Prosperous Outlook for United States in Review
Washington report outlines a year of recovery under protectionist policy, highlighting rising farm prices, wage gains, full-capacity factories, and a record export total near 1.1 billion dollars for the year. It contrasts with four years ago under free trade and Bryanism, noting improved confidence since McKinley’s tariff measures. A separate note observes J Pierpont Morgan’s London trip amid speculation on coal trust deals and distribution changes.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Harrion
Bryan
White House
McKinley
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
England
Wire and Nail Trust
London
Legislators Banquet in Indianapolis Tonight
In Indianapolis on December 29 legislators, members of the General Assembly, assemble in the hall of the house of representatives for a welcome address by Governor Mount and a principal response by Senator H C Pettit. After speeches they march to the Grand hotel for a banquet with further remarks.
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Indianapolis
Ind
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Governor Mount
H.C. Pettit
Grand Hotel
Parish ladies fix up vacant corner for Christmas Sunday school fiesta
The St. Clement's parish women transformed the corner store at St. Louis and Stanton Streets for a Sunday school Christmas fiesta. The venue drew a throng from 6 to 8 PM with children and adults enjoying games and plenty of candy, making the evening a pleasant social occasion.
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St. Louis and
Stanton Streets
St. Clement’s
Shepherd suffers stroke in Batopilas mining town note
Reports from Batopilas Mexico state that Alexander R Shepherd recently had a stroke of apoplexy and is in serious condition. Boss Shepherd went to Batopilas twenty years ago to recover his fortune in mining and became a national figure through public improvements for Washington.
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San Antonio
Batopilas
Mexico
Alexander R. Shepherd
Shepherd
Washington
National Park Planned at Vicksburg Siege Site
Representative Belknap of Chicago left for Vicksburg Mississippi to join the House Military Affairs Committee. The visit aims to collect information for possible legislation establishing a national park at the siege site and to guide Congress in framing related bills.
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National Park
Vicksburg
Aiken
S. C
Belknap
Chicago
Miss
House Committee of
Congress
Yukon Gold Rush Forecast In 1898 From Victoria Reporter
United States Consul E A Smith reports to the state department that a huge Yukon rush is anticipated in early 1898 surpassing earlier gold booms in 1849 and later in South Africa. He notes arrivals from around the world including nearly a hundred travelers on the steamer Warrimo from Australia.
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Washington
United States
E. A. Smith
Victoria
B.C
Klondike
State Department
California
South Africa
Yukon
Warrimo
Australia
Prediction of 1990 Democratic Sweep and Free Silver Policy
In Washington on December 29 1936 the speaker predicts a Democratic victory next year and favors free silver as irresistible. He labels Bland as pro silver, criticizes the gold standard as too narrow, and endorses the Gage bill aligning with Republican policy and McKinley’s administration. He forecasts sweeping Missouri including St. Louis in the next year.
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Washington
Dick” Bland
Gage
McKinley
Missouri
St. Louis
Luetgert Trial Delayed By Absence Of Stenographer
The Luetgert trial, longer than the earlier hearing, risks extending six months as the defense lacks a shorthand reporter and will take testimony in longhand. This promises immense delays in witness examination.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Colder Than Any Winter Freezes South Bay
Sayville Kentucky reports an unprecedented freeze of the entire twenty mile south bay surface. Five hundred oyster boats are icebound and about one thousand oyster workers lose their jobs, threatening hardship for many families.
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Sayville
Great South Bay
Icebergs Seen Floating Off Wakegan Lake Michigan
Four miles from shore on Lake Michigan this morning a hundred massive icebergs, each about one hundred feet high and seventy five feet wide at water level, were observed waving southward with the aid of a telescope creating an unusual sight.
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Wakegan
Ills
Lake Michigan
Fire destroys Grand Northern hotel music box in Chicago
A fire at the Great Northern hotel in Chicago last night burned the Italian music box in the rotunda causing about 20000 dollars in damage. Several injured guests suffered minor cuts from glass and chemicals used by fire crews. The music from the burning instrument quelled panic among guests as flames raged.
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Chicago
Great Northern
Fitzsimmons and Julian Stand by Maher Bout Stance
Chicago December 29 Bob Fitzsimmons and manager Martin Julian claim no surprise at Jim Corbett's refusal to accept a return match plan to whip Maher. They insist they will not give ground on their position and remain ready for a future meeting with the red headed champion.
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Chicago
Bob Fitzsimmons
Martin Julian
Jim Corbett
Maher
Fire destroys Durango Iron Works plant
A fire early today in Durango destroyed the Durango Iron Works plant. Losses total about 15000 with insurance covering about half. The cause remains under investigation and the origin is not yet known.
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Durango, Col
Durango Iron Works
Bradbury Removed From Governor's Staff Over Wife Incident
San Francisco reports John R Bradbury the Southern California millionaire was summarily dismissed from Governor Budd's staff. Governor silent, but sources say the act followed his wife's escapade and Bradbury's forgiveness of her.
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San Francisco
John R Bradbury
Southern
California
Budd
Bradbury
Tragic Farm Conflict Ends in Double Fatalities
Liberty Texas December 29. Prominent Liberty farmer Frank Tives visited stockman John Worthy near Moss Bluff. After a dispute Worthy shot Tives and then killed himself, ending both their lives.
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Liberty
Texas
Frank Tives
Liberty Counts
John Worthy
Moss Bluff
Worthy
Tives
Mrs Pion Van Schaack Sues Van Schaack for 65 000 Damages
Caicage report says Mrs Pion Van Schaack arrived from St. Louis to pursue 65 000 damages against Peter Van Schaack alleging alienation of his son's affections. She appeared markedly distressed while recounting her troubles to reporters.
