Dixie sails with 300 landsmen to circumnavigate globe
The cruiser Dixie arrived with 300 Mississippi River valley recruits to be trained as sailors. The ship will circumnavigate the globe visiting Norfolk, the West Indies, and Europe to show the way to a navy career. The plan aims to recruit enough sailors for new battleships and grant prizes to crews.
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Dixie
Globe
New York
Philadelphia
Mississippi River Valley
Sam
Norfolk
West Indies
Europe
France
Urgent Deficiency Bill to Be Submitted After Congress
The urgent deficiency appropriation bill, a first key supply measure, is nearly prepared at about 51 million dollars. Items from several departments have been compiled for the appropriations committee to present to the House shortly after it meets. Of the total, 45,157,871 goes to the War Department and 3,143,740 to the Navy Department.
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Congress
Washinctos
Appropriations Committee
House
War Department
Navy Department
Mrs. Sanderson Declared Not Guilty in Ground Glass Case
In Marshall Michigan on December 28 — Mrs. Sanderson was acquitted after jurors found her not guilty of attempting to murder her elderly husband by feeding him ground glass in his oatmeal. She cried and collapsed in her father’s arms upon hearing the verdict.
Unrest in Boston Financial Circles
Boston on December 28 reported no major incidents after the Globe National Bank receivership shocked markets. Despite early fears, the money market improved as the Clearing House association issued 3.5 million dollars in temporary relief certificates.
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Boston
Globe National Bank
Clearing House Association
Lawton Fund Grows With National Sympathy
Adjutant General Corbin heads the fund committee for General Lawton's family and reports expressions of sympathy and willingness to cooperate from all parts of the country. Contributions flow in, signaling a generous response to the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Wasinerox
Corbin
Bank Run Hits Portland Savings Bank In December Crush
A rumor, origin unknown, spurred a run on the Portland Savings Bank as deposits were paid out rapidly. Most withdrawals were in gold, and crowds grew so large officials sought refuge behind private means to avoid a cash shortage.
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Maine
Portland
Portland Savings Bank
Boeing
Doctor Pierce Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women
A mother’s happiness hinges on health as the text touts Doctor Pierce Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female ailments. It claims to restore health, relieve drains, inflammation, and nervous sleeplessness without alcohol or narcotics, promoting happier motherhood.
Earthquake Strikes Southern California Center
A 4:25 a.m. quake centered near San Jacinto rattled southern California, damaging about 10 to 15 buildings in San Jacinto and Hemet. The Hemet hotel and San Jacinto hospital suffered damage, with a reported death toll at the Saboa Indian reservation of six, though later denied. Widespread tremors reached Santa Ana and Riverside with fear among eastern tourists.
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Los Angeles
California
San Jacinto
Riverside County
Hemit
Johnson Block
Saboba
Santa Ana
Anaheim
San Bernardino
Riverside
Fifteen Dead Recovered in Brazwell Mine Disaster
Brownsville Pa December 26 a revised list names fifteen men confirmed dead in the Brazwell mine explosion and identifies several others missing or almost certainly trapped. Pit Boss Thomas Jones confirms naked lights and unsafe lamps were used and that a prior order allowed miners to dispense with safety lamps.
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Brownsville
Brazwell
Andrew Ragships
John Pokelia
Michael Harbeck
Andrew Parabek
George Rosko
Henry Haggar
Peter Crosier
William Thomas
Michael Rohall
Sammel Meese
Albert Meese
Michael Magic
George Kovitz
Jones
Hotel Slips Into Sea in Amalfi Disaster
A rock slide in Amalfi on the Gulf of Salerno buried the Capuchin hotel monastery Hotel Santa Clarina and several villas. Vessels were crushed, crews lost, and a mass of earth measuring about 40 000 cubic yards slid into the sea. Troops arrived to aid rescue as officials fear many deaths among monks and hotel occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Amalfi
Gulf of Salerno
Santa Clarina
Forty Children Drowned in French Holiday Illusion
In Freylinghem near the French frontier, more than 40 schoolchildren were lost on a frozen river Lys when the ice broke during a holiday play. Thirty six bodies have been recovered. many families in the town suffered serious losses. rescue efforts continue for those still missing.
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BrusseEls
Freylinghem
Lys
Aroisto Aground Declared Total Loss Off Cape Hatteras
Captain Banes of the British steamer Aroisto reports the vessel will be a total loss after running ashore four miles south of the Cape Hatteras life saving station. Tug Rescue cannot reach the ship to establish a line. The steamer lies broadside on and is taking on water.
