Filipino Aspirations Party Seeks Statehood Rights for Islands
Manila reports turmoil on Leyte coast with US forces battling insurgents near San Miguel and Lingayen. The Federal party unveils a platform for peace under American sovereignty, proposing Philippine statehood within a US federation and seeking broader liberties under the American constitution. The executive committee informs President McKinley of the organization’s formation and goodwill.
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Manila
Associated Press
Leyte
Frank EF. Lynch
Forty-fourth Volunteer Infantry
Llongas
Volfantry
Lewis H. Leaf
San Miguel
Samar
Federal Party
Philippines
McKinley
Oceee
United States
Woman Murdered for Witch Belief in Philippines
War department reports a brutal murder in Capiz Panay Philippines revealed in a military commission trial. Two natives and seven or eight others abducted Victor Pere and his wife from their home and murdered the wife over alleged witchcraft.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Capiz
Panay
P. I
Prs
Victor Pere
Man and accomplice spared hanging by MacArthur clemency
They were to be hanged for a murder believed to stem from witchcraft. General MacArthur commuted the sentences to twenty years of hard labor due to the accuseds' very low intelligence and superstitious beliefs.
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MacArthur
Milwaukee Couple Reunite for Elopement Wedding
Gustav H. Lelpold, an architect, and Miss Bertha Wootseh wed at her home in Milwaukee on December 25 after an eleven year engagement ended and Lelpold worked in Chicago. The pair renewed their engagement and married by Judge Halsey.
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Milwaukee
Gustav H. Lelpold
Bertha Wootseh
Martin Street
Halsey
Lelpold
Chicago
State Senator Meyer Arrested on Kiss Charge
Helena special reports in The Planer Press that State Senator W. P. Meyer of Carbon County a Red Lodge banker was arrested on a warrant from Dora Fullerton alleging he lured her into his office locked the door and attempted to kiss her she escaped uninjured leaving the scene under police care.
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St. Paul
Helena
Planer
W. P. Meyer
Carben County
Citien
Red Lodge
Dora Fullerton
Meyer
Paris Sees American Coal as Future European Supply
The Journal notes that Europe must source coal from the United States in the future. France has bought large quantities from England, but will switch to America if prices are cheaper.
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Paris
Europe
United States
France
America
Criticism In Russian Paper On China Note
The No voe Vremya denounces the joint note to China as too long to urge action. It denies charges against the emperor and dowager empress and ridicules the claim that Prince Tuan bears sole responsibility for treachery.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
China
Tuan
Kruger Rejects Peace Overtures Says Daily Mail
The Daily Mail correspondent at The Hague reports Mr. Kruger as stiff-necked and scornful of private peace overtures. The remark follows the Nooit gedaeht affair and signals a hard line stance by Kruger in ongoing tensions.
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Kroger
Londonfi Dee
Daily Mail
The
Hague
Kruger
Senate debates Montana investigation amid secret treaty action
Washington December 21 Senate debate over Chamler’s resolution to discharge the committee on contingent expenses from considering an investigation of the Montana senatorial case provoked spirited exchange but no action. In secret session the Hay Pauncefote treaty was amended and ratified. The House approved Indian and military academy appropriation bills totaling 9,086,526 and 700,151 respectively.
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Washington
Senate
Chamler
Montana
Nho
House
Military Academy
Riot in Antwerp Wounds Thirty Strikers in Clash
During a riot of union laborers in Antwerp, attackers clubbed and blasted at police, injuring thirty strikers by pistol shots in the street amid chaotic clashes. Authorities moved to quell the disturbance as unrest spread through the city.
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Wnoin
Antwerp
Death of Eugene Anderson Shocks Washington City
Obituary details the life of Eugene Anderson, longtime Washburn Halligan Coffee salesman from Davenport, Iowa, who died after a week-long illness. He was active in Masonic and church circles, admired for honesty and friendship, with family, colleagues, and the Washburn-Halligan house notified of the funeral to be announced later.
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Washington
Iowa
Eugene Anderson
Mr Anderson
Anderson
Washburof Halligan Coffee Company
Davenport
Missouri
Ulus
Lhis City
Nedus
Coomtmog
Washington Academy
Minnesota
Rochester
AuQersug
Linnse
Order
OES
M. & Church
Washburn
Christmas at St James Church Services Held
Christmas services were held at St James church with Rev. Father Jacobsmeier presiding. The midnight service occurred at five oclock with strong attendance and a Christmas day Mass followed by sermons from Rev. Jacobsmeter. The choir, under French composer Guood, performed Silent Night Kyrie Gloria Canticle Benedictus and Agnus Dei among others, after weeks of practice.
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St James Church
Father Jacobsmeier
Marx
Nellie Smeltzer Weds Juzeler at East Main Home
Miss Nellie KE Smeltzer married Mr Juzeler yesterday at high noon at the Smeltzer home on East Main street. Rev H R Stark of First Presbyterian officiated. After dinner the couple left for a Davenport visit and will be at home northeast of the city.
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Nellie KE. Smeltzer
Mr. Juzeler
John Smeltzer
East Main Street
H R Stark
First Presbyterian Church
Journal
Davenport
Marriage of Maud Cressey and Henry Kramer
Miss Maud Cressey and Henry Kramer wed on Christmas Eve at the bride’s home south of the city. Judge Dewey officiated in a family ceremony. The couple, now en route to Rock Island where Kramer works as printer and bookbinder, were sent off with warm wishes.
