Confederate Veterans Seek Free Treatment at Hot Springs
A memorial prepared by Judge A T Watts General W J Cabell and Colonel James B Simpson urges Congress to grant ex Confederate soldiers free treatment and bathing privileges at government springs. The 3500 name memorial will be printed and distributed to senators and representatives for the approaching session.
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Hot Springs
GC. A. R
Dallas
Tex
Dee
Sterting Price
A.T. Watts
W. J. Cabell
Coronel
James B. Simpson
Comenittes
Congress
Peshnnray
Ot Springs
Debut of Misa Rosemary Sartoris Brightens Washington Society
Misa Rosemary Bartoris, second daughter of Mrs. Nellis Grant Sartoris, was introduced into society on her 28th birthday at a tea hosted by her grandmother Mrs. 0 Grant on Massachusetts Avenue. The reception featured pink décor, several notable guests, and flowers from White House conservatories.
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Misa Rosemary
Nellis Grant Sartoris
Washington
Dec. S
Rosemary Bartoris
Grant
Mra Grant
Massachusetts Avenue
Sartoris
Mise Vivien Sartorie
Emery
Misa Frulke
Mine Newlands
Anughwr
Representative
Newlands
Biss Pathos
Miss Glover
Mies Fulder
Canehter
Fuller
Supreme Court
Mise Receliary Sartoria Wee
Mya
Sartoria
Grant Gray
White Hove
Mra McKinney
Asc
Surteris
Miss Says
Beereney
Critical Society of
Vivian May Shrteris
Slater
England
Rockefeller Monument Monolith Sets Record Quarries
A Vermont granite monolith nearly 66 feet long and over 145 tons will be carved near Barre and shipped to Cleveland as the shaft for John D. Rockefeller’s burial monument at Lake View Cemetery. The shaft stands 61 feet long, 7 feet square at the base, and will bear the single inscription Rockefeller.
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New York
Decs
Barre
John Th. Rockefeller
Lake View Cemetery
Cleveland
Jengtts
Vermont
America
Giso
Hockefeller
Bride to Pay Debts With Marriage Pact in Odd Bargain
Ada Byrd agreed to marry Julius Gerhardt after a debt owed from a betting game. The couple sealed the pact at the Linden Railway offices and planned a wedding the next day, with Byrd believing it a lighthearted joke while Gerhardt treated it as a serious arrangement.
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Obanca St. Toulo
Dee
Juluus Gerhardt
Lindell Railway Company
Ada Byrd
Lyrd
Byrd
Gerhardt
Duc
Hoenne
Miss Ford
Thougit
Kansas
Gerhantt
Roth
Howard Gould Moves Into Wealthy New York Neighborhood
Howard Gould leaves Hidland House for West Fiftieth Street, leasing a new residence as he joins Miss Katherine Chemmens following his marriage. The area is described as among New York’s best, with social prominence and proximity to William Whitney’s former home.
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Young Millionairs
New York
Howard Gould
Hidland House
Toda
Gould-Hrokaw
Willum G. Brrkaw
Mr. Oanid
New
William
Whitney
Sean
Bertandor
In Mexico Chihuahua Trip With Abliene Attorney
A brief report notes travel in Mexico's Chihuahua region accompanied by an Abliene attorney. Details on purpose and outcomes are not provided.
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Chihuahua
Impractical Extradition Hinted in Gillett Case
Grant Gillett, missing Kansas cattle trader, arrived in Chihuahua November 23 and left for Durango next morning. In Durango he allegedly defaulted a large bank sum, bought a return ticket to Chihuahua, and traveled with two businessmen who later rode separately toward Torreón. He dressed well, wore diamonds, and spoke of ranch op mining ventures while staying at the leading hotel.
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Chihuahua
el Paso
Tex
Grant G. Gillett
Kansas
Durango
Torreo
Bim
Colorado
Mexico
Javines
C. Ht.Troxel
Cihuahua
Je Tian
Glilett
Troxel
Sierra Madre
Giliere Te Atti
Glifett
Jefe
C. FR. Troxel
G. G. Gillett
Gillett Extradition Hurdles In Mexico Rise
A Kansas City cattleman faces extradition challenges as Gillett reportedly fled to Chihuahua Mexico seeking protection from local officials. The governor of Chihuahua, a personal friend of Gillett, could block removal, while Washington influence may affect final action.
