Texas at Havana Reveals Maine Disaster Coffin Removal
The US battleship Texas arrived at Havana as Captain Sigshee and Captain Greene discuss removing Maine disaster victims from Colon cemetery. Disinterment starts tomorrow with metal caskets and disinfectant compound, guarded at the naval wharf until the caskets are loaded onto the Texas for transport to the ship. Father Chadwick will identify coffins as their locations are shown.
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Havana
United States
Texas
Sigshee
Greene
Naval Station
Sigabee
Colon Cemetery
Maine
Naval Wharf
Daybrook
Father Chadwick
Porto Rico Elections Progress in Ponce Vote Lead
Porto Rico notes report slow polling as Republicans claim a large majority in Ponce on December 9. Voter eligibility narrows to about 4,468 of 45,000 in the district, with reforms and civil government discussed for the islands. The Boletin Mercantile cites cautious, deliberate policy recommendations to Congress on self government for Porto Rico.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Porto Rio
Ponce
Congress
Porta Ries
Islands
Boletin Mercantile
Dikcember
Anya
Porto Rind
Provident Meikinier Jn Niwane Hual
Porto Nicatea
Cologne manufacturers oppose tariff inquiry in Berlin meeting
In Cologne yesterday the Manufacturers association rejected an internal tariff inquiry amid calls for stern reciprocity with the United States. A diplomat warned Britain’s prestige would suffer after last week’s setback, and Berlin politics moved to confirm Herr Kirwohner as burxomaster despite a court ruling on 1848 monument inscriptions.
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Cologne
Berlin
Germany
Hamburg
Roomen Halle
Buller
Great Britain
Ahe
William
Kirwohner
Manchester Market Quiet Despite Strong Overall Week
Manchester notes last week's market as strong yet quiet with large cloth business, rising Calcutha demand partly filled, and fair orders for Burmah Java Karachi and Todian markets. Yarns steady to firmer, Egyptian yarns up to four dollars, Freworta active, cottons and gray pilots in demand for months, prices rising. Mulhouse reports fair gray business and delivery through 1900. Gladbach quiet awaiting proof of 6.9 million bale operation.
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Manchester
Burmah
Java
Karachi
China
Mulhouse
Gladbach
Foreign Markets War Conditions Drag London Stocks Down
In London on December 17 trading opened with low spirits as money stayed tight and buyers were scarce, sparking a quick dip in stock prices. Earlier declines proved milder than feared as losses among leading issues were manageable, with only some defaults and unsettled credits affecting sentiment while markets steadied.
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London
Monney
Stock Exchange
Economic Speculation Amid Stalled Markets In 19th Century Copy
Ambiguous report notes New York markets wavering as certain signals fail to check declines. It mentions improving gold conditions and expectations of heavy U S shipments, with a Bank of Big land anticipated to purchase German and French coin.
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New York
United States
Bank of Bigland
German money markets hold after Buller defeat
Berlin reports Buller’s Tugela defeat has not shaken German money and stock markets, though liquidity tightens daily. Private discount matches official rate, Reichsbank expected to raise rates soon as Bank of England action looms, while gold movements from New York to London offer brief relief.
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Berlin
Buller
Tugela
Reichsbank
Bank of England
Porto Rico Faces Tax Push as Congress Debates
Ponte Porto Rico December 11 The Islands business is paralyzed as Congress enters session. Interest centers on the president's message and impending direct internal taxation to replace tariff revenue. A 1 per year tax on property and business owners 21 and over. no new investments until outstanding standing is clarified. Public works funding and elections have largely halted progress with contracts awarded and work advancing rapidly.
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Associated Press
Ponte
Porto Rico
Congress
New York
Porto Tico
Giuch Mirogden
Busine
Ports
Rieq
Tome
Tuggage
Cleembergesey Fund
Maken
Porto Alco
Premier Denounces Spill Over Cession Pact Rumor
Madrid premier responds to a manifestion on the number of deputies saying a report of an alliance between Spain and France over the Caiselon oof Coulis, a Spanish seaport town near Gibraltar, is Wirhon Kaundadion. He states Spain will not part with its Alen possessions.
