McKinley Welcomed in Montgomery Alabama at Capitol Visit
President McKinley and party were greeted with a grand welcome in Montgomery, Alabama, the Confederacy's first capital. A motorcade along a color‑bright route, speeches by Governor Johnston and Mayor Crosby, and strong applause marked the visit. The president praised American unity, outlined views on a standing army, and paid tribute to Hobson, Wheeler, and their families amid a patriotic atmosphere.
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Montgomery
Ala
Atlanta
Tuskeegee
State
Assembly
Johnston
McClellan
Union
Crosby
Governor Johnston
President McKinley
Gov
Alabama
McKinley
Confederacy
North
South
United States
Hobson
Mother Hobson
General Wheeler
Santiago
Montauk
Milions
Lieut. Hobson
President visits Booker Washington institution in Tuskeegee
President arrives in Tuskeegee and visits Booker T Washington’s colored school. He speaks to teachers and pupils, praising work for colored people. In Washington DC five regiments ordered for immediate deployment to the Philippines.
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Tuskeezee
Ala
Booker Washington
Regular infantry regiments prepped for Philippine service
Preparations are underway for several regiments of regular infantry for service in the Philippines. The Twelfth at Jefferson barracks, the 22d at Fort Crook Nebraska, the 3d at Fort Snelling Minnesota, the 17th at Columbus barracks Ohio, and the 4th at Fort Sheridan Illinois are to be readied for at least two to three years of service before returning to the United States.
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Philippines
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Crook
Neb
Fort Snelling
Minn
Columbus Barracks
Fort Sheridan
United States
Knox Chairmen Seeks Hawaii Alaska Reforms
Chairman Knox of Massachusetts won House approval to let his committee sit during sessions and move quickly on Hawaii governance plans. The panel will also tackle Alaska improvements and potential New Mexico statehood, with a related Senate bill by Senator Elkins.
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Washington, D. C
Knox
Massachusetts
Committee On Territories
House
Hawaii
Alaska
Congress
New Mexico
Senate
Elkins
West Virginia
Western Cuba in Bad State of Affairs Reported
General Davis reports to the war department from Pinar Del Rio on December 14 detailing collapse in western Cuba. Treasury empty, taxation oppressive, no customs houses, population decimated, civil governor fled, Alcade offers services, small Cuban police force in town, Mariel detachment and Guana jay battalions, no sickness noted.
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Washington
Cuba
War Department
Davis
Pinar del Rio
Leyburn
Guanajay
Mariel
No Reciprocity Clause Reached In Joint Talks
Washington December 16 American and Canadian commissioners met briefly in a joint session Then held long separate meetings Holidays adjournment likely by Monday or Tuesday with resumption in January No agreement on reciprocity clause and any tentative plan would need recasting if a treaty on other disputes is signed Post holiday session expected brief due to Dominion Parliament session approaching
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Washington
Senate committee advances Hawaii bill with changes
Washington reports the Senate foreign relations committee progressed on the Hawaiian Islands government bill. The commission’s provision empowering the territory supreme court to rule on legislative elections was struck out, returning the decision to the territorial Senate and House, with adjournment until next Monday.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Hawaiian Commission
Hawaiian Islands
Supreme Court of
Territory
Territorial
Senate
House
Tariff for Cuba Signed As Executive Order
President McKinley signed an executive order establishing a custom tariff for Cuba, to take effect January 1. The measure follows the report and recommendations of Robert P. Porter, the special commissioner who investigated revenue and customs on the island.
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Washington
McKinley
South
Cuba
Robert P. Porter
United States
Bill to Incorporate Bank Defeated in House Vote
Washington December 16 The bill to incorporate the International American Bank was buried under an overwhelming adverse majority in the House today. Debate opened yesterday and concluded at 3 o clock.
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International American Bank
Washington
Gompers to Likely Be Re-Elected at AFL Talks
Kansas City December 16 The struggle against AFL president Samuel Gompers shows little strength as officers’ election seems likely to close the convention. A few changes in the executive council are possible while Gompers appears set for re election. Fraternal delegates to the British trades congress may be James O Connell and Thomas F Tracy. The printers union split for recognition ended without a ruling.
