Journalist Sylvester Seovil Freed Amid Cuban Court Orders
A New York World correspondent in Havana, Sylvester Seovil, was released from custody after an early February arrest. General Weyler reportedly ordered court martials for women deemed suspicious, with possible death penalties. A relative of Cuba’s first president faced harsh confinement, starvation, and illness in a 100 day prison stretch, aged about ten.
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Sylvester Scovit
Havannagys
Santa Clara Court
Sylvester Seovil
New York World
Seovil
Werler
Mie
Weyler
Republic
N Smal
Gagged With Plaster Paris in Divorce Petition
Nellie A. Gilbert wife of Dr. Frederick Gilbert of Cleveland sues her father in law Dr. G J Gilbert for 100000 damages for alienation of affections and 20000 for an assault. She alleges he stuffed her mouth with wet plaster of Paris until it hardened and splintered. found unconscious with plaster in mouth, hammer used to remove it.
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Nellie A. Gilbert
Frederick Gilbert
Cleveland
Ohio
G. J. Gilbert
G.3
Gilbert
Paris
Nedeussly
Britain Confirms Hay as Persona Grata Ambassador
The British government through Sir Julian Pauncefote signals Col John Hay will be welcomed as ambassador to Great Britain and his nomination is expected to reach the Senate in days. Separately, reports note ongoing Utah Cucomphagre intruder tensions and that Sooners resist agency orders.
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Washington
Col
John Hay
Great Britain
State Department
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Col. May
Senate
Sooners
Department
Cucomphagre
Utah
Weyler Burns Coast of Cuba As War Escalates
New York World correspondent Sylvester Scaval writes from Santi Spiritus Cuba under March 1 date describing Weyler as vowing to finish what previous leaders left. He reports fires across the countryside burning houses and farms with townspeople and estates devastated. He notes wounded being brought in and widespread maltreatment by Spaniards and Cubans alike.
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New York World
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Missouri House Targets Grover Cleveland Duck Boat Incident
The Missouri House passes a humorous set of resolutions accusing ex President Grover Cleveland of confiscating a government boat for a duck hunting party. They urge an inquiry and return of the vessel if the reports prove true.
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Missouri
McKinley
Missouri House of Representatives
Grover Cleveland
Martin
United States
Abvari
House of Representatives
Thirty-ninth General Assembly
Ex-Vice President Stevenson Returns to Bloomington Home
Ex Vice President A E Stevenson and a companion arrived in Bloomington Monday to a warm welcome. Stevenson, not in best health after a severe cold, plans to rest at home and resume his law practice after recovery.
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Stevenson
Bloomington
A. E. Stevenson
Bloomington, Jr
Senate
Sle
Fires On Greek War Vessels Sparks Rumor of Broadside
In Constantinople a telegraph from Crete reports a rumor that the German ironclad Kalpurine Augusta fired a signal shot to halt the Greek Ny dra and then took a dull broadside from Hydra. The date and reliability of the exchange remain unclear amid wartime dispatches.
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Constantinople
Crete
Hydra
Proclamation by McKinley Calls Extra Session of Congress
President McKinley issues a proclamation ordering Congress to convene in extraordinary session at the Capitol in Washington on March 15 at noon. The notice names the date and time, invites eligible members to attend, and is signed by McKinley with John Sherman as Secretary of State.
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Hoon
United States
America
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William McKinley
Almerica
de Herhy
Congress of the
Capitol
Washington
Wastin
Winarast McKinnay
John Sherman
John Daeed Astor
Ereetin
Waldorf
New York
Antonia Crokant
Seedenen
Lehester Noy
Gilead
Henetic
Creditora
Oncebrowy Cage
Pernona
Manitoba
Cotawavat
Nijerity
Tibet
Atlas Ia
Greeks in Birmingham Begin Departure for Athens War Effort
Monday about a dozen Greeks from Birmingham Alabama left for their native land to serve King George. A Greek colony leader reports southern Greeks urged to join Athens soon. A Peoria meeting expressed support and pledged to supply a contingent ready to depart.