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Maud Cressey
Henry Kramer
Dewey
Rock Island
Pretty wedding at Warfel home unites Irene Warfel and Darbyshire
Agnes Irene Warfel and William Darbyshire were married at 7:30 p.m. by Rev Swark at the Warfel home in a family ceremony. A wedding supper followed and the couple plan to reside on the Darbyshire farm southeast of town. The Journal wishes them a long, happy life together.
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Eli Warfel
Agnes Irene Warfel
Wm Darbyshire
Rev Swark
Darbyshire
Journal
Quaker Male Quartette to Open New Lecture Series
The next lecture in the series is titled Quaker Male Quartette and takes place on December 31. Season tickets for the remaining five events cost 1.25 dollars and are available from C. H. Wilson.
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C. H. Wilson
Bethlehem Commandery Plans Funeral Arrangements
The Bethlehem Commandery will meet tomorrow night to arrange the funeral for Eugene Aders on Friday at two o'clock in the afternoon. The note mentions other local items including personnel changes and holiday social mentions.
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Bethlehem Commandery
Eugene Aders
Stray Jersey Cow and Lost Items Reported
Strayed red and white jersey cow with halter last seen near bad halteron. Lost long black feather boa on first street south of the square. Also two one dollar bills lost by a little boy. Return items to JOURNAL office.
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C. J. Wilson
Journal Office
Waiting on Congress but 9000 Can Be Spared Now
The War Department and General Ludington report that 9000 volunteers in the Philippines will be sent home only after Congress provides replacement troops. They insist on maintaining about 60,000 effectives to support municipal government efforts, with another 40,000 due to depart by July if replacements arrive. Congress is expected to act in January, but fresh troops may not reach the Philippines for two months, delaying mass demobilization to early February.
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Washington
Ludington
Phillippines
Congress
War Department
Philippines
MacaArthur
Department
United States
Congres
Quartermaster’s Department
MacArthur
Emma Goldman Avows Anarchist Plan to Rest Kings
Emma Goldman told a New York audience that anarchists at a Paris conference agreed not to kill kings or crowned heads. She described a future anarchist order with voluntary cooperation, no marriages or divorces, equal wealth, free transport, and no crime, plans to lecture locally then tour the country in March to spread these ideas.
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New York
Emma Goldman
Paris
Humbert
Gaetano Bresci
Miss Goldman
Miss Oldman
Heart failure and digestion linked to health, claims Dr. Pierce remedy
An editorial style note asserts most heart death arises from stomach and digestion failure. It credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with curing stomach disorders, purifying blood, and strengthening the body, citing a testimonial from J F Kidd of Parmleysville Kentucky.
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Pierce
J. F. Kidd
Parmleysville
Wayne Co
Pistas
Cartridge box linked to Henry Youtsey found in vault
In Frankfort Kentucky a state auditor clerk unearthed a box of eight metal patched smokeless pounder cartridges matching a bullet recovered from a hackberry tree. Authorities believe the cartridges tie into Henry Youtsey and the Goebbels incident, pending further verification.
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Frankfort
State Auditor's Office
Goebbels Batty
Assassination Witness Links Auditor Clerk to Vault
An October assassination linked a clerk in the auditor's office to vault access where cartridges were found. George Barnes, another clerk, testified he saw Youtsey with a box of cartridges. Lipton Cables Barrie to England about campaign preparations for next August. Barrie will sail on the St. Louis.
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Ber
George Barnes
Youtsey
Lipton
Barrie
England
New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Davis Barrie
London
St. Louis
Sir Thomas
Dowager Lady Churchill Found Dead at Osborn
The dowager Lady Churchill, senior lady of the bed chamber and close confidante to the queen, was found dead in her Osborn bedroom on Saturday morning.
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London
Lady Churchill
Osborn
Jests at Coming Death and Prisoner Identity Refusal
John Owen alias Radcliffe faces execution in Paris Mississippi refusing to reveal his true name though he hints at Kentucky family ties. He may disclose to inmate Meece before hanging and sold two tickets to a night policeman for ten dollars. He refuses clergy and predicts death within a year. Lord Edward De Ceil returns from South Africa amid torchlit rejoicing at Hatfield House.
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Paris
John Owen
Radcliffe
Kentucky
Meece
E. Sebree
Owen
London
Lord Edward Deceil
Marquis of Salisbury
Hatfield House
South Africa
Lord Salisbury
Lansdowne
Arthur Palous
Tenantry on Estate Surrounds With Torches
Tenants gathered around the estate in a torchlit display, surrounding the property in a show of protest or demand. The scene emphasizes collective action by residents linked to a dispute or grievance at the estate.
Alleged Trust Law Suit Targets Argo Mfg Co United States Starch Co
A summons issued by the Nebraska Supreme Court directs Sheriff of Otoe County to notify Argo Manufacturing Co United States company and National Starch Co to file an answer by January 14 in the state’s suit alleging violations of the trust laws.
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Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
Otoe County
Argo Manufacturing Co
United States Company
National Starch Company
Olga Nethersole Performs Sappho at National Theatre
Washington dispatch reports Olga Nethersole in Sappho before a packed National Theatre crowd including Secretary Gage. Applause greeted her portrayal as critics note her stage presence and fidelity to the role.
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Washington
Olga Nethersole
The
National Theatre
Sapho
Sappho
Gage
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