Cuban Consul General Lee Resigns Over US Protection Stance
Washington reports Consul General Fitzhugh Lee of Havana has resigned due to insufficient support for protecting U S citizens in Cuba. State Department urged him to stay, citing potential trouble, with Olney and the president approving a delay in resignation. The case centers on safeguarding Americans in Cuban prisons and the fate of Charles Franklin Scott.
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New York Herald
Havana
Lee Das
State Department
United States
Ruiz
Leo
New York
Lea
Queston
Charles Franklin Scott
Scott
Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee
Olney
Cleveland
Les
Great Flood of 1584 Threatens Record Damages in Pittsburg
Pittsburg on February 23 reports the rising Allegheny River surpassing the 186 flood. Damage nears 500000 dollars in Pittsburg and Allegheny with over 10000 idle workers as walls along the river banks fail. Exposition Park and much of Allegheny flood, homes are inundated, and ship channels are blocked by a fleet of coal boats and barges.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Exposition Park
Allegheny River
Browne & Co
Wheeling Division
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Forest Reserves Expanded by President Cleveland
President Cleveland marks the 16th anniversary of George Washington’s birth by issuing proclamations establishing thirteen new forestry reservations totaling 21,000,000 acres. Proclamations list reserves in South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon, California, Utah, and exposed areas, with acreage figures for each site and exemptions from certain regulations.
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Cleveland
George Washington
Francis
National Academy of Science
Walcott Gibbs
Academy
Black Uills
South Dakota
Big Horn Reserve
Nords
Wyoming
Teton Reserve
Sont
Yellowstone National Park
Flathead Reserve
Perthons Ana
Lewis and Chirke Forest Reservation
Priest River
Priest Lake
Idaho
Washington
Gotalda
Bitter Root
Montana
Washington Forest Reserve
Olympic
Mt. Raaier
Wandalan
Cascady Mountains
Stanislaus
Wam Auras
San Jacinto
California
Uneah
Utah
Possible Great Chicago Building Trades Strike Looms
A large scale labor dispute threatens Chicago and Cook County with a protracted strike in spring involving 50 000 workers across building trades. Tensions between the Masons Association Builders and Bricklayers union may trigger widespread idleness if arbitration fails by April 1.
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Chicago
Cook County
Masons' and Builders’ Association
Bricklayers’ Union
Masons‘ and Builders' Association
Horrible Cable Car Death Shocks Kansas City Worker
A cable conduit accident in Kansas City killed Lagalle Lasalle a 2 year old track repairer for the Brooklyn Avenue Cable Railway Company. He was crushed when a grip caught him and the car rolled over his body causing fatal injuries.
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John Tagaile
Brooklyn Avenue Cabe Railway Company
Kansas City
Lagalle
Lasalle
del Pachifero
Missouri
Ransay
Tesas
J. Martin
Talbiafero
Paty Gotoh
Floods Rip Kentucky West Virginia and Ohio Rivers Reach Critical Levels
The report from Cincinnati notes rivers in eastern Kentucky, West Virginia, and eastern Ohio are rising rapidly. Large quantities of belongings and livestock are carried downstream as the Olio Keser rises toward danger, with the gauge at forty four feet and climbing. Residents evacuate riverside areas as tributaries flood.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
White
Cincinnath
Ohio
New Western States Cyclist League Formation Talks Begin
Fragmented report notes the Wieselemeno of Bute and others join with Columato and far western states in forming a new league. Montana branch discussions reference a statewide federation with names and places scattered, noting a meeting in Butte and potential regional alignment with Oregon California and nearby states. The piece ends with a grave obituary dated Sunday for an elderly individual.
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Wieselemeno
Bute
Motine
Columato
Fcussion
Butte
Montana
Casse
Tie Geer Beets
Suniding
Reap
Idan
Menu
Newandie
Wastungtten
Oregon
Californas Artors
Kansas Governor Leedy Violates Eight Hour Law Claims
Kansas officials allege Governor Leedy and state institutions violated the eight hour law by employing workers in two twelve hour shifts. Labor Commissioner Bird supports enforcement, warning of fines up to 5000 or six months imprisonment for each offense, and notes state police are moved to eight hour schedules.
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Kmansis
Liaw
Kans
Charlie
Leedy
Kinisas
Bird
Stile House
Canis
Genatest Ams
Tan Sean
Sis
Metrapalitin
Warpath in Mason Valley and rail scheme near Mexico
Report from Nevada describes white settlers in Mason Valley seeking defense against hostile natives near Yerington. Walker River Indians move into Mason Valley after sending squaws to the mountains. A scout train to Wabuska investigates the situation. A separate incident near Watera involves two masked men robbing a southbound coach. armed citizens deter further action. Also, Collis Huntington plans a rail link from Alvarado Mexico to Salina Cruz to connect with Pacific Mail steamers, bypassing the Panama route.
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Mason Valley
Nevada
Evettament
Carson
New
Thessaay
Yerington
Mason Vales
Antsavre
Wabuska
Nttes von Verington
Wun Valley
Pinte
Gousha
Jal
Yering
Jr. Saddler
Antron Mountain
Marshals
Muskogee
I. T
Iion
Watera
Wafova
Comradtor
Wallace
Huntington
Collis PL Huntington
Alvarado
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Salina Cruz
Pachic
Smoking In Bur. Abs. Louise Yocum Denies Vic tor McGirr
Kansas superintendent Virginia Yokum refuses to issue a teacher certificate to Rice public schools principal Victor McGirr citing smoking as disqualifying for public school teachers who must advise students against tobacco use. Also reports a double tragedy in Connecticut and a chess death in Paris with Steinitz obituary.
