Treaty negotiators pledge open door amid Cuba and Philippines talks
United States and Spanish commissioners met in Paris on December 1 and outlined thirteen articles for a peace treaty. They include relinquishment of sovereignty over Cuba and Puerto Rico, cession of the Philippines and other territories, evacuation terms, open door guarantees for twelve years in the Philippines, release of prisoners, and religious and press protections. General Garcia stated Congress supports Cuban independence and expressed faith in U.S. honors. Both sides expect daily sessions and potential early progress this week.
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Yestagluy
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
Guam
Ladrones
Philippines
Spain
Kusne
Strong Island
Carolines
Manila
Aguinaldo
Ceuta
Morocco
Hannis Taylor Attacks Peace Commission Precedent
Hannis Taylor, former American minister to Spain, argues in the December North American Review that the US erred in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines talks. He says the commission should have followed the Mexico precedent, refusing conquest and recognizing debts and improvements as charges against new territories.
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New York
Hannis Taylor
Spain
North American Review
American Peace Commission
Taylor
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Mexico
California
Nevada
Arizona
Utah
New Mexico
Nations
Nations.’’ Taylor
American Commission
Cubao
United States
Cubans Arrive in Washington to Discuss Island Issues
The Cuban commission led by General Calixto Garcia arrived in Washington to confer with U.S. officials on problems facing both Cubans and Americans on the island. Garcia said annexation is not an issue, as the group meets with government leaders.
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Garcia
Washington
United States
Calixto Garcia
Blanco Takes Leave of Cuba in Quiet Farewell
Havana reports Marshal Blanco departed yesterday on the mail steamer Villaverde after a small official farewell at the palace. Generals Castellanos Parradyo Ruiz Ruberter and Maroto, the civil governor, and others saw him off with a brief private ceremony. Admiral Manterola assisted at the dock. In Boston, the war investigation board held hearings with no new developments.
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Havana
Marshal Blanco
Villaverde
Lfe
Count Lambido
Castellanos
Parradyo
Ruiz
Ruberter
Maroto
Castelanos
Blanco
Cabelleria
Manterola
Isperanga
Marshal Rhinea
General Blanco
Boston
Dec. L
War Investigating Board
Chicago or Minneapolis may host Methodist conference
Chicago leaders contend for the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church while Minneapolis businessmen arrive with a $10,000 bid to lure the quadrennial gathering. The offer tops Chicago by $5,000, signaling a contested decision for the northwest venue.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
Northwest
Wisconsin university debaters expect Yale debate this winter
Madison circles at the university are jubilant over the practical certainty of a debate with Yale, to be held either in Milwaukee or Madison, probably Madison, this winter. For the last year efforts have aimed at an eastern debate but were unsuccessful.
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Madison
Wis
Yale
Milwaukee
Governor Commutes Sentences in Illinois Convicts
Springfield Illinois December 1 Governor Tanner commuted sentences for several convicts including Michael Condrey Jersey county larceny Frank Pryor Pulaski county murder Fritz Meyer Sinclair county larceny Wm Vanderburg Jersey county murder Frank Smith Macon county burglary.
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Springfield
Ills
Tanner
Michael Condrey
Jersey County
Frank Pryor
Pulaski County
Fritz Meyer
Sinclair County
Wm. Vanderburg
Prank Smith
Macon County
Mitchell Seeks Sharkey Bout For Large Purse
George W. Pony Moore deposits 200 with The Sporting Life to arrange a match between son in law Charley Mitchell and American boxer Thomas Sharkey for a purse of 500 or 1000 pounds per side, with a best purse offered.
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London
George W
Pony) Moore
Sporting Life
Charley Mitchell
Thomas Sharkey
Abbreviated Telegrams From Press Signals Across North America
A collection of short items notes Langueville robbery in Quebec a Chicago university president candidate Rev J H Barrows A plot against Bulgarian Prince Ferdinand rumors of Greek Prince George engagement Athens to Park Falls plant move Joseph Choate named ambassador to England Mackenzie torpedo trial speed and future run Montgomery Ward to give insured gifts to 240 married men US bishops to convene in Washington Peterstone appeal two large freighters order placed with Chicago Shipbuilding Pick and Mather sale of Wisconsin Milk Condensing Monroe plant to creditors with debts cleared
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Que
Oberlin College
J. H. Barrows
Chicago
Prince Ferdinand
Sofia
Prince George
Greece
Princess Victoria of Wales
Athens Cooperage Company
Athens
Mich
Park Falls
Wis
Washington
Joseph Jr. Choate
New York
United States
England
Mackenzie
A. Montgomery Ward
Montgomery Ward & Co
Peterstone
Chicago Shipbuilding Company
Pickands, Mather & Co
Cleveland
Joaquin Miller
Sierras
Harpers
Alaska
Wisconsin Milk Condensing Company
Monroe
Police Circulars Show Ruinous Portraits in Rogues Gallery
A New York Tribune excerpt details detective scrapbooks in the police bureau preserving fugitive profiles. It cites circulars describing thieves and embezzlers with minute features, disguises, and behaviors. The piece notes vivid portraits and warnings about traits that aid capture.
