Senate expansion debate opens after holidays in January
The Senate will begin the week with Senator Platt of Connecticut delivering a speech on expansion. The Nicaragua canal bill will be pressed, with talk of discussing the treaty in January as multiple speeches on the subject follow holiday adjournment.
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Senator Platt
Nicaragua
Washington
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
Wegin
West
Pends
Aloesnehusetts
Maryland
Soto Morgan
Tehay
Nicaragua Canal
Tutpes
Morgan Jodus
Arkansas
Elkins
Cullem
Janay
Adjourned Howe Session Sparks Suspension Vote Possibility
Report notes that part of yesterday's proceedings could be reconsidered under suspension of the rules. The move centers on whether a specific measure or action from the adjourned session should receive expedited handling.
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Howe
Brice Funeral Train Arrives in Lima from New York
The remains of Calvin Brice arrive by special train from New York at Lima Ohio. A 2000 strong crowd gathers at the depot as the procession proceeds with the Grand Army of the Republic and local unions. Services are planned at Market Street Presbyterian with Rev W O Thompson and D D Hew MB Thompson addressing mourners. Local businesses close by noon and Lake Erie and Western Railway wills run three extra trains for mourning employees. Floral tributes total about 10000 dollars.
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Lima
Dee
Calvin
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Veterans’ Union
Miamis University
MB. Thompson
D. D
Lake Atie
Western Road
Brice
Lake Firie
Shafter Attacks Cuban Question in Cuba Speech
General Shafter told officers and correspondents that the United States would remain in Cuba and govern by military force. He dismissed self government for Cubans as unlikely, arguing they are not fit for self rule.
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Hell
Shafter
Spain
Gener
Shafternor
Cincinnati Sunk Rock Collision Off Harbor Entrance
The Cincinnati reappeared damaged after striking a charted rock at port entry as the US cruiser left. A buoy marked the danger since last September but has not been maintained, hindering recovery efforts by the Bouthern and Mag Flower tug fleets.
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Santiago de Cubs
United States
Craiser
Chicinnat
Port
General Wood
Hesse
Cincinnatia
Bouthern
Tone
C. M.lester
Cruisesa
Atleyfcon
Cincinnati
Shipwrecked Crew Rescued
The Norwegian steamer Tyr arrived in Sharpes to take aboard the crew of the American schooner Kuro and Fila, wrecked on November 23 while bound for New York. The survivors were awakened off New England by a steamship at latitude 89 degrees.
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Taden
Stuner Tyr
Philadelphia
Cinneester
Sharpaces
Tomar
Kuro & Fila
New York
Tei
Dutch Minister Arrives in New York
A brief report notes the arrival in New York of Dutch Minister Jon Weak Merlin, minister of the Netherlands to the United States, with accompanying officials. Also listed is French chargé d affaires Bre togne from Havre and military attache de Crowd Prey, arriving in Washington.
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New York
Dow. T
Fuoratag
Tie Hinlondim
Hootterdam
Jon Weak Merlin
Meter
Netherlands
Atenuier Bretogne
Jlavre
Washington
Peach Town Fire Destroys Buildings in Favannah Ga
A blaze swept through Favannah Georgia damaging Maron Hall ten stores a hotel and a large lumber mill after an explosion near the center of the parish belt. The town center suffered extensive damage with most structures burned.
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Favannah
Ra Fon
Preich Belt
Howe
Maron
Two Muskogee Notables Indicted in Warrant Fraud Case
Two prominent citizens of Muskogee are indicted for complicity in a Crock Warrant fraud scheme that allegedly netted over 97 04. Worth, former cashier of the National Bank of Muskogee, and I L Co tlohun, former private secretary of Chief Inparhocker, are named in the indictment.
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Muskogee
I. T
Worth
Kirt National Bank of
Merritt on Philippines Policy and Native Self Government
General Merritt outlined an American force size for the Philippines of 20000 to 30000 with half native troops and urged U S control at least temporarily. He argued natives could eventually govern but education and unity were lacking and questioned Spanish loyalists, monks, and insurgent threats while endorsing American protection and investment opportunities.
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Philippines
United States
Nerard
Dhonerna Merritt Waa
Spain
Merritt
Paris
Philippine Islands
Europe
America
Hobson Honored With Reception in Louisville
Lieutenant Hobson was toasted with an informal reception at the Pendennis Club in Louisville Kentucky. A standing ovation followed as he entered Macaulay's theatre and the audience cheered for him during Shenandoah. He spoke from the stage praising the nation and was later hosted at a banquet in Louisville.
