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Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1898

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Frye On The Treaty Seeks Restored Friendly Relations

Senator Frye discusses peace negotiations with Spain and prospects for quick restoration of cordial U S relations. He expects new treaties after ratification, including commercial talks and prisoner releases, and says old treaties need not be restored. An aside notes Spain’s stance and possible island disposition.

WASHINGTON Prue Star England United States Spain Frye France ohaniete Congress

Georgia Lynching At Wools Bridge Summit

Harmony Grove Georgia reports a lynching after a mob seized the prisoner Delared Milton near Woodsbridge following a prior shooting at Van Wyter and barn arson. The crowd, routing deputies, killed him two miles west of the town on Saturday night.

Georgia HARMONY GROVE Pe Milton Wools bridge Van Wyter Dry Pond Jefferson Woodsbridge

Cincinnati to Return North After Cuban Evacuation Ceremonies

The Cincinnati cruiser will stay in Havana until after January 1 to take part in Spanish evacuation ceremonies and then proceed to New York. The ship reported no serious damage from a grounding near Santiago. The collier Vigilant arrived at Manila with ore cargo. Commodore Cromwell left his flag on the Resolute, to serve as Havana station ship. Arethusa delivers fresh water to Havana. Sterling reaches Montevideo. prizes Sandoval and Alvarado at Norfolk. Bay State hospital ship moved from Santiago to Kingston, Jamaica for medical inspections of tropical troop care methods.

Cincinnas Maniua WASHINGTON navy department Cincinneass Havana New York Cincinnati Santiago Manila Cromwell Resolute Arethusa Sterling Montevideo Sandoval Alvarado Norfolk war department Bay State Kingston Jamaica tropice

Monster Locomotives Seek Fast Mail Contract Race

Chicago dispatch reports a contest between the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Chicago and Northwestern to win the government mail contract between Chicago and Omaha. The race starts January 2 and lasts a week, featuring monster locomotives with seven foot drivers and 19 by 26 inch cylinders. The prize is the Oriental mails contract valued at about one million dollars annually.

Weaters CHICAGO Chicage, Burlington and Quincy Railway Chicago and Northwestern railway Omaha Northwestern Burlington

Christmas tragedy cases born from early dispatches

Several grim items chronicle deaths by suicide and homicide. Peter Schroeder of Jersey City drank carbolic acid after Christmas alone. Frank Nulty of New York killed his 15 year old sweetheart Bia. Minnie Remley killed herself after being discarded. Mrs. Hamilton Fish Jr sent a token to Troop I members. Roosevelt era riders noted with a mounted knife souvenir from young Fish. Dispatches from Peking to Shanez mention executions in palace precincts. Kansas Governor Elect Stanley won’t sign a death warrant for John Collins, murderer of his father, citing opposition to capital punishment.

Peter Schroeder Jersey City Frank Nulty New York Bia Minnie Remley Hamilton Fish Peking Shanezhal Stanley Kansas John Collins

McCarthy Beats Murphy In Six in Trechester Bout

In a 24 round scheduled match at the Euengt Athletic Club last night Tom McCarthy of Trochester defeated Dan Murphy of Waterbury in the sixth round. Murphy weighed 165 pounds and faced a decisive setback after a jaw jolt near time in the fifth left him down and out. McCarthy, dominant throughout, came away with a bruised but victorious frame as Murphy’s eye closed and blood marked the battle.

Vrige Trochester POCHESTER Rec Tom McCardis theserry Dan Murphy Waterbury Conn valdhweé Murphy McCarthy Murphys

Tragic Detroit Street Fire Fatality in Cleveland

Mrs. Winnle Hearney, 28, was fatally burned Sunday at her home 103 Detroit Street. She is in St. John's Hospital in critical condition. Police say husband Joseph Hearney, a laborer, caused the lamp explosion in a drunken quarrel after their 9 year old daughter testified he returned home intoxicated and set rags with coal oil on the bed. Hearney is under arrest.

