House Passes Currency Bill Amid Party Line Votes
The house, voting 190 to 150, passed the currency bill on December 18 with Republican unity and 11 Democrats in support. Supporters named include Clayton, Driggs, Fitzgerald, Levy, Ruppert, Scudder, Underhill, Wilson of New York, McAleer of Pennsylvania, Denny of Maryland, and Thayer of Massachusetts. Several Democrats opposed or were paired. absent were John Walter Smith, Stallings, and Gen. Joseph Wheeler. The chamber’s hall overflowed as the result was announced and the bill read for passage.
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Washington
House
Messrs
Clayton
Driggs
Fitzgerald
Levy
Ruppert
Scudder
Underhill
Wilson
New York
McAleer
Pennsylvania
Denny
Maryland
Thayer
Massachusetts
John Walter Smith
Stallings
Alabama
Joseph Wheeler
Overstreet
Supreme Court rules taxes due on Scripps personal property
Illinois high court upholds Holton County board of review on taxing $118000 of W H Scripps personal property. Scripps claimed credits of $144000 with $118000 held in Iowa. court says tax follows creditor's residence and funds loaned where owner resides.
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Supreme Court of Illinois
W. H. Scripps
Springfield
Lil
Supreme Court
Board of Review
Holton County
Scripps
Iowa
Illinois
Boom in Wheat Drives Notable Market Jump
Wheat surged by 2 cents per bushel from Saturday curb figures as New York markets faced South Africa concerns and domestic failures. Monday showed the strongest point yet with heavy local covering and rising outside interest, closing unsettled yet strong just under the day’s high. Warners was seen as a strong ball card though South African issues had earned little focus before the 18th.
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New York
South Africa
Warners
American prisoners said to be in U S hands
Dec 19 report from Gen Young states American prisoners including Lieut Gillmore are now in U S troops hands. Lieut Col Howisee and Maj Slunter have small commands in north Llocos province and are believed to have helped effect the release. Verification pending.
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Gillmore
Manina
Gen. Young
Lieut
United States
Col
Howisee
Maj
Slunter
Llocos
Elmwood Coal Company in receivership raises Peoria mayor
Henry W. Lynch, Peoria mayor, appointed receiver as Elmwood Coal Company faces financial trouble. Chicago Title and Trust Company filed proceedings to recover assets backed by Aetna Life Insurance first mortgage on Phelps coal property and surrounding Elmwood lands. bonds issued in 1898 through Red Oak firm to adjust Aetna debt, few floated. Globe Savings Bank of Chicago loan of about 11000 long past due. Diphtheria scare abating in Mapleere Minn as cases fall and churches reopen with services.
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Proria
Ill
Elmwood Coal Company
Henry W. Lynch
Peoria
Chicago Title and Trust Company
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Phelps Coal
Elmwood
Coal Company
Red Oak
Iowa
Aetna
Globe Savings Bank of Chicago
Failure in New York Produces Exchange Trust Company
The Produce Exchange Trust Company has suspended payment pending examination of its books. Assets and liabilities are about $11,000,000 each. Two tugs searched for the missing Whaleback Sauit Ste. Marie from Duluth December 19 and two more departed December 20 toward Lake Superior to continue the search for barge No. 115.
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New York
Produce Exchange Trust Company
Sauit Ste. Marie
Duluth
Lake Superior
Big Shipment of Gold Sent to London by New York firm
New York firm August Belmont & Co shipped 500000 dollars in gold to London on Des 16. Additionally a further 1000000 dollars in gold was engaged at the subtreasury for shipment with no names released.
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New York
Belmont & Co
London
Des
Weekly Bank Statement Shows Declines and Excess Reserves
The weekly bank statement reports a reverse increase of 166000, a loans decrease of 5054000, and a deposits decrease of 4545000. Banks now hold 7020000 in excess of legal requirements.
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New York
Arthur Orr Wrecked on Rocks at Georgian Bay Entrance
Reports from Owen Sound say the steel steamer Arthur Orr ran aground on rocks at the Georgian Bay entrance, thirty miles from help. Tugs were sent from Port Huron. the vessel lies exposed and may suffer heavy damage without swift relief. It cost about 225,000 dollars and was last Chicago grain carrier for Armour & Co, carrying 70,000 bushels of corn to Depot Harbor via Canada Atlantic line. Captain John Massey commands, crew of eighteen.
