Royal Family Fearing Revolution Faces Madrid Rumors
Paris London Dec 17 According to the St James Gazette Madrid letters say General Weyler's reception was significant and the government is alarmed by a hostile populace. Artillery is stationed at hidden points though the reports are unconfirmed. Rumors say preparations are under way for a flight of royal family members to France at the first sign of revolution.
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St. James
Madrid
Woyler
Tha Eyonere
France
Anxiety for Ruiz Fears Death After Surrender Talks
Havana reports fear for Lieutenant Colonel Joaquin Ruiz some say he has died as a result of bearing a surrender proposal to rebel forces. Ruiz pressed an interview with Colonel Aranguen despite warnings from Genera Gomez that surrender talks would incur execution. If Ruiz did not return by Tuesday night, he might be deemed dead. London notes the murder of actor William Terriss at the Adelphi stage door by a former usher, Archer, who cited a grievance over dismissal. The killer waited quietly as Terriss collapsed, later taken into custody. Terriss died in the theater. A third brief item mentions reports in Port au Prince with no insult to German officers known.
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Blanco
Alfo-de-Camp
Havana
Joaquin Ruiz
Sile-De-Camp
Ruiz
Aranguen
Gomez
William Terrin
Accassin
London
William Terriss
Adelphi
Strand
Secret Services
Archer
Terriss
3 Scotchman
Bow Street
Green Room
Appraising Fort Randall Land Opens Homestead Entry
Fort Randall abandoned military reservation appraisers Fred Hoisington John Hart and Seth Woods filed their report with the land office. Land valued at 1.25 to 3 per acre across 400 quarter sections, about 140 claimed by homesteaders who must pay assessed value. Original report to Interior Secretary awaiting approval to become legal.
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Elles Hil
Land Office
Cuamemryan
Fred Hoisington
John B. Hart
Seth Woods
Secretary of the Interior
Fort Randall Military Reservation
Gage proposes currency reform under gold standard
Secretary Gage testifies before the House Banking and Currency Committee outlining a plan to strengthen the gold standard, back Treasury demands, and gradually retire greenbacks with low rate gold bonds. The bill would create a separate issue division, permit asset circulation at about 76 percent of capital stock, lower minimum bank capital to 25,000, halve bank note taxes, and allow circulation secured by government bonds up to par value.
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the Tressury
Washington
Gage
Committee On Banking and Currency
House of Representatives
Gage Agid
United States
Treasury
Greenbanks
Bill to Regulate Divorces and Uniform Laws
A bill introduced by Representative Ray aims to regulate absolute divorce and void marriages in the District of Columbia and territories, seeking uniform state-like codes based on New York law, with limited remarriage provisions and grounds such as adultery cruelty drunkenness desertion and lack of consent. The measure covers Oklahoma and aligns with a broader push for constitutional amendments to install uniform marriage and divorce law nationwide.
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Washington
Ray
N. Y
District of Columbia
Territories
New York
Oklaoma
Terre Haute Car Works Change Hands on Jan 1
The Terre Haute Car Works, a major national plant, will change ownership January 1. Paperwork is being drawn for the transfer and about one thousand workers will be employed.
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Terre Haure
Terre Haute
Farmers Institute Meeting Opens February 3 For Three Days
The Farmers Institute plans a three day winter meeting starting Wednesday February 3 with no fixed venue yet. officials expect a very successful event. The report also notes advertisements and remedies, including Foley's Kidney Cure and other patent medicines, plus lodge resolutions mourning the death of A T Fudge and granting sympathy to his family.
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Farmers‘ Institute
Wright's Condensed Smoke for Smoking Meats Ad
Wright's Condensed Smoke advertises a 75 cent bottle to smoke 250 pounds of meat keeping it sweet and insect free. Sold by all druggists. Made by E. H. Wright & Co Ulysses Nebraska with H G Weber & Co as agents.
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Wright
E. H. Wright & Co
Ulysses
Neb
H. G. Weber & Co
F. Parsons & Co., Druggists
Atlantic
Towa
Cashman to Come West and Arraignment Summary
Eugene Cashman, New York street cleaning foreman, arraigned after being charged with misappropriating 50,000 dollars while treasurer of Greeley county Nebraska. He was turned over to Luke Winner of Greeley county to be moved west. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar claim and a volunteers' rifle distribution doubt.
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Cashman
Come West
New York
Eugene
Cough Remedies Tout for Health in Local Ads
A flood of patent medicine claims tout Foley’s Honey and Tar and Dr Kay’s remedies as cures for pneumonia, consumption, and stomach ills. Advertisers cite testimonials from small towns and offer pills, salves, and tonics as safe, guaranteed cures for coughs, headaches, and digestive troubles.
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Foley
Vic Emmert & Co
J.G Bishop
Agnew
Macn
Future of May Wheat Predicted by Leiter Interest Agent
George B. French, Leiter interest agent, claims wheat cost near 70 cents and may rise to 1.50 as supplies tighten. He predicts Minneapolis will host the country’s highest price with mills driving demand for grinding. He notes farmers may seek seed wheat and that the line of wheat purchased will be delivered to his group.
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Minneapolis
Actus
Ontcano
George B. French
Leiter
Mr. French
Chicago
French
Menace to Fruit Growing Threatens Iowa Orchards
Dec 17 Des Moines report shows the San Jose teale insect established in Iowa and spreading, risking near total destruction of orchards and huge property loss. Horticultural society proposes urgent actions, legislative aid, owner awareness, and coordinated extermination efforts. Officers elected: Gardner Osage president Wragg Waukes secretary Van Houten Lenox librarian Bomberger Harlan treasurer.
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Iowa
Des Moises
Yeaterday
State Horticultural Society
San Jose J
Silas Wilson
Atlantic
National Nurserymen’s Association
C. F. Gardner
Osage
M. J. Wragg
Waukes
George H. van Houten
Lenox
W. M. Bomberger
Harlan
A First Class College Education Offered at Ames College
An advertisement from February 8 1808 promotes a first class college education in Ames Iowa. It highlights mining engineering veterinary science dairying and group courses with thorough curricula and reasonable living costs. An illustrated company directory is provided free by President W M Beardshear Ames Iowa.
Three Die In Wreck Near Cleveland On Eastern Illinois Road
Train No 4 collided with an extra near Cleveland at 5 this morning. Three railroad workers were killed and about six were injured. Names listed include Enarouer J D Rautsen Finan O L BRxMEn and Fireman 0 F Despre. Cargo and engines suffered severe damage. Passengers were unharmed.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Here
Enarouer J. D. Rautsen
Finan O
Bladder Trouble Cure Promoted by Swamp-Root Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for bladder and urinary troubles caused by kidney issues or local treatment. It claims relief from frequent urination, incontinence, and burning pain, and offers sample bottles and pamphlets by mail. The promotion targets readers of Taizerara. boxes of 50 cents and one dollar are cited for products.
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Foley
Sidney Core
Vic Emmert & Co
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