McKinley's Message on Prosperity and Philippines Policy
McKinley argues the nation is in unusual prosperity and praises Vice President Hobart. He outlines policy on the Philippines, Cuba, Samoa, and Hawaii, urges bonds sales power, and calls for a civilian government plan for newly acquired lands while retaining U.S. sovereignty and a strong military presence. He endorses a cable to Manila and sets terms for Porto Rico and Hawaii administration.
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Pwells
Rbel
United States
Snaio
Manila
Csme
Philippines
Congress of the
Jio
Congress
Phiippins
Hawaiian Islands
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Senate
Island Way
United State
Congress, of the President Pris
Cuban Indepence Message From Gomez Sparks Street Oration
General Maximo Gomes declared in Havana that Cubans have fought for independence before and would fight again if needed, insisting they would sweep the island. The speech to crowds stirred great sensation amid the American administration in the city.
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Gomez Saya
Havana
Maximo Gomes
Gomez
Navy Football Defeated At West Point A Gallant Fight
Secretary Long praises the Annapolis cadets for a gallant display after their defeat at West Point. He notes exemplary spirit and conduct, and assures the team they remain brave and faithful to duty despite not winning. Also reports cotton mill owners in New Bedford plan a 10 percent wage raise starting December 11 benefiting about 13 000 workers.
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Long
Washington
Annapolis
West Point
F. V. McNair
Naval Academy
John D. Long
Montana Protest Alleges Bribery in Clark Senate Election
Washington dispatch reports Montana lawmakers filed a memorial alleging William A. Clark financed votes to secure his senate seat. The document claims $30,000 paid to members and $35,000 for four others, with Montana officials urging an early full hearing and offering to present evidence.
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Senate
Carter
Montana
William A. Clark
Clark
Legislative Assembly
Montons
Treasury
Henry S. Stiff
House
Garter
Robert B. Smith
T. E. Collins
Henry 8. Stiff
Modder River Battle Reports Face Conflicting Accounts
London reports claim a week after Modder River the morning papers show dated Nov 29 with divergent, conflicting narratives. Cape Town notes British claim possession of the town and Methuen hails a hard won victory, while Boer losses are described as heavy and lines fray as troops ford the river.
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London
Modder River
Cape Town
Devo
Methuens
Atzyleshira
Free States
Yale Plans Memorial Hall Debate At Friday Meeting
New Haven December 5 Yale corporation will meet Friday to discuss plans for a new memorial hall. Architects reportedly estimate over a million should be expanded while the corporation has figured not less than a million. Henry Bort Wright Yale 98 appointed acting secretary as Anson Phelps Stokes Jr pursues theological study at Cambridge. Wright will cover duties he cannot fulfill. he is general secretary of the Yale Y M A. He is the son of Dean Henry P Wright.
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New Haven
Yale Corporation
Memorial Hall
Henry Bort Wright
Yale
Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr
Cambridge
Wright
Yale Y. M
Henry P. Wright
University
Supreme Court affirms pipe trust restraint of commerce ruling
The U S Supreme Court upholds a Sixth Circuit decision against Addison Pipe Co in a landmark anti trust case. The ruling declares the pipe manufacturers’ combination restrained interstate commerce, marking the first anti trust decision applying to non transportation. Lucky Baldwin forced to sell Baldwin hotel site to James L Flood for 1.426 million, with Baldwin keeping Baldwin annex property. Flood plans an eight story hotel after foreclosure pressure from Hibernia mortgage.
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District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Sixth District
Supreme Court of the United States
James L. Flood
San Francisco
E. J. Baldwin
Lucky Baldwin
Baldwin Hotel
Powell and
Market Streets
Bonanza
Market Street
Powell
Ellis
Thia
Baldwin
Baldwin Annex
Ellis Street
Hibernia Bank
Flood
President Harrison Opposes Seating Roberts of Utah
Former President Harrison denounces the idea of seating Congressman Roberts, saying allowing a man living with plural wives in Congress would be a national shame. He noted he has not studied the legal basis to bar seating and would not assist in the effort. He returned home recently and declined further involvement.
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Roberts
Indianapolis
Tarrison
Roberta
Utah
Loase of Representatives
Leagues
Congress
Congress of the
United States
State Department weighs neutrality proclamation in Boer War
Washington notes the United States may issue a neutrality proclamation if needed but is unlikely to act without a formal move from another nation. The aim would be to warn Americans recruiting for the Boer army and to preserve a friendly stance with Britain and the South African republics.
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State Department
Washington
Dec
Great Britain
South African Republic
United States
Ware
America
Liberty Cycle Company assigns for creditors in New York
Lrngeport New York December 5 The Liberty Cycle company at 4 Warren Street assigns for the benefit of creditors Frank Leonard Jr a lawyer at 45 William Street is named as assignee The firm says it could not obtain material in time about 2500 dollars of merchandise liabilities no notes due to creditors It has offices in Boston Bridgeport Conn and Chicago and a Bridgeport factory The company was driven from business by lack of materials to build wheels
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Lrngeport
New York
Liberty Cycle Company
Warren Street
Frank Leonard, Jr
William Street
Park Square
Boston
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Liberty Company
Guild Wheels
Death of William Bracelin Aged 83 in New York incident
William Bracelin aged 83 died at Bellevue Hospital Essex after his 1899 fall from a New York building. He was the son of John Bracelin of Essex and left a wife and two children. Funeral held in New York with family from here attending. interment also in New York.
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Essex
William Bracelin
John Bracelin
New York
Bellevue Hospital
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