Hla Witt CLEVELAND Winnledheaney Detroit Street St. John's Joseph Hearney Hearney

Christmas Observances Across Manila Regiments

Christmas was widely observed by Americans in Manila with Protestant and Catholic services led by Chaplain Harris for the Colorado and Pennsylvania regiments and Father McKinnon preaching to the California unit. Midnight mass was not held as the Manila archbishop did not sanction it. the city buzzed with holiday festivities among Filipinos. In Providence, Paul Thomas, 17, died by his own hand at home the day before.

Manila MANITA Colorado Harris Father McKinnon California

Unrest in Havana as Spanish forces evacuate

Havana reports show rising turmoil with a Spanish guerrilla wounded by gunfire, multiple killings and burglaries, and crowds clashing as wards evacuate. US evacuation guards protect the residence of treasury officials while ships unload troops and prepare subsequent moves in the transition to American control.

Alleged Military Plot in Paris

Paris reports say police seized bundles of letters showing a military plot in rough form. London papers claim a coup was planned for today with few details. References to Dreyfus trial and state necessity influence hint at wider crisis.

Paris LONDON The Daily Chronicle Son of London Sunday Special court of cassation Dreyfus

Zola Escape to London After Libel Trial

The Paris Times correspondent outlines Emile Zola fleeing to London after last July's libel sentence against him and Dreyfus. Zola's Paris allies urged refuge in England, fearing a Dreyfus revision backlash and prompting delays by supporters. Three people burned to death in Texas. Mrs Jareth and two others died in a kerosene fire. In Madrid, cabinet ministers reportedly oppose Weyler entering the ministry amid other matters.

Zola LONDON Paris The Times M. Emile Zola M. Per- PeuX Jingland England Dreyfes HAUSTON Hillabore Tex Mra. Jaahetle Mra Ossie Malone Mra. Malone Weyler MADRID nesmion Blanco Campos Prima de Rivera Lopes Domingues Wegler Bemer Rugants

Expedition to Iloilo Aims to Keep Order in Philippines

Washington dispatches report U S military and naval forces moving toward Iloilo on Panay island to safeguard American interests. General Otis confirms two regiments and a battery have been dispatched. Admiral Dewey says Baltimore sails for Iloilo. Officers act on discretion amid unconfirmed reports of Spanish action. precautions may escalate if lawlessness grows. The Buffalo may join near Malta if needed to repatriate veterans.

Baltimore Iloiio Dewey navy department Manila Toro Madrid lloto Sargents United States

Filipino Congress Adjourns and Aguinaldo Cabinet Resigns

Manila reports the revolutionary Filipinos congress at Malolos adjourned due to difficulties in drafting a constitution. Aguinaldo’s cabinet, appointed at Bacoor July 15, announces resignation as leaders move from Malolos to Santa Ana and Cavite Viejo. The cabinet members included Don Baldaneto Aguinaldo and Don Mariano Trias among others.

Aguinaldo MANILA Matolos Bacoor Malolos Santa Anna Faterno Cavite Viejo Cavite Paterno council of ministers Emilio Aguinaldo Famy Don Baldaneto Aguinaldo General Aguinaldo Don Leandro Ibarra Don Mariano Trias

Warships in Peru and Manila deaths ripple through reports

From Lima a U S fleet arrival stirs crowds as Cuban Peruvian citizens present gold plates praising the Oregon and laws and the crew for the Santiago de Cuba victory. In Manila General Otis lists February fatalities among U S troops from accidents and illness including typhoid, smallpox and exhaustion.

LIMA Peru Galveston United States Oregon laws Dallas Callao United Ore- Kom Fantiago dé Cuba

Anti Imperialist Meeting Speaker Sent to Detroit

The Anti Imperialist League replies to Governor Pingree of Michigan by sending Rev. Samug Fuller of Kwaton to Detroit for an anti Imperialist meeting tonight, with Pingree bearing the expense. Secretary Winslow will mail a letter to all House and Senate members urging rejection of the treaty, noting that one third of the Senate can block ratification now, avoiding future needs for a majority and presidential approval.

