24 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1898
Page
1
A fragment from a newspaper item notes a man with a large heart for a little girl, reflecting on his emotional opening and care as the piece begins. The context hints at a human-interest moment tied to the fair setting and a young girl’s presence.
A fragmented sale notice lists toys dolls carriages and trunks with trays locks and keys, magic lanterns swords and props, furniture like stoves and rockers, household items and tableware with prices from 5c to 175, plus various kitchen items, iron stoves and china, all promising low prices and a wide array of goods.
Local shop touts cheap stamped novelties, purses, handkerchiefs, perfumes, atomizers, and a large dinner set line. It promotes Perrelt lamps ahead of a full inventory display, claiming exceptional workmanship and never seen assortments in Middletown.
Ned Lincoln December 24 Colonel Bryan greeted by cheers on return from military camps. He defends his resignation, warns on gold standard and trusts, supports restoring coinage, cites imperialism doubts, and Denies halting flag loyalties while urging a national unity stance. He argues the flag embodies the union and questions keeping the Philippines.
New York December 4 R G Dun and Co weekly trade review reports a year-end surge with exports far outpacing imports by over 70 million dollars. Wheat shipments, corn exports, and steel and iron products show large, rising volumes. Domestic mills and foreign demand push prices higher as shipments and orders flood Atlantic ports and eastern plants.
Evidence shows Standard Oil books burned after deputies questioned company officials. Fields testified he sent Moran and McNierney to destroy documents. Moran admitted burning papers placed in hash. Depositions and inquiries continued as officials faced pressure in Cleveland and other cities.
At a joint meeting in Havana American and Spanish military commissioners map a Jan 1 noon transition of authority with flag ceremonies. US ships salute Spanish colors, then Spanish troops parade and surrender the government to US commanders. Remaining troops in Cuba gain extraterritorial immunities under international law. Generals Wade Butler Claus and officers honored at the palace as transports move troops to various ports.
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