Peace commission sails home as Aguinaldo envoy protests
A semi official note in Madrid says the American Senate must ratify the peace treaty before cession of territory. The American Peace Commission leaves Paris for New York aboard the St Louis, while Agoncillo, Aguinaldo’s envoy, files a strong protest and claims recognition of Philippine independence by American officials prior to war.
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Madrid
Senate
United States
Paris
Havre
Southampton
New York
St. Louis
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
Generel Aguinaldo
Philippine Republic
Captain Wood
Hong Kong
General Pratt
Singapore
Wildman
Wiliams
Two Are Killed by the Cars in Neenah
Northwestern train collision on Washington avenue near the tracks kills Mr and Mrs James Christianson who lived on a Neenah farm leaving eight children. A coroner's jury is empaneled. Nearby death of Mr Phillip Arft of Menasha follows pneumonia. Elias Day to lecture at Germania tonight. Amphion band holds second annual ball at Concordia. Appleton roller rink opening draws many Twin City residents.
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James Christianson
Neenah
Northwestern Bureau
Wis
Northwestern
Washington Avenue
Phillip Arft
Menasha
Arft
Elias Day
Economic Club
Germania
Amphion Band
Concordia
Twin City
Appleton
International Bank Bill Passes House Amid Debate
Debates over the proposed International American Bank continue in Washington with opposition from Populists and Democrats labeling it unconstitutional or a monopoly. Republicans back an amendment to allow national banks meeting currency rules, while a competing plan calls for a bank with branches in major cities and a U S consular officer as its representative. The bill advances 193 to 248. Meanwhile a burglary occurs at 9 Ninth and Oregon streets as Mrs Bennett and daughter attend a reunion, with valuables stolen and suspects described as two women observed leaving with watches and pins.
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Barrett
Massachusetts
Ridgiey
Popuist
Kansas
United States
International Bank
Petron Baiere Howe
W. F Rer
RE. Bennett
Bannell
Ninth
Oregon Streets
Bennett
Bryan's New Reception by House Democrats
Wm J Bryan visited the House of Representatives in Washington on December 16 and was warmly received by former colleagues. Democratic leader Bailey of Texas joined him for breakfast at his room and they reportedly discussed public and party policy. Bryan toured the cloak room where he was greeted by members and engaged in extended talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wm. J. Bryan
House of Representatives
Congress
Representative Bailey
Texas
Bryan
Regiments Ordered for Philippine Service From U S Forts
Telegraphic orders from Washington direct immediate preparations to send the Fourth and Seventeenth infantry to the Philippines. Embarkation point and date to be determined by transport availability. officers may bring wives and families. Expected voyage may bypass the Atlantic, likely via Suez to Manila.
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Washington, D. C
Philippines
Tefferson Barracks
Fort Crook
Neb
Fort Snelling
Minn
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Fort Sheridan
Oil
Chicago
Thomas F. Barr
Department of the Lakes
War Department
Washington
Atlantic
Manilla
Suez Canal
Collier Hanged for Murder in Urbana
Champaign Illinois December 1 Dick Collier of Danville was executed in the Urbana county jail for the murder of attorney Charles Freebryant in September last. About 109 spectators witnessed the hanging as Collier's neck was broken by the fall. His brother John Collier is serving a penitentiary term for complicity in the same crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uedergas
Champaign
Dick Collier
Danvlle
Urbana
Charles Freebryant
Collier
John Collier
Unrest in Havana as Spanish and Cuban residents fear turmoil
Reports from Havana dated December 16 describe a volatile mood among Spanish and Cuban residents. Cubans seek American occupation to end unrest, while Spanish officials face criticism for violent acts by troops. Generals and officers anticipate clashes as a feared crackdown looms in the twilight of Spanish rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goth Cedans
General Castellanos
Chicago bankruptcy filing by Cross and Badger lumber firm
Clarice L. Cross and Alpheus Badger, former jumber manufacturers owning timber lands in Wisconsin, filed for voluntary bankruptcy in U S District Court. They report assets around 9 225 177 largely in Douglas and Barron counties. liabilities near 290 000. The firm failed in November 1983.
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CL. Crem
Medger
Tim Weer
Ideconsig
Chicago
Clarice L. Cross
Alpheus
Badger
Wisconsin
United States District Court
Douglas
Barron
Ceveral
Cross & Badger
Tuskegee Visit Highlights Education and Washington Praise
President McKinley tours Tuskegee Institute in Alabama praising Booker T. Washington and the school’s growth from a single frame house to a large complex. He commends its practical industry training, emphasizes self reliance and moral development, and notes the program’s impact on race relations and national progress. The presidential party departs for Montgomery at 2:30 p.m.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Atlanta
Blocker T. Washington
McKinley
Tuskegee Normal’s
Booker T
Washington
Montgomery
Welcome words by Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee
The speaker praises unity and education while welcoming the president and officials to Tuskegee Institute. He cites Governor Johnston and Alabama leaders, pledging bipartisan support to advance education and racial harmony with both black and white citizens assisting progress.
