Decree Confirms Maceo Death Details In Cuba
Havana dispatch reports Captain General Weyler publishes a decree confirming Antonio Maceo is buried near Rejucal between Santiago de las Vegas and Rincon in Havana province. Skirmishes are minor. official notes offer few details of fighting or casualties. Abelardo Campantioni surrenders to Spanish authorities and is granted amnesty.
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Havana
Weyler
Antonio Maceo
Associated Press
Maceo
Rejucal
Santiago de Las Vegas
Rincon
Cuba
United States
Abelardo Campantioni
Juan Degado
Weyler Relief Report and Cuban Front News
Madrid dispatches say Weyler will be recalled and replaced by Marin who has Cuban war service. Marin, about 50, served as captain general of Puerto Rico and stood in for Campos during the interregnum. Fighting reported near Pinar del Rio as insurgents under Rioz Rivera clash with Spanish forces. sixty wounded arrive from Artemisa.
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Washington
Madrid
New York
Weyler
Marin
Spain
Cuba
Martinez Campos
Campos
Porto Rico
Pinar del Rio
Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Key West
Trocha
Maceo
Rioz Rivera
Artemisa
Havana
Gomez
Matanzas Road
Honduras
Rivera
Cherry Sisters
Chicago
Venezuela's Crespo Favors Treaty Acceptance
Caracas dispatch says President Crespo declines to answer questions on the arbitration treaty between Britain and the United States. Venezuelan leaders favored accepting the terms, while Crespo seeks no modifications. Minister Andrade plans a return voyage to the United States next Sunday.
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New York
Caracas
Venezuela
Crespo
United States
Great Britain
Crespot
Andrade
National Irrigation Congress in Phoenix Gathers 1000 Visitors
The National Irrigation congress in Phoenix attracts about 1,000 visitors from twenty seven states, all men focused on water storage and distribution. The first day’s session proceeds with plans for reorganizing the congress to better aid legislation, and a committee report on reorganization will be presented.
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Phoenix
Ark
National Irrigation Congress
Congress
Official Figures in New York State Canvass
The state board of canvassers reports New York presidential electors results with McKinley at 819,838 votes, Bryan 551,369, Palmer 19,285, Socialist 17,667, Prohibition 16,052, and 122,080 blanks or scattering. McKinley leads Bryan by 268,469 votes and leads all others by 215,455.
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New York
Albany
State Board of Canvassers
McKinley
Bryan
Palmer
Prohibition
Abbreviated Telegraphs Report War News and Crimes
The itemized dispatches cover armor plate quality at Newport News, a forged check case in Cleveland, bicycle race proceeds in Madison Square Garden, a stamp sale order for postal workers, and Pinkerton involvement in filibustering. Also listed are multiple obituaries from Michigan to Illinois, McKinley’s Chicago visit, a fatal Washington stove accident, London banquet plans for March 2 1897, a Chicago arrest for a bartender killing, an arson trick with a live rat, and a brief weather report for several states.
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New York Herald
Newport News
Charles N. Cunningham
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
Wilson
Washington
Pinkerton
Spain
United States
St. Paul
Houghton,Mich
Roland H. Brelsford
New York
George Catlin
Zurich
la Fontaine
Ind
Edward Moore
Kokomo
Henry E. Johnson
Kappa
Pittsfield
Ills
Nancy Ward
Richmond
Mary Wray Impson
Chicago
McKinley
Lafayette
Williams
Lake Avenue
Alice Thomas
Ambassador Bayard
London
James Florian
Johns
LeGrand Hotel
George Gaylor
Humor of the Hour Mule Sleigh Offer
A cartoonish tale from the Atlanta Constitution recounts a man lacking a horse seeking to rent a gray mule for sleigh riding. The mule owner declines, citing past funerals and the mule’s unclear usefulness, while humorously noting the mule paid nothing.
Woman Claims Ownership Of Stolen Goods In Flat
A woman is charged with receiving stolen items found in her flat including a watch marked Dalson, a Walker tea set, and a Conway locket. She insists the items are her property and cites former husbands in Chicago with marriage certificates, claiming the names are hers. The magistrate accuses her of assigning others' names to objects. she is discharged.
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Dalson
Walker
Conway
Chicago
New York Evening Journal
Quips on marriage and babies from New York Press
The New York Press jokes about gender roles and parenting in a humorous quip. It contrasts angels and angel food cake with eating habits, notes parrots versus women in humor, asserts women do tasks for husbands, and claims men love the wives they marry. It ends with a joke about a baby’s appearance and a woman’s teary praise.
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New York Press
Governor and son discuss allowance growth in Household Words
A parent and son debate finances in a Household Words excerpt. The son says he hopes his allowance will grow to surpass his father while the governor character sharpens his stance on family budgeting.
Widow remembers silent abuse by husband in city tribute
The Indianapolis Journal quotes a widow recalling years of abuse from her husband Pure Jim who heaped beatings without leaving visible injuries. She sobs as she describes his restraint and the neighbors’ ignorance.
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Jim
Indianapolis Journal
Christmas Gift Dilemma Cited by Chicago Record
A quip from the Chicago Record ponders Christmas gift choices for a husband lace curtains a dinner set new portieres or a drawing room clock. The lighthearted notice reflects domestic gift debates of the era.
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Chicago
Prerogatives and marble play clash in Sunday insight
A Philadelphia Times excerpt uses dialogue to critique a boy asking if lips are prerogatives after a kiss. A deacon admonishes boys to observe Sunday rest, while a spokesman agrees with the instruction.
