Cuban Rebels Rampage Across Western Cuba Amid Destruction
A Vera Cruz dispatch reports Antonio Maceo's rebel band overrunning western Cuba destroying settlements and crops, blowing trains, and terrorizing civilians while General Weyler rushes reinforcements. Amnesty rumors circulate among prisoners of war as Spanish authorities arrest suspected spies. Delegates convene in St. Louis for the American Bankers Association meeting with plans for three days of banking discussions and elections. A separate Indiana tragedy notes Charles Pfeifer killing his wife and child before taking his own life.
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General Weyler
Letera
Santa Clara
United States
St. Louis
Olympic Theater
American Bankers’ Association
Contry
Planters
Association
University
Mercantile, Country and Jockey Clubs
Mem Wilege
Indiana
Bryan Speech Defends Silver Policy in Pivot for Presidency
In Crestline, Sept. 2, a rain-soaked crowd heard Bryan urge voters to back his silver-forward platform. He warned against Republican money policy favoring gold and bond profits, urging workers to reject hard times and support a monetary system aligned with the people. He cited foreign policy lessons and praised Bismarck while urging independent action and labor support for free coinage of silver.
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Cmsten
Bryan
Chew Oe
Chicago
Applaus
Bismarck
Mr. Bryan
United States
Republican Party
Election Betting Dull Across United States
Odds on McKinley at two to one are offered in major cities but bets remain sparse. A $20,000 even money offer and a $10,000 to $5,000 wager in Indianapolis reflect thin activity. A scene in Ripley shows two bettors pledging extreme public stunts over the election outcome. University of Chicago receives a new large endowment, while Julia Bradley of Peoria makes a significant donation.
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New York
United States
McKinlay
McKinley
Detroit
Indianapolis
Ripley
Joss
Oxtead
University of Chicago
Peoria
Julia Bradley
Czarina Scotland Welcomed Amid Heavy Precautions
Leith Scotland September 23 crowds greeted the Russian imperial party as the czar and czarina arrived aboard the Standard and Polar Star. Precautions were extensive with picket boats and torpedo craft guarding the fleet and shore routes to Balmoral. Officials including the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught led the reception amid rain and lively harbor displays.
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Scotland
Standard
Polar Star
Firth of Forth
Prince of Wales
Czar
Carina
Balmoral
Duke of Connaught
M. de Staale
St. James
Lord Rosebery
Dalmeny
Enniskillen Dragoons
Keifo Dragoons
Count of Connaught
Scots Guards
Duchess of Buccleuch
Countes of Lytton
Tuntallon Castle
Firth
Channel
Tantallon Castle
Popethes
Majestic
Magnificent
Repulse
Resolution
Tragedy Near Selma Alabama Ends in Fatal Shot
Richarden Armstrong was shot and killed near Selma ten miles north as Thornton Goldsby opened fire in the road. Goldsby fled. no witnesses. The two men, longtime friends, had a fatal feud.
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Selma
Sera
Ala
Richarden Armstrong
Thornton Goldsby
Jedbey
Thornton
Goldaby
Troops on duty in Leadville area under Colorado guard
Over 1 000 Colorado National Guard members commanded by General Edgar Brooks are on duty in Leadville Colorado. Guardsmen protect Maid of Erin and other mines after strikes and attacks on Coronado and Emmett mines. Some mines may reopen soon under troop protection as miners reportedly wish to return to work.
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Leapville
Colo
National Guard
State of Colorado
Edgar Brooks
Maid of Erin
Denver
Coronado
Emmett
What You Eat and the Pure Wholesome Goods Aim
The notice promotes pure and wholesome foods at moderate consumer cost. It lists items including pure lard at 5 1-2 cents per pound, granulated sugar at 5 cents per pound, Arbuckles coffee at 20 cents, and Saltine Snowflake crackers at 10 cents per pound.
Potatoes Apples and Cabbage At Popular Prices
Just in today a carload of Virginia Irish potatoes described as fine smooth and white and mealy. Two bushel sacks offered for 1.25 dollars. Also new Red Apples and Green Cabbage at widely appealing prices for shoppers.
Local Grocer Promises Best Staple and Fancy Goods
A local store proclaims the best selections of staple and fancy groceries in the area with top quality jams sauces olives and canned goods at fair prices.
We Sell the Consumer At Wholesale Prices
An advert promises wholesale prices on all items to help buyers save money on every purchase. The message emphasizes savings on all eatable goods and food staples. The notice targets general consumers seeking lower costs.
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Too Quick. Highwayman Ambush Near William son
Sept 23 report from Columbia describes Isaac Green chief of police engaging a highwayman who seized his bridle and leveled a revolver. Green fired, the highwayman fell and crawled away. Ambiguous notes mention Bee U S A and Colonel William Bee dying at his residence.
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Columbia
8. C
Isaac Green
Williamson
3. C
Anderson
Green
Howse
Nere Am
Clonal Hughes
Batrprore
Wiliam B. Bee
U.S. A. Department
Toniy
Eoon Haeer
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