Ship Sinks On Atlantic Passage. 75–80 Aboard Lost
A British steamer Wedemore picked up survivors from a sinking vessel en route from Boston to London. Captain Lee and most officers and crew are presumed lost. Among the rescued are second officer Tippens and engineers Graham Ayers. About 75 to 80 crew members were aboard.
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Doned
Boston
London
Wedemore
Baltimore
Ere
Tippens
Graham
Ayers
Lee
Milwaukee man Lappen found abroad posing as Measures
Frank A. Lappen, the Planking ton bank defaulter who vanished with three million dollars, has resurfaced in England using the name Frank J. Measures. He rented and furnished the Connersburg lodge of the Rothechilds near Acton for eighteen thousand dollars, then sold it and started several companies only to wreck them and disappear with most of his loot.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frank A. Lappen
Plankington
England
Lappen
Acton
Frank J. Measures
Connersburg
Rothechilds
Maybrick case delays home secretary deputation request
London December 8 The Maybrick supporters abandon plans to petition the home secretary after receiving a letter from Sir Matthew White Ridley’s secretary to J Treare Edgcombe. The note says no deputation will be received and the case will be considered like other life sentence convicts.
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London
Florence Elizabeth Maybrick
Secretary of State
Home Office
National Cycling Association May Challenge L A W Control
A meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel gathers secessionists and riders to consider forming the National Cycling Association to govern eastern cycle racing. The plan envisions five districts and alliances with regional groups, potentially forcing the L A W to yield control.
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New York
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Mississippi River
Louisiana
National Cycling Association
Southern Cycling Association
Western Cycling Association
California
Ethical Union Convention Opens in Milwaukee Leaders Gather
Social reformers from across the nation converge in Milwaukee for the American Ethical Union convention presided by Felix Adler founder of the movement. Attendees include Jane Addams W L Sheldon S Burns Weston John L Elliott William Salter Perceval Chubb and other noted speakers and delegates.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Dee
American Ethical Union
Felix Adler
Ethical Movement In
America
Adler
Jane Addams
Hullhouse
Chicago
W. L. Sheldon
St. Louis
Forty-five Flown From Londonian After Abandonment
Thirty lost Baltimore Dec 8. Forty-five of the crew of the steamer Londonian of the Farnessia line were rescued after the vessel was abandoned following trouble at sea. Authorities investigated the incident and reported the crew safe.
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Baltimore
Londonian
Farnessia Line
Aban
Farm Leaders Hear Talks at Fort Worth Congress
The third day sessions of the Farmers National Congress in Fort Worth were shortened to allow visitors to inspect the poultry and pet stock show. H. C. Adams of Wisconsin spoke on pure food legislation and A. P. Bush Jr. of Texas discussed the cattle industry’s interdependence. The congress is expected to close tomorrow.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Farmers’ National Congress
Congress
H. C. Adams
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Wisconsin
A. P. Bush, Jr
Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
Earthquake Strikes Santiago de Cuba Coast
Three heavy shocks rattled the coast of Cuba with the first at 1 15 a m. People fled into streets in night clothes as residents said the tremor was the strongest in many years and left the city shaken and frightened.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Secret Dreyfus Dossier Shown to Court of Cassation
A Paris Exchange Telegraph dispatch reports the secret Dreyfus dossier was presented to the court of cassation yesterday and that the court has examined the entire dossier. The Figaro notes the document’s full review by the court.
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London
Paris Exchange Telegraph Company
Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
The
Figaro
First Kentucky Volunteers Return From Ponce to Newport News
The First Kentucky volunteers under Colonel Castleman will land Saturday morning aboard the transport Berlin from Ponce. General Brooke and his staff are aboard, and a committee of 100 Louisville citizens will greet the soldiers.
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Newport News
Castleman
Berlin
Ponce
Brooke
Louisville
United States cruiser New York arrives at Havana
Crowds throng Havana wharves to view the New York, Sampson’s flagship, as it arrives. Salute fired by the cruiser to the port is answered by Cabanas fortress. courtesy exchanges follow between Capt Chadwick and Admiral Manterola. The American flag bound for Morro Castle arrives.
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Havana
United States
New York
Sampson
Cabanas Fortress
Chadwick
Manterola
Morro Castle
Santa Fe Stockholders Meet to Discuss California Extension
Stockholders and representatives gathered at the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe offices in Topeka for the annual meeting. No changes to directors or officials were planned, with principal discussion focused on extending the company’s system in California.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Kan
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Road
California
Missing Pentagoet wheel found near Provincetown
Captain Charles Kelley of the High Head life saving station reports a mahogany wheel recovered near his post. It is believed to originate from the missing steamer Pentagoet, raising prospects of a trace to the vessel’s fate.