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Arthur Orr
Georgian Bay
Owen Sound
Port Huron
Chicago
Armour & Co
Canada Atlantic
Depot Harbor
Lake
Canada Atlantic Railway
Milwaukee
John Massey
Telegraphers Ignored As Big Four Wage Scale Disrupts Union
In Indianapolis members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers protest a new Big Four wage adjustment. Telegraphers say no raise and no recognition while firemen trainmen conductors get 6 percent. They view the change as a company plan to fracture the federation and claim it has succeeded.
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Indianapolis
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Big fire in New York destroys factory on First Avenue
Fire destroyed the large factory building at 655 657 First Avenue in New York on December 18, with occupants including Michael Kieley livery A McGurk mattress maker Challen Tielenex Co wire supplier and Emil Ney cigar maker. Fifty horses perished in the basement livery stable. Panic spread to nearby tenements as residents fled half naked and frightened. Several children were rescued unconscious from smoke. Loss estimated at 75000.
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New York
First Avenue
Michael Kieley
A. McGurk
Challen
Mrs ONeill and Her Goods in Montreal Court Victory
Mrs H J ONeill of Chicago won a Montreal court ruling after arrest on defrauding creditors of thousands in goods. Judge Choquett held evidence from Judge Sicotte improper due to lack of notice to counsel, civil actions withdrawn, seizure lifted, and ONeill regained possession and freedom.
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Montreal
Chicago
H. J. O'Neill
Choquett
Sicotte
Philadelphia Wins Next Republican National Convention Site
The National Committee chose Philadelphia to host the next Republican National Convention. On June 19 the vote tally showed Philadelphia leading on the first and second ballots after a contested recount. Chicago and New York trailed with smaller tallies as the final ballot left Philadelphia ahead 25 to 24.
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Washington
Philadelphia
National Committee
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Family Affair in Scranton Ends in Manslaughter Verdict
In Scranton, a murder trial of three generations of the Gallagher family concluded on December 18 with Thomas Gallagher, 21, convicted of manslaughter for the killing of James Quinn Sr. in Carbondale Township on August 18 after a dispute between the Quinns and Gallaghers. Joseph Gallagher, Ann Gallagher, and Bridget Dempsey were acquitted. A second item notes Archbishop W Dalrymple MacLagan denying rumors that bishops plan to prosecute nonconforming clergy, stating no such move has authority or backing.
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Scranton
Thomas Gallagher
Joseph Gallagher
Ann Gallagher
Bridget Dempsey
James Quinn
Carbondale Township
Quinns
Gallaghers
London
W. Dalrymple MacLagan
York
Diamond Field Reported Near Michipicoten Port Arthur
In Michigan the wilds between Michipicoten and Port Arthur are said to host a large diamond field, location kept secret. A diamond expert believes the area could yield precious stones, pending confirmation and exploration.
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Michigan
Savult Stre. Marie
Mich
Michipicoten
Port Arthur
Conley Is Arrested in Havana for Secretary’s Case
Havana reports Conley, once private secretary to Captain O M Carter, placed under arrest by order of Secretary Root. He has worked as a stenographer at the customs house and now faces charges arising from the case.
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Conley
Havana
Mr. Conley
O. M. Carter
Root
Custom House
Big Holiday Trade Boosts Special Lines Amid Weather
Bradstreet notes wholesale and staple lines hold steady and show gains despite uneven retail activity from poor weather. Textiles remain strong with heavy cotton goods sales and firm raw cotton. Corn shows strength from receipts and low stocks while provisions soften after recent gains. lard and pork edge lower as new receipts stay tight. Wheat remains steady on foreign weather, possible global crop shifts, and bullish crop outlook.
