Disputed Cuban Filibuster Ship Wreck Reported
New York January 29 sources from the Cuban revolutionary party acknowledge the J W Hawkins steamer was wrecked while contesting costs of the expedition. Estrada Palma says the effort was exaggerated with about $100000 spent. Garcia and officers claim no awareness of the ship leaking until it was too late as crew fought to pump out water.
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New York
J. W. Hawkins
Estrada Palma
Mr. Palma
Associated Press
Garcia
Nateral Garcia
St. Paul
St Paul
Insurgents Repulsed After Fierce Cuban Battle
Report from Havana states insurgents plundered Cidral, attacked Guira Macarites south of Sabanilla, and were repulsed by the garrison. The enemy renewed the assault twice, suffering severe losses and retreating five miles before reconcentrating. Several Reformist central committee members resigned as about 1000 Sabanilla residents fled to Matanzas.
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Havana
Cidral
Guira Macarites
Sabanilla
Reformist Party
Matanzas
Two Men Killed After Refusing to Leave Town
Duranco Colorado January 29 Kid Moore and George Bridges were shot and killed in their shanty on the town outskirts by Marshal Thompson and Officer Fassbinder after refusing orders to depart. Coroner’s jury finds death by unknown parties. officers claim self defense despite victims lacking firearms. Local investigation and possible further proceedings expected.
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Duranco
Colo
Kid” Moore
George Bridges
Marshal Thompson
Thom
Fassbinder
Russia Plans Partition of Turkey in Spring Navy Moves to Arm Armenia
Vienna reports from Constantinople and Sebastopol that Russia concentrates Caucasian forces on the Armenian frontier to realize Peter the Great's plan to partition Turkey. Russia to take Armenia and Constantinople, France to seize Syria and the Persian Gulf coast, others to divide the empire. Also notes Russo Turkish entente rumors and U S Cuba belligerent rights debate in Congress with urging for recognition and possible move toward independence.
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Armenia
Constantinople
France
Syria
Palestine
England
Egypt
Persian Gulf
London
Vienna
the News
Sebastopol
Russia
Odessa
Peter the Great
Turkey
Double death by own action in Washington court
Judge Arthur sentenced Adolph Niese and his wife to 20 years for beating their 10 year old son to death. After being taken to cells both cut their throats with a razor. Niese died and the wife is critical. Also notes officials addressing mer-sree talloo and ailing pilots and Rome report on Italian crisis with King Menelik.
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Conviniz
Wash
Arthur
Adolph Niese
Niese
Fragmented speech condemns financial policy and populist demagoguery
The speech criticizes the Cuban resolution and eee committees for attacking sound money, debt, and treasury solvency. It warns of corporate monopolies and revenue control, laments sectional divides, mentions emancipation and unrest, and foresees potential violence if relief does not come.
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Sis
United
Treasury
Congress
Belahazzar
Senate
Washington
Iron market reviewed and orders slow to follow
Industrial World notes active inquiry for pig iron in lots of 1 000 to 8 000 tons but few orders. Prices remained at 19 50 per ton, with South Chicago works resuming double shift on Jan 27 after a four week shutdown and a booked tonnage. Overall outlook more encouraging.
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Curcaco
Chicago
Steel Company
Sutro Fights Huntington Over Central Pacific Refund Bill
San Francisco January 29 Mayor Sutro leads opposition to O P Huntington efforts to pass a refunding bill for the Central Pacific Railroad in Congress. He seeks support from lawmakers as he argues against the measure pitched by Huntington and the related Central and Southern Pacific road interests.
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Sutro
San Francisco
O. P. Huntington
Congress
Central Pacific Railroad
Huntin, Ee
I Courier
Congress of Measures
Central and Southern Pacific
Nightingale Elected President of National Educational Group
Dr A F Nightingale superintendent of Chicago High Schools elected president of the joint committee formed by the department and the department of higher education of the National Educational Association at its Denver meeting. The move aims to advance instruction and high education progress.
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Denver
A. F. Nightingale
Chicago
National Educational Association
Waite
Bse
Univer
Trains Collide Near Abbeville, Two Freight Locomotives Damaged
A Seaboard Air Line freight collision near Abbeville, S C, injured an engineer, a fireman, and a train hand. The wreck delayed schedules through Athens as investigators awaited an official report. The crash disrupted travel for several hours with limited details available.
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Seaboard Air Line
Abbeville
Athens
Alliancemen Discontent Over Hillsboro Lands Purchase
Raeicr Jan 29 report shows some Farmers' Alliancemen condemn a Hillsboro site purchase, claiming rank and file had no voice in the choice. Reports also say George A Lambeth, a liquor dealer in Mexico, may settle with wholesale creditors. Katie Nicols, 19, killed a 48 pound wildcat in Rowan county.
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Farmers
Hillsboro
George A. Lambeth
Mexico
Katie Nicols
Rowan County
High Point
Madison Watts
Sarah Scales
Watts
Incian H. Winder
Belt Line
Union
Atlanta
Peet
Seaboard Air Line
Portsmouth
Remarkable Meteoric Ball Spotted Near Nirvana Station
A fire ball about the size of a bushel basket fell east of Nirvana station in Michigan on Tuesday night. It struck the snow and rose at a 20 degree angle before drifting behind the hills. Reporters say these meteoric bubbles with phosphorescent gas may occur in this latitude, recalling 1832 sightings that caused end of world fears.