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Provincetown
Mass
Charles Kelley
Highhead
Dawson men head toward coast after Rosalie arrival
Victoria dispatcher reports the steamER Rosalie arrived from the Linn canal. In the region towns say as many as 1,000 men from Dawson are now heading toward the coast.
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Victoria
B. C
Rosalie
Linn Canal
Dawson
Steamer Passenger Drowns After Jump Overboard
David Page, 33, Scottish native and cabin passenger aboard the State of Nebraska, jumped from the mid ocean steamer and was lost. No motive is known for the act.
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New York
David Page
Scotland
Nebraska
Spaniards Refuse Cession of Caroline Island Coaling Station
The text notes that all points of possible agreement have been exhausted and only the exchange of sovereignty remains. It states Spain refused to cede a coaling station in the Caroline Islands to the United States.
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Caroline Islands
United States
Senate activity and bills in early December session
In Congress reports detail Senator West’s proposal to bar congressional appointments to commissions. Senator Stewart returns to the Senate seat. motions on adjournment and private pension bills proceed. Pettigrew seeks post office department absorption of the interstate commerce commission. Hawley proposes army reorganization. Senate executive session precedes Nicaragua canal debate and adjournment maneuvers. The House moves to committee of the whole under Mr Cannon with Dalzell presiding.
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Washington
West
Senate
Congress
Stewart
Nevada
Hale
Gallinger
Pet
Morgan
Pettigrew
Cannon
Illinois
Appropriations Committee
Washington Bust for Westminster Abbey Planned
The Evening News reports an interview in London with English and American citizens on erecting a bust of George Washington in Westminster Abbey. It says funding is the key to success and that money is needed.
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George Washington
London
the Evening News
Westminster Abbey
Breakers Ahead In the Chicago Franchise Fight
The Chicago franchise fight grows tense with threats of violence and a mayoral warning of possible hangings. Rumor swirls that the State's attorney plans a grand jury probe into boodling charges amid the heated ordinance dispute.
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Chicago
Marseille meeting sparks multiple affrays over Dreyfus affair
In Marseille last evening, during a lecture on the Dreyfus affair by M. De Pros nse editor of the Temps, several affrays occurred leaving twenty injured and several arrests made.
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Dreyfus
Paris
Marseilles
M. de Prossense
The
Temps
German Banking Crisis Deepens As Bullion Shortages Rise
Berlin dispatch reports the German financial crisis worsening with Berlin and Hamburg banks short of bullion. They are sending to Paris to procure reserves to stabilize operations and meet obligations.
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Germany
Berlin
Hamburg
Paris
Russia to borrow 180 million rubles for artillery renewal
A Brussels dispatch reports Russia plans to borrow 180 million rubles to renew its field artillery stocks., with the move seen as a major military resupply effort during December.
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Dondon
Brussels
Russia
Police Adviser to Havana for Cuban Capital Police
Dec 8 report from Havana New York states Sept McCullagh of the state bureau will depart tomorrow to advise Genl Greene on establishing a police force in Havana Cuba.
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New York
McCullagh
State Bureau
Havana
Genl. Greene
Prince of Wales Cancels U.S. Yacht Race Visit
Semi official reports say the Prince of Wales will not travel to the United States for the international yacht races scheduled next fall.
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London
Prince of Wales
United States
Peace talks end with signing set for Saturday or Monday
Negotiations over Paris end as Judge Day updates that formal treaty signing will occur on Saturday or Monday after today’s meeting.
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Paris
Judge Day
Deeds Filed In El Paso Real Estate Transfers
Samuel Baker and wife deeded to Nancy Dorrell and Sylvania Storms an undivided interest in part of block 13 Anson Mills addition. Campbell Real Estate Co deeded to T. S. Austin lots 11 12 13 14 15 16 block 270 and lots 11 12 18 14 15 block 277 Pierce Finley addition for 3000 dollars. Campbell Real Estate Co deeded to A. M. Loomis 1050 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 and 9 block 85 El Paso per Campbell map. R. A. Wilson deeded to A. E. Brown half interest in 60 by 120 feet Magoffin addition corner Magoffin Ave and St Vrain St for 2452.
