Peace of Paris Detailed in Eight Articles
Paris December 7 The peace of Paris is effectively settled with the eight articles outlining Spain’s loss of sovereignty over Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines plus open door policy and Philippines payment to the United States. The treaty draft is described as a long document and praised by Senator Cushman K. Davis as among the most interesting papers written. Questions remain on Caroline cooling stations religious freedom and prisoner repatriation. Americans will transport Spanish prisoners pledged by Spain. The plan also notes Spain’s possible release of political prisoners and cautions over naval parole in Caribbean waters. Washington December 7 Advices say peace commissioners may sign within a day or two and President’s instructions push rapid conclusion.
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Paris
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
United States
Thorougic
Cushman K. Davis
United States Peace Commission
West Indies
Carolines
Ie Garrisin
Manila
Dewey
Merritt
Americana
Cntan
Porto Rican
Navy bill to dedicate monument for Maine tragedy victims
A proposed act authorizes raising a monument to honor the sailors and marines who lost their lives in the explosion of the Maine. The measure is recommended by the navy department.
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Maine
Navy Department
Ex Empress Eugenia Receives Mrs Davis In Paris Interview
In Paris Mrs Cushman K. Davis wife of the U S peace commissioner met ex Empress Eugenia at a hotel. Davis left a card and was invited to call. Eugenia praised Americans for aiding her escape, and avoided discussing the Maine incident, while Davis cited gratitude for American actions in the war era.
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Cushman K. Davis
Paris
United States
Eugenia
Davis
Rvcenia
Dr. Evans
McKinley Message Satisfies Curiosity in Paris Note
The Liberte says McKinley’s message to Congress is a manifest of new U S imperial policy. It states the United States, once isolated, now enters the concert of powers with its influence felt abroad. Temps notes the message aligns with Britain on Egypt and future friendship and policy.
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McKinley
Paris
Congress
United States
American Republic
Temps
Roger
Onlin
Great Britain
Egypt
Monetary plan urged for gold standard in session
Business leaders in Des Moines call for a special congressional session to enact monetary reform. They seek a permanent gold standard and retirement of greenbacks. Governor Leslie McBhan presided at the Indianapolis convention, with A. B. Cummins of Des Moines, Iowa Republican national committee member and Senate candidate, in attendance.
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Jowa
Des Moines
Congress
Leslie Mc Bhan
A. B. Cummins
Des Moiies
Iowa
National Republican Committee
United States ‘Senate
Supreme Court Rules American Express Must Pay Michigan War Tax
Michigan Supreme Court issues an unanimous ruling that American Express in Michigan must bear the war revenue tax on all parcels. The court also voids the pure food law due to lack of an enacting clause, rendering it unconstitutional. In St Paul a Japanese government contract with Cloquat paper mill will boost output to 60 tons daily for five years.
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Supreme Court of Michigan
Expres
Lansing
Mich
Michigan Supreme Court
American Express Company
Michigan
Big Piper
St. Paul
Cloquat
Minn
Farewell review of Seventh Army corps at Forsyth Park
Savannah dispatch reports a farewell review for the Seventh army corps before its Cuban deployment. About 16,000 troops passed before General Lev with Third Georgia, Second United States artillery, light batteries, and troops from several regiments. The Jeff Davis legion escorted General Lee. thirty thousand spectators attended, including the commanding general’s daughters and Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris. The convoy to Cuba begins soon, with transport Roumanian loading today and movement by the Fourth Virginia and others to follow. The full corps expected in Cuba within ten days.
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Savannah
Seventh Army Corps
Forsyth Park
Lev
Seventh Corps
Third
Georgia Regiment
Second
United States Artillery
First
Maine Artillery
Georgia Cavalry
Jeff Davis Legion
Lee
Leo
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Cuba
North Carolina
Roumanian
Virginia
Haindis
Indiana
Williston
Michigan
Mobile
Panama
Barrows Accepts Presidency At Oberlin University
The resignation of Rev. Dr. W. G. Ballantine left Oberlin University with a vacancy. On November 30 he was notified of his election after a committee’s formal tender. The Chicago visit concluded with Dr. Barrows accepting the presidency.
