State House Burns in Pennsylvania Capitol Fire
Fire destroyed the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg burning for about an hour. The blaze caused about 1.6 million dollars in damage to the historic Ionic building and its contents with records saved and the Senate and House in session elsewhere. Fire department response delayed reportedly.
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Tannsylvania State Capitol
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Harrisburg
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John, Grady
Philadelhia
Ojedta
Senate
Werg
Naeless
Deleney
Venezuelan Treaty Signed to Settle Boundary Dispute
The British ambassador Sir Julian Pauncelate and Venezuela's minister to Washington Jose Andrade witnessed a 4:80 pm signing at the state department of a treaty to settle the Venezuela British Guiana boundary by arbitration. The tribunal will have five jurists with two appointed by Britain and one from the United States, plus a fifth chosen if needed by Sweden and Norway. The agreement aims to prevent further diplomatic ruptures and potential conflict between Britain and Venezuela.
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Julian Pauncelate
Senor Jose Andrade
Venezuela
Washington
State Department
British Guiana
Great Britain
Beron Berachell
Richard Benn Collins
Venesuela
James Wilson to name secretary in McKinley cabinet
A Washington dispatch reports Sen or Allen has telegrammed Hon James Wilson regarding his acceptance of the secretaryship in McKinley s cabinet. James Will was born August 16 86 in Ayrshire Sealand of farming parents and long public service in Iowa politics.
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McKinley
Washington
Allen
James Wilson
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Wise
Xeemiary
Astin
Janis Wile
Ayrshire
Sealand
Tana
James ix
Jeln Wilner
Bames
Des Moines
Duis Farm
Sherman
Minston
Sime
Lowa Agreubigital
Pontiois Yotas
George Taylor Executed After Meeks Slaughter Trial
Reported recap shows George Taylor captured in Carroll County Mo for the Meeks murder. He and his brother W P B Taylor were tried, convicted, and hanged in Carrollton jail after escape and recapture following the Meeks family killings at Mantini, Cal.
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Mantini
Cal
Be Lane
Misouri
Sue Meaks
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Kinn
Gus Mosks
George E. Taylor
Neltie Meeks
Agal
Heath
George Taylor
W. P B. Taylor
Jerry South
Finfalo City
Ark
Eomantis
Carrolltown
Afo
Hill Taylor
Ganay Carrolltown
Meeks
Forward W. Perry
Sawyer
Ava
Sentences Describe Royal Surgery and Trials Across Worlds
A dispatch from St Solislasius notes plans for two new royal physicians to oversee brain or skull surgery after a clash with a Japanese assailant. Meanwhile Mrs Carew in Yokohama is convicted of murdering her husband Walter Carew and sentenced to death, subject to appeal. The London press reacts with disappointment to treaty arbitration amendments, while a separate report details a dramatic murder threat in Wisconsin and a Chinatown celebration in New York City. The article weaves medical, legal, political and urban crime scenes across multiple cities and nations.
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Ezgr
Lee
St. Peersburg
Carewell
Yokohama
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Mayo
Carew
Walter Raimond Mallowell Carew
Yokohama United
Chile
Keokuk
Margaret E. Mrennan
Henry
Vctavia Warren
Jotu Pend
Cora Veilly
St. Louis
Agwitat
Cyrus E. Philips
Jackson
Dacksow Township
Nashville
Lawa
Phillips
Succeed Weyler as Cuba’s new governor general sought
The article reports Madrid signaling a change in Cuba’s governance with Weyler’s replacement sought. It notes U S citizens jailed in Cuba could be released soon after Spanish authorities and the State Department exchange notes. The diplomacy aims to ease tensions and support U S influence in Cuba.
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Madrid
Weeler
Cibaia
State Department
Cuba
Populist Leader Urges Silver Stand in National Address
Secretary Joseph A Edgerton defends Populist policy on silver and paper money urging no change. He calls McKinley's victory a peoples verdict and says reform sentiment shifts toward Populist aims. Krueger interview sparks international reaction as Cuba and Transvaal issues loom, with dispatches from Key West and London noting tensions.
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Joseph A. Edgerton
National Committee
People's Independent Party
Fis
G. F. Wastthirn
Massachusetts
Washburn
Nimi
Edgarton
Benen
McKinley
Krueger
London Telegraph
J. B. Robinson
Transvaal Republic
Telegraph
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
Market Quotations with Mixed Livestock and Grain Prices
Market quotations show varied prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains across multiple regional listings. Prices range for butter eggs and creamery products with no single standard trend across markets including Detroit Milwaukee New York and Chicago.
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Chicago
Howe
Detroit
New York
The Des Moines Reporter Founder Vanishes After Thirty Years
Frank Polnier, once editor and postmaster, vanished from Des Moines after visiting in 1895. His absence left his wife and children with a household torn by mystery, as local searches found no trace of him. newly discovered records reveal a late 19th century clue in Bedford pointing to a man named Grady Brown.
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Frank Polnier
Ordner
Des Molinos
Inter
Lean Fae
Heuekt
Palinar
Congress
Lainning
Palner
Hanes Wes
Bedford
Oraty Brown
Traveling Mons Contracts Not Binding on the House
District Court in Oltamena ruled that a traveling salesman contract with Western Hines Manufacturing Co is not binding on the house. Porter Bros and Packworth sued for goods and a bill of costs. jury verdict favored the plaintiff under judge Fee's instruction. Also mentions a push for a manufacturing bill and political maneuvering in Republican circles.
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Porter Bros. & Packworth
Western Hines Manufacturing Company
Porter Brow Packworth
Uy Plains CT
Judge Fee
Recalled Boesen Munder and Paroled Mother at Sixty Six
In a county scoop, Boesen Munder is recalled while Wille Doren is released from Annamom Penitentiary. Mrs Goowen, mother of boys in Sioux County, receives a twenty year sentence reduced to five years and is paroled after serving term in a case tied to Mars dep. The piece notes the family’s strain and mentions the sons Willie and Hatin, one now aged A years remaining in prison.
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Walle Incory
Howe
Beim Ib
Decenber
Tus
Gavernae Ddeksor
Goowen
Ie Mothir
Wa Boys
Septemiey UK
Sioux County
Suntene
Erie
Willie
Hatin
Sigax
Aydie
Willie Saya
Bari
Metlive
Waverly
Eleven Miners Hurt in Iowa Coal Mine Blast
A coal mine disaster near Koster in Monroe County Iowa injures eleven miners. Most are expected to recover. one might be in serious condition. The blast likely stemmed from a keg of powder. authorities investigate the sudden shaft opening and cause remains under study.
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Foster
Mouroe
Ottumwa
Revenues and reforms debated in state assembly sessions
The article outlines intense discussions in the state House of Representatives and Senate over tax reforms and property assessments. It notes proposed changes to valuation methods, accounting for public and private property, and the scope of oversight by committees, with emphasis on education property and corporate taxation.
Congress Debates International Aid and Trade Policy
The Senate discussed international cooperation and trade measures, examining proposals on multilateral agreements, agricultural aid, and sanctions. Diplomatic and economic committees examined funding, mortgage and seed policy, and military and territorial questions amid party debates and procedural votes.
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