McKinley Speech Draws Southern Triumph in Atlanta
President McKinley’s Atlanta peace jubilee speech moves Southern crowds with praise for Confederate graves harmony. Georgia legislators applaud as field artillery salutes mark his capitol visit and a private Senate reception follows. Enthusiastic cheers greet Wheeler, Lawton, and Young.
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Atlanta
McKinley
Georgia
General Assembly
Capitol
Grant
Wheeler
Gen. Wohieeler
Apprause
Generala Lawton
Young
Senate
Secord
Swindler Convicted in Chicago Land Exchange Fraud
Prominent figures drew attention as Col William A Shamons former Boston port co director was found guilty of swindling in a deed exchange case. J B Bryan ex president of the Union League club alleged he signed for valuable Chicago real estate swapped for Florida land, claimed to be worth ten dollars per acre but said to be far less. The trial drew wide notice due to the involved personalities including Col Charles Page Bryan.
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Chicago
William A. Shamons
Boston
J. B. Bryan
Union League Club
Charles Page Bryan
United States
Brazil
Col. Saimons
Proteteca
I. B. Bryan
Florida
Lafayette Monument Commission Report on Paris Gift
The Lafayette monument commission in Lafayette Washington reports about 50000 dollars raised for the monument to Gen Lafayette in Paris in 1900. A telegram from Paris states the French government accepts the monument with gratitude and offers a site on governmental grounds in central Paris.
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Lafayette Monument
Washington
Lafayette Monument Commission
Gen
Lafayette
Paris
Northern Pacific Declares First Common Dividend
New York Dec 16 The directors of the Northern Pacific Railway company declare a 1 percent dividend on common stock. This marks the first dividend declared on common since the company was organized.
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Northern Pacific
New York
Northern Pacific Raillway Company
Mob of Women Stones Columbus Statue in Grenada
A mob of women in Grenada, Spain, pelted the statue of Columbus as they blamed the discovery of America for Spain’s misfortunes. The event occurred on December 16 and reflects local protests against historic colonization.
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Madrid
Grenada
America
Spain
Columbus
Squelched a Promoter Meintyre and Ma Scheme
Minneapolis December 17 Promoters of a flour trust scheme by McIntyre and Ma faced unanimous opposition from Minneapolis millers. A meeting with Duluth and Milwaukee reps approved a resolution aimed at ending uncertainty and halting the promoter's plan. Support varied among local millers as the effort advanced.
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MeIntyre
Miliers
Minneapolis
Avalanches Linked to White Pass Railway Deaths
Reports from the Danube line state a string of fatal avalanches during White Pass railway construction near Skaguay. First Officer Lawrence learned of six accidents in a week and claims fifteen to twenty deaths overall since winter began. One confirmed victim is Perroy the packer found frozen on the summit.
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White Pass
Viétorti
Ino
Wee
Danube
Lin Canal
Lawrence
Sknguay
Bennett
Perroy
Packer
Must Stay in Prison as Iowa Court Denies Appeal
Des Moines, Iowa, December 17. The Iowa supreme court, in extra session, affirms Betsy Smith’s life sentence for poisoning her husband. A prior appeal granted a new trial, but the verdict remains the same. Her daughter Cora Blutch, also imprisoned for the crime, recently committed suicide in the penitentiary after protesting her mother’s innocence.
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Towa Supremy Court
Noisy Smith
Des Moines
Iowa
Towa Supreme Court
Betsy Smith
Notariass Dea Moines
Tyn
Erhua
Stock freight wreck near Marshalltown with near escape
A fast stock freight train bound for Chicago split in two in the yards and crashed, wrecking cars and stock. Several stockmen in the caboose escaped death as if by miracle, with only minor injuries and one seriously hurt. The事故 occurred in Great Western territory during December.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
West
Great Western
Fire claims two children in Ada house blaze
In Ada Mint on December 17 a fire destroyed the home of Carl Vold and Hendrum. Vold’s two children, aged two and four, died in the blaze. Reported lack of fire protection left residents unable to aid the youngsters as the structure burned. The origin remains undetermined, with speculation the children started the fire themselves.
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Ada
Mint
Carl Vold
Hendrum
Vold
Cole to Hang in Bismarck Murder Trial
In Bismarck Dakota Territory Judge James W. Cale, convicted of killing a young woman, receives a death sentence for March 24. He made no statement and sought no mercy, remaining impassive as the verdict was read.
