The Three Friends Disaster and Cuban Filibuster News
A Jacksonville dispatch details the sinking of the Cuban filibuster Three Friends after a leak caused by a suspected traitor. Seventeen of twenty eight aboard are accounted for, with five ashore at Daytona and one, William Higgins of Rhode Island, dying from wounds. Survivors describe ferocious seas, lifeboat swamping, and a doomed struggle for life as aid delays spark public outrage.
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Commercial Tribune
Jacksonville
Fla
Daytona
Captain Murphy
Stephen Cr
Cook
Wm. Higgins
Rhode Island
Boston
Murphy
En Crane
Higgins
Weyler Returns to Havana From Camp for Palace Move
Captain General Weyler leaves Bagate at six in the morning with cavalry escort to Ar temeisa and Mariel, then arrives in Havana by Kaiser Legazpi at evening. He is accompanied by Chief of Staff Escribano and son Fernando Weyler. Civil and military officials greet him as he heads from the wharf to the palace amid public anticipation of his return.
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Bagate
Artemisa
Mariel
Kaiser Legazpi
Escribano
Fernando Weyler
Caballeria
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Arrival Restriction Cited In Cable Delay Note
A brief line notes that he was not permitted to be cabled from here until after his arrival. The fragment implies a procedural delay tied to the person’s stated arrival time and subsequent communications readiness.
McKinley to press button start for Boston train
President-elect McKinley will press an electric button at his Canton home on January 6 to start a 160 car Erie Railway train bound for Boston. A Boston electrician built the mechanism attached to the engine throttle, and the stunt follows his election. The train carries 5,000,000 pounds of Worcester salt destined for New England robbers.
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New York
McKinley
Canton
Erie
Jersey City
Boston
Worcester
New England
Four Incendiary Fires Struck Washington Court Area
Special Dispatch reports four separate arson attempts in Washington C H O on January 3. Fires damaged barns and a building near Ford Bros hardware on Main Street and Court Street but were controlled before major damage. Two men were overheard discussing arson in an alley. the last attempt targeted Dr J F Dennis' barn at 2 am.
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Washington C. H
Ford Bros
Main Street
Wm. Barnes
North Street
Judge Willard
Court Street
J F. Dennis
Dennis
William M. Neil Dies in Columbus at Age 70
Special Dispatch reports William M. Neil, 70, a noted Columbus citizen and one of the Neil heirs, died this morning after a brief illness from neuralgia of the heart. His father built the Neil House, a family property kept under the original name. He is survived by one child, a daughter, Mrs. W. N. P. Darrow, wife of Colonel Darrow of the Seventeenth Regiment.
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Columbus
William
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W. N. P. Darrow
Darrow
Seventeenth Regiment
McKinley Plans Quiet Week Focusing On Inaugural Message
President elect McKinley will spend the coming week drafting his inaugural address. He avoided callers, attended church at Franklin Avenue M E Church with Osbornes, and met Senator Cullom. The couple will stay at Mr. Hanna's, then with Colonel Herrick, before possibly returning to Canton.
