Remarkable Cleveland Letter Urges True Democracy Rebuild
Former President Grover Cleveland writes to Saturday Evening Post urging reforms to restore democracy. He condemns alliance with undemocratic forces and calls for reorganization, unity, and renewed activism to revive democratic strength and leadership. He argues rank and file deserve a real chance.
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Philadelphia
Tre
Grover Cleveland
Lesbytes
Saturday Evening Post
Philadel- Pala
Eveland
Laue
Cleveland
A& Icles
Curtish Publishing Company
Rod Telson
Britain fears Boer invasion sparks demand for reinforcements
London reports the war office cannot confirm Boer incursions into Cape Colony with officials deeming newspapers exaggerated. Lord Kitchener tightens control on news while seeking heavy reinforcements and resources. Private telegrams suggest Dutch support and insufficient British forces amid rising alarm.
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London
War Office
Cape Colony
Ue Wet
Kitchener
Taily
Loni Kitchener
Battle in Progress as Forces Clash in Transvaal
Battle in progress near Krugersdorp Transvaal with British under General Clea and Boer forces under General Dolarey reported. Sunday Nee Li references indicate imminent engagement and ongoing hostilities.
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Krugerscorp
Transvaal
Sunday Nee. Li
Cleaents
Dolarey
Taggart to Succeed in Democratic National Committee
Fragmented OCR reports that Senator Jones seeks to resign as chairman of the Democratic National Committee in Washington. Names mentioned include D. Sabnson and ex Governor Stone with speculation about candidates and committee dynamics.
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Cricago
J. W. Jones
Natinnal Coraralites
Washington
Jones
Columbryans Wet
Griggs closes argument on constitutional reach to territories
The United States Supreme Court heard final remarks in cases on Pay Rico and the Philippines. Attorney General Griggs argued that Congress must extend constitutional and federal laws to organized territories, while noting historic precedents that the treaty alone does not automatically apply to newly acquired lands. He warned against strict construction and urged executive and legislative branches to decide on extending governance to territories, with adjournment following his closing remarks.
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Washingto
Bev
United States Supreme Court
Paytoo Rico
Philippines
Judge Pay
Scale
Jolding
Spaig
Inky
Par J
Judge Day
Griggs
Judd
Porto Rico
Florida
Aloutoe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jar
United States
Congress
Vy. Griggs
Oregon
Misuii
Montana
Wyoming
Bollta
Richard
Pyirbanks
Bacon
Nelson
Renee
Titus
Jiethvee Harlan
New Mexico
Arizona
Alowsku
Oklahoma
Lonigiana
Marta Rica
Rica
Geigy
Jastive
Marshall Taving
United Sites
Union
Harlan Pollad
Jeferson
Jackson
Mast
Gallatin
States
Riggs
Aldrich
Philippine
Ministers Agree Perin December Meeting Sparks Sealed Talks
Foreign ministers met in December to discuss terms of a joint vote. They agreed on the substance but refuse to disclose details, citing not to reveal any particulars to the public. The home governments stand firm on withholding information.
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Perin
State Department Notified on Pekin Note Clarifications
Washington December 14 Officials report no full securement from Mt Conger by tonight on the Pekin joint note. British alterations are believed to involve a phrase the U S will oppose. Conger holds instructions to omit that word from the preamble. Chinese plenipotentiaries will be allowed time to consider demands before formal negotiations begin.
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Washington
Det
Mt. Congrr
Pekin
Conger
Lawton Monument Bill and India Napod Debates
The Lawton Monument Bill discussed by lawmakers with reference to a fine and incorporation of the memory of law and veterans. The session notes opposition concerns while urging support for the measure and related commemorative actions.
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India
Wty
Grand Army
Japanese Art Auction Sale at Fruit House
A sale at 118 Calhoun Street Fruit House offers 40 antique gold clocks at auction prices. The event advertises cheap rates and invites bidders to participate in the Japanese art auction.
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Calhoun Street
Fruit House
Through a Glass Window Displays Dazzle Fort Wayne Shoppers
A Fort Wayne Journal Gazette observer recounts holiday window displays at local stores as merchants stage elaborate seasonal tableaux. Lighting, electric effects, and theatrical dressing transform shopfronts into festive scenes likened to fairyland, drawing crowds the week before Christmas and linking local commerce with broader metropolitan display trends.
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Chris
Christina
Fort Wayne
Journal Gazette
Christmas Window Display at People's Store Delights Shoppers
The People's Store features a Christmas window scene inspired by Mr. Ghos Probst, a wind er trimmer, with two angel figures in wax singing a bell made from handkerchiefs. A second display showcases cloaks and furs, while other windows reveal holiday goods including chinaware and bisque decorations.
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Ghos Probst
Saie
The Bell Store Lighted Windows Attract Shoppers
Epstein & Co. display new clothing and finishings for men and boys in city and country markets. The store highlights latest styles with neckties umbrellas and clothing. Night lighting and mirror effects enhance the window display showcasing an immense stock inside.
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Epstein &Co
Imp
Beavey Hardware Co Presents Holiday Contortion Act
Carl J. Weber of Beavey Hardware hires an Irish descent quartet to demonstrate a tongue twister and stone grinder routine for shoppers. The performance begins Tuesday morning and continues past Christmas as crowds gather. Weber’s attempt to premiere the act drew attention and a minor dispute over its timing.
