Senate Ratifies Hay-Paunce Treaty After Five Hours of Debate
Washington, Dec. 17. The Senate approved the Hay-Pauncefate treaty by 72 to 6 after five hours of closed-door debate. An amendment by Culbertson to insert the Davis Fortification measure failed 15 to 62. Knox's nomination as Attorney General was confirmed in executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Washington
Senate
Clay
Fairbanks
McCumber
McLauren
Miss
Culbertson
Mallory
Mason
Yillman
Bacon
Warren
Lodge
Pacific Ocean
Marriott Brosius
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Resolution Extends Thanks to Adm Schley for Victory
Senate debuts a resolution thanking Adm Schley and his crew for their role in the July 3, 1898, battle off Santiago Cuba prompting no debate as it is sent to naval affairs. A separate resolution by West Mo to study ways to curb anarchy is adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court of Inquiry
Adm. Schley
Senate
Mr. Jones
Ark
Congress
Santiago
Cuba
Mr. West
Committee On Judiciary
Danish West Indies treaty moves toward Senate action
Negotiations between Secretary Hay and Danish minister Brun remove last material obstacles to the cession treaty. Differences are stated to be adjusted to gain Senate approval, with a holiday recess possible. Supreme Court insular cases decision is said to ease drafting on satisfactory lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Brun
United States
United States Senate
Supreme Court
Trade reciprocity push for Cuba a Senate petition
President Roosevelt sent to the senate a petition signed by Senor F Gamba and Cuban residents urging commercial reciprocity. They argue European goods are cheap and American products lose sales in Cuba unless a differential favoring the United States is arranged to secure a market there.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Senor F. Gamba
Cuba
United States
Prenuptial Catholic Pact Blocks Indiana Divorce
In Indianapolis two years ago a pact forced Catholic baptism for future children, with a Protestant husband later repudiating the agreement and telling his wife to leave. He filed for divorce on abandonment, but the ante nuptial agreement was raised in court. A priest produced the agreement and the judge denied the divorce, ruling no fault existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
George F. van Blaricum
van Blaricum
Muncie Grants Franchise For New Telephone System
The Delaware and Madison County Telephone Co. won a city franchise to lay an underground network across Muncie. The system, rivaling Bell Co., will pay the city 2 percent of annual gross receipts and provide free service to fire and police stations, city offices, and schools. Residential rate is 18 cents and business rate 30 cents per line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Delaware and Madison County Telephone Co
Bell Co
Shooting at Anderson ends with suspect jailed
In Anderson Indiana December 17 William Sullivan a 30 year old machinist fired four bullets at Peter Hartman 45 while speaking to Hartman’s daughter. A bullet pierced the hat others hit clothing. Sullivan surrendered and is locked up. The dispute began over Hartman objecting to attention to his daughter. Hartman accuses Sullivan of a wife in New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
William Sullivan
Peter Hartman
Sullivan
Hartman
New Albany
Two Miners Die in Powder Keg Blast at Harris Mine
Terre Haute Indiana December 17 22 year old Claude D Strader and 24 year old Ed Blue coal miners were fatally burned Monday afternoon by a powder keg explosion as they tried to open it with a pick at the Harris Sanford mine one mile west of the city. Blue lost an eye and both men were hurled 20 feet noting their clothing burned before rescue. No hope for recovery is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Claude D. Strader
Ed Blue
Harris & Sanford
Blue
Strader
Cooperative Window Glass Federation Expands in Philadelphia Meeting
Private advices from General Manager Leopold Mambourg of the Co-Operative Window Glass Manufacturers association report eastern and western co operatives affiliating at a Philadelphia meeting. The federation gains 215 pots, bringing total to 600 pots with headquarters in Muncie Indiana.
