Aid for Brooke taxes and Caribbean steamship policy
The War Department weighs a special cabinet for General Brooke in Cuba and faces a tax collection gap from 1.7 million to four million by year end. Proposals include using a paymaster officer or the Bank of Havana under contract with a five percent commission. Captain Shoemaker urges a Revenue Cutter Service in Porto Rico and two new vessels to cost 165000 to 175000 each, plus Guanica coal station. Cuba smuggling enforcement and US shipbuilding show strong six month tonnage gains, with 275000 gross tons FY total. few steamers for foreign trade and limited foreign-built ships registered. Adjutant General Corbin notes no word from General Albig about Iloilo.
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Independent
Waswington
War Department
Brooke
Cuba
Bank of Havana
Shoemaker
Rever One Cutter Service
Gage
Porto Rico
San Juan
Ponce
Guanica
Santiago
Cuban
United States
Jamaica
Action of Congress
Corbin
Albig
Itoilo
Orfore
Plunger writes letters on cattle deals from near Mexican border
Associated Press reports from Abilene Kansas that Grant Gintlett, the departed cattle plunger, has sent several letters detailing his cattle deals, profits, and losses. He says he may be tired of Mexico soon and plans to return home. The letters were mailed near the railroad by the Mexican border.
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Associated Press
Abilene, Kan
Grant Gintlett
Mexico
Seventeenth Infantry Recruiting Halted for Philippines Deployment
Recruiting for the Seventeenth Infantry ends as all companies reach full strength. The regiment will depart for the Philippines with twelve companies of 106 men each and 30 officers. Ordnance is ready, including tents, though half the troops are recruits without uniforms.
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fRy Associated Press
Independent
Commers
Seventeenth Infantry
Philippines
Explosion at Red Key destroys gas pumping station
A massive explosion at the Ohio and Indiana Pipe Line Company's gas station one mile south of Red Key, Indiana, lights the countryside for miles and destroys the pumping station. The 12 inch line fed Lima, Piqua, Dayton and other towns, with the facility described as among the most complete of its kind. Three years earlier the same station had been wrecked by a natural gas blast killing two men and causing near six figures in losses. The blaze disrupted the gas line, causing widespread inconvenience along the route.
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Associated Press
Independent
Portland
Ind
Q@hio
Indiana Pipe Line Company
Red Key
Lima
Piqua
Dayton
Ohio
Indiana
Kansas Senate bids to block Utah congressman seating
The Kansas Senate adopted by unanimous vote a resolution urging state representatives to oppose seating B. B. Roberts of Utah as a future House member. A similar House resolution was introduced but tabled under rules.
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Associated Press
Toruna
Kan
Sénate
Kansas
Congress
B. B. Roberts
Utah
House
Federal Steel Company may buy Mahoning blast furnaces
The Associated Press reports in Cleveland that the development of the Federal Steel Company is closely watched by blast furnace owners in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys. They believe some furnaces in the region may be purchased to bolster capacity for the company’s large steel mills, which currently lack sufficient furnace capacity.
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Oleveland
Dec
Federal Steel Company
Mahoning
Shenango Valleys
Large government receipts exceed four hundred million for only seventh time
The forthcoming government report shows half year receipts totaling 245,961,000, the highest since 1866, with December customs at 18,764,825 and internal revenue at 22,621,319. Total December receipts reach 41,404,794, under the present Dingley law and marking a peak in postwar history.
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Associated Press
Independent
Washington
Treasury
Navy officers named to key posts in new assignments
Secretary Long assigns Commodore Picking to command Boston navy yard and Commodore Philip to New York yard. Captain Kempff named naval governor of Guam in the Ladrones. Decisions pending for Admirals Schley and Howell, with Schley likely to European station.
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Associated Press
Independent
Wasnuxatox
Long
Picking
Boston Navy Yard
Philip
Texas
Navy Yard
New York
Kempff
Monterey
Gaum
Democratic stance on silver and tariffs sparks debate at Monticello club
Col Bryan urged democratic unity while avoiding fixed ratios for silver and gold and specific tariff schedules. The address criticized trusts and monopolies, warned against embracing the gold standard, and argued remonetization of silver must align with broader tariff and competition concerns.
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iBy Associated Press
Cucacy
Eyv
Me. Connell
U Winos
National Democratic Consention of
Monticello Club
Juan P. Aingeld
Democratic Party
Mr. McKinley
Bryan
The Chicago Exchange Last Session of 1898 Ends
The final session of 1898 saw moderate activity across markets with small price changes. Heavy outside buying and a projected visible decrease pushed wheat higher, while corn declined and oats closed slightly down. Provisions remained irregular.
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Cariaco
Proclamation to Philippines Shelved Then Cabled to Otis
The administration delayed publishing General Milarys proclamation to Filipinos to avoid hostilities. A cabinet deliberation led to mailing the document to General Otis and later cabling the full proclamation to avert clashes. Secretary Alger ordered 800 volunteers mustered out, leaving about 200 in service, risking vessel reductions.
