Will Shaw Be Treasury Secretary As Gage Prepares to Step Down
Washington reports authoritatively that Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa will be named secretary of the treasury to succeed Lyman J. Gage, with Secretary Wilson of Iowa remaining at the agriculture department. The transfer timing depends on mutual convenience, likely in January, and Shaw’s selection pleases Iowans and the western business community. Senator Dolliver lauds Shaw as a seasoned banker with deep knowledge of finance and currency.
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Washington
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Treasury Department
Gage
Shaw
Dolliver
Treasury
Chambers of Commerce and Banking
United States
Lowa
West
Governor Shaw Likely to Accept Treasury Post
Des Moines Iowa December 5 Governor Leslie M Shaw being interviewed on a possible cabinet appointment says he would accept if tendered by the President but no formal offer has been made. Washington dispatches suggest approval of the move while Iowa looks forward to his term ending January 13 and his annual message preparation. The public would regret Agriculture Secretary Wilson's retirement if Shaw joins the Cabinet.
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Des Moines
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Shaw
Wilson
Governor Shaw Likely Accepts Treasury Portfolio
Senator William B. Allison said the governor would accept the treasury portfolio when formally offered. The statement was authorized for release by the Associated Press from Dubuque Iowa on December 5.
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Dubuque, Ia
William B. Allison
Associated Press
Shaw
Treasury
Brief Sketch of the Coming Secret of the Treasury
Leslie Mortier Shaw, Governor of Iowa, born in Morristown Vermont on November 2, 2H, moved to Iowa in youth. He graduated from Cornell College in 1874 and from Iowa College of Law in 1876, led Denison Bank as president, and served two terms as governor starting in 1898, while guiding the Bank of Denison and Bank of Manilla.
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Leslie Mortier Shaw
Iowa
Morristown
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Iowa College of Law
Simpson College
Alice
James Crinehaw
Clinton County
Denison
Bank of Denison
Bank of Maniia
Promas
McKinley
Exwin
Des
Maines Conference Speech Sparks Debate at Quadrennial General Conference
In the Quad rennial General Conference of the Methodist Church, Maines Conference drew wide notice at the Cleveland meeting of 1896 with a speech advocating admitting women to the conference. He answered Dr. Buckley of the Christian Advocate, who opposed the proposition.
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Maines
Methodist Church
Cleveland
Buckley
Christian Advocate
Secretary of Agriculture Said to Have Tendered His Resignation
Pittsburg dispatch reports Secretary James Wilson plans to resign after losing the president’s confidence as Governor Shaw nears selection as Secretary of Agriculture. Wilson believed he should have been consulted before cabinet changes, despite assurances he would not be affected.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Pittsburg
Washington
The
Dispatch
James Wilson
Shaw
Gage
Wilson
United States
Mr. Wilson
Intolerance of Cubans in Puerto Principe Province
Havana reports General Gomez faces hostility on a political tour for Palma. Meetings are broken up, crowds shout Traitor, stones are thrown. Gomez travels with veterans and a band aboard his war horse amid strong Maso sentiment and accusations of government payment.
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Havana
Senor Estrada Palma
Gomez
Palma
Puerto Principe
Nacion
Maso
Prayers For Miss Stone Release From Captivity
Letters from New York report Armenians remain unsettled over the abduction of missionary Ellen M. Stone and companion Mme Tsilka. Christians across the East gather daily in worship since September 3 to seek deliverance, with special services held in Beyrout and other Christian churches in the Orient under a weeks-old plan.
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New York
Armenia
East
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Turkish Empire
Miss Stone
Beyrout
Orient
Steamer Sun Burned In Memphis With Four Lives Lost
A Memphis and Fulton steamer named Sun burned to the water’s edge early Christmas morning. Four people died including D N Rainor and Mrs D N Rainor of Old River Arkansas, and Mrs G M Timbs of Richardson Landing with her three month old baby. Passengers fled as flames spread. several remained aboard overnight and perished. The captain was George W Phillips and clerk John Brenner. Loss to ship and cargo estimated at 20000 dollars, partially insured.
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Memphis
Tenn
Sun
Fulton
D. N. Rainor
Old River
Ark
G. M. Timbs
Richardson Landing
Tempee
Timbs
Baby
Jesse Hammers
George W. Phillips
John Brenner
Adept Counterfeiters in Secret Service Files
A Special to the Indianapolis Journal notes a high Italian presence among counterfeiters studied by the Secret-service Bureau. Italians excel in plaster work producing busts and molds for coins, then turning to coinage itself. Counterfeiting ranges from dollars to pennies, often by family groups, with increasing caution and reduced arrests.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Hogues
Wilkie
Sean
William McKinley as I Knew Him by Marcus Hanna
Marcus A Hanna recounts a thirty year friendship with William McKinley from Canton Ohio to national prominence. He details early meetings, party service, pivotal 1888 convention loyalty to John Sherman, and McKinley’s growing force in Republican politics shaping his eventual presidency.
