Morrill Death Shocks Vermont as Senate Mourns
Hon. Justis Morrill senior U S Senator from Vermont died at 1 25 a m in his 89th year after a weeklong illness pneumonia led to his passing. He was surrounded by family and close colleagues with funeral plans unsettled. His body is reportedly to be interred in a Rock Creek vault near the city before removal to Providence Vermont for mausoleum construction.
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FOUR CARS LEAVE THE TRACK IN TRAIN WRECK NEAR TRINIPAP
The east bound California limited No. 4 on the Santa Fe railroad wrecked on a curve 11 miles east of Trinipap at 7 am on Wednesday. The engine Pullman dining car passed safely while the observation car two drawing room sleepers and a composite car left the track and burned after gas from the composite car exploded. Twelve people were seriously injured and one body cremated en route to Philadelphia.
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That Penitentiary Tunnel
Survivors of Gen. Morgan's raid invited to inspect the Ohio penitentiary tunnel claimed as the escape route. A dirt sample from under the walls and air duct near Morgan's cells supports the tunnel's existence and dimensions. the hole was later filled with dirt.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Terrible tragedy in Clare Iowa Miss May Thomas shot dead
A young man named Harry Garvey shot Miss May Thomas at the Clare school house then killed himself. He had been courting her and her refusal of his attentions followed by the fatal confrontation. The killer died hours later. The motive appears to be unrequited affection.
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May Thomas
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Heavy Robbery Near City: Wells-Fargo Package Vanishes
Wells-Fargo Express in San Antonio reports a $60,000 money package tied to Houston payroll for Southern Pacific en route to El Paso went missing after delivery to clerk C A Beeler. Beeler’s wagon found five miles west, horse exhausted, no sign of struggle. Beeler, a nine year employee, may have been victim of foul play per his friends and wife. Superintendent Taft investigates. loss likely $60,000 though rumors suggest more.
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Taft
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Adams Cornish poisoning case remains a mystery
In New York the Adams Cornish poisoning case yields little new evidence. Investigators and officials say nothing decisive emerged after reviewing witnesses. Police suspect a woman may be involved though evidence is flimsy. Mr Cornish is out of danger but remains confined to bed after the incident.
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Evacuation of Iloilo by Spaniards Ends Its Occupation
Manila reports that Brigadier General Miller’s American expedition reached Iloilo on Wednesday to find Spaniards evacuated on Saturday aboard the steamer Churnea. Insurgents entered Iloilo Monday at noon, set up a municipal government, and placed guards over foreign property. Looting occurred at night but five natives were shot to deter further disorder.
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Miller
Churnea
Mindanao
One Man Blown To Pieces In Oil Well Blast
A Bradford Pennsylvania man, Charles Newton, was killed in an oil well explosion near Orchard Park New York after thawing nitroglycerine. Freischner nearby suffered ear drum injuries from the blast. Other items note Dr. William Blakburn found dead at Huron College and Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild leaving 100000 pounds to Evelina Hospital with additional bequests.
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Paris Death of Claude Francois Philibert Tirouir de Corcelles
Paris reports the death of M Claude Francois Philibert Tirouir de Corcelles former secretary of the French legation in Washington and Lafay ette descendant who died Wednesday in his 97th year born June 27 1802 at Mareilly d Azergue Rhone. Minay Blo Walter M Clark Sullivan county cattle king fails for about 200000 turning over all property to creditors.
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Troops Arrive Too Late at Iloilo in Philippine Action
Washington reports anxiety over Iloilo events as Insurgents may hold the city after Spanish evacuation. Gen Otis confirms Aguinaldo flag flying and notes American forces arrived too late. Spanish port evacuations complicate the issue and urgency grows for U S control.
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Nicaragua Canal Route Costs Put at 124 Million
The Nicaragua canal commission report released on December 30 states two leading routes the Maritime Canal Co. and the Lull route cost about 124 million and 123.9 million dollars. The full route is deemed more desirable and easier to construct with larger canal dimensions to meet modern commerce.
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Return of American dead from overseas conflicts
Gen Ludington announces arrangements to repatriate bodies of American officers and soldiers interred at Santiago Cuba Ponce Puerto Rico Manila and Honolulu. Caskets are being manufactured and will begin shipments around January 10 with a disinterment team to seal and ship remains home.
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Honolulu
Quartermaster's Department
Cuba Governed by New Bureau Structure under Military Governor
Washington reports cabinet discussions on reorganizing Cuba administration. Plans propose multiple specialized bureaus led by experienced officials under the military governor to manage taxes, customs, postal services, courts, and other key functions, aiming to mirror U S practices and employ island citizens where feasible.
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Georgia seeks Confederate cemetery locations for federal records
Atlanta December report states President McKinley's speech spurred a drive to map Confederate cemeteries. Georgia Adjutant General received Washington's request via Gen Marcus W. Wright for a full list of sites and directions to county officials to report geographic data. Gov. Candler orders county records to compile the information. Wright also writes to adjutant generals in southern states.
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Major Mexican gold strike sparks mining boom near Bacerac
Reports from E A Beauchamp describe a vast fissure vein of free milling ore about 20 miles south of Bacerac Sonora with ore said to contain 18 ounces of gold per ton. Prospectors from Casas Grandes and surrounding districts rush to the site as word spreads of the find.
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