Escaped Cuban Prisoner Evades Capture On Steamer
Evangelina Cisneros, who escaped a Cuban prison, travels aboard the Ward Line steamer Seneca from Havana. She recounts in detail how she dressed as a boy, aided by a rescuer crew, and smokes to disguise her escape, finally reaching safety on deck with a passing passport.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Evangelina Cassio Y. Cisneros
Cuba
Ward Line
Seneca
Havana
Cuban Junta Welcomes Senorita Cisneros In New York Arrival
Senorita Cisneros lands in New York and goes to the Waldorf with her party. She omits English, speaks Spanish with a vivid expressive face, and rests at the hotel after arrival. Mrs J Elien Foster of Washington attends as president of the National Woman's Republican Association. The Cuban Junta issues an invitation.
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New York
Waldorf
Senorita Cisneros
America
Senorita
J. Elien Foster
Washington
National Woman's Republican Association
Reception for Cuban heroine urged in New York
A notice invites the public to a Delmonico reception in New York to honor Senorita Cossio y Cisneros and show support for Cuba. National speakers are expected to address the gathering and urge her return. Havana reports an edict by the Military Judge ordering Evangelina Cisneros to surrender for a fifteen day term and directing authorities to arrest her.
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New York
Senorita
Havana
Evangelina Cisneros
Iself
Imperial Glucose and Sugar Refining Company Formed
New York and Chicago capitalists organize the Imperial Glucose and Sugar Refining Company with a 3 million dollar capital to challenge the Glucose Trust. A 30 000 bushel daily plant will rise in South Chicago employing 500 men under George W. Lamb who once led the American Glucose Company. The firm vows to resist selling to the trust and adopts a war to the finish stance.
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Chicago
New York
Imperial Glucose and Sugar Refining Company
Glucose Trust
George W. Lamb
American Glucose Company
Glucoise Sugar Refining Company
Imperial Company
Democrats Push Penitentiary Inquiry For Political Gain
In Frankfort on October 18, state authorities refused to close the penitentiary chair shops. Democrats plan sensational reports about the episode and demand to see the books. Governor Bradley ordered an ongoing inquiry with State Inspector Lester and accountant Ben Weaver, set to publish findings within ten days.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
R. P. Burkhardt
Dayton, O
Fred Weikel
Louisville
W. E. Rice
Chicago
J. M. Combs
Cannellton
Ind
Forrester
Martin
Lester
Bradley
Ben C. Weaver
Absconding C H D Agent Pearson Held After Jail Crowd
In Middletown Ohio on October 13 1900 Chief Emery and W A Pearson the alleged C H D agent arrived with his wife and son. A large crowd blocked access to the jail as Pearson was taken to Mayor Tanzeys office. His wife declined to reveal the missing money and Pearson was locked up. A hearing is set before Squire McGreevy and the case will go to the grand jury next Monday.
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Commercial Tribune
Middletown
Emery
New York
W. A. Pearson
William
Tanzey
Wilson
National Surety Company
O. M. Scott
Pearson
Squire McGreevy
Hamilton
Mkenna The Man May Succeed Justice Field on Supreme Bench
A report suggests Mkenna the Man is favored to replace Justice Field on the United States Supreme Court bench, reflecting a shift in the high court’s future composition.
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May
Justice Field
Supreme Bench
Sherman Won't Resign This Bars Judge Day From Attorney Generalship
Washington to campaign as Cabinet tensions rise over possible Justice Field retirement and the potential replacement for McKenna as Attorney General. Rumors center on Judge Day from Ohio, with others like Nathan Goff and Secretary Long discussed, while President McKinley considers Cabinet reshuffles as Ohio political mobilization surges.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Justice Field
Supreme Court
Congress
McKenna
President McKinley
Supreme Bench
Judge McKenna
McKinley
Day
Sherman
Judge Day
Ohio
Nathan Goff
West Virginia
Inauguration of West Virginia University President
Dr. Jerome H. Raymond was inaugurated as the new president of West Virginia University in Morgantown. Attending dignitaries included Hon. W. L. Wilson of Washington and Lee University and President Harper of the University of Chicago.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Jerome H. Raymond
West Virginia University
Morgantown
W. L. Wilson
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
Harper
Chicago University
Senator Tillman Improves But Remains Sick
Columbia reports Senator Tillman is in a better condition though still quite ill with no immediate danger of serious outcomes.
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Columbia, D. C
Tillman
Yukon gold rush prospector returns to Indiana with fortune
Colonel G. D. Darrow of Montpelier visits Muncie from the Yukon gold fields. He shows a satchel of gold quartz and nuggets and says young men can earn $8 to $15 daily abroad. He shipped 940 pounds of gold dust from Juan and plans to return to Alaska in spring.
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Ora Tribune
Muncie
Ind
Muficle
Yukon
G. D. Darrow
Montpelier
Blackford County
Commercial Tribune
Juan
Alaska
Senator Goebel Delays in Supreme Court Absence
Senator Wm Goebel of Covington arrived in Washington early morning and left for Covington at 2 20 pm after missing a Supreme Court appearance. He sought to argueDouglass vs the Commonwealth on the repealing of Kentucky lottery charter but Chief Justice Fuller denied oral argument, accepting a written brief instead and prompting the senator to hurry out of town.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Wm. Goebel
Covington
Goebel
Supreme Court
Taylor
Douglass
the Commonwealth
Kentucky State Lottery
Carlisle
Sanders
Louwisville
Riggs
Capitol
Supreme Court Chamber
Fuller
Jury Decides After Card Game In Wisconsin Case
In Ashland Wisconsin October 18 affidavits claim the Ewer versus Darwin verdict was reached by jurors playing seven up. Juror Kennedy allegedly held out for the defense while Juror Collier won the hand. The defense seeks a new trial based on the game tied to the verdict.
