Pacific Cable christened at Frisco by Governor’s daughter
Lucille Gage, daughter of Governor Gage, christened the Pacific cable at San Francisco shore as 40 000 witnesses watched the first message be sent from shore to Honolulu. The ceremony included speeches by Mayor Schmutts and remarks from Clarence Mackay, with tests confirming the line’s good condition and progress toward Honolulu.
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Gage
San Francisco
John W Mackay
Lucille Gage
H L Gage
Alifaroia
Pacific Coast
Hoenoly
Suri
Newsy
Gge
Y & Life Saving
Clarence H. Mackay
Schmutts
Mackay
Clarence Mackay
Pacific Cable Company
John W. Mackay
Roosesit
Honolulu
Newsboy
Silverton
Silvertown
Benest
Newsbody
Farmer Gives Away Legacy To Needy After Family Dispute
Falls City near December 14 Special disgusted by bickering relatives who demanded a $10000 legacy be divided their way. Benjamin W Gist drew $40000 from an uncle and gave away $9000 in gold to the poor, distributing $5 $10 and $20 pieces to brighten many homes. He kept none for his kin and says he now has peace though some still speak. In Indiana Tenn December hlal Soldier stabs policeman during arrest after a disturbance in the tenderloin area. the assailant fled after stabbing Patrolman Samuel Lowery with a long dirk.
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Falls City
Benjamin W. Gist
Gist
Ittanesga
Seventh Cavalry
Samuel Lowery
Merchant Shoots Soldier in December Incident
George Edwards, a merchant, exchanged a confrontation with an unidentified artillery soldier. Edwards fired and seriously wounded the soldier after claims of an assault during the encounter. The incident occurred in December and police are investigating the armed confrontation.
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George Edwards
Hands of Uncle Sam Are Securely Tied
Washington reports by Minister Bowen state that British and German warships bombarded Puerto Cabello while Caracas remained quiet earlier. Officials debate U.S. stance, warning against expansion of peaceful blockade and possible retaliation amid Venezuela crisis.
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Washington
Bowen
State Department
Castro
Puerto Cabello
Caracas
Department
Hay
White House
Berlin
London
United States
Germany
Great Britain
cMy
Venezuela
British and German Ships Bombard Puerto Cabello Fortress
British cruiser Charybdis and German Vineta bombarded Fort Solano and Castle Libertador at 5 pm, silencing the fortress after 45 minutes. Three killed, commander of Castle Libertador captured. Marines occupied the castle. ships remained offshore awaiting satisfaction demanded by authorities. American consul mediated but could not alter allied decision. Castro authorized satisfaction but firing commenced as hour expired. Excitement gripped Puerto Cabello as details unfolded and a mob no disorder.
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Castro
Fort Solano
Ellsworth
Puerto
Cabello
Elkhart
Caracas
Puerto Cabeo
Venezuela
Venevucr
Mes Ot Bigs
Great Britain
Germany
Montgomerie
Venezuelan
Scheder
Money Aid Declined by President Castro
Caracas reports intense public reaction to the Puerto Cabello bombardment as crowds demand measures against foreign powers. President Castro urged prudence while in Caracas the ultimatum and shelling details are debated, with officials noting escalations could threaten Venezuela's stability amid Anglo German pressure.
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Germany
Great Britain
United States
Marietta
la Guayra
Navy Department
Moody
Venezuelan
Washington
State Department
Bowen
Castro
Puerto Cabello
Hse
Corinto
San Juan
Sampson
Roosevelt
Line Department
Algerican
Venezuela
Congress
Ike Eee
Women TO FIGHT WATTS Painting Sparks Womans Temperance Protest
Washington December 14 Special President Roosevelt faces a possible mass campaign by the Women's Christian Temperance Union over Watts' nude painting Love and Life. Emily D Martin says the group will mobilize letters. the WCTU opposed the work when it hung at the White House and in 1895 it was moved to the Corcoran Gallery. Martin, based in New York, will seek an explanation from the president and warning that women nationwide will oppose the painting in the White House.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Roosevelt
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Emily D Martin
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Watts
White House
Corcoran
Cleveland
Womane Christian Temperance Union
Chicago
United States
Woo
Scorcoran Gallery
Mrs. Martin
U S Grant
Riverside Park
New York
Womans Christian Temperance Onion
Mosby
Nebraska
Kansas
German Count Hans Von Schoffky Dies in Texas
A young German known as Hans Benjamin or Hans Grafbieht von Schoffky is reported dead from morphine poisoning in Galveston. He claimed to be a count and owned a large German estate. his father was said to be a German general. He arrived recently aboard the Hannover and spoke five languages.
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Texas
Galveston
Tex
Hans Benjamin
Hans Grafbieht von Schoffky
Hannover
Germany
Canadian hotel burns with guests escaping alive
December 14 report from Quebec states the Victoria hotel was destroyed by fire this afternoon. The guests and staff escaped uninsured. Loss estimated at 119000 dollars with 75000 dollars insured. A priest died in the blaze. In Toledo Ohio the Rev Hannin, a famed Catholic priest and pastor of St Padricek church for forty years, died this afternoon.
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Victoria
Puesta
Toledo
Ohio
Hannin
Sc Padricek
Rain and Warmer Monday Brisk East Winds
Local news briefs report a council session to elect four water board members, political notes on Justice in the Scott case, a successful Atlanta Symphony concert, a murder arrest in Savannah, and various civic updates. Also mentions Emory students debating Trinity, Mississippi and Alabama references, and weather shifts with domestic and foreign items mixed.
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Keef Carmen
First Church of Christ, Scienfist
Supreme Court
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Grand
Atlanta
Potter
Savannah
Gayle Bouquin
Alex Hayes
South Carolina
Columbus Helief Association
Raily
First Baptist Church
Americus
Emory College
Trinity
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