Niagara Falls Bridge and Caribbean troop plans stir talk
A proposed steel arch bridge over the river at Niagara Falls is discussed alongside figures about a 25 000 000 pounds cold storage effort and 80 000 troops to be stationed in Havana, raising concerns about supply and food for the city. Rumors say Ambassador Bayard may settle in England after his term, seen as a move away from the United States.
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Niagara, Falls
Ir Campos
Havana
Eam and
Tnee
Ambassador Bayard
England
United States
War echoes and global watchfulness in late 19th century aviation
The piece surveys postwar sentiment with Boer victory notes and Britain’s diplomacy. It critiques government sums for gypsy moth eradication, Navy manpower strain, and rising global tension as nations bend toward strategic shifts and economic pressures. It notes corn prices, farm subsidies, and European rivalries shaping a fragile world map.
Gold discoveries lift US lead in world output
Reports of new gold finds in the southern states boost expectations the United States will raise its share of global production. Projections for 1896 estimate near 60 million dollars in output, with Colorado alone up by over 6 million. The piece also notes public works, judicial controversy, and theatre plans amid a broad mix of items.
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South
United States
Colorado
Session Highlights From Senate and House Debates
The report covers brief legislative activity from the Senate and House across sessions on the 6th through the 10th. Notable items include swearing in new members Allen of Utah and Wolcott of Colorado, a Navy enlistment bill, a Hawaiian annexation proposal, and debates on tariffs, free silver, and House rules including a speaker-recognition amendment.
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Senate
House
Allen
Utah
Judiciary Committee
Finance Committee
Chandler
Lodge
Mass
West
Sherman
Navy
Butler
Pop
N.C
Spaulding
Rep
Mich
Hawaiian Islands
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Rumors Pivot Over Madrid Command in Cuba
In Madrid persistent chatter on the ninth tied Capt Gen Campos to potential successors Gen Polavieja or Gen Weller as head of Spanish forces in Cuba, while the cabinet council declined to accept Campos resignation.
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Madrid
Campos
Polavieja
Weller
Cuba
Kruper
Transvaal Republic
British South Africa Co
Jamieson
Transvaal
Enoch Harrison
Millersburg
Harrison
William Henry Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
A. S. Krotz
Springfield
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Ind
New York
California
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Anthony Shiner
Auburn
N.Y
Ike Wilson
Louisville
Frankfort
Blackburn
Akron Bedford Cleveland Inter-Urban Bridge Collapse
A bridge on the Akron Bedford and Cleveland Inter-Urban Railway spanning Tinker’s Creek near Bedford collapsed under a 100 horsepower motor and coal car load. Three trainmen fell with the bridge. one died and two were fatally wounded.
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Akron, Bedford & Cleveland Inter-Urban Railway Co
Tinker's Créckx
Bedford, C
Stowaways Found in Steamer Tank and Local Homicide Report
Fifteen stowaways were found in the tank of the steamer Hermann which arrived at Hull England from Buenos Aires. Six escaped, while the rest likely perished in the blast. In Indiana, farmer Albert Tollis is jailed for murdering his eight month old child by smothering. An explosion followed oil poured on a fire. Two Tollis brothers aided the victim, but were hospitalized. Earthquakes near Janjabad and Gol Persia leveled towns, killed 1,100 people, and destroyed livestock.
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Hermann
Hull
England
Buen Aos Ayres
Aiea
A.marshall
Cleveland
Albert
Tollis
Kentland
Ind
Tallis
Janjabad
Gol
Persia
Britain to defend Transvaal rights under 1884 pact
Lord Salisbury notified Germany that Britain will uphold rights in the Transvaal under the 1884 convention at all costs. The navy reports increased coal storage at St Lucia station amid tense Anglo German relations.
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Lord Salisbury
Sth
Great Britain
Transvaal
Navy Department
St. Lucia
Venezuelan
Germany
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Z Leach
Indianapolis
Ind
Treasury
New York
United States
Indiana
Newport
R. L
R. G. Dun & Co
Canada
Victoria
Senate Telegrams and House Rules Debates
Telegram items note the senate was not in session on the 1th while house rules discussion continued. Most committee changes were adopted, one rule counting remained pending. Adjournment set for the 13th. Hays Hammond, a mining engineer, tied to Johannesburg arrests, seeks release in New York. Banks report mixed weekly changes. London Globe mentions a Mediterranean flying squadron. Poet Laureate Alfred Austin praises Jamieson’s Transvaal ride. Nelson county Democrat Isaac Wixson dies to break a legislative tie.
