Fearful Negro Fight Over Cards And Whisky
A bloody fight broke out on Sandy Fork in Leslie county over cards and a blind tiger. Eight men, all negroes, were reported killed: John Williams, Tom Wilson, Bob Colewell, Tom Shelton, Peter Dorough, Mack Paine, Eling Howard, and Adul Coombs. Several others including Sim Paine, Larry McCamas, Sid Martin and Lew Guesuim were seriously wounded. Tense excitement continues with expectations of more trouble. A separate report covers J L M Curry, former U S minister to Spain, discussing Cuba. He predicts eventual Cuban independence under home rule with loose allegiance to Spain, notes Spain’s bankruptcy, and comments on Autonomy, Sugasta, and U S reluctance to acquire Cuba, citing issues with southern state demographics.
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Mrpoceseeno
Haydensign
Sandy Fork
Leslie County
John Williams
Tom Wilson
Bob Colewell
Tom Shelton
Peter Dorrough
Mack Paine
Eling Howard
Adul Coombs
Jauer
Spain
Arcasia
J. L. M. Curry
Cuizen
Cleveland
Hig
Cuba
Sugasta
James G. Loulus
Canovas
Reports from Havana reassure on quiet city
Official advices from Havana to the Spanish minister Dupuy Delome say the city remains perfectly quiet. A late night dispatch noted a few people in the public park but no demonstrations, with soldiers asking the crowd to move. By morning the patrol had returned to quarters and theaters were open.
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Havana
Washington
Dupnoy Delome
Ats P.m
Havans
State Department
Lee
Health and motherhood cited in early medicine plea
An article argues that neglect of the female body during pregnancy endangers infant life and endorses Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy. It claims the medicine strengthens maternity organs, facilitates delivery, and protects baby, urging women to attend to family health as a duty. The piece quotes testimonials from patients and references Dr. Pierce and medical advice.
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Pierce
Mrn
N.A
Thomas Pulaski
Sever
Canvass Shows Republicans Split Over Civil Service Change
The Republican canvass of 202 House members on modifying the civil service law nears completion. Estimates vary, with 115 to 135 counted as favorable depending on proposed changes. Delegations from North Carolina Tennessee Kentucky West Virginia and New Hampshire show support, while Minnesota Michigan and Pennsylvania riders reflect broad backing. Opposition plans to wait for the regular committee action before proposing changes.
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Wasuixerox
House of Representatives
Republican Atesting Committee
House
Pearson
North Carolina
Evans
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Civil Service Committee
Principal Faces Assault Charge Over School Whipping
A sensational case in Columbia's graded schools follows a severe flogging of Alfred Martin, son of W. T. Martin, by Professor B. L. Jones, the city’s school principal. Martin’s father filed for a warrant, trustees urged restraint, and the incident sparked widespread concern among school patrons.
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Dotvmpra
B. L. Jones
Alfred Martin
W. T. Martin
Columbia
Martin
Jones
Professor Jones
Petition to Punish American Consuls for Robbery Abroad
Milwaukee man John W Hinton asks Congress to punish American consuls who rob citizens dying abroad. He cites Paris where funds from his son Francis were taken by Vice Consul Clyde Shropshire and allegedly used for funeral expenses with no accounting. Shropshire was removed from office in 1896 amid money transactions questions.
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Milwaukee
Thas
Vic Cussui
Paris
Mach
Wasixorox
John W. Hinston
Francis
Congress
United States
Clyde Shropshire
Mr. Hinton
Shropshire
Judge Day
New York
Cousun
Georgia
Degeneracy His Defense Set in Murder Trial
A Jan 14 report states Chris Merry will attempt a degeneracy defense for murdering his wife. Juror examination hints the defense may accept guilt while shifting blame to society’s environment and heredity. Other items note Kilfeather and Taffe guilty of jury bribery in Oregon, plus Princeton end Garrett Cochran slated for next season.
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Merry
PortLane
United States District Court
Edward Kilfeather
L H. Taffe
J. W. Walker
GS Bratten
Taffe
United States
Tafte
Acd
Columbia River
Ossilo
Cochran
Oxgrasp
Ont
Garrett Cochran
Princeton
Will
University of California
Oocchran
Hall Will Cochran
Princeton’ University
Week in Wall Street Sees Mixed Strength and Distributio n
New York January 15 The market shows strong activity this week but a closer look reveals breadth rather than sustained strength. Industrials are mostly lower along with many railroad stocks though Northern Pacific Union Pacific and Vanderbilt issues rise. The Union Pacific buys a controlling stake in Oregon Short Line sparking optimism for the disintegrated system.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Vanderbilts
Oregon
Wheat Market Slips as Cold Wave Fails to Materialize
The Wheat Market shows a week of irregular downward movement with a modest weekly decline. May futures hovered around 90 cents late Friday as exhaustion from anticipated cold weather weighs on prices amid Argentine crop offers and sluggish foreign trade.
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Considare
Ee Giaaidation
Leiter
Shorts
Liverpool
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