockhart and jailed.
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Lockhart
Tex
Coxville
Leon Baker
Jim Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Jury verdict low price for Pearl Harbor naval site
United States condemning land for Pearl Harbor naval station received a verdict far below the Bishop estate asking price. The jury set about 75 per acre for more than 600 acres, versus the estate’s 600 per acre demand. Other condemnations were settled or reduced, while Hawaii’s political and sugar interests faced Roosevelt administration expectations. Marine vessels remain overdue as several ships travel long voyages from Pacific ports.
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Honolulu
Victoria
B. C
United States
Pearl Harbor
Cvgr
Bernice Pauahi Bishop
Bishop
John l
Ford Island
Oahu Sugar Company
Oahu Railway & Land Company
Honolulu Plantation Company
Bishop Estate
Dowsett Estate
Hilo
J. FE. Waliko
House of Representatives
James Lewis
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Dole
Washington
Pacific Coast
C. D. Carleton
Tacoma
Gray's Harbor
W. F. Wiesemann
H. D. Bendixon
Port Blakeley
W. H Diamond
Amy Turner
Gerard C. Tobey
San Francisco
Saloon Firefight Wounds Two in St Louis Shootout
Unknown assailants fired about 20 shots into a Broadway and Carr saloon in St Louis early today wounding J. W. Smith in the temple and wrist and John King in the arm. Glass and fixtures were shattered. shooters escaped before police arrived. Authorities say no link to the recent Ryan Kenney feud.
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St. Louis
Broadway
Carr Streets
J. W.smith
John King
John J. Ryan
Kenney Brothers
Murder of Columbia County Farmer Linked to Poultry Thieves
In Hudson on December 25 Peter A Hallenbeck a prominent Columbia county farmer was shot to death in his home by three unknown men Eleven bullets struck Hallenbeck as the assailants fled toward Catskill station Officials suspect poultry thieves may be involved given recent depredations in the area and the case remains unsolved with no arrests reported.
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Hudson, N. Y
Peter A. Hallenbeck
Columbia County
Catskill Station
Hallenbeck
Three Die in Quarrel Over Land Sale Near Wilmot
In Wilmot Arkansas three men died after a land sale dispute. Martin Davis and Jett Davis, cousins, fought a fatal duel. James Thompson, a friend of one victim, was later shot by Arthur Davis, father of Martin. Arthur Davis is jailed.
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Little Rock
Ark
Wilmot
Martin Davis
Jett Davis
James Thompson
Arthur Davis
Man Arrested in Axe Death of 80-Year-Old Mother
Abe Nelson, 54, of Taylor's Falls Minnesota, was taken into custody charged with killing his mother, 80, by splitting her head with an axe last night. He was described as weak minded but harmless and was alone with her at the time.
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Taylor's Falls
Minn
Abe Nelson
Boy dies in hunting accident near Guthrie Oklahoma
An 11-year-old boy, Dee Charles Robb, was shot and killed when his elder brother's over the shoulder weapon discharged during a hunting trip near Guthrie Oklahoma. The accident occurred late this evening and the elder brother was carrying the gun.
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Guthrie
Okla
Dee
Charles Robb
Girl Dies After Strychnine Ingested During Arrest
Detroit reports Nettie House a 16 year old drank strychnine at a patrol box after being taken from a saloon to an officer. She died shortly after at the emergency hospital.
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Detroit
Nettie House
Flora McDonald Found Dead in City Park Lake
The body of Flora McDonald a 26 year old waitress was found this morning in the city park lake. Throat marks indicate murder and the case is under investigation by local police.
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Denver
Dee
Flora McDonald
Park Lake
Cecil Rhodes Plans Not To Settle At Dalham Hall
A Cairo dispatch to the Daily Telegraph says Cecil Rhodes does not plan a permanent residence at Dalham Hall nor to establish racing stables. He bought the estate for an agreeable residence during occasional English visits.
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London
Cairo
Daily Telegraph
Cecil Rhodes
Dalham Hall
Rhodes
England
Three Killings and Devastating Fire in Shreveport
Christmas Day brought three killings all of them Black victims and a fire destroying property valued at $70,000 in Shreveport. The report notes the three killings and the fire but lacks full details.
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Shreveport
Dee
Foreclosure Sale Set for Duluth Transfer Railway Property
Duluth Minn Dec 25 a court decree orders the Duluth Transfer Railway company property sold at auction on January 2 with no bid below 500000. The sale marks the conclusion of foreclosure proceedings and sets a high minimum bid to secure the transfer of the railroad assets.
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Duluth
Minn
Duluth Transfer Railway Company
Christmas Quiet at Washington Home of President Roosevelt
Washington observed a subdued Christmas with police restricting street noise and offices closed. President Roosevelt and family exchanged gifts with children, hosted luncheon with Commander Cowles, then rode out with friends. The evening featured a family dinner, musical program, and dancing in the east room.
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Washington
Dee
White House
Santa Claus
Vest, Jr
Christmas Observances Quietly Mark Great Falls Day
Christmas day in Great Falls featured large church turnouts and special music at St. Ann's and Incarnation. Children performed Sunday school entertainments and Christmas tree activities occurred at multiple churches. Donations of flowers and gifts were given to hospital patients and prisoners received festive meals.
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Great Falls
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Church of the Incarnation
Episcopal
Boston Heights
Columbus
Banquet for Officers in Havana by Cuban Veterans
A banquet for United States fleet officers in Havana on December 25 was hosted by Cuban veterans. General Garcia presided as Wood urged a stable Cuban government for the fleet’s return. Rear Admiral Huginsen praised hospitality and the peace role of the navy. Captain McCalla lauded Garcia and Cuban courage.
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Havana
United States
Carlos Carcia
Wood
Republic
Cuba
Hgiginsen
McCalla
Garcia
Santiago
Salvation Army Serves Christmas Dinner to 5000 in Cleveland
The Salvation Army provided a Christmas dinner to 5000 people in Cleveland. Two thousand ate at the Central Armory while 3000 received baskets of provisions. Col. Myron T. Herrick spoke briefly on the Army’s work.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Salvation Army
Myron T. Herrick
President Cleveland Improves, Takes Interest in Christmas
In Princeton New Jersey on December 25 President Cleveland's condition improved. He showed a greater disposition to move about and expressed interest in his children's gifts though he did not descend stairs to partake in the holiday.
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Princton
N. J. Dee
Cleveland
Paris Christmas crowds visit toy factories
Paris on December 25 enjoyed fine weather as boulevards filled with promenaders visiting toy factories. American children in Paris benefited from the generosity of Mr and Mrs Michael de Young of San Francisco.
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Paris
Michael de Young
Ban Fianciaen
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