Peace treaty hints spark US expansion debate in capital
Washington dispatch reports that peace commissioners near New York carry a treaty erasing Spanish sovereignty over Cuba and ceding Puerto Rico and Guam, with Philippines price tag of 20 million dollars. The article notes expected Senate ratification, key votes by Hoar and Lodge, and ongoing naval and Essex river harbor improvements discussions in New England.
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Washington, D. C
United States
New York City
Cuba
Porto Rico
Guam
Ladrones
Philippines
Senate
Congress
Hoar
Peace Commission
Spain
Senator Ledge
Massachusetts
Committee On Foreign Relations
Stamps Must Be Cancelled With User Initials and Date
Washington December 23. To prevent fraud in cancelling documentary and adhesive internal revenue stamps the internal revenue bureau issued a regulation requiring all such stamps to be cancelled with the initials of the user and the month day and year. Previously only the cancellation month and day were not required.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Counterfeit One Dollar Bill Found from 1898 Series
In Washington on December 23 a counterfeit one dollar silver certificate from the 1898 series was found. It bears Bruce register and Roberts treasurer, likely printed from photo-etched plates on heavy bond. No silk fibre imitation. treasury number traced with blue ink that blurs when dampened and red coloring. Execution is poor, likely to fool only careless handlers.
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Washington
Bruce Register
Roberts
Treasury
Secretary Hay Returns to State Department Desk
Washington December 23 Secretary Hay resumes duties at the State Department while still recovering from grip symptoms.
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Washington
Hay
State Department
Negotiations eyed on Nicaragua canal under Clayton Bulwer pact
Washington reports indicate talks may begin to modify the Clayton Bulwer treaty to fit modern American plans for building and controlling the Nicaragua canal. British hesitation and misinterpretations cloud the issue as officials weigh a possible quid pro quo, including broader reciprocity with Canada.
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Washington
Nicaragua Canal
Julian Pauncefote
United States
London
Henry White
Lord Salisbury
England
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Canada
Open Market in China and U S Stance on Shanghai
Washington reports that U S and France differ only on property claims in Shanghai not on large territorial acquisitions. The United States protests French actions affecting riparian property held by Americans and American corporations. Britain appears to share a similar stance, with the goal of preserving an open market for American goods in China.
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Washington
United States
Shanghai
China
France
U. S S
Conger
Great Britain
England
Wake Island Claimed for United States in Pacific
Washington reports the government will hoist a flag on Wake Island to establish a cable station linking the Philippines and Hawaii. Captain Taussig aboard the Bennington is ordered to take possession. The uninhabited atoll, about three miles long and eight feet high, may require condensers for fresh water.
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Essex County
Capitol
War Department
Congress
Newburyport
Plum Island
Merrimack
Rocks Bridge
Moody
Washington
Pacific Ocean
Bennington
Taussig
United States
Wake Island
Nihau
Hawaiian Islands
Guama
Philippines
Hawaii
Paris
Caroline Islands
Admiral Wilkes
Extradition Talks With Mexico May Endanger Border Conditions
Washington reports the State department has not been advised on a U S Mexico extradition treaty negotiated to replace the expiring current accord. Minister Romero was directed to begin negotiations with the State department after Mexico preferred direct talks with Washington on the matter. Also medical advice notes chest pain from colds may signal pneumonia and recommends Chamberlain's Pain Balm used externally for relief.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Mexico
Clayton
Romero
Rising in Spain outlined in Carlist plans
London cable reports a secret Carlist agent details a 20 million peseta war chest with 10 million abroad. Organized cells, officers chosen as future leaders, and a 100,000-strong reserve army operate covertly across Spain. Mobilization mirrors Prussian methods. Don Carlos aims Madrid crisis during Cortes debates and Franco-Russian interference.
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New York
The
Evening Journal
London
Spain
Madrid
Carlos VII
el Rey
Don Carlos
Sinister Events of 1898 Highlight Papal Call for Unity
Rome reports the Pope addressing Christmas greetings and referring to sinister events of 1898 urging European governments to curb outrages and extinctions. He warns of harsher measures against clergy and presses press bias while stressing clergy and laity must unite under the papacy to safeguard future generations.
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Rome
Europe
Organization of States
Italy
Apostolic See
Sagasta in grave condition after bronchial pneumonia
Madrid reports Senor Sagasta, premier, gravely ill with bronchial pneumonia and high fever. Six doctors consulted this afternoon, newspapers express sympathy, and the Queen Regent sent her physician. Acting premier is Senor Alejandro Groizard, minister of justice. Foreign diplomats and many dignitaries visited Sagasta’s residence.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Senor
Alensandro Groizard
Change of flags in Havana on New Year noon
At a joint U S and Spanish meeting the plan for January flag changes is set. At noon the American ships fire 21 guns, Spanish flags are lowered, then the Stars and Stripes rise over El Morro and Cuban public buildings. Spanish guns salute the U S flag, and troops march for salutes. Officials prepare for formal surrender and transfer of government to U S Commissioners.
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Cuba
Matanzas
Cienfuegos
Eee
Wade
Butler
Claus
Sth
10Th Regular Infantry
el Veda
Havana
United States
el Morro
Cabanas Fortese
Castellanos
John R. Brooke
Lee
U. S
Arbitration to Decide in Grand Trunk Dispute
Montreal December 23 General Manager Hays of the Grand Trunk railway proposed submitting the operators complaint to arbitration. He suggested either the railway committee of the Canadian privy council or three arbitrators, one appointed by the railway, one by the telegraphers, and a third by both. The operators committee accepted the arbitration proposal and sent a message outlining how arbitration should be conducted.
