Tax Scale and City Transfers Discussed by Council
A council committee led by W C Rawson and including W M Ferry M LaHatte J C Reed and H W Grady set terms for consolidation relating to interchangeable transfers across the city The agreement followed two meetings and awaits Mr Atkinson’s approval or veto before publication His views remain unexpressed until the deal reaches him for final decision
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Hell
Council
Atkinson
W. C. Rawson
W.m.ferry
M. LaHatte
John C. Reed
Henry W. Grady
Electric Light
Miss Hamilton Fights Back in Bank Safe Robbery
In Youngstown Ohio on December 13 Justice Webb's office was robbed by a stranger who demanded the safe's $2,900. Clerk Clementine Hamilton refused, fought back, and fired a blank with a revolver, the robber fled unharmed.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Justice Webb
Clementine Hamilton
One Killed Seven Injured In Store Elevator Fall
In St Louis a passenger elevator fell from the fourth floor to the basement of Schzper Bros department store. One person died Catherine Walsh head crushed. Seven injured including Hene Rowe Lena Brookhaus Annie Reiss Will Cone and Reinhart with various injuries and fractures.
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St. Louis
Schzper Bros
Catherine Walsh
Hene Rowe
J.M. Hardy
iLena Brookhaus
Lez Brokers
Annie Reiss
Lee
Reinhart
Egate
Deering
Will Cone
Yanger Defeats Bernstein in Fifth Round Victory
New York boxer Benny Yanger defeated Joe Bernstein in Chicago tonight after six rounds. Bernstein led early with more clean blows in the first half, but Yanger surged in the final three rounds, scoring two knockdowns in the fourth and putting Bernstein to his knees in the fifth to secure the decision. A Chicago prelim draw occurred between Jack Beaucholte and Billy But in six rounds.
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New ‘York
Chicago
Benny Yavrer Bae
Joe Bernstein
New York
Bernstein
Yanger
Jack Beauscholte
Billy But
Three Weddings Announced in Monrovia Community
Huntsville dispatch reports G W Vaughn of Monrovia announces upcoming marriages of daughters Laura and Chrissie to J A Hughes and B A Pike in a double wedding. Also James A Pettus and Miss Helle Aah slated to wed in Monrovia next Monday.
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Huntsville
Ala
G. W. Vaughn
Monrovia
Laura
Chrissie
J. A. Hughes
B. A. Pike
James A. Pettus
Helle Aah
Body of James B Hay Found in Shallow Trench Utah
The body of James B Hay secretary of Pacific Lumber Company was found buried in a shallow trench beside the Rio Grande tracks near Sixth and Thirteenth streets Salt Lake City. Hay had collected 3800 from Peter Mortensen earlier the same day and disappeared leaving a jagged wound in the back of his head Mortensen was arrested on suspicion and later helped locate the body. police continue inquiry. Malaria Causes Billousness Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic remains advertised.
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James
Hay
Balt Lake
Utah
Pacific Lumber Company
Oteht
Mortensen
Golz
G.E. Rowhey
Hayunth
Salt Lake
Australia
Jesus Peter Mortenain
Mortenain
World Christian Endeavor Union incorporated in Massachusetts
The World Christian Endeavor Union was incorporated in Massachusetts at a Boston meeting. Rev. Francis E. H. Clark was named president, J. Wills Baer secretary, and William Shaw treasurer. The United Society reported 61 920 societies and 3 820 000 members.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Mass
Madras Presidency
India
Japan
China
Germany
Portugal
Europe
Clark
Christian Endeavor
Baer
Pacific Coast
Eberman
Cure 4 Cold In One Day Promise Pills Ad
An old newspaper ad claims TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE Day with Yoke Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and notes W. Grove's signature appears on each box. Price listed as 5c.
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W. Grove
Mills Key Man Leaves Canada With Ten Thousand
December 18 reports from Phenix Arizona state Lee D Mills local manager of the Southern Mutual Investment Company has fled to Canada with about ten thousand dollars. Local offices are closed and patrons creditors and editors have been notified that shipments will be handled by the Lexington Wy head office. Authorities estimate a six month shortage near ten thousand dollars.
