Morgan Forecasts Castelar Motives in Cuba Clash
Senator Morgan of Alabama asserts Castelar aims at Cuban liberty only to the exclusion of Cuba. He contrasts Castelar with Canovas and notes Spain’s wary stance toward U S mediation while praising Olney and the President for peace efforts amid Cuban unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Canovas
Castelar
Spanish Republic
Morgan
Miabama
Committee On Foreign Relations
World For Humanity
Olney
Cuba
Congress
United States
Germany
Mr. Morgan
Antilles
Cleveland
Lberty
Barcelona
Philippines
Three Friends in Court Over Neutrality Libel
The United States sues the steamer Three Friends for forfeiture over alleged neutrality law violations. The case centers on the May departure from Jacksonville escorted by the revenue cutter Boutwell and whether Cuban rebels constitute a recognized belligerent. The owners contest the libel arguing nonrecognition by the U S government bars jurisdiction. The court has taken the matter under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
United States
Three Friends
Boutwell
Congress
Massacre in Cuba Reported Near Jaguey Grande
Official dispatches say Spanish forces clashed with patriot factions under Sotolongo near Jaguey Grande Matanzas. Fifteen Cubans killed and one wounded amid claims of massacre on a defenceless pacifico ranch. a Spaniard corporal wounded. Morro Castle court martial convicts Perez Medeil and Perez Garcia of rebellion. two French citizens Henandeau tried for the same crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Sotolongo
Jaguey Grande
Matanzas
Claudio Perez Medeil
Jose Perez Garcia
Morro Castle
Rene
Louis Joseph Henandeau
Gomez Crosses Moron Trocha in Cuba Action
Letters from Cuba report General Gomez crossed the Moron trocha in late November with Cuban junta notes indicating a concentration of forces as part of ongoing regular movement and activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuba
Gomez
Trocha
Life Guard touted by Dr Shaw as grip remedy
Dr Thomas P Shaw of Lowell markets Life Guard as a throat and lung remedy. Capt J P Thompson credits it with curing grip and colds, claiming it saves lives and prevents pneumonia. The product, sold by druggists at 50 cents a bottle, contains no morphine or quinine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Shaw
Lowell
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts Medical Society
Life Guard
la Grippe
Cuban Forces Repel Assault in Santa Clara Province
A report notes the movement of Cuban forces in Santa Clara province as part of ongoing military actions. Details remain fragmentary but indicate intensified activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Clara
Reforms In Cuba Reported By Washington December
Washington December news reports that Spain plans broader home rule for Cuba including full Cuban congress elections and tariff control. Reforms target the provinces of Pinar del Rio Matanzas and Havana with pacification underway after Maceo era. A final draft expected within two weeks and may be cabled to Secretary Olney before public announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Cuba
Cleveland
Pinar del Rio
Maceo
Matanzas
Havana
Spain
Olney
Spain Denies Break in Cuban Negotiations
A semi official denial from Madrid rejects claims that Secretary of State Olney and Spanish Minister de Lome have largely ended Cuban talks. The denial also denies that Spain questioned Britain France or Italy about actions in case of war with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Olney
Senor Ree de Lome
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Effects of Cuban Insurrection on American Trade
A table from the U S Bureau shows nine month exports to Cuba for periods ending March 31 1895 Sept 30 1895 and 1896. It notes American commerce declined by 5230522 dollars from the prewar period to 1896 about one half percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau
Cuba
Patriots
Banks Close Doors Across Cities on December 29
Washington Bank in Minneapolis shuts after run on deposits. Its president A C Haugan also serves as city treasurer and city funds may be tied up. Columbia National Bank also closes as collections fail. ex State Treasurers Charles Kittelson and Rob Leter hold top posts and deputy comptroller George W Coffin takes charge. Commercial National Bank in Roanoke shuts after a run. cashier resigns but liabilities expected to be paid in full. Aurora stockholders report Second National Bank of Aurora and Aurora Cotton Mill as sound despite rumors of failure. both institutions deny financial trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Washington Bank
