Proceedings of Congress in Session Today
The Senate debated war powers and territorial expansion, considering a resolution on extending American power over territories without local consent. Amendments and bills were referred to committees. A centennial celebration plan for Washington’s oil and capital was proposed. The Nicaragua canal bill gained floor time with speeches of support.
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Senate
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Mir. Hale
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United States
Mr. Hoar
Washington
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Missouri
Ncaraguan
M. Morgan
Murder in camp and Cuban general dies in Washington
A violent night at a Florida camp ends with Nelligan and Beverly dead after a quarrel and stabbing. Beverly’s brother kills Nelligan in self defense as another soldier is wounded by a pistol shot. In Washington, General Calixto Garcia, Cuban leader, dies at Hotel Raleigh. Funeral planned with vault burial before removal to Cuba.
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associated Press
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Hory Nelligan
George W. Heverly
Nelligan
Beverly
Neligan
H. F. Nelligan
Roy
Heors Nelligan
Weisnant
Tenth Cavalry
Holmes Street
Genersi Guiein
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Calixto Garcia
Raleigh
Garcia
S Patricks
Arlirgeton
Cuba
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health
The ad declares brave men and workers need pure blood for strength. It links liver and stomach weakness to impure blood and a range of symptoms. It claims Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets cure consumption, lung issues, and digestive troubles, boosting appetite and vitality.
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Pierce
Botkin Trial Opens With Poison Candy Testimony
Special from Gate San Francisco December 12 reports the Botkin murder trial moving quickly as witnesses describe the poisoned candy plot. Harry Pannington, brother of Mrs Danning, testifies about receipt and delivery of the tainted sweets to Mrs Pennington Danning, detailing the porch gathering and subsequent deaths of Mrs Danning and Mrs Deane.
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Cornelia Baking
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Julio P. Danning
Jshua Deane
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Dane
Joan B. Pennington
Joshua D. Deane
Death of Mrs Gibbs in Reno After Fall
Mrs Gibbs of Reno died after a fall that fractured her hip. She was an longtime, respected resident and mother of Mrs Emma Gibbs. Her remains will arrive by train from the west tomorrow morning for burial here. Notice of the funeral will be published later.
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Mre. Gibba
Okland
Mra
Gibbs
Gibba
Reno
Bhe
Mieke
Emma Gibbs
Ofra
Peculiar Poisons From Imperfect Digestion Of Food
A Victorian health column explains how poor digestion breeds disease by poisoning organs and weakening nerves. It cites Huxley on a good stomach and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a general remedy, listing price and mail order details. It also notes court proceedings, local ads, and a push for engraving services.
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Stuart Co
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Local Briefs and Notices From The Ledger Newsroom
River ice issues and a jammed anchor cause disruptions. Janesville resident H Y Dakin visits town as a 60 cent sales feature at Rucket store is noted. Geo F Tarnip returns from Paradise Valley. entertainment planned at Wheelmen venue. Marriage license issued to P F R Brown and Martha A Roth of Cuatraville. Municipal store ads list grocery prices including whitefish, syrup, flour, lard, coffee, condensed milk, bacon, cheese, and coal oil. Local art note: Cecil Palmer sketches at Stark Farm for J Sparks of Alamo. Tribon ointment praised by A Leinhart for horse sprain. Viavi Home Treatment for women highlighted by Mrs. B E Hunter. Water main break floods Gazette area. several train delays reported. Early to bed and Early BR ser advertised by W Pindgar.
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Bown
Martha A. Roth
Cuatraville
Cal
Michigan
Winchester
Wincester
Postponed bids notice from Reno City Council extends deadline
Notice from Reno Nevda headlined by B.S. Osburn and Porter extends the bid submission deadline to 7:30 P M on Monday December 12 1898. The document is dated Reno Nov 12 1898 and signed by President Osburn and Clerk Porter.
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PORTER
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Nevda
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War Department
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Borger Herrmann
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Mission Island
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District Court
J. W. Peers
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Arthur Croes
Wayne Beck
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Hegraving
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Geo F. Tarnip
Paradies Valley
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Giel'a
University
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Amadee
Pretty and Mieke
Alamo Hereford Stark Farm
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Earl of Shadeland
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B. E. Hunter
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Ralston street
Water Company
Oakland
Rose
Sonata
Justice of the Peace
Richardson
T. R. Brown
Sastorvale
KODAKS
HODGKINSON’S
Drug
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Feed & Sale Stable
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FB. KATZ
Trackee Lumber Co
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Pythian Hall
Chanedilor Consander
J, HODGKINSON
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CLOTHIER
FURNISHER
Virginia St
Reno, Nev
MERRILY
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SONDERLAND
R. HERZ & BRO
Reno Jewelers
Sporting Goods
STEVE WILLIIAMS
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