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Twouisville
Dees
Hotson Wan Tendetoil
Pendennis
Ielowe
Macaulay
Hobson
Dionson
Atlanta
Hoban
Louisville
Obscure London Cable Note On Royal Health
A London correspondent reports King Oscar I of Sweden and Norway has been identified as confined to his bed following illness. The brief item notes the monarch's condition and ongoing care.
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London
Copenhaven
Abe Shathy Midhtags
Oecar I
Sweenlen
Norway
Russians in Turkey Unveil Monument at Galatia Site
Grand Duke Nicholas arrived in Constantinople aboard a Russian steamer and unveiled a monument at Galatia to Russian soldiers who fell in the Russo Turkish war ending with a treaty signed March 3 1278. A military parade with Balkan representatives followed a requiem for the dead. Turkish leaders protested the Ceremonies and recalled a past defeat. The grand duke presented the sultan with an artist's letter and stated Emperor Nicholas delegated him to solidify friendship.
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Constantinople
Nicholas
Galatia
Sen Sin Stefano
Ponte Thee
Balkan States
Col Garcia Arrives in New York Amid Condolences
Colonel Carlos Garcia son of the late General Garcia lands at the Ward Island steamer Bantingo pier greeted by Cuban officials and locals. He plans a brief stay in New York before traveling to Washington and Thomasville Georgia to visit telegraph facilities and offer condolences at the Congress House. He notes his father’s death as a severe blow and deflects talk on Cuba, stating nothing on the subject and that everything is going nicely.
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New York
Carlos Viarcia
Garcia
Winnil
Bien
Garon Tel Santhves
Howse
He Howe
Bishop Shanahan Named Bishop of Harrisburg
Telegram from Papal Delegate Martinelli confirms Father John W. Shanahan of Philadelphia appointed bishop of Harrisburg. Shanahan, current rector of Mother of Sorrows church and head of parish school, was to be presented by Archbishop McGovern with support from his brother Father Shanahan. Rumors say he may seek to defer resignation from parish duties.
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Philadelpha
Tawnehlin
Martinelli
Washington
John W. Shanahin
Philadelphia
Hartisburg
Rome
Shanahan
Anhbishon
Orehdioe
Manslaughter verdict in Dakota tragedy shocks town
Two young women Kimor Muther aged 20 and George Muther aged 17 were found guilty of manslaughter in a brutal Dakota homicide. The jury returned verdict at 10 am after a prolonged trial. sentence has not yet been passed.
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Lass
Kimor
Chorge Muther
Butler
Wreck on the Rail Near Guley Station
A wreck occurred on the Indian Decatur Western Railroad two miles west of here near Guley station at three in the morning. T. AL Wells, superintendent of the Douglass community Arcola, was killed and eight others were injured.
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Indianapolis
St. Dee
Decatur
Lacelook
Here
Guley Station
T. AL Wells
Douglass Comunty
A. Arcola
Local ship plates bent by high tide damage
A damaged report notes that aboard a harbor vessel at the port several plates were bent or broken during a strong high tide. One crew member was injured in the incident and assistance was requested.
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Borliatx
Darwin
President McKinley Visits Savannah Church and Camp Tour
President McKinley attends Wesley Monumental Church in Savannah with Mrs McKinley remaining at the hotel due to illness. Secretary Alger and General Shafter tour camps visiting officers and addressing troops, with Alger receiving notable attention for camp inspections and speeches.
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Mr. McKinley
Wesleyan Methodist
General Alger
Shafter
Pardon Petition Circulates For Moor on Death Row
A pardon petition for Moore circulates among neighbors and society women urging clemency. Moore, on the chain gang for two weeks, faces a January 1 execution after a death sentence for assaulting the wife of a tenant, with supporters citing his good character and reform.
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Ravannah
Behaif
Moor
Marnn
Min
Norwell
Moore
Potithey
Tomorow
Hospital Ship Missouri Sails for Havana with 300 Tons
The hospital ship Missouri sailed from Savannah today bound for Havana carrying 300 tons of medical supplies for the troops in the theater. It transports the hospital corps of the Second Division of the Seventh Army Corps, already in forward movement with General Lee. After distributing supplies the Missouri will evacuate sick soldiers from Havana and nearby areas to New York, Norfolk, or Savannah.
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Havana
Savannah
Missour
Wavana
Seventh Army
Lee
New York
Norfolk
Uvannuls
Steamship Arrivals Report From Liverpool to New York
Leav ing ships La Bre tigre Havre Queenniowy Rubles Kiruna from Liverpool arrive in New York with arrivals La Garcoghe noted in Harbor logs alongside Havre and New York routes entries for the period.
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New York
la Bretigre
Havre
Queenniowy
Kiruna
Liverpool
la Garcoghe
Weather and political notes from Scranton morning edition
Fair with light northwest winds. Coverage includes General Merritt on Pullin and Spain, visit to southern tour of President McKinney, upcoming Congress week forecast, Rev Moffat sermon, patriotic service at Penn Avenue Baptist, editorial note on Proves Loew confirmation and St Luke's ordination, court death of a woman, local Scranton news and Solillere at Camp McKenale.
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Merritt
Pullin
Spaniah
Kouthern
McKinney Wd Cibitodt
Congress
St. Luke's
Secretary Martins Report Transmitted to Governor Hastings
Harrisburg December 18 David Martin secretary of the commonwealth has transmitted his biennial report covering two decal years ending December 1. The department saw no letters patent filings but receipts from commissions and miscellaneous sources totaled 15225.51. Bonus on charters and capital stock increased by 1008.47 were collected since the last legislature. Martin urges reprinting or edition printing of state laws and advocates ballot reform including a single column ballot, nomination certificates filed within set times, and standardization of forms to curb fraud. He notes legislative action and efficient printing as main aims for the next session.
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David Martin
The
Commonwealth
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Mir Martin
Healee
Pamyphlet Hiws
Simull
Martin Sugggests
Legislatiure
Martin
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Te Presenti
Mindamis
Aftidavit
Teraon
Simners
Mtr. Martin
Hole in a Steamship Damages City of Birmingham
The City of Birmingham lying at anchor in the river sustained a jagged hole amidships after a collision with another vessel. Water flooded the hold, pumps operated, and the ship was brought to dock for temporary repairs. Passengers and cargo were to be sent on to New York after repairs.
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Gia
Dee
City of
Birminghan
New York
Elferta
Deak
Port Royal
Birmingham
Ashanti Steamship Returns Damaged Port Side
London reports the steamer Ashanti returning from the Canaries with its port side damaged after a collision with an unknown vessel near the Noroy yesterday. The other steamer involved is believed to be the Norisea from Homeward, a vessel that has been in service around St. Catharines.
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London
Canaries
Colilon
Homwarde
Whlely
St. Catharines
Untitled Fragments Report Fatalities After Fire
A garbled historical note describes a fire incident where two individuals were severely burned and died shortly after. The text references a rescue and subsequent deaths but lacks clear names or locations. The fragmentary account implies an attempted tie or confrontation with crude means and resulting fatalities.
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Dee
Feninate Jones
Sagasta May Submit Cabinet Resignation After Council
Madrid dispatch reports Senor Sagasta likely to resign the cabinet to the Queen Regent after today’s council. Carlist editor arrested at Beneton amid political uproar as Liberals claim Spain’s prestige and empire finances hang in balance.
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el Liberal
Madrid
Senor Montero Rios
Peices Dimimlesion
Senor Camaso
Sener Montero Rios
Audiece
Council of Ministers
Sener Fagasta
Fiestegene
Bel Liberal
Liberal Iswerts
HL Globe Suve
Soner Sagasta
Benenotint
Hie Pemeon
Schooner Deer Hill Abandoned After Rescue
The schooner Deer Hill, out of St. John NS, was abandoned after a gale and a disabling rudder. The New York ship Pawnee rescued ten crew, eight men and two women, and towed the distressed vessel toward Bermuda before conditions forced another tow failure. Survivors include Captain Aikenhead and crew members Ansel Merritt and John NL.
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New York
Bec
Hiltish Ateniner Pawnee
Mediterranea
Deer Hill St. John NS
Eiandloresin
Aikenhead
Dee
Jeoward
Deer Hill
Seth
Rermain
Pawnee
Bermuda
Deer HL
Cipdaln
Phun
Lathe Flume
Hie Diewiter
Ansel Merritt
I Vrei Hii
Aca Oween
Dh Aberritt
John
Jobo
Santos
Luher
Sled Collision Leaves Two Men Injured
Report describes a sled collision at the base of a steep hill where a colliding sleds broke apart and hurled parts in all directions. Witnesses cite two men, W. Ek Mie dey and Joseph ton ner, as injured badly with suspected broken limbs.
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Wittatirg
W. Ek Miedey
Joseph Tonner
Jefe
Olga Loses Her Job in Unclear Report
A fragmented OCR snippet references Olga and Lowien with garbled phrases about employment and a German name. The readable portion indicates a job loss or dismissal but lacks clear details, participants, or context to establish a full report.
Weather Forecast for Woodlidagton and Surroundings
Forecast calls for fair conditions early. lingering showers likely in the afternoon. Nighttime rain probable with cooler, light northwesterly winds.
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Woodlidagton
Morecgast
Mouchlay
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