Britain Considers Modifying Clayton-Bulwer Treaty
London dispatch notes doubt over Britain and the United States agreeing to modify the Clayton-Bulwer treaty to govern Nicaragua canal construction. Britain favors US construction with guaranteed neutrality and British interests safeguarded, while diplomatic circles anticipate negotiations may open soon despite no official instructions yet issued.
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Great Bitain
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England
London
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Jrie
Foreign Office
Fae Borkin Case Opens Defense in Murder Trial
Mrs Cor Delia Borkin testifies in her own defense denying writing anonymous letters and involvement in the events surrounding Mrs Dawning and Mrs Deane. Jury adjourns to Tuesday. rebuttal witnesses expected as defense counters prior charges. Fire at John Dalton’s restaurant and boarding house leaves one body. suspected arson and murder under investigation with three in custody.
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San Francisco
Cordelia B kin
Dawning
Associated Press Loras
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John Ayo
Chicago
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Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Cure
An old frontier era pitch extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a life saving remedy. It claims to cure consumption bronchitis and lingering coughs and to purify blood while rebuilding tissues. Also promotes Pleasant Pellets for constipation and biliousness.
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Ivan
Dr. Pierce
Myers Valley
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United States and forces report from Manila port
United States ships Boston and gunboat Petrel arrived from Chinese ports. The steamship St Paul brought Christmas mail. The United States flag was raised at Malate schoolhouse, honoring Fatler McKinnon of California. Insurgent activity near Panduchar bridge avoided clashes. Aguinaldo reportedly offers to free detained Spaniards, unconfirmed. Reports from Manila include battles on Panay and a major conference of Spanish and insurgent leaders. Canal commission preliminaries announce cost estimates around 135 million dollars. Treasury cash and reserves noted. Attorney M J Burry of Succanulis returned home.
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atien
Iolo
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Malate
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California
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Panduchar bridge
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Idaho
Washington
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Capitalist bids on Cuban Puerto Rican railways blocked
Washington December 23 Information reaches the administration that local governments in Cuba and Puerto Rico face constant bids from capitalists and promoters seeking railways and monopolies at prices below value. Cabinet actions instruct military governors to veto any tyranty not serving the people and to scrutinize every franchise. Since the war many schemes to control street lighting and railways have appeared, but future grants will be carefully examined and wild cat projects vetoed.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
royal governtiente
Cuban affairs and Spanish evacuation efforts in Cuba
Dec 23 report from Washington notes intensified American troop movements toward Cuba to answer calls for evacuation. Transports ready at Atlantic ports for rapid deployment southward while Spanish evacuations proceed quickly. Cubans plan demonstrations during evacuation week, with guard measures urged to protect American forces. Also, Boston Traveler editor Torrey Wardner jailed for 30 days for contempt after publishing editorials on the Gete bells cage.
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Associated Press
Cuba
Atlantic
Depuam
Mace
Torrey E. Wardner
Boston Traveler
Dedham
That Stateman of Expenses in Nevada Blizzards Delays
Senator Flanigan returns from New York amid December cold and blizzard delays filing his expense statement. He apologizes to constituents for not submitting on time due to travel and weather, with the delay affecting transmission to the Secretary of State. Local weather observers report forecast for San Francisco area and a brief note on the Viavi treatment advertised by Mrs. BE Hunter.
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New York
Nevada
bigard
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Lua
Kansas City
Secretary of State
Eureka county ballots challenge in McMillan race resolves itself
The Eureka Palisade ballot contest ends with 171 ballots deemed illegal or misapportioned. Court decisions tilt toward McMillan, promising a statewide plurality of at least 38 votes. further appeals expected with Supreme Court session in January.
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Sadler
Palisade
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Deserter's Partner Denies Involvement in Arrest
Sr W Seall, partner of Eline the deserter arrested and taken to San Francisco, claims no knowledge of the affair until the warrant was served. He is from Carmon and knew nothing of Kane or Carrick. The real informer is said to be Carrick from San Francisco. Jury for Mee Murtrie case completed. witnesses included N Matterson and J Becher. defense called Deputy John Hayes. No further new details. Gazette offers engraved cards and invitations at low prices.
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Eline
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Carrick
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The Gazette
Hobson Passes Through on Manila Route Hero of Merrimac
A West-based passenger crowd gathered at the depot as Lieutenant Hobson arrived en route to Manila. He spoke briefly and modestly, denying special credit for sinking the collier Merrimac at Santiago harbor. The Navy Department likely sent him away to allow public sentiment to cool.
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Liewenant Hobson
Manila
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Merrimac
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Santiago
Navy Department
Hobson
Pacific
Local Notes From Brevithes And Riverside
Ray Van Deventer left north this morning and cattleman Billy Rooch went to Bakersfield on a shooting excursion. P L Flanigan returned from New York with his mother and sister. Capt. Guase opened a Hobdam’s Choice soap line in town. Roy Sith of J H Dyer’s group in town briefly. Daney Brackett jailed for 30 days for keeping a legal house near a school. Apple Coler Woll’s New York cider arriving, sold at the bar for sixty cents a gallon.
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Bakersfield
P. L. Flanigan
New York
eieter
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the
Riverside
Roy Sith
J. H. Dyer
Cleveland
Ohio
Daney Brackett
Wadsworth
Justice of the Peace Hammer
Thyes
Death of William H Joy in Reno at 69 years
William Henry Joy a native of Mine died in Reno Nevada on December 22 1898 aged 69 years 4 months and 17 days. Funeral services will be held at his residence Saturday December 24 at 2 PM.
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Nevada
William Henry Joy
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