Gomez Backs US Plan for Cuban Army Disbandment
Gen. Maximo Gomez agreed to cooperate with Commissioner Porter in disbanding the Cuban army and distributing $3,000,000 to soldiers from Cuba. The arrangement calls for Cuban officers to help allocate funds, determine payment details, and ensure the money aids peace and work. Gomez also invited to Havana as part of the accord.
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Remevios
Santa Clara
Via
Havana
Maximo Gomez
United States
Cuba
Robert W. Porter
McKinley
Gomez
Brooke
Mr. Porter
Porter
Committee On
Yorez
Miles Faces Relief At Command In Open Clash
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Miles may be relieved as general in chief after repeated insubordination toward the War Department. The president would order Miles on duty if a court martial is desired, signaling a major shakeup in military leadership amid prior investigations and a pending war board report.
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New York
Miles
Army of the United States
Washington
War Department
Kagan
War Investigating Board
Gen. Miles
Banquet for Legislators at West Virginia Incurables Asylum Dedication
West Virginia lawmakers were banqueted by the Huntington chamber for the dedication of the new asylum for incurables in Huntington. The project will cost about 2000000 dollars, with completion planned on a south hill overlooking the city, and seating for 600 at the banquet. toastmaster was Hon. John K. Thompson. Senator-elect Scott and Senator Elkins attended among other notables.
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Scott
Elkins
Paper Trust Expansion and Naval Auction Notice
The International Paper Co advances toward monopoly by acquiring Moosehead Pulp Co assets at Solon Missouri and patent rights for sulphite pulp methods. The Wyandotte monitor sold for 12651.32 to Charles G Davis. Counterfeiters arrested aboard the Spartan Prince. ratification of the peace treaty expected with little opposition.
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New York
the Times
International Paper Co
Moosehead Pulp Co
Solon
Misterlich
Russell
Philadelphia
Wyandotte
Charles G. Davis
Snow avalanche buries Grand River canyon train crew
In Colorado a massive avalanche along the Grand river canyon swallows an entire 33 man crew and work gang, with five dead and six injured reported as rescue efforts continue. Special trains are sent, wires cut, and a painstaking effort to reopen tracks is under way amid heavy snow blocks.
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Grand River
Colorado
Denver
Rio Girande Road
Rocky Mountains
Sample
Rio Grande
Dynamite Blast Kills Two Italians in Scranton Pipe Project
In Scranton two Italian workers died and another was fatally or seriously injured when a dynamite charge left from Wednesday exploded while crews laid a service pipe from Elmhurst reservoir. Francisco Criffa and Luigi Scarini died at hospital. Antonio Batto is badly hurt. In Arkansas a Bowman family of five died from pneumonia over two days. Esquire Gwynn, his son Charles, his son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Dick Nobles, and Mrs Dot Carpenter are all buried in one plot.
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Scranton
Elmhurst
Francisco Criffa
Luigi Scarini
Antonio Batto
Little Rock
Ark
Bowman
Esquire
Gwynn
Charles
Dick Nobles
Dot Carpenter
United States
Flag to half mast on Feb 15 in Maine disaster tribute
Representative Tawney of Minnesota introduced a resolution calling for the United States flag to be flown at half mast on February 15 and on all future February 15 anniversaries in memoriam of the Maine battleship loss and 266 American lives in Havana harbor. River improvement funds pass with large sums for Ohio Kentucky projects including Big Sandy and Green River works. Detroi t piano factory fire damages large factory with total losses estimated around 200000.
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Washington
Tawney
Minnesota
United States
Maine
Havana
Ohio
Kentucky
Green River
Fads of War Echo in Society Styles of 1899
Barah N. Davidson notes that postwar fads drive pets fashion and jewelry among society women. Cats in carriages. trained pets. regimental military looks. war inspired belt buckles and buttons. amethyst usage grows. birthstone rings rise in engagement presents. golf remains fashionable. violets and London trends influence New York.
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Arei
Europe
New York
Chicago
Kitty
Modest Request Delights House With Bessie’s Trumpet Play
A Detroit Free Press snippet describes an old lady entertaining with a trumpet and Bessie the doll-obsessed child. Bessie curiosly watches the instrument and asks for more tunes as the lady prepares to appear.
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Bessie
Detroit
Defense of the People Ways and Means Call for 1900 Campaign
A National Democratic Committee appeal outlines a Ways and Means plan to fund the 1900 campaign. It details four opposing committees, urges monthly $1 subscriptions through October 1900, specifies handling by the Union Trust Bank in Chicago, and names organizers and signatories including James K. Jones and William J. Stone.
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Friends of Our Cause
National Democratic Committee
National Democratic Gold Standard Committee
George F. Peabody
New York
Indianapolis
H. H. Hanna
Williams Street
National Republican Committee
Mark Hanna
Union Trust Company Bank
Dearborn
Madison Streets
Chicago
W.H Harvey
Ways and Means Committee
Unity Building
America
W. H. Harvey
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
WM. J. Stone
Missouri
John P. Altgeld
Ilinois
Arkansas
Hlinots
Wm. V. Allen
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Ger. Gomez
United
Tion
Commissioner Porter
Joseph V. Quarles
W Consin
Manila
Waasnington
Buffalo
Dewey
San Francisco
Washineron
Gen. Otis
Department
Wm. McDonald
MonreEeat
William McDonald
McGill University
McDonald
William Up
Huantington
W. Va
Stanton
BIG Paper Trust
Monitor
New York Chamber of Commerce
Senate
Genoa
Secret Service
George L. Wellington
Workman
Detrott, Mich
Clough & Warren
Sarah Davidson
Spain
Germany
London
Barah N. Davidson
Nebraska
Henry M. Telli
Postoffice
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