Gladstone Celebrates Eighty-First Birthday at Hawarden Castle
London reports a quiet Hawarden celebration for William Ewart Gladstone. Telegrams and gifts poured in from Britain and abroad as the pensioner-turned-statesman greeted his eightieth year with a public fountain unveiling marking his golden wedding.
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Great Britain
United States
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Hawarden
1897 Sleigh Styles At Low Prices For All Sizes
Advertises many sleigh models including American designs Russian sledges top sleighs and Old Comfort sleighs for physicians. Mentions extra warm Bavarian sleighs Portland cutters 2 seated sleighs Victorias Vis a Vis and roomy designs with very low prices.
Parnell and O Brien Exchange Civilities in House
In a remark on party posture Fergus French and Co indicate homage to Mr Parnell and a reciprocal sacrifice by colleagues. La Republique notes that when Mr O Brien performs his duty, Mr Parnell will likewise act to fulfill a corresponding obligation.
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Parnell
Ten Lines Of Railways Underway In Ireland Relief Works Begun
Dinu Dec 29 report notes ten railway lines under construction across Mayo Galway Donegal Kerry Clare and Cork financed by the government. Galway Donegal Mayo relief works employ thousands of the poor as delays drop and contracts are signed within 24 hours of ground breaking. Also advertises Lace Curtains new designs Phrygian Glass Curtain and Martiania Lace with prices 10 to 15 percent lower than rivals.
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McKinley
AN INDIAN BATTLE Captain Wallace and Many of His Soldiers Killed
Despatches from Gen Miles report a clash during disarming Big Foot's band. Captain Wallace and five soldiers killed, Lieutenant Garlington and fifteen men wounded. Reports describe heavy losses among Indians, pursuit by Forsythe's two battalions, and rising alarm at Pine Ridge and agency posts as Two Strike's band disperses and troops close in.
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Porcupine Creek
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The Treachery of the Indian Captives at Wounded Knee Creek
Account from Wounded Knee Creek Nebraska describes troops massing near the Indian village at dawn. Indian captives were ordered forward, guns recovered, and fighting erupted as troops surrounded the camp, with Indian men women and children involved.
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Forsythe
Wallace
Varnum
Desperate clash as 120 Indians attack 600 cavalry
The engagement lasted about an hour and a half with 50 soldiers killed and many Indians dead. Captain Wallace of the Seventh Cavalry was killed, Lieutenant Garlington wounded. Troops pursued the enemy from the camp, many details to follow tomorrow.
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Garlington
Big Foot
Seventh Cavalry
Big Foot Surrenders at Wounded Knee Creek
Despatch reports the surrender of Big Foot's band at Wounded Knee Creek. Major Whiteside demanded surrender or battle, Big Foot complied with 150 warriors and 250 women and children turning over to cavalry. Prisoners include the Sitting Bull group. short Bull and braves are en route to the agency.
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Whiteside
Magic
Wounded Knee
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Catholic Mission
SLEIGHING CAPES AND WINTER GEAR AT OAK HALL BOSTON
Oak Hall in Boston advertises sleighing gear for all grades from six to eighteen dollars including capes and fur gloves and robes. Driving ulsters with deep collars fleece lined jackets and snow shoes are highlighted with a price list and ready made toboggan suits offered.
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P.S
New England
German Government Moves Toward Anarchy Protection Conference
Vienna reports the Tageblatt says Germany has initiated plans for an international conference to study a system guarding against anarchist outrages. Topics include extradition for political murders and curbing asylum rights.
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Vienna
The
Tageblatt
Two Patients Die After Koch Lymph Injection in St Petersbur
Two patients treated under the Koch system in St. Petersburg Hospital died after receiving the third injection. The first two doses were one milligramme each and the final dose was three milligrammes. Both suffered intensely before death.
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Dr. Koch
St. Petersburg
St. Peterspura
Koch
Taxation papers lead American Economic Association meeting
Washington December 29 principal paper read was Crooked Taxation by T G Shearman of New York. Seligman presented The Incidence of Local Taxation. Amendments raised life membership fee to 350 and created a five member publication committee. Officers elected include Francis A. Walker president and Ely treasurer with Dunbar Folwell Wright as vice presidents.
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Association
Francis A. Walker
Storm beaten vessels at Providence
Storms and gales crippled the bark Eypatia after a long voyage from Little Glace Bay. It fought mountainous waves, tore away rail, damaged sails, and tested crew endurance. The steamer Alleghany reported cold seas and sighted damaged schooners, while Lill Stowe and A. H. Hurlbut remained missing north of Absecon.
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Eypatia
Little Glace Bay
C. K
Block Island
Alleghany
Norfolk
Mercury
Parker
Absecom
Point Judith
Lill Stowe
A. H. Hurlbut
Transatlantic Vessel Listings From December Port Calls
A series of brief notices lists cargo and passenger movements with ships such as Cephalonia La Bretagne Umbria Bermuda Tiverton Arran Unio Obdam Columbian Navarre Maasdam Bothnia Moravia La Champagne Pomeranian Augustine Croma and State of Pennsylvania arriving or departing from Boston New York Havre Liverpool Rotterdam Queenstown Glasgow and Leith between December 20 and December 29.
