President McKinley’s Alabama Welcome in Confederacy’s Capital
President McKinley arrived in Montgomery escorted by state leaders and a large crowd. He lauded Hobson’s mother and Wheeler’s daughter, with governors and generals in attendance, as celebratory demonstrations filled Capitol Hill and the old Confederate capital.
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Montgomery
Ala
Atlanta
Tuskegee
State Assembly
Johnston
McClellan
Crosby
Capitol Hill
Tobi
McKinley Uw
Hama
Preane
Hobson
General Wheeler
Wheeler
Shafter
Lawton
Alger
Long
Smith
Madrid Soldier Found Armed With Knife in Sagasta’s Ante-Room
In Madrid yesterday an intoxicated Cuban repatriated soldier was found asleep in the ante-room of Senor Sagasta’s official residence armed with a knife. The incident caused a sensational scene as authorities investigated the motive and potential danger of the weapon.
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Sagasta
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Cuba
Princely Gifts to a College at McGill
Montreal December 17 Lady Strathcona and her daughter Hon Mrs Howard donated 50 000 each to McGill college. Lord Strathcona has given in total up to this time 1 485 712, highlighting major benefactions from the Strathcona family.
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Montreal
Lady Strathcona
Mrs Howard
McGill
Lord Strathcona
Hutchin Murder Trial Reverberates With Poison Plot Evidence
The Hutchin murder trial heard a setback for the defense as witnesses linked Mrs Botkin to anonymous letters to Mrs Dunning and to a box of candy poisoned with a handkerchief purchased in the city. Grace Harris and Mrs Rouff testified to handwriting, purchase details, and knowledge of poisons linking Botkin to the case.
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San Francisco
Hutchin
Botkin
Grace Haruis
City of Paris
Hartis
Mrs Rouff
Mrs. Botkin
Porsons
Attack on British Embassy lands man in asylum
Joseph W Pearson, 26, a printer, attacked the British Embassy in Washington with bricks injuring Miss Pauncefote and smashing windows. He was arrested and later declared insane, confined at St Elizabeths asylum after his mother sought a writ de lunatico inquirendo. A separate obituary notes Princeton Professor John Stilwell Schanck’s death at an advanced age.
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Washington
Joseph W.pearken
Julian Pauncefote
Pierson
Pearson
St. Elizabeth's Asylum
Marshals Fury
Princeton
John Stilwell Schanck
Tie
Monmouth County
N. J
Priceton
Terry
American Society For the Advancement of Science
Lafayette College
Cornwah
Peace makers come home from peace commission farewell
American peace commissioners bid farewell at the railroad station with a special car provided by the railroad. They sail today from Southampton aboard the steamer St Louis. Aguinaldo's representative Aguinillo protests to the commission as part of the records.
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Lbay Beta
Aguineido
Puls Mee i
United States
Generl Iormee Porter
Athe
Afflelala
United Alsies
Oles
Amerian
Southampton
St. Louis
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
Philippine Republic
Agoncilla
Petral
Wood
Iong Kong
Pratt
Singapore
Wildman
Hong Kong
Williams
Cavite
Socialism Surges at Labor Federation Convention
At the American Federation of Labor meeting in Kansas City on December 17 socialists pressed their case for socialist doctrine within the federation. Despite a majority opposition, socialist speakers claimed dignity and tolerance marked the debate, with John F. Tobin of Boston provoking attention by suggesting President Gompers may align with the Socialist Democrats.
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American Federation
Kansas City
American Federation of Labor
John F. Tobin
Boston
Gomners
Social Democratic Party
Tobin
Federation
Gompers
Plainfield
N. J
Charlee Weaterfield
Thomas Casey
Alfred Springer
John Taylor
George Kline
Abraham Cornette
Central Avenue Railway Station
Thousands Staying In China From Drought Starvation
Rev. H White reports Chin Chow Fu province in China suffers mass starvation after two droughts. 4.5 million farmers prey to hunger as outlying areas and government offer little relief amid daily deaths. 18 deaths daily at Chin Chow Fu.
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China
San Francisco
Grelic
Orient
Rev. H. White
Chin Chow Fu
Shang Fung
Cuba Tariff Reforms Aim at Cuban Reconstruction
President McKinley signed an executive order enacting a new Cuban tariff effective January. The plan, based on Robert Porter’s report, lowers duties on iron ore steel rail coal and chemicals while boosting local manufacture such as sugar bags rope and spun jute. It preserves some rates to aid agriculture and the sugar industry and restores coffee duties to the Spanish rate to deter adulteration.
