Peace Treaty Signed as Spanish American War Ends
Paris December 12 The peace treaty with Spain was signed at 8 45 PM unlocking Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines with Spain relinquishing sovereignty and the United States paying 20000000 for the Philippines. The ceremony featured the ten arbiters of the two nations, the opening of the French treaty seals, and mutual respect between American and Spanish delegates amid a solemn historic moment.
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Paris
Moore
United States
Spain
Ojeda
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Mieventh
Foreign Office
Senor Montero Sias
Raif
Martin
Arthur Ferguson
William R. Day
Cushman K. Davis
Seamins Williny P. Frye
Whitelaw Reid
George Gray
Monaero Rios
Senor
Abarzuza
Senor Garsica
Senor Garsica. Senor Villaurntia
Cerera F Saenz
Spain protests US actions over Cuba Porto Rico and Maine
Madrid reports the government fully backs Senor Montero Rios memorandum filed in Paris. It objects to US securities held by private Spaniards in Cuba and Porto Rico, US demand on the Philippines, Spaniards remaining in Cuba, and McKinley’s Maine remark. It accuses the US of denying Spain equal rights and shifts responsibility to the global press.
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Madrid
United States
Senor Montero Rios
Paris
Treasuries
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Maine
McKinley
United States Congress
Spain
Miller Wins Madison Square Garden Six Day Race Again
Charles W. Miller of Chicago wins the six day race at Madison Square Garden breaking his own world record by 4 miles with 2.007 miles. Frank Waller of Boston finishes second with 1.985 miles as 10,000 spectators witness a partial wedding during the event. Miller earns 1500 dollars plus 200 for the record and 5 dollars for the ceremony. Waller receives 1000 dollars for second place.
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Charles W. Miller
Chicago
New York
Madison Square Garden
Frank Waller
Boston
Miller
Waller
Genevieve Hanson
Miller Islso
Want City Control
A mass meeting in Central Music hall protested Chicago street car line franchises for 50 years. Mayor Harrison, ex Gov. Altgeld, George E. Cole, John Maynard Narlan and Father Hodnett spoke. Altgeld urged municipal ownership amid calls to curb boodlers. Resolutions endorsed municipal ownership with lower fares and universal transfers.
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Chicago
Central Music Hall
Franklin H. Read
Harrison
John P. Altgeld
George E. Cole
John Maynard Narlan
Hrev
Thomas P. Hodnett
Altgeld
A Rich Harvest From Farm Prices Boosts 1898 Corn and Oats
Washington reports December 1 farm price data show the 1898 corn and oats crop valued at about 53 million dollars more than 1897. Statistician Hyde cites higher prices and slightly larger crops as the main cause, with corn up 2.4 cents per bushel and oats up 4.4 cents on average.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Hyde
Freight congestion hits Chicago & Alton lines in Bloomington
In Bloomington Illinois a rush in freight traffic congests the Chicago and Alton railroad with coal car and motive power shortages. Sidetracks fill with leaden cars as the general shops operate at full capacity. About 100 more mechanics start today and the workday extends from eight to nine hours.
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Bloomington
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Steamer Wyoming Sinks Off Peshtigo
Steamer Wyoming of the Lackawanna line sunk in 15 feet of water off Peshtigo after ice cut. She grounded in shoal water with her tower deck a foot below the surface. Cargo includes 2,500 barrels of chloride of lime and general merchandise for Green Bay.
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Menominee, Mich
Wyoming
Lackawanna Line
Peshtigo
Green Bay City
Bryan Resigns Command of Seventh Army Corps
Savannah Ga December 12 Gen Keifer in command of remaining troops of the Seventh army corps confirms the rumor of Col W JeBryan resignation. Both Gen Lee and Gen Keifer urged Col Bryan to go to Cuba but were unsuccessful.
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Savannah
Keifer
Lee
Cuba
W. JeBryan
Opposed to Expansion Marks AFL Address in Kansas City
The eighteenth annual AFL convention opened with President Gompers condemning imperial expansion. He warned against annexing the Philippines and a larger standing army, urging self government and peaceful industry. Treasurer Lennon urged more funds as Morrison cited rising memberships and charter grants amid fluctuating local unions.
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Gompers
Chicago
Philippines
United States
John B. Lennon
Lennon
Frank Morrison
Western Federation of Miners
Southam Sentenced for Grand Larceny to Begin Term
St Paul Minnesota December 13 James H Southam convicted for grand larceny in a government time check swindle will be taken to Stillwater today or Wednesday to begin his new year term the district court refused a new trial and denied any further stay of execution
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St. Paul, Minn
James H. Southam
Stillwater
Ice Covers Detroit River Route Across Lake Erie
Ice extends from 33. Clair cut down the Detroit River and for about 40 miles into Lake Erie, blocking vessel progress. Three to six inches of ice at the river mouth trap many steamers and tows in the area, endangering shipping.
