Sound Money for Cuba and Inflation Adjustments
A presidential order outlines currency rules for Cuba starting January 1 1899 authorizing payment of customs and dues in United States money or specified foreign coins with fixed values and establishes acceptability of Spanish peso fractions and gold coins in Cuba. The measure aims to slow inflation effects while easing debt and contract payments though observers warn adjustments may cause short term financial strain for Cuban planters and mortgage holders.
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Spain
War Act Deliberations On Ilo Conflict War Department Reports
Washington officials expect a decision within 18 hours from General Otis after Miller reports on Ilo. No current tension noted, but stakes are high as insurgents may clash with U S forces. Details on seizure terms remain undisclosed and discretionary for the commander.
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WASHINGTON
Denerti Otis
Ilo
Otis
Miller
war department
Ho To
United States
Petitioned Peace Appeals To World Churches In Washington
In Washington on December 29 1 delegates from major Protestant churches and the pan Presbyterian alliance presented two petitions urging reduction of armaments and arbitration over war The first gathered leaders from Church of England Scotland Ireland Salvation Army and churches across the world totaling over 80 million Christians The second sought peaceful settlement between Britain and the United States The President received the delegation and spoke of cautious progress toward disarmament but noted current limits on U S armaments The move reflects a broad ecumenical push for international arbitration and restraint.
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WASHINGTON
allance
Willam Henry Roberts
Presbyterian alliance
Wallace Radcliffe
Pey
W Pitter
O W Barr
Philadelphia
Rex J Diary
New Brunswick
Church of Tn
Inni
Church of Scotland
Great Prittin
Ireland
Salvation army
Belgium
Halland
Austrasiaght
United States
Luther
Methodists
episcopalins
Georgia merchant Almand arrested after large Georgia embezzlement
Amid wide credit trust in Conyers Georgia a merchant named Almand allegedly absconded with tens of thousands of dollars and fled toward Tulare California. He was reportedly arrested in Tulare after an Atlanta telegram tipped off authorities, with officials estimating losses between 40 000 and 200 000.
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Lafayette
Georgia
Tulare Cail
California
Artland
Conyers Ga
mainy
Nerein
Almand
Sheri
Rochdale county
Atlanta
Amand
Tulare
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Lat
Mondat
Private Drawbridge Case Upheld By Supreme Court
December 29 San Francisco. The Sacramento River bridge linking Butte and Glenn counties was demolished by a freshet. The Board of Supervisors granted the Chea Bridge Company a permit to maintain a toll drawbridge. A Sacramento Transportation Company steamer damaged the bridge for 700 dollars. Damages were refused. On suit for recovery, a decision in favor of the bridge company was affirmed by the Supreme Court, holding the fair had power to grant such a permit to a private party.
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SAN PRANCISCO
Sacramento TiXer
Butte
Glenn
board of supervisers
Chea Bridge Company
steimer
Sacramento Transportation Company
transportation company
supervist
supreme court
Romero Dead in Mexico City at 62. Mexican diplomat dies
Dee 29 Washington Admitted to the bar in 18 he sided with the constitutional government in the revolutionary era and later served as Mexican legation official in Washington. He became chargé daffairs during a period of incumbency and spent twenty years in public life, shaping diplomatic ties between Mexico and the United States.
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WASHINGTON
chirge daffars
Mexico
Wesco
mirista
Minklers Bad Break Defrauded Bank With Forged Dispatch
San Francisco defendants Minkler and Barclay are accused of swindling a bank of funds totaling 340 by four bogus dispatches. Henry L Hall, allegedly linked to Minkler, is reported born in Ashland. Minkler, once with the Expositor in Prescott, was taken to Palato after arrest. he and his wife had many friends during residence in Prescott.
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SAN TRANCISCO
L D Minkler
Harry PCa
Jayalas Barclay
Puo Alty
Hans
Los Angeles
my Dunsmuir
Chit Lees Cato
Palato
Henry L Hall
Ashland
Minkler
Oregon
San Irinusco
Presno
Tragic ending to Bloomfield murder affair unfolds
Dr Floyd Gray killed Mrs Lizzie Skinner in sight of passers by near the depot. He stabbed her four times with a smgled knife then surrendered. The 15 about 20 years old Gray is son of a prominent physician Dr J V Gray. Public anger grows as mob gathers, with fears he will be lynched before morning.
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Gray
Ligvit Skinner
netton
Skinner
dieter
Gras
J VE Gray
dng city
DP Gray
Lizzie Shinner
Poisoning Mystery Deepens in New York Cornish Case
The New York poisoning case involving Mrs Adams and Cornish remains baffling after police and prosecutors find little conclusive evidence. An apparent female sender is suspected. Cornish survived, aided by emetic action. Autopsy confirms death due to cyanide potassium. coroner orders further mine hearings.
