Marsh sentenced in federal case for conspiracy and fraud
In the United States district court Marsh was sentenced to twelve years and three months in prison and fined $500 for conspiracy involving false entries and reports to the comptroller of the currency. The court heard that his seat in the presidency of the 12% left a deficit over $1,000,000, with Marsh claiming he personally bore the loss.
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Stone National
Gecemeg
Butler
United States District Court
Marsh
Christmas Eve Miracle in New York Toy Story
George Thames a New York mechanic with income cut to 12 dollars helps a hungry 5 year old boy and his mother by buying a Christmas tree and gifts. He then arranges a magical two story reveal at the O'Dowd home, gifting the boy a joyous Christmas moment and vowing love as he and his wife return home.
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George Thames
New York City
Park Place
Broadway
Park Row
Chambers Street
Thomas
Poverty
Telegraph Office
Harlem
Mollie
Tommy
New Chambers Street
Roosevelt
Cherry
O’dowd
Q’ ‘Dowd
Mrs. O’ Dowd
Blaggard
Roosevelt Street
Middle Alley
Mrs. O’dowd
George
Mrs. Thomas
Roosevelt and
Cherry Streets
Christmas Island Report Reveals Coral Formed Island
A Boston traveler returns from Christmas Island describing a nearly populationless coral formation rising from the sea. The saddle shaped hills, dense coral limestone peaks, and porous soil support green vegetation and abundant birds, rats, and bats. The visitor notes 1200 foot elevations with coral covering the hills and erosion from sea action, marking it as a unique coral example.
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Boston
Christmas Island
Java
Woman Witnesses Grille Defense in Collins Murder Trial
In Topeka a sensational defense case unfolds as Mrs May Burnett and Ella Buchanan testify about sightings near the Collins home. Burnett offers inconsistent alibi details while Buchanan contradicts timing, tying the incident to the 5 10 to 5 15 a m window and a man on a shed roof as detectives probe evidence.
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ToreKa
Collina
May Burnett
Ella Buchanan
John Collins
Burnett
Scranton
Osage County
Topeka
J. 8. Collins
East Seventeenth Street
Jetmore
Close
Eighth and
Adams Street
Collins House
Collins
Hartburg
Mexico plans colonization scheme for Spanish soldiers
The Mexican government sent a colonization proposal to Havana offering Spanish soldiers who served in Cuba free passage to Mexico, tools, seeds, and small houses. Immigrants would receive land and oxen, with Mexico taking a 20 percent annual lien until costs are repaid, after which lands become theirs.
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Washington
Havana
Cuba
Mexico
Gas Fissure Kills Two at Witteville Mine
In the Witteville coal mine near Poteau Arkansas two shot firers were killed after an explosion likely caused by a gas fissure. The mine mouth is blocked by rock fall and ventilation is badly damaged, preventing entry. The Kniffin Coal Co once operated there before bankruptcy and theft by the manager preceded a prior deadly blast.
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Fort Suirs
Ark
Witteville
Poteau
Kniffin Coal Company
Funeral of Garcia Held at St Patrick Church
Funeral services for General Calixto Garcia were held at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington on December 14. Archbishop Ireland delivered the sermon as Bishop O Gorman and other clergy assisted. Honorary pallbearers included Miles Shafter Wheeler Lawton Ludlow Hay Proc tor Thurston Money Mason and John R. The active pallbearers were nine non commissioned officers from the Washington barracks. The body was escorted by siege artillery units to Arlington for temporary vault placement before final burial in Cubs.
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Washtnerton
Calixto Garcia
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Ireland
O'Gorman
Sioux
Falls
Stephan
Catholic Bureau of Indian Missions
Barretti
Apostolic Delegation
Miles
Shafter
Wheeler
Lawton
Ludlow
Hay
Proctor
Thurston
Money
Mason
John R
Civil Service Commission
Washington Barracks
Arlington
Cubs
Big Row in Paris Chamber Over Dreyfus Affair Interpellations
In Paris on December 14, deputy Grott of the Radical Socialist party demanded government explanation on general staff indiscretions in the Dreyfus affair. He read excerpts from newspaper articles amid the chamber's heated exchanges.
