Goa Bay Matter and Africa Ambitions Amid War Diversions
A London dispatch weighs Germany's potential moves in Africa and Asia, with Britain wary of Portugal's holdings, and predicts a contested occupation of Delagoa Bay while discussing prize rights, trade routes, and the impact on British supply lines and Morrocan considerations. The report cites alliances, diplomatic brinkmanship, and ongoing frontline updates on Methuen and Tugela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Sup
London
Jim Jokal Anzeiger
Germany
Asia
Lord Salisbury
Goa
Macon
Damao
Portugal
Foreign Office
Morocco
Cdest
Delastay
Great Britain
Uoon
Africa
Berlin
Orga
Fueil
Pretoria
Pera Themedvey
Mento
Saligan Bay
Por
Senatorial Voice Shifts On Bimetallism In December
A Washington wire reports Ben South Dakota, long associated with Republicans, backs a change in stance on money standards. He declares support for bimetallism alongside a cautious view of radical socialism and gold standard reforms, signaling a notable shift in fiscal positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ben- Be
South Dakota
Doubt Over Dietaries and Currency Reform in 1890s Debate
The piece notes Senator Kyle criticizing third party shifts in the wake of reform pressures. It argues returning to bimetallism risks repeating past mistakes like silver demonetization while highlighting South Dakota populist leadership urging a radical restructuring. It also observes Republicans and conservative Democrats rejoining former loyalties, turning away from Altgeld, Debs, and other agitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle
South Dakota
Be Anys
Independent Movement
Altgeld
Debs
Aguinaldo Surrender Terms Sought by Filipino Delegates
A Philadelphia special reports Filipino representatives Aguinaldo’s followers will seek terms from President McKinley. Jessup de Fernandez Lucio Lem Le Jera and Juliet Franciscus Lopez aim to interview McKinley and gauge Senate attitudes, hoping for a conditional surrender within one to two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
New York
Journal and Advertiser
Philadelphia
McKinky
Aguipaldo
Filipino Congress
Jessup Luigi de Fernandez
Agoncito
Fernandez
Lucio Lem le Jera
Juliet Franciscus Lopez
McKinley
Philippines
Washington
Senate
U S Cruiser Montgomery Secret Mission to Liberia
The United States cruiser Montgomery visited Liberian waters on a covert mission to display the American flag and scout a site for a coaling station on the Liberian coast. The voyage occurred amid reports that Britain Germany and Italy sought Liberian territory, prompting Secretary Hay to question these powers. Liberia seeks American protection and a coaling station but navy reports cite no suitable site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
United States
Montgomery
Liberia
Africa
Great
Britain
Germany
Italy
Little Republic
Hay
Navy Départment
English firm links to flour shipment seized by British
New York reports Arthur May & Co of Bristol likely the English firm behind the largest flour shipment on the three seized vessels Maria Mascona and Beatrice bound for Lourenco Marques. About 26000 bags of flour were on board with manifests showing usual cargos to South African ports.
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New York
Delagoa Bay
Arthur May & Co
Bristol
Maria
Mascona
Beatrice
Lourenso Marquez
Ligurenzo Marquez
Transvaal
State Department
Johnston Confident on Senate Bid in New York
Governor Joseph Johnston of Alabama, in New York, declares he stands on the Chicago platform and supports free silver and Bryan. He says Senator Morgan’s stance cost votes, opposes imperialism, and predicts election in the 1896 context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph ¥. Johnston
Alabama
John T. Morgan
United States
Chicago
Bryan
Morgan
Roland Reed Resting Quietly After Hospital Operation
New York December 18 Roland Reed the actor who underwent surgery at St Luke's hospital is reported resting quietly tonight The illness began as appendicitis then cancer of the stomach and part of the stomach was removed Doctors say he may not survive the operation but every effort is being made for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Reed
New York
St. Luke's Hospital
Botter
Warner
Portugal Told to Sell Foreign Possessions
In New York on December 3, Portuguese charge d affaires Ignacio De Costa Duarte urged that Portugal should dispose of Delagoa Bay and East African possessions. He said those territories had always caused trouble and would likely continue to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
New York
United States
Ignacio de Costa Duarte
Enent
Delagon
Wheelock Wagon Slips Injures J H Hornaby Eye
A wagon wheel slipped as it was driven, striking J H Hornaby in the eye and shattering the ball. The incident occurred during a rural task, with no additional injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelock
J. H. Hornaby
McCoy in peak health ahead of Maher bout
The Kid McCoy reports improved health under Muldoon at White Plains and has gained about fourteen pounds. Bettors shift to back McCoy as he trains for a twenty five round title fight with Peter Maher at Coney Island. Maher trains near Morris Park with enhanced speed and agility, aiming to counter McCoy’s cleverness.
