Cudahy Family Reunites After Abduction Ransom
Edward Cudahy’s son Edward Jr. is returned after a Tuesday kidnapping. Police had doubts, but the boy’s account of being seized, bound, and driven to a country location confirmed the tale. The father offers 25000 dollars for the kidnappers’ capture and 5000 for a suspect, 14000 for two planners.
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Alons
Cudahy
Omaha
Dee
Edward Cudahy
Mim
Mir
Mrs. Cudahy
Melville Sears
Great Britain Rejects Senate’s Hay-Pauncefote Impasse
London reports indicate nearly all morning papers editorialize against the U S senate’s changes to the Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty. They warn the amended terms breach good faith and threaten the republic’s reputation. Some papers hint a compromise might still be possible through diplomacy.
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Associated Pres
London
United States Senate
Great Britain
Senate
The
Daily News
Daily Chronicle
United States
Clayton-Bulwer
Constantinople
Suomo
Comerce
Thia
Wali
Washington
Menthe
Game Dealers Prosecuted By Exclusive Wire
J F McCullough of Edson Bros and H A Winternight game dealers were arrested and held for a hearing on charges of violating the Lucey game law. The law bans selling or purchasing quail out of season and reserves game birds to control across states. Prosecution cites quail sold by William Russ of Harrisburg who was arrested with twenty four dozen birds.
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Philadelphia
J. F. McCullough
Edson Bros
H. A. Winternight
Lucey
Pennsylvania
State Game Commission
T18
Wiliam Russ
Harrisburg
Official denial on Breth death at West Point
Colonel Mills, superintendent of the military academy, declares the claim that former Cadet John Breth died from rough treatment at West Point is absolutely untrue. A court of inquiry is expected to tackle the Breth case before leaving West Point.
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West Point
Ast. Mills
Military Academy
Foremer
John Breth
Altoona
Breth
Weat Point
Steamship Arrivals From Across the Atlantic
Exclusive AP report lists ships arriving in New York including Winderland from Southampton Nept Bigmorek from Naples Hol wako from Hamburg Boulogin from Dalles du Chiupagne Wavin Breniete from New York and other vessels bound for Liverpost Liverpool and Rotterdam with multiple routes and destinations.
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Associated Press
New York
Dew
Arrivid
Winderland
Southampton
Peet Bigmorek
Naples
Holwako
Hamburg
Boulogin
Dalles du Chiupagne
Wavin
Breniete
Lata
Quieenstown
Gormaiale
Liverpost
Salleds Ventonie
Liverpool
Bigard Pansed
la Brotouie
Thavre
Kramer Wins Five Mile Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden
Kramer of East Orange won the five mile professional bicycle event before about 6000 spectators at Madison Square Garden tonight. He finished a wheel ahead of Fob Walihour of Atlanta with Tom Cooper close behind in a tight finish.
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Associated
New York
Madison Square Garden
Kramer
East Orange
Hite Chmpion
America
Fob Walihour
Atlanta
Tom Cooper
Gardner files an answer to governor charges
New York December 20 District Attorney Gardner filed an answer denying all allegations that he obstructed the attorney general's office in the prosecution of election camps. The document presents general and specific denials of the complaint's charges.
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New York
Attheny Gardner
Amended Hay Pauncefote Treaty Ratified by Senate Vote
The Senate, after two weeks of debate, passed amendments to the Hay Pauncefote treaty and ratified it 55 to 18 with several senators paired. The vote followed six roll calls on amendments and a final ratification, with committee amendments accepted and Allen reading the treaty as amended before final approval.
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Washington
Senate
Foraker
Committee On Foreign Relations
Allen
Bard
Bates
Berry
Butler
Cockrell
Culberson
Daniel
Heltfeld
Martin
Manson
Money
Pettigrew
Teller
Tillman
Curley
West
Wellington
Senate Confirms Nominations Amid Quiet Session
Exclusive wire from The Acculated Buses in Washington reports the Senate confirmation of several nominations including Francis C.5 and other appointees, with no further details on names or positions provided.
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Washington
Dee
Senate
Hoddy
C. 5
Francis
Ministers Named for Several Nations in New Diplomatic List
A list names individuals selected for diplomatic posts including Arthur Mardlek to Greece, J G A Eélshman to Turkey, and C K Thurston as secretary of legation to Buenos Ayres. Others include J F Dac ker to Chile and J M Ferauaon to Japan, with origins in New York and Pennsylvania.
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New York
Greece
Arthur Mardlek
New Mamoahire
Switzerland
J. G. A. Eélshman
Pennsylvania
Turkey
C. K. Thurston
Nebraska
Buenos Ayres
J. F. Dacker
Leow York
J. M. Ferauaon
Japan
Robbers Blow Up Safe at Hampstead Bank
In Westminster Maryland on December 20 robbers dynamited the Hampstead bank of Carroll County. The explosion wrecked part of the wall and drew hundreds to the scene. The robbers escaped on a hand car toward the Baltimore and Harrisburg line, taking about $40 in coin while notes were removed yesterday.
