Mrs McKinley Hosts Grand White House Reception
Washington January 2 President and Mrs McKinley held a brilliant White House reception attended by cabinet wives about 120 other Washington women and many officials. The line of guests included ambassadors, justices, senators, representatives, and high ranking military officers. The crowd ultimately admitted four abreast beyond the outer gates with 5900 counted at closing. Mrs McKinley endured the event with poise, greeting a girl with a doll and a baby with a rosebud before escorting Mrs McWinter to her apartments.
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McKinley
White House
Bingham
McCauley
Marine Corps
Army
Navy
United States Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Congress
Unite States
Miles
Corbin
Naval
Admiral Dewer
Yearwood
Rockefeller Duplicates Gifts for Seminary Endowment
New York reports Rev. A. H. Strow collects funds for Rochester Theological Seminary with John D. Rockefeller to match any amount raised before 1901, potentially contributing about 100000 more to a 200000 expansion fund. Chicago notes Dr. J. K. Pearsons completes major philanthropy totaling over 2500000, including 125000 to Take Forest University and 25000 to NACGN, boosting the endowment and building plans.
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A. H. Strow
Rochester Theolgical Seminary
John Dr. Rockefeller
Chicago
J. K. Pearsons
Carleton Celelete
Northfield
Minn
Pearsons
Minnesota
Frederick W. Crosby
Take Forest University
Presbyterian Churches of Chicago
Academy
Ferry Hall Seminary
Massillon Market Prices Today Include Grains and Wool
Market report lists old wheat at 15 per bushel and staples such as hay at 1200 per ton, straw 50 per ton, corn 40, oats 92-85, and various seeds and fibers. Wool unwashed 18-18.25 per pound, washed wool higher. Retail bids show bran and middlings at 90 per 100 pounds.
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Massillon
Marsillon
Todsat & Marrkets Gatest Eeports
Osntere
ocoTrade
T. E. Drake’s Exchange
Save Them From Liquor Century Treaty Plea
Washington reports Senator Fire, president of the senate, received from New York telegraphic petitions from church missionary secretaries representing Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Discontinued and Episcopal societies. They urge the senate, when meeting in the new century, to first ratify the treaty to protect lives in Africa from intoxicants and to promote a universal application through additional treaties and laws.
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Fire
Senate
New York
Carroll, Morgan
Mooorhouse
Evinwood
Speer, Cobb and Troyd
National Missionary Societies
Methodist
Rawist
Presbyterian
Dich Reformed
Episcopal
Africa
Is This Pat Crowe
Sioux City IA Jan 2 A Chadron Neb special reports Pat Crowe the alleged abductor of Edward Cudahy has been captured near the Nebraska South Dakota state line on the Pine Ridge reservation after a wild chase. Detectives pursued on buckboard and six shooters halted the escape. John Delfelder, a cattleman, reached town with news of the posse’s halt for lunch at a ranch about 30 miles out. Bethlehen Ta Jan 2 Charles Karehenir the 13 year old boy said to be kidnapped by two men returned home after midnight saying he was taken to an abandoned railroad cut and chloroformed then released.
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Sioux City
Chadron
Neb
Pat Crowe
Edward Cudahy
Nebraska
South Dakota
Crowe
Pine Ridge Reservation
Ochlichs
John Delfelder
Bethlehen
Charles Karehenir
Bondsmen settle defalcation case in Blair County
Altoona Pa Jan 2 The counties bondsmen agreed to accept 25 000 from Tax Receiver James I McCullough for his defalcation totaling 30 000 to 40 000 and call his accounts square McCullough owes 25 000 on the 03 duplicates and 50 000 on the 99 duplicates The bondsmen will pay 12 500 for 98 and 12 500 for 99 The deal approved by Judge Martin Bell and new receivers will collect remaining balances McCullough is still missing but a reward is proposed by a bondsman
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Altoona
Om & Confesse
James I. McCullough
McCullough
Martin Bell
Hollidaysburg
Reception at Governor General’s Residence in Manila
A Manila ceremony at the governor general’s grounds drew a steady stream of officials and civilians, mostly natives with some foreigners, as Admiral Remey and General MacArthur greeted guests. Church dignitaries and Philippine officials appeared in formal dress, while Philippine women wore elaborate native costumes. Carriage numbering caused confusion among coachmen during the event.
