Insurgent Captain Burke Blows Up Train in Cuba
Havana reports a Cuban insurgent band led by Captain Burke from Indiana blew up a passenger train at Ocequera on January 28. The attack destroyed the engine and armored tender, killed 45 and wounded many, with cars burned and the train looted. A repair train was sent to restore the line as authorities announced Weyler edicts and troop movements in the province.
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Havana
Key West
Pinar del Rio
Dupla
Artemisa
Ocequera
Candelaria
Mangas
Weyler
Dulpla
Rafael Rodriguez
Genaero
Genaro Rodriguez
Circo Carneras
Mayia Rodriguez
Trocha
Ruis Rivero
Santa Clara
Cruces
Miguel Diaz
Guira Melena
Herrera
Mertrudis
Luis Dongarles
No Autonomy for Cuba
Madrid correspondent reports the Cuban programme will merely show willingness to consider reform of the West Indian tariff and improved U S relations. Measures clash with Spanish agricultural and manufacturing interests and powers’ concerns. colonial reforms unlikely to resemble Canada or Australia self government.
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Spondent
Standard
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Panic at Wabash jail as prisoner drowns cell in tub
Eta Jones from North Manchester triggered a bath tub flood in the Wabash county jail when the water overflowed and the key vanished. The alarm drew help and inmates were saved from a potential fatal gas heated heat and steam hazard.
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Wasnasa
Ind
Wabash County
Eta Jones
North Manchester
Two Masked Robbers Fail to Steal $800 from Ex-Marshal Hyde
In Epixayre Indiana on January 31 two masked men robbed the home of Dennis Hyde ex marshal of Edinburg while his wife and grandchildren were alone. The youths and constables chased suspects but no money was taken. Mrs Harren will identify suspects from town and the case remains under investigation.
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William H. Copeland
James M. Copeland
Davidson Street
Copeland
Mr. Copeland
Edinburg
Ind
Boston
Mass
North Carolina
South
Indiana
Bloomington
Mr Copeland
Mary Caroline Copeland
Republican Party
McKinley
James M
Charlies F
Edward Copeland
Henry E Copeland
Cincinnati
William Copeland
Michigan
George Wells
Indianapolis Journal
H. E. Wells
Wells
Epixayre
Dennis Hyde
Thiaso
Hyde
Farm land values hit by drainage tax fears
The text warns drainage assessments could ruin farmers in this and Jay counties as land values fall below the tax burden. It urges calmness, concentration, and restraint in disputes, advising never to ridicule sacred things or engage with the elderly, women, or fanatical enthusiasts.
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Jay County
Clothes Of Famous Authors In Odd Old Portraits
The piece recalls Voltaire in magnificent dress and Diderot in a morning gown with nightcap. It notes Magliabecchi in a knee long vest and snuff on his cravat, Pope with velvet cap and sword, and Briffon with curl papers at his desk. It mentions Byron, Scott, Pope, and Lamb as noted quirks.
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Diderot
St. Petersburg
Paris
Magliabecchi
Pope
Briffon
Byron
Scott
Donson
Charles Lamb
Wadsworth
Boutonnieres Rise With Violet Centered Themes
The trend favors flower combinations built around three white car nations with violets in the center. Opera bouquets align with gown colors, chrysanthemums fall out of favor for street or evening wear, and violets remain the society woman’s preferred bloom for color, scent, and versatility.
Proper care and discipline for farm colts and war dogs
The text urges raising first class colts annually and faulting careless handling that leaves horses chronically sick. It stresses strict trainer selection, notes blankets for cold days, and warns neglect ruins beauty and value. It also describes German war dogs kept clean kennels, daily feed vessel scrubs, and metal collars with company pouches and a fastening chain.
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Germany
Quotes on New Year Resolve and Giving
A collection of maxims on gratitude opportunity and self improvement. Notable lines mention making the new year anew and measuring wealth by what one gives up. Various authors emphasize living with purpose and shifting focus from past disappointments to future hopes.
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Emerson
Julian Hawthorne
H. W. Beecher
W. D. Howells
Clara Lanza
Bright And True Reflections On Time And Friendship
A concise quotation from New York Weekly argues time is brief for those who better themselves. It urges contentment with what one has rather than what one is, compares life to a battle, and notes how one man’s downfall becomes another’s chance. It warns against rushing friendships and claims faith as both the greatest builder and destroyer.
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N. Y
Hot air heating and practical furnace guidance for homes
An 1895 guide explains hot air systems as a preferred heating method noting advantages of fresh air and ventilation. It warns against overheated delivery and emphasizes proper cold-air supply, pipe pitch, asbestos wrapping, and water evaporation to avoid dry air. Includes a sample house plan and cost estimate of about 4200 dollars near New York.
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North Carolina
United States
New York City
Disinfecting Plant To Be Built On East Sixteenth Street
The new disinfecting plant planned for East Sixteenth Street New York will be the finest of its kind. Supervisors include President Wilson and Dr Herman M Biggs. It will disinfect fabrics without color fading and operate with steel chambers and a formalin gas system.
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Hartrorp
Hartford City Glass
Burns
East Sixteenth Street
New York
Wilson
The
Health Board
Herman M. Biggs
Division of
Bacteriology
Chicago Inter Ocean
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Burke
Gen. Weyler
Refael de Cardenezs
Ruis Rivera
Aranguere
Barrera
Guanabacoa
Loxuox
Madrid Corre
McKee
Marshal Hyde
Heiler
Hartrorp City
Salamonie
Heler
Jay Circuit Court
Voltaire
Parlerton S
Floor
Dijon
France
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