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Pion van Schaack
Peter van Schaack
St. Louis
Proclamation by General Gomez Condemns Autonomy Plan
The Havana camp of General Gomez in Sancti Spiritus is reported to reject autonomy as insufficient. He declares independence or death the rebels motto and warns that Spain's concessions cannot end the war, insisting fighters will win liberty or die in battle.
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New York
the Herald
Havana
General Gomez
Sancti Spiritus
Gomez
Spain
Cuba
Despatches to the Junta from General Garcia
Gen Vieta arrived on the Ardenrose from Jamaica and delivered Garcia despatches to the Cuban junta. Cuban sympathizers expect filibuster expeditions to depart after learning Garcia’s landing points for supplies.
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New York
Vieta
Garcia
War
Ardenrose
Jamaica
Wall Street Broker Goldsmith Named in Fraud Warrants
District attorney officials announced warrants to arrest Henry Oliver Goldsmith a prominent Wall Street broker who recently fled after allegedly stealing about half a million dollars in schemes similar to those run by E S Dean & Company.
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New York
District Attorney’s Office
Henry Oliver Goldsmith
Wall Street
District Attorney S
Goldsmith
E. S. Dean & Company
Suit Filed Over Union Discharge At Bulletin Office
Fred Hess sues the Typographical Union for 25000 alleging conspiracy caused his discharge from the Bulletin office for not being a union member. Paper proprietors acknowledge Hess’s work was satisfactory.
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San Francisco
Fred Hess
The
Typographical Union
Bulletin
Ferry boat Fanwood collision at Cortlandt slip harms none
The Fanwood ferry of the New Jersey Central railroad collided with a Pennsylvania company float near the Cortlandt street slip this morning. The accident caused serious damage to the Fanwood but no passengers were seriously hurt as they rushed about in the confusion.
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New York
Fanwood
New Jersey Central Railroad
Pennsylvania Company
Cortlandt Street
Maquis Hertford May Succeed Aberden as Canada Governor General
Report from London on December 29 says Hertford is still unconfirmed to replace Earl Aberden as governor general of Canada. Pressure mounts for Aberdeen’s recall amid claims he meddled in local Canadian political affairs.
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London
Lus
Maquis Hertford
Earl Aberden
Canada
Aberdeen
Locomotive and caboose plunge from bridge near Lagrange
A Chicago Hammond and Western train carrying workers fell from a low bridge over the Silt river near Lagrange Illinois this morning. Six men were badly injured and several others lightly bruised.
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Chicago
Chicago, Hammond & Western
Lagrange
Ills
Switchman killed in Chicago yard accident at Fifty-first and Wallace
John W. Packard a Chicago and Erie switchman died when a switch engine ran over him in the yards at Fifty-first and Wallace streets. The fatal accident occurred early this morning as the man was at work.
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Chicago
John W. Packard
Chicago & Erie
Fifty-first
Wallace Streets
Four-Year-Old Patrick Connaught Dies from Christmas Tree Fire
In Brooklyn at St. Marys hospital a four year old named Patrick Connaught died from burns received yesterday in a Christmas tree fire. The incident occurred in New York with hospital staff attempting revival.
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New York
Patrick Connaught
St. Mary's Hospital
Brooklyn
Harrison for Governor
Chicago december 29 plans are underway by democratic leaders to nominate mayor harrison as the next democratic candidate for governor.
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Chicago
Harrison
Black Jack's Gang Reported Crossing Line Into New Mexico
Silver City dispatch reports that Black Jack's gang has crossed the border from Mexico and is en route toward the area. Local authorities issued alerts as the fugitives move northward, with residents warned to maintain caution and avoid confrontation.
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Black Jack
Silver City
Mexico
Birth of Countess of Castallar’s Youngest Son
Paris dispatch reports the young Countess of Castallar nee Gould has given birth to a son, her second child. The Figaro confirms the birth on December 29.
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Paris
the Figaro
Countess of
Castallar
Gould
Ex-Postmaster Devinney Faces Shortage Fallout in Missouri
Julian M Devinney former Marquand postmaster explains his office shortage of 77 dollars to a boycott sparked by his succession of a popular woman, Mrs Estes. He says he discovered the deficit and notified bondsmen to cover it as his case goes to court tomorrow.
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ST. Louis
Julian M. Devinney
Marquand
Estes
Devinney
Strike Continues as Engineers Reject Terms
London engineers vote fifty to one against the proposed terms from employers after an adjourned conference with masters and the federation and amalgamated society. The strike will persist.
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Lonron
Masters
Federation and Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Hanna Campaign Opens in Columbus with Hanna Victory Claim
Col. Dick formally opened the Hanna campaign in Columbus this morning. Politicians from all parts of the state are in consultation with him. He said we will win and that Republican legislators elected are responsible to their constituents and will stand by Mr. Hanna despite opposition.
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Columbus
Col. Dick
Hanna
President Approves Behring Sea Pelagic Sealing Bill
Washington December 29 The president approved the bill prohibiting pelagic sealing in Behring Sea. This marked the final day for approval as the ten day period expired today.
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Washington
Behring Sea
Tin Plate Pool To Form In Philadelphia Market
Tin plate manufacturers in Philadelphia announce a plan to form a pool modeled on the coal and rail maker organizations. The move aims to regulate production and stabilize prices across the industry.
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Tin Plate Pool
Philadelphia
Miners Strike Halts Work at Honey Creek Mines
Hazelton Pa December 29 Work stopped at Honey Creek Mining company mines as two thousand miners went on strike. J H Boone declares independence from any party clique and seeks the Democratic nomination for sheriff. Mrs B F Hammett and Miss Lobb plan New Year’s reception at the Pier 8n hotel from 4 to 6 p m.
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Hazelton
Honey Creek Mining Company
B. F. Hammett
Mise Lobb
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