War Office in Madrid Pledges Bold Cuba Campaign
Madrid sources reveal Weyler ordered a rapid campaign to crush Cuban insurgents and deter U S intervention. Spain claims 500000 mobilizable troops, intensified arms supply, and readiness to land forces if needed. Castelar urges peace, Castelar warns of international war as danger to modern civilization.
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War Office
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Marcelo de Azcarraga
Igh
Foreign Office
Weyler
Cuba
Maceo
Spain
Philippines
War Department
Ctain
Azcarraga
Senor
Emilio Castelar
Senor Castelar
New World
Husband in Jail for Murder After Wife's Death in Wilmington
Special dispatch reports post mortem findings show Mrs. James Harvey died from a broken neck with multiple bruises and head injuries. John G. Outcast, the coroner, plans to file a verdict of homicide and press for a trial, accusing her husband James Harvey who is jailed. Her diary cited frequent quarrels and life insurance of $1000. Harvey, age about 32, had lived with his father William P. Harvey on the farm near Wilmington.
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Commercial Tribune
Wilmington
James Harvey
John G. Outcast
Mr. Harvey
William P. Harvey
Society of Friends
Eli Harvey
Paris
France
New Yorky
Ida Cietlow
Brooklyn
James
Indiana caucus focus on Fairbanks field in deadlock race
Indianapolis reports a peaceful Indiana senatorial contest as Fairbanks faces a field of candidates led by McKeen Wallace and Brownlee. Both sides list tentative supporters and expect a caucus vote to decide the nominating choice with possible multiple ballots.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Indiana
Wishard
Early
Messrs
Fairbanks
McKeen
Denison
Harrison
Charles W. Fairbanks
Hanly
R. W. McKeen
Lew Wallace
Hiram Brownlee
Mr. Fairbanks
Brownlee
Ball
Bozeman
Collett
Duncan
Godenour
Gostlin
Hogate
Heller
Hubbell
Johnson
Grant
Madison
Kern LaFollette
Shively
Schunk
Self
Wood
O’brien
Archibald
Babcock
Butler
Barlow
Perry
Blankenship
Canada
Fornshell
Hall
Hart
Jernegan
Lambert
Linck
Monahan
Medsker
Morgan
McCrea
Newton
Nicholson
Packard
Patterson
Randolph
Reynolds
Fenburg
Roose
Shideler
Stetler
Smith
Illiams
Pettitt
Colonial Navy Aims to Defend From Insurgents
The report notes a leader expressing hope that the navy would defend the colony or party from insurgent criminals without triggering international conflict. It emphasizes restraint and focus on internal security rather than external war.
Work of Gomezs Forces in Cuba Reported
Special dispatch from Tampa notes Matanzas Province nearly in Gomez advance hands with insurgent bands spreading terror. Spanish garrisons desert to Cubans, while fighting continues near Estevez and Anonar where a hospital housing Cuban wounded is attacked leaving twenty dead.
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Commercial Tribune
Tampa
Fla
Cuba
Matanzas
Gomez
Trocha
Estevez
Jose Nunez
Anonar
Weyler's San Cristobal raid terrorizes Cuban families
In Weyler's Pinar del Rio campaign a proclamation ordered Cuban families to the city. After they left to eat, a battalion raided the countryside, killing twelve families including Juan Garcia and wife, Isidore Montsalvage and relatives, and the Sandoval family.
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Commercial Tribune
Key West
Fla
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
San.Christobal
San C Tobal
Spain
Juan Garcia
Jose Galvo
Senor Ybarra
Isidore Montsalvage
Sandoval
Oaxaca students urge Cuban independence in memorial resolutions
In a public meeting the students of Oaxaca passed resolutions deploring Maceo’s death and urging the government to recognize the independence of the Cuban Republic. Cuban sentiment runs high as U.S. news is read with keen interest.
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City OF
Mexico
Oaxaca
Maceo
United States
Prehistoric Race Speculated From Cave Skulls Found in Kentucky
Hunters in Han cock County Newman's Ridge discover four human skulls on rock shelves inside a cave. Initial thought linked to Confederate war dead, but pottery fragments, Dezascus steel, and other artifacts suggest a moundbuilder age site. Bones to be analyzed by scientists.