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Oberlin University
W. G. Ballantine
Chicago
Barrows
Farmers' Congress Opens in Fort Worth With Hoard Address
The eighteenth annual Farmers' National Congress opened in Fort Worth Texas with Colonel Clayton calling meeting to order and ex Governor Hoard of Wisconsin presiding. Mayor Henderson welcomed delegates and Secretary Stahl of Chicago responded. Governor Culberson praised Texas agricultural growth and noted agriculture supports a large share of the population and national economy.
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Rational Association
Fort Worth
Tex
Farmers’ National Congress
Clayton
Hoard
Wisconsin
Congress
Colonee
F. Clayton
John Henderson
John M. Stahl
Chicago
Charles A. Culberson
Texaa
United States
Cuban unrest and U S actions in Havana during December
The article reports separatist threats to Spanish residents, Cuban troop occupation of towns, and American assurances to protect former Spanish soldiers. It notes the governor general dissolving the colonial cabinet, preparations for department inventories, and payrolls. American purchases include transport lines, a Central Park block, and a sulfur baths resort development at Gaumacaro.
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Havana
America
United States Commission
Spain
Official “Gazette
Civil “Service
Juacoa
Santa Cruz del Monte
Seite del Agan
San Antonio de Las Banos
Guira. de Molina
San Antonio du Rio Maneo
San Pablo Bano
Casignas
Isle of Pines
Hagan Apdegla
Gnanaborxe
Regs
Zudo Company
Central Park
God Springs
Gaumacaro
Sagi
Fie
Reverend Barrows Becomes Oberlin University President
Chicago December 7 Rev Dr John Henry Barrows former pastor of the first Presbyterian church is named president of Oberlin University succeeding the late Dr. Inman. Barrows brings long ministry and scholarly credentials to the post as the school seeks new leadership.
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Oberlin University
Chicago
John Henry Barrows
Becomes of Age Frank Gould Gains Control of 10 Million
Frank J Gould, youngest of the Gould children, reaches majority and gains control of 10 million dollars. He works for Missouri Pacific from 10 am to 8 pm and may keep his job. He loves dogs, especially St Bernard breeds, and enjoys riding with a greyhound. He admires his sister Helen.
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Frank
Gould
New York
Jay Gould
Frank J. Gould
Aix
Missouri Pacific System
Helen
Danince
St. Bernard
St. Barnard Clabet Aimerica
Wiewels
Philadelphia
Pugilistic Justice Knocks Out Plymouth Contender
A terse boxing report details an oval ring victory by a local fighter over a Plymouth opponent. The match ends in the third round after a decisive move that drops the rival, while officials note the bout’s brisk pace and the winner’s decisive control of the exchange.
Four Men Killed In Exploding Mine Tragedy
Boston dispatch reports a mine explosion near Port or island area injuring and killing four men. Sergeant Morris and Private McGrath among the dead. others named Grath Hiram Vaagho, Brohan, Bergnn were among the workers. A diver moved the mine cart prior to the blast causing debris to scatter along a prepared tramway. Immediate investigation by Lieutenant Raymond followed, with search for missing equipment and victims.
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Boston
Bortta
Dhnsuilly Arooth
Caryin
McGrath
Lie Ant Raymond
Explosion inquiry statement from Lieutenant Raymond
Lieutenant Raymond says he cannot explain how the explosion occurred. He notes the order originated from Washington and that other minds have been engaged in transporting the same route and method as this incident.
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Raymond
Washington
Plunger Gillett Not Under Arrest In Mexico Surrender Doubt
El Paso report says Grat OC Gillett the cattle planter is in the city and not in custody. A detective party arrived seeking his arrest for obtaining money under false pretenses, but Mexican authorities may not extradite. Also grain and livestock prices and market reports from Chicago and Toledo appear, alongside protest notes from ministers against Utah representative-elect Brigham Roberts. Anniversary of Maceo’s death marked in Havana with religious ceremonies and official participation.
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Mesico
el Paso
Tex
Chrismalias
Grat OC
Gillett
Artesties
Semuester
Kansas City
Dinkerton
Toledo
Dali
Congress
Brighm Roberts
Utah
Gardner
Roberts
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