Spain in Hot Water and Laurada Escort
Spanish authorities guard the United States Consulate in Havana amid fears of attacks by Spanish sympathizers. The Laurada faces restrictions in Valencia with naval vessels present, while reports say she will be allowed to anchor near warships without offloading. In Bern, the German Lloyd steamer Salier wrecked near Villagarcia with 399 aboard, all drowned.
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Havana
United States
Maprio
Admiral Beranger
Meses
Valencia
Laurada
Marie Theresa
Vulcana
London
Rome
Daily News
Palermo
Hughes
Spain
Baltimore
Madrid
Washington
Bern
Salier
Villagariea
Cabinet council to consider Cleveland message amid Spanish illness
Maprio Dec 14 The cabinet council meets Tuesday for the first time since Cleveland's message to Congress. Some papers say a confidential note to ambassadors may be discussed, but ministers are silent. Rumors of noting U S Cuban expeditions and Cuban war aid circulate, yet no decision has been made and a postponement is suspected.
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Cleveland
Maprio
Congress
Senor Canovas
Madrid
Spain
Washington
United States
Cuba
Assist for Free Cuba Grows as Junta Receives Calls
Telegrams from across the United States Mexico and Paris urge support for Cuba and offer funds for the liberty fight. Herbert Wolcott head of the Cuban American League Cleveland notes strong American sympathy and says money is flowing rapidly for volunteers and equipment. G A R members in Cleveland offer to lead troops in Cuba.
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New York
United States
Mexico
Paris
Cuba
Herbert Wolcott
Wolcott
Cleveland
Maceo
Maceo's Successors Named In Cuban Insurgent Commands
Washington December 14 The succession of General Galixio Garcia to lieutenant general of the Cuban insurgents and Major General Rios Rivers to command of the forces in Pinar del Rio, both previously held by Maceo, is fixed upon practically as.
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Maceo
Washington
Galixio Garcia
Rios Rivers
Pinar del Rio
Wage Workers Meet at 16th AFL Convention
Cincinnati hosts the 16th annual American Federation of Labor convention opening with President Samuel Gompers reviewing credentials and presenting reports. He announces a Sunday speech topic and notes year end receipts, expenses, and a 15 percent revenue rise with a 68 292 membership gain and substantial strike funding.
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Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
J. A. Magruder
Wesley Chapel
McCraith
Lennon
Executive Council
National Irrigation Congress Opens in Phoenix
The fifth session of the National Irrigation Congress convened at the Phoenix opera house with delegates from California Kansas and Texas arriving. The national executive committee laid plans for a permanent paid membership organization and officers to push irrigation priorities to Washington. John E. Frost of Kansas served as temporary chairman and a welcome was delivered by the mayor and Governor Franklin.
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Apens
Phoenix
Ariz
National Irrigation Congress
Opera House
Union
California
Kansas
Texas
National Executive Committee
Congress
Washington
John E. Frost
Franklin
Nebraskan Politician Clashes Over Cuban Killings Resolution
Washington notes the senate plans final action on the immigration bill next Thursday. Senator Call introduces three resolutions on Cuba including a denouncement of General Antonio Maceo’s death under a flag of truce and calls for US prisoners released from Ceuta and a list of Americans in Spanish prisons.
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Washington
Senate
House
Call
Dem
Fla
Antonio Maceo
Mr. Call
United States
Ceuta
Secretary of State
Committee On Foreign Relations
Mr. Allen
Nebraska
Hoar
Massachusetts
Allen
William J. Bryan
Webster
Clay
Kansas
Dockers Back Talks with Employers on Conciliation Board
At Hampurer on December 13 the striking dockers adopted resolutions favoring negotiations with employers. A conference between strikers and employers will decide the composition of the conciliation board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampurer
Board of Conciliation
Grain and Provision Markets See Wheat Hold Gains
Wheat rose after a surprise drop in world visible supply with May closing up 14 for the day. Corn oats and provisions moved slightly higher while cash quotes showed No 2 red wheat around 90 cents and No 2 corn near 23 cents in Carracco trading.
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Reported in Souis OmMana
Livestock receipts total 28 000 cattle and 2 100 sheep with varying price ranges. Beef steers 3.50 to 4.85. western 5.25 to 3.85. Texas 2.50 to 3.50. cows 2.50 to 3.25. calves 3.00 to 5.00. hogs 3.20 to 3.50. sheep natives 2.75 to 3.50. westerns 2.50 to 3.35. lambs 3.50 to 5.00.
