Adventure aboard the Black Cat in a river bay
Rob Gleverdale is rescued by the pirate ship Black Cat after a steamer incident. Captain Torre ro asks Rob to swap clothes and warns him to stay silent, offering safety if he cooperates. Rob, seeking his uncle in Buenos Ayres, learns he may be Hor ton’s nephew and faces danger from the ship’s hostile crew.
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Rob
Buenos Ayres
Starne
Mr Starne
Senor Starne
Rob Cleverdale
David Horton
Black Cat
Senor Horton
Transformation by the Black Cat captain's gifts
Rob is warmed and dressed in rich finery after a rescue at sea. The captain reveals Rob is not Senor Horton's nephew but Ricardo Torrero and warns that mentioning Horton's name invites death. Rob contemplates his fate, fearing he may never see his mother again.
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Rob
Bob
Black Cat
Senor
Senor Horton
Starne
Tich
Ricardo
Ricardo Torrero
Smugglers Tap Bay Trade Off Black Cat
Rob notices four large cargo boats ferrying goods from the schooner to shore in a secluded bay. He recalls Argentine tariffs on tobacco and rum, concluding the men are likely smuggling tobacco and rum into the country without duty. The scene closes with a teaser that the story continues.
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Rob
Argentine Republic
Whims and Whimsies of Race Horses at Ben nings Track
An old trainer at Bennings race track notes horses have as many whims as people. Some require wearing the stable colors, others train alone or with partners, and some need a partner on track. He cites varied temperaments from leaders to followers and those needing whip or spur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Star
Bennings Race Track
Misunderstood exchange in Harp er's Bazar dialogue
A fragment from Harp er's Bazar shows Mixtsikofski asking if a terror ship called him while Xtypmw Xizamwvitch retorts he was sneezing, highlighting a quirky scene with unnamed speakers and a playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixtsikofski
Harper's Bazar
Wood assumes governor general post in Cuba
Major General Leonard Wood formally takes charge at 9 AM and accepts the resignation of General Brooke’s advisory cabinet. Cuban opinion criticizes Brooke era and predicts a broader civil governance experiment under Wood with staff changes and potential abolishing of the chief of staff post.
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Havana
Leonard Wood
Brooke
Cuba
General Brooke
General Wood
Chaffee
Wilson
Matanzas-Santa Clara
Havana- Pinar del Dio
Ludlow
Santiago
Custom House
Fatal duel shocks Dallas lawyers in crowded elevator
In Dallas a prominent lawyer F. M. Etheridge shot Edwin O. Harrell four times in a North Texas building elevator. Harrell died at his home. Etheridge is in custody. The two attorneys had faced off in a cotton mill property case and clashed over professional affairs.
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ST. Louis
post-Dispatch
Dallas
Tex
F. M. Etheridge
Edwin O. Harrell
North Texas
Harrell
Etheride
Boutelle Ill in Boston Congrssman Taken Seriously Sick
Boston December 22 Congressman C. A. Boutelle of Maine is at Youngs hotel and seriously ill. News was kept quiet while a bulletin this morning cited congestion of the brain from indigestion as the cause. Physicians say the illness is likely temporary.
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Boston
C. A. Boutelle
Maine
Young’s Hotel
Filipinos Buy Artillery Through Continental Firm
A London source reports that Filipinos have placed a large order for artillery with a continental firm. When asked about funds, the insider said the Filipinos have plenty of money to keep operations going.
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London
Promise at Man personal crisis reports
Winston Robinson a wealthy resident of Stapleton New York died at his home from a pistol wound inflicted an hour earlier. Police report the death as selfinflicted, the family claiming accidental shooting. Robinson had been in poor health for a long time. Edgar G Williams 51 a former machinery and toy manufacturer died by selfinflicted gunshot in a Brooklyn hotel today due to business and family troubles.
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New York
Winston Robinson
Stapleton
Robinson
Edgar G. Williams
Brooklyn
Carnegie to fund Lincoln library building
Andrew Carnegie offers Lincoln $75,000 for a new public library following the fire that destroyed the old Lincoln library in Lincoln Nebraska The gift is expected to require a site donation and an annual maintenance appropriation around $5,000 with books and upgrades funded by the city council Lincoln boards have pursued the project for weeks awaiting confirmation from Carnegie and anticipate acceptance under city conditions
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Offie
City of Lincoln
Washington
Mercer
Public Buildings and Grounds Committee
Andrew Carnegie
Fairfield
Savannah
Pittsburg
Nebraska
Lincoln
Carnegie
United States
Lincoln Public Lbrary Board
City of
Lincoln Public Library
Masonic Temple
Senator Jones Sees Brighter Democratic Prospects
Senator James K. Jones chairman of the Democratic National Committee spoke at Unity Building headquarters in Chicago today. He said 1897 prospects are brighter than 1896 and only W. J. Bryan would be mentioned as a presidential candidate at the convention. He denied reports he repudiated fundraising and discharged a campaign collector. He defended the money system as a success and approved Stone’s prior actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Unity
W. J. Bryan
Washington
Richard S. Taylor
Stone
Europe
President's Christmas Quiet Amid Mrs McKinley Illness
Washington December 22 The president receives greetings from senators and representatives before holiday recess. Richard son McClellan and Stallings of Alabama visit as the White House plans a quiet Christmas due to Mrs McKinley’s illness. Grace and Sarah Dun can, nieces, will be guests along with Abner McKinley and his wife.
