Hawaii May Become a State, Senator Morgan Says
Intelligence notes from the Pacific indicate Senator Morgan and family, along with F. M. Hatch, arrived in San Francisco aboard the Belgic from Honolulu. Morgan praised Hawaii’s entertainment and hinted annexation could occur within the year, stating Hawaii is likely to be a state eventually. In Tennessee, Mrs Mary McDonald died and her daughter collapsed at St Thomas Church in Philadelphia after the funeral, with doctor attributing the daughter’s death to a broken heart.
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Morgan
F. M. Hatch
Hawaii
San Francisco
Honolulu
Ite
St. Thomas’ Church
Philadelphia
Tenn
Mary McDonald
Miss McDonald
Cabinet Resignation Tied to Milan’s Return to Belgrade
Belgrade cabinet resigns amid reports Premier demanded Milan not be allowed to stay in the Servian capital. Ex King Milan arrives with his son King Alexander, first visit here since 1859 abdication, sparking anticipated trouble.
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Bervin
Belgrade
Milan
Alexander
Murder in Bar Proprieter Beaman Found Dead
John Beaman, 50, owner of Beaman blouse in Wisconsin, was murdered in a hotel bar by William Payne, a Black man, in the presence of white bystanders. Payne was intoxicated. A crowd pursued him. a $200 reward issued for his arrest. Tensions rose as thousands gathered, with risks of lynching if caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beaman
Beaman
William Payne
Payne
Six-Karat Portage Creek Diamond Found Near Galesburg
Charleston Township residents celebrate a six-karat diamond found by farmer Jeorge Schram in Portage Creek. The stone’s outer layer tested to contain gold, attracting multiple farm offers which Schram declined. Other items note Admiral Worden's death, Madrid talks on a Spain Portugal alliance, a fatal San Francisco explosion, Nelson forest fires, Allen County official John Orff’s death, and Paris grain tax relief calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Township
Galesburg
Mich
Portage Creek
Jeorge Schram
Schram
United States and Britain move toward new arbitration treaty
President McKinley directs a fresh arbitration treaty with Great Britain to be submitted to the Senate in December. Sir Julian Pauncefote expected in Washington to begin negotiations upon his return. The aim is to remove objections raised by Secretary Olney’s prior draft and strengthen neutrality with the United Kingdom amid tensions over Hawaii Cuba and the Bering Sea issue.
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United States
Great Britain
McKinley
Julian Pauncefote
Washington
Senate
England
Olney
Hawaii
Cuba
Bering Sea
Thrown on a Hot Stove in Mapyfield Burn Case
A fever of excitement follows a brutal act in Mapyfield Kentucky where a Black woman assaulted Mrs. Brents McKilvy at her home demanding jewelry and money. She was then thrown onto a red hot stove and sustained likely fatal burns before escaping.
Tammany Watching Dayton in New York Mayoral Battle
Tammany leaders closely track Dayton as the mayoral race against Van Wyck unfolds across New York City. A Journal and Advertiser poll places Dayton and George as front runners with Van Wyck nearing, while party officials fear losses from letter carriers and firemen neighborhoods voting for other candidates. The staged campaign and platform unity between Dayton and George heighten tensions in the contest.
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Tammany
Dayton
Greater
New York
Tammany Sachems
Letter Enarriers
van Wyck
Messrs
George
Jenrwal and Advertiser
Creat
Heoure George
Jefferson Democrat
Seth Leon
Citizens’ Union
OOTP
Traexs
Republican
Journal
Attempted Murder of Editor in Bismarck Noab
An unknown assailant fired five shots at Baliter Moffat editor of the Bismarck Noab, marking a second life threat after his presses and type were thrown into the Missouri River weeks earlier. He had opposed saloon elements and annexation debates.
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Aade
Baliter Moffat
Bismarck
Noab
Missouri River
Cuba War Outlook From London Interview
Col Jose Zayas, accredited Cuban junta minister to Great Britain, says the Cuba war should end within a year. He states Spain cannot fund the campaign and missed a $150,000,000 US backed offer. He denies any Cuban aim for annexation or autonomy, insisting on independence or death.