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Louise Pitt Yocum
Dolores County
Kansas
Hus
Victor McGirr
Rice Public Schools
Yokum
Sivert Dinner and Iowa Battleship Gift Ceremony Document
The article describes a completed signal or ceremonial gift to a Iowa battle ship, with references to people linked to Iowa landmarks and old settlers. It mentions a grand display featuring an eagle motif and multiple tableware items such as bowls, platters, and decorative pieces.
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Jowa
Towa
Lowa
Pietnee
Iowa
Stad Pias
Pardon Plea Discussed for Nicholas Lang in Plymouth Case
The petition urges clemency for Nicholas Lang of Remsen Plymouth County after a trial before Judge Wakefield. Lang was convicted of killing Nevensel wander following insult to his wife, with his sentence set at ten years. The pardon request cites substantial public support and a prosecuting attorney's recommendation.
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Reausen
Gira
Nicholas Laing
Lang
Aarderer
Keisen
Lab
Nenensebwandes
Niles
Gar
Tad
Starksea
Sam
Samu
Remsen
Hit
Wake- Hebi
Plymouth County
Charles Midraey
Des Moliey
Charles Liga Barney
Des Moiies
Drakeniversity
Thames
Ehietia
Drake University
Picideutithy
Iknounesst
Ubis
Hell
Powels Vamulton
Owas
Muntaail
Rowe's Mexican Punishment and Local Court Tales
A damaged, jumbled page details Rowe accused of misusing county funds in Mexico and faces long imprisonment. It also references a minister's death, damages against Western Union, a man killed by a train, and various local court actions with scattered names and places.
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Roy LW
Marriott
Baline
Merk
Ali Ped Cron
Down
Appongose
Arizona
Centersville
Nev. Marriott
Shi
Oman
Western Union
Iowa Legislature Debates Bills and Amendments in House
The Iowa House Wednesday debated a bill delaying a certain provision under the rule of law with no amendments and sent it to the Governor for approval. Members from Democratic and Republican ranks discussed rail and tax measures, police and public safety topics, and a concurrent resolution calling for tighter control on railroad financing and a state inquiry into funds.
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Lothrop
Pua
Upton
Semler
Crestun
Gallddag
Kocimilloges
Crome Citene
Adams County
Wiel
Tiatan
Abiptherta
Carpes
Chis
Uth
Adjuarh
Waalkuston
Carney Manday
Senate
Vurhuda
Setitutias
House
Cory Beve
Chiease
Senate Wash
Charny
Fragmented historical text on votes and power shifts
The readable segments describe legislative actions, party alignments, and debates in a session. It references votes, committee actions, and political figures amid a broad discussion of governance and policy directions.
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Aurelia, Iowa
BSE
LLOYD
Publisher
Chimay
Himuy
Oscar Hammerstein
Olympic Music Hall
New York City
Hammerstein
Rigo
Detroit
Ward
Bryan
Sebo
W.J. Bryan
Salem
Board of Education
Tnis
Benjamin WH
Uncot
Katsus City
Midland Hotel
Enery
Bring
Butler
Che
Willian Morety Agesidhat
Mansania
Ted Frienil
Alickson Field
New Forest
Will
L. A
Egle Gaines
Hertha Bart Colbert
Walle
Las Wade
Haars
Mpa
Darsate
Sumat
Uae
Botan Cathalie
Isa Penne Veewen Cohd
Leedy IN Lanser
Piates
Connecticut
Chapin
Fats Village
Conn
Charles Mead
Heh. Mead
Wat Mead
Paris
Steinitz
Moscow
Win
Prague
Tie
Lasker
Chesapeake and Obie Potsserger Trane
Portomenth
A. Gi. Stout
Kaled
Vheetpitioer
Hrennan
Mal Clerks
Express Massenger
Delia
Sivert
Kowe
Lowa Aga
Nicholas Lang
Drakeman
Payne
Ines Central Freight
Tara
Fort Dodge
Payn
Diosa
Gopmania
Steelan
Sheehan
Kebok
Secretiry
Faye
Uetiteriur
Fuswell
Hanbaldt
Frank Akers
Wheety
Huber
Chliel McGuire Badeider
John TL Metin
Eveetied
Moities Grewlepartnent
Lindsey
Pimbeletton
Sears
Jark
Etitages
Charieder
Comity Et Kang
Rowe
City of Mexico
Fiinasell
Puis Poweshirk County
Alesyaa
Peiaen
Teddt
Cole
Guo
Mel
Bingu
Henry Bhick
Darten
Vucy
Gary
Panaen
Mente
Euure
Satt
Adverey
Beti
Cou Reeakik
Ueda
Pare Eo
Frost Mungainy Auaitt
Ube
Faye Wintier Centirpean Gy Tel Ue
Als
Ani Blume
Wale O
Otuma Waterworks
Chrone
Hopwe
Beara
Winstatyten
Ragen
Logan
Sty
Burgiares
Oran
Potts
Stegietlat
Padaety
Feria Tin
Peltoteh
Hiv
Sered
Crete
Kenitie
St Wits
Walley
Hoya
Thas Taut
Tober
Dhuredatogbt
Cienerat Ty
Mio Wetdall
Kentnie
Edie
Aoney
Davies Hoel
Mathew Aden
Mbites
Etted
Das
Sinaia
Odin Aid Bada
Ted
Mabedaens
Mount Rosa
VW Zasciet Bnigertaage
Marthers
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