Bloodshed on Cleveland river front shocks city
A riot near Franklin in Cleveland drew the entire population, with knives and clubs used in a brutal clash. About 40 men fought as police arrived, with at least 20 injured including Sylvester Carter and James Carter. Authorities report a violent scene and grave injuries amid the chaos.
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Cleveland
Franklin Arebus
Sylvester Carter
James Carter
John Spreads
William Malloy
Burraro
Depew
Pool subsidy halt signals drive to squeeze small wire nail makers
Cleveland Nov 24 The pool will cease paying subsidies to wire nail makers starting tomorrow, signaling an effort to crowd out small manufacturers. H. P. Nail Co denies the pool has quit business while insiders eye surplus funds built from the difference between pool and market prices as a potential bolster for larger producers.
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Cleveland
Denlea
Clevevany
H. P. Nail Company
Boston
Pool
Treasury
Weyler in Havana as heat forces retreat and recall grows
A Havana dispatch says General Weyler returned to Havana due to extreme heat hindering fighting. Cuban chatter claims Maceo placed a price on Weyler’s head, prompting a hasty palace retreat as Spain grows incensed at his delays.
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Havana
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
Weyler
Maceo
Congress
Lee
Fortress
la Cabana
Olney
Melton
United States
Maza
Vedia
George Ferren
Fernandez
Africa
Jones Favoring a Beer Tax for Revenue
Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas returns to Washington to push a beer tax replacing a general tariff revision. He estimates a $1 per barrel levy could raise about $30 million while opposing further sugar taxation and supporting an income tax. He seeks permanent Democratic HQ in 1900 and renews the free silver campaign.
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Washington
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
House
Senate
Death by Alcoholism Shocks Des Moines Hotel
The St Louis Republic reports the death of J D Farquhar a Des Moines liquor salesman at the Laclede hotel after two days of heavy debauchery. Police note morphine and syphonal found. coroner rules alcoholism. Farquhar had winnings of 3800 dollars, sent 1600 home, and had engaged with local pharmacies seeking morphine. He belonged to Knights of Pythias and a telegram orders embalming and shipment to Hamburg Iowa. An adjacent ad lists teachers bibles and horses for sale.
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Martin Luther Stevens
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Ocean
St. Louis Republic
J. D. Farquhar
Des Moines
Laclede
Laclede Hotel
Farquhar
Bert Walker
the Laclede
Eler
Frank Green
Ward
Enderbee’s
George Klinge
Knights of Pythias
K. P. No
Lincoln
W. L. Bogan
Hamburg
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Lizzie Bogan
Slaughter Bros
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Glover Building
Detroit
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