London Dec 30 Obituaries and dispatches from around the world
A quick digest reports Frederick Chalmers a banking partner dying in London Worcester denies Washburn Moon Co link to a wire trust Dreyfus sailing rumor discredited Poultney Bigelow improving Romero Mexico ambassador dies at 62 Wheeling to Alaska voyage Krathofski hanged in Springfield for murder Grand jury in Chicago clears city council Fire in Victoria BC with water trouble Ocean liner Glenavon foundered missing crew Wei Hai Wei naval base deemed strongest in the east League of Patriots vows to block Dreyfus return Madrid funds to Cuba for troops Philippines prisoners prospects dim Navy bill to create admiral ranks favoring Dewey vice-admiral to be decided New York Florence E Rogers arrested in poison case son of Mrs Adams linked to the case
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London
Frederick Chalmers
Brown, Shoply & Co
Worcester
Washburn Moon Company
Wire Trust
Paris
New York
Dreyfus
Cayenne
Poultney Bigelow
Philippines
Washington
Romero
Mexico
San Francisco
United States
Wheeling
Mare Island
Springfield
Mass
Dominique Krathofski
Victoria Pinkus
Chicago
Victoria
B. C
Pacific Ee
Ohio
Union Iron Works
Hong Kong
Glasgow
Glenavon
Wei-Hai-Wei
Port Arthur
League of Patriots
France
Madrid
Cuba
Rogers
Adams
Navy
Governor-elect Roosevelt appoints state official declines
The official declined the appointment as state superintendent of public works offered by Governor-elect Roosevelt and said he would return to private life continuing his prewar occupation.
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Roosevelt
Final Stroke: Dervishes Defeated by Anglo-Egyptian Army
Information from Ciro reports Anglo-Egyptian troops under Colonel Lewis defeated the Dervishes led by Emir Fedil on the Blue Nile. Lewis has pursued Fedil since Omdurman, and the rout signals the dispersal of Mahdists in Sudan.
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Ciro
Colonel Lewis
Emir Fedil
Lewis
Fedil
Blue Nile
Khalifa
Omdurman
Soudan
Government to Close Departments for Morrill Funeral
The president directs all executive departments and the Government Printing Office to close at 11 o clock on the 31st to observe the funeral of the late Senator Morrill of Vermont in the senate chamber at noon Saturday.
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Morrill
Government Printing Office
Senator Morrill
Vermont
Senate
Expecting Trouble in Havana Over Evacuation Clashes
Norfolk reports several hundred marines at the barracks will be sent to Havana amid fears of a clash between Cuban and United States troops during evacuation ceremonies. Fort Monroe regulars are on standby and could sail from Frampton Roads to reach Havana in three days.
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Havana
Norfolk
Fort Monroe
Frampton Roads
Philippines
United States
Spain
Cuba
General Greene resigns from military service
Major General Francis V. Greene resigns and accepts honorable discharge from government and military service. He states he will return to private life and depart from active duty.
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Francis V. Greene
L Fe
Washington
Living With A Broken Neck In Seventeenth Infantry
Columbus Ohio December 80 Corporal Martin J Tracy of the Seventeenth Infantry fell in the gymnasium. An X-ray showed a dislocated cervical vertebra with a rib torn from the spine. The report notes it is wondrous he remains alive after the severe injury.
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Tracy
Seventeenth Infantry
Columbus
Ohio
Martin J. “Tracy
Seventeeth Infantry
Cuban Patriotic Committee Postpones Havana Celebration
The Cuban patriotic committee in Havana decides to postpone the proposed six days celebration of the surrender of Havana in respect to the wishes of Gen. Brooke and Gen. Ludlow. Wax rep-Several boarders at No 55 Bland Street.
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Cuban Patriotic Committee
Havana
Brooke
Ludlow
Wax Rep
Bland Street
Baldwin's
Local ads tout hats pianos and cigars across town
Mrs Brady advertises Fall and Winter hats and cheap capes to clear space for millinery at Raleigh street laundry building. Mrs Stevenson showcases hats and piano sales promise easy terms and low prices. Various Bluefield merchants push pianos cigars and shoes with easy payments and special offers including a $200 piano and Gold Plug tobacco.
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G. B. Stevenson
John Hancock Hanged in Lynchburg for Assaults
In Lynchburg Virginia this morning at 9:15 the gallows’ trap released and John Hancock a colored man was executed for criminal assault on two white girls ages nine and eleven and a black girl of similar age. He faced death with little fear and declared his acceptance of judgment. Despite petitions for a new trial and a possible respite, the governor did not intervene and Hancock, after confessing guilt and saying farewell, died shortly after the fall.
