Remnant of Democracy and its Remedy in 19th Century Debate
Former President Grover Cleveland writes in the Saturday Evening Post on the Democ racy’s plight and the remedy. He traces party history from 1814, critiques 1896 faltering, and urges returning to recognized Democratic principles and leadership to avert further defeat.
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Associated Prest
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
Saturday Evening Post
Curtis Publishing Company
Cleveland
Ories
Traction Grievances Reported by Wilkes-Barre Workers
Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction Company employees file grievances with officials over unpaid wages and long hours. The main complaints include extended shifts and pay rates of nine hours for a boy and 30 cents for each hour worked.
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Axcoviated
Wilkes-Barre
Wilks-Barre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Baseball League Sparks Hint of Northeast Dollar Pact
Doc Somers a Cleveland club owner reports from the east that Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore will barely join the league this season. The exclusive wire notes industry concerns over expansion and financial viability amid league talks.
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Associated Prose
Cleveland
Doc
Wharles Somers
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
War in Colombia Dominant Government Victories Reported
The U S Charge d Affaires in Bogota cables that a major battle at Cled dot Point on the Magdalene river ended in a decisive government victory. Many dead and hundreds wounded are reported, with further government successes cited as strengthening the state.
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Giraddot Point
Assecates Proms
Washington
State Department
United States Charge d'Affaires
Bogota
Cleddot Point
Magdalene River
Colombia
Arme
Griggs Concludes Speech On Porto Rico Philippines Cases
General Griggs yesterday began and tonight concluded the government's presentation before the Supreme Court on Puerto Rico and the Philippines. He argued for executive and legislative prerogatives with a view toward self government for new territories and eventual statehood. The court adjourned after his eloquent peroration and bar members praised the argument. Mr Aldrich will close for the plaintiff tomorrow, and the case will be submitted.
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Washington
Griggs
United States Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Philippines
Jefferson
Jackson
Madison
Gallatin
Sriggs
Aldrich
Philippine
Board of Pardons Commutes Indiana County Wife Murderer
The Board of Pardons commuted Marlin Fleming’s death sentence to re imprisonment on Judge White’s recommendation. It granted and denied hearings in multiple cases, with several individuals listed for commutations, hearings, or continuations across counties including Philadelphia Lehigh and Allegheny.
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Harrisburg
Board of Pardons
Marlin Fleming
Indiana County
Wite
Frank Neale
Arimnstrong
Trsaon
William Delbert
Lehigh
Janes Nolan
Philadelphia
Samuel Sweeney
Joseph Inricette
Henry K. Klingensmith
Allegheny
M. Henry
John Kelly
Charles Strameinsky
Schuylkill
John McCoollek
Tagerne
William Welsh
Alexander
A. Wiszlowzky
John D
Laney
Fatiek Dearden
Isaac Leedom
Lebanon
Kirceny
Finona Vixleben
Moorhead
Armatrong
James Hendricks
Luzerne
Joseph Yondyski
Augustius Noltl
Lackawanna
Willim Costello
Lyvoming
Jere Croft
Blair
Mark Thoms Trayes
Fayatte
James Rutherford
Frank Helms
Ogsgault and
Battery
John Poyd
City commerce committee holds vice-suppression meeting officers elected
At a committee meeting of Afteeh appointed by the chamber of commerce to work for the suppression of vice in the city, officers were elected Chatman as president Baldwin as secretary Edwin Br A Seligman as auditor and Geo Foster Peabody as treasurer.
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New York
Dev
Thin City
Record high bids mark stock exchange activity
An AP dispatch reports active trading with high price bids for memberships at the stock exchange. Today 32,000 dollars was bid for four seats, down from yesterday's 50,000-dollar sale, a record price reference.
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Tock Exchange
Associated Press
New York
Ihe
Stock Exchange
Hazing Testimony Details Non Brutal Cadet Ordeals
West Point court of inquiry hears testimony from 35 cadets about encampment hazing linked to the death of ex cadet Benz. Witnesses including Hobson's brother, Phil Sheridan, and Mark Brooke describe ordeals as tiresome rather than brutal, with no clear evidence of cruelty.
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West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Benz
Richmond P. Hobson
Merrimac Fame
Phil Sheridan
Mark Brooke
Pennsylvania
General Brooke
Oscar L. Booz
Hobson
Brouvke
Young Men's Christian Association
Saintly
Mitchell
Samuel Frankburger
West Virginia
Frankenburger
Circus man Peter Sella granted divorce on gross neglect
Peter Sella was granted a divorce from his wife on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Alimony and costs left for agreement. The sensational case ended with several related suits dismissed. Alimony reportedly around 5000 with 20000 in real estate.