Dowager Duchess Jewelry Questioned in The London Truth
A London Truth editorial argues against valuing £80000 in gems, noting imitation stones make real jewelry unnecessary. It suggests investing returns from artificial stones, questions traveling with valuables, and dismisses the duchess’s conduct as a common folly.
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Duchess of Sutherland
London
Oilcloth Ceilings Become Popular Home Upgrade
The New York Herald notes oilcloth as a fashionable ceiling and window curtain material. It highlights easy cleaning with a damp cloth, dust resistance, and suitability for gas or lamp lit rooms. Installation requires an expert, with decorative gilutoth patterns that blend with wallpaper tones.
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Wohewer
Tay i
New York Herald
Salvation Army adjutant breaks hymn record in singing battle
A London paper reports an Salvation Army adjutant sang 59 hymns in 60 minutes in a event named a singing battle. He started with I Will Follow Jesus and quickly moved through hymn after hymn. After eight extra hymns the lead extended to 215 minutes ahead of schedule, and he cried out Bless the Lord Ive broken the record.
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London
Salvation Army
bYiuinutes
SD Wil
Jesus
Street Urchin Plans Shoe Shine In Front Of Window
A bold Hoth Eyes to business scheme unfolds as a Wabash avenue optician meets a street urchin who proposes opening a shoe shinery in front of the store window to attract customers. The boy insists the shiny shoes will ruin customers eyes, forcing them to buy spectacles.
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Wabash Avenue
Tam
Chicago News
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury
Caution against mercury containing catarrh ointments and a sober note on their dangers. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is claimed mercury free and taken internally. Sold by Druggists at a stated price per bottle with testimonials offered.
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Hall
F. d. Chenty & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Harvest Time Rite Across German Lands
In parts of Germany the kirmess now marks a harvest festival with three days of music feasting and dancing. Southern Germany observes the end of harvest with the sickle feast where the last sheaf is honored, half decked with ribbons hung aloft, the other half burned and its ashes kept as charms or remedies. Peasants also leave ears of corn and a few apples for Wodan, believing it unlucky to strip fields bare.
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Germany
Lippincutt
The Coming of Baby in Home Life
An article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, claiming it supports women’s health, strengthens feminine organs, aids in bearing healthy children, eases pregnancy, and cures weaknesses and derangements. It links happiness at a baby's arrival to the mother’s vitality and wellness.
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Dr. Pierce
Paswiden
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Boston publishers receive misspelled letters about school books
Rural school trustees write in with spelling errors claiming they bought all fables and novels, and asking for missing novels for school readers. They note reading from readers and complain the fairytale stories cannot be obtained.
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Boston
Ishal
Bying
Truley
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Adverts Cheery World Claims
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price per box. It also notes Emmert & Burrell Tyyoentyning sheep introduced into the Australian colonies in 1788 are now represented by 120000000 wool sheep.
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Bucklen
Emmert & Burrell
The Best Plaster and Odd Anecdotes From North Ireland
A you can search shows Chamberlains Pain Balm praised as superior to plasters for chest side or back pain and rheuma. Emmett Burrell sells it. A Strathspey preacher jokes about Adam and Eve. An Irish anecdote recalls hotel porters and overheard talk at a dinner party with two fast talkers.
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Emmett & Burrell
Strathspey
Garden of Eden
Ireland
Willing to Fortify
A brief humorous exchange from Pick Me Up about a child asking if he has been bad and whether he will be sent to bed without supper. The mother replies that she has a mind to, but Freddie asks to know now so he can plan his dinner.
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Little Red
Mamma
Freddie
A Sure Sign of Croup Remedy Advised
Hoarseness in a child signals possible croup and Chamberlains Cough Remedy is recommended to prevent the attack. Mothers with croupy children often keep it on hand for its dependability and pleasant taste. For sale by Emmert and Burrell.
