Liberal split unlikely as empire debate rages on
Henry Norman reports from London that the Liberal party lacks a clear leader and unity on imperialism. The Irish cheer the party's weakness while Conservatives see a stronger Tory majority likely until 1910. The piece notes deals with Russia Britain and America amid geopolitical tension and vaccinate policy issues at home.
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Lord Rosebery
Commons
William V. Harcourt
Ireland
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
America
Japan
Russia
Liberal Party
Riot Near Havana Hoisted Old Glory
A clash near Havana erupted as crowds waved the American flag and criticized Spaniards. Shots were exchanged amid heightened tensions signaling a volatile incident with possible injuries and authorities responding to quell the disturbance.
Riot in Cerro Cuba Leaves One Dead Five Wounded
A Havana suburb riot at 7:30 p.m. left one man dead and five wounded as crowd celebrations after presumed Spanish evacuation turned violent. Marion Brill of Jacksonville was shot in the right arm. General Castellanos ordered seizure of printing outfits and editors of Cuban publications. The Texas arrived. General Butler of the Evacuation Commission arrived in Havana.
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Cerro
Marion Brill
Jacksonville
Fla
Second
Illinois Regiment
Inglaterra Hotel
Senor Fernandez de Castro
General Greene
Senor de Castro
General Lee
General Castellanos
Regero Castillo
Guanabacoa
United States
Texas
M. C. Butler
American Evacuation Commission
Mascotte
Mayor Tafel backs municipal street railways ownership
Special Dispatch reports Mayor Gus Tafel of Cincinnati endorses municipal ownership of street railways. He argues monopolies fuel corruption funds that threaten good government and public welfare, contrasting his view with opposition to corruptionists in Chicago.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Chicago
Gus Tafel
Cincinnati
Harrison
Tobacco Growers League Moves Against Trust in Kentucky
Lexington dispatch reports the League of Kentucky Tobacco Growers directs a circular to all farmers and workers urging them to hold tobacco and buy from non trust- affiliated firms to thwart the Continental Trust's price-keeping aims.
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Tobacco Growers’ League
Commercial Tribune
Lexington
League of Kentucky Tobacco Growers
League
Tobacco Trust
Continental Trust
Eckels Reveals Information On Record Boom
Ex-Comptroller of the Currency Eckels provides details about a record boom in the American financial sector. He outlines factors driving the surge and implications for policy and markets.
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Eckels
Russia Prepares Vast Loan Negotiations in New York
James B Eckels reports credible signs that a foreign power, likely Russia, is sending representatives to New York to negotiate a large loan. The move would be the first foreign borrowing on U S soil, with money markets showing record liquidity and rising bond and stock values amid strong domestic demand.
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Stead
America
Russia
Far East
England
China
Port Arthur
Siberian
Macedonia
Berlin
Paris
London
Eckels
Bank of England
Imperial Bank of Germany
New York
Spain
Two Girls Injured In Accidental Shotgun Discharge
A dog knocking over a shotgun at Dillon Vale in Bridgeport Ohio caused the weapon to discharge. Two daughters of William DeOrmand were probably fatally wounded in the incident reported December 17.
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Bridgeport
Dillonvale
Willam DeOrmand
Hobson Refused a Kiss by Society Girl at Louisville Theater
Lieutenant Richmond P. Hobson, hero of the Merrimac, was in Louisville for a reception and speech at Macauley’s Theater. A Society girl Miss Douglass Quarrier drew back when Hobson leaned to kiss her, provoking laughter from guests and spectators before a banquet at the Louisville Hotel.
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Douglass Quarrier
Hobson
San Francisco
Dewey
Manila
Thley
Miss Quarrier
Louisville
Atlanta Relief Association to be Mustered Out
The Atlanta Relief Association will formally muster out on December 31 after war relief work. President McKinley will sign the mustering-out papers and certificates will resemble honorable discharges. Officers include Miss Ella M. Powell president and Miss Jennie English vice president.
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Commercial Tribune
Atlanta
Atlanta Relief Association
McKinley
The
Associa
Ley
Association
Spain
Ella M. Powell
Jennie English
Isma Dooly
Joan Clark
Annie Nash
Elizabeth Venable
Women Clerks Ousted by Chicago Northwestern Railroad
Chicago December 17. All women clerks and stenographers who have not served two years are to be discharged. Vacancies filled by men. The policy aims to promote male employees to senior offices, shrinking the pool of women for future high level posts.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Northwestern
Road
Mob Kills Negro Suspect in Texarkana Area
In De Kalb a mob of about 100 farmers demanded Newt Gaines, a negro accused of assaulting a white woman. Deputy Lynch and Constable Simonton resisted, Lynch drew a gun, and Gaines was shot dead at the depot while officers sheltered.
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Texarkana
Ark
Newt Gaines
Ed Lynch
New Boston
Gaines
de Kalb
Simonton
Lynch
Boston
Red River Valley
Bank robbery suspect escapes from Flora County Jail
James Ward held on bank robbery charges escaped last night with Charles Hunt. They climbed a skylight, descended by a rope, and fled five miles before bloodhounds lost the trail. Hunt was remanded for larceny.
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Commercial Tribune
Flora
Ind
James Ward
Charles Hunt
Rumors on Gomez Death Panic and Disputed Movements
Havana dispatches dispute a Madrid reported death of General Maximo Gomez. Contradictory accounts say he left Yaguajay with his main force and moved toward Cruces, Santa Clara, en route to Havana with a small escort. others claim he remains in camp and in good health.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Madrid
Gomez
Yaguajay
Santa Clara
Siguanoa Mountains
Cruces
Matanzas
Rockefeller pledges $100000 to Dennison University
Columbus report says oil magnate John D. Rockefeller promises $100000 to Dennison University if $150000 additional endowment is secured by year end. The gift is contingent on future fundraising and marks a major philanthropic push by Rockefeller.
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Columbus, O
Dispatch Saga
D. B. Parinton
Dennison University
John D. Rockefeller
Guerrillas in Danger in Santiago de Cuba
Celiseo Rodriguez a guerrilla who arrived from Baracoa died in hospital after being shot by a Cuban. On his body were eight hundred dollars mostly in silver. The incident is described as a brutal assault and non sensational, drawing regret from Cuba’s better classes and warning that arriving guerrillas may be in danger.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Celiseo Rodriguez
Baracoa
Mason as Yale President Successor Candidate Fails Health
Howard G. Mason, Chicago attorney proposed as successor to Yale President Dwight, is dying of Brights disease after a fainting spell. He has been unconscious most of the time since the episode yesterday.
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Dwight
Yale
Chicago
Howard G. Mason
Bright
Jury Deliberations Continue in Senator Kenny Bank Case
Wilmington report says the jury in Senator Kenny's trial for complicity in misappropriating First National Bank funds could not agree at 5:30 PM. The judge urged duty and considered rereading charges. Jurors were locked in for the night at 8:30 PM with a 10-to-2 acquittal view reportedly possible but unconfirmed. Judge Bradford may extend deliberations for days if no verdict is reached.
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Wilmington
Del
Kenny
First National Bank
Bradford
Frank Carswell
Courthouse Plot Foiled in Indiana Morning
A would be bomber entered the Cass County Courthouse boiler room between midnight and 5 am in Logansport. He shut water to boilers and opened gas fires, but janitor Gus Gerard discovered the danger and halted the blast. The attack left boiler flues damaged and a costly cleanup likely after police begin investigations.
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Commercial Tribune
Logansport
Ind
Cass County
Gus Gerard
Dr Baldwin Expelled From Ohio Medical University
Dr Jo F Baldwin a leading surgeon and gynecologist and former Chancellor of the Ohio Medical University was expelled from the faculty after a 12 to 2 vote. The action stems from a long dispute over merging the Medical University with Ohio State University and involved resignations by consolidation supporters.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Jo F. Baldwin
Ohio Medical University
Medical University
Ohio State University
Baldwin
E. Lancet Clinic
Cincinnati
Miners Threaten General Strike Over Antiscreen Law
Massillon Ohio reports coal operators demand a big wage cut when the antiscreen law takes effect. Miners refuse and a general strike appears inevitable as tensions rise.
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Commercial Tribune
Massillon,o
Dubbs Jury Reaches Verdict in Mary Wesley Murder Case
In Steubenville the jury returns a verdict in the trial of John C. Dubbs charged with murdering twelve year old Mary Wesley. The case closes after intensive testimony and jury deliberation tonight.
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Commercial Tribune
Steubenville
Bec
John C. Dubbs
Mary Wesley
Courts in Hawaii how to select judges
Article outlines Senator Cullom's bill proposing governor naming Supreme Court officers and explains the process for selecting judges in Hawaii. The piece discusses legislative aims, potential impacts on courts, and the roles of officials involved.
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Commercial Terbune
Washington
Atention
Hawaii
Cullom
Hawaiian Commission
Supreme Court
Maxwell’s Bid for Government Control of Telegraph Lines
Representative Maxwell proposes legislation to regulate telegraph and telephone lines citing public utility concerns. The measure aims to centralize oversight within government, seeking broader oversight, pricing controls, and standardized service.
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Pettigrew
Samuél Maxwell
Senator Pettigrew
Maxwell
Bureau of Railroad and Telegraph Communication
Transportation Department
Maxwells Biff
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