Vatican urged to curb Carlist revolt in Spain
Rome reports the Spanish government seeks Vatican help against Carlist agitation. The pope sends his nuncio to Madrid to urge clergy to oppose Carlistism, while observers fear Carlist influence in the clergy could block opposition. Also noted is a labor debate among Gompers and allies on political action and union strategy ahead of Kansas City talks.
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London
The
Chronicle
Rome
Vatican
Madrid
Sacred College
Erican Federation of Liber
Samuel Gompers
Hayes
Isaac Cowan
Gompers
Kansas City
American Federation of Ishe
Socialist Labor Party
Trades Unionism and Federation
Farmer's National Congress Opens Sessions in Texas
At Fort Worth on December 7 delegates and visitors resumed meetings. Prof. C. C. James discussed agriculture in schools in Ontario while W. G. Whitmore reviewed beet sugar growth in Nebraska and other states. Mrs. S. Isadore Miner spoke on country clubs for women and others debated railway discrimination and cotton interests.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Farmer’s National Congress
C. C. James
Ontario
W. G. Whitmore
Nebraska
Organization of
Country Clubs For
S. Isadore Miner
Dallas
D. G. Purse
Savannah
A. E. Stillwell
Kansas City
E. S. Peters
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association
Notable London wedding of Sir Charles Tennant and Marguerite Miles
In London today Sir Charles Tennant of the Glen wed Miss Marguerite Miles of a Bristol family. The bridegroom near eighty and the bride in her twenties. the match drew attention due to social prominence and reported family opposition over the age disparity.
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Sir Charles Tennant
Marguerite Miles
London
the Glen
Sir Charles
Brewers urge repeal of war tax on beer in press resolutions
Dissatisfied brewers from New York Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati and other cities sign resolutions calling on Congress to repeal or cut the war tax on beer. A representative committee will seek a meeting with the House Ways and Means Committee to argue the case.
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New York
Congress
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
House
Ways and Means
Hayes in Cleveland Center union eyed for federation presidency
The Cleveland Central Labor Union editor Hayes is reported as a leading candidate for the presidency of the American Federation of Labor. Local reports from Cleveland dated December reflect his rising prominence within the labor movement and speculation on his possible top post.
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Cleveland
Hayes
Cleveland Central Labor Union
Confederate Monument Dedicated in Alabama Capitol Grounds
In Montgomery on December 7 an ornate Confederate monument in the capitol grounds was formally dedicated at noon. The cornerstone laid by Jefferson Davis in 1886 was featured in an extensive program with fourteen young women representing seceding states and numerous patriotic orations by members of the General Assembly.
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Montgomery
Ala
Capitol Grounds
Jefferson Davis
General Assembly
Porto Rican Commission Report Due to Be Made Public
Washington December 7 The Porto Rican commission report now with the postmaster general will be made public Friday. The document contains about 15 000 words and details the postal system to be inaugurated on the island. It has the approval of the postmaster general.
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Washington
Porto Rican Commission
Grippe Epidemic Hits New York City
Doctors report La Grippe remains epidemic in New York with four fifths of patients affected. Two fatal cases have been reported to the board of health as worsening weather sustains the outbreak.
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New York
Board of Health
Bailey Seeks Caucus Leadership Amid DemocraticRace
Representative Bailey of the House Democratic minority must win a caucus vote next Saturday evening to decide if he will be honored again as leader. Gossip swirls as Bailey remains silent, fueling suspicions he seeks an endorsement before announcing. Bland plans to attack Bailey.
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Washington
Bailey
House
Bland
Gillett Case Deepens as Suspects Hide in Chihuahua
In Chihuahua Mexico special to the Herald reports C R Troxel and Gillette in hiding at a Mexican woman’s Alameda home. They registered under false names in November and traveled toward Durango with a likely accomplice awaiting funds. Officials, guarded by Governor Ahumada, await arrest papers before returning to the United States.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
The
Herald
Gillett
C. R. Troxel
West
Alameda
Sierra Madre Mountains
Robinson
Denver
Colorado
G. G. Gillette
Chicago
Ill
Troxel
Durango
Kansas
Ahumada
United States
Personal dispatches from a sectional city in the Southwest
Storewide notices list visitors and residents in Las Cruces and El Paso. Attendees include Capt. W. H. H. Liewellin of Las Cruces, attorneys J F Bonham and H B Holt, and Sheriff Pat E Garrett of Las Cruces. The Uncle Tom's Cabin troupe heads to Las Cruces for a show. Concert company Louise Brehany arrives from San Marcial. Hotel arrivals feature many names from Las Cruces, Albuquerque, and beyond.