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Co-Operative Manufacturers
Muncie
Ind
Leopold Mambourg
Co- Operative Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association
Philadelphia
Federation Co-Operative
Federation
Train Fatality Claims Two At Vandalia Crossing
In Logansport Indiana on December 17 a buggy hit by a train at Vandalia crossing killed Frank Hardy and his daughter while he was taking her to school. The horse also died and the buggy was dragged about 300 yards. Blood marked the track.
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Logansport
Ind
Vandalia Crossing
Frank Hardy
Hardy
Romney woman sues father for 1000 salary misused
Miss Ida M. Mikele of Romney sues her father Trustee George W. Mikels of Randolph township for $1000. She claims he hired her to teach school for two years but kept the salary for himself and used it to buy a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora, Ind
Ida M. Mikele
Romney
George W. Mikels
Randolph Township
Switchman Dies After Fall in Peru Yard Accident
John Basil Lavere of Lafayette, hired as a switchman by the Wabash Railroad in Peru, fell from the front end of an engine in the yards and was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
John Basil Lavere
Lafayette
Wabash Railroad Co
Parrish couple celebrate golden wedding in Brookston area
Lafayette Ind Dec 17 Mr and Mrs John Parrish two miles west of Brookston marked their golden wedding anniversary with a reception at the old homestead where they have lived for 43 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
John Parrish
Brookston
Beggar Girl Almost Frozen in Vincennes
Ten year old Ida May Geary was found on Vincennes streets near death from cold after being sent out to beg by a family of seven living in a tent just north of the city.
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Vincennes
Ind
Ida May Geary
Boy Accidentally Killed In Indiana Train Crash
A boy, unnamed, was killed in a December Indiana incident when a train struck him as he played near the tracks. Authorities reported no suspicious activity. investigation ongoing.
Bloody Battle Fights in Nomobo de Dios. 18 Killed 40 Wounded
Report from Colon Colombia dated December 17 states government troops of 70 engaged 250 liberal defenders at Nombre de Dios. Seventy soldiers carried entrenchments, driving liberals to the hills. 18 dead, 40 wounded on both sides. Women and children, vice consul Hyatt and foreigners sought refuge on a nearby island. Gunboat Gen. Pinzon sails to Code to pursue liberals and intercept Costa Rican reinforcements.
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Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Tex
Caribbean
Nombre de Dios
Viento Frido
Nomobro de Dios
United States
Mr. Hyatt
Pinzon
Code
Porras
Lorenzo
Costa Rica
Ammuntion
The Miss Stone Abduction Update
Washington reports from Turkish agents say efforts to secure Miss Stone’s release continue with attempts to open talks with the brigands. Observers estimate the $66,000 ransom remains the maximum obtainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Turkey
Miss Stone
Dickinson
Oklahoma Stock Perishing in Severe Blizzard Losses
A new cold wave hit Oklahoma on Monday night, following an earlier blizzard. Reports indicate extensive cattle deaths across ranges, with a prominent cattleman warning the losses will exceed any previous history in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Fire destroys annex of Lewisburg female institute in Richmond
Richmond Va Dec 17 The annex to the Lewisburg West Virginia female institute one of the largest Presbyterian schools in the state burned Monday night. No one was hurt. The institution houses over 100 boarding pupils. The pecuniary loss is not stated.
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Richmond
Lewisburg
W. Va
Transport Warren Sailed from Manila with Troops
War Department reports a cable from Manila that the transport Warren sailed December 15 carrying 756 short term enlisted men under General Robert P. Hughes and General Fred Funston.
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Warren
Manila
Washington
War Department
Robert P. Hughes
Fred Funston
Fire destroys Stevenson block in Bloomington district
Bloomington, Dec. 17 The Stevenson block a large flat and store building burned Monday night. Flames spread rapidly giving tenants little time to salvage belongings. Property loss estimated at 50 000 dollars.
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Bloomington, Jr
Stevenson
Bloodstained clothing found near well in Pittsford spurs murder probe
Rochester report says a complete dress outfit stained with blood was found beside an old deserted well near Pittsford. Authorities indicate strong signs of a possible murder and are conducting an investigation.