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Carl J. Weber
Weber
Tor
Saan
Fragmented OCR leads to uncertain town notes
An OCR fragment mentions names and places with garbled text suggesting a local notice or brief. It references St. Nick, Ay the Epposine Giddy, and individuals like Mie Killet tsi, with vague events or observations unclear due to corruption.
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St. Nick Will
Cho Childyens Agures Ik
Rurode Dry Goods Company Holiday Window Display
A local display features a Christmas window with dolls of all sizes and holiday goods. Incandescent lamps illuminate the scene with a lighthouse motif and a variety of items including toys chinaware leather goods and perfume cases.
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Rurode Dry Goods Company
Lighthouse Efert
Wolff Bros Exhibit Window Displays New York Designer
Behind the snow milling display the Wolff Brothers clothing store shows an artistic window arrangement featuring a variety of goods. Ma Join Carlson from New York arrived to join the firm, and natural Ever green plants from Alabama decorate the scene. The south window features a triple archway and a gold fettering announcement reading Merry Christmas 1901.
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Wolff Bros
Carlson
New York City
Mawolff Bros
Merry Christias
Santa Claus in Window Display at Valley Retreat
The scene shows Santa Claus sleeping in Wolf Dussauer’s widow window overlooking a valley with a waterfall. Children appear as fairies in magical floats, hinting at happiness next Tuesday. Conrad Lane Lotzke created the wax figure display and festive trims nearby.
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Sante Claus
Wolf & Fussauey
Vickly
Rip van Winkle
Ubin
Santa Claus
Conrad Lanelotzke
Brillant in window displays draws crowd at Sievert’s
A descriptive window scene at Sievert’s shows a brilliant display featuring a gold finished equestrian statue centerpiece, jewels, bronzed adornments, brooches, chains, and diamond studded items. The shop promises new jeweled crest caskets and a costumed tram tour subtly suggested in the text.
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My. Sievert
Piser
Contaigne
Crest
Stevert
Packard Piano Co Display Attracts Attention In Window
A Packard piano occupies a prominent position in a shop window drawing steady gaze for its style and workmanship. Nearby, two Stelai music bases from Switzerland, and a range of mandolins, guitars, violins, and other massel dustry items are displayed to tempt buyers.
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Packard
Switzerland
Patterson Aide and Clerk Scene Amid Warmth
A garbled report describes Reuben S Patterson and his right hand man, Mr. Harry Ploiher, in a tense scene with clerks and an official. A reporter noted a warm glow and an uneasy atmosphere as events unfolded, leaving readers seeking clarity.
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Nee Ansay Elvet
Atloy
Iret
Iss
Hum Nf
Aely Hasing
Mlade
Avhet
Upan
Patterson
Harry Py
Kane's Toy Window Delights Portage Shop
In Foyland at Mee and M. Kane's a window display shows a tall twenty inch doll and other toys. The dolls, named Tatuelae, entertain shoppers with piano tunes as a crowd gathers, while another display features a odd tripod or showpiece attracting attention in Portage.
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M. Kane
Avery
Kane
Portage
White Fruit House and Wirho Ban Thine Woorho
A garbled note from a historical page references White Fruit House and Wirho Ban in a disjointed text about Christmas gifts and a window display. It mentions a figure named Chief Miibrecht and a sum of S100, implying a transaction or cost connected to an old regime.
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Wirh
Miibrecht
Two Riles Of A Kind Railroads Spend For Improvements
The Pennsylvania railroad bill passed by 193 to 71 after a long fight over grants to abolish grade crossings and build new stations. Baltimore and Ohio faced a similar measure requiring route changes and a $1,500,000 cost for a new station. Senate approval came with a rising vote of 49 to 0 as the house adjourned.
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Washengton
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Cley
Tetermine
Pennsylvenia WI
Aliasouri
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Wis
Boutelle Named Captain On Retired Navy List
In Washington on December 18 Congress authorized President to appoint Representative Charles Boutelle of Maine as a captain on the retired list of the Navy. The base resolution approving his retirement passed with no opposition. It is expected the president will sign, naming him a captain on the retired list. Boutelle, a current House member and soon to be former member, is preparing to resign. The Senate meantime scaled through routine business, passing pension bills and the urgent deficiency bill, before adjourning into executive session on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
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Washington
Nec
Congress
Charles A Bowtella
Maine
United States
Pary
Tothty
Sean
Boutelle
Neeve Ance
Navy
Mir Boutelle
House of Representatives
House
Cesigh
Bug
Inq
Senate
Oper
John McClernand
Join A. Palmer
Janes Merver
West Faint
Vote on Hay Pauncefote Treaty Today
Debates in the Senate over the Hay Pauncefote treaty continue as Senator Lodge seeks to close further remarks and press for a vote. He outlines negotiations on cession terms to the United States, payment to Spain, and the status of Philippine islands amid disputed ownership under prior arrangements.
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Dee
Lodge
Spain
Philippine
Sula
Messrs
Hoar
Wellington
Baconami
United States
Ford
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Tay
State Department
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People's Store
Beavey Hardware CO
Wolff Brothers
Wolf
Dessauer
Sievert
Packard Piano CO
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