Moralizing Fragments on Wealth and Virtue from Iowas Era
The passage critiques wealth pursuit and moral conduct, noting dangers of foolish humor, charity as public virtue, and the folly of neglecting one’s opportunities. It mentions Hawaii’s assimilation, a Maine battleline fund for a ship named American Boy, and daily inquiries at Cincinnati headquarters. Hot air therapy for rheumatic joints is described as temporary relief, with repeated sessions needed.
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Maine
Youth of America
Cincinnati
Emperor of China Grants Reforms Amid Revolt Attempt
The present emperor of China Kwang Su, if alive, tried to pacify a revolt by granting reforms demanded by insurgents. The move was disastrous for him, yet praised as admirable. He echoed a predecessor's public proclamation noting a revolution arose from his own faults and lax governance.
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China
Kwang Su
Corruption in China Forces Large City Fees
An envoy to Peking faced gate tolls to enter Shanghai city under imperial orders. Officials demanded thirty thousand taels at the outer gate and twenty thousand at the inner gate for contraband baggage, totaling about thirty two thousand dollars. The piece warns that such corruption signals decay and urges reform at home.
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Ught
Shanghai
Peking
China
Penny post era advances in British world
The speaker recalls the adoption of the penny post on Rowlgni Hill and credits it with vast progress in intercourse and information. Today a penny post era is seen as a milestone not only for the British empire but for the English speaking world, promising forward movement toward closer intimate intercourse and mutual knowledge as a prelude to brotherhood.
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Rowlgni Hill
England
British Empire
Opposition to Expansion Sparks Senate Debate
Washington December 7 The first note of anti expansionists emerged in the senate as Senator West of Missouri introduced a joint resolution limiting federal power to acquire and govern territory. The discussion also touched navigation laws with debate over foreign built vessels wrecked in the United States. Senator West and Senator Caffery of Louisiana opposed the bill, which was set as a special order for next Monday with adjournment at 1 30.
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Washington
Senate
Renator
Missouri
United States
West
Committee On Commerce
Caffery
Louisiana
Hawaiian Commission Report Adopted By The House
The House met briefly as deaths of Representatives Northway and Love were announced and a memorial adjournment observed. The deficiency bill for extraordinary army and navy expenses from Jan 1 to July 1, 1899 was reported for action. The president's Hawaiian commission report was laid before the House and referred to the territories committee with a related bill from Mr. Hitt.
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Senda
Haowaiian
House
Northway
Oho
Love
Mississippi
Committee On
Territories
Hitt
Express Company Must Pay War Revenue Tax In Michigan
The Michigan Supreme Court rules unanimously that American Express must pay the 1 cent war revenue tax on all packages sent within the state. It also declares the prior pure food law unconstitutional for lacking an enacting clause.
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Muat
Lansing
Mich
Mich. Zan
Supreme Court
American Express Company
Michigan
Massachusetts Life Benefit Trustees Seek 20 Percent Dividend
The receivers of the Massachusetts Life Benefit association ask the supreme court for leave to pay a 20 percent dividend on death and disability claims approved as proper charges. They have $208,000 on hand and expect about $200,000 to be paid.
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Boston
Massachusetts Ife Benefit Association
Supreme Court
Emergency Fund Proposal for Navy Department
An estimated one million dollars for an emergency fund to meet water emergency contingencies was submitted to Congress. The fund is to be immediately available and remain so through January 1, 1900, to address new conditions and recent results.
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Washington
Dec
Navy Department
Congress
Explosion on hospital ship injures crew in New York
An ammonia explosion aboard the marine hospital ship Bony State while moored on the Brooklyn side of the East River killed Robert Twiks and seriously injured fifteen others. The accident occurred in the smoke-making plant where a Swiss national oversaw the machine.
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Tee
New York
Bony State
Brooklyn
Robert Twiks
Ships Lost at Sea Near Teneriffe Debris Report
The steamer Gallina with Captain Wrealand arrived from Teneriffe and reports the total loss at sea of the schooner Bertram N. White. Its crew of eleven or more is missing after the wreck north of 30.10 latitude and 6.30 longitude last Saturday morning.
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Gallina
Wrealand
Teneriffe
Bertram N. White
Koven Eg
Home Life Insurance Building Intact After Collapse
New York city reports say superintendent Brady concludes the steel framework of the Home Life Insurance building is intact after a partial collapse. The lagers-heet structure was torn down and insurers estimate the loss at 700000 dollars.
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Home Life
New York
Brady
Home Ife Insurance
Lagers-Heet
Losa
Four Body Wash Ashore from Portland Steamer at Chatham
Four bodies were recovered overnight at Chatham Mass from the Portland line steamer. One is identified as a woman. This brings the total recovered to thirty one with five still unidentified.
