Lincoln Dinner Highlights Bryan and Kern in Political Rally
In Lincoln Nebraska on December 26 the Jeffersonian club banquet drew nearly three hundred leaders from Democratic and Populist circles and guests from other states. William J. Bryan delivered the keynote address on principles, while John W. Kern of Indiana excoriated certain Democrats for aiding Bryan’s defeat, defending tariff reform and bi metallicism. Kern praised and critiqued party figures as he urged unity, warned against gratuitous advice from deserters, and affirmed loyalty to Bryan.
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William J. Bryan
Jefferson Club
Lincoln
John W. Kern
Nel
Nebraska
Bryan
Canlidate
Indiana
Democrey
Cleveland
Myr
Joha W. Kern
Hendricks
Kinsye
Democratic Party
Omey
Hil Cochran
Joh de Witt Warner
Patteson
McClure
Gorman
Watterson
Abel
Carr
Jsblenaia
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic
Willa Mrzalng
Meteatfo
Orahe
Netyvashas
W. A. Pointer
Muti Ashe Congress Reorganization Involving Nia A C Shallenberge
Reported discussions mention Nia A C Shallenberge and Davi Kansas amid reorganizing efforts labeled Hypocrisy. A planned trip by Air Oryai to Kansas and Texas precedes a hunting event near Galveston. The return trip aims to allow a speech in Omaha and Chicago before long.
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Muti
Ashe
Nia A. C. Shallenberge
Davi
Kansas
Ladd, Illinoi
Air Oryai
Il Four
Teras
Mellen
Galveston
Nebraska
Omahs Jno
Tani
Chirago Dan
New Year Reception Arrangements for President McKinley
Secretary Cortelyan announced New Year’s reception orders for the president. He will greet the cabinet and diplomatic corps at 11, Chief Justice and Supreme Court justices at 1, ex-cabinet members and ex-ministers, senators and representatives, district officials, military and naval officers, Smithsonian leaders, and various commissions and veterans groups, with citizen reception closing at 1 30 p.m.
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Washington
Nec
Cortelyan
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
United States
Congress
Dikbrigt
Columbia
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
District of Columbia
Smithsonian Institute
Asheries
Civil Service
Stant
Patents
Curr
Dutcans
Ie Columbia Institute’ For the Deaf and Dumb
Associated Veterans of the War
Grand Army of the Repulse
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
The
Union Veteran Lexi Union Veteran's Union
District of Colun- Lin
Wilcox Draws $1000 Mileage for Hawaii Trip
Robert H. Wilcox, a delegate from Hawaii in the House, has been paid a $1000 mileage claim for his trip to Washington. The 20 cent per mile rate covers the direct route, with the distance estimated at 5,000 miles one way for the round trip, and Wilcox will receive another $1000 for the return journey.
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Washington
Der
Robert H. Wilcox
Hose of
Hawaiian Islands
Stairms
Hondgine
Wilcox
Presidents Callers at White House During Holiday
A quiet day at the White House sees the president receive a number of callers including Senators Foraker of Ohio, Fairbanks of Indiana, Elkins of West Virginia, and Scott of West Virginia among social visitors. The president spends much time during the holidays in the private apartments of the executive mansion with Mrs. Meeker.
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Washington
White House
Seaters Foraker
Olgin
Pairbanks
Elkins Sf Scott
West Virginia
Executive
Meftinler
Sisters Go Insane in Indianapolis Poison Case
Two sisters Alice and Afarthi Gregan of Marietta, daughters of Alex Gregan, became violently insane after likely belladonna ingestion. Doctors fear death and a recovery is unlikely, as they sought to attend a music teaching in Europe and their parents refused.
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Indianapolis
Shellal
Sentinel
Alice
Afarthi Gregan
Alex Gregan
Marietta
Europe
Fetc
Suiseile
Womer
Lynchings, Four Thousand Dollars in Indianapolis Case
A confused report notes a case in Indianapolis involving Mrs. Jenkins and allegations of a lynching linked to a four thousand dollar matter. Details are unclear but involve compensation and court actions related to the disputed proceedings. The account references Witham Versgailles and a settlement aiming to satisfy certain aims while the court rests on Nave acemedl claims.
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Indianapolis
Lute
CG. Jenkins
Jenkins
Cape Colony War Developments Amid South African Fronts
Dispatches from South Africa describe deeper Boer advances toward Cape Colony and mixed British responses. General Clements reports doubtful gains near Magaliesberg while news of British setbacks and hopes for Kitchener’s greater patrols dominate. A Pretoria proclamation offers lenient terms to surrendering Boers and government housing for families, as Blacks are considered for inclusion in new contingents, reversing earlier promises.
