Allen Named to Succeed Hayward as U S Senator
Governor Poynter appoints William Vincent Allen of Madison to fill the United States senate seat after the death of M L Hayward. Allen resigns his Nebraska district judgeship. the move follows a statewide push for Allen and a Bryan urged decision. Hitchcock expresses disappointment at the outcome.
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M. J. Hayward
Lincoln
Poynter
William V. Allen
M. L. Hayward
United States
Judge Allen
M. L. Haysward
William Vincent Allen
Allen
Pierce
Alan
Madison
Washington
State House
Benton Maret
Senator Allen
Gover Poynter
Hitchcock
William ‘Vincent Allen of
Madisan
Midway
Madison County
Iowa
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Thirty Second
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
James I. Gilbert
West Union
Hayward
John 8. Robinson
Congress
OmanHa
G. M. Hitchcock
the World-Herald
Douglas County
Nebraska
World-Herald
William J. Bryan
Austin
Tex
Bryan
Three Die As Fire Destroys Brooklyn Tenement
A blaze at 800 South Flint Street in the Willamburg district Brooklyn killed three residents and injured one. Mrs Goscher 66 and Mrs Smyth 86 died on the top floor while Luke Freen 68 perished on the second. Freen’s wife jumped from a window and was severely burned and leg broken. Firefighters rescued others amid dense smoke.
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Ges
Freen
Cavalry takes Biacnabato stronghold in Philippines action
A detachment of Colonel Hayes is reported to have captured Biacnabato a mountain stronghold where the last insurrection ended in a peace treaty. A large quantity of munitions was secured. Major Batchelor's Twenty fourth infantry advances in Aparri valley as villagers host celebratory events for soldiers.
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Manila
Hayes
Arnold
Biacnabato
Batchelor
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Aparri
Wheat Prices Firm As Corn Leads Rally In Dec Market
Wheat firming after early uncertainty with gains tied to corn and bullish statistics. May wheat up 44 1/2 cents. other grains weather mixed with oats higher and provisions weaker on hog supplies. Live stock markets show mixed receipts and steady to lower cattle and hog prices across Chicago, Kansas City, and Omaha regions.
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Cureagao
Pounk
Lane
Chicago
Onwano
Texas
Kansas
Western
Nexans
Hogan Receip's
South Omaha
Omaha
Firing Continues In South Africa War News
London reports from Ladysmith to Modder River recount skirmishes near Neauwpoort and Colenso, heavy Boer losses and British advances. Dispatches cite Methuen's forces, possible command by Sir Charles Warren, and calls to mobilize transports. A Wyoming captain faces court martial over riot-era arms. Queen Victoria shows deep wartime anxiety.
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London
Ladysmith
Methuen
England
Charles Warren
Cape Town
Nanuwpoort
Iillou
Sever
Weenon
Nital
Moddersprat
Daly Chronicle
Modder River
Lord Methuen
Woolwich
Colenso
Moorer River
Magersfontein
Wauchope
Highland Brigade
Beard
Cimyenne
Wyoming
Benard
Wyoming National Guard
Evanston
Captain Beard
Sheriff Ward
Diamondville
Ore shipment from Isabella mine valued at up to 825000
A Rich Carload of Ore report from Denver dated Dec 16 notes the Omaha and Grant smelter received one carload from Cripple Creek's Isabella mine with gold value of $8000 per ton totaling about $200000. A second car yielded over $5000 per ton. The combined ore value for the two cars is estimated between $800000 and $825000.
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Joseph P. Lowa
Maryville
St. Louis
Denver
Omaha
Grant Smelter
Isabella
Cripple Creek
Almanac Weather and Daylight Details
Almanac notes sunrise and sunset times with a moonset early morning. Iowa forecast calls for fair skies and continued cold conditions over Saturday and Sunday with fresh north winds. Nebraska outlook tinted by cold air with fair conditions and variable winds through Friday and Saturday.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Marie Robertson Collapses During Bandorgom Trial
Star witness Marie Robertson could not testify in the Bandorgom trial in Marswanth Michigan as she collapsed. Doctor Pitcher testified that he believes Anderson died from powdered glass exposure, marking a pivotal moment in the case.
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Marswanth
Mich
Marie Robertson
Bandorgom
Dr. Pitcher
Sanderson
Washington Centenary of Washington’s Death Observed at Mount Vernon
At Mount Vernon Washington’s centennial death observance drew Masons from across the U S and Canada. President McKinley delivered a tribute as senators, representatives, officials and citizens attended the solemn rites and late Red Men followed with their own commemorations.
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Washington
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Potomac
United States
Canada
McKinley
Congress
Eorgmontea
Order of
Red Mel
Williams Resolutions Seek Philippine Independence and Sulu Inquiry
Two joint resolutions introduced by Representative Williams of Mississippi urge recognizing Filipino independence and withdrawing U S forces if Spain’s 20 million dollar price is refunded. They also propose friendly aid and no foreign interference for ten years while keeping ports open. A separate measure calls for a treaty with Sulu and an inquiry into applying constitutional anti slavery and anti polygamy laws to the Sulu people.
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Sulu Waty
Washineton
House
Williams
Mississippi
Philippines
United States
Spain
Asierican
Jolo
Judiciary Committee
Light attendance dull currency debate in house
Washington and Frankfort dispatches report a tame floor debate on the currency bill with sparse attendance in the house. Sibley opposed the bill after signaling a switch, while several Republicans supported and many Democrats opposed the measure. Senate tabled Pettigrew inquiry resolution by 41 to 20 and Kentucky Democrats prepared to contest for senator Blackburn urged contest in the upcoming legislative session.
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Wassuxaton
Sibley
Dem
Thayer
Mass
Messrs. Crimpacker
Ind
Tovering
Muass
Lanham
Lex
Burke
Tex
Terry
Ark
Ball
Gilbert
Smith
Berry
Jett
Ills
Senate
Pettigrew
Washington
United States
Kentucky
Frankfort
Joseph O. S. Blackburn
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Order of Red Men
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