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Associated Press
Wastindtos
Millary
Manila
Washington
Otis
Alger
Philippines
United States
Filippinos
Leng
Meat Quality In Army Diet Questioned In Porto Rico
Colonel A By Coit of the Fourth Ohio reports canned meats for troops were palatable despite some spoiled cans. He notes most bowel trouble stemmed from fresh beef shipped from the United States, with orders to discard swollen cans.
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A. By Coit
Ohio
Porto Rico
United States
Hunting for Clues on Silver Match Holder Purchases
In Chicago several silver match holders similar to one sent to Harry Cornish arrived. Three were sold during the holidays, but firms refuse to reveal buyers. Two went to women and one to a man, who still holds the piece. The women buyers are prominent and not connected to Mrs Adams poisoning.
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Cnmace
Harry Cornish
Chicago
Laman
Adams
Proclamation by Brooke signals Cuban transition under U S rule
A military governor Brooke proclaims U S aims to protect people restore confidence and rebuild Cuba under civil administration with military oversight. Americans occupy the arsenal and turn over Morro Castle and Cabanas. Sunday demonstrations are banned and order is reported as subsiding. Telecommunication lines come under military control.
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Associated Press
Independent
Havana
Brooke
Cuba
United States
Morro Castle
Cabanas
Louisville Grand Jury Targets Mayor Over Gambling Inactivity
The December grand jury harshly criticizes Mayor Charles P. Weaver for inaction against gambling in Louisville. It urges replacing public safety board members with enforceable leaders. Lottery and pool rooms are closed and prize fighting halted, but a merry-go round race track is planned within thirty days with pools to be sold there.
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Louteville
Charles P. Weaver
Louisville
Board of Public Safety
Allen Kelley J. obituary notice from Massillon hospital
Allen Kelley aged 51 a patient at Massillon state hospital died suddenly Saturday night after taking ill in the morning He was unmarried and his only relative is a brother in East Liverpool The deceased had been insane for eighteen years and was transferred to Massillon from the Cleveland hospital The body will go to East Liverpool Monday and he was a former resident there
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Allen Kelley
J. Allen Kelley
Massillon State Hospital
East Liverpool
Kelley
Cleveland Hospital
Indiana coal miners push for pay raise at national meet
Indiana miners hold meetings to instruct delegates for the January 10 Pittsburgh convention. Local lodges and cross-mine mass meetings discuss seeking a ten cent per ton raise, aiming for increases of 66 cents for bituminous coal and 76 cents in the Clay county block coal field, amid expectations of a hard struggle. Also notes New York Harvard won the intercollegiate chess contest with Columbia second.
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Torri Haters
Ind
Pittsburg
Clay County
Coldwave Suffering Across Towns From Gas Incident
Report from Wapakoneta notes towns along the gas pipeline suffer fuel shortages after the Red Key explosion. Hundreds lack warm meals. coal and wood demand outstrips supply. many go to bed early to stay warm. S.A. Fackler and family endured severe grip effects. One Minute Cough Cure touted as swift relief.
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Associated Press
Independent
Wapakoneta
St. Mary
Celina
Coldwater
Ft. Recovery
Red Key
S.A. Fackler
Rider & Snyder
Calf Ten Weeks Old Weighs Two Thirty Four Pounds
Local notice from John Tr Fisher of Brush College describes a calf ten weeks old weighing 234 pounds. The item includes medical testimonials for De Witt’s remedies and Witch Hazel Salve, naming Rider Snyder and others. It mentions cures for piles liver trouble and throat and lung diseases with various testimonials.
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John Tr. Fisher
Brush College
Town
de Witt
Rider & Snyder
Paul Perry
Columbus
Demonstrations Prohibited by Assure Porras
A garbled notice warns that demonstrations are prohibited by Assure Porras and others tomorrow. The fragment mentions Harbor area campforts and a vague Darrace context, with unclear names and locations due to OCR errors.
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Porras
Porto Rico ports open on equal terms urged by chamber
The chamber of commerce asks the United States to take steps to provide proportionate treatment for Porto Rico property and to open British colonies ports on equal conditions. The message notes substantial plantation losses and calls for prompt action by imperial authorities.
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Ted Pees
Hamourg
Senatorial Fight Heats Up With Pack and Burrows
The race for the U S Senate seat held by Burrows gains momentum as both candidates arrive. The Legislature opens Wednesday and a Republican caucus is set for Wednesday night with the election planned for Thursday. Governor Pingree and state officials back Pack.
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Lansin
United States
Senate
Burrows
Albert Pack
Legis
Ature
Pingree
Pack
United States to Negotiate New Commercial Treaty With Switzerland
In Washington and Bern, after protracted talks, the United States proposes a new commercial treaty with Switzerland. The move follows similar reciprocity efforts with France. Government officials aim to finalize terms in the near future.
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iBy Associated Press
Bouse
Switzerland
United States
France
Washington
Old Resident Clement Russell Turns Eighty One Today
Clement Russell quietly celebrates his eighty first birthday at home on East Tremont Street. Though blind, he plans cataract surgery soon and reflects on Tremont town’s growth, local industry, and regional prosperity over the past eighteen months. Also a brief ad notes Dean's Vintimens for skin ailments.
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Clement Russell
East Tremont Street
Russell
United States
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