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Detroit
Mich
Clair
Detroit River
Lake Erie
Supreme Court Adjourns For Christmas Holidays
Washington reports the United States Supreme Court will adjourn for the Christmas holidays from Monday until January 3. In San Francisco passengers from Central America on the steamship Panama include Mrs. Albena de Rayne Barrios widow of Guatemala's late president, with two children and a chamber of attendants, likely to settle in the city.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Sana-E
San Francisco
Central America
Panama
Mme. al
Attorney General Griggs highlights war revenue act issues
In his congressional report Griggs notes the war revenue act produced many doubtful questions and requests Congress fix any defects. He recounts prize cases from the Spanish-American War, urges Alaska territorial governance reform, and recommends fixed salaries for U S commissioners with fees to the treasury.
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Washington
Griggs
Congress
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Department of Justice
Spain
Department
Buena Ventura
Pedro
Key West
Florida
Charleston
Savannah
New York
Alaska
United States
Territorial District Court
United States Commissioner
Treasury
How It Was Spent Emergency War Funds Detailed
Washington reports the distribution of the emergency defense fund of 50 million dollars. Navy totals 29,973,274 with 17,706,8? spent on ships and related costs. war department expenditures reach 13,951,205 with major sums for ordnance and engineer bureaus. State department received 393,000, with 100,000 sent to London for the peace commission and 48,276 disbursed abroad. Treasury notes ongoing inquiries and future costs for Porto Rico investigations and the war conduct commission.
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Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
National Defense
Navy Department
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Marine Corps
Navy
War Department
Office of Secretary of War
Ordnance Bureau
Engineer
Quartermaster’s
Lighthouse Board
Hay
State Department
London
England
Peace Commission
Paris
Department
Cuba
Spaulding
Treasury
Porto Rico
Commission of Inquiry
Treasury Department
Spain approves Montero Rios move ending Carolina negotiations
Madrid reports Senor Montero Rios acted under government instruction to decline American demands on the Carolines and signal a desire to close talks. The government and press back his course, and Spain is pleased negotiations are ended amid fears of new U S proposals at each session.
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London
Madrid
the Standard
Senor Montero Rios
Carolines
United States
Spain
United States Elevates Legation to Embassy
The United States will raise the legation to embassy, a move seen in Mexico as a warm compliment. The promotion of Hon. Marie Romero from minister to ambassador signifies the United States advancing to world power status.
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Mexico
City of
United States
Marie Romero
Double murder at Missouri church shocks community
In Missouri City, Missouri, on Thursday, Miss Della Clevenger was fatally shot at a country church two miles from town, and her escort George Allen was killed. The shooter, Ernest Clevenger, is identified as the cousin of the injured woman.
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Missouri City
Della Clevenger
George Allen
Ernest Clevenger
Soldier Orvill Wallus Killed His Little Sister
In a disturbing report from the region, Orvill Wallus, a local soldier, is accused of killing his younger sister in a tragic family incident. Court records indicate police responded to a residence where the fatal confrontation occurred.
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Orvill Wallus
House passes anti ticket scalping bill in rail era drive
Washington bills curb ticket scalping by requiring carriers under interstate act to certify agents and penalize unauthorised ticket sales. Unused tickets redeemable. forging or altering tickets punished. December reports note Hawaiian commission proposal for island governance and related bills.
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Washington
House
Congress
Hawaiian Commission
Cullom
Morgan
Representative Litt
Dole
Frear
Hawaii
Islands
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Commission
US Reports Improve Outlook in Philippines After Manila Visit
Washington reports from Admiral Dewey and Gen. Otis show better conditions and rising good will among Filipino factions, aiding efforts to fulfill Paris treaty pledges to release Spanish prisoners. About 500 clerical prisoners and roughly 15,000 Spanish soldiers are in custody. arrangements await Paris peace commissioners decisions.
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Washington
Dewey
Manila
Philippines
Otis
United States
Paris
Wildman
Luzon
Admiral Dewey
Manilla
Spain
Review of trade shows no panic from Congress report
R G Dun and Co notes no nervousness before or after Congress events. Markets move as if government is automatic with continued improvement since October. December exports look strong with Atlantic Wheat and Pacific exports up, corn demand high, and domestic demand aided by favorable weather. US failures rise to 248 this week versus 212 last year, with Canada at 2 versus 29.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Miles advocates fixed army standard for United States
Maj. Gen. Miles testified before the House Military Affairs Committee arguing for a fixed army standard and rapid expansion to meet home and overseas duties. He cited needs for coast defense, frontier protection, and contingents for Cuba the Philippines and Porto Rico, estimating about 40,000 abroad and 35,000 at home plus native troops for colonies.
