Brooke Testifies on Camp Thomas Conditions and Shortages
General John R. Brooke described inspection routines at Camp Thomas noting poor equipment and some volunteers lacking arms or uniforms, with adequate food. He stated continual focus on water supply, camp sanitation, and preventing hucksters, while acknowledging delays in equipping regiments sent to Tampa.
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Washington
Deg
John R. Brooke
Camp Thomas
War Department
Tampa
Brooke
Dodge
Chattanooga
San Francisco
Hartsuff
Tenta
Jeans
Mexico Seeks Retroactive Extradition Treaty With U S
Mexican Foreign Relations drafts an extradition treaty to be sent to Ambassador Romero for negotiation with Secretary Hay. The proposal includes a retroactive clause applying to fugitives up to ratification, signaling a liberal treaty approach. Protecting the Surrender Tree, General Wood orders fence and penalties to guard the relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican Foreign Relations
Ofice
Mexico City
Foreign Relations Department
Romero
Hay
Mexico
Pantiago
Wood
Santiago
Unclear historical notice regarding phase of national council
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a person named Ye Hig ae and a death at age 83 in Boston. Mentions national council of G.y and Philadelphia equipment, with garbled phrases about expectancy, updates, and notices. Details are too distorted to recover a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National Counel
G.y
Philadelphia
Tariff extension proposed for Hawaii three subports of entry
Assistant Secretary Howell testified before the Ways and Means Committee on extending tariff laws to Hawaii to curb irregular entry. A letter from Harold Sewall supported immediate action, with Hawaii to become a co customs district including Hilo, Mahukona, and Habulius. Honolulu to host the customs collector with a $4,000 salary.
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Washington
Howell
the Treasury
Ways and Means
Hawaii
Harold Sewall
United States
Hilo
Mahukana
Habulius
Honolulu
Aguinaldo envoy argues Philippine sovereignty must be decided by Filipinos
Agonello, Aguinaldo's representative, sails to New York to resume duties in Washington. He says the cession of the Philippines is illegal without Filipino consent through universal suffrage. He praises Spain’s ouster, questions ransom claims, and vows Filipinos will resist any sale while staying allied with the United States but remain determined to stay independent.
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Agonaido
London
Agoneillo
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
New York
Washington
Philippines
United States
Peace Commission
Spain
Balance of Trade Shows Large U S Favor in November 1898
Washington December 16 The monthly statement of imports and exports shows November 1898 imports of merchandise at 352 109 660 down about 348 000 from November 1897 free of duty imports over 22 000 000 and domestic exports at 127 483 467 up about 13 000 000 from November 1897 for 11 months ended November exports exceed imports by 537 837 046 with 1897 increase of 148 026 115 gold imports 5 825 201 exports 919 467 silver imports 2 268 635 exports 4 023 07u.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Czar's Conduct and British Admiration Noted
William T Stead reports the czar while generous to Britain shows sorrow over colonization and disapproval of China partition He also authorized Port Arthur occupation under pressure to deter German and British claims amid strategic hardship
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London
William T. Stead
Great Britain
India
China
Port Arthur
Yosemite to Join Dewey Fleet for China and Philippines
The auxiliary cruiser Yosemite, idle at League Island Navy Yard for three months, is chosen for Dewey's fleet. It will be fitted out in Norfolk and sail via Suez to load naval stores and about 500 enlisted men for relief duties, then convoy troops to the Philippines in January.
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Yosemite
Manila
Suez
League Island Nawy Yard
Dewey
Suez Canal
Phe Yosemite
China
Philippines
Pension bill clears House in record pace
The House passed the pension appropriation bill in 80 minutes, surpassing previous records in speed and with no criticism. The measure carries 4,000,000 more than the current year’s act, amid ongoing partisan debate. The House then began work on a bill to incorporate the International American Bank, a project recommended by the Pan American congress in 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan- American Congress
Urgent Deficiency Bill Moves Through Senate After Spirited Debate
Deficiency measure advances after a spirited discussion in the Senate. The bill proposes funding provisions and service adjustments for the next six months amid calls for efficiency and accountability.
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Passon
Senate
Wastisonroy
Wall Collapse Kills Five Firemen in Chicago Livery Stable
A two story brick building at Cottage Grove avenue 8154-66 collapsed trapping firemen from company No. 11. Lieutenant Matthew E. Meyer and Patrick O'Horne died, nine other firemen were injured with several feared dead. The collapse occurred as they raised a ladder near Thirty-second street during a fire in an abandoned elevator shaft.
