Roberts Case Opens Utah Witnesses Hear Editorial On Mormon Status
Washington reports detail a House committee hearing into Mr. Roberts of Utah with witnesses from Salt Lake City including Mrs. Lulu Miles and Mrs. McDougall. Testimony covers 1897 to 1899 events, Roberts’ objections, and how Mrs. Roberts was introduced in social contexts during travels and meetings.
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Washington
Utah
House of Representatives
Roberts
Luella Miles
Salt Lake City
McDougall
E. I. McDaniel
S. E. Wishard
Dr. Miles
Maggie Shipp Roberts
Medical Society
Shipp Roberts
Dr. Shipp
Dr. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
W. E. Wishard
Ted Ye
Funeral for Lieut Thomas M Brumby with military honors
Washington reports Lieut Thea M Brumby flag lieutenant to Adm Dewey during the Manila campaign died of typhoid fever at Garfield hospital after several weeks illness. In Atlanta the body arrived and thousands viewed his face as a special military guard escorted the remains to the state capitol. A funeral at the cathedral featured post and guard escorts, a marching salute by Co B 7th infantry, and support from Confederate veterans. The Atlanta Journal has begun a monument fund, primarily from Georgians, to honor Brumby in Atlanta.
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Washington
Thea. M. Brumby
Adm
Dewey
Manila
Garfield Hosal
Atlanta
T.M. Brumby
State Capitol
Wesley Merrit
Ft. McPherson
Co. B
7Th Infantry
5Th Regiment
Governor’s Horse Guard
United States
A.,o. Bacon
Brumby
Atlanta Afternoon Journal
Thomas M. Brumby
AFL in Detroit reelects officers amid delegate contests
The American Federation of Labor in Detroit on December 21 unanimously reelected its officers. The sole contests arose in selecting fraternal delegates to foreign trades congresses, with Louis chosen as the place for the next session.
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American Federation of Labor
Detroit
Mich
Louis
California Golden Jubilee Celebrations Mark State Founding
The article notes California's golden jubilee events in Calistoga on December 21 with remarks on the first state government and key figures. It mentions maritime news about the White Star steamer Oceantic overdue en route from New York, under Captain Cameron Wilett, dated December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Jose
Cal
Peter Emeradke
Weenatown
Cameron Wilett
New York
Boston Bank Fails as Globe National Bank Receivership Named
Washington reports Controller Dawes appointed Special Examiner Daniel G Wing temporary receiver of the Globe National Bank of Boston. He found assets dubious sparing depositors heavy losses while directors and stockholders face big losses. The failure, linked to Squire and mining stocks, prompts concern for copper stock values and a broad market impact. Withdrawals last week exceeded 2 million dollars.
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Washington
Dawes
Daniel G. Wing
Globe National Bank of Boston
Wing
Boston
Maverick Bank
Death of General Lawton Amid Philippine Campaign
Washington confirms General Lawton was killed at San Mateo Luzon during an attack on insurgents. The secretary of War and President express profound grief. Lawton died instantly after aiding wounded Lieutenant Breckinridge as troops advanced through San Mateo to Manila. His burial plans include Arlington Cemetery after return to the United States.
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Washington
War Department
Lawton
San Mateo
Luzon
Manila
Otis
Root
Transvaal
California
Breckinridge
San Nateo
el Paco Cemetery
White and Black Clash on Kemper County Road
Word reached Meridian of a highway fight six miles north where nine Negroes carried revolvers and a white man Oscar Ford was mortally wounded. A sheriff’s posse with 25 deputies is organize to hunt the armed attackers as authorities calm tensions.
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Meridian
Miss
Kemper County Overland Road
Oscar Ford
Copper Vein Discovered Near Custer Tops Local Excitement
The Vigilating Co reports a copper ore vein five miles from Custer exceeding all prior finds in Black Hills. Located at the 300 foot level, the vein currently runs 10 feet wide. Superintendent Bush has traveled to New York with ore samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S
The
Vigilating Co
Black Hills
Custer
Bush
New York
Annexation Proclaimed by Germany in Samoa
Official German communiqué states a press telegram from Apia reports the German consul proclaimed the pending annexation of Upolu and Savaii to Samoa chiefs aboard a German warship and hoisted the flag that day.