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McHintey
Washington
Representative Richardson
House
Representative McClellan
Representative Stallings
Alabama
White House
Sheepmen Seek Legislation At Live Stock Meet
Fort Worth Texas December 22 Four days of debate are promised at the National Live Stock association convention opening December 16. Main topics include reopening forest reserves to sheepmen terminal charges at the Chicago market feeding in transit rates on livestock shipments and leasing of public lands.
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Fort Worth
Tex
National Live Stock Association
Chicago
May Call the Legislature
Paul B. Moore, secretary to Governor Stevens, said an extra session of the Missouri legislature may be called in January to seek a franchise taxation law. Stevens is out of the city.
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Jefferson City
Paul B. Moore
Stevens
Missouri
Increase in Russian Winter Cereals Report
ST. PETERSBURG December 22 The Central Agricultural bureau published a report showing a 20 percent rise in winter cereals compared with 1898 and a 17 percent increase over the average of the last five years.
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ST. Petersburg
Central Agricultural Bureau
Trouble Brewing in Jamaica Proposes West Indian Militia Rush
Kingston Jamaica December 11 The South African war cloud grows with possible Imperial garrison withdrawals and French troop movements to the West Indies. A proposal to boost Jamaica's militia from one regiment of 800 men to as many as twenty four regiments is under consideration as the current crisis is seen as grave and menacing.
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Jamaica
Kingston
West Indies
Live stock and produce market drivers at South Omaha
South Omaha December 23 reports steady to firm cattle prices with light stockers in demand. Hog prices rise with strong demand for buyers paying around 4.00 dollars, while sheep see limited offerings and steady to strong prices. Market sentiment anticipates post holiday demand and poultry market clearance.
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South Omaha
Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed Across Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago livestock reports stronger cattle with varying grades, steady cows and canners, firm stockers and feeders. Hogs show steady to active demand with prices mostly $3.95 to $4.15, while sheep and lambs rise with native weights at about $3.90 to $7.04 for wethers and up to $5.60 for natives and $5.43 for westerns.
Chicago Produce Market Prices December 25
Wheat prices end mixed with No 2 red at 68 6 1 2 c and No 3 spring at 6 1 4 c. Corn bids No 2 yellow at 30 3 4 c and No 9 30 3 4 c. Oats No 2 at 22 1 2 c, No 2 white 25 3 4 c. Barley No 2 at 45 1 2 c. Flaxseed No 1 at 1 48 3 4 and No 1 north western at 1 48 1 2. Timothy seed prime 2 35. Provisions: mess pork 8 70 to 10 00 per barrel, lard 5 10 to 5 40 per 100 lbs, short ribs 5 16 to 5 40, dry salted shoulders boxed 34 4 to 5 4 c, short clear sides boxed 3 40 to 5 50.
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Chicago
Sic
Northwestern
Timothy Sehd
Kansas City Livestock Prices Report
Kansas City market notes mixed cattle and hog values with varying weights. Cattle show strong demand for natives and heavy steers with prices around 5.20 to 5.80, heat weights 4.00 to 5.70, stockers 3.29 to 5.00, canners 3.10 to 4.55, westerns 3.75 to 5.25, and Texans 3.40 to 4.15. Hogs higher about 10 cents, sows steady, lambs 4.75 to 5.25, muttons 3.60 to 4.30, stockers 3.00 to 4.75, culIs 1.00 to 5.00.
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Kansas City
Department Ends Indian Wild West Show Exports Policy
Washington officials declare a new policy shift stopping loans of Indians for exhibition. Secretary Hitchcock and Commissioner Jones state no more Indians may leave reservations for wild west shows. Exposures will only depict education progress. the era of official approval for such performances is over.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Hitchcock
Department
Refrigerating Plant To Aid Manila Army
A large refrigerated facility is planned for Manila under U S direction. Major L B S Pouchet leads the project for the quartermaster department. The plant covers 250 by 45 feet on the Pasig river left bank and stores meat, dairy, eggs, and vegetables for the American army. it will also produce fifty tons of ice and 6000 gallons of distilled water daily.
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Manila
San Francisco
United States
L. 8 S. Pouchez
Quartermaster
Pasig
Philippines
Daniel Webster Statue Unveiling Planned for January
A joint congressional and civic committee today finalized plans for unveiling the Daniel Webster statue presented by Stilson Mutchins. The ceremonies are set for January 18 at the Lafayette Opera House with Senator Chandler presiding and Senator Lodge delivering the address.
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Daniel Webster
Washington
Stilson Mutchins
Lafayette Opera House
Senator Chandler
New Hampshire
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Lawton's Remains Interred in Paco Cemetery Chapel
General Lawton's body was placed in the chapel at Paco cemetery this morning after private services at his residence. The body was carried to the cemetery by staff and Troop I of the Fourth Cavalry. Public services will be held later.
Burial of Maine's Dead at Arlington Scheduled
The navy department announced services for the Maine's dead arriving from Texas to be held at Arlington at 11:00 a.m. on the 28th inst. Local officials and families will gather to honor the fallen.
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Maine
Washington
Navy Department
Arlington
Texas
Harding succeeds Doddridge
Little Rock Ark December 22 The Cotton Belt railroad vice president and general manager Rus sell Harding has resigned to take effect January 1 1900 Harding will succeed W B Doddridge of the Missouri Pacific The successor of Mr Harting has not been named Doddridge will remain with the Missouri Pacific as second vice president
Quote by George Eliot on wisdom and humanity
A reflective line from George Eliot praising enduring wisdom and steadfast humanity, suggesting that simple virtues guide beyond doubt and trouble.
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Mrouder Seitie
Boutelle
Senator Jones
Omaha
Lambs
Westerns
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George Elliot
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