Forefathers Day Celebrations Across New England
Boston marks Forefathers Day on Plymouth's anniversary with Standish Guards parade and banquet. In Detroit Williams College president attends New England Society dinner with 300 guests. Cincinnati hosts Gen Miles at New England Society banquet. In marriage news Mrs. Wells secures divorce after a tumultuous union and multiple prior marriages.
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Boston
Pilgrim Sfathers
Plymouth
Mass
Pilgrim Fathers
Standish Guards
United States
Massachusetts National Guard
Somerset House
Detroit
Mich
Franklin Carter
Williams Colege
New England Society of Detroit
Russell House
Pingree
Duffield
James B. Angell
U S Charge D Affaires Henry White At Hatfield House
London reports Henry White the U S charge d affaires is staying at Hatfield House as special messengers shuttle between the American embassy and Lord Salisbury. Dispatches from Washington await updates on the Clayton Bulwer treaty discussions.
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London
Henry White
U. S
Hatfield House
Lord Salisbury
State Department
Washington
Hatfied House
Two Personal Crisis Reports And An Accidental Death
In Georgetown Ohio on December 22 the body of John Butt was found south of town. he shot himself while hunting. In Chicago on December 22 two residents killed themselves, one dying and another failing. Minnie Kurth ingested carbolic acid after neighbor gossip, Jacob Eggenecker died by similar means, and William McCulloch attempted asphyxiation after job loss but was revived.
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Georgetown
Ohio
John Butt
Chicago
Minnie Kurth
Jacob Eggenecker
William McCulloch
Ex-supreme judge Wells pursues Jessie in Bourbon
Thomas J. Wells former Illinois Supreme Court judge arrived in Bourbon Indiana two years ago and immediately began courting Jessie. The item notes his marriage history and social pursuit amid local gossip in the December 22 report.
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Bourbon, Ind
Thomas J. Wells
Supreme Court
Ilinois
Bourbon
Jessie
Hadley Preferred for Yale President Succeeding Dwight
Yale seniors vote on Yale's next president and prefer Prof. Hadley. He leads with four times as many votes as Dean Wright Judge Taft and Andrew D White, who each received scattered support.
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Prof
Hadley
Dean Wright
Taft
Cincinnati
Andrew D. White
Primate of Ireland Opposes Disarmament Moves
The Archbishop of Armagh, primate of all Ireland, protested the disarmament agitation at a meeting in Armagh. He questioned whether blowing trumpets and calls to disarm were wise given the present English context, warning that disarmament could mean weakening the navy and risking national security.
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London
Armagh
All Ireland
England
Shortage of Toys as Ships Blocked by Fog
Dense Delaware River fog prevents ships from reaching Philadelphia for 48 hours. Three German steamers laden with Christmas presents and toys lie off Breakwater, causing a toy shortage at several stores that had planned large imports.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Soldier Vote Reelects Cochrane in 19th District
Troy New York December 22 a canvass of soldiers ballots shows Cochrane Republican reelected over Livingston Democrat in the 19th district by 27 votes. A court contest was threatened but likely suspended.
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Troy
N. Y
Cochrane
Congress
Livingston
Confessed Forger Ex Denver Politician Arrested in Cincinnati
Geo K Simmonds of Colorado, once a prominent Denver Cripple Creek politician and son of a respected Denver magistrate, was arrested in Cincinnati on December 22 for forgery and general crookedness after a full confession. He faces charges of stealing and related misconduct.
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Cincinnati
Geo. K. Simmonds
Colorado
Simmonds
Denver and Cripple Creek
Denver
Cuban distress spurs Alger to order aid
Secretary Alger reports extensive suffering in Havena and Guanajaya Cuba and telegraphs General Lee to supply medical and food items from quartermaster stores immediately.
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Washington
Alger
Havena
Guanajaya
Cuba
Lee
Wreck Near Wayland Kills Erie Engineer and Injures Brakeman
In Rochester New York two Erie freight engines collided with another freight near Wayland today. Engineer William H Masters was instantly killed and Brakeman Patrick O'Brien was fatally injured. The crash was caused by disobedience of orders.
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Rochester
N. Y
Erie
Wayland
William H. Masters
Patrick O’brien
Youthful Murderer Commits His Second Capital Crime
Deputy Sheriff Frank Nye was shot and killed in Edgewater suburb as he served a writ on 13 year old Thomas Crosbie, the son of a widowed mother, who had previously killed his mother.
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Chicago
Frank Nye
Thomas Crosbie
Edgewater
Sagasta May Retire Dictate Head of Spain Alliance
In Madrid on December 22, Weyler's influence rises as Premier Sagasta faces a forced alliance with the general's party. The political shift suggests Sagasta could retire or assume control, shaping the government’s direction amid the coalition pressures.
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Madrid
Weyler
General’s Party
Sagasta
War Inquiry Heats Up Over Alger Conduct Charges
Washington December 22 The war investigation intensifies as General Miles sharpens critique of war conduct and challenges accusations of influence and favoritism surrounding Alger and overall strategy. The hearing airs tensions over decision making and accountability at high levels.
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Washington
Miles
Cer
Harcourt resigns Liberal leadership in British Parliament
Sir William Vernon Harcourt announces his resignation as Liberal leader to John Morley. He cites sectional disputes and personal interests dividing the party and notes the party’s weak position in parliament. Asquith expected to take over. Rosebery viewed as national leader by some. Harcourt to keep his Commons seat. He had remarried the daughter of John Lathrop Motley.
