Tomas Estrada Palma First Cuban Republic President
The Cuban people chose Tomas Estrada Palma as the first president, marking a shift from military rule to peaceful governance. Palma, a veteran of the ten years' war, long exile, and later educator, gains broad support including Gen. Gomez, promising adherence to U S expectations and a focus on schools over soldiers.
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Tomas Estrada Palma
Cuba
Palma
United States
Spain
Honduras
Central Valley
N. Y
New York City
Gomez
Fight for Freedom The Long Struggle for Cuban Independence
A historical survey traces Cuban resistance from 1511 with Diego Velasquez to 1898, detailing Hatuey and early revolts, buccaneer conflicts, and the slow build toward independence led by Gomez, Maceo, and other patriots who shaped the rise of the republic.
Ten Years War and Cuban Struggle for Independence
Wright A Patterson outlines the Cuban fight against Spain from 1868 to 1898. Key figures include Carlos M. de Cespedes who proclaimed independence at Yara and led 15,000 troops, Jose Marti who began the 1895 campaign, and later leaders Gomez Crombet and Maceo. The piece notes the Virgina s incident, San Antonio peace, and US-Spain tensions over Cuba.
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Spain
Carlos M. de Cespedes
Yara
Cespedes
Bayamo
Guaimaro
San Antonio
Cuba
Virginius
United States
Santiago
Jose Marti
New York
Gomez
Antonio
Jose Maceo
Crombet
Cebreco
Borrero
Angel Guerra
Garcia
Robi
Rivera
Wright A. Patterson
Maine
Congress
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Porto Rico
Cuba’s Past Wealth and Future Prospects in Sugar and Tobacco
Cuba has long led the world in cane sugar production, with peak years surpassing one million tons. Tobacco centers in Pinar del Rio, with vegas averaging 33 acres and high quality cigars, while coffee and fruit offer growth. The island also holds forests and iron, manganese, copper, and salt resources, with modernized sugar factories and railways noted.
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Uring
Cuba
Java
Germany
Austria
Cuban
Havana
State of
New York
Matanza
West Indian Islands
Robert T. Hill
Porto Rico
Matanzas
Pinar del Rio
Santiago
Vegas
Cuba Geography and Wealth in the 19th Century
The text notes Cuba held about 100000 farms valued at 200 million dollars at the outbreak of the latest revolution. It cites revolts from 1878 to 1894, shows Cuba’s contributions to Madrid’s treasury, then details distances to Haiti Jamaica Florida and Yucatan. It states Cuba’s length about 750 miles and width up to 100 miles with 1300 surrounding islands totaling 45000 square miles.
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Cuba
Madrid
Wood as Cuban savior and schoolbuilder praised in 1898
The article lauds Gov. Gen. Wood for cleaning up Havana and improving Cuban sanitation and education after the Spanish–American War. It credits him with establishing a government of the people for Cuba and elevating their schooling, framing him as a Cuban hero.
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Spain
Wood
Cuba
Santiago
Havana
United States
Gen. Wood
Isle
Ohio Senate and House Proceedings Highlight Local Bills
Ohio lawmakers maneuvered through multiple sessions from May 6 to May 10. The Senate advanced a city power continuity bill affecting Cleveland and passed the Brannock fire marshal law and a flag designation law. The House backed pension for ex prisoners of war and a broad set of fiscal and regulatory bills affecting banks, schools, and state services.
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Columbus
Senate
Cleveland
Brannock
Ohio
Buffalo Exposition
Fish and Game Commission
House
Arthur
Congress
Cincinnati
Longworth Board of Review
State Board of Appraisers
Secretary of
Guerin
Montgomery County
Ohio State University
Spain's Losses in the Ten Years War Report
Spanish figures show losses of 81,098 men from regular land forces during the ten years' war. Spain engaged in campaigns totaling more than 235,000 men, excluding naval forces.
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Spain
The White House of Cuba Faces Change of Rulers
The Cuban official residence has housed Spanish governors and Gen. Leonard Wood for nearly four years. When he yields power to President Palma the palace will be handed to the family of Cuba’s first president. The masonry structure is a grand symbol of Spanish extravagance.
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White House
Cuba
Leonard Wood
Palma
Jail Break at Richland County Jail Reported
Mansfield May 12 The Richland County jail saw an escape last night by Charles Burkett Niles Beal Edward Melchoir Albert Mackley and G W Burkhart. The outer door and inner corridor door were found unlocked. Sheriff Payne's young daughter was alone in the jail at the time.
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Mansfield
Charles Burkett
Niles Beal
Edward Melchoir
Albert Mackley
G. W. Burkhart
Richland County
Payne
Five Williams Paint Co. buildings burn in Easton fire
Easton Pa May 12 fire destroyed the five buildings of the C K Williams Paint Co causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Fire departments battled the flames through Sunday but could not save the structures many of which housed paints and solvents. The blaze prompted nearby businesses to evacuate and caused street closures while investigators sought the cause.
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Easton
C. K. Williams Paint Co
Fruit Damage Reported From Frost in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls New York May 12 frost has damaged fruit trees. Farmers fear the cherry crop is ruined due to three days of cold weather and frost.
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Hoosick Falls
N. Y
Fire destroys six Ridgeway stores in Campbell Bros. blaze
A Sunday fire in Ridgeway Missouri began at Campbell Bros. drug store and swept through six stores with their contents. The estimated loss runs about fifty thousand dollars.
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Ridgeway
Campbell Bros
The Jewel Box Frill of Amber Beads and Coral Chains
The feature highlights novelties including amber bead chains on gold cords and lorgnette chains with pink coral beads separated by long gold links. Smoked pearl button sets with diamond centers appeal for men's wear, while perfume balls in neckchains or bracelets use diamond-encrusted shapes like almond pear or apple.
Real Estate For Sale by D E Dozer Co
Farm and City Real Estate for Sale and Exchange by D E Dozer Co of Defiance Ohio. This firm is adverse to inflated traders prices on extraordinary commissions added to prices. Fair dealing with owner and purchaser.
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D. E. Dozer & Co
Defiance, Ohio
Large city-adjacent farm listings with varied sizes and exchanges
A classified set of farm properties in Michigan and Ohio options from 20 to 430 acres. Listings describe river bottom loam, timber, orchards, wells, and buildings. Prices range from about 6000 to 3500 per acre with exchange possibilities near Defiance city and nearby towns.
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City
Claire County
Michigan
Button
Crawford
Crawford County
Oiy
Wantell
Defiance City
Henry County
Sears
Church
City Property Listings With Multiple Homes and Stores
A catalog of city and near city properties including No 740 half acre with two residences and farm features, No 753 double store and residence in Putnam county railroad town, several city residences ranging from 5 to 10 rooms with wells cisterns and fruit trees, and commercial brick store at No 774 along paved street and electric line with 1 story dwelling. Prices listed from 100 to 3700.
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Ney
Ohio
Adams
Hicksville Township
Defianode County
Church
Indiana
Pike
Tom City
Paulding
Pike Road
A. B
M. E
M. E.church
Evangelical
U. B
Defiance County
U.S
Henry County
Putnam County
Cnr
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