Roberts Faces House Vote Over Utah Mormon Claim
Washington December 5 1898 the House adopted Mr Taylors resolution to appoint a special committee to investigate charges against Mormon representative-elect from Utah Robert s He defended his honor before a packed gallery and won sympathy as the chamber debated his eligibility and possible expulsion with procedural questions and precedent cited by both sides
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Taylor
Ohio
Utah
Roberts
Uteh
Pacification of Panay Island Advances Under General Hughes
General Hughes reports occupation of Santa Barbara and Cubutuan on Panay with lines extending 35 miles north of Iloilo and twenty towns under control. Insurgents retreat to mountains with fading resistance while inhabitants approach with white flags and pledge of fair treatment. Minor American casualties reported as Hood reconnoiters near San Miguel.
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Hughes
Manila
Santa Barbara
Cubutuan
Panay
Iloilo
Colone Hood
San Miguel
Indefense
Casualties in Philippines Toll Reported by General Otis
Washington December 1 General Otis lists new casualties from the Philippines. Killed in action are Tiollo Pansy Mort Fletcher of the Eighteenth Infantry. Wounded are Holle Mangold Fritz and others with leg arm or sole injuries noted from Nov 14 to Nov 25 near San Nicholas Nogaroo Imus and San Pedro Magalan.
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Washington
Otis
Rufuse A. Jackson
Martin
Imus
Berg
Fifth Artillery
Nogaroo
Thirteenth Infantry
Albert Caplick
Charles White
John G. Fritz
Alvares H. Gray
San Pedro
Magalan
Urton Witt
Seventeenth Infantry
Claude M. Mansfield
Fourth Cavalry
Foot
Thought It Was Aguinaldo In Vancouver
Vancouver December 5 A man detained at police HQs sparked final excitement as a suspected Aguinaldo from Victoria resembled the Filipino leader. An American consul reported a suspicious stranger. The detainee was shown to have an alibi and released.
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Vancouver
B.C
Aguinaldo
H. W. Treat
New York
Victoria
Atlantic Iron and Steel formed from New Slaven and Susquehanna unions
A majority of stockholders and directors from the New Slaven and Susquehanna Coal firms plan a consolidation into Atlantic Iron and Steel, to be incorporated with 316 million capital. The merged group, led by current managers, will build an $800000 pipe mill in Olomna Pennsylvania employing over a thousand workers. The plant will source steel from eastern mills and pay about 46000 in monthly wages.
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Philadelphia
Der
Slaven and Susquehanna Coal Companies
Atlantic Iron and Steel Company
New Haven and
Susquehanna Companies
Atlantic Company
Olomna
Mow
Middletown
Columbia
York
Canadians in South Africa depart for front amid cheers
London report: the Canadian contingent sails from Cape Town for the front after a royal departure in bustling crowds. Governor Milner bids farewell as officers are presented and the group, joined by the Black Watch and Seaforth Highlanders, prepares to join the patrol. Thirty nine remain at Cape Town pending medical clearance.
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London
Dee
Alepateh
Cape Town
Milner
Black Watch
Seaforth Highlanders
Massacre of Armenians Reported Near Kostur
Private advices from Constantinople state Kurdish forces avenged a Russian Armenian raid in Turkish Armenia by sacking Kostur village and killing about 100 inhabitants. The report notes the action occurred in the Alashgerd district.
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Constantinople
Alashgerd
Turkish
Armenia
Kostur
Susquehanna Iron to Build Pipe Mill at Columbia Pa
The Susquehanna Iron company directors decided to construct a pipe mill in Columbia Pennsylvania with a cost of 1800. It will employ about 1000 men and pay monthly wages of 400. The firm will immediately invite bids for the mill’s erection.
