Death at Sea on Salier Steamer Tragedy
The North German Lloyd steamer Salier foundered off Corunna rocks with all aboard lost. About 210 passengers and 65 crew perished including 113 Russians, 61 Spaniards, 35 Galicians, and 1 German. The Bremen to Buenos Ayres voyage had misfortune near Corunna as it headed toward Villagarcia.
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Vico
Spain
Salier
Cornuse Conrebedo
Bremen
Buenos Ayres
Corunna
Villigarcia
Fee Chased Applicants for Office
Topeka Kansas December 11 populist state committee opened a book for candidates for appointive office under the incoming administration. A fee of one dollar is charged for each entry and the governor elect is kept informed on applications. The money will go toward five thousand dollars in campaign bills the committee still owes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Landes Resigns Leads to Turmoil in Ladies Aid Society
Frankfort dispatch reports Mrs. Mary A. Landes president of Indiana Ladies Aid and national treasurer and secretary Miss Annie Sime have resigned. Causes unclear though long standing member disputes have unsettled the group and surprised many.
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Frankfort
Mary A. Landes
Indiana
Ladies’ Aid Society
Nat
Ional Department
Property Sale In Boston Globe Quotation
The text states Mrs. Lease’s home will be sold at auction to satisfy a judgment and identifies the owners as Mary Elizabeth and C. E. Lease, clarifying the family head. It notes the property is described as theirs and implies the sale proceedings support the conclusion.
Scar-Faced Charley Dead on Modoc Reservation
Scar Faced Charley, a noted Modoc Chief, dies of consumption at the Modoc Reservation in Indian Territory four miles from Seneca Missouri, dated December 11.
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Seneca, Mo
Scar- Faced
Charley
Modoc Reservation
Indian Territory
Here
Koxomo Man Killed in Runaway Collision
John Smith aged seventy four years and unmarried was killed in a runaway at Koxomo. He was thrown against a telephone pole and then run over by a loaded wagon. He was a pensioner and early settler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koxomo
John Smith
Missing man tale tied to lake catch and timekeeper
A catfish caught above Leavenworth yesterday yielded a key-winder silver watch stamped Railway Timekeeper No 55 754 with J. W. initials, possibly linked to a missing man case. The report also notes Louisville woolen mills sale offer of 27506 for the Louisville and Madison mills, idle five years, resuming January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Come
J. W
London
Batts, Fairfax & Co
Madison, Inc
D.e
Theodore Harris
Louisville
John B. Ross
Louisville and
Madison Woolen Mills
Independence Club of Canada Gains Strength in Montreal
The Independence Club of Canada, formed in Montreal about five months ago to seek Canadian independence, is growing in strength. A convention is expected next March to federate similar groups, with momentum noted especially in rural districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Independence Club, of
Canada
Mail Tin Burned Near Trimble on Illinois Central Train
A combination express and mail car attached to Illinois Central Train No 103 burned to the ground after overturning a lamp. The fire destroyed ten baggage pieces, six hunting dogs, and 60 mail pouches as the train neared Trimble Tennessee about 92 miles north of Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Illinois Central Railroad
Trimble
Thorntown Wins Praise at Lebanon Odd Fellows Ceremony
Thorntown’s Osceola lodge number 173 11 O O F conducted the first degree at the dedication of the new I O O F hall in Lebanon. Prominent visiting Odd Fellows praised Thorntown for its degree work and floor movements.
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Thorntown
Osceola Lodge
No. 173
Lebanon
Odd Fellows
Baldwin woodenware factory barn destroyed in fire
LaFayette December 11 The Bald win woodenware factory barn burned this morning. The firm specialized in tubs and caren goods and the owners estimate the loss at 30000 with 18000 insurance. Companies listed include Phoenix Hartford Altna Hartford North British Mercantile New York Continental Hartford Springfield Massachusetts Royal Liverpool Fire Association Philadelphia. The company will rebuild at this office.
