United States Senator Frye Comments on Peace Treaty and Islands
Senator Frye spoke to a reporter about peace talks and US relations with Spain. He said most powers, except England, opposed the US stance but France showed sentiment not reflecting the nation. He predicted quick restoration of diplomatic ties after ratification and suggested Congress would decide the islands' fate, not the treaty.
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Wagnreares
Frye
England
United States
Gove
Spain
Bigye
France
Prem
Peace Treaty Submission to Senate for Ratification
The peace treaty will be submitted to the Senate on January 4 by President McKinley with a brief note of airmission. It will go to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and be discussed in secret session before a favorable report. If not ratified by March 4, an extra session will be convened to dispose of the treaty.
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Congress
Senate
Wamaroror
McKinley
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Davis
Frye
Catarrh Claim Promises Permanent Cure with 8.8.8 Medicine
A testimonial from Teale Owen of Montana, Ohio, asserts that sprays and washes fail to cure catarrh, while 8.8.8 claims to reach the blood. Owen says after two months on the remedy his catarrh vanished, with no relapse, contrasting his prior futile treatments and lingering rheumatism from mineral tonics.
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Anna
Teale Owen
Montpalen
Ohio
Opposition to Weyler Coalition Government Hinted
Madrid reports suggest Sagasta’s illness halts crisis talks and weakens moves toward a Gayette Weyler coalition. Bank of Spain refused further advances for Philippine and Cuban loans, seeking a new guarantee due to bond value declines, while the government arranges January funding with Madrid and Barcelona bankers.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Eyler
Gayette-Weyler
Bank of Spain
Barcelona
Left It To Otis General Otis to decide Iloilo action
Washington December 26 The administration decided to trust General Otis commander of United States forces to handle the Iloilo situation with his own discretion. President and Secretary Alger fully discussed the matter and authorized Otis on the ground to determine if a force is needed and its size.
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War Department
Jadgment
Te Elle
Washington
General Otis
Cormmand
United States
Iloilo
Alger
Otis
Oile
Nicaragua Canal Cost Report Set for Senate Reading
New York Dec 6 The Nicaragua canal commission plans to present its preliminary findings to the senate committee during the Christmas recess or soon after General Haines Admiral Walker and Professor Haupt will outline route construction details and a near 185 million dollar total cost excavation totaling about 125 million cubic yards, aligning with Ludlow's 1896 figures.
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New York
Nicaragua Canal Commission
Haines
Walker
Haupt
Senate
Congress
Ludlow
Influenza Epidemic Remains Evident in City Deaths
The grippe continues to be evident with more pneumonia and bronchitis deaths, though influenza deaths fell by noon in Manhattan and the Bronx. Overall deaths from all diseases rose by 16 compared with the previous day, and the last four days show 50 total deaths.
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Manhattan
Register of Records of
the Health Department
Grippe Epidemic Strikes Cities Across Nation
The Philadelphia board of health reports 6 direct and 12 indirect grippe deaths in 24 hours as 25 000 to 40 000 residents suffer. Washington counts 372 of 3000 government printing office workers and 235 of 2000 engraving and printing staff absent, signaling strong illness presence. St Paul cites 4 000 grippe victims with no direct deaths, but weakened health invites other fatalities. Brooklyn notes 20 deaths from grippe and pneumonia in the 24 hours to 10 o'clock, with cases rising.
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Philadelphia
Grippe
Board of Health
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Washington
Wasnixotox
Government Printing Office
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
St. Paul
St. Pau
Brooklyn
New York
Contested Beef For Army Sparks Court Martial Threats
General Miles and Commissary General Eagan face a brewing crisis over allegations of freed meat furnished to the army. Cincinnati reports trigger potential retractions or denials, with 15 regimental commanders backing Miles while preparations for a sworn statement to the secretary of war proceed.
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Warmington
Miles
Cincinnati
Eagan
Dagan
War Commission
Secretary of ‘War
Eagan Denies Miles Interview Charges in Army Supplies
Washington Dec 26 General Eagan commissary general of subsistence responds to General Miles regarding an interview about army supplies. He asks Miles to confirm or deny the interview and requests a true copy of statements made, aiming to expose facts before a military civil inquiry. Eagan asserts there is no merit in alleging improper conduct and denies the Miles charges.