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Indianapolis Journal
Boston
Marcus A. Hanna
National
Wiliam McKinley
Hanna
William McKinley
Canton
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Republican Party
Ohio
Garfield
McKinley
Blaine
John Sherman
Willam McKinley
Sherman
Chicago
Gen
Ben Butterworth
Major McKinley
Minneapolis
Harrigan
McKinley’s Rise in 1896 Campaign Strength and Appeal
In the 1896 campaign McKinley stood as the one man to lead the party amid a country shaped by 1892 results. His strong personality, earnest speeches, and porch greetings in Canton secured broad support. Supporters spanned Republicans and cross-party admirers, uniting to back his election and restore confidence during economic distress and silver debates.
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McKinley
St. Louis
Canton
Clinearth
Republican Party
Wreck on a blazing bridge injures five near Dallas
A Missouri Kansas Texas flyer hit a burned bridge five miles south of Dallas injuring five people, four cars burned, one Pullman saved. Engineer J. S. Clark and fireman William Kearney among the injured. passengers escaped down a twelve foot embankment. Traffic resumed in three hours. In Salisbury North Carolina, Ray and Milton Rusty, sons of a Southern Railway worker, were ground to pieces by a passenger train during a Christmas celebration, witnessed by Zeb Trexley, who was seriously injured trying to aid them.
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Dallas
Tex
J. S. Clark
Denison
William Kearney
Joel Henry
Rose Lull
Waco
Clark
Salisbury
N. C
Tragic Train Runover Near Ellicott City
Mrs. Lucy M Brass and her four year old daughter were killed when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Ellicott City. The child reportedly wandered onto the tracks unobserved and the mother rushed to save her, both victims crushed.
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Baltimore
Lucy M. Brass
Baltimore & Ohio
Ellicott City
Freight wreck derails fifteen cars at Silver Lake
Grand Saline Texas December freight wreck derails fifteen cars near Silver Lake injuring five people. The Texas and Pacific Cannon Ball engine derailed while returning with a wrecking crew, four men injured none seriously.
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Grand Saline
Tex
Silver Lake
Texas & Pacific
Joke cost him his life in Mississippi tragedy
In Duck Hill Mississippi Frank Royal visiting relatives was shot dead by Beatrice Mills fourteen during a joke. Mills fired the shotgun as Royal opened the hallway door after returning from town. The shooting occurred at night prompting a murder inquiry into the fatal incident involving J S Mills the brother in law’s daughter.
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Duck Hill
Miss
Frank Royal
J. S. Mills
Mills
Royal
Bank cashier dies from electric shock incident
Akron report states Der GS-D. F. Wheeler, cashier of Citizens' National Bank, was found dead in front of the vault after completing contact with an incandescent lamp socket while opening the vault door. The fatal current, caused by simultaneous actions, ended his life.
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Akron
der GS
D. F. Wheeler
Citizens’ National Bak
Christmas in Washington and Abroad Feasts and Gifts
President Roosevelt spends Christmas at home with his children as departments close and crowds stay quiet. Salvation Army feeds 3000 in New York. Elks bring cheer to hundreds. American children in Paris are entertained by the De Youngs as royalty keeps the day in, Washington is festive yet restrained.
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President Roosevelt
White House
Paris
de Youngs
Christmas Charity and Royal Gifts Across Europe
In Paris Mr and Mrs Michael H De Young of San Francisco distributed gifts to local children at the Continental Hotel, with an immense toy laden tree and officials present. In London King Edward and Queen Victoria’s gifts to hospitals reflect a festive season, while in Berlin Emperor William doubles charitable subscriptions. In Rome the Pope held midnight mass at the Vatican and plans further audiences as his health improves.
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Paris
Michael H. de Young
San Francisco
Hete
Continental Hotel
United States
Porter
London
Scotland
Princess Victoria
Chapel Royal
St. James Palace
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Clarence House
Edward
Household
Berlin
William
Potsdam
Rome
Vatican
Pawnee Bill Ranch Turmoil Sparks Warpath Claims
The Pawnee Indians, angered by a buffalo transfer to Pawnee Bill’s ranch near Guthrie, hold dances after a buffalo is killed for a feast. They warn white lessees to vacate, threaten fences, and guard the herd while reports reach the U.S. Indian agent and the commissioner in Washington.
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Guthrie
C. T
Santa Fe
Pawnee
Bill
Major Lillie
United States Indian
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington
Salvation Army Feeds Thousands in New York at Christmas
Public and private charity brightened New York City as Salvation Army led a major holiday effort. About 3,000 people dined at Madison Square Garden and 3,400 dinner baskets fed an estimated 20,000, with Bowery Mission serving nearly ten thousand men and boys. Post office receipts neared $70,000 with the subtreasury sourcing $20,000 in gold for Christmas gifts.
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New York
Salvation Army
Madison Square Garden
Bowery Mission
Banquet to Naval Officers in Havana Reflects Cuban Gratitude
The United States fleet was honored by Cuban veterans in Havana, General Garcia presiding, with Governor General Wood predicting a stable Cuban government when the fleet returns. Rear Admiral Higginson credited the navy with peace on the island, and Captain McCalla lauded Garcia and Cuban courage during the war.