A. C. Haugan
Columbia National Bank of This
Charles Kittelson
Bobleter
George W. Coffin
Roanoke
Commercial National Bank
Davenport
Aurora
William Stanner van Nortwick
Second National Bank of
Cotton Spinners Press Tariff Changes at House Hearing
Representatives from Fall River Lawrence East Hampton and Olneyville appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee on tariff matters. Sanford Kerr Howland spoke for the Cotton Spinners Association while others urged finer yarn protection special provisions for figured weaves and Egyptian cotton safeguards. The hearing adjourned with sugar schedule to be addressed next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Lawrence
East Hampton
Olneyville
A. B. Sanford
The
Cotton Spinners’ Association
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Andrew B. Sanford
R. C. Kerr
W. D. Howland
Cotton Spinners’ Association of
J. A. Campbell
J. ¢. Roan
P. J. McNally
Manayunk
Ena
Sanford
B. Chase
R. W. Cooper
R. T
W. R. Craig
Mississippi
Ee Valley
Cc. P. Baker
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
Power struggles mark Boston political rift over state committees
Boston political factions clash over whether Faneuil Hall or Music Hall conventions form the valid State committee and who seats the at large members. District members threaten to form two committees, while leaders push toward restoring harmony and removing state politics from municipal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Boston
State Committee
Robinson
Faneuil Hall
Music Hall
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
John H. Sullivan
P. J. Daly
John W. Coveney
Cambridge
Nat G. Robinson
John Breen
Lawrence
James Donovan
Frank H. Pope
Leominster
Joseph J. Corbett
Robert E. Burke
Newburyport
John F. Fitzgerald
Michael Connors
Holyoke
Robert Cox
James E. Sullivan
Fall River
Peter Freen
Lynn
John F. Owens
Lowell
William E. Hill
Salem
C. A. Bellamy
Springfield
Andrew Athy
Worcester
Josiah Quincy
Joseph A. Dennison
Francis P. Curran
Woburn
Linwood S. Pratt
Cottagelty
James H. Mellen
Imothy W. Coakley
John F. Cusick
Brookline
Francis A. Hobart
Braintree
Philip J. Doherty
Peter A. Breen
Daniel L. Crowley
Danvers
J. A. Magee
H. T. Schaeffer
Winchester
F. E. White
Taunton
Thomas F. Keenan
J. Pearley Dearborn
Haverhill
Charles A. Bellamy
W. K. Sanford
North Adams
A. ©. Drinkwater
Butler
Old Guard
Phillip J. Farley
anti-Williams
Massachusetts Democratic Club Meeting Supports Labor Rights
The group endorses workers’ right to organize and plans to organize lecturers on labor issues. Discussion focused on the West End strike and its management, with a resolution urging legislative hearings to oppose street railway franchises without a compensation clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Doherty
Massachusetts Democratic Club
West End Street Railway
Debaters Endorse Party Allegiance Over Independent Action
A joint debate in Association Hall on Boylston street featured Boston Y M C A Congress and Minot Hall Congress arguing that party allegiance should prevail in politics. The affirmative team included Solomon Lewenberg Ralph A Moses and Leon Egges with judges declaring the affirmative the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Y. M. C. A. Congress
Minot Hall
Congress
Association Hall
Boylston Street
Y. A Cc. A. Congress
Arthur B. Sawyer
Association
Henry A. Thomas
Thomas
Bradley to resign as Kentucky governor
A Frankfort despatch reports Governor Bradley plans to resign soon citing ill health and pressure from the office. It notes he told a friend he could not stay in the job as his health declined and that he asked Major McKinley not to offer an office. The dispatch also suggests John W. Yerkes may become the next Kentucky senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Frankfort
Courier-Journal
Bradley
Npvice
Major McKinley
McKinley
John W. Yerkes
Republican State Central Committee
Kentucky
Watertown Parochial School Honors Pastor With Jubilee