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Chamberlains
Emmert & Burrell
Customer demands sitting on piazza prompts painting error
A customer complains to an artist about a portrait showing the piazza with nobody on it. The artist explains the scene reflects an afternoon view with sun on the house front, so the sitter should be on the back stoop, asserting the work is true to art and nature.
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Boston
Chamberlain's cough remedy praised by New Zealand agent
From Reefton New Zealand dated November 28 1896 the agent FF FJ Scantlebury reports large sales of Chamberlains medicines especially the cough remedy. He cites numerous testimonials of good results and says the product is so pleasant to take they must keep it beyond reach of children. For sale by Emmert & Burrell.
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Scantlebury
Emmert & Burrell
Demolition of historic King Street site reported
The London Mail notes King Street in Westminster is being demolished. The area housed notable figures such as Oliver Cromwell the Earl of Dorset Sir Thomas Knyvett famous for capturing Guy Fawkes poet and courtier Thomas Carew and the second Lord North among others familiar to English history students.
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King Street
Westminster
London Mail
Oliver Cromwell
Earl of Dorset
Thomas Knyvett
Guy Fawkes
Thomas Carew
Lord North
It Hits the Spot Cold Remedy Ad Promise
An advertisement touts Ralavia Hane and Tar as a guaranteed relief for sore throat and lungs from a severe cold. It claims quick warmth and healing with a memorable slogan It feels so good IT HITS the SPOT and cites Swarts and Fleck as sellers. A second item notes an English topographical novelty map of London stamped in tin plate, with scales and enamel surface.
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H. J. Moogh
Swarts & Fleck
London
Notice to Tax Payers and Local Ads
Notice to Tax Payers warns property owners of special taxes payable by installments under Tuinoia law with interest rules. Also promotes World's Fair Tin Type Gallery, Hot Springs health resort ads, and a Grand Excursion to Old Mexico from Chicago by the Chicago & North-Western Railway with trip details and contact info.
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Tuinoia
Tuos
D. Osborne
Chrysanthemum Show and Free Flowers at Greenhouse
A note promotes a chrysanthemum show at South Carroll Street Greenhouse with free flowers for Thanksgiving. The event encourages visitors to pick up sunflowers and autumn blooms and mentions dates around November 19th.
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South Carroll
Town Board Meeting To Audit Bills Dec 5
The town board will meet Monday evening December 5 to audit bills. Citizens with town bills should leave them at 99 Chi cago Street. C D Emerick Town Clerk.
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Chicago Street
C. D. Emerick
Home Seekers Cheap Excursions on North-Western Line
On November 1 15 December 6 and 20 the North Western Line will sell home seekers excursions to many West and South points at very low rates with favorable time limits. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago North Western Railway. Atlas offering 16 colored pages of Spanish possessions with principal city locations sent postage paid for 18 cents. Address J HLOTHO G P T A Cedar Rapids.
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North-Western Line
Chicago North-Western Ra Y
Spanis
J. Hlotho
Special Rates to Omaha by C M St P Railway
Excursion tickets sold on Tuesday and Friday each week to Omaha for one fare plus $2 round trip. Limit 16 days. 9-bdw J. B. Sweatt agent.
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Omaha
J. B. Sweatt
Grand public opportunity to buy cheap rail tickets
The GM and St P Co announces limited round trip fares to western points at about one fare for the round trip. Public fans of travel are urged to secure the cheap rates before starting their journeys on November 15 December 6 and 90.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Offers Safe Remedy for Cough
A heavy cold may lead to pneumonia or consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar, taken in time, affords protection from serious results, as stated by H. J. Moogk of Swarts & Fleck.
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I Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swarts & Fleck
Bridal pictures in photographers' windows prompt wry remark
Mrs. N. Peck jokes that many bridal couple photos fill shop windows while Mr. Peck adds that husbands may rush to the photographer for one last chance to look pleasant. Foarson's Weekly.
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted by Medical Proprietors
An advertisement presents Foley's Kidney Cure as an honest medicine not claiming new ingredients or a universal cure. It asserts the remedy treats kidney and bladder diseases with ingredients recognized by skilled physicians as best. Proprietors cited are H. J. Moogk, Swarts & Fleck.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swarts & Fleck
Coag To The Kind Toutian Ears Bought Beara The Bignature
A garbled OCR fragment mentions “Coag to the Kind Toutian ears bought Beara the Bignature” with unclear subjects. The readable bits imply a purchase or policy note but lack concrete names, dates, or actions to confirm a coherent event. The item appears damaged and not enough to establish a clear news event.
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