Cabinet talk centers on selecting a western Treasury nominee
The dispatch notes renewed discussion of Senator Aldrich for Secretary of the Treasury while listing Cabinet members including John Sherman as Secretary of State and Cornelius Bliss as Secretary of the Navy. It notes Hanna and Allison also being considered, with Aldrich praised as deeply versed in economic science and a Western fit.
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John Sherman
Navy
Cornelius N. Bliss
Interior
Joseph Mkenna
Commercial Tribune
WA Senes
Dingley
Allison
Treasury
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Mark Hanna
Senate
Commercial Bane
Anges
Ohio
Tate
York
McKenna
California
Henry C. Payne
Wiseneral Alger
Western Farmer
Hanna
S. M. Taylor
John Donaldson
Columbus
McKinley
Senator Sherman
Maine
General Alr
Cornelius Iis A
Goff
West
UN SPANISH FORTS Weyler's Forces Repulse the Attack
Spanish forces under Weyler repulse a surprise assault at Forts in Havana area. About 150 wounded soldiers are evacuated to Havana as reporting notes increased clashes and casualties.
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Weyler
Insurgents Trap Spaniards At Cala bazar Forts
Advices from Havana report that January 3 insurgent forces led by Juan Delgado opened fire on Cala bazar forts in Havana province. The garrison under Major Justiz resisted strongly, forcing the attackers to retreat. the next morning details continue.
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Key West
Fla
Havana
Juan Delgado
Calabazar
Justiz
Lady Scott Sentenced to Eight Months for Libel
Lady Selina Scott mother in law of Earl Russell was sentenced to eight months imprisonment without hard labor after pleading guilty to criminal libel of the Earl. Engineer John Cockerton and valet William Aylott also received similar sentences. Scott was sent to Hereford Jail.
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London
Selina Scott
Earl Russell
Central Criminal Court
John Cockerton
Wm. Aylott
Cockerton
Aylott
Scott
Wormwood Scrubbs
Duchess of Sutherland
A Blair
Albert Kaye Rollit
Detained Detectives Who Killed Wrong Man Held Without Bail
In Salem Indiana on January 8 the Louisville officers Sexton and Brown who killed John Rippey were indicted for murder in the first degree. Judge Voyles denied bail after a hearing with high witness testimony. A crowded courtroom applauded as the defendants were ordered held in Salem Jail.
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Commercial Tribune
Salem
Ind
Jah
Des Moines Teacher Whipping Leads to Boy’s Death
Harry Oliver an 11 year old Des Moines student at Grant Park School died after a whipping by teacher Miss Florence Mills. The verdict notes the boy had heart disease and the thrashing triggered a fatal attack. Parents decline official inquiry.
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Des Moines
Harry Oliver
Florence Mills
Grant Park
Insurgents Attack Cuban Towns As Garcia Leads Five Thousand
Advices say Calixto Garcia with five thousand well armed insurgents moved toward Jiguani after General Boschs convoy arrived at Bayamo and besieged Jiguani for five days. Jose Maria Irre has been shot in the head but is improving. One hundred fifty six wounded Spaniards reached Havana from Pinar del Rio on Tuesday.
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Rancho Boyero
Calixto Garcia
Bosch
Bayamo
Jiguani
Santiago de Cuba
Helg
Jose Maria Irre
Aguacate
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Gen Gomez Would Not Be Allowed To Make Concessions
In New York the Cuban Junta denied sending peace terms to Maximo Gomez and attacked Spain for rumors. Junta member J. D. Castillo stated no letter had been received and Gomez would oppose any capitulation as contrary to Cuba’s constitution and independence. The piece stresses support for a free Cuba and opposition to Spanish terms.
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Gomez
Spain
New York
Maximo Gomez
Conea Ee
Senor Sagast
J. D. Castillo
al Gomez
Cus
Council of
Gore
Cuban ambush halts Spanish expedition near Matanzas
Reports from Matanzas describe a Cuban counter ambush where 400 defenders blocked a Spanish column with barbed wire and elevated positions. The attackers suffered heavy losses as they faced rapid fire and grenades while attempting to retreat through the tangled road.
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Commercial Tribune
Key West
Fla
Matanzas
Gmez
McKinley Aides Face Tennessee Fraud Probe Amid Gubernatorial Talk
Republican leaders led by John T. Lattin press Hanna to back a Tennessee election inquiry. McKinley plans inaugural prep as rivals fear a Democratic Legislature may shield fraud. Garfield and Hayes visit in social calls while Hanna weighs a cabinet lineup.
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John T. Lattin
j@Mfrille
Hanna
Tennessee
George N. Tillman
Robert L. Taylor
Lattin
United States
McKinley
Ohio Wool Growers to Convene for Annual Election January 13
The Ohio Wool Growers Association will hold its annual convention January 13 at the State House in Columbus to elect officers for the coming year.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ohio Wool Growers’ Association
State House
Calm condemned man in Brookville seeks message to kin
Robert Laughlin awaits execution for the murder of his wife and niece in Brookville. He remains calm and collected in jail, accepting visits from a few friends and his son’s welfare as he asks Rev. J. A. Lee to deliver a message to Jackson and Walling.
