Hocking Valley Canal Case Heads to Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments next Monday on whether Ohio may abandon canal lands granted for waterway purposes. The case centers on lands ceded by Congress and later sold to support the Hocking Canal, with potential wider effects on Ohio canal property and future disposals.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Hocking Valley Canal
Ohio
Daniel J. Ryan
Senator Foraker
Charles H. Grosvenor
David L. Bleeper
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Athens Railway
State of
Supreme Court
Columbus, Hocking Valley & Toledo Railway
Sleeper
Shotwell
Blame the Architects for Wonderland Theater Collapse
Coroner's verdict in Detroit finds roof collapse caused by excessive weight and holds John Scott & Co. architects responsible for the disaster that killed a dozen people.
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Detroit
Mich
John Scott & Co
Advices From Dewey Outline Philippine Prisons and Parole
A Washington cablegram from Admiral Dewey reports improved conditions in Manila and nearby Philippines. General Otis confirms better spirit among factions, aiding plans to secure release of about 500 clerical prisoners and 15,000 Spanish soldiers held by Americans, to be settled by Paris Peace Commissioners.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Manila
Philippines
Otis
United States
General Otis
Admiral Dewey
Wildman
Navy
Luzon
Spain
Paris
Mass Meetings Rally Against Fifty Year Street Railway Plan
Chicago Democrats Republicans and citizens unite in mass meetings across wards opposing the Allen law street railway franchise. Mayor Carter Harrison urges volunteers and delegates to form an anti boodle league to press the fight, while warnings against lawless acts and threats of mobbing are issued.
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Harrison
Filipinos Seek Citizenship Gift From Congress
The brothers Cortez of Manila arrived in Washington and were received by Secretary Hay. They presented letters from Generals Merritt and Otis and Consul Wildman praising American troops in the Philippines and requesting special act to grant citizenship ahead of other Filipinos.
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Washington
Brothers Cortez
Manila
State Department
Hay
Philippines
Merritt and
Otis
Wildman
United States
Toledo to host legislative reunion banquet plans
Representative John C. McBroom announced Toledo seeks to entertain the Legislature. A joint Banquet Committee meeting may approve a $5 a plate subscription event. The plan calls for February 15 corner stone ceremony of the State House Annex, then a special train to Toledo for a February 16 reunion.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Toledo
Columbus
John C. McBroom
Charles Gerrish
House
Senate
McBroom
Gerrish
State House
Alabama Set Right Wheeler Induces President to Reconsider
General Joseph Wheeler met with the President at the White House and the President agreed to a brief stop in Montgomery Alabama during his southern trip next week. He will visit Montgomery from 3 to 5 o clock Friday afternoon.
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Washington
Joseph Wheeler
White House
Montgomery
Alabama
McKinley Accepts Alabama Assembly Invitation
Montgomery Alabama December 9 President McKinley has wired Governor Johnston that he will accept the invitation of the Alabama General Assembly and will be the guest of the law making bodies in Montgomery on December 16 He will be most cordial received.
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Montgomery
Ala
McKinley
Johnston
Alabama General Assembly
Powder Mill Explosion Kills Three at DuPont Works
In Wilmington three men were killed and six seriously injured when a press mill and grinding mills exploded at the Hagley yard of the DuPont powder works shortly after 10. A carload of powder toppled and wheels ran into loose powder causing a friction detonation with five successive blasts. The dead are Robert McKihenny, John Wright, and John Moore. The severely injured include Thomas McAnn, John Mulhern, Samuel Stewart, Thomas Knox, James McLaughlin, and Michael Maloney.
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Wilmington
Hagley Yard
Dupont Powder Works
Robert McKihenny
John Wright
John Moore
Thomas McAnn
John Mulhern
Samuel Stewart
Thomas Knox
James McLaughlin
Michael Maloney
Statement on General Wheeler Resignation from Congress
Washington December reports quote Major General Wheeler denying a definitive step to resign from the House of Representatives. He says he has only said he might consider the issue when time allows and would act with friends’ approval. No final decision has been reached.