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New York
Muldoon
White Plains
Kid McCoy
Peter Maher
Coney Inland
Hoosier
Pugttist
Seeling McCoy
Jimmy Wakeley
Minder
McCoy
Aeeing McCoy
Wakeley
Maher
Jake Shiptey
Even Money
Op McGoy
George Coustline
Pittsburg
Pinafore Bil' Ursa
Markey' Mayer
Mayer FC
Doc Payne
Payne
Sharkey
Lenox Athetic Club
Peter Burns
Barnes
Maher Hha
Morris Park
Peter
Baseballists for Cuba Forming Local Team to Tour Havana
A strong local baseball unit under Abner Powell is forming to tour Havana Cuba for three to four weeks with plans to play in Matanas and Tampa. The squad includes John Gonding catching James Delaney pitching Childs at first Dick Phelan second base Charles Beecher shortstop Harry Steinfeldt third base Kid Nance left field and John McCallister center field with Charles Lauzon as utility. The team will be known as the American and will wear Stars and Stripes in red white and blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Powell
Havana
Matanans
Tampa
New Orleans
Rightield
John Gonding
Kansas City
James Delaney
Childs
Philadelphia
Buncroft
Dick Phelan
Phelan
Pallas
Charles Beecher
Dallas
Harry Steinfeldt
Cincinnati
Fall from grace hits jockey Burns at San Francisco
A prominent California jockey Burns, once hailed as the soul of honor at the St. Louis Fair Grounds meeting last summer, has fallen into disrepute in San Francisco amid turfmen who doubt integrity. The report notes Burns’ former standing among California riders and the shift in opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jockey Burns
St. Louis Pos
Dinpatch
Tommy Harm
St. Louis
Reciprocal Arrangement Impacts New Orleans Turf Scene
In New Orleans the jockey Wallace and horse Geo. Lee face a continued suspension after December 1 as stewards review, while chatter grows about reciprocal ties between jockey clubs and the Turf congress. Races note Tortugne and Agitator as favorites and mention evolving riding rules affecting local and Eastern turf dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
A. J. Wallace
Fr. Sheppent
Toe Horee Geo. Lee
Tortugne
Axitator
Nona Rita
Lifecin
Elus
Turf Congress
Tiany
Chis
Hoya
Atimetus
Babe Fleide
Horse Races Include Multiple Furlongs and Names
Oakland and San Francisco December 2 report lists six furlongs events with Billy Moore and Red Waldo, then a Futurity course sale featuring Rosalbra Ian Mateo Single Jingle Ditty and Southers Girl. Also noted are Potenta Top Mast and other entrants in mile and seven furlong handicaps with Yellow Tail Marcato and Tinemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Moore
Red Waldo
Rosalbra
Ian Mateo
Southers Girl
Samboulia
Guesse Fay
Potenta
Mast
Hosinant
Watts
Mile Lothian
Hosormogle Tinemaker
Marcato
Conescrew Boat Aims To Speed Across Atlantic
Brooklyn inventor James Gresham secures capital from New York syndicate to build a corkscrew hull fast traveler intended to cut transatlantic crossing to under three days. The craft, built at Newport News ship yard, targets freight and life support routes rather than passenger service, using a serpentine ram and rotating outer shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
New York
James Gresham
Brooklyn
Fromings
Néwngrt Neave
Malin
Senator Clark bribery recanted statement in disbarment case
A Montana lawyer testifying in the Wellcome disbarment case recants claims that United States Senator W A Clark offered to pay for votes. He says the confession was signed and admits earlier testimony, including payments of 1000 dollars amid family hardship. The witness hopes the retracement may offset previous testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Zach Chion
Bulle
Wellcome
W. A. Clark
Cason
Wharton Smallpox Update in Texas
The Wharton Texas health report shows the smallpox condition improving with ten cases in hospital and no deaths. Health Officer J Mc Andrews notes 44 total cases and a mix of confluent and mild forms. average eruptive duration is about thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Texas
J. Mc Andrews
Afro-American Council Holds Semi annual Meeting