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Nirvana, Mich
Nirvana Station
Arizona Chief Justice Baker Charged With Malfeasance
A. O. Baker chief justice of Arizona and presiding judge of the third judicial district faces charges from ex Clerk Louis O. Jordan of malfeasance and conduct unbecoming a judge. A departmental inquiry at Westing ton will examine court records. if substantiated Baker could be removed amid accusations of collusion drunkenness and levying tribute on his appointees. A later item notes wild buffalo near the Rio Grande in Pecos County to be captured with Smithsonian aid. Brunswick Georgia sees Captain Screyen inspect the sewer system. Savannah seeks to borrow ideas from Brunswick’s setup.
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Arizona
Masses Office
San Francisco
Phoenix
A. T
A.O. Baker
Supreme Court of Arizona
Third Judicial District
Louis O. Jordan
Department of Cere
Westington
San Anonio
Tex
Rio Grande
Pecos County
Sam Hillington
Brunswick
Beuxswick
John Screyen
Savannah
Death of a Noted English Sonpox Right Hon
Death notices from the late English figure indicate the passing of a prominent statesman on January 29, with formal tributes from peers and public figures. Details are scarce in the fragment but reflect a period obituary style honoring career and contributions.
Negro Found Under Powers House. Dan Lester Arrested
A negro was discovered under W W Powers house on Bloomfeld street. A young lady saw him flee from under the house and identified Dan Lester, who was arrested after bloodhounds tracked him to Lumpkin hill. He was jailed for Mayor McMahan to rule on the case.
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W. W. Power
Bloomfeld Street
Rose
Dan Lester
Lester
Lumpkin Hill
Police target street corner loitering in Athens
Police intensify actions against loitering on street corners, focusing on Broad and Foundry streets where arrests have occurred. Officials vow to extend strong enforcement to all corners to restore order and curb idle gatherings.
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Broad
Foundry
Lest
Cfilcera
Athens
Negro boy causes scene on Lumpkin Street near Pittman store
On Tuesday afternoon around five, Officer Rose detained a large crying Black boy named Sanders Haygood who was believed to have broken a show case in Mr. W. M Pittman’s store after throwing stock at another boy.
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Rose
Lumpkin Street
Lesding
Sanders Haygood l
W. M' Pittman
New Uniforms Show Police in Smart City Garb
Policemen debuted in new uniforms on the streets yesterday presenting a handsome, stylish appearance. They remain a deterrent to evil doers in the city, though the change is subtle.
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Ghia City
Charleston Chief Appointed by Governor Evans
Charleston January 29 Governor John Gary Evans established a metropolitan police system in Charleston and appointed Edward Anderson James M and T. See ee to a police board. The reformers seized control of police affairs as the new board took office and reported to the city.
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Evans
Charleston
John Gary Evans
Edward Anderson
James M
Een
Galton
Eaten by Indians Believed Fate of Five Prospectors
Hermosillo Mexico January 29 A party of five gold prospectors bound for Tiburon island in the interior was attacked by the Seris tribe. Six were originally seen but most were killed and reportedly eaten as the marauders fled. One member escaped and claimed the others were slain. The Indians are described as wearing valuable gold.
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Hermosillo
Mexico
Tiburon Island
Fire destroys cotton seed house at Athens Oil Mill
Tuesday night at about eleven thirty o'clock a large seed house at the Athens Oil Mill on Pulaski street collapsed after excess cotton seed piled on one side pushed it out. Several negro workers inside escaped with minor bruises while owner G. E. Lyndon plans immediate repairs.
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Sage and Kelley
Pulaski Street
Athens
G. E. Lyndon
Grand Prize Drill and Ball by Clarke Rifles
The Clarke Rifles stage a Valentine’s Evening event on February 14 to raise funds for new uniforms. Tickets exceed two hundred twenty five with three girls in a close contest for selling the most. A drill and military exhibition will cap the lively program.
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Clarke Rifles
St. Valentine’s
Clarke
St. Valentin’s
Emory College Debaters Prepare for Athens Visit
Three Emory College representatives from the Few and Phi Gamma Literary Societies will visit Athens to meet six University of Georgia debaters. Plans will be arranged, a subject chosen, and speeches prepared for an inter-collegiate debate likely in May. The teams are noted for strong oratorical talent.
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Phi Gamma
Emory College
University of Georgia
Athens
Valuable property to be sold at auction in Athens
Several valuable properties on Clayton street and a Jackson street store will be sold Saturday morning at 11 o clock on the premises by Mr. W D Griffeth. The Clayton street stores are occupied by T S Methvip Misses L & L Bradberry and Mrs C Bode. The Jackson street store was formerly Parr Bros. auction action occurs Saturday morning at 11.
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Athens
W. D. Griffeth
Clayton Street
T.8. Methvip
L. Bradberry
C. Bode
Jackson Street
Parr Bros
Information Wanted on Thomas Jones in Athens Ga
Athens relatives seek news of Thomas Jones who left town to sell spectacles. Any information should be sent to Mrs. Clara Grimes at 315 Mitchell Street, Athens, Georgia.
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Thomas Jones
Athens
Clara Grimes
Mitchell Street
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