Mark Hanna A Humble Man Or a Political Giant
Washington dispatch profiles Senator Mark Hanna of Ohio, defending his reputation against cartoon caricatures and accusations. It traces his rise from a Cleveland businessman to McKinley’s trusted political manager, his Senate tenure, and his famed Hanna ship subsidy proposal while noting critics and his modest ambitions. It also touches on other policy notes and national concerns of the era.
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Washington, D. C
President McKinley
Senator Hanna
Ohio
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Senator Pettigrew
South Dakota
Congressman Lentz
William McKinley
McKinley
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
United States
Congressional Directory
Jubal Early
Washington
Western Reserve College
M. A. Hanna & Co
Thenion Pacific Railroad
Foco
Otto
Steenf McKinley
Philippine reports detail Civil Affairs under MacArthur
Washington dispatch outlines Treasury customs and tariff findings in the Philippines. It notes currency instability with brief Mexican and American dollar parity, a provisional bank reimbursement plan, and doubts about extending the emigration and contract labor laws. Customs receipts rise under American management due to prior Spanish trade. ports of entry need no substantial increase. The new tariff fixes duties case by case, avoiding ad valorem reform.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
MacArthur
Philippine Islands
Col. Crowder
39Th Infantry
Treasury Department
Philippines
United States
Customs Service
Spain
United Sales
No Further Philippine Troop Withdrawals Until Congress Acts
Washington reports that after a war department conference the return of volunteers from the Philippines is paused until Congress provides for replacements. About 69,000 troops remain with 9,000 set for homecoming. no further reductions occur until army legislation is enacted and new recruits can replace leaving volunteers. A $250 reenlistment bounty is favored by General MacArthur.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Ludington
Philippines
Congress
War Department
MacArthur
Department
United States
Quartermaster’s Department
Defacing Church Records Arrest in South Norwalk
South Norwalk Conn Dec 24 Misa Anna Fitch of Norfield church Weston has been arrested on criminal procedure charges for defacing church records. Allegations say during a Bridgeport trial over unpaid salary the records were produced in order and later torn pages were found when she submitted them to the court.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Misa Anna Fitch
Norfield Church
Woeston
Bridgeport
C. M. Arthur
Paeter
Miss Fitch
Presence of Mind Saves Train In N Y Central Crash
A passenger train on the New York Central’s division ran at high speed when an open car door caused a freight car collision. The engineer and crew reacted quickly to prevent disaster. passengers were thrown from seats but only several were slightly injured. Local report notes a dramatic act saving lives.
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Watertown
N. Y
N York Central
Arrest of Prominent Man in Murder Case at South Berwick
Edwin H. Knight, a 41 year old South Berwick Junction resident and local businessman, was arrested on a warrant for the murder of Mrs. Fanny Sprague dated May 1 1900. He was arraigned before Trial Justice Lord pled not guilty and was remanded to await the January term of the supreme court at Race.
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South Berwick
Edwin H. Knight
South Berwick Junction
Matthews
Spencer and Miles
Fanny Sprague
Knight
Berwick
Atty. Matthews
Florence Knight
Lord
George C. Yeaton
County Atorney
William S. Matthews
Yeaton
C. B. Gerrish
Florence J. Knight
Edwin B. Jacques
South Ferwick
Gerrich
Samuels. Locke
Sprague
Fanny
Florence J. King
Knight Held For Grand Jury In Maine Murder Case
Edwin J Knight, charged with the murder of Mrs Fannie Sprague, was brought by Deputy Sheriffs Spencer and Miles to Alfred Maine to await the January supreme court grand jury. Authorities fear aftercare trouble if taken to another state. County attorney plans to press stronger indictment as defense seeks absent counsel at trial next month.
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Alfred
Spencer
Miles
Edwin Jl. Knight
Fannie Sprague
Supreme Court
Rnigh
Judge Dismisses Armour Penalty Cases for Lack of Evidence
Justice Frank H. Hiscock in Syracuse granted the defendants motion to dismiss the Oleomargarine penalty suits brought by the state. The prosecution could not obtain sufficient evidence to proceed and contends railroad records they sought were destroyed, hindering proof of the case.
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Syracuse
Frank H. Hiscock
Peruna touted by U S officials in Montgomery adorns ads
A period advertisement cites endorsements from Hon. John C Leftwich Hon. Robert Barber and Hon. J K Burke praising Peruna as an effective tonic and catarrh remedy. The copy explains catarrh as a systemic disease and asserts Peruna cures catarrh across organs, offering a free treatise from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
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John C. Leftwich
Redeemer of Public Moneys
Montgomery
Ala
Robert Barber
Register United States Land Office
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Frightened to Death in Sleigh Accident at Fairfield
In Fairfield Me two young sisters Cassie Decker 12 and a younger girl rode in a sleigh when a snow shower startled the horse causing a plunge. Cassie died from fright with no injuries evident. The sisters were visiting Clinton friends and planned to return home tomorrow for Christmas.