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Birmingham
Ala
Athens
George
America
Peoria
Chicago
Cuban Filibuster Captain Hart Sentenced to Two Years
Capt John D Hart owner of the Cuban steamer Laurada and Bermuda was convicted and sentenced in Philadelphia to two years’ imprisonment and a $300 fine. His appeal writ was granted and bail posted by former crew. Hart’s case follows his recent conviction for aiding filibustering expeditions to Cuba.
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John D. Hart
Laurada
Bermuda
Cuba
Philadelphia
Mart
Acheson
Dallas
Baftington
United States Court of Appeals
United States District Attorney
Kane
Market Quotations From Chicago to New York Cattle Hogs and Grains
Market quotations list cattle hogs and grain prices by city and grade. Chicago New York Cincinnati Detroit and Buffalo offer No 2 red white and yellow corn oats rye wheat butter eggs and dairy prices with ranges for cattle hogs sheep and futures notes.Shipping and local farm market figures appear across multiple exchanges with graded per unit prices and day ranges.
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Chicago
Ste
St. Lania
Cattie
Detroit
Minha
New York
Fioga
Spring Commencement Plans At State University
The State University plans spring commencement for March 16 and 17 with exercises in the main hall. Graduates include seven candidates for degrees in the medical and allied fields and eighteen in the homeopathy department. The keynote address will be delivered by Mrs. Wh Cithell of Des Moines. The dental and pharmacy departments hold ceremonies on March 17 with speakers from MoD Walter Le Herring and other town officials.
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State University At
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Lies Moines
Walter le Herring
Town Guty
Maret
Hock Rapids
Une Honda
Eluetion
Recorder Medicury
Sugar beet industry promotion in Iowa hopes for factory kickoff
A Des Moines meeting organized by the American Sugar Producers Association branch aims to boost beet sugar in Iowa. Local leaders including Lieutenant Governor Marroll and Senator Carpentier vow to seek capital, with Des Moines Dubuque and Cedar Rapids already pursuing contracts to grow beets for a ten year period. The national group seeks to promote domestic sugar production and reduce imports.
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Sagiin Chawers’ Society
Des Moines
Lawa
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Vliiter Ieivbers
Byaiesa
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Amerieaia Sugar Growers’ Association
Indicted Clifton Coal Co Manager Accused of Coercion
D Stockton, manager of the Clifton Coal Company, was indicted by a Des Moines grand jury for coercing miners to buy company goods. Witnesses testified miners were told to purchase at the company store or face discharge amid broader suspicions of law evasion by the firm and nearby mines.
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Clifton Coal Company
D. Stockton
Des Moines
Uimings
Stern
Land Commission Rules in Favor of O'Brien County Settlers
The Land Commissioner decision backs settlers in a dispute over about 21 000 acres claimed in O Brien County formerly granted to the Sons of the City and St Paul Railroad. The ruling holds the lands were earned by settlers and rejects the state's claim, signaling likely sustained action by the secretary of the interior. The long fight ends with outcome praised by local settlers and referenced as a guide for future land cases in the county.
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O'Brion
Joan Rothing
Chuuberlal
O'Teles
Sons City and
Des Melis
O'Brien
Swindled Farmer Lands in Legal Trouble in Lyon County
A Lyon County man, Samuel Mure, was lured by cons, losing trust and wealth as felonious brokers persuaded him to invest in stock from Mia Land and Worthrows Ming. The scheme collapsed with shares deemed worthless, threatening the farmer with ruin and loss of his farm.
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Amine Awaiers
Samuel Muredovk
Chery Iis
Munlock
Cripple Creek
Legislative Clash Over Manufacturing Bill and Rail Proposals
Lawmakers grapple with a manufacturing amendment affecting counties with populations over 1000 and the sale of alcohol in various forms. Senators debate raid restrictions, railroad salaries, and telegraph and telephone company liability while committees draft substitutes and set hearings.
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Unclear historic tale on drought and wheat yields
The fragment describes weather, drought effects, and wheat production across states, mentioning work, losses, and agricultural figures. It references various places and unnamed figures in a desultory style, with roundabout notes on surveys and economic impact.
McKinley Takes Oath as President in Grand Washington Ceremony
Thousands view the presidential oath as William McKinley is sworn in before a massive crowd in Washington. The ceremony features the Senate, House leaders, and dignitaries, with a formal address by Vice President Hobart and a parade of public celebrations across the capital.
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