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Col
Jose Zayas
Palma Cuban Junta
New York
Great Britain
London
Cuba
Spain
Col. Zayne
United States
Col. Zayas
Col. Zaynn
England
McKinley Delays Cabinet Changes Until November
Washington reports say President McKinley will not appoint a new Attorney General or other cabinet changes until November. Judge Day or Sherman may be targeted for promotions, but the President has no plan for Sherman to resign. Ohio and New York results will influence cabinet reshaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
McKenna
Supreme Bench
Washington
Judge Day
Sherman
Pacilistists Resist Arrest at Fountain Theater
In Cincinnati, Martin Julian, Max and Ed Anderson and two others forced Constable Hoffman into a small room at the Fountain Theater and compelled him to surrender box office receipts attached on a judgment. The incident involved Fitzsimmons' management team and a claim by Pedford the swordsman of $50, with Julian denying involvement in the extortion. The report also notes Pennsylvania anti fusion court decisions and a Sydney budget speech referencing a three year drought impact on livestock and agriculture.
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Martin Julian
Fountain Theater
Cincinnati
Fitzsimmons
Max
Ed Anderson
Constable Hoffman
Ostmall
WLW
Pedford
Julian
Ecca
Jeff
A Simmons
New South Wales
Sydney
George H. Reid
Injured Student at Boulder Proprietary School
A 17 year old new student, Wellman Cole of DeKalb Wellman, was seriously injured by being tossed in a blanket by older pupils. He struck the back of his head and shoulders, paralyzing the upper body. Doctors expect survival but foresee a severe spinal curvature.
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Hazers
DeKalb Wellman
Propriatory School of Boulder
Cole
University
Wellman
Fifteen Miners Arrested At De Armit Mines
Deputies raided the Sandy Creek strikers halting a march near the tipple arresting fifteen men including the brass band. Prisoners were escorted to Pittsburg and the sheriff's office amid claims of riotous conduct denied by the strikers. Superintendent De Armit says three mines are operating at full capacity.
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de Armit
Sandy Creek
Tipple
Pittsburg
Full Bench Delay for Key Supreme Court Cases
Chief Justice Fuller announced that the Joint Traffic Railroad Association case from New York and the Laclede Gas Light case from St. Louis will be argued on the first Monday in January. With Justice Field retired, the court sits at eight members, so a full bench is sought for these important constitutional questions.
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Fuller
Supreme Court
Washington
Joint Traffic Railroad Association
New York
Laclede Gas Light
St. Louis
Tield
Bandits Loot a Train Near Austin in Broad Daylight
Four men robbed the southbound cannon-ball train on the International and Great Northern near Austin Texas. Conductor Thomas Healy was shot but not seriously wounded. Passengers lost about 200 dollars. robbers failed to break the express safe, then uncoupled the engine and fled down the track. The engine was later captured at Duval four miles below. Two bandits aboard at McNeill were unmasked. the others masked. The incident follows a separate note about George Case and a riot among prisoners in St. Louis.
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Austin
Tex
International and Great Northern
Thomas Healy
Duval
McNeill
Plain Mucde- Protests Against Secentbed Conulae at Hane Society
The American Hane Society in vstiville Pennsylvania gathered a protest against a supposed secentbed conulae attack on yellow fever patients. The event labeled scientific assassination drew attention from attendees including N Fitz, a father. In Mount Vernon New York, Champion Bob Mitzsimions was noted as the father of a bouncing boy.
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American Hane Society
Vstiville
Penn
Heneunces Scioutii
Fitz
Bob Mitzsimions
Mount Vernon, N.Y
Market Prices Across Cities Dozen Commodities Listed
A historical market summary lists grains and livestock pricing by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York. It covers cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter and eggs with ranges, reflecting regional variation and commodity terms across markets.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Luetgert Case Ends After Prolonged Deliberation
The Luetgert murder trial of Adolph L. Luetgert in Chicago concluded after more than eight weeks with the jury failing to reach a verdict. The courtroom drew wide spectator attention as the state pressed for death by murder, while the defense warned against hanging without a conclusive answer from the defendant.
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Adolph L. Luetgert
Chicago
Dr. Cronin
Luetgert
Cronin
Luetgert Case Deliberations End Without Verdict
The Luetgert murder trial remains unresolved as jurors fail to reach a verdict after overnight deliberations. Judge Tuthill read lengthy instructions while Adolph Luetgert showed visible emotion and his defense faced questions about evidence strength and corpus delicti.
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Luetgert
Twoshe Cronin
Woiliy Coutilenthy
Tarhill
Amit Nerinkiown
Hingerk
Tathill
Adolph Luvtgert
Tuthill
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John Orff
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Constantinople
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Martin & Co
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Ont
National Council of Switzerland
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Palma Junta
M'Kinley
Pennsylvania
Phu Phin
Gay Tirstings
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Bank of Montreal
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Edwin F. Abel
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