Currency Debate in the House Ends Recess Likely
The house debated currency policy from dawn until after 1 AM with a three hour dinner break. Democrats from New York and other states and several Republicans framed votes for the bill while leaders argued over gold standard and free silver. The session featured sharp exchanges on party loyalty and the fate of greenbacks as lawmakers prepared for a holiday recess.
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New York
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Morery
Fowl
New Jersey
Lacey
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Michigan
Barton
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Repuilicans
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Wheeler
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Fenton
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Caucus of Senators Reports New Senate Committees
Washington Dor 1 The Republican caucus will meet tomorrow to receive the theft reports and announce new committee assignments. Four new committees are created with chairs Lodge Forther Pratt Posten and two vacancies filled by Spooner Hana brough.
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Bacon
Morey
Washington to Celebrate Washington Day Festivities
Elaborate preparations mark the observance of Washington Day across the city. Masonic and Red Men factions plan separate rites at Mt. Vernon with addresses by President McKinley and Sen. Depew. Religious services and a Lafayette Square celebration follow with remarks by state officials.
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Washington
Dev
George Washington
Mt. Vernon
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Earl of Londesborough
England
Evergreen
John Washington
Convention Hall
Benator Depew
David J. Hill
Lafayette Square
George Washington Memorial Association
Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginian
Alexandr
Aguinaldo's Experience Amid Pursuit and Prisoner Rescues
General Otis reports American rescues of Bruve and Edwards near La Paz with Tino pursuing north. Aguinaldo is a fugitive in the mountains after his bodyguard’s destruction and Gregorio del Pilar’s death. Concepcion surrenders. Lepanto cleared of insurgents. 2,200 Spanish prisoners released and sent toward Laoag.
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Manila
Young
Bruve
Nevada Regiment
Edwarda
Hunte
Yorktown
Tino
Acuinaldo
Gregorio del Pilar
Concepcion
Lapanto
Browne
Biruce
Nevada
Edwards
la Paz
Howe
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Laoag
Vigan
Washington
Otis
Otte
Laog
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Thirty-fourth
Thirtythird
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March
Cayan
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Ith
Constand
Tira
Tinos
Aguinaldo
Gregorio Pilfiry
Stall
Benguet
National League Base Ball Meeting Drags On In New York
The National League of Professenu Base Ball cuts continued amid confusion over major issues. Board members including Moesars Hinoh and Ttnrt heard Wrigley related testimony as the Brooklyn Baltimore syndicate faces a proposed $180 fine, with arbitration and board actions likely to set the final outcome.
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National League of Professenu
Holton
Ceanion
Tedeyi
Wrigley
Moesars
Hinoh
Ttnrt
Molf
Syracuse
Charles Whelis
Brooklyn
Wrighey
Regulonti
Pennsylvania port Masters Named in Senate Relay
Washington lists among the senatorial relays from the president several Pennsylvania port masters. Names include Robert Bowman Berwith Samuel G. Wilson Samuel H. Loman William M. H. Loman Clifton Heights George D. Leonard Newbury Low a J. Kintner Wynlusing.
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Don
Senate
Pennsylvania
Robert
Bowman
Berwith
Bimuel G. Wilson
Bridgeport
Willian MH. Loman
Clifton Heighta
George D. Leonard
Newberry
Lowa J. Kintner
Wynlusing
Murder Conviction Report From Providence
Irving Bhaw Moyrarnold of Providence Baratoga County was convicted of murder in a case involving Jesse Blanche. Justice Brower sentenced a young Shaw to life imprisonment at Dannemora.
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Irving Bhaw
Moyrarnold
Providence
Baratoga County
Wie
Nie
Jesse Blanche
Providencee
Justice Brower
Young Shaw
Dannemora
Prohibitionists Fix Date for National Convention
Chicago hosts the next Prohibition national convention with date set for June next year after a meeting of 26 national committeemen. The Coliseum on the Libby prison site chosen for the event. Resignations by national chairman Dickie of Michigan and national secretary Wardell were offered but not accepted by the committee.
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Chicago
Klengw
Thin Wie
Alxteen
Whemding
Ohicgo
Bouth Mead
Indianpolis
Buffalo
Col
Unclear 19th Century Match Scores
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple names and places with scattered scores such as 8 to 0 and 4 to HL. No coherent event or matchup is evident and key details are missing.