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Chatham
Mass
Portland Line
Fay
Supreme Court sustains Otis law in Columbus case
The Supreme Court upholds the Otis law which ousts a Republican city affairs board in Cincinnati and appoints a new board led by a Democratic mayor, marking a partisan shift in local governance.
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Otis Law
Columbus
Olin
Supreme Court
Otis
Republican Board of City Affairs
Clnetanatl Ad
Viparisan
Bng Ie Wluce
Thirteenth Minnesota to Return Home from Philippines
The Thirteenth Minnesota regiment is expected home within about sixty days. Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn listed seven volunteer regiments to be relieved once regulars reach the island. Regulars should reach San Francisco in days and Manila by February. The Third Infantry at Fort Snelling may join the regulars to replace volunteers for Manila duty.
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Minnesota
Washington
Dec. C
Meiklejohn
Philippines
San Francisco
Maoita
Manaports
Mantin
Fort Snelling
Maula
Volunteers to return home from Manila order issued
General Alger states a plan to send regular regiments to relieve volunteers in Manila and bring the Thirteenth Minnesota home on the third expedition. The first expedition included California Oregon and Washington troops, the second carried the Tenth Pennsylvania and Colorado and Nebraska troops, while the third included the Thirteenth Minnesota with Idaho troops the Astor battery and the Utah battery.
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Denver
Rocky Mountain News
Secretary of War
Manila
United States
Minnesota
San Francisco
California
Oregon
Washington
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Nebraska
Idaho
Astor Battery
Utah
Market Quotations from Grain and Live Stock Centers
Summary of daily quotations from St Paul and Duluth markets with prices for wheat corn oats barley rye flax and live stock across Minneapolis Chicago Milwaukee Sioux City and South St Paul. Notable figures include No 1 Northern wheat 63 6 38-4 cents in St Paul and cattle prices in Chicago and Sioux City markets.
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St. Paul
Duluth
Northern
T-Sa
Minneapolis
Dee
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Reid
South St. Paul
Sioux City
Town
Atlanta Peace Jubilee Address Time and Travel Details
Washington announces the president and family will attend the peace jubilee exercises in Atlanta. They depart Tuesday December 13 at 2 o'clock via the Southern Railway and arrive between 8 and in the morning, with the president delivering the address and attending the banquet on Thursday evening.
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Atlanta
Washington
Abandoned Steamer Wayette Brown Reaches Amherstburg
Captain Powell and part of the crew of the steamer Wayette Brown were ashore at Point Pelee after abandoning ship during a storm. Wrecking tugs brought them to Amherstburg Ontario as the vessel is described as in bad shape and likely to break up unless the storm subsides.
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Amherstburg
Ont
Dec
Powell
Wayette Brown
Point Pelee
Lkely
Earthquake Strikes Santiago Shakes City at Night
Santiago reports a severe earthquake last night causing panicked crowds and damage to crockery. Americans in the area appeared alarmed as the tremor rattled buildings and startled residents.
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Santiago
Sudan Return Sparked by London Farewell Scene
The Sudan field general Lord Kitchen, commander of Egyptian forces, halted on his return to the Sougen. A crowd of friends gathered at the railroad station to bid him farewell amid the tense postwar atmosphere.
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Sudan
London
Lord Kitchensirdar
Dle Sougen
Commendation Letter Sent to Monstor Mowumack Crew
Secretary Long writes Capt White commending officers and men of the monster Mowumack for faithfulness and patriotism during a difficult operation across the Daelte.
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Washington, Dee
Long
White
Mowumack
Manitoban Fire Destroys Stores and Hotel at Manitou
A blaze destroyed Gordon's general store Sparling and Landers hardware and Gueston's hotel and ivory stable at Manitou in Manitoba. The fire caused estimated losses of 40000 dollars and disrupted local commerce and lodging.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Dee
Gordon
Atore
Sparling & Landers
Gueston
Manitou
Congress Bans Ticket Scalping In Anti Scalp Measure
The Senate debates four hours with no amendments adopted as the anti ticket scalping bill passes in a vote 110 to 101. The House earlier approved the measure amid a ten year railroad push to end scalping. Executive session follows as Hawaii commission confirmations spark further discussion.
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Washington, Dee. C
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Sherman
New York
Independence agitation in Manila presses for autonomy
The native press pushes independence and repayment to Spain. Independencia argues justice for the Philippines as Americans pledge independence per McKinley. Chico Aguinaldo and allies warn a form of protectorate may be needed to prevent a future takeover by a less liberal regime.
