Congress Opens Fifty Fourth in Blending Pageant Atmosphere
Congress reassembles the Fifty fourth at noon with the Senate led by Vice President Stevenson and the House by Speaker Reed. The opening featured floral decorations, ceremonial prayers, and the reading of the president’s message amid solemn tribute to ex Speaker Crisp.
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Congress
Senate
Stevenson
House
Reed
Chaplin Millburn
Sher- Men
Smith
New Jersey
Sherman
Prudence
Gen. Cox
Mustapha Bey
Cawden
Michigan
Jionan
Gery Alton
Democratia
Wan Alen
Calla Hsies
Aida
Dunraven in Another Row Opposes Adverse Decisions
Lord Dunraven clashes with the Calshot Yacht Club committee after his prize Audrey was disqualified for an alleged entry issue. The Yacht Club Association council upheld the Calshot ruling, while Dunraven presses his appeal, prompting publication of full correspondence.
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Daniaten
Anarrel
Calsford
Yacht Hache Association
Lord Thinraven
Lord Dunraven
Camecdnies
Tad Thanraven
Robbery at Home Brewing Company Office in St Louis
Three masked robbers stormed the Home Brewing Company office at 3 pm Friday, forcing cashier Robert Havercamp to surrender about 400 to 800 dollars from the desk and drawers. They fled on a North Broadway car. police arrived minutes later but found no trace of the culprits.
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Home Brewing Company
Heli
Robert Thaverkamp
St. Louis
Ang
Havercamp
Movement to Free China organization aims to spread influence
Sun Yat Sen claims a global movement to liberate China, naming the Ding Chung Wai Chinese Progressive Society as a key group with centers in San Francisco and New York. He identifies Walter Fong as American chief and lists Yale Harvard and other graduates among allies, citing conspiratorial activity in Canton in October 188. A letter from Wang Chin Fan comments on the movement in the United States and notes numerous assassination rumors surrounding Sun Yat Sen.
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Sun. Yat Sen
London
Marquis of Salisbury
Li Hung Chang
Kun Yat Sen
Canton
China
Ding Chung Wacy
America
San Francisco
New York
Sun 3
Sen
Walter Fong
Atamaford
Conn
Yale
Varvard
Chienga
Wang Chin Fan
Yau Sen
Franklin Prayer Book Auction Draws Noted Buyers
A Franklin prayer book from 1775 fetched 200 pounds at Boxton auction in London. Ded Mead & Co of New York bought the volume for a client, asserting it may be the sole Americas copy. The book is valued for its scarcity and links to Ben Franklin.
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Henjanin Franklin
America
Ig Perliana
Esperta
Seo
Henry Heed
University of Pennsylvania
Declines the Gift and Gift of Thanks from Bayard
Mr Bayard the United States ambassador to England declines a Christmas gift offered in his honor and thanks the people of the islands for their welcome He recounts learning of the proposal via newspaper columns and expresses gratitude for the reception and hospitality extended to him and his party.
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Bayard
United States
England
Great Britain
Bayan
Islands
Defective Steel Plates Hamper Navy Ship Builds
U S Navy faces months of difficulties obtaining satisfactory steel for warship hulls and especially at Newport News. Defective fire plates appear in several vessels. possible causes include use of fused metal joints and flange rails. some plates rejected by Newport News contractor and sent to makers. Officials consider changing steel mill inspection or tightening specifications.
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United States
Navy Department of
Newport News
Angie Reils
Carnegie
Plateas
Mary
Texas Wreck Claims Four Dead In Pacific Road Disaster
A Sunday morning wreck in Texas involving a through freight train killed two engineers, two firemen, and a brakeman. The surviving crew attempted to secure the main line as the crash scattered wreckage. several injured were sent to San Antonio for treatment. Names listed include TL, Coney, engine WH Brann, TIePY, Williams Mett, Glaren Afkina, Wii Heart, and a brakeman.
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Texas
Pacific Road
Slene Waneker
Tésas
Extranad
Irain
Fonk Fe
Betlam
Brann
Tiepy
Willisin
Ciaren Afkina
Fire destroys Vineland state institution building
A fire engulfed the administration building of the Net Jerary state instivation for feehle-miniled children at Vineland, gutting the structure. About twenty five inmates and staff were awakened and evacuated with most belongings saved, with no panic spreading to eight adjacent buildings.