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Havana
United States
Carlos Garcia
Wood
Republic
Cuba
Higginson
McCalla
Garcia
Santiago
General Alger Reaches Safe First Postop Stage
Detroit December report says General Alger passed a very comfortable day after last Sunday's operation with no fever and a stable pulse. He will receive liquid nourishment by the stomach tonight and his gall bladder drainage remains perfect. The family visited his room and he remained bright and cheerful, while President Cleveland’s condition also shows improvement as he expresses interest in Christmas gifts.
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Detroit
Charles G. Jennings
Russell A. Alger
General Alger
Senator Sewell in slight weakness amid illness
Camden New Jersey December 25 Senator Sewell was reported tonight slightly weaker but taking nourishment. Doctors apprehend no serious turn in his condition during the night.
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Camden
N. J
Sewell
Queen Alexandra Improves. Outing Not Yet Possible
London reports Queen Alexandra showing strong recovery progress yet she remains confined indoors for several days. Medical advisers emphasize continued rest and cautious activity as she recuperates from recent illness or surgery.
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London
Queen Alexandra
Sewer Pipe Combination Forms National Dealers Network
Pittsburg reporting that sewer pipe manufacturers have formed a national network of manufacturers' agencies selling on commission. Agencies to be set in New England New York Pennsylvania Ohio and the West with uniform price lists controlled by a national association. First meeting planned for January to select agencies and fix prices. all plants except Anderson of St Marys Pa and Freeman of Irondale Ohio join.
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Pittsburg
United States
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Anderson
St. Marys
Freeman
Irondale
Missing Eliza H Parkhurst Goes Down In Gale
Gloucester reports eight men lost as schooner Eliza H Parkhurst of this port is posted missing after sailing from Bay of Islands on November 4 bound for this port with six crew plus passenger Lawrence McDonald. A November gale likely caused the foundering with cargo of herring aboard.
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Gloucester
Mass
Eliza H. Parkhurst
Parkhurst
John D. McKinnon
Bay of Islands
N. F
Lawrence McDonald
Hearts of American Children Glad dened by the De Youngs
Paris dispatch reports fine weather and busy boulevards as crowds visit the toy fair, with American visitors noted amid holiday excitement and the De Youngs hosting child friendly events and exhibits.
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Paris
Miss Ellen Mortimer Weds Claude A Cunningham in Pittsburg
Miss Ellen Mortimer who plays Esther in Ben Hur at the Alvin Theater in Pittsburg married Claude A Cunningham a Chicago music teacher today.
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Pittsburg
Ellen Mortimer
Esther
Alvin Theater
Claude A. Cunningham
Chicago
Fort Wayne Debauch Death Ends In Asphyxiation Tragedy
A man and a woman died in a strangling incident at Fort Wayne described as an extreme debauch episode. The male victim was wealthy and socially prominent, while the female was labeled an outcast of the dives. The killer, reportedly the son, shot and killed his father after a dispute. In a separate incident a hatchet attack on a wife preceded a fatal shooting in a Vige County saloon, leaving one man dead and another injured.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
Richard Watkins
Theodore Watkins
Watkins
Poe Sa
Summitville
Albert Brown
Muncie
Brown
Deaths in Fort Wayne Gas Tragedy Unveils Social Ties
George Shaffer aged 45 and Ann James were found dead from natural gas in Shaffer's Fort Wayne home. Henry Anderson, in a dying condition from the same cause, lies at Hope Hospital. Shaffer, once wealthy and social, kept Anderson as a companion amid rumors of disreputable visitors. Neighbors note the pattern of visits by women of low means and a drunken revel prior to the tragedy. The coroner cites a kitchen gas supply failure as the cause of the lethal fumes.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
George Shaffer
Ann James
Henry Anderson
Hope Hospital
Shaffer
Broadway
Anderson
James
Gas blast hurts boy at Barley Spencer Lumber Co
A second gas explosion at the Barley Spencer Lumber Co hardware store on Fifteenth and McClure streets in Marion injures Gar White, fourteen, after a basement gas flare. A watchman’s quick action helped extinguish the flames as the building’s upper floors collapsed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Barley & Spencer Lumber Company
Fifteenth
McClure Streets
Gar White
Young White
Man Arrested in Church Christmas Event Shooting in Kokomo
Pat O'Donnell was arrested today for disrupting a Christmas entertainment at Judson Church and shooting Grant Turner last night. Turner was struck in the forehead but not seriously hurt. the report notes the impact as a frontal wound and a passersby described the scuffle.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Pat O'Donnell
Judson Church
Grant Turner
O'Donnell
Triangular Saloon Row Ends in Death Near Terre Haute
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a fatal shooting at a Grant saloon near Terre Haute Indiana. Lee Philhips a Black coal miner shot and killed Charles Markin a saloon owner and merchant after an order to a crowd at the bar led to violence during a December incident in Vigo County.
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Indianapolia Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Lee Phil Hips
Grant
Vige County
Charles Markin
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