England Must Back Down or Fight Over Venezuelan Clash
A Washington dispatch reports Lord Salisbury’s reply to Olney escalates the Venezuela dispute with Britain denying arbitration east of the Schomburg line. Olney and President McKinley seek Venezuela’s view on arbitration while Congress may be asked to authorize a final ultimatum. In Washington, Speaker Reed reorganizes committees as labor and immigration issues loom, with pressure from workers and candidates for Ways and Means.
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President's North Carolina trip for rest and hunt
The president travels from Syapningian to North Carolina for a few days of recreation and recuperation from recent strains. He is accompanied by Dr. O'Reilly naval officials and lighthouse district leaders. If weather holds, return to Washington likely around December 12 to 14. Reunion of Blue and Gray planned for New York on July 4, 1896 with civil war veterans marching together. Philadelphia Mint busy producing bronze cents and gold double eagles. Lehigh miners in Wester Orry Iowa receive a 10 percent wage advance after a miners’ demand.
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World wide tack price surge triggers factory closures
Newspaper notes organized tack trusts forming across the country causing near doubling of tack prices in the past two weeks. Mention of shipping delays and overdue vessels like Strathneyis Gorzed Evandale and Lord Brassey. Officials report government stance on the matter remained firm amid auditor interviews.
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Novel Idea to Be Carried Out by Minnesota Congressmen
Washington December 6 The Minnesota congressional delegation will meet at Willard's hotel to discuss renting rooms in Washington to establish Minnesota Headquarters. The plan aims to create a meeting place not only for delegation members and friends but for all visitors from Minnesota. It is a novel experiment not tried by other states.
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Americans Lead Cuban War Hopes After Roemer Disappearance
The mystery of Captain Rosser Roemer of the Basch Zouaves ends as he is reported in Cuba at the head of about 200 Americans fighting for independence. Sergeant Frank Hilligas accompanies him. a letter from Havana dated Nov 28 describes skirmishes near Mantazas Cardans and 5,000 men quartered nearby. Anderson of the Busch Zouaves is named in the note.
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Anti Semitic Campaign Ahlwardt Arrives in New York
Berlin agitator Herman Ablwardt arrives in New York en route to Milwaukee for lectures. He plans to indoctrinate Americans against Jews claiming they encroach on global wealth and threaten other races, urging exclusion from office and citizenship.
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Soldier grandson of plow manufacturer joins regular army
The text notes a young 18 year old grandson of a pioneer plow maker enlisting in the U S Army as a private. He is said to have trained as a cavalryman at Detroit and served with troopers at Fort Riley. The account ends with brief, unclear references to his future prospects and family.
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Detroit
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Ort Biles
Kan
Stone's Confession Denounced by Partner in Fort Wayne
William Duffy, Stone's accomplice-turned-witness under a three year sentence, claims Stone's confession is false. Duffy accuses Stone of exploiting his crime knowledge gained through crooks and of trying to frame him for murders he has only read about.
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William Duffy
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Elevation of Mgr Satolli Delayed Until January
Washington reports the elevation ceremony for Mgr. Satolli to the cardinalate has been postponed from December 16 to an undetermined date. Cable intel from Rome notes Marquis Sacripanti sails from Genoa on the Folda, delaying plans. Dr. Rooker traveled to Baltimore to meet Cardinal Gibbons, with a new date to be set. After talks, officials announced the ceremony will be held on the first Sunday in January, January 8th.
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Genoa
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Germany Desires to Avoid a Tariff War With America
Berlin dispatch via The Times notes Germany seeks Samoa influence and aims to prevent a tariff clash with the United States. The correspondent reports responsible German papers adopt a moderate conciliatory tone toward President Cleveland's complaints on American food imports and insurance concerns.
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President of Hedding College Attacks Football
President of Hedding College publishes a strong denunciation of football, forbids the game at the college, calling it a disgrace to college life and Christian evangelization. He claims numerous deaths at games in the U S and England, labels them murder, and says even young women are affected, arguing the sport harms scholarship and discipline. In Illinois a separate note reports a 16 year old, Fred Payson, deemed insane by a commission, linked to a family history and possible hereditary factors.
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Gatespong
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