Portland Clergy Elect Crow Man Bishop of Maine
Robert Crow was chosen bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Maine at a clergy and laity convention in Portland to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rt. Rev. Henry A. Neely.
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Portland
Dee
Robert Crowman
Peetor
Rt. Jon's Church
Horton
Protestant Episcopal Doves of
Maine
Foley
Henry A. Neely
Tragic Oil Fire Fatal for Clarke Woman Near DuBois
In Waleton near DuBois Pennsylvania a fire destroyed the Clarke home after Mia A. J. Clarke used an oil can to start a blaze in the stove. She died within hours, her husband was gravely burned, and a daughter suffered burns with potential lifelong scarring. Firefighters faced a chaotic scene as flames spread, injuring others and gutting the house.
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Mia
A. J. Clarke
Waleton
Adrian
Marke
Wife’s name dragged into Moulineux murder trial
In New York the Moulineux murder trial moves forward as handwriting expert William J. Kinsey completes direct testimony. Witness Robert Stephen Holt, linked to Holt & Co., reveals connections to Mrs Moulineux and Blanche Chesbrough amid questions about Barnet’s letters and a November incident at Lexington Avenue.
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Pop
Roland B. Moulineux
Mre
J. Adame
Wiliam J. Kinstey
Robert Stephen Holt
Malineux
Holt
Henry C. Barnet
Knickerborker Athletic
Holt & Co
Heine
Weeks
Lexington Avenue
Meborne
Moel- Ineus
Blanche Chyeehroweh
Walckerhotker Athletic Club
Osborne
Barnet
Misa Chesbrough
Hare Net Mite
Chesbrough
Wreck on Jersey Central claims two lives near Allentown
Passenger train No. 18 rear ends an extra coal train near Allentown. Engineer Fred Yeomans and Flagman George Hann are killed. Fire, wreckage spread. several injured but most passengers survive. Rescue trains and doctors respond from nearby towns as names and ages of victims are reported.
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Jersey Central Railroad
Laury’s
Stenfried
Hann
Treehiers
Mauch Chunk
Algo
Siegfried and Troehiers
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Jeaver
Smith
Mergen
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Death of Major Logan at Washington report disputed
Colonel Long in San Francisco disputes newspaper reports that Major John A. Leagan VT 8 VI was killed by his own soldiers as retaliation. Freight clerk Kopplts denies making the claim and Captain Cowling finds no one aboard who heard such remarks, suggesting the report was untrue.
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Der
Long
Anuay Transportation
San Francisco
Ludington
John A. Leagan
Kopplts
Colonel Long
Ellen Terry in a Fire at the Hotel Walton
A night fire at the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia caused a panic as hundreds escaped their rooms. Distinguishing guests included Ellen Terry and former Vice President Morton and wife. A defective electric light wire in the kitchen started the blaze. smoke reached upper floors but all flames were extinguished with trifling loss.
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Philadelphia
Dee. I
Walton
Tme
Terry
Morton
Suit Against Erie Rail Road Over Brakeman Death
A jury was summoned and held over for court to hear Mire Anna Leippe versus the Erie Railroad for damages after her husband, a brakeman, died in an Erie freight accident near Lordville in May. Leippe seeks 90000 in damages for loss of husband and support of four children.
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Anna Leippe
Erie Railpond Company
Aire
Leippe
Lordville
True Bills Returned In Philadelphia Conspiracy Case
Federal grand jury returns true bills against Thomas O Dea and Harry J Padbanks for attempting to corruptly influence jurors in a revenue stamp counterfeiting case. Two bills against Padbanks allege corrupt influence and conspiracy to bribe jurors. Ort 4 note cites Pollanis informing another juror of money for a vote. Witnesses include hotel keepers from Reading Hummels Town and Millerstown.
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Fereral Grand Jury
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Harry J. Padrbanks
United States
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Ingham
Harvey K. Newhtt
Fairbanks
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Co" Deca
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Charler Hollar
Wy Fiirvain
Acaudhtent
Amore
Reading
Millerstown
Sotleiter
William J. Rourke
Frank Merser
Mahion J. Seldle
W. A. Whitman
Drving J. Lerch
B. A Frayer
Dynamo Explodes Injuring Five In East Pittsburg Work
Five men were injured at Westinghouse Theatrical and Machine Works in East Pittsburg when a newly completed dynamo in the machinists room exploded during testing. Injured: Robert Coyle suffered a skull fracture. James Baird cut by flying debris with a fractured right heart. J H Hartman cut about body and groin. Toss McAteer shoulder wound. William Lowenor cut on head and face.
