General Miles Reprimanded Over Schley Controversy
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Root's letter to General Miles assigning fault for public comments on the Schley-Saropson dispute. It cites army regulations forbidding officers from expressing views on official matters and notes Miles’ public statements criticized as improper for a senior officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Miles
Secretary of War
Cincinnati
Navy Department
Admiral Schley
Root
Fire Tragedy Claims Ten in Jefferson County Farm Family
At dawn near Summerville, Jefferson county, the Ashbaugh household burned. Four died and four seriously injured, including farmer John Ashbaugh and wife. remaining victims include William, Mabel, Harry, James, Herman, and two younger children. Fire blamed on overheated stove. father carried kin through snow to seek help amid zero weather. Herman Ashbaugh, 10, in critical condition. others expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Summerville
Jefferson County
John Ashbaugh
William Ashbaugh
Mabel Ashbaugh
Harry Ashbaugh
James Ashbaugh
Herman Ashbaugh
Ashbaugh
Herman
Baudin Statue Unveiled in Paris Amid Tense Ceremonies
President Loubet inaugurated a statue to Deputy Charles Baudin in the Faubourg St. Antoine commemorating his 1851 barricade death after the coup. Daussett sought to speak, Socialist counter demonstrations occurred, but police kept order despite threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Loubet
Faubourg St. Antoine
Charles Baudin
Louis Napoleon
Baudin
M. Daussett
Fau
Fanny Bryant Pardoned in Alabama Murder Case
Montgomery December 22. Governor Jenks pardons Fanny Bryant, a negro woman, convicted December 12, 1889, of complicity in the murder of Emma Hawes of Birmingham. Emma Hawes and two children were found in an artificial lake in December 1888. Dick Hawes, husband of the dead woman, was hanged. The Birmingham jail riot left 12 dead after the sheriff fired on a mob. Governor cites doubt of guilt.
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Montgomery
Ala
Fanny Bryant
Jenks
Emma Hawes
Birmingham
Bryantoman
Dick Hawes
Bryant
Highwayman Sets Summer House Ablaze In Wisconsin
In Eau Claire on December 22 two boys aged 13 and 15 named Seyberth and Bonnell were attacked by a man who bound and gagged them, robbed them, and dragged them to an abandoned cottage where he set it on fire. The boys escaped after a desperate struggle and suffered severe injuries as the dwelling burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Seyberth
Bonnell
Heart Disease Risk Tied to Digestion and nerves
Health notice explains that most heart trouble stems from poor digestion rather than organic disease, caused by sympathetic nerves and gas from half digested food. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, effective remedy, with testimonials from multiple readers and a offer for a free little book on stomach troubles.
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Stuart
Lydia Bartram
Assyria Mich
E. R. Page
G. H. Crossley
Washingto Street
Hoboken
New Jersey
Lelia Dively
Plummer Street
Pittsburg
Phil Brooks
Detroit
Mich
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Accused Promoter Claims Wife Is Admiral Seymour’s Daughter
Wakefield, arrested in South Framingham on charges of obtaining by false pretences linked to copper stock schemes, is held at East Cambridge jail on $8000 bonds. He says his English wife is Admiral Seymour’s daughter. The woman traveled from New York to Boston, joined by his English valet in Framingham. State Detective Whitney remained silent on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
England
William Curtis Wakefield
Wakefield
East Cambridge
Admiral Seymour
New York
Boston
Whitney
Wakefield's Wife at Wakefield Home Refuses Comment
In South Framingham on December 22 a young woman said to be the wife of William C. Wakefield, the finances promoter jailed in East Cambridge for larceny of several thousand dollars, is at 21 Irving Street. She reportedly denies being seen this afternoon as Hancock the valet keeps a tight mouth and will not discuss or admit anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
William C. Wakefield
East Cambridge
Admiral Seymour
Wakefield
Irving Street
Hancock
Fire in Zacateras Market Destroys Building
News from Zacateras in the Mexican state recounts a blaze that swept the municipal market, trapping workers in the cellar. Firefighters could not stop the flames and the building collapsed, burying many beneath the ruins. fifteen bodies recovered with many more believed trapped. The market was a leading structure of its kind in the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Zacateras
Zateras
Republic
Desperate gambler shot during arrest in Sparks Georgia
In Sparks on December 22 a desperate black gambler opened fire on Marshal Kinard and helper J L Kirby. Kinard wounded in the right hand and arm, Kirby killed. The gambler fled to a swamp. dogs and teams combing the area. a $100 reward offered with possible federal reward pending. A lynching is feared.
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Sparks
Henry Porter
M. J. Kinard
J. L. Kirby
Kinard
Kirby
Nashville
Twn
Argentine minister Portela to depart for Buenos Aires
Valparaiso reports Senor Portela Argentine minister to Chile will leave on Wednesday for Buenos Aires. Pending negotiations between Argentina and Chile may continue through the legation secretary Blancas or be moved to Buenos Aires. The public has shown indifference to Portela's retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valpariaso
Galveston
Senor Portela
Chile
Puenos Ayres
Argentina
Legation
Blancas
Buenos Ayres
Church Edifice Burned in Springfield Fire
Springfield Ohio December 22 The First Congregational church was totally destroyed by fire today leaving the town without its landmark church building and prompting investigations into the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio
First Congregational Church
Benson's Porous Plaster Ad Warns of Winter Ailments
A mid October warning extols Benson's Porous Plasters as the cure for coughs colds and winter ailments. The ad markets the plasters as superior to any other remedy and offers mail order purchase with prepaid postage in the United States for 25 cents each via Seabury Johnson Mfg. Chemists in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists
N.Y
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Schley
Rooi
General
Maclay
Washington
Long
Schley-Saropson
Dewey
Hay
White House
War Department
Army of the
Edgar S. Maclay
Alabama
Wakefield’s
J. E. Shanley & CO
Young
City of Zacateras
Mex
Wamesit National Bank
C E. Goulding
Lowell
Parker
Snyder Bros
Merrimack Street
Lowell National Bank
The
Prescott National Bank of Lowell
Prescott National Bank of
Central Street
E. E. Sawyer
First National
J. F. Sawyer
Jis
Favorite
C. B. Coburn & CO
Market Street
Pawtucketville
Grand Street
Las Highlands
Highlands
Belvidere
High Street
Lyon Street
Middlesex Street
Queen Street
Rock Street
Franklin Street
Fulton Street
W. &. Dodge
Kteam
Central St
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