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Senate
House
Committee On Rules
Manderson
Rep
Hays Hammond
Reform Committee
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Hammond
New York City
Associated
London Globe
Mediterranean
Delagoa Bay
Portuguese East Africa
Alfred Austin
London Times
Jamieson
Transvaal
Isaac Wixson
Nelson “County
Blackburn
Wilson
Mueller
Cranston
Rum Kuleh
Djebine, i
Orfah
Illinois State News Wide Death Notices and Farmers Meetings
Obituary notices report the deaths of Charles M. Brown F B Hitchcock Elder P P Warren Abram Benton Capt Robert McKee J S Jackson Judge George L Riegse among others. Farmers organizations convened in Springfield with officers named for the Illinois Farmers Institute the Highway Improvement Association and the Illinois Live Stock Association.
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Charles M. Brown
Greenup
Ogee ‘F. B. Hitchcock
Clay County
Tora Journal
Bedford
Ind
P. P. ‘Warren
Windsor
Christian Church
Abram Benton
Adams County
Mendon
Robert McKee
Waverly
J. S. Jackson
Salem
George L.riegse
Red Bud
Millstadt
Ill
J. J. Rieese
Ife
Farmers’ Organizations
Springfield
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
F. M. Palmer
Clinton
W. E. Robinson
Greenville
Charles F. Mills
T. W. Wilson
Charles F. Millis
Illinois Highway Improvement Association
Anthony Thornton
Shelbyville
Ne Witt W Smith
J H. Hackett
Jacksonville
S T. K. Prime
Dwight
Edward Cleveland
Quincy
Illinois Live Stock Association
J. W. Judy
Tallula
J. E. Pickrell
Charles Ridgely
Fatal Collapse at Hart Funeral in Joliet
An unexpected death occurred at Joliet during the funeral of traveling man James C. Hart as Peter Hart, 53, a brother, collapsed near the casket and died shortly after. Rev. R. G. Hobbs led services. one brother was interred, another taken home awaiting inquest. The death was attributed to heart failure.
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Joliet
James C. Hart
Post K. T P. A
R. G. Hobbs
Peter Hart
A Popular Politician William McLean Dies at 54
William McLean traveling auditor of the Whisky trust died at his Peoria home at age 54 after typhoid fever. He guided Peoria distillery interests since youth and advised Gen. McNulta during the trust receivership. A fourteen year city council veteran, Civil War veteran, and member of several fraternal societies. He was highly popular among all classes.
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William McLean
Whisky Trust
Peoria
Gen. McNulta
McLean
Illinois National Bank Report Highlights Illinois Banks
The December 13 condition report shows Illinois banks excluding Chicago with an average reserve of 27.31 percent, loans and discounts totaling 49,172,208 dollars, stocks and securities 5,874,305 dollars, gold coin 2,042,841 dollars, total specie 4,016,341 dollars, lawful money reserve 5,577,577 dollars, and individual deposits 44,808,525 dollars. A Golden Wedding in Plainfield marks 50 years for John and Mrs. Shreffler with about 150 guests.
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Illinois National Banke
National Banks of
Illinois
Chicago
Britain Faces War Crisis in Public Mind
London dispatches describe a public belief that Britain will not provoke war, despite naval preparations. Kruger’s Transvaal actions and a suspected conspiracy presence are noted, with German assurances easing wartime fears and fevered talk about Salisbury. Harmonious relations with Germany are reportedly restored per Berlin messages.
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Britain
London
Great Britain
England
Phansvaal
Transvaal
Cape Colony
Johannesburg
Reform Committee
Mgr
John H. Hammond
New York
Germany
William
Lord Salisbury
Bundesrath
Mx Fea
Ed Hee
Standard
Berlin
Lia Pressboart
Hag
Kruger Denies Demand for Change in Treaty Stipulations
The Standard today asserts Kruger has made no demand to alter the existing treaty terms between the South African Republic and Great Britain. The report notes the president’s stance places him in a position to preserve the current stipulations amid ongoing discussions.
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Downing Street
Massachusetts
Venezuela
South Africa
Abyssinia
China
Japan
Corea
Formosa
Ashantee
Constantinople
Armenia
Manitoba
Een
Éipetidice
Europe
Russia
France
Asia
Alsace
Lorraine
Harrman Hirt
Justice Brewer
Venezuelan Commission
Harlan
Behring Sea Commission
Enoke
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Setsy
Jefferison
Rusgell
Eg HS
Thor
Liv
Congress
Messrs
Baker
Kas
Stewart
Ney
Committee
Bingham
Committee On Appropriations
Secretary of the Treasury
Pritchard
N. C
White
Dem
Col
Jones
Ark
Hepburn
Bell
Calpalt Ind
Allinois State. News
John D. Shreffler
Plainfield
Will County
Shreffler
Louis Jackson
Clinton County
Altgeld
Charles H. Smith
Milton
Dupage County
Eaward Ott
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