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LaFayette
Baldwin
Phoenix
Hartford
Altna
North British and Mercantile Underwriters
New York
Continental
Springfield
Massachusetts
Royal
Liverpool
The
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Santa Claus Will Ride Bicycle For Holiday Visit
In a playful rumor from Curacao dated December 11, word spreads that Santa Claus plans to forego his reindeer and sleigh this year and travel by bicycle. Also noted, William Jennings Bryan has accepted an invitation to speak at the Chicago Democrats’ banquet on January 8.
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Bante Claus
Curiaco
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago Democrate
Barqast
Senator Allison Ill. Iowa Denies State Secretary Claim
Too ill to appear in Dousvaque Iowa on December 11, Senator Allison could not be seen. An authoritative denial disputes a report that he had been chosen for Secretary of State.
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Dousvaque
Iowa
Allison
Tin horn cross-country caravan reaches Ohio line
The men transporting a large tin horn from Decatur Illinois to Denton Ohio arrived in Richmond on December 11 and will cross the Ohio line in the morning. They have earned $600 toward the $1,000 required to win the wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richuona
Decatur
Iil
Denton
Ohio Line
Report Claims Maceo Alive and Active near Mariel
A Key West dispatch to the Journal states Maceo and Gomez are reported alive and near Mariel with Weyler heading toward San Cristobal to pursue Maceo. The text suggests a possible collaboration between Maceo and Gomez and an ensuing advance on Havana is anticipated.
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Boston
Key
West Sage
Maceo
Gomez
Mar~iel
Weyler
San Cristobal
Havana
Ex-Treasurer Fair's Shortage Reveals Moody Shortfall
Botier Dec. 11 Ex-Treasurer Fair faces a shortage of 11000, exposing ex-county official D D Moody's related shortfall of 1400 though fees may cover the gap. Fair says Garrett Bank owes him 8000 and tax receipts are unpaid to cover the deficit. the bank counters he owes them 6000.
News from Maceó Army Unclear as Havana Skirmish Kills Five
Tampa dispatch reports no fresh news from Maceo's forces within twenty hours amid reports of threats to messengers. An engagement west of Havana left five Spanish soldiers and an officer dead after troops fired in darkness.
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Tampa
Fun
Macec
Pinar del Rio
Havana
Ohio Supreme Court Tax Law Clash Referred to U S Supreme Court
Ohio officials plan to appeal a prior ruling on national bank stock as credit against indebtedness for tax purposes to the United States Supreme Court. The case seeks a final ruling on the issue and also asks the court to decide the constitutionality of the Torrens land law now in force in Ohio. The move is supported by state and county officers and the Secretary of State will initiate a friendly suit.
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Cleveland, O
Supreme Court of Ohio
National Bank Atock
Tex
United States Court
Ohio
United States Supreme Court
Baby McKee Sees Curious Family Twist on New Arrival
The note suggests Baby McKee is pondering whether the next family member will be a new uncle or aunt. The playful reflection hints at upcoming changes in the household dynamic.
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McKee
Hanna Expected to Complete Task and Return Home
Chairman Hanna will likely finish the work that brought him here and depart for home tomorrow, with plans to return soon after completing his duties. The timeline suggests a brief stay before resuming normal duties.
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WasaineTon
Hanna
Recruits for Cuba from Colorado and Montana
Charles F. Grell and Adelbert H. West of the Colorado National Guard have obtained leave to go to Cuba next Sunday with 200 volunteers, all trained, to join the insurgent army. Grell also reports 200 men enrolled at Butte.
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Denver, Cox
Charles F. Grell
Adelbert H. West
National Guard of
Colorado
Cuba
Grell
Butte
Buhler Mill Destroyed by Fire in Early Hours
Dereatur Inc reports Buhler flouring mill burned at about an early hour this morning. Estimated loss is around 55000 with 4100 insurance. Fire began in the third story and is thought to be incendiary. A prior arson attempt targeted H H Bremer Kamp's mill several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dereatur, Inc
E. Buhler
H. H. Bremerkamp
Walling Case Delayed. Appeals Court Sets Saturday Decision
Kentucky Court of Appeals defers ruling in Alonzo Walling case after affirming Newport lower court in Scott Jackson hanging verdict. Large crowd waited as decision postponed to next Saturday. Jackson murderer of Pearl Bryan had been notified no court interference.
