Peace treaty risks Senate wrangle and expanding army
The Paris peace treaty with Spain faces Senate scrutiny and possible rejection or modification, while a large standing army tops the peace agenda. The piece notes public impulse and constitutional limits, plus the challenge of recruiting one hundred thousand volunteers in peacetime. It also reports on Pueblo asylum findings calling for Thombs’s removal and budget cuts, with severe neglect and unrecorded deaths.
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United States
Spain
Paris
Senate
Republic
United States Senate
Miles
Adjutant General
Spain Demands Arbitration Over Maine Destruction Charge
The Spanish peace commission led by Senor Montero Rios protests President McKinley’s remark about the Maine disaster. Spain offers arbitration to settle the dispute and prove its government bore no responsibility for the tragedy. The message underscores the era’s emphasis on force as a final arbiter.
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Maine
Spain
Senor Montero Rios
McKinley
Congress
Bryan resigns colonelcy and opposes imperialism in civil life
Colonel William Jennings Bryan leaves his Savannah regiment after peace is signed and declares that imperialism opposes American ideals. He argues governments derive power from the people or from force, and calls for a clear stance against colonial policy. The Springfield Republican notes rare independence in Colorado Representative Shaforth opposing Philippine acquisitions.
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William Jennings Bryan
Savanah
Shaforth
Colorado
Philippine Islands
Springfield Republican
Senatorial contest column rails at orator style
A Wave of San Francisco excerpt questions who should represent California in the United States Senate. It argues that eloquence and word painting have no place before a deliberative body and praises Senator Wolcott as the current orator, noting his limited influence.
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San Francisco
California
United States Senate
Supreme Courts
Wolcott
Senate
Field and Stream Christmas Number Sets Sports Journal Tone
Field and Stream expands its reach with a festive Christmas issue featuring General McNulta and Dr. Shufeldt contributions. The issue showcases striking cover art and sport romance alongside national wildlife insights. The Marquis of Lorne pens How the Queen Spends Christmas for The Youth's Companion.
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General McNulta
Dr. Shufeldt
United States
Marquis of Lorne
Queen Victoria
England
Patch fashion returns with old decree reviving patches
Patches come back as a long obsolete rule resurfaces without the expected paint and powder accompanying them. The piece notes the revival is a repeat of a dated fashion guideline and hints at ongoing reluctance to embrace the change.
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Dame Fashion
Patches as Fashion Adornment in Demorest’s December Issue
The article explains that patches for the face neck and arms enhance evening dress and are placed to highlight the most attractive features. Small black court-plaster patches in shapes like hearts or stars are worn on spots such as under the ear neck left cheek or back of the hand to show whiteness and beauty.
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Demorest
Bloody prison melee in Canon City ends with serious injuries
At Canon City state penitentiary a guard fight broke out during breakfast as inmate George Miller attacked guard R B Lamaraux with a razor. E E Von Gohren warded off the inmate and was severely wounded while guards H O Fitzpatrick and F M McPherson suffered minor cuts. Warden reports orderly conduct overall. Miller wounded, fate unclear.
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Denver
von Gohren
Greeley
Canon City
State Penitentiary
R. B. Lamaraux
George Miller
Miller
Lamaraux
H. O. Fitz Patrick
F. M. McPherson
von Gobren
Florida a Disappointment and a Winter Woes Note
A letter from W. E. Pasor from Pasor Lake Florida dated December 6 1898 laments Florida winters describe past mild seasons and two late freezes. He longs for the Cache la Poudre Valley and wishes to return to the beloved state’s early years while eyeing a spring return if health permits.
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Pasor Lake
Florida
Brother Leary
Cache la Poudre
Hicks
W. E. Pasor
Christmas Social at Union Chapel Promised
Miss Francisco travels to San Diego for the winter while local youths gather at Mr Kelley’s for games and refreshments. A social and Christmas tree is planned at Union chapel on Friday night December 23 with a male quartet. Buell school children will perform Thursday afternoon. Rusricana.
