Open Door policy bias in McKinley era debated in London
Washington and London officials dispute how the United States should handle the Nicaragua canal and open trade under Clayton Bulwer. Editors warn against exclusive marine policy while supporting a neutral, open canal and private or public funding debates. Porter arrives Jamaica to push reciprocity with Cuba.
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Dec
Washington
Daily Chronicle
McKinley
England
The
Times
the Times
Gage
Congress
United States
Daily News
Cuba
Philippines
Porter
Kingston
Jamaica
United States Customs
Robert P. Porter
Louisiana
New Gibraltar in Jamaica Kingston Harbour Plan
Jamaica to become naval hub with Check Pond dock yard purchase near Kingston. Admiralty aims to rival Gibraltar by controlling canal access and oceans, making Jamaica a rallying point for Anglo American forces. Berlin denies Carolines talks as US peace treaty form unsettled. Beresford to sail home via Japan and US with invites to travel back. Paris papers attack Sir Edmund Monson speech at British Chamber of Commerce briefing.
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Jamaica
Nicaragua Canal
Admiralty
Check Pond
Gibraltar
London
Berlin
Mines
Germany
Carolines
United States
Spain
Shanghai
Lord Charles Beresford
Pariament
York City
Jin Chua
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Japan
Paris
Edmund IX. Monson
British Chamber of Commerce
France's Foreign Policy Questioned by London Commentators
A London commentary suggests that Sir Edmund’s direction of France’s foreign policy may be at the behest of the Marquis of Salisbury. It notes payment to the French ambassador M. Paul Cambon and questions whether policy framing reflects Salisbury’s orders.
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London
M. Paul Cambon
Wil
Marquis of Salisbury
Siir Edmund
France
Claims Widow Seeks Will Against Detroit Victim’s Estate
Springfielders report Misa Graves of Detroit, 60, claiming to be Charles Wilson’s widow and hiring Weaver Stafford Arthur and Detective Norris to contest his will after Wilson, killed Oct 24 by a streetcar while bicycling in Detroit, allegedly left her $5,000 and most remaining assets to his sister while J G Benalleck received $10,000. Relatives dispute the marriage claim.
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Springfield
Graves
Detroit
Weaver, Stafford & Arthur
John T. Norris
Chas. Wilson
Misa Graves
Wilson
St. Louis
J. G. Benalleck
Second National Bank
Reggie
Jonger
Reginald
Roper
Joan
Hawaiian imports bill section cited in debate
Washington reports detail the Hawaii import provision setting duties for non native dutiable articles imported to any state or territory after July 7, 1898 and before the act. Other items note Hawley’s senate bill for army reorganization matching Miles plan and a house bill boosting regulars to about 100,000. Tronwood endures a severe two day snowstorm with three feet on the ground and major transit disruption.
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Washington
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Hawley
Senate
Creneral Miles
War Department
Secretary of War
Tronwood
Mich
Ballot results in Pittsburg Glass Workers election
At 2:50 this morning the second ballot count for officers of the Window Glass Workers' association finished with Burns 2008, Getsinger 1714, Kline 192. Burns leads by 97, another vote needed to elect an assistant secretary. Also brief items from Grand Mere, New York bicycle leader scores, Havana cruiser arrival, and U S weather notes.
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Pittsburg
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Simon Burns
L. C. Getsinger
A. E. Kline
Burns
Market quotations Board of Trade Chicago December
Quotes on Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Produce from Chicago and Milwaukee markets show mixed prices and ranges for futures and cash, with receipts and bids for hogs cattle and sheep, and regional grain notes from Milwaukee reports on No 1 northern No 2 northern rye and barley.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Illinois
Wisconsin
Texas
Milwaukee
Northern
The Fate of the Roses in Boston Transcript style
A poetic vignette from the Boston Transcript about intertwined lovers represented by red and white roses. The scene shifts from garden romance to night under the moon, with a butterfly kissing white lips while jealous red roses fade. The lovers cling as they unite in sun and storm, a timeless tale.
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Gaoce
Boston Transcript
Primroses and a Parting of the Ways
In a restrained drawing room scene Reginald presses Joan to decide on their future as a looming match with Lord Roper tests their resolve. A final gesture seals intention with primroses placed in a buttonhole before a closing confrontation and quiet surrender to fate.
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Reginald
Lord Roper
Fia
Joan
Roper
Reggie
Peter Bell
Tam
Epbils
Roper Park
Thomas Cobb
Beebe's Post Railroad Career Turns to Grocery Trade
Ex conductor W R Beebe, 67, recalls 20 years on Illinois Central, kidney pain, swelling, and vision issues. After three weeks using Morrow's Kid-ne-oids he reports improved health, with no night urination and reduced back pain. Ad promotes the remedy and local druggist sale.
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Beebe
W. R. Beebe
Centralia
Illinois Central Railroad
Morrow
EH. J. Moogh
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
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Freeport, Illinois
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Smith & Thomas
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Physicians and Surgeons
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Freeport, Il
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Kron
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H. Weparer
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Jacob Krohn
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W. A. Hanes
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