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Ded
Wheeler
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Congress
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Ownership Dispute Over Cincinnati Property Reaches Supreme Court
The case Claribel Ives versus Margaret McNicoll argued in Columbus concerns Fifth and Sycamore streets Cincinnati property and the lineage of Margaret McNicoll. The suit questions whether McNicoll's daughter Margaret is the legitimate child and heir, with Mrs. Ives opposing.
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Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Fifth and Sycamore
Claribel Ives
Margaret McNicoll
Peter McNicoll
Vic
Henry McNicoll
Henry
Ives
Margaret
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Newport Barracks
Kentucky
Henry M. McNicoll
McNicoll
Reasoner
Cuban unrest and hidden motives behind San Luis killing
The report links an extremist Cuban Republican act at a San Luis club to ex officer Juan Castillo and two black subordinates with machetes. It cites Vice President Barbarosa and notes support for annexation among many Cubans. Captain Bickham’s statements imply premeditation in the San Luis drunken clash. A plan to form a gendarmerie from 1300 Valiente troops is discussed, with concerns about former soldiers’ discipline.
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Mayor McKisson Offers Aid in Chicago Streetcar Fight
Cleveland Mayor McKisson telegraphed Chicago Mayor Harrison offering to speak at a mass meeting at Central Music Hall to assist in opposing the street railway franchise extension. Harrison replied that the fight is a home rule issue and expressed willingness to meet if he visits Chicago.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
McKisson
Cleveland
Harrison
Central Music Hall
Ill
Carter H. Harrison
United States War Commission Probes Spanish Prisoner Transport
The War Investigating Commission examined Colonel Hecker on the San tiago prisoner transport to Spain. Hecker cited a New York shipping combine seeking 1.4 million with actual outlay 513 thousand, and noted the Spanish Transatlantic Company bid saved medical costs and reduced figures by about 180 thousand. Other witnesses discussed Miami and Tampa hospital camps, while U S troops prepare to march through Havana to Pinar del Rio.
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Spain
United States
Santiago
War Investigating Commission
Hecker
New York
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York Regiment
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Minnewaska
Prado
Central Park
Pindr del Rio
Castellanos
A Tour of Winter Camps
Surgeon General Sternberg issues guidance to Colonel Charles R. Greenleaf as he begins a South tour of winter camps. The aim is to prevent repeats of evils from defective food quarters or medical care by reporting troops needs, medical officers, civilian staff, medicines, and hospital supplies at posts and depots.
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Washington
Sternberg
Charles R. Greenleaf
Savannah
Greenleaf
General Brooke Lands with First Kentucky at Newport News
The Berlin transport arrived from San Juan bringing Major General John R. Brooke his staff and the First Kentucky Volunteer Infantry led by Colonel John B. L. Castleman. After a missed Washington boat the party stayed at Old Point overnight for winter clothing before the regiment proceeds west in forty one Pullman cars in three sections.
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United States
Berlin
San Juan
John R. Brooke
Kentucky Volunteer Infantry
John B. L. Castleman
Brooke
Washington
Old Point
Committee of
Josiah Sampson
Government Hospital
Volunteers of America Concludes Grand Field Council Meeting
The Volunteers of America finish their second annual Grand Field Council meeting in New York with 22 of 27 delegates present. Uniforms shift to cadet gray with white warm weather wear and a smaller bonnet rolled backward. Ballington Booth will from today be titled General Booth replacing Commander.
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New York
Grand Field Council of the Volunteers of America
Salvation Army
Ballington Booth
Booth
Volunteers
Important Question of Party Discipline To Be Settled Tonight
Washington dispatch reports a Democratic caucus set for tonight to decide on a binding rule to govern party discipline. The notice to all Democratic members confirms the original caucus program will be followed, signaling a decisive move on party unity.
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Washington
Soldier fined for embracing another man's wife in Savannah
In Savannah City Court Judge Thomas M. Norwood fined Private J. E. Moore of Battery A First Maine Artillery $500 or six months on the chain gang for embracing the wife of a prominent county official on a public street while intoxicated. The judge called the conduct heathen and delivered a stern lecture.