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Kansas City
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
James O'Connell
Chicago
Thomas F. Tracy
Boston
Chamberlain’s remedy trusted for colic cholera and diarrhea
A reliable remedy for colic cholera and diarrhoea is advertised as pleasant and safe to take. Sold by Ellingwood & Co at the Merrimack and Central corner and at the Middlesex and Central streets corner.
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Chamberlain
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Deadly grade crossing wreck in New Jersey
A wagon carrying eight persons was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad train at Allenwood near Manasquan New Jersey. Four were killed two fatally injured and two would recover The dead include Mrs Ellen Allen Bessie Allen Jennie Cramer The fatally injured are David S Allen Katie Allen The recoveries are Alger infant Willie Allen The Allens had been visiting in Asbury Park and were returning home when the crash occurred Mrs Allen was severely mangled and several others suffered multiple injuries.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allenwood
Manasquan
N. J
Ellen Allen
Bessie Allen
Allie Alger
Jennie Cramer
David S. Allen
Katie Allen
Mrs. Alger
Miss Cramer
Allen
Brooklyn and Baltimore clubs merge in baseball deal
In New York on December 16 the national league announced the amalgamation of the Brooklyn and Baltimore clubs. The pooled games and losses are expected to balance recent Baltimore losses, with players like Hughes Clark Kelly Keeler and Jennings eyed for transfers. Ned Harnon would coach Brooklyn, Barney linked to Baltimore, and hints floated of a two-league eight-club structure under the national league by next season.
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New York
National Baseball League
Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn
Baltimore Cubs
Brooklyn End
Baltimore
Hughes
Clark
Kelly
Keeler
Jennings
McGann
Demontreville
Corbett
Maul
McJames
Ned Hanon
Cleveland
St. Louis
Louisville
Washington
J. Earl Wagner
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia Athletic
Cincinnati
Providence
Indianapolis
Wagner
Witnesses Identify Crellin in North Saco Murder Case
Preliminary hearing for George R. Crellin on the Sept. 14 murder of Ivory Booth at North Saco began in Biddeford. Key witnesses included City Marshal Burns, Dr. Maybury, Coroner Bradbury, and trader John Mesgervy who placed Crellin at his Bar Mills store the morning after the crime.
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Biddeford
George R. Crellin
Ivory Boothbay
North Saco
Thedy
Sao
Henry M. Burns
William J. Maybury
Fred C. Bradbury
Crellin
John Mesgervy
Bar Mills
Porland
Meservy
Portland
Forest City
Saco
Frank J. Leavitt
Leavitt
Buxton
Buxton Lower Corner
Warren Nason
Witnesses Link Crellin To Portland Murder Scene
Testimony ties Crellin to the murder after a man taken from Bar Mills to Portland the morning after the crime. Miss Rena Merrill compared voices with the killer, while Jennie Bernstein identified Crellin as the man who stayed three nights at her lodging house and paid with a five dollar bill. He claimed he slept in coal sheds in Portland. coroner’s inquest continues tomorrow.
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Bar Mills
Portland
Rena Merrill
Parcher
Crellin
Boothby
Jennie Bernstein
Cellin
Crelin
Teal divorce case heard in Providence court
In Providence on December 16 Chief Justice Matteson presided over the Ol lie Teal divorce hearing. Depositions from New York revealed Teal’s income around 1000 dollars weekly and other holdings. Annie Jackson testified Teal visited a West 16th street house with a blonde woman not his wife. Mrs Florence Teal seeks divorce and custody of the 8 year old child with little opposition.
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Providence
R. I
Ollie’ Teal
New York
Matteson
Siiness
Tillinghast
Allen
Teal
Annie Jackson
West 16Th Street
Florence Teal
Bad Day for Defense in Botkin Poisoning Trial
In San Francisco on December 16, the defense weakened as key witnesses testified against Mrs. Botkin in the case accusing her of sending poisoned candy by mail to Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Deane of Dover Delaware. Grace Harris placed the linen handkerchief described as the gift to Mrs. Dunning, and Rouf tied Botkin to the handwriting on the letters.
