General Weyler Recalled as Blanco to Cuba
Madrid reports the cabinet approves General Weyler recall and names General Blanco y Arenas as Governor General of Cuba with 20 000 reinforcements. Weyler offers to resign only if the mission changes while Sagasta pledges unity with the ministry for policy and support.
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Madrid
Weyler
Cuba
Blanco Y Arenas
Pena Plata
el Heraldo
Blanco
Arderino
Gonzalo Painals
Pando, Berral
Canella
Weyler Denies Resistance to Removal in Cuba
General Weyler issued an absolute denial of resisting removal from his Cuban command and rejected any Carlist alignment. He said his principles and record guarantee obedience to the government and fended off rumors of opposition. Cuban merchants reportedly express support for Weyler through cables to Sagasta. Also, Ana Bendou, linked to the New Hall at Casa de Recogidas, is among four employees arrested in connection with the Evangeline Cossio case and the dynamite found earlier.
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Weyler
Gagasta
Cuba
Liberal Party
United States
Jacaro
Cape Antonio
Havana
Senor Sagasta
General Weyler
Ana Milan de Bendou
Casa de Recogidas
Senorita Evangelina Cossio
De Lome's Probable Successor in Madrid
Madrid reports imminent diplomatic changes as the Duke of Almorodova or Senor Muruaga may replace Senor Dupuy de Lome as Spanish Minister to the United States.
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Madrid
Duke of Almordova
Senor Muruaga
Senor Dupuy de Lome
United States
Carl Faber Arrested On Embezzlement Charge In Hoboken
Carl Faber, a cashier for Oelrichs & Co., was arrested as the steamship Barbarossa docked in Hoboken. He admits owing money and says the debt can be settled. Accused of embezzling at least 10000 dollars, the total may be three times that amount, with discovery occurring during his Europe holiday. Faber was trusted at the firm and was given a vacation in April.
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New York
Carl Faber
Oelrichs & Co
Bremen
Hoboken
Faber
Europe
Lived in two centuries Mrs Juda Hamilton’s long life
Special dispatch from Elwood Indiana notes Mrs Juda Hamilton born June 1799 near Georgetown Kentucky has lived in two centuries. Her maiden name was Owens her father was a Revolutionary soldier. She has a daughter Mrs Margaret Tyner aged 74 nearby and became blind fifteen years ago yet believes her sight will return.
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Commercial Tribune
Elwood
Ind
Juda Hamilton
Georgetown
Hbtr
Owens
Margaret Tyner
Here
Britain Likely to Reply Soon on Global Coin Pact
London reports the British government will likely issue a reply within a fortnight to U S and French bimetalism proposals. Indian Government allegedly advised against reopening mints, possibly forcing Ministers to seek a firm, courteous stand with French and American ambassadors on maintaining gold and silver par value.
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London
United States
France
Exhaustion Causes Deaths in German Army Maneuvers
In Munich on October 8 the Chamber of Representatives heard Herr Schaedler claim Emperor William overstepped in directing Bavarian forces and caused needless deaths in cavalry assaults. Premier von Crailsheim and War Minister von Asch denied most charges but admitted several suicides due to troop exhaustion.
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Munich
Chamber of Representatives
Herr Schaedler
William of
Germany
Baron von Crailsheim
Baron von Asch
Discrepancies Found in Brooklyn Records Before Consolidation
New York October 8 Comptroller Fitch reported $5 million in discrepancies in Brooklyn merger records. Missing town ledgers from Flatlands Flatbush Newlots New Utrecht and Gravesend hindered investigation. Arrears books show 225 ledgers 200000 accounts out of balance. Officials deny malfeasance blaming past bookkeeping in annexed towns.
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New York
Fitch
Brooklyn
Flatlands
Flatbush
Newlots
New Utrecht
Gravesend
Comptroller of
Palmer
Treasury Department
Dalton Merchants Charged in Bohannan Car Gang Case
Whitfield County Georgia grand jury exposes Bohannan car gang thefts in Dalton with over $100000 in goods stolen. Indictments target gang members and several Dalton merchants for complicity and handling stolen property. Detectives embedded with gang to locate robbers.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Bohannan
Whitfield County
Dalton
Here
John Bender
Drew M. Peeples
F. N. Peeples, Jr
G. W. Cannon
Anderson Giddings
Vaughn
Southern Railway
Murderer Gustave Muller Confesses After Ears Found
Rotterdam reports Gustave Muller surrendered to police admitting the killings of his wife and child and displaying four human ears as proof. He later confessed to murdering his parents and mutilating their remains and claimed to have disposed of fourteen wives worldwide.
