Doings Of Congress Preview Tariff Leads To Cuban Liberty Talk
Washington dispatch notes Congress returning with tariff gains noted, Kansas Pacific sale debate, and senators Pettigrew Mantle and Dubois in Japan seeking silver standards context. Also reports improved farm and industrial earnings, Cuban prisoners freed, and treasury official Howell predicts tariff revenue growth. House and Senate adjourned after routine actions and committee discussions.
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Walter Croot Dies After Bantam World Title Fight
Walter Croot English bantamweight dies at 8 30 after a knockout by Jimmy Barry in a twenty round national sporting club bout. Doctors say heart weakness caused death. Barry surrendered to police and faced manslaughter charges.
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Walter Croot
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Jimmy Barry
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National Sporting Club
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Burgess Electrocuted for 1895 North Victoria Murder
Charles Burgess was executed in Auburn New York after confessing to a brutal murder in September 1895. He killed farmer Charles Whitlock with a fanax and then attempted to assault Mrs Whitlock. Burgess slept well and faced death calmly after testing of the death chair showed it worked.
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Charles Whitlock
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Interstate rail safety rule tightens. Mexico border treaty sent
The interstate commerce commission orders railways to equip trains with safety appliances within two years with no further extensions. Hayti satisfies Germany's demand and U S German tensions ease. The president sent a treaty to the senate with Mexico extending one year for the boundary commission to determine the line.
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Pardons for Rivera and Bacallao Kept in Prison
General Ruis Rivera has been pardoned by a royal decree but remains imprisoned by Blanco. Colonel Bacallao, his second in command, is also pardoned yet confined, both having refused to promise not to fight Spain. General Blanco blocked the decree and warned Spain that release would threaten the Spanish cause.
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Gerrymandering Scheme Drives Chicago Redistricting Push
By a strict party line vote the Chicago city council approved appointing a seven alderman committee to redraw ward boundaries. The move aims to retaliate against state senate reapportionment plans and would see wards realigned if the legislation passes.
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Mail box thieves strike Kansas City in morning spree
A gang of mail box thieves operates in Kansas City. They obtained several checks yesterday morning and cashed one for 148 dollars. A second check for 196 dollars was attempted at the First National bank but the man fled after handing it to the teller.
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First National Bank
Spoor Resigns Wagner Role to Lead Consolidated Stock Yards Railway
J. A. Spoor resigns as general manager of the Wagner Palace Car Company to accept the presidency of the Consolidated Stock Yards Railway Company in Chicago.
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J. A. Spoor
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Consolidated Stock Yards Railway Company
Representative Reiden Recovers After Capitol Fall
Washington reports Representative Reiden, injured by a fall at the Capitol yesterday, is resting easily this morning.
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Cuban Victory and Guisa Bombardment Stir Havana News
Havana reports a major insurgent victory led by General Calixto Garcia as Guisa is bombarded and destroyed. Spanish forces under Col. Tovar retreat while Blanco orders reinforcements toward Bayamo amid fears of imminent attack. In a separate note, Miss Harriet Blanche Robinson wed James Best in a small Mesa Avenue ceremony with friends present.
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President McKinley Learns Mother Near Death in Canton
President McKinley arrived by special train at Canton and learned his mother was alive but near death. He visited her bedside where she opened her eyes and recognized him before passing. Doctors say she cannot live beyond today.
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McKinley
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Arbitrators Hear Arguments Over Mexican Freight Rates
In St Louis on December 7 the arbitrators J N Faithorn J N Hannaford and L F Day hear oral arguments at the Planters hotel. The dispute pits central US rail and water lines to Mexico against all rail lines over a differential affecting freight rates.
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Mexico
Delaware Day Banquet At Walton Celebrates Ratification
Philadelphia hosts a Sons of Delaware banquet marking the anniversary of Delaware's ratification of the U S Constitution. Senator Joseph R Hawley former minister to EnglandThomas F Bayard ex ambassador to Italy Wayne McVeagh and other national figures will speak. Celebrations planned in Wilmington and across the state.
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Italy
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Olympic Theatre Fire Destroys New Orleans Venue
The Olympic theatre in New Orleans burned to the ground last night, a landmark in boxing history for former world title bouts involving John L. Sullivan James J. Corbett Jack Dempsey and Robert Fitzsimmons. Estimated loss 50000 dollars.
