Loot of Mexican cathedrals sparks secretive treasure tale
An intricate account describes Cesar and Vera Cruz men guiding a voyage to Mexico City with Gen as weeks passed. They looted ornate churches, concealing gold and sacred altar pieces beneath flagstones, while one companion fled to New York before returning to Hillsdale. A Hillsdale contact warned silence under threat of deadly retribution.
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Olen
Dec
Pat Fen
Cesar Ara
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Gen
Baker
Ted
New York
Hillsdale
Christmas at Capitol: White House hosts gift exchanges
Snow graced Washington as public and private business paused for Christmas. The Roosevelts and family visited the library to open gifts from out of town while ambassadors and legations held dinners and gatherings. Theodore Jr and Lt. Berguen rode after breakfast and many prominent guests attended festive events across the capital.
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Washington
White House
Theodore, Jr
Berguen
Rough Riders
Cowles
Legation
Peru
United States
Roosevelt
Lodge
John Lodge
John Ele Not
New York
Terrible privations suffered by survivors of the Epinghamamite wreck
Terrible privations aboard a raft after the Epinghamamite wreck near the Three Kings. Survivors endured limited food, thirst, and a fatal duress marked by four deaths on the second day and a bloodletting episode before rescue by H M S Penguin four days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
Austr
Moana
New Zealand
Penguin
Death of Philip Constans Pioneer Miner at Unionville
Special dispatch reports the death of Philip Constans aged 66 after a hospital stay for stomach cancer. An early Helena and Unionville resident, he mined near Last Chance Gulch, ran a Main Street store, and helped with the Whittack-Minion mine. Born in France, he joined the Montana and Pioneer associations, with funeral details unavailable.
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The
Standard
Philp Constans
Helena
Dee Unionvill
Peters ‘Hospital
Coustins
Virginia City
Union
Last Chance Gulch
Montana
Last Chance Diggings
Main Street
Unionville
Whittack-Mnion
Constans
France
United States
Helena Lodge No. 3
AUF. & AM
Montana’ State Pioneer Association
Seattle Woman Kills Herself in Tucson Hotel
A Seattle woman about 30 identified as Mrs. E B M Allen of Seattle registered at the Windsor Hotel in Tucson. She was found dead in her room after a chambermaid reported unable to contact her, with authorities investigating the suicide.
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Seattle
Tuscon
Fragmentary suicide note linked to revolver find
A damaged crime scene fragment shows a box with a revolver missing from it and a chilling inscription about burial in a morgue. The text references a bullet hole near the temple and a foreboding message carved on the box.
Elks Entertain Children in Helena Auditorium
In Helena on December 2 the Elks staged a Christmas event for children ages four to thirteen. About 2800 attendees filled the auditorium with 1200 in the lower gallery. Two 30 foot Christmas trees with candles flanked the hall as the Montana State Band played carols before Santa Claus and his entourage arrived from Orelock. The doors opened to a steam-filled room as the Santa visit concluded with cheers from the youngsters.
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Helena
Hell
Montana
Christ Wuase
Santan Claus
Santa Claus
Whiting
Fine Christmas Weather in Great Falls
Great Falls residents enjoyed a clear winter day with autumn chill in the morning sun. Church services were well attended with special music, and the afternoon brought sunshine, skating at the Central rink, busy public ponds, and many sleighs. The Chinook later warmed the temperature to about 50 above zero as snow melted and city business slowed.
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Great Falls
Christies
Pele
Denver and Rio Grande to Expand Rail Line to Texas
The Times reports an official source confirms a Texas & Pacific extension from Weatherford Texas to Trinidad Colorado with Denver and Rio Grande involved. The project will invest about £million to improve the Denver Pueblo roadbed and expects greater traffic with the Texas extension.
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Denver
Dec
Times
Texas & Pacific Rail
Weatherford
Tex
Trinidad
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande
Alroad
Texas
South
Pueblo
Texas & Pacifl
Gould system routes expansion links Pueblo to Ogden line
Proposals contemplate a Weatherford to Trinidad to Waldenburg route about 40 miles long forming a western link for the Gould system. It would connect New Orleans ports to Ogden Utah and Gulf shipping points, reducing reliance on Hawley Harriman.
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Pueblo
Trinidad
Walenburg
Colo
Weatherford
Trinid
New Orleans
Ogden
Utah
Gulf
Gould
Hawley-Harriman
Mr. Hawley
Colorado
Texas
Cable News Roundup Sees Trade and Labor Debates Across Oceans
Reports from Honolulu to Victoria detail the All Red line project linking Vancouver and Australia with Fanning Island. The Silvertown cable ship nears completion as unions at home oppose Chinese labor importation while merchants and Exchange groups prepare for a possible fight for plantation labor legislation. A general holiday is planned for the cable's arrival.
