Treaty Signed Ends War Acknowledged By All Parties
Paris December 11 1898 the peace treaty of seventeen articles was signed at 845 pm after delays in engrossing the parchment American and Spanish commissioners signed in rank and exchanged cordial good will. Cuba relinquished Porto Rico and the Philippines ceded with repayment of Spanish troops repatriation terms set for renewed commercial treaties. Washington December 11 McKinley to receive full text Monday praising Day Frye Davis Gray Reid for prompt negotiations. treaty to await Senate after holiday recess.
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Paris
Martin
Arthur Ferguson
William R. Day
Cushman K. Davis
William P. Frye
Whitelaw Reid
George Gray
Montero Rios
Senor Alarguza
Senor Garnica
Senor Villarutta
Gen. Cerero Y Saens
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Washington
McKinley
Judge Day
United States
Frye, Davis and Gray
Congress
Indemnity For American Tosses Wil Be Paid
Mr. Oscar Straus met with the Sultan in Constantinople to discuss pay questions between the United States and Turkey. The audience was cordial and assurances were given for a satisfactory settlement of all claims, including compensation for American losses in Armenia.
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Constantinople
Dec
Oscar Straus
U. S
Turkey
United States
Armenia
Return of Dreyfus Acknowledged by French Government
Le Soir reports Dreyfus will return soon with the government ordering soldiers ready to escort him from the port to Paris, indicating a formal decision and imminent arrival.
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Paris
le Soir
Dreyfus
Brickwork Collapse Buries Workmen in Barcelona
A sewer under construction in Barcelona collapsed today trapping workers. Eighteen bodies have been recovered, with rescuers continuing to search for more.
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Barcelona
Miller wins six day bicycle race sets 2007 mile record
Charles W Miller of Chicago wins the six day bicycle race in New York declaring a new world long distance mark of 2007 miles. He defeats Frank Waller by 22 miles and marries his sweetheart Brooklyn born Alderman, with Waller kissing the bride amid flashlights and cheering crowds.
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New York
Charles W. Miller
Chicago
Miller
Frank Waller
Boston
Miles Laps
Waller
Pierce
Albert
Gimm
Lawson
Eevee
Aronson
Entz
Brooklyn
Pat” Powers
Tammany Man Killed On New York Speedway
A crowded New York speedway event turned fatal as James McDonald, a prominent Tammany figure and noted horseman, died hours after a runaway crash. After a dare to race, McDonald’s horse bolted, he threw the reins, the horse died, and he was hurled about 20 feet, sustaining a fractured skull.
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New York
Speedway
James McDonald
Manhattan
McDonald
Massachusetts Wrecked in New York Harbor
The Massachusetts ran aground near Governor's Island this afternoon, striking an obstruction that tore open three compartments. Returned to the navy yard for repairs as Pilot Bell noted unusually strong tides.
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New York
Massachusetts
Governor's Island
Navy Yard
Cuban General Garcia Dies in New York
General Calix Garcia, Cuban war hero and commission leader, died in New York at Hotel Raleigh after pneumonia from a cold and exposure following a winter trip from Cuba. He supported Cuban liberty, left a large family, and was born October 14, 1839 in Cogquin.
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Washington
Calixto Garcia
Hotel Raleigh
Cuba
New York
W York
M Les
Gen. Garcia
Father Mages
St. Patrick’s Church
Garela
Reubens
Miles
Battery E
Sixth Artillery
Cox
Garcia
Justo
Mercedes
Thomasville
Mario
Col
Carios Garcia
Leonere
Paris
Gen. Cacia
Havana
Jiquini
Santiago de Cuba
Cogquin
Col William J Bryan Likely to Resign From Nebraska Unit
Col William J Bryan of the 3d Nebraska regiment has possibly forwarded his resignation to Washington or is about to do so. After meeting Gen Lee and Gen Keifer he announced intent to quit service. Bryan would not confirm but promised a written statement to the press to avoid misstatement. The regiment expects new leadership within days.
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Savannah
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Washington
Lee
Zihk
Keifer
Bryan
Cuba
Col Bryan
Col. Bryan
Col. Visquain
Vaccination Ordered in Bedford Smallpox Outbreak
Huntingdon Pa Dec 11 Mgr Benj Lee secretary of the State board of health arrived from Bedford where he spent the day studying the epidemic. He said the disease is smallpox with at least 20 cases in the town. General vaccination ordered and infected houses quarantined. Public schools likely to close. He did not inspect surrounding countryside where other cases are reported.