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Tommy
The Markets Summary for December on New York and Chicago exchanges
New York markets show money on call at 14 percent with sterling demand strong. bankers' bills around 487 1/4 to 487 1/2, with various government bond prices firm. Chicago grain quotes list wheat, corn, and oats movements. produce includes butter eggs and potatoes. Chicago live stock at Union Stock Yards reports hogs, cattle, and sheep ranges with Christmas week trends.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
United States
Pacific
Chicago Grain and Produce
Caicana
Board of Trade
Burbanks
Hebron
Illinois
Chicago
Cubcanco
Union
Texas
Guiot Leads Private Cuban War Volunteer Company
Des Moines business man George P. Guiot, railway ticket agent at Union Station, has formed a private company for the Cuban war. He plans to equip fifty men, with twenty eight already signed. The volunteers will depart once belligerent rights are recognized, and members keep identities secret to avoid complications.
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Des Moines
George P. Guiot
Union Station
Bank executive Cherster Comstock Arrested in Big Rapids
Big Rapids Michigan December 16 Excitement over a recent bank failure grows with the arrest of ex General Manager Chester W Comstock charged by the depositors committee with embezzling 2000 of the bank funds.
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Big Rapids, Mich
Big Rapids
Chester W. Comstock
You Ain't Tired Sir Says Pittaburg Bul Bulletin
A playful quip from the Pittaburg Bulletin proclaims the reader is not tired as a parent boasts about his son. The Atlanta Constitution features a spirited exchange praising athletic prowess and football skill as entertainment.
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Pittaburg Bulletin
Sport Baker
Atlanta Constitution
In the Same Class Proposal From Detroit Free Press
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press quotes a blunt marriage proposal in which one person asks another to marry, plainspoken and direct, rejecting honeyed talk. The brief exchange underscores simple, earnest courtship amid casual dialogue.
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Margaret
Detroit Free Press
Penrleigh and Penelope Exchange Rival Affronts
A fragment shows Jack Penrleigh refusing marriage due to his spendthrift nature, while Penelope retorts she will not change her dress habits. The terse dialogue hints at a clash of personalities and social expectations.
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Jack Penrleigh
Penelope
Cramer's marriage to Berley hints at election bet motive
The Boston Transcript notes speculation on why Cramer married Berley, suggesting a possible payoff connected to an election bet.
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Fuddy
Cramer
Duddy
Boston Transcript
Reconcilements and Hypocrisy in Judgment Day Sermons
A jumble of religious imagery questions how to reconcile violent and hypocritical acts described in a sermonic style. The text contrasts preaching, heathendom, and consumption imagery to critique moral contradictions on judgment day. It then shifts to a millinery advertisement praising up to date styles and cheap labor at DeJongh's millinery.
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DeJongh
Walton's 30 Day Cloak Sale and Overstocked Stock
Walton's announces a 30 day cloak sale with heavily reduced prices across cloaks and dress goods. Specials include multiple price drops from $4.00 to $15.00 and larger quantities. holiday goods and new fancy items promoted. Store at 104-106 Stephenson St invites shoppers to view Christmas display and save money.
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Clonke
Walton’s
WM. Walton
Stephenson St
Freeport Jeweler Promotes Holiday Diamonds and Watches
Freeport’s leading jeweler advertises readiness for holidays with diamonds watches and other first class gifts. The dealer buys for cash and sells better goods at cheaper prices than any local store in the area.
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Freeport
Trains Schedule and Freight Rules From Rock Island Line
Train list shows passenger and freight rules with No 150 7 15 am No 162 10 20 am and No 184 9 10 pm. Freight does not carry passengers while daily service exists except Sunday. R H Holder agent notes connections for Racine Janesville Madison Rockford and Chicago line with through coaches. Trains westbound depart Illinois routes and connections to Beloit and Freeport outlined.
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Bupday
Lhaves Peeeork
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Traiis Wuart
Chicago
BO Eh Was Ono
Freigh
Rock Ielay
Racine
Janesville
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Rock Island
Milwaukee
Freeport W. W. Junction
Freeport
Beloit
Mio
Elanc
No. 63
Canton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
al Palate West
Milwauek
Brewster House
Booth Freeport
Grewster House
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Will Cumback
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Anderson
Hanna
Indiana
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Michigan
Upper
Wisconsin
Humor OF the Hour
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Dad
New York Financial
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
J. D. Graves
Salamanica
Cattaraugus Co
Academy Street
Walton
M. V. B. Elson
George Schmidt
C. H. Little& Co
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Momparrys' Ned. CO
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Lena
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Chicago & Northwestern
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Ada Antrem
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Fred Lurman
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A Sayder
H. Brookmeier
Rewry Brookmeidr
L. L. Munnn
H. Saaney
A. Ancann
Asa
Eavinga
Oaehias
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Tory
First National Bank
Burplue
B. Browett
A. BrowEn
Knowlton Brothers
Fraegorettl
Europa
Freeport, Ill
Dettinger, Collmann & Company
Collmann
John
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Graham
Jungkans
B. Schulte
Charles Be, Meyer
John Sullivan
Sewer Ecee Prosigond
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Anier
Aasistant
Cashiar
John Fosha
John 8. Coliman
Ollmann
M. L. Parker
Insurance
Benjamin Rhodes
E. H. Plage
Hmmert & Burrel's
Stephenson
TATE
Stephenson Street
Kidwily
Frances
Shimer
University of Chicago
Mount Carroll
Ill
Mt, Carroll Seminary
Idam
Gardner
Carroll
Ontario Veterinary College
Ditsmara
Calla
Terma Mortarate
C, Schmidt
Holbrook's
3Rd&wlyr
Cripple Creek
Colo
Peoria
Cwisago
Denver
Gripple Creek
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Chicago & Alton R. R
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Paaseenger
Jarquette Building
Diinols
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