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Rochester
N. Y
Pittsford
Alleged Embezzler Held in Smallpox Hospital
Ottumwa Iowa December 17 George D Duboise formerly a confidential bookkeeper for the Iowa and Illinois Coal Co is accused of embezzling 1700 dollars and is confined in the detention hospital here suffering from smallpox
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Ottumwa
George D. Duboise
Iowa and Illinois Coal Co
Vice Admiral Bendemann Recalled from Asiatic Squadron
Berlin December 17 report Vice Admiral Bendemann once in command of the Asiatic squadron has been recalled after a period of anticipation. He is expected to receive a significant assignment at home following the recall.
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Berlin
Adm
Bendemann
Engagement of Capt Hobson and Miss Ludlow Declared
In Springfield Ohio on December 17 Captain Richard P Hobson of Merrimac fame announced engagement to Miss Eleanor Ludlow a Springfield beauty. Hobson visiting Mr and Mrs A C Miller hosted a dinner for the couple with Ludlow as daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Ludlow and niece of former Gov Asa Bushnell. The wedding is planned for February.
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Springfield
Richard P. Hobson
Merrimac
Eleanor Ludlow
Hobson
Ludlow
Baseball War Sparks Injunction Against Spalding
Andrew Freedman wins a supreme court injunction restraining A G Spalding from taking the National Baseball League presidency or affecting league business. Nicholas E Young is barred from delivering league books and records. The suit represents New York, Boston, Cincinnati and St Louis clubs after the recent meeting of NL magnates at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Freedman
Supreme Court
A. G. Spalding
National Baseball League
National League
Nicholas E. Young
Spalding
Mr. Freedman
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Secretary Hay Accepts to Address in Honor of McKinley
The bipartisan committee invited Secretary Hay to deliver an address in honor of the late President McKinley and obtained his consent. Hay preferred another but agreed out of duty and the honor of the selection. No ceremony date was set.
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President McKinley
Washington
Houses of
Congress
Hay
McKinley
Mrs McKinley Nearing End in Canton After President’s Death
In Chicago on December 17 Lieut James McKinley reports Mrs McKinley remains in Canton in the same frail state post funeral with no improvement and no hope of recovery. Gen S B M Young accompanies him in Chicago. He says relatives fear for her life.
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Chicago
Coldest weather in upper Arkansas valley since snow
Since the first fall of snow last Wednesday the upper Arkansas valley has seen subzero temperatures ranging from 28 to 38 degrees below zero. A severe blizzard Monday caused heavy drifting of snow driven by a strong wind across Buena Vista and nearby areas.
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Buena Vista
Col
Arkansas Valley
Schley Receives Permission to File Bill of Objections
Secretary Long acknowledged Adm. Schley's request in a formal letter and granted approval to file a bill of objections. He allowed until Friday next to submit the bill.
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Schley
Washington
Long
Adm
Cavalry Transport Sails for Manila with 653 Sailors
San Francisco reports the Hancock departed Monday for Manila carrying 21 year old officers and 653 men of the 15th cavalry along with 360 recruits, 19 women passengers, six children, and support corps including hospital and signal units.
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San Francisco
Hancock
Manila
15Th Cavalry
Hospital Corps
Signal Corps
Park Benjamin Announces Pause on Battery Arch Project
New York December 17 Park Benjamin president of the naval architecture commission which oversees the plan for the proposed naval arch and water gate at the battery said on Monday the project has been temporarily given up and will be reconsidered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Park Benjamin
Naval Arch Commission
Luigi Storti Executed by Electricity in Charlestown
Luigi Storti, the killer of Michele Calucci in Boston on November 7, 1899, was executed by electricity at the state prison in Charlestown at 12:29 AM Tuesday morning.
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Boston
Luigi Storti
Michele Calucci
Charlestown
Young farmer Ed Jacko found dead after getting lost
A Greensboro Alabama report says Ed Jacko, a young white farmer, lost his way while returning home Saturday night and froze to death. His body was discovered Monday morning.