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East Pittsburg
Westinghouse
Robert Coyle
James Baird
Wood Assigned to Command Cuba Division
Major General Leonard Wood, United States volunteers, is placed in command of the division of Cuba, relieving Major General John R. Brooke. Wood also assumes military governor duties for the inland, while Brooke returns to Washington to report to the adjutant general. The president commends Brooke for faithful service as military governor of Cuba.
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Leonard Wood
United States Volunteers
Taday
Cuba
John KR. Brooke
United States Army
Woodwill
Brooke
Washington
Army
Trooke
Cubs
Ministerial Crisis Looms After Ministry Vote
A cabinet division in the ministry sparked by a rejected motion to demand the removal of the under secretaryship and other posts. The House coalition clashed as the vote left the government facing a potential ministerial reshuffle.
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Chamber of
Boers Shell Ladysmith as Shelling Continues
Describes Boers shelling Ladysmith from Frere Camp Natal with intense heat affecting operations.
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Ladysmith
Frere Camp
Natal
Local Murder Case Trial and Regional News Highlights
Nome newspaper digest reports a Corburndale murder case on trial and notes other items including Northeastern Pennsylvania updates, a Jersey Central train disaster with four killed, currency talks in the House, a fugitive in the mountains, and a viaduct project aided by a trolley company.
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Iron and steel markets show dull season amid looming shifts
Pittsburg reports a quiet iron and steel season with sheets remaining dull but a spark of demand seen for next month at higher prices. Sheet costs may rise to 58 and later to 88 for next year while billets and pig iron hold firm. Exports pick up with a 7,000 ton order. mills plan major Milwaukee Bayview plant improvements worth about 1 million dollars.
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Iron World
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Illinota Steel Company
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Mayor Blocks Pay for Lewis Appointment
The mayor refuses to approve pay for Thora V. Lewis named assistant sanitary officer of the board of health. Lewis has acted for over a month but her appointment lacks council confirmation, which the mayor says is needed for validity under the act.
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James Moir
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Lewis
Warrants Served for Huffilo Express Collision
Warrants were served tonight by Coroner Yates at Paterson New Jersey for the arrest of Caldwell Cooperwell the conductor and William Hendeker rear and brakeman of the Huffilo express. The charges follow a collision with an accommodation train on the Delaware Taroko Wanna and Western line on November 2. The warrants are based on the jury verdict.
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Jury verdict on Noble and Hurat case outlines need for safer explosive handling
A jury ruled that despite alleged faults in the Noble and Hurat case, the law requirements were met and that safer handling of explosives is needed. The court noted improper storage and handling practices and urged stronger measures to prevent such incidents.
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Rothermel
Loulee
Noble & Hurat
Valdosta men charged in county storekeeper murder
In Valdosta Georgia Dee M and Jim Codding along with Wash Powell faced murder charges in the shooting of local storekeeper Vickers. The case remained largely private with the community unsettled as investigators pursued leads and awaited formal actions.
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Valdosta
Dee. M
Jim Codding
Wash Powell
Vickers
British Forces Hold Modder River Line in Heavy Two Day Fight
London reports from Modder River describe a two day engagement near Jonghkopje and Roer entrenchments. British troops including Guards Highlanders and Gordon units faced about 12,000 Boers, with heavy losses on both sides and entrenched positions along a six mile front near the Modder River. Royal cavalry and artillery attacked left and right as naval guns and howitzers pounded Boer trenches. Boer reports claim continued fighting with 41 British prisoners taken and ongoing shelling into the night.
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Bimberley
Transatlantic Steamship Movements and Arrivals Displayed
Incoming and departing vessels listed include Antwerp to Liverpool routes, Saint Paul and New York to Southampton, Cherbourg, and Kiel ports. Names such as Kaiser Wilhelm Der Cire and Anette Arrived appear amid mixed port calls and clearance notices, reflecting busy wartime or postwar maritime traffic.
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la Gascamne
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Kremen
Neve Fork
Weather forecast for western Pennsylvania
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for colder conditions with possible rain or snow. Winds will be fresh and northerly as the weather turns colder late Thursday into Friday.
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