Senator Hoar at New England Society Banquet in Charleston
The 7th annual New England Society banquet in Charleston featured Senator George F. Hoar of Massachusetts Senator John L. McLaurin of South Carolina and Hon Joseph B Cummin of Georgia as lead speakers. Hoars remarks warned against rapid population expansion by introducing races and religions, urging harmony under republican principles. Moyers McLaurin and Cummin joined in opposing expansion theories while praising regional conservatism and shared nationhood.
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Charleston
S. C
The
New England Society
Geo. F. Hoar
Mass
John L. McLaurin
South Carolina
Jos. B. Cummin
Georgia
Moar
Yand
Forefathers Day Banquet Held by New England Society
In Philadelphia the New England Society of Pennsylvania hosted its annual banquet at the Hotel Walton with about 300 guests. Rev Stephen Dana presided. toasts honored ancestry and diplomacy while illness kept Charles Emory Smith and Stewart L Woodford from attending. Admiral Schrey and officials arrived to a warm reception as the event closed. Cincinnati marks Forefathers Day with school exercises and a Grand Hotel banquet drawing over 100 attendees including Major General Nelson Miles.
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New England Society of Pennsylvania
Walton
Stephen Dana
Charles Emory Smith
Spain
Stewart L. Woodford
New
Henry van Dyke
New York
Gen
Stewart
Republic
Kerr Boyce ‘Tuppen
Philadelphia
Eaglander
A. A. Woodbury
Vermont
Admiral Schrey
Col
A. K. McClure
Sear Fenrose
Hastings
Mayor Farwick
Elect Stone
Cincinnati
New England
Grand Hotel
Nelson A. Miles
Brecken
Remainders of Toasts at Honorary Gathering
Guests of honor included Hon. Jos Wilby and William H. Taft. Dr. Pineas S. Connor, a member of the war investigation commission, listened as toasts were given.
The Badger Case Heard In New York Robbery Trial
In New York on December 22 evidence resumed in the Payne Strahan Moore robbery trial before Recorder Goff. Key testimonies included Mrs. Fannie Johnson recalling interactions with Fayne Moore and Mahan, with questions on turnstate evidence. Prosecution witnesses and defense refutations followed, a defense motion to dismiss denied, and the court adjourned with a prosecution witness unlocatable.
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New York
Payne Strahan Moore
Goff
Fannie Johnson
West 57Th Street
Mahan
Fayne Strathan Moore
Wm. A. E. Moore
Fayne Moore
Tombs
State
Annie Fitzgerald
Johnson
Moore
New Rubber Deal Links Major U S Rubber Firms
A new combination of leading rubber firms in the United States forms, aiming for about 30 million dollars in capital, with 15 million preferred and 15 million common stock. Charles R. Flint leads the organization, uniting firms including Boston Belting, New York Belting and Packing, B F Goodrich, Chicago Rubber, and Hartford Rubber among others, with headquarters planned in New York.
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New York
United States
Charles R. Flint
United States Rubber Company
Boston Belting Company
Boston
New York Belting and Packing Company
B. F. Goodrich and Company
Ackron
Ohio
Chicago Rubber Co
Gutta Percha and Rubber Company
New York Rubber Company
Stoughton Rubber Company
Stoughton
Mass
Hartford Rubber Company
Hartford, Conn
Morgan, Wright and Company
Chicago
Fumigation Ordered for City Cars by Health Board
New York reports President Murphy confident in grip control as elevated roads and transit firms carry out mandatory fumigation and cleaning. Bellevue Hospital lists 44 cases by noon, with total victims not higher than recent days.
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New York
Murphy
New York Board of Health
Board of Health
Bellevue Hospital
Carlists ready to move after Venice council
A Bayonne cable to the Journal reports Don Carlos has begun toward the Spanish frontier after a Venice council with leading supporters. Sagasta offers Weyler the war ministry while Dom Carlos hopes for Marshal Blanco's support.
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New York
Bayonne
Don Carlos
Venice
Massachusets Battleship Suffers Three Dents in Port Side
In New York on December 22, examination of the battleship Massachusetts revealed three large dents on the port side forward. Officials said the damage is severe, with three plates needing replacement. The ship likely out of commission for repairs and may be repainted white.