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Lo&t
Waters Receding After Devastating Pennsylvania Floods
Reports from eastern Pennsylvania indicate receding floodwaters and slowly restoring rail and telegraph service after Saturday night storms. Over 40,000 people idle as coal mines and mills face closure. three deaths near Towanda with two more at risk from exposure. Delays persist on routes to New York. Newport residents endure 36 hours surrounded by floodwater.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Towanda
Delaware, Latkawanna & Western Railroad
New York
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Newport
Allené Town
Two Prominent Locals Die in Coal Train Tragedy
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on February 17 J Glover and Mrs Jessie Powell prominent in Rosslyn Heights church and social circles were struck by a coal train while standing on westbound tracks after a tea at Mrs Dr Husler. They were thrown under the train and their bodies mangled.
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Pittsburg
J. Glover
Jessie Powell
Rosslyn ‘Heights
Husler
Severe Maine storm paralyzes transport and mills
Portland reports one of its severest storms in history with floods washing out tracks and roads. Maine Central tracks idle since Sunday. Bangor & Aroostook and Canadian Pacific in danger. Major mills along Androscoggin, Kennebec and Penobscot banks halted. thousands idle. One death reported Patten fireman. Maine Central injury toll unknown. Madison on Upper Kennebec sustains about half a million dollars in flood damage.
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Portland
Maine Central Railroad
Bangor
Patten
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Maine Central
Madison
Kennebec River
Governor Gregory of Rhode Island Dies in Office
Wickford Rhode Island December 17 Governor William Gregory governor of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations died this afternoon of acute Brights disease after two months of illness He was the first Rhode Island governor to die in office in about 150 years Carrollton Missouri December 17 Mrs Anna Ray Queensberry daughter of Robert D Ray former judge and Dr Ovir Root wed here on Monday Root is brother of Elihu Root secretary of war and Hamilton College professor Queensberry was high school principal auparavant
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Wickford
R. I
William Gregory
Rhode Island
Providence’ Plantations
Bright
Gregory
Carrollton, Mo
Anna Ray Quensberry
Robert D. Ray
State
Ovir Root
Dr. Root
Elihu Root
Wir
Hamilton College
New Yore
Queensberry
Carrollton High School
Sillilpox Patient Freezes to Death in Wisconsin
Amherst reports Alexander Kirk, suffering an illness described as sillilpox, died from exposure during a snowstorm. His wife, recovering from the same illness, followed him about a mile before succumbing to the cold and turning back. Kirk’s body was later found frozen in the woods.
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Amherst
Wis
Alexander Kirk
Hitx
Kirk
Severe Storm Still Raging in Cheyenne State
Severe storm and windstorm devastates Cheyenne Wyo area since last Tuesday night leaving five reported dead. Coldest weather in years accompanies the disaster as damage spans several sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenuit
Wyo
Colorado Board Members Cleared in Supreme Court Contempt
Denver reports that Attorney General C. C. Post Secretary A B Gray and ten of thirteen state assessors were adjudged in contempt by the Colorado Supreme Court but faced no punishment and were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
C. C. Post
State Board of Assessors
Supreme Court of Colorado
Mysterious Death Reported Near Lyons New York
In Lyons New York on December 17 a man named William H. Walker was found frozen to death while traveling. He was en route to Solts Point and claimed he had a gon. He carried a certificate of membership in the American Detective Association of Indianapolis dated September 18 189%.
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Lyons
N. Y
William HH. ‘Walker
American Detective Association of Indianapolis
Flood Idles Fourteen Thousand Men and Boys in Shamokin
Fourteen thousand men and boys are idle in Shamokin Pennsylvania after a flood on Sunday. Fourteen collieries owned by the Philadelphia and Reading and Pennsylvania railroads were flooded in the district and are expected to remain shut for several days before resuming work. In Peoria Illinois Joseph Wadeworth Hinile was sentenced to be hanged on December 14.
