Washington's Tomb Centennial Observed at Mount Vernon
At Mount Vernon the Washington death centennial was honored with solemn pomp and ceremony. President McKinley delivered a tribute as Masons from the U S and Canada attended, followed by the Independent Order of Red Men rites honoring Washington.
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Mount Vernon
Potomac
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Canada
McKinley
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Order of Red Men
Tem
Radical rail rate hikes set to take effect nationwide
The Chronicle reports sweeping freight rate increases effective January 1 on all railroads east and west of Chicago. Averages rise 35 to 40 percent with some classes up to 50 percent. Major daily goods such as sugar soap coffee flour coal and farm implements face 20 to 40 percent higher prices. Coal cattle hogs and dressed meat also see sharp hikes. Shippers plan to seek judicial relief to block what they deem arbitrary railroad action.
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the Chronicle
Chicago
Wheat crop totals for 1899 released by agriculture department
The department of agriculture reports 1899 U S wheat production at 547 8 million bushels or 12 8 bushels per acre with winter wheat at 291 7 million and spring wheat at 255 6 million. New winter wheat area seeds total 30 15 million acres, about 200 000 more than 1898.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Buller Losses Reported After Magersfontein Engagement
London reports General Buller lists 82 killed 67 wounded 48 missing totaling 1097 from Friday’s action. Magersfontein toll shows 963 British casualties including 70 officers. The Black Watch suffered heaviest losses as campaign totals reach 7630 killed wounded prisoners or missing.
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Chievely
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Hoe
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L G. Brooke
Ether
East Surrey
Colenso
Long
Schofield
Lord Dundonald
Barton
Dublinites Cheer Boers Denounce War at Dublin Meeting
In Dusuin on December 18 a pro Boers protest disrupted Trinity College plans to honor Joseph Chamberlain. Police formed a large force as Maud Gonne and James Connolly arrived by wagonette. Connolly was stopped from speaking and later arrested. Davitt Redmond O Brien led a 60 person meeting denouncing the war and Chamberlain.
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Ireland
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Trish Transvaal
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Willian Redmond
J. O'Brien
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Yyar
Latsmith Hadgtaller
Maude Gonne
British Power Is Shaken in South Africa
A London dispatch reports Sir Alfred Milner pressing imperial assent to martial law in Cape Colony. Lord Salisbury allegedly opposes unless absolutely needed. Milner cites Dutch disaffection and calls for arrest without warrant and suppression of Dutch newspapers. The Times warns Britain faces isolation and urges decisive action to avert empire danger. General Warren arrives in Cape Town with plans to move to Port Elizabeth amid Tugela and Magersfontein reports. Mafeking reportedly safe as of December 16.
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South Africa
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Currency bill passes House with Republican and 11 Democrats support
The currency bill cleared the House by 190 to 150 after a week of debate. Republicans united with 11 Democrats in favor while most Democrats opposed or were paired. Speaker Henderson announced committee appointments and emphasized seniority and vacancies shaping the new House leadership. General Wheeler serves in the Philippines. The late Rep Bland’s death was noted before adjournment.
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Maryland
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Silver
Insular Committee
Montana News In Briefs On Politics Deaths And Local Business
The report covers political moves in Montana including a pretest against Senator Clark and a retirement from the Senate, several death notices across the state, a bankruptcy filing with assets of 3335 and liabilities of 4922, a miner’s fatal injury at Never Sweat mine, and state costs for convicts. It notes a large bounty payment by the state board of examiners, a planned expansive grantic sheep deal with big capital involvement, and a Governor’s sentence reductions. The Northern Pacific extends a Bitter Root rail line, buffalo meat sales stir Christmas menus, and a noted figure T Benton Leiter dies in an asylum near Baltimore. Additional notes include vaccination enforcement for police, deaths of local pianists Sawtelle and Richter, and social news from Mrs Blair’s visit to Fort Lemhi.
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Chicago
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California
Butte
Gilman Sawtelle
Chris
Richter
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Rex
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Fort Lemhi
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Salmon Recorder
Allen's Right to His Seat in Senate Dispute
In Washington on December 19 the Senate read credentials for former Senator W V Allen named by Governor Poyntter to serve until his successor is elected. Chandler of New Hampshire objected noting Allen may hold the seat only until the legislature convenes. The chamber accepted the credentials as valid.
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Senate Debates Philippine Recognition and Merriam Charges
The record shows Senate discussions on a resolution asking if the Philippines republic was officially recognized at Manila and demands for War Secretary explanations of General Merriam's conduct at Coeur d’Alene. House and Senate agendas include currency bill debates and a holiday recess.
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