Isthmian Canal Secured and Nicaraguan Treaty Extended
The article notes the securing of the Isthmian Canal route for the United States. Nicaragua extends privileges to the United States under a treaty allowing necessary rights within certain towns for canal construction. Senator Stewart returns to the Republican Party and Congressman Manly is appointed Internal Revenue Commissioner. The new army bill dominates congressional discussion in Washington.
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Washington
Hugardey
Tor
United States
Senor Correa
Armor Plate Contract Signed for Navy Vessels
Washington December 1 The contract with Bethlehem Steel of Pennsylvania for armor plate for naval vessels was signed at the Navy Department today, completing the armor plate contracts. Bethlehem’s was identical to Carnegie’s, for 18 592 tons of armor at 9 138 870.50 dollars.
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Washington
Bethlehem Steel Company
Pennzylvania
Imavy Department
Carmegle Company
Sethiebem
Carnegie
The New Army Bill Faces House Debate
Washington December 1 The bayee m military stairs committee expects to have the army reorganization bill perfected Monday and presented to the house Tuesday Most provisions of Secretary Root s bill are said to be rejected by the committee The ordnance staff will remain permanent with other general staffs but line staff duties in cavalry and infantry will be limited to majors and under As soon as major rank is past others will become permanent additions to the staff Democratic leaders seek a position on the measure and a caucus is set for Monday The plan favored is to extend the present provisional army as a substitute for permanent reorganization and Hay of Virginia will offer a bill extending the provisions of the present act for several years as a substitute for the reorganization bill The president meets with Secretary Root and Senators Platt of Connecticut Allison and Hanson at night in Washington
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Washington
Bayee m Military Stairs Committee
Root
Radkal
Provisional Army
Hay
Virginia
Military
Democratié Canens. Ll
London
Greger
Gantely
Son Epider
DewWet
Dewelsdorp
Royal Canadian Regiment
South Africa
Sylesf
Ma Kroger
Genera DeWet
Baer
Britain
Pathevic
Calonel Orter
Colon
Germany
Prince of Wales
Clyde
Shamrock
Rotral Vaelt
Lew Srewt
Cowes
Meteor
Pring of Wales
Entyec
William Wall
Pines of
Wales
Behind the Bars Prison Story of Van Liews Wardrobe Deception
In Columbus Ohio Mrs. Van Liew and her husband were moved to the penitentiary amid a public spectacle with sheriff Webster forging a ruse to shield their presence. The couple, under guard, faced the standard treatment for female inmates though special allowances were hinted. John Van Liew defended the arrangement as safeguarding his wife’s health and honor.
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Columbus
Yak Liew
Sherif Webster
Nett House
Ttn Deere
Sheri Webster
Beetter
John van Lew
van Wert
Neil House
Darby
Yuo Limw
Warslen
van Siew
John van View
Golf cape with an extremely high ot nis was throw up almost ace
Sheri Webster reports on a golf incident where a cape throw near an ace was described. The correspondent notes Mrs. Van Liew’s arrest and mentions weights of two individuals, one at Mu pounds and another at 11 bouns.
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Sheri Webster Lott
van. Liew
Sow
Jess Chan
Senator Davis Buried in Minnesota Funeral Passages
Fale Star Kellogg Davis, senator from Minnesota, is laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. Delegations from the U S Senate and House, state legislature, and local officials attend solemn services at the Davis residence chapel. The mortuary chapel overflows with hundreds of mourners and flowers, while dignitaries and family gather in the parlor rooms and the open casket rests beneath a portrait. President McKinley and other leaders send wreaths as final rites conclude.
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Minn
Fale
Dusthman
Fellogg
Clawpel
Oakland Cemetery
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Davis Re i
Mire C. K. Davis
Major
Abrs
HN. Davis
Bartlett Tripp
D.D. Norfort
Skarp
Kovak
Samuel Mynew
Davis
Field Statesman
McKinley
United States
State Assembly
Hard Association of
Minnesota
Kellogg’ Davis
H. N. Davis
de GD. Andrews
Theodore Sedgwick
W. J. Grimshaw
J. Picha
W. G. Hunde
Denny
Warner
Allen County selects new board of county commissioners
The new Allen County Board of Commissioners includes M. A. Ferguson, Moody, and Schnitker. Ferguson, who helped oversee the courthouse construction, is highlighted as a crowning figure. The December session opens with the new trio, praised for integrity, prudence, and practical experience guiding county affairs.
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M. L. Moody
Board of Commissioners
Allen County
M. A. Ferguson
Fergigons Y Cord
Aew
First
Sehnicker
Moudy
Terguson
Orit
Schnitker
Moody
Yuder
Lings
Countie Nui
English Royalty and War Smear in Crisis Britain
The report critiques British public mood amid Boer War events at Denetsborg and Dewet’s movements. It notes Queen Victoria’s tearful address, royal yacht rumors for the Prince of Wales, and incoming chatter on poisoning cases and American jockeys while detailing wider press reactions.
Accident at the funeral in Sr. Paul Minnesota
Brr. Kellogg of the Davis Kellogs Severance law firm sustained a fractured elbow when horses frightened near a cemetery caused the carriage to lurch open the bridge and Kellogg to step out to restrain the horses. The accident occurred while returning from a funeral with A Severance and driverless horses. The injured man was treated after the incident.
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Jackson Street
Mr. Kellogg
Illness Notice for Mr. Drummond worsens grave condition
Friends report Mr. Drummond is gravely ill with influenza like fever and complications. Heart irregularity and diabetes have emerged. A medical consultation with Dr Meier and Dr. Meier’s team noted the severity. Prognosis hinges on the next 76 hours, with Tuesday determining potential recovery.
