Cuban Insurgents Threaten Mourning Day Over Brooke Ban
Havana residents vow to stay indoors and tear down flags if General Brooke does not rescind his order barring Cuban insurgent army representatives from New Year ceremonies. The peace commission warned General Gomez against attending without courtesies. Cubans insist they fight for liberty, not new ownership, and fear a return to slavery if not recognized.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Havana
Brooke
Juan Frederico Contellas
Ludlow
Gomez
Havana Policeman Stabbed While Failing to Shout Viva Cuba Libre
In Havana on December 29 a municipal police officer named Fernandez was attacked by a crowd in Bombay street after being pressured to shout Viva Cuba Libre. Surrounded by Cubans and Americans waving flags, his rifle was seized and he was stabbed three times while shouting Viva Espana. He lies dying.
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Havana
Spaniard
Fernandez
Bombay Street
Marines by mail steamer to reinforce Dewey
The Navy Department plans to ship 400 enlisted men from New York to San Francisco for the next mail steamer to Hong Kong. The move follows Admiral Dewey’s request to man the captured cruisers Don Juan de Austria Isla de Cuba and Isla de Luzon, with two in dry dock at Hong Kong and Cavite repairs ongoing.
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Navy Department
Dewey
Youk
Washington
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Don Juan de Austria
Isla de Cuba
Isla de Luzon
Cavite
Tortured Carlists and Global Dispatches From The Times
Seville reports claim Carlists are tortured to force allegiance to King Alfonso and reveal plots. Other items note a German beet sugar deficit of at least 50,000 tons, Minnesota’s Leech Lake agency shift proposal, the cruiser Buffalo’s port Said voyage toward Manila, a Santa Fe wreck near Trinidad Colorado injuring 12, and the Seattle to Washington shipment updates.
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Seville
Morning Post
Alfonso
Washington
Diedrich
Magdeburg
Buffalo
Port Said
Manila
New York
Il Naval
Dewey
Pupils Should Be Trained to Do Rather Than to Know
Wisconsin teachers open the annual session with Rose Swart of Oshkosh urging education focus on action over mere knowledge. She cites reform questions and suggests an inspector of graded schools be appointed here. Memorial services honor Senator Morrill as Ohio State University cites his educational legacy. Saunders, once claimant of 20 million pounds left by an uncle, has died in Port Cawl Wales.
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Wisconsin Teacher's Association
Rose O.swart
Oshkosh
Miss Swart
Shoe
Minnesota
Columbus
Justin Morrill
Vermont
Ohio State University
United States
Morrill
London
Mr. Saunders
Leake
America
Port Cawl
Wales
Sam Small Attacks Army Chaplains in Interview
Savannah December report quotes Rev. Sam Small as Third Engineers chaplain saying chaplains are a sop to church sentiment and proposing their abolition. He argues a minister in uniform with $200 monthly offers little spiritual warfare and predicts troops may prefer cock fights or bull rings to services in Cuba.
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Sam Small
Third Engineers
U.S.A
Cuba
Minnesota Education Association Convention Highlights
At the St Paul gathering on December 20 the second day featured talks on fostering patriotism and national knowledge in schools. Leaders included Dy Virtua from Winona normal school, Minneapolis Superintendent Jordan, and Northrop of the state university. The State Federation of Women's Clubs hosted a reception for teachers, while Carleton College graduates and St. Cloud normal school alumni held reunions at local venues.
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General Association
Dy. Virtua
Winona Normal School
Jordan
Minneapolis
Northrop
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Central Presbyterian Church
Carleton College
Ryan
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Vermonters in Washington eye Webb as senator pick
A Washington report says Vermonters in the capital expect Dr. H Seward Webb to win the Vermont Senate seat. Webb, linked to the Vanderbilt interests through marriage, moved to Vermont years ago and now looks after Wagner Palace Car.
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Washington
Dr. H. Seward Webb
Chicago
the Post
Catlin Brothers Do Not Fail Bank Report Corrected
Dispatch clarified Miltonvale bank statement. Catlin Bros remain in business and sound with paper in good shape. Also report from Milan Missouri notes Walter M. Clark of Sullivan County cattle business failed for about $200,000, creditors to be paid.
