Close of the Fifty Fifth Congress War and Its Fruits
Washington reports the fifty fifth Congress will close at noon tomorrow. Law giving territorial government to Hawaii is expected, with urgent bills to raise the standing army and fund war obligations. Debates over Nicaragua canal and other essential measures loom as Congress rushes to pass key appropriations before recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
United States
Washington
Hawaiian Islands
Spain
Nicaracuan Canal
Disbarment Report in Burke Dellenbaugh Case
Cleveland Dec 4 report of the bar association trial committee finds Senator Vernon H Burke guilty of misconduct as a lawyer for aiding a divorce case and for improper conduct involving Judge Dellenbaugh The committee recommends Burke be expelled and copies of findings sent to the investigation committees and to the circuit court for further action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
The
Bar Association
Vernon H. Burke
Dellensaugh
Wa Jude
Wold Court
Burke
Asa
Hueband
Boras
Dellenhiugh
Mao
Cleveland Bar Association
Dodge Dellenbaugh
Dellenbourh
Eeecetary
Genoeation
Circuit Court
Corahora County
Trial Ends In Acquittal In Zellner Poisoning Case
In Philadelphia on Dow 4 Mary J Zellner was charged with poisoning her husband Reuben Zellner. Judge Willinnk instructed the jury to render a verdict of acquittal and the jury returned not guilty after ten minutes. Zellner was discharged from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dow
Mary J. Zellner
Reuben
Zellner
Willnnk
Transatlantic Steamers Arrived and Sailed
Shipping news notices that La Gas cogne arrived at Havre and Westernland arrived in New York while Queenstown bound Um brian sailed from New York and Antwerp arrivals.
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New York
la Gascogne
Havre
Queenstown
Umbrian
Antwerp
Westernland
EIGHT MARINERS RESCUED IN ATLANTIC GALE
The British steamer Angers brought eight shipwrecked mariners from the dismasted American schooner Harry J. Tutter after a severe Atlantic hurricane. The Ritter, from Morristown New Jersey to New York, was wrecked. storms drove crew to lash to the hull as the vessel sank. The schooner Provyon later rescued crew from a barge parted from the Aragon as they rode out the gale near New York.
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New York
Der
Angers
Atlantic
Alco
Harry J. Tutter
Atimers
Jeff Norfolk
London
Ritter
Captain Clerk
Breyfoodina
Clerk
Thomkelvine
Morristown
N. J
Micheedelpigia
Gloucester
Mas
Schower Tprovyon
Ciptain Stanley
Vinrvaad
Geateee
Aragon
Atlantic Transportation Company
Buffalo
Steamer Seneca Arrives with Insane Sailor Aboard
The Ward line steamer Seneca arrived from south to Cuban ports carrying H V Vareley of the Glacier and Burgeong Byrnes of the Cincinnati. W W Seymour an engineer's yeoman of the Glacier is suffering from insanity and will be sent to the Washington naval hospital. During the voyage he jumped overboard but was rescued. Other passengers include Surgeon HH M Patton Captain Frost Colonel Borapw and Lieutenant Clarke of the US Army Third Infantry. Three Merritt and Chapman wrecking company workers aboard—who labored on the sunken Spanish warships at Santiago—said the Cristobal Colon cannot be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward Line
Seneca
Byrnes
United States
Cincinnati
H. V. Vareley
Glacier
W. W. Seymour
Naval Hospital
Washington
HH. M. Patton
Fourth
United States Infantry
Frost
Borap W
Clarke
Third
Merritt and Chapman Wrecking Company
Santiago
Tragic Death After Street Bout in Mahanoy City
In a friendly contest at Mahanoy City last night John Cull aged 23 collapsed after a fight with William Foust aged 24. Cull died within minutes with authorities saying overexertion caused the death. A post mortem was set for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashiend
Dee
Mahanoy City
Tast
John Cull
Wiliam Foust
Cull
Helena Arrives for Coaling On Way to Join Dewey Group
The United States gunboat Helena under Commander W T Awin Burne arrived after leaving Bermuda in November for Madeira and is now in port to coal. The vessel proceeds to join Admiral Dewey’s squadron near Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gbraltar
United States
Helens
W.T. Awinburne
Bermuda
Madeira
Helena
Dewey
Munila
Carlists Arrested After Hidden Cache Found in Rilbon
