Labor Congress Opens as AFL Delegates Arrive in Cincinnati
The sixteenth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor gathers at Odd Fellows Temple in Cincinnati with many delegates already on site. Secretary McCraith reports by 10 a.m. tomorrow about 100 will have arrived, and early discussions name candidates for the presidency, including W. B. Prescott and James Duncan.
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Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Samuel Gompers
W. B. Prescott
James Duncan
Convention Fight Over Craft Rights At AFL Meet
The convention faces serious charges against an organizer from the late campaign as credentials are challenged amid a jurisdiction dispute between the I T U and the I A Machinists. Robert Ashe of Somerville threatens to unseat the I T U. The executive shifts the dispute to the floor where lengthy debate is expected on citizen rights versus trade union duties.
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Robert Ashe
Somerville
Criticism of brutal war methods and Cuban independence
The writer condemns reported acts of atrocity as unchristian and calls for Western powers to oppose such conduct. He argues such savagery could provoke broader conflict and prompts renewed Cuban independence efforts, predicting Congress may act decisively soon.
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Judas
Turkey
Spain
Maceo
United States
Congress
Admiral Kimberly Responds to Inquiry on Casualties
Admiral Kimberly declined to discuss rumors of a death, stating he cannot confirm the status and noting the deaths are a common occurrence in the country. He referred questions to military authorities and cited regulations in his cautious note.
Governor Wolcott Defers Cuba Comment Amid Uncertain News
Governor Wolcott declined to state his view on Cuba, citing uncertain reports. He said he would await fuller authentication of the circumstances surrounding Maceo's death before commenting further.
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Cuba
Wolcott
Maceo
Colonel A A Pope condemns Spanish wartime actions and calls for restraint
Colonel A A Pope denounces the assassination attributed to Spain as savage and uncivilized warfare. He urges the U S to warn Spain to cease such acts, notes truce violations merit court martial, and predicts Cuban sympathy and potential policy shifts in Congress depending on the Maceo killing report. He questions Spain's conduct and media reliability.
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A. A. Pope
United States
Spain
Cleveland
Cuba
Congress
Maceo
Vicar General Byrne Seeks Clear News on Maceo Death
Vicar-General Byrne, at his West End home, declined to offer an opinion until receiving definite news beyond what papers had. He doubted the reported ambush of Cuban General Maceo, suspecting the claim might be a fake.
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Byrne
West End
Maceo
Judge Woodbury Delays Opinion Amid Conflicting Reports
Judge Charles Levi Woodbury, dining at Parker House, said he has read six differing newspaper accounts and none agree. He will wait for consistency before commenting further, not discussing the matter at present.
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Charles Levi Woodbury
Parker House
Aged Woman Burns In Brookline Accident
Mrs. McGrath a 76 year old resident of 83 Boylston Street Brookline lit a lamp at midnight and a lamp exploded catching her dress in flames. Officers O Connell and Rutherford broke in, smothered the fire, and Dr Carl Francis ordered her removal to Massachusetts General Hospital. She suffered severe burns to the hips and body and was critically ill.
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Brookline
McGrath
Boylston Street
O'Connell
Rutherford
Ms. McGrath
Carl Francis
Massachusetts General Hospital
Uncertain Cuban Death Report Dominates Congressional Talk
Senate members debate Maceo's fate as Cuba news remains unreliable. Thurston of Nebraska supports protest against Spanish warfare methods. McMillin and Berry urge action showing US disapproval while most expect no congressional inquiry into Maceo's death on Spanish soil. The Havana consul general may investigate.
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Cuba
Maceo
Thurston
Nebraska
Messrs. McMillin
Tennessee
Berry
Kentucky
United States
Congress
Havana
War mood in Pittsburg as Maceo death shocks Cuba aid talks
News of Maceo’s assassination provokes a surge of pro Cuban sympathy in Pittsburg. Veterans at G A R Post 162 vow to aid Cuba if the report is confirmed, urging immediate US support for Cuban patriots. The scene reflects national calls for intervention.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Maceo
United Associated Presses
Spain
G. A. R. Post 162
Allegheny
Brown
R. C. Miller
Cuba
United States
Indignant Chicago reacts to Maceo death
In Chicago on December 13, crowds react to General Maceo's assassination. Edward F. Cragin predicts strong congressional action next week and argues the death harms Spain. He says the incident may crush American sympathy for Spain and propel the push for Cuban relief.