The St Patrick s Parochial School in Watertown held a silver jubilee for Rev John S Cullen, celebrating his 25 years as a priest. Sisters arranged the event with youngest pupils taking part and presenting a silver service from Miss KE Vahey. Father Cullen thanked the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Parochial School
Watertown
John S.cullen
Father Cullen
KE. Vahey
Cullen
Pope Addresses Pontifical Army Representatives
The Pope met a body representing the old pontifical army in Rome and asserted that the papacy would triumph. He noted offers from Canada Ireland and other regions from supporters ready to defend the papacy and expressed hope to be surrounded again by loyal sons like those of the past. The address stirred strong reaction in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pontifical Army
Papacy
Canada
Ireland
Medford Aldermen End Year Session with Transfers and Appropriations
Medford aldermen wrapped up the year by moving 1714 from a school fund to other uses and appropriating 1650 for sewer assessments from the school department. They approved 1500 to buy land for the water department and filed a note from J M Berry on cheaper railroad fares. The council also backed extending the special commission to study the municipal lighting plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
J. M. Berry
Demand Public Ownership After Union Harassment
The text condemns West End officials for firing and discriminating against longtime employees who led demands for fair treatment. It calls for immediate steps to secure public ownership and control of railways, noting their franchise value granted by Massachusetts residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Massachusetts
Ramsdell Banqueted in Lynn After Election Win
Mayor-elect Walter L. Ramsdell was feted at the Hotel Winthrop with about 200 admirers from Democratic and People's party ranks plus some Republican supporters. He promised economical city government, curb leakage from the treasury, and city ownership of utilities along with reforms. Toasts honored United States, City of Lynn, the Press, Democracy, Citizens Reform Party and the People's Party with remarks from officials and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsdell
Board of Aldermen-elect
United States
W. S. Hoyt
Port of
Lynn
Revere Hearing on Clay Pit Nuisance in Town Center
The Revere Board of Health held a hearing on the clay pits east of Broadway, tied to malaria fears. Petitioners Michael Sullivan and neighbors described stagnant water and garbage fueling illness. respondents argued sewer and lavatory issues as the real cause. The board deferred its decision to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Revere
Broadway
Michael Sullivan
H. B. Goodwin
P. B. Kiernan
Chelsea
Tramps Ordered to Saw Wood for Lodging in Weymouth
Weymouth Massachusetts December 29 1900s edition reports the town known as a tramp haven has begun forcing tramps to saw two feet of wood each to pay for a night’s lodging after the selectmen hauled over 100 cords of hard wood to the almshouse and offered supper and shelter. This measure aims to deter long staying vagrants and reduce town burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
Almashouse
Hhe
Boston Wringer Company Offers Repairs and Deliveries
The American Wringer Company lists locations at Broadway extension and Cornhill Boston offering all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Contact Tremont 764 by write or telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Struck by Falling Timber Ends Near-Tragedy at Newton Site
Moses Jones Jr a Newton workman on the Taylor building narrowly escaped death when a timber swung from a derrick fell about 50 feet striking him on the back between the shoulders. He was unconscious and taken to his Elm street home in Brookline for possible internal injuries after a physician was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Jones, Jr
Taylor
Newton
Jones
Gian
Elmstreet
Brookline
Toomey Honored at Western Mining Leader Dinner
At the United States Hotel a complimentary dinner honored Michael H. Toomey brother of Dona hoes Magazine publisher D. P. Toomey. Toomey, 21 years in Western mining, is superintendent for the Commonwealth Mining Co. of Philadelphia at Pearce Arizona. The gathering included ex-Congressman Joseph H. ONeill and many local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Michael H. Toomey
