Corbett Challenges Fitzsimmons in Public War of Wills
James J. Corbett issues a public challenge to Robert J. Fitzsimmons from Cincinnati on December 30, offering multi thousand dollar bets and a return match. He recalls their prior clash at Carson and demands mutual proof of worthiness before any rematch. Simultaneously, Corbett says Fitzsimmons will meet him and McCoy afterward under agreed terms.
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James Heminds Nobort
Nn Tuters
Carson City
Firus
Deller
Corbett
Cincinnati
James J. Corbett
The
Times-Star
Robert J. Fitzsimmons
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Carson
Jim
Will J. Devis
Chicago
America
Roosevelt reports on navy personnel reform plan
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt submits a comprehensive report to Secretary Long on navy personnel, urging a bill to end promotions stagnation, merge line and engineer corps, and improve conditions for enlisted men abroad ships. The plan recommends amalgamating officers and engineers, pruning vacancies to prevent stagnation, extending pensions, and creating warrant ranks for leading machinists.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Navy
Engineer Corps
Associates
Congress
Woard
Fitzsimmons Ultimatum Alters Boxing Alignments
From Port Wayne Indiana Tom O Rurke wired the Associated Press that Julian and Wizsimmons have named Toe Wolcott to meet McCoy and Peter Maher to meet Corbett in the middle weight bouts. If McCoy and Corbett win from Wolcott and Maher Fiz...
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New York
Tom O'Rurke
Associated Press
Port Wayne
Ind
Julian
Wizsimmons
Toe Wolcott
Hiatt
McCoy
Peter Maher
Corbett
Wolcott
Maher
New York Plans Grand New Year Celebration at City Hall
New York and Brooklyn prepare a joint midnight pageant to mark the end of one city era and the birth of a unified metropolis. Salutes of 100 guns, fireworks, a parade from Union Square, and lighting displays will accompany the hour when Old Trinity bells ring and the flag rises atop City Hall.
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New York
vMicini
Eity Hall
Brooklyn
City Hall Park
Union Square
City Hall
United Societies of
Old Trinity
Old Glory
Insolvent Railroads Signal Sparse 1897 Foreclosures
The Railway Age reports 1897 had the fewest insolvencies since 1887 with 18 roads defaulting and 1 537 miles, capitalization under 23 million dollars. In 1903 numbers cited for comparison show 74 roads and 29 340 miles and 1 781 million in bonds. Also mentions a Washington note about Assistant Engineer J S McKean ordered to the Norfolk Navy Yard.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
Dee, C
Paneea
J. S. MekKean
Norfolk Navy Yard
England sizing up her naval strength
London dispatches from 1897 outline Britain mobilizing naval reserves, with about 28 000 sailors in reserve and a 110 000 man full complement. Reports claim ships Campania Lucania Etruria Umbria Majestic Teutonic as reserve and merchant cruisers. Corroborating notes discuss Port Arthur Corea Russo Japan tensions and possible reinforcement of the Japanese fleet by Britain.
British Asiatic squadron ready for any demands
The British Asiatic squadron is deemed strong enough to enforce Britain’s demands. There is no expected Anglo-Japanese alliance as England would not ally with a weaker power. Captain Rolfe says West Indies troops are not for Japan but as reserve if war in the Orient occurs. Canadian Pacific officials say no orders to move troops or material.
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Great Britain
Ile
England
Japan
Rolfe
Orient
Canadian Pacific
Pardon Bid Denied for Navassa Murderer Henry Jones
Baltimore judges and the district attorney oppose a presidential pardon for Henry Jones, one of three Navassa Island laborers convicted of first degree murder in Baltimore. They note brutal killings of white officials and warn clemency could spark island trouble.
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Baltimore
United States
Morris
Thomas G. Hayes
William L. Marbury
President McKinney
Henry Jones
Navassa
Kings County
Brooklyn
New York
Jones
George S. Key
Edward Simitth
Devil
Navassa Island
Carrison
Lfe
Department of Justice
Washington
Tt Waa
Hayes
Momis
Bond
Marbury
Pensions Chief Discusses Ending Pension Attorney Role
Commissioner of Pensions Byang has explored removing attorneys who prosecute pension claims, moving work under government supervision. He cites savings and reduced fraud, noting 13.7 million dollars paid to attorneys over thirteen years as context for reform.
