Christmas in Havana under Army Guard and lean holiday fare
United States troops begin a patrol of Havana to deter disorder amid a restrained Christmas. Reports note limited festivities, patrols around the palace, a planned New Year parade, and rationed meals with fruit and canned goods. General Lee and Major General Butler are mentioned with parade route details and hospital posses sions. The piece also veers into agricultural statistics and commodity prices, contrasting expected bread needs with official estimates.
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Lee
Indiana
Majo Genera Les
Lev
Palace
Prade
Central Park
Cerra
Havana
Butler
Malenge
Clenfaeges
Ban Ambronias Hospital
S. Beaver
United States
Hayvans
Soldiers Christmas in Seventh Army Corps Camp
In Savannah on December 25 soldiers of the Seventh Army Corps enjoyed a near civilian Christmas. Army restraints were eased for a relaxed celebration with morning and afternoon freedoms. The Third Nebraska, Colonel W. J. Bryan’s old regiment, had a home fund of 50 set aside for a Christmas meal distributed among companies. The Second Louisiana shared a Christmas dinner and the First Texas spent Christmas similarly with their units.
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Savannah
Gia
Seventh Army Corps
Lfe
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Louisiana
Texas
Wheat supply debate between Crookes and American official
The statistician of agriculture replies to Sir William Crookes in a letter to the Country Gentlemen’s Association. He argues there is already a wheat surplus and refutes Crookes’ dire forecast, citing current U S production and global consumption figures and noting European demand.
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Crookes
Allway
Dee
J. I. Dodge
States Department of Agricultune
Washington
William Crookes
British Science Association
William
Pathey
Vield
Beerbohm
Peace in the Quaker City ends with multiple gunshots
In Philadelphia the police faced routines turned violent as a disreputable court at Eleventh and Race streets saw a double shooting. Mary Jehneen and Mia Ales White, both 18, were shot in the head. Charles H. Moore, 34, was shot in the back. St. Clair and an accomplice fled but were later captured. Moore survived, the two women were in critical condition.
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Philadelphia
Dee
Pdet
Mie
Mary Jehneen
Mia Ales
Charles HH. Moore
George St. Chase
Moore
St. Clair
Mia
John Ford
Dwaehier
Mary Coyle
Kate McNichhol
Hove
Kiffth Harvey
Hix Hone
John McAvoy
Camden
Emma Lamparier
Aseniland
Prostrate Philippine business under military rule reported
Manila December 26. The steamer man that returned from DTollo with native and Spanish soldiers was refused landing and detained by American officials. Southern provinces report suspended business, scarce supplies, and restricted travel for foreigners with permits. At Malolos native soldiers demand village supplies while people grow half starved and dissatisfied. About 600 American volunteers attended a meeting of the Philippine Development Association led by U S consul F Williams. action awaits General Otis’s decision.
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Manila
Dtollo
Malolos
Philippine Development Association
F. Williams
United States
General Otis
Philippine Islands
Union
Holla
Maluloo
Profle
Banquet to Grenfell in Malta celebration
A farewell banquet honored Lieuten ant General Sir Francis Grenfell as he steps down from command of Anglo Egyptian forces in Beg. Notable attendees included Mr. Mhonmas 8, tar rish US agent and consul general, and Ethelbert Watts, US consul general. Speakers praised Anglo American friendship and Grenfell’s service.
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Air
Horrigan
Judge Day Denies Ambition for Governor Post
Canton Ohio report says Judge Day, president of the peace commission, and Mrs. Day have returned from Paris. He says he only wants to resume law practice and has no gubernatorial ambitions. The piece covers compensation talk, Paris trip outcomes, and Franco American negotiations with Spain.
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Ohio
Parise
Paris
Canton
Dee
Judge Day
Peace Commission
Tey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Feria
Stark County
McKinley
Comunisaion
Washington
Peter
Tia
Teip
Hering Fenmiller
Peeters
China
Pushing Europe Back Dominates London Financial Talk
London bankers note that American influence rises as New York can set money rates for London. The article highlights Europe’s concern with American power surpassing ongoing continental politics and commercial prosperity.
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London
Dee
Europe
Great Britain
United States
Marcly & Newspaper Review
America
Lombard Street
New York
Paris
Americans Detain Steamer With Spanish and Filipino Soldiers
The steamer Union returning from Holl a with native and Spanish soldiers was seized by American authorities in Manila Bay. Provisions are scarce in major towns, travel for foreigners requires special permits, and tensions rise as Philippine forces levy on villagers for supplies amid widespread dissatisfaction.
Consular Reform Push by Cleveland Chamber Leader
Henry A. Garfield of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce has toured Washington to press consular reform measures. He and allied commercial bodies plan to seek hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee unless the Adams bill, favorably reported previously, suffices as a basis.
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Washington
Henry A. Garfield
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland Chamber of
Congress
Foreign Relations Committee
Sevite
House
Lost Satchel Stolen On Train From Allegheny to Rochester
Mrs William L Smith of East Liverpool Ohio reported to Trenton police that a satchel containing 1400 dollars in cash and diamonds was stolen on a Pullman car. A similar satchel appeared in her seat at Allegheny Pennsylvania and a description of a man and woman was wired from Rochester Pennsylvania. Her husband is a pottery maker at East Liverpool.
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Trenton
N. J
Rochester
Salvage From Spain's Fleet At Washington Navy Yard
A large quantity of marine machinery from Cervera's fleet sits at the Washington Navy Yard. Items include launch snoilers torpedo boat engines hand pumps and other material from the Colon and Maria Torest. The best pieces are to be shipped to the Naval Academy at Annapolis as souvenirs. Some may be repaired as engineering models while the rest will be sold at auction.
