Liberal leadership unresolved in British party turmoil
London dispatch outlines Liberal leadership debates as Harcourt Rosebery Asquith Grey are considered. It notes public strain from Daily Mail plebiscite antics and the party's rift over program unity while stressing Rosebery's strong public speeches and Grey's rising proximity to top leadership.
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Commercial Tribune
London
New York Times
Nottingham
Liberal Association
the Chronicle
the News
National Liberal Federation
Daily Mail
Mail
Wm. Harcourt
Lord Rosebery
Gladstone
Curzon
Edward Grey
Daily Mail Enterprise
Massachusetts Battleship Damaged Near Governors Island
A Navy telegram reports the battleship Massachusetts struck an underwater obstruction near Governors Island while leaving New York for Hampton Roads. Three compartments were torn. she returned to the navy yard for dock inspection. Captain Nicol Ludlow commands the vessel.
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Navy Department
New York
Massachusetts
New York Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Governor's Island
Navy Yard
Nicol Ludlow
Ludlow
Pilot’s Story of Massachusetts Accident Near Governor Island
A collision near Governor Island left the battleship Massachusetts sunk about two feet below the water line but not in danger of sinking. Pilot Bell cited unusually low tides and denied Diamond Reef contact. The ship lists slightly and has four feet of water in five compartments. dry dock No. 3 will receive her Monday as the Newark is withdrawn for repairs.
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Navy Yard
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Tompkinsville
Diamond Reef
Governor’s Island
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Ludlow
Washington
No. 3
Newark
Expensive Trial Highlights Costly Expenditures
In the Botkin murder case the defense urged postponement to save the state more than $30,000 in costs. The court refused the delay, noting jurisdictional issues and the need to avoid further expense to the state.
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San Francis
W. L. Harper
J _ Carroll Cook
Minter Sare Te
Dover
Treaty Signed in Paris Ends Long Contention
Paris reports a final settlement of the lengthy dispute as Montero Rios, president of the Spanish commission, presided over the closing scenes. Spaniards critique American officials relic scrambles as poor taste.
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Department of the
Paris
Foreign Office
Senor Montero Rios
Spanish Commission
Cie Ganatel Old
Duc de Loubat
Senor Villaurutia
Arthur Ferguson
Illinois Troops Sail on Unapproved Vessel Amid Protest
Officers and men of the Second Illinois protest sailing on the Michigan to Cuba as inspections and shipping limits spur concern. Despite派 objections, War Department orders use for troops prevail. Inspector General to report to limit further troop transport by the vessel. In Paris, the Peace Treaty is signed with Spain, with solemn proceedings and detailed article readings continuing into the evening.
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Daily Telegraph
Republic
le Journal Des Debats
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Illiinois
Savannah
Michigan
Mariano
Illinois
Medical Department
Lee
Curtis Guild, Jr
Durst
Guild
War Department
Cuba
Quartermaster General's Department
Democrats Bind caucus action in House debate ends
The Democratic House caucus voted to bind members to caucus decisions with limits on voting for unconstitutional bills and two thirds of those voting needed for binding in most matters. Bailey leader claimed party unity despite press reports.
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House of Representatives
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Richardson
Clardy
Kentucky
United States
Congress
Democratic Party
Dewey to Gain Gunboats as British American Navy Bolsters
Admiral Dewey will receive gunboats Bennington Concord Helena and Petrel soon. Bennington heads to Manila while Gonslord and ire return from Chinese waters boosting force to enforce policy in the Philippines and protect US interests. Combined British and American fleets will outmatch other powers in the region.
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Ire
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Great Asiatic
Great Britain
Goebel election law upheld on party lines in Kentucky
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled the Goebel election law valid, a decision split strictly along party lines with Democratic justices concurring and Republican judges dissenting. Chief Justice Lewis delivered the opinion, noting no direct conflict with the organic law but questioning aims to place election machinery under a political dynasty and disfranchise voters. Republican lawyers and leaders plan possible further action within thirty days to seek rehearing.