BOSTON Convernor Pingree Michigan Detroit senate

Mineewiske Back Press Rayan

Charleston Des 7 The transport Minnewauke Captain Gibbons arrived here today from Havana. She will carry General Bates and headquarters and the Ritter Oly tetanney to Ceafergen. They have yet arrived.

Mineewiske Rayan

Roosevelt to take oath at Albany inauguration

Albany dispatch details Governor Roosevelt and family arrival December 27 ceremonies at the executive mansion. Roosevelt to attend All Saints Cathedral and the State Armory ball, with Palmer administering oath at noon Sunday and again at inauguration in the assembly chamber Monday. Squadron A of New York to be entertained in Albany with multiple dances and dinners.

ALBANY Roosevelt executive mansion Black William E. Grifith William J. Youngs All Saints’ cathedral Troop A assembly chamber Palmer Bishop Doane Squadron A New York armory Fred &. Nexen Chautaudun thesembly Archie Baxter Joseph P. Allds H.C

Greene in Washington Anticipates Serene Peace Talks

Major General Francia V. Greene of A V, with aid Lieutenant Schieffelin, passed through Washington en route from Havana to New York. He met with Adjutant General Corbin to discuss Cuba policy and warned of ongoing tension between Spaniards and Cubans. Greene plans to seek resignation if the president approves, citing peace prospects with Spain.

Serrces WASHINGTON eral Francia V. Greene Schieffelin York volunteer infantry Havana New York city Greene Corbin iffaha United States Curbans New York state Spain Cuba

Mysterious Bank Robbery Strikes Lima Ohio

The American National Bank of Lima was robbed Sunday night of 18162 in currency gold from the main vault. The vault door opened without damage and the front door was found locked next morning. A $16000 Saturday night deposit disappeared. Bank directors met to apportion deficiency and other banks offered aid. No detectives have clues yet.

LIMA American National bank Main High street

Shooting Affray Near Fouke Arkansas Leaves Dead and Wounded

Texas Arkansas Times reports a shooting affray near Fouke Arkansas along the Texarkan a and Shreveport railroad. McKnight and Firquin quarreled over a Wilson trade. McKnight fired mortally wounding White Easley who died minutes later after firing at McKnight's home, killing his one year old daughter and injuring another child. McKnight is under arrest.

Arkansan KANSAS CITY The Times Texarkanm Tex Fouke Ark Texarkana and Shreveport McKnight Firquiny Firquin willy

Death of Hedired Army Officer and Venezuelan Minister Arrives

EW YORK on December 27 passengers aboard the steamer Philadelphia from La Dasure and Ponce included Jose Andrade Venezuelan minister to Washington and his son. Also aboard were Al G Bakewell assisting adjutant general of New York. Lt. Case. HOOK. Prouvate. U. S. A. Edward L. Vinge naturalist. and Samuel Proskauer, exsecuted U. S. consul at Puerté Cabella. The death of Civil War veteran Frederick Marcy Lynde was reported in Washington. Lynde served with the Fourth Vermont infantry, later Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and retired as a captain after a long career. Peace Conference notes from London reference proposals by Emperor Nicholas and Russian plans, with May discussions expected. Edward M. Clank of Connecticut was reported dead after an accident near a moving train in New Britain. Senor Don Castellar, famed statesman and orator, passed after a long career marked by pulmonary illness.

YORK Philadelphia La dasure Ponce Jose Andrade Washington Jose Andrade Derey mat femillon Calon AL G Bakewell state of New York Porto Reco Case HOOK Edward L. Vinge Samuel Proskauer Puerté Cabella WASRINGTON Frederick Marcy Lynde Michigan Fourth Vermont infantry FT Wisconsin as¢ieutenant

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