Tragedy at Brazell Mine Brings Despair to Families
Brownsville reports slow progress at the Brazell mine where four more bodies are recovered and fifteen total identified with many missing. Families crowd the morgue desperate to mourn loved ones as rescue teams toil through impassable roads and Christmas aside.
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Brazell
Uniontown
Andrew Ragships
John Pokelia
Michael Harbeck
Andrew Purabeka
George Roselko
Henry Hagear
Peter Crosier
William Thomas
Michael Magic
George Kovity
Joseph Potsky
Joseph Haggar
John Budas
John Togos
George Wasilko
Andrew Toursizki
Joseph Podolesky
James Jakaleisky
Andrew Yaminszky
George Vosylko
Andrew Rapsch
Meese
Brazwell
Slavonic Society
Lawton Fund Continues Growth With Week of Effort
Washington Dec 26 The Lawton fund total reached 14820.55 by Christmas noon. The committee will keep soliciting at least until January 2 to secure a sufficient sum for General Lawton’s widow and children. They aim to honor his wish by funding his children’s education and will press on into the new year.
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Washington
Lawton
Mystery at Kas City Shooting Shocks Telephone Manager
Kansas City detective reports the shooting of William H. Richart, manager of the Kansas City telephone exchange, near Twenty Fifth Street and Park Avenue. He was ambushed by two men, shot in the head, and found near two blocks from home. Police suspect the assailants targeted another man and fled without robbery. Richart’s condition is reported as critical.
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Telephone Exchange
Fwo
Alan
Kansas City
William H. Richart
Richart
Seven Men Shot in Dallas on Christmas Night
Dallas reports a spree of bloody affrays with multiple victims. Charles Miller shot Walter Myers and surrendered claiming self defense. Albert Hall shot Edward and Murray Cecil, leaving Edward near death and Murray recovering. A negro assailant wrecked a Chinese restaurant with a dynamite cracker and then struck Dock Coin. Coin fired on sight, killing Thomas, a bystander. Injuries include John McMillan, Clay Patton shot and Z Phillips with a broken leg. Suspects fled. identities unknown.
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Tex
Charles Miller
Walter Myers
Albert Hall
Edward
Murray Cecil
Cecils
Murray
Hall
Hrvay Street
Jeff
Thomas
John McMillan
Clay Patton
Z. Phillips
Thieves Steal Mail Pouch in Cleveland
In Cleveland on December 26 police pursued a United States mail pouch theft. A vacant Bank Street room at No 32 was used to rifile letters found scattered. John Carroll was arrested on suspicion as investigators seek motive and loot amount.
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Cleveland
John Carroll
Young Military Governor for North Western Luzon
General Young appointed military governor of northwestern Luzon with headquarters at Vigan. His command includes the Thirty third Infantry and the Third Cavalry, with stations at San Fernando and Laoag and outposts as needed. The Sixteenth Infantry moves to Aparri to garrison Cagayan Isabela and Nuevo Vizcaya as Colonel Hood takes governorship there. civil municipal governments are planned and northern Luzon ports open for trade around January 1.
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General Young
Luzon
American coal for Genoa from Philadelphia shipments rise
In Philadelphia the steamship Venus arrives loaded with over 5 000 tons of coal for Genoa marking the third shipment in a month. Additional exports include coal to Italian routes and French Mediterranean points with the Inca to load 4 000 tons at Newport News for Marseilles.
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Philadelphia
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Venus
Trapani
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Genoa
Italy
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Newport News
Marseilles
Plague Report Reaches Noumea With Fatalities
Des. 26. It is reported the Jubonic plague has appeared in Noumea, capital of New Caledonia. Ten Kanakas have died and four whites have been attacked. The disease is said to be spreading.
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Australia
Sydney
Noumea
New Caledonia
Carnegie gift to Lincoln Library builds new city landmark
Andrew Carnegie pledges 76000 dollars to Lincoln for a public library, with conditions: city must provide a site and guarantee an annual maintenance grant around 5000 dollars. The gift follows Lincoln’s library fire and aligns with Carnegie’s US library program, already funding over two million dollars citywide. Lincoln officials expect council approval to meet conditions and accept.
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Mercer
Public Buildings and Grounds Committee
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Lincoln Library
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Savannah
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Carnegie
United States
Lincoln Public Library Board
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Masonic Temple
Senator Jones Exudes Confidence For Democratic Prospects
Chicago reports Senator James K. Jones, chair of the Democratic National Committee, at Unity Building headquarters, saying prospects for the party next year are brighter than 1896. He mentions only William Jennings Bryan as a potential president candidate and defends the campaign fund system he created. He denies discharging a campaign collector and notes no rift with former Governor Stone, asserting harmony with past actions.
