Closing day of debate on financial bill in Congress
Friday marked an exceptional close to the general debate on the financial bill in the House with a sharp exchange between Wheeler and Berry over the Kentucky election. Bailey, Scudder, Payne, Dalzell and others spoke as the session addressed gold standard and civil government measures while adjournment followed.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
St. S
Foster
Spain
Philippines
Hale
General de Pate
Wheeler and
Berry
Kentucky
Bailey
Tex
Scudder
N. Y
Payne
Dalzell
Elliott
S. C
Charleston
Knox
Mass
Alaska
Hull
Linney
N.C
Clayton
Dem
Gok
New York
Messrs
Sulloway
N. H
Bingham
Mudd
Minor
Wis
Robinson
Neb
Thomas
N. C
Lloyd
Snodgrass
Tenn
Rucker
Robb
Davenport
Lambs
Caldwell
Stephens
Gordon
Neville
Mrs Craven Wins Partial Victory in Family Allowance Claim
Mrs Nettie F Craven claimed widow status of ex Senator James G Fair and won partial victory in Judge Trout's court allowing her to prosecute claims for a family allowance of 5000 dollars a month.
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Craven
San Francisco
Nettie F. Craven
United States
James G. Fair
Tragic Tacoma Family Tragedy Shocks City
In Tacoma Washington on December 16 Adam Crist shot and killed his wife and their year old son, seriously wounded another son, then killed himself. Jealousy is cited as the motive in this grim family crime.
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Taccoma
Wash
Adam Crist Friday
Printers Strike in Pittsburgh Newspapers
Pittsburgh typographical union members walk out of newspaper offices before contract expiry. The dispute centers on machinists joining the typographical union, not wage demands, and is described as printers using publishers as a tool to pressure machinists. The strike affects industrious printers and their families, allegedly ordered by outside authorities.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Typographical Union No. 7
Pittsburgh Daily
Duquesne Lodge No. 199
International Association of Machinists
Typographical Union
Mew Railway Organized In Race For Black Diamond
Ohio Tennessee and Carolina railroad formed to supersede Col Albert E Boone plan for Black Diamond line. Gen William W Kirkby English capital backer secures options on Black Diamond franchises in Carolinas Kentucky. Boone opposes move amid Tennessee franchise dispute. Also notes century celebrations and a mine fire in Morrisdale, and recruitment for Manila from the army.
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Knoxville
Penn
Ohio, Tennessee and Carolina Railroad
Albert E. Boone
Columbus
Port Royal
Tennessee
William W. Kirkby
Kirkby
Carolinas
Kentucky
Sir Thomas Tancred
England
Gen. Kirkby
Col. Boone
Republican National Convention Set for Philadelphia
The Republican National Committee chooses Philadelphia to host the convention on June 19. Chicago St Louis and New York were the rival contenders for the entertaining city. Fundraising efforts support the Red Cross Boer relief fund with contributions from the Slollan der congregation and Emmons county North Dakota.
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Washington
Philadelphia
National Republican Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Fureka
Emmons County
North Dakota
Red Cross Fund
Noted trap and wing shot Ruble dies at 74
Reloit Wisconsin December 16 John A Ruble renowned trap and wing shot and longtime participant in major national shotgun contests died Friday at his home He was famous for his skill across prominent shooting events and competitions.
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Reloit
Wis
John A. Ruble
Buller’s Reverse at Chievely Camp Costs Guns in Tugela Fight
London reports Gen. Buller suffered a serious reverse at Chievely Camp on Dec 15, losing 10 guns as British forces attempted to force a Tugela River crossing. Hart, Hildyard, and Lytleton led actions with heavy casualties. 14th and 66th batteries were hit, and troops retired with orders for orderly withdrawal. The defeat drew sharp editorial scrutiny on British military tactics and morale.
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London
War Office
Buller
Tugela River
Chievely
Tuvela
Hart
Hildyard
Lytleton
Connaught Rangers
I. G. Brooke
East Surrey
Colenso
Donga
Schofield
Lord Dundonald
Barton
the Times
Wheat Crop Figures for 1899 Released by Department
The department of agriculture reports 1899 U S wheat production at 547 3 million bushels with winter wheat at 291 7 million and spring wheat at 255 6 million. New winter wheat area up about 200 000 acres from 1898, sowing continuing in California and the South with figures subject to correction. Rome Ga J P Eaton a seventh day adventist convicted of Sunday labor a suspended sentence and bonds. Marfa Tex a carriage carrying Mrs Lucy Duncan and Mrs John Krupp run down by a freight train. both died and a daughter was fatally hurt.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
California
Rome
J. P. Eaton
Eaton
Marfa
Tex
Lucy Duncan
John Krupp
Southern Pacific
Duncan
Natal War News Echoes Setbacks and Rumors of Ladysmith Relief
The report notes Buller’s advance halted like Lord Methuen and Gen Gatacre. A gloom grips Britain after a defeat of a trusted commander. In the last 48 hours rumors hinted Ladysmith relief, while the War Office suggested Natal conditions were fully satisfactory.
