President McKinley rushes to Canton to see dying mother
News from Canton reports Mrs Nancy McKinley, mother of President William McKinley, gravely ill with paralysis. The White House confirms the president will travel by train to be at her side, with telegrams and medical updates arriving from all parts as family and officials monitor her condition.
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CANTON
Nancy Allison Ale Hinley
MHMNLM
chord ro
amber
Mies
Helen Megins
Melintey
New York
bryaks
Kinley
Aleier OL
Aleier OL Boies
moon
Abner Makhinis
weloch
Phillins
WASHINGTON
McKinley
oelock
Pennsylvania road
Judge Day
Davy Crockett
Irave
Cortelyou
congress
Federal & eabinet
Sedger
Bliss
Officials gather as President hosts South Dakota figures
Assistant Secretary Day joined the President in the afternoon with Senator Kyle and Mr Kittridge of the Republican National Committee of South Dakota among the callers. Ex Secretary Lamont also met the President briefly.
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sistant
Day
Kyle
Kittridge
Republican national committee of
South Dakota
Lamont
Senators Debate Hawaiian Annexation in Open Session
Washington December 3. Senator Stewart of Nevada says Pacific coast voters back annexation and that the treaty would not delay Senate action. Senator Gray expects delay due to questions needing careful consideration. Senator Harris of Hanford announces opposition to annexation after previously wavering.
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WASHINGTON
Stewart
Nevada
Pacific coast
senate
California
Gray
Committees on foreign relations
Harris
Irene's Three Lovers at Huntsville Church Tragedy
Three farmers Will Primm Lowe and John Howard dueled near a Madison county country church over Irene Pratt Pruitt. Howard and Lowe attacked Phillips who fired wounding Howard Phillips killed Lowe and then Phillips was shot by a counterfire leaving all three men badly hurt and dying.
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LITTLE ROCK
Dee
Huntsville
Madison counlast run
ho Lane
Will Prims
John Howard
Irene Pratt
Lowe
Phillips
Howard
tam
Consolidation Plans Tighten Rail Auditing Oversight
Chicago reports a proposed consolidation of major rail lines including Chicago and North Western, Fremont Elkhorn Missouri Valley, and others. Marshall McKirkman would head the unified audit department overseeing all lines, with formal details yet unclear.
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Esilread
CHICAGO
de Baritvente
Carage
Worthssterh
Unen
Chicag & St. Paul Minneappa
Omaha
Fremont
El’horn
Missouri Valley
Marshall Mc Kirkman
ehier
arge
Wass and Nath western
Inform
Vic
Chicar
Nortestica
MS'ters Trew
Gat
repr+ sanied Union
Burts
Burts Tiesemen
Faw Ternedo Certe For Kuasian Navy
Nonsense OCR fragment describes a proposed or imagined naval destroyer with rapid speed capability and multiple shafts. Mentions 46 knots and turbine power, three boats, and contract discussions with an English firm. Contains many garbled terms and unclear references.
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WASP
navy
Governors Attend Florida Fish Congress In January
Governor Bloxham reports letters from governors of several states accepting invitations to Florida for the national fish congress in Tampa on January 1. The event will draw fish commissioners and a government exhibit car showcasing fisheries.
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TAMEPA
Fla
Bloxham
Florida
United States
Glenochil Steamship Strands on Breakwater at Breakwater
The Glenochil steamship remains wedged on the rocks after striking the new breakwater Monday morning near Breakwater Delaware. Tugs North America and Protector could not move her an inch. The vessel sits higher in port with the port main deck partly under water and could suffer punctured side plates in heavy seas. A high water attempt to drag her toward deeper water was made.
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Del
Glenochil
North Ameria
Protector
Large orders for Lebanon factories for buoy and chain supply
Lebanon Pennsylvania December 3 The Standard Boiler works the Union Boiler works and Lebanon Chain works have received large government contracts for buoy and chain supply. The orders require a substantial increase in the workforce.
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Lebanon
McKinley Urges Annexation and Foreign Policy Focus
President McKinley’s message to Congress centers on foreign relations and currency issues. It emphasizes immediate action on annexation of Hawaii, outlines potential benefits, notes Cuba’s situation with minimal U.S. interference, and discusses reciprocal trade and territorial development proposals.
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Hawaii
Cuba
WASHINGTON
McKinley
congress
Dinder tay oly
unan .n corporation
vi VANE teday
Gage
United States
Spain
Europe
Kassto
Crispi to Be Tried by Commission in Rome Probe
The Italian Chamber appoints a five member commission to investigate charges against Signor Francesco Crispi over Bank of Naples scandals and decorations trades. Crispi defends himself claiming calumny and seeks full, lighted inquiry as critics clash within the chamber.
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Chamber of Deputies
Signora Crispi
Humbert
ROME
Signor
Prancesco Crispi
Bank of Naples
trafic
Italian court of Cassation
court of Cassation
Signor Crispi
special commission
Italy
chamber
amietty
Signor Crisni
Cavani
Bank of Rome
Bank of Sicily
th4
Chene
park
governot
ela
amone
innet
Sienara Crisp
Alene
Signer Coe
Pank
Naples
Crisp fuat
Funk
Naepies
Tunas
Crispi
chamber of depuifies
Siener Crispi
Prague under martial rule amid rioting and executions
A Prague report states that within two hours at least 159 people were killed and about 609 injured as German troops suppress revolts. The document notes a standrecht system allowing seven judges to mete capital punishment with no appeal, and describes looting and escalating troop deployment in Prague and nearby suburbs.