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Washington
Washington Navy Yard
Cervera
Colon
Maria Torest
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Reeves Iron Company Plate Plant Sold to Tin Mill Trust
The Reeves Iron Company plate plant, supplying the tinning plant, owned by Philadelphia capital, sold to the American Tin Mill Trust with Chicago HQ. Partial sale terms and tinning plant sale pending. Reeves mill to shut down in January. invoicing to begin, triggering employee concern over loss of work and potential lease to Reeves for conversion into a sheet mill.
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Canildover, O
Reeves Iron Company
Philadelphia Capital
American Tin Mill Trust
Chicago
Reeves Mill
Jana
Lois
Mr. Invin's Proposal Rejected in Petersburg Report
The Petersburg report states that Mr. Ivins of New York leading a group of investors failed to secure a large loan to Kussoia. The source note references MM De Witte and the United States charge d’affairs in a dispatch about the matter.
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Ft. Petersburg
MM. de Witte
United Bites
Peace Reigns at Pinar del Rio In American Occupation
General Davis leads the 202nd New York regiment into Pinar del Rio as Cuban authorities pledge loyalty to the American protectorate. Civilians greet the arrival with flags and cheers while the town adapts to reconstruction and wartime shortages. ]]>
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Peace Reigns
Finer del Rio
Davis
Havana
New York Regiment
Signal Corps
Mantingos de Las Vegas
Vivas
Christmas and church notices dominate local page
Weather fair and colder with northwesterly winds leads the morning. Local notices include Christmas events at Thivany and Junar del Rio churches, a year revenue report, and theater market items. A noted court case, Miss Bryant alive report, and local corps lay in Reet are mentioned alongside regional army updates.
Russia Buying American Steel Woes Incoherent Cable
An incoherent wire reports that Bh. Petersburg official Woesalagion Hitchcork says he has been informed at Gormbrudt about a roll for the eastern Chinese railroad and an award at a Pennsylvania and Maryland company.
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Pee S
Ariboeendor Hitchcork
Bh. Petersburg
Gormbrudt
Eounty
Astern Chinese Rmillfoad
Pernsylvania Nd Maryland
Don Carlos Still in the Ring Denials of Abdication
London dispatch says Don Carlos in perfect health denies reports of abdication and vows to continue his role. He did not request an audience with the pope, and officials say no further requests were made. A German syndicate reportedly promises Don Carlos a 1.0 million franc loan in three installments tied to military milestones including arming troops and capturing Bilbao.
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London
Des
Venice
Timex
Don Carlos
Agente Saillane
Bilbao
Hircuy
Treaty of Peace with Spain Delivered to President
President McKinley received the peace treaty from the American peace commission in the blue room. Judge Day stated the document embodies the earnest Paris negotiations and aims to bring peace, credit, and glory to the American nation. The president thanked the commission and noted the successful adjustment of difficult questions during the half hour ceremony.
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Washington
Dec. C
McKinley
American Peace Commission
United States
Spain
Judge Day
Paris
Power for General Otis
Washington officials defer to General Otis to decide if US troops should be sent to Hallo and how many men would form the relief force. The president and Secretary Alger approved allowing Otis to act on his own discretion in handling the Philippine situation and any potential intervention.
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Washington
Otis
United States
Philippines
Hallo
War Department
Loilo
Alger
Mls
Oia
Trofla
Huntsville Troops Mobilize for Port Tampa and Havana
Christmas at Camp Forge followed a general order restricting duties to public service. The First U S Infantry is ordered to move to Havana. First battalion departs for Port Tampa tomorrow, second battalion to Charlestown Tuesday, third battalion to Port Tampa January 4. Second battalion of engineers to Havana. Lieutenant E P Burks of the Sixteenth Infantry named provost marshal at Huntsville.
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Port Tampa
Huntsville
Ala
Camp Forge
United States Infantry
Havana
Charlestown
E. P Burks
Sixteenth Infantry
Hunteville
Germany Eyes Invasion of Portuguese Africa
The report claims Germany plans to seize inland areas including Fernando Po, claiming a goal to expand control in Africa. Berlin officials deny such moves, while Madrid warns of consequences for colonial borders.
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Berlin
Ceuta
Germany
Pornoande Po
Mafra
Weerorn Africa
KILLED HIS SWEETHEART IN QUARREL OVER GIRL
Frank Nulty, a postoffice clerk, shot Mamie Remy at her home on Kighth Avenue. He then shot himself in the head and was taken to a hospital. Nulty had been a former suitor of Mamie Remy and the two had quarreled recently.
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New York
Mamie Remy
Kighth Avenue
Frank Nulty
Postoffior
Nulty
Nolty
Quarreai
Minday Weather Cast From Washington to Pennsylvania
Forecasters predict colder weather across Washington Dee to Minday with improving conditions in Parenatery Penns vans. Uehiworth- Weaterly wins noted as a weather event in the report.
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Washington
Dee
Minday
Fale
Colder
Uehiworth- Weaterly
Murterly
Methods of Insurance and State Action on Fraud
A Scranton Tribune summary reviews four years of the insurance department under Lambert Spevin, detailing stricter enforcement, increased fee revenue, and optional fee reductions. It notes the suppression of fraudulent mutual fire insurers, broker penalties, and steps to curb evasion, with a Pittsburgh fire case cited as ongoing.
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Spevini
Scranton Tribune
Hartivbore
Hastings
Institute
James HH
Lambert
Lewat
Tix
TATA
Ise
Stite Ae
Drolwre
Hoenser
Tim Peel
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