Arrests and turmoil in Havana as Cuban detachment enters the city
Cuban residents press General Brooke on police and street paving while 100 Cubans under Colonel Jose Estranco enter Havana. United States troops arrest 50 soldiers for being in the city without leave and several Spanish marines face arrestee. A Spaniard in Bombal street is gravely wounded in a mob incident as tensions rise between Cuban patriots and Spanish forces.
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Brooke
General Ludlow
Havana
United States
Champs
Jose Fistranco
Drogenss
Gener
Notive Certai
Dad Laws
Tke
Echools
Hanitation
Pavaye
Comalas
Mutunvos
Bastia
le Virande
Pillee
Moulton
Hitness Regiment
Mecotlagh
Yolloe
New York City
Munchen Sath
Cadia
Bend
Wanderer
Lowden
Ship Island
Hoe
Fernandes
Bomba
Santa Clara
Pinar del Rio
United States Treasury
Fred
Calivara
Mysterious poisoning in New York tenement row
Mrs Kate Adams a 60 year old widow dies after drinking poison from a bromo-seltzer bottle given by her daughter in law Mrs Rogers. Edward Rogers and Harry Cornish linked to case along with Dr Hitchcock and Dr Potter. A Tiffany box and silver medicine bottle holder appear in a jabbed note sent to Cornish.
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New York
Kate Adams
Wnemi
Mighty Sixth Street
Adams
Edward Rogers
Harry Commish
Knoickerbocker Athletic Club
Rogers
Governor Henry Reinstates Porto Rican Franchises
General Guy V. Henry, governor of Puerto Rico, withdraws his revocation of Spanish franchise rights granted before and after the island’s surrender. The move aligns with war department orders and denies U S interference with religion, while aiming to curb inflammatory Spanish priestly rhetoric.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Guy V. Henry
Porto Rios
United States
War Department
Ite Cancellati
Henry
Porto Rico
Shipping News Fragment Shows Mixed Arrivals and Ports
The notice lists arrivals at various ports including New York Antwerp Naples Genoa and Southampton with mentions of Liverpool and Amsterdam among others. It reads like a fragmented maritime summary with inconsistent spellings and place names.
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New York
Dec
Westernlond
Antwerp
Aller
Naples
Genoa
Balieds
Lote
Southampton
Tey
Liverpool
Southwark
Amsterdam
Asterdam
New New York
Farrs Election Assured as Quay Allies Discuss Scene
Philadelphia dispatch says Senator Quay returns to Washington with Governor-elect Stone, Senator Durham, and others as final caucus plans for Harrisburg take shape. George W. Delamater and Lt. Governor Lyon meet, while Farr speaks with Secretary Martin. Farr’s election as speaker appears assured.
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Philadelphia
United States
Senator Quay
Washington
Stone
Durham
Elkin
Andrews
Harrisburg
George W. Delamater
Robert J3. Pattison
West
Lyon
Mayes
Pittsburg
Quay
Commonwealth
Martin
Farr
Lackawanna
Magee
Fares Due
Tina
Govenor Stone
Philadelphia Republicans Nominate Ashbridge for Mayor
The Philadelphia county Republican convention nominating Samuel H. Ashbridge for mayor and John L. Kinsey for city solicitor, with Harry Fletcher and John B. Lukens named for magistrates, reported a harmonious, uncontested process with Ashbridge previously serving as city recorder and re elected multiple times. Jacob J. Leeds withdrew from the mayoral contest yesterday.
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Philadelphia
Samuel H. Ashbridge
John L. Kinsey
Harry Fletcher
John BR. Lukens
Jacob J. Leeds
Ashbridge
Corder
Kinsey
Guam to have naval governor rather than military rule
Government officials in Washington indicate Guam will likely have a naval governor, not a military one, emphasizing the island's strategic naval station status. The article notes Guam’s population exceeds 8,000 with about 1,400 of European descent, underscoring a more civilized colonial context for naval control.
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Washington
Guam
United States
Train wreck near Hoehne injures few passengers
Westbound passenger train No. 4 of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad derailed near Hoehne ten miles from Trinidad Colorado. The engine left the track and rolled down an embankment at about sixty miles per hour and the Pullman cars followed. Many passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt. Conductor Vougher was slightly injured. Officials suspect a broken rail caused the accident.
