Turmoil in Havana amid disbanding Cuban army and press policy
General Brooke refuses to recognize the Cuban army and seeks tactful disbandment while auxiliary Cuban forces may form. Havana notes say newspapers will be watched not censored, and U S treasury set currency values. Street violence flares with Spanish, Cuban flags, and cries of Viva Cuba Libre as Spaniards face hostility. Chas W. Gould reports no widespread starvation now. thousands moved to farms with American rations. US and Spanish commissioners settle disputes over obsolete ordnance as troops fortify Castle La Punta. Sgt Mike Crowley asked to organize a defective force.
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Havana
Brooke
Miavana
Santa Clara
Pinar del Rio
United States Treasury
Ludlow
Bombing Street
Fernandiz
Bombay Street
Fenandiz
Calaraya Battalion
Chas
W. Gould
Coral
Cardenas
Texas
Louisiana Volunteer
Mobile
Prado
Quemados
Almoing
United States
McHinley
Claus
United Statess
Castle la Punta
Mike Crowley
New York City
MoeCullauzh
Cuban Tensions Rise Before Havana New Year Events
Dec 28 Tribune dispatch says Havana Cubans threaten to close houses tear down flags and stay indoors if General Brooke's order barring Cuban insurgent reps from New Year ceremonies stands The Cuban peace commission meets Gen Brooke after heated talks They accuse General Gomez of snubbing Watana and demand full Cuban army involvement in ceremonies while Brooke refuses recognition and any army presence.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Havana
Brooke
Tuan Frederica Contellas
January dat and the Cuban cholera plague in Havana
The article notes a gloomy mood as residents vow to stay indoors and mourn the stars and stripes. It reports rising deaths from Asiatic Cholera Yellow fever and malaria with daily fatalities and increasing smallpox. Leprosy alarms officials more than other diseases.
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Havana
Elf
Iron River mine to reopen in Michigan next spring
After more than five years idle the Iron River mine at Stanibaugh Michigan will be placed in operation next spring. A new company is being organized to operate the mine which was once controlled by Ferdinand Schlessinger. The Florence River Iron Mining Company formerly ran it until receivership. Superior Court orders sale of Michigan property on January 7 and sale of the Florence mine and related Florence River holdings on February 7.
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Milwaukee. Nee
Iron River
Stanibaugh
Mieh
Ferdinand Schlessinger
Florence River Iron Mining Company
Superior Court
Michigan
Florence
Wis
Henry's Order Withdrawn in San Juan Porto Rico
General Guy V. Henry, governor of the military department of Porto Rico, withdraws a previous order revoking concessions granted by Spanish authorities before the island's surrender. He denies US interference with local religion, stating his action only suppresses inflammatory statements by Spanish priests.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Guy V. Henry
Porto Rico
United States
Henry
Miners Quit Work at Carlinville Coal Shaft
Miners at Carlin Coal Company end work claiming the topman uses plug weights causing each miner to lose about 150 pounds per ton and a dollar weekly. The union demands the topman’s discharge, a demand refused. District President Cahill is trying to mediate as the shaft employs around 100 miners with yearlong contracts.
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Carlinville
Minion
Carlin Coal Company
Cahill
Northwestern Traveling Men's association elects officers
The Northwestern Traveling Men's association met in annual convention in Chicago with over two hundred members present. Willis Young was elected president. Vice presidents include Illinois W B Main Iowa W F Mitchell Wisconsin W G L Sherman. D I K Clink was chosen secretary and treasurer.
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Chicago
Northwestern Traveling Men’s Association
Willis Young
Illinois
W- B. Main
Towa
W. F. Mitchell
Wisconsin
W. GL. Sherman
D. 1K
Clink
Ban Cashier Arrested in Colebrook Bank Case
Colebrook New Hampshire December 28 Barry F Bailey cashier of the Colebrook National Bank was arrested tonight charged with misappropriation of funds the alleged shortage is 54150 through overdrafts spread among ten depositors The irregularities span three years The bank is solvent a portion of overdrafts have been made good and more may be liquidated tomorrow
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Colebrook
N. H
Negligence Charged in San Francisco Court Records
A local paper reveals Supreme Court Clerk Ward uncovered carelessness and possible incompetence in handling state records. Losses may reach millions as hundreds of important documents in major cases appear missing and possibly unrecoverable.
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San Francisco
Supreme Court
Ward
Yicht
Torturing the Carlists in Spain Reported by London Teletype
Seville correspondent cites detained Carlists being tortured to force loyalty to King Alfonso and disclose Carlist networks. The piece notes such torture is reportedly common in Spanish prisons and widely remembered across the country.
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London
Seville
Alfonso
Amind
Bonapartists meet in Brussels under Victor Napoleon
A Brussels dispatch says a key Bonapartist conference chaired by Prince Victor Napoleon reelected Baron Tee Couxh as president. In a remarks packet, Le esids declares the time of watching is ended and the howl for combat is sounding.
