Allen of Mississippi Leads Pension Bill Amendments
In Washington on December 10 the House began debating the pension appropriation bill. Allen of Mississippi spearheaded amendments to bar pensions for widows filing late or based on post passage marriages, and to restrict pensions for permanently insane or idiotic adults. Northern Democrats joined Republicans praising soldiers while admitting the $140,000,000 budget may not cover all costs.
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House
Allen
Mississippi
Norton
Ohio
Congress
Cannon
Senator McBride Seeks Klondike Miners Relief funds
Washington dispatch notes a light day in the senate with few major measures. Senator McBride pressed for an appropriation to aid Klondike miners, but the result was a resolution for the secretary of war to provide all available information. Private pension bills totaling 45 were passed and a Pacific railroad committee resolution about the Kansas Pacific sale prompted brief speeches praising settlement of the Pacific railroad issue. A treasury decision holds Chinamen who did not register under the 1898 act are unlawfully in the United States despite prior May 1892 registrations.
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Washington
Senate
McBride
Klondike
Secretary of War
Pacific Railroad Committee
Kansas Pacific
Gear
Iowa
Thurston
Nebraska
the Treasury
Rush Will Be Great Rail Traffic to Alaska This Spring
John Francis of Burlington predicts a huge Alaska travel rush as season opens with up to 50 000 travelers and possibly double that number. Rail lines compete to handle crowds, with steamers available to move passengers promptly and many travelers starting from states nationwide, not all reaching the Klondike.
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Alaska
Deenver
John Francis
Burlington
Denver
Pacific Coast
Union
Klondike
Portland
Proposed Minnesota reservoirs survey and cost plan
Secretary of War has transmitted a report on the survey of Big Stone and Traverse lakes for reservoir construction. Lieutenant Colonel Jones submitted a plan estimated at 850 000 dollars, with preliminary details and a note that fuller study is needed if Congress funds the project. The plan includes a north end dyke at Lake Traverse to divert flow and a controllable diversion opening to release surplus through the old channel.
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Alger
House
Big Stone
Traverse Lakes
Jones
Congress
Lake Traverse
Plant value and interest over six years noted
The plant will be added with about 24 units valued at $2 809 50 and interest for six years. The note questions whether such a sum is generally considered worth any value.
Horrific Southern Murder of a Family Near Sunnie County
Report of a brutal night murder in Sunnie county Mississippi leaving a wife and four children dead and one girl alive to identify a suspected Black perpetrator. Sheriff squads with bloodhounds pursue the killer as authorities probe the grisly scene.
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Mississipp
Wesson
Miss
Dee
Sunnie County
Rokee
Smith
Novak's Heavy Bail Sets Free On $37500 Pending New Trial
Frank Novak, life prisoner at Vinton, was admitted to bail in the sum of 87500 while awaiting a new trial. Counsel for both sides argued over bail statutes existing before the new code, with the court noting guidance of $9 bail and proposing a compromise between the defense’s 25000 and the state’s 50000.
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Cepar
Frank Novak
Vinton
Germany to Evacuate Kiaochau for Sam-Sah Coaling Station
A Times dispatch from Pekin reports China accepts German evacuation of Kiaochau in exchange for a new coaling station at Sam-Sah inlet Fo Kien near Formosa. The Times editorial notes Germany’s move reflects Russia and France wishes and hints Britain may react to a German naval stronghold at Sam-Sah.
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The
Times
Pekin
Tsung Li Yamen
Chi Li
Shan-Tung
China
Germany
Kiao-Chau
Sam-Ssab Inlet
Fo Kien
Formosa
the Times
Sam-Sah
Russia
France
England
Mystery Fire on Ellis Island Tied to Possible $10 Million Robbery
Reported fire at Ellis Island immigrant buildings sparks theories a planned $10,000,000 robbery was involved. Railroad officials cite ten trunk lines and an Ellis Island office with vast ticket holdings. A ticket from Chicago to Kansas City survived the blaze, prompting questions about how many tickets remain and whether the entire sum was stolen.
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New Yor
Ellis Island
Robinson
New York
Ontario and Western
Chicago
Kansas City
Philadelphia Officer Faces Murderer After Rejection
Antonio Tucci, an Italian, fatally wounds G Tompone over affections’ rejection by Tompone’s 19 year old daughter. He then burns Tompone’s son Michael’s clothing, holds off police and fire crews, fires at them wounding Officer Simpson and a citizen Saccharrino, sets his room ablaze, and is finally cornered and handcuffed after a large knife struggle.