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Trinidad
Colo, Dee
Atebiert, Topeka and Santa Fe
Wie
Hoehne
Vougher
Customs Inspector O'Neil Assigned to Havana Post
Dec 9 Havana assignment shifts Mer PLT. O'Neil from New York to Havana as inspector of customs. The War Department confirms the posting altering regional duties and oversight.
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Havana
Washington
O' Neil
New York
War Department
Nicaragua Canal Report Outlines Three Route Options
The report by Admiral Walker chairing the Nicaragua canal commission discusses three possible routes the old low level, the high level and an intermediate route. Senator Morgan estimates the total cost near 100 million with Walker's high level route projected at 224 million before adjustments, while Morgan argues the final cost will be far lower.
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Admiral Walker
Senator Morgan
Washington
Dee
Nicaragua
Morgan
Congress
Pone Allegin Gost
Walker
Phaupt
Flajmes
Menocol
Easo
Manchester
Kiel
Chicago
Universal Peace Appeal Calls Global Christian Endeavor Action
The United Society of Christian Endeavor urges protests and local peace unions to back a peace conference called by the Russian emperor. It cites huge war costs over nine years and asks societies to mobilize demonstrations to ensure the conference proceeds.
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Stenin
Wreck of the Teresa Yields Sparse Salvage
United States Consul John McLain reports from Nassau that little value was salvaged from the Infanta Maria Teresa. A collection of miscellaneous items including rope boxes of candles groceries and lanterns was gathered by the admiralty court marshal. Valuation stood at 400 with salvors entitled to half. An American flag and the British ensign were kept for preservation.
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Washington
United States
John McLain
Nassau
N. P
State Department
Navy Department
Admiralty Court
Avalanche Hits Airolo in Swiss Alps Wrecks Hotel
A large avalanche from Red Rock mountain buried Airolo Switzerland destroying a hotel and eight houses plus twelve other buildings. Debris spread over four square miles and a fire broke out amid the ruins. Three bodies recovered. losses estimated at 40,000 pounds.
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London
Red Rock Mountain
Ajrolo
Switzerland
Ticini
Airolo
Two Children Cremated in Michigan House Fire
Details reach Manistee Michigan of Bruce and Allen Milks ages 9 and 7 who burned to death in Maple Grove township on Christmas. The children were left alone briefly and the house caught fire when the father Tilman Milks returned to find it in flames. Only scattered bones were recovered after the blaze.
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Manisteo
Mich
Dee
Bruce and
Allen
Judge Reeder Dead Ex Superior Court Judge Howard J Reeder Dies
Judge Howard J. Reeder of Northampton County pennsylvania dies at 55 from dropsy and lung congestion at his home in Dropey Roston Pa. He served in Civil War units including First Regular Infantry and Pennsylvania Volunteers and later became judge of Northampton common pleas before his 1895 superior court appointment.
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Roston
Superior Court
Howard J. Reeder
Reeder
Reeders
Judee Reeder
Andrew Reeder
Kianene
Princeton
Remilar Infantry
John Pops
New Madrid
Teland No. 16
San Pennsylvania Volunteers
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Harvard Law School
Masten
Jude
Northampton Common Pleas
Warernor
Presbyterians Meet in Harrisburg Executive Committee Session
The Pennsylvania Synod executive committee met in Harrisburg to discuss missions and sustaining churches. An appropriation of 2400 was made for weak churches, bringing home missionary funds to 25000 for the year, with 7104 quarterly payments authorized to churches.
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Pennsylvania Synod
Harrisburg
Harrisburo
Oon
Campace
Tev
Carlisle
Afiiier
Salts Ware
George B. Stewart
Stiuce
Harrisbure
Aha
Bryan discusses imperialism and Philippines policy in Omaha
Col Bryan arrived in Omaha from Chieu and planned a stop in Lincoln. He argued a Philippine vote on annexation versus independence could simplify the issue, urging a U S pledge to keep the islands as a trust until stable government is formed and saying the fate of the expansion question rests with the people.
