Congress adjourns with busy committees before recess
Washington reports indicate House and Senate committees wrapped up much work before the Christmas recess. Militia Affairs proposes an Army reorganization bill with a 58 000 to 190 000 force and a ban on canteen sale of intoxicants in post exchanges. President McKinley acts on the Hay Pauncefote treaty with England amid opposition and canal neutrality debates.
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Coxcross
Senate
House
committee_ on Milita Affairs
McKinley
England
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Congress
Peould
Nicaraguay
United States
Salisbury
Imay
Great Britain
Ay Yobe -Democrat
End of the Century Prosperity Boosts Southern and Western Trade
Finance and Trade notes unexampled prosperity in the South and West as real wealth producers. It cites Wall Street speculation, predicting large dividend inflows in four weeks that may reinvest, while asserting exports drive the nation's wealth from these regions.
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Wall Street
South
Wanna
Snut
Toy
Kelt
Sony
Mme
Prices and rates amid December market chatter
Fragmentary OCR notes cite discussions of forced prices and a legislative bill in the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune era. References mention a cigarette price at 3 dollars per thousand taper notes, and calls for reductions affecting beer and taxes.
Fragmentary Political Rumblings From A Fragmented Source
A garbled text hints at political maneuvering and appointments. Mentions a senator, Democrats, and a possible winter period affecting governance and leadership expectations.
Vincennes University Trustees Scrutinized Over Management Claims
A Vincennes University insider questions governance and transparency amid rumors of mismanagement. A private stance favors a high grade school for local children, stirring debate about public funding and oversight. Some trustees are praised for integrity while others face criticism for quiet duties and omissions.
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Emié
Bilding
Coumon Herd
Indiana
Vincennes University
Notaous
Washington
Vincenners
Editorial Afterthoughts From The Globe Democrat
A miscellany of political commentary and opinion notes on De Wet Santa Claus Bryan Croker and Parke Houston current events and figures. The piece critiques party positions arbitration in Chicago and imperial policy while mocking leaders and public figures across nations and parties.
Hanna Defends Shipping Bill Amid Hay Pauncefote Debate
Senator Hanna faces accusations over shipping legislation as public interest centers on the Hay Pauncefote treaty. The piece notes lobbying by foreign steamship interests in Washington and Hanna’s commitment to national welfare, denying any personal pecuniary stake in ships.
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Ashington
Inter 11
Ubs
Washington
Siace
Washington News
Circlec
Friends
Tor
United States
Harng
Senate
Editorial comments on a new treaty with Great Britain
The Times discusses President AEH s treaty with Great Britain and fears a possible shift in power. It notes European expectations and warns that America may alter its dealings, with references to Hay-Patton negotiations and the Senate debates shaping the pact.
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United States
Great Britain
Ingrie
Rela
United
Canada
Great Urfigin
Aviilu
Amerij Enbs
Senate
London
Aeh Iiss
Europe
America
England
Wyoming Valley trolley men strike prompts labor row
Reported turmoil in Wyoming Valley as trolley workers resist wage cuts and irregular hours amid management pressure. The dispute involves labor terms and proposed changes to shift patterns, sparking broader labor unrest in the district.
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Wyoming Valley
Jeses Sindig
Unclear historical note on Cape Calonysis and Cape Tawi
Fragmentary London dispatch from December describes a balance of power around Cape Calonysis and Cape Tawi. It references Elliott possession, local residents, and reinforcements, but the text is garbled and many details are unreadable.
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Balarice
London
Cape Calonysis Teansing
Cape Tawi
Death of Bishop Hale at Philadelphia
The article notes the death of Bishop Hale after illness of two years. It mentions his role as co adjutant of the Episcopal diocese and that his funeral or memorial events are planned, with services likely in Philadelphia and a possible late December date. Survivors are listed as Dea The Ay So ah.
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Hale
Charles Ishop
Episcopal
Ofelock
Bam
Will Colibiate
Finerad
Rmont
Philadelphia
Jen
Dee
Forged Signature Linked to State Bank Official
A forged signature of Abe Brubaker cashier of the State Bank of Warsaw was found on a check sent to this area for collection by Anderson Banking Co. The check payable to Mrs. Amos Re Woods was cash in Anderson. Woods, formerly deputy revenue collector, lived at Kokomo and was a familiar figure locally.
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Warsaw
Ind
Abe Brubaker,fashier
State Bank of
Anderson Banking Company
Anderson
Amos Re Woods
Woods
Kokoma
RUSSIAN CZAR NICHOLAS RECOVERS TO FULL HEALTH
From Livadia, Interior Minister M Siplagine reports Emperor Nicholas is completely restored. He can take long walks and drives daily as his convalescence continues.
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St. Petersburg
Dee
M. Siplaguine
Livadia
Nicholas
Twelve Drowned in Japanese Government Dreczer Senate Foundering
Queenstown reports the Japanese government dreczer Senate foundered off Cork harbor last evening with twelve aboard drowned. The incident is cited as a maritime disaster affecting the vessel and passengers.
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Queenstown
Dreczer Senate
iCork Harbor
Shipping Bill and Canal Debate Dominate Senate and House
Washington notes focus on the canal and shipping bills with party leaders urging swift action after holidays. The Nicaragua canal proposal garners widespread attention as the merchant marine revival bill faces opposition and calls for rapid passage amid growing export growth concerns and dependence on foreign vessels.
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