German American wedding unites Busch and Von Gontard in St Louis
Miss Clara Hazel Busch daughter of Adolphus Busch and Herr Paul Von Gontard of Hagen Germany wed Rev John Snyder at the Church of the Messiah St Louis. Wealth and status aside the match drew praise for family harmony and mutual respect. The ceremony featured white decorations, a large bridal party, and a grand reception at the Southern hotel. The couple plan a U S tour before sailing for Europe on January 6.html
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Germany
America
Clara Hazel Busch
Herr Paul von Gontard
Hagen
St. Louis
John Snyder
Clara Hazel ‘Busch
Adolphus Busch
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Co
Paul von Gontard
Herr von Gontard
Buschs
Anna Louise Busch
Hilda Lemp
Lizzie Schnaider
Marie Saussenthaler
Alma Holm
Fannie Conrad
Alice Orthwein
Gigham
Capt
Hans von Gontard
Paul
Messrs
Emil ‘Praetorius
Edward Faust
Fred Orthwwein
Henry
Conrades
Henry Roché
Erird
Charles Orthwein
Arthur Gempp
Ernest Holm
Rudolph Bang
Lillie Dorothy Magmins
Chicago
Adolphus
Augustus Busch
Minnie Busch
Lililie Dorothy Schuller
Edward and
Adolph Magnus
Touraine
Beneft
Europe
Scraps From Abroad on Royal Tour and Gifts
A fragmentary report notes the Prince of Wales spending over $300 annually on cigars. It mentions the Duke and Duchess of Albany touring the tablet raised in Peterborough in Mary Queen memory, funded entirely from English sources with a $5,000 amount referenced.
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Prince of Wales
Asm
Peterborough
Mary
Panama marks independence amid Cuba sympathy flare
Panama celebrated its 74th independence anniversary marking the split from Spain. Shouts of Viva Cuba libre rang through the Plaza de Herrera as bands serenaded Cuban supporters. a Cuban flag display provoked a Spanish official request to remove it, which was refused. A foreign merchant was attacked during the festivities over Cuba chants. El Espana, a pro Spain paper, appeared, and a Mariscal Sucre fund was formed in Costa Rica to aid Cuban insurgents. An earthquake shock was felt in Caracas on the 16th.
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Panama
Cuba
Freedom
Aunniversarye
Star
Spain
Plaza de Harrera
el Espana
Lib
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
Mariscal Sucre
Santa Ana
Salvador
Caracas
Texas Battleship Trial Satisfies Commander After Engine Overheat
Washington Dec. 14 The government built battleship Texas completed a satisfactory trial, Captain Henry Glass reporting steady handling and speeds of 16 to 17.4 knots with engine revolutions 115 to 124. The run exposed overheated main journal bearings requiring overhaul, and Captain Glass urged halting further preliminaries until engineers are appointed to conduct the official trial.
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Washieton
Texas
Henry Glass
Tompkinsville
U. S
Navy Department
Glass
Board of Engineers
The Maine Cruiser Ready For Sea After Inspection
Newport News December report from Captain Dewey states the armored cruiser Maine is nearly ready for service. Aboard speed trials are complete, tactical character and turret testing pending, and hydraulic systems await final work. If torpedo crest is added the Maine will coal and join Admiral Brice at Hampton Roads for the December 21 squadron sail.
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WaAsutheron
Maine
Navy Department
Newport
Uupt
George ‘Dewey
Naval Board of Inspection
Navy Yard
Dewey
Admiral Brice
Hampton Roads
Office Seekers At Frankfort Force Governor Bulletin
In Frankfort Kentucky Governor Brad ley issued a bulletin to curb campaigners and protect time for state business. The bulletin notes the governor selected a private secretary but does not name the appointee and states no senate-confirmed appointments will be made until the January session. Applicants are urged to allow him time to draft his message.
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Franxfort
Bradley
Senate
Failures and Prices Slowly Decreasing in December Review
Dun's Commercial Review reports a quiet first week of December with total liabilities at 3.1 million dollars, down from last year. Manufacturing and trading declines accompany weaker demand after holidays, while clearings rise 10.4 percent year over year. Government crop data shows cotton below 6.4 million bales with larger winter wheat acreage. shoe work improves on cheaper goods. leather demand modest. wool lagging. cotton and print cloths soften. railroad earnings up 6.9 percent in November.
