Forty Dead in Brazwell Mine Disaster at Brownsville
A gas explosion at the Stockdale Coal company mine near Brownsville, Pennsylvania, trapped forty to sixty workers. Rescue attempts began after a long delay with fire damp halting efforts. bodies described as horribly mutilated were recovered over two days, raising questions about mining laws and safety practices.
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Brownsville
Brazwell
Stockdale Coal Company
James Radcliffe
A. B. Brazwell
President commutes soldier’s death to prison term
William Scarborough of Oshkosh Wisconsin a private in Company B Third United States infantry was tried by a Philippine military court for a serious charge and sentenced to death. President McKinley commuted the sentence to dishonorable discharge and twenty years imprisonment.
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Scarborough
William Scarborough
Oshkosh
Wis
Company B
Third
United States Infantry
Philippines
McKinley
Lovell Arms Co assigns to Charles B. Barnes
The Lovell Arms Company of Boston Massachusetts assigned ownership on Tuesday to Charles B Barnes.
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Lovell Arms Company
The
Boston
Mass
Charles B. Barnes
Bobs Leaves London for South Africa Command
Field Marshal Lord Roberts heads to South Africa to lead British forces with public acclaim and emotional farewells. Crowds at the London station cheered as he, his wife, and two daughters departed amid a ceremonial send-off and private conversations with officers.
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Lord Roberts
South Africa
London
Bobs
Government to Probe British Seizure of American Flour
Secretary of State Hay orders a thorough investigation into alleged British cruiser seizures of several cargoes of American flour off Delagoa Bay South Africa. Instructions go to the American consul at Lorenzo Marquez and Ambassador Choate to inquire and press the British on neutral rights and contraband. The case has stirred Washington and raised questions of policy toward neutral commerce.
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New York Herald
Washington
Hay
Delagoa Bay
South Africa
Lorenzo Marquez
Choate
Foreign Office
Charleston warship inquiry clears officers on duty
A Manila dispatch says the Charleston court of inquiry report finds the officers blameless. It commends the vigilance in crew embarkation and proper handling of the launches, exonerating those on watch aboard the stranded warship.
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Charleston
Manila
Apportioning Reserve Fund For Internal Revenue Deposits
Treasury department records show total bonds deposited as security for internal revenue deposits with national banks reach 17 million dollars, with New York banks contributing 11 million of that amount. This follows approval by the secretary of the treasury on Tuesday.
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New York
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Funeral for Major General Lawton Planned in Manila
The War Department announces that Major General Lawton will be buried in Manila with funeral services scheduled for Saturday, December 30th, as part of formal military honors.
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War Department
Lawton
Manila
Mississippi Sues 31 Insurers Over Anti Trust Violations
Mississippi Attorney General Nash files a bill in Hinds County seeking quo warranto to suspend 31 large fire insurance companies. The case accuses the Southeastern Tariff Association of fixing rates and pooling premiums in Mississippi, targeting charter forfeiture and loss of the right to do business. About 25 million dollars of policies are at stake, with local agents wiring managers to attend a conference as the case moves toward the circuit court session.
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Mississippi
Nash
Hinds County
Jackson
Southeastern Tariff Association
Charles C. Fleming
McLaurin
Young Men’s Business League of
Boers Open Fire At Magersfontein In South Africa
War office dispatch from Cape Town dated December 27 reports heavy Boer fire on the south side of Magersfontein at 9 30 pm. Naval brigade fired on the west part, cavalry harries, and reconnaissance finds all well. Local farmers aided by a market selling milk and vegetables as rain fell.
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War Office
London
Cape Town
Methuen
Magersfontein
Masters
Enstein
Secret treaty paths England to Delagoa Bay control
Berlin dispatch reports the German English Portu(guese) secret treaty with executive force upon Delagoa arbitration. Swiss jurists Bhaeser Hensier Goldau to decide in a month likely in England’s favor. Portugal would pay England and America £1,900,000. Delagoa Bay cession to England could come in March. Kruger may launch war on Portugal and move on Delaogoa.
