McKinley Trip to Cuba and Porto Rico Contemplated
Washington officials discuss a possible presidential visit to Havana and Porto Rico once Congress adjourns. They consider time constraints, propriety, and the practicality of an extended voyage, noting Cuba and Porto Rico would be under the U S flag and the visit would hinge on continuity with Washington.
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Washieron
Cuba
Porto Rico
War
Navy
United States
McKinley
Washington
Congress
Tropics
White House
Havana
Dolphin
Apa
Psident
Washon
Paris
Gen Lee Sails From Savannah To Cuba On Panama
Gen Lee and staff sailed for Cuba Sunday afternoon aboard the transport Panama from Savannah Georgia. Crowds lined the wharves as tugboats lowered the Siren saluted the vessel. Lee will remain outside Huevana until January 1 when he will enter the city.
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Savannah
Lee
Cuba
Panama
Almirante Oquendo
Santiago
Cambria
Huevana
Costa Rican President sails to France on La Cascagne
President Rafael Iglesias of Costa Rica sailed from New York on the steamer La Cascagne for France. He said he was very pleased with the cordial reception he received in the United States.
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Rafael Iglesias Latin
New York
Rafael Iglesias
Costa Rica
France
la Cascagne
Leedy Will Call Legislature to Meet December 19
Torrica Kansas December 12 Gov Leedy announced an extra session of the legislature for December 19 to consider railroad legislation prompting significant local interest and stirred public discussion.
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Kansas
Torrica
Kan
Leedy
Peace treaty signed ends bitter war arc in Paris
In Paris on Saturday night the signing of the treaty brought a historic moment. Ten arbiters sat at a great mahogany table with American and Spanish commissions observing. Attaches stood behind, chandeliers sparkled, and the scene contrasted black attire with vivid decor. The Americans celebrated a hopeful ending while Spaniards mourned a long foreseen tragedy.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Senor Montero Rios
Duc de Loubat
Massive Brooklyn Flood Destroys Homes and Halts Transit
A Brooklyn flood from a burst water main at Hobart Street and Central Avenue inundated 20 blocks in the 2Sth ward for days. Homes were damaged beyond repair, 10 families became homeless, and damage is estimated at about 500000 dollars as 1.5 million gallons rushed through streets in the first hour.
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New York
Brooklyn
Hobart Street
Central Avenue
Sad tragedy in Michigan ends in multiple deaths
William Hitchings, brother in law of farmer John Hunt, killed Hunt and his hired man Thomas Hayward in a woodshed dispute then killed Mrs. Hunt at the house. Hitchings fatally wounded himself, dying after slashing his throat.
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William Hitchings
Freeform
Mich
John Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Isehings
Mrs. Hunt
Death of Lt. Weston noted in New York
I M Weston of Grand Rapids Michigan died here Saturday from Brights disease and heart failure. Once a law partner of Don M Dickinson and former chairman of the Michigan state democratic committee he also owned the Grand Rapids Democrat. The body will be conveyed to Madison Maine for burial Saturday night.
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New York
I. M. Weston
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bright
Don M. Dickinson
Michigan State Democratic Committee
Grand Rapids Democrat
Madison
Electric Traction Locomotives vs Steam Weight Facts
The comparison notes steam locomotives at 154 pounds per horsepower versus Baltimore’s electric traction engines at 126 pounds per horsepower. The 90 ton units generate 1,600 hp across six driving axles. It also cites over 33,000 daily lever movements at Charing Cross Cannon Street and London Bridge stations, excluding telegraph work.
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Baltimore
London
Charing Cross
Cannon Street
London Bridge
Five Die As Fire In Prospect Place House Burns
New York city reports a fire at No 134 Prospect Place where a basement boys club occupied by five hi and a boys' club started the blaze. Firemen later found the bodies of S L Robertson Mr and Mrs Joseph Noblett Thomas Winne and an unidentified woman. Six were missing and two more dead. Noblett and wife were recovered later, leaving six dead and six missing.
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New York
Prospect Place
Lyn
S. L. Robertson
Joseph Noblett
Thomas Winne
Brooklyn
A. Frank
Gen Calixto Garcia Dead in New York Hotel
Gen Calixto Garcia Cuban war hero and head of the Cuban commission to visit the United States died Sunday at the Hotel Raleigh in New York after a brief illness following exposure to winter weather. He had attended a dinner with Gen Miles days prior and suffered a fatal decline. his last actions centered on his country and his family. Relatives include Justo Garcia on his staff, a widow and daughter Mercedes in Thomasville Georgia, son Mario with his mother, and Col. Carlos Garcia in Cuba. Condolences came from President McKinley Secretary Hay and Gen Miles.
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Washington
Calixto Garcia
Raleigh
Cuba
New York
New
Gen. Garcia
Gen. Miles
Father Magee
St. Patrick’s Church
Gen
Garcia
Justo
Mercedes
Thomasville
Mario
Col
Carloas Garcia
Leonora
Paris
Havana
McKinley
Hay
Miles
Senator Foraker
Alger
Smith
Meikeljohr A
Gilmore
Dwelling and Baby Burned in Madison Township Tragedy
A 16 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Jas King, Madison township, died after a fire began from an open grate. The house and contents were burned. Local report notes tragedy occurred in Zanesville on December 12.
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Zanesville
Jas, King
Madison Township
Fourth Class Postmere for Oh Wasumetox Dec 12
Ohio postmasters list includes Glasgow Columbiana James E Davidson Middle Hocking County 8S P Thor Rosemont Mahoning County Henry Noble.