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Yas Farday
Ane Allianire
Ciselon
Coulis
Mujeres
Gibraltar
Wirhon Kaundadion
Spain
Cincinnati and Duluth fire tales spark citywide concern
A string of disruptive events unfolds from Cincinnati where political rallies aim to shape the Democratic National convention, to a Duluth fire that destroys the Metery at the Hut and Shoe Company with deaths and injuries. Reports also cover church leadership changes in New York and Boston banking reflections, plus Lexington and New York business filings and an expanding LaMaire Optical Company plan.
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Cincinnati
Tampa
Pollen
Alonse Tegward
Tanto Conxi
Hutchionon
Pathe Penneylvonin
Nee
Teleplinng
Duluth Huot and Shoe Company
McVitte
York
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Obiroh
John Hall
George T. Purven
Lexington
Honner
Congress
F. Bottle
Gayle
Keemm
New York
LaMalre Optical Company
Albany
United States
LaMaire
England
France
MULTI TOWN REPORTS OF DISASTERS AND ACCIDENTS IN TEXAS
In SHORT TENAS SPECTALS WACO a murder trial of Dick Rogers heads a local brief. SHERWOOD reports a drowned 10 or 12 year old while policing prairie dogs. HRLOCKSHIRG notes eleven smallpox cases in upper Waller county with detention. HIG SANDY records a hunting accident killing Roy Key. TYLER notes farmer Lee Beckham killed by premature gun discharge. CORSICANA reports Mrs Harbrough burned by fireplace. injuries not fatal. PARIS says a 9 year old girl badly burned from clothing fire but likely to recover. TALIA mentions a spinal meningitis epidemic among cattle with high fatality. ROCKPORT says engineer J F Conlon injured after fall from locomotive. DALLAS mentions Bishop Garrett silver jubilee service and quarantine measures for Knights of Columbus.
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Waco
Dick Rogers
Sherwood
Spring Creek
Waller County
Sandy
Roy
N. C. Key
Tyler
Lee Beckham
Corsicana
L. R. Harbrough
Paris
John Harrison Wee
Talia
Rockport
J. F. Conlon
Dritloh steamer Hebton incident at St. Michaels
The fragment notes two propeller blades of the Dritloh steamer Hebton at St. Michaels and mentions Captain Me. Details are incomplete but imply a maritime mishap or inspection. No further facts provided about cause, date, or outcome.
Lieutenant Brumby Dies After Manila Campaign Fever
Washington December 17 Lieutenant Thomas M Brumby flag lieutenant to Admiral Dewey in the Manila campaign died at Garfield hospital after several weeks of typhoid fever his illness began around November 27 and he failed to respond to treatment He had been with Admiral Dewey on the Asiatic station and returned to the United States as aide and personal assistant A close friendship existed between Brumby and Dewey and Brumby was highly regarded for his energetic service The funeral plans were undecided but the body would be taken to Georgia for interment likely without Admiral Dewey accompanying the remains Brumby aged about 40 years and unmarried served in the Navy since 1874 and was recommended for a promotion that was not acted upon by the Senate He was one of the three officers most closely associated with Dewey at Manila The report notes Brumby received a commendation from the Georgia legislature October 26.
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Washington
Thomas M. Brumby
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Alea
Garfield Hospital
Caffeld
Brumb
Davey
Ome Dava
Mra
W. J. Heyward
Marietta
Wah
Brimbys
Fourteenth
Georgia
Allonin
Dewey
Navy Department
Senate
Department
Dewees
Manils
Gridleys
Commiander Wood
Brumby
Georgiy Octoher
Cicoraia
Fan
Thas Hnd
Winhington
Brumby Mother Receives Son’s Death News Calmly
In Marietta Georgia on December 18 Mrs Ann Eliza Brumby mother of Titen Brumby learned of her son's death with calm restraint. Surgeons and others had prepared her for the news as she endured the shock with sparse emotion. She noted she hoped for his recovery days earlier and planned to bury him locally while not objecting to Washington officials entering the lieutenant's realm if that date comes.