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Souis OmMana
Texas
Hogs and Cattle Prices and Receipts Sharp in CuicaGco Market
Hogs receipts total 33,000 with prices trending higher across light, mixed and heavy grades from 3.30 to 3.50 for light and from 3.05 to 3.50 for rough. Cattle receipts reach 15,500 with beeves at 3.40 to 5.50 and cows and heifers from 1.60 to 4.00. Texas steers and stockers noted but ranges not fully listed.
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CuicaGco
Texas
House Agrees to Adjourn for Two Week Holiday Recess
Washington December 15. The House recessed for two weeks starting December 22 after a largely dull day. A major struggle over Morse of Massachusetts liquor law tightening failed to derail the bill as it passed. The president's veto on Lydia A Taft's pension was sustained with 96 yeas and 85 nays. Several minor bills were also enacted.
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House
Washington
Mass
District of Columbia
Lydia A. Taft
Yeas
Senate takes up Dingley tariff bill in late session
The Senate voted 35 to 21 to take up the Dingley tariff bill but then adjourned with a recommit motion pending. The session featured sharp exchanges between Allen, Chandler, Hale and Aldrich. Earlier, resolutions urging Cuban independence were presented by Cameron, Mills and Call.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
R.I
Republic
Finance Committee
Allen
Pop
Neb
Messrs
Chandler
Hale
Dingley
Cameron
Mills
Tex
Call
Fla
United States
Senate Advances Immigration Bill Amid Cuba Debates
The Senate opened business by considering the immigration bill and starting Cuba speeches from Cullom and Call. A motion to postpone until after holidays failed, receiving only 13 votes, all from Democrats.
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Senate
Washington
Cuba
Cullom
Call
Gibson
Immigration debate sparks personal clashes among leaders
A legislative discussion centered on immigration raised spirited exchanges among Messrs. Chandler Lodge and Gibson over several proposed amendments. The merits of the immigration question were debated in a general way across the session.
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Messrs
Chandler
Lodge
Gibson
Catron Alien Land Bill Defeated and Copyright Bills Passed
In WasHineton on December 11 the Catron alien land bill was defeated in the house. The bill to protect dramatic and musical copyrights was passed. A measure to ban liquor sales in the capital building also passed.
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WasHineton
Civil Service Reform Association Elects Officers in Philadelphia
The Civil Service Reform Association reconfirmed President Carl Schurz of New York and a slate of vice presidents including Charles Francis Adams and Arch bishop J P Ryan. Mayor Strong touted New York municipal civil service gains while speakers noted past corruption cases.
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Civil Service Reform Association
Philadelphia
Carl Schurz
New York
Charles Francis Adams
Boston
August R. McDonough
J. Hall Pleasants
Baltimore
Henry Hitchcock
St. Louis
Franklin McVeigh
Chicago
William Potts
Henry C. Potter
J. P. Ryan
Stephen N. Ryan
Strong
Zonel John R. Proctor
Kentucky
National Civil Service Commission
Foss
Charles J. Bonaparte
Lucius B. Swift
Inianapolis
Prouty to Succeed Veasey as Interstate Commissioner
The president nominated Charles A. Prouty of Vermont to be an interstate commerce commissioner, replacing Wheelock G. Veasey. Prouty, about 40, Dartmouth graduate, lawyer by training, served six years as recorder of the Vermont Supreme Court decisions and was recently chosen president of the Vermont Bar Association.
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Supreme Court of Vermont
Vermont Bar Association
Regulations to Govern Grain Milled in Transit
The Western Freight association rate committee proposes uniform grain transit rules east of the Missouri River matching those west of it. Through traffic rates would be 2 cents per 100 pounds higher from Omaha than Kansas City. A salt rate rise from Kansas points and Chicago to the Missouri river was advised, and the differential on stock versus stall fed cattle to be abolished.
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Dunicana
Western Freight Association
Missouri River
Omaha
Kansas City
Kansas
Chicago
Gold Democrats to Continue the Fight
The national executive committee of the National Democratic party met in Indianapolis and audited accounts showing a small treasury balance. Headquarters will be in New York with Mr. Bynum in charge. Henry Watterson attended the dinner as guest of honor.
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Indianapolis
National Executive Committee
National Democratic Party
Bates House
Henry Watterson
Treasury
New York
Bynum
McHugh Nomination Held Over By Senate Committee
Washington December 15 The senate judiciary committee considered several nominations. Some were ordered reported favorably while the rest went over until senators signified their wishes. William McHugh’s nomination to be United States district judge for Nebraska was held over until after the holiday recess.
