Fameburg Policemen Watch Cars for Fines
Street officers in Fameburg enforce a rule limiting passengers per vehicle with fines of 72 cents for conductors when a car carries more than allowed. M Dubois plans 150 self propelled wagons in Paris service to run about 30 miles daily. Minnesota Valley Historical Society to erect a 52 ft granite shaft near Morton in Renville county for Sioux era memory.
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Fameburg
M. Dubois
Mall
Paris
The
Minnesota Valley Historical Society
Morton
Renville County
Prince of Bulgaria Denies Payment for Crown Design
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria ordered a crown from a Munich artist two years ago hoping for a kingly rank. Now his ambitions failed and he refuses to pay, prompting the artist to sue for the design fee. Whale fishing declines in the US with output dropping since 1850.
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Munich
Papal order to melt Vatican armory weapons in Rome
A Rome dispatch says the pope ordered about fifteen thousand antique swords halberds spears and battle axes melted and the iron sold a furnace is in the Vatican gardens the weapons are useless except as curios and costly to polish. The note also reports a Boston court releasing trustees of the Mellen Chamberlain collection valued at 100000 dollars to the library.
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London
Rome
Vatican
Mellen Chamberlain
Boston
Boston Public Library
Thunder distance disputes spark scientific note
A French astronomer says thunder is audible no farther than 10 miles while an English meteorologist records 190 seconds between lightning and thunder, implying a distance of about 27 miles. Lightning itself is visible at 150 miles.
Cremination growth and new facilities in Paris and New York
Cremation gains favor in Paris with Pere Lachaise cemetery expanding to add a third furnace a large hall and a columbarium with 10000 ash receptacles. In New York about 5000 women and girls work making artificial flowers including home workers many Italian women and children. Ex Gov Pillsbury of Minnesota donates 1000 acres for forestry reserves with two thirds of revenues to the state university at Minneapolis.
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Paris
Pere Lachaise
Campo Santo
Genoa
New York
Pillsbury
Minnesota
State Forestry Board
Mr. Pillsbury
State University At
Minneapolis
Marble Arch to be demolished as historic gateway
The Marble Arch in London, built by George IV at a cost of 400000, is slated for demolition. Once an entrance to Buckingham Palace, the arch failed as a gate, dwarfing the royal residence and leaving visitors with “plenty of gate” and little palace.
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Marble Arch
London
George IV
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Royal House
Various Global Facts and Notable Incidents From 1900 Era
A compilation of diverse items notes a New Mexico woman train master, proposed Brunswick to Birmingham railroad, hurricane pressure figures, South American manpower, hunger deaths in England, Sweden waterways, U.S. gold and paper money stocks, and colonial trade shifts. It mentions horse theft arrest, wills bequeathing fortunes, Folkestone conduit plans, and tea currency in India.
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New Mexico
Southern Pacific
Brunswick
Birmingham
South America
England
London
Sweden
United States
Washington
Philadelphia
Europe
Pensacola
Siam
Peters
New York
Sierre Leone
Albert Tillman
Trenton
Tenn
Baltimore Association For the Improvement of the Poor
Jacob Craft Whittington
Folkestone
Kent
Ingland
India
China
Lenton Thompson
Paderewski
Joseph Jefferson
Persia
Teheran
Japan
Senator Tillman
Congress
Bishop McCabe
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Louis
Count von Buelow
Seattle
Wash
The
State University
Frankfort
Germany
Hawley
Americans in Danger Over Asphalt Lake Crisis in Venezuela
A second cablegram from Venezuela reports a desperate situation for American interests as a revolution unfolds. The dispute centers on Bermudez asphalt lake near Caracas, seized from National Asphalt Co. and granted to a rival syndicate. Vice President Andrews urged U.S. prompt naval aid to safeguard Americans and property.
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Venezuela
New York
A. C A Andrews
National Asphalt Co
South American
United States
Caracas
Bermudez
New York and Bermudez Co
Castro
Andrews
MacArthur Warns Filipinos on War Laws Compliance
Manila dispatch reports Gen. MacArthur to issue a proclamation demanding strict adherence to laws of war by noncombatants and combatants alike. It cites insurgent threats and kidnap orders, warns rebels will be treated as criminals, and notes Manila as a key target for enforcing the new rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
MacArthur
United States
Esterhazy in Distress Amid Dreyfus Case Fallout
Paris reports Count Esterhazy, linked to the Dreyfus affair, in deep misery. A suit by his estranged wife for support reveals a November 1 letter from the count in London describing hunger, cold, and financial ruin, saying he cannot write to his children for lack of funds and that his strength is waning under persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Esterhazy
Dreyfus
London
Popular Vote Totals for Presidential Electors
Chicago report shows McKinley 7,217,677 and Bryan 6,357,853 in a 13,967,299 total including 6,211 scattering. Prohibitionist Wooley 207,368 and other third party figures include Barker 50,188 Debs 94,552 and Maloney 33,450. McKinley leads by 859,824 with a majority of 468,055.
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Chicago
The
Times-Herald
Louisiana
South Carolina
McKinley
Bryan
Wooley
Barker
Debs
Maloney
Saved by Hussian Troops in Pins District Defense
Dispatch from Vladivostock reports Russian troops saved the bishop, 19 Belgian missionaries, four Chinese priests, and 3,000 Christians in Pins district after a siege. Commander Bletz led a flying column, arriving October 28, defending for five days with one third of his force killed or wounded.