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Filminos
Manila
United States
Spain
Independencia
McSsinley
Congress
Chico Aguinaldo
Filpinos
Philippines
Cleveland Opposed to All Annexation Expansion Policy
Former President Cleveland, speaking in Princeton, declares he is ardently opposed to any annexation or expansion policy. He says his opinions are clear and have not changed, opposing annexations from Hawaii to the Philippines and urging public knowledge of his views.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
United States
Hawaii
Philippines
Hobson to Lead Sunken Vessel Recovery Mission
Naval constructor Tobron will go to Manila to supervise raising sunken warships. He plans to depart around the 20th, visit Alabama briefly, and hopes to refloat the Colonial. Doubts remain on further navy funding. Berlin notes Germany does not yet view colonization as desirable and will wait for final peace terms before deciding.
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New York
Tobron
Mealin
Hobson
Alabama
Navy Department
Germany
London
Berlin
The
Times
United States
Spain
Snow blanketed Northern lis after two days of flurries
Whitty Tweher of Bnav Tendwood S D reports two and one half feet of snow in the past forty eight hours across the northern list area. Measurements show heavy accumulations with drifting toward farmsteads and roads becoming impassable in places.
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Whitty Tweher
Bnav
Tendwood
S. D
Lis
Grain port under strain as facilities struggle to cope
In the port a truth blockade hampers operations. Despite vast grain handling facilities the port is overtaxed and under strain. Local authorities and workers grapple with bottlenecks affecting shipments and storage.
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Buffalo
Lottalo
Dee
Felt the Earth Shake in Oakland California
A strong earthquake shock was felt in Oakland as brick buildings rocked and windows shattered. In Berkeley the tremor was reported with similar effects though no injuries or major damage are noted. Five persons reported minor alarm and brief panic among residents.
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Oakland
Cal
South Berkeley
Bridge collapses near St Paul cuts rail and telegraph lines
A section of the Sixth Street steel bridge near St Paul collapsed after a derailment, sending about 400 feet of decking into the river. A. Cohen, a collector, was on the bridge and survived but with a broken leg. The incident disrupted tracks, telegraph lines, and caused estimated damages of 20,000 to the bridge and 2,000 to trains. One car jumped the track as the bridge failed.
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Sertounly
Iurt
St. Paul
Downa St. Paul
Duluth
A. Cohen
Destructive Fire At Central House In Wadena
A disastrous blaze at the five story Central house in Wadena Minnesota during court week trapped guests. Lamp explosion started the fire and one section burned in flames. Storquist of Seleckam and Frank Austin of Thomastown are believed killed. several guests injured.
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Questa
Waidlenn
Wooten
Wadena
Min
Dec
Eld
Storquist
Seleckam
Frank Austin
Thomastown
Four Men Buried as Coal Pile Breaks at West Superior Dock
Four men were buried under a coal pile at the Lehigh Coal and Coke company dock in West Superior Wisconsin after a deck fire burned through and the coal slid into the bay. Fire started by spontaneous combustion and the exact identities cannot be confirmed until work checks are completed. Loss expected to be heavy.
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West Superior
Wis
Dec
Lehigh Coal and Coke Company
Postponement of Camp J. M. Bacon ceremony due to uprising rumors
Rumors of renewed Indian uprisings and the potential dispatch of the Third Regiment to the Philippines lead to delaying the raising ceremony at Camp J. M. Bacon until early next year.
Electric streetcar wreck in Wisconsin leaves several injured
An electric streetcar in Oshitost, Wisconsin, was struck by a Wisconsin Central train and hurled thirty feet. The impact injured several workers but caused no deaths. The motorman attributed the accident to slippery rails.
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Oshitost
Wis
Dee. C
Eut
Wisconsin Central
Snow Storm Buries Tyvonwood with Deep Drifts
A fierce snow storm grips Tyvonwood Michigan on December 9. For two days snow has fallen and blown with drifts reaching five to eight feet in places. The level snow measures about three feet and incoming trains are delayed due to the heavy conditions.
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Tyvonwood
Mich
Fire wipes out several Aberdeen businesses after starting in barber shop
A fire at Aberdeen began in Wall's barber shop and rapidly spread to Lacy's drug store, Dr. Diletendorf's office, and Herman's cigar store, nearly destroying all. A portion of Lacy's stock was saved while each building carried partial insurance.
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Aberdeen
Wall
Lacy
Dr. Diletendorf
Herman
Not Burned, Weyawwega Fire Exaggerated Report
Reports of a Weyauwega Wisconsin fire were exaggerated. Only Wood's hotel, a three story building, burned. The Main street area was threatened but the fire department stopped the blaze from spreading beyond the hotel.
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Weyawwega
Wis
Wood's Hotel
Main Street
Dia
Mine lease ends five year stalemate in Crystal Falls
In Crystal Falls Michigan the Breitung interest in the Monitor mine was leased to Corri Gan McKinney Co of Cleveland. The ceremonial whistle blew for the first time in five years marking the deal’s signing. In Duluth Minnesota church officials deny knowledge of McIntyre deal status.