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McHagh
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
William McHugh
United States
Nebraska
Fitzsimmons Sharkey case linked to conspiracy history
San Francisco report states evidence mirrors prior testimony as Fitzsimmons and Julian push to reveal a conspiracy that would shock boxing. George Allen, Sharkey’s second and assistant trainer, was the main witness. Walling sentenced to hang as Jackson’s accomplice in Pearl Bryan murder. execution likely February anniversary.
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Fitzsimmons-Sharkey
San Francisco
Fitzsimmons
Julian
George Allen
Sharkey
Walling
Jackson
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Newport
Alonzo Walling
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Lumbermen Open National Convention in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on December 15 a national convention of lumber interests convened at 10 oclock for a two day session. About 50 delegates attended opening remarks and estimates suggest at least 150 delegates will participate from 27 states.
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Lumbermen
Cincinnati
National Convention of Lumber Interests
Iowa Sheriffs In Convention Opens In Des Moines
Iowa sheriffs association opened a two days session in Des Moines. In Jefferson Iowa postmaster J E Thorne was found dead in bed with heart disease cited as the cause.
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Iowa Sheriffs In
Des Moines
Iowa Sheriffs’ Association
Jefferson
J. E. Thorne
Rockwell City
Mrs. H. A. McFatrich Dies in Red Oak
Mrs. H A McFatrich wife of Red Oak's oldest physician died of paralysis after living in the town for nearly 30 years. The obituary notes her long residence and status in the community.
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Red Oak
H. A. McFatrich
Senator Allison Denied as Secretary of State Choice
Allison was too ill to be seen in Dusveve Iowa on December 11 and an official denial was issued about him being chosen for secretary of state.
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Allison
Dusveve
Harlan Bank Closes Its Doors in Solvency Failure
Harlan State Bank was closed by bank examiner Fred Bennett after the institution failed to show adequate solvency. The action occurred yesterday in Harlan Iowa.
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Harlan Bank
Haran
Fred Bennett
Harlan State Bank
Interstate Tracer Barred From the Mails Debtor List Exposed
The Interstate Tracer, based in Marshalltown Iowa, published a nationwide debtors list and was cut from the mails by a fraud order.
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Washington
Marshalltown
Robber Identified After Fairfax Killing
Dec 11 report says the robber shot by Milwaukee Road agent F F Benedict at Fairfax Monday night is identified as Frank Wolfe of Amana. The identification confirms the fatal incident at the Amana area location.
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Cepar Rapids
Fairfax
F. F. Benedict
Milwaukee Road
Frank Wolfe
Amana
Fatal Vulcanizer Explosion Wounds Dentist’s Wife
In Sretey Iowa on December 12 a vulcanizer exploded in the dental rooms of William Schlawig, fatally injuring the dentist’s wife whose skull was fractured by a flying head fragment.
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Sretey
William Schlawig
Architect Accused in Des Moines Forgery Case
Des Moines reports the arrest of architect John P. Eisentraut for forgery. The case shocks the St. Ambrose Catholic parish over alleged frauds during the construction of St. Joseph's academy.
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Des Moines
John P. Eisentraut
St. Ambrose
St. Joseph’s Academy
Postmaster Jacob Maurer Dies by Suicide in Garnaville
Dusveve Dec 13 Jacob Maurer postmaster at Garnaville killed himself by swallowing acid. Postoffice Inspector Maher found a $250 shortage in the office. Maurer, a schoolteacher, did not appear as expected and was later found dead in the schoolhouse.
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Iowa
Dusveve
Jacob Maurer
Garnaville
Postoffice
Maher
Marer
Trustees Won’t Be Arrested in Army Home Pension Case
An agreement allows officers and trustees of the Soldiers' home at Marshalltown to avoid arrest for alleged federal pension violations. They agree to appear before the court on a date to be set for trial, with appearances planned for next week.
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Drs Moines
Marshalltown
Horticultural Society Reimburses Ex-Treasurer in Installments
The State Horticultural Society closed its sessions at Des Moines. It voted to reimburse Silas Wilson, former treasurer, $1850 lost when the Cass county bank failed in 1894. Reimbursement to him will be made in five annual installments starting April 1.
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Horticultural Society
Des Mores
State Horticultural Society
Silas Wilson
Cass County
Iowa Soldiers' Guardians to Be Tried
Des Moines dispatch reports the information against Marshalltown soldiers home commissioners for alleged pension confiscation has been filed in federal court by District Attorney Fullen. No arrests have been made. Fullen aims for a speedy trial and would appeal if Judge Woolson rules against him.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Fullen
Woolson
Meeting of Iowa Silver Men in Des Moines Dec 29
Secretary E. M. Carr issued a call for the Democratic state central committee meeting in Des Moines on December 29. Each district committeeman will invite the silver men of his district, with 200 to 300 silver Democrats Republicans and Populists expected to attend. A new chairman to succeed E. W. Curry will be chosen at the meeting.