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Hanna
Osborne
National Committee
Franklin Avenue
M. E
E.S. Lewis
Senator Cullom
Illinois
Washington
Nashville Fire Ravages Nine Stores and City Market
Nashville firemen suffered injuries as a blaze destroyed nine stores and the south end of the city market house. Estimated total loss runs from 375000 to 400000 with insurance about 300000. Captain James Sullivan and others were injured by falling walls. origin undetermined. Buildings destroyed include Lebeck Bros Abernathy Langham and Shook Evans Wolf Leichhardt M Burns Brandon Treacy Paul and Boylins. Stief Jewelry and Marshall Bruce Grimes Daly Robinson sustained damage. Rebuilding expected to begin soon.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lebeck Bros
Abernathy, Langham & Shook
Evans
Wolf & Co
Leichhardt’s
Grimes, Daly & Robinson
M. Burns
C. H. Brandon
James Sullivan
Charles Thompson
J. B. Carr
Stief Jewelry Company
Lebeth Bros
Abernathy
Langham’ & Shook
Evans Heirs
M. Burns & Co
Brandon & Co
Treacy & Co
Paul & Boylins
Marshall & Bruce
Congressman-Elect J. J. Davidson Dies in Arizona
Beaver Falls Pennsylvania reports the death of Hon J J Davidson Republican Congressman elect for the Twenty fifth District at Phoenix Arizona from lung trouble at age 38 He leaves a wife and two children The body will return to Beaver for interment A special election will fill the seat Talk of Judge M F Mecklin Rochester as a likely successor and one of Davidsons brothers Lewis is the son in law of Senator M S Quay
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Beaver Falls
J. J. Davidson
Beaver
Phoenix
Ariz
M. F.mecklin
Rochester
Roberts divorce suit and alimony filing in Marion Ohio
Special Dispatch reports Mrs Mary Ann Roberts sues husband for divorce and alimony and initiates legal action against four stepsons Frank H Charles Joseph and Willis Roberts seeking 5000 damages from each for alleged slander in Marion Ohio dated January 3.
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Marion
Mary Ann Roberts
Frank H
Charles, Joseph
Willis Roberts
Reverend Ward Delivers Farewell Sermon in Lexington
Rev. Dr. E. H. Ward of Christ Church in Lexington preached his farewell sermon today after eleven years as rector. He has accepted a call to St. Peter's Church in Pittsburgh.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
E. H. Ward
Christ Church (Episcopal
St. Peter's Church
Pittsburg
Death Toll Rising From Tornado in Louisiana
Victims of a destructive tornado in Loisiana are confirmed dead, with authorities reporting multiple fatalities and extensive property damage across affected counties. Emergency crews continue search and rescue operations as weather services warn of further storms in the region.
Dead and Missing After Severe Mooringsport Storm
Disaster reports from Mooringsport detail 100 yard devastation with nine injuries and two children killed. A relief train brought survivors to hospitals in Shreveport as homes and a church were converted to temporary care centers.
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Kansas City, Shreveport and
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R.G. Morgan
Alice Goodman
Paralee Gooman
Claude Goodman
Jessie Goodman
Jorda Robertson
Fou Goodman
Immense Rainfall Destroys Homes and Floods Arkansas Town
Severe storm hits southern Arkansas with Benton bearing the heaviest damage as half a dozen small frame houses collapse and trains nearly wrecked. Rainfall exceeds four inches in Little Rock flooding streets and shops, while heroism saves the Cannon Ball from disaster near Benton.
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Ark
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Pita Rie
Governor Bushnell Denies Columbus Conference Rumor
Springfield Ohio January 3 Governor Bushnell flatly denied reports of a Columbus conference with Senator Foraker and Chairman Kurtz saying he has not met either man recently and traveled home each night. He urged Republicans to stay united and focus on electing a Republican legislature next fall while noting he is not a candidate for United States Senator. He also said plans for State House additions proceed and that court action is unlikely to halt the project.
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Bushnell
Foraker
Kurtz
Columbus
Senator Foraker
Mr. Kurtz
Ohio
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Busfshell
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Judge to hear demurrer in Ohio versus Robinson case
On January 16 Judge Walters of Circleville will hear arguments on the demurrer to the indictments in Ohio v. R A Robinson cashier of the old People's and Drovers Bank. The demurrer, moved earlier, was continued to that date. If sustained, the indictment becomes void. if not, trial time will be set.
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Washington C. H
Walters
Circleville
Ohio
R.A. Robinson
Old People’s and Drovers’ Bank
Pardon Petition Circulated for Hawkins Nest Murder Case
Parkersburg West Virginia January 3 a petition will be sent to Governor Mac Corkle praying for the pardon of Jim Smith who five years ago was convicted of murdering young Thomas Rexroad at the Hawks Nest a notorious resort here and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for the crime.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
MacCorkle
Jim Smith
Thomas Rexroad
Fired barns for fun. Lawrenceburg arson case highlights odd confession
In Lawrenceburg Indiana Police report Edward Ginter arrested Clayton Lance or Clare Woods for setting fire to Bros. cooperage works. Woods allegedly confessed after cross examination by officials and a mayor. He claimed intoxication led to the arson as a prank and was bound over to the grand jury in $1,000 bail, later jailed after failing to give bond.