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Huntingdon
Mgr. Benj. Lee
State Board of Health
Bedford
Lee
Tragedy at Waterville Leaves Bushby Near Death
In North Vassalboro on Saturday evening Henry Bushby, 62, a well known resident, was fearfully assaulted and lies at the point of death. He lives with his sister Mrs Charles Axon. Local authorities pursue leads as the community reels from the violent incident.
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Waterville
North Vassalboro
Henry Bushby
Bushby
Charles Axon
Public inquiry into assault case in North Vassalboro
A man was found unconscious on the stairs in front of his Waterville area home Saturday night and remained so until Sunday morning when he woke and accused barber John Merrill of North Vassalboro, who has since left town. Officials investigate the incident amid local excitement.
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Waterville
Char Ies Avon
John Merrill
Vassalboro
Three Men Hurt As Bridge Construction Collapses In Boston
In Boston at Dartmouth street bridge over the New York New Haven Hartford and Boston and Albany lines three men suffer fractured and internal injuries while workers jack up the eastern end of the bridge. The structure slips a foot sending them 39 feet to the tracks. An officer patrol wagon also hits a hole injuring two officers.
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Boston
Dartmouth Street
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Albany
Martin Larzer
James Dorothy
Davis Luscumb
Wear
Fire destroys Metcalf saw mill and box factory losses
A morning fire in Franklin destroyed Metcalf & Son saw mill and box factory and damaged a tenement owned by Dana. Metcalf losses reach about $30,000 with no insurance while Dana faces around $1,000. Buildings stood behind Main street businesses and firefighters saved the Metcalf and Dana properties. The Metcalfs stored large lumber and grain on site.
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Franklin
Metcalf & Son
Dana
Metcalf
Main Street
Metcalfs
Youthful Hero Rescues Brother in Dedham Pond
In East Dedham Bertha Adams six drowned in a mill pond this afternoon. Her younger brother Robert nearly perished while attempting to rescue her but was saved by Charles Stang who sprang to help as the children struggled in the water. The girl vanished into a deep hole.
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Dedham
Bertha Adams
Robert Adams
East Dedham
Robert
Bertha
Charles Stang
Mr. Stang
Body recovered after Portland disaster near Chatham
The surfmen at Chatham Life Saving Station recovered a decomposed male body washed ashore near Chatham Station. Identification will take time. The medical examiner will examine the remains tomorrow morning.
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Chatham
Thrown From His Horse In Fatal Westerly Accident
Arthur R. Peckham, 23, a bookkeeper at Loraine mills, was thrown from his horse this morning in Westerly Rhode Island and killed instantly. The Courier notes the incident and urges readers to tell advertisers they saw their ads.
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Westerly
R. I
Arthur R. Peckham
Loraine Mills
The
Courier
Forecast of the Week in Congress Washington
Washington Congress weekly forecast outlines House plans with district of Columbia business and pensions progress aiming for holiday passage. Senate eyes Nicaragua canal bill timing, anti scalping bill opposition, and foreign ship registry alongside army deficiency measures early in the week.
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Senate
Washington, D.c
House
District of Columbia
Committee On Pensions
Hull
Washington
Morgan
Sen. Cullom
Nicaragua
Coal in Bricks Boosts Venezuelan Rail Fuel Handling
The article explains Cardiff coal is preferred in Venezuela because miners press it into seven by eight inch bricks shaped for rail engines with no tender. Tar is used to form the bricks, weight loss during sea transport falls on buyers, and Consul Goldschmidt notes American coal could be brick pressed and sold cheaper than British coal.
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Cardiff
United States
Consul Goldschmidt
la Gualtra
Venezuela
Handkerchiefs on Sale with Initials and Embellishments
Advertises ladies and men's handkerchiefs with initials. Prices range from 5 cents for single items to 25 cents for linen and embroidered options. Hemstitched and scalloped edges offered, plus Japonette styles with initials at 10 to 26 cents bundles.
Xmas Slippers Offer From Local Store
Men s imitation Alligator Slippers trimmed at 49 cents pair. Velvet Embroidered Slippers and latest leathers in large assortment at 98 cents per pair. Embroidered Velvet Slippers new styles 49 cents a pair.
Umbrella Handles and Rod Prices Listed in Ad
An advertisement lists various umbrella handles and rods with prices: Dresden, Sterling, horn, and natural wood handles at 98 cents. Indies and gents gold handles and steel rod versions at 75 cents. solid rib umbrellas at 49 cents. solid silver trimmed con handles at 1.23 dollars.
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Dresden
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