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Associated Press
Westminister
Robhbera
Hampstead Bank
Carroll County
Baltimore and Harrisburg
Experience of shoe lasters in Philadelphia union clash
Exclusive wire report from Philadelphia describes a union hearing where William S. Goodwin and George Collins accuse manufacturers of organizing to crush the shoe lasting workers. They claim local wages average under five dollars weekly, with tradesmen forced to take government contracts at below cost to keep trade. Goodwin cites Wanamaker and Gimble Bros. as examples of firms undercutting prices and alleges unreciprocated promises to cure the abuse. He advocates prohibitive contracts laws to bar entering work for those unable to fulfill them.
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Philadelphia
William 8. Goodwin
National Protective Association
George Collins
Goodwin
John Wanamaker
Gimble Bros
Choodwin
Godwin
Wanataaker
Cloadwin
Spirited Senate Debate Over Contingent Expenses Inquiry
A lively senate debate followed Mr Chandler’s resolution to discharge the committee on contingent expenses from further consideration of an investigation into the Montana senatorial race. No vote was taken as executive business proceeded and Hawley announced plans to push the army reorganization bill tomorrow after today’s military affairs report.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Chandler
Hawley
Committee On Military Affairs
Census Committee Reports House size to 357 for next decade
Representative Hopkins chaired the census committee and filed the majority report in the house. it fixes the next decade’s membership at 357. Burleigh of Maine filed a minority report with six signers advocating 456 seats, while Crumpacker of Indiana backed reducing southern representation to abridgement of suffrage and favored 374 members.
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Washington
Hopkins
Committee On Census
House
Burleigh
Maine
Crumpacker
Indiana
Indian aid bills advance with minor amendments
The House paused consideration of two Indian aid military academy appropriation bills. One allocated $0,030,480 and the other $700,051. Both measures drew little debate with only small amendments offered.
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Washington
Hee
Indian Aid Military Academy
Postoffice Break-In Reported in Everett Pa
Exclusive wire from Associated Press: Everett postoffice broken into last night with safe blown open. Burglars secured about 9000 in stamps and money. Personal papers of public matter Cob lev stolen along with numerous letters.
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Bedford
Everett
Ito Wil Motley
Poutmmater
Secretary Hamilton Reports on Roads and Oleomargarine Law
The 1900 annual report from Secretary of Agriculture Hamilton to Governor Stone covers the Good Roads Movement and the oleomargarine issue. He urges a $100,000 appropriation to enforce the oleo law and outlines efforts to prosecute violators, while noting state aid to funds for road construction and accounting controls. The report also cites increased farmer deposits and debt patterns since 1895.
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Associated Pres
Harrisburg
Hamilton
Stone
Penneylvania
Superior Court
Department
Amended Treaty Passes Senate and Local News Digest
The morning news summarizes a general weather outlook, a senate action on a general-amended treaty, a ransom case for a missing son, Boer inquiry testimony, and a secretary Hamilton agriculture report. It covers Lackawanna County local court notes, council meetings, congressional notes, Princeton Alumni banquet, and Scranton regional briefs.
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Senate
Cudahy
Secretary of Agriculture
Hamilton
Bryan declines to comment on Cleveland statement
Atlanta December 20 Hon W J Bryan telegram to the Atlanta Journal declines to express himself on Mr Cleveland s statement to be published in the Saturday Evening Post and appearing today in papers receiving AP dispatches He says no comment until Cleveland clearly defines Democracy s principles and that the rank and file will speak up as issues arise.
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Atlanta
W. J. Bryan
Atanta Journal
Cleveland
Saturday Evening Post
Associated Press
Bryan
Garrick Theater Corner Stone Laid on Chestnut Street
Richard Manafield, an actor awaiting engagement at Walnut Street theater this week, laid the Garrick theater corner stone on Chestnut Street and delivered an address.
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Philadeljhia
Garrick Theater
Coar
Chantnut Street
Rehard Manafield
Walnut Street
Small Pox Cases Rise in Schenectady City
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports four more smallpox cases in Schenectady today. Officials vow aggressive measures as the disease spreads rapidly through schools and public spaces.
Obituary notices honor Chauncey F L Black and others
Exelusive Wire reports Chauncey F L Black died at his home in York suburb from lung hemorrhages aged, with wife Marvy Dawson noted as maiden name. Also mentioned are Karl Becker the painter born abroad and celebrated, and Rev J H Robinson born in Ireland who served as Wesleyan missionary and later wealth and ministry in Cateanon. Deaths span Payette County Berlin and New Jersey figures with brief biographical notes.
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Chauncey FL Black
Liver Home
York
Dieovused
Marvy Dawson
Payette County
Berlin
Dee. W.eWrof
Karl Becker
Hh Tobiowon
Paterson
N. J
Don
Inle Hobinson
Bodoy
Ireland
America
Guid
Cateanon
Jurmey
Philippine Porto Rico arguments closed in Supreme Court
Washington reports the Philippine Porto Rico case closed as Charles H. Aldrich of Chicago finished his speech. He tied liberty and constitutional ideals to the case and urged that American principles reject arbitrary colonial policy. The court then gave ten days for further briefs.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Charles H. Aldrich
Chicago
Aldrich
Porto Rico
More Trouble in Cape Colony Invasion Report
Exclusive wire from Cape Town reports the northern district of Cape Colony facing serious unrest as two thousand Boers invade the area. Fears grow Dutch sympathizers may join the rebellion and spread. British worry over few mounted troops and the huge loss of horses in South Africa.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
South Africa
Boar Attack Leaves Susquehanna Farmer Critical
Richard Adams a 30 year old Chenango Forks farmer lies critically injured in Susquehanna after a boar mauled him, biting his thighs and calves. Neighbors fought the enraged animal with clubs before it was subdued. Adams reportedly suffered a severe shock and appears to have lost his mind.