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Edward Ginter
Clayton Lance
Clare Woods
King
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Wh Iich
Marbal Griffith
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Sep
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All Now Republicans In Fayette County Office Shuffles
Ashington C. H. Jan 3. Town D. Wilson, Republican, will replace Democrat Solon Loofborrow as Fayette County Solon, and Charles Reid, a Republican, will succeed W. B. ers as Prosecuting Attorney, keeping Republicans in county leadership. Democrats stepping down include the previous sheriff and other officials. Wilson won by a comfortable majority of about 1,700.
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Eed Solon Loofborrow
Fayette County
Charles Reid
Wilson
A. J. Anders
Race War Fears After Farmer Garrott Shooting Case
Dispatch from Pringleville Kentucky reports the ex part trial of Clifton Garrott, a farmer, for shooting Reuben Leavell and his son Thomas. The case was continued to January. A quarrel last month left Leavell father and son injured, and Garrott’s arrest for murder sparks fears of a race war as Leavell supporters vow to seek justice.
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Clifton Garrott
Jthy
Reuben Leavell
Thomas
Beverly
Leavells
Jer i
Rell
Garrett Reed
Palace Car Burned Near Hamilton Ohio
A palace coach attached to Toledo train No 12 was found afire three miles south of Hamilton between Lindenwald and Fairsmiths. Porter Shirley evacuated the car, but it burned completely causing about 10000 dollars in loss. The train proceeded to Toledo with two hours delay while crews isolated the wreck. The fire is reported to have started from the stove.
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Blizzard Sweeps West With Snowdrifts Disrupting Rails
Blizzard of the season grips Western Missouri and Kansas with heavy winds and drifting snow. Temperatures drop about 40 degrees as trains face delays and railroads warn of washouts from swollen gulches in the Indian Territory. Stock safety and transport disruption rise as crews battle the storm.
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Boy Freddie Waites Dies of Lockjaw After Splinter Injury
Catlettsburg Kentucky reports Freddie Waites age 13 son of C Waites a traveling salesman for Dawson Blackmore Co of Cincinnati died this morning of lockjaw contracted after a splinter pierced the palm a week ago.
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Catlettsburg
Freddie Waites
C. Waites
Dawson, Blackmore & Co
Cincinnati
New Senatorial Caucus Faces Hunter Yerkes Fight
Frankfort Ky Jan 3 A new caucus for Senator will convene early in the extra session. Senator Jones of Barren County leads and may wait for a petition by ten members. Hunter backers claim pledges secure a majority. John W Yerkes faces a dual role bid for Senator and Eighth District Collector, with backers demanding a choice to avoid defeat in both races.
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Frankfort
Jones
Barren County
Hunter
Buried in a Stone Coffin at Kentontown
Chas Bramblette, Robinson County's wealthy longtime resident, was laid to rest in a rock coffin hewn at a cost of 960 dollars. He bought a barrel of bourbon to be poured over his remains after burial, and requested dignified attire to mock dust to dust beliefs. The request was granted.
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Cynthiana
Chas. Bramblette
Robinson County
Kentontown
Bramblette
West Virginia Humane Society pushes age of consent change
In Wheeling on January 3 the West Virginia Humane Society held a full meeting to plan for the state legislature session this month. A key topic was proposing a law to raise the age of consent from 12 to 16 years and the group seeks legislative funding to support its activities.