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London
Sec. DS
Brussels
GT Bonapartists
Heh O
Admiral Sangean Confined by Illness After Climate Shift
Admiral Sangean remains confined to his room following a light attack of sickness, likely from a sudden climate change from Cuba to the north. The illness is not severe and he is expected to call on Secretary Song soon after his return from Boston, arriving tonight or tomorrow.
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Washington. Bee
Sangean
Cuba
Song
Boston
Toner Draw
Dar
Moore Case Postponed in New York Trial
Justice Smrihe of the supreme court postponed the hearing of the certificate of removal for W. A. E. Moore in the Moore case. The adjournment follows a contention that Moore engaged in badgering Martin Mahon, with the decision set for next Wednesday.
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New York
Smrihe
Eupreme
W. A. EK. Moore
Martin Mahon
Poisoned Widow Linked to Curiously Traced Bottle
New York widow Mrs. Adams fifty died after taking a dose of strong poison from a bottle mailed to cousin Harry Cornish. Cornish, Dr. Witchecock and Dr Potter fell ill from the substance, suggesting a planned murder. Police and detectives hunted Cornish as coroner lines up an autopsy to confirm cyanide potassium poisoning.
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New York
Dee.vsi
Waters
Adams
Eighty-Sixth Street
Sorohelow
Edward Rogers
Tarry Cornish
Kuysckerbocker Athletic
Elb
Rogers
Adamas
Cornish
Harry Cornish
Inickerbocker Cub
Madison Avenue
Forty-fifth Street
New York City
Baltimore
McIntyre
Weston
Boston
Funeral arrangements for Senator Morrill in Washington
The Morrill funeral plans are set with services in the senate chamber at noon Saturday. Rev. E. B. Leavitt and Rev. Dr. Milburn will conduct the rites. Remains to be taken to Stratford, WI, for entombment pending family mausoleum completion. Senators and representatives paid condolences at the residence. sympathy messages arrived nationwide.
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Washington
Morrill
Senate
E. B. Leavitt
AU Souls Unitarian Church
Dr. Milburn
Stratford
Jesse Hoyt Insane In New York Hospital Ward
The Press reports millionaire Jesse Hoyt, agent for the Hoyt estate, was removed from his home last night and confined in the Belle Vue hospital alcoholic ward, entered as insane. Hoyt, part of a long prominent family, has wealth tied to northwest ventures and historic railroad connections.
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New York
Jesse Hloyt
Hoyt
Bellevue Hospital
Jesse Hoyt
Hoyts
Ciy
Northwest
Horts
Flintami Pere Marquette Railroad
Winena
Ster Tallrerad
Ohi‘20
Northwestern
Milwaukee and Northern
Increase in British Ashery Protection Dept Ties to Newfoundland
Halifax reports officials say Britain will expand ashery protection at Newfoundland as part of ten steps attributed to France to bolster its fleet. The move, tied to naval strengthening, signals heightened tensions in Atlantic waters during December.
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Vialifax
N.S
Xyanis
Newfoundland
New York Wheat Clearances Smash Market Records
Clearances of 690 diashels of wheat from New York today set a new high in the history of the produce exchange. The grain was destined for Europe, viewed as a general distinction in Meridi Wan ports.
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New York
Europe
Court Examines Casinir-Perier in Drevius Case Revisions
In a Casina-Lian court today witnesses Varix and Tee, aged 28, were examined as Casinir-Perier, former president of Franc and Barchew, and Terier, minister of the interior, participate in the Drevius case revision proceedings.
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Varix
Tee
Court of
Caxsalian
Casinir-Perier
Franc and
Barchew
Terier
Drevius
Sagasta Is Better Madrid Dee 2S Sonar Sacasta
Sonar Sacasta, previously ill with pneumonia, shows improvement today and is no longer deemed in danger.
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Sagasta
Madrid
Dee
Sonar Sacasta
Telegraphic Brevities Mixed War and Local Notices
Obalfan a noted Dutisburg steel maker died last night. Lawton ordered to report to General Otis in Manila, currently at Anniston Alabama. Engagement announced between Miss Virginia Baie and Will Vanderbilt Jr. St Louis magnate Orthwein died at his home. Mexican Ambassador Romero ill in Washington and operated for appendicitis. Sun patient in critical condition. Toledo and Ann Arbor railway manager denies sale to Wisconsin Michigan line. Duel wounding between M Hubik and M Kennedi. Tirouir de Corcelles, former secretary to French legation in Washington and Lafayette grandson, died in Paris. Paul P. Kelly of Glenwood Iowa dies of cerebral inflammation. Wisconsin G A R encampment dates set for May 16 17 18 in Milwaukee. Opening day regimental reunions and meetings. second day features big parade.
