Cuban Victories Reported by General Garcia Near Manzanillo
General Garcia publishes a December 14 letter claiming Cuban forces have captured Guisa and now control the Cauto river area with twelve towns protected by Cuban troops. He says 12,000 soldiers are under his command and that Cuba is free in Santiago’s extensive territory, despite Spanish forces. A second item notes Illinois law enforcement will enforce a ban on parading with arms by independent societies, affecting groups like the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights Templar, and restricting uniforms.
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New York
the Sun
Garcia
Manzanillo
Guisa
Guamo
Cauto del Embarcadero
Cauto
Pando
Cuba
Santiago
Spain
Springfield
Lll
Reese
Order of Hibernians
Polish Friendly Society
Knight Templars
Knights of Pythias
Sherman to leave cabinet over Ohio senatorship decision
Washington reports confirm John Sherman will resign from the cabinet when the Ohio legislature decides the six year senatorship. He cites enfeebled health and the need for a more active successor, remaining only due to presidential remonstrances over intra Ohio influence.
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Washington
John Sherman
Sherman
Ohio
Hanna
United States
New York and Brooklyn Prepare for New Year Celebration
New Yorkers elect to ring in the year with a city park gathering featuring music and parades in carnival costumes. Mayor Phelan will press a button in San Francisco to hoist the municipal flag as a midnight salute and the Chicago delegation will participate at 7 PM. A dawn 100 gun salute from the harbor is planned.
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New York
Brooklyn
New City
City
Phelan
San Francisco
Chicago
Morton Lewis Offers to Take Blame to Save Luetgert Life
In Chicago on December 8 Morton Lewis says he would denounce himself as a would be burglar to save Luetgert's life. He swears he saw Mrs Louise Luetgert during the May 1 burglary attempt and that a woman left Luetgert's home with a bundle that night. A St. Louis man will corroborate his statement.
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Chicago
Morton Lewis
Luetgert
Louise Luetgert
St. Louis
Lewis
Severe Snow Storm Disrupts Pittsburg Traffic
A fierce December snow storm halts traffic and business in Pittsburg and Allegheny. Electric lines fail, phones and telegraphs go down, and several accidents are reported including a man jolted by live wires. Four rescuers were shocked and horses were killed by fallen wires. Police guard streets to prevent more accidents.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Jos. Day
Durrant to Die as San Quentin Heads Toward January 7
Theodore Durrant remains in the condemned cell at San Quentin under constant watch. His attorneys have no ground for hope and cannot delay the execution. He maintains innocence and remains calm as the long legal battle nears its end.
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San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
San Quentin
Durrant
Bryan Expected in San Antonio to Greet Free Silver Champion
A Mexican train arrived without William J. Bryan on board, drawing crowds along the line from San Antonio to Eagle Pass. Residents planned demonstrations in his honor for his anticipated arrival that evening.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mexico
William J. Bryan
Here
Eagle Pass
Son's Klondike absence tied to Greensboro man's suicide
Montgomery report says David J. Castleman, a Greensboro businessman, killed himself with a revolver after distress over not hearing from his son who has gone to the Klondike. The tragedy occurred this morning in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
David J. Castleman
Greensboro
Klondixe
Eckels Surrenders Currency Seal to Dawes in Chicago
Washington DC December 31 Comptroller James H Eckels resigns his post surrendering the seal of office to Charles Gates Dawes of Evanston Illinois a close friend of the President Dawes will assume duties as the next head of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago tomorrow in Chicago Illinois.
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Washington, D.C
James H. Eckels
Illinois
Clevely
Charles Gates Dawes
Evanston, II
McKiley
Kickels
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Mineral product of Colorado for 1897 reported
Denver December 31 2 o'clock this afternoon reports from mint and smelters show Colorado's mineral product for 1897 totaling 36 905 312 86 dollars. Gold 19 694 478 dollars up from 14 750 000. silver 12 225 000 dollars down about four million. lead 8 225 000 dollars up nearly one million. copper up about 750 000. The total marks an increase of about two million over 1896.
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Denver
Wheat traders await Armour Leiter move on settlement day
Chicago December 31. Anticipation ran high on the Board of Trade as Armour and Leiter effected a tremendous wheat transaction. Settlement day loomed with shorts needing cover and New Year prices potentially jumping as dealers faced obligations.
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Chicago
Armour
Leiter
Board of Trade
Kentucky man J Bushman captured after chase ends in jail
J Bushman who killed his mother in law Mrs Mary Ann Stewart at Paris Tennessee is jailed in Paris after a long chase. He was caught by his half brother Louis Stuber within fifteen yards of the crime scene. Bushman’s wife offered a $300 reward for his capture.