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Honolulu
Dee
Victoria
B.C
Hening
Vancouver
Australia
Fanning Island
James
Henry
Grieg
James Hicknell Francisco
Co Merens
Billider Traders’ Exchange
Wdoth
Silvertown
Maintai Backed Exchange
Congress
Falling Walls Kill New York Firemen
Fire crews battled a falling wall in New York early morning as a multiple building collapse trapped and killed firemen including Michael O'Toole and Thomas Coppinger. Rescue operations continued amid wreckage with losses estimated around $100,000.
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New York
Ile
Michael O'Toole
Thomas
Jeffries
Allen Wall
Bloomington Fire Devastates Dry Goods Building
Fire in Bloomington Illinois destroyed the W A Nicolas dry goods and ladies furnishings building and damaged the adjacent wholesale and retail dry goods structure. Total loss estimated near 290000 dollars. Assistant fire chief Charles Brams fell from a ladder and was badly injured.
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Hivomington
Milh
W. A. Nicolas & Dry Goods and
CW. Klem
Nicolas
Charles A. Brams
Marlborough Hall Fire Destroys City Building and Library
A blaze in Marlborough Massachusetts at midnight destroyed city hall and the Marlborough public library. The four story brick building valued at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars burned with 5 000 volumes lost. a 9 year old boy Michael O Brien was fatally injured.
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Marlborough
Mass
Fifth Regiment
Towas
Michael O'Brien
Peabody
Vaughn Machine Work
Dilock
Fire at Omaha Stockyards devastates barns and sheds
A major blaze at the Vaughn Stockyards in Omaha at noon destroyed several barns and sheds within minutes. Firefighting efforts, aided by workmen and added support from nearby towns, could not prevent extensive damage estimated at substantial losses.
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Omaha
Cme
Wrecks in Illinois After Two Trains Collide at Bloomington
A Chicago to St Louis southbound passenger train collided with a freight pair near Bloomington. The express car baggage car and engine crashed and overturned into an embankment. Fireman J. S. Wirant of Springfield was killed. engineers and crew suffered serious injuries.
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A. T. Tara Serious
M.S. Htogers
Chicago
Mr. Merry
Bloomington
E. J.wurper
Ben Hebart
Hondon
Haga Chicago
KE. Humphreys
Cinetor
Iilam E.lenning
John Iord
Iomington
Womington
Dee
Peoria
St. Louis
St. Cernburg
Wrisnt
Springfield
Vanderbilt Improving as Governor Yates Returns
The report from New York notes Governor Yates and his wife plan to return to Springfield next Tuesday as he regains health and readiness for state duties. Yates, previously in Florida for his health, has had a better day according to physicians. A boxing match in Spokane featured Fd Cutt and Joe Catton with a fierce 21 rounds. Cutt allegedly fouled in the first round and the decision favored Catton.
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Yates
Florida
Cuba
Fd Cutt Colored
Baker City
Dex
Spokane
Joe Catton
Denver
Sumpter
Cuff
Catton
Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Grants Wage Increase
The railroad has been granted a raise in wages at aT percent in Proawe dating back to December 1. The company employs about 12 000 men and most will benefit from the raise.
Quiet race Arranged Between Alabama and Massa Vessels
Port of Spain reports a quietly arranged race between United States battleships during a port visit on December 2. The Alabama and Massa are to contest a measured course amid diplomatic show of strength and naval display.
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Port of Spain
Irimasa
United State
Alabama
Massa
Chtrysh Cycles Feature in 1000 Dollar Stake Tie
A three mile horse race for a $1000 stake ended in a tie with a 29 minute 3 second time. The British cruiser Charybdis and torpedo boat destroyers Quail and Rocket arrived here today. Gotham celebrates a white Christmas with snow covering streets and church services across the city. Bishops preside over mass at St Patrick's Cathedral and charitable dinners are distributed to the needy by the Salvation Army and other groups.
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Charybdis
Quail
Rocket
New York
Ley
St Patrick's Cathedral
Salvation Army
Grand Central Pagach
Dr Lorenz Recalls Profitable International Visit
Dr Lorenz reports earning about 60 009 during four months traveling from Boston to cities in the country. He says his practice remains strong, with many patients in each city and claims the trips were ethically and materially successful. He thanks Americans for warm hospitality.
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York
Deo Rong
Boston
China
Lorena
Robbers Loot Kansas Bank in Webber Dynami t Theft
Kansas bank at Webber seven miles south of city was dynamited overnight and $1 500 in cash stolen. Robbers dug into the vault through stone to reach the steel chest. bank had only opened recently and faced no loss but the crime remains unresolved with no clew. The incident occurred on a holiday, delaying discovery until late morning.