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New York
Werkendam
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la Bretagne
Havre
Umbria
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Arran
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Unio
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Obdam
Columbian
London
Navarre
Maasdam
Queenstown
Bothnia
Moravia
Hambure
la Champagne
Malin Head
Pomeranian
Boton
Para
Augustine
Leith
Croma
State of Pennsylvania
Parnell O Brien Conference Set at Boulogne sur Mer
Dec 29 in Paris and Boulogne sur Mer report a scheduled conference between Mr Parnell and Mr William O Brien with MPs Redmond Kenny Clancy and possibly Campbell present. The Freeman's Journal notes that no one will claim Parnell blocked any potential agreement and Cork officials send a letter defending Irish leadership against Liberal dictate.
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T. P. Gill
Paris
Mr. Parnell
Dvsain
The
Freeman’s Journal
Parnell
Bologne-sur-Mer
John Redmond
Kenny
Clancy
Campbell
O’brien
Cork
Gladstone
Sullivan cites Parnell verdict impact on Irish delegation
Timothy D. Sullivan told the Irish National committee in Desi that the US delegation’s success faltered after the Parnell verdict. He said O'Brien relayed that Parnell’s retirement was essential to avoid a failing Boulogne conference.
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Irish National Committee
Timothy D
Sullivan
United States
Parnell
O’brien
Boulogne
Proclamation Urges Irish Support For Home Rule Leader
A Dec 29 proclamation circulated in Athlone Roscommon and West Meath appeals for Irish unity and support for an independent party leader. It warns that reliance on British promises endangers independence and calls backing a Home Rule policy led by a proven advocate, asserting America and Ireland must unite behind the cause. God save Ireland.
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Athlone
Roscommon
West Meath
Kilkenny
Ireland
America
Emmet
Irish Nationalist Funds in Paris Declared Under League Control
Ex-Commoner O Donnell informs Paris bankers that the Supreme Council of the League alone can dispose of Irish Nationalist funds deposited in Paris. Date noted as December 29 in Paris. The statement asserts sole authority lies with the League to manage the funds.
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Paris
O’ Donnell
Supreme Council of the League
Paris Opinion Calls O'Brien to Restore Irish Union
Paris dispatch notes La Republique Francaise urges Mr OBrien to heal divisions in Ireland and for Mr Parnell to make sacrifices in pursuit of unity. The paper frames the issue as a duty of obligation and calls for political concessions to secure Irish stability.
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Paris
la Republique Francaise
Possible Strike Looms Across English Railways
Glasgow reports a threat by the English Railwaymen's Union secretary to mobilize 80,000 railway workers if Scotch railroads do not resolve their labor disputes. About 150 English workers arrive to work on the Caledonian line as talks stall. The North British Railway opens additional routes while some lines remain unsettled. Traffic between Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Perth is nearly back to normal.
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Southwestern
North British Railroad Company
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Clydebank
Sterling
Seoteh
Tait
Booth says seeks harmony in plan with Smith
General Booth replies to Times that differences over methods with Commissioner Smith do not change the end goal. He regrets misapprehensions and notes a deed of trust for funds will be executed soon. Smith states no opposition to Booth’s aims, only methods, and promises outside assistance if possible. Funds are only now assured and a pamphlet with criticisms and suggestions is planned for January.
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Salvation Army
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Loxpon
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the Times
Bill to restore priests salaries seized during anti Catholic agitation
The Volks Zeitung reports that in 1891 the German Imperial Parliament will be asked to restore the entire accumulated capital from priests salaries confiscated amid anti Catholic agitation. The funds would be handed to bishops to form arbitration boards in each diocese to assess compensation claims, with final decision awaiting the Prussian Ministry's review.
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Volks Zeitung
Baring Bros Argentine Ties Highlight Financial Resolution
The Times reports that the financial trouble linked to Barings and the Buenos Ayres Water and Drainage Works has been resolved. In Paris, burglars broke into the Merlimont curé's house near Arras, killed the curate's 89-year-old mother, and fled with the stolen loot after attempting to burn the body.
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Arras
Judge Hines Improving After Apoplexy Illness In Ludlow
Judge C. C. Hines once Harrison's law partner at Indianapolis is reported improving tonight after being stricken with apoplexy at his Ludlow summer residence last week.
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Rutriano
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Indianapolis
Ludlow
New University Plan Endorsed by Trustees at Yale
A bold scheme for a new University of Chicago proposed by Professor Harper at Yale has been adopted by the trustees. Endowment totals 1.5 million dollars with a 600 thousand building fund. The plan features year‑round study, no creed or class lines, and broad use of external faculty. The project aims to broaden access to culture for all social classes and to revolutionize education.
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University of Chicago
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Princeton
Wellesley
Vassar
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Marshall Field
Baptist Theological Seminary
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New University
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