Death of Congressman Wise of Virginia and river bill summary
Newport News Virginia December 22 congressman Wise long a fixture in Virginia politics dies of Brights disease aged about 79 born 1832 in Philadelphia son of former Governor Henry Wise and brother to John S Wise of New York served in Confederate army and in Congress twice defeating W A Young later details include his role at William and Mary and medical college of Virginia. Washington reports river and harbor bill completed totaling about 60 million dollars with 23 million direct appropriations and 37 million for continuous work. prior bills in 1900 and 1897 carried 39.9 million and 72.3 million respectively.
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Medical College of Virginia
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W. A. Young
John S. Wise
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Earnings of the Railways in 1900 Report
The preliminary income report for U S railways for year ended June 30 1900 covers 190 406 miles. Gross earnings total 1 480 673 054 dollars or 7 776 per mile. Passenger earnings 396 860 760 dollars and freight earnings 1 048 268 875 dollars.
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Kidnappers Den Near Omaha Captive Cudahy House Found
Omaha December reports reveal Eddie Cudahy identified a secluded Grover Street residence near South Omaha as the kidnapper’s hideout. Police note the site’s overlook and rail links aided the investigation while the ransom payment of 25000 dollars is confirmed.
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Yesteday
Eddie Cudahy
Grover Street
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Donahue
Hares
Barkley
Edward Cudahy
Eddie
Maud Munshaw
Scheiderwind
Miss Munshaw
Omaha National Bank
Mr. Cudahy
Donehue
Nebraska
Cudahy
South
Countess of Warwick: Society Leader Politician and Shopkeeper
The Countess of Warwick is described as one of England's most versatile women. She leads society, engages in politics and philanthropy, and runs a shop, earning a reputation as perhaps the most beautiful English peeress.
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England
Countess of Warwick
MARKET MELANGE From Thoas market notes in festive prices
A Christmas market page details abundant goods from poultry to produce with prices in a nineteenth century tone. Cranberries, sauerkraut, greens, and decorative wreaths draw buyers as fruit and vegetables list apples cranberries peaches and beets while fish meats and baked items fill the stalls.
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Tallest Veteran William Bane of Nineveh Penn. tall and proud
William Patterson Bane of Nineveh Greene county Pennsylvania claims the title of tallest veteran in the land at seven feet one and a half inches. He marched in the Grand Army parade in Chicago where he towered over others, and recalls Civil War service with the Twenty second Ringgold Cavalry. The 55 year old bachelor enlisted at 18, with a noted anecdote of staying on his own seat during inspection. In Pittsburg a separate report notes 70 year old Thomas Sanders, a Penn township road supervisor, robbed of $400 by a lone gunman who forced entry during dinner.
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Musical Matinees at Keller Residence Begin December 29
Members of All Saints church chorus plan musical matinees every other Saturday at four o clock starting December 29 at Clark Place residence of Willard O Keller. Frederick musical group featuring singers pianists and violinists will perform.
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Peace prospects in Chinese imperial integrity talks discussed
Reports from officials and diplomats indicate mixed views on the likelihood of a peace note being signed soon. U S minister Conger, British minister Satow, and Dr Mumm von Seba believe an agreement may come, while Li Hung Chang’s staff fear delays. Chinese sources suggest the note may not be signed for some time and could be drawn up for Europe or America. Li Hung Chang’s health worries grow as pleurisy fears emerge.
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Siam Pa Veh
Conger
United States
de Hoey
Ernest Satow
Mumm Vom Sebabeter
Termacy
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America
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Hung Chang
Gen. Chaffes
Chinese rulers discontented seek leave from Sian Fu
London reports from the Pekin correspondent of The Morning Post say the delay in a joint note is due to Washington objections. Conger urges speedy settlement, arguing foreign control worsens than Chinese governance. Prince Ching notes Emperor Kwang Su and the empress dowager wish to leave Sian Fu due to poor accommodations. He cites seized Pekin property as equivalent to demanded indemnity. Sir Robert Hart advised Prince Ching against delaying punishment of guilty officials.
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Gifted Frederick County Writer Nellie Blessing Eyster Visits
Mrs. Nellie Blessing Eyster, renowned Frederick county born author of several books and poems, including A Christmen Reminiscence, lived in Harrisburg and California. She recently toured Europe and is visiting Frederick with former Mayor A. B. Feake and his wife on West Third Street.
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West Third Street
Personal notices of students and visitors in Baltimore area
PURELY PERSONAL. Local youths and visitors report Christmas vacations and homecomings. Names include Calvin Page, Caroline McSherry, Fauntleroy, Julian Cram, Mary Maurepy, Atlee Radcliffe, Edith Fisher, Wm. R. DeLashmott, Donald Ayres Delashmoutt, Ladz, Frances Steckel and others with addresses in Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Record Street
Mims
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East Second Street
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Woman's College
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Julian C. Cram
Jeffervon
Mary Maurepy
Court Square
Atlee Radcliffe
Edith Fisher
Adam. Lough
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Ess Street
Donald Ayres Delashmoutt
Charloste Hall
Ladtz
Colambdia
Frances Steckel
Woodstock
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