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San Francisco
Sword for Schley at Royal Arcanum reception
New York December 16 Rear Admiral Schley will receive a sword and belt at a January 20 Royal Arcanum event at Carnegie Hall. The blade features a Santiago battle scene and gilded inscription. Handle is sharkskin bound in gold, guard in gold with enamel button and diamonds, scabbard oxidized silver, and dolphins pendant in gold. Grand regents from states attend. Schley is a past regent of Farragut council.
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New York
Schley
Royal Arcanum
Carnegie Hall
Santiago
Farragut Council
Heydey of Youth in Ann Arbor Man to Wed at 112
Joseph McGee, age 112 from Ypsilanti, obtained a marriage license in Ann Arbor on December 16. He plans to wed Amelia Day, 50, with witnesses noting McGee's remarkable health. He fought in the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Joseph McGee
Ypsilanti
Amelia Day
McGee
Tragic End For Westerly Hermit Esther Myers
Esther Myers a 70 year old hermit who lived alone in a big farm house in Westerly Rhode Island died when her home burned tonight. Neighbors skating on a pond spotted the blaze and alerted authorities. Her body was found near the entrance burned beyond recognition. She had shunned neighbors for two decades and owned much land in town hindering growth. A local drug store clerk recalls a bottle of medicine for children mentioned in a prior news item. For sale by Ellingwood Co. and other corner outlets.
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Westerly
R. I
Esther Myers
Hardin Norrie
R. Shoemaker
Perry, Jr
Croup
Chamberlin
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Castor ta bears the the kind you have always bought
The notice outlines a familiar product line labeled Castor ta bears the kind you have always bought, suggesting a brand or item migration or availability. It emphasizes consistency and reliability of the product during the period described.
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Castor
Charfi Viledit
Savage Cruelty Sparks Inquisition Against Carlists
Madrid reports Count Casa Sola confirms brutal interrogations of Carlists arrested at Bilbao to extract information on armament and plans. Government weighs arresting leading Carlists as censorship tightens on Carlist movements and related telegraphs. El Heraldo warns Spain’s debt service and coins a call for tax and debt relief.
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Madrid
Casa Sola
Ceralbo
Montjuich
Barcelona
Bilboa
Havana
el Heraldo
Resignation of Sir William Harcourt Praised by Liberals
At the National Liberal Federation meeting in Birmingham on December 16 Mr Spence Watson moved a resolution thanking Sir William Vernon Harcourt for his leadership and services to liberalism and expressing regret at his resignation. An amendment urging reconsideration failed as the Watson resolution passed almost unanimously. A motion to discuss leadership was adopted.
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Birmingham
Eng
National Liberal Federation
Spence Watson
Vernon Harcourt
Liberal Party
Sir William
American Peace Commissioners Leave Paris for Home
Paris dispatch reports that United States ambassador Gen. Horace Porter and embassy officials along with foreign office representatives and the American colony bade farewell as peace commissioners depart Paris for home.
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Paris
United States
Horace Porter
Foreign Office
Peace commissioners depart with cheers at station
Montreal jury convicts Cordelia Viau of murdering her husband Isidore Poirier and sentences her to be hanged March 10. The trial for accomplice Samuel Parslow proceeds with a defense claiming Parslow was hypnotized by Mrs Poirier.
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Railroad Company
Montreal
Que
Cordelia Viau
Isidore Poirier
St. Canut
Samuel Parslow
Poirier
Kalakaua's Mare Island Drinking Episode Revealed
The San Francisco Daily Report recounts Kalakaua's visit to Mare Island where navy and army officers socialized. The king drank heavily, accepted every toast, and remained cheerful and dignified through the social engagements before returning to the palace.
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Kalakaua
Mare Island
Navy
Army
Mare Island Light
So-and-So
Kalakama
San Francisco Daily Report
Low Rent for the Winter Tenements
Real estate ad notes multiple vacant tenements in good condition offered at reduced winter rates. Highlights include a four and a half dollar per month unit and a five room unit at six dollars and fifty cents. The listing urges readers to contact T H Elliott at 64 Central Street and mentions seeing the ad in the Courier.
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Tt. H. Elliott
Central Street
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Gen. Davis
Joint High Commission
Ollie Teal
Sword Por Schley
Heydey
Prescott Street
Morris
O. K
Harcourt
National Federation
King
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