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Omaha
Neb
William J. Bryan
Chieu
Lincoln
Tiger
Bryan
Congress
Philippines
Cuba
Fire at Fowder Mills Cripples Dupont Plant
Special to the Soranion Tribune reports a fire at the Latin mill location two miles below Pittston after an employee built a fire. The griet mill structure burned to the ground though no explosion occurred, yet many workers will lose jobs as repairs are undertaken to the Magi plant.
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Pittston
Dupont Powder Company
Latin
Mayurtindg
Portsmouth case shocks as alleged triple murder unfolds
In Queenstown Portsmouth two weeks ago two child bodies were found under an old stump. Coroner’s verdict condemns Rachel Cows 20 for the willful murder of her twin infants aged about six months with alleged aid from her mother and sister Barah. The Glenne family, prominent farmers, to be arrested.
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Portsmouth
QO. Pee
Piy
Rachel Cows
Barah
Glenne
Roberts Talks About Polygamy Fight in Courts
Salt Lake City dispatch reports Congressman elect Roberts defending plural marriage as divinely approved and not adultery, urging tolerance or loss of Abraham’s bosom hope. He criticizes some Presbyterians and notes no polygamous marriages since 1890, while promising to test legal issues in court.
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Abraham
Roberts
Salt Lake City
B. WH. Roberts
Amercan
Con- Brees
Presbyterian Church
Joseph Smith
Weaden
Witter Day
Kingdom of Heaven
Uo Tan
Sam
Edmundo-Tucker
Congreve
Roberta
Salt Lake
Utah
Tc. 2
Congressmat-eleet
Salt Laike Dispatch
News this morning and local notices evolve
Cloudy warm start with general news on Uncle Bambn strong arm and evidence in Havana. Roberts and Polyn amy as parts of congress elect. Canal commission sums evidence. Local paving debate in court. Soldiers return from Mon ota and Scranton area notes. Firemen relief elected and drunkenness charges not proved. News of soldiers at Camp Mice and broader Scranton area roundups. Industrial notes.
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Uncle Bambn
Havana
Conerousman-Elect Roberts
Polynamy
Nicaragua Canal Commission
Botkin Chse
Scranton
Camp Mice iv
Etrale
Industrial Notew
Pennsylvanian Rail Contract Hints Big Steel Orders
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans major steel wall deliveries totaling 1,065,000 tons for 1800, the largest single order in company history. Several firms including Cambria, Penn Sy, Wilson Bteel, and Federal Steel are named for supply quotas, as executive reshuffles create a new New Jersey division manager role in Jersey City.
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Philadelphia
Tye
Pennsylvania Railvowl
Cambria Tron
Penn Sy
Cielo
BOD
Federal Steel
Dlacka- Wanna Steel
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Kenney
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
ISM
Walcott Jackson
Railroads of
New Jersey
Jersey City
United Hailroads of New
Weyler and the Queen in Madrid Ministerial Crisis
The audience between General Weyler and the queen regent drew intense interest as Sagasta’s illness and the cabinet crisis dominated coverage. Don Carlos is reportedly seeking to place a loan in Spain, beginning negotiations in Madrid to secure funds.
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Madrid
Weyler
Sagasta
Don Carlos
Spain
Professor Boley Arrested in Phoenixville Case
Professor William M Haley posing as head of a colored boys college in Greenwich South Carolina was arrested by Phoenixville Police Chief Carter on orders from York Police Chief Walter B White. He arrived with Jubilee Singers claiming to travel to raise funds and allegedly left unpaid bills at York, leading to the arrest.
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Phoenixville
William M. Haley
Greenwich
S.C
Carter
Walter BA. White
York
Boley
Jubilee Singers
Jubilee
Canadian Agreement Near Ratification by Joint Commission
Washington reports indicate the joint high Canadian commission plans a satisfactory accord with the United States. The agreement will not include certain mail items each side hoped to secure. Ratification is expected within a week after the commission’s assembling by June 6.
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Washington
Joint High Canadian Commission
United States
Canada
Joint Commission
Record-breaking voyage of cruiser Buffalo to Manila
The cruiser Buffalo reached Port Baloo today en route to Manila, only sixteen and a half days from New York. The ship set naval speed records and carried sailors to reinforce the Dewey fleet during the war in the Philippines.