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Shamokin
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Peoria
Joseph
Wadeworth
Hinile
Penser
F Ie
Market Report highlights flour and wheat prices
Market notes from Cincinnati show flour and grain categories with varied prices for patent, fancy, family and extra grades. Wheat and oats quotations appear mixed with on and off track figures, while cattle and hog sections list ranges for shipper and select grades.
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Cincinnati
Readable fragments from Indiana RC port report
Partial notes describe a gas pressure drop and rising heat after an event at a port. One death is reported and four days of disruption are noted. The text mentions coal and shipments delayed, with excessive suffering due to the situation.
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Sre Yenee Busta
Two Mysterious Assaults in Logansport
Logansport Indiana reports two violent incidents. Saloonkeeper Burns lies unconscious with head injuries after an early Saturday assault. Sunday a man named John R. Bingaman was found frostbitten between railroad tracks and faces possible loss of a hand and both feet. Police investigate the mysterious attacks.
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Logansport
Ind
Jduied Burns
John R. Bingaman
Logansport & Toledo Railroad Co
Ata
Stove Explosion Injures Woman in Brazil Ind
Miss Mige Netta Withers, Sunday at the home of George R. Shultz, was fatally injured when extreme cold froze stove pipes. Ice melted, water contacted the hot stove causing an explosion that demolished the stove and threw her ten feet. Her leg broke and a fragment of iron injured her forehead.
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Brazil
Ind
Mige Netta ‘Withers
George R. Shultz
Miss Withers
Suffering in Muncie as cold wave hits city streets
Severe cold left Muncie Indiana in distress with gas shortages and high demand for wood and coal. Farmer B E Murray was found half frozen and saved, while Cincinnati youths Gus Bart Chas Myers Walter Kozlowske and Stanson Zarmolski were found nearly frozen in the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Dee
B. EB
Murray
Gus Bart
Chas Myers
Walter Kozlowske
Stanson Zarmolski
Cincinnati
Man’s body found under ice. suspicion of foul play in Logansport
Logansport Indiana reports a man named John Leffert found frozen under the ice while another man was skating on the river Sunday. The incident suggests foul play and notes several mysterious cases in the area.
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Logansport
Ind
Young
Lid
Ee River
John Leffert
Héye
Man Slays Wife and Wounds Self in Jealous Rage
Elkhart Indiana December 16 Ora String cut his wife's throat with a razor causing her death within minutes and gashed his own throat likely fatally. The couple had been married three weeks. jealousy stemmed from a letter from a former lover offering to return her gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Ora
Local Doctor Found Dead Near Waldron Indiana
Shelbyville Indiana December 16 Dr Ww K Bayler age 60 prominent private clan leader found dead in his buggy in front of Walter Sanders home near Waldron. Authorities believe he dozed off and froze to death near the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Ww. K. Bayler
Walter Sanders
Waldron
Bit His Parents Brazil Ind Ded 16
Wini Nelson, son of John Nelson, became violently insane and sank his teeth into his mother’s arms. His father intervened and the youth turned on him, biting his arm severely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Wini Nelson
John Nelson
Banis
Fire destroys home of Elmore Warner family
Laurel Indiana December 16 The home of Elmore Warner a young farmer burned to ashes early Sunday morning at 5 o clock The wife and infant child escaped with their lives but the house and contents were totally destroyed, leaving the family homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Ind
Elmore Warner
Natural Gas Supply Falter Amid Reported Meter Failure
A garbled notification describes a failure in natural gas supply linked to a thermometer or register malfunction. The fragment mentions inconsistent readings and concerns over fuel availability during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
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United States Government
Indiana News
Fortier
Pong Sn Ind
Benj, al
Cupid
R. P. Hobsor
Mrs. M'Kinley
Master Pertieyievania
Tagro
Ing
Athens
Éktingiah
Maine
Painter
Market Report
Cincinnat
Indiana
India
Zeke
Edione
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