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Bismarck
X. D
James W. Cale
Lingl
Cook Uunk Amick and the Fargo Dining Car Siege
John Snaith, third cook on the Northern Phelfie roast train, attacked Conductor McLennon after Margo’s resection yesterday morning. Cooks, waiters, and passengers feared he was insane as a warrant was issued for his arrest. He barricaded himself in the dining car with a knife. The crew and passengers were delayed until he was overpowered.
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Uunk Amick
Fargo
N. D
John Snaith
Margo
McLennon
Torpedo Boat Rowan Sets Speed Records in Seattle
The Rowan built by Mornin Bros in Seattle made a successful trial yesterday. It averaged 27 1/2 knots during the run, about 12 2 knots above the contract speed, and its engines averaged 12 revolutions, ten above requirements.
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Seattle
Wash
Dee
Rowan
Mornin Bros
Bank cashier in Lum berton faces stamp duty charge
Leonard Reddley cashier of the Citizens' bank Lum berton Maine appeared before Commissioner Spencer charged with failing to affix a revenue stamp to a cashier's check. He waived examination and gave his personal recognizance. Law.
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St. Paul
Leonard Reddley
Citizens' Bank
Lumberton
Mian
Spencer
Walved
Death of William Frenkes in Carver village residence
In Carver Minnesota on December 17 William Frenkes, described as one of the oldest butlers, collapsed dead in the back of a residence belonging to Peter Butendorf. Heart or elent failure is thought to have caused the death.
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Dios Suildemby
Carver
Minn
William Frenkes
Peter Butendorf
Elenrt
Bryan to Speak at Virginia Democratic Banquet on Washington's Birthday
Cal W J Bryan accepts invitation to address a banquet in Washington by the Virginia Democratic association on Washington's Birthday. The event will feature Bryan as guest speaker and highlight party activities in the capital.
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Cal. Bryan
Washington
Cal
W. J. Bryan
Virginia Democratic Association
Startling Charges on Nourishment in Manila Hospitals
Honolulu dispatch reports Miss Schaefer, a Red Cross nurse, testifying that soldiers in Manila hospitals die from under nourishment as government funds cover only 60 cents daily per patient. She describes despair, loneliness, and systemic neglect, with deaths daily and shortages of proper food and care. She cites worn staff and hospital mismanagement while praising some caring attendants amid harsh conditions.
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Honolulu
Dee
San Francisco
United States
Scandia
Manila
Red Cross
Molaten
Massachusetts Battleship Faces Refitting and Commission Loss
New York reports naval officials fear the battleship Massachusetts will be decommissioned after an incomplete inspection. A buckled keel for 240 feet and frames evisted in seventeen spots signal severe damage from last Saturday’s rock and reef incident. The ship remains in day dock as surveys continue.
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Massachusetts
New York
the Herald
Diamond Reef
Trial of Frau Knank Hailed for Disrespect to Emperor
Berlin dispatch reports the New York woman Frau Knank is charged with disrespecting the Emperor. The trial fixes for December 20 and she remains in prison as U S authorities cannot intervene. Defense claims Knank was intoxicated on the cited day and otherwise respectful when sober.
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Berlin
Dee
Frau Knank
New York
United States
Mut Tragic Death In Athens Soldier Falls From Horse
The adjutant of the first battalion of the Fifteenth regiment, JA Sieat Tames A. WWaskinson, died suddenly in front of the post office after being thrown from his horse. His head struck the ground with great force.
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Athens
A. Wwaskinson
Unprosecuted after central court case in Harold Piederile death
Treasury officials declined to prosecute Kate Lyon and Mrs. Mills over alleged unlawful conduct connected to the death of Harold Piederile, American newspaper correspondent. The defendants were discharged.
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Tention
Old Balley
Central Criminal Court
Treasury
Kate Lyon
Mills
Harold Piederile
Baldwin Clve Case Verdicts Reach Accidental Death
In San Francisco the Baldwin case concluded with a verdict of accidental death for the 10 victims from the late incident. Six years later, findings point to a chain of events that led to the tragedy, with investigators noting no intentional act.