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Philadelphia
Antonio Tucci
Tompone
Theresa
Michael
Tiice
Reyalvey
Simpson
Saccharrino
Steamer Rosalie Arrives With 85 Passengers From Skaguay
The steamer Rosalie arrived from Skaguay and Dyea with 85 passengers. Four tramways are under construction at Dyea and seven miles of wagon road between Skaguay and Lake Bennett are finished. An estimated 1,000 men are scattered between White Horse Rapids and Skaguay. Canadian police warn travelers to Dawson to carry at least 600 pounds of provisions.
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Seattle
Wash
Rosalie
Skaguay
Dyea
Lake Bennett
White Horse Rapids
Dawson
Fall River Mills Near Wage Schedule Cut
Fall River December 10. All eyes on the new wage schedule authorized by the millmen’s company to be implemented soon. Expectation places the reduction at about eleven percent though confirmation is lacking.
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Fall River
Mass
Cincinnati Fights Halted by Mayor Investigation
Cincinnati mayor Tafel has ordered an investigation into prize fighting to stop the interstate carnival planned for Dec 31, 23 and 28 and to prevent the fight between Bezenah and Gardner scheduled next Monday.
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Cincinnati
Tafel
Bezenah
Gardner
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Death for Lemke Murder
John Moshik, convicted of the murder of John Lemke, was sentenced to death by Judge Elliott. The defense urged life imprisonment.
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Minneapolis
John Moshik
John Lemke
Elliott
Attorne
Germany Debates Naval Bill and Pan-American Trade Ties
Berlin reports the Reichstag resumed the first reading of the government’s naval bill. Herr Hammacher notes his party’s support and urges wider commercial policy. He argues the United States and Great Britain influence export trade and predicts Pan-Americanism will compel European states to cooperate for survival.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Hammacher
National
United _States
Great Britain
United States
Zollverein
Germany
Goluchowski
America
Moslems Ripe for Revolt Across Russian Asia
Unrest among Muslims across Russian Asia is blamed on exaggerated reports of a Turkish victory over Greece. Officials fear brigandage revival targets government agents as Georgians display hostility toward Armenians. Caucasian governors seek concerted pacification measures amid widespread ferment among diverse Muslim groups. Travelers report extraordinary unrest among Muslims of various races.
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Greece
Petersburg
Russian Asia
Central Asia
Attacked the Sultan in Yildiz Kiosk Palace Incident
Athens dispatch reports two imperial guards tried to murder the sultan at the Yildiz Kiosk. Attendants frustrated the attack. the sultan endured torture in a bid to reveal attackers but remained silent. Additional dispatch notes Hungarian politics over the ausgleich prolongation.
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Lennon
Athens
Daily Chronicle
Yildiz
Fitzsimmons Denies Will Fight Corbett Again
Bob Fitzsimmons stated his wife in Milwaukee never consented to his ring return and he would not give Corbett another chance, declaring he is through prize fighting. In Wisconsin, Olata Christensen and Landers Houghen’s wedding was blocked after the groom declined to wed at the appointed time, with Houghen alleging disgust by the bride.
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IstAnd
Tus
Bob Fitzsimmons
Milwaukee
Corbett
Belort
Wis
Dee
Olata
Christensen
Landérs ‘Houghen
Houghen
Desperate Border Fight Kills Four Officials and Suspect
News from the border reports a fierce clash near Arizona and Old Mexico leaving three Mexican service guards and one desperado named Frank Phallard dead. In Chicago, John McCosh was shot during a robbery attempt after exchanging fire with the assailants. In Dupage, Charles G Kretschmer longtime Dubuque schools principal died at age 176 years.
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Denver
Arizona
Old-Mexico
Frank Phallard
Dupugue
Charles G. Kretschmer
Dubuque
Schoo's
Northwest
Epidemic in county sparks deadly illnesses and local figures suffer
Lagging epidemic across the county worsens into typhoid pneumonia with two deaths expected. In Delano and surrounding areas several residents fall ill as officials report escalating cases. In Cincinnati Hon. Charles Fleischmann, leader of Market National Bank and multiple Fleischmann enterprises, suffers a serious stroke.
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Delano
Mullionaira
Cincinnati
Charles Fleischmann
Hoe
Market National Bank
Fleischmann Yeast Company
Fleischmann Disstilling Company
Commercial-Tribule Company
Rear Admiral Joseph F. Green Dies at Brookline
Obituary noting retirement from A. and N. and death in Brookline Massachusetts. Fragmentary text mentions naval rank and service but lacks clear dates or full biographical details.
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