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Commercial Tribune
Middlesboro
Tazewell (Tenn
Newman's Ridge
Hancock County
Dezascus
Remains of Dana Nelson to be Brought Home
The remains of Dana Nelson, a Puget Sound University staff member who died in Tacoma Washington while on duty, will be escorted by a university representative to Delaware. A funeral is set for Tuesday in Delaware. Nelson, a 23 year old graduate of the university, was known across Ohio in educational circles.
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Board of Health
Commercial Tribune
Delawar
Dana Nelson
Puget Sound University
Tacoma
Wash
Delaware
Nhar
Ohio
Columbus
State House
Nower
Ohn Tod
Cleveland
Tod
Bushnell
Owsley
Youngstown
Commerce Tribune
Capitol Rotunda
Scioto
Masons of Lexington to Host Annual Banquet
Lexington officials and local Masons gather for tomorrow night’s annual banquet with State officers in attendance. Speeches expected as the group hopes to set a records fest in Masonry history in Lexington.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Masons of
Xington
Congress Rights Front and Center in Cuba Recognition Fight
Senator John Sherman asserts that Congress holds power over recognition of Cuba's independence, challenging Secretary Olney’s claim of executive sole authority. The Commercial Tribune publishes and highlights signed opinions from Judge Thomas M. Cooley and Senator Morgan supporting Sherman's stance.
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Ing
Olney
Congress
The
Commercial Tribune
Thomas M. Cooley
Morgan
John Sherman
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Sherman
Capitol Work at Standstill as Commissioners Balk
Columbus dispatch details stalled Capitol remodel with $1.5 million price tag. Two boards clash over supervision and clerkship authority, delaying contracts and harming progress while a supervising architect debate stalls progress.
Form No 1512 Western Union Telegraph Go Dated 5w
Fragmentary notice referencing Form No 1512 from the Western Union Telegraph Go dated five weeks ago. Details incomplete but indicates a formal telegraph instruction or filing. No clear names, places, or outcomes readable.
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Western Union
Congress Power to Recognize New Nation Questioned
Washington handling of recognition power tense as debate centers on whether Congress can pass a resolution recognizing independence against a presidential veto. Olney argues President origin, while others note a two thirds veto override would still become law. Inspector JOHN SHERMAN referenced.
Daniel Endorses Cooley in Constitutional Debate
The Commercial Tribune sent a telegram to Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia praising him as a Democrat leader and constitutional lawyer. It cites concerns over presidential power and asks for his judgment on the Secretary’s position regarding constitutional careen and final intercourse laws. Senator Daniel responded with a telegraph reply last night.
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The
Commercial Tribune
John W. Daniel
Virginia
Daniel
the Commercial Tribune
Opinion concurrence by Judge Cooley telegram message
Washington dispatch reports John W. Daniel concurs in the opinion of Judge Cooley as conveyed in a telegram dated December 20. The brief note confirms agreement with the previously stated legal position.
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Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati
Washington
Cooley
John W. Daniel
Dragged by Horses After Church Ride Near Batavia
Five Bordwell children were thrown from a carriage when horses were frightened and dragged Emma Bordwell about 100 yards. She suffered a fatal brain concussion and died. the other four children were badly bruised as the carriage was wrecked in the barn yard.
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Commercial Tribune
Batavia
Chester Bordwell
Emma
Cushman K Davis Supports Congress Power Over President
Cushman K. Davis of Minnesota, a leading constitutional lawyer, endorses the view that Congress has full power to act in the current situation and that the President has no alternative but to obey. His reply aligns with other authorities who spoke after Secretary Olney’s statement.
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Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Senate
Davis
Olney
Congress
Uncle Isham Gambell 102 dies in Kentucky after lifelong life
A companion of Daniel Boone era Uncle Isham Gambell of Lick Fork Red Bird Creek dies at 102 in Middlesboro Kentucky. He lived and died in the same place and his 92-year-old wife survives him. In Lexington authorities report Dr A M Peters found no poison in James H Montague’s stomach after a later insurance related inquiry.