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Norfock
Banes
Aroisto
Cape Hatteras Life Saving Station
Rescue
Farmers Burned Out in ABERDEES Incident
The report from ABERDEES dated December 26 notes that many farmers were burned out during a blaze described in local dispatches.
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Aberdees
Congress News Roundup From December Sessions
Senate summary notes Aldrich report on currency bill passing by the House and shifts to discussion on January 4. Nebraska Senator Allen sworn in. In the House Granmatt defends policy in the Philippines while Bell blasts the president on national prosperity. Pettigrew's war inquiry report move passes before holiday recess. Democrats and a few Republicans filibuster to allow Grew reply, then adjournment to January 3, 1800.
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Senate
Aldrich
House
Allen
Nebraska
Gran Matte
Philippines
Bell
Pettigrew
Grew
Gaines
Seven Men Shot in Dallas on Christmas Day
In Daubas Tex Dallas records a spate of Christmas violence. Charles Miller killed Walter Meyers in the street and fled. Albert Tall shot Edward and Murray Cecil. Edward is dying while Murray will recover. A unnamed Avnegro threw a dynamite cracker at a Chinese restaurant on Ervay street and struck Dock Conn in the head. The Chinaman returned fire killing Jeff Thomas, a bystander. he is jailed. Joshn McMillan Clay Patton and Z Philips are wounded. attackers remain at large.
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Daubas
Tex
Dallas
Charles Miller
Walter Meyers
Albert Tall
Edward
Murray Cecil
Cecils
Murray
Hall
Avnegro
Unkuggyn
Ervay Street
Dock Conn
Metro
Jeff Thomas
Joshn McMillan
Clay Patton
Z. Philips
Old AFL Officers Re-elected in Detroit Vote
The American Federation of Labor unanimously re elected its old officers in Detroit on December 21. The only contest was for fraternal delegates to foreign trade congresses with Samuel Gompers as president and a slate of vice presidents including P J McGuire James Duncan James O Connell John Mitchell Max Morris and Thomas I Kidd. John B Lennon was chosen secretary treasurer and fraternal delegates to British congress W Pearce was selected secretary of the United Mine Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Washington
P. J. McGuire
Philadelphia
James Duncan
Boston
James O'Connell
John Mitchell
Indianapolis
Max Morris
Denver
Thomas I. Kidd
Chicago
Rank . Morrison
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
Ils
Irs
Journeymen Tailors’ Union
Grain Car Blockade Lifted for Westbound Shipments
Notices from several western routes from Chicago say the grain car blockade has been lifted and western agents may contract shipments eastward. The jam eased but demand on western lines remains unusually heavy. railroads still scarce on cars and timely hauls.
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Creaco
Dee
Chicago
Mysterious Double Death Reported at Niagara Whirlpool
Two unidentified young men were driven to the cliff above the Niagara promenade on the Canadian side and lowered to the promenade. They vanished within an hour, footprints in the snow led toward the whirlpool, and signs pointed to a body in the snow. Police consider possible murder or self inflicted double death.
Knights of Zion Hold Second Convention Session
Cascado hosts the Knights of Zion with Grand Master B H Oswich presiding. Resolutions condemn current armed conflicts between nations. Election of officers is scheduled for today.
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Cascado
The
Knights of Zion
B. H. Oswich
Fierce Gale Bites Lake Michigan Shipping at Milwauke
A fierce northwest gale of about 85 miles an hour spawns heavy ice on Lake Michigan. Steamers and the Chicago Milwaukee line crews report icy decks and near zero temperatures as vessels struggle to navigate the busy lake.
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Lake Michigan
Milwauk
Gisix
Dwight L Moody Dies After Long Evangelical Life
Dwight L Moody, famed evangelist born in Northfield Massachusetts February 5 1837 died at noon following a long battle with overwork and heart weakness. He rose to prominence with Ira Sankey in Britain and led vast campaigns in America including New York City and Chicago. Funeral held at Congregational church Northfield with Mount Hermon students assisting.
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East Northfield
Mass
Dwight L. Moody
West
Kansas City
Northfield
England
Great Britain
Iaa D. Sankey
Mr. Moody
Mr. Sankey
America
Chicago
Christian Commission
Young Men’s Christian Association of Chicago
Moody
New York City
Moody Bible Institute
Congregational Church
Mount Hermon
Round Top
Rock of Ages
Desert Land Final Proof Notices From Montana
United States Land Office Helena Montana issues desert land final proof notices for two claimants. Bert H Pan assignee of Samuel B Burnside of Monida Montana must prove irrigation for desert land No 343 on January 13 1900 before U S commissioner K J Price. Witnesses include Harry I Winslow Burnell L Forsyth Thomas Beattie and Marian MM Reed all of Monida. Adolph Niemann of Lima Montana must prove irrigation for desert land No 9704 on January 18 1900 before U S commissioner Led Price with witnesses John C Patterson William Connors Jno N Stover Hilton Garr all of Dell Montana.