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Pabucah
J. Bushman
Inlaw
Mary Ann Stewart
Paris
Tenn
Louis Stuber
Bushman
Masonic Grand Lodge Takes Over Burlington Mansion
The state Masonic grand lodge assumed ownership of a $225,000 mansion in Burlington prepared as a home for indigent members and their widows and orphans. The lodge paid just over $20,000 for the entire property including grounds and furnishings.
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Burlington
N. J
State Masonic Grand Lodge
County Treasurer Kirtly Death Under Inquiry
Lafayette reported County Treasurer Kirtly found dead in his office with three bullet holes. The case shadows suicide as Christmas day purchase of a pistol by Kirtly at Bixler's gun shop was confirmed, with Bixler identifying him as the buyer.
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Lafayette
Ind
Kirtly
Bixler
Bixer
Three Men Ice Boating Drowning Near Sandusky
In Sandusky Ohio during a heavy snow storm Charles Gear and Edward Keating escaped an ice boat accident when the vessel struck a hole and submerged. William T Lawrence remained on the boat and drowned after going under the ice.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Charles Gear
Edward Keating
William T. Lawrence
Gear
Keating
Lawrence
Denver Bartender Found Dead on 19th Street Bridge
Lewis Chain, a Denver bartender, was discovered with a bullet wound through his heart on the 19th street bridge over the Platte River. Police suspect murder as the body was found frozen stiff and the shooting likely occurred hours before discovery.
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Denver
Lewis Chain
19Th Street
Platt River
Chain
Conference of graduate schools closes with subjects debate
The second day of the national conference of graduate schools in Chicago ended with a morning discussion on major and minor subjects led by delegates from Bryn Mawr College. The conference adjourned sine die in the afternoon.
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Chicago
National Conference of Graduate Schools
Bryan Mawr College
Directors of Physical Culture Meet at Knickerbocker Club
New York December 31 directors of physical culture gather at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club to form a permanent body. The aim is to standardize methods of physical culture and measurements and secure uniformity across practices.
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New York
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Bryan Party Receives Ovation Through Eagle Pass Route
Hen W J Bryan and wife and ex Governor Cristinea of Missouri arrived from Mexico at Eagle Pass Texas. The party was given an ovation along the route with cheers from locals.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
W.J. Bryan
Mexico
Cristinea
Missouri
Wyoming Attorney General Resigns. Van Orsdel Appointed
Ben Fowler resigned as Wyoming attorney general on December 31 and Governor Richards named J A Van Orsdel to succeed him. The move returns a new leader to the state justice department in Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Ben Fowler
Wyoming
Richards
J. A. van Orsdell
Gold Reserve Reaches 160 Million in Treasury Report
The year ends with a gold reserve of 160 million dollars, the highest since November 1890. The total cash balance currently in the treasury stands at 251,327 dollars.
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Washington
Hanna's Campaign Moves in Ohio Senate Fight
Cleveland dispatches report Senator Hanna leaving for Columbus to take charge of his senatorial bid. Burke is courted as potential senate president. McKinley reportedly intervenes to rally anti-Hanna Republicans.
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Cleveland
Hanna
Columbus
Senvator Burke
Senate
Bushnell
Burke
Coumbus
Ohio
McKinley
Senator Hanna
Boxwell
Denis
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Day
Jones
Stark County
Canton
Hanna Republican
Burke to Stay with Them in Columbus Demand
Canton officials report a message from Chairman Nash stating all Hanna’s friends are needed in Columbus at once with a deadline of Saturday and noting Jones is uncontrollable. Judge Baldwin received the message, and Canton reacts with excitement to the development.
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Burke
Canton
Hanna
Columbus
Jones
Judge Baldwin
Nash
Mutual Life Insurance quits Kansas over commission dispute
TOPEKA Kansas December 31 Owing to dissatisfaction with Insurance Commissioner Mc Nalls methods the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York withdraws from the state and ceases doing business there The company says the volume of business in the region does not justify the expense of litigation to counter the commissioner's attacks
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Topeka
Kans
Insurance Commission
McNall
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Kansas
Insurance Commissioner
Fashion Notes on Hats and Blouses of the Era
Ostrich feather ruffs tipped with marabout and chiffon ruffs edge with ostrich. Spanish combs return with bow shaped napes and side combs. Cloth blouses outsell silks. tight cloth waists draw sighs from the fashionable. Dark serge coat paired with vested satin and red velvet collar modernizes coats. Millinery favors ostrich feathers in all lengths. velvet toques and large bats feature erect or drooping plumes. ribbons brighten muffs and furs with bold contrast.
Cattle Cars Headed to W W Tuttle and Mr Nations
Eight cars of cattle arrived today for W. W. Tuttle and two cars were sent to Mr. Nations.
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W. W. Tuttle
Mr. Nations
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