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Washington
McKinley
South
Cuba
Robert P. Porter
United States
War Department
Santiago
Spain
Havana
Manila
Tragedy at Avonwood Crossing Claims Several in Allen Family
A Pennsylvania Railroad derailment near Avonwood crossing near Manasquan New Jersey killed four and injured four others from the Allen and Alger families. Mrs Ellen Allen and her daughter Miss Ally Alger plus infant died. Davis Allen and Katie Allen were critically injured. Mrs Alger and Miss Cranmer also died. The wagon carrying petkans was struck as the family returned from Asbury Park. The Allen family patriarch Davis S Allen was a prominent local resident.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Avonwood Crossing
Manasquan
Ellen Allen
Messe Allen
Ally Alger
Jonnie Crammer
Davis
Allen
Mra. Alen
Kied
Katie Allen
Mra. Alger
Vie Allen
Davis Allen
Mr. Allen
Allenwood
Asbury Park
Iba Hraken
Mr. Alger
Miss Cranmer
Woman sacrifices life to save child in deadly city fire
In Chicago a livery stable blaze traps a two story apartment stairway killing Mrs. Johanna Newell who fled to rescue her 2-year-old daughter. The child was thrown to bystanders and saved, but Mrs. Newell died minutes later from fall injuries. Neighbors state the fire started in the building early evening, with all escape routes blocked.
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Bravy Moether
Theo
Rios Calls US Names In Spanish Peace Talks
London dispatch reports Senor Montero Rios, head of the Spanish peace commission, accusing Americans of vanity and inexperience after Spain’s defeat. He says Philippines remain unconquered and criticizes America’s refusal to arbitrate over the Maine incident, while denying any Carlist danger.
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Smarta
Spain
London
Paris
The
Times
M. de Blowitz
Spanish Peace Commission
Senor Montero Rios
Philippines
America
Maine
Lawless Indian Killed in Hogansburg Arrest Resist
Joan Ran som, a St. Regis Indian, was shot and killed on the Hogansburg reservation while resisting arrest. A month earlier Ransom and his squad attacked an official attempting to seize goods. the same officer later confronted Ransom at his home, where Ransom and his group brandished clubs and knives. The officer fired after the clash. Ransom died soon after. Stormy debate in French Chamber ends with potential ministerial crisis over Barbonne election corruption. Rome reports Liznor Banao claims an Italy Britain status quo pact in Africa and Tripoli notes. government silent. Daily News lauds American gunners after Sanday Hook trial report.
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Matone
Joan Ransom
St. Regis
Hogansburg
Ransom
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Vest
Barbonne
Meline
M. Guillain
Colerie
M. Pelonci
Camm- Tree
MM. Depuy
London
Rome
The
Daily Mail
Liznor Banao
Italy
Great Britain
Africa
Ned Sea
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Raheita
Soudan
Daily News
Washington
Sanday Hook
Fate of Kenney Trial Signals Verdict Expected Later
Delaware United States Senator Richard Kenney faces a pending verdict on charges of conspiracy and aiding in the misapplication of bank funds. The 11 day trial featured a high profile legal clash between District Attorney Vandegrift and defense lead attorney Levi Bird. The judge charged the jury on intent as the case nears a decision likely by Monday.
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Wilmington
Der
United States
Righaid Ro Kenney
Delaware
Fast Nationa Bank
Dove
bto‘Grock
Bradford Cheiget
Kenney Hing
William N. Boggs
Boggs
Beldom
Dellaware
Vandegrift
Young
Othe Levi C Bird
Toney al Biggs, & Son
Blgss
Cititzens
Kinney
Ken
Ley
Quilty
Thia
Bradford
Tee
Boges
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Catigoriza Fira Since Co
Cats- FoRsra Wie Synce Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Cal
Svelle
New Yok
N.W
Pearre
Fisher & Shaw
South Calvert Street
Baltimore
Baltimore Stock Exchange
Ernest Helfenstein
W. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Cassell & Waters, Real Estate and Insurance Brokers
Court Street
Frederick
Mazenic
Therasnt
Graceham
Frederee
E. Church St
High Ole
Adamstown
Rathosd
Feagaville
Pike
Pika
St A Sacrides
Frederics
Pearl
C. R
Sraddock
Went End Sronswick
Teesa
Baltimore Pike
W. R. Johnson
Berry
Howe
Motter's Sistion
Unie
Acd
Lewistown
Iran
Obrehe
Av GO Ontgomery
Alabama
Hood
Pillsbury’s
Rice & Haller, Agts
Sterling iSlver
Kann Bros. Silver CO
Lexington ST
Howard Street
Howard St
A. L. Pearre
IWO
Socialism and Labor
Georgia
Hawkinsville
John James
Turner
James
Imlay City
Mich
Pontiac
Oxford and Northern Railroad
Thomas Robb
Lum
Walter Robb
John Yerkes
Here
Virginia
Savannah
Chester
Marianao
Hasbrouck
Seventh Army
Tors
Minnewaska
Rou- Manian
Iatana
Iowa
Missouri
Crank Bay
Jamaica
Camden
Ark
George Morfan
Charles Johnson
Ogeman
Bay
Mike O'Connell
General Merritt
New York
Europe
General Wesley Merritt
Mrs. Merritt
International American Bank
Dingley
Hawaiian Islands
Canada
Enema
Rios
Kenney
Ile Calla
Thae Boggs
Vox Boon
Monty
Amy
McCann
Santiagio de Cuba
Baracoa
Pete Tle
Poughkeepsie
Trenton
Trenton Gas Light Company
Wiliam L. Ekin
Philadelphia
Elkin
Jeywespas
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