Hispano American treaty signed ending long negotiations
In Paris diplomats sealed the Hispano American treaty ending weeks of dispute. Americans wore evening dress while Spaniards wore black as the two copies bore parallel English and Spanish texts. Senor Villaurutia cried C est fini as the last seal pressed and both sides exchanged cordial farewells.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Senor Montero Rios
Duc de Loubat
Villaurutia
United States
Senor Villaurutia
United States Marked as Model of Generosity by Pope
Rome December 12 The Pope told an American correspondent that the United States is a strong but generous power and should aid the weak. He praised U S protection of a persecuted people and spoke of Cuba suffering, noting two nations he loves and predicting Cuba's path toward joining the Catholic Church. He said Cuba’s religious spirit would not change.
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Washington
Calixto Gareia
Raleigh
Cuba
New York
Garcia
McKinley
Hay
Rome
Pope Leo
United States
Flagler says his arms purchase recommendations were overruled
Washington reports General Flagler chief of the ordnance bureau testified before the war investigating commission. He said contracts for 40 000 Winchester rifles and rapid fire guns were made without his approval and that some purchases were on the army general staff recommendation. He acknowledged some recommendations were overruled.
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Washington
Flagler
Ordnance Bureau
Flagier
Secretary of War
Valery Havard
Department of Santiago
Santiago
Frye Seeks Secrecy In Treaty With Spain
United States senator Frye urged keeping the treaty text secret as a courtesy to the Senate while Spain cedes Cuba and Porto Rico and the Philippines. The accord provides $20,000,000 to Spain, repatriation costs for troops, return of prisoners, retention of war stores, and renewal of commercial treaties.
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United States Commission
Frye
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Spain
Madrid
United States
England
Paris
President Faure
Killed and wounded seamen on transport Berlin
Newport News reports Private Henry Reffett of First Kentucky killed and Private Henry C. Brehme wounded by a sentry at the gang plank as the regiment returned from Porto Rico aboard the transport Berlin. The incident followed the men’s failure to present a pass. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a heated Senate race opened with headquarters at Hotel Prister and initial vote tallies showing Quarles, Stephenson, Babcock, Cook, and Webb distributing early support. Michigan wheat condition on Dec 1 stood at 100 statewide, with southern counties 101, central 97, northern 98, compared with 88, 91, 101 a year ago.
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Newport News
Henry Reffett
Kentucky
Henry C. Brehme
Berlin
Porto Rico
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Sindgy
Prister
Stephenson
Quarles
Babcock
Cook
Webb
J. W. Babcock
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Gardner
Central
Northern
Labor federations open in Kansas City convention notes
Kansas City delegates attend the annual American Federation of Labor convention in session, led by Samuel Guin dts, president, alongside the National Builders Council meeting. In Vincennes Indiana, John I Heaton deputy postmaster Westport Lawrence County was convicted for robbing the mails and sentenced to two years at Chester penitentiary, arrested by postal inspector M G Price of Chicago.
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American Federation of Labor
National Builders’ Building ‘Praries Council
Sanuel Guin Dts
Federation
Vincennes
Ind
John I. Heaton
Westport
Lawrence County
Chester
Pustoflice
M. CG. Price
Chicago
Trade With Canada Lacks Prospects for Quick Accord
Washington December reports the joint US Canadian high commission agreed to adjourn around December 20 with plans not to resume until after March 4. Canadians seek reciprocity but free lumber is deemed impossible, and Americans signal limited concessions. Outlook remains bleak for a deal before Christmas.
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Washington
Joint High Commission of
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Senate
Quebec
Bering Sea
North Atlantic
Great Lakes
Capitol
Democrats Adopt Bailey Idea of Caucus Binding
Democrats in the House met in caucus at 8 p.m. with 86 of 126 members present to discuss making caucus action binding. Bailey’s resolution passed 62 to 13 on reconsideration, establishing a clear Bailey majority. The measure allows binding action with two thirds voting on most matters, while protecting members from unconstitutional votes. Local self-government remains respected per party platforms. Also noted: London Times mentions Drone and McIlrath to lead a China exploration. Minors State Bank authorized in Albion, Illinois with 25,000 capital.