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Commercial Tribune
Ashland
Wis
Parish
Ewer
Darwin
Albert Warner
R. A. Kennedy
Kennedy
Collier
Warner
Newsies Riot Strikes Indianapolis Streets
A downtown race riot among newsboys drew police patrols and hours of clashes between white and black youths. Dozens fought with fists and stones and at least three whites sustained head injuries while a black boy suffered a broken arm and another a broken leg.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
Newsies
Park Theater
State House
John Donahue
Governor's Statement Blames Camden Sommers for Persecution
In Glenville West Virginia on October 13 the Atkinson case jury failed to reach a verdict after long cross examination of Mrs. Atkinson. Governor Atkinson issued a sharp statement alleging witness buying and claiming Camden Sommers instigated the persecution. He cites anonymous blackmail letters and plans to try the case again next spring.
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Commercial Tribune
Glenville
W. Va
Atkinson
J. P. Owens
Camden Sommers
Joshua Owens
Owens
Houte
Miner makes a million in Klondike gold dust deal
Frank Phiseator of Benton Harbor Michigan negotiates with an English syndicate for two thirds of his Klondike gold dust property valued at 1 333 000 dollars. He reportedly received a London telegram accepting the offer and expects closure once syndicate representatives arrive.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Frank Phiseator
Klondike
London
Man Arrests After Murder Suspect Surrenders to Police
Will Messinger, charged with killing Fred Nelson of St Pierre Stark County Ind two months prior, was captured at a farmhouse two miles north of Marion after police surrounded the hiding place. He surrendered this morning after officers traced him through the county and learned of the refuge. The two men had an old grudge ending in a fatal quarrel.
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Commercial Tribune
Milan
Tenn
Savania
Dot Price
William Sires
Marion
Ind
Will Messinger
Fred Nelson
St. Pierre
Stark County
Sty
Messinger
Farmer Shot From Ambush Near Gibson Station
Joe Gibson, working on his farm near Gibson Station in Middlesboro Kentucky, was shot in the back from ambush and probably fatally wounded. The motive is unknown and he was well liked in the county. Armed men scour the area seeking the would-be assassin.
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Commercial Tribune
Middlesboro
Joe Gibson
Gibson Station
Gibson
Tear Down Last Tollgate
The Fiscal Court in Lawrenceburg Kentucky has bought eight miles of turnpike from Murphe on the Kentucky River to the old State road near town. The county now owns the entire pike system and will remove the last tollgate at once. A new road repair system is in place with early signs of success.
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Disto Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
Murphe
Kentucky River
Town
Luetgert Breaks Down as Trial Rides On
In Chicago on October 13 Adolph L Luetgert cried at adjournment as defense lawyer Phalen urged mercy and accused police of intimidating witnesses. Phalen spent the day dismantling prosecution evidence while Luetgert’s nerves falter under the looming verdict. Closing arguments proceed with ex Judge Vincent tomorrow and Deneen set for Saturday.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Phalen
Adolph L. Luetgert
Phaten
Vincent
Deneen
Banks Carry A State Until January As Treasury Lacks Funds
Topeka banks step in to finance state operations through year end as the treasury cannot issue warrants from unpaid vouchers. About $14,000 in vouchers remain unpaid due to exhausted funds while delinquent county taxes total $350,000. First National Bank will cover state institutions and salaries, earning 7 percent interest on the advances. January 1 will bring nearly $1,000,000 in tax receipts, ending the shortage.
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Commercial Tribune
Topeka
Kan
First National Bank
Board of Charities
Kansas
Arrested at a reception shocks local militia
Captain Stanley Puchard of Company H Fourteenth Regiment O N G arrested several militiamen who refused to attend drill during a reception in Portsmouth. Among those detained were society men observed at the event.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
Stanley Puchard
Fourteenth Regiment
Special grand jury to probe Mollie Depeyster murder
Canton Ohio Oct 13 Judge McCarty ordered a special grand jury to investigate the alleged murder of Mollie Depeyster who was doused with oil and burned at her home Sunday. Her husband William Depeyster is held on suspicion as witnesses may need custody until the hearing Monday. The coroner’s inquest found circumstantial evidence but no direct proof.
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Commercial Tribune
Canton, CO
McCarty
Mollie Depeyster
William Depeyster
Depeyster
Farmers Crowd To Hear Hanna County Versus Verdict
Hanna County gathers farmers to hear a verdict revisited from last fall. Officials expect renewed discussion and possible action as community members attend the meeting.
Prosperity and Republican will in Paulding County rally
Senator Hanna visited Paulding Ohio on October 13 to bolster Republican support and full vote turnout. The event drew farmers and merchants, with three brass bands and a large crowd assembling around the courthouse to hear Hanna and local Republican leaders discuss tariffs prosperity and a protectionist platform.
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Commercial Tribune
Paulding
Hanna
Wauseon and
Bryan
Paulding County
Francis B. DeWitt
A. B. Holcombe
Judge Snook
8. L. French
F. H. Phipps
W. F. Corbett
C. A. Seiders
W. N. Wilcox
W. E. Osborn
W. H. Fleck
McKinley
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