Pension Bill Passed in House Amid Civil Service Debate
The House approved the Pension Appropriation bill without amendments, carrying 141,263,880 dollars. Debates covered pension policy, civil service reform, and Treasury expenditures under the Dingley plan, with Dingley predicting a near-future surplus as revenues rise and expenditures decline.
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Washington Dey
House
Treasury
Brown
Oho
Maxwell
Nebraska
Grosvenor
Ohio
Cybla
Sullivan
Mississippi
TL. V. Moynton
Johnson
Indiana
Apendy
Mr Pearson
Mopidilean
North
Nvollenn
Mr. Johnson
Purdue
Carmack
Gains and Sons
Demopcrats
Tennessee
Dingley
Ray Votacaurt
Iran
Dingley Rave
Dingrey
Congress
Dubie Works
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Treasury
Stante
University of Virginia names Dabney to history and economics chair
The University of Virginia board elevates Professor Dabney to the chair of history and political economy following the death of Professor Frederick Votives. Walter Maso elected in mathematics and plans for new athletics types discussed amid a tentative presidential offer report.
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Charlottesville
Dee
University of Virginian
Tenth Dabney
Baseball Trade Sends McIanies and De Montreville to Keema Orlos
In Poliimore on December 10, a deal involving Washington players Mickey McIanies Second Baseman De Montrevdile and First Baseman McGann and Keema Orlos was completed this afternoon in the city. Boyle, Teltz and Pheher Amole move to the Washington club as part of the exchange.
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Beal
Poliimore
Mickey McIanies
Biseman Dem Montrevdile
McGann
Washington
Keema Orlotos
Boyle
Teltz
Pheher Amole
Womack Stubbs Poker Scandal Witnesses Testify in Birmingham
Richmond Va December 10 1897 At the Grand Camp Confederate Veterans History Committee the first witness Greer Gaughman testifies about Womack and Stubbs checks and their handling The committee recalls Stubbs then Womack takes the stand identifies two checks while one paid money to Stubbs and the other lent funds to Birmingham Captain Henry is robbed and the telegram from Womack is read The session includes Cussona correcting details and notes about book controversy and school histories
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Richmond
Grand Camp
Confederate Veterans, History Committee
Greer Gaughman
Handley
Bank
Baughman
Stubbs
George Booker
Old Point
Birmingham
Worrick
Rhy Inlawham
Wameck
Wamieck
Phiyers
Wiffter
Womack
Noda
J. Wy, Womack
American Book E Company
Henry
Cussona
Resser
Corres
Lynch Attacks Spark Fear Across Mississippi
A Meayune report from Wesson Mississippi describes a lynching atmosphere after the murder of the Smith family by Charles Lewis a 29 year old negro. Lewis implicates two others Will Powell and Andy Smith as possible co conspirators as vigilance and posse actions unfold. A brutal mass killing near Pear River in Lawrence County left Mrs Smith and four children dead with a lone 5 year old girl surviving. Police and locals mobilize for a possible broader purge against black residents amid fear of reprisal.
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New Orleans
Meayune
Wesson
Miss
Brown Smith
Charley Lewis
T. D. Holmes
Will Powell
Andy Smith
Monroe
Lewis
Powell
Andy Smmith
Imirllatto
Smith
Smyth
Charles Lewis
Agin
Pear River
Lawrence County
Ohen
Cauacie
la Monticello
Liwrene
Witness Testimony Ends as Committee Examines Note
The committee wrapped up Womack's testimony and prepared to study the report. After a brief conference, the committee adjourned until ten tomorrow morning.
Stolen Postal Funds Run Up To One Hundred Thousand
A major New York theft on November 1 involving about 100000 dollars in registered letters from the Central railway New York Somerville and Eastern branch. Two bags later surfaced with 20000 dollars. Postal officials and Major Charles P Towis investigated in secrecy, with no final tally yet but estimates may reach 100000 dollars.
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New York
Central Railway
New Jersey
New York, Somerville and Astern
Charles P. Towis
Philadelphia
Government Secret Servics
Washington
Tonteht
Registereo Mallonatier
Tart
Civil Service Conference Set by North Carolina Rep Pearson
Representative Pearson collected seventy two signatures on a paper circulated among Republican members of Congress to discuss desirable changes to the Civil Service law. The conference is scheduled for Saturday night in the Rivers and Harbors committee room, surprising by the number of signers. The aim is to shape upcoming civil service legislation. Neck Island, US, Dec 10 Bob Flig Simmons denied his wife had urged him to rejoin the gang, insisting she never said so and that he would not meet Corbett again. He also repeated he is finished with prize fights.
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Ways and Means Committee
Dingley
Pacifi
Treasury
Richardson
Tennessee
Batley
Texas
Bailey
McMmtin
Cannon
Allen
Mississippi
MeAllen
Mer
Linney
North Carolina
Tie
Nncome
New York
Eyverrimn
Tammany Beers
Tammany
Amos Cummings
Mii
Lind
Caliifornia
Ih Oy
Civil Service
Winshirston
Pearson
Congress
Rivers and Harbors
Nebraska statesman visits Monterey Mexico in diplomatic tour
Bryan in Mexico report from Monterey notes Hon. William J. Jenn of Nebraska welcomed with high municipal state and federal honors during a distinguished visit. The dispatch highlights excitement and the reception of an American statesman abroad.
