Killing Up Row From Blanco Describes Insurgent Action
Washington reports from Havana and Washington on December 21 detail insurgent actions against Spanish forces. They state Lieutenant Colonel Joaquin Ruiz was shot by order of insurgent commander Alejandro Rodriguez with approval from Aranguren. The depictions label the act barbarous and savage, underscoring tensions in autonomy efforts.
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Washington
Havana
Ruiz
Aranguren
Alexander Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Joaquin Ruiz
Alejandro Rodriguez
Blanco reports negotiations progressing toward autonomy
Lonpox Dec 21 The Madrid correspondent reports General Blanco says talks with influential insurgent chiefs are going well enough to detach important forces from the rebellion that are willing to accept autonomy. Senor de Lome cables that the American government expects a strong House majority to check all military motions until the July recess, giving Spain a year of respite.
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Blanco
Lonpox
Madrid
The
Standard
Senor de Lome
House of Representatives
Spain
Seized Spanish Fishing Smacks Arrive in Punta Gorda
United States revenue cutter McLane under Captain Reynolds has seized seven Spanish fishing smacks near Punta Gorda Florida for navigation law violations. The Havana owned vessels were fishing for that market and are now in custody of customs authorities.
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New York
The
Herald
Punta Gorda
Fla
United States Revenue
McLane
Reynolds
Havana
Pardee Hall Burns at Lafayette College in Easton
A major blaze gutted Pardee Hall on College Hill in Easton with only the east wing saved. The four story stone building housed the Ward library of 10,600 volumes and a museum of minerals and birds, all destroyed along with professors’ property. The fire began in the biological laboratory.
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Pardee
Lafayette
Easton
College Hill
Lafayette College
Ward
Justice for shippers forms new freight commissioners group
The National Association of Freight Commissioners held its first regular meeting in Washington to form a permanent organization. Members represent commercial bodies in various cities and aim to secure equal justice for shippers in dealings with transportation companies. The group mediates between lines and shippers and presents the shippers' interests before Congress.
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National Association of Freight Commissioners
Washington
Congress
Butler convicted of murder in first degree in Wisconsin
Warakesha Wis Dec 20 James Butler on trial for killing his wife is found guilty of murder in the first degree Attorney Hendock moved for a new trial Judge Dick has taken the motion under advisement.
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Warakesha
Wis
James Butler
Hendock
Banker J N Bacon Sentences Seven Years in Prison
Satt Laxz Utah December 20 Seven years in prison was the verdict imposed upon Banker J N Bacon by Judge Marshall of the United States court. Bacon was found guilty by the jury of making false entries in his report to the comptroller. Acquitted of Intent to Murder Madison Wis December 14 C P Rollis of Stoughton was acquitted charged with intent to murder Mayor C E Roe The case grew out of a disturbance at the army in Stoughton over leasing a building for a church meeting Captain Rollis refusing possession and it is alleged drew his sword on Mayor Roe.
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Satt Laxz
Utah
J. N. Bacon
Marshall
United States Court
Bacon
Madison
Wis
C. P. Rollis
Stoughton
C. E. Roe
Election Judges Hanrahan and Ferris Convicted in Chicago Ward Seventeen
John J. Hanrahan and Patrick Ferris, Seventeenth ward election judges, were convicted of falsifying the election returns and sentenced to prison. Albert J. Purvis, on trial with them, was acquitted. The courtroom crowd almost rioted as the verdict was read.
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Caricaco
John J. Hanrahan
Patrick Ferris
Albert J. Purvis
Hanrahan
Ferris
Barnes
Unsuccessful attempt to wreck fast mail train near Alma
Curiaco Dec. 20 An attempt to wreck the Illinois Central fast mail from New Orleans to Chicago near Alma 233 miles from Chicago failed when six four-foot fishplate irons lay across the track at a steep embankment. The train hit them at 55 mph. one plate split in two. Motive presumed robbery.
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Curiaco
New Orleans
Chicago
Illinois Central
Alma
McCoy Defeats Creedon in Fifteenth Round Clash
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy proves world middleweight champ by outpointing Dan Creedon of New Zealand at Puritana club Long Island City. McCoy uses height reach and superior science to dominate, bettors had him as 10 to 1 favorite and his backers shortly after rounds 6-7 boosted odds.
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New York
Norman Selby
Rush County
Ind
McCoy
Dan Creedoun
New Zealand
Puritana Club
Long Island City
Cuarles
Jack Dempsey
Jim Corbett
Beck Maher Against the World Fight Backed by Patrons
Pittsburg Dispatch sporting editor receives $1,000 from M. J. Connolly and J. J. Quinn to back Peter Maher against any foe for the heavyweight championship. Kansas cattle in fine shape report notes cattle prime condition and industry growth in Kansas as of December 20.
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Beck Maher
Pittssure
M. J. Connolly
J. J. Quinn
Pittsburg Dispatch
Peter Maher
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
State Board of Agriculture
Coburn
West
O'Donnell Enters Gubernatorial Race In Opposition To Pingree
Ex Congressman and Jackson Citizen editor James O'Donnell declares as Republican candidate for the next governor nomination opposing Governor Pingree. His campaign slogan centers on economy in state affairs.
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Pingree
Jackson, Mich
James O’donnell
The
Jackson Citizen
Citizens' Bank of Oelwein Makes Voluntary Assignment
Oelwein Iowa December 20 The Citizens Bank of this city run by H C Sturgis Co has made a voluntary assignment and closed its doors Liabilities are listed at 35000 with unknown assessments James Smith named as assignee
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Oelwein
Citizens’ Bank
H. C. Sturgis & Co
James Smith
Twenty five years for assault in Wisconsin case
Fono pu Lac Wisconsin December 15. P E Murphy a graduate of the Madison university was sentenced to 25 years in the state prison after conviction for assaulting a young daughter of F Klebs of Chester county.