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Baldwin Clve
San Francisco
Baldwin
Army plans and Cuba Philippines Puerto Rico troop estimates
At a House hearing Adjt. Gen. Corbin cited the Cuban evacuation commission and Gen Wade Butler Sampson who urged 50 000 troops to maintain order in Cuba. He noted 66 000 ready, Otis recommended 25 000 for the Philippines, and Puerto Rico force at 6 100. With 100 000 total, about 18 000 reserves remained at home.
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Mitty
Washington
Corbin
House Military Affairs Commission
Wade
Butler
Sampson
Guha
Philippines
Otis
Torto Rico
Demonstrations greet General Lee in Havana
In Havana on December 16 General Lee's visit drew large demonstrations as he dined at the Hotel Tyocha with Generals Wade Greene and Olous. He traveled via Cerra amid cheering crowds and flowers, with flags waved by locals. Macrinano's reception was equally warm, and Lucha's claim that Lee will treat all nationalities with canal justice sparked optimism among Spanish residents.
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Havana
Gen. Lee
Tvocha
Wade
Greene
Olous
Cerra
Macrinano Hig
Tun Lucha
Canal Justice
la Tucha
Philip in Command of North Atlantic Squadron at Havana
The battleship Texas under Captain Sigsbee, flagship of the North Atlantic Squadron, sailed from Old Point for Havana with Commodore Philip aboard to assume command of the squadron poised to operate in Cuban waters. The Brooklyn, Captain Cook, has arrived at Old Point and is expected to sail tomorrow to replenish coal.
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Iinvana
Newport News
Texas
Sigsbee
Old Point
Havana
Philp
Guban
Brooklyn
Cook
Ins
Military Rule Tightens Control in Havana
Havana dispatch reports stricter military order in Taya Inst wight with extended curfews and patrols. Roads are heavily patrolled, loitering banned, and disorder suppressed. Officials say no further incidents are anticipated as the regime maintains firm oversight.
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Tuirvana
Taya
Demand Ransom as Spanish Prisoners Refuse Release
Madrid dispatch reports insurgents refuse to release more than ten thousand Spanish prisoners. They demand twenty million dollars as ransom under terms of a penal treaty with the United States, claimed as compensation for costs in the Philippines.
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Filipinga
Madrid
Fftipiies
Spain
United States
Secretary Bilas resigns and Navy orders to San Francisco
Washington December 16. The resignation of Secretary Bilas has been accepted and will take effect January 1. Potential successors named include ex Governor Merriam of Minnesota, Congressman Hborn of California, Binger Wennan, and Webster Davis of Missouri. Also from Washington December 16, Navy orders direct the Badger from League Island to San Francisco replacing the stator vessel.
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Washington
Bilas
Merriam
Minnesota
Congressman Hlborn
California
Binger Wennan
Webster Davis
Missouri
Interior
San Francisco
Dee
Navy Department
League Islan
Yarkeu
Aghially
Straits of Magellan
Yorktown
Honolulu
Governed for Bowl and Territorial Government Claims
Dec 1 reports from Tamilon detail a commission led by Hitt and Meear examining coalition formations and the commission’s Occupation of Crete. The inquiry follows the commission’s report and notes a belief that the Danish occupation of Crete will become permanent.
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Avatus
Tod Mr Meear
Tiawail
Waawalhus
Iglinds
Cebi
Conmmalsson
Crete
Tamilon
Dally Math
Tin Plate Trust Absorbs Claestad Relling MUN Firm
The Tin Winter Trust absorbs the Claestad Relling MUN and Thy Phite company. The plant is sold for $105,000 and lists a capacity of Td pounds of tin per day.
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Tin Winte Trust
Crh
Claestad Relling Mun
Thy Phite Company
Tn Plate Trust
Race conflict and killings near Taoe Dorking town
A fragmentary report notes tensions and violence in a border area between towns including Alfred Gifford actions and the deaths of Willd Lae and Trujillo, with local officials amid a race dispute. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or full names.
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N. Max
Yas
Licré
Alfred Gifford
Lae
Trujillo
Suoritt
Toulles
Senate Debates Nicaragua Canal and Territorial Policy
The Senate opened its session with two main questions. West argued against acquiring foreign land unless for statehood or citizenship, while Morgan backed canal action. House focus shifted to District of Columbia affairs as immigration debates stalled and pension bills finally advanced, marking a busy legislative day amid broader fiscal and foreign policy discussions.
