General Calisto Garcia Dies After Cuban Commission Visit
General Calisto Garcia Cuban war leader and head of the Cuban commission to the United States died in New York's Hotel Raleigh after a cold developed into pneumonia following exposure at a miles Marius dinner. His death prompted national mourning and messages from President McKinley and Vice President Hobart.
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Funeral of Cuban General Garcia in Washington
The funeral for Cuban General Garcia was held at St Patrick's cathedral with mass by Bishop O Gorman Archbishop Ireland delivered the sermon and the body placed in a vault in Arlington awaiting removal to Cuba. A warship will be placed at Cuban disposal per family and comrades wishes. Elliott defeats Gilbert in live bird shoot for Sportsman's Review trophy at Watsons Park with 95 to 92 birds. wind and rain affected scores.
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Closing in on Iloilo Insurgents Capture Key Trench
Iloilo, Panay Island, Dec 12 report insurgents seized all Spanish trenches except one after attacking Nilo on Dec 1. They warned to renew the assault. Spanish gunboats may shell the town if entrance is gained. Foreign residents flee harbor as Tulisan troops loot amid orders.
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Sweden and Norway riotous scenes and vast fortification plans
Reports from Scandia detail extra appropriations for Swedish fortifications with 1 800 000 crowns proposed at the rikstag. A grand Stockholm theater project moves forward as Ny Dramatisk teater is soon to be a reality. In Christiania a grand hotel is to be rebuilt with 180 new rooms and a 1200-seat dining hall.
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Battleship Massachusetts Damaged After Reef Collision
New York December 12 reports say the battleship Massachusetts struck a reef near Diamond Reef off Castle William Island. Hull plates on the port side were smashed for at least 50 feet and interior damage suspected as crew assess the extent. A separate Liberty Missouri mob scene threatened a jail inmate in a murder case. Ice closes Detroit River passages, hindering vessels. A War Department action lifts post ban on Sylvester Scovel after apology.
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Copenhagen News Roundup of Local Births Deaths and Events
Copenhagen reports Esbjerg population rise to 12 967 up from 9 280 in 1896. Notables: historian F L Meyer dies at 67 in Frederiksberg. war department official Didrik Zingelman dies at 93. Sophus Trampenberg dies at 52, former Heimdall brewery owner and city council member. J P Smidth factory sold for 200000 crowns. Skrillinge estate sold for 142000 crowns. Fires destroy Theodore Franck’s Randers yard with 30000 crown loss. Editor Ignaz Donatzky dies after illness. Danish persecution issue to be raised in Reichstag. Holger Drachmann praises New York in Danish poem rendered in English.
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Special bargain for readers for Republic and Tribune
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Open Door Policy in New Territories Faces Tariff Change
The piece argues that after the United States takes possession of the Philippines and Spanish West Indies the new territories will follow U S tariff laws, with no open access for England. It cites Bayard and notes policy will favor the United States, not Great Britain, as territories become U S markets. Tribune subscribers get a Denver Times Almanac offer for advance payment.
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