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Fairfield
Cassie Decker
Cassie
Clinton
Receiver Appointed for Economy Savings Bank
Baltimore December 24 Judge Stockbridge today named Daniel L Brinton as receiver for the Economy Savings Bank which closed its doors on Saturday Bank officials in their answer to a depositor bill admit the claim that deposits cannot be paid but deny insolvency and say the failure of the American National Bank in which it was a heavy depositor has hindered realization The bank lists 3065 depositors and total deposits of 343000.
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United States
National Association of Chiefs of Police
Congress
Washington City
National Bureau
War
Navy Department
Baltimore
Stockbridge Today
Daniel L. Brinton
Economy Savings Bank
Bank Today
American National Bank
Shooting Affray Fatal to Day in Crawfordsville Ind
In Crawfordsville Indiana on December 24 Joseph Douglass fatally shot Frank Parrish and Charles Doyle after a confrontation at Douglass home. Parrish’s face was torn by shotgun blast through a rear door window and Doyle was shot in the back from about fifteen feet. Doyle, a veteran of San Juan Hill, had prior trouble over Douglass’s wife.
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Crawfordaville
Ind
Joseph Douglass
Frank Parrish
Charles Doyte
Douglass
Boy Kidnapped in Kalamazoo Walks 11 Miles Free
Hobart Clayberg, 11-year-old son of Helena Montana figure John B. Clayberg, was seized by two men in Kalamazoo Michigan. Blindfolded, he was forced to walk eleven miles to Mattawan before being released as a storm began. He telegraphed for help and was returned home that night.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Hobart Clayberg
John B. Clayberg
Helena
Mont
Mattawan
Young Clayberg
Old Sound Liner to Be Converted into Coal Barge
The Continental, one of the oldest Sound liners, is being stripped at Heaton's wharf in New Haven and will be sold. It is expected the boat will be converted into a coal barge and join other old boats like the Narragansett of the Stonington line in the fleet.
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New Haven
Conn
Heaton’s Wharf
Local National Guard officer to be Inspector General
Aurueta Meade reports Lieut B C Mii from Col Kendall's Fleet National Guard staff will be promoted to inspector general on Gov elect J F HM's staff with colonel rank. Col B C Farrington of the city retires after many years. Lieut Dill is a well known newspaper man.
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Aurueta
B.C. Mii
Col. Kendall
Fleet National Guard Regiment
J. F. HM
BC. Farrington
Lieut
Dill
Earthquake Shocks Port au Prince with No Damage
A strong earthquake struck Port au Prince today according to Haytien cable dispatches. No damage or injuries were reported, and the tremor's epicenter or precise time remain unclear.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Dee. A
Haytien
The Monroe Doctrine in Russian and global view
A 19th century Anglo Russian media exchange on the Monroe Doctrine. The Novoe Vremya argues the treaty must adapt as conditions shift, citing Russia’s 1870 stance on war supplies and Britain’s challenges to American diplomatic status. The Western press notes dissatisfaction with US policy in Europe and Asia, and evolving Russian sympathy for America.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
United States Senate
Russia
Nourse Gagette
America
England
Europe
China
Christmas in Paris Bright Weather and Festive Nights
Christmas in Paris sees cheerful weather as Parisians fill cafes and restaurants on Christmas Eve. Masses at churches overflow with musical attractions. Beuverie celebrations fill the streets as the city enjoys lively feasting and late gatherings.
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Paris
France
Charity festival aids widows with gifts and meals
The festival’s charitable side was shown by free meals and seasonable gifts to poor families and outcasts. Madame wave 1000 France is to be used for widow relief in necessitous circumstances, aiming to ease hardship beyond prior years.
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France
Slap at Executive Marks Senate Treaty Rejection
Berlin newspaper The National Zeitung condemns the Senate action rejecting the Hay-Pauncefote treaty in its original form. It calls the move a historic slap at the executive and notes Britain’s view of the treaty’s unacceptability.
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Berlin
Theational Zeitung
United States
Senate
Great Britain
Plague Death Toll Reported in Mysore State
Calcutta December. Lord Carson of Kedleston, viceroy of India, stated in a speech that since the bubonic plague reached India in 1885 about 25,000 deaths have occurred in Mysore state.
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Calcutta
Lord Carson of
Kedleston
India
Mysore
Will form a cabinet amid federation calls in Bari Hopetown
The text notes Barton, once leader of the federal convention in Sydney New South Wales, moving to assemble the core ministry for the new federation from Bari Hopetown. The report emphasizes a pivotal center stage moment as plans for a cabinet unfold.
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Sydney
N. W
Bueward Barton
Bari Hopetown
Mooos Fills Cure Liver Ailments Posed Inert Claim
An advertisement touts Mooos Fills as a remedy for liver tile al fousness indigestion and headache. It promotes easy intake and simple operation, presenting vague health claims without evidence from medical authorities. The copy lacks verifiable details and is typical of early period marketing.
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Mooo's
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