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Crystal Falls
Mich
Monitor
Corri Gan, McKinney & Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Avendia Votes to Build Bridge in Trempeleau Crossing
Avendia Wisconsin December 2 special election results show a vote to construct a steel bridge across Trempeleau River connecting Hast to the West side. Proponents call it a major city improvement and claim it will foster growth and connectivity.
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Avendia
Wis
Arvendia
Trempeleau
Hast
Nils
Ex-convict bound over in Cameron drunken arrest
Tolin O'Donnell of Barron, Wisconsin, was bound over to the spring term of the circuit court after resisting arrest while intoxicated in Cameron. He is an ex convict and well known in the area.
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Barron
Wis
Tolin O'Donnell
Cameron
Ariest
Elreutt
Crow River medical meeting gathers Benton area doctors
About twenty physicians attended a Benton Minnesota gathering on December 9 including Drs Gilet and Sweeney of St Paul and Julius Maresch assisting at Winona. They inspected local factories and will stay several days researching operations.
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Benton
Dasseel
Minn
Crow River Medien
Gilet
Sweeney
St. Paul
Tuapestining Wikenn Factorien
Winona
Bec
Julius Maresch
Rpector
Deficiency Bill Passes Amid War Funding Debate
The deficiency bill to support military and naval establishments passed the House with little opposition. An emergency fund of 3,000,000 was added, boosting total appropriations to 60,850,802. The Senate held a short session and adjourned after addressing the Nicaraguan canal bill. a later clash over rapid appropriation passage was noted by Senator West.
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Washington
Doe
Loi
Mrr. McRae
Arkansas
Cannon
McRae
di. A
Senate
Barry
Morgan
Pettigrew
West
Seodson's Promotion Nominations Sent to Senate
Washington December 9 The president sent nominations to the senate listing Navy Assistant Naval Constructor Nichiciond P Hopson to be a naval constructor and several postal, town, and state appointees including William P Means, Charles Carmody, H W Clark, Simon McKensie, Benjamin Shaver, G O Jones, Hebert Marnik among others. Also numerous interior appointments and navy promotions previously announced.
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Senate
Washington
Navy
Nichiciond P. Hopson
Pesimisters — Town
Willam
Means
Boone
Charles 1. Carmody
Mapleton
H. W. Clark
Mabor
Minesota
Simon J. McKensie
Adrian Benjamin A. Shaver
Kasson
Wis+ consin
Health of Troops Shows Improvement in Cuba and Porto Rico
Gratifying health reports reach the War Department from Cuba and Porto Rico. Gen Henry at San Juan notes no deaths on the 7th and 8th among troops in Porto Rico, while Santiago reports are encouraging. Conditions in the Philippines also show material improvement.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Washington
Poe
Porto Isleo
War Department
Henry
San Juan
Porto Rigo
Santiago
Philippines
American Coal to Enter French Market at Marseilles
Washington reports Consul Skinner says American coal firms may win a major market in France if they offer the right quality at about 7.72 dollars per ton delivered to Marseilles bunkers. The consulate notes desired coal should resemble the best Welsh, with 400 to 1,000 calorific value and minimal volatile matter, attributing high prices to British output strikes.
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France
Washington
Skinner
Marseilles
Iis
Sleepy Bye Man Drowned in Alaskan Voyage
Letter from Louis Rosenthal reports James Buckley of Sleepy Eye Minnesota, a member of the party, fell from a big boat and was drowned near La Verne in Alaska while gold hunting.
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Sleepy Bye
la Parte
Ind
Louis Rosenthal
la Verte
Nelda
James Buckley
Sleepy Ye, Minn
Death by own action at Williams in Webster City
Traveling man for the National Agency of 11's Movies, Fitts of Springboro Ohio, committed suicide at the Commercial hotel in Williams by taking poison. A letter to his wife was left.
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Williams
Webster City
Tawa
Dee
Springboro
Ohio
National Agency of 11
Treaty Ratified Extending Mexican Boundary Time One Year
The senate approved the extension of the Mexican boundary completion time by one year with no opposition or debate, ratifying the treaty in an expansive session. The action occurred in Washington with no notable objections raised.
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Washington, Dee. C
Senate
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Eral Govrnment
Ter
Ritory
Ioome
Gen. Alger
TID Markets
Sten
Towe
Tioat
Seach
Platt
Church Denient
B. C. Church
McIntyre
Shell Lake
Bulla
Imodern
Mandan
N. D
Schallern
Joseph Mille
Miller
Mamkelt
Hurt
Grand Mere
Russell A. Myer, Jr
Keeney
Eli
Moning
Seodson
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