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Marietta
Ann Eliza Brumby
Brumby
Hieutenant
Mre. Brimby
Brumby Burying
Washington
British empire strain and global conflicts reported
Summary of mixed international items including Daron Roberts named chief in command in South Africa with Lorg Kitchoner olief on staff. Britain plans to reduce Beveith Army corps and send volunteers to Africa while North of Btorkatram unrest signals rebellion. Dublin sees a Boers triumph note, and The Times notes Britain’s waning imperial grip. Also reports three children burned in Nicholonville Kentucky, the Willardene detained at New Orleans quarantine, Crumby dies in Washington, and various regional industrial and tariff concerns.
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Daron Roberts
Candahar
Waterford
Tirilah
South Africa
Lorg Kitchoner Olief
Beveith Army Corps
Btorkatram
Dublin
Buitain
Senate and House Adjourn for Holidays on Wednesday
The senate and house will adjourn Wednesday for the holidays. After committee announcements, the senate plans little action this week. The currency bill vote will be taken today.
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Senate
House
Royal Navy officer named in Mediterranean command
London reports Rear Admiral Lord Charles Berceford confirms his appointment to command in the Mediterranean. Havana notes Mr. Conelly, once private secretary to Captain O M Carter, has been arrested by order of Secretary Rout. Madrid states Spain recognizes General Castro as president of Venezuela. In Mozambique a cyclone devastates islands and wrecks farms.
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Liverpool
Galvanton
London
Charles Berceford
Frei
Age
Conelly
O. M. Carter
Geners Castro
Republic of Venezuela
Mobambique
Portuguese East Africa
Thy
Mosambique
Natal Government Gazette on inquiry into Jornees of the people
General Buller appoints a commission to inquire into the homes of the people of the colony following the Bodr Valeon. A farewell banquet at Carlton hotel to aid the Maine hospital ship reaches 2000 pounds.
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Natal
Gen. Buller
London
St Carleton Hotel
Maine
Hlephaat Butte Dam Case Opens Defense
Las Cruces New Mexico December 1 All evidence in the Mirphant Hutte dam case will be in tonight and arguments begin Monday The defense has made its strongest case to date as the trial moves forward with final presentations and scrutiny of testimony from expert witnesses.
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Las Cruces
N. M
Mirphant Hutte Dam
Festival and City Briefs From A Local Paper
The Bunnet Menlted starts today while Passenger trafic men meet in Chicago on Tuesday. Southern Pagliia company investigates Mexico's cool deposits. Regular monthly meeting of Dick Dowling Camp occurs. The funeral of Mr Felix Austen is at 10 this morning. The last escaped Galveston county jail prisoner is captured in the city. Mrs John Krupp was buried yesterday from Sacred Heart church. After the Festival clears away the exhibits and some Midway attractions will remain.
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Chirag
Southern Pagliia Company
Mexico
Dick Dowling
Felix Austen
Galveston County
Thin City
John Krupp
Sacred Heart Church
Wil Remale
Rio Grande irrigators and sheriffs testify on river use
Loreto Customs Officers Bee and Worsham testified that the Rio Grande was designed for irrigation rather than navigation. Worsham stated that one year of irrigation water is worth 600 years for navigation. Pat Garrett, sheriff of Hours Ann county, N AM, spoke on bad roads in Wee and other parts of Texas. Prof Frank Carpenter of Port Colina College Colorado described measuring the river to test seepage and said water aided regular flow.
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Bee
Worsham
Loreto
Rio Grande
Rio Grands
Pat Garrett
Hours Ann County
N.am
Wee
Texas
Frank Carpenter
Port Collina
Colo
Colorado
Smith outlines proposals to limit women wage earners
In St Paul tonight Rev Dr G S Smith of the People's church argued against wage labor by women. He suggested extending state laws that forbid some work to cover about one hundred occupations he deemed too severe and unhealthy. He urged banning employment of all girls under 18 in commercial and industrial pursuits and said such measures would cut women’s labor by about half. He also called for a moral and organizational movement to support these changes.
