Forefathers Day Banquet Highlights New England Leaders
New York hosts the 934th annual New England society dinner at the Waldorf. Speakers include Senator George F Hoar and General Wheeler praising expansion and U S duty abroad. Charleston and Cincinnati events note similar tributes with Hoar McLarin Cumming remarks. Sword presented to Admiral Schley in Philadelphia. Campbell of Illinois plans Cuba deployment with his regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
Charleston Club
Schley
New York
Sons of
New England
New England Society of
New York City
Waldorf-Astoria
Brayton Ives
Elihu Root
J. P B. Morgan
Joseph H. Choate
Hamilton S. Hawkins
William R. Shafter
Dyer
Rhode Island
William T. Sampson
Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph Wheeler
Wesley Merritt
Roswell
England
Far East
Obira
Philippines
Japan
Dewey
Manila Bay
Shafter
Wheeler
Roosevelt
Cuba
McKinley
Charleston
New England Society
John L. McLarin
South Carolina
Joseph B. Cumming
Georgia
Hoar
Messrs. McLarin
Cumming
Wiles
Cincinnati
Grand Hotel
Miles
Breckinridge
Santiago
Dodge
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Temple Baptist Church
A. K. McClure
Campbell
Savannan
J. BR. Campbell
Congress
Corbin Testifies on Camp Alger Selection
Adjutant General Corbin testified before the war investigating commission, detailing the selection and removal of Camp Alger in Virginia. He said the secretary of war dictated the move, and that Captain Seaburn of General Miles' staff originally recommended the site. He noted concerns over cantonment adequacy and rifle practice facilities and referenced General Miles' involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Camp Alger
Washington
Corbin
Secretary of War
Seaburn
General Corbin
Volunteers Coming Home Muster Out W I L
Washington December 28 The War Department has not fixed plans for mustering out about 50 000 volunteers decided on at a cabinet meeting. It will likely be mapped by year’s start with possible three months furlough or immediate discharge plus two months pay. Volunteers at this station listed include Astor battery A and D California A and B Utah and First Wyoming artillery First California First Colorado First Idaho Twentieth Kansas Thirteenth Minnesota First Montana First Nebraska First North Dakota Second Oregon Tenth Pennsylvania First South Dakota First Tennessee First Washington and First Wyoming Infantry. After discharge at the Philippine station, volunteer troops in the West Indies will be mustered out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Congressman Hull
Philippines
Astor
California
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Philippine
West Indies
Bryan Denies Carnegie Story In New York Visit
Colonel William Jennings Bryan traveled through St. Louis and denied meeting with Andrew Carnegie in New York for any purpose beyond personal business. He affirmed his long held stance against imperialism and the annexation of conquered territory without consent of the governed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Carnegie
St. Louis
William Jennings Bryan
New York
Mr. Bryan
Sam Maxell Wins Over Denny in 20 Round Boxing Bout
A small riot followed Sam Maxwell's decision over Denny of Australia at Excelsior club in Woodward's pavilion San Francisco. Denny attacked Referee Stelzner amid mingled hisses and cheers. the ring was cleared and order restored. Denny broke his right hand in round two and fought handicapped for the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sam Maxwell
Denny
Australia
Excelsior Club
Woodward's Pavilion
Jack Stelzner
Joyful Cuban New Year Celebrations in Havana
Havana plans five days of rejoicing on January 1 with a grand Tacon theater meeting headlined by prominent Cubans, a nationwide procession, a race meet, a campaign dinner for Cuban troops, and a solemn mass in the cathedral. Preparations include arches, decorations, and possible Gomez participation. Authorities seek to welcome American occupation amid secrecy around prisoners. Grip illness hits Washington with 372 of 3000 government printing office workers absent and stores strained by staff shortages.
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Tacon Theater
Havana
Junta
Gomez
Cathedral
Cabanas
Morro
Laurel Ditch
Grip
Washington
Washingtoy
Government Printing Office
Government Service
Railroads eye extension to the Pacific from Chicago
Chicago on December 23 reports strong indications that the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads plan to extend lines to the Pacific coast. Industry expects Hawaiian and Philippine absorption to open vast transcontinental business both east and west. Santa Fe's plan for its own San Francisco line in spring has spurred rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Pacific Coast
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Unfettered U S Role in Cuba Noted by Havana Aerial
Havana correspondent cites broad support among Cubans and Spanish residents for any government framework the United States imposes to ensure island tranquility and fair treatment of interests. Niagara Power Plan Proposed With $500000 Investment Near Falls to Channel Electrical Fluid Across Distances.