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Vineland
Huilding
Anglo-American Company sues for $200,000 in Kansas action
The Anglo American Land Mortgage and Agency Company, an English corporation holding extensive securities of the Lamb and Investment Company of Kraneas, filed suit in Wichita on Friday to recover a sum of $200,000. The action serves as a precursor to further proceedings against stockholders.
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Anglo-American Land Mortgage and Agency Company
Lamb and Investment Company
Kraneas
Wichita
Corbett After Sharkey Victory Telegraphic Postscript
Corbett responds to Sharkey defeat with a telegram regretting the Milwaukee effort and tactics. He promises a renewed challenge before January, framing the postmatch exchange as a civil, full contest to determine the next bout.
Foreclosure of Mrs Lease’s Wichita Homestead Targeted
Sheriff enforces foreclosure on Mrs. Lease’s Wichita homestead for an amount of 1408 with costs. The article notes uncertainty about Mrs. Tanase in New York and whether the property will be redeemed or permitted to proceed. The piece centers on the financial action and pending outcome.
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Lease
Sheriff’s Service
Lose
Wichita
Dan
Tanase
New York
Wieder
Attempted assassination near Netie County stirs political scandal
Willort Emmett of Netie County Kentucky tried to kill Congressman J G Calgon while pursuing an eloping daughter. Colson accuses him of aiding the elopement and hinders the assault. FR prevented the crime from succeeding.
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Hilleda& Compress
Willort Emmett
Netie County
J. G. Calgon
Matt
Colson
Man to Fight a Bear Amalieh Plans Holiday Contest
An unlikely contest is proposed between Amalieh and a ten month old bear named Sievers in Cereda West Virginia. Thomas Stevens is to supply a finishing blade for the fight. The event would occur Christmas evening amid local commotion and flood concerns.
Hardware dealer in Texas faces assets outweighing liabilities
Duise of Waco Texas a hardware and agricultural implements dealer faces a peculiar filing described as a fleed of toast with liabilities named Seacio and assets larger. A Paris street car scheme and the municipal council of Partie France approve a principal proposal for a medrepalitan sitel THibway with an unusual notation SOUAPRUG 1% rather than correct figures.
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Texas
Duise
Waco
Seacio
Paris
Pirtie
France
Mint Dissection Report on Silver and Gold Production
Report by R E L Preston, director of the mint, covers fiscal year 1896 operations. Gold bullion deposited valued at 68,761,383 dollars. silver bullion 11,072,077 dollars. Coinage total and seigniorage noted, with exports and bullion prices, including gold and silver balances and ratios.
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R. E L. Preston
London
United States
Contract Awarded for Cherokee Asylum Erection at St Paul
The Ryan and Cutler Company of St Paul won the contract valued at 2551723 for the superstructure of the Cherokee Asylum at Tusane. Seven bidders competed. Commissioners rejected higher offers and required bids from prior bidders only. Specifications shifted to LeGranite and LeGrande stone with brick veneer, red sandstone trim, and Fort Dodge sandstone and Fort Dodge sourced roofing materials.
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Ryan & Cutler Company
St. Pauk
Ryan& Butler Company of
St. Paul
LeGrande
Pwhling
Fort Doge
Sioux City
Des Alpines
Fort Dodge
Vote on State Officers with Congressional Canvass
Official canvass of state officers completed shows Mc Kinley leading while others trail by small margins. Figures list Secretary of State Bebson Republican 288 775, Barr Democrat 2 , Wright Prohibition, Metzenbach Social Labor, and more across districts and for treasurer attorney general and supreme court. Congress results shown for districts with Clark Casey Curtig Horst and others noted amid party labels. A mix of local crime notes, arrests, and minor incidents conclude the report.
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Mc~Kinley
McKinley
Ea Bryan
Csncaton
Bebson
Mages Oe
Barr
Eble Wright
Prohibition
Metzenbach
Rautiter— McCarthy
Cee Oe
FL Davis
Wunders
C.cc
Fravis
I Chath Uypaderiall
Bayles
Patten
Taina
Barderage
Terriett
Foley
Hemocrat
Bas Prohibition
Woutphal
Dudve— Tadd
Pee
Bolter
Taare Fielnies
Attorner General
Cca
Firat
Clark
Reepubliem Ooo
ST Sul Casey
Elegud
Papalip
Kraner
Saeis
Tat
Therrer
May
Republican
Stahie
Npil Pay
Pagal Fuanien
Prolitation
Mevedell Dpyatejot
Jieday
Roowteam
Emocrat
Ypomas
Seciad Labor
Tenily
Istriet
Sheliver
Hepublic
Ay Iinvans
Papel Peri
Week in Trade Review Shows Mixed Manufacturing Signals
The General Trade Situation reports a modest October-to-November decline in failures, with signs of stabilization in key areas. Wool, cotton, and products fluctuated as speculative markets remained volatile. U S and Canadian failure counts rose slightly from last year, while overall market activity edged toward revival on improving weather and cautious optimism.