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Ragan
Washington
Miles
Eagan
General Eagan
General Miles
Investigating Commission
Paris treaty handed to president at White House visit
In Washington on December 26, the Paris peace commission arrived at the White House about 5 o clock and presented Chairman Day's duplicate of the Paris treaty to the president. Secretary Hay said the treaty would be sent to the Senate as soon as it reassembles after the holidays.
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Wastixaton
Paris Peace Commission
White House
Hay
Senate
Havana City Council Thanks McKinley For Aid to Needy
A Havana city council in solemn session expresses warm thanks to President McKinley for his contribution aiding the needy poor. The message, dated December 26, is signed by Margquis Estaban, President, and notes Cardinal Satolli’s potential U S visit early next year as discussions continue at the Vatican.
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City Council
Havana
Washington
McKinley
United States
Habana
Margquis EstaBan
Decie
Satolli
Vatican
Mother's Friend promoted for easier childbirth use
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a safe aid to easing labor and speeding recovery for mother and child. It claims benefits during confinement and promotes the product as a valuable guide for women, with pricing at $1.00 and options for express delivery. A related book, Before Baby is Born, is offered free upon request.
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Express
Going to Iloilo Tary and Naval Expedition Sets Sail
Washington December 37 The administration acts to protect American interests in Iloilo Panay. General Otis dispatches two regiments and artillery to Iloilo while Admiral Dewey orders Baltimore to Manila. Exedition aims to deter lawlessness and may respond to insurgent attacks on Spanish forces.
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Manila
Wassinaton
Mailo
Panay
Philippines
General Otis
Admiral Dewey
Otis
Navy Department
Baltimore
Loilo
Way of
Madrid
Tloilo
Insurgenta
United States
Deaths at Manila Major General Otis report
Cable from Manila to the War Department lists recent deaths since the previous report. December 15 Frank N. Rouse drowned in Pasig river. December 18 Marwin W. Carleton died of a gunshot wound. December 19 Fred Taylor died of typhoid fever. December 20 Frank O. Hapden ulcer of stomach. J D. Wilson smallpox. David J. Saunders smallpox. November 29 Ole G. Hagberg exhaustion after typhoid fever. multiple soldiers listed by name, unit, and cause.
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Otis
War Department
General Otis
Manila
Frank N. Rouse
First
Nebraska
Pasig River
Marwin W. Carleton
Minnesota
Fred Taylor
Frank O. Hapden
Fourteenth Infantry
J. D. Wilson
Twenty-third Infantry
David J. Saunders
Colorado
Ole G. Hagberg
Idaho
Quiet at Santiago Christmas Day Passes Peacefully
Christmas day passes without disorder in Santiago as three US units guard the city. Americans hold private dinners while some Cuban blacks threaten Spaniards and property. The report also notes a Paraguay museum description of the Quayoquia people near the Acaray river, describing them as small, timid stone age dwellers with bows, lances, and stone tomahawks.
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Santiaco
United States
Stone
Europe
Asia
la Plata
Paraguay
Acaray River
Impressive Mixup Over Seven Baggage Trunks
In Cleveland the Plain Dealer reports Mrs Wigsby angrily confronts her husband over a baggage delivery mixup. Seven trunks sit on the front porch with an extra five expected after dark, prompting a quarrel and plans for resolution.
Minority Army Bill Proposes 20 000 Regulars and 50 000 Volunteers
The minority in the house committees on military affairs drafts a substitute for Hull's bill. It urges a 20 000 man regular force with 12 000 artillery and 8 000 infantry plus engineers and staff. To meet needs in Porto Rico, Cuba, the Philippines, Hawaii and the Ladrones, it allows the president to raise 50 000 additional volunteers for two years. Existing volunteers would be mustered out in 60 days. new volunteers may join with preference for those already in service. Regular officers pre war stay in service. Rations distributed in Havana province and city, including 2,000 cans of condensed milk.
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Wasamarox
House
Hay
Virginia
War Department
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Hawaii
Ladrones
Spain
Rail contract awarded for Chinese railroad rails
Ambassador Hitchcock in St. Petersburg reports official notification that a contract for 80 000 tons of rails for the Eastern Chinese railroad has been awarded to the Pennsylvania and Maryland company.
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Hitchcock
St. Petersburg
Secretary of State
Pennsylvania and Maryland Company
Brush and Pencil magazine offer for art lovers and studios
Brush and Pencil is a monthly magazine for lovers of beauty and artists. It highlights its distinct field with attractive home school and studio use. It features photographic color reproductions and the Burbank series of color portraits of celebrated Indians, started in October, notes subscription details and address.
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Burbank
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