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Phenix
Ariz
Lee D. Mills
Southern Mutual Investment Company
Canada
Wis
Anc
Noti
Lexington, Wy
Fribesgts
Americans Urged to Intervene in Boer War
A Kreuz Zeitung piece argues for United States involvement in South Africa, claiming Americans face a moral obligation and noting past foreign intervention as a catalyst. It cites calls for decisive action by capable U.S. statesmen amid global power shifts.
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United States
Berlin
Kreuz «Zeitung
South Africa
America
Stampede on Mayo Creek in Stewart region reported
Spares from the wires describe a stampede toward Mayo creek in the Stewart river district. Prospectors found years of development evidence there after summer exploration, but operators reportedly left for winter quarters.
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Dawson
Movemeer St
Mayo Creek
Stewart River
Infamous Verdict on Schley Disputed by Benham and Ram
The court neglects key testimony and faults Commodore Schley over the Santiago incident. Captain Sigsbee’s reports and official charts are ignored while evidence of inaccurate information and blocked communications by Wise and Jewell is highlighted. The majority’s conclusions clash with orders limiting operations and with the view that May 31 actions were reconnaissance, not a formal attack.
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Schley
Cienfuegos
Cape Cruz
Gonalves
F. EB. Cook
Brooklyn
Wise
Jewell
Santiago
Schiey
Aqy Adron
the Navy
Colon
Sampson
Bandaga
What’s in a name in Scott's Emulsion ad text
A fragmentary historical ad style argues over the value of a name for Scott's Emulsion. The readable lines reference consumption, strength, and nourishment in a promotional tone, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
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Scott
Chen
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Catarrh
An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical, permanent cure for catarrh and consumption. It claims to purify the blood with a tonic effect and cites a Junction, Laws writer who reports restored appetite and sleep after taking the remedy. The copy urges immediate treatment to fulfill promises of cure.
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Hood
Junction
Laws
Big Hood
Contents of a Naval Court Inquiry Opinion Text
The fragment discusses controversies over Commodore Schley, the Brooklyn and Texas maneuvers at Santiago, and the majority court’s handling of witness testimony. It criticizes the court for ignoring evidence favorable to Schley, questions command and preventive orders, and urges disapproval of the majority opinion with a request for a full reexamination of the case.
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Brooklyn
Schley
Commodore Schley
Texas
F. BE. Cook
Hodgson
A. @. Hodgson
Fr. E. Cook
Tha
Commodore Schiey
Erie Oa A
Af AD
Navy of
The
United States
Santiago
Campasen
Dave
Rasele
Ted -Ta
Peace Reigns in Philippines Report Outlines Civil Rule Plan
The Philippine commission annual report calls for permanent civil government and major legislation on industrial development. It notes surrender by insurgent leaders, widespread peace outside Batangas Cebu and Mindoro, and a system expanding municipal suffrage by literacy or property, with a two year transitional period toward representative government. It details land title plans, tariff reductions, timber and mining laws, railway support, coinage, a national banking system, and a large English based education push led by Dr. Atkins...
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Washington
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Hida
Fed
Batangas
Cebu
Bokol
Samar
Mindoro
Laro Moris
Ding
Hmeta
Commission Beleve
Legislative Council
Congress
United States
Commission
Arna
Organization of
Fice
FW. Atkinson
Manila
Protest Against Dewey Disposition of Santiago Battle
Rear Admiral Sampson seeks consent to file a protest against Admiral Dewey's dissenting opinion and the court of inquiry verdict over the commandership during the Battle of Santiago. He requests an opportunity for oral argument and notes credit for the victory should be Schley.
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Sampson
TC. WN
George Dewey
Santiago
W. &. Schley
Commodore Schley
W. T
U.S. N
Third Victim Dies in Westmoreland Tragedy In Richmond
A third man wounded in the Westmoreland tragedy near Richmond is reported to be dying. Herbert Marz allegedly shot the victim, who lies at his home and sinks rapidly, with officials hoping he may live until morning.
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Richmond
Tames
Herbert” Marz
Westmoreland
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