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Admiral Remey
MacArthur
WoedArthur
Remey
Tasie
Archbishon Chanelle
Thilipnines
Thilianine Commission
Army
Navy
Governor and Mrs Stone Open House in Harrisburg
Governor and Mrs Stone hosted a New Year reception with 4 to 6 guests for greetings. Hundreds of visitors attended the legislature opening. many prominent ladies assisted the mistress of the mansion, including Mrs Frank Reeder Easton and Mrs Edward Paxson Philadelphia among others.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Frank Reeder
Easton
Edward M. Paxson
Philadelphia
Richard J. Haldeman
John ¥. Boyd
Cameron
Waldeman
Dull
Ross Fickok
Hickok
Harris
Bellefonte
Native Uprising Reported In Gambia Region
London dispatch reports a native rising in the Gambia river region of West Africa. The colonial office has received the news and says a punitive expedition is being organized to counter the rebellion.
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London
Colonial Office
Gambia River
West Africa
Retired Brigadier General Batchelder critically ill in Albany
General R M Batchelder A A retired is critically ill in his Albany apartment he suffers a complication of diseases with kidney trouble the most serious. Grave fears are entertained he may not recover.
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Batchelder
Washington
Tan
R. M. Batchelder
Albany
Emperor Li Hung Chang Reiterates Willingness to Punish by Banishment
In Pekin the Chinese envoy Li Hung Chang expressed willingness to banish those named by the powers to the far northwestern frontier as punishment while urging the powers to halt irritant expeditions. He said the emperor desires continued compliance with the terms and seeks limits on legation guards and boundaries, aiming to keep foreigners safe and China habitable.
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Baron von Ketteler
Chris
Ernest Mason Satow
Associated Press
Wunge Chang
Earl Li
Ite
Pescent
Tien Tsin
Railalar
Li Hume Chang
China
Rev Wannibal Goodwin Dead. Newark rector and film inventor
The Rev Wannibal Goodwin, longtime rector of the House of Prayer in Newark, died at home aged 78 after about 20 years in the post. An advanced Episcopalian churchman and amateur photogra phy inventor, he contributed to Yale and the General Theological Seminary, with earlier pastorates in Bordentown, Trenton, and San Francisco.
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New York
House of Prayer
Newark
N. J
Wannibal Goodwin
Ite
Yale
General Theological Seminary
Tle
Bordentown
Trenton
San Francisco
Ignatius Donnelly Dead in Minneapolis at 70
Ignatius Donnelly, noted politician and author, died near midnight at his father in law Barton Slanson's home. He sank into unconsciousness quickly, heart failure diagnosed by Dr. Murphy, and passed with relatives nearby. Born in 70 years past, Donnelly's long career ended in a sudden illness.
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Minneapolis
Ignatius Donnelly
Donelly
Barton Slanson
Donnelly
Murphy
Tie
Committed Murder at Father's Request in Patendon Ga
Thomas Turk a prosperous merchant fought Kimbell Aiken near Patendon Ga when he called his 17 year old son Will to shoot Aiken Will Turk fired the shot in the incident. In Denver eight Populist state Senators joined Democrats by caucusing with them signaling party alignment.
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Thomas Turk
Kimbell Aiken
Here
Will
Aiken
Democrata
Denver
State Senate
Democratic Party
Quay Unanimously Nominated for U S Senator in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on January 2 the joint Republican caucus chose Colonel Quay by 123 votes to nominate a candidate for United States senator. The gathering drew 123 legislators, close to the 127 needed for a joint decision, with ballots showing Quay leading and other contenders Danaell and Judge Stewart withdrawn before results were finalized.