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New York
Massachusetts
Seized the Brewery in Williamsburg by Tax Officials
New York officials of the internal revenue department served the plant of the Hower Urban Brewing company in Williamsburg for alleged violation of section 3340, relating to insufficient returns for total brewery output. The firm reportedly failed to file revenue stamps returns. the property valued at $100,000.
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New York
Internal Revenue Department
Hower Urban Brewing Company
Willamsburg
Fog Renders River Navigation Nearly Impossible in New York
Dense fog freezes river traffic around New York ports. A fleet of big ships and several transports lie at anchor near quarantine, many for over a day. Old river men say the fog may match the record thickness, with a strong northeast wind intensifying it.
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New York
Dry Goods Market Shows Broad Cotton Fabric Gains
The cotton goods market remains strong with price rises on plain cottons and yarns. Export demand for Porto Rico and other possessions grows while domestic stocks tighten. wide cloths and prints rise, jobbers cut stocks ahead of stock-taking, and prices firm on cambrics and bleached goods.
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Porto Rico
Russia
Woolen goods market shows renewed demand and steadier trade
The woolen market reports a firmer mood as the early severe winter boosts trade. Retailers and wholesalers alike cut stocks, prompt early restocking and duplicating on spring-weight cloths. Prices stay low, but demand improves with heavy-weight goods likely to stay solid at lower prices than last year. Cotton felts and napped goods sell readily as the market remains well sustained.
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Lonsdale
Berkeley
Boston
New York
Millionaire in Jail in Texas After Court Battle
Thomas Tinsley, eccentric millionaire and principal stockholder in Glenwood cemetery, was released from jail after a two year defiance of Texas courts. Receivership over the cemetery had been granted due to protests by minority stockholders. Tinsley gave up one book and admitted contempt, serving 24 hours in jail. time expired and he was freed.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Thomas Tinsley
Tinsley
Glenwood Cemetery
Supreme Court of the United States
Flag controversy at Fort Ataras sparks U.S. reprimand
In Havana on December 22 Major Russell B. Harrison was formally reprimanded by Major General Lee for raising the American flag over Fort Ataras without orders in violation of evacuation assurances to January 1. Lieutenant Lee reported the flag lowered hours later, yet the flag remained flying at 4:30 p.m. over the fort, visible from the harbor and city.
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Havana
Russell B. Harrison
Fort Ataraes
U. S
Lee
Carlists Arrested in Spain Amid Northern Uprising
Madrid reports ongoing Carlist agitation in northern provinces with arrests in Morelia Castellon de la Plana for demonstrations. A Carlist is seized at Placéncia Caceres for distributing arms. Denials circulate about Don Carlos seeking a loan in England.
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Madrid
Morelia
Castellon de la Plana
Placéncia
Caceres
Don Carlos
England
Students Tied to St Pauls Theft Ring Rounded Up
In Concord New Hampshire twenty two boys aged 11 to 26 were held at police headquarters after a larger group was found to be systematically stealing property from St Pauls school students. The roundup followed ongoing investigations into the theft spree.
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Concord
N. H
St. Paul's School
Standard Oil Employes Tell How the Books Were Burned
Cleveland reports the state case against Standard Oil proceeds with John McInerney testifying he burned company books on November 19 at the car shops and Euclid avenue office. Boxes moved from floor five, later burned in furnaces. nine boxes and six sacks of papers destroyed. Proceedings postponed to January 4 due to key witnesses’ absence.
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Cleveland
Monett
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court
John McInerney
Euclid Avenue
McInerney
Moran
Geo. Fields
Noisy Debate on Orthography and French Alphabet
Fragment discusses English spelling as unsystematic and hard to master, comparing it with French. It notes the French lack a complete alphabet to represent all sounds and mentions the imperfect use of the Roman alphabet.
Phonetic spelling urged as language reform
President T. F. Allen argues for phonetic spelling to match spoken English with 40 sounds and 40 letters. He acknowledges resistance but says benefits like easier learning and faster writing warrant early action, noting changes will shape an enlightened, progressive society.
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The
Philological Association
T. F. Allen
No Faith Needed to Digest With Stuart's Tablets
An advertisement argues faith cannot digest food and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy. It claims the tablets contain digestion elements and acids to aid digestion and nourishment, noting efficacy whether or not one believes. Sold by druggists for four cents or by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
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