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Brussels
Vladivostock
Pins
Bletz
Hay Pauncefote treaty text outlines Isthmian canal terms
Washington reports the Hay Pouncefote draft details US British provisions for a ship canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific. It covers neutralization, construction rights, military conduct in the canal, and ratification steps with Senate involvement. The note adds that no immediate return to Britain is required to proceed.
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Senate
Washington
United States of American
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
India
Pacific
United States
John Hay
Great Britain and Ireland
Lord Pauncefote
Great Britain
Constantinople
Suez Canal
State Department
Attempted Robbery at Nebraska State Treasury
Lincoln Neb Dec 21 An attempt to rob the state treasury occurred early Thursday morning as two to three men entered the Capitol through an outside window. Night Watchman Good surprised them in the treasurer's office at 3 o clock. Two shots were fired at Good one pierced his coat lapel. He returned fire twice but the robbers escaped.
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Lincoln, Neb
State Treasury
Capitol
Good
Hoe
Senator Lodge Explains Hay-Pauncefote Amendments
Washington December 22 Senator Lodge who supervised the Hay Pauncefote treaty in the senate says amendments are intended for US interests and peaceful canal relations. He cites three changes eliminating the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, removing a hostile fleet promise, and limiting European participation to keep the canal neutral.
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Washington
Lode
Senate
England
United States
Three Mile Zone
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Europe
Holiday Trade Improves as Jewelry Sales Gain Pace
G Dun & Co weekly review notes better Atlantic weather and stronger distribution of staples in the south. Holiday season retail activity rises with no complaints, jewelry trade more active, and wool sales in three eastern markets reach 7.238 million pounds. Prices steady, factories keep orders, and weekly failures rise in the U S but fall in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G. Dun & Co
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Canada
Gams Must Shut Up Shop in New York
New York December 22 authorities ordered every gambling house in the city to close and stay closed until further notice. The move, prompted by the Tammany vice committee, targets pool rooms flourishing under police protection and demands strict enforcement of the law with no tolerance for delay.
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New York
Tammany
Tammany Vice Committee
Democracy's Defeat and Cleveland's Call for Reform
Ex President Grover Cleveland argues in the Saturday Evening Post that the Democratic Party's defeats since 1864 result from embracing populist doctrines and anti democratic forces. He urges a return to true democratic principles, unity, and giving rank and file members a real chance.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
Saturday Evening Post
Rockefeller Gift Boosts University of Chicago Endowment
Chicago December 19 President Harper announced a new gift from John D Rockefeller totaling 1 5 million dollars The endowment portion amounts to 1 million dollars to yield annual income and remain the universitys absolute property The remainder 500 000 will fund immediate needs including 100 000 for a university press building with much library space He stressed professors independence of speech amid the donation discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
Harper
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
University
Independent Glass Co Formed to Market Window Glass
Pittsburg reports the Independent Glass Co to operate a selling agency for window glass makers with pot capacity from 00 to 1 000. The entity, chartered in New Jersey with 300000 capital, unites 36 independent producers in a joint venture and offices open January first.
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Pittsburg
Mm Pittsburg
Linda
American Glass Ca
Independent Glass Co
New Jersey
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Dalton Business Directory
F. F. H. Pore
M. D
W. C. Scott
A. H. Arick
E. A. Freet
McDowell & CO. Ealers
O. Mainstreet
Dalton
Ohio
D. Y. Roebuck
LuxGrox
David Gardner
Entral House
Business Centre
A. Weiss
F. F. H. Pope
M.D. “J.ruggist
Jack
Slusser
Main Street
Galia
H. M. Rudy
Bao
Jersey
L. GC
Davison
Ealer
Pioneer Block
E. A. Freet & Son
LD Reliable Clothiers
Enterprise
Ochnauer Bros
Ustom
F. J. Foust
McPrietor
Dague’s
Frank E. Gibson
Rf. J
Stinson
Leek
C. Scott. Otary Public
Gazrrrs
Ohio Laundering CO
TL B. Scott
Dalton Planing Mill CO
Garfield Street
A. Brueckner
Xcelsior Cigar Factory
Excelsior
Anon
Ordera
Race & Rosier
Malin Street
Ned F. Scutt
Usical
John
Trimminga i Gazette Printing Co
Will E. Scott
MI St
A Sanderson
Geo C. Freet
PRRS
the Royal
Etna Phoenix, Insurance Co
North America
New Jersey Plate Pass Ing. Co
Standard Life and Accident Co
National Accident Co
Northwestern Life
Ohio National Building and Loan Co
Wertz Brock
Dalton, C
D. Brenner & Son
Actioneers
Vale Crying
Wayne
Nepter
Wide
West Brook
Stark Ron, Olde
Titsidreguin
SU TeTeek
S. H. Forrer
Peter Eckard
Peter M. Simon
Jacob Fischer
Madak's Block
Wooerms
Archaeological Museum of the
University of Pennsylvania
E. W. Twing
Honolulu
George
Greece
Turkey
Gen. MacArthur
Senator Lodge
Wassechusetts
Gams
Standard Oil
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