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Commercial Tribune
Brookville
Robert Laughlin
J. A. Lee
Third Baptist Church
Covington
Lee
Laughlin
Bauman Claims Sanity in Arbuckle Murder Confession
Frederic Bauman declares he is sane after confessing to killing Arbuckle in New York. Police dispute his account while Bauman blames a troubled past, a Chicago family link, and a failing marriage for his alleged crime. He says he confessed to expiate punishment and seeks aid from friends amid public doubt.
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A Commercial Tribune
Louis Xvil
Frederic Bauman
Rank P. Arbuckle
New York
Chicago
Bauman
Arbuckle
Jackson Park
New York Police Question Arbuckle Murder Confession
Captain Kone of the New York detective force said there is no importance attached to an alleged confession from Louisville Kentucky suggesting Arbuckle was struck. Detectives found no marks of violence on the dying man when examined by police surgeons.
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New York
Kone
Louisville
Geon
Naval Evolution North Atlantic Squadron Plans Charleston Blockade
Secretary Herbert after talks with Admiral Bunce orders a full blockade of Charleston South Carolina. The North Atlantic Squadron will deploy ships from Hampton Roads and Port Royal as bases. All available ships with crews will take part as either blockaders or blockade runners beginning in February.
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Washington
Herbert
Bunce
Charleston
Charleston S
Hampton Roads
Port Royal
S. C
Funeral Request From Jail Inmate Prompts Minister Offer
A jail inmate in Covington asks that a Baptist minister conduct his funeral and that the sheriff ensure the prisoner receives comfort. The inmate asks ex-Sheriff G H Frank to visit and relay a last wish to the attending officials, while messages of condolence arrive from Jackson and other contacts.
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Mr. Lee
Scott Jackson
Alonzo -Wa
Chicago man and a fake check forgery case unfolds
F H Newell, a Merchants Union representative from Chicago, is arrested in Delaware Ohio for passing forged checks to obtain funds for his firm. Investigators allege he cashed checks at local banks through Grove Bros and targeted associates, with further names and accomplices hinted at for trial.
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la Salle
Ness Lersy
Commercial Tribune
A. O
H. Newell
Merchants’ Union
T, Chio
Victor Kurrley
Grove Bros
Mathews
Judd
Rumors of Yerkes Senate bid circulate among Kentucky Republicans
Bankfort Kentucky January 8 rumors spread among Republicans that John W Yerkes of Danville will announce his candidacy for U S Senate within days. Supporters claim about thirty caucus votes and praise his prospects while Yerkes remains reticent. Anderson a relative of the candidate visited and met Republican leaders amid growing confidence in Canton and Louisville.
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Commercial Tribune
Bankfort
John W. Yerkes
Danville
Yerkes
Canton
Anderson
Paseo Et Nney
Louisville
The
Representative in McLean County convalesces in hospital
A dispatch from Frankfort reports information from the bedside of a representative from McLean County that he is convalescing at a hospital. The brief bulletin notes the illness and adds no further details on condition or duration.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Representative One
McLean County
James Harvey Indicted for First Degree Murder in 1896 Case
Wilmington, Jan 8 The grand jury returned an indictment against James Harvey for murder in the first degree in the December 18 1896 death of his wife Ida Harvey. The panel heard over eighty witnesses and additional testimony is planned for the trial. A passerby reported hearing a fall from the Harvey residence and suspected homicide. The police theory is a quarrel led to Mrs Harvey being thrown down the stairs, with no evidence yet implicating James Harvey.
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Commercial Tribune
Wilmington
James Harvey
Ida Harvey
Harveys
Harvey
Obnoxious Literature Bill Aims to Ban Disease Pamphlets
Ohio lawmakers prepare a bill to curb distributing pamphlets and handbills describing disease symptoms as a social threat. Prominent physicians back the measure, arguing such literature causes psychological harm and warrants legal action.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
General Assembly of Ohio
Medical Board of Examination and Regae
Shifting The Blame In Smith Murder Trial
The defense in the Smith murder trial announced plans to introduce new evidence linking victim George Freich to two unidentified rowdies and to evidence of who killed Freich. Judge Cole Rick indicated rulings would follow tomorrow as court adjourned.
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Smith
Commercial Tribune
FT. Wayne
Ind
Colerick
George Freich
O'Rourke
Dr Sam B Ellis Appointed Surgeon Of Dayton Fire Dept
Dayton Ohio January 8 The Board of Fire Commissioners adjourned meeting appointed Dr Sam B Ellis Surgeon of the Fire Department a newly created post He was selected from candidates at Sears Hospital Central Branch National Public Home and other city facilities.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton, O
Board of Fire Commissioners
Sam B. Ellis
Sears Applican Scidentialarpease Hospital
Johnson of California Eases His Mind
California figure Johnson eases his mind amid public tensions. The report notes his response to mounting wrath and outlines surrounding political pressures in the state.