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J. Dern
Santa Fe
Denver
B.F. Hammett
Roswell
N. M
W. H. H. Liewellin
Las Cruces
City
J F. Bonham
H. B. Holt
Fred C. McKnight
New York
J. Fred Lahman
S. F
Pat E. Garrett
R. A. Stuart
el Paso
Los Angeles
Cal
Numa Raymond
G. H
George H. Cranfield
T. P
McGregor
Texas
J. R. Enlowe
T. S. Austin
Co. Taylor
R.M. Dresbach
Ohio
Chui-_ chupa
Louise Brehany
Jno
R. Meer
C. L. Brown
Oakland
W. B. Moore
Alamogordo
G. D. Avery
la Luz
A. L. Eskridge
Kansas City
S. D. Ellis
Wyandotte
Kan
Gee
H. Cranfield
Grand Central
A. Schlemmer
Cooks, N. M
E. S. Waddle
St. Joseph
L. W. Wilson
Globe
A. T
A. HH. Moore
Tucson
J. Fred Lohman
H. F. Griffith
Albuquerque
W. C. Teasdale, Jr
St. Louis
Lindell
J. Webb
J. R. Chandler
Pecos
Tex
A. C. Peterson
Mexico
Scott N. Morris
Fresnal
N M
E. C. Reed
O. H. Hedges
Paul and
Chas
F. Gerhard
Colorado Springs
Colo
J. S., Courtain
Council Bluffs
Jas
H. Wilson
Fargo
Paris
Robert H. Baker
Racine
Wis
Fred R. Pratt
Chicago
Andra
Vaun
Houston
W. H. Miner
San Francisco
Felix Kreamer
Amedie Toullin
H. A. Collins
Walter Douglas
Morencie
J. H. Cox
Bacon
A. 7
Senate debated naval officer promotions and 1900 Washington centennial plans
In Washington on December 7 the Senate discussed amending naval officer statutes to allow promotions for Spanish War valor and to appoint an admiral and vice admiral. Senate actions included a seven-member committee to review the president’s message on the 1900 centennial celebration in Washington. House activity covered a postponed international banking bill, resignation of Warren Hooker, and anti scalping measures amid canal and nominations news.
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Washington
Proctor
Senate
Hoar
Senator Lodge
Elkins
United States
Porto Rico
Cuba
Hawaii
Representatives Northway
Ohio
Love
Mississippi
Congress
House
Walker
Massachusetts
Warren B. Hooker
Fredonia
N. Y
Hepburn
Iowa
Sherman
Mann
Chicago
Bland
Missouri
Little
Arkansas
Nicaragua Canal
Morgan
William T. Adams
Lander
Wyo
Minnie Williams
Navy
Marine Corps
Pathfinder launches as coast survey vessel in Crescent yards
Five thousand attendees watched the christening of the Pathfinder at Crescent ship yards in Elizabeth New Jersey. Miss Ruth Crandon of Evanston Illinois, a niece of Secretary Gage, performed the ceremony. The Pathfinder is the first fully equipped US coast and geodetic survey ship in years designed for Alaska and Aleutian service.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Coast Survey
Pathfinder
Crescent Ship Yards
Ruth Crandon
Evanston, Ill
Gage
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Alaskan
Aleutian
Hobson Chosen Navy Line Ahead of Staff Promotion
Washington December 7 Hobson a naval constructor selects line service over staff and will soon be promoted to lieutenant commander to honor his services at Santiago the navy department announced.
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Washington
Hobson
Navy Department
Santiago
Cuban army maintains order in Pinar del Rio
In Pinar del Rio the Cuban army keeps order as residents prepare a reception for arriving American troops expected to reach the city soon.
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Pinar del Rio
Havana
Massachusetts Town Elections Report From December 7
Elections held in sixteen towns with a heavy vote. Democratic gains are numerous. Haverhill elected the social democracy ticket.
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Loston
Massachusetts
Haverhill
Social Democracy
Spaniards Reject McKinley Message as insult to defeated foe
Madrid dispatch notes that the Liberal decries McKinley s message as another insult from a victorious power to a conquered people. Public opinion resents the continued claim that the Maine was criminal.
