Inauguration Plans for Parade Chief of Staff Appointed
Washington December 25 Chairman Bell returns from New York with news of General Horace Porter appointing A N Blackson chief of staff and Colonel K C Corbin special aide. Porter orders a 24 rank parade, civic and military groups to march in close order, cadets from naval and military academies expected, state guards to confirm participation, and organizers to notify the chief marshal of intent to participate.
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Dee
Bell
Inauguration Committee
New York
Horace Porter
A. N. Blackson
K. C. Corbin
Porter
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Union
Home Rule for Cubans Delicate but Pursued by U S
The Olney administration presses for autonomous Cuban government while Spain warms to limited home rule. Washington weighs a new treaty to replace the 1795 accord, aiming to end the conflict and protect American interests in Cuba s tobacco and sugar sectors amid calls for annexation or autonomy under Spanish oversight. Hatch is reported dead.
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Cameron
Spain
Canada
Madrid
Wesler
Unitedtates
Cuba
United States
Olney
Congress
Florida
Louisiana
MR. Hatch
The Ex Congressman Passes Away in Missouri
IAMINAL Mo Dec 28 Hor William II Hatch died peacefully at 9 last night surrounded by family and friends. His wife Miss Sallie daughter, brother John Hatch, Chicago wife, sister Miss Emma Hatch, Misses Jennie and Mary J Hawkins and Elijah Hawkins, Mrs Hatch’s relatives, Col Cornelius Voorins Mrs Sarah Mart HL G Hamlin and George Johnson were present.
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William II Hatch
Sallie
John, Hatch
Chicago
Emma Hatch
Jennie
Mary J. Hawkins
Elijah Hawkins
Hatch
Train Robbers Seize Express Safe In Holiday Heist
A daring robbery on a U S express train left a small iron safe emptied of cash and gold coins. The bandits intercepted the car during a routine run, forced surrender of a key, and escaped with envelopes containing money. The exact total remains undisclosed by the United States Express company.
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United States Express Company
Waller Nominated for Recorder of Deeds in DC
Ma Consul Waller of Kansas, once confined for alleged insurrection aims, is a candidate for Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia. The post pays 40,000 per year and is currently held by Charles II J Taylor of Mansas. The appointment faces 30 applications, mostly from colored men, under Civil Service rules shaping the patronage.
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Kansas
Madagascar
District of Columbia
Charles II J Taylor
Mansas
Clever Swindlers and Political Intrigue Abroad
In Ohio two men posed as National Democratic state committee affiliates and swindled gold Democrat J. J. Runyan of $100 by promising insurance letters and a commission as a postmaster successor. Separate dispatches note Governor Stone granting a respite in Perry’s murder case, provoking protests from Douglas county and Democratic insiders. A Havana report claims Maceo crossed December 4 by land, sparking friction with Maximo Gomez and white Cuban factions wary of his leadership.
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Ohio
Chittenden
National Democratic State Committee
Cleveland
J. J. Runyan
Mt. Gilead
Runyan
Stone
Perry
Mansfield
Ed Perry
Sawyer
Stephens
Douglas County
Tom Love
Springfield
Democratic State Committee
Maceo
Havana
Dee
Maximo Gomez
Pinar del Rio
Bryan speaks on Ancient Landmarks at Grand Opera House
In Atlanta on December 25 Mr. Wo Bryan delivered a one hour lecture on essential citizenship. The Grand Opera House, seating 3 000, was filled and the audience cheered his appearance. He touched the silver question only incidentally and hundreds pressed to shake his hand afterward.
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Atlanta
Wo. Bryan
Bryan
ExeVerment Senator Cautions Against Cameron Resolution
A partisan note from a senator contends that passage of the Cameron Resolution would contradict core internotal principles guiding cooperation among nations. The remark frames debate on how policy aligns with national interests and international engagement.
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Cameron
Mib
Olneys Action Approved in Vermont Ex-Senator Opinions
Ex-Senator George Fr Edmunds of Vermont voiced support for Secretary Olneys declaration on the Cuban resolution. He argued the President must state the result of executive actions and criticized any move to recognize the republic of Cuba as a separate state as dangerous and unlikely to pass both houses.
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George Fr Edmunds
Vermont
Isis
Bone Nation
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Congress
Executive Branch
Cuba
Spain
Republic of Cuba
Republic of
New York Cuban Meeting Draws 4000 to Cooper Union
A large demonstration in support of Cuban insurgents organized by the Society of American Friends of Cuba drew about four thousand marchers last night. Led by Frank Meyer, a Virginius massacre survivor, the crowd moved from East Eighty-seventh Street to Cooper Union in ten columns.
