Former United States Senator Calvin Brice Dies at Home
Calvin S. Brice, former U S senator from Ohio, died yesterday at his Shia City residence at 5 PM after a week of illness from pneumonia following a severe cold. He was born September 17, 1845 in Denmark Ohio and served as elector for Tilden in 1876 and Cleveland in 1884, later chairing the Democratic national committee. He left a substantial fortune and engaged in various financial ventures. At his bedside were Mrs Brice, Captain Stewart M Brice, John Francis Brice, Miss Helen Brice and Miss Kate Brice. W W Brice is en route from China.
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Hobson Reception Ends With Kisses At Coates Hotel
Lieutenant Hobson’s return from Santiago drew a large crowd at the Coates hotel yesterday afternoon. A reception committee greeted him as he rode from the depot to the hotel while hundreds cheered. In the second floor parlors over 400 women waited to greet the hero, and 267 received embraces and kisses before the banquet. Hobson then departed for Denver.
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Burial of Calvin S Brice in Lima Ohio church
The funeral of former U.S. Senator Calvin S. Brice was held at Market Street Presbyterian Church Lima Ohio with remarks by Rev Dr Thompson president of Miami University. The city observed a business shutdown as Lake Erie and Western laid on three special trains for mourners and florals valued at about 10000 dollars.
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Terre Banta Fire Destroys Havens & Geddes Store
A massive blaze last night in Terre Banta leveled Havens & Geddes wholesale and retail dry goods, causing about 1 million dollars in losses. Fire started in the show windows from an alleged live wire and spread rapidly. 800 workers were inside, with Kate Maloney near death and Luella Ferguson seriously injured. Firemen Austerlo, Walsh, and Shay suffered injuries, while Andrew Thoms and Fireman Fillmore Smith are fatally hurt.
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British Suppress Filibustering Expedition in Hong Kong
Great Britain has thwarted a filibustering expedition organized in Hong Kong for Aguinaldo and his followers. Consul General Wildman reported the formation and suppression to the state department, but authorities kept it secret.
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Decision Against Russian Railway Bond Offer
Information from J. and W. Seligman & Co indicates their London representative asked to place 10 million dollars of 4 percent 80 year Russian railway bonds guaranteed by the government. The New York house considered the request and decided the plan should not proceed.
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Chinese Rebels Kill Christians in Szechuen Raids
The Empress of India reports western Szechuen disrupted by Yumantze and a 5000-strong rebel band. During raids, 20,000 people, mostly native Christians, are driven homeless and 62 deaths occur, including several European missionaries.
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Civil Service Reform League elects Schurz president
Baltimore Dec. 17 The National Civil Service Reform association spent the morning debating the resolutions report accusing the current national administration of violating civil service rules. Carl Schurz was elected president.
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Bolivian Civil Strife Budges Toward La Paz Clash
In Peru on December 20, reports say Bolivian President Alonzo leads 2,500 troops toward La Paz to challenge revolutionaries who hold the capital. Rebels plan to assist and an important engagement is expected.
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Army to ready transports for troops to Manila via Suez
Ordered to Manila New York Dec 17 the transporta tion department must prepare the transports Mobile and Mohawk and bring them here quickly for troop transport to Manila via the Suez canal They will carry 1 800 French Evacuate Fashoda Caro Dec 20 Major Marchand and his party evacuated Fashoda on Dec 11 the French flag lowered and British and Egyptian flags hoisted The French detachment started for the Sobat river
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Wheat rules firm as traders stay cautious in market
Wheat closes higher after a day of strength with Dec and May futures posting gains amid bullish cues. Corn and oats steady as cash quotes reflect mixed demand. pork and beans show modest movement. Prices include Dec wheat 60 cents, May 67.5 cents. corn Dec 84.0 cents, May 85.3 cents.
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Chicago Live Stock Market Report Dec 19 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Cattle receipts reach 18000 with beef cattle trading 3.90 to 5.95 per hundredweight and most around 4.70. Hogs receipts 43000 with prices from 3.15 to 3.50, prime at 3.45 to 3.50 and light weights 3.25 to 3.35. Sheep receipts 20000 with lambs steady to weak 4.75 to 5.75 and sheep 3.25 to 3.90 for common to good.
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South Omaha Live Stock Receipts Report
South Omaha stock market notes show cattle receipts about 800 with prices up to 5.50. hog receipts around 5,800 with heavy and mixed lots selling near 3.25 to 5.80. sheep receipts about 1,800 with native and western muttons and lambs trading around 3.00 to 4.50.
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Labor federation weighs 8 hour day push for 1899
Reports from Kansas City date December 20 1898 detail the American Federation of Labor and allied groups debating the 8 hour workday. Granite Cutters of America prepare for a May 1 1899 strike vote while social democratic factions falter against trades unionism.
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Severe Winter Hits Cheyenne Range Folk
Northern ranges face severe weather with heavy livestock losses expected as cattle and sheep suffer in the cold. Cowboys and ranchers report frostbite and exposure across Carbon County and surrounding areas in one of the coldest snaps in years.
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Kenney Case Jury Discharged After Mistrial
After deliberating since Friday evening the jury in the Kenney case was discharged Monday night without a verdict. This marks a second mistrial in the case involving Senator Richard R. Kenney who is charged with aiding and abetting Teller Boggs of the First National Bank of Dover in misappropriating bank funds.
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Christmas Postal Do’s to Avoid Mail Mistakes
A Philadelphia Times list warns on proper mailing practices including labeling with your name and address, weighing parcels before mailing, secure wrapping, clear inspection of contents, and following foreign mail regulations. It cautions against mailing jewelry abroad, incorrect destination details, and street mailbox use to ensure delivery.
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Cattle Kneel Legend Echoes Across Cultures
A description notes that many Christian nations have a Christmas Eve cattle kneeling tradition while Algonquin people north of Lake Temiscamingue, largely untouched by Christianity, hold a strikingly similar legend. Hunters in the northern region report this resemblance.
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