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Colonel Quay
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United States
Senate
Hell
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Fue and Tiffany
Susquehanna
Mct*herson
Adams
General Koontz
Beaver
Juniata
Marshall
Thompson
Centre
Haldeman
Montgomery
Buslness
Quay
Auno
Garner
Schuylkill
John Delsell
Pittsboro
McTherson
Adame
John Stewart
Franklin
Vese- Baker
Warren
Danaell
Pomerer
Fritklin
Stewart
Pennsylvania Senate Chooses Snyder and Warshall Leaders
The Pennsylvania Senate elected Chester’s William Pr. Snyder as president pro tempore and Aberheny’s William T. Warshall as speaker of the house. Democrats and anti-Quay Republicans formed a fusion vote for Warshall. Willer and Koontz were among other officers named. The state committee will publish office lists. biennial message by Governor Stone to be delivered then read with a recess to Jan 14 for committee work.
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Tarrisburg
Senate
William Pr. Snyder
Chester
Ite
William FE. Willer
Cumberland
William T. Warshall
Aberheny
Ore Vate
William T. Koontz
Somerset
Somerset Prive
Republicaans
Mr Witshall
Preent
Cieneral Teontz
Stone
Fector
Millspaugh Dead at 86 Oldest US Railwayman
Kansas City Jan 2 A W Millspaugh aged 86 died at his home. Born in Middle town N Y in 1813 he served Civil War railroad duties and aided in Lincoln Douglass campaigns. He moved to Kansas City in 1870 as general agent of North Missouri Railway later became Union depot ticket agent until death.
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United States
Kansas City
Washington
Douglas
North Missouri Railway
The
Wabash
Union Depot
Coffee and Sugar Prices Hint at War Settlement
Reports from Toledo and New York suggest a possible end to the long running coffee and sugar war between Arbuckle and Havemeyer interests. Woolson Spice may raise roasted coffee price a half cent per pound with Arbuckle consent, while B H Howell & Co. reportedly plans a five point sugar increase to match American Sugar Refining. Notices from officials remain noncommittal amid market talk and legal maneuvering.
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Toledo
The
Times Today
Arbuckle
Havemeyer
Woolson Spice Company
Arbuckles
Woolson
B. H. Howell & Co
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Havemerer
James Brieror
Vrofbebeck Brigham
Miss Ruth Tianna Debut at Cleveland Coming Out Ball
The youngest daughter of Senator Launa hosted a debutante party in the Chamber of Commerce hall. About 1,600 invitations were issued, with Cleveland's society set in attendance. The Tianna family plans to move to Washington this week after the eventful debut and will entertain there during the winter.
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Ruth Tianna
Launa
Chamber of Commerce
Tisnna
Ian
Mabel Tanna
D. P. Thhedes
Ekiend
Wana
Washington
Af Pen Cimeron
Widow of Savannah millionaire in danger after inquest
Mrs Frank Richaron widow of Merchent of Savannah, murdered on Christmas Eve, lies in precarious condition in St Joseph. Nervous prostration from the tragedy worsened by inquest testimony from servant Bessie Phillips, whom relatives deem sensational.
Kruger Seeks US Visit But Postpones Due to Eye Illness
Kruger replied to an address from the American Boer committee stating a desire to visit the United States but he must postpone the trip because of an eye condition. The message was dated Frussels January 2.
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United States
Frussels
Kruger
Cardinal Gibbons' Nephew Murdered in New Orleans
New Orleans January 2 Dr James Gibbons ambulance student at Charity hospital died of wounds from a shooting during a botched robbery attempt by two men. The victim was a nephew of Cardinal Gibbons and was assisting others when attacked. Police speculated motive and searched for the assailants.
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New Orleans
James Gibbons
The
Charity Hospital
Cardinal Gibbons
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