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Lynchburg
John Hancock
Johnson
Henry Latham
Flancock
Hancock
Court of Appeals
Suspicion Rises Over Iloilo Surrender Ties to Uprising
Washington reports a belief that the Iloilo surrender by the Spanish general to insurgents may have aimed to hinder the American arrival. Officials note possible Spanish efforts to stir trouble in the Philippines and Cuba, urging firmness and orderly governance to avoid further conflict.
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Washington
Iloilo
Col. Potter
Rios
Philippines
Cuba
United States
Spain
Congress Captivates Spanish Treat in New Haven
In New Haven on December 10 Professor Simon reports on Congress captivating discussions of a Spanish treaty. The event drew noted scholars and local attendees to the lecture hall for a detailed briefing on diplomatic terms and potential implications.
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Congress
New Haven
Simon
Muster Out Volunteers List Grows With Key Regiments Named
Washington says the War Department is nearing a final list of volunteer regiments to be mustered out. Likely included are the 31st Michigan at Knoxville the 2d and 3d Tennessee at Columbus and Anniston the 3d North Carolina colored at Macon the 6th Virginia colored at Macon and the 1st West Virginia at Columbus. White urges keeping the 3d North Carolina in service. McKinley favorable after meeting the regiment in Macon.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Michigan
Knoxville
Tennessee
Columbus
Anniston
Ala
North Carolina
Macon
Virginia
West Virginia
Manila
War Department
Representative White
McKinley
White
France in America says renounce Atlantic possessions for compensation
Le Matin states France would likely renounce rights along the Newfoundland coast but requires large compensation to offset loss of sovereignty over St Pierre and Miquelon, as of December 30 Paris report.
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le Matin
Atlantic Coast
Paris
France
Foundland
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertisement Closure Notice
A health claim advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying blood to expel germs and prevent illness, with Hood's Pills offered at 25 cents. The notice also notes a millinery business closing out capes at cost by MR. G. B. STEVINSON.
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Hood
MR. G. B. Stevinson
A J Samuel Displays Finest Nuts and Fruits
A J Samuel showcases the finest line of nuts and fruits among city grocers. Shoppers seeking quality are advised to visit the store for varied selections and reliable品.
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A.J. Samuel
Fearful Wreck at Crenshaw’s on Princeton Avenue
A major wreck of high prices hits W. R. Crenshaw's on Princeton Avenue. Readily stocked with toys and every Santa Claus good, the store offers clothing, notions, shoes, hats, caps, provisions, and groceries. Phone 5B.
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W. R. Crenshaw’s
Princeton Avenue
Santa Claus
Imo
For Sale House and Lot on Allen Street
For sale a house and lot on Allen street owned by John T. Carr. Features include a large yard and garden, 8 rooms, a stable and all improvements and outbuildings. Easy terms offered. Apply to M. F. Douthat.
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John T. Carr
Allen Street
M. F. Douthat
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Eruptions and Sores
A vintage ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for volcanic eruptions on the skin as well as old running sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts bruises chapped hands and more. It promises pain relief and guarantees cure at 25 cents per box in drug stores.
Cubans Excluded From January 1 Demonstrations
Washington officials state General Brooke will prohibit Cuban soldiers from public processions and celebrations on January 1. Mc Kinley and Secretary Alger back a firm but humane approach to maintain order as Spanish troops depart. The administration cautions that Cuban procs could provoke clashes with Spaniards and risk public safety.
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Washington
McKinley
Alger
Brooke
Rebels Attack Baluchis Detachment in East Africa
Advices from British East Africa report October 10 clashes as rebels attacked a 30 man Twenty-seventh Baluchis detachment led by Lieut Hannynton en route to Masindi. One native officer and 12 Baluchis died, 9 wounded including Hannynton. rear guard held Kisatizi and repelled a later rebel assault with 2 more British wounded. Rebels suffered about 125 killed and 2 patrols were sent to pursue them.
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Calcutta
Kisatizi
Lake Kioga
Many Convicts Escape in Havana Street Clash
Forty convicts paving a Prado street tried to escape to American lines. Spanish soldiers pursued them, Americans countered, and seventeen evaded capture by fleeing through houses and over roofs. Luis Rodriguez, a provision warehouse owner, was stabbed for refusing to shout Viva Cuba Libre and lies in hospital. Captain Herreras and his men shot an alleged cattle thief named Bartolo Noda at Jesus del Monte.
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Havana
Prado
Senor Luis Rodriguez
Cazada Galino
Herreras
Raoul Arargos
Jesus del Monte
Bartolo Noda
Arrival of American War Vessel Sparks Berlin Debate
Berlin observers react to reports of an American warship reaching Apia Samoa. The Vossische Zeitung suggests Britain will back the United States, undermining Germany’s isolated influence and signaling full pursuit of McKinley’s policy.
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Berlin
Apia
Samoa
McKinley
Vossische Zeitung
Great Britain
America
Germany
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