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John W. Obalfan
Dutisburg
Ulhet
Gerermy Lawton
General Otis
Manila
Anniston
Ala
Virginia Baie
Will K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Chas, F. Orthwein
Millouaire Grat
Mercehant
St. Louis
City
Romero
Claude Francis Philibert Tirouir de Corcelles
Legation
Washington
Lafayette
Paris
Paul P. Kelly
Glenwood
Iowa
Sourthwestern
Kelly
Democrat County Committee
Farmer Burns to Wrestle Tom Cannon at Harper House
Sporting members show strong interest in Burns return against England’s champion Tom Cannon at Harper House across the river tomorrow evening. Cannon, a naturalized American, arrived from Clinton and is listed at the Harper House. The match blends catch as catch can and Grac eo-Roman styles with the winner of two falls naming the decisive fall. Cannon won’t throw Young Sandow easily in Clinton last Saturday, and another challenge awaits him at Clinton next Monday night for a 317% purse set by the Davis Opera House manager.
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Farmer Burns
Harper House
Tom Cannon
England
Burns
Cannon
Rock Island
Clinton
United States
Ife
Yousuf
Turk
America
Young Sandow
Town
Louis Rueb
Jlueb
Davis Opera House
Predictions Fulfilled At 1808 Iowa Teachers Convention
Report notes attendance will be smaller than in past years though 1000 educators on enrollment is normal. About 1484 names had signed by today with 620 expected tomorrow and Thursday. Savery House lobby buzzes with teachers publishers and guests as fights over the presidency begin to shape up.
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Iowa
Savery Fiouse
Bel Bers
Interesta
Ube
Youngser
Tindlar
Welter Counix
FLL Bleadsead
Fayette
Findlay
Bloodgood
Ronen
Hoont
Peeters
Page Gounty
Sicu
Holst
Beane
The State's Birthday Commemorates Iowa's Rise
The piece marks Iowa's admission to statehood and its rapid growth from a territory to a thriving state. It recalls historical milestones from French and Spanish control to Jefferson's purchase, the shifting capitals from Burlington to Des Moines, and notable figures like Samuel J. Kirkwood, noting Iowa's population, wealth, railways, and school enrollment.
Stop that cough warn of consumption and cure ad
A vintage health ad promotes Shilohs Cure as a lifesaving cough remedy. It urges immediate use to avert consumption and lists H A Emers at Third and Perry and John Harding and Co as sellers.
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H. A. Emers
Third and Perry
John Harding & Co
Weather Synopsis Indicates Cold Front Moves Eastward
The northwestern storm center shifts east with very low barometer readings from Prince Albert and across western Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana and the British northwest. Warmer in Minnesota and the Dakotas while colder in the lake region and Ohio valleys. light snows in the lake region and Missouri valley. General cloudiness over upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys with clear skies southward.
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Northwestern
Prince Albert
Minnesota
Missouri
Lake Region
Lake Superior
Ohio
Middle Mississippi
Dakotas
Rocky Mountain
Crossing Question at Taicas Short In Town City
W K McFarlin superintendent of Inalienance And construction of the lock Island railroad company writes City Solicitor Bailey of Towa City that he will confer with the council today about the Taicas short crossing. Town City residents have long desired action and a satisfactory settlement.
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W. K. McFarlin
Lock Island Railroad Company
Bailey
Towa City
Carroll Wricht
Taicas
Town City
Iron Pool Abandoned in Cleveland Meeting
Dec. 28 report from Cleveland states non-Bessemer iron producers abandoned an effort to form a seasonal pool for 129. The dispute could not be resolved, and it is expected that non-Bessemer ore prices will rise about twenty percent next spring.
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Clceveland
Rwlax
Santa Claus surprise at Newcomb Chapel Sunday school
A Tuesday evening program at Newcomb Chapel Sunday school featured a Santa Claus who found no gifts under the decorated tree. Mrs Santa distributed sacks of candies and nuts from a pumpkin to about 150 children as the audience enjoyed a unique exercise.
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Newcomb Chapel
Santa Claus
Newcomins
Cuba
Philippines
Jack Prost
Mvs
Santa Efiae
Downs Farm Thoroughbred Poland China Sale Success
A large crowd gathered at the Downs farm for a thoroughbred Poland China sale. Forty head sold at an average of 62 dollars with bidders from Indiana Missouri Illinois and various parts of Iowa. The steam heated pavilion drew notable buyers and the series premise continues to attract distant spectators and support.
