Nancy Allison McKinley dies at Canton home
Nancy Allison McKinley aged mother of President McKinley dies at 2:08 AM with the president at her side. The death scene united the family around the bed as doctors watched the end approach after a long illness. President McKinley and Abner McKinley later attended to funeral arrangements at West Lawn Cemetery.
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Nancy Allison McKinley
McKinley
White House
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James McKinley
Miss Duncan
Jack Duncan
Washington
Abner McKinley
West Lawn Cemetery
William McKinley
Fairfield
Niles
Poland
David Allison
Anna
James
Mary
Helen Minerva
Sara Elizabeth
A. J. Duncan
Cleveland
William
Abigail Celia
Abner
New York
Congress
Sagasta Questions McKinley Message On Cuba Policy
Madrid reports Premier Sagasta says McKinley’s message to Congress is satisfactory but notes the Cuba warning aimed to placate US opinion without intent to act. Spanish papers react variedly while official organ La Correspondencia de Espana doubts optimism and questions sincerity of protestations to Congress.
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Senor Sagasta
McKinley
Congress
Cuba
United States Congress
el Liberal
Spain
Cleveland
Republican Progresso
la Correspondencia de Espana
Melkinley
Native Hawaiians Protest Against Annexation Presented in Senate
Senator Hoar received a large petition from Native Hawaiians opposing annexation to the United States. Enoch Johnson and Lilia K Aholo certified signatures from 21,269 signers including 10,300 women and 160 foreigners. The bilingual document urged rejection of annexation in any form.
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Senator Hoar
Senate
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Enoch Johnson
Lilia K. Aholo
Hawaiian Patriotic League
Hawaiian Woman's Patriotic League
Steel wire and nail pool forming among major firms
New York reports nearing formation of a steel wire and nail pool by about 20 large manufacturers with over 60 million dollars in capital. Legal steps likely after holidays. Small firms have been bought or are under negotiations. Judge Gary states the combine aims to avoid price increases while enabling more economical operation.
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New York
United States
Gary
Chicago
G. H. Tenbrothk
Combine
Farmers Get Higher Prices in December Report
Washington reports farm price increases for several crops as of the first day of the month. Corn averages 26.5 cents per bushel, oats 21.5 cents, barley 37.7 cents, rye 44.7 cents, buckwheat 42.1 cents, and hay 6.65 dollars per ton, compared with last year. Some figures and acreage estimates are withheld for revision.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
John Nyde
Ready to Defend Spain's Honor in Cabinet Remarks
Madrid reports a cabinet meeting with Queen Regent presiding as Senor Sagasin relayed European press views on President McKinley's message to Congress. The premier said most were favorable to Spain and warned that any U S intervention in Cuba would meet defense of Spain's rights and honor. He downplayed remarks by certain senators.
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Spain
Madrid
Senor Sagasin
McKinley
Congress
United States
Cuba
Pioneer iron mine closes in Ely worker layoffs reported
Ely report says the Pioneer iron mine shut down Thursday morning endangering about 250 jobs as fee and lease holders struggle with a sale proposal to Carnegie Steel interests.
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Tron
Minneapolis
Minn
Journal
Ely
Pioneer Iron
Carnegie Steel Company
Hon. Charles Fleischmann dead in Cincinnati home
Cincinnati December 11 Hon Charles Fleischmann died at his Avondale residence from paralysis. Born in Hungary in 1834 he came to America in 1866 and to Cincinnati in 1868. His fortune grew from patented distillery machinery.
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Charles Fleischman
Cincinnati
C. Fleischmann
Avondale
Mr. Fleischmann
Hungary
America
Georgia governor vetoes anti football bill
Gov. Atkinson on Tuesday vetoed the anti football bill. He sent a message to the house explaining that the question of whether college boys should play football should be left to the faculties of the various institutions.
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Atlanta
Atkinson
Tie
House
Fitzsimmons Declines Return to Ring Over Corbett Clash
In an interview with the Times, Fitzsimmons says he is out of the ring and would not fight Corbett. He notes nothing could induce a return and their supposed confrontation is untrue.
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Corbett
Dubuque
Ian
the Times
Fitzsimmons
Railways Business Prospects Brighten With December Gains
H G Dun & Co reports stronger markets after Congress opens with higher railway earnings and rising exports. Wheat prices jump on firm contracts to Europe while foreign demand supports imports. Cotton wool and iron steel see renewed demand as bridge and rail car orders rise. failures decline versus last year.
