Congress Convenes End of Fifty Fourth Congress Opens
The closing session of the Fifty fourth Congress opens with the president's message read. War costs are outlined and calls for a larger army and navy. A Nicaraguan canal plan is urged but major territorial questions are deferred to avoid an extra session. House and senate proceed toward urgent appropriations and military budgets.
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Watery Graves From Sinking Vessels in Hurricane
News reports two schooners sighting a 700 ton ship in distress during a hurricane on November 28. The wreck was deserted by dawn, presumed crew perished after attempting to launch small boats in darkness. Also Paris talks on peace treaty progress between United States and Spain with expected signing within a week.
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Death List at Manila WasimGaron Dec 6
The War Department reports General Otis list of trooper deaths in the Philippines since the last tally. Names include Otis W. Drew, Trewin J. Willet, James B. Link, John J. Mahoney, Clyde D. Pitts, Charles F. O'Donnell, Frank Temple and others from First and Third Army units.
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WasimGaron
War Department
General Otis
Philippines
Otis W. Drew
Oregon
Sina'ipox
Trewin J
South Dakota
James B. Link
John J. Mahoney
Clyde D. Pitts
Charles F. O’donnell
Idaho
Frank Temple
California
Smalpas
Picquart Seeks Jurisdiction Ruling in Dreyfus Case
Colonel Picquart presently in custody awaiting trial for allegedly sharing secret service documents with his counsel has applied to the court of cassation handling the Dreyfus affair to declare whether his case falls under military or civil jurisdiction. He bases the request on specific articles of the code of criminal procedure.
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Pants
Military Department of Secret Service
Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
Code of Criminal Procedure
Port Victor Arrives with Soldiers and Rifles at Liberty Island
Transport Port Victor reached Liberty Island yesterday after sailing from Santiago on November 23 and Ponce on November 28. It carried 120 passengers, mostly soldiers on furlough, and about 6 000 Mauser rifles and seven Spanish cannon from Morro Castle in Santiago.
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New York
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Port Victor
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Ponce
Liberty Island
Rochefort Fabrication Denied by Porter in Paris
In Paris Henri Rochefort the Intransigeant editor claimed General Horace Porter US ambassador to France said England funded the Drayfus syndicate to divide France. Porter called the statement a fabrication. In the Philippines insurgents attack Loita Macarin Philippines dispatch says rebels renew assaults on Doilo with nightly gunfire. troops respond with spirited fire and casualties on both sides.
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New Nicaraguan Cabinet Named For Zelaya
Dec 5 report from Manaaua says Zelaya’s new cabinet will take the oath today with Joaquin Sanson as foreign affairs minister Fernando Abaunza interior minister Ramiro Mar lena public works minister and Feliz Zelaya finance minister Also updates on US gunboatHelena arrival near Manila and Carlist arrests in Barba Spain for underground rifles.
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Zelaya
Joaquin Sanson
Fernando Abaunza
Ramiro Marlena
Feliz Zelaya
C F Chase’s Last Newspaper Venture and Salvage Finds
A jumble of notes covers C F Chase taking charge of the Industrial Advocate in Denver and labor movement ties, wrecking salvage from the Cervera squadron arriving in New York, new coin counterfeits, a hired case of a frozen Klondike death, and various local notices from Iowa towns on divorces, saloon bids, and utilities developments.
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Gillett Seen in Mexico Amid Disappearance Rumors
Grant Gillett, a missing Kansas cattle trader, reportedly arrived in Chilhuahua on November 23 and left for Durango. He bought a ticket to Chihuahua and remains unaccounted for, with detectives shadowing his movements. Rumors of custody are false. authorities from El Paso are due, with his baggage and letters missing.
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Grant G. Gillett
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Gilett
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Soldiers' Home Wall Seeks 80000 Year Aid for Runing Funds
Dr E E Clough president of the Soldiers home at Hot Springs says the next legislature will be asked to appropriate 80000 annually for running expenses an increase of about 4000 over prior sums to improve care for increasingly infirm old soldiers as the home population grows. A petition in Deapwoop seeks a northern Hills experimental farm to suit climate and soil differences from Brookings.
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Treasurer Shortage Report In Weester City
Weester City Massachusetts December 5 reports Captain F. Lauders of Des Moines an accountant examining the books of ex County Treasurer Dygert finds a shortage of 700 dollars. New York December 5 a church fire wrecked the end of St Agnes Catholic church on Fifty third street near Third avenue destroying altars paintings and a new organ. Load 100000 dollars.
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F. 5. Lauders
Des Moines
Dygert
New York
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Decrease in Failures Marks November Trade Report
New York December 3 R G Dun & Co weekly review notes a decrease in failures for November with lower liabilities and broad improvement across industries. Iron and steel rails expect a 700000 ton week, with western mills setting prices at 17, 18, and 19 amid consolidation delays. Wool sales strong in November, cotton price rises, and wheat exports reach record levels. Also reports a draft for a 100000-strong regular army and a court decision ending the Lincoln home for the friendless control dispute.
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Canada
Clergymen Hold District Ministerial Institute in Creston
A ministerial institute led by the City Pastors' alliance concluded at the Congregational church. Southern Iowa ministers attended and a lecture on Ghosts Gobling and Witches by Dr. Eaton of Des Moines capped the session. Organizers planned another institute in Creston next February with leaders including President Hughes of Tabor College and Rev Youngert of Ottumwa.
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Eaton
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Hughes
Tabor College
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Conductor Josiah Bacon Reports Brazilian Balm Cure
Josiah Bacon, a 86 year old conductor on the P. Wr & BL R.R., says he suffered catarrh 36 years. He read Geo H. Hearn's testimonial in a Brazilian Balm circular, tried the balm, and after six months was completely cured.
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Josiah Bacon
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Geo. H. Hearn
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Pneumonia Cured by Brazilian Palin Remedy
Mrs. A. J. Lawrence of Beaver, Ps. reports recovery from pneumonia after using Brazilian Palin. She praises it as an excellent remedy for coughs and lung troubles and also as an external salve for burns cold sores and chapped skin. She calls it invaluable for خانوال family use.
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Beaver, Ps
Palin
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