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Rotterdam
Gustave Muller
Muller
Fresh yellow fever surge hits New Orleans in October fever list
New Orleans reports forty nine new yellow fever cases and five deaths led by Elijah Parks a Grand Army of the Republic member from Greenville New York who died at 56 and had a wake after his illness Attending officials moved to detain those connected with the wake and dressing of the body as health officials warn the infection may spread further The official tally shows daily cases and accumulated totals across the city with no new fever cases in Clinton Mississippi and one new case in Yuma Arizona.
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New Orleans
Elijah Parks
Custom House Street
Parks
The
Republican
Greenville
N. Y
Board of Health
Exodus of Amish Folk Moves to Michigan Settlement
Negotiations underway will trigger a mass Amish migration from Indiana and Ohio to Chippewa County Michigan. About four hundred families will form a new colony beginning October 20, with potential spring expansion to northern Michigan. The move aims to establish colonies where the sect’s beliefs can be practiced.
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Commercial Tribune
Lagrange
Ind
Minois
Indiana
Ohio
Chippewa County
Mich
Michigan
Twelve Pennsylvania Breweries Form Central Pennsylvania Brewing Co
Representatives of twelve central eastern Pennsylvania breweries meet in Philadelphia and sign an agreement to consolidate into the Central Pennsylvania Brewing Company with a planned capital of 10 million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Central Pennsylvania Brewing Company
Gibson Held After Fraud Allegations At Imperial Hotel
Emmet C. Gibson alias George A. Sherin faced Police Court in New York on charges from H. P. Stimson auditor of the Imperial Hotel. He allegedly passed a 640 fraud check and swindled 265 for board, with total swindles around 400000. Bail set at 1000. examination scheduled for October 12. He denies the charges while papers for contempt of court in supplementary proceedings from January were served by Pittsburg National Bank seeking 2000.
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New York
Emmet C. Gibson
George A. Sherin
H. P. Stimson
Imperial Hotel
Stimson
Gibson
Pittsburg National Bank
Deny Forger y Charges atkinson trial witness testimony
In Glenville West Virginia Oct 8 the Atkinson trial heard state witness L L D Peters deny collusion and testify that Mrs Atkinson signed receipts in Camden s name for money never paid. Witness Willi Wortman said she proposed to forge Camden signatures, and Peters admitted receiving a writing forged as a receipt. Prosecutors wrapped testimony. defense began with D D Westfall who claimed receipts were genuine and authorized by Camden. Bank officials Hatrrison and Newton were questioned about Camden s business.
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Commercial Tribune
Glenville
Atkinson
L. L. D. Peters
Haskil Stalnaker
Owens
Camden
Willi Wortman
Security, It Is Said, He Gave on $20,000 Note Worthless
Boston observers recall Emmet C. Gibson, jailed in New York for swindling, with several prominent businessmen detailing losses. Herbert B. Church says Gibson pledged worthless securities for a $20,000 loan, leaving Church with no recoverable funds. Fred T. Munroe recalls Gibson securing about $50,000 from Mercantile Trust in 1896 on Akron street railroad stock, later details showing checks bounced and insufficient funds. Parker House dispatches were settled without arrest. a $1,200 Gibson draft was paid.
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Boston
Emmet C. Gibson
New York
Herbert B. Church
Gibson
Church
Fred T. Munroe
Mercantile Trust Company
Hancock National Bank
Munroe
Parker House
Pittsburg
Ling
George Sheppard
Pittsburg Bank
Sheppard
Magee
Consolidated Traction Company
Harrisburg Telegram
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Reading
Wall Street
Physicians Debate Epidemic Near West Union
An fever outbreak six miles south of West Union West Virginia has caused alarm. Physicians are split on whether the illness is typhoid or a mild yellow fever. Thirty-one deaths have occurred in eighteen days prompting demands for a Board of Health quarantine and immediate action.
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West Union
W. Va
Here
Board of Health
Luetgert Trial Nears Defense Challenge to Judge
State rests in Luetgert case after damning forensic discrepancies and a dramatic witness, Luetgert’s sister in mourning testifies about his character. Defense plans to impeach the judge with rebuttal testimony as jurors prepare to hear closing arguments next week.