In Rilbon Spain on December 4 local newspapers report discovery of Wicitles secretly stored underground leading to several Carlista arrests on charges of involvement with the cache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rilbon
Spain
Newlands Declares Candidacy for U S Senate
Wintemucca New Dec 4 Congress man Newlands en route to Washington said in an interview yesterday that he is a candidate for the United States senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintemucca
New
Newlands
Washington
United States Senate
Senate Opens Vigorous Session Amid President Message Focus
Senate leaders pledge early work on the president's message with broad interest in the Nicaragua Canal bill. The appropriation for agency operations and army deficiency are seen as immediate priorities, while party members debate a tight calendar and routine measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua Canal
Washington
Senate
Capitol
House
Committee On Appropriations
Judge Day Encouraged on Pace of Peace Treaty Talks
Washington Der 4 Advices from Judge Day of the Peace Commission report gratifying progress at last night's cabinet meeting. Officials express satisfaction and expect the Pence treaty to be signed within a reasonable time as negotiations move smoothly.
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Washington
Der
Judge Day
Pris Peace Commission
Whith
Paris
Paris Colonel Piéquart Seeks Jurisdiction Ruling
Colonel Piequart, detained and awaiting trial on a charge of transmitting to his lawyer documents from a military secret service, petitions the Court of Cassation to determine whether his case falls under military or civil jurisdiction. His move cites several articles of the criminal procedure code and ties into the Dreyfus affair context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pieaquart
Secret Service
Wort of Cassation
Dreyfus
Government Convalescent Train Leaves Philadelphia
A government train carrying convalescent soldiers departed Philadelphia today bound for Fort Meyer Virginia. Major Richards and Captain Shaw led the train with about sixty men moved and over one hundred still in hospital care awaiting transfer when fit.
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Philadelphia
Fort Meyer
Richards
Shaw
Childers Convicted in Fraud Warrants Case
In Muskogee Oklahoma on December 4 ex treasurer Childers of the Crick nation was convicted in wage ner United States court for forging fraudulent warrants totaling 2 704. He and his co horts were named in the charge and brought to Muskogee and jailed in Jal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Tile Childers
Crick Nation
United States
Wagener
Jal
Childers
Life Imprisonment for Deed Shenk subcase in Frankfort
A jury yesterday found Karah Shenkenbarger guilty of poisoning her daughter in law and sentenced her to life imprisonment. The case occurred in Frankfort with Dee and L-Mre parties mentioned in court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Inn
Dee
L—Mre
Karah Shenkenbarger
Venteneul
Spanish Debts and Cuban Bonds Draw Redemption Theories
Madrid reports a tentative decision on Philippine and Cuban debts though a formal plan is pending. The Cuban bond redemption drawing is set for December 14 as cabinet concerns grow over indemnity funds and colonial indebtedness. Insurgent attacks in the Visayas intensify with Philippine forces claiming strong defenses and heavy enemy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Gigette
United States
Depateh
Visayas Islands
Philippines
Malta
Annual Report on Factory Laws and Safety Reforms
Harrishare reports that Factory Inspector Campbell presented the annual factory department report to Governor Hastings for the fiscal year ended. He endorses amended laws, urges stronger fire escape enforcement in hotels and public buildings, and seeks power to confiscate goods from sweatshops to protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Spain
Tarke
Conceral McCormick
Stolen Child Case Ends With Flight to Toronto
Erie residents report Frank Magowan and wife abducting Eldith Beryl Barnes from Mr N J Whitehead’s custody. The couple, guests of the Whiteheads, used a ruse to lure the child, then fled in a hack to catch a train. Judge Walling had remanded the child until December 16. Mrs Whitehead claimed no blame after court remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Frank Magowan
Eldith Beryl Barnes
N. J. Whitehead
Tragedy Aboard Train: Noble Kent Kills Brother William Kent