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Germany
Washington
Apia
Auckland
Upolu
Savaii
Supreme Court
Louisiana Democratic Ticket Nominations at Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Democratic state convention, meeting in Baton Rouge, finalized its labors by nominating officers alongside Governor W. W. Heard. Albert Estopinal was chosen lieutenant governor, John T. Mitchell secretary of state, J. V. Calhoun state superintendent of education, Judge Walter Guion attorney general, W. S. Frazee auditor, and Ledoux E. Smith treasurer.
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New Orleans
Baton Rouge
W. W. Heard
Albert Estopinal
John T. Mitchell
J. V. Calhoun
Walter Guion
W. S. Frazee
Ledoux E. Smith
Printers Strike Leads Stereotypers Out In Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on December 22 the stereotypers were ordered out to aid the printers in the strike but all except two refused. They say the printers were not sent to Chicago during the earlier fight and they feel no obligation to help any printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Mormon Elders Establish Church Near Ridgeland
In Hampton County eight Mormon elders are at work near Ridgeland. The people ask the state legislature to pass a law to extirpate the elders to prevent mob violence seen in sister states.
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Charleston
S. C
Ridgeland
Hampton County
Pasco Marriage Reports From Indiana to Kentucky
Richmond Kentucky telegrams announce the marriage of T. G. Pasco son of Rev. M. K. Pasco editor of the Citizen to Miss Kee of Richmond Indiana. The couple begins their honeymoon with relatives in Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Indiana
Richmond, Ky
T. G. Pasco
of Citizen
Keee
Richmond
Ind
Winois
Chicago Pool Rooms Gloven Report in Chicago
In Chicago on December 22 a score from a Belice Ripley derby is listed with 80 over 400 as the final tally. Soucy appears in the abbreviated notes from pool room activity.
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Chicago
Chied
Belice Ripley
Soucy
Glass Trust in Indianapolis Plans Large Bonded Growth
A Glass Co trust in Indianapolis announces confidential drug information to be signed by H. C. Fry. The trust, holding 87 percent of factory stakes, bonds $2,000,000 for risk coverage and lists assets including $3,416,091.89 in property and $4,265,000 gross business with $407,238.28 net profit. Indiana plants include Canton, Ma rEtty Brady, Dunkirk, Central Summitville, Tum Co Greentown and Albany. The circular credits patents and centralized management for higher earnings, projecting net of $800,000 before interest and taxes and about $500,000 annual dividends after bond costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anapolis
Ind
the Glass Co
H. C. Fry
Indiana
Canton Glass Co
MarEtty-Brady
Dunkirk
Summitville
Inter
BAWTON's SUCCESSOR In Military Transfer Rumor
The item discusses Geh’s death and the possible successor to Bawton as head of the staff with names like Gen John C Young and Gen M Young mentioned. It notes likely relief from command and a transfer from the regular establishment to fill vacancies in majors and inspectors, with potential moves to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geh
Bial
United States
John C
M. Young
Ea Patie
Peter A. Vroom
Charles H. Heyl
Congressional motions and fiscal bills span a busy December
In Washington on December 19 to 21 1900 the Senate and House debated and passed measures including a currency bill, naval promotion restorations, and Philippine governance proposals. New chairs were named in the House while several joint resolutions and patents courts measures moved forward. Adjournment set for January 3 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Tillman
D. C
Bacon
Philippine Islands
United States
Morgan
Ala
Judiciary Committee
Navy
Marine Corps
Spain
House
Henderson
House of Representatives
Brosius
Grosvenor
Southard
Cooper
Wis
Committee On
Commercial Cable Co
Cuba
High Court of Patents, Trade-Marks and Copyright
Aldrich
R. IL
United States Army
Orient
San Francisco
Hawaii
Guam
Philippines
Porto Rico
Gaines
Tenn
Lady Klondiker Luella Day Returns to Chicago
Dr Luella Day who left for the Klondike two years ago has arrived at the Auditorium hotel Chicago and registered with her Klondike husband Edward McConnell She and her husband struck it rich near Dawson and own several rich claims Mrs Day says she will return to Chicago after travel to build a home and treatment for cripples.
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Luella Day
Klondike
Auditorium Hotel
Edward McConnell
Klondiker
Chicago
Death by Suicide of Wagner Palace Car Co Official
James Duane Taylor a senior New York City official of the Wagner Palace Car Co and son in law of the founder killed himself at the Grafton hotel in Washington on Thursday noon by cutting his throat with a razor amid nervous illness. The act appeared impulsive and related to his medical distress.
