Liberal Resigns Leadership Amid Party Strife
London reports Rt. Hon. Sir William Vernon Harcourt resigns as Liberal leader in the House of Commons citing internal disputes and personal interests. John Morley replies with sympathy as Harcourt, long a noted debater and former chancellor of the exchequer, steps away after a career spanning the Gladstone era.
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London
Wo. Verner Harcourt
West Monmouthshire
Gladstone
House of Commons
John Morley
Montrose Burgh
Liberal Party
Morley
William ‘Vernon Harcourt
William Vernon Harcourt
United States
Liberal
Wri
Harcourt
York
Liver
Kirkaldy Burghes
Oxford
State Department
Jane, Test
Gladstone-Rosebery
West Monimouthshire
Disraeli
Saed
Belgian traders slain and eaten by natives in Africa report
A marginal dispatch reports four Belgian traders killed and eaten by natives in Upper Utanghi. A punitive force from the realm has since dispatched to the district to address the incident.
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Lecopaldville
Africa
Upper
Utanghi
Death of Garcia in Washington prompts Cuban tribute
Washington dispatch reports General Lat o Garcia dying at the Hotel Raleigh after a visit to the United States in support of Cuban liberty. The Cuban veteran, born October 14 1839 in Cogquín Cuba, endured long campaigns and prison, returning to rise to brigadier general and lead forces in Cuba before his death from pneumonia following exposure in wintry Washington. The obituary notes his culture, education, and pivotal role in the Cuban uprising with Spain and subsequent years.
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Washington
Lato Garcia
Releigh
Commis
Cuba
New York
Garcia
Miles
Gare
Joguail Santiago de Cube
Cogquin
Garea
Havana
Spain
Gomez
Jijuani
Gaire
Meiones
Aures
Niger
Pincins
Aut
Spal Iris
Treaba
Pra
Hay Confirmed as Secretary of State in Senate
Washington reports the senate executive session confirmed Hon John Hay for Secretary of State. Chicago notes tensions over street railway franchise debates looming, with Mayor Harrigan facing possible veto. Buffalo describes heavy snow storm delaying rail traffic and a wreck near Ashtabula. Santiago de Cala trembles after a strong earthquake while Crockery losses alarm locals.
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Washington
Dee
Senate
John Hay
Wadena
Minn
Solquist
Frank Austin
Santiago de Cala
Santiago
Chicago
Der
Harrigan
Hasan
Francise
Booderi
The Manitou Fire Damages Town Businesses
Fire swept the Manitou area near Gordon's stone and Curiston's hotel livery, spreading to Sparling and Zaander's wholesale store. Citizens' efforts saved the business district though losses reached thousands across stock, safes, and furniture, with insurers like National and Hartford involved in coverage.
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Manitou
Dex
Gordon
Sparling
Zaander
Curiston
Hotel Tai
Telzens
Gorson
Mogal
Guartion
Manchester
Antine
National
Norwich
Hartford
Martin Union
Sparling and
Lowe
Hartersable
Harttort
Fire destroys multiple Manitou businesses in December blaze
A December 7 fire in Manitou totally destroyed Gordon's store Sparling and Lander's mare store and Curiston's hotel and stable. Sparling's and Lander's stores were saved with all hotel contents lost. Insurance details and fire cause remain undetermined. a financial dispute involving Reverend Davis and Reverend Rayson leads to arbitration planned by three university professors.
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Curiston
Manitou
Gordon's
Sparling and Lander's
Gordons
Sparling’s
Lander
Rotel
Sparling
Land
Ase
Father Davis
Kuwait
Rew. Rayson
Mr. Rayson
Raymond
Rayson
Boers Defeated in Campaign Against Chief Mpefa
London dispatch notes Transvaal forces repelled Boer campaign against Chief Mpefa of the Magacotribe in Zoutpansberg. Boers retreating in mountain strongholds. General Joubert returns to Pretoria amid allegations of mutiny and brutality.
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Mpera
Transvaal
London
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Daly Mail
Johannesturg
Mpefa
Zouttansberg
Aplendilly
Joubert
Pretoria
Dominion News Roundup From New York to Montreal
The column reports a transient mix of events including the Portland steamer issue, a Cobourg injury and death, and notable Hamilton figures. It notes Major Pinan, militia matters, a university gift on December 20, and Robert Thompson’s sudden death at upper James street. Also covered are Jewish rights in Richmond, the US Russia treaty push, and Marseilles coal pricing tied to British strike shortages.
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Reat Bete
Hamlton
Dee
Tony Onal Montral
J Parva Piche
Thin Elty
Me. Gamelin
Sar
Boston
Belleville
Andrew Carey
Cobourg
Mur
Ottawa
Pinan
Quebec
McDonald
Hamilton
Robert Thompson
Upper James Street
Heart
Thompson
Harric Light Company
Trader Bank
Indians Guilty in Port Arthur Murders Trial
Port Arthur assizes heard four Indian defendants in a Heron Tayamunders case. Two eldest sentenced to ten years for manslaughter after jury verdicts. The two younger to suspended sentences. Crown and defense debated intent and guilt as evidence filled a long trial. The judge ordered hangings in one case and lighter sentences in another. Special focus on Prevost and the galley party, with mixed testimony and moral outrage.
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Port Arthur, Inc
Port Arthur
Armour
St. Patrick
Park Rather
Mr. Johnston
Mackay
Guutier Bus Hart
Hustand
Prevost
Mealyn
Compromise Rejected in Pine Duties Debate
Washington reports say southern yellow pine owners reject a $1 per thousand reduction offer as inadequate. Northw est lumber interests warn against restored prosperity, while Newfoundland rail reports describe a vigorous packing season and royal commission findings impacting the timber trade.
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Toronto
Globe Washington
America
Agy
Bette
Reseho
Quilao
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