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Savannah
Thomas M. Norwood
United States
Georgia
J. E. Moore
First Maine Artillery
Norwood
Military Colleges Train Officers for Twenty Four Regiments
The Inspector General report notes that military colleges annually supply enough officers for about 24 regiments through students and alumni. It cites 541 officers from 46 colleges with 7,100 students in military departments and urges recognition and annual appointment of top students to the army.
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Washington
Ner
Regular Army
Volunteer Army
Army
Andersen Hanged Shipboard Murderer Blamed Equipment
Norfolk Virginia reports an execution scene as John Andersen died after the rope broke during the hanging at the jail. The condemned man, who murdered Captain and mate aboard the Olive Pecker, was later hanged after a successful reinstatement on the scaffold and a legal battle in the Supreme Court.
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Commercial Tribune
Norfolk
John Andersen
Andersen
United States
Treat
Robert W. Hughes
Anderson
Paralgesis
Boston
Platté
Brazil
Want Pay for Saving Life Suit Against Farmer
Marion Indiana played witness to a drowning rescue when a buggy horse leaped into Pipe Creek near Mier. David Highley escaped and his wife was found in a bush downstream. he allegedly promised $1000 to the rescuers for saving her, who now sue for payment.
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Commercial Tribune
Marion
Ind
Retherford
William Miller
Mier
David Highley
Pipe Creek
Highley
Delphi Pike
Ministers Urged to Preach on Marriage and Divorce
J W Wright president of the Central Indiana Ministerial Association asks Protestant ministers to deliver sermons on marriage and divorce next Sunday. The group plans to present recommendations to amend Indiana divorce laws at the upcoming legislative session.
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Commercial Tribune
Anderson
Ind
J. Yw. Wright
Central Indiana Ministerial Association
Indiana
Remains of General Rawlins to Arlington Cemetery
Arrangements are made to transfer General John A. Rawlins, Grant’s chief of staff, from Congressional Cemetery to Arlington National Cemetery. A site on the east front near the graves of Generals Sheridan and Crook is set aside for his burial.
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Arlington Heights Cemetery
Washington
John A. Rawlins
General Grant
Congressional Cemetery
National Cemetery At
Arlington
General Sheridan
General Crook
General Garcia Improves With Condition Reported
WASHINGTON December 9 General Garcia's condition is reported to be much improved today.
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Washington
Garcia
Winter Storm Paralyzes Dallas Region and Panhandle
Four inches of snow blanket Dallas as the worst storm in years halts telegraph service to the South and delays trains five to six hours. Panhandle areas report deeper snowfall with electric street traffic suspended and business at a standstill.
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Dallas
Tex
Steet
Panhandle
Quay Subpoenas Wanamaker and Gordon as Witnesses
In Philadelphia on December 9 counsel for Senator Quay subpoenaed ex-Common Pleas Judge Gay Gordon and ex-Postmaster General John Wanamaker as defense witnesses in the conspiracy case set for trial next week. The move follows Penrose’s allegations that the charges stem from a plot to unseat Quay and place allies of Wanamaker and Gordon nearby. Subpoenas also issued for several staff in Gordon's law office.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Common Pleas
Gay Gordon
John Wanamaker
Witne
Senator Penrose
Virginia Negro Hanged for Assaulting Woman in Suffolk
Jordan Webb alias Bob Smith was executed at Courtland VA in the Suffolk case. He confessed twenty minutes before departure and stated his soul is safe. Deputies patrolled to avert unrest after the 1:31 PM drop, as Webb was hanged for assaulting Mrs Lucy Bowden, six years old, on September 28.
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Commercial Tribune
Suffolk
Jordan Webb
Courtland
Webb
Richemond
Va.) Medical College
Bob Smith
Lucy Bowden
Southampton
Denver Sets Coldest Morning Tone Across Nation
Denver, Colorado registered 19 degrees below zero early this morning, the coldest in the country aside from Valentine, Nebraska at 20 degrees. The day was fair but forecasts suggest little warming for the next day or two.
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