Death of John Meredith Read Former U S diplomat
Paris, Dec 28 Gen John Meredith Read American diplomat died yesterday of pneumonia Born Feb 21 1837 in Philadelphia son of a former solicitor general Educated at Brown University Albany Law School and military school Served as adjutant general of New York 1864 66 first US consul general for France and Algeria 1869 72 acting consul general to Germany 1870 72 Served as US minister to Greece 1873 known for protecting American interests during the Mosso Turkic war and securing the release of the Armenia and grain trade promotion efforts He held high honors in Greece and contributed to US Greece relations
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Kiel Canal Operation and Trade Through the Year
Consul Monaghan reports to the state department on Kiel Canal operations and ship movements. The account lists ships from Germany France and Russia, mentions other nations, and notes expenses near 200000 with related tax or toll figures.
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Atlas National Bank Closes. Depositors Paid in Full
Chicago dispatch reports the Atlas National Bank of Chicago retires from business. The clearing house committee says city banks will advance about 260000 to cover all depositors in full. The action follows a special meeting held last night.
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Recognition of Cuba and U S power clashes over Cuba row
Washington reports Senator Chandler of New Hampshire attacks President Cleveland over presidential recognition of foreign states power. He cites immigration clause and argues Congress can check executive actions. Hamburg labor strike shifts as nonunion workers threaten new demands and possible strikes.
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Inaugural Address Plans and Cabinet Speculation
Denton, December 28. President-elect McKinley will draft his inaugural address within a week, then organize his administration and perhaps rest briefly southward before Washington. Speculation centers on Nelson A. Dingley as treasury secretary and a veteran senator for secretary of state, with Sherman or Allison possible, and many applications pouring in as cabinet positions are filled.
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One More Body Recovered From the Jalvin 2 S Schooner
A body found near Chatham Mass is identified as Orcutz, a light complexion man with sandal hair and about 180 pounds. Coroner Mansell examined the remains, now in the hands of the undertakers.
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Feud Ties Face Horrific Passenger Train Wreck
Birmingham to Victoria area early Sunday disaster leaves 27 dead and many charred beyond identification. Engineer Willite found with hand on throttle, fireman Ham Spencer survives with a broken arm as rescue trails reach Cahaba River trestle 110 feet above water. Authorities suspect robberies sparked the catastrophe amid remains of mining town excursion passengers.
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Mrs Bintes ex husbands join in farewell wedding plan
A long ill written report describes Mrs Eleanor Th alternately Mrs Bintes, her six husbands, and Augustus V Whistlewood as her sixth husband elect in a social event of old friends. Ex husbands attend a dinner and the article notes a forthcoming ceremony amid public gossip and confusion. Also included is a separate item about Annie Brown Adams, John Brown’s daughter, living in California with eight children, whose house burned and family faced poverty.
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Destructive Fires Wipe Out Homes and Property
A string of fires on December 28 destroyed multiple residences and businesses. Duncan Elliot’s mansion near West Chester village on Long Island Sound suffered total loss valued at about 50000 dollars. Ware Mansion at Clifton Massachusetts burned due to a faulty furnace flue, with lavish furnishings and artworks lost. Brooklyn Heights Railroad repair shops on Myrtle Avenue burned, destroying 13 cars and damaging Welzy’s brewery. Amesbury post office block fire caused about 20000 dollars in damage, impacting mail services. Pottsdam Saturday Hall and Windsor Hotel in Potsdam suffered losses totaling around 40000 dollars.
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Senator Smith Views On Peace and Economy
Newark dispatch reports United States Senator Smith voicing a peace urged business revival and greater economy as government needs. He disputes war benefits, predicts an approaching extra session, and notes income tax issues tied to the Wilson bill. Also mentions Kate Field's funeral, Otto Watsman’s death, and the queen preparing an authorized biography due 1897.
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Deadbeat nobility and officer caste in German army exposure
Berlin dispatch reports progressive papers challenge the idea of an aristocratic army caste. Prussian regiments show near-total noble officer ranks while bureaucracy and secret police favor aristocratic families. Observers note factory reopenings after McKinley victory and a winter social season with royal court events and notable visitors in Berlin and Europe.
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Reforms in Turkey Advance with Powers’ Accord
From Constantinople comes word that the alliance of powers to widen reforms in Turkey is nearly complete. The remaining points concern the methods and timing for enforcing the agreed coercive measures.
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