United States to Limit Actions in Santo Domingo
Washington reports the U S will refrain from drastic moves in Santo Domingo before November, bolster naval presence with smaller vessels for close coastal work, curb arms shipments, and back President Morales with measured support. No annexation contemplated, Monroe Doctrine protection guiding policy, coast guarded by gunboats and escorted vessels.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Santo Domingo
Morales
Thia
Loomis
Puerto Plata
Senor Sanchez
Venezuela
Switch Stolen From New York Public School Desk
Teachers switch stolen from a woman educator's desk at Third Avenue and One Hundred Seventy Nineth Street in New York. Police searched for the long rippling brown hair switch while thieves forced several classroom doors and rummaged desks taking stamps books pencils and other items.
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Third Avenue
One Hundred and Seventy-Ninth Street
New York
Farmer William Davenport Dies in Frigid Wagon Accident
Wealthy Imperial Nebraska farmer William Davenport perished after falling forward in a post laden farm wagon. He hung head downwards for a day as his horse wandered the prairie in temperatures 10 to 20 degrees below zero. He died about an hour after discovery by searchers.
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William Davenport
Imperial
Neb
German Immigrant Wins Citizenship Despite Language Gap
New York Special recounts a German immigrant who after five years in the United States sought naturalization. He had worked at a major New York hotel and befriended his immigration inspector. When asked if he had read the constitution, he replied in broken German that his front brause had read it to him, expressing approval as the judge granted the documents.
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New York
T. V. Powderly
Philadelphia Post
United States
Teuton
Essary
Impressive US Supreme Court Ceremony Observed
The crier announces the honor of the chief justice and associates as robed justices enter the bench. Court spectators rise, the oyez call echoes, and the court’s dignity is described as inspiring and patriotic, with strict dress rules for attendees.
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Washington
D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Miner Poet William B. Wilson Promotes His Memories
William B. Wilson secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers is known as a verse writer. The Introduction to his Memories explains his modest view of poetry and notes selected pieces including The Explosion and The Old Tin Can. The poems depict coal mining life, love, hardship, and the dangers of the pit through vivid, non sensational verse.
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William B. Wilson
The
United Mine Workers
Andianapolia
Ind
John Mitchell
Wilson
Wilton
Sexton
Mine Workers Journal
Mr. Wilson
Teriy Akit
Lafer
Thoee
Gina
Washington wine glass with rich history owned by Dr. Forbes
Dr. William 8 Forbes of Philadelphia preserves a Holland crafted Washington glass once used at Virginia and Yorkshire feasts. It stood 64 inches high with a two ounce bowl and featured crested griffin and rose. The glass was linked to George Washington’s christening in 1782 and dinners in 1781 1732 through Westmoreland and Stafford counties. Now heirs keep it as a storied relic likely to rest at Mount Vernon.
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Philadelphia
William 8. Forbes
Jefferson College
Pine Street
Forbes
Holland
Yorkshire
England
Virginia
Washingtons
John Washington
Gen. Washington
Prince Rupert
Washington
George Washington
Mildred Washington Gregory
Washington Ear
Westmoreland County
Stafford County
Fredericksburg
Rappahannock River
Martha Washington
Dr. Forbes
Lucius H. Warren
Bunker Hill
Boston
Mass
Bunker Hill Monument
Mount Vernon
John Murray Forbes
Innes Hill
Farquier County
Favor by the Mikado Prince Fushimi Leads Japanese Army
Tokio reports Prince Fushimi appointed commander in chief of the mikado's forces in Korea. His brilliant past as fighter and tactician raises expectations for an inevitable clash with rival powers. The prince, in prime health, earned friendships in the United States during a world tour visiting major cities. He has also been hosted in European capitals including London Paris and Berlin.
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Prince Fushimi
Japan
Korea
Tokio
England
United States
San Francisco
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Europe
London
Paris
Berlin
Parker A Silent Contender for Democrat Presidential Nomination
Profile of Judge Alton Brooks Parker of New York as a leading yet quiet Democratic candidate. Notes his 1897 statewide win, farm life at Esopus, scholarly interests, and service as Ulster county surrogate and court of appeals judge, with questions about his true political impact.
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Washington
D. C
Alton Brooks Parker
New York
McKinley
Parker
Court of Appeals
Judge Wallace
Citizens’ Union
New York City
Metropolis
Low
Senator Platt
Gen
Tracy
Wallace
Democratsc
Judge Parker
Esopus
West Bank of the Hudson
Kingston
N.Y
Hudson Valley
Albany
Chicago Journal
Samuel J. Tilden
Schoonmaker
Ulster County
Democratic State Committee
Hill
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Pearls Found in Oyster Meal at Allentown Restaurant
Harry Mittman discovered 17 pearls while eating raw oysters in Allentown Pennsylvania. He estimated the pearls’ value at least 299 dollars and 90 cents, making him a clear winner from the unusual oyster purchase.
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Allentown
Harry Mittman
Mittman
Nominating Gen Keller for Congress in Seventh District
Springfield reports Gen Warren Keller nominated by Republicans to succeed Kyle in the Seventh district a 4 000 Republican strong area including Clark Miami Madison Fayette and Pickaway counties Keller a former speaker and Civil War brigadier general now 68 is described as a leading Ohio lawyer and veteran who served in the Spanish American War after four terms in Congress and a long political career led by the party strength in the district.
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Springfield
J. Warren Keller
Congress
Kyle
Keifer
Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry
One Hundred and Tenth
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
McKinley
Clark
Miami
Madison
Fayette and
Pickaway Counties
Cardinal Gibbons Urges Irish Stay Home From Emigration
Baltimore special reports Cardinal Gibbons has urged the Irish Emigration Society in London to discourage emigration to America. He argues Ireland offers a mild climate and a livelier livelihood at home, urging young Irish to remain and develop Ireland. Clergy members echo the advice.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Irish Emigration Society
London
England
America
Ireland
United Stat
P. C. Gavan
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