Chandler on Silver Letters to European bimetallists urge ongoing propaganda
Hon. W. B. Chandler of New Hampshire writes for the December National Review defending McKinley Hobart victory as not ending bimetallism. He argues silver monometallism would Hurt the cause and urges continued European pressure for American free coinage and tariff protection. Chandler notes American voters favor a stronger foreign policy and Hawaii annexation, and calls for remonetizing silver gradually. Concoml New Hampshire November 24 1896.
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Family Seeks Answers After Fatal Farmhouse Fire
Perry New York November 29 The home of farmer mother Greenman four miles east of the village burned this morning killing five members of the Greenman family Jaither 4 Zenia 6 Lottie 3 Arthur 1 month Mrs Greenman 37 and the house was completely consumed Fire officials blamed a defective stove pipe as the cause of the deadly blaze and all bodies were recovered in charred condition
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Woman's Rights Vindicated in Alabama House Vote
Montgomery reporters note Representative Timberlake's bill to ban women wearing tights bloomers shirt fronts or garments commonly worn by men was rejected by an almost unanimous house vote in Alabama on November 29.
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Timberlake
Texas Courthouse Destroyed in Eastland Fire
Eastland Texas November 29 The courthouse and all furniture burned this morning. The records and vault contents are thought safe. The law library and offices of many attorneys were destroyed. Building value was 65000 dollars with 40000 dollars insurance.
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Eastland
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Marlborough Heads for Woodstock Tour With Royal Escort
The prince and princess of Wales departed Blenheim Castle this morning and were guided to Oxford by a detach ment of the Oxfordshire Yeomanry and the Oxfordshire Hussars under the Duke of Marlborough, a lieutenant in the cavalry branch.
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Blizzard Paralyzes North Dakota Rail Lines
The Northern Pacific remains blocked across North Dakota with no trains moving until tomorrow. A Pacific coast train stuck at New Salem is delayed by snow drifts up to 50 feet high in deep cuts. Coal shortages cause suffering as churches distribute fuel to the poor. Mandan reports the first passenger train from the west since Thursday, with eastward service hoped to restart Monday. In Devil’s Lake 20 degrees below zero and a blizzard kills about 500 of 13 carload sheep after being stranded on open double-decked cars. Opened to Minot after two days snowbound, east trains resume while westbound arrival is pushed to tomorrow. Duluth endures 15 degrees below zero as St. Paul notes seven below. NP lines west of the Dakota division run as usual.
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Peculiar Two Vote Township Election in Kansas
Official returns show Garfield township Seward county Kansas cast only two votes at the recent election. One voter backed the straight Republican ticket the other the straight Populist with one exception. Eight residents aged voters four Populists four Republicans. Three Populists paired with three Republicans leaving six nonvoters. One Republican tried to pair with the remaining Populist but the latter refused due to a grudge against the county attorney nominee, forcing two ballots to be cast. Five of eight voters served as election judges and clerks, each paid two dollars.
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Seward County
Carmaux Clash As Jaurez Speech Triggers Riots
In Carmaux on November 29 M Jaures and other socialist deputies faced a hostile crowd at a mass meeting. Glass workers backed by rival factions erupted in a free fight prompting gendarmes to clear the hall and arrest several including ex mayor Carlvin.
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Solly Smith Aims at World Featherweight Title
Solly Smith arriving from England claims he beat Willie Smith to forfeit the featherweight championship. He plans to post a $1000 challenge to fight Erne Dixon or White at 118 pounds for the title, with a $500 backer in England.
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Willie Smith
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Smith
Eddie Dealing
George Dixon
First Artillery Regiment to Be Sent at Pensacola
Rumor says the First Artillery, now at Gulf and Atlantic posts, will be concentrated at Pensacola for practice with heavy guns on Santa Rosa island. Military officials expect rapid fortification of Pensacola Harbor with 1000 men housed at Fort Barrancas and the navy yard for target work.
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Paris Divorce Judgment Grants Wife Control of Children
The latest divorce judgment in Paris declares that a wife married to a habitual gambler is entitled to a divorce and to assume management of the children and the family property.
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Bank of Spain Cashes 159 Million Pesetas in War Loan
Madrid reports the Bank of Spain has cashed 159 million pesetas from the recent war loan. The sum reflects strong investor uptake as the government mobilizes funds for wartime needs.