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Booker TW
Layton
Joe Wheeler
Tuskegee
N2 Hon
South
Alabama
Johnston
Johnson
Egrees Confer Knights of Pythias Ranks in Fond du Lac
Fidelity lodge Konishis of Pythias of Fond du Lac conferred the rank of page upon Harry Horton and John Hay of this city. The ceremony was held Thursday evening at the Knights of Pythias ball on Algoma street. About fifty three guests attended. the Fond du Lac delegation was invited by St. Ignatius lodge No. 2 and Oshkosh Lodge No. 3. A banquet followed and Dr. W. A. Gowson acted as toastmaster.
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Fond du Lac
Prihias
W. A. Gowson
Science Club Meeting On Chemistry Of Cooking
The Twentieth Century club science department will host a Saturday morning gathering at ten o'clock in the club rooms. Mrs Jamison will speak on Chemistry of Cooking and Prof White will lecture on chemical experiments with clay water analysis.
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Twentieth Century Club
Jamison
Wlp White
White
Bill to open soldiers homes to Confederate veterans
Representative Rixey of Virginia introduced a bill to admit Confederate veterans to all U S government soldiers homes and institutions along with Union veterans. The measure seeks equal access for maimed or needy ex Confederates and Union soldiers, regardless of Civil War allegiance.
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Hizey
Beichers
Washington, D. C
Rixey
Virginia
Atlanta
United States
Calls for wisdom on governing overseas dependencies
Abstract of Dorman B. Eaton’s address before the Civil Service Reform league outlines the need for a competent stable civil service to administer Puerto Rico Cuba the Philippines and other dependencies. He compares British India as a model and questions party leaders patriotism and public opinion shaping policy. Herbert Walsh of Philadelphia adds criticism of American political disease and Indian service appointments over four administrations.
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Baltimore
Dorman B. Eaton
Civil Service Reform’ League
Nession
Eaton
United States
Sandwich Islands
Porto
Rito
Cuba
Philippines
England
British India
India
Porto Rico
Herbert Walsh
Philadelphia
J. T. Morgan
Harrison
Cleveland
Walsh
Smith
Great Fires and Fabled Misfortunes Across Cities
A sweeping, period tone survey recounts historic urban conflagrations from Chicago 1871 to London's 1666 blaze, noting casualties, damage, and the spread of fires through major cities. It links global fires with reported incidents in Boston New York Philadelphia and Richmond while mentioning Fashoda and North African fauna scarcity.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
Crystal Palace
Washoda
Fashoda
Soudan
Africa
Attacker in Embassy Brick Assault on Pauncefote Residence
Joseph W. Pearson, 25, forced entry at the Pauncefote embassy home in Washington. Mrs. Pauncefote escaped injury. damage included the main entrance and glass. Police arrested Pearson. a lunatic inquiry was ordered for possible commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Joseph W. Peprinter
Sir Julien
Paris
Quiet Wedding Notices at Grove Street Corner
A brief wedding notice records a ceremony held at the residence on Grove Street Corner, detailing the couple and location in concise form.
Propagation talk tied to Great Lakes fishing meet
Mr Nevin travels to Green Bay to read a paper on fish propagation before a fishermen’s convention. The gathering will discuss fish legislation affecting the vocation of lake trout, bass, and related species in the Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Weber
Nevin
Green Bay
Great Lakes
St Stephens Court Elects Officers At South Main Hall
St Stephen's Court No 19 Catholic Order of Foresters held two meetings at South Main direct hall and elected officers for the year. Spiritual director Rev John Morrissey chief ranger Alderman John Mulva vice chief ranger Edward Baranowski treasurer M C Merta recording secretary Benjamin Lueck financial secretary William A Serer medical examiner Dr D W Harrington trustees George Wegmann Nicholas Green Andrew Miller. The lodge has eighty five members and is in a flourishing condition.
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Aumaat
Ofiers
Order of Foresters Occare
Trenlag
St. Stephen's Court
Catholic Orier of Foresters
St¢ Hall
South Main
John Morrissey
John Mulva
Edward Baranowski
M. C. Merta
Benjamin Lueck
William A. Serer
D. W. Harrington
George Wegmann
Nicholas Green
Andrew Miller
Police Report Shows Offenders Tracked For Slot Violations
Police diary notes slot machine violations at Welch Favours and Fred Grimes. Counterfeiting of stamps from Germany Belgium Egypt and Turkey noted with new issues anticipated. Weather and miscellaneous briefs follow in the page’s end.
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Petice
Welch
Favours
Aml
Fred Grimes & Cops
Beary Frohrich
Germany
Turkey
Harper's Round Table
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Agencilio
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Bell
Colorado
Sulzer
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Thinge
Hip Essends
Words OF
M'Kinley
Legislative Department
State of Alabama
Congress of the United States
Hampton Institute
Tuskeees Institute
The
United
Railroad Corporation
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Spreme
Polachek
Milwaaukas
Milwaukee
State Supreme Court
Madison
Charles Polachek
Albert Etkert
Uriberg
Supreme Court
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Nero
Seven Hills
London
Pudding Lane
St Paul's
Royal Exchange
Custom House
Guildhall
Sion College
James II
William' Sie
Common Council
Pope
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Mfe
Brooklyn
Richmond
George W. Smith
Charleston
Pittsburg
Albany
St Louis
San Francisco
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Baldwin
London Bridge
New York Press
Printer Stones
Dows
Deera
Missilen
Pearsai
Bi Sle
Wald
Alent
Department of State
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Pearson
Ciiter
Pauncefote
ST. Stephen’s Court
Daisix
Iab
Natty Maswell
Ries
Dee
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