Monson Speech Angers Paris Fashoda Fallout Stirred Reaction
Paris December 7 British ambassador Sir Edmund Monson gave a bold speech at the British chamber of commerce marking the Fashoda incident and urging France to shed suspicion of British intents. He warned against provocation and urged cooperation for an equitable Anglo French policy amid Egypt and Soudan tensions.
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Paris
British Chamber of Commerce
Edmund J. Monson
Great Britain
France
Edmund
Edmund Monon
Sir Edmund
England
Kitchener
Soudon
Egypt
Sensation in London over Sir Edmund Monson speech
London reports fret over Sir Edmund Monson's Paris remarks with papers calling it an unfortunate indiscretion. The Daily News suggests it may be a grave misstep or a calculated diplomatic move, risking French ire if deliberate. A cautious tone dominates the reaction.
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Sir Edmund Monson
Paris
The
Daily News
France
Asit
Maine Yletinte Monument Bill Introduced in Senate
Senator Hale introduces a joint resolution authorizing the secretary of the navy to erect a monument in Havana Cuba to sailors and marines who died aboard the Maine. The bill is reported to be recommended by the Navy Department.
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Wasminton
Dee
Hale
Secretary of the Navy
Havana
Cuba
Sailory
Arines Wld
Jont
Maine
Navy Department
Findings of inquiry into abandonment of Infanta Maria
The court reports the Infanta Maria abandonment was not due to fault or neglect by navy officers. It concludes no further proceedings are warranted. The vessel was deemed seaworthy for the voyage to the United States in fair weather but not seaworthy in a gale.
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United States
Army bill proposes chief general and two lieutenant generals
Washington December measure to shape the next session calls for expanding and remodeling the regular U S army A draft prepared by the adjutant general and handed to Secretary Alger may be sent to Congress via the House military affairs committee One feature creates three new offices a general and two lieutenant generals of the army.
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Dec
Congress
United States
Adjutant General of the Army
Alger
House Committee On Military Affairs
Filthy Havana Faces Major Sanitation Cleanup
Reports from Havana describe the Cuban capital as filthy and unsanitary, especially in the poorer quarter. Officials warn frost will not relieve conditions this season, signaling a massive cleanup effort ahead.
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Havana
Washington
Cuba
Senator West Opposes Expansion Policy and Naval Buildup
In Washington December 7 Senator West of Missouri denounces expansion. He argues the constitution forbids acquiring colonies and urges maintaining robust commerce and carrying trade before building a larger navy. He warns expansion would turn the nation into a nation of warriors and favors cheaper foreign purchases.
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Washington
Senate
West
Missouri
United States
Vest
House Honors Deceased Members and Returns to Business
The House met briefly and adjourned to honor Representatives Northway of Ohio and Love of Mississippi who died. The ordinary resolution for distributing the President's message was adopted. The deficiency bill funding army and navy expenses from January 1 to July 1, 1899 was reported. The Hawaiian commission report was laid before the House and referred to the Territories Committee.
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Washington
Northway
Ohio
Love
Mississippi
House
Committee On
Territories
Two Negroes Hanged for Murder in Benton
In Shreveport Louisiana a committee of citizens hanged two men named Herhan and Richardson for the murder of Larry Vance after an orderly trial. The execution occurred half a mile north of Benton following their conviction.
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Benton
Herhan
Richardson
Ariest
Avére
Murier
Larry
Vance
Unclear OCR fragments of royal and political notices
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Princess Frederick of Wartembure mother of William of Wartum, treasury statement figures, and various names and events. The garbled lines reference political figures, a New York district, dinners with Generals, and Cuban commission members, but details are unreadable.
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Frederick
Wartembure
William
Wartum
H 'Tnesday
James G.lindaley
Iapdeu
New York
Kings General
Miles
Washington
General- Garcia
Staten Pesca
Peace Treaty Draft Outlines Key Postwar Terms
Paris reports the peace is an accomplished fact with eight articles. Spain relinquishes Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines while U S payments total 20 million for the Philippines. Open door policy and evacuation provisions are noted with questions on coaling stations and religious freedom in the Carolines still unresolved. Spain to repatriate prisoners. free shipping pledges rejected pending reciprocity under the Dingley law.
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Paris
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
United States
Cushman K. Davis
West Indies
Carolines
Manila
Admiral Dewey
General Merritt
Competistaion Spain
Porto Rican
Senor Dupuy de Lonie
Washington
Senor Montero Rios
Delegates Attend Congress With Addresses From Officials
Secretary John M. Stahl of Chicago gave a one hour talk. Governor Culberson spoke on Texas agriculture and its link to other industries. President Hoard delivered his annual address for about an hour. Senor Miguel Romero of Guatemala spoke on his country's agricultural progress. Secretary Wilson sent regrets. Attendance fell short of expectations.