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Bank of Spain
For Love and Revenge Charge in Double-Barreled Shotgun Incident
Ritzville Wash Nov 29 reports recounts a wedding day shooting at the Rolof home where a guest was struck by buckshot. John Thiel allegedly fired the fatal shot after seeking a rival, with Klannakanick and Thiel to be arrested as investigations continue. Miss Mary Bauer remains under care with cautious recovery prospects.
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Kiannakamick
Dong So
Klannakanick
Geologist Manning to Wed Creek Nation Beauty
Washington reports the engagement of Van H Manning of the United States geological survey to Elizabeth Crabtree a Creek Nation beauty. Manning a popular widower with Deep ties to Mississippi politics faces a socially stirring moment in the capital.
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Mississippi
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Head Money Claim Ties Creek Family Bride of Ranch Owner
Miss Crabtree, daughter of W F Crabtree a Muskogee stockman and Creek leader, is 19 and seeks citizenship perks through her marriage. She has Virginia Carter ancestry and was educated in a territorial college, noted for musical talent and dancing. Geologic survey members are locating the territory.
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Romance Sparks At Muskogee Wedding Among Survey Party
A surveying party in Muskogee endured a cold reception from the Dawes Commission yet found hospitality. A Washingtonian fell for Miss Crabtree, the bride chosen for Mr Manning, a young scientist, with a honeymoon to follow in and around the city.
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Markets drift higher at opening as wheat and commodities rise
Wheat futures advance on Liverpool and Paris cues, weak last week close and smaller western receipts. May wheat and corn prices rise while oats firm. shipments and domestic demand cited. Livestock and metals show mixed moves with cattle, hogs, sheep, and metals price notes across Chicago and New York markets.
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Hawaii Annexation Issue Hinted by U S Official
Washington reports Francis Hatch Hawaii’s representative declined to discuss annexation plans. He cited a Hawaii legislature resolution urging annexation and noted past treaty efforts with the United States stalled by non ratification, with negotiations potentially reopenable by the Hawaiian president if deemed expedient.
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Dan Stuart Offers A 15000 Purse For Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight
Dalas Texas November 28 Dan Stuart announced a $15000 purse for a finish fight between James J Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons. Each principal must deposit 2500 as a showup guarantee. The time and place will be set once the articles are signed and the full purse deposited after signatures. Stuart says the determined battlefield is chosen with no fear of location.
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Reduced pay reports at Anaconda mine raise strike tensions
Helena dispatch notes uncertainty as Anaconda mine payroll cuts lack clear notice to workers. Company officers are absent from town while miners consider the move a possible tactic to undermine the Leadville strike and the Butte miners union, fueling conflict.
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Methodist Church Burned in Kalama Fire
Fire wiped out the Kalama Washington Methodist church during evening services. The congregation exited safely with no injuries. Loss estimated around 200 dollars.
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Wash
Wyoming Delegates Named for National Irrigation Congress
A Cheyenne dispatch reports Wyoming named Elwood Mead H C Alger Frank Pierpont Graves J C Davis and Robert Taylor as delegates to the fifth national irrigation congress to be held in Phoenix Arizona on December 15.
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Thanksgiving Feast Scene in Crame Gravy
A rugged verse fragment describes a kitchen scene with praties and cod in crame gravy. The speaker praises the rich dish as a feast satisfying the whole family and invokes gratitude to the maker of fishes, Bates Turkay.
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Little Phil Finds Thanksgiving When a Stranger Helps
A cold Thanksgiving in San Francisco sees little Phil, a waif selling papers, taken in by Rev Dr Walker and Captain George. An empathic stranger inspires the boy to a better life, leading to a shipboard feast and a new start as a cabin boy bound for Liverpool. Phil learns gratitude and begins a lasting tradition.
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Five Terms as President Diaz Takes Oath in Mexico
General Diaz will take the oath of office tomorrow as president of the republic for the fourth consecutive term, making five terms in the chief magistracy. The event occurs in Mexico City on Nov 30 as the Nation prepares to mark the transition.
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Mysterious Murder in Cincinnati Leaves Police Clueless
Thomas Joy known as Tonte Joy died at the hospital after being shot last night. He never regained consciousness and police report no clue to the murderer or motive as of ten this morning in Cincinnati.
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