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Fono Pu Lac
Wis
P. E. Murphy
Madison University
Beeen
F. Klebs
Chester County
Small Cyclone Hits Point Ladje Near New Orleans
A small cyclone visited Point Ladje, 45 miles below New Orleans, during the morning. It moved houses, overturned several structures, wrecked a lugger, and caused one man to lose his life.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Point Ladjathe
Congressional clash over greenbacks and gold standard
Washington views split risks as Republicans near unity. Senator Chandler argues halting demand for hard currency reform could steer passage of appropriation bills and Hawaii Cuba aid, with business revival and a May adjournment. Continued push may fracture party and favor silver-backed notes or gold bond redemption.
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Washington
Chandler
New Hampshire
Washington Post
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Hawaii
Cuba
Treasury
Republican Party
Huron Council U Cc T at a meeting initiates four candidates
A city meeting of Huron Council No 111 United Commercial Travelers initiated four candidates, bringing the total to 34. Praise goes to Past Councilor McAdams, Senior Councilor Barrows, and Secretary McKvase for organizing a strong start. the council is seen as a lasting success in Huron, South Dakota, on November 2 1897. Orders set aside October 26 1897 election due to lack of quorum. a new election will be held at the first meeting with a majority present.
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United Commercial Traveers
McAdams
Barrows
McKvase
1St. Saft’y
Omaha
Lincoln Realty Trust Co
Beadle
South Dakota
Towit
Beadle County
Mary L. Riegel
Mary L. Brecet
A. Riegel
William B. Willard
Fifth Prince Meridian
Peanty
Mary L. Reigel
A. D
Mary L. Breeen
Dee
Wm. G. Holdridge
Mary L. Breecen
Jennie C. Welch
Frank
J. B. Geddis
J. B. Geppins
Ommons
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Richards Trust Company
Nettie C. Hall
Charlies Es T
Charles T. Hall
Huron
Kemp
State OF
County of Beadless
Samuel R. Critchfield
County of Beadle
Ated
Joan
B. W. Kerr
L. A. Hinton
Sid County
Mary L. Breee
Tay
Lizzie Vaughn
Mary L. Riege
Marky L. Breeer
James O'Niel
Mary L. Riecer
Augusta P. Searles
Mary Bootz
Augusta R Searles
Hitchcock
Puraseri
Dewitt
DeWrrrt
George F. Billing
Rosa Billing
Frederick T. Day
Wisconsin
County of
South
Lillian Carpenter
Office Register of Deeds
S. D
Lilian Carpenter
L. C. Kemp
Richards Trust Co
Flrst Pub
Nicholas Hotaling
John V
Charles Hotaling
Nicholas
Robert J. Haane
H. Camp
Register of Deeds
Co House
Anate
Casnh
Tromas H. Camppent
Joan L. Pyle
Norte E
Louis E. Paquin
Louisa Pagram
Louisa Graham
Dulged
Richard Ramsell
State OF South
Beadill County
O. W. Bair
Minnie K. Bair
O W. Bair
Minnie K
Rico
Pini Atgormen
Klondike relief bill passes Congress before holidays
Washington reports the Klondike relief bill approved in both houses before adjournment. It sets relief at 200000 dollars, seeks Canada’s consent to extend relief to the Canadian side, and authorizes army use to carry out relief. Supplies must be purchased rather than donated, with War Department backing for the expeditions mission.
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Washington
Klondike
Canada
War Department
Fitzsimmons and Corbett Set Rematch in Prize Ring
CuicaGco December reports Fitzsimmons changes mind and will give Corbett another chance. Manager Martin Julian confirms plans for a future rematch, saying the two will meet soon though no date is fixed. Dan Stuart, who handled the Carson City bout, will try to arrange the meeting next quarter.
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CuicaGco
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Martin Julian
Julian
Bob
Dan Stuart
Carseon City
Consolidation of Three Cracker Firms Approved
Pittsburg December 21 S. S. Marvin president of the United States Bakery company says the consolidation of the three leading cracker concerns is assured. The new combine will have 55 million dollars in capitalization and begin operation by January 1 1898 with only organizational details left to settle.
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Pittsburg
Marvin
United States Bakery Company
New York
United States
Equal to Thirty Per Cent Cut In Cheyenne Shops
Notices posted in Union Pacific shops at Cheyenne and Laramie reduce work from five to four days a week and eight to seven hours per day with effect immediate. Employees receive a 10 day lay-off over the holidays, equaling a 30 percent wage cut.
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Cheyenne, Wy
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Laramie
Captain Brainerd Likely Named Klondike Relief Leader
Walshington December 21 Captain David L Brainerd of the subsistence department of the army is likely to be placed in charge of the relief party Secretary Alger will send to the Klondike with revisions making him the lead organizer of the expedition expected to assist stranded prospectors and settlers in the Arctic region.
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Brainerd
Walshington
David L. Brainerd
Subsistence Department of the Army
Alger
Klondike
Chinese Petition for Citizenship Moves Congress
The Chinese Equal Rights League of America representing about 9 000 Chinese residents has submitted a memorial to Congress in support of a bill allowing naturalization of Americanized Chinese.
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Washington
Chinese Equal Rights League of America
United States
Congress
Favor the Educational Test Bill
Wasninetos Dec 18 The house committee on immigration has decided to make a favorable report on the educational test bill. This requires all immigrants on teaching here to be able to read or write the English or some other language.
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Wasninetos
House Committee On Immigration
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Senate
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Cracker Trust
Gund
Free City Delivery
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LaCrosse, Wis
Frank Gans
Dak
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