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Oh Wasumetox
Ing
Ohio
Glasgow
Columbianaty
James E. Davidson
Hocking County
Thor
Fire at Montordville Burns Home in Ky with Insufficient Coverage
A fire swept a Montordville residence in MunForpvLitE Kentucky Sunday morning. The owner reported no insurance beyond about 1,000 dollars, leaving significant loss and no coverage for repairs or replacement.
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Montordville
Munforpvlite
Dee
Dust explodes at Hagley mill kills three in Del
Three workers died and eight injured in a powder works explosion at Dupont Hagley yard near Wilmington. A powder car toppled in the press room starting a fire. five detonations followed as powder ignited. Names include Robert McIlhenny, John Wright, and John Moore. Injured include Thomas Mulhern, Samuel Stewart, and James McLaughlin.
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Del
Oss Press
Hagley Yard
Dupont Powder Works
Robert McIlhenny
John Wright
John Moore
Thomas John Mulhern
Samuel Stew
Thomas Knox
James McLaughlin
Michael Maloney
Stewart
McCann O Mulhern
Wilmington
Hagley
Lower Yard
China Tension Deepens as Barrett Warns of Russian Encroachment
John Barrett, ex United States minister to Siam, returning from Pekin and Chinese ports, calls the China situation critical. He declares Manchuria Russian territory and New Chwang effectively closed, urging immediate united action by interested powers to defend Chinese integrity, press reforms, and uphold the open port policy to safeguard American and British interests in Asia.
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Shanghai
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Pekin
China
Manchuria
Chwang
Barrett
Asia
He Prefers Army Life Maj. Gen Wheeler Resigns Congress
Maj. Gen. Wheeler announces resignation from his seat in Congress while retaining army commission. He cites likely bitter opposition and chooses the army life, stating plans to resign soon, possibly within weeks, and that he will not serve any days of his new term. He says he feels young and hopes to be old enough to be a good soldier.
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Wasu Hineton
Wheeler
Congress
Army
Private Soldier's Punishment in Savannah Court
Savannah December 10 Judge Thomas M Norwood former U S senator from Georgia fined Private J E Moore of Battery A 1st Maine artillery 500 or six months on the chain gang for embracing the wife of a prominent county official on the street while intoxicated. Norwood gave a severe lecture and called the conduct heathen.
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Savannah
Thomas M. Norwood
United States
Georgia
J. E. Moore
1St
Maine Artillery
Norwood
First Snow in Three Years Reaches Avastin Tex
Ground in Avastin Texas is completely covered with snow for the first time since January 1895. Farmers say it should help assure good yields. Snow is expected to remain on the ground through the night.
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Avastin
Tex
Grant G Gilletts Whereabouts
Raveascity Missouri dispatch reports Grant It the fugitive Kansas cattle baron has vanished from Caihuahua and is now believed to be in the City of Mexico or Mazatlan as he evades pursuers en route to South America.
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Grant G. Gillett
News Va Berlin Transport Report
News from Virginia reports The States transport Berlin with unknown cargo and unclear service details as of December 10. The item provides sparse specifics, omitting key names, dates, and destinations.
Canal Bill Dominates Senate Week in Washington
Washington dispatch outlines Senate plans for canal legislation and the army reorganization bill. Morgan aims to move Nicaragua canal bill Monday, facing opposition to delay until after Christmas for government commission findings. Other items include the anti scalping bill, registry of foreign ships, Supreme Court site purchase, urgent army deficiency, and pending District of Columbia appropriation measures.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
Cullom
Nicaragua
Morrill
United States Supreme Court
Vermont
Committee On Appropriations
Allison
House
District of Columbia
Appropriations Sub-Committee On Pensions
Pension
Hull
Military Affairs Committee
DeArmond
Missouri
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Farmer Luther Wiseman Shot Dead Near Grafton
December 12 report from Grafton West Virginia states farmer Luther Wiseman was shot through the neck and killed near his home as he rose onto his horse. An Englishman named George is suspected in the fatal shooting.
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Grafton
W. Va
Luther Wiseman
George
Body found near New Orleans abbatoir works recognized man
In New Orleans on December 12 a white man believed to be G. Deam ish of New York was found dead in a gutter near the abbatoir works. The death is attributed to exposure.
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New Orleans
G. Deamish
New York
Fifty Fifth Congress Opens as Senators Admire Floral Display
Washington notes recount the opening of the closing session of the fifty fifth congress. The senate and galleries filled with dignitaries, the president's message read for over two hours, and Maj. Gen Wheeler of Alabama received a rousing ovation. House leaders and members farewelled colleagues while reports and bills moved forward including anti ticket scalping and deficiency measures.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Hovasse
Reed
Wheeler
Alabama
Shafter
W. A. Stone
McMillin
Tenn
Sayers
Tex
Morgan Moves To Take Up Nicaragua Canal Bill
In Washington on December 9, Senator Morgan moved to act on the Nicaragua canal bill in the Senate. A motion to adjourn by Senator Pettigrew failed 13 to 43, then the bill was taken up. The Senate adjourned until Monday on Morgan's motion.
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Washington
Senate
West
Missouri
United States
House
Representatives Northway
Ohio
Love
Mississippi
Army
Committee On ‘Territories
Hitt
Northway
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Congress
Sherman
New York
Morgan
Pettigrew
McRae
Ark
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
War Department
Ordnance Department
Twelve Degrees Below Zero In Colorado City
DeNover Col Dec 9 The temperature fell steadily from noon Thursday. By 6 PM it stood at three above zero, by midnight it was 12 below and still dropping.
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Deenover
Col
German Money Market Crisis Deepens in Berlin
The financial crisis in Germany tightens as Berlin and Hamburg banks lack bullion and turn to Paris for funds. The shortage raises concern about liquidity and possible effects on exchanges and credit availability in the German economy.
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Berlin
Germany
Hamburg
Paris
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