Centennial of the nation’s capital celebrated in Washington
Washington observed the centennial of the federal capital with a grand parade and White House review led by President McKinley. Key figures from state governments, Congress, and foreign ambassadors attended ceremonies at the Capitol and a later Corcoran gallery reception.
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District of Columbia
McKinley
Union
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U. S. Supreme Court
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Harrison
House
Supreme Court
Y and Navy
States of
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Jackies
Dolphin
Frye
R. Milburn
Senate
Richardson
Tennessee
Philadelphia
Henderson
Corcoran Art Gallery
Hhe
Wilson
Hitchcock
Cortelyou
Charles J. Bell
McKintey Wee
Mayor Abbott widens lead in Fall River recount
Fall River Mase December 12 A recount of votes from the recent city election shows Mayor John H Abbott Republican increasing his majority over Democrat opponent James J Morland.
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Fall River
Mase
John H. Abbott
James J. Morland
Manley declines post as Internal Revenue Commissioner
Washington report states Hon. Jos H Manley of Maine will not accept the offer to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue and departs for Augusta. The president will appoint a new commissioner soon. Manley cites duty to Maine Legislature and gratitude for the president's confidence in a formal letter signed Jos H Manley.
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Washington
Jos. H. Manley
Maine
Augusta
Manley
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue
H. Manley
Gen Alger Fends Off House Thief In Detroit Home
Gen Alger was awakened by a prowler at his West Fort street residence in Detroit. He stumbled while confronting the burglar who tripped him, causing a fall. Investigators report $7200 worth of silverware stolen, thieves fled through a window.
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Mich
Gen. Alger
West Fort Street
Holy Cross Debaters Top Harvard Tonight
Worcester December 12 Holy Cross College defeated Harvard University in their first ever debate. The question was Resolved That the Permanent Retention of the Philippine Islands by the United States is Desirable with Holy Cross on the negative. Judges said both teams were equal in matter and preparation, but Holy Cross excelled in manner and delivery.
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Columbia
Senator McComas
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National Capitol
Daniel
United States
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Hoar
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George Washington
Firet Congress
London
Parle
Berlin
Edinburgh
Vienna
Washington
Worcester
Holy Cross College
Harvard University
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Harvard
Philippine Islands
Hatfield man dies in Atlantic City accident
Rober Dally, 86, was struck by a whirling propeller boat gear at Atlantic mille Oluervil today. He sustained severe injuries including a torn left arm, possible leg fractures, and crushed ribs. He is in critical condition.
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Caugh
Bett
Oluervil
Shafting
Mie
Anc
Cihely
Elevated to Prerogatives in London notices
London officials report Bip Mirhee Hicke Reach and Sir Mathew White Midley have been elevated to the peerage. The announcement lists their titles and honors, noting the ceremony occurred in London on December 12.
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London
Bip Mirhee
Hicke- Reach
Sir Mathew White Midley
Florence Wickham Shoots Self in Port Jervis Wedding Note
Florence Wickham wife of J Emmett Wickham a wealthy resident of Port Jervis New York died by self inflicted gunshot at 4 this morning. The event occurred after a dispute over divorce proceedings. The bride and groom were prominent Chicago social figures and were to reside there after a wedding breakfast at Clover Dale attended by relatives.
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N. Y
Florence
Mollineux Wickham
J. Emmett
Wickham
Mays
New York
Brie
Baltimore Social Event as Mr Hobby Hunt Stone Marries Miss Grigsby
Baltimore observers witnessed the wedding of Herbert Stuart Stone and Miss Mary Grigsby, both of Chicago, at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church. The ceremony occurred at noon with Rev. Thomas Hall of New York officiating, and the guest list included Baltimore social leaders and notable visitors from other cities.
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Baltimore
Herbert Stuart Stone
Mary Grigsby MrCormick
Chicago
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church
Thomas Hall
New York
Nicholas Weber Dies Leading Lynn Morocco Manufacturer
Nicholas Weber, a prominent Lynn morocco maker and inventor of a staking machine used in tanning, died this afternoon at his residence. He introduced his staking machine to France where it gained wide use.
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Lynn
Dee
Nicholas Weber
Cornell Selects Contractor for New Medical College
The Cornell university board of trustees awarded Cool Brothers of Ithaca the contract for the new medical college building on campus. The project will cost about $126,000 and is expected to be completed in the coming year with active committee oversight.
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Ithaca. N
Board of Trustees
Cornell University
Ool Brothers
Contro
Cornell
Mancherster man injured by falling iron at mill
In Manchester New Hampshire on December 12 Dani Brockway suffered a severe head injury when a piece of iron he had placed on a belt flew off and struck him in the eye, penetrating the brain and fracturing the skull. He lies in critical condition.
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Manchester
N. H
Dani Brockway
Griffith's Gaw Mille
Tington
Ehett
Gloucester Fisherman Sigfrid Missing After 13 Weeks
Gloucester December reports mourn the missing captain Alexander Frazier and his twelve crew aboard the fishing schooner Sigfrid. The vessel sailed from Gloucester on a voyage weathering the western approaches and has not been heard from since. Five crew members were married, eighteen children await their return, and owners have not declared the ship lost, though expectations are small for further tidings.
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Sigfrid
Bar Hoe
Alexander Frazier
Klastinga, C. RB
Laconia Woman Streak By South Bound Montreal Express
A garbled report from Laconia New York recounts a woman struck by a south bound Montreal Express near a crossing. The fragment mentions fatalities and multiple deaths among family members, with limited legible details about the victims and investigators.
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Laconia
Montreal Expresa
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