Senate opens with Platt on expansion and treaty hopes
Washington reports the week will begin with Senator Platt of Connecticut addressing expansion after routine business. Debate on the Philippines and Nicaragua bills looms, while a push continues for treaty ratification with no extra session. Holiday recess set to begin Thursday, Jan 4, as several appropriation bills advance.
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Philippines
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Nicaragua
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Pension
District of Columbia
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Military Affairs Committee
Anarchist Conference Seen as Successful Findings
Rome correspondent notes the international anarchist conference has proved a success with high secrecy and a foundation for a uniform approach to anarchists. Delegates appear satisfied though they decline to label anarchist outrages as crimes. Philadelphia report states Father John W. Shanahan to be appointed bishop of Harrisburg per papal bull en route from Rome.
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Lonpox
Rome
the Times
Father Shanahans
Philadelphia
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Martinelli
Washington
John W. Shanahan
Harrisburg
Movements of Schley Ships Detailed in Navy Report
The Navy released Admiral Schley's report outlining the flying squadron's operations and movements from Key West to Cienfuegos up to but excluding the first bombardment. It covers voyage entries, routing, and actions during the Havana era.
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Navy
Admiral Schley
Flying Squadron
Key West
Cienfuegos
Saloon Owner Fatally Shoots Man in Rock Springs
J Face nella a wealthy saloon man of Rock Springs shot and killed George Petero a minor winer yesterday after an alleged over familiar conduct with Mrs Facenella. The incident occurred in OneYEMD Wyoming on December 19.
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Oneyemd
Wyo
J. Facenella
Rock Springs
George Petero
Mra. Facenella
Shipwrecked 10 Saved After Midsea Rescue Off Deerhill
Ten shipwrecked persons eight men and two women were rescued by the British steamer Pawnee after remaining near the distressed Deerhill of St John New Brunswick for four days in a heavy northwest gale. The rescued include Captain OC Burns his daughter Louisa Burns Hazel Merritt and seven crew members.
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Mediterranean
St. John
N.B
Midocean
Aikenhead
Dee
Deerhill
OC. W. Burns
Louisa
Burns
Hazel Merritt
Jernigan Sends Peace Offering to Return Family
In Mippietown a committee reports Rev P F Jernigan now in Brussels sent 75000 dollars to Electrolyric Marine Salt directors as a peace offering for his family's return to the United States. Jernigan had converted his stock to cash before departure, returning nearly a third of the proceeds. In Chicago a case unfolds as Michael Emil Rollinger is charged with murdering his wife Theresa Rollinger. her charred body was found in a clothes closet and police say evidence supports strangulation followed by a kerosene fire, with Mrs Rollinger having Austrian property and a 500 dollar life insurance policy.
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Mippietown
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P. F. Jernigan
Brussels
Electrolyric Marine Salt Company
United States
Dr. Jernigan
Chicagos
Outcago
Michael Emil Rollinger
Austria
Theresa
Edward ©. Mason
Chicago
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Tifton
Georgia Peath Belt
Paris
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Frank Pierce
Edward May
Cleveland
Mary Tutt Throckmorton
Washington Society
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Brooklyn
Lyman Abbott
Detroit River
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Promise
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Turtle Creek
Pittsburg
Joseph West
William McDonald Sinclair
London
St. Jamies Hall
Thomas Jones
Greer
W. Va
Erode
Nicholas
Galatana
San Stefano
Turkey
Balkan States
Butler Boys Convicted in Daisy Browser Murder
CHILLICOTHE, O Dec 19 Two more Butler boys Elmer 20 and George 13 were found guilty of manslaughter for the murder of Daisy Browser. The crime involved a shot from ambush with no provocation. Insanity claims were rejected. Sentence not yet passed.
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Chnillicothe
Elmer
George Butler
Daisy Browser
Murder sui cide near Jasper as wife slain, farmer found dead
Three pistol shots rang out at noon in William Lowenstein's house, three miles from Jasper Missouri. His son found both Lowenstein and his wife dying from gunshot wounds. The scene suggests Lowenstein killed his wife during a quarrel and then took his own life.