The regular semi annual meeting of the Afro American Council's commission opened in Washington with Bishop Alex Walters of New Jersey presiding. Officials aim to perfect the national organization formed at Rochester last year and to systematize its racial protection work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commission of the Afro-American Council
Alex Walters
New Jersey
Rochester
N. Y
Educators Gather as Southern Education Association Opens
Memphis December 9 delegates from across the region attend the Southern Education Association's opening sessions in three venues. Papers on education policy and university curriculums are read by educators from Maryland, Mississippi, Alabama and beyond as Mary McCulloch leads the kindergarten division and a Lawton fund is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Southern Education Association
Court Street Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Nwo O'clock
Poplar Street High School
Nineteenth Century Club
Miga Mary McCulloch
St. Louis
Abac- Clutton
Mise Mediloch
Court Street
Geo. Ward
University of Maryland
Mary
Alexander Hoye
Texas and
Paci Central
Dalton
Texas
Alita
Americal
Let
W. B. Robertson
Chan
W. Dabney
University of Tennessee
Woebington
Miles Jennie Wiehee
Aighee School
Memphise
J. H. Raymond
University of West Virginia
Poplar Street
Gene
B. Melskill
Wentward
Sownan
TeCallion Henderson
Lawton Fund
Corbin
Weashington
Reconstruction plan outlined for Harper & Bros creditors
A five member creditors committee chaired by Alexander E. Orr reports Harper & Brothers total liabilities at 2,993,000 with 1,001,000 secured. All corporate assets except stock, receivables, supplies and cash are mortgaged for 2,045,000 bond security. Estimated net available assets to cover unsecured claims stands at 2,607.
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New York
Creditora
Harper & Brox
Alexander E. Orr
Comeltree
Harper & Bros
Frederick Punston to Join MacArthur Command Amid Pacific News
The dispatch notes General Frederick Punston will join General Douglas MacArthur’s forces. His brigade yet unnamed, likely attached to General Wheeler’s unit. Also, ports at Zamboanga Cottabata Davas and Isabella open to trade. customs officials to be appointed. a ruling legalizes marriages by clergy across religions, previously only Catholic rites recognized under Spanish rule.
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Frederick Fenston
Mac.Arthur
Mania
Zamboanga
Cottabata
Davas
Isabella
Jojo
Siamul
Genere! Hates
Frederick Punston
MacArthur
Wheeler
Sale of Mine Land Near Rockland Texas
A deed to 6000 acres of pine land near the Texas and New Orleans railroad extension from Rockland was filed in Nacogdoches county. Perkins Watkins Haris plated the deed for Carter Brow of Emporia. The land sold for two dollars an acre.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Perkins, Watkins & Haris
Carter Brow
Emporia
Texas and
New Orleans
Rockland
McLyon-Bryant Nuptials in Sherman Quiet Home Ceremony
Denison groom Dr Carl McLynn and Daisy Bryant daughter of United States District Judge D. Bryant wed at the bride’s West Houston Street home in a very quiet family ceremony in Sherman Texas.
Boutellee of Maine In Treatment At McLean Asylum
Information remains scarce as Congressman OC A Boutelle of Bangor is treated at the McLean Hospital in Waverly. H P Boutelle, his brother, is mentioned in connection with the case.
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Boston
Mclean Asylum
Waverly
Oc. A. Boutelle
Bangor
H. P. Boutelle
Hospital treatment for brother cited in police report
A man testified that his brother was not at the institution. The witness said the patient had been taken to McLean Hospital and showed symptoms requiring skilled care, but did not disclose the disease's exact nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oon
Bontelle
McLean
Fire destroys residence and business in Texas
In Claco Cleeo Texas on December 27 a residence owned by J J Butts burned while the family attended a Christmas tree. The home worth about 3000 was insured for 2000 and most household goods were lost with 1240 insurance. In Bonham Texas on December 2% a grocers shop run by Blerell Henderson burned with contents valued at 2000 and insured for 1800. The Rapnel Trumpet printing office incurred minor damage.