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Johnson
California
Sensational House clash over Pacific Railroad funding bill
Washington January debates flare as California figures Johnson and Hearst clash with Sutro in a furious exchange. Cooper denounces the attack amid talk of impeaching or censure while the chamber wrestles with absentees and calls for order amid sweeping remarks on California politics and the Southern Pacific influence.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
House
Johnson
California
Sutro
San Francisco
Wm. R. Hearst
Hearst
Examiner
Cooper
Wisconsin
Mr. Powers
Lfe
Arnold
Pennsylvania
Pacific Railroad
United States
Ageet
New York
Califo
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Domnenia
Prsen
Rep
Messrs
Rher
Bell
House Returns to Session After Arrest Warrants
At 10 o clock the Sergeant at arms reported three additional members before the bar. They explained themselves and were excused. Names include Sr of Alabama Woodward of North Ss and Kle berg of Texas. Warrants for arrest of absent members made returnable Tuesday next. Mr. Blue of Kansas had Reed excused without objection. House adjourned at 10 30.
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Pennsylvania
Erdman
Messrs. Sr
Alabama
Woodward
North Ss
Kleberg
Texas
Thomas
Blue
Kansas
Or “Reed
University Guild Aims to Unite Revolutionary Sons
Dr T H Norton of the University and other gentlemen visited Columbus to merge two Revolutionary Sons societies. They met Dr Morris in the capital and asked for a practical guild plan to secure cooperation among interested parties.
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T. H. Norton
University
University Guild
Rrev
EB. D. Morris
Columbus
of Revolutionary Sons
Morris
Senator Lanning Sells Ohio History Sets for $3
Secretary of State S M Taylor reported that Senator Jay F Lanning offered 100 copies of Howe s Historical Collection of Ohio for sale at three dollars per set. The legislature ordered 6000 copies printed and a portion redistributed, with the remainder bound by Manning Print in Norwalk. Secretary Taylor asked Lanning for explanation.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
S. M. Taylor
Jay F. Lanning
Norwalk
Howe
Ohio
Eee Commission Nicantes
Boys
Norwal
Cemipany
Taylor
Farmer robbed and left unconscious in Lexington district
Burt Thompson, a prosper ous farmer from near Donerail Kentucky, drank in Lexington last Wednesday and woke up dosed and robbed on Wilson street. Saloon keeper Clarence Standiford and John Atchison were arrested after Standiford confessed. Thompson lost 175 dollars and was found unconscious in a vacant lot near the saloon.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Burt Thompson
Donerail
Tenderloin
Wilson Street
Will Zimmer
Clarence Standiford
John Atchison
Standiford
Thompson
Miss Willard Not Ill Says W C T U Leader
Mrs Frances E Beauchamp president Kentucky W C T U announces Miss Frances E Willard head of the National W C T U is not ill but in better health and spending months at a Castile New York home for rest with her secretary whose sister is ill at the same institution.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Francis E. Beauchamp
Kentucky W. C
T. U
Frances E. Willard
National
Cornelia Green
Aandtaririe
Castile
N. Y
Girls Fight For Love In Calumet Riot
Henry Smith, an employee at the Quincy mine, walked with Miss Grover when Miss North, rival to Grover, rushed out and struck Grover in the face. Smith tried to break up the fight and was later arrested by Grover’s rival but acquitted of assault and battery.
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Commercial Tribune
Calumet
Mich
Henry Smith
Quincy
Miss Grover
Miss North
Requirel Smith
Smith
Police Judge Victim Of Notable Local Theft
Police Judge Porter Clay Walker of Lawrenceburg Kentucky reported a bold burglary. His Woodford Street home near his barn was entered early in January with 1 pound of his finest leaf stolen by a nervous burglar.
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Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
Porter Clay Walker
Woodford Street
Poor feast on oysters in Wheeling as wrecked shipment spoils
The poor of Wheeling, West Virginia, enjoy a free oyster supply after an oyster express wreck at Littleton. Oysters packed in refrigerator cars were rendered unfit. over 100 big buckets were given out to the hungry tonight and the supply will last through Sunday.
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Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
Littleton
Plan for a Cincinnati Co operation in higher education
Dr Morris urges a city funded higher education collaboration amid Cincinnati’s diverse institutions. He notes about twenty existing schools including theological seminaries law and medical schools a university observatory and a College of Music and warns of long isolation among them. He cites Lane Seminary as an example of the costs of division and suggests practical steps toward cooperation.
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Clinnate
Cincinnati
Alleghenies
Observatory
Music
Art and Mechanics
Iry
Lane Seminary
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