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South Africa
Cipe
Kitcheney
Yeonitey
Britstown
Brabant
Clements
Magaliesberg
Witcheney
Johianiesburg
Pretoria
Lusghers O
Afaaris
Zusland
British Trapped Again in Cape POW Squadron
British forces report the 36 A squadron of yeomanry in Brittstown was entrapped after pursuing the doers. Casualties occurred and the remainder were captured. General Wirebener departed New Poort and moved north. General Kirchener’s rapid troop concentration steadies local unease.
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Cape
Brittstown
Wirebener
Newpoort
Kirchener
PRESSING DE WET DRAGS COMMUANT IN LADYH RANDISTIC
British forces continue to press General De Wet in the Ladybrand area as mobile operations drive toward decisive action. Reports indicate heavy reconnaissance and skirmishes with Boer forces, with no clear breakthrough announced.
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Commuriant de Wet
Christmas Goods Captured En Route to Lord Aerie Camp
In Trersvaal on December 26 the wagons carrying Christmas luxuries were captured. The goods were destined for the camp of Lord Aerie, marking a notable seizure amid holiday preparations.
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Trersvaal
Lord Aerie
May Buy Lease Negotiations Between Telephone Company and Sion Bass Post
The Trleshone Company negotiates with Sion S Bass Post for office rooms in the Blekiron building. The Post lease expires in three years. company plans to move from Bank Block to the Elektry building, gaining four large rooms for new machinery. A meeting Friday will decide whether to sell. expected price around 350 dollars.
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Win Te Home Teenhone Company
Vn Sion
Bass Post
G. A. Ratoe
Famous Rage Track Set At Local Meet
A garbled but salvageable note describes a famed race event at a local meet, mentioning notable participants and the setting of a record or milestone. The fragment hints at a celebrated sprint or mile race and references a venue and timing tied to a past meet.
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Hood
Mother of Miller Child Kidnap Plot Draws Attention in Indiana
Fragmented dispatch describes a sensational kidnapping attempt involving W. H. L. Miller, former U.S. attorney general, his son Samuel Miller, and his estranged wife. Mrs Miller sought custody in Indianapolis, employed a governess, and allegedly arranged a daily visit plan deemed an abduction attempt as carriages fled toward Union Station. Detectives investigate amid conflicting accounts and interstate movements to secure the boy.
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W. HL H. Miller
Miller
HL Miller
New York
Samuel Miller
Whity
Grandfathers House
W. EH. Miller
North
Delaware
Sire
Denison
Attomie
Mtr
Soln
Milles
Brightwood
Menont
Los
Mike
Kniekerbocker
Anderson
Muncie
Pete
Abe Bay
Sitney
Indipolis
Hurd, Perkins & 3Filler
Holiday trade sets new records for season sales
In a roundup of merchants across the city the Christmas trade is reported as the largest in years with many firms noting record or near record sales.J T Sievert Patterson and various stores report stronger demand in wholesale and retail, expanded floor space aiding sales, and a busy holiday rush with customers waiting at times. Phrases highlight high demand for higher priced items and improvement over last year, while some firms credit mild weather and strong patronage.
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Busi Irving
J. T. Sievert
Reuben
Patterson
Avery
Christmoas
Warne Dry Goods Co
DeWald & Co
Lehuasa Book & News Co
Split Tite & Co
White Whit House
Wolf & Dessauer
Willam
Burady & Co
Burode
Christ Trade
Frank Bry Goods Co
Pioneer citizen Myron Barbour dies in Fort Wayne
Myron F Barbour longtime Fort Wayne resident and Allen county pioneer died at home 250 East Jefferson Street after a long life of public service and education work He helped fund and erect Fort Wayne s first public school house and taught at the County Seminary He taught school then served as canal land office clerk and later engaged in real estate He was remembered as upright public spirited and a beacon in Fort Wayne s early days survived by relatives and former students
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Congress
United States Senate
Bre
White House
Stiani
Leliavera
Neithay
Myron
Barbour
East
Jafferson Street
Uren
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Fort Warne
Tie Mee
County Seminary
Fell
Harbour
George W. Brackenridge
Douglass Avenue
Rambo
Washington Boulevard
Mary Whee Er
West Main Street
Q. P. Morgan
Wr. Barbour
Canal Land Office
Fnally
Merwlce
Parbour
America
Thomas Barbour
Windsor
Coon
Myron F. Barbour
Sheldon
N.Y
Roswell
Elizabeth Barbour
Weise
Nancy ©. Adams
Tara
Mile
Silver Lake
Ind
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