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John M. Stahl
Chicago
Culberson
Congress
Texas
Hoard
Senor Miguel Romero
Guatemala
Wilson
Fire destroys Weyauwega business district causing heavy losses
A Weyauwega fire devastated the village business area with twenty brick blocks ruined and losses around 250 000 dollars. The blaze destroyed the telephone office site and reached into Weyauwega’s flour mill sawmill creamery and electric light plant after aid was called from nearby cities. The town of 800 to 1 000 residents lies about 30 miles north of Oshkosh on the Wisconsin Central rail line.
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Appleton
Wis
Weyauwaga
Waupaca
Oshkosh
Firat
Weyauwega
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Seventh Corps Arranges Cuba Movement After Parade
Forsyth park hosted a farewell review as General Lee led the Seventh Army Corps in a 16,000-troop pass for about 30,000 spectators. The move to Cuba begins at once with units boarding ships, aiming for a full corps deployment within ten days.
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Savanna
Seventh Army Corps
Cuba
Forsyth Park
Lee
Seventh Corps
North Carolina
Virginia
Illinois
Indiana
Williston
Michigan
Panama
Mine Killed Four in Boston Harbor Explosion
Four men were killed and several injured at Fort Independence on Castle Island when a mine removed from the channel exploded. A search by Lieutenant Raymond failed to recover any remains or clothing, and he could not explain the cause of the blast. He notes many mines have been handled similarly under Washington orders.
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Boston
Fort Independence
Castle Island
Boston’ Harbor
Raymond
Washington
Peace treaty near in days as Paris reports confirm
Washington dispatches confirm Paris advice that peace commissioners may sign within a day or two. The president's instructions to Judge Day push rapid conclusion and limit the treaty to protocol points while leaving questions on cable and naval stations for later negotiation.
New York Troops Return From Honolulu in Fine Shape
The steamship Australia arrived in San Francisco from Honolulu with 520 officers and men of the New York regiment. Companies A D C and L are aboard under Colonel Barber with staff. The men are reported in splendid condition after a seven day voyage. The remainder of the regiment is due next week on the Alameda to join for muster out in New York.
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San Fraziciséd
San Frantisco
Australia
Honolulu
New York Regiment
Barber
Alameda
Stamp collecting sparks talk between Philatelist and Miss Topknot
A dialogue shows Miss Topknot confessing no stamps yet while Philately asks about her collection. She recalls reading of a large stamp collection and expresses interest in the hobby.
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Miss Topknot
Snowstorm Ravages Hamilton Ontario Utilities Hit Hard
A Sunday night snowstorm caused major havoc in Hamilton Ontario. Telegraph, telephone, electric light and railway companies report losses around 500000 dollars. The Bell Telephone company alone estimated at 100000 dollars. City plunged into darkness as trolley wires fell and no streetcars operate.
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Hamilton
Ont
Telegraph
Teléphone
Electric
Bell Telephone
Cattle Plunder Suspect Eludes Immediate Arrest
Dispatches report Grant C. Gillett, the cattle plunderer, is in El Paso but not yet arrested. Detectives seek him in Chimaliyd with a warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses, yet experts doubt Mexican extradition will occur. A separate boxing note mentions Mysterious Billy Smith's win over Walcott at Lenox Athletic Club after 20 rounds.
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el Paso
Grant C. Gillett
Chimaliyd
Gillett
Agg
Smith
Yoru
Billy" Smith
Joe Waleott
Lenox’ Athletic Club
Charley White
Walcott
Iron ore shipments by Lake Superior ranges rise in year totals
The Mesaba range leads Lake Superior iron ore shipments for the year with 4 604 649 gross tons, followed by Vermillion with 1 265 275 and Minegota at 5 860 284. Shipments from Two Harbors docks moved from the Chandler mine amid an unexpected order. The article also notes political commentary on President McKinley’s message and a Michigan Supreme Court ruling requiring the American Express Company to pay the War Revenue tax.
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Minnesota
Duturn
Chandler
Minegota
Vermillion Range
Mesaba
Mesaba Wis
Lake Superioranges
Fragmented Bocage Dialogue in Sly Satire
An Indianapolis Journal fragment presents a garbled exchange on responsibility and attire amid a theatrical setting. The quoted speakers debate accountability as a somber comedian notes a darker stage mood.
Fragmentary Quote Reflects Chaotic Chat on Country
A garbled OCR piece shows a heckled speech excerpt with phrases like Chicago and Nowa, capturing confusion and misread words. The legible bits hint at a protest or reaction but lack clear speakers or full context.
Fragmented OCR Native Text Summary
The readable fragments show garbled phrases likely from a news page. No clear events, names, dates, or places emerge to form a coherent headline. обработано.
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