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Bradstreet’s
Department of Agriculture
Prize Fight Ends in Death of Henry Nelse in St Louis
In a St Louis Athletic Club bout between Tommy White and Kid Broad of Cleveland, Henry Nelse of St Louis and Fred Bellerson fought fifteen rounds. Nelse was knocked down by a right hand and died from brain concussion. police detained Tim Hurst and Charles Whitney, while Bellerson’s seconds were arrested. Bellerson escaped.
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Tommy White
Broad
St. Louis
St. Louis Athletic Club
Kid” Broad
Cleveland
Henry Nelse
Fred Bellerson
Vinh
Nelse
Bellerson
White
Neise
Tim” Hurst
Charles \. Whitney
Lellerson
Phyician
Severe Measures to Check Brigands in the Philippines
The War Department directs Manila officers to adopt harsh actions to deter brigandage and assassinations by insurgents allied with Aguinaldo. They warn that tribesmen and noncombatants face rising danger as traitorous tactics and flag misuse erode civilized warfare norms.
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Philippines
Washington
War Department
Manila
Acuinaldo
Court Martial for a Captain in Wyoming Riot Case
Capt Beard of Company A Second Regiment Wyoming National Guard has been relieved of command at Evanston and ordered to stand court martial on charges of loaning rifles and ammunition to Sheriff Ward and deputies during the Diamondville riots without authority. Hanging in West Virginia on a separate report. Market quotations cover cattle hogs sheep and grains across major cities with varied prices.
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Cunyenne
Wyo
Beard
Evanston
Sheriff Ward
Diamondville
Watertown Marshal Declares War on Profane Street Language
Watertown city marshal Makepeace launches a campaign against public foul language. He notes action against a man named Happy Jack, who paid $610 to the city treasury for offensive speech on a business street. The effort aims to let all citizens, especially women and children, walk streets without hearing profanity.
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Marshal Makepeace
Watertown
Makepeace
Jack
Happy Jack
Hand Roasted Off Near Sisseton Gasoline Fire Burns Man
A resident near Sisseton was severely burned last week when a leaking gasoline can in his buggy saturated his clothing. He lit a match at home and his clothes burst into flames from the fumes, leaving the hand flesh nearly roasted. Eustace Williams remains incapacitated from work due to the injuries. Harvey Tillotson, 19, was lost three days while hunting in Wyoming amid near zero temperatures and two feet of snow. Found exhausted in a haystack in Custer, his feet are badly frozen but toe loss is not expected.
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Sisseton
Eustace Williams
Williams
Harvey Tillotson
Wyoming
Ilis
Custer
Need of Public Building In Deadwood Sparks Congress Bill
In Deadwood a bill by Congressman Gamble seeks a public building, arguing no northwest town needs one more as the government pays high rents for an assay office post office jury room and offices and for deputy marshal and clerk of court. Box Car Hits a Passenger Train At Deadwood the coke car struck the engine of a Deadwood Central train at fifteen mph last week causing major damage. the fireman and engineer jumped clear and no injuries occurred among the fifteen passengers.
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Deadwood
Congress
Congressman Gamble
Northwest
United States Assay
United States Jury Room
United States
Deadwood Central
Mining Decision in Two Bit Ground Dispute
Judge Moore ruled for the defendant in the Hardin vs Smith case over mining land in Two Bit with a shaft sunk to quartizite and a costly hoisting plant. The article notes related regional legal, land entry, and local business items including a new bank planned at Howard and an assault case in Aberdeen.
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Moore
Deadwood
James L. Hardin
Patrick H. Smith
Hardin
Smith
Detroit & Deadwood Mining Company
Associations Consolidate Dairymen and Buttermakers in South Dakota
The ninth annual South Dakota Dairymen’s Association meeting in Mitchell Dec 12 18 14 merged with the Buttermakers forming the South Dakota Dairy and Buttermakers’ Association. Officers elected include Leland Griffin as president and C P Sherwood as secretary. Butter exhibition drew over fifty entries with top honors to J B Ibsen. Next meeting location to be chosen by the executive committee.