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William Vernon Harcourt
Liberal Party
House of Commons
Gladstone
John Morley
Lord Rosebery
H.H. Asquith
William V. Harcourt
John Lathrop Motley
United States
England
Grippe Epidemic Spreads Across Several States
Reports from Minnesota Wisconsin and Pennsylvania describe a mild to formidable grippe spread. In Minnesota the illness is widespread in St Paul and Minneapolis with no deaths yet. Wisconsin notes many cases among officials and citizens. Philadelphia sees epidemic proportions and doctors warn more families affected. Washington also reports grippe spreading nationwide.
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ST Paul
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Madison, Wis
Supreme Court
Philadelpia
Washington
Conservative Split Trends Amid Liberal Discontent
A conservative measure unsettles many Liberal party members prompting fears of a split. The rift could push retiring Sazasta from politics, leaving Weyler to maintain leadership.
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Liberal Party
Sazasta
Weyler
Santa Fe to Relaid with Steel Tracks Coast to Coast
The Santa Fe system will be relaid next year with new steel tracks from Chicago to San Francisco at a cost of three million dollars. An order for fifteen thousand toms has been placed with the Colorado Fuel and Iron Co.
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Topeka
Chicago
San Francisco
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co
Will Resign to Accept Ghent Consulship
Denver December 22 R LeBart returned from Washington and said he will resign as surveyor general before the new year to take the Ghent consulship. His successor will be named directly after Christmas.
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Denver
R. LeBart
Washington
Ghent
Silver Prices Steady in New York Market
New York reports silver unchanged as of December 22 with lead holding at 3.60.
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New York
Corbin Testimony on Camp Alger Selection and War Readiness
Adjutant General Corbin testified before the commission explaining Camp Alger selection and Major Leyburn’s reported favorable location. He said no active preparations were planned until war was declared by Congress and noted limited national supplies for a new army. He also stated canned beef had been used previously with no complaints.
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Corbin
Army
Camp Alger
Leyburn
Miles
Secretary of War
War Department
Congress
Denby
Troops Arrive in Havana as American Forces Land
The transport Chester brought 1 100 troops of the Fourth Virginia regiment under Colonel Taylor to Marianao while the Florida carried 308 troops. General Ludlow arrived to be civil and military governor as Americans prepare to take possession. The Spanish commission agrees to hold La Vadeo batteries until December 31 evacuation.
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Havana
Chester
Taylor
Marianao
Florida
Ludlow
Wade
la Vadeo
Inquest Finds Mohegan Wreck Caused by Carelessness
London dec 22 coroner jury returns verdict on steamship Mohegan wreck blaming carelessness and irregular navigation. Some jurors urged captain may have steered toward rocks but coroner rejects that suggestion.
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London
Mohegan
Giroux Returned to Baker City as Requisition Edges Closer
Oregon sheriff and district attorney pursued Eugene L. Giroux, held on a $1,000 bond in El Paso, after he left Baker City. Officials, including Sheriff Horner, sought formal requisition papers in Austin to return him for trial and contested press coverage cited.
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Eugene L. Giroux
Nogales
Baker City
Oregon
Texas
White
Horner
el Paso
Austin
Giroux
Wass
Herald
Grand Central
California
San Francisco Examiner
McCarty Brothers
W. A. McCarty
Clark’s Creek
Paris
Viala
E. N. Imhaus
Imhaus
Junta dissolved as Cuba goal ends
Washington December 22 The Cuban junta in America has dissolved after the Spanish American treaty ends the aim of freeing Cuba.
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Washington
America
Cuba
President names two diplomatic and postmaster nominees
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of Richard LeBurt of Colorado as consul to Ghent Belgium and J R Armijo as postmaster at Albuquerque New Mexico, announced December 22.
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Washington
Senate
Richard LeBurt
Colorado
Ghent
Belgium
J. R. Armijo
Albuquerque
N. M
Customs Auditor For Cuba Appointment
Washington December 22 The War Department appoints Wm T Watson of the Treasury Department as auditor of customs for Cuba.
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Customs Auditor
Cuba
Washington
War Department
Wm. T. Watson
Treasury Department
Dupuy Asked To Testify In Dreyfus Case
Paris authorities report the president of the court of cassation has asked Premier Dupuy to testify in the Dreyfus case. The development comes as the high profile military affair widens its legal reach and scrutiny.
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Paris
Court of Cassation
Premier Dupuy
Dreyfus
No Evidence Found Against Him William Nelson
Police released William Nelson after arrest by Officer Harold for possessing several coats as no evidence was found. Harold suspects Nelson is an old offender who confines activity to stealing overcoats and orders him to leave town. If caught again he will be severely dealt with.
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William Nelson
Harold
Nelson
Inquest Held Into Brakeman Ed Kerr's Death
Justice Spencer presided over the inquest into the death of Ed Kerr brakeman who was killed yesterday afternoon. The decision followed facts already published.
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Spencer
Ed Kerr
The Maddox Trial in Fort Bliss Court
The Maddox theft trial for Louis Maddox at Justice Ellis's court continues with a decision expected this afternoon. J. B. Young alleged Maddox took $70 from his craps table at Ford's saloon December 14 as eyewitness testimony was recorded longhand by County Attorney Edwards. The case stirred Fort Bliss soldiers who knew Maddox as a good looking volunteer who joined the militia after the spring mobilization.
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Louis Maddox
Fort Bliss
Ellis
Maddox
J. B. Young
Young
Ford
Edwards
Building permit issued for adobe house in Campbell's addition
City clerk issues a building permit to D. Lauricella for an adobe house on lots 19 and 20, block 136, Campbell's addition. Project cost listed at 150 dollars.
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D. Lauricella
Campbell
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