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Dac
Miltonvale
Catlin Bros
Times Herald
Milan
Walter M. Clark
Sullivan’county
Clark
Mexican Ambassador Undergoes Appendectomy in Washington
Ambassador Romero of Mexico was operated on for appendicitis in the afternoon, supervised by Dr. Tabor Johnson. The patient is reported as 18 doing a well and expected to recover, though he remains in critical condition.
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Washington
Romero
Mexico
Tabor Johnson
AS Towar Claims Under the Paris Treaty Each Country Pays Its Citizens
Politician AS Towar asserts that the Paris Peace Treaty assigns financial responsibility to each nation for its own nationals. He argues this interpretation covers compensation and wartime losses.
U.S. to Seek 26 Million in War Claims Legislation
Washington December 29 The president will urge Congress to pass laws settling American damage claims from Cuba Porto Rico and other Spanish possessions after ratification of the peace treaty. The government has already lodged about 26 million with the State Department and more may be presented as evidence and liability are clarified.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
State Department
United States
Nebraskan churchmen oppose Morrison's Iowa bishop consecration
Omaha clerics refuse canonical consent to Dr. Morrison's consecration as bishop of Iowa. The standing committee splits in line with Omaha diocese resolutions denouncing the Cedar Rapids nomination process as un-Christian and urging rebuke by the house of bishops and lay delegates.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Green
Cedar ‘Rapids
House of Bishops
Iowa Council
Guam to have naval governor under exclusive navy control
Washington reports that Guam may differ from other possessions by having a naval rather than military governor. The motive for acquisition was a naval station for warships, giving the navy exclusive control. Guam's population exceeds 8 000, with about 1 400 of European extraction.
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Washington
Guam
United States
United States Considers Paying Cuban Troops on Demobilization
Washington December 20. Negotiations are under way to pay Cuban soldiers as they lay down arms so they can begin civilian work. The plan would not require a new appropriation if decided, with revenues used to cover the costs.
Spanish officials consider war claims against United States
The article notes criticism by high Spanish officials of the United States neutrality law enforcement before the war and mentions plans to present a claim for millions of dollars. No claims were filed with the U.S. government prior to the declaration of war.
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United States
Hungarian Duels Mark First in Six Partisan Encounters
In Budapest and Bucarest on December 20 the first of six duels linked to a political dispute between M. Horalzy and Baron Banffy’s circles occurred. Baron Fejervary and Count Caroly clashed with pistols but no serious injuries. Later, Szemore and Gajari dueled in words and Szemore sustained head wounds before reconciliation.
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Bucarest
M. Horalzky
Baron Banffy
Baron Fejervery
National Defense
Count Caroly
M. Gajari
M.borinsky
M. Szemore
M. Szemiore
MM. Szemore
Army sanitarium proposed in Nagasaki for Manila troops
The secretary of war has received Surgeon General Sternberg's recommendation to establish an army sanitarium at Nagasaki Japan for US troops at Manila. The plan is favored to keep troops away from epidemics in the Philippines and will require Japanese government consent, expected to be granted.
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Japan
Washington
Sternberg
Nagasaki
United States
Manila
Philippines
Sagasta and Castellar Improve in December report
Senor Sagasta recovering from pneumonia shows marked improvement and is out of danger. Senor Emilio Castellar, Republican orator, confined with pulmonary catarrh, also improving. Fragmentary dispatches from Washington note unclear details and a disrupted telegraphic transmission.
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Sagasta
Castellar
Mannio
Senor
Emilio Castéllar
Cuba Soldier Pay Debate Tied to Independent Government
The text discusses advancing money to pay Cuban soldiers from a $3,000,000 emergency fund, a move the Cuban government would owe after independence. No authority exists until a permanent Cuban government is established, and the president has not yet agreed to the arrangement.
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United States
Joint High Commission Expected to Reach Agreement
Official circles anticipate a Canada United States joint high commission deal that satisfies both sides yet omits some initial aims. The arrangement should be ratified within a week after the commission meets on January 6.