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New York
Susquehanna Iron Company
Columbia
Big Bicycle Race At Madison Square Garden
Six days riders moved ahead of the record with Eaton and Wealthour affected by a midrace incident. Eaton fell after being edged to the track, remounted with a flat tire and trails by four laps. Baton ruled a swap that restored leadership, while Eaton retired due to the fall and Walthour pressed on for individual money. Scores show multiple pairs leading as the race extended beyond the forty fifth hour.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Jay Eaton
Eaton
Baton
Baton-Walthour
Eaton-Wealthour
Walthour
Kreamer
Avengon
Miller-Waller
Maya-McFachen
Clem-Peres
Fischer- Chevalier
Stevens-Turville
Babcock-Stinson
Schineer-Foreter
Thompson-Dickerson
Pullman Palace Car and Wagner Palaces Merge Vote
Chicago Dec 5 stockholders approve merging the Pullman Palace Car company with Wagner Palace Car company. Capital stock rises from 54 million to 74.009 million to buy Wagner assets and the company name changes to Pullman. Directors increase to eleven with Vanderbilts Morgan Webb named to the board.
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Chicago
Pullman Palace Car Company
Wagner Palace Car Company
Pullman Company
Thhe Pullman Company
Wegner Palace Car Company
William K. Vanderhbitt
J. Pierpont Morgan
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
W. Seward Webb
Dobbs Falls to Walcott in Five Round Fight
New York boxing card at Shendy Athletic Club ends when Bobby Dobbs of Minneapolis loses to Joe Walcott in five rounds. Walcott dominates early and lands a sharp combination that drops Dobbs, who recovers briefly before the referee stops the bout. Walcott is declared winner despite Dobbs showing stubborn resistance.
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New York
Bobby Dobbs
Minneapolla
Tve
Joe Walcott
Shendway
Dobbs
Walcott
Ore
Debbs
White
No Married Women Clerks Policy Issued by Post Office
First Assistant Postmaster General Heath announces a department ruling that married women cannot continue as post office clerks. The decision states a woman clerk who marries must resign and postmasters should request resignations and nominate successors to the department.
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Washington
Heath
John Brown
Modus
Conn
Mayrlel
Borvios
Hersaster
Auc
British cruiser watches German steamship Bila Woermann
Las Palmas authorities briefly searched the German steamship Bila Woermann which sailed from Hamburg on November 18 for the west coast of Africa. The Arethusa, a British second class cruiser, demanded the search and found no guns or cartridges aboard before the ship proceeded.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Arethusa
Bila Woermann
Hamburg
Africa
Britakh
Snow Storm Delays Buffalo Street Cars
A heavy snow storm and Kieth winds at fifty four miles per hour caused widespread delays in Buffalo’s streetcar service today. Train and steam routes, while affected, have not yet been cancelled or diverted.
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Buffalo
Dec
Revolt on San Salvador Frontier Suppressed
Berlin dispatch reports from Guatemala City received yesterday that the revolt on the frontier of San Salvador has been suppressed, according to a L A dispatch.
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Berlin
Guatemalin
Gary
San Salvador
Coffee Ship Friesland Towed After Collision At Quarantine Harbor
New York reports Dec 6 a Friesland from Antwerp collided with the Santos coffee fleet near Clifton on arrival. The Lassell sprang a hole, dumped water, was beached. four ships undergo disinfection while health officers confirm safety. Additional ships remain blocked from harbor.
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Red Star
Santos
Clifton
Health Board
New York
Friesland
Antwerp
Laswell
J. W. Taylor
United States Marine Hospital
Geddings
A. H. Doty
Michael C. Murphy
Dr. Doty
Ahe
Lassell
Larsel
Ceres
W. J. Metcaldin
Z. A. Garfied
Chariss W. Russell
Governor Flower
Charles F
Mayfield Robbery and Local News Across The State
Local story reports the Mayfield robbery and a coroner's jury exoneration of an alleged murderer. Mass meeting at Green Ridge and updates on Scranton area weather and suburban developments accompany broader state coverage including financial and president's message notes.
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Mayfield
Green Ridge
Convention agitation pushes push for Republican convention in Philadelphia
Philadelphia meeting of the association backing the convention drive pledges nearly 15 000 during a brief session, bringing the total to about 40 000. Organizers claim the remaining 60 000 of the 100 000 goal can be raised easily as Henry Burk reports private assurances the national committee favors bringing the convention to the city.
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Philadelphia
Henry Burk
National Committee
City of Pittsburgh suit against several defendants argued in common pleas court
The case to recover coaching fees from Senator William Wilan and others was argued before Judge J W F White in common pleas court No 9. The arguments concluded shortly before 4 oclock and the matter was submitted for the judge to decide in the future.