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NEW YORK
Adams Cornish
cooners
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Cornish
Mr Caraish
Adams deith
McClusky
Mr Cornish
ehb
Dr Coffin
danter
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dams
Tiffany
yar
Weston
Five Cents Postage to Hawaii Ends Domestic Misconception
In Washington December 29 a postmaster in San Francisco warned that mail to Hawaii still requires international postage. Residents are reminded that domestic rates do not apply to Hawaii. The note clarifies that letters for Hawaii must be sent at international rates, including military and naval service mail.
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Hawaii
WASITINGTON
San Francisco
Hasan
united Sty
Treasury Statement Highlights Cash and Gold Reserves
The Daly Treasury Statement from Washington lists a durable cash balance of 280 30 208 dollars and a gold reserve totaling 20 411 646 dollars. The document summarizes monetary holdings and reserves of the U.S. Treasury as of today.
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Daly
Treasury
WASHINGTON
treas
Appointments To Be Made By The Supervisors In January
The Board of Supervisors will reorganize in January and may reshuffle many offices. Sayre and Sayre group dominate appointments, aiming to keep officers like the County Physician and Superintendent of the Poor, while balancing Democrat, Populist, and Fusion influences. Rumors say Dr Davison may be reappointed, with others traded to satisfy political debts and friendships among longtime partisans.
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Martin
Scotto
Mari
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Sayre
Oser Hospital
Staward
Gagimee
Chin Gan
Gime Wirdin
thi
Culvis
Dr Davison
Phil Scott
Lipubhean
Tven
hve
Variations of Arrivals and Departures Across Cities
PERSOVAL Ik W Brown travels from Ol Cits and T C White returns from two trips to San Trimeisco Mro. Wrs Lee Grey are back from San Francisco. George A Arnold of Huron spent yesterday in Fresno. P Pattison, real estate man of San Francisco, in Fresno. P B Donahoo came from San Trimessco last night on Owl Clovis Mo. Cole, large wheat grower, arrived from Clovis. Miso Mabel Merrill of Santa Cruz visits the Vhscos Scott. John D Cavicion of San Trin, stockman, came on the late train last night. District Attorneys elect O L Tverts returns from San Praneisco after days there. County Treasurer Witty in Selma yesterday and will reside there after January 1. Mr T Reynolds of Sinte Cruz county 137 Fresno visiting cousin Miss Marsidete Te guson. John Tarwerther, Assembly 3 elect of Reedley, went to San Francisco for up ry how the senatoral fights go. Miss Bellie Ritchie home to spend holidays with her parents, formerly Belmont teacher now in northern state. Warren Crabtree of Orkind, SP baggage worker at San Francisco, is a guest of George W. Smith and will return to Bay City today. Ira Johnston, wife of Crank Johnston, dies yesterday at her home in Lome Star on North Avenue after three weeks illness, leaves six-month-old daughter.
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Lee Grey
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Huron
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Pattison
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Clovis
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Santa Cruz
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Bellie Ritchie
Belmont school
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Orkind
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Tisne
George W. Smith
Bay City
Deputy Cartwright Named to Deputy Role in County Office
A local report outlines Geo W Cartwright’s induction as deputy clerk under County Clerk Hart, with gradual steps to familiarize him with office ins and outs. The piece notes a cabinet shift including a new chief deputy and changes among deputies, plus remarks on political appointments and staff turnover.
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George W Cartwright
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Hall
Cartright
eket
John Pugh
Malia
D wing brotha
D S
gonltkmanly
Clark
Social Gathering at Coats Residence Last Night
A pleasant social gathering occurred at Vi and Mrs W D Coates on L street with an informal musical program, dancing, refreshments, and an old fashioned cake wash. Attendees included Vinnie Me Koht, Olive Smith, Florence Chittenden, and many others. notable guests Dr Cocheret, Dr Norman D Kelles, and Mr Lone among the list.
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Cocheret
Norman D Kelles
Homan
Holme
Wille Monroe
Harry Latimer
Howard
Stonewall
Lone
F Miner Trank
Will Coates
Jesse Church Yao
Montgomer
Thomas
A O Warner
Menry Avia
Coates
P Booth
Vr Crabtree
Sewing Circle Christmas program at De Writhell
The Little Women sewing class of the Parlor Lecture Club presented a Christmas program at De Writhell yesterday afternoon. Children ages 5 to 14 learned to sew, showcased gift exchange, and enjoyed refreshments after performances by the class and Parlor Lecture Club children.