The Equal Work and Family Standard Debate
A historical commentary argues women should not be paid the same as men for equal work, defending the family as the social unit and warning that public women threaten the Madonna with child. It notes rising divorce rates, declines in marriages, and suggests movements lack permanence without virtue and intelligence. It cites Aspasia as a cautionary Greek example against dethroning Penelope.
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Ohio
Noolely
Aspasia
Penelope
Greece
A and M Alumni Enjoyable Entertainment at Wallowe
College Station Texas December 16 The teen Alumni club met in an evening of noted merriment with varied program items including improvised toasts and humorous speakers replacing a formal hall program A printed menu on chamola served as a keepsake The guest list featured Colonel and Mrs Forer and many local residents enjoying a pleasant social occasion
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Wallowe
College Station
Texas
Met
Uswal Hall Room
Varlona
Ruth
A. L. Bani
Lantramenta
Mra. W. B. Puilpott
Totorinias
Marie Adare
Lata Forer
Lave
Glomecke
Thilpow
Shida
Martin
Kerr
Hutson
Smith
Adatavon
Nagle
Hooper
Bland
Pittuck
Hoodley
Giddings Sociality Club Meeting Held At Home
The Thirteenth club of Giddings was organized at the residence of Mr. Av Brain on Tuesday night December 12. Officers and members listed include Misses Knox Brwlty Spiegel Chierev Joiner and others. An enjoyable evening featured speeches, piano and violin recitals, and a program led by president Mr Kravier and Miss Spiegel. The next gathering is set for Wednesday night at the residence of Mr. Myod Byledel with further performances planned by Hon W L Eason and others.
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Giddings
Pesay
Qeeemer
Creanige
Sopollid
Knox
Brwlty
Spiegel
Chierev
Sinpacs
Ahd Moker
Kiewin
Iownard
Bryan
Himnoh
Kreuter
Ohith
W. L. Eason
Miss Erwin
Mr. Kanter
Mins Spiegel
Mr. Spiepel
Mise Joiner
Misses Simpson
Erwin
Miaplenel
Plo
Ucmniota
Rustinoas
Jews and Omristilas Denounce Christmas in Chicago
In Sinal Tempuis on December 17 Rev. Emily G Hirsch the leading Jewish clergyman in Chicago denounced Christmas celebrations by Jews as a day of rejoicing He urged true Jews to observe the day with sorrow recalling persecution in Europe He warned against cries of peace on earth during times of war and danger to Jewish lives across Europe.
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Chicago
Sinal Tempuis
Emily G. Hirsch
Europe
Hirach
East Coast Mills Weigh Move to Texan Cotton Plant
Taylor Cotton Mil hears from two eastern cotton factories offering to relocate to the Texas site. One plant claims a 5000000 dollar value seeking 25 000 stock subscriptions and a bond or guarantee of stock. Local emphasis favors home capital, but proposals may be reviewed if funds fail to materialize.
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Taylor
Texas
Wade
Cotton Mill Committee
Thin Place
Part
Plante
Home Capital
Sweet Home News Social Roundup from December Visit
Sweet Home Texas reports a round of local social news. Mr and Mrs T R Taylor visited Mr and Mrs H C Middlebrook before returning to Concrete Sunday. J C and Mrs Koerth and their son Charlie, plus the Miss Franks, went to Houston Sunday. H C Middlebrook left for Houston Monday to attend the fruit and flower show. W A Nichole, after a Cuero trip, returned Monday. T Hill of Hallettsville was out Wednesday. Several Houston visitors reported a loyal time upon their return.
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Sweet Home News
Tema
Sweet Home
Texas
T. R. Taylor
H.C. Middlebrook
J. C
Mrs. Koerth
Charlie
Franks
Houston
H. C. Middlebrook
W. A. Nichole
Cuero
T. ¥. Hill
Hallettevilla
Houston Festive Fundraiser Aims to Buy Church Bell
Herelatyr Hriefa of Berclair Texas and a lineup including Colonel Robert P Wilkinson Captain EB Zachery Major H P Diebel Dr H H Whatley and M J Arnold attend the Houston Frast Flower And Vegetable festivities this week to raise funds for a church bell and organ with a grand supper and concert planned during the holidays.