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Kansas City
Dee
Journal
Superior
Neb
Webber
Kan
Here
Railroad clerical staff get uniform pay raise backdated
The Chie Bloomington 111 reports an increase in pay for SUL operators agents yard clerks and other employes in clerical positions. The raise is retroactive to December 11 and mirrors recent uniform increases granted to other service departments. The notice emphasizes the broader rollout of the higher wages across departments.
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Chie Bloomington
Tani Aga
Mystery Case of Stiff Jaw and Cat Encounters
A garbled report details a person with locked jaws after a strange cat sighting and a visit to Mrs. Mary O'Brien. It mentions a gray cat, unusual muscle tension, and a hospital visit where tetanus was ruled out, noting a mysterious medical observation.
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Mary O'Brien
Halliwell
Bellevue
Cunningham
Bya
Will Found Orphan Home To Cost $500000
Announcement from this city states William J Elke will establish an orphan home for Free Masons of Pennsylvania costing $500000. Elke gave his second Christmas dinner to the Masonic home residents and announced the gift to the brand lodge of Pennsylvania.
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William J. Elkeins
Orphan Sons and Daughters of Free Masons of
Pennsylvania
Eiking
Masonic Home
Brand Lodge of
Todge
Thornton heir dies by own action in Atlanta
Benjamin Neil Thornton son of EH Thornton, president of Neal Loan & Banking Company, shot himself in Atlanta. He was about 20 years old and a prominent social figure, reportedly in poor health.
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Atlanta
Dee. Zo
Benjamin Neil
Thornton
EH. Thornton
Neal Loan & Banking Company
Death on steamer near Aden Ends Lera Willoughby de Broke
Lera Willoughby de Broke died on a steamer near Aden on December 18 and was buried at home after the vessel reached port. The notice notes the property sale of the house.
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London
Lera Willoughby de 'Broke
Aden
Ten Die In Wreck Near Trinidad Colorado
Ten men are reported dead after a collision between a merchandise freight train and a coal train near Trinidad Colorado on the Colorado and Southern line. The death toll may rise as wreckage is cleared and miners believed riding the coal train are feared buried.
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Trinidad
Colo
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Mos Isastroux
Elmer. Pearce
Red
Pueblo
Fox
McDermott
Boston
Goldtrap
Trinida
F. Richards
Br King
Thie
Hastings
Ludlow
Wale
Mi Colorado
Southern
Denver & Rio Grande
Ing
Four Die as Michigan Trunk Collision Occurs
A collision near Battle Creek between a light engine and a freight train fatally injures two crews and kills two on the freight. The Northwest passenger train from the Pacific coast rear-ended the Leitch engine at Francisco Avenue, injuring engineers and firemen but sparing passengers. Both locomotives destroyed. the passenger train was two hours late and traveling at high speed.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Thedore Sehlubats
Burkhardt
Mee
Chicago
Pec
Pacific
Ao Leitch
Francisco Avenue
Morocco Rebellion Grows as Troops Mobilized
The Times reports a rising rebellion in Morocco with government troops failing to curb tribes. Reinforcements of 12,000 are to depart soon and regular cavalry may be deployed. The pretender, though not seeking the throne, aims to topple the sultan due to European tendencies with a strong distributed force.
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Tomore
Times
Bitter cold grips Bonestel. blizzard leaves two feet snow
The thermometer sits at 12 degrees below zero as a severe cold spell hits Bonestel. Livestock on the range face widespread losses amid deep snow and freezing conditions.
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Bonestel
Old Madison Octagon House Sells to Architects Group
The Octagon house at the corner of New York Avenue and Eighteenth Street, long said to be President Madison’s home, has been sold to the American Institute of Architects. The 18th century residence, praised as a premier colonial site, remains in the Taylor family lineage through deed transfers to Ewart Taylor and May Lomax Taylor of Norfolk, Va.
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Brooklyn
Wanington
New York Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Madison
White House
Ist
Potomac River
Tayloe
Ewart Taylor
May Lomax Taylor
Norfolk
Fear of Cats Drives Reporter to Bellevue Doctors
Me liaabeth Cunningham of East Seventeenth Street recounts a lifelong fear of cats. After a childhood episode with a Maltese cat, her jaw locked in a steel-like grip and doctors at Bellevue treated her for hysteria. She recalls persistent dread at sight of any cat.
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New York
Meliaabeth Cunningham
Bellevue
Antal
Ina Ft
Fnally
Colonial Dame Traces Ancestry In Heraldry Song
A fragmentary verse recounts Dutch arms and early settlement, tracing colonial lineage from a brave ancestor with sword and blunderbuss to modern heirs. Katrine seeks her proper place in a faded pedigree, praising heraldry while discovering her ancestral stairs and the sole arms that belong to her.
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Katrine
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Ohio
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