In Girard Illinois William Kent fatally shot Noble Kent on a Chicago and Alton train after Noble was arrested in Springfield for earlier attempts. The disinherited brother had previously attacked William. Noble fled but was captured and returned to Girard where the deadly confrontation occurred as the train stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
William Kent
Noble Kent
Chicago and Alton
William
Noble
Springfeld
Springfield Yeasterday
Mehia
Death of a Princess in London Royal Family Anguish
Biutt garl dispatch reports the death yesterday of Princess Ausgwela of Boxde Wolmar also known as Augusta Lennox daughter of the fifth Duke of Richmond and Mordon and widow of the present duke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dlepatch
Biuttgarl
Ausgwela
Boxde
Wolmar
Augusta Lennox
Richmond and Mordon
Massive New York City Fire Ravages Rogers Peet and Skyscrapers
A five story Rogers Peet & Co store at Warren Street and Broadway burns through quickly, engulfing adjacent Home Life Insurance building and the Postal Telegraph company tower. Firemen struggle to contain the upper floors as flames spread to three blocks with damage estimated at at least a million dollars. No loss of life reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers, Peet & Co
Postal Telegraph Company
United States Life Insurance
Tig Postal Telegraph Company
Murray Street
Broadway
Weather and Local News Highlights From Scranton
Fair but significantly colder today with regional weather updates. Local coverage shows the Elks Lodge memorial, Duryea murder case updates, and a hotelkeeper court surprise tied to Gibbons cure. Updates from West Scranton, suburban areas, and Camp McKenzie life report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stortal
Preas
Duryea
Burts
Gibbons Cure
Mail Delivery Districts Form Seven Regional Divisions
Washington dec 4 the postmaster general has created seven rural free delivery districts with agents to supervise and inaugurate work. eastern division covers new england new york pennsylvania with edison as agent. ohio division lists hackman and smith. maryland division lists plummer and bach. indiana division lists dice. southern division lists galtree and murphy. wisconsin division lists houston. pacific coast division lists houpt and rathbone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eno
United States
Tne
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
SO. Edison
Ome
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Lower Peninsular
Michigan
T. J. Hackman
A. B. Smith
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
Carolinas
Kansas
Francis M. Dice
Oklahoma
W. J. Galtree
Roger Murphy
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa
Nebraskan
Upper Peninsula
James Houston
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Thomas H. Houpt
8. B. Rathbone
Victory for von der Ahe in St Louis club election
Chris von der Ahe was reelected president of Sportman's Park and the baseball club at a meeting in St Louis. Receiver Mackenfuss did not attend. Von der Ahe was also elected to the board. Edward Becker attended, signaling unity between the chief creditors and the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louie
Chris von der Ahe
Sportman's Park
Mackenfuss
von der Ahe
Edward Becker
Becker
Chris
Landslide Wreck Disrupts New York Susquehanna Line
A rain and melting snow landslide wrecked trains near Swartswood New Jersey on the New York Susquehanna and Western railroad. Three trainmen were injured including Engineer Herbert Wayne with internal injuries and Fireman Jerome Posten who was badly scalded. Tracks are blocked and may require dynamite to clear by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad
Swartswood
N. J
Herbert Wayne
Jerome Posten
Editor accuses Porter of selling England to split France
In Paris on December 4 Henri Rochefort of Intransigeant claimed General Horace Porter US ambassador to France financed the Dreyton syndicate to divide and weaken France. Porter denied the charge calling it a fabrication, pure and simple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Henri Rochefort
Horace Porter
United States
France
England
Dreyton Syndicate
Porter
Hochefort
Six Day Bicycle Race Begins at Madison Square
Thirty one riders started the six day race at Madison Square at 1 05 am amid stormy weather. Contenders include Millar Us Rice Sellner Michel Munochan and Waller among many others. Medical exams will be conducted every 44 hours and any rider in danger of permanent injury will be removed from the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square