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New York
H. G. Dun & Co
Congress
United States
Chicago
Europe
Fall River
Holland
Japan
England
American Steel and Wire Company
Canada
Destruction of Guisa Surfaces in Garcia Victory
A confirmed report says Guisa fell to Gen. Garcia after 12 hours of bombardment. The garrison of 800 died at surrender, 43 Spaniards survived as prisoners. Pneumatic dynamite gun caused massive ruin. 72 shots wrought havoc while two field pieces supported the assault.
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Wavana
Guisa
Garcia
Spain
Christian Conference Ended in Philadelphia With Resolutions
The national conference on Christian principles of civil government concluded with resolutions urging churches to promote Christian features in government and seek constitutional amendments to base moral reform on Christian law. Additional measures condemn Sabbath desecration by railways boats electric cars baseball and public distractions.
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Philadelphia
National Conference On the
Congress
The Strikers Win North Illinois Mining Strike Ends
The Chicago Wilmington and Vermillion Coal company agrees to pay 64 cents a ton for gross weight mining after miners reject 42 cents. About 2,000 workers return to work as the strike ends across northern Illinois.
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A. J L. Sweet
Chicago, Wilmington and Vermillion Coal Company
Star Coal Company
Siyan
Ilinois
Murders Shock Simpson County Family in Mississippi
Brown Smith, a Mississippi farmer, left home to shop and returned to find his wife and five children slain in their home. A surviving daughter identified a black suspect, Charles Lewis, who was later captured and tried by Justice T D Halmes. Powell and Andy Smith were detained as accomplices.
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Miss
Simpson County
Brown Smith
Edward Smith
Hayti Surrender Accepts German Demands After Ultimatum
In Port au Prince Hayti the government salutes the German flag and German demands are accepted. Foreigners seeking refuge return to their ships and residents. Germany had threatened bombardment if eight hour ultimatum was ignored and was backed by two German cruisers led by Count Schwerin.
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Hayti
Dec
Germany
Iayti
Herr Sémil Lueders
Count Schwerin
German Forces Capture Kiao-Chou Area in Shanghai Dispatch
A Shanghai dispatch says Captain Becker with 310 German marines moved from Kiao-Chou bay to seize surrounding villages and the city. Chinese forts fired first. German troops killed three defenders and the garrison fled. The Chinese general was captured then released. Villagers injured by stones. German commander ordered headmen beaten. Reports say China may pay 1,000,000 taels indemnity and grant German demands including cession of Kiao-Chou bay and nearby territory.
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London
Shanghai
Becker
Kiao-Chou Bay
Robber Shot Dead Near Stein's Pass in New Mexico
In an attempted train robbery near Stein's Pass west of Deming, Sandy Callins was shot dead by Express Guard Jennings as four bandits robbed agents and cut wires to prevent warning. The train's arrival led to a rapid escape by the remaining robbers.
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N. M
Southern Pacific
Stein’s Pass
Sandy Callins
Sxpress
Jennings
St. John
McMullen
Thatcher
Weyler States Spain Ready for War If Needed
Madrid reports Gen. Weyler declares Spain has strength and courage to face a war with the United States and would lead a campaign against America if required. He criticizes McKinley and seeks publication of diplomatic notes and Canovas's 4 August missive as defense of his Cuba campaign.
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Weyler
Barcelona
Spain
United States
McKinley
Cuba
Canovas
New
Trobledaist Party
Robledo
Azcarraga
Borrero
Sixth Army Corps
Gen. Weyler
Settlement Reached on German Chinese Dispute
Berlin and London reports detail a near settlement with Germany granted exclusive control over the area surrounding Kiao Chow bay and preferred status in mines and railroads. China concedes on other points while the Shan-Tung governor is removed from office. British accord reportedly avoids opposition to the occupation in exchange for noninterference in Egypt.
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Kiao Chou Bay
Shan-Tung Province
Germany
Shiao Chou Bay
China
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Berlin
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Kiao- Chou
Shanghai
Kiao-Chou
Cunard Steamer Rescues Millfield Crew At Sea
The Cunard line steamer Etruria sighted 140 miles west of Fastnet on Friday and rescued 23 men from the sinking British steamer Millfield after a hurricane. Millfield’s funnels were gone and decks swept by heavy seas prior to rescue.