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New York
Society of American Friends of Cuba
East Eighty-seventh Street
Cooper Union
Frank Meyer
Young Senator Wanted for U S Senate
Mexico Missouri December 23 W W Fry chairman of the state judicial convention says the democracy of the state should be represented in the United States senate by a young man He cites Senator West as having served with honor and notes Cockrell is advanced in years He mentions Sam S Cook and others as potential candidates who would fill the seat with honor The state and times are ripe for a new man from the people.
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W. W. Fry
United States Senate
West
Cockrell
Sam
Cook
Careaco
Illinois National Bank
Calumet Electric Company
Robert Berger
George Schneider
A. Weiss
Berger
EK. S. Dreyer & Co
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City of
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
Northern Pacific Railroad
Whisky Trust
E. S. Dreyer & Co
West Park Board
Robert EE. Jenkins
Calumet Electric
Dreyer & Co
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Garden City Banking and Trust Company
McKeon
National Bank of Ilinois
Bank of Roseland
Solicitor General Seeks New Hearing in Colburn Case
Washington Dec 23 Solicitor General Conrad filed a motion with the Supreme Court to set aside the judgment and grant a new hearing in the Northern Pacific railroad versus Leonard P Colburn case. He said the dispute concerns rights of thousands of settlers and U S intervention may be needed.
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Washington
Conrad
Supreme Court
Northern Pacific Railroad
Leonard P. Colburn
United States
Oklahoma Farmer Murdered Near Guture
William Nichols a bachelor farmer living two miles east of Guture was found murdered last night with his throat cut from ear to ear. Suspicion falls on two neighbors who were rumored to be involved with a neighbor's wife. Police probe ongoing as details emerge.
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Oklahoma
Guture
Okla
William Nichols
Ryan Wins in Seven Rounds at Empire Club
Tommy Ryan of Syracuse defeated Billy McCarthy of Australia in seven rounds before the Empire Athletic club in Burrato New York on December 23.
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Burrato
N. Y
Tommy Ryan
Syracuse
Billy McCarthy
Australia
Empire Athletic Club
Government ownership urged for Union Pacific lines
A Sen Pettigrew backed plan urges government to take and operate the Union Pacific road and its branches to protect the nation from alleged frauds and mismanagement. Critics compare the issue to a vast fraud scheme and stress the need to stabilize rates and assets amid railroad upheaval.
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Union Lnvilie
Union Pacific
Iowa
Ittgrew
South Dakota
Dae Othe
Union Pacific Road
Mr Platte
Connecticut
Morrin
Alabama
Pettigrew
Inauguration Ball Tickets Set at Five Dollars
Washington December 2 Arrangements for the McKinley inauguration include five dollar tickets for the inaugural ball The decorations committee will erect illuminated arches across Pennsylvania Avenue at each cross street intersection to enhance the event and public celebration.
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Washington
McWinley
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tully Scott's Mother Dead in Onennin Kansas
Mrs. David Scott, mother of Democratic leader Tully Scott, died at Onennin Kansas yesterday after several months illness. She leaves a husband and five children, all grown.
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Tully Scott
Onennin
Kan
Dee
David Scott
Duel of Hearts in New Orleans Ends with Forgiveness
A rich, reckless suitor confronts a gallant soldier statesman over Helen Manville in Crescent City society. Jealousy peaks at the Oaks duel site but a dramatic rescue by the lady stops the fight. The rival accepts an apology, and Jack wins forgiveness as the couple leaves in triumph.
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Mr. Marsden
Oretor
Helen Manville
Jack Calvert
Jack
St. Charles
Helen
Burgundy
Morotey
Evehanse
Cathy
Mademoiselle
Monsieur Marsden
New Orleans
Monsieur Jack
Dickens Ghosts a Merry House with Bogus Books
Stephen Fiske recalls Charles Dickens creating a playful den at Gad's Hill with a mock library. The satirical volumes, crafted by Dickens and friends, filled every door and shelf with clever quips. The absurd catalog amused the party and echoed Dickens's enduring humor.
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Stephen Fiske
Charles Dickens
Dickens
London
Yates
Collins Brothers
Albert Smith
Mark Lennon
Punch
India
Littleton
Duke of Wellington
Ladies’' Home Journal
Pie thief nabbed by dental clue in Pittsburg
Police in Pittsburg identify a thief by fitting his teeth into a large bite taken from a pumpkin pie. The culprit left enough pie behind to hint at guilt, a clue that underscores the thief’s alleged stupidity.
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