Cuba War Mediation Declined Amid Cuban Crisis Rumors
The Tribune reports that Premier Sagasta rejects a third mediation offer on Cuba while a cipher from McKinley hints Spain may falter in suppressing insurgents. Madrid dispatches note Spain cannot be urged toward pacification. U.S. diplomats log deaths in Cuba, with charity efforts and relief appeals from Boston and Sagua la Grande amid ongoing hostilities.
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the Tribune
Prea
Woodford
McKinley
Ing
Lee
Cleveland
Parago
Ford
Sagasta
Spain
Cuba
Belew Repeats Confession In Sonoma Murder Case
Frank Belew, in Suisun, admits to district attorney that he murdered his brother Louis Belew and sister Susie Belew. He describes poisoning, disposal of the bottle, and burning the paper containing powder. He says he gave only ice to Susie as she died and denies Tom Belew’s knowledge. Belew contemplates pleading guilty but fears insanity as a defense. The grand jury is to hear the case Tuesday.
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Cal
Frank Belew
Susie
Tom
Arthur
Arthur Belew
Frank
Louis
Reese Clark
Robinson
Wells
Belew
Congress urged to continue deep waterways work
The War Department asks Congress to fund ongoing deep waterways projects from Lake Superior to tidewater and the Hudson for the year ending June 30, 1899. The Board of Engineers estimates $225,000 is needed for the year, with potential administration costs if a smaller sum is granted. Major Raymond chairs the three engineer board and will submit full plans and cost estimates on request.
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Bed
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Board of Engineers For
Tribune
Washington
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Tidewater
Hudson River
Department
Raymond
Corps of Engineers
Meikelsohn
Nicaragua Revolt Aims at Zelaya Amid Costa Rica Backing
A San Jose dated letter says a Nicaragua uprising is imminent with Costa Rica backing the movement. Exiles in New York celebrate as Zelaya faces a major challenge after years of revolts. Dr. Adam Cardenas leads the invading band from the Costa Rican frontier. Junta plans undisclosed while rebels are well supplied. Salvador expected to receive leaders on February 10 with exiles ready to join. Honduras pledges support to Zelaya in exchange for Nicaragua aid against Puerto Cortez uprising.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Panama
The
Herald
United States Canal Commission
Zelaya
Adam Cardenas
San Juan del Sur
Salvador
Honduras
Puerto Cortez
Enrique Solo
Blanco
Rabi
Garcia
Havana
the Herald
Linares
Luque
Orient
Caiman
Gauto
Holguin
Relief expedition sent to ice bound whalers
The Pacific Steam Whaling Company plans a relief voyage with the steamer Thrasher carrying provisions to the ice bound fleet. Sea experts expect it will locate the whaling vessels before the revenue cutter Bear reaches the Arctic.
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San Francisco
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Thrasher
Bear
Arctic
Wreck on the Northern Train Near Hatton Connell
A passenger train leaving Tacoma at 5 PM wrecked early this morning on a small bridge 80 miles east near Hatton and Connell. Two men on the baggage car platform were killed. a Klondike passenger on the mail car platform was injured, while the mail clerk suffered minor head cuts. The engineer and fireman were unhurt.
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Tacoma
Wash
Ledger
Pasco
Overland
Hatton
Connell
John Leland
Leland
St. Louis
Troops Start North on Elder Steamer
The steamer Elder departed Alaska wharf in Portland at 10:30 PM carrying 871 passengers including the first Alaska relief expedition detachment, 56 horses, 50 dogs, and 1150 tons of freight. Freight included 200 tons for relief, 400 tons miners outfits, and 550 tons general cargo. The voyage began smoothly amid cheers as the ship cleared the river.
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Portland
Alaska
Elder
Japan poised to invade Klondike in labor rush
The Call reports a 5000 strong Japanese laborer force preparing to head to Dawson City from San Francisco within a month. A Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamer will bring them. they would land outside U.S. soil and only Britain could intervene, with a syndicate allegedly organizing the venture and predicting trouble in the Klondike.