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Washington
Miles
House Committee
Senate
Hawley
House
Hull
Military Committee
Spain
Manila
Cuba
Porto Rico
Sioux
Philippines
Bunker Hill
Oficers
Mr. Day
Virginia
Jamaica
Nonpartisan W C T U Elects New Ohio Leader
Cleveland reports the National Nonpartisan Woman's Christian Temperance Union elected Mrs. Howard A. Ingham of Jefferson, Ohio as president amid a session noting Mrs. Annie Whittenmyer of Saratoga, Pa declined re election due to age and ill health. A resolution urged Congress to abolish the army canteen.
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Cleveland, O
Nonpartisan
Woman's Christian Temperance, Union
Annie Whittenmyer
Saratoga
Howard A. Ingham
Jefferson, O
Congress
Northwestern Paper deal doubles Cloquet mill output
In St Paul Minnesota on December 7 a Japanese government contract with Northwestern Paper Co Cloquet for five years increases output to 65 ton of strong paper daily. The large enterprise signals a major expansion in capacity and trade.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northwestern. Paper Company
Cloquet
Troops Enter Havana AfterArrival of North Carolina Regiment
The First North Carolina regiment disembarked in Havana and marched to Marianao with colors flying. Hundreds of locals, including women and children, followed in emotion as the troops passed Cerro and endured a seven mile parade to camp.
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Havana
North Carolina
Roumanian
Marianno
Cerro
Marianao
Tobacco deal seals Blackwell Durham stake in Philadelphia
Dec 13 report shows T A B Widener Thomas Dolan and W L Elkins of the Metropolitan Traction company announced a heavy tobacco deal in Philadelphia. The Union Tobacco company acquired all the capital stock of the Blackwell Durham company for 2,500,060 dollars.
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New York
T. A. B. Widener
Thomas Dolan
W. L. Elkins
Metropolitan Traction Company
Philadelphia
Union Tobacco Company
Blackwell Durham Company
Death of a Famous Physician Jenner
London reports the death of Sir William Jenner a renowned pathologist and physician in ordinary to the queen and the prince of Wales He died on Monday leaving a notable medical and royal service legacy across the United Kingdom.
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London
William Jenner
Wales
Amendments to War Revenue Act Proposed by Revenue Commissioner
Washington reports a letter from N B Scott commissioner of internal revenue proposing detailed changes to the war revenue act of 1898. The amendments cover administrative shifts in schedules A and B monthly excise tax payments for sugar refiners stamp penalties for un affixed tickets and broadened IRS examinations of taxed items.
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Washington
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
N. B. Scott
Internal Revenue Officers
Internal Revenue
United States
Farmers' National congress acts on agriculture and trade
Bad weather delayed work at the Farmers' National Congress in Fort Worth Texas. Resolutions favored Nicaraguan canal construction and control, beet sugar development, arid land sale for taxation, more rural mail funding, ending oleomargarine privileges, labeling dairy products by state, and school agriculture instruction. Boston won next session over Des Moines and Denver. meeting adjourned sine die.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Farmers’ National Congress
Congress
Messrs
Clayton
Iowa
Candidge
Massachusetts
Evans
Colorado
Heard
United States Congress
Boston
Des Moines
Denver
Opposition to Fifty Year Street Rail Franchises in Chicago
In Chicago on Friday night Democrats Republicans and citizens held mass meetings across wards to oppose any street railway legislation under the Allen law. Prominent speakers attended as ward Democratic leaders and Republican executive committee members united in the stance. Mayor Harrison urged volunteers to help defeat the fifty year franchise ordinances until the new law is repealed.
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Chicago
Harrison
Hobson to Go to Manila for Raising Sunk War Vessels
New York Dec 8 Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson will go to Manila to supervise raising the sunken vessels. He plans to leave about December 20 and visit his Alabama home for three or four days. He hopes to raise the Colon but doubts navy funding.
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New York
Hobson
Manila
Alabama
Navy Department
Snowstorm Halts Western Trains From New York City
A severe three day snowstorm in upstate New York burying New York Central tracks in deep drifts stalled western express trains. Several trains were stopped at Rochester and Syracuse and unable to continue to New York City.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Western
Rochester
Syracuse
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