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Commercial Tribune
Middlesboro
Isham Gambell
Lick Fork
Red Bird Creek
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
Boone
Congress has power to recognize Cuban independence
Letter from C. K. Davis dated December 20 argues Congress can recognize Cuba's independence by statute or joint resolution. Davis says if the President approves or vetoes, Congress can still enact the measure and it becomes law with federal duty to enforce.
Jealousy Stirs Missouri Tragedy Near Arkansas Line
William Davis, a Missouri farmer, killed a woman and a man and set fire to a house after attempting to force a woman employed as a housekeeper to leave the community. Beck, paid $250 to move, escaped but was fatally wounded. Davis beat the woman and stabbed her five times before fleeing as neighbors rescued the dying woman from the blaze.
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Little Rock
Ark
Barry County
Arkansas Line
William Davis
Oman
Ible
Beck
Munity
Davis
Local couple to wed at Baptist Church this Christmas
Middlesboro Kentucky December 20. William Sexton age years and Rachel Croft age years will marry at the Baptist Church on Rockhouse Branch Christmas. The contracting parties are very big respected people.
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Commercial Tribune
Middlesboro
William Sexton
Rachel Croft
Rockhouse Branch
Three Colleges Debating Jury System Abolition
On the first Saturday in March three representative colleges Richmond Indiana Earlham and another debate the resolution that the jury system of the United States should be abolished.
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Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Ind
Representatye
Grgbesh
Earlham Colleges
United States
City Council Size Grows to Thirteen After Redistricting
Lexington reports that the city council will consist of thirteen members instead of twelve after redistricting, provided no member resigns. The change follows the new district lines and affects the city’s governance structure.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
West Virginia Official Plurality Report Amid Tight Races
Fragmentary report from eT. W. Va. on December 20 notes a stated official plurality figure for a candidate in West Virginia. The text is garbled but references a plurality around ten and mentions Cleve and Cleveland in the context of the tally.
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Commercial Tribune
W. Va
Aia
West
Execution dates for Jackson and Walling uncertain in Kentucky
In Frankfort Sheriff Plummer discussed with Governor the delay and possible same day executions for Jackson and Walling if final court mandates arrive. Motions for new hearings granted delaying until early January. The Governor hinted that if the decree stands, the executions would be simultaneous. Plummer also delivered Seward and Trusty to penitentiary authorities.
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Frankfort
Plummer
Newport
Jackson
Walling
Pearl Bryan
L. J. Crawford
Washington
Seward
Trusty
Duty Nearing Death After Stabbing at Parkersburg
Parkersburg West Virginia December 20 Hon M K Duty lies in precarious condition after being stabbed Thursday by Gad Collins a prominent oil operator Seven wounds were found on Duties body with a large knife blade broken in him Collins once faced penitentiary charges and Duty saved him then Dickson and another Collins companion recovered enough to be seen on the streets with no arrests attempted.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
M. K. Duty
Collins
Duty
Dickson
Sharp Collins
Fat offices eyed in Eleventh District aspirants list
Lexington, Dec 20. Prominent Eighth Districts figures vie for federal posts. John T. Fitzpatrick seeks Collector of the Highth District, R D Hill for Assistant District Attorney, Ed Parker for Pension Agent, and James Denton for Consul General to England. Fitzpatrick is related to Colson and managed his campaign. Hill led the committee that secured Colson’s nomination over White. If Yerkes withdraws, Davidson may back Fitzpatrick.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Eleventh Congressional District
John T. Fitzpatrick
Middlesboro
Highth
R. D. Hill
Williamsburg
Ed Parker
London
James Denton
Somerset
Patrick Collins
Pice
England
Tzpatrick
Colson
Eee
Hill
White
John W. Yerkes
Davidson
Fitzpatrick
Horace Holly Portrait Restored at Morrison College Chapel
The renowned portrait of Dr. Horace Holly, longtime Transylvania University president, found its way from a second hand store back to Morrison College. Howard H. Gratz purchased the painting for one dollar and restored it to the chapel, amid plans by admirers to restore the Kentucky University name to its original title.