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Washington
Pensions Byang
House Committee On
Jongweo
Pension Bureau
Accidental Shooting Claims Life of Lindon Man
A Lindon incident reports Oren Stingley accidentally shooting his father John Stingley. The rifle discharged as Stingley moved through a doorway, striking the back of the elder man while seated, with a daughter and granddaughter nearby. Washington meanwhile notes Roosevelt discussing shipboard gunfire experiments to improve accuracy and rate of fire.
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Louisville
Dee
Times
Crawfordsville
Ind
Lindon
Oren Stingley
John Stingley
Sttingley
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Ordnance, Navigation and Engineering
Bank Closed Its Doors in Oskalooza as Directors Cite Unprofitability
The Farm ers and Praders Bank at Oskalooza closed today. A card from directors stated no new deposits would be received and depositors would be paid in Qualls as their claims are presented. The bank cited unprofitable business and stockholders' sentiment to exit the business.
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Oskalooza
Tawa
Dee
Farmers
Fusion talks roil Ohio Senate race as Hanna foes press
Columbus Ohio December 30 1897 reports sprinting deliberations among anti Hanna Republicans and Democrats over a possible fusion to defeat Senator Hanna. Kurtz Myers and other leaders push deputies to Columbus while echoing warnings from Major Dick and Governor Bushnell appointees about party cohesion.
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Columbus, C
Hanna
Neutes
Charles L. Kurtz
Hanlin
Columbus
Kurtz
Great Southin Hotel
Bramley and
Mason
Cleveland
Senator Burke
Senate
Burke
Major Dick
Leutenants
Snider
Green County
Hannah
Manna
Bushnell
Xenia Home
Saldlors
Mr. Snider
Columbus Dispatch
United States Senate
Seizure reports on Hal Nan island disputed
Paris officials deny reports of French seizure of the island of Hal Nan off Chings south coast. London dispatches question the claim, noting difficulties in telegrams from Saigon and Hong Kong and indicating growing military tension as Britain and Japan prepare for potential conflict.
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Paris
Ministry of Marine
WalaNan
Ching
Hai-Nan
London
Mall
Hong Kong
Tonquin
Hal- Nan
Ial-Nan
Port Arthur
France
Usd
Hal-Nan
Ernest Simon
Singapore
Sturasy
Mater Alle Ct Iss
lHo-Kow
Hai-Phong
Saigon
Bedoliere
Bayard
WeSnaries
Hal-Phong
Defense E Committee
Half- Nan
Daily Mall
Shanghai
Chemulpo
Seoul
Yang-Tse-Kiang
Japan
Kobe
China
Governor O Ferrall to Move Out of Executive Mansion
Long dispatch from Richmond Virginia reports Governor O Ferrall spent his last night in the Executive Mansion and will move to his residence today. Senator Tyler will assume office Saturday afternoon and begin arrangements for a formal reception that night. The piece notes social preparations, attendees and the upcoming inauguration events.
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Lhe
Richmond
Dee
O'Ferrall
Executive Mansion
Governo “Res
Capitol
Tyler
O'Herrall
Tyler Highwige
Virginia
Owen
Toy
Sth
St. Willers
Henry
Montague
Daniel
James
Celty
Bonene Tistin
Bosseaux
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co
Thornton
Shrre
Jates Revoye Brocone
Taluy
Puee
Eton Johnson
Camden
N. J
Tirnest
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Corean Customs
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Asia
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Kurlz
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Ohio
Asa Bushnell
J. J. Snidior
General Assembly
Toledo
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the Times
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Mr. Cleveland
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Cuba
Hawaiia
Spain
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Lunenburg
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N. H. Neblett
Tarleton
Hipneybrook
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Theoddre
Smyth
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