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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1902

Page

6

Demorat Corydon Publisher Clifton Names

The item lists Corydon Indiana based Thomas and Ellis as publishers for a local newspaper edition.

Wk in review highlights and oddities

A week of scattered notes includes coal creek Tennessee letters on bodies from the nine explosion death scene and a pistol affidavit about a plan discussed at a section house. Also reported are a Grand Rapids man dying on his wedding day leaving funds for old women at Fairmount Indiana and a will misprint suggesting indigent or indignant elderly beneficiaries.

Coal Creek Tenn John Dindan J. da. Juoncil Lowell Eden Ellen Clare Tor KE. L. McDonnell Musketon Grand Rapids Virginia Platt Cincinnati Fairmount Ind

Murder on the Lehigh Valley Express Shocks Canton

A brutal attack aboard a Be and O box car left John Smith dead and mangled after a robbery by tramps. A. Emerich was assaulted and left for dead as others including George Jaco Homer Stone Charles Giganti faced severe injuries at the Stark County workhouse in Canton Ohio.

John Smith Bascom Obie A. Emerich Smith Geore Jaco Homer Stone Charles Giganti Stark County Canton Ohio Giganti

Fire destroys St. Agathe sanitarium for consumptives

A fire at the Montreal area sanitarium at St. Agathe Des Montes destroyed the facility housing seventeen patients. Mrs. Malvina I. Goddard died in the blaze while caring for her daughter Mrs. Bruce Payne of Grandby Quebec who was also present.

Montreal St. Agathe Des Montes Weas Malvina I. Goddard Bruce Payne Grandby, Que

Topeka Arrives Port An Prince As U S Watch

A cablegram from Minister Powell at Port An Prince reports the arrival of the United States ship Topeka to guard the town during the revolution and protect the foreign element. Senator Lodge introduces a bill to remove the Maine from Havana harbor and recover sailors’ bodies, with $1,000,000 appropriated. Denver: American Smelting and Refining Co buys Sunnyside mine in San Juan district for $1,000,000, finalized by Edimon Guggenheimer.

State Department Powell Port- An-Prince United States Topeka Maine Senator Lodge Ilavana Denver American Smelting and Refining Company Sunnyside San Juan Edimon Guggenheimer

Cincinnati Father Recovers Daughter In Genoa Rescue

A. V. Taylor of Cincinnati has sailed home from Genoa with his stolen daughter after arriving to reclaim her from her aunt. The reunion leaves Taylor jubilant at regaining possession of his child.

Genoa Italy Cincinnati Ohio Mr. Taylor

Landis Wins Eleventh Indiana Convention After Long Ballot

The Eleventh Indiana district congressional convention in Wabash concluded with Frederick K. Landis of Logansport nominated on the 1012th ballot, defeating incumbent George W. Steele.

Indiana Wabash Frederick K. Landis Logansport George W. Steele

Birth of a Cuban Republic and Palma Inauguration

The article proclaims the United States handing Cuba to Cuban control marking May 20, 1902 as the moment Palma is installed as president and Cuba becomes an independent republic. It frames this as a historic epoch in American and world history and notes U S withdrawal from the island.

United States Cuba Palma Republic of Cuba Palua

Freedom and Independence for Cuba Under Treaty Provisions

The text outlines the transition of Cuba to an independent government under the Treaty of Paris, noting land sales for coaling stations, the Isle of Pines dispute, and Cuba’s path to self rule. It credits U.S. efforts including roads, sanitation, and anti yellow fever measures, and details General Wood’s governorship, the constitutional convention, and the election of Tomas Estrada Palma as president.

Cuba Paris United States Isle of Pines Republic of Cuba Uncle Sam Island Wood Tomas Estrada Vilma

Retrospect on Cuba War Outcomes and Occupation

A review traces the Cuban occupation begun with Shafter’s landings on June 22 1898 and the destruction of the Maine. It explains the transfer of authority to Cuba’s President and Congress under the 1901 constitution, the limits on Cuba’s foreign entanglements, and the U S role ending as Cuba takes over revenues and duties. It notes Cuba’s pledge on sanitation and U S right to intervene, with context from the war’s buildup including the Manila and Santiago actions.

