Nicaragua Crisis Sparks U S Naval Investigation Probe
United States warships head to Nicaragua after strict government censorship blocks cable and telegraph messages to American agents. Detroit and Marietta will investigate from Bluefields and Greytown while protecting nationals, with tensions over British and Clayton Bulwer treaty implications and possible temporary cable control. Mayor Ashbridge wins Philadelphia race in a separate brief.
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Lynching Threat Averted in Poplar Bluff
In Poplar Bluff Missouri on February 2 Sheriff Turner's quick actions averted the lynching of E B Johnson a colored man held on rape charges. An armed posse sought the detainee but found no one and dispersed after he was spirited away to safety.
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Cuban General Gomez Sees Cuban Unity Growing
A Matanzas dispatch reports General Gomez stating that Cuban sentiment has shifted since January and two more months could unite all classes. He praised American gratitude, warned against letting gold outweigh patriotism, and noted Americans favor redeeming congressional promises. Gomez arrived Matanzas to a formal welcome and banquet with 200 guests and 4000 spectators.
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Herald
Matanzas
Gomez
Cuba
United States
Congress
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Trouble in Spain as Sagasta Speech Blocked in Senate
Madrid reports unprecedented opposition disruption in the Spanish senate as Premier Sagasta is barred from speaking. The Liberal calls disorder and anarchy. Imparcial notes the government risks resignation if it loses the Philippines bill support and plans to form a commission to study the measure.
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Eggs Rise to Record Prices in Chicago Market
Chicago reports eggs reaching season high prices due to scarcity. Wholesalers charge 28 cents but retailers push toward 35 cents per dozen for strictly fresh eggs. California eggs are the third carload this week, heading to grocers. wholesale price in Chicago is 3 cents higher than New York. Washington sees many civil life appoints for second lieutenants under the Hull bill pending passage, with strict exams and endorsements needed. Paris police seize 10,000 medals in the latest security action.
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Duke of Orleans and Faure funeral unrest in France
Police seize sedition symbols and arrest wearers as France prepares for the funeral of President Faure. In Mo, Joe Gregory is arrested as an alleged accomplice in a murder case, while Milo Gregory remains at large. A Cairo dispatch reports Khalifa’s forces marching on the Nile.
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Faure
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Joseph Covert
Milo Gregory
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Khalifa
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