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Jasper, Mo
William Lowenstein
Lowenstein
Former Police Captain John J Mount Dies at 80
New York December 19 Former Police Captain John J Mount died suddenly of heart failure last night at age 80. Mount was appointed to the municipal police in 1850, became a captain in 1861 and distinguished himself in the draft riots during the war years.
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New Yor
John J. Mount
Inspecting Fort Monros Hospitals by Washington Delegates
Dr P. E. Connor and General James A. Beaver of the war investigating committee visited Fort Monros and the Josia Simson hospital, returning from Washington yesterday. They reported all facilities satisfactory.
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James A. Beaver
War Investigating Committee
Fort Monros
Washington
Josia Simson
Fort Hospital
Perry Lnao Accident Near St. Helens Rock
The United States revenue cutter Commodore Perry, en route from Astonia to Portland, struck a rock near St. Helens in thick fog. The vessel remains wedged on the rock amidships on the starboard side and lightly listed.
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Ore
United States Revenue
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Perry
Jury Acquits Wolverton and Oscrona in Murder Case
The Iowa jury found Jon Wolverton not guilty after 28 hours deliberation in the murder case of Mrs. Mary E. Gilfillan. The report also notes New York regiment troops returning from Honolulu passing through Denver and the arrest of Kimeon Ousedy in Dominion Crry Manitoba for alleged murder of a family of six at Stuartburg Galician settlement.
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Manitoba
Kimeon Ousedy
Wasyi Bocehke
Stuartburg
Cuban Trouble Sparks Evacuations in Havana Suburbs
Riots accompany the evacuation of Cerro and Jesus del Monte as Spanish troops leave Jesus del Monte. Demonstrators, including butchers, fire on engineers and transport workers, wounding several. Spanish soldiers later disperse the crowd with gunfire. a colored woman is among the wounded. Reports indicate Spanish authorities are selling Mauser rifles and ammo, with a contract for 1,000 rifles and 20,000 cartridges.
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Deco
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Jeans del Monte
Jesus del Monte
Maria Monecal
Infanta Avenue
Cuba
Spain
Calzada del Ostro
Joss Gancedo
Theodore Huertis
Gancedo
Hurtje
Esquina de
Spanish Cabinet Crisis and Queen Regent Audience in Madrid
Spanish peace commission led by Senor Montero Rios returned to Madrid after meetings with Senor Gamazo. The cabinet reportedly may resign and present it to the queen regent after today’s ministerial council. Cincinnati Runs Aground Off Santiago Inport, US cruiser Cincinnati hit a charted rock as it left port. Efforts by Southery and Mayflower to pull free continued with risk to the hull.
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Senor Montero Rios
Spanish Peace Commission
Madrid
Senor Gamazo
Council of Ministers
Senor Sagasta
Cincinnati
Rock
Santiago
United States
Southery
Colonel Garcia Arrives in New York from Cuba
General Carlos Garcia eldest son of the late General Garcia arrived in New York on the Santiago, greeted by Cubans on the pier. He said he came to join his family not to attend his father’s body removal. The burial is expected in Holguin Santiago province.
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Garcis
New York
Carlos Garcia
Garcia
Santiago
Holguin
King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway Taken Ill
Copenhagen report to Daily Mail states King Oscar II has suddenly grown ill and is confined to bed. The king, born January 21 1829, became ruler on April 13 1832 after Charles XV’s death. He married Princess Sophia of Nassau and they have four sons.
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Rivera’s Call to Allen Surprises Senator in Washington
Major General Russ Rivera, Cuban independence leader, visited Senator Allen in Washington on December 19. Rivera, who succeeded General Maceo after his death, told a romance like tale of how Allen’s efforts saved his life.
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Rivera
Allen
Washington
Russ Rivera
Horrible murder near Junction City farmhouse
Mrs George Craig about 20 and married was found murdered at the Krebs farm. Her throat was cut from ear to ear and her neck cut around leaving only bone for support. The crime occurred on December 19 at the farmer John N Krebs residence.
