New Monarch of the Ocean launched at Newport News
The battleship Missouri, one of the heaviest and fastest in the navy, was launched at Newport News shipyards at 11:48 a.m. in front of about 35 000 spectators. Distinguished guests included U S Senators, governors, and military leaders. Miss Missouri Cockrell served as sponsor, breaking a bottle of champagne as she slid down the ways, with Mrs. Roosevelt among the guests. The vessel is reported 31 percent complete. Three railroad workers were killed in a wreck near Nashua, New Hampshire, when a passenger train struck a freight train. no passengers were injured.
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Missouri
United States
Tates
Army
Avy
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Aminsour
Roosevelt
Maine
New Hampanire
Manchester
Nel
Nashua
Senator Mason to Introduce Clara Barton Resolution
Washington Dec. 28 At the request of Spanish War Veterans Senator Mason of Illinois has agreed to introduce a resolution in Congress voting thanks of Congress and a gold medal to Miss Clara Barton for her services during the war with Spain. Over fifty killed official British report of Colonel Forman casualties London Dec 28 The War Office reports a clash between forces of Cornel Porman and DeWet at Tweeto December 24 with four killed wounded and captures.
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Congress
Washington
Illuol
Clara Warton
Red Cross Association
Spain
Formana
London
Cornel Porman
DeWet
Tweeto 'In
Omer
Captain Leary Dead First American Governor of Guam
A damaged report notes Captain Leary as the first American governor of Guam. It mentions his role with the United States control after capture and his tenure ending after a retreating force. Various garbled names and dates follow, with a weather section titled THE WEATHER.
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Land of
Guam
Iter P. Taney
Cie Manne Hospital
Claes Mans
Pridas
Capa Lear
tSwam
Falas Vane
Lees
Alec
Government Troops Win Battle at Honda in Colombia
Bogota reports a major victory as government troops attack the Honda garrison at 6 o clock, heavy losses claimed on the rebel side. About 400 men reportedly killed or wounded amid two hours of fighting, with rebels driven ten miles during pursuit. Foreign and domestic consequences tense as the acting president urges unity and continued firmness against the rebellion.
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Bogota
Colombia
Honda
Uber
Marin
Ison
Fasagastisa
Marrouin
Claia
Verkleat Ca Sethi
Depew Thrice Married At Nice Society Wedding
Senator Chauncey M Depew and Miss May Palmer were wed in multiple ceremonies at Nice France with Catholic and Protestant rites. The ceremony drew notable guests, a grand church setting, and a formal reception by Countess de Seers before Depew's departure for England and return to the United States.
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Chauncey M
Mag. Daler
United States
Nce Féstenday
van Buren
Anderlin
France
Adolph van Andre
James Gordo Hennett
Sebich
Nice
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
May Palmer
Hotel Des Brit
Jenniques
Puy
Lohengrin
Tannhauser
Stedo ‘Adamson
England
County Murder Case Ties Four Suspects to Hallenbeck Killing
In Greenport County, Peter A. Hallenbeck was murdered at his home last Tuesday. Coroner proceedings continued as the case tightens around four young men under arrest. Key testimony places the defendants in Kinderhook between one and two hours after the crime and links two masks bought Monday to the devils faces worn during the murder. A wagon wheel, a peculiar horse shoe, and other impressions connect the defendants to the scene.
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Peter A. Hallenbeck
Greenport
Frederick van Worner
Harvey Brace
van Wormer
Kinderhook
Demiond Vener
DAPDAP DISASTER REPORTED IN SE VIL DEFENSE AREA
Cable from General Chaffee describes a melee near Capado Samar where eighteen men of Company Tufantis were attacked by Bolomen. Casualties include several named privates and officers with many wounded. The report mentions mass casualties in a related Balangigs incident earlier, highlighting continued severe losses for the Ninth Infantry.
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Mania
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Nfantry
Jacob H. Smith
Capado
Samar
Dee
Fravela H. Schoette
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John_ P. Swisher
Gaughan
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Joseph A. George Beaford
Francis. Schoetel
John H
Daniel £. McPherson
Chaffee
Ninth Infantry
Balangigs
South Samar
Joe
Allen to Succeed Long as Secretary of the Navy
Washington dispatch says Charles H. Allen of Massachusetts is likely to succeed Secretary Long as secretary of the navy. Allen, a Spanish War assistant secretary, would take the post when Long retires. Secretary Wilson's tenure remains uncertain amid cabinet talks and anticipated changes.
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Rorte
Tee Willet
Navy
Washington
Ong
Wilson
Charles HL. Allen
Guenachusetts
Allen
Air
Porto Rico
Coburn
Htebeaek
Hay
Teixtow
Axe
Folko
Shaw
Marconi system to guide ships and railways in advance
The wireless telegraphic system by Marconi has moved from experimental to practical use. Arrangements with the Marconi Company and London to Brighton lines will signal departures with luggage and passenger details, reducing delays for friends awaiting arrivals and saving expenses. Storm and wind damage across California disrupts shipping and farming, with oranges and wine damaged and transport delays reported in multiple regions.
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London
Mr. Marconi
Marconi Company
London Sed
Brighton Railway
Fox Han
Agex
Kent
Verdict Clears Cropsey Case Death By Blow And Drowning
Coroner's jury rules Ella M Cropsey died from a blow to the temple and drowning in the Passaic River. James Wilcox is held pending further investigation. Witnesses describe the body found intact with minor facial bruising and a missing rubber shoe. The report notes no other external injuries and cites concern over potential violence. local authorities urge calm as the case unfolds.
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Etzaneth Iy
C. Dee
Ella M. Cropsey
D. Silman
Asherman
Cpot
Fearing
Lla M. Cropses
Pista
Ela
Cropsey
Passivotank
James Wilcox
Magiatentes
Elzabeth
Wilcox
Iranmnan
Mayer Hasei
Trade boosts demand lifting holiday sales far above last year
New York reports stronger holiday retail activity with mail orders up around forty percent year over year. Despite supply bottlenecks from weather and transport disruptions, retailers and manufacturers prepared for post holiday activity, while coal and fuel shortages slowed production. U S week exports reached 350 072 bushels, with internal receipts lower than prior years. David Hayman, brother of Alfaymnu, dies after pneumonia.
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New York
Dee
Dun & Dove Weekly
Review of Trade
Sage
United States
Cauda
When You Know Where to Go for Your Work Clothes
A local tailoring note extols well made garments costing more than poorer options. It emphasizes highly trained tailors and high quality materials. The ad asserts living prices and distance from half wool outfits that wear badly after weeks. It targets cost-conscious customers seeking durable wear.
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