Spanish Minister Denounces Cuban Relief Intervention Claims
Washington dispatch reports Mr. Dupuy de Lome condemns rumors that US and Spanish aid to Cuba aims to intervene in Cuban affairs. He calls it a charity-mixing tactic and defends relief as consistent with global aid, citing Chicago, India, and Paris as precedents. He notes Cuban authorities claim ample relief, with Spain remitting duties on supplies.
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Leith Seems To Win Wheat Quality Dispute
In Chicago a dispute over No 2 red winter wheat for Lester's contracts pits Joseph F Lele ter against grain elevator owner George A Seavern. Lester's men sent the steamer Tron King to Seavern's Alton elevator with 76 000 bushels but 8 000 were rejected as not meeting contract terms. Seavern proposes moving the wheat to a different grade. Lester and his commission men insist on the contracted quality. They control a fleet and plan to load more No 2 red winter wheat at the Alton elevator, about 270 000 bushels, with possible removal of the wheat by night.
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Dee
Jospeh F. Leleter
George A. Seavern
Lester
Alexander Geddes & Co
Seagern
Alton
Seavern
Lrem King
Wheat grading dispute threatens grain tender and appeals
In Chicago 8,000,000 bushels of Wheat are held by Lester and stored in elevators. Leiter and private interests may contest grain quality claiming excessive fineness. If the appeals committee voids any elevator’s tender a major uproar could erupt as grain is loaded for contracts. The State Grain Inspection Department has approved delivery and warehouse receipts may expose the state to blame if lax inspections occur.
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Alton
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Lester
Defending Champ Fitzsimmons Backed by Julian Statement
Chicago reports Martin Julian on Fitzsimmons behalf vows to defend the title despite retirement release. Conditions demand Corbett avoid Maher or Kochnskt, McCoy rise then challenge, middling weight fight first, no inferior offers until proper time. New York dispatch says Kid McCoy to meet Al Smith tomorrow and post 1000 to face any Fitzsimmons opponent.
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Martin Julian
Robert Pitasimmons
Fitvsimmmione
McCoy
Nik
Kia
New York
Kid McCoy
al Smith
Tomortewe
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Pitzshimmons
Mercy for Wife Neaters Sentences Actor to Five Months
New York December 28 Manarid J. Tatchtve actor found guilty of assault in the third degree for striking his wife receives a five month penitentiary term. Towns for Ratcliffe requests new trial, denied. Judge notes mercy plea may be popular in some counties but not here. Tatchtve taken to Tombs cell for transfer to Blackwell’s Island for hard labor. Supreme Court Judge McKey grants temporary stay to Ravelife. case pending retrial on assault charge.
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Ameren
Bhickwell
Leland
Supreme Court
Dawson City passengers arrive with reports from Yukon
The steamer All arrived with advices from Dawson City dated November 25. About thirty passengers, who left Dawson between November 12 and 20, claim there will be no winter starvation there. Nine thousand men have gone to Port Yukon for provisions, leaving enough supplies for the rest to last into spring. No sickness is reported in Dawson, and residents expect stable or better conditions than outsiders fear. Some passengers had only been in Dawson since July and came to buy outfits for next season while taking home about 190000 dollars in dust and nuggets.
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Wash
Dee
Dawson City
Dawson
Dawson Vila
United States
Yukon
Thar Aikkis
Mis
New U S Courthouse Site Chosen in Norfolk Plans Soon
The Virginian reports Norfolk’s new United States Courthouse and post office site chosen with $197,000 available for erection. Bids to be invited soon, with the building in Italian Renaissance style using granite or marble and brick. Wyatt & Nott of Baltimore were selected, seven competitors considered, and James Taylor named supervising architect for treasury matters.
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Roomea
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Grand Jury
Quayler
Wrelbdonte
Wyatt & Notting
Gage
George 13
Post
New York
American Institute of Duchhiets
Daniel WH. Burnham
Mhicago
Taylor
Foreign Affairs in the East and Japanese Naval Moves
Reports from Pekin and London describe German withdrawal conditions in China, British and Japanese naval activity near Nagasaki, and possible coalitions in Japan's government. Shanghai dispatches note fleet movements, while tensions hint at Russia and France amid Manchurian developments and a Chinese loan negotiation.
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Lamhet
Uote Sland
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Yashiima
Fuji
Chen Yuen
Bots
Alexander Palloel
China Station
Port Arthur
Smklen
Onessa
Manchuria
Martin Thaet
Vtussin
France
Jane Shouldeoihe
Gestetner
Secretary Gage Denies Resignation Rumors in DC Visit
Washington December 28 Secretary Gage was questioned about reports he tendered resignation to the President. He said he had not offered to quit and would resign only at his chief’s call. He stressed a Cabinet officer must be ready to surrender office if required.
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New York
Treasury Department
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Baieve
Governor O Moral to Open Law Office in Richi Virginia
The Virginia governor elect plans to open a law office in Richi Virginia and lead with the American Gulla order, assigning his private secretary Evan R. Chesterm to assist. Senator John W. Daniel is expected to arrive Friday, likely not giving an official address. Staff selection for the governor elect faces heavy competition with many applicants for numerous positions. Legislators arrive Thursday to prepare for committee duties and reports, with no legislative work scheduled for Saturday.
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Dis Wiy
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O'Merrall
Evan R. Chestermin
John W. Daniel
Iehimend
Senate
Tle
Tyler
Richmond Campaign Warmed as Mayoral Race Looms
The Richmond campaign opens after Christmas with Mayor incumbent M. Taylor facing Colonel J. B. Harwood and Captain G. P. Reeve. Taylor is expected to make the spring election lively as the city awaits the mayoral contest and party alignment.
Learned men gather for thirteenth American Historical meeting
Learned men from across the nation convened in Cleveland for the American Historical Association's thirteenth annual meeting. James Ithouds presided in president James Schouler's absence, with papers on John Cahen and the teaching of history. Afternoon discussions covered use of sources and contemporary writers. Washington ratifies Orange Free State extradition treaty, sent to Senate for decision.
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American Historical Association
T He Alleghany Mountains
James Ithouds
Boslon
James Schouler
George Parker Winship
Providence
John Cahen
J. P. Gheyney
University of Pennsylvani
AT Hart
Harvard University
Cheyney
J. A. Woodburn
Indiana University
Inter
Washington, D. C
Orange Free State
United States
Washington
United States Senate
Cotton damaged aboard Silverdale near St Michael's
London reports the British steamer Silverdale from Galveston to Bramen put in at St Michael's after a fire in the after hold and has unshipped about 1,200 bales of cotton, most damaged. In New York, Steven son, former Vice-President, accepted the role of Western counsel at North American Trust Company and joined its board.
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Silverdale
Galveston
Newport News
Bramen
St. Michael's
Holt
Stevenson
New York
Adiato
United States
North American Trust Company
Indiana Republicans Meeting Promotes Currency Reform
One hundred Indiana Republicans met in Indianapolis on December 28 1807 to discuss currency reform civil service laws and party strategy. Senator Fairbanks and Governor Mount led talks praising the Dingley and McKinley laws while urging a sound money platform and sustained party unity ahead of state and national campaigns.
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Tobbles
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James A. Mount
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Intenna
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