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Auu
Miainly
Jen. Buller
Lord Methuen
Gatacre
Great Britain
Ladysmith
War Office
Natal
Lunar Eclipse Forecast for North America and Europe
The moon will undergo a total eclipse this Saturday evening for observers in parts of North America and Europe with clear skies. In Bern, Muma Droz, notable Swiss statesman and former confederation president, died Friday at age 65. Eddie Connolly beat Kid McPartland on points over 25 rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club in New York.
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New York
North America
Europe
Berne
Switzerland
M. Numa Droz
Confederation
Eddie Connolly
St. Johns
S. C
Kid McPartland
Broadway Athletic Club
Accidentally Killed While Hunting Near Fort Scott
Dr I C Rainer physician of Fort Scott Kansas was accidentally killed while hunting with friends when his gun triggered on a post blowing off his head. Other items report San Francisco theater fire losses and various local deaths and thefts on December 16.
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Fort Scott
Kan
I. C. Rainer
Here
Indiana Round-Ups and Obits Highlight Haines and Packard
David T. Haines, 81, longtime railroad promoter and natural gas figure, dies in Muncie after arriving in 1843 and shaping the Fort Wayne & Southern line. He built the Haines house and owned the Tremont house and Manese foundry interests among others. Indiana obituary notes recall Gen Jasper Packard’s funeral at the Indiana state soldiers’ home with a distinguished pallbearer lineup.
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Muncie
Ind
David T. Traines
Haines
Fort Wayne & Southern Railroad
Fort Wayne
Aoman
Eaton
Ohio
Indiana
Tremont
Manese
Topeka
Kan
Indiana Counties Face Legal Turmoil and Violent Incidents
Reports from Kokomo Dublin Windfall and Huntington recount a mix of court rulings and violent acts. A 16 year old girl seeking divorce clashes with a judge, Wayne County loses its county attorney over salary, and a shade tree dispute ends in a court decision. A man is convicted for oil of tinsy death, a son shoots his father over a war share, and two explosion injuries claim women in Crawfordsville.
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Dublin
Poe
Wayne County
Indiana
Connel
Muncie Father Shot by Son in Domestic Dispute
In Muncie Indiana on Friday night Jas Hughes assaulted his wife with a weapon. His 9 year old son fired a rib shot from a flobert pistol hitting Hughes in the abdomen. The wound is serious and may prove fatal.
Mancie Athletic Club Burned After Gas Explosion
The Mancie Athletic club headquarters, a venue for prize fights, and an adjacent saloon were destroyed by a gas explosion. Loss estimated at 33,000 with 1,600 covered by insurance.
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Mancie, Ind
Dee
The
Mancie Athletic Club
Heir of Patchogue Man Notified of $2 Million California Fortune
New York December 16 Thomas B Albin of Patchogue born 1881 has been informed by California lawyers that he is an heir to a $2,000,000 estate left by cousin Louis Albin who died in California about a year ago at age 87. Albin's share is said to be about $80,000.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Sumner
Norfolk
Fort Slocum
N. Y
New York
Thomas B. Albin
Patchogue, B. 1
California
Louis Albin
Thoms B. Albin
Fires ruin houses in Port au Prince and losses rise
A Friday blaze on Rue Reunion in Port au Prince destroyed about 12 houses with two firemen injured. Nearby reports note other events including treasury figures, coal shortages, political appointments, and imperial troop movements.
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Reunion
Port Au Prince
Insurance settlement for Paris steamer overhaul
London December 16. The insurer settles the Paris sinking incident. The American Line steamer to be handed to Harland and Wolff Belfast for a thorough overhaul. Upon resuming trans Atlantic service next year she will be rechristened after an American city.
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London
Paris
Harland and Wolff
Belfast
Markets Form at Cincinnati and Chicago on December 15
Cincinnati prices for flour types and futures show ranges from 2.90 to 3.60 for spring and winter varieties with low grade at 1.75 to 1.95 and Northwestern rye around 8.10 to 8.60. Dairy and livestock also listed with cattle at 3.40 to 4.75 and sheep and lamb values varying, while Chicago markets report December wheat at 63.5 to 66 cents and May at 69 cents, corn mixed near 31 to 33 cents and oats around 22 to 24 cents.
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Cincinnati
Ugg
Fai Diam
Chicago
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