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Luetgert
Chicago
Adolph L. Luetgert
George Dorsey
Allport
Vincent Gross
Wilhelmina Miller
Mrs. Miller
Fred Miller
Diedrich Bicknese
Luetgerts
Mary Stemmering
Mary Charles
Chetlain
Deneen
Three Deaths on British Steamer Off Vineyard Haven
The British steamer Honiton bound for Boston anchored off Nobska Mass this morning. Three crew members died from illness aboard the ship as a doctor was summoned but boarding remains restricted. Victims named Hank Gullison William Laidler and Chas Read.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
Honiton
Hudson
Boston
Nobska
Hank Gullison
William Laidler
Chas Read
Yellow fever diagnosis in mild form near Brewton
State Health Officer Sanders declares a fever case at Acle near Brewton as yellow fever though mild. The note signals a health alert as investigations finalize the diagnosis and authorities consider containment steps.
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Brewton, Ala
Acle
Here
Sanders
Four Yellow Fever Deaths Reported in Edwards Miss
Edwards Mississippi reports today four deaths from yellow fever J L Slocumb Sr W H Fuller Sr Mrs Henry Brown colored and J Birdsong. New cases include Randolph Nelson P C Bankston T P Martins child Burt Walton Miss Ada Fisher all whites and eight colored persons. Totals: deaths today four to date nineteen cases today thirteen total cases to date three hundred eighty nine now under treatment one hundred sixty five convalescent one hundred thirty discharged eight. One case of black vomit.
Six New Cases Reported as infections rise in Mobile
In Mobile on October 8 six new cases were recorded: J. A. Wright, L. P. Wagoner, Lilly Lane, Lizzie Lane, Mrs. John A. Hughes and Lizzie Fonde. Total cases 109 with 17 deaths, 6 recoveries, 33 under treatment. Two new localities of infection identified today.
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Mobile
Ala
J. A. Wright
L. P. Wagoner
Lilly
Lizzie Lane
John A. Hughes
Lizzie Fonde
Oscar Wilde Takes Residence in Naples Villa
Oscar Wilde arrives in Naples from England with his health failing. He has moved into a villa owned by Lord Alfred Douglas, son of the Marquis of Queensbury, a longtime friend of Wilde during and after his prosecution.
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Naples
Oscar Wilde
England
Lord Alfred Douglas
Marquis of
Queensbury
Wilde
Lord Douglas
Governor Pingree Returns From Venezuela to Michigan
Governor H B Pingree of Michigan arrived in New York from Venezuela aboard the Red Line Venezuela. He refused comment on New York politics and said flour costs 15 a barrel and potatoes 2 a bushel in Venezuela. He planned to fly to Detroit that night.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
H. 8. Pingree
Michigan
Venezuela
Red Line
United States
Detroit
Cashing Gibson’s Drafts Ties Hotel Clerk to Swindler
James Thompson, new Stillman Hotel proprietor and former Hollenden head clerk, says he cashed Gibson drafts totaling at least 3000 dollars and they were always honored. He recalls a $100 check used to victimize the Hollenden, noting Gibson’s hurried, trainbound lifestyle and his recent arrest in New York City.
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Cleveland, CO
James Thompson
Stillman Hotel
Hollenden Hotel
Emmet C. Gibson
New York City
Hollenden
Gibson
Weddell House
Murderer William Timmons Found Dead Near Ellicott City
William Timmons who killed his wife's stepfather William Hinton and wounded his wife Elizabeth Timmons, then shot Mrs. John Hinton in Montgomery County, was found dead today in Baltimore County two miles east of Ellicott City. He was discovered in bushes with a bullet wound on the right side of his head.
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Ellicott City
William Timmons
William Hinton
Elizabeth Timmons
John Hinton
Ednor
Montgomery County
Baltimore County
Big Well Found in Muskingum River Wildcat Zone
Marietta Ohio reports a large oil well discovered in wildcat territory up the Muskingum River near Beverly. Oil men rush into the new field as development begins and prospects rise along the river.
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Commercial Tribune
Marietta, O
Wildcat
Muskingum River
Beverly
Man Guilty of Dynamite Attack on Mother-in-law Home
In Delaware Ohio, Harry Lockwood was found guilty after a night jury verdict for throwing dynamite into the home of his mother-in-law and wife. The judge has yet to sentence him, with a five year minimum penalty prescribed by law.
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Commercial Tribune
Delaware
Harry Lockwood
Lockwood
Ro Lockwood
Britain Declines Bering Sea Conference Walks From Trap
The St James Gazette reports Britain declines to join the Bering Sea conference with Russia and Japan possibly participants. It says Britain acts for Canada to avoid a trap in Washington and notes America seeks a fresh conference after damages over the Canadian sealers.