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Samuel Baker
Nancy Dorrell
Sylvania Storms
Anson Mills
Campbell Real Estate Co
T. S. Austin
Pierce Finley
Campbell Real Estate Company
A. M. Loomis
City of
el Paso
Campbell
R. A . Wilson
A. E. Brown
Magoffin Addition
Magoffin Avenue
St. Vrain St
Britain Presses for Joint Control of Nicaraguan Canal
In London and Washington discussions intensify over who should control the proposed Nicaragua Canal. British circles argue for part control and uphold the Clayton Bulwer treaty, while American officials note renewed congressional focus and irritation over Britain's push to join in the project.
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London
England
United States
Great Britain
Washington
Congress
Personal notices of travels and arrivals in El Paso society
Pete Wehner leaves on the T P for Roswell. Louise Brebany Concert Co. departs for Abilene. J F Hill of Denver takes a new post with A H Richards. Sam Freudenthal travels by Santa Fe through New Mexico. Will Julian improves from pneumonia at Hotel Dieu. Judge Harper departs for a hunting trip. George Jacks heads to Omaha to settle. W W Manning arrives from Dallas and checks in at Grand Central. Floyd Schock seeks city bond work for a St. Louis lithographer. Lizzie Arbett ardson returns from New York to El Paso to settle here. Daniel Turner of Wells Fargo Express bound for Chicago. Redford Sharp leaves for San Antonio to attend federal court. J Caldwell, stable and undertaker, ill. Judge Bryan to Las Cruces and back by December 1 with family. Mrs Avirett, Texa delegate to a New York music teachers meeting. her son praised as pianist. Banker Enrique Creel travels to New York to study expanding banking in Mexico City. Listing of multiple travelers and their origins across the country and Mexico. repeated hotel and railway notes.
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Lizzie Arbett Ardson
New York
el Paso
Daniel Turner
Wells Fargo Express Co
Mexico
Santa Fe
Chicago
Smallpox Situations Reported Amid City Inspection Efforts
The Herald publishes an independent report on smallpox in progress in the Mexican quarters as officials press a house to house canvass led by Dr. Yandell and team. Cases cluster near Seventh Street and El Paso, with several in families and few new cases. The pest house will open soon to isolate patients and stamp out the disease, with the city promising no alarm and urging caution.
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Health Board
Dr. Yandell
George Harold
Billy Smith
Charley White
Chihuahuita
Seventh Street
el Paso
Kansas Streets
Oregon
Carmel Rodela
Jose Rodela
Oregon Street
Juana Loya
Carlos Franco
7Th
Franco
Rafael Soldano
Utah
Ninth
4Th
5Th
Stanton
Barela’s
Herald
Weidenbeck
Missouri Street
Shelby
San Antonio Street
Yandell
McMurry Sues for Divorce in Cruelty Case
F. J. McMurry filed for divorce from May Selle Mae Murry on cruelty grounds.
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F. J. McMurry
May Selle MaeMurry
Illness strikes Collector Dillon II at breakfast
This morning at breakfast Collector Dillon II felt ill and went to his room after informing Chief Deputy Clark. Family physician Dr. Race arrived, treated kidney related pains with an opiate, and amid a deterioration, doctors revived him. The Herald notes hopeful signs as recovery seems possible. Dr. Race previously attended Dillon seven years ago after a similar attack.
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Dillon
Harry
Clark
Race
Dr. Race
G. H
Building permits issued for residences in Campbell’s and Morehead additions
City clerk issued permits for two residences. Allen Hart obtained a 500 dollar brick home on loss land 2 of block 241 Campbell’s addition. J S Oechener secured an 800 dollar adobe residence on lots 23 and 24 of block 11 Morehead addition.
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Allen Hart
Campbell’s
J S. Oechener
Morehead Addition
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Wales
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Roswell, N. M
Louise Brebany Concert Co
Abilene
J. F. Hill
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Sam J. Freudenthal
New Mexico
Will Julian
Hotel Dieu
Judge Harper
George Jacks
Omaha
W. W. Manning
Dallas
Grand Central
Floyd Schock
Geo. D. Barnard Lithographing Co
New City
Atty Redford Sharp
Sexton
San Antonio
J. Caldwell
Star Stables
Caldwell Undertaking Company
Bryan
Las Cruces
Enrique Creel
Banco Comercial
Chihuahua
Creel
Mexico City
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Lordsburg
N. M
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Colonia Dublan
Mex
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F. A. Stoakwell
Los Angeles
Cal
Jose Cograga
Janos
Thos Haughney
J. W. Lathan
la Luz
M. Reyes
J. H. Colburn
N. Y
Fred Lemon
W. B. Greenlee
J. P. Riley
Denver
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E. B
F. G. Liggett
San Francisco
W.H.H. Llewellyn
Chas. Preston
W. Brewster
Carl E. Fish
Dillon II
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