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Chicago
Maceo
Congress
Spain
Edward F. Cragin
Thenubian Relief Committee
Cleveland
United States
Cuba
Public Outrage Sparks Cuban Death Debate in St Louis
News from the Associated Press reports Maceo's death sparks widespread indignation in St Louis. Treachery by a Spanish general is condemned as savagery and assassination. The city, a Cuban junta hub, sees calls to enlist and readiness for a 10,000 man march within ten days.
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ST. Louis
United Associated Presses
Maceo
Virginius
Volunteers from California join Cuban command amid assassination rumors
News from Dec 13 reports General Maceo's alleged assassination by Spanish officials arousing strong indignation in San Francisco. Maceo's staff drew many Californians and a 19 year old Oakland nephew left to enlist, with many volunteers expected to follow. Local clubs and streets demand federal inquiry into the report.
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San Francisco
Maceo
California
Oakland
Mass Meeting Favored Over Cuban Crisis in Cincinnati
Cincinnati residents express strong indignation at the assassination of General Maceo and discuss a mass meeting to condemn Spanish brutality and petition U S recognition of Cuban belligerency. The event would channel local support for the Cuban cause following Maceo's killing.
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Cincinnati
Maceo
United States
Weyler Thanks Volunteers in Havana Demonstration
General Weyler praised volunteers in Havana during a demonstration in his honor tonight and delivered a speech to the colonels of the volunteer regiments.
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Havana
Weyler
Weyler vows swift pacification of Cuba after death of Maceo
General Weyler thanked the corps for service and spoke of volunteers along the trocha aiding the land push when Maceo could not cross. He said he would speedily pacify the island and seek cooperation of Spaniards, then assist political parties in postwar reconstruction.
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Trocha
Maceo
Havana
Weyler
Cuba
Spain
Mass Meeting in Dallas Backs Cuban War Aid
A packed Dallas hall heard Andrew Jackson Houston lead in support of Cuban patriots with two letters from Cuban leaders in Texas. Volunteers sign the Cuban Aid Association as resolutions endorse Senator Mills on war if needed after Maceo's death.
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Dallas
Tex
Andrew Jackson Houston
Sam Houston
Texas Liberator
Luis Penco
Galveston
Texas
O. Gilbert
Corsicania
Iowa Volunteers
Cuba
W. A. Milner
Centralia
Ill
United States
Nix
Indian Territory
Thomas Estrada Palma
Maceo
Roger Q. Mills
National Congress
Spain
Senator Mills
Antonio Maceo
Cuban Aid Association
Cubans in Jacksonville plan torchlight march and meeting
In Jacksonville Florida tomorrow night Cubans and supporters will stage a torchlight procession and mass meeting to denounce General Maceo's assassination and Spanish warfare in Cuba. Joaquin Fortune of El Cir culo Cubana cites Spanish treachery and the Red Cross violation as evidence of Spain's lack of chivalry.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Maceo
Cuba
Joaquin Fortune
el Circulo Cubana
Junta
Florida
Fortune
Spain
Red Cross Society
Spain Faces Cuban War as Yellow Fever Ends Battle
Dr. Charles W. Thomas reports from Cuba after a Havana visit that disease is killing more than bullets, with yellow fever and smallpox taking a heavy toll. He notes a Spanish detective shadowed him and estimates Spain spends 300000 dollars daily to wage war, insisting no compromise will be accepted.
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Chicago
Charles W. Thomas
Cuba
Havana
Trocha
Spain
Poisoned Maceo Allegations Stir Cuban War News
A Havana–based letter claims Dr Zertucha administered poison to Cuban hero Maceo to secure a reward with Weyler and fled to Spanish lines. Maceo died in agony after a sudden illness. Zertucha disappeared, arousing suspicions about foul play and a failed attempt to reach the camp.
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New York
Havana
Weyler
Zertucha
Maceo
Zertucha the Traitor Tied to Maceo's Death
In Key West reports name Dr Zertucha as the instrument of Spain's treachery in Maceo's death. He was Maceo's physician after being saved from a court martial for allegedly poisoning Gomez. Zertucha shifted among Cuban factions before joining Maceo at war's outbreak.
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Key West
Fla
Spain
Maceo
Zertucha
Gomez
Cuba
Melena
Havana
Doctor Zertucha Faces Castillo Era Allegations Over Maceo Death
The Cuban insurgent Ma ceo’s trusted surgeon Maximo Zertucha is denounced by rivals as a traitor with a murky past. Rumors claim he extorted money from a Havana socialite and struck a deal with Ahumada for Ma ceo’s death at fifty thousand dollars.