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Cunard Line
Etruria
Ferguson
New York
Liverpool
Fastnet
Millfield
Willis
Baltimore
Belfast
Cunarder
Gold in Indiana sparks local excitement and gold claims
Dr. T A Goodwin finds quartz stones near Warsaw with gold specks verified by a jeweler and a California gold expert. Gov Turner spars with clemency requests for Brown and Brunner. Williams granted fifty years for murder. Delilah Fales and Will Kern sentenced. family murder in Cleveland. Lahovary killed in Bucharest duel.
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Here
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California
Goodwin
Turner
Springfield
Judge Hawker
Carbondale
William Halliday
Cairo
Theodore Steyer
Golconda
Jonathan Willis
Metropolis
Gov. Tanner
William TR. Brown
Col
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Tanner
Supreme Court
Misa Ules
Waverly
Clyde
Delilah Fales
Will Kern
Peril for General Lee and Havana Consulate T: Peril for General Lee and Havana Consulate
The Havana consulate remains guarded as Spaniards threaten an attack over President Linley’s message. Insurgents led by Gomez retreat after pursuit by Spanish forces under General Ando with reports of executions of peace commissioners. The Orizaba carries 391 bales of tobacco to New York signaling possible easing of Havana trade restrictions.
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Mel Linley
Ia Lucha
Spain
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Fla
Ando
Puerto Principe
Maximo Gomez
Las Delicias
Pando
Juan del Gado
New York
Ward Line
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Weyler
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Proposals Rejected by Amalgamated Engineers in UK
London December 14 The ballot of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers shows near unanimity against the employers terms. The engineers rejected the conference proposals that maintain freedom in management without unions and oppose reducing hours. The strike began July 13 with lockouts and about one hundred thousand engineers affected. Overtime pay and eight hour days were central issues.
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London
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Miller Wins Six Day Bicycle Race title
Charles W. Miller of Chicago won the six day race in New York defeating Teddy Hale’s prior mark. The event ended amid wild celebration with Miller expected to distance future competitions by track length discrepancies and a push for LAW rule changes on long distance racing.
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New York
Charles W. Miller
Chicago
Teddy” Hale
Ireland
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Hale
Garden
Joe Rice
Schinneer
Teddy Hale
Waller
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Golden
Gannon
Enterman and
Rivierre
Elkes
Bartholdi Hotel
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Heavy grain shipments rise from Boston port
The Transcript reports large grain movements from Boston, likely over 2,000,000 bushels monthly. Steamers near capacity with deals in heavy grain and oats. 1,500,000 bushels bound for Liverpool in Jan February via Leyland line, while a major broker sought 1,000,000 more but terms fell short.
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Transcript
Liverpool
Leyland Line
Postmaster Tightens Carrier Bond Regulations After April First
Washington reports Postmaster Gary mandates bonds for letter carriers be from surety companies after April 1. Half of carriers currently hold private bonds, which often lose value after bondsman deaths or other issues. The move aligns with sound business practices and strengthens employee obligations.
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Washington
Gary
Iowa’s Big Deficit Warns of Bonded Shortfall
State Auditor McCarthy projects a near five hundred thousand dollar deficit in the Iowa treasury by next June due to extraordinary appropriations and expenditures. He urges cash basis budgeting, higher levies for two years, curbs on nonessential appropriations, broadened taxation to raise more revenue, and ongoing efforts to curb state government and institutional costs.
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Wis
Edward Benseh
Speck’s Ferry
Iowa
la Crosse
Des Moines
McCarthy
Walter Croot Dies From Injury After Championship Fight
Coroner's jury in London finds Walter Croot accidental death after injuries from the bantamweight title bout with Jimmy Barry in the National Sporting Club. Medical testimony cites a base skull fracture from a fall in the 20th round following a blow.
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Walter Croot
Newcastle
England
National Sporting Club
Timmy Barry
Chicago
Barry
Tommy White
Bow Street
Jimmy Barry
Croot
Killed in a fist fight near soldiers' home
Michael Dyer an ex member of the Second United States Cavalry was killed in a street fight with John J Laughlin, a former private in the First New York veteran cavalry Both men over seventy and had been friends Laughlin is jailed after the fatal encounter in Dayton Ohio. Sun spots group observed near sun center may be 100000 miles long reports Prof William R Brooks
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Michael Dyer
Soldiers’ Home
Troop C
United States Cavalry
John J. Laughlin
New York Veteran Cavalry
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Dyer
Lauglin
Geneva
N. Y
William R. Brooks
Smith Observatory
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