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Par lorecture
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Mesdames
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Gundetfinger
Lee Gundelfinger
Wiry Gardner
Robert Kennedy
Whitapn
Wade Willams
Simmons
progres
Clary Gearhart
Laurette Peachman
Chiss
Annie Olsen
Florence
Herbert Gundelfinger
Rithhie Gun adfinger
Marion 1lis
Gertrude Swift
Tloyd Austin AM
Fire at City Hall Threatens Engine House No. 1
A morning fire in City Hall began in the basement heater area and Fire House No. 1 narrowly escaped damage. City officials and Engine House personnel detected smoke, alerted the fire crew, and swiftly evacuated as hoses and pumps were positioned. The blaze was brought under control with the help of nearby engines. No precise loss amount given.
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Morss
boley hut
Christmas Festival at St James Episcopal Church
Young people of the Episcopal Church celebrated a Christmas festival at DeWitt Hall last night under Sunday school auspices. The evening featured games music and dancing with a program including piano solos recitations instrumental pieces and a vocal duet. Refreshments were served late and older members attended alongside children. Carol services were held at the church on Christmas Eve.
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DeWitt hall
Susie Dimond
Ruth Muller
fin Dunn
Treanor Hodgkin
Mersey
Hazel Bridge
Boxing Contest Burns Reay Tomorrow Night at Armory
Jim Burns Southern California middleweight champion meets Joe Reay of the Olympic club San Francisco in a twenty round contest at the Armory. Burns recent record includes a victory over Joe Cotton while Reay has defeated Choyasti among others under George Tennings and Ted Powill. The match is presented as a genuine, square fight with a solid guarantee and no fraud.
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Joe Reay
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Joe Cotton
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Jong
George Tennings
Ted Powill
Poolroom Sharper Jailed in San Francisco Case
A poolroom sharper in San Francisco was jailed on charges involving betting markers across multiple books and attempts to tally them, with the case tied to a high profile jury club and the presidency of Wittians. The accused faced counts of betting and false pretenses amid the investigation by authorities.
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Oorforme
Wells Fargo Express Heist Ties San Antonio to Missing Funds
Wells Fargo Express Company in San Antonio reports a vanished money package of 60060 from Houston funds intended for Southern Pacific payroll. Clerk A Beeler, trusted for nine years, disappeared after delivering the bag. wagon found abandoned five miles west, horse exhausted. Superintendent Taft confirms a loss near the stated sum amid rumors of higher totals.
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Wells Fargo Express Company
SAN ANTONIO
Houston
Southern Pacific
thane city
El Passo
Beeler
Wells Fargo
stouth
Taft
epress company
No Suffering in Havana Relief to Needy Fast
Washington reports from Havana that General Lee in his Havana province has provided for relief and General Ludlow will assess city needs. Ma im Greenough and Mr Gould will distribute subsistence unloaded from the Comal at La Regia, ensuring supplies to all needy as fast as they are found.
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WASHINGTON
Bicole
Cuba
Havana
secretary of war
Lee
Ludlow
Fresno Man Promoted to Brigadier General in California
Fresno resident Colonel RL Peeler, assistant adjutant general of California, has been promoted to brigadier general and appointed as adjutant general, succeeding General W Barrett who was named bank commissioner. Captain Herbert Choyasht of California Heavy Artillery resigned from service.
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Bigadier
SAN TRANCISCO
RL Peeler
California
genera
W Barrett
Herbert Choyasht
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hes
sevice
Fastest Train in the World Starts Next Sunday
In Cleveland a meeting of Lake Shore and Michigan Southern division superintendents reorganizes timetables. The new fast mail between New York and San Francisco will be the fastest regular train, reducing the total travel time by about fourteen hours compared with the current schedule.
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Ume
San Prancisco
Fruit Pests Report From Hawaii Sent Parasite Aid
The Board of Supervisors received a report from George Compere, the county commissioner in Hawaii, who was sent to obtain parasites for fruit tree pests. He states that he secured beneficial parasites that destroy aphids and other pests attacking English walnut trees. Fruit growers will monitor the new acquisitions with interest.
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LOS ANGHUS
George Compere
Hawaii
Panama Canal Not Dead Yet Reported At Annual Panama Company Meeting
London dispatch notes at the Panama Company annual meeting a long report reads that no definite date has been set for canal completion. It references a U. S. inquiry into a Nicaragua route since the Hispano American War and outlines efforts to gain support from the United States government and people, detailing the canal's position and prospects.
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Panama Canal
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Paris
Limes
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Granted Divorce for Minnie Ro Snearley from David R Snearley
Minnie Ro Snearley was granted a divorce from David R Snearley on grounds of desertion. The plaintiff is daughter of A F Prather of Belmr4. Her husband left her in 139?
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David R Snearley
F Prather
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