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England
Delacoa Bay
New York Herald
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Messrs
Bhaeser
Hensier
Goldau
Delagoa
Portugal
America
Delagoa Bay
Kruger
Delaoa
Irish Fenians Hold Secret Wheeling Meeting
A secret meeting of Irishmen in Wheeling West Virginia discussed the Fenian movement and the Boer cause in South Africa. T E McVeagh of Dublin, a candidate for Michael Davitt's seat, addressed the gathering and confirmed plans, asserting 200000 Irishmen stand ready to strike at England at any opportunity.
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Wheeling
W. Va
South Africa
T. E. McVeagh
Dublin
Michael Davitt
England
Maine Victims Laid To Rest At Arlington
The Maine dead, brought from Havana by the Texas, were buried at Arlington cemetery with religious services, honors of war, and the president, cabinet, and military leaders in attendance. Captain Sigsbee led the ceremonies with Father Chidwick assisting, as Lt Commander Wainwright, Lt F C Bowers, and Jeremiah Shea stood among the survivors. Marines fired volleys, taps sounded, and a somber national tribute closed as dignitaries departed.
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Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Army
Navy
Maine
Havana
Texas
Spain
Fort Myer
Navy Yard
Admiral Dewey
Miles
Sigsebee
Father Chidwick
Havana Harbor
Wainwright
Santiago
F. C. Bowers
Jeremiah Shea
Jesus
Clark
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Episcopal Church
Kermany
Protestants Allowed Civil Marriages in the Philippines
General Otis issued a decree authorizing civil marriages in the Philippines and cabled Secretary Root for approval. Previously only Catholic rites were recognized, now Protestants and others may marry civilly while Catholics retain their rites.
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Otis
Philippines
Root
National Democratic Convention May Avoid Chicago
Elliott Danforth reports southern and eastern leaders favor a western site such as Milwaukee or Kansas City for the national convention. Washington HQ is favored by some. Chicago faces media criticism. Trusts and imperialism emerge as top issues. Bryan likely heads the ticket with an eastern VP choice.
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Elliott Danforth
Democratic State Committee
New York
James K. Jones
National Committee
Danforth
Chicago
City
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Washington
Jones
Bryan
South
North Carolina
Tragedy in Alabama Ends in Fatal Affray at De posit
A deadly clash in De posit Marshall County Alabama among two brothers a nephew and a cousin ended with James Harden dying from neck wounds and John Harden badly cut. A boy named Mac Russell fired a double barrel shotgun killing Jeddie Hardon as the fight ended. The motive cited is a long standing family feud.
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Deposit
Marshall County
Ala
James Harden
Jeddie Hardon
James Hardon
John C. Hardon
Mac Russell
Voor
Legislative expenses for 1899 session total $69 921.71
Colonel William J. Speer Georgia state treasurer reports the legislative bills paid totaling 69 921.71. Excluded are several special committees. Tar commission, geological department inquiry, and Northeastern railroad commission will add about 4 000. The 1899 session cost exceeds many prior years.
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William J. Speer
Georgia
Tar Commission
Geological Department
Northeastern Railroad Commission
Buller Eyes New Push as Boer Defenses Strengthen
London dispatches report General Buller weighing a fresh move toward Natal while Boers fortify positions at Modder River and Tugela. Churchill’s arrival is blamed for heightened fears. reports note Dutch disaffection growing and possible rebellion near Cape Town as British lines stretch 1,000 miles.
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London
Winston Churchill
Chievely Camp
Buller
Modder River
Tugela
Daily News
Cape Town
Charles Warren
Lord Roberts
Mr. Churchill
Ladysmith
General White
Roberta
the Times
Aldershot
Grigulland
The
Times
TAPP WOULD TESTIFY, Lawyer Charged With Unprofessional Conduct Declined
Atlanta dispatch reports attorney C Tapp, charged with barratry by Thomas Austin, refused Austin’s request to testify against himself before the bar association committee. Tapp gave a verbal refusal when a messenger delivered the request.
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Atlanta Dispatch
C. Tapp
Thomas Austin
Austin
Bar Association Committee
Mr. Tapp
Tapp
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General Lawton
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General Methuen
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Sigsbee
General Otis
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Tugela River
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