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Pittisburs
Pmitteburg
William Wilan
Jamen J. Booth
Booth & Linn
Publication transfer of college and high school texts
Harper and Brothers announces the transfer of their entire college and high school textbooks to the American Book Company of New York and Chicago. The Hat of these publications consists of 450 works. The deal was completed yesterday and takes effect immediately. price not disclosed.
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New York
Harper & tLires
American Book Company of
Chicago
Kentucky Election Struggle Moves to Senate Contested Counties
Frankfort, Ky. December 5. The state board of election commissioners finished its canvass and will meet at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the state senate chamber as a contesting board to hear arguments in seven contested counties. The issue is whether the board may go behind county certificates of returns. a ruling will decide the next governor. Taylor leads Goebel by 2.28 percent on the face of the returns, but the board’s power to inspect returns could alter the outcome. Governor Bradley denied ordering soldiers into Frankfort and defended state officials while noting a few guards in plain clothes. Hopkins Jefferson Johnson Knox Lewis Magon and Martin counties were added to the list for argument. Jefferson County was brief. The process has proceeded peacefully with no crowd trouble or arrests.
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Frankfort
State Board of Election Commissioners
State Senate
Kentucky
Taylor
Goebel
Bradley
Electon
State Guard
Linn
Hopkins
Jefferson
Johnson
Knox
Lewis Magon
Martin
Jefferson County
Louisville
Double Murder and Suicide Shock Kearney Ne
A random outline reports a mysterious double murder and suicide near Olesen and Lown farms, with Mrs Densmore and Fred Lane among the dead. Densmore allegedly told a neighbor Lane killed his wife then committed self harm. The couple had recently married. cause suspected poison and a final self-inflicted wound.
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Kearney
Neb
Dee
Olesen
Lown
Hens
Delameree
Fred
Densmore
Lane
British steamship Hupeh foundered near Manila
The British steamship Hupeh en route from Hong Kong to Manila with Captain Quail has foundered at 14 degrees north 117 degrees east. The crew were saved except for the Chinese crew members who perished.
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Hupeh
Hong Kong
Manila
Dec
Quail
Movement to advance wages in cotton mills widens
Boston reports a broad push across the New England states to raise mill pay. About 100,000 workers have been notified of a ten percent wage increase, with many mills already implementing the raise.
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Boston
Bigland
Plans of General Joubert and Ladysmith Relief Efforts
Dispatches report Joubert retiring from Estcourt and moving toward Colenso bridge with cattle. Boers bombard Ladysmith while Buller plans relief. Claimed Mafeking siege abandonment unconfirmed. Durban dispatch cites 1800 Boer casualties at Glencoe. Kimberley sortie noted. British prisoners allowed library access and press purchases.
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Chieveley
Mafeking
Buller
Ladysmith
Modder River
Lorenzo Muaranez
Delagon Bay
General Joubert
Estcourt
Colenso Bridge
London
Frere
Colenso
Cape Town
The
Standard
Cape
England
Aden
Zanzibar
South Africa
Pretoria
Durban
Glencoe
Smith
Kkimberley
Cronje
Retreat of Doers Reported After Modder River Battle
London dispatch notes Doers retreating toward Bloemfontein after Modder River clash. General Methuen reports 23 bodies found and 27 later surfaced, with some buried or moved to Jacobsdal. Commandant Albrecht captured. enemy morale shaken amid casualties and confusion.
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London
Dee
Daily News
General Methuen
Molder River
Bloemfontein
Modder River
Lord Methuen
the Times
War Office
Fororler Walker
Methuen
Mulen
Jacobsdal
Albrecht
Shipping traffic dispatches from New York harbor
On December 6 Aller sailed to Bremen. Cleared: Noordinand to Antwerp, Germanic to Liverpool, 61 to Southampton. Antswerp arrived Westernland from New York. Bremen arrival Kater Wilhelm Der Gross from New York.
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New York
Aller
Bremen
Noordinand
Antswerp
Germanic
Liverpool
Paul
Southampton
Westernland
Rom
Kater Wilhelm der Gross
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
Washington reports for Wednesday and Thursday fair skies predicted for eastern Pennsylvania with moderate temperatures and fresh to south winds across the period.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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