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Dun & Co
R. G. Dun & Cots Weekley
Anppert
Theo Garket
United States
Canada
Grvan Responds To Correspondents On Mail Delays
Grvah told press on Saturday he will answer letters as fast as possible but heavy correspondence and postal backlogs slow work. He notes 25s mails per day after erection and delays despite effort. Postmaster General Wilson has supervised operations amid threats and blocking letters from a Chicago firm, the Western Seller Archerine Company.
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Lottera
Sirti
Gener Wilson
Checker
Brogdeach
Ord & Aghins
Arakerine Company
Chicago
Market price list for livestock and grains in multiple cities
The document lists daily prices for cattle hogs and sheep with per bushel grain rates across Chicago Milwaukee and Cincinnati. It notes ranges for wheat corn rye oats and barley and includes price tables by grade and quality with several cities and agents.
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Chicago
Cattie
Wien
Pete Perrye
Use Palin
New York
Caltie
Westsya
Mailroads of the State Report Filed Soon
The Iowa Railroad Commission will file its annual report to the governor, citing a substantial earnings rise of 1,509,884 dollars for the year across thirty three roads with 50 miles of track. It lists firms like Chicago and Northwestern, Great Western, Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern, Rock Island, and others with payroll figures and fatalities. A sheriff, W. B. Herron, was found dead near Merrill, with injuries suggesting a possible fall from a moving train. An incendiary fire in Shelby destroyed a hardware store and other properties. Patents granted include practices and devices for farming and medical use in Iowa.
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Lowa Railroad 1 Commission
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago Great Western
Burlington, Cedar, Rapids and
Des Moines Northern and Westers
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago and North- Western
Great Western
Win. EB. Herron
Plymouth
County
Merrill
Tinton
Central
Sioux City
Wagner Vestibuted
Shelby
J. F. Magne
Jonson & Thompson
Fred Chamberlain
Fred Aleyeta
J. W. Garmony
Warth
Fwerl Gang
Fred Meyers
Bem Democratic chair race opens after chairman death
The Bem Democratic state committee chair contest follows the death of Chairman Carry. Carr is seen as a natural candidate, but his ultimate selection remains uncertain. In Des Moines, civil service reform is proposed to manage city employees and appointments. A civil service office would oversee all appointments and removals. A separate council ordinance proposes creating a civil service department to supervise city appointments. In Webster, the Pan murder diary details a verdict and trial outcomes.
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Chirman Carry
Carr
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Pression
al Tennsville
Julius Freiberg
Cincinnati
Josiah Celien
Piteslirg
Lipman Levy
Louis Krolin
Gincinneti
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Pohio
Fie Omar
Sand
Movement TO Free China
Corbett
Fitz
Jfusstinuons
Drowdht Dogethier
Caralt
Fitzsimons
Kansas
Warisas State Board of Patlaged
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Ferheaads Operning
Sini
Seur Egnil
Jane
Teck Tsiand
Durlinsien
Burli
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Mint Disecton
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Feur
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Telar
Joseph Nucers
Jonal Chravely
Mason City
Spencer Bo Lecoimne
Lowa
Atelinley
Washington
Cornefoller & Freeman
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Bedford
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Wilkins
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Luke L. Bishee
Spencer
Stacker
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Eadyville
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Philip M. Pramer
Crear Lake
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Joseph A. Schulte
Arcadia
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Clinton W. Tarpening
Bedfort
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William al. Yoox
Davens Peor
Surgical Appara
Claroolin Tac & Counvietion
Slaonley Glavenita
Traffier
Lsken
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Pasher
Arto
Tie
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Lye
Dimaha
Iid Yak
Dietnissext
Suicida
Thomas Shemvondan
Wes Spiaec
Acelin Ie
Enelingion
Kvart Sess
Ireanesa Penkenhary
Nes Froines
Towa
Civil Service Remelitiens
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