Trigh
Mingesh
Charlies W. Millar
Aix-Day Nice
Josoph Us
Rice
Fred Sellner
Gorman
I Last
Ronl
Todds Hale
Dsi
Rac
Frederick Michel
Jame
Vredervrkiy
Theodore Joyeux
Frank Clette
Mretighs
Ulyseo Munochan
Swise
Btiine Broptane
Prank Waller
Fred Forator
Burns Pierce
Nova Botan
Frank Albert
Tlachas Ginn
Cerman
John Jainrou
Awede
Oscar Julius
Karl D. Stevens
A. G. Bliven
Mangus Groe
Germaik
Chiles Neal
James A. Rafferty
Jack Burke
Onowra. Arson
Louie J. Kinse
Henry Vwilkingson
Irteh
W. Navin
Uriel
Stephen Fallon
Americen
Charles Turville
Hert Leste
Minard Beacom
E. O. Smith
Amerie
Millar
Tnet
Actress Arrested In Trenton Over New York Larceny Charge
New York actress Adele Loclair was arrested in Trenton to await a New York warrant for larceny of 280 dollars from bicycle dealer Joseph Brown. She was held at a hotel under guard and released when no warrant arrived. She then left for New York before a New York detective delivered the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Dee. J
Adele Loclair
New York
Joseph Brown
Brown
Harrison
Barrett
United States and Spanish peace commissions in private sessions
Paris reports say the U S and Spanish peace commissions held private sessions today. They predicted the treaty would be signed within a week unless unforeseen complications arise. American commissioners denied reports of new instructions pushing for a coaling harbor in the Caroline Islands or renewed Spanish opposition to cession of the Philippines. Both sides acknowledge the Philippines issue is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
McKinley
Caroline Islands
Philippines
America
Felandia
Germany
England
Nicaragua Canal
Gurrantees
Suez Canal
Spectator
Engelard
Slone
State Department
Foreign Office
Oles
Spain
Ennst
West Indies
Madrid
Storm in the Valley: Lights Out at Wilkes-Barre Church
A violent rain and wind storm swept the Wyoming Valley causing widespread damage. In Wilkes-Barre the gale forced most people indoors and many church services were cut short. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church lost electric lights during services. Outlying areas reported demolished outbuildings, uprooted trees, and blown fences as the storm raged this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Valley
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Waral
The Sympathy of England and American Horizons
London reports the United States closely allied with England in interests and sympathies as Anglo-Saxon ties strengthen. Editorials urge open collaboration, noting American expansion from Jefferson to Alaska and Hawaii, and predict shared diplomacy with Britain and Germany in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
America
London
Ponce Commission
Jefferson
Alaska
Hawaii
Western Hemisphere
Asia
Africa
Spain
Bniehind
Cuba
Germany
Buenapoin
Maglind
Far East
Relief for Cubans Aid Planned for Sancti Spiritus
Admiral Sampson cabled the Cuban relief commission directing distribution of supplies to the destitute old men women and children near Sancti Spiritus Cuba. A shipment list includes rice beans bacon cod fish hard bread condensed milk clothing and medical provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pee
Admiral Sampson
Cuban General Relief Commission
Sancti Spiritus
Cuba
London Death Notice for Arthur Bierling Pioneer Writer
Obituary note from London records states Arthur Bierling well known writer died yesterday at age 84. The notice labels Bierling as a noted author with local recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lrekine
Kurt
Arthur Bierling
Uwetor
Weather Forecast for Washington Dull Weather
Forecast from Washington notes colder conditions with gusty northerly winds. Strong winds and frigid temperatures are expected through the period with elevated risk of gale conditions offshore.
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Jauwers 1
Colwins
Cannon
Committee On Rules
Congress
Reed
Mears
Love
Miealselps
Northwar
Harry B. Ritter
Colon
Gibraltar
Moran
Beeston
Picquart
Court of Cassation
Ellis Childers
MR. Campbell
Beryl Barnes
Girard, Til
Rogers
Peet and
Pany’s Retail Clothing Store
Warren Street
Ing of the Home Life Insurance
Ted
Lews
Bt. Thomas
Foot Hiatt
Fihaneiat and Commercial
the Elks Lodge of Sorrow
West Scranton and Suburban
Scranton
Camp Mckensie
Coton
St. Louis
New York, Susquehanna and Western
Rochefort
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