Will Harper Dies by Own Hand in Rabbit Hunt
Sheriff J P King reports Will Harper, 49, shot himself after a rabbit hunting trip with the Newcomers near St. Louis. Harper tied a gun to a trip trigger, died behind a straw stack. he left a note claiming the act was intentional. Friends describe Harper as despondent after being kept from work. he carried $200 life insurance and had four horses on South Street in a nearby city.
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Sherif J.P. King
T. L. Knapp
M. Newcomer
Will Harper
St. Lowis
Renare
Newcomer
Harper
Dinger
Woodsea
Wuss
Ib Chinn
Tuch Taterta
Surth Street
Neriowe
Hasan
Hava Ly
M ‘Veoth
United States Infantry
Tutbay Street
Local Notes From St Louis Saginaw and Nearby Cities
James Stafford visits Saginaw while Leonard Knowles of the University of Michigan plans a Namie vacation. Various residents including Dr Beaveh, Van Barie, Hakeslee, Peter Mates, Henry Marshal, Miss Tatha Bailey, and others are spending holidays in St Louis and nearby towns. News items cover travel, family visits, business changes, minor accidents, and community activities with multiple names and places in midwestern locales.
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Leonard Knowles
Dr. Beaveh
Brecken
van Barie
Saginaw
Park House
Chilietnia Wee
A.M. Hakeslee
Traverse City
Peter Mates
Wey
EA. Becker Ares
H. A. Becker
Bae
J. G. Byler
St. Louis
Lane Leonard
Chicago
Blick Kinmond
St Johns
Reed's History Lesson Sparks House Fray Over Canal Debate
In a December 26, 1808 Washington scene Speaker Reed rebuked Missouri's DeArmond, recalling Randolph and liberty. The Nicaragua Canal debate sees Senators backing the Morgan bill with amendments, while a proposed constitutional amendment to bar new states from non US territories is floated. Military and administrative shifts unfold in Cuba and nearby regions as policy moves face scrutiny.
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Peaker Reed
Nicaragua Canal
Cuba
Reed
House
DeArmond
Massouri
DeArman
Cotyard
Missouri
Annals of Congress
Randolph
Eve
Mr. Reed
Nicaragus Canal
Morgan Stema
Senate
Hepbure
Lowa Hae
United States
House Judiciary Committee
Colonil
Bevan
Amercan
Bouche
Cala
War Department
Cha Baek
Thay
Downon
Catalin
Yieiong
Pier Bation
Toa Shy
Whiting
Cmandied Capital
Tras
Aderitan Vives
Adena
Ataloie
Dewey
Cleveland
Abi
Hunivhes
Aden
US Senate Debates on Annexation and War Powers
The lengthy speech argues no constitutional cap on expansion and supports annexation rhetoric amid debates over Philippines policy and emergency wartime funding. It notes committees considering the Nicaragua canal issue, pension amendments for Union veterans, and plans for cable construction to Pacific partners, while detailing military and administrative shifts.
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Teller
Len
United States
Elf
Howe
Willige
Mian Ayide
Asanime
Saul Wold Heatnistanke
Mrootur
Gill
Fred Shin
Butler
North Carolina
Corliss
Haswall
Gan
Phillipiies
Japan
Malian Islands
Hoane
Army
War fears and policy debates shadow U S military plan
The article describes opposition to a large standing army, debates over funding and use of public resources, and concerns about civil liberties. It notes discussions of a potential breach with the Clayton treaty, Nicaragua canal issues, and laboring tensions surrounding military expansion. It references public figures and events in Washington and New York as the policy climate shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ely
Clayton
Haliver
Reilly
Nieukeage
Nicaragua
United States
Turbulent Spanish War Debate Reaches Washington
Washington reports a heated exchange over Spain and Cuba with Senor Sagasta and President McKinley named, amid warnings of German power in Samoa. The House committees push a favorable report to aid the Cuban crisis, while military actions and diplomatic threats shape the tense mood. Public notices reference ship movements and treaty ratifications as officials brace for further developments.
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Olvigee Wes Bealeen
Traletas Senor Sagasta
la Very
Seriounty
Ety Connell
Havana
Spaniehd
Tresulont McKiniy
Davie
Iispatches
Samoa
CSS
Civana
Dunlop
Spain
Cortws
Muerleas Vvnewation Cvinin
Havane
Ydaadl
Tate
Moerito Roy
T. Fieisk
Pdanlea
United States
Iria
UTE Water
Henry C) Adams
McLoughtie
Sandle
Wll
Welive
Peedf
Chan Jamleen
Slights
Grand Traverse County
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Mye Aveold Is
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St Lous
Hone
Tatha Bailey
Paw Paw
Jones Slaw
Pacal Bain Company
Frank Sousa
Mr. Sousa
J.J. Neves
H. Ierates
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Leonard
Offie
Grand Ave
Patlina
Chcago
Dotham
Fanerson
Bay City
Jon Berges
Harlen Wall
John Bias
Cornas
Marin Sanfowl
Tonia
Ho Sanford
Russell Stenford
Grand Rapids
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Fetaees
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Ptube
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