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Claco
Cleeo
Texas
J. J Butts
California
Bonham
Blerell & Henderson, Grocers
Rapnel Trumpet Printing
Nauranes
Fire destroys Rooks building in Texarkana
Fire gutted the Rooks building in Texarkana this morning. The 4000 structure held Henry Rekopf’s upholstery shop on the ground floor and R W Arnold’s residence on the second story. Insurance stands at 1300. Lease values expected around 500 each with a small terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooks
Texarkana
Texas
Rooks
Henry Rekopf
R. W. Arnold
Fire destroys rural Marshall residence. total loss with partial salvage
The H. H. Edwards home, four miles east of Marshall, burned at 3:20 yesterday morning. The house was a total loss, with some furniture saved. Insurance stood at $600 for the house and $200 for the furniture. The origin of the fire is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Texas
H. H. Edwards
Fire damages Greenville home of J M Goolsby
A dwelling owned by J M Goolsby in Greenville was damaged at dawn. The house and contents were insured for about 500 pounds with the German American and New York Underwriters. Fire investigators and insurers assess the loss and coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Texas
J. M. Goolsby
New York
Ahi
Palatine Fire Trasuraner withdraws from Greenville property
In Greenville Texas on December 28 the Palatine Fire Trasuraner company stated it will withdraw from business on Greenville property, ceasing operations there entirely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prat Mites
Greenville
Texas
Palatine Fire Trasuraner Company
Fth
Burinins
Propective strawberry crop notes from Galveston coast region
M. M. Cox of Lenoue City reports strong interest in strawberry crops along the coast, with early varieties showing good fruit but uncertain prices. Weather remains a key factor, and several commercial agents from San Antonio Houston and Galveston visit the area for market updates and shipments to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
M. M. Cox
Lenoue City
Weich
Cox
Aravon
Unclear Names List from Texas Local Page
Fragmentary OCR shows a long list of names and places including Houston, Victoria, Waco, Richmond, and others. No coherent event or action is evident. items resemble a directory or notice extract with numerous personal names and towns.
Van Zandt County Proudly Calls Itself Best in East Texas
Judge John H. Spinks of Canton visited Dallas saying Van Zandt County, the Prov State of Van Zandt, is in fine condition. He dodged a firm answer on rumors of a Third District congressional candidacy, stating he will go before the people when the proper time comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Grattenrein
Dallas
Texas
John 8. Spinks
Canton
van Zandt
Congress
Local Notes from Alvin Texas December Update
Rev J F Dobbs resigns as pastor of First Baptist after eighteen months at Alvin and moves with his family to Hempstead. Mr 8 Cummings and wife visit relatives in Washington La. Chas A Cook sold a fifteen acre pear orchard two miles south of Alvin for 500. W C Wilson builds a large barn north of the depot. Judge J M Moody to resign as justice of the peace around January 1 and move to San Angelo for a new business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Texas
J. FP. Dobbs
First Baptist
His Place
Hempstead
Cummings
Washington
Chas
A. Cook
W. C. Wilson
J. M. Moody
San Angelo
Flatonia Social Notes and Local Business Change
Miss Schmidt of Houston visits sister Mrs. Kaiser in Flatonia. Mr. Willie Bebute and wife of San Antonio are in the city. First National Bank of Flatonia opens a branch in Houlton with Jesse L. Hudson in charge. A Christmas operetta by Miss Tillie Schmidt’s pupils played to a full house. P A Kerr returns to Coulla. Alma Rubits of Moulton visits. John Hall of Welmar lies in town with relatives.