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Montreal
Hays
Grand Trunk Railway
Powell
Railway Committee
Canadian Privy Council
New York man acquitted of lese majeste to leave for U S
Frank Knaak of New York city who was recently tried by the provincial court for lese majeste for calling Emperor William a sheep's head will depart for the United States next week. He was acquitted on grounds of intoxication at the time of the offense.
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Berlin
Frank Knaak
New York City
William
United States
Ryan defeats O'Brien as police stop world title bout
Tommy Ryan of Syracuse overwhelmed Dick O'Brien of Boston at the Coliseum. In the fourteenth round police stopped the fight to prevent brutality as Roche ruled the bout for Ryan. Ryan dominated with jabs and speed, with O'Brien fading after sustained punishment in a planned twenty round middleweight world title clash.
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Hartford
Conn
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
Dick O’brien
Boston
Coliseum
O'Brien
Ryan
Roche
Bill
O’brien
Union dissolves as mule spinners lose power
Biddeford Maine December 23 The mule spinners union in the city has dissolved due to stoppage of mules in Laconia mills by spinning frame substitutes. The Pepperell mill shows the same shift. Once the best paid and dominant mill workers they now accept the end of their era as the union dissolves.
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Biddeford
Laconia
Pepperell
Nicaragua Canal Bill Details Cost and Construction
The Nicaragua canal commission has finished its preliminary report and will present it to the Senate committee. The document outlines construction details and provides a close estimate of the total cost of the project. In San Francisco Cordelia Botkin denied writing anonymous letters and any involvement in the candy death that affected Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Dean, and denied purchasing items tied to the case.
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W. B. Hooker
New York
House
Merrimack
Hooker
Congress
Moody
Essex River
Ipswich Bay
Ipswich River
Powow River
Newburyport
Gloucester Harbor
Gloucester
Manchester
Uncle Sam
Beverly Harbor
Lynn
Merrimack River
Lowell
New Hampshire
Manefield
Messrs
Barrett
Moody and
Knox
Col
Adjt
Corbin
Senator Lodge
Commodore Higginson
Lighthouse Board
New England
Cape Ann
Salem
Essex
Fish Commission
Hawk
Porto Rico
Hardy Sons of
Nicaragua Canal Commission
Senate Committee
San Francisco
Cordelia Botkin
Fire at Torrain restaurant claims life of John Rigo
Fire responders found John Rigo dead in the ruined building after flames engulfed John Dalton's restaurant and boarding house in Torrain Ohio. Authorities believe arson and murder motive. three men are in custody as investigators push to confirm the crime and identify suspects.
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Torrain
John Dalton
John Rigo
Rev Alexander McGregor Dies in Pawtucket Clergy Leader
Rev Alexander McGregor longtime Pawtucket Congregational church pastor dies at home from peritonitis and typhoid complications. Widely known in New England and across the country. Born in Glasgow Scotland on April 13.
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Pawtucket
R. L
Alexander McGregor
New England
Glasgow
Scotland
Fayne Moores Morality Trial Continues in New York
The Fayne Strahan Moore blackmail case adjourned as Mrs. Moore testified she did not confess to Mrs. Johnson in the Tombs. She said she came to New York in June 1896, denied arranging a $1000 billiard game between Moore and Ryan, and denied traveling with a Memphis confectioner. The defense rested after an extended cross examination, and a motion to acquit was denied.
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New York
Fayne Strahan Moore
Goff
William A. F. Moore
Moore
Johnson
Europe
United States
Memphis
Tenn
Selif Confessed Murderer
Isadore Lorber, in San Francisco, confessed to murdering his wife Rosa Lorber of Brooklyn after a two month marriage. Neighbors found Rosa dead from suspected gas poisoning in October, with her husband missing. a brother buried her body in Manhattan. Lorber now claims responsibility from California.
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New York
Isadore Lorber
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Lorbers
Ellery Street
Rosa Lorber
Gus
Mrs. Lorber
Laney Street
Manhattan
Europe
Ocean Steamer Collision Kills One Injures Another
In fog off Liberty Island the Idaho and the Flower Gate collided head on at 6 40 this morning. Fireman David Smith died instantly. James Burt was badly injured with a broken collar bone and internal injuries. The Idaho suffered a large hole in its bow and returned to Brooklyn. the Flower Gate was damaged and went for repairs.
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New York
David Smith
James Burt
Idaho
Liberty Island
Sandy Hook
Brooklyn
Flower Gate
Public encouragement for Doan’s Kidney Pills in Lowell
Public notices boast the benefits of Dean’s Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney issues in Lowell. A patient, H. E. Richardson of Dexter’s wholesale grocery, credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with stopping gnawing back pain after two years of intermittent suffering. Sold by Ellingwood Co. Merrimack and Central streets, 50 cents, with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole U.S. agents. Carter & Sherburne also carry them.
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Chamberlain
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex
Central Streets
Lowell
Dean
H. E. Richardson
Dexter’s
Doan
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E. A. McQuade & 60
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Nicaragua
Pope
Sagasta III
Knaak
Alex. McGregor
Fayne Moore
Selif
New York Bay
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Tara
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C. E. Carter
Corner Branch
Smith Streets
Manett Public
Carter & Sherburne
Pike
Caleb L. Smith
Grogery
Middlesex Street
America
Crosby & Co
Bree
Merrill’s
Central Street
Josiah T
So. Walker St
Sumpeen
Murdock & Co
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