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Iowa
Des Moies
E. M. Carr
Democratic State Central Comittee
Des Moines
E. W. Curry
End of a real life drama in Iowa and a northern reunion
Crepar Raptos reports the killing of a man misidentified as Wolfe by a Fairfax station agent reveals gang activity in Iowa and Johnson counties. A Cedar Rapids fence is suspected as part of the gang. Orrumwa reports a mother’s search ends as her son, missing 26 years, reunites at Morgan County Louisiana.
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Crepar Raptos
Young Wolfe
Benedict
Fairfax
Iowa
Johnson Counties
Wolfe
Loescher
Cedar Rapids
Orrumwa
C. P. Mason
Des Moines Faces City Hall Wage Strike Fallout
Des Moines reports street workers on the east side sewer project threaten to strike over unpaid wages. The city has paid contractors but workers have not received pay, risking about $4,000 in labor claims. Officials warn this stems from loose business methods.
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Des Moines
Des Mores
Harris Injured During Initiation At Iron Wood Camp
George Harris of Dvsvere suffered injury during initiation at the Iron Wood camp of Modern Woodmen. He was taken to the hospital with a crushed elbow joint. An amputation may be required to save his arm, following a fall on the floor.
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Dvsvere
George Harris
Iron Wood
Sudden Death in Mentone Hotel Claimed by Heart Disease
Charles J. Bracke bush of Sioux City Iowa father of Mrs M T Hundell was found dead in the Mentone hotel. Heart disease is listed as the cause. He was 65 and had been visiting the city for several months. sons Charles H. and Frederick M. Bracke bush reside here.
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Lowan
Charles J. Brackebush
Sioux City
M. T. Hundell
Mentone Hotel
Charles H
Frederick M. Brackebush
Shriner Temple Holds Annual Meeting in Drepar Rapids
Nearly 200 members of El Kahir temple from across eastern Iotva attended the annual meeting in the city. Reports show a large gain in membership with the total now 13,325. Officers for the ensuing year were chosen.
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Drepar Rapids
el Kahir
Mystic Shrine
Iotva
Pursuing a Murderer With Bloodhounds
Marshalltown Iowa December 15 A 25 year old Andrew Hart son of a pioneer farmer was shot dead early today by an unknown intruder in his home A desperate struggle followed and the killer escaped hundreds of armed citizens with bloodhounds hunted the suspect and lynching was feared if captured
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Marshalltown
Andrew Hart
Aged Woman Tossed By Bull Near Ireton
Mrs B Schmedhaus, an elderly German woman from Sioux City, was attacked while crossing a field near Ireton. A vicious bull tossed her, forced her through barbed wire, and she was fatally injured but saved by grabbing the bull’s nose ring until help arrived.
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Sioux City
Ireton
Here
B. Schmedhaus
Question of Interest to Bankers in Anamosa Case
A district court case in Anamosa involves L Schoonover versus Osborne Bros over a claimed debt of 31000 and raises whether bankers may charge interest on customer overdrafts. The suit covers 14 years of money Schoonover advanced for business purposes.
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Cepar Rapids
Anamosa
L. Schoonover
Osborne Bros
Schoonover
Iowa Friends of Cuba Organize with Des Moines Headquarters
An Iowa organization of friends of Cuba is formed with Des Moines as headquarters and branches already in Davenport and Sioux City. A mass meeting will feature Senor Arango of Cleveland. officers named are W. D. Cooney president and E. D. Hamlin secretary treasurer.
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Des Moines
Iowa Organization of Friends of Cuba
Davenport
Sioux City
Senor Arango
Cleveland
New York
Iowa
Senor Palma
W. D. Cooney
E. D. Hamlin
Kohlsaat not seeking cabinet post in McKinley era
New York December 15. H. H. Kohlsaat of Chicago, named as a possible McKinley cabinet member since the election, says he is not seeking a cabinet role and would decline if offered.
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Kohlsaat
New York
H. H. Kohlsaat
Chicago
McKinley
Bryan Secures South Dakota Electors After Adjourned Board Ruling
In Pierre on December 16 the court in the mandamus case to compel certificates for Republican electors ruled the board may adjourn to obtain complete returns. The decision grants Bryan the electors following the partial canvass.
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Bryan
South Dakota
Pierre
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