Insurgent Bombing Wounds Spanish Convoy Guards
Havana April 27 Spanish force escorting a supply convoy to Guama loses a dozen men when a roadside bomb placed by Cuban insurgents explodes. Ten soldiers are mutilated. debris and torn clothing found near the blast. Remaining garrison at Guano suffer from sickness from foul water. insurgents raid Canto and surrounding areas, looting stores and dwellings. Reports say insurgent expedition lands near Jocaro at the southern end of the trocha in Puerto Principe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Guama
Canto
Ee Tiago
Onbo Crag
Jocaro
Trocha
Puerto Principe
Even Weyler’s Brutality Reported Against Cabana Children
A dispatch from Las Cabana details Cuban civilians, including Francisco Vega Oramos, a 12 year old boy, imprisoned for months by Weyler amid farms burned and families driven to towns. Officials torture and threaten, while Francisco’s family suffers exile and starvation amid ongoing revolt.
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Weyler
Las Cabana
Cnba
Key West
Caban Pacifico
Francisco Vega Oramos
Cabezas
Matanzas
Francisco
Government
Cabeza
Erie
Postelians
Cabesas
Las Palos
Havana
Las Cabanas
King George Faces Assassination Rumor Amid Greek Crisis
Dispatches from Athens warn of potential royal murder as Greece reels from defeat in the Larissa campaign. King George is blamed by many Greeks for leadership failures while Sapountzakis seeks to withdraw troops. Civil unrest and potential royal change loom as the country braces for a possible showdown.
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Athens
Larissa
Atar
Sapountzakis
Agis
Jules Faro
Deseretion Causes Panic in Epirus Advance on Previsa
Dispatches report Greek forces in Epirus under Colonel Dolphinopulos moving on Previsa to seize it before a larger assault, while Colonel Manos advances on Yane but halts as Turkish garrison of about 2,300 holds out amid artillery and ship bombardment from the Greek fleet, with desertion cited as a factor.
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Saltea
Arsay—Geosis
Previsa
New York
Arta
Epirus
Dolphinopulos
Manos
Yane
Golphinopulos
Great Day in Gotham as McKinley Parade Opens New Era
A crowded New York scene on April 27 celebrates President McKinley with a grand parade through Manhattan. Dignitaries from Britain and the Grant family join as crowds honor the day with flags, pomp, and a ceremonial ascent along Fifth Avenue. The procession includes General Porter, Mayor Strong, and a stacked honors guard, while Marines aboard warships stand ready at the harbor.
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McKintey
Portes
Teong
Ochers
Peak
New York
Manhattan
Daughters of the Revolution
Avebue
Speaker Reed
Julian Paincefote
Gantacera Town
Soeanmeral Rugar
Cleveland
Hobart
Porter
Batterfield
Tode
Grant
Grants
Mra Grant
Fred D. Grant
McKinley
McKinloss
Tate
Sae Epee
Assian Rt
Wesise Ots
Moat Heights
Reese
Inley
Cepwat
Kkinsey
Irong
Kuteinn Aitaigtar Mesorateghe
Perameond
Apell
Peror Nicholas
Kas
Vuravint Ruselan
Cleveland speech spurs talk of a third term
Former President Cleveland’s remarks before the New York Reform Club ignite discussion among Democrats about a 1900 nomination. Senator Morgan of Alabama notes Cleveland’s appeal to sound money and reform while expressing doubt over enough Cleveland Democrats at the national convention to move a motion.
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Morgan
Cleveland
Waisaikaros
New York Reform Club
Silver
Alabama
Oresland
Cleveland Democrata
Democratia
Clevean
Georgia Loan Company Faces Receiver Action
The Georgia Loan Savings and Banking Company led by G V Greer as president and Henry A Cassin as secretary treasurer faces a request for a receiver. Court petitions before Judge J H Lumpkin allege embezzlement by Cassin and a funds shortage that has wrecked the firm. A hearing is set for Wednesday to decide on appointing a receiver as Cassin remains under arrest on charges of embezzlement.
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Eorgia Loan, Savings and Bavkieg Company
de Envolvent
Aruanra
G.V. Grease
Henry A. Cassin
J. H. Lumpkin
Harry A. Oassin
Seacompen
Cassage Tumptia
Onsala
Georgia
Cassio
Williams Now on Trial in Georgia Murder Case
Warren B. Williams stands trial in Waycres Georgia for the Dec a killing of Charles W. Wilson in a hotel hall. Williams allegedly shot Wilson after a confrontation, with Wilson wounded twice before the altercation ended. The report notes Democratic finance committee deliberations and opposition to a proposed estate settlement, with plans and positions still unsettled.
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Waycres Hotel
Charles W. Wilsen
Wareness
Warren B. Williams
Charles W. Wilson
Wiliams
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Over Gatewood Grocery
Hil Glover
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Scowl
Aixen
Byne
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P. Clarke
Lamar Street
Ameri
Ash
Hacnership
Mass
Wheatley
West
Simmons
Postomce
Aerie
W. Thad Glover
Americus
Ostice
Clark & Hooper
E A Hawkins
Courthase
Janes Taylor
Rembert
Forsyth
W. Wallis
Ofice Telephone Exchange
Kreston
Stevens
Walter K. Wheatley
Wheatley Building
Hixon
Byne Block
Court House
A. Ansley, Jr
Landing
Ea Americus
Blalock & Cobb, Attorneys AT Law
Watts Building
Court Base
Burt
Lamar and
Jackson Streets
E.cato
M.A
Felder Street
Venderabia
Americas
Omice
Jackson Street
Figria E'E
H. S. Munro
Pevent
Onnce Werrear
Hank
Suter
Brownsin Church Streets
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Br. Kt
Eldride
Davenport Drug Co
Irom
M. T. Davis
Vedi
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Murphy
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Hampton Op
Wis Teft
Dayea- Jil Drug Co
Wall
Troephone
Baye
B.H. Jossey
Tad
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Felix LE Brom
Andy Cathartic
Aisi
Allen & Sheffield
Gent
Frilen & Sheffield
Daysnport Drug Company
Americun
Weyter
Coromsus
William Henry Wright
Een Place
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Gibson Welborn
Chalbody
Welborn
Corusus
R B. Rob. Innon
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Central Railroad
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Pierte
Rufislo
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Sailit
Andy Nori Penton
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Greece
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Ndter
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London
Lexpos
Modi Betta Nabs
Rarkesana
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Wasmimetos
Hare
James E. Pierce
Metropolitan Force
Fannie McMillan
M. Cooke
Chm
Pierce
Man Maral
Masien
Bex
Slava
Vera Oras
Goth
Neve Yars
Antonin Maximo Mara
ROYA
Jngystreaikin
Aprares
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