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San Francisco
Japan
Klondike
Dawson City
United States
Great Britain
Shipwrecked crew rescued after Delaware gale near Oporto
The Portuguese steamer Devenum arrived from Oporto with ten men from the American bark Serene wrecked December 31 at Leixoes during a northeast gale. The Serene, 422 tons, built 1867 in Baltimore, sailed from Philadelphia November 1 for Oporto with case oil. Captain Dalling stayed with the vessel.
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Devenum
Oporto
Serene
Leixoes
Dalling
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Navy ships in Key West flotilla activity reported
A Key West dispatch to the Citizen notes ships tied to the white squadron showing high activity. Marblehead sails from port to join the fleet while Nash ville returns from Thursday voyage fully supplied. Cush ing and Tryon docked, Du pont expected tomorrow, supply boats carrying provisions to the fleet.
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Marblehead
Nashville
Cushing
Tryon
Dupont
Earthquake Devastation Reported in Constantinople
Feb 8 report states Anatola was struck by a yesterday earthquake causing widespread devastation. Local authorities assess damage and assess casualties as rescue teams survey ruined structures and provide aid.
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Constantinople
Anatola
Secret Cuban peace talks move toward financial settlement
Washington reports secret negotiations between the State Department and Cuban insurgents aim to end the war on financial terms. The plan includes recognizing Cuban debt on independence, naval moves to prepare occupation, and potential general bonuses to Spain. The Montgomery sails to Matanzas as part of a broader U S naval presence and pressure on Blasco Blanco and Spanish forces.
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The
Tribune
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State Department
Cuba
McKinley
North Atlantic
Montgomery
Matanzas
Havana
Brice
Matangas
Santiago de Cuba
Blanco
United States
Spain
Department
Maine
Hillsboro Hanging Civilian Wachline Dies at 12:10
Gus Wachline, condemned murderer of John D. Ledrick, was hanged at Hillsboro Oregon at 12 10 this afternoon in a holiday crowd. Sheriff Bradford led the execution with DeputiesDeichman and Westcott and ex Sheriff Ford also present. Wachline proclaimed innocence and asked Jesus to take him as he is, before the trap sprung.
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Gus Wachfine
John D. Ledrick
Wachline
Lown Hill
Portland
Independent
Argus
Tie
Bradford
A. M. Collins
Phy
Union County
Ford
Washington County
Jesus
G. W. Patterson
Cornelius
Fire in Baku destroys naptha stock amid fatalities
A blaze in Baku in the Russian Caucasus last week consumed about 500000 pounds of naptha and remains active. Reports indicate many deaths as the fire continues to burn fiercely.
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Baku
Russian
Caucasus
Harvest Failure Worsens Peasant Distress Across Russia
Times correspondent reports widespread famine effects from a harvest failure in interior provinces of Russia. Central and Southeastern regions face severe distress among peasantry as shortages intensify.
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London
St. Petersburg
the Times
Cenetral
Russia
Wheat market bears as British demand slides in market letter
A Liverpool cable notes spring wheat remains held for Chi eno account and that Leiter party still has some on hand. Dornbusch admits UK consumption fell about 560,000 bushels per week below the prior two year average, with over 11,000,000 bushels overestimated in 20 weeks.
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Leiter
Dornbusch
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Broomhall
Northwest
Minneapolis
Commodity Prices From Pacific Northwest Markets
A detailed list of prices across grains produce meats and dairy from Seattle and regional markets. Wheat and oats range with flour grades and millstuffs. eggs butter and cheese quotes. poultry beef veal and mutton rates. regional hay and Pacific coast fruit and nuts. Prices given per bushel ton pound or box, with several regional varieties and crops noted.
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California
Oregon
Young America
Oregon Burbanks
Wool—Valley
Washington
Puget Sound
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