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Cuba
Loxpon
Havana
The
Times
McKinley
United States
Mrs Botkin On The Stand In Dover Del Murder Trial
In San Francisco on December 28 the defense of Mrs Cordelia Botkin began its case for the murder of Mrs John P Dunning. Dr George M Tyrell the principal defense witness was uncertain and contradicted himself. Botkin testified about her acquaintance with Dunning denying many statements and refuted Lizzie Livernash's testimony on her hysterical condition and alleged admissions. She denied buying candy from Hans or a handkerchief from the City of Paris. Her testimony will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cordelia Botkin
John P. Dunning
George M. Tyrell
Gillett Seeks Scapegoat Role In Large Cattle Frauds Letter
Frank Cooper of Elmore and Cooper live stock merchants displayed a signed letter alleged from Grant G Gillett, the cattle planger, claiming to expose a $2,000,000 fraud and naming conspirators. The postmark is San Antonio Texas and Cooper plans to bring Gillett back to Kansas City within 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank Cooper
Elmore & Cooper
Grant G. Gillett
Mexico
Gillett
Cooper
San Antonio
Tex
Rollinger Held for Murder in Iowa Case
Coroner's inquest in Des Moines follows claims Mrs. Michael Rollinger was murdered and cremated by her husband. Rollinger shows indifference to witnesses, suspecting feigned insanity. Lena Hecker detained as a witness after testimony that he sought marriage, beat his wife, and had been warned. Separately, marine losses on the Great Lakes total about 2.5 million, with 669 cases. Lake Michigan worst for disasters, higher rates than Lake Superior. other items include a Chicago suburb shooting by a 13-year-old, Governor Shaw on expansion, and various remedies and ads.
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Marshalltown
Mariustitown
F. Elmer Johnson
Johnson
Toledo
Tremont House
Mechanicsburg
Mechanicspunc
Cuscaco
Michael Rollinger
Tena Hecker
Rollinger
Lena Hecker
Miss Hooker
Oxicaco
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Lake Huron
Lake Ontario
Lake Erie
Omlvere Oxteano
Thomas Crosby
Mia
Margaret Crosby
Edgewater
Chicago
Frank Nye
Nye
Crosby
Governor Shaw
Des Moines
Grant Club
Leslie M. Shaw
United States
Pacific
Robert Fullerton
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Merritt
Cincinnatis
Bates
Macon
John ©. Bates
Sixth Ohio Regiment
Knoxville
First Army Corps
Wilson
Mason Orry
Sherwin
Lottie M. Hughes
Herbanband
Hornet
Witsindton
N. C
Hampton Roads
Wilmington
Southport
George
Dr. Miles
Julia O'Connor
Fulton
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
Flan
Niagara
Miller Electric Construction Company
Pittsburg
Niagara Falls
Mrs. Botkin
Greater
Murphy
Board of Health
Brooklyn
Pittspure
Combine
Allegheny
Bee
Black River
Loraine
Marinette
Mida
David J. Hill
State Department
Gates
Grinnell
Herron
Brew
Sioux City
Loxton
Devonport
Portsmouth
Chatham
Woolwich Arsenal
Rico Monod
Radford
North Carolina
Percy Jaffray
Cambridge
Mass
Percy M. Jaffray
Harvard
Vic Emmert & Co
Foley
Chamberlain
H. G. Weber & Co
Foley's
H.G. Weber & Co
Rock Island
Express
Joan Sebastian
Rock Island & Pacific Ry
HOTEL
Delone
Omaha
Chas. Barnard
Prop’r. Corner
Capital Avenue
Ben -U. Wood, Att’y-at-Law
W. Savery
Wood & Savery
John H. Wood
Fifth Street
Atlantic, Iowa
Evergreen Windbreak
Iowa
Garden of Idea
Spot
Kossuth Co
Gnderina Sun
Atlantic
Berryhill Fruit Farm Nursery
Ike Ours
Fourth St
Hgger Bros, Jewelers
Opticians
Nichols’ Bank
Postoffice
Europe
Gall
She US
G. A. R. Hall
Porterfield & Campbell
Physicians and Surgeons
West Fifth Street
F. W. Porterfield
Ninth and Locust Streets
C. L. Campbell
Park Hotel
C. B. Hess
Levi Downs
Chestnut Street
A. J. Lawrence
Beaver
Paays
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