The Lobster and Crinoids in Ancient Seas
A Washington Letter reviews fossil crustaceans and echinoderms from ancient oceans. It traces trilobites as early ancestors of lobsters and crabs, notes sea lilies crinoids, and explains fossil casting while comparing past seas to today’s oceans. The piece ends with a reflection on extinction and the fate of species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Museum
Trenton
N. J
Alsceverien
Burlington
Atlantic
Gulf
Smith D. Fry
Grand Jubilee Banquet Speech at Atlanta Peace Jubilee
In the Kimball House Atlanta last night a grand banquet closed the peace jubilee with 300 covers. President McKinley, guests from the North and South, and ministers heard the president stress national unity, reunion, and resolve to solve war era problems. Speakers included Hon. Lyman J. Gage, Hon. J. D. Long, Gov. Candler, and Gen. Joe Wheeler, who toasted the South’s role in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Kimball House
United States
South
Clark P. Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Lyman J. Gage
J. D. Long
C. Emory Smith
Allen D. Candler
James Wilson
W. R. Shafter
R. A. Alger
Charles F. Warwick
Richmond P. Hobson
R. D. Spalding
Howell
Grady
People of
Georgia
Republic
John D. Long
Navy
William R. Shafter
Army
Lyman Gage
Treasury
Joe Wheeler
Brad~ock
Lexington and Concord
Morgen
New England
Braddock
Southern military leaders honored in historic review
The piece recalls Southern figures from wars including the War of 1812 to the Philippine conflict, highlighting Marion of South Carolina, Lighthorse Harry Lee of Virginia, Winfield Scott of Virginia, Andrew Jackson of Tennessee, and Zachary Taylor of Louisiana. It notes Southern casualties in Mexico, and discusses volunteers versus regulars in the Cuba and Manila campaigns, with remarks by General S. M. B. Young and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moston
Brav Marion
South Carolina
Harry Lee
Virginia
Winfield Scott
Lundy's Lane
Andrew Jackson
Tennessee
New Orleans
Thomas Pinkney
Wade Hampton
George Izard
James Wilkinson
Maryland
Thomas Flouroy
Georgia
Mexico
Zach Taylor
Louisiana
Palo Alto
Resaca de la Palana
Monterey
Buena Vista
Scott
Vera Cruz
Union
Confederacy
Bagley
North Carolina
Capron
Florida
South
Manila
Philippines
S. M. B. Young
Chaffe
United States Service
Seventy-first
New York
Massachusetts
Rough Riders
Santiago
Lawton
Charles Emory Smith
Joseph F. Johnston
Alabama
Charles F. Warwick
Philadelphia
Warwick
Atlanta
Tivan Settle
Kentucky
Joseph Bailey
Richmond P. Hobson
Republic
Mobile Arrives at Bava HQ Amid Roses in Havana
The US transport Mobile brings General Edward Williston and staff to Havana. Cuban women shower troops with flowers as Second Illinois and other units head to Quemados camp. A peace banquet honors American and Cuban forces with a reception for officers and soldiers in Guanabacoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Mobile
Edward B. Williston
Indiana
Second Illinois
Seventh Army iTps
Williston
Hopkins
Alger
Trocha
el Vedado
Second
Illnois
Rafael de Cardenas
Guanabacoa
Pension Bill Passes House in Record Speed
The House passed the pension appropriation bill in 20 minutes, a record, carrying 4 million more than the current act while moving to vote on the International American bank. Support came from Brosius Adams Lacey Walker. opposition from Cox Jenkins Griggs Bartlett. Senate moved to deficiency appropriation bill, delaying Nicaragua canal vote until after holidays. Buffalo reports 16 million bushels of grain afloat or stored as 80 steamers wait to unload amid record winter blockage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tate
International American Bank
Pan-American Congress
Messrs. Brosius
Rep
Adams
Lacey
Rep. Ia
Walker
Rep. Mass
Messrs
Cox
Dem
Tenn
Jenkins
Wis
Senate
Army
Hoar
Congress
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
United Métten
Buffalo
Additional Space at Pari for US Exhibits
Professor Benjamin D. Woodward, United States assistant commissioner general to the Paris exposition of 1900, departs for the United States via Southampton after learning that 4,800 square feet of extra ground space has been granted as an annex for formations. The grant allows a total of 250,000 square feet for US buildings, far short of the 700,000 square feet demanded. Woodward will take home plans for 16 departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pari
Paris
Benjamin D. Woodward
United States
Southampton
Woodward
Six Killed In a Railway Wreck Near Madison