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Timate Rera
Woman Reveals Family Ties In Old Washington Dime Store History
A fragmentary late note recalls an 80 year old woman, daughter of Max Frakenstein who ran a daily store at Washington and Bare streets. He left the business about five years ago, went to Chicago to study medicine, and died about two years past. Since then his wife remarried, with Fort Layne residents following the family.
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Max Frakenstein
Aay
Washington Ad
Wen
Chicago
Fort Layne Peorhe
Sugar Boosted by Poet Dow Phe Nave Nyany Invention
Uneven OCR fragment hints at a poet titled Dow Phe Nave Nyany who claims invention of a fine granulated sugar side or product. The readable bits are too fragmented to confirm dates or places.
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A. Dow Phe Navenyany
Edith's Pen Telegram to Journal Gazette
Edith's pen reports Ellen Prukerstein, daughter of a former Fort Wayne druggist, was under arrest there on a charge of forgery last night.
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Azette
Tom Chikago
Eilith Prukerstein
Wrvne
Dramatic Scene At Junction Hotel In Upper Sandusky
Special dispatch describes John Van Liew of Van Wert accompanying a woman to Columbus for her sentencing. Sheriff Webster and others visit the Junction hotel where the pair stay about four hours. The woman wears a black dress with plumed trim while she weeps as onlookers and Alyse console.
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Journal-Gazette
Upper Sandusky
John van Liew
van Wert
Webster
Junction Hotel
Nheely
Columbus
Harty
Ron
Hye Ponn
Iisa
Ami Ak
Alyse
van Liew
Succeed Martin key post brings Indiana names forward
Indianapolis December 1 retirement of Hood Parks Mr Martin opens editorials and names in southern Indiana as potential successors for state tax commissioner and related posts. W Schindler County Attorney Jeffersonville Mayor Thartis R Rader Clark County Chairman Bayar Raver noted among contenders. Other candidates include Judge John H Stotsenbarg New Albany and officials from Corydon and nearby points ready to accept plum duties.
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County Allorney
W. Schindler
Thartis R. Rader
Jeffersonville
Bayar Raver
Clark County
Indiana
Martin
John H. Stotsenbarg
New Albany
White Evans
Corydun
Scarlet fever case reported in Wells area park event
Fragmentary text indicates a scarlet fever mention in Wells with vague details about a local park, valley area, and individuals affected. Readable parts suggest a public health note or incident in a community setting, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Packers Corner Egg Market in Chicago
Dec 1 report indicates a corner on the egg market with prices rising and major packers led by Armott Swift controlling the market. Packers and related firms in Chicago and nationwide have secured large volumes, with fresh egg prices climbing from four to six cents and storage stocks limited to about 1400 cases, signaling strong and unusual market activity.
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Ciicago
Armott
Swift
Wilion Dolkire
Courtry
Western Cold Tor Company
Parcel & Tinkivany Storage Company
Menavek
CH. Weaver & Co
Ohteagus Haskell & Bosworth
Chicago
Big cargo of beer for the Philippines reported
A Vancouver report notes a large beer cargo bound for the Philippines with Stray garbled details about origin and timeline. The text references a Monday departure and mentions a substantial quantity estimated at fifty thousand barrels amid unclear phrasing.
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Vancouver
B.C
Prisoner Marvin Kukas Seen Near Findlay After Escape
Special to Journal Gazette reports life prisoner Marvin Kukas who escaped from the Ohio penitentiary on Thanksgiving Day was spotted at Mortimer three miles north of Findlay. An old friend recognized him as he rode a through freight bound for a sat-bound line, with a witness seeing him atop a coal car near the T and G C crossing.
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Journal Gazette
Findlay
Ohio
Marvin Kkulins
Testovia
Fay
Mortimer
Kukas
Caty
Irland
Struck A Trail The Kuhnstad escape linked to thefts
Special to Journal Gazette Columbus Ohio December reports tie the escaped Kuhnstad to a theft spree. A buggy and harness were taken near Plain City and a fine horse stolen from Walter Sells at Hilliards. Police suspect Kuhnstad traveled from Hilliards to Plain City, aided by associates, as investigators hunt for the parolee and piece together the sequence of thefts in the region.
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Journal Gazette
Columbus
Ohio
Nojee
Marvin Kuthns
Kessingg
Plain City
Kuhnstad
Walter Sells
Hilliards
Billiards
Kutns
Kubus
Kubos
Teig
Kubns
Richwood
Plainity
Liz Heagau Urters
Davbs
Colonel Liscum Arrives in San Franciscus After Death
The body of Colonel Liscum, who led American troops at Tien Tsin, arrived aboard the transport Thomas in San Franciscus. It will lie there until Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning before a military escort transports it to the National Cemetery. Accompanying the body are Mrs. Liscom, Major GA Hull, Colonel Webb C Hayes, and other officers. The Thames carried forty five Army surgeons and seventy eight dead, among other passengers.
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San Franciscus Yen
Tien Tsin
Thomas
National Cemetery
Arlingtor
Imierment
Lisram
Thames
GA. Hull
Record of companies paying $100000 in November in US
New York December 1 The record of companies paying capitalization of $100,000 or more in November shows total capitalization for the period. The year to date totals and the number of new ventures entering the market are noted, with various state and regional figures mentioned.
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Chat Ae
New York
Agexrente
West Virginua
Nesydotsey
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