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House of Representatives
House
Batley
Richardson
Tennessee
DeArmond and
Bland
Missouri
Wheeler
Alabama
Allen
Mississippi
McRae
Arkansas
Sayers
Texas
McMiin
Bankhead
Bailey
DeArmond
Clardy
Kentucky
United States
Miller wins six day race at Madison Square Garden
Charles Miller of Seattle wins the six day pursuit at Madison Square Garden breaking his own world record by twenty four miles with a total of 2007 miles. Frank Waller of Boston finishes second by 22 miles, Pierce Canada third, with only two foreigners finishing. Miller receives 1500 from management plus 200 for world record and 600 for his public marriage. he also reportedly gets 200 wedding present from the wheel firm. The ceremony took place in a track box with Alderman Wents officiating as Miller’s trainers helped him to the box amid cheering crowds.
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Charles WW. Miller
Seago
Madison Square Garden
Frank Waller
Boston
Pierce
Miller
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Teddy Hale
Miter
Alderman Wents
Terrible Michigan murder spree ends in suicide
In Free Soil Michigan on December 12 William Hitchings killed his brother in law John Hunt and sister Mrs Hunt and 16 year old employee Thomas Hayward with an ax during a wood cut. He then stabbed Mrs Hunt and disposed of her body before killing himself. A baby slept undisturbed in a cradle while the daughter found her mother’s body.
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Mich
Wiliam Hitchings
John Hunt
Mrs. Hunt
Thomas Hayward
Hunt
Hitchings
Hayward
Mass Meeting Denounces Street Car Leaders as Criminals
At Central Music Hall Chicago a mass meeting protested a fifty year extension of street car licenses. Speakers included Mayor Harrison John P Altgeld Geo E Cole John Maynard Harlan and Rev Father Hodnett. Altgeld urged municipal ownership and the crowd urged harsher action against alleged boodlers.
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Chicago
Central Music Hall
Harrison
John P. Altgeld
Geo. E. Cole
John Maynard Harlan
Thomas P. Hodnett
Altgeld
Trans port Michigan sails with Illinois battalions
Savannah Georgia December 12 The transport Michigan sailed Saturday afternoon for Mariano Cuba with two battalions of the Second Illinois regiment. Officers and men objected to the voyage as the ship has not yet been overhauled for transport work and accommodations are poor. They chose to go rather than wait indefinitely.
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Savannah
Michigan
Mariano
Cuba
Illinois
Violet cultivation for indoors and home gardening
The article describes growing violets as a captivating and profitable hobby. It covers bed preparation with glass covers, selecting twelve healthy cuttings, spacing, daily watering, and lifting the glass during midday. It notes violets spread quickly and require regular weeding, with care tapering as cold weather arrives.
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Tony
London Wheelwomen and their opponents clash over insurance rise
News notes the London Wheelwomen and Wheelmen dispute higher premiums for cyclists amid a spike in fatal cycling accidents. Some blame reckless women riding near horses. others accuse men of scorching. Authorities acknowledge men scorch more but not the women’s cornering.
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London
Cameras at Guenther's Drug Store Ad
Kodaks and supplies offered at Guenther's Drug Store located at the cor Galena Street and Galena Avenue. Purchase time from 12 to 1 dtf indicated.
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Guenther’s
Galena St
Galena Ave
Special Holiday Shoe Sale At Boston Store
From now until Christmas, every pair of ladies shoes over $2.00 comes with a free Goodyear glove fitting rubbers worth 60c. Many shoppers have taken advantage, and comparison with other stores will prove Boston Store offers best value. Also featuring coats capes jackets dresses and a wide range of ladies and children's apparel.
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Goodyear
Boston
Bargain Hunters Flock to Freeport’s Boston Store
When looking for bargains remember the Boston Store offers more for your money than any other store in Freeport. If you want to be satisfied, follow the crowd to the Boston Store and see the savings for yourself.
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Boston
Freeport
Flour sale advertisement cuts prices in bold offer
Pillsbury's Best, Superior, Gold Medal Flour advertised at $1.00 per sack or two sacks for $1.95. Buy now before flour advances. Brands touted as the finest in the world. 10c pkg 2c lb 5c lb 7c pkg.
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Pillsbury’s
Meat Department Prices Listed for Various Meats and Shellfish
Fresh pork roast per pound bulk sausage link sausage picnic hams bologna sausage liver sausage side pork boiled fresh pork hams per pound bulk oysters per quart 20¢ fresh canned oysters per can 100 Dont pay high prices for butter when you can buy flu e butterine par tb 10a.
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