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Susquehanna, Pa
Richard Adams
Chenango Forks
Adams
Governor Moosevelt to preside over Gardiner hearing Saturday
Albany New York December 20. Governor Moosevelt will preside at a Saturday hearing at the executive chamber where Col Asa Bird Gardiner district attorney of New York county will have an opportunity to present oral argument in refutation of the allegations against him. The police board took no action on the recent shake up as a delay in receiving an opinion from the corporation counsel halted further consideration of Chief Devery and related changes.
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Albany
N. Y
Dee
Moosevelt
Colone
Asa Bird Gardiner
Distriet
New York County
Gandiner
Executive Chamber
Amipelutud Press
New York
Board of Police Commissioners
Tolay
Devery
de Laughlin
Brooklyn
Governor Nish Opposes Prise Fighting Under Ohio Law
Governor Nish stated opposition to prize fighting as a possible interference with the projected Jeffries Hublin Oght or Cinemati, noting it is a colony under the Olin Laws. He declared he has not looked up to law to define his duties but will meet them fully.
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Columbus
Dee
Jeffries Hublin Oght
Nish
Solon Convicted of Murder by Court Martial in Philippines
Corporal Samuel A. Solon of Company F Twenty Fifth Infantry was convicted of murder by court martial for an act in the Philippine islands. He was sentenced to death by hanging, but the president commuted the sentence to imprisonment with hard labor in Fort Leavenworth Kansas United States penitentiary.
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Washington
Dev
Samuel A. Solon
Twentyefifth Infantry
Philippine Islands
United States Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Kanuay
Fatal Fire Claims Four In Bradford Home Tragedy
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press Bradford Pa December 20 a residence owned by David Hewitt was destroyed by fire. Margaret O Keefe aged 60 died in the blaze and Mrs Hewitt died at noon from injuries while attempting rescue. Their son Charles Hewitt sustained severe burns and was hospitalized with other injuries.
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Associated Prom
Bradford
Bias
David Mewitt
Gre
Margaret O'Keefe
Hewitt
Mar
Charles
Evidence in Booz hazing case at West Point court
Military court of inquiry continues reviewing witnesses on the Booz hazing inquiry at West Point. Cadet Breth’s medical records show brief hospitalizations for hemorrhoids and fever, with no proof of fatal hazing injuries. Booz is noted as excused from one drill for acute diarrhea. witnesses discuss sauce abuse and hazing history.
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Boot
Associated Press
West Point
Brooke
Bates
Claus
Booz
Frank Keller
Boos
John H. Breth
Altoona
West Point Military Academy
Oscar L. Booz
Father O'Keefe
Breth
Mills
Boog
Cader Bull
Cidet Cowles
Kansas
Fouw
Philadelphia
Boon
West Point Academy
Congressman Phillips
Cleveland
Academy
Burt W. Phillips
De Wet Demands Pardon After Boer Capture
General De Wet, boasting 6,000 men and 18,000 horses at De Wetsdorp, seeks a free pardon for all his troops including many Cape Colony Dutch. He states he will not surrender without amnesty and his force is now split into three divisions.
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Bloemfontein
de Wet
de Wetsdorp
Cape Colony
Young Negro Lynched After Slaying Sheriff’s Deputy
An armed Black man who killed Starehut Ww He Richardson was tracked by bloodhounds eight miles from Cultort, then captured and brought back to town where he was hanged to a tree near his home. Local official Lewis led the mob and authorities followed as the mob executed the suspect.
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Cultort
Mia
Dee
Lowle
Starehut
Richardson
Lewis
Hha Eine
Lehigh Valley Dividend Notice Released
Lehigh Valley Railroad issues notice to Lehigh and New York Railroad stockholders that a dividend of one and one half percent will be paid on and after December 20, as announced by Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press Philadelphia.
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Lehigh Valley
Associaton
Philadelphia
Dee
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Lehigh and New York Hallroad Company
Train Fatality Near Shellrock Claims Three Teens
A rail accident near Shellrock left three young men involved, two died instantly and the third was injured. Names provided include Keinsell and local transport workers reported the incident. The report cites Burlington, Coday Hapidy and Northern lines in connection with the event.
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Dee
Burlington
Coday Hapidy
Northern Passager
Keinsell
Shellrock
Weather Forecast for Friday and Saturday in Pennsylvania
Forecast for Friday and Saturday in Eastern Pennsylvania calls for generally fair conditions with light to fresh northerly winds. Expect cooler nights with dry skies and no significant precipitation.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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