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Ber of Deputies
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Grott
Dreyfus
Atrocities Reported in Luzon Captures Fryars and Nuns
Manila reports to Aguinaldo's northern Luzon raid describe 124 friars and brothers captured, churches looted, and priests abused under rebel control. A bishop subjected to indignities, friars beaten and hung in the sun, with provisions secretly supplied by locals.
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San Francisco
Manila
Hong Kong Express
Luzon
Leybe
Aguinaldo
Cagayan
Apor
New York
American Bible Society
John R Hykes
Shanghai
Philippine Islands
Admiral Dewey
Hykes
United States
England
Otis
Spy System In Cuba Revealed By W Greely Testimony
War inquiry heard Greely outline a disciplined spy system in Cuba. He said operations were well ahead, funds promptly used, and orders carried out from the commanding general. Confidential agents in Cuba communicated with Havana and Santiago using trusted methods to move supplies and information.
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W. Greely
Oegee
Cervera
Tiago
Allen
Greely
Havana
Santiago
Cuba
Ened
Secretary Bliss to resign as interior secretary
Dec.14 It is very probable that Secretary Bliss will tender his resignation to the President soon. He seeks more time for his large business interests and denies any rift with the President or advisers. He had not planned to serve the full four years, expecting to retire at a fitting opportunity. An official announcement will come after a successor is chosen.
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Washington
Bliss
Mr. Bliss
Mr. McKinney
New York
Thomas Ryan
Kansas
Mexico
Divorced From an Opera Singer in Columbus Ohio
Virginia Thurman Cole was granted a divorce from T Kelly Cole in Columbus Ohio today. The former is a tiara holder tied to the late Senator Thurman. The latter is an operatic singer who belonged to the Bostonians at the time of their seven year marriage. Grounds cited were neglect of duty and failure to provide.
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Collumbus
Ohio
Virginia Thurman Cole
T. Kelly Cole
Senator Thurman
Bostonians
Express Firms Move In Supreme Court Suit
Expres Juyrxxson Crrr Ma Dec 14 The American and Wells Fargo Express companies filed motions in the Supreme Court to compel Siem to pay in suits against them.
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Expres Juyrxxson
Crrr
American
Wells ‘Fargo Express
Supreme Court
Siem
Filipinos at White House Seek Annexation Support
Maximo and Angel Cortes, two Filipino brothers, met the President and stated that the Filipino upper class favored annexation to become U.S. citizens. They claimed Aguinaldo received funds to push annexation, but the President said U.S. policy serves the good of Philippine peoples and suggested they submit a full statement to the Secretary of State.
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Hinetos
Maximo
Angel Cortes
United States
Spain
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Manila
Cortes Brothers
Philippine Islands
Ludlow Named First Military Governor of Havana
Washington December 14 Secretary Alger designates General Ludlow to act as first military governor of Havana city with full power over local questions. He will depart soon to assume post General Greene remains in Havana until Ludlow arrives and then returns home to retirement. The report notes widespread fear following the major fire at Han Kow with thousands dead and further arson incidents suspected as incendiaries.
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Washington
Alger
General Ludlow
Havana City
General Greene
Havana
Genera Ludlow
REGULARS TO GO TO MANILA FOR RELIEF DUTY
The War Department moves to relieve volunteer regiments in Manila with six regular infantry units designated for tropical service. The Twentieth at Fort Leavenworth, Third at Fort Snelling, Twelfth at Jefferson Barracks and Fort Riley, Seventeenth at Columbus Barracks, Fourth at Fort Sheridan, and Twenty second at Fort Crook will replace volunteers as they arrived in Manila.
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Wasniseros
War Department
Manila
Alger
United States Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Fort Snelling
Minn
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Riley
A Year and a Day For Stacey
A. G. Stacy, longtime Kansas newspaper man, was sentenced in Torexa to one year and a day in the federal penitentiary for mailing obscene material attacking his divorced wife. The offense targeted Newton and other prominent figures. Attorneys sought a stay for appeal. Judge Riner granted it and set bail at $5,000. Stacy remains in custody.
End of Garcia era sparks mixed Cuban reactions
SanTiago de Cuba reports General Garcia death prompts General Wood to order flags half-masted as a sign of courtesy. Cuban factions express regret yet see the event as clearing the political horizon. Washington discourse notes a Hepburn proposal restricting state admissions until certain conditions are met.
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SanTiago DE Cuba
Garcia
Leonard Wood
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