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Kentucky Court of Appeals
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Newport
Scott Jackson
Alonzo
Walling
Pearl Bryan
Mane
Young Man Sentenced for Robbery and Tramp Murders
Henry Flora, aged twenty two, convicted in Jeffersonville circuit court for robbery of Robert Erwin and given four years in the Jeffersonville penitentiary. Earlier, a tramp who killed a Chicago and Erie brakeman near Galion is being hunted by bloodhounds as authorities fear possible lynching.
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Henry Flora
Robert
Erwin
Pear Mitchell
Jeffersonville Penitentiary
Not Confirmed Death Report of Maceo in Cuba
Washington dispatch notes the State Department lacks direct official word on Maceo and Go mez in Cuba. Senor De Lome arrives with cables from the Spanish foreign office confirming an initial report and expects no further details until descendants arrive by mail.
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Maceo
Gomez
Cuba
Senor de Lome
Olney
Foreign Office
Scarfaced Charley Dies on Modoc Reservation
Scarfaced Charley, a noted Modoc chief, has died of consumption on the Modoc reservation four miles from Scripped in Sraxca Missouri. He helped in the April 11, 1873 conference with the U S commission where Gen Candy and Dr Thomas were killed and others wounded. The Modocs surrendered to Gen Loomis on June 1, 1874. Russia Opposed to Coercion reports from New York.
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Sraxca, Mo
Charley
Modoc
Modoc Reservation
United States
Candy
Java Beds
Oregon
Dr. Thomas
Mr. Meacham
Scarfaced
J. C. Loomis
Cartwright to visit Washington on reciprocity talks
Sir Richard Cartwright departs for Washington to determine if President elect McKinley will pursue reciprocity negotiations with Canada. He follows Premier Laurier’s push for a commissioner to Washington at the earliest opportunity. A separate item reports Joe Browning, about twenty, fatally shot himself at home, uncertain if accident or premeditation, while in a disturbed state after time in an Indianapolis asylum. A hog-raising rivalry in Spencer sees Edwards, Harsh, and Trent weighing two each, their hogs around eleven months old, with weights 910, 935, and 940 pounds respectively.
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Ottawa
Richard Cartwright
McKinley
Canada
Latimer
Washington
Joe" Browning
Indianapols Insane Asylum
Spencer
George Edwards
Sanders Harsh
L. D. Trent
Edwards
Harsh
Trent
Convict Escapes Train Car Closet Near Kenton
William Stanley escaped from a train car closet at forty miles an hour near Kenton today. He testified at Bowling Green in a case involving Thomas B. Jones and Bliss Dee Lee, a noted Chicago crook, and was being returned to the pen. Bloodhounds are tracking the injured, possibly bloody, escapee.
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William Stanley
Kenton
Bowling Green
Thomas B. Jones
Dee Lee
Chicago
Indiana Woman Kills Man in Indianapolis Shooting
In Indianapolis on December 11 Mrs Grace Dolan a white woman shot and killed Henry Jackson a 18 year old Black man. Dolan says Jackson tried to enter her home and later returned and threw a brick prompting her to fire two shots. The case centers on a fatal confrontation with a trespass claim.
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Indianapolis
Grace’ Dolan
Henry Jackson
Woman Fatally Shoots Husband in Lixcony Crime Report
Fragmentary dispatch from Lixcony New York December 11 states Char was killed by his wife after a quarrel. Scott reportedly threatened his wife with a knife before she fired. A reveler was assaulted and shot in the eye. Annie Pigeon, a farmer's daughter, reportedly offered $20,000 to marry him, but the tale ends with the phrase mus be a bird.
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Lixcony, Nwp
Char
Scott
Annie Pigeon
C Jin
Moise
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Buhler
Alonzo Walling
Young Man
Floodhounds
Tramp
Schogle
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Chicago & Erie
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Huntington
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State Department
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Turkey
Sir Richard Cartwright
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