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Berclair
Texas
Robert P. Wilkinson
EB. Zachery
H. H. Whatley
M. J. Arnold
Houston Frast
Bryan Briefs Spark Store Plans in Hollis Visit
Bryan Texas December 15. Mr. Bryan Kimmey of Hollis Madison county toured Bryan today buying atack of general merchandise to start a store in his town soon. Judge N H Nall of this city witnessed the event. Festival visitors are returning by every train as night fades.
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Bryan Briefs
Bryan
Texas
Bryan Kimmey
Hollis
Madison County
N. H. Nall
Natae
Houten
Week in Congress Reflects Low Activity Before Holidays
Washington reports minimal agenda for the Senate and House with adjournment for Christmas planned on Wednesday. Most bills are stalled in committees during the post reorganizational period, with a financial bill expected from the House and referrals to the Finance Committee before the new year session resumes.
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Washington
Senate
House
Committee On Finance
House to Vote on Currency Bill Amid Party Split
The House will vote on the currency bill after the journal reading, with a foregone Republican majority. Eastern Democrats show split sentiment, eight expected Democratic votes for the bill and about seven possibly dodging. Only other business this week appears limited to committee announcements.
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Washington
Redeas
New York
Overstreet
House
Russian finances show steady surplus despite rumors
The Russian finances report cites twelve years 1887 to 1898 with revenues rising from 20 million to 1.594 billion roubles and a surplus of 780 million. Extraordinary items include 1.126 billion in revenues and 2.076 billion in expenses, driven by railroads and debt servicing as the Trans Siberian line expanded. Debts rose from 4.257 billion to support rail projects and state banks expanded capital. Engagements note rumors about Russo Japan tensions and credit impressions in the U.S. press.
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Washington
M Routowsky
Ministry of Finances
Russia
Presa
Europe
Crete
Japan
Saya M. Routowsky
Sensa- Hounl
I N Berdin
Hbels
M. Rontowsky
Imperial State Bank
Xwo
Sana Nan Enon
Une
Ellen Beach Yaw in Sir Arthur Sullivan's New Opera
The New York Telegraph reports Ellen Beach Yaw's weak vocal performance in Sir Arthur Sullivan's new Savoy opera The Rose of Persig. Critics note echoes of The Mikado and The Taming of the Shrew, with uneven score though some numbers praised. The production is marked by Oriental color and dated humor, while solo arias and comic elements receive mixed reception.
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Arthur Sullivan
New York Telegraph
London
Lusky
Christopher Gig
Sir Arthur Sullivan
The
Savoy
Jacob Ryan Di He Was the Oldest Cidamly
Jacob Ryan, aged four, died at his Lakefront home. He was the oldest living in the city, a planter early life and a long civic record. He served as parish leader and for six years in the legislature, was tax collector until 1879, and engaged in milling. his mill burned later. Ryan Street was named for his family. His funeral at the family residence will be conducted with Masonic honors, and the city will close streets in tribute.
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Lake Charieg
Ryan
Mer
Huntsville Ensemble Prepares for New Year's Minstrel Concert
Huntsville Texas reports inmates at the penitentiary minstrels are gearing up for an annual New Year's concert. The St Stephen's Jews closed a doll fundraiser half the proposed goal and plan to thank Bryan and Calvert Episcopal aid. Mrs F B Robinson attended the Press association meeting in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Texas
Penitentiary
Judios
St. Stephen's
Bryan
Calvert Episcopal
Robinson
Te Press Association
Houston
To cure a cough use laxative Bromo Quinine remedy
A brief drug advertisement promises cure for coughs and colds with Bromo Quinine, offered by W Grove. Each box costs 25 cents and refundable if the cure fails.
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W. Grove
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Quarantina
Hirevh
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Thomas M. Crumby
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Cherokee County
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Taylor Cotton
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