D. P. Toomey
Donahoe’s Magazine
Toomey
West
Commonwealth Mining Company of
Philadelphia
Pearce, Ariz
Ainer
Joseph H. O'Neil
Timothy Toomey
James Jeffrey Roche
John H. Watson
Beverly Farms
Thomas A. Whalen
Thomas A. Mullen
Quincy
Michael T. Callahan
Messrs. Callahan
Hurley
Mr. Toomey
Democrats Act at Massachusetts Club Meeting
The Massachusetts Democratic Club met at the American House with President Philip J. Doherty in the chair. Robert Treat Paine Jr spoke on organization and expanding the club to other cities and urging loyal support for Democratic principles. Discussion followed on educational work and plans for speakers on bimetallism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Democratic Club
Philip J. Doherty
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Democratic Party
1-Cent Fares Inquiry and City Loans Approved
At Brockton Aldermen meeting, John M Berry of Worcester petitioned for 1-cent electric road fares and 6-cent steam rail fares. the petition was laid on the table. Finance committee bids for a $20,000 street building loan and an $80 school building loan were awarded to Joseph Parker & Co of Boston at $101.35 and $101.28 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Board of Aldermen
John M. Berry
Worcester
Joseph Parker & Co
Boston
Lynn
Expert testimony on Brown Rotterdam insanity and Herbert Fuller attack
Experts argued Brown appeared somewhat insane in Rotterdam but not about the Herbert Fuller incident. The attack in Rotterdam was deemed unrelated to Herbert Fuller actions. Judge Webb asked if homicidal mania was found in Brown. the witness replied No.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Rotterdam
Herbert Fuller
Webb
Cotter
Mayor Steps In On City Clerk Contest In Boston
The Post reports a Lomasney effort to defeat City Clerk Galvin and Clerk of Committees Dover drew opposition from Republicans and concern at City Hall. GOP leaders discuss blocking Democrat endorsements to deny Senate ally Lomasney leverage while aiming to protect a Republican mayoral bid next year. Norton’s candidacy for clerk of committees remains uncertain with South Boston backing, and Ward 14 15 potentially supplying votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Lomasney
City Hall
Quincy
Galvin
Norton
South Boston
Neidlinger Hartwell Wedding at Commonwealth Avenue
At noon yesterday at 324 Commonwealth avenue Miss Marie Emily Hartwell daughter of Mr and Mrs De Witt Clinton Hartwell married Henry T Neidlinger of New York The bride wore white satin and a bouquet of white roses Attending were Miss Adel Prentice and Mr Clinton Hartwell The Rev E Winchester Donald officiated They will reside at 635 Park Avenue New York and be at home after Feb 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Avenue
E. Winchester Donald
Trinity Church
Rudolph Neidlinger
Granville
Gerard Mitchell
Messra Sease
Stevens
Neidlinger
Park Avenue
New York
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Senor
U. S
Gomez Isin
Gomez Grosses Trocha
Santa Mara
Woodbury’s
J. P. Thompson
North Middlesex
de Lome
Banks
New England
Jordan
Avon St
Amated
Bedford St
William Lawrence
M. L. Young
Supreme Council
Mr. Young
West End Street Railway Company
James A. Gallivan
Suffolk District
Young
City of
Citizens
Boston Herald
the Union
Eliot Street
M.rl. Young
Lloyd
Water Street
R. T. Laffin
West End Road
Donovan
Herbert N. Casson
P. F. O'Neil
Neering
Milk Street
Little
West End Railway Company
Boston Y. M. C. A
Pope
Walter L. Ramsdell
Hood
M. H. Toomey
Arizona
Massachusetts Club
Waller
Ro . m
Maddox
Ashinger
Lawson
Hunter
Chappelle
Forster
Ball
Linton
Reddield
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
American House
LOW & CO
le Foot
Perrins
Mayor
Senator Lomasney
Neidlinger—Hartwell
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Cobb
Lynn Goungil
John Wingate
Division 15
Main Street
Charlestown
Beech Street
Baltimore
Maryland Steel Company
Sparrow's Point
Gloucester
Seth Stockbridge
Fresh Halibut
Atlantic Halibut Company
Rowley
Baptist Church
Masonic
Knights of Pythias
Wilso. Bros
Big Clock
Tremont Row
Avery
Edward Avery
Emmanuel Church
Newbury Street
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
OAK Pall Clothing Co
Rte
Prince
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