Treaty signed as Spanish commission seals end of conflict
The United States and Spain signed a peace treaty at 8 45 p m in Pans. American and Spanish commissioners exchanged pens and signed two copies for archives. The ceremony featured formal handshakes and colorful ribbons while observers noted the Americans sought relics of the moment. The signing concluded at 9 45 p m as the two sides departed, the Americans departing with quiet pride.
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Senor Montero Rios
Moore
United States
Senor Villarulia
Spain
William R. Day
Cushman Davis
W. P. Frye
Whitelaw Reid
George Gray
Senor Abaruzza
Senor Garnica
Senor Villaurutia
Gencerro Y. Saonas
Col Bryan Resigns as Third Nebraska Colonel
Col Bryan of the Third Nebraska regiment reportedly forwarded or prepared to forward his resignation to the adjutant general in Washington. He met with Major General Lee and General Keiffer to announce his intent to quit service. The regiment remains under his command for a brief period, with Lt Col Vilain expected to be promoted in his wake.
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Bryan
Viluain
Federation of Labor annual meeting opens in Kansas City
Delegates gathered for the American Federation of Labor convention starting Monday in Kansas City with President Gompers among arriving attendees. The executive board discussed reports and prep work. territorial expansion sparks division over its impact on wage earners and peon labor fears. The Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders proposes warships and equipment be built in navy yards.
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Kansas City
American Federation of Labor
National Building Trades Council
Gompers
Frank Morrison
Chicago
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
Ill
P. J. McGuire
Philadelphia
James Duncan
Baltimore
James O'Connell
M. M. Engard
Pittsburg
United States
Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and
Iron Ship Builders
Navy
Burke Expelled by Bar Association after vote
State Senator Vernon H. Burke is expelled from the Cleveland Bar Association after an eighty to twenty five vote in favor of the trial committee report. Judge Frank E. Dellenbaugh will face a forthcoming investigation by a Bar Association committee.
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Vernon H. Burke
Bar Association
Frank E. Dellenbaugh
Burke
Dellenbaugh
Garfield
Vernon H Burke
Cleveland Bar Association
Circuit Court
Greate&t
Martin A. Foran
Foran
Hamilton
L. A. Russell
Hisses
Mark Hanna
United States
Republcan
Senate subcommittee reports on Mississippi floods findings
The sub committee of the Senate committee on commerce meeting in Washington on December 10 agreed on a report to the full committee. It submitted a printed volume of over five hundred pages including testimony maps and illustrations from its flood prevention study.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Mississippi
Mass battleship Massachusetts damaged near Goveror's Island
A telegram from New York reports the battleship Massachusetts struck an obstruction after leaving the navy yard and tore open three compartments. She returned to the yard and was placed in dock to assess damage. The vessel had already sunk two feet but is not believed to be in danger of sinking further.
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Associated Press
Navy Department Today
New York
Massachusetts
Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Goveror
Moving the troops to Cuba from southern ports
Washington reports an extensive troop movement to Cuba. The War Department will use Port Tampa, Charleston, and Savannah harbors for embarkation. The Florida and Whitney at Port Tampa ready to carry infantry from Huntsville. Michigan sailed from Savannah with two battalions of the 1st Illinois for Havana. A transport arrived at Charleston for the Twelfth Infantry bound for the island.
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Cuba
War Department
Port Tampa
Charleston
Savannah
Florida and
Whitney
Huntsville
Michigan
Illinois
Havana
Washington receives cipher peace treaty news
Official news from Washington reports the signing of the treaty of peace. Ciphered and transmitted to President McKinley, the message prompted rapid congratulations from all cabinet members who either called or sent greetings as the task reached termination.
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Washincton
Washington
Associated Press
Restored to favor after Cuba army conduct
Washington, Dec. 11. Sylvester Scovel, the newspaper correspondent barred from naval ships, yards and army reservations for assaulting General Shafter and other offenses in Cuba, has been restored to favor by Secretaries Long and Alger. Special low prices to churches, Sunday schools and all other schools on canateal fruita and nuts at Schworm Pas. Rudolph's auction sale is progressing finely and at present indications point to a complete closing out.
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Sylvester Scovel
General Shafter
Cuba
Long
Alger
Schworm Pas
Rudolph
Man In Bank Of England Found In Mystery Entry
A wild looking middle aged man was found inside the Bank of England after gaining admittance by unknown means. He had a loaded revolver, foreign coins and jewelry in his pockets. He speaks with a foreign accent and is suspected of anarchist ties. He refuses to name himself or reveal entry details.
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London
Bank of England
Democrats Bind Caucus Actions in House Debate
Washington news reports a House caucus of 126 members, 86 present, debating binding force of caucus action. Resolutions pass establishing binding rules for participants while preserving rights on unconstitutional bills and local party self government. Bailey dismissed talk of party divisions as sensational papers.
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House of Representatives
House
Hailey
Texas
Richardson
Tennessee
Dearmond
Bland
Missouri
Wheeler
Alabama
Allen
Mississippi
McCrea
Arkansas
Syres
McMillan
Bankhead
Bailey
Morse
Clardy
Kentucky
United States
Congress
Democratic Party
William Black Dies in London at Age 73
London reports the death of William Black the novelist after a illness. Born in Glasgow in 1841 he first trained as an artist then moved to journalism. He later became a noted writer, serving as a special correspondent during the Prusso Austrian war and publishing many well known novels.
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London
William Black
Glasgow
Government
Citizen
London Morning Star
Postal Service in Cuba Appointment for Havana
Washington reports E. G. Rathbone of Hamilton Ohio ex assistant post master general will direct the Cuban postal service and depart for Havana shortly. A four expert commission will sail from Tampa midweek, joined by General Superintendent A I Mashen of the free delivery system.
Germany Eyes Modest Demands and Trade Reciprocity
Beaux, Dec. 10. German ambassador Von Holenke says both governments seek closer ties and a revived reciprocity trade pact delayed by the Spanish American War. Germany aims to recover modest commercial advantages in former Spanish colonies and expects Washington to recognize justice.
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Germany
von Holenke
United States
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Spain
Washington
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Carolines
Boernson Courier
America
von Hoelenke
Holy Land
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