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Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia Humane Society
Shively to Introduce Five Bills in Indiana Legislature
Richmond Ind Jan 3 State Senator Charles E Shively of this city plans to introduce five or six general bills in the next Legislature Antitrust and pure food measures are among the proposed acts Also a bill to change the opening date for Circuit Court terms is awaited from the senator
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Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Ind
Charles E. Shively
Red tape in Laughlin case delays Kentucky hanging
In May Kentucky on January 3 report says Robert Laughlin, Augusta double murderer, is to be hanged January 9 at Brooksville. Jurisdiction issues arise as Laughlin is held in Kenton County Jail by order of County Judge Fields, Sheriff Hook seeks clearance. Governor Bradley states the Sheriff must act or forfeit office.
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May LE
Robert Laughlin
Augusta
Brooksville
Laughlin
Kenton County
W. W. Fields
Sheriff Hook
Bracken County
Ughlin
Bradley
On Trial for Murder in Indiana Case
LaPorte Indiana January 3 The trial of Henry Jones of Indianapolis for the murder of Homer Thomas will begin tomorrow in St Joseph County Circuit Court. Jones and Thomas were fellow prisoners at Michigan City Prison. Thomas testified against Jones and Jones vowed revenge. He stabbed Thomas to death during chapel exercises last July. The State seeks the death penalty.
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Ind
Henry Jones
Indianapolis
Homer Thomas
St. Joseph County
Jones
Thomas
Michigan City
Pastor Buchanan Ends 46-Year Hebron Ministry
Rev. Jas N Buchanan of Hebron United Presbyterian Church delivers his farewell sermon in Valparaiso Ind on Jan 3 marking the end of a forty six year career. Born 1824 at Muskingum County Ohio he studied at Muskingum College and Oxford Theological Seminary. During his tenure he preached 327 sermons officiated at 526 weddings and conducted over four hundred funerals with only three regular openings. He fathered eighteen children including Carrie a missionary in Egypt and Mary once principal of Des Moines High School.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Jas. N. Buchanan
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Buchanan
Muskingum County
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Licking
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Deluge in Chicago Floods Streets and Summit Danger
Heavy rain and melting snow cripple Chicago area as Desplaines River and canals flood outer districts. Summit nears dam overflow while Lamont flats flood and bridges halt pumping at Bridgeport. Waters turn toward Lake Michigan risking water supply. heavy basements and roads become impassable.
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Death of Joseph B. McCullagh Former Globe-Democrat Editor
The Washington tribute recalls Joseph B. McCullagh a longtime managing editor known for a caustic pen and a habit of shaping news and opinion He pioneered the interview while with Cincinnati Commercial Life and Work and later served as Washington correspondent for Commercial Tribune His career spanned a quarter century and left a lasting impact on American journalism though his life ended by his own hand as hinted in reflections on vanity and ambition.
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Philip Elkins Dead Father of Senator in Wheeling
Philip Duncan Elkins aged 87 died this afternoon at the Senate residence Hallehurst in Elkins West Virginia. Born July 4 1809 in Fauquier County Virginia he married Sarah Pickett Wethers in Ohio in 1840. A Confederate Army colonel and a Democrat he was father to United States Senator Stephen B Elkins and Samuel Hobbs Bilkins of Columbia Missouri.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Philip Duncan Elkins
United States
Stephen B. Elkins
Senate
Senator Bikins
West Virginia
Samuel Hobbs Bilkins
Columbia, Mo
Lawrencburg quarrel ends with knife wounds
Louis Cornforth was cut four times in a quarrel with his sweetheart Emma Akers in Aurora. Akers, daughter of "Blind Tom" Akers, was arrested on a charge of intent to kill and posted a 500 bond.
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Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Louis Cornforth
Aurora
Emma Akers
Tom” Akers
Miss Akers
Mrs Bateman Receives Lace Gift from Scott Jackson’s Mother
In Marion Ohio on January 3, Mrs Joseph Bateman of the city received a handsome lace gift from the mother of Scott Jackson. The token honors Mrs Bateman and her husband for their many acts of kindness.
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Marion, O
Joseph Bateman
Scott Jackson
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