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Flatonia
Texas
Miss Schmidt
Houston
FP. W. Kaiser
Willie Bebute
San Antonio
First National Bank of
P. A. Kerr
Coulla
Alma Rubits
Moulton
John Hall
Welmar
Pictures for Presents Catalog Preview
Pictures for Presents offers affordable prints and watercolors with prices from 20 cents to several dollars. The shop promotes prompt and proper framing, noting a big demand for watercolor pieces and upcoming arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolinis
Creditors report bleak outlook for Stihl and Strand bankruptcy
The creditors committee for Stihl & Strand, brokers who failed Nov 29, found no saleable assets. Total liabilities reach 9,220,308 with a 29,809 deficiency, leaving creditors unlikely to recover even a dollar on the firm’s estate despite bankable assets excepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
Philadelphia
Stihl & Strand
Porto Rico administration halves civil governor plan
A dispatch from Washington states military governor Brigadier General Laws meets with the president and cabinet members over Porto Rico governance. The administration has abandoned appointing a civil governor pending action by London and Washington authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waehlo
Ap Siya
Kashi
Ingtoy
Porto
Rigg
Pacific
Porto Rio
Porto Rico
LON Bpr
McKinney Milling Company Organizes to Start 5 Barrel Plant
The McKinney Milling Company forms a permanent organization with a capital stock of 60 000 and appoints J. P. Crouch as president Jesse Shain as vice president Jnc 8. Heard as treasurer and FB W. Martensor as secretary. The plant aims for a 5 barrel daily capacity and construction will begin once funds are raised, targeting operation by the next wheat crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney,Teday
McKinney Milling Company
Peranent
Jesse Shain
Jnc
Heard
W. Martensor
Woman Sues Presbyterian Hospital for 100000 Damages
Mrs. Henrietta Phillins of Racine Wisconsin sues in Cook county circuit court against the Presbyterian hospital for one hundred thousand dollars alleging life long invalidity from a nurse mixing a dose meant for another patient. Hospital admits error but calls the medicine harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henrietta Phillins
Racine
Wis
Cook County
Presbyterian Hospital
New York Herald Company Incorporation Filed in Trenton
December filings list the New York Herald Company with capital of 100000 to publish newspapers and magazines. Incorporators include James Gordon Bennett and others from New York and R W Candler of Short Hills New Jersey. Bennett owns 994 shares across six holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald Company
Trenton
N. J
Jom
Gordon Bennett
G. G. Hawkaddwil Jay
William ©. Belek
Baton
Thomas H. Hamilton
New Yat
R. W. Candler
Short N. J
Bennett
Truck Growers Association Meeting Called in Texas
Meeting of the Experimental Truck and Melon Growers Association set for Saturday afternoon at the courthouse in Meer Beoville Texas. The session will decide on measures regarding vegetables and related produce and other topics discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meer
Beoville
Texas
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Russia
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Neres
Praing
Maiden-Powell
Gutacre North
Methuen
Mrriver
Methven
War Office
Tiver
Kean
London Preta
Buller
Sumat
Tugela
Ladysmith
Aoi
Bul- San
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Iyle
Liberta
ASN English Firm
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M’coy
Ihe
Nan Anid
Tommy
Byrne
Haros
Whiel
Ben
Burne
Burns
Burns Was On Gauntlet, A Natural 1 To 2 Chance, Which Receded Ten Een Mouey
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Wan
Leneto
Wintero
San Francisco
Ak Deda
Cuba
Powell
Orlewans
Oakland
Periney
South Texas
Denison
Hearne
South
Afro-Americanan Council
Warpar Conciern
Pilippine News
Boutellee
Maine
Plas Ovey Pps
Mr. &. GG. Warner
Rennral
Tovly
Mrt
Pny
Ma. Aretii
Tremont
Orr Neal
Now
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Onicago
Barenett
Himuston
Ritehugh Thicamo
Jorge A Adrian
Daline
D. Boork Footh
Texan
My MeKitherson
Coulsous
A. J. King
Huntaville
Jholles
T. Taylor
M. Ilorination
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J.D. Wanphord
G.C Street
J D. Panteries
Tom Richardson
George B
Portwi
Mouston
R. A. Grane
Ry Kollay
James
Weed
I. Calhoun
Beaiafont
A. Krating
Philips Sanger
J. Farley
Fred Gieser
Loute
Joa Wilkens
Sipinks OF
Alvin Steme
Kiam
Mammoth Clothier
Stai, & Sthauh
Pout Ceoan Governiteny
Davis
Apkinney Milling Company
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