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Prague
PRACUE Bohma
Amserdhien
dan C
wWralthyrman
Peret
Pran Ague
ere Arie
Hungarian Diet Question on Austria Settlement
In Budapest the Diet heard Ifranz Kossuth question Premier Baron M. about Hungary's rights amid the Austrian settlement. Kossuth urged freedom to act on economic matters common to Austria and Hungary, amid applause. Baron Bantly replied he would give a definite answer on Monday.
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Hungary
BUDAPEST
diet
Ifranz Kossuth
Lews Kossuth
Baron M.nay
Austria
Kossuth
Grain receipts at Buffalo in 1847 reach new high
Buffalo December 3 grain receipts total 14,000,000 barrels of flour and an estimated 240,000,000 bushels of wheat. The unprecedented aggregate reflects strong throughput at the port through December 1.
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Huffalo
BUFFALO
Edmonton Yukon Trail Subsidy Considered
Ottawa reports that after Hon Chford Litten's Yukon visit the government will likely subsidize a trail project from Edmonton to the Yukon. The move aims to improve transport routes and regional development.
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Edmonton
Yukon
OTTAWA
Hon Chford Litten
Ex-Premier Threatens Imperial Injustice Probe
The ex-premier vows to defend himself to the last if persecutors are not stopped. He warns two people will go into exile and implies a threat of disclosure. Somalist press links the remarks to a tip about Humbert saving deposits in the Bank of Naples before a crash.
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Crisp
Humbert
Bank of
Fire at Flint & Co. Furniture Store in Providence
A late afternoon blaze at Flint & Co. furniture in Providence causes heavy smoke in a four story building. Forty workers, including women, flee as firefighters rescue Mrs. F B Slocum and John Consdon. A Swede tailor named Samuel Bire is found dead near a front window, believed overcome inside.
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Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE
Flint & Co
Thomas Littleton
F. B. Slocum
will reco
John Consdon
Juror for Luetgert Case Under Suspicion
Chicago December reports allege one of four jurors in the Luetgart case is suspected of bias. State officials assign two inspectors to investigate after an acquaintance of the state's attorney claims the juror has known Luetgart for 20 years and previously voiced belief in the defendant’s innocence. The juror’s discharge could lead to further action.
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CHICAGO
Deneen
owutreoom
Ludgert
Condensed Disptches From Various Cities In 19th Century News
Earthquake check at Wuchita Kansas. Hewitt Sterl Truck Co incorporated in Buffalo with 57560 capital to build trucks and couplers. Iowa Antitalian league calls for Des Moines state convention Dec 28 29. Japanese troops reinforce Formosa. 50000 men reported. Cripple Creek mine extension three miles after ore seam exposure near Cope. Explosion damages new streetcar line in Titusville. East Titusville farmers injured. St Pauls cathedral reopening celebrated with service. 8000 Freemasons attend. London officials present. Southern Sugar Refining Co charter granted in Richmond. capital 1500000 to grow sugar beets. Last canal boat trips end season at Middletown with 4 trips per boat. fleet to shrink next year.
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Wuchita
Kaw
Hewitt Sterl Truk
Buffalo
FS. Dunshee
Iowa Antitalian league
Des Moines
Formosa
Ted Sloane
Ruth
Sloane
Wate
Pierse Lendard
Cope
Titeville (Pitt) Traction company
East Titeville
St Mauls
Lenden
ROC
bord
Horatio David Davies
the
heriffs
London
Senate debate on abolishing football in Richmond
A senate discussion in Richmond investigated abolishing football with a proposed admission fee. The fragmented report notes a bill labeled R-Abi and unclear context, with no firm outcome or broader details available.
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RICHMOND
Nec
senate
Griggs Linked to Attorney General Post and Resignation Rumor
A Washington dispatch claims Governor John W. Griggs may resign to allow Foster Voorhees to become acting governor. Rumor ties Griggs to a possible appointment as attorney general if McKenna leaves the Supreme Court and notes past consideration for a U S Senate seat.
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NEW YORK
The Tribune
Trenton
Washington
New Jersey
McKinnsey
John W. Griggs
McKenna
supreme bench
Hobart
Griggs
state senate
Foster M. Voorhees
senate
Voorhees
Harrison
Gnegegs
United States supreme court
Joseph P. Bradley
Grises
Negro Killer Seeks Horse Theft Victim in Alabama
A Birmingham report says Eli Scott lured farmer John Singely from his home near Warrens Greensboro area. Scott allegedly killed Mrs Singely slashing her head and later killed Dallas Singely while the father survived. A posse searches for the suspect with the threat of lynching if captured.
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ST, LOUIS
Post-Dispatch
Birmingham
Ala
Warrens
Greensboro
John Singely
Eli Scott
Mes Singely
almoest
Peru Opens Dingley Reciprocity Talks With U S
Peru becomes the first South American country to start reciprocity treaty negotiations under the Dingley Act with the United States through Peru's minister Esquipa Ten. Officials in Peru move to authorize a treaty without full congress approval, signaling brisk diplomatic progress.
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Peru
WASHINGTON
United States
Senor Esquiga- Ten
state department
congress of fat
Dudley
bRSSTOns
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Rangall
Fo Wilbur
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