Cuba United States Shafter Sibaney Spain Maine

Typical Scene in Cuba Intertwines War and Travel Costs

The piece notes preliminary war events in Cuba including a blockade of Santiago and the destruction of Cervera's fleet by Schley, leading to Santiago's surrender on July 27. It contrasts high passenger and freight rates with an island railroad system valued at $70 million, and warns newcomers to avoid heat, humidity, and rash methods while traveling.

Spain Congress Key West Havana Montejo Manila Dewey Cervera Santiago Santiago Harbor Tampa Cuba Cerveran Schley

Havana the gem of the Antilles gains from American rule

The piece extols Havana as the Cuban capital rebuilt by Americans after the Spanish American War. It notes improved sanitation, reduced epidemics, and growing appeal as a winter resort for wealthy Americans. It highlights the Grinta promenade Morro Castle Prado streets street life and lingering wartime relics like the Maine wreck.

Havana Cuba United States Spain Antilles Grinta Morro Castle America Sousa Prado Chicago Tiavana Maine Cabanas

Congress Debates Philippine Bill and Naval Appropriations

The Senate and House push Philippine policy amid naval appropriation debates. The Senate passes the railway station bill in Washington and fortifications funds with conditional tests on gun carriages, and agrees to agricultural and Indian school measures. House actions include naval appropriations and land transfers to Porto Rico, with conference reports on omnibus claims and immigration reforms advancing.

Senate Washington Proctor Messrs Hansbrough Bate Warren Selfridge Board Wahpeton N. D Messrs. Wadsworth Henry Conn Williams House Dolliver United States Spokane Wash National Home Hot Springs S. D

First Minister to Cuba Herbert Squiers Named

Herbert Goldsmith Squiers named first minister from the United States to Cuba. He now serves as first secretary of legation at Pekin, with four years there and earlier four years in Berlin. His siege bravery aided the legation’s safety during the 1901 period. Gen. Edward S. Bragg of Wisconsin named consul general at Havana. he is 75, born February 20, 1827, and a former Civil War commander.

Herbert G. Squiers Cuba Herbert Goldsmith Squiers Pekin Claude MacDonald Legation Republic Squiers Berlin Edward $. Bragg Wisconsin Tasana Bragg Tron Congress Mexico Unadilla Union Army Havana

Railroading in Cuba Raises Passenger Costs

A fragment notes Cuba operates 124 railways with over 2000 miles of track. It criticizes travel as expensive, charging 12 cents per mile for passengers and hints at hardships in Cuban rail travel.

Cuba

General Wood Loved by Cubans for Trust and Triumph

Gen Leonard Wood the military governor of Cuba enjoys full confidence from Cubans who praise his three year record over Spain’s 300. A tireless worker, he built a successful administration by hard work. He rose from Harvard and medical college to a Army career, starting with just $20 and no allies, finishing second among fifty two applicants.

Leonard Wood Cuba Harvard Washington

Cuba's Reptiles and Insects Noted on Plantations

A small red asp possibly imported from Santo Domingo infests Cuban sugar plantations and poses a dangerous bite. Scorpions are common and bites cause serious effects. A large boa appears occasionally but is not dangerous. Bats reach large sizes with leathery wings. they intrude into homes through open doors and windows and are seen as ominous.

Cuba Santo Domingo

Cuba's grazing potential and hog farming prospects described

The article praises Cuba as a future great cattle producer with strong grazing lands and hog-raising potential. It notes sugar and tobacco are dominant crops and explains high Spanish hog taxes previously hindered pork production, delaying self-sufficiency in pork.

Cuba

Washington Notes and Naval Posts Of Recent days

The President opposes a cattle grazing lease bill at 2 cents an acre. Army surgeon Captain Harry Littlefield traced beriberi to diet in prisoners. The Supreme Court ruled court martial jurisdiction over Captain Peter C. Deming void. British camp at New Orleans deemed lawful with no recruiting, though contraband shipments occur. Admiral Coghlan named second in command on the North Atlantic station. plan to add a second admiral. Coghlan will be followed as New York yard captain by Captain P. F. Harrington.

Washington Harry Littlefield Philippines United States Supreme Court Peter C. Deming Volunteer Service New Orleans Roosevelt Admiral Coghlan North Atlantic Higginson New York P. F. Harrington

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