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James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Unity
W. J. Bryan
Washington
Richard S. Taylor
Stone
Eurepe
Prominent Dallas Lawyers Slay Each Other in Elevator Duel
F M Atheridge, a leading Dallas attorney, shot Edwin O Harrell four times in a crowded elevator of the North Texas building. Harrell died at his home later. Atheridge is in custody. Both men practiced as counsel on opposite sides in a dispute over cotton mill property and professional matters.
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Louis
post-Dispatch
Dallas
Tex
F. M. Atheridge
Edwin O. Harrell
North Toxina
Harrell
Etherlde ix
Filipinos Buy Artillery Amid Foreign Order This Week
London dispatch reports an unnamed authoritative source stating Filipinos have placed a large artillery order with a continental firm. When asked about funds, the source replied they have ample money to sustain operations. In Fort Worth, Texas, sheepmen seek legislation at the National Live Stock association convention starting mid month, tackling forest reopenings, terminal charges, transit feeding rates, and public lands teasing.
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Prioce Mig
London
Fort Worth
Yex
National Live Stock Association
Chisago
May Call the Legislature in January
Jefferson City Mo Dec 22 Paul B Moore private secretary to Governor Stevens said in an interview that Governor Stevens would call an extra session of the Missouri legislature in January to pursue enacting a law taxing franchises.
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Jefferson City
Paul B. Moore
Stevens
Missouri
Body of Lawton Laid In Tomb At Manila Cemetery
Manila dispatch reports Major General Lawton's body moved from San Mateo to Manila with cavalry escort. He will be interred at Arlington after family arrangements. funeral will be from his former mansion. Lawton was esteemed for leadership in north Luzon, with insurrectionists driven from San Isidro to Lingayen Gulf. Thirteen American officers were wounded at Sant Mateu. insurgents numbered around 1,600 to 2,000.
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Laguna
McKinley expresses sorrow over Lawton death
President McKinley sent a cable to General Otis in Manila expressing deep sorrow at Major General Lawton's death. He described Lawton as a gallant officer, noting his rise from Ninth Indiana volunteers to major general in the regular army and praising his bravery and duty. The message extends heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Lawton as the nation mourns the loss.
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Lawton
Washington
Otis
Executive Mansion
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Usk
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Newa
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Indiana Volunteer Infantry
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Prominent Men Aid Boers in Chicago and Beyond
Peter Van Schaack former Holland Society president in Chicago cites forty eight men planned to leave for the Boer forces. He predicts an exodus from New York and other ports as Dutch sympathizers join South Africa. He notes big backers like Mayor Van Wyck and Robert B Roosevelt supporting the pro Boer movement while he must act cautiously due to official duties.
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Peter van Schaack
The
Holland Society of Chicago
New York
South Africa
Holland
Transvaal
Mayor van Wyck
Robert B. Roosevelt
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Betlve
Live Stock Prices Across Regions and Markets
Livestock and produce notes from South Omaha and Chicago markets. Cattle demand fair with light cattle best. hogs see strong activity with prices around 1.00 and sales above that. sheep few but steady to strong. Chicago and Kansas City reports show firm to higher cattle, robust hog demand, and stronger sheep markets with regional price ranges and product notes.
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South Omaha
Chicago
Wethwestern
Kansas City
Ted
Genie Vwig
No More Indians Permitted to Leave Reservations
Washington dispatch reports a policy shift by the Interior Department with refusals to loan Indians for exhibition. Secretary Hitchcock and Commissioner Jones state there will be no more Indians allowed to leave reservations for wild west shows. exhibitions may only illustrate progress in education. They warn such shows demoralize Indians and push them to retain traditional dress for dollars.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Hitchcock
Indian Bureau
Department
Refrigerator Plant for Manila United States builds huge facility
A large refrigerating plant will be erected in Manila under Major Ponches of the quartermaster's department. The building will be 260 by 45 feet, on the Pasig river left bank, with capacity to hold 5,000 beeves and 7,500 sheep, plus 100 tons of salt meats butter and eggs and vegetables for the American army. It will also produce fifty tons of ice and 6,000 gallons of distilled water daily.
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Manila
San Francisco
United States
Quartermaster’s Department
Pasig
Philippines
Daniel Webster Statue Unveiling Plans Set in Washington
The joint committee of senators representatives and citizens of the District met to finalize arrangements for unveiling the Daniel Webster statue presented by Stilson Hutchins. The ceremony is set for January 18 at the Lafayette Opera House with Senator Chandler presiding and Senator Lodge delivering the address.
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Daniel Webster
Washington
Stilson Hutchins
Lafayette Opera House
Chandler
New Hampshire
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
General Lawton's Remains Placed in Chapel in Paco Cemetery
General Lawton's body was placed in the chapel at Paco cemetery this morning after private services at his residence. The body was carried by his staff and escorted by Troop I of the Fourth Cavalry. Public services will be held later.
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