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Downs
Downs Farm
OW. Downs
Furty
Ile Ittendiwmts
Indiana
Missouri
Ilinois
Towa
Ventrimen
Neighbor
Pleasant Dance At St James Hosts Thirty Guests
One of the season’s happiest social events, Bliss Grace Birdsall hosted a dancing party at the St James hotel. About thirty young friends attended as Grabbe's orchestra played a lively program. Refreshments followed at 10:50 p.m. and dancing continued until midnight. Guests included Art Kerker Ed Stuhr Hubert Risley Bert Rice Bert Dow Will McManus Ward Harrison Oscar Bradley James Mason Louis De Armand Tom Wittig Lick Lane Fred Waterman Harry Vincent Will Jackson and Misses Mary Fluke Georgia Baker Sue Baker Janet Chambers Bessie Cook Genelia Cook Helen Stebbins Sue Nott Bertha Day Etna Miller Belen Tillinghast Nettie Petersen Fannie Bullard Ana Maskins Lou Campbell.
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St. James
Bliss Grace Birdsall
Terpsichore
Grabbe
Merry Company
Miss Hirdsall
Messrs
Art Kerker
Ed Stuhr
Hubert Risley
Bert Rice
Bert Dow
Will McManus
Ward Harrison
Oscar Bradley
James Mason
Louis de Armand
Tom Wittig
Lick Lane
Fred Waterman
Harrys Vincent
Will Jackson
Mary Fluke
Georgia Baker
Sue Baker
Janet Chambers
Bessie Cook
Genelia Cook
Helen Stebbins
Sue Nott
Bertha Day
Etna Miller
Belen Tillinghast
Nettie Petersen
Fannie Bullard
Ana Maskins
Lou Campbell
Resolutions of Condolence for Sadie Dollock
A church group expresses condolences on the loss of Sadie Dollock, noting her faithful service as a sister and ex superintendent. They lament the vacancy in the Sunday school and community, extend sympathy to bereaved relatives, and pledge to publish the resolutions and send copies to the family in respect to her Christian character. Com. Elsa Schwartz, Rhoda Baxter, Andrew Slaughter.
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Sadie Dollock
Christina Charmicter
Cone
Rubber Tire Decision Shapes Tire Wheel Rights Case
A United States court decides in favor of Rubber Tire Wheel Co of Sprinzfield against American Tire Co of New York. The ruling grants ownership rights over timber tires as a benefit to the Chapman branch of Sprinciel. Davenport Rancher Tire Wheel Co is established locally with C. E. Bradish praised.
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United States
Rubber Tire Wheel Co
Sprinzfield, C
American Tire Co
New York
Sprinciel
Davenport Rancher Tire Wheel Co
C. E. Bradish
The Pally N Republican brief notice
The Pally N Republican lists a subscription rate of 3.00 per year with premium offerings detailed in a short classified-style notice, reflecting a community newspaper pricing note.
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Pally
Republican
Premiem
Presbyterian Christmas Tree Entreats Sunday School Joy
The First Presbyterian hosted a successful Christmas program at Seventh and Brady streets with a large turnout of children and parents. The cantata Christus nas was performed, a Christmas fairy corrected selfishness, Santa appeared, and candy gifts were given, leaving all in cheerful spirits. Christian Chapel Sunday school also presented a fine cantata with excellent singing and strong entertainment.
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First Presbyterian
Brady Streets
sChagl
Sven
Lem
Santa Claus
Christian Ciapet
Christian Chapel
Wiren
Tai Josed
Une Senso
Hawley Burns Over in Linn County Jail
Hawley, arrested last week in Cedar Rapids and transported Monday, waived preliminary examination and awaits grand jury action on a 200 dollar charge. He, a former Marion sewing machine agent, collected 10 dollars from a woman without authority, then borrowed 30 dollars for machinery to renovate butter, and fled to Davenport where police arrested him. He is about 38, previously from Cedar Rapids.
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AS. Trawley
Cedar Rapids
Shields
Linn County
Hawley
Marion
Davenport
Cedar Lapids
Congressman Botkin Endorses Peruna and Manalin Medicine
In Washington on April 1, 1898, Congressman Botkin reports relief from stomach catarrh and constipation after using Peruna and Manalin. He praises their curative qualities and mentions continued use may yield permanent cure. He asks doctors to request a free Peruna Almanac for 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe-ru-na
Man-a-lin
Washington
Perana
J. D. Bothin
Notice of Probate for Friede-Ticke Schmidt Will
District Court of Iowa Scott County announces probate for the last will and testament of Friedebricke Schmidt, deceased. An instrument dated September nth, 106, purporting to be the will was opened January 28, 1899, for proof at Davenport Court House. All interested persons must appear to show cause if any why the will should not be admitted to probate. Davenport, December 28, 1898.
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Statie of
Jena
Scott County
Friede- Ticke Schinid
Vriedbricke Schmidt
Scott
Laws
Ubiamied
District Court of
Iowa
Lvistrict
Davenport
Town
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Andrew Slauguter
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