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Washington
James Duane Teylor
New York City
Wagner Palace Car Co
Grafton Hotel
Taylor
Fire destroys Dubuque car shop, big loss to rail line
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul shop in Dubuque Iowa, the largest plant in the city, was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday night. Loss estimated between 75 000 and 200 000 dollars, and about 300 workers will be thrown out of employment. In Manila bound notes the Grant transport sailed for Manila with a crew of volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Ia
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Fire Damages Excursion Steamers and Tug on New York River
Fire on the North River at the foot of Thirty-fourth Street seriously damaged the Harvest Queen and Andrew M Church excursion steamers, three canal boats, and a tug. The boats held bales of straw and sheltered tramps, one believed to have started the blaze. the vessels were sunk.
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New York
North River
Thirty-fourth Street
Harvest Queen
Andrew M. Church
War veteran Perry shot by Miss Morse in West Natick
Lewis Perry, 33, a war veteran, was shot and killed at his West Natick home by Miss Lizzie Morse. Four or eight shots were fired, two piercing his heart as Perry allegedly forced his way into the residence.
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Natick
Malec
Lewis Perry
Lizzie Morse
West Natick
Perry
Cunard Steamship Duematet Arrives in Liverpool with Reported Troop Ship
Liverpool December 22 Cunard line steamer Duematet has arrived here after sailing from New York and reports say it carried troop transports amid military movements.
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Usc6e
Liverpool
Cunard Line
York
Generals Brooke and Wood Farewell Banquet in Havana
Sixty five persons attend a farewell banquet for Gen. Brooke at the Paris restaurant with Gen. Marie Menocal presiding. Maj. Gen. Wood and Gen. Ludlow speak of American aid and Cuban friendship as a council honors Brooke and a motion to thank President McKinley is rejected. Also notes the death of Gen James M. Lewis of St. Louis aged 41 due to peritonitis.
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Havana
Gen. Brooke
Paris
Marie Menocal
Ernest Lee Conant
Senor Llorente
Brooke
Cuba
Wood
United States
United States Congress
Ludlow
McKinley
Congress
James M. Lewis
St. Louis
The
Board of Police Commissioners
State of
Missouri
Tewis
Congressman Boutelle Improves. Leaves for Home
Boston December 23 congressman Boutelle showed notable improvement Friday night and prepared to depart for home after brief hospital stay. Medical officials reported steady progress and expected full recovery though no date for return to duties was announced.
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Corgi
Boutelle
Boston
Humorous Nonsense Quips Across Publications
A collage of jokes and epigrams from Town Topics Atchison Globe Collier's Meggendorfer's Blaetter Indianapolis Journal Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph and St Louis Republic. Witty quips cover guests beggars boat owners collectors and fates sparking light amusement.
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Bixby
Collier’s Weekly
Indianapolis Journal
Meggendorfer
St. Louis Republic
The Long Parliament in the Century Reflected by Morley
John Morley notes in Century how the Long Parliament drew its strength from Oxford educated leaders like Seiden Pym Fiennes Martin Vane Hyde Falkland Digby and others. He remarks the Lords matched the Commons in public spirit and talent while nobles often clung to class prestige even as they aligned with popular causes.
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Church
Seiden
University of Oxford
Pym
Fiennes
Martin
Vane
Oxford
Hyde
Falkland
Digby
House of Commons
Milton
Hobbes
Dryden
Westminster School
Bedfordshire
Locke
Newton
Edgehill
Commons
Runnymrede
House of Lords
Say
Sele
John Morley
Why the Months Are So Named
Explanation of month names tracing origins to Saxon or Latin roots. January from Janu, sun god. February from Februarius purification festival. March from Mars. July from Quintilis changed for Julius Caesar. August from Sextilis renamed for Emperor Augustus. September to December from Latin numerals. Includes note on Jewish new year.
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Quintilius
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Sventh
Mary E. M. Richardson
Woman's Home Companion
Court Precinct V Militia Officer Exchange Spurs Tense Scene
Fragmentary dialogue shows an officer questioning a suspect about a shooting. The exchange emphasizes the tension as the officer asks if the man is the one who attacked, while the suspect claims to have been shot at.
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R. Schroeder
Boston Bank
Globe National
Henry W. Lawton
South Carolina
Selial Glass Co
Bawton
Lady Klondiker
Alaska
Grant
Brooke and Wood
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