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Senate
Nicaragua
West
Supreme Court
Platt
Connecticut
Jaime
Missouri
Morgan
Congress
United States
District of Columbia
Wrehington
Banford
Ohio
Cnnunities
Grow
Pennsylvania
Dearmond
Breaker Reed
Nh Birenstle
John Mandolph
Messrs
la Money
Tud Morgan
Mr Money
Jun Ma
Forelwa
Congress Vote On Amendment Divides House Debates
The house debated an amendment yesterday with support from Mesara, Brosing, Adams, Lacy, and Walker. opposition came from Measts, Tenkins, Rep, nnk Cox, Origes, and Bartlett, Dome. The outcome hinges on party lines and loyalty as the age and status of the measure are contested.
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Congress
Archbishop Treland Opposes Confiscation of Church Property
In Washington Archbishop Treland denounces confiscating church property in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as absurd. He cites South American precedents, calls the idea unjustified, and notes only the church state relation remained intact there, contrasting with England’s historic seizures.
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Ireland
Washington
Treland
Citella
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Hagland
Henry VII
South America
Auxiliary cruiser Yoromitt chosen for Dewey fleet service
Washington Dec. 17 The auxiliary cruiser Yoromitt, idle three months at League Inland navy yard, is selected for service with Admiral Dewey. Fitted at Norfolk, she will sail to Manila via the Suez Canal carrying naval stores and about 500 enlisted men. Yoromitt suits shallow China waters and other stations, and sails early January as a convoy not for regular troops bound to the Philippines.
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Coufaer
Yosombo
China
Philippines
Priiy
Dying in Madrid and Spanish turmoil amid hunger
Madrid reports thousands of Bouah troops starving in the streets as government debts to the Cuban army loom. General Weyler reportedly offers aid to the revolutionaries, who refuse, while Conservative and Liberal factions seek reconciliation with mixed responses.
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Madrid
Tle
Missing janitor charged with bond theft in Equitable Building case
A janitor at the Equitable Building in St Louis is arrested for stealing about 11 000 of negotiable bonds from the building. He disappeared for weeks and was presumed to have died by his own hand until a letter to St Louis offered to return the bonds for 18 000. Authorities recovered eleven thousand in cash and continue to search for the remaining bonds.
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Kansas City, Nee
Lic
Otte Melutae
Juniton
Equitable
Bt. Lens
Giult
Jh. G. Nelgon
Equitable Laplding
Hetnze
St. Louis Partis
Sacred Nel Tree Protected By Cuban Governor
In Santiago de Cuba Pee Tou Wood, governor of the military department, vows to protect the remaining sacred tree after Spaniards capitulated. A wire fence is erected and a fine of 100 dollars or 100 days imprisonment is threatened for mutilation of the tree, which is reportedly of significant local value.
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Santiago
Cuba
Pee Tou
Bantingo
Satage
Relle Himters
Mueller elected chief position holder of the republic
In a Swiss assembly on May 17, 1909, M Mueller was elected chief position holder of the republic. he previously served as vice president. The post of president of the Swiss confederation was assigned to Me Pituser of Aurich, while other details mention delays and shifts in appointment.
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Mather
The
Republic
Brone
Switzertland
Wee
Fodern
Mr. Mueller
Seylss Confedurition
Pituser
Aurich War
M. Mueller
Lerne
Capt Slunbee Leads Voyage Amid Confusion at Sea
A fragmented report describes Captain Slunbee taking command amid unclear orders. The vessel’s crew rushed to set sail toward Bavaro while orders to Butler were not received promptly. Captain Stesbeuwit was at Albany and could not prepare the slip in time, signals of a swift, unsettled departure.
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Slunbee
Washington
Sigshue
Bavaro
Stesbeuwit
Albany
Slip Nat
Unclear historical item on arrests and lynching talk
Fragmentary report from Hot Springs area notes a murder case with arrest of an accomplice in Malvern. Mentions potential lynching discussions amid tension. Details are incomplete and names and places are partially garbled.
Seventh Vietra view of the tank collapse death
A tank collapse at Bwloyne seaplyle near New York killed Charles Wright a man about sixty years old. The seventh view ing reported the fatal incident and identified Wright as the deceased.
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New York
Bwloyne
Charles Wright
Woodehapper
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