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Commercial
Tribune
Lexington
Horace Holly
Boston
Transylvania University
Jewett
Transylvania
Benjamin Gratz
Philadelphia
Rebecca Gratz
Gratz
Morrison College
Kentucky University
Holly
Alleghenies
Kentucky's fat boy
Caney's Fork brings Master John Brown a six year old weighing 134 pounds and rising fast in Lawrenceburg Kentucky He is the son of farmer J H Brown and is described as possibly the state s largest boy Circus touts offered to exhibit him but Brown refused.
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Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
Caney
Fred Durham
Middleburg
Master John Brown
J. H. Brown
Johnny
Brown
John
Cooney the Fox Arrested in False Pretenses Case
John P. Kunze known as Cooney the Fox, suspect in the Dr. Cronin murder case, was arrested in St Joseph Missouri and taken to Leavenworth Kansas. He is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses after buying the Hotel Imperial for 25000 and leaving town after giving a 500 check on account.
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John P. Kunze
ST. Joseph
Dr. Cronin
Cooney the Fox
Leavenworth
Kan
Kunze
Imperial
Double Stabbing in Ashland Leaves Two Deathly Wounded
A late night street brawl on Center street left Michael and John Gouldin fatally stabbed and several others badly cut. Patrick Gouldin William Evans and Anthony Cummings suffered facial and arm injuries. Ex Chief Robert McCormick was stabbed in the back and is hospitalized.
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Ashland
Center Street
Michael
John Gouldin
Patrick
Gouldin
William Evans
Anthony Cummings
Robert McCormick
Judge Loomis Faints in Parkersburg Court Session
In Parkersburg West Virginia Judge Loomis a renowned jurist fainted as he stood to speak in the Circuit Court yesterday. Physicians were summoned and restored him to consciousness after a difficult effort.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dec. C
Loomis
U S Marshal Arrests Cigar Maker on Revenue Charge
Deputy U S Marshal J J Keeley of Cleveland arrested John McDonough a cigar maker at Marion and brought him to Lima on the charge of violating the internal revenue law.
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Commercial Tribune
Lima
J. J. Keeley
United States
Cleveland
John McDonough
Marion
Cuba Reports Wep Back From Congress
Cuba reports Wep back from Congress suppressed by the State Department.
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Cuba
Congress
State Department
Suppression of Cuban reports in Congress sparks debate
Washington discusses State Department withholding consular reports on Cuba. Senator Morgan blasts the practice, arguing it hides assaults on American citizens and damages to U S interests. He cites consuls and the unreleased February reports as evidence of alleged government restraint.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
State Department
Cuba
United States
Congress
Senate
House
President
Morgan
Foreign Relations Committee
State’ Department
Senator Morgan Denounces Olneys Cuba View
Senator Morgan argues Olneys claim that the President alone may recognize Cuba’s belligerency is unsound. He says the President can execute laws but not make them, a power reserved to Congress, and notes treaties require Senate approval and ambassadors reflect Congress, with a hypothetical scenario involving Liliuokalani. Continued on Third Page.
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Morgan
Olney
Cuba
Senate
Congress
United States
Lilioukalani
Cleveland
Peghetes
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Spanish West Indies
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Eyler
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Goard
Goodwine
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Awkins
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Leich
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Goddard
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Jones
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Wallace
Tennessee
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Tust
Foreign Affairs Committee
Deal
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Building Commission
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Daniel Indorses Cooley
OF Boone
A. M. Peters
James H. Montague
Scott County
W. St. EV
N.P.R
C. K. Davis
West Virginia
Jackson and Walling
Gad Collins
Fat Boy
Uncle Sam
Fitzhugh Lee
Joseph A. Springer
A. S. Dolz
Santiago
Pulaski F. Hyatt
John F. Hyatt
L. M. Preval
Atanzas
Alexander C. Bruce
Henry Heideger
Baracoa
Alfred T. Triay
Jose Tur
Cardenas
Joseph L. Hanco
Cienfuegos
Owen MecCarr
Gibara
Jose Homobono Beola
Guanamo
Paul Brooks
Nuevitas
Bere Tary
Peo- Pp Bos
Senator Morgan
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