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Joint High Commission
Washington
United States
Canada
Joint Commission
Strengthen the Newfoundland Fleet amid 1899 plans
Halifax officials announce that in 1899 Newfoundland will gain an expanded British fishery protection fleet. The move follows reports of France boosting its fleet with three ships. South Dakota educators report 400 teachers in session as state association contemplates radical constitutional changes. Hot Springs pursues hosting next year’s convention.
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Newfoundland
Halifax
South. Dakota
Revriep
Astate Teachers’ Association
Committee On Constitution
Hot Springs
Pha-Doctor-No rothing odious' at all jist a common complaint
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a common complaint and a reviewer tone but lacks clear people, places, dates, or events. The readable parts hint at criticism and a routine reaction without concrete details.
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Dowehane
Three Canal Routes Feasible in Preliminary Nicaraguan Report
Washington Dec. 20 Copies of the preliminary report of the Nicaraguan canal commission chaired by Admiral Walker have been shared with Senator Morgan and other bill supporters. The document outlines three feasible routes low level high level and intermediary with estimated costs around 124 to 128 million for the low level path, plus 20 percent contingency per General Haines. Senator Morgan notes the findings support feasibility and choice of route, while predicting total cost closer to 100 million based on past canal projects.
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Nicaraguan Canal Commission
Admiral Walker
Morgan
Congress
Haupt
Haines
Tto
Manchester
Kiel
Chicago
Grand Jury Probes Bribery Claims in Chicago City Affairs
Chicago grand jury investigates bribery in city matters. The entire city council must appear. subpoenas go to nine aldermen and two ex-aldermen. Investigation extends beyond the 50-year street car franchise ordinance to other public issues.
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Chicago
Grand Jury
Miners Strike Over Plug Weights at Carlinville
Carlinville Illinois December 29 union miners at Carlin Coal company quit work over topman weighing coal with plug weights. Each miner loses 150 pounds per ton and about one dollar weekly. Demands discharge of topman refused. District President Cahill efforts to mediate as 100 miners face a year of contracts.
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Carlinville, Ils
Carlin Coal Company
Cahil
Tragedy at Maple Grove Township Fire Kills Milks Children
Details reach Milwaukee of a Christmas day fire in Tilman Milks’s Maple Grove house. Brace and Alice Milks perished after being left alone. firemen could not enter, only charred bones remained. Also reports Iron River mine reactivation after five years of enforced idleness.
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Manister
Mich
Dea
Christutay
Brace
Alice
Milwaukee
Iron River
Jambaugh
Largest opium consignment lands at San Francisco port
The steamer China arriving from the Orient brought the largest opium shipment ever entered at the port. It included 00 cases valued at 500000 dollars and totaling 97000 pounds with a duty of 162360 dollars at six dollars per pound.
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San Francisco
China
Orient
Wartime finance and troop movements in early reports
The wartime bulletins list funds and allocations with figures such as 21 040 080 and 24 189 840 for gold and related totals. Havana is named as a regular port with about 12 000 troops noted. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Porter of the Twenty second United States infantry is retired due to incapacity. Coal consumption for first class ocean steamers with compound engines is about 40 tons daily, a fourfold rise before the new engines.
Polar Arctic Life and Adapting to Extreme Night
The text describes Arctic conditions near Greenland in a 1891 Peary expedition camp. It contrasts perpetual myths about cold with actual seasonal cycles, daylight extremes, animal and human adaptations, and the impact of isolation on diet, habitat, and physiology.
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Flreat Peary Expedition
Greenland
North Pole
Arctic Circle
Islanda
Hin
The Talking Razor of London Skotch
A humorous exchange between a neglected razor and its owner reveals pride, misfortune, and a few quirky adventures. The razor recalls being battered by bad handling, shoddy shaving, and even an accidental misdeed by a lovestruck youth before an abrupt finish.
Theatrical superstition about final words on stage
The London Globo notes a superstition in theatre that the last words of a play are never spoken before the first night. Performers avoid finishing lines aloud, often muttering a single word or two to avert bad luck.
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London
Save Dagtoes: an odd local crime vignette
A fragmented clipping reports a raid linked toMrs Snags and a curious health wing in the news. The piece, titled Save Dagtoes, hints at unspecified action and mentions an Ai driven Pittsburgh chronicle.
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Snags
Tha News
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