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Bryan
Mexico
Monterey
Mex
Willam J. Jenn
Nebraska
Monterey Toiles
Wisviel
Great six day bike race tightens as Rivierre collapses
New York Dec 10 1897 the six day race at Madison Square Garden narrows to Miller Rivierre and Rice with Rivierre reportedly losing nerve and collapsing to be cared for by physicians. Rice clings fifty miles behind and the field endures crashes and fatigue as riders push toward the record pace set by Welton in 1900.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Milor
Rice
Wilkiesbarry
Finle
Migerre
Rivierre
Moore
Mint Miller
Ticie
Chicago
Ttce
Ries
Cone
Sehinneer
Miller
Ile
Dale
Tle
Enterman
Brook
Insurgent leader captured as Spanish forces advance in Cuba
Reports from Puerto Principe describe heavy fighting with insurgents suffering 1% killed and 45 taken prisoner while 18 officers and 110 soldiers wounded for the Spanish. General Mernanidex de Verlivo leads troops. are released from fortresses. a royal divorce case is noted. United States physicians arrive with plans to study yellow fever under President Motinley’s orders.
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Tavana
Ruly Riven
Moreh Jast
Pungr Delto
Mernanidex de Verlivo
Mi Cwhunas
Mil
Colon
Cadiz
OMS
Cotumn
Juan Crslo
Puerto Principe
Senorlin Mvungelina Cost
Mearshadl Ulren
Hell
Mihl
United States
Lee
Aer
Eugene Wasdin
Supgeon I. 1
Goldings
United States Marine Hospital Service
Motinley
New Orleans
North Atlantic Squadron Moves For Winter Maneuvers
The North Atlantic squadron prepares for winter operations with headquarters at Wey Wear. Vessels including Montgomery Detroit and Ve suvius are already in Florida waters. A torpedo group will join when warm weather arrives and maneuvers begin, with the Heel returning to Brooklyn navy yard in spring.
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New York
Bern
Albontsa
Wey Wear
Montgomery
Detroit
Vesuvius
Florida
Aris
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Ayer
Diamonds stolen from Emerson home in Baltimore
In Baltimore on December 10 1900 Isaac F Emerson president of Amergon Oroge Co and Maryland Naval Reserves commander reportedly had diamonds valued near ten thousand dollars stolen from his residence at 20 Eutaw Place. A suspect escaped but was captured nearby. diamonds found in his pockets.
Jury Reconsiders Indictments In Baltimore Case
A Baltimore grand jury reconsiders and dismisses the indictment against Hubbell and James Russell for false returns on Test Telephone Manufacturing stock pricing. In Chicago the Luetgert jurors near completion with Flurry Reen accepted by the State. In San Francisco Durrant cave papers filed, outcome pending sentencing and possible execution next year.
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Baltimore
Hubbell
James Russell
William J. Atkinson
Test Telephone Manufacturing Company
Haltimore
Sping
Atock
Atkinson
San Francisco
Durrant Cave
Cabinet Complete in Rome as Marquis Visconti New Foreign Office
The cabinet restructuring is finished in Rome with Marquis Visconti Venoala accepting the Foreign Office. The list of ministerial members for the new ministry will be officially issued tomorrow. Faceotbaei bland spore.
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Completh
Rome
di] Rudin
Ias
Visconti Venoala
Bland Spore
CAUCUS CONTESTS IN VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
Richmond dispatch reports a heated contest over the Princess Anna Judgeship as Delegate Sneed backs Commonwealth's Attorney Ben White while Woodhouse supporters push for reelection. The House debates Cape Charles Railroad charter proposed by Charles Smiths crew. Senate and House proceedings last only minutes with local measures passing amid party maneuvering. A joint committee agreed to probe the penitentiary while a separate inquiry targets the Carroll judge case, but no action taken.
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Virginian
Richmond
Princess ‘Anna
Sneed
Ben White
Commonwealth
Woodhouse
Charles Smith
Cape Charles Railroad and Power Company
R.L. Alls
R.L. Alls= Worth, C. G. Smithers
John W. Carroll
Charles W. Parsons
M. H. Stevenson
John Daniel
Wilkins
Cape Chirles
Caneville
Hent
Cooke
Slerness
Monlay
Senate
House
Bossip
Alexiner
Judge Love
Cal
Ce Gailey
Alex
Jtodrin Oly
Boykin Amt
Sam GB
Brent
Batley
Willard
Uhatse
Tutley Love
Alllow
Mushbach
Twn
Law Committee
Tiny Koorell
Weel
Carroll
Aba
Barksdale
Ashton
Chichester
King George and Stafford
Rappahannock
Wade
H. M. Dudlewe
N. H. Neblett
Nouse
Lunenburg
Jas
Edge
Earn
Quieter in Austria Hopeful for Peaceful Solution
London dispatches report Vienna and Buda signposts indicating a brighter outlook on Hungary's Ausgleich matter. Baron Banffy seeks to prolong the agreement while Kossuth pressures for a direct decision. Negotiations with Kossuth aim to secure passage of the bill through compromise, after an 185 vote defeat.
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London
Vienna
Buda
Baron Banffy
Biy
Cis Kossuth
Notldti Financial Committee
Asda Ui Maa
Barmi
Kosai
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