14 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
1
Mrs. S. Hearn of Parsonsburg Maryland reports a prolonged throat catarrh cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla after three doses. She says soreness disappeared and she could eat normally, noting how much better she looks and how others remark on her improvement. Hood's Pills accompany the remedy.
Buffalo December incident report outlines a deadly NY Central accident near Corfu where a shoveling gang was struck by an express. Foreman John Warner and Henry Gunnison died instantly with six others missing identities. Engineer Smith described the horrific scene and near-miss prior to the fatal impact.
Savannah December 14 Colonel W. J. Dayan announced resignation from the Third Nemaska regiment after the peace treaty. He urged the United States avoid colonial policy, defend republican ideals, and resist European imperialism as he heads to Washington to oppose expansionist aims.
In Washington the senate discussed the Nicaragua canal bill with amendments and postponed action. The house passed the District of Columbia appropriation bill totaling 6 259 950, with no amendments, and approved the seamen law amendments. President McKinley arrives in Atlanta for a peace jubilee tour with a large party. General Wheeler attendance questioned for House seating rights amid Spanish American War service. Manila reports detail friar abuse by insurgents in Luzon. A Paterson shooting ends with one fatality. General Brooke named military governor of Cuba with provincial chiefs.
Washington reports that the Cuban autonomist government seeks bids for Central railroad lines and Havana tramways, with a 99 year concession, 4 percent interest guarantees, tax exemptions, and land grants. United States evacuation authorities order halt. threats of arrest if negotiations continue.
In Wilmington the Kenney trial neared verdict as the prosecution introduced a July 1896 Bay State Gas bill for 5000 dollars, showing 300 shares of gas stock paid to Kenney. Kenney said he never acted as private counsel for the company and revealed a 100 share retainer from a gentleman. The document unsettled the defense before the government’s close. The text also notes labor congress topics from Kansas City with anti expansion resolutions and a tax proposal on firms employing women and young children.
A massive steel tank at Avenue A and Twentieth Street owned by Consolidated Gas collapses crashing down with 8,000,000 gallons of water. Three dead and many injured as debris and tidal waves flood the streets. arrests for homicide issued for contractor and chief engineer amid a large rescue effort.
Gideon W. Marsh former president of Keystone National Bank was sentenced in Philadelphia to 12 years and three months hard labor plus a $500 fine and costs. He faced the heaviest sentence in 20 years in the U S district court. He spoke of bank affairs and admitted responsibility amid a dramatic courtroom scene.
The dispatch summarizes the Hispano American treaty provisions including Spain relinquishing sovereignty over Cuba and ceding Puerto Rico and the Philippines to the United States. It covers occupation duties, prisoner exchanges, indemnities, Spaniards in ceded territories, civil rights, property rights, and trade terms for a ten year period. The report also notes December 14 dispatches from London and local fire and theater news.
A funeral procession in Havana for Jesus Sotuolongo was attacked near Infante and San Jose streets. Cuban and Spanish participants clashed as hospital staff and privates were targeted, with seven wounded including Deputy Benlancourt and Portuondo. Gunfire, knives, and broken hearse windows were reported.
The Brooklyn Texas Custine and Resolute were ordered to Havana in a move described as preventive rather than threatening. The dispatch aims to protect the city amid unrest following a Sunday hotel eruption, with limited American troops nearby to aid in maintaining order. Secretary Bliss may resign soon to focus on business interests, with a successor yet unnamed. A Virginia merchant, Henry Walke of Norfolk, committed suicide in Brooklyn after seeking medical help for kidney and eye troubles. United States peace commissioners paid farewell calls on President Faure and Foreign Minister Delcasse in Paris.
Philadelphia and Baltimore markets show mixed trends for December. Prices across flour, cereals, meats, dairy, and greens move within narrow ranges with firm grains and steady pork and beef, while hay and potatoes hold firm in both cities.
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