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Court of Appeals
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Hazelrigg
Paynter
White
du Relle
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DuRelle
Burnam
Bradley
Charles J. Bronston
Lexington
Free Tongass Believed Innocent In Ohio Murder Case
Columbus dispatch reports John Tongass, a life prisoner for murder of Albert Van Riper, may be pardoned after Deputy Warden Wells established the alleged victim is alive. Tongass contends the bones found were not proven human and asserts he was wrongly convicted in Mercer County.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
John Tongass
Stanter
Mercer County
Tongass
Albert van Riper
Kenton
Weiss
van Riper
Penitentiary
Young van Riper
Hone
Wells
Barney Kemper
M. EB
Agricultural crops and prices rise in 1898 report
The Washington farm department reports 1898 crop outputs totaling about 83 million dollars more than 1897. The corn crop is slightly larger with prices up 2.4 cents per bushel, oats show a small gain, and overall price levels rise about 44 cents in the period.
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Washington
Ohio Seeks Federal Reimbursement For Spanish War Bills
Colonel W O Telford will travel to Washington to present Ohio’s final War Department claim for aid in the Spanish War. The state refiled after the government agreed to per diem rates while at Camp Bushnell. Totals show $186 895 96 across first and second calls with $100 991 85 and $85 904 61 respectively.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
W. O. Telford
Washington
War Department
Ohio
Camp Bushnell
Col Bryan to Resign from Third Nebraska Regiment
SavannahGa December 10 Colonel William Jennings Bryan commander of the Third Nebraska Regiment is believed to have sent or be about to send his resignation to Washington. He met General Lee and General Keifer to discuss his intent and plans to issue a written statement for the press to avoid misstatements.
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William Jennings Bryan
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First Kentucky Regiment Departs for Louisville on Special Trains
The First Kentucky Infantry arrived in Newport News from Puerto Rico and left tonight for Louisville on three special trains amid a large citizen demonstration. Major General Brooke and staff departed today for Washington.
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Newport News
Kentucky
Berlin
Puerto Rico
Louisville
Brooke
Washington
Novelist William Black Dead
Renowned author William Black is reported dead, ending a prolific literary career. tributes pour in from readers and peers as publishers confirm his passing.
General Fitzhugh Lee to sail for Havana then Panama transport
Savana h Dec 10 General Fitzhugh Lee and staff will sail for Havana tomorrow on the transport Panama one of the first prizes captured in the American Spanish War.
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Fitzhugh Lee
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Panama
Relative of Lincoln in Kentucky Near Death
Mrs. Francis Armstrong of Tompkinsville Kentucky, one of the few surviving relatives of Abraham Lincoln, lies critically ill at her home with old age. Her husband, a Federal soldier in the Revolutionary War, died years ago at a high age, and her own age is given as well above a familiar figure.
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Commercial Tribune
Tompkinsville
Francis Armstrong
Abraham Lincoln
Princeton Alumni Present Bell to Gunboat Princeton
New York December 10 alumni of Princeton University presented the gunboat Princeton at the navy yard with a large bronze bell a library of 600 volumes and a massive pinch bow and ladle for the ship.
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Princeton
New York
Princeon University
Navy Yard
Grosvenor Travels 600 Miles to Eat Election Dinner
Congressmen Grosvenor traveled from Washington to Columbus to honor a dinner bet with Tom Keating. Keating bet Charles Kinney would win and Grosvenor would lose, leaving observers to question Grosvenor’s governor prospects. He cited another case to handle in Athens Monday and work on a major Ohio canal submission.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Charles H. Grosvenor
Tom J. Keating
Charles Kinney
Chittenden
Grosvenor
Washington
Tom Keating
Athens
Ohio Canal
Rathbone Appointed to Run Postal Service in Cuba
Hon. B. G. Rathbone of Ohio, former Assistant Post Master General, was appointed to head the Cuban Postal Service. He will depart for Havana soon as a commission of four experts from the four Assist ant Postmasters General offices sails from Tampa. A group of postal employees will likely join on the same steamer. General Superintendent A. W. Machen of the Free Delivery System will serve as a commissioner.
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Havana
Washington
B. G. Rathbone
Cuba
Tampa
A. W. Machen
Portrait of Robert Montfort Lucky to hang in State House
A portrait of Robert Montfort Lucky by a Kentucky artist, titled If I Were God, is being painted in Williamstown and will be placed in the State House in January with endorsements from Governor Bradley and the State Librarian.
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Commercial Tribune
Poemai KY
Robert Montfort Lucky
Bradley
State House
Michigan War Nurse Die In Puerto Rico
Miss Helen Me Tower of Michigan, a nurse in the San Juan hospital, died on December 9. Her remains have been embalmed and will be shipped North.
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P. R
Helen Me Tower
Michigan
Hosato
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