Death of Maceo blamed on Spanish trap and treachery
Havana reports that Cuban leader Maceo and Pancho Gomez were killed after an ambush near Mariel on December 6. Weyler’s envoy and the butcher Cirujeda planned the trap with police chief Barrera in Havana. Miro and Zertucha attempted cautious diplomacy before the assault.
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Key West
Fla
Maceo
Havana
Marquis of Ahumada
Weyler
Cuba
Ahumada
Miro
Maximo Zertucha
Spain
Gomez
Marquis of
Pinar del Rio
Senor Barrera
Butcher
Chujeda
Panhco Gomez
Mariel
Punta Brava
Cirujeda
Pancho Gomez
Zertucha
San Felipe
Tort
Cuban Boy Hero Becomes Major at Age 13
Crecenio de Varona, 13, in West Chester's Pennsylvania State Normal School after earning a major’s rank for bravery with Cuban forces. He joined General Gomez and fought in battles such as El Lavado Las Petonas Rio Grande Iguara Cascorro and Mesece. He was promoted by President Cisneros for his gallantry.
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New York
Crecenio de Varona
Pennsylvania State Normal School
West Chester
General Varona
Victor Varona
Maceo
Varona
Gomez
el Lavado
Las Petonas
Antonio Maceo
Sucaro
Morou Trocha
Rio Grande
Iguara
Mesece
Rodriguez, Mallias
Sagua de Tanamo
Jose Maceo
Rabi
Rodriguez
Guaimaro
Lope Recifo
Cascorro
Cisneros
Three Friends Off From Fernandina In Secret Arms Run
Three Friends steamer sails from Fernandina at 1 tonight with forty men aboard and boxes believed to contain arms ammunition and dynamite. Destination reportedly Cuba though officials speculated on another port.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Three Friends
Fernandina
Uba
New Books of Verse and Prose Review
A survey of recent literary titles including John Langdon Heaton's The Quilting Bee in dialect verse, Herbert Ingham's Columbian Prize Charades, Fannie Merritt Farmer's Boston Cooking School Cook Book, and Paul Laurence Dunbar's Lyrics of Lowly Life with Howells introduction. Notable art books from Macmillan, Dunbar reception, and various new novels and children's works are highlighted with brief notes on content and authors.
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F. A. Stokes Co
New York
John Langdon Heaton
New England
Heaton
Mr. Heaton
Herbert Ingalls
Boston
Boston Cooking School
Fannie Merritt Farmer
Little, Brown & Co
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Dunbar
Dodd, Mead & Co
W D. Howells
Mme
Virginie Demont-Breton
Jules Breton
Rosa Bonheur
Henry Bacon
Mme. Demont-Breton
Macmillan Company
Richard Mather
Sir J. D. Mackenzie
England
Frederick Walker
John George Marks
H. C. Bunner
Christmas Scribner’s
North American Review
George F. Parker
United States
Birmingham
Great Britain
Parker
Mysterious Healing At Columbia Theatre Draws Boston Crowds
Morning sessions at Columbia Theatre on Washington Street feature Dr. Henson and Phelps offering free hand healing from 10 to 11 daily. Cures of children with braces and crutches, the deaf and lame are described as astonishing as crowds pack the venue, police manage the throng, and spectators report dramatic improvements.
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Columbia Theatre
Washington St
Boston
Henson
Century Company Publishes Frontispiece Treasure
Description notes a handsome new publication by the Century company praised as a great treasure house of wisdom covering many human emotions and useful to students writers and readers.
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The
Century Company
Laurada Filibuster Steamer Expected at Valencia Port
Excitement rose at Valancia as the Laurada was misread as approaching the harbor from Messina. Police and coast guard increased force while the Maria Theresa arrived to reinforce surveillance. Authorities allow entry but bar loading at wharves, amid hopes Washington advised restraint will prevent conflict.
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Valencia
Laurada
Messina
Maria Theresa
Coast Guard
Washington
Hobart College President Potter Resigns for Health
Dr Eliphalet Nott Potter resigns as Hobart College president due to health concerns. He will join Union College at a salary of 4000 dollars, while his Hobart pay was 3000, and he will take on duties at Union as he sees fit.
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Geneva
N. Y
Eliphalet Nott Potter
Hobart College
Potter
Union College
Hobart
Union
Petersburg
Cleveland
Winyah Bay
S. C
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