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Madrid
The
Liberale
McKinley
Maine
Terrible picture of Havana sanitary conditions reported
War Department officers say Havana death rate last month rose above any twelve month period excluding the war months and describe the streets of the poorer sections as shocking.
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Washington
War Department
Havana
Session Postponed in Paris Meeting Until Tomorrow
Paris dispatch reports the joint session delayed at the request of Spanish commissioners and rescheduled for tomorrow. The postponement affects ongoing negotiations and expected statements from both sides.
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Paris
Chicago man sentenced for wife robbery in Toledo hotel
Judge Pudzley sentenced Geo. Smith of Chicago to four years in the penitentiary for robbing his wife of 500 dollars in the Jefferson Hotel, Toledo, last May.
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Toledo, O
Pudzley
Geo. Smith
Chicago
Jefferson Hotel
Cubans Satisfied Over Kinley Policy Declaration
In Havana on December 7 the Cuban public expresses satisfaction with President Moe Kinley's message seen as a clear statement of U S policy toward Cuba.
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Havana
MoeKinley
United States
Cuba
Bazaar at St Clement’s Parish House
Tomorrow the St Clement’s parish house bazaar will run from noon through evening with a fancy work sale, refreshments, and a Mexican booth offering enchiladas and tamales. Admission is 5¢, including a gramophone with 150 pieces, plus a milk quilt donation by Mrs Stockwell.
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St. Clement’s Parish House
Gramophone
Stockwell
Theft of Colts case brings Pe cos witnesses to city
A large contingent from Pe cos and nearby areas appeared in the city since Sunday to testify in the Frank and Perry Harbert theft case. The charge alleges they stole three colts from Shep Casey and was moved from Jeeves county on a venue issue. The case was continued to the January term and witnesses have since returned home.
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Pecos
Frank
Perry Harbert
Shep Casey
Jeeves County
Town Destroyed by Fire Blocks Communication
Milwaukee Wis Dec 7 A telephone message says the town of Weysuwega has been destroyed by fire and all telephone and telegraph communication is shut off.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Weysuwega
Racing Dogs Arrive for Mexican Central Circuit
A car carrying 29 dogs, mostly hounds, arrived yesterday over the Santa Fe and was shipped south on the Mexican Central to Mexico City. The dogs, billed to A. M. Slack, president of the Mexican and National coursing association, were in first class shape and appeared to be thorough racing stock.
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Santa I’e
Mexico
A. M. Slack
Mexican & National Coursing Association
Courts Hear Few Arrests In Recorder Session
No recorder's court met this morning due to sparse arrests. Three cases: W W Wiley on assault and battery with a $5 fine due, to plead guilty. Kid Grayson fined $1 for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. A Schildnecht drunkenness and assault and battery, case deferred. A jury was formed for the S L Holland case, with about 20 witnesses to be examined through Saturday.
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Recorder’s Court
W. W. Wiley
Ross
Kid Grayson
S. L. Holland
Messrs. Falvey and
Davin
P. H. Clarke
District Court
O.D Owen
Schildknecht
GC. R. Moore
Theo. Balders
G. GC. Balders
J. S. Merrill
J. B. Wilcox
Burges and Shelton Receive Marriage License
County Clerk Pitman issued a license of marriage to Richard F. Burges and Miss Ethel Shelton.
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Pitman
Richard F. Burges
Ethel Shelton
Burges and Shelton Quietly Wed at Bride’s Home
Richard Burges and Miss Ethel Shelton were married at 1 PM today at the bride’s parents’ home in a small ceremony with only close relatives present. The couple, highly popular, received many well wishers. They departed by the S P for Los Angeles after the ceremony.
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Richard Burges
Ethel Shelton
Burges
S. P
Los Angeles
Physicians certify Charley Stevens free of smallpox rumors
Doctors conclude Charley Stevens does not have smallpox or varioloid as previously rumored. The health assessment dispels street chatter about his illness and confirms no contagious condition.
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Charley Stevens
Quail Train Sunday Offer at 212 Santa Fe Street
Advertises a Sunday quail train deal offering a day off unlimited quails and a 100 mile ride for $1. Quails and Art Parlors operate on the ground floor at 212 Santa Fe Street with no stairs to climb.
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3Urge
Santa Fe Street
City health board awaiting physician report this afternoon
At 3 o'clock this afternoon city physicians had not reported to Dr. Vilas president of the board of health.
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Vilas
Board of Health
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Federation OF Labor
Grippe
New York City
W. J. Harris
Ysleta
House of Representatives
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Holland
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