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Junction City
Kan
George Craig
John N. Krebs
Hobson Bombarded With Kisses In Chicago Lecture
Lieutenant Richmond Hobson, hero of the Merrimac sinking, spoke on the sinking at a Chicago Press club event. After the lecture 168 kisses from as many women were given as the audience pressed forward for a reception. He left for Kansas City then Denver, with Manila bound lines on December 24 aboard the City of Pekin.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
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Chicago Press Club
Chicago
John McNulty
Union League Club
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Denver
San Francisco
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Pekin
Burial of Calvin B. Brice in Market Street church
The funeral of former U S Senator Calvin B. Brice was held at Market Street Presbyterian Church Lima Ohio with Rev Dr Thompson delivering a brief address. The city suspended business as Lake Erie and Western Railway ran three special trains for employees bearing mourning badges. Floral tributes totaled at least 10000 dollars. An engine and two tenders made from white roses were presented by railroad employees.
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Lima
United States
Calvin
Brice
Thompson
Miami University
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Lake Erie and Western Road
New York City
Indianapolis
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Central Surveyors Busy In Algona Survey Through
Belmond branch surveyors of the Moines Central railroad reached Algona on Friday and began work. They completed the initial survey in the southern part of town.
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Atcona
Belmond
Minois Central Railroad
Algona
Valuable Gypsum Deposit Found Near Fort Dopas Iowa
Sonia Krueger a farmer south of Fort Dopas Iowa unearthed a gypsum vein 24 feet thick lying seven feet below the surface. Krause Cleared of Murder Charge in Rushville Nebraska John Krause accused of killing N L Sylvester during a hay land quarrel was acquitted by the jury claiming self defense.
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Sonia Krueger
Krause
RusHvittr
Neb
John Krause
N. L. Sylvester
Notable Chicago Lawyer Edward Mason Dies at 69
Edward Mason, a leading Chicago lawyer, died at his home on Sunday at age 69. The brief telegram notes his prominence in the legal world and his passing, marking the end of a distinguished career.
Four Killed at a Crossing Near Asbury Park
A wagon with eight people was struck by a Pennsylvania Railway train at Allenwood crossing near Manasquan New Jersey. Four died two fatally injured and two seriously harmed. Names include Allen family members and Mr Alger. The wreck occurred as the family returned from Asbury Park.
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Pennsylvania Railway
Allenwood Crossing
Manasquan
N. J
Pesgona
Davin S. Allen
Briste Allen
Alle Alges
Jennie Crammer
Davip S. Allen
Kate Allen
Mr. Allen
Allenwood
Mrs. Alger
Allen
McCoy Beats Goddard In Fifth Round Disqualification
In Prmasvepura last night Joe Goddard faced Kid McCoy in a six round arena bout. The referee disqualified Goddard in the fifth after repeated exchanges and a heavy right that sent Goddard to the floor twice. McCoy showed the better in early rounds and captured the win by DQ.
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McCoy
Joe
Goddard
Cuba troop plan totals fifty thousand in five provinces
The Cuba commission led by Generals Wade and Butler and Admiral Sampson proposed 50,000 U S troops for Cuba with stations by province, as Adjutant General Corbin submitted the memorandum to the House military committee. The distribution includes 24,000 in Havana and 10,000 in Matanzas, among others.
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Washington
Cubsa
Wade
Butler
Sampson
United States
Cubs
Corbin
House Military Committee
Pinar del Rio
Havana
Matanazis
Santa Clara
Puerto Principe
Bandago
Man survives death scare after diabetes misdiagnosis
Syracuse resident Joseph N. Chenet recounts a dire prognosis from a specialist who said he had weeks to live due to diabetes. After weeks of declining health, he read a testimonial about Dodd's Kidney Pills, started taking them, and reported a full recovery before a personal medical check.
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Joseph N. Chenet
Destn
Mr. Chenet
Winnepeg
E. A. Rose
Dodd
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