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Jentcago
Cottage Grove Avenue
Matthew E. Meyer
Patrick O'Horne
Company No. 11
No. 11
Thirty-second Street
Three Die After Sleigh Hit by Train Near Tintay City
A southbound locomotive on the Pontiac Oxford and Northern railroad struck a sleigh four miles north of Tintay City at dusk, killing Mrs. Thomas Robb, Walter Robb, a four year old, and a baby aged 12 months. Two others were seriously injured. The sleigh party had been visiting and were returning home. The locomotive apparently paused before the collision and then rammed the sleigh from behind.
Fatal Accident on Florida Central and Peninsular Line
A passenger train wreck occurred near Manison on the Florida Central and Peninsular railroad after colliding with cattle on the track. Six people were killed including E H Chanler the engineer James Evans a colored fireman John T Sullivan of St Augustine Rev E Heeman a Jacksonville preacher John A Rhoades of Pensacola and Alfred Austin of Chaires both colored.
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Jacksonville
Pla
Florida Central and Peninsular
Manison
E. H. Chanler
James Evans
John T. Sullivan
St. Augustine
E. Heeman
John A. Rhoades
Pensacola
Alfred Austin
Chaires
SUCCESSION OF ACCIDENTS ON WHITE PASS RAILWAY
The Danube reports a string of fatal accidents during White Pass railway construction caused by an avalanche. Victoria officials count 15 to 20 deaths since winter, with one confirmed case: Perrow the packer found frozen at the summit. Others said to have died on the Bennett trail remain unconfirmed.
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White Pass
Victoria
B.C
Danube
Linn Canal
Lawrence
Skiguay
Bennett
Wea Perrow
Packer
Greater American Exposition Proposed for Next Year
Omaha business leaders held a mass meeting and voted to organize a Greater American exposition in 1899. Over 105,000 dollars was subscribed, enough to convert the Transmississippi grounds. A petition with 85,000 signers urged Congress to favor the project. A 25 member committee was formed to draft incorporation and governing articles.
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Osfaha
Congréss
AFL Opposes Standing Army At Annual Convention
At its annual convention the American Federation of Labor declared by an almost unanimous vote against a standing army in the United States. Delegates termed the move a protest against expansion or the spirit of imperialism after five hours of debate on every phase of the question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansag Crry
American Federation of Labor
United States
Swiss Federal Assembly Elects Presidents for 1898
The federal assembly of Berne Switzerland elected M Mueller as president of the Swiss Confederation for 1898 and M Houser of Durich was chosen vice president both described as radicals. Muller resides in Boyne.
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Switzérlaid
Berne
Switérzerland
Federal Assembly
M. ‘Mueller
Swiss Confedération
M. Houser
Durich
eThey
M. Muller
Boyne
Fire destroys Hendrum home. two children die in blaze
In Hendrum Minnesota fire destroys Carl Vold's house. Two children aged two and four perish trapped on the second floor. Neighbors report smoke before help arrived as flames raged. Investigators suspect the children started the fire.
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Ada
Mim
Hendram
Carl Vold
Blockade Continues Porting Vast Grain Fleet Waiting Unload
The Buffato Burrao port records a massive grain backlog with 80 large steamers in the river at noon waiting to unload or be frozen in. They carry about 9,000,000 bushels, while 7,000,000 bushels are stored in elevators, totaling 16,000,000 bushels afloat or stored, a first‑order record. Ice forms rapidly hindering trips up the lakes and rail traffic to the seaboard is hampered by the blockade.
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Buffato
Burrao
Seaboard
Dreyfus Said to Be Returning to France
Paris correspondent for The Daily News reports Dreyfus is believed to be on his way back to France. The update places the former prisoner’s return from London with timing around December 16.
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Dreyfus
France
London
Paris
The
Daily News
The Minister's Recommendation
A school superintendent says ministerial influence often derails hiring. Pastors deacons and church sympathy can block better teachers, making minister recommendations rarely weighty. He admits discarding such letters unless he knows the recommender personally.
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Atlantic
Miniatera
Tinlosa Amy
Reading at Home Partners Reading
A roving man remarks on the task of holding a look while reading. He notes gratitude when he sees the home partner across the table with the baby, reading together and sharing a moment of calm and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Fragmented OCR Text Sketch of Neighborhood Talk
Readable fragments describe a commuter, a city setting, a vacation, a nephew attending school, a rural aunt, a doctor, a $9 bill, and noisy train strikes. The garbled prose resembles overheard dialogue rather than a coherent news item from a newspaper page.
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Chicago
Philanthropist Offers Nickel to Help a Poor Man
A philanthropist questions what to do with a nickel and gives a quarter to a needy man, offering support for meals and lodging while encouraging self reliance. The exchange highlights generosity and social welfare themes in a stark, Victorian style dialogue.
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Morrer
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