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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
2
A fragmented report recalls Stavation Army efforts and a city relief drive contributing 1100 dollars, plus clothing and food shipments organized for transportation. It notes diverse figures and individuals, from a preacher’s return to ministry to European political ties, and mentions a Swiss ventilating dispute and an Algaibaz incident.
A blaze at a Jefferson Avenue factory owned by Mitchell Dros Company in London caused one worker Alonzo D. Iresott to jump from a third story window and left several others seriously hurt including Ernest Lisace Jonale Taggart August Saline and Charles Desotell The fire started in the basement used as a storeroom for boxes and lumber initially thought to be rubber cement barrels exploding The origin remains a mystery stock on hand valued about 20000 with 13000 in merchandise destroyed and barrels later found intact at the scene All injured workers were treated at a local hospital and the building was heavily damaged with widespread injuries among employees
Dominion surveyors studying the international boundary near Whatcom Washington abandoned fieldwork and left the carrying. Field notes place the forty ninth parallel close to its historic line, risking several American mining claims lying just inside Canada. Authorities expect negotiations between the two governments to address the situation.
A Madrid dispatch reports renewed Carlist agitation alarming the government. It notes a Lerida depot with Remingtons 400 bayonets and tools for weapon manufacture and repair seized at Jockanith’s store. Arrests included a man self-styled Chief of Carlist administration. Heraldo says Carlists plan a campaign year end amid Catalonia discontent favorable to propaganda.
Reports from Kodiak Alaska describe a series of twenty seven earthquakes recorded in October. Severe initial shock lasting about three minutes caused property damage with one life lost. Disturbances were felt as far as Seattle as a bark crew noted tremors lasting several hours.
City council votes to study municipal control of gas and electric services. Mayor Harrigan to appoint a commission to draft proposals for submission at the next general election. A resolution sets the maximum price of gas at 75 cents per unit amid the reform agenda spearheaded by local officials.
A damaged report claims no crime occurred in the Marie Chicago disappearance case. The medic notes describe drugs compounded per prescription and suggest no harm from them. A suspect theory blamed three men for murder while a separate claim pointed to suicide by overdose.
A fire in Oshkosh October 16 destroyed 13 million feet of lumber and damaged the Hollister Ames mill and Challoner Son's plant. Total loss about 300 000 dollars with the Hollister Ames mill worst hit at 380 000 dollars and the Diamond Match leather yards losing between 5 and 8 million feet of lumber for 175 000 dollars.
Rosslyn Ferrill, held on murder charges in the August 10 express messenger shooting, has been placed on trial in Marysville Ohio. He allegedly admitted planning the robbery to obtain funds for a marriage to Lillian Costlow of Columbus, with the fiancé present at arrest and a witness subpoena issued for her. The sole defense asserted is insanity.
A morning blaze in Wahoo destroyed C Carlson's steam laundry with total loss and damaged Hanson & Welstrand and J D Ryan, who held insurance of 4000 and 4700 respectively. Meantime in Tiffin, a jewelry shop theft saw 28 diamond rings valued at 9500 taken by two strangers who slipped away while the owner was distracted. Police search the country for suspects.
Rioters convicted for seizing a train during the Coeur d Alene mining troubles are freed by a United States circuit court of appeals decision. They hold railroad tickets to Moscow Idaho seeking work. A wreck on the Oregon Short Line near Topaz Idaho injured engineer Beckman and fireman George. one tramp killed and another leg crushed.
The Minne Rural Delivery area in Washington county Nebraska establishes a new route effective November 1. Two farriers Ole Qleson and M. Ci Grover will cover roughly sixty four square miles serving about 1 175 residents. A separate note records Migs Be Bunker of Nebraska City as a reincarnated sematress at Hope Indian school. Ground under the wheels on October 18 H G Skaer a known Bunker Hill businessman was fatally struck by a Alton train near Altamopt while en route home for his wedding plans.
A Minnesota report claims a new grain trust binds about 600 dealers from St Paul to Kansas City extending through Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa Nebraska and Kansas to fix prices. Members pay 50 dollars and face 100 dollar fines. The scheme guarantees grain dealers against changes in elevator ownership and shuts off grain cars to noncompliant elevators. The organizer is said to be a Republican elevator superintendent.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Republican national committee feeding content to newspapers, touting costs and distribution. An incident cites Bath Maine residents counted among Bryan supporters, with references to a zealous printer and a hidden cipher altering figures.
The piece critiques the Republican press and editor Hearst for claims that the Bryanite movement seeks payments to soldiers in moments described as a fair example of partisan methods. It calls attention to supposed maneuvers in the campaign.
The Democratic campaign pauses as Mark Hanna’s schedule is canceled after tensions with William McKinley and national chairman hints. Hanna’s Chicago speech on trusts drew protests nationwide, leading to censorship of future appearances and prompting allied leaders Perry Heath and Congressman Landis to urge a Delphi stop. The episode leaves Hanna facing backlash while Roosevelt and Senator Stewart Jett remain prominent figures.
William Jennings Bryan and his campaign team insist no verbal or written promises were made to anyone for cabinet positions or other posts. They deny Hale’s charge that portfolios have been carved out before the election and pledge to serve according to their platform and personal judgment.
The readable fragments accuse Republicans of internal dissent over the Philippine scheme, noting uneven support across sections and members who think for themselves while the party’s overall attitude is challenged. The text reflects a misjoined OCR of a political item from a historical paper.
A garbled OCR passage presents a dialogue on slavery and policy, touching the United States republican era, Hawaii annexation, and Sulu islands. It cites emancipation, denazation of 1803, and interactions with a sultan, including payments and religious establishment. The text is incomplete and reflective of 19th century political rhetoric.
ex congressman A T Goodwyn of Alabama writes from Columbus Ohio praising Peruna, says after two bottles he feels better from a year of catarrh. He cites Dr Hartman’s remedy as a national cure, urges readers to request a free book on catarrh from Columbus Ohio.
Fragmentary text notes Centre Admiral Bendemann as an experienced German navy commander in the East Asia squadron for China dealings. Also mentions Prince Henry and the emperor’s refusal, plus assorted medical and commercial advertisement fragments and dubious claims.
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