Centennial Day at Capital the Nation Honors Seat of Government
Washington observes the centennial of the federal capital with a grand ceremony in the Hall of Representatives. President McKinley and cabinet, governors, senators, ambassadors, and judges attend a parade review, eloquent speeches, and a lavish decor of flags. A Corcoran gallery reception closes the festivities.
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Hoar
Massachusetts
Senate Adjourns After Lodge Motion For Tomorrow Session
The Senate adjourned after adopting a motion by Mr Lodge to meet at 12 noon tomorrow so Mr Hanna may speak on the ship subsidy bill before addressing the Hay Pauncefote treaty. In executive session the House awaited its turn to proceed. The chamber then moved to the House, returned, and adjourned until 11 o clock tomorrow. The British government notified Washington it could not locate Philippine jaunts in Tong Kong, and government agencies were to continue efforts to locate them.
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Senate
Lodge
Hanna
House of Representatives
Maine
Deg
United States
Tow Path Rights In Roanoke Area Hit With Restraining Order
Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction Company faces a temporary injunction preventing sale or transfer of the tow path from Roanoke to the city’s rail right of way. A. N. Dukes of Peru seeks to block defendants Charles McCulloch Henry Pant and others from disposing of canal property claimed by Dukes and associates. The petition alleges planned conveyance to Tow Set Reed & Co. and seeks to preserve their及 rights amid prior agreements with Robert Simonton. Court action set amid multiple local lawsuits and estate matters.
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A. N. Dukes
Peru
Aiko
Charles McCulloch
Henry G. Pant
Roanoke
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fort Wayne
Port Wayne and Sombwestern ‘Traction Company
Brevi and Mortis
Robert Simonton
Huntington
Simonton
Dukes
Pountain County
Aguess
Shmonton
Merle
Towset
Reed & Co
Technica Rearsons
Meth Noch
W Reed
Fort Wayne and Southwesters
Trustion Courpaty
Dal
Mrs W H Andrews Dead
Als WLM Andrews of 83 Montgomery Street died from a marting of stem gavherontile, according to brief notice in the local column.
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W. H. Andrews
Andrews
Montgomery Street
War Department Report on Cuba Publication Policy
War Department officers discuss publishing a report by Inspector James of the Dosbeanse department about Cuban posts. The note mentions confusion over military jurisdiction and responsibilities, with emphasis on ensuring proper control by the War Department and postmaster general to avoid missteps in dissemination.
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Washington
War Department
Lnspeetay
Beeasnre
NORR
Wille
Swith
Justice Blanchard Attaches Werhawken Whf Company Clerk
In New York on December 14 an attachment was issued against Allerton Merritt in a suit by Werhawken Whf Company for recovery of 18000. Merritt, a bookkeeper earning ten dollars weekly, is alleged to have misappropriated about 26000 paid by customers between August 21 1528 and August 1900. He vanished after confessing to spending the funds and has not been heard from since. Michael F Burns, president, swore to the claim and Merritt’s affidavit was filed.
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New York
Justice Blanchard
Supreme Court
Werhawken Wht Company
Allerton Merritt
Pleintiff Corporation
Pleintiff
Sferrite
Adis
Ang
Michael F. Burns
Merrith
Lim Thutle
William TI. Merritt
West End Avenue
Liis City
Wien
Sda
Jewelry theft conviction in New York case summary
Charles E. Mathers, a jewelry commission agent, was found guilty of grand larceny in New York. He was brought from Seattle on November 10 on a requisition. The charges allege he obtained jewelry valued around $50,000 on memoranda and pawned it instead of selling it.
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New York
Bee
Charles E. Mathers
Mather
Seéatthe
Ginn
Santa Fe Strike Heads To Topeka Directors Meeting
In Topeka Kansas the Santa Fe board of directors will meet tomorrow in a regular session with the strike situation as the main issue. Striking telegraphers refuse to seek an audience with the board and have been ordered to stay away from company offices while awaiting further orders. Newman comments on the strike outcome amid uncertainty.
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Topeka
Kan
Santa Fee Willeet
Yegular Smudl
San Ieyanea
Ayriverty
Mr. Newman
Press Club Benefit for Drummond Widow and Children
Fort Wayne and local talent stage a January 17 benefit at Mason Temple to aid the widow and children of the late Hon. Charles Drummond. Officials promise premier entertainment, citywide support, and a highorder program reflecting the community’s generosity.
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Drummond
Fort Wayne
Mason Temple
Janay
Charles
Utis
Ulmoat
Van
Taxation of Monopolies Session Focus
The session centers on taxing railroads telegraph and express companies as monopolies. It argues for state power to tax corporate property and earnings, aiming to curb undue advantages and ensure fair burden sharing. The discussion references Governor Pingpee Comaldeentinn and the need to adjust existing law.
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Lanring
Eveston
Pingpee
Betting Heavily As Terry McGovern Gans Fight Nears
Chicago crowds expected the largest boxing attendance on record for the Terry McGovern versus Gans bout with Mayor Harrison arranging a box seat. Betting sharp, many supporters predict a McGovern knockout as tickets stay on sale and authorities plan arrests for public disturbance surrounding the event.
State Grange Work and Plan Emphasize Agriculture
Fragments describe a meeting with agriculture focus and youth plans. mentions attendees and schedule elements at a chapel and church exercises and a January or seasonal event. unclear names and places but indicates a desire to promote agricultural education and community activities.
Witness in Divorce Case Shot Foot in Apartment
A professional nurse, Mrs Broadhurst, was found fatally shot in her foot in an apartment house, recovering after the incident. The divorce case’s two witnesses include Mrs Givarer who testified to statements by Mrs Richard sop about relations with a leading man. The shooting stirred wide attention and raised suspicions about a friend or relative of the parties.
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Nes Mons
Htte Broadhurst
Broadhurst
Brit Gind
Richardsop
Rumors of engagement stir in Austrian capital
A Daily Chronicle report from Vienna notes rumors that former Miguel is set to wed in Metal. Dispatches describe Allied movement near Barbarton with casualties and prisoners. De Wet evaded pursuit as British forces advance, while reports from Pretoria and Bedl...
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Viera
Daily Chronicle
Venezuela Buys Gould's Yacht Atalanta
George Gould's steam yacht Atalanta has been sold after negotiations and will belong to Venezuela. The transfer is formalized with payment of twelve thousand dollars, arranged by Venezuela's consul and the government’s special commissioner in New York.
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New York
George Gould
Atalanta
Ines
Venezuela
Colombia
Sen
Paleon Bolet Panaz
Incendiaries Burn Convent in Town
Fragmentary report describes a convent fire in Oi Town, naming The Silk of Mercy as burned and mentioning later arrests or inquiries. It references a suspect or witness Jo Wipe and a stated loss of S200 in ruenmon. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the incident centers on a convent fire and investigation.
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Silk of Mercy Convent
Ely
Wiendey
Three Children Burned In Inferno At Home
An early report recalls a house fire that claimed the lives of two girls aged two years six months and one boy, with witnesses noting intense flames and rapid spread. Investigators described a grim scene as flames consumed the dwelling and surrounding items, leaving a tragic loss for the family.
Harrison at Hone Discusses Ship Subsidy and McKinley Ties
General Harrison talks to reporters about the ship subsidy bill, denying support and correcting misimpressions from campaigns. He says his stance remains noninterfering with pending legislation and cites the mail pay bill as unrelated. Relations with President McKinley are described as cordial, with details of social engagements and dinner meetings in Washington.
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Harrison
Washington
Herble
Jogroy
White House
McKinley
Justine Harlan
McKinsey
Sue
Wash
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