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London
St. James
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
Canada
Washington
America
Marquis of Salisbury
England
Paris
Geyser in the Street Tears Through Cleveland Main
The city’s largest water main ruptured in downtown Cleveland at St. Clair and Bond streets, sending water thirty feet high and flooding the entire street to three feet deep. Basements and businesses were inundated, halting commerce for about an hour while authorities shut off the flow. damage runs into thousands of dollars.
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Cleveland
St. Clair
Bond Streets
Forgery Allegations in Negro Protective Ballot Tactics
Rev. I N Ross of Toledo denounces his signature on a petition backing the Negro Protective party as a forgery. He exposes two white and three colored circulators, says many Toledo Black residents’ names were forged, and vows pursuit of justice while urging Black voters to reject the ticket as Democratic misdirection.
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I. N. Ross
Toledo
Commercial Tribune
Negro Protective Party
Investigating Committee of
Colored Men
Jijens Couny
Ohio
D.D
Colored People Misled Into Signing Petition for Negro Ticket
In Chillicothe Ohio on October 8 a list of sixty five names was signed to petition for a Negro Protective party ballot slot. Indignation rose as proof appeared that about half the signatures were obtained by fraud with some signers believing they were entering to win a prize offered by a magazine.
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Commercial Tribune
Chillicothe
Negro Protective Party
Magazine
Stand collapses at Fountain Square meeting injures several
A Republican mass meeting in Indianapolis aimed at the Democratic stronghold ended when a speakers stand collapsed after two men pulled a support. Several on the platform were bruised and injured, including Judge George W. Stubbs with an arm laceration and others with scalp, wrist, internal injuries, and a mashed hand.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
Fountain Square
George W. Stubbs
David Harris
Nathan Goth
John Garrett
Friction Between Acting Judge Buskirk and Deputy Walker
In Indianapolis an after court discussion nearly led to blows between Acting Police Court Judge Buskirk and Deputy Prosecutor Walker. Buskirk, filling in while Judge Cox is away, allegedly released Democratic voters on suspended sentences, prompting Walker to confront him.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
Buskirk
Police Court
Walker
Cox
Campaign Run on Credit Prompts Silver Republicans to Demand Cash
In Columbus on October 8, the Silver Republican State Committee met amid debt and delays in promised Democratic funds. The plan named denouncing McLean, endorsing Warner, and seeking cash support while raising money through Neff as solicitor of funds despite opposition from Judge Harper.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Republican State Committee
Democratic State Committee
George D. Jones
J. J. Harper
Jones
McLean
State Committee
Abner Davis
Findlay
Warner
Silver Republican Organization
Ross
Democratic State Central Committee
Ohio
Myers
McConville
M. A Neff
Cincinnati
Judge Harper
Washington D. C
Cincinnati Patriot
Jim Graft
Executive
Neff
A. A. Brown
Harper
Union Station
Fisher
Cincinnatian
Soldiers in Petticoats Charitable Militia in Georgia
A female military company in Georgia State troops performed a charity drill at the Grand Opera House with two hundred young women. Trained at Ft. McPherson, they used regulation muskets and may seek admittance to the National Guard. They wore white uniforms with plans for blue drill dresses.
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Tribune
Atlanta
Grand Opera House
National Guard
Ft. McPherson
Ex-Congressman J. B. White Lying Ill in Fort Wayne Home
Former congressman J. B. White is dangerously ill at his Fort Wayne residence with an operation possible.
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Commercial Tribune
FT. Wayne
Ind
J. B. White
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Frank Walker
Hattie Caraghi
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Mary B. Jurghens
R. C. Buckner
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E. P. Hobbs
Otto Henry
Clarence Alain
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Kate Leitsch
Antonio Irpro
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Miss Langesfield
Henry E. Wells
Allen Dille
George H. Stark
J. W. A. Fellows
Amy Ugland
Ethel Kursheedt
Ethel Mayers
Adolph Ferrenbach
Lottie V. Wible
Lizzie Hobbs
Henry Eisler
Louise Streit
Paul Streit
J. Strum
Chas. Laughenbecker
Miss Paterson
Frank Cox
C., Stafford
Weimberg
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G. Ferio
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Robert Ruff
M. A. Roddis
Howard Oliphant
Laura Holt
Daniel J. Murphy
R. L. Carstaphen
Fannie Lewis
August Lehr
Hilda Kursheedt
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Whde
BIG Brewery Combine
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Mrs. Atkinson
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