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Kansey City
Kansas City
Sanday
Gillett
Chibuahua
Chihuahua
Hig Atter
Cmcern
Artal
Mexico
United States
Permane
Lombard
Washington
Grant Gillette
Kansas
C. Ht. Troxel
George Holmes Comervalun Company
Shaffer
Sir Shelter
Manila's Boom Emulating Foreign Visitors Activity
Manila's growth as an American influence center spreads through commerce and street life. American customs adopt, English signage rises, and Chinese and Filipino vendors throng near cavalry barracks. Posters for American beverages and industries appear as the city tightens its Anglicizing wave amid parades and youth demonstrations.
Reported Manila Incident Sparks Debate on Valor
A chaotic scene near the fringe of crowds as a Salvation Army tent arrives in Manila. Amid reports of drunkenness and chatter, Admiral Dewey signs a testimonial for Montajo after his court martial in Madrid, a detail that amuses observers and signals evolving wartime etiquette.
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America
Salvation Army
Manila
Aduiral Montejo
Spain
Dewey
Montajo
Madrid
Ademiral Dewey
Montos
Apella
Montel
O Houligan's Masquerade at Crawford Tonight
Crawford theater showcases Jn T Kelly and company in O Houligan's Masquerade a farce with 10 2 30 and 1 cent admission ladies free with either M or M cent tickets.
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Crawford Theater
Jn. T. Kelly and Company of
Port Worth and Return Tickets on Santa Fe Route
Tickets on sale December 4 and 6, 1898, good for twenty one days. Two trains daily in each direction. Details at Santa Fe Route ticket offices. Also promotes SILVER LEAF Mince meat Celery Chow-chow PicklesCatsup. Made by Otte'Kuehne & Co.
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Port Worth
Santa Fe
Otte'Kuehne & Co
Seve
cSeegmesapeieat
M Lan Sly
Tisana Iid West
First Night at the Metropolitan Opera in New York
A brisk New York opening night for Wagner’s Tannhauser at the Metropolitan draws a $12,000 audience with expectations of $19,000 nightly crowds. Fashionable attendees, including Mrs. Astor and Mrs. Vanderbilt, display jewels and gowns as the audience shifts toward quieter conduct and restrained applause.
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Metropolitan
New York
Mrs. Astor
Brice
Cornelius Vanderbilt
St Ap
Better bacon for American troops in Porto Rico
The commissary department directs regular breakfast bacon purchases to improve rations for American soldiers in Porto Rico and Cuba and southern camps. A first shipment of 500000 pounds of bacon and 7500 barrels of flour is en route to the north side warehouse and then shipped abroad. Major Smith will open bids December 20 for a large Chicago market purchase of commissary goods including 295000 pounds green coffee and 40000 pounds beans.
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Commissary
Chicago
Dec. S
Commissary Department
Department of the Lakes
0. M. Smith
Porto Rico
Cuba
Chicago Milléera
Sraith
Revenge in Chinatown Ends With Whitewash Plot
In San Francisco a Chinese belle Ab Gum plots revenge after a love triangle with Wing. Mum hides in a doorway and pours whitewash on Ah Gim, drawing a crowd in Chinatown. The sensational incident leads to race chatter and headlines about Chinese social circles.
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San Francisco
Cala
Ab Gum
Beatty
Chinstown
Nelle
Ching Skirts
Bien Gum
Harviett Alley
Oriental Quarter
Mum
Larrena
Sen
Wings
China
Wing
Dupont Street
Mum Wee
Ah Gim
Chinese Sociel Rcies
Chinatown
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Kansas Ave
Palace
Bradfield Regulator CO
Rockefeller
Howard Goulds
Grant Gillett
Caetorian A
Morrow
THE
Swift & Holliday Drug CO
Kansas Avenue
Topeka, Kansas
Old
Philippine City
Pie
Tongilab
Steris American Institution
Pls
Manils
Sam Torn
Callier
Gar
Nba
Santiago de Cuba
Blanco
Pat Cuba
Alg
Field
OPERA
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Franfieco
Portland
Caton
F. A. Lewis
A. C Fulton
Davies & Nicholaon
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