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Lucerne
Dee
Francisco
San Diego
Kelley
Union Chapel
Buell School
Rusricana
Local Notes From La Grange Shopping and Visits
Local brief items report Warren Morse on a Denver business trip with return expected Saturday. Mrs. Selden Brockway visited Mrs. C A Jennings. Miss Bessie Neff to Leadville. Theo Lucas to Minnesota for his father’s illness. Badger shipped sheep to Denver. Mulford painting barn. Literary society to host a social Saturday. attendees bring cakes and money. Dale moved from Fairchild ranch. Brockway’s loss of an old cat. E E Lucas expected home from Casper. William Johnson moved to Fairchild place to farm next year. Preaching at schoolhouse Sunday December 18 by Rev. Patchell of Eaton. Rats.
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la Grange
Warren Morse
Denver
Selden Brockway
C. A. Jennings
Bessie Neff
Leadville
Theo
Lucas
Minnesota
Badger
Mulford
Literary Society
Patchell
Eaton
Christmas and New Year Train Fare Offers and Local News
A Longmont Call item notes a round trip fare deal for travel on select Dec 24 25 26 31 and Jan 1 2 with return by Jan 4. It also reports clear cold weather with light snow, Christmas preparations at Orchard, a school program by Miss Noll, gift-giving, and local social visits. Additionally it mentions a Wheatland group’s visit to Fort Morgan, a threshing machine at B B Putnam’s ranch, Mrs. Painter’s health hopes, and sheep feeder B B Putnam seeking cheap grain.
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Gulf Road
Orchard
Wheatland
Wyo
Fort Morgan
B. B. Putnam
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Line Promoted As Fast Route
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway ran daily trains on its Chicago and Omaha Short line with ten to thirteen sleeping cars each night. The line boasted reliable arrival times at Omaha and Chicago, highlighting it as the shortest best and most reliable route between Omaha and the East. Coupon ticket agents sold tickets via this line and inquiries could be directed to J Preston in Denver.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
J i. Preston
Seventeenth Street
Denver
Colo
Windsor Couple Wed In Rustic Honeymoon Voyage
The town notes a wedding at the Hotel de Harr on Dec 13 1898 Ivan Hutchens and Miss Bertha Harris were married by Justice Rowe. The ceremony drew about 70 guests with a fine dinner and gifts. The couple plan a happy voyage abroad and the groom is described as prosperous and virtuous.
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Ben Middleton
Springer
Maine
Harris
Hotel de Harr
Ivan Hutchens
Bertha Arris
Deo. Rowe
Troom
Short Line promises quick Chicago connections through Omaha
H C Wagner traveling passenger agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and Paul railroad urges travelers to choose the Short Line via Omaha and Council Bluffs for business or pleasure trips. He notes ample time to connect with eastern express trains and invites inquiries at 1029 Seventeenth Street Denver Colorado for timetables maps and details.
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H. C. Wagner
Chicago, Milwaukee & Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Miseso River
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Railway
Princi
Ordess
J. E. Preston
Seventheenth Street
Denver
Colorado
Regular services at Trinity Ep Iacopt Church
Sunday morning and evening worship scheduled with Henry officiating. Song services listed include Proccessional Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow Cantate A Deus and Hymn Sovereign Ruler of the Skies Recessional Saviour Again to Thy Dear Name. Hopkins?
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Trinity Epiacopt
Henry
Hopkis
State Normal School notes holiday schedule and lectures
The Saint Normal School announces the December 22 as the last day of the fall term with ample travel time. The winter term starts January 3. Dr Eskridge of Denver spoke in psychology and the next lecturer will be announced next week. Literary societies plan a business session on the British Parliament prem inge at the joint meeting at the opera house.
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Eskridge
Denver
Psychology Cours
Opera House
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