Spain and United States hover toward war crisis
Olney assures Spain has instructions to push campaign against insurgents and meet Uncle Sam. Castelar voices hope for peace while warning Spain could damage the United States if pushed and notes broad alliance among Spanish leaders to defend national honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Associated Press
Maprip
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Washington
Olney
Spain
Congress
Cleveland
Cuba
War Office
Weyler
Spanish Peninsula
Azcarraga
United States
Senor
Emilio Castelar
Senor Castelar
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Senor Sagasta
Miners Rescued After Gas Explosion at Delaware Shaft
A gas blast in the Baltimore shaft No 2 of the Delaware and Hudson mine at Wilkes Barre Pa trapped over 20 miners. By night 14 had been reached alive and others remained missing as rescuers fought after damp and suffocation risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkiesparre
Baltimore
Delaware and Hudson Company
Three Proctor Brothers Executed by Mob in Kentucky Jail
In Russellville Kentucky a mob of about 100 battered the county jail and hanged Dink and Arch Proctor after forcing the jailer to yield keys. Will Proctor died in his cell when shot by the mob. Arch had stabbed Aaron Crafton, who died. Aaron Crafton’s brother survived. Bill Proctor had been tried three times for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville
Dink
Arch Proctor
Will Proctor
Proctors
Aaron
Doc Crafton
Adairville
Aaron Proctor
Bill
Doc
Five Miners Killed in Colorado Shaft Incident
Ouray Colorado December 19 five miners named Gabriel Russ John Antras Charles Swanson Charles Anderson and Louis Jackson were instantly killed in the Virginians shaft while repairing timbers the cage fell to the 1400 foot level and their bodies will be retrieved through the Revenue tunnel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouray
Colo
Gabriel Russ
John Antras
Charles Swanson
Charles Anderson
Louis Jackson
Virginians
Carver Beats Winston in Washington Ind Tennis Series
In Washington Indiana on December 22 the second and third live third matches saw Dr Carver prevail in both. He won the first 14 to 1 and the second 48 to 41 in a keen series set to conclude with further games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wares
Curiaco
Dr. Carver
John Winston
Washington
Ind
Carver
Gompers Re-Elected President of the Federation of Labor
Cincinnati December meeting of the American Federation of Labor elects Samuel Gompers as president with 2 447 votes. Frank Morrison unanimously chosen secretary, John Lennon re elected treasurer. Location vote for next convention favors Nashville St Louis and Kansas City with ballot results. A militