Otis Eyes Southern Luzon as Insurgents Weaken
Washington dispatches report the northern insurgent army has largely vanished after American campaigns, with garrisons securing key points in Luzon. General Otis plans to open northern Luzon ports to trade and shift focus south toward Aguinaldo’s rebels, hoping to cut off supply lines and trap fighters.
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Kentucky pensioners aid list from Washington note
The report lists pensions granted and changes for Kentucky residents, including original, renewal, and widow pensions. It names recipients such as James Lantatf and Hiram M. Kivevill, with amounts and towns like Louisville and Newport, plus notes on renewals and increases.
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Kentucky
James Lantatf
Ennis McGofin
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Hiram M. Kivevill
Mt. Olivet
John Walls
Kirkhind
Refusal to Accept 17 Bid Sparks Public Welfare Test
A town funds a public welfare estate faces bid refusals from key figures tied to the St. Towle estate. The nephew of the estate builder, tied to Windierose mansion, devotes his life to aiding the poor. A plan to use 2000 for the needy triggers a committee appointed at a public meeting to oversee distribution and attract similar donations.
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Evils of Marriage Customs at National Reform convention
At the National Reform association convention in New York Bishop William J. Doane denounced risky marriage practices and late night nuptials. He urged reverent solemnization and warned against spectacle and frivolity, urging modesty and good taste in wedding customs. He warned of women being sold for fortune or title and men exploiting hearts.
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Byay Tabernacle
New York
William J. Doane
Albany
House of God
Singular Suit Over Berth Mix Up in New York Court
Marcus Braun won 750 damages against Wagner Palace Car Co for a berth already sold to a woman. He left his luggage in the seat while he went to the smoking compartment en route from Cleveland to New York. On return after two hours he found the berth occupied and the court case labeled the incident a mistake by a conductor.
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Wagner Palace Car Company
Braun
Cleveland
New University Buildings Planned at University of Chicago
At the university Harper will announce in the winter convocation that four new buildings will rise in the coming year. The first is an assembly hall, with a larger one sought. The Cobb lecture hall chapel lacks capacity for Junior college war dent gatherings, and Kent theater cannot hold all attendees. Owensboro news notes a separate incident where Dare Kelly was shot and wounded in a dispute over the estate of Mrs. Kelly’s first husband, tied to prior family tensions.
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James Kivens
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Winich
Calcutta paper details a beast workhouse founded a year ago
An article from Calcutta describes a workhouse for beasts and bindings, started about a year ago by a society near the Sodr Pir station ten miles from Cx euttifis. It is under the control of a manager with nine staff and an experienced veterinary surgeon.
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Political rumors and candidacy chatter in Tennessee press
A mosaic of Tennessee political notes discusses Senatorial prospects for D. L. Snodgrass and Gov. McMillin, amid Carmack’s rising influence. Reports hint at Snodgrass’s possible resignation, while editors weigh editorial leanings and the impact on statewide races as partisan discourse intensifies.
Our Friends 8 Customers Farewell Note 1900
A short closing message thanking eight customers for fair and just treatment and promising continued favor in 1900, expressing gratitude and good will toward the recipients.
Chestnut bells rattle preacher in Michigan tale
A Chicago man recalls traveling with a dozen chestnut bells to a Michigan town. At a Sunday service, bells rang throughout the sermon and hymn, causing amusement and fear among congregants as the minister carried on. The bell man later learns the episode was taken seriously and the minister himself rang the bell back at home.
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Weill
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Sle
Accidental shooting ends Christmas at Buechel home
In Louisville Kentucky on Sixteenth Street near Grayson a Christmas party at John Buechel’s home ended when a revolver carried by Jacol Hunton discharged by accident. Hunton was killed instantly while other guests including Buechel’s wife and four children were present. Police intervened as Hunton threatened self harm.
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Will Elopement Plan for Parker Lambert in Washington
Miss Florence Parker an 18 year old Virginias cleric of Ied mond society and her 38 year old fiancé Marion Lambert of St Louis plan to wed in Washington with guardian consent. A private car will carry Parker her bridesmaids relatives and best man from Rich mond to Washington before Christmas. Lambert claims an income of 20000 yearly and the Virginia laws require guardian consent for marriage. In Kentucky a six year old colored boy named Wathee Gredehow was killed by a freight train.
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Mill destroyed by fire at Queen Flour Mill in Bowling Green
Fouring MIM Barned, Bowling Green, Ky., December 26. The Queen Flour Mill owned by E. O. Grissom was totally destroyed by fire along with all stock. Fire likely started in the dust room by spontaneous combustion. Estimated loss about 20,000 dollars with 13,000 dollars insured.
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Growth in City Building Permits Shows Rapid Expansion
Recorder Erwin reports building permits issued over the past year totaling 67 431 dollars. The final construction costs often exceeded initial estimates, so the total value of buildings will surpass 100 000 dollars. Cheese shop permits exclude inside fixtures of stores.
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Recorder Erwin
Spain's Greatest Need Boosts Electric Bitters Claim
Mr. R. P. Olivia of Barcelona reports wintering in Aikin South Carolina. He cites Electric Bitters as easing severe head pains and claims the tonic cures liver and kidney trouble purifies the blood and restores vigor. The message asserts universal benefits and guarantees every bottle at four cents through Woldridge & Trying drugists.
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R. P. Olivia
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Aikin
S.C
America
Woldridge & Trying
Rock mass from Niagara River shakes shoreline
A large rock mass fell into the Niagara River near Horseshoe Falls causing ongoing erosion at Table Rock and noticeable wear at Coat Island. Water action shows clear recession at the falls feet as winter weather continues.
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Magara Falls
N. Y
Table Rock
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