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Jules D. Guyaz
George L Parlé
George K. Merlin
Julius Cramer Samual
Patterson
Dillon
Montana
Grorae D. Greene
Register
United States Land Office
Helens
Mont
Bert H. Pan
Samuel B. Burnside
Monida
K. Gweet
M. ML
K. J. Price
U. S. Commission
Madison County
Harry I. Winslow
Burnell L. Forsyth
Thomas Beattie
Arian MM. Heed
D. Greene
Adolph Niemann
Lima
Moutais
Price
U. S
Saldan
John C. Patterson
William Connors
Jno
N. Stover
Hilton Garr
Dell
Gronae D. Greeny
Young Promoted to Military Governor in Northwestern Luzon
General Young is appointed military governor of the northwestern Luzon provinces with headquarters at Vigan. His force includes the 33rd Infantry under Colonel Luther Hare and the 3rd Cavalry, with stations planned at San Fernando and Laoag and outposts as needed. The 16th Infantry moves to Aparri to garrison Cayayan, Isabela, and Nueva Vizcaya, with Colonel Hood as military governor. Civil governments are being established and northern Luzon ports to open for trade by January 1.
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Luzon
Manila
Young
Vigan
Luther Hare
Thira
San Fernando
Loaag
Aparri
Cayayan
Isabela
Nueva Viscaya
Coloonel Hood
General Young
Colonel Hood
Salvation Army Feeds Poor at Christmas Day Effort
Salvation Army served Christmas dinners to nearly 25 000 people with Madison Square Garden as headquarters. They delivered over 3 000 large baskets for families of five, drawing attention to the charity drive across New York.
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Salvation Army
New York
Madison Square Garden
Milwaukee Bans Fortune Telling And Other Items of Interest
A compilation of oddities notes Milwaukee prohibiting fortune telling, Vladivostock housing a Pasteur institute, a claim that Polish must not be taught in Russia, and other scattered facts. It mentions A Frisonian possessing 240 books on etiquette, Washington's largest family with twelve children, and the Bank of Spain reporting $13,000,000 more gold than a year before. It adds that those who cannot write English cannot land in western Australia and that Ella Ewing erected a ten feet high house in Gorin Missouri.
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Milwaukee
Vladivostock
Pasteur Institute
Russia
Washington
Bank of Spain
Australa
Ella Ewing
Gorin
Notary Public Confirms 1809 Beaverhead Document
The affidavit shows FW. Vogler sworn before J. W. Scott Notary Public on December 28 1809 in Beaverhead County Montana and signed in the notarizing official’s presence.
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State of
Montana
Beaverhead
I. W. Vogler
Sam
Bedrock, Salmon and Gibbonaville Stage Company
J. W. Scott
Beaverhead County
Ely Cream Balm and Grand Island College Listings
Nasal catarrh treatment Ely Cream Balm offered in solid and liquid forms with 50 cent and 75 cent prices. Grand Island Business and Normal College promotes fourteen years of operation offering business normal and shorthand courses with low expenses and flexible tuition terms. Also reports include Big Hole dam power first use for Butte, suicide by Camille Paumie, three smallpox cases in Billings, and Anaconda's status.
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Ely's
Grand Island Business and Normal College
States
Camille Paumie
Butte
Billings
Anaconda
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Dillon Tribune
Amon Poulibring Co
Mrs.sanderson
Tueasay
Texas
Federation of Labor
Gorapeors
Baltinomte
John 8. Hashall
United States District Court
Mel Kinley
Ife
Detroit Heating and Lighting CO
Mich
Gurernia
Astlagca
Chica
P. M. Seymour
East
Granite Street
Butte, Mont
A. S. Land
Helena
Collins
M. M
GuonGe D
Ireene
Robert M. Cobban
M.M
Cororar D
Greene
Keltlér
L. J. Price
U. 8
Ewspapers
B.C. Dake
Merchants’ Exchange
San Francisco
Cal
Southern Pacific
Los Anacles
Pomona
Petio Thephor
Redrock, Salmon and Gibbonsville Stage Company
Redrock, Salmon and Gibbonsville Stage Company. & Corporation
State of Montana
Redrock
F. W. Yoater
V.C. Voatnn
H.W. Voorn
FW. Vogler
Ely
A. M. Harness
Grand Island, Neb
Big Hole
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