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New York
B. G
Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Rockefeller
Mesba
London
Hope For Armenians Red Cross to Aid Asia Minor
The American National Red Cross announces it will relieve starving Armenians in Asia Minor. About 350000 destitute people need aid for six to eight months until harvest. Funds may be sent to Clara Barton, with authorized agents to be announced soon. Goods and materials may also be shipped by steamer.
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Red Cross
Waaumeron
The
Friends of Humanity
Asia Minor
Turkey
Clara Barton
American National Red Cross
Washington
Clarka Barton
Call Issued For Democratic National Committee Meeting
Philadelphia December 15 chairman W F Harrity issued a call for a Democratic National Committee meeting at the Arlington hotel Washington January 16 1896 at 110 oclock a m to fix time and place for the 1896 national convention and for other business the panel includes Gen P A Collins Massachusetts and others the vote will decide accommodations for delegates alternates committee members and press
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Philadelphia
W. F. Harrity
Democratic National Committee
Arlington Hotel
Washington
P.A. Collins
Massachusetts
National Committeé
William Harrity
Pennsylvania
Bradey B. Smith
Vermont
Arthur P. Gorman
Maryland
Ben T. Cavle
Illinois
Edward © . Wall
Wisconsin
Churchill's Views From Cuba Arrive In New York
Winston L S Churchill son of the late Lord Randolph Churchill arrives in New York from Cuba where he watched eight weeks of belligerent action. He denies political motives, says he sought pastime and pleasure, and credits Spain with bravery but doubts its ability to crush the insurgents. predicts Spain may fail if spring rains hinder movement.
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New
York
Cuba
Spain
New York
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Lord Randolph Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
Fourth Hussars
England
Churchill
War in Cuba reports several engagements and crimes
From Santiago de Cuba on November 23 and 30 1896 reports describe clashes between Spanish troops and Cuban rebels near Moncada Majagua and Los Negros with casualties on both sides. Guerrilla executions and dynamite use are noted, plus criticism of the British consul Ramsden and the detention of Mr Gaury tied to Guantanamo railroad foundry.
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Santiago DE CuBa
Key West
Fla
Tjoda
Sancho Sanchez
Moncada
Santa Marie de Aguero
Songo
Cotrin
Abad Reyes
Majagua
Palma Sorian
Rabi
Los Negros
Baire
Bayamo
Ramsden
Gaury
Guantanamo
Moro Castle
Life in Hand The Noble Red Cross Mission To Turkey
Miss Clara Barton spoke in Baltimore outlining invitations for Red Cross to lead relief for destitute Armenians. She said volunteers may face danger but will not hesitate when duty calls. She personally will supervise distribution of aid and conduct relief efforts. In Altoona, severe cold forced Pennsylvania RR to stop pumping water. 5,606 workers laid off. Duncansville mill shut as well.
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Noble Red Cross
Turkey
Baltimore
Clara Barton
National Red Cross’ Society
Second Universalist Church
Jack Frost
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Duncansville
The vestibule train versus bicycle weighs greater burden
The Roxbury Gazette notes a contrast between the heavy vestibule train and bicycles. It questions how a 150-pound man travels with safety on a heavy train while a van carries far more dead weight. The dialogue includes a lighhearted exchange about an umbrella and its cost.
Early Beaver Hunters Link Winter Severity to Hatched Pelts
Beaver hunters of early days believed winter severity could be foretold by the thickness of beaver pelts. They assessed pelts to gauge coming cold and hardship, using fur as a proxy for seasonal intensity.
Plaguey Foie and Door Fastening Quotation
A fragment presents a humorous exchange with Moltke and Aly Sloper about keeping a dangerous item in. Shure, a character plans to fasten the door to contain the "plaguey foie" as a precaution, preserving local humor in a comic strip style dialogue.
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Moltke
Biddy
Aly Sloper
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Central Land Co
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Dilzon —O
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Hood
Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury
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Boston
Richardson & DuLona Buos
Philada
Bruguists
John Carte & Sons
Taft Buys
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