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South Dakota Dairymen’s Association
Mitchell
O. L. Branson
Wheaton
Prof. Saunders
Brookings College
John Armstrong
de Smet
Buttermakers' Association
Buttermakers
South Dakota Dairy and Buttermakers’ Association
Leland Griffin
DeSmet
C. P. Sherwood
L.S. Tyler
Salem
J.B. Ibsen
Hansen
John Straune
Mission Hill
James Bately
Riverside
Leighton
New Hampton
Iowa
Gilcnrist
Burnside
S. D
Highwayman Stabbed. Farm Hand Defends Self Near Sioux Falls
Near Sioux Falls farm hand Gus Dreter, after missing a train to Freeport, Ill, met an ex convict who invited him for a walk. In a secluded spot the highwayman attacked, four times. The farm hand drew a knife and stabbed him, mortally wounding him. The assailant returned to town wounded and was jailed as his victim recovered.
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Sioux Falls
Gus Dreter
Freeport
Ill
Large herd of buffalo sought for park transfer
Peter Dupree owner of a large Cheyenne River buffalo herd says it includes forty full bloods one hundred half breeds and thirty three quarter bloods. He plans to sell all mixed and full bloods except two bulls and ten cows to fund a new herd and aims for about eight hundred dollars per full blood in a possible sale to the national park. Meanwhile the South Dakota Insurance Department reports fire risks written since 1890 total 193 888 934 with premiums 4 848 616 and losses 1 747 648 while life risks reach 62 266 918 with premiums 3 255 888 and losses 1 007 614.
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Peter Dupree
Cheyenne River
Ile
Interior Department
National Park
Insurance Commissioner's
Insurance Commissioner
South Dakota
Governor approves Taylor lands sales and public land patents
Gov. Lee signs twenty five patents for public lands and approves sales of several Taylor land tracts. The land department works to build the permanent fund, accelerating receipts while gradually reducing the existing surplus.
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Gov. Lee
Land Department
Governor's Daughter to Wed Miss Jesse Lee and M L Fox
Governor A E Lee announces the coming marriage of his daughter Miss Jesse Lee to M L Fox of Sioux Falls. Fox was editor of the Deadwood Independent in fall 1898. Miss Lee is the governor's only child and a noted young lady of Vermilion.
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A. E. Lee
Jesse“mine
M.L. Fox
Sioux Falls
Fox
Deadwood Independent
Miss Lee
Brand Commission In Session At Pierre Review
The Brand Commission sits in Pierre to clear past year work with about 450 brands to pass upon. The process will extend through the month as tasks are completed. River Closed at Pierre With main river channel closed to traffic by December 15 due to ice. This is a late record for the season, marking the ninthteen years of weather bureau history. Sioux Falls Pails to Get It St. Paul named next meeting site for National League of Republican Clubs. vote tallies St. Paul 28 Sioux Falls 16 Indianapolis 3. Awarded Damages In Sioux Falls circuit court on November 29 a jury awarded Owen McCarrier $2,000 against Fannie Wobster for injuries from falling into a sewer ditch at a dwelling owned by the defendant. Ample Fire Protection Hetland now has ample fire protection with a new pump house and engine installed, and a jail completed as well.
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Brand Commission
Pierre
Sioux Falls
St. Paul
National League of Republican
Indianapolis
Owen McCarrier
Fannie Wobster
Debates Over Currency Bill Mark Week in Congress
Debates opened in the House with speeches from Overstreet Dolliver Maddox and McClellan. In the Senate Mason of Illinois supported a resolution on Boers while Pettigrew pushed queries on Navy recognition of the Philippine Republic and use of troops during the Coeur d Alene strike. Several committee referrals and confirmations followed as debate continued and adjournment loomed.
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House
Overstreet
Rep
Ind
Dolliver
Iowa
Maddox
Dem
McClellan
N. Y
Senate
Mason
Illinois
Foreign Relations Committee
Pettigrew
Dewey
Philippine Republic
Coeur d'Alene
Committee On Elections
Clark
Scott
Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Gen
Leonard Wood
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prince
Driggs
New York
Grosvenor
Ohio
Parker
New Jersey
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Powers
Vermont
Messrs. Newlands
Nevada
Cochran
Missouri
Shafroth
Colorado
Sims
Tennessee
Spaker
Presidential
Congress
Washington
Gallinger
McMillan
St. Mary’s Canal
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Manila
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