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New Orleans
Olympic Theatre
John L. Sullivan
James J. Corbett
Jack Demsey
Robert Fitzsimmons
Milford Man Hanged for Wife Murder
Herman Paul Scultz was executed today for the murder of his wife in September 1896. He spent his last night writing letters to his sons. like the Guldensuppe murderer Martin Thorn, Scultz was a barber.
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Herman Paul Scultz
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Martin Thorn
Ohio Labor Federation Holds Annual Convention
The Ohio Federation of Labor opened its annual convention in Columbus. Delegates expect resolutions on senatorial and speakership contests, with a anticipated heated session and lively debate.
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Ohio Federation of Labor
National Trotting Association Board Opens Winter Review
The regular meeting of the National Trotting Association board of review began this morning at the Murray Hill Hotel in New York. A large number of appeals are docketed for consideration.
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National Trotting Association
Murry Hill Hotel
The Actor's Trial Postponed in New York
The care of Edward J. Ratcliffe, actor accused of beating his wife, daughter of Peter DeLacey, a wealthy bookmaker, was announced this morning to be postponed until tomorrow.
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Fur Cape and Collar Sale In City Auction
This season offers the finest fur capes collars and boas shown in the city. Collars priced from 2.25 to 82.50, capes 8.00 to 25.00. Also purses for 1.25 and 5.00. Goo W. Hickox Hixson.
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Hanna manager stays behind amid senate fight
Col. Dick, Hanna's manager, did not accompany his chief to Washington December 7. He may not go until the senatorial question clears up. Hanna fears both he and his lieutenant leaving could let anti-Hanwaites lock in enough pledges to stop his election. Dick will monitor developments and remains uncertain how long he will stay.
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Board of appeals meets at Victoria hotel in Chicago
The American Trotting Association holds its semi annual board of appeals meeting at the Victoria hotel in Chicago. Prominent horsemen from the west attend as several important cases are to be adjudicated.
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Pictures by Telegraph Tested in St Paul
A new device for transmitting pictures by telegraph was successfully tested in St Paul. The inventor is Earnest A. Hummell, a jeweler.
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Earnest A. Hummell
Ready Made Dresses Sale Highlights Low Prices
Store offers ready made white and flannel dresses for children up to 4 years with prices from 50 cents to 3 dollars. All wool flannel dresses listed at 2 to 3 dollars. Ties available at 1 dollar.
Train Jumped Track Delays Eastbound Service
An eastbound G H passenger train jumped the track four miles east of the city yesterday, tearing ties for about 300 yards after the airbrake failed. The wrecker moved cars back and reattached tenders, but operations ran late with the eastbound not leaving until 6:00 p m. The T P and westbound G H were also delayed, causing the S P westbound departure to run after 6:00 p m.
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Burial of Moore of G. H. colored shop band in Concordia
The remains of Moore, a member of the G. H. colored shop band, who died from a brain concussion after falling from an east bound train near Blanca, were buried this afternoon in Concordia by Undertaker Ross. His life insurance of 1500 dollars with Travelers will go to his widow.
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Tragic Death From Accidental Pistol Discharge
Diep Jessie Arnold Moore aged 3 years 2 months and 17 days died from the accidental discharge of two pistols in the hands of his cousin Cherry Van Luit on December 1. He lingered until December 4 and was buried from 412 St. Vrain Street with interment at Evergreen.
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Jewelry Store Promises Low Prices for Xmas Gifts
A local jeweler advertises selling jewelry and diamonds cheaper than any other house in the city. The note invites shoppers to see them and promises no trouble answering questions.
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Judge Buckler Refuses New Trial in Hol Land Case
Judge Buckler overruled a motion for a new trial in the S. L. Hol land case and sentenced the accused to fifteen years in state prison. Pete Michero seeks an injunction to stop Sheriff Simmons from selling his residence lot at public auction. G. W. Hickox and Hixson advertise silver plated cups priced from $100 to $3.50. Richards and Prague of Roswell travel to Socorro. G. H. Wheeler sues Ella S. Wheeler for divorce. The McGinaty club plans an oyster blowout next month.
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Pete Michero
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