A Florida Central and Peninsular passenger train collided with cattle on the track near Madison last night. Six people died including engineer El H. Chandler and fireman James Evans, with additional victims John T. Sullivan of St. Augustine, Rev. S. H. Coleman of Jacksonville, John A. Rhodes of Pensacola, and Alfred Austin of Chainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida Central and Peninsular
Madison
el, H. Chandler
James Evans
John T. Sullivan
St. Augustine
Rev. S. H. Coleman
John A. R
John Owens Arrested In Waterbury Slander Suit
John Owens of Ansonia, former bookkeeper for Randolph and Clowes of Waterbury, is arrested on a $2,000 slander suit filed by Randolph and Clowes. The complaint cites statements about the firm’s solvency and finances made to Louis J. Krom in Waterbury on November 13, 1898. The case heads to district court on the first Tuesday in January 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
John Owens
Ansonia
Randolph & Clowes
David O'Donnell
Owens
Coe Brass Co
Greene Kendrick
Louis J. Krom
Krom
Homeward Bound as Peace Commission Heads to United States
The American peace commission departs Paris for New York via Havre and Southampton. Aguinaldo representative Agoncillo lodges a protest, recounting prior offers by American agents to recognize Philippine independence during the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Havre
Southampton
New York
St Louis
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
Philippine Republic
Aguinailito
Petrel
Wood
Hong Kong
Wtar
Pratt
Singapore
Wildman
Williams
Cavite
Chinese Murder Christians Sparks Central China Atrocity
The Empress of India reports Yumantse rebels in Sze Chuen kill upwards of sixty, massacre Catholic and native Christians, force 20,000 natives from homes, and displace refugees near Chun King. Destruction totals 5,000,000 taels. France seeks reparation for mission properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Empress of India
Sze Chuen
China
Yumantse
Chun King
France
Grace Pierce Dies After Boiler Scalding Accident
Four year old Grace Pierce, daughter of William Pierce of Oak Street Middletown, fell into a boiler of steaming water laid on the floor. She was severely scalded and died a few hours after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Boy found safe after ice accident at Berkshhire pond
Robbie Birdsall twelve years old who had been missing since last night was found this morning in the Berkshire mill pond after breaking through the canal ice yesterday afternoon while playing with a companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie Birdsall
Berkshire
Narrow Escape From Death In Front Of Brook Street Block
A defective gas main in front of 43 Brook Street caused a surge of illness as four families were struck by inhalation and vomiting. Dr Donahue treated occupants, including a Druen family with a mother and children still weak at press time. Gas company notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahue
Brook Street
Democrat
Joseph Druen
Druen
Otis
United Gas Improvement Copany
Contradictory Report From Atlantic Steamship Distress
London dispatch reports confusion over a claimed trans Atlantic steamer distress off an Irish coast and a separate Baltimore notice about a vessel near a seven mile seaside town. The Lloyds agent cites no distress signals or confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skiebbereen
Ireland
Baltimore
Dominion Line
New England
Macauley
Boston
Liverpool
London
Lloyd’s
Thereen
Atlantic Miner
City News Storm Door Installed at Shanleys Cafe Entrance
Various city notes report a new storm door at Shanleys cafe entrance and a series of local deaths, funerals, and church services. Ruth Win died, funeral planned at Conception Church. Henry Semen's funeral occurred. interments and bearers listed. Ansonia Sentinel mentions parties at a smoker in Amgow nia with Deegan and Dennis as speakers. Street sign issues near Meriden branch traffic rise noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanley
Ruth Win
Walcott
Holy Name Society of the
Ohn of the Sacred Heart
Roger Connor
Democrat
Polo
York State
Newark
Son
Waterbury
Henry Semen
Michael Carroll
Waterville
Imm Conception
Kennedy
George Havican
Dennis Shea
Charles McEvoy
Frank
Ansonia Sentinel
City
Amgownia
Thomas Deegan
Hartford
Dennis
Deegan
Court E Hartford
J. Murphy
So Financial
Ind Well
Hollan's Inn
Meriden
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Chamber of Deputies
Indo-China
Bava
Peace Commission
Raleigh
Dewey
Navy Department
Suez Canal
Baron Newton
William John Legh
Walter Lacy
City News
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