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Washington
Doc
Huffalo
Tediy
Port Balu
Manila
New York
Colebrook Bank Cashier Arrested on Fund Misappropriation Charge
Dee S H FP Bailey, cashier of the Colebrook National Bank of Colebrook, was arrested today charged with misappropriation of funds from the bank. The shortage was placed at his liability. He will be arraigned at Lancaster tomorrow.
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Nashua
Dee
S.H
Bailey
Colebrook
National Bank of Colebrook
Holly
Lancaster
Perier Examined Paria Case in Dreyfus Cane Revision
Dec 2 court of comaton examined M. Caseimer Perier former president of Friant and M. Bar thou former minister of interior in proceedings attending the revision of the Dreyfus cane.
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Paria
Comaton
M. Caseimer Perier
Friant
M. Barthou
Interior
Dreyfus Cane
Morgan Raiders Tunnel Discovery Triggers Victory Claim
Columbus Ohio 28 All Morgan raiders who escaped from the Ohio penitentiary during the war were invited to inspect a newly found tunnel said to prove their escape route. A dirt load from the tunnel lies in an air duct beneath the cells, showing the tunnel’s dimensions and settling the dispute over escape methods.
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Columbus
Dee
Morgan
Ohio
After the Oleo Fiends
Robert M. Simmers of Chambersburg Pa an agent for the state department of agriculture caused the arrest of many Wilkes Barre Plymouth and Nanticoke merchants today for selling oleomargarine. He intends to break up the practice as oleomargarine is regularly sold in oil regions weekly.
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Wilkes-Barre
Robert MM. Simmers
Phambeville
State Department of Agriculture
Plymouth
Nanticoke
Simmnert
Stage Carpenter Asphyxiated at De Alllex Hotel
Washington Daily reports John Gell, a carpenter at Carrick Theater, New York, suffocated in a stove accident while assisting stage crew at De Allex's hotel. Investigators deem the incident accidental with improper placement of fuel and poor ventilation.
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Washington
Don
John Gell
Carrick Theater
New York
de Allex
Dunham Suicide Ends Columbus Murder Case
Local residents believe James C. Dunham ended his life after the mass murder in Columbus. Police report the suspect killed himself the night of the crime, leaving behind a troubled community and ongoing investigations.
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James C. Dunham
Columbus
Dunham
Mas
Prisoner Ira Sexton Sings On Scaffold In Missouri
In Princeton Missouri on December 18 Ira Sexton sang from the scaffold after being moved to testify about the killing of Nathan Stark a young farmer during an October attempted robbery. Sexton delivered a speech while the execution was performed.
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Princeton
Dec
Ira Sexton
Nathan Stark
Young Farmer
Bexton
Day in the Botkin Case Draws Large Courtroom Crowds
In San Francisco on December 18 the Botkin murder trial saw Attorney General White urge first degree murder for Mrs Botkin, citing circumstantial evidence and the victim's defenseless state. Defense attorney George Knight drew a huge crowd, attacking the prosecution, disputing witnesses, and portraying Botkin as an innocent persecuted woman amid references to changes in public opinion surrounding similar trials.
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San Francisco
Bothig
White
Trelhownie
Me White
Mra. Botkin
Eeasion
George Knight
Knight
Walter Rosser
Muybrick
Dreyfus
Dr. Bishop
Dover
Dunening
Sho
Botkin
Jane
Eureka
Cal
Grace Harris
Droughat Grey
Townonnow Attatger Mediawan
Hosmer
Japan Hospital Recommended
The secretary of war has received a recommendation from Saracen General Siertborg for the establishment of a guiding hospital unit in Nae guanki Jawan for the defense of the United States. The reconciliation has been met with mixed reception but is viewed with some favor.
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Japan
Washington
Dee
Maretary of War
Saracen General
Siertborg
Weather Chronicle Notes Dense Cloudiness and Winds
A brief weather memo reports foggy to cloudy conditions with a warm front influences in the area. Southwest winds shift to southerly, bringing variable skies and unsettled air as a cold front approaches later.
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Mr. Quay
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Red Mountain
Judge Reeder
Col. Bryan
Fowder Mills
Laflin
Soranion ‘Tribune
Roberts’ Dentat
Financial and Commercial
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Mon Ota
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Prof. Boley
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General Morgan
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