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Associated Press
Columbus
D. Dedi
Peter Sella
Ik Waa
Want Sympathy for Boers by Exclusive AP Wire
Under Transvaal league auspices a meeting was held to arouse sympathy for the Boers. London author Hargrove spoke on How Americans Can Help the Boers after eight months in South Africa during the war, drawing a large attendance.
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New York
Dev. W
Transvaal League
Bugtsman
Krucat Temple Hargrove
London
South Africa
Metzgar Tragedy Inquest Hears Motive Clues
An inquest into the Metzgar tragedy at Hopewell reveals a note to Fred Metzgar of Newark with a 140 dollar check and a threat. A tintype of Metzgar and a Newark wedding invitation found in Mrs Metgar’s trunk, witnesses describe a fatal quarrel and a final self inflicted shot. Mrs Metzgar’s body is sent to North Tonawanda, while Metzgar’s is taken to Newark.
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Hedford
NothMe
Hopewell
Metepar
Fred Metagar
Newark
N. J
Agreement Reached At Pekin On Joint Notes Terms
Washington reports that a Pekin agreement outlines punishments for Boxer outrages, indemnities, treaty revisions, and reforms at the foreign office. It calls for a German envoy apology, a legation guard option, arms import ban, and allowed access to legations, with reforms to dismantling efforts to ensure access to Pekin.
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Washington
Conger
Pekin
Tsang Ho Yamen
Foreign Office
Baron von Ketteler
Germany
China
Three Men Buried Alive Near Chadron Neb
In Chadron Nebraska three men T C Burns Staunch Burns and Wood Litchfield were buried alive under thirty five feet of earth in an irrigation canal four miles east of town. The community rushes to aid with teams and shovels hoping for a rescue though the sandy loam ground suggests they may already be killed.
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Chadron
Dee
T. C. Burns
Montana
Staunch Burns
Wood Litchfield
Burns
Grant to bring home 396 war dead from distant theaters
The Grant is due at San Francisco about the first proxinyo carrying the remains of 396 officers soldiers and civilian employes who perished in Hawaii China or the Philippines. Twelve bodies are on the transport Sherman due at San Francisco on the 1th proximo. Among the dead is Young Warber nephew of President McKinley.
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Washington
Dee
Waltie
War Department
San Prancitco
Hawaii
China
Philippines
Sherman
San Francisco
Young Warber
Mee Kinley
Orient
Briton losses at Nooit gedacht official counts
Exclusive wire report from The Associated Press states that the British losses at Nooit gedacht totaled 50 killed and wounded, with 41 missing and unaccounted for according to official accounts.
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Associated Preat
London
Nooitgedacht
Venezuela Crisis Urges U S Warship Aid
A second cablegram from Venezuela reports Americans and property in danger as revolution deepens. It asks prompt U S action and warships to protect lives and assets, warning that a general attack on American interests is planned. Vice President A D Andrews of National Asphalt notes the situation is desperate for all Americans.
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Venezuela
Senate approves army reorganization bill with Philippines enlistment
The senate subcommittee and full committee endorsed the army reorganization bill. It sets 100000 maximum forces, allows Philippine natives as scouts under American officers, and authorizes a native Porto Rico regiment. The beer sale is permitted at canteens by removing the word beer from prohibited items. General Corbin remains adjutant general then becomes brigadier general.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Corbin
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Strike Ends at Kingston Coal with Concessions
Wilkes Barre December 10 The Kingston Coal strike ends as 1000 workers return to work tomorrow after officials and strikers' committee reach an agreement. Unemployed miners will be paid semi monthly. a checkweigh run of their own is approved. top page and store issues will be arbitrated soon. Discharge of Foreman Thomas St Morging is referred to United Mine Workers executive branch.
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Wilkes-Barre
Kingston Coal Company
Thomas St. Morging
United Mine Workers
Morgan
Mayor Harrison Revokes Prize Fight Permits
Chicago December 1 Mayor Harrison revoked all prize fight permits issued before the anti fight ordinance passed by the city council Monday night. The action ends stories that he would most approve the new law.
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Chicago
Harrison
Mos
The Vindication of Crawford and Local News
A morning paper overview notes fair weather with rain at night and cites political discussions in the Senate. It reports on Knox abandoning the pursuit in DeWet and covers local trolley men, Christmas observances, and labor world updates with regional notices from Scranton and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Kidnapping Alarm Shocks Omaha Cudahy Family
Edward Cudahy Jr., 17, son of Ed ward A. Cudahy, disappears from his Omaha home. Police and private detectives scour the city and countryside while a $25,000 ransom note surfaces. Pinkerton agents and local investigators are dispatched to aid the search.
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Omaha
Neb
Edward Cudahy, Jr
Edward A. Cudahy
Packer
Cudahy Packing Company
Cudahy
Young Cudahy
Mr. Cudahy
E. A. Cudahy
Michael Cudahy
Fredonia Victims Buried After School Fire Tragedy
Remains of Phineas Jackson Morris Ruth Thomas Maud Frizzell Cora Storms Ines Jones May Williams Hesale Hathaway were laid to rest. Town stores closed as thousands gathered for services at St Joseph’s Church and First Presbyterian Church. Caskets interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in one grave.
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Associated Press
Fredonia
N.Y
Phineas Jackson Morris
Ruth Thomas
Pike
N. Y
Maud F. Frizzell
Bradford
Cora Storms
Boston
Ines Jones
Busti
May Williams
Cannonaville
Hesale Hathaway
Lake Como
Transatlantic Shipping Movements Reported in New York
Exclusive wire reports several arrivals and sailings: Kalmer Wilhelm Der Grosse and Columbia from New York to various ports. Parnes sis arriving from New York to Naples. Deutschland arriving New York via Plymouth. Trave sailing from Bremen to New York. Westernland and Shrard in convoy to Antwerp. Somerhill towing damaged ships after arrival in New York.
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New York
Dev
Kalmer Wilhelm der Grosse
Uvemen
Salled
Georgie
Liverpool
Southwark
Antwerp
Southampton
Majestic
Glasgow
Parnessis
Naples
Columbia
Trave
Bremen
Hamburg
Deutschland
Plymouth
Shrard
Westernland
Somerhill
Missionaries Killed in Mongolia Exposed by Exclusive Wire
Exclusive Associated Press report says all Scandinavian missionaries in Mongolia have been killed, including Carl Johan Buber of Boston. News came to Professor Pridolf Risberg via Fridotrom in China from the Mongolian mission field.
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Associated Preas
Boston
Dev
Pridolf Risberg
North America
Fridotrom
China
Mongolia
Carl Johan Buber
Jeffries Rublin bout set for Cincinnati February 4
James J. Jeffries and Gil Rubins signed articles to box twenty rounds under Marquess of Queensbury rules at Suengerfest Hall Cincinnati on February 4. Agreement names George Sibes as referee.
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Associated Press
New York
James J. Jeffrieas
Gil Rublin
Marqua
Queensbury
Cincinnati
George Sibes Ay Seleree
Congress names Boutelle for Navy retirement amid treaty talks
The senate's exec session closes with no vote on the Hay Pauncefote treaty while discussion on ceding Sibutu and Cagayan Sulu is halted. Congress approves retiring Rep. Charles A. Boutelle as a U S Navy captain, and the president is expected to appoint him to the retired list.
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Borneo
Congress
Charles A. Boutelle
Washington
Senate
Lodge
Spain
United States
Philippine
Sibutu
Cagayan Sulu
Megara
Hoar
Wellington
Bacon
Baer
Maine
United States Navy
House
Boutelle
House of Representatives
Waser
Burglar Known as North Penn Whitey Captured
Police in Easton arrest a burglar nicknamed North Penn Whitey who was sought in eastern Pennsylvania counties. He is connected to numerous burglaries and suspected in the murder of Charles Mockel, a longtime wine maker in Longs county. Witnesses say he caused trouble at saloons by pulling a 38 caliber revolver when refused service.
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Boaz
Frankenburger
Booz
Boooz
Albert
John J. Herr
New Jersey
Keller
Boog
Herr
Charles Michael Eby
Pennsylvania
Eby
Easton
North Penn Whitey
Charles Mockel
Longs County
Proclamation honors ex Governor Ludlow with half mast
Governor Voorhees issued a proclamation on the death of ex Governor Ludlow. Flags at the state house will fly at half mast until after the funeral and public buildings will be draped for thirty days. The death occurred in New Brunswick yesterday.
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Ludlow
Associated Press
Ironton
N. J
Two Hundred Christians Killed in Turkish Province
Exclusive wire report from Vienna via The Associated Press states two hundred Christians murdered in the central Turkish province amid anti Christian violence. The dispatch highlights a massacre by local forces and significant casualties among civilians in the region.
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Associated Prom
London
Daily Express
Vienna
Turkey
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
Washington reports for Thursday and Friday call for rain at night and Friday with variable winds across eastern Pennsylvania.
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Washington
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Sells
Metzgar Tragedy
Asmelized Press
Bilent Heroes
Baldiera
Associated Pros
Gram
A. D. Andrews
National Asphalt Company
South American Republic
Ing
All American Inter
Andrews
Ternoon
Kingston
Preas
Vonexuwela
Daning Investigation Committee
Carbondale News Department
Knox
DeWet
Crawford
Sprakeasles
Mas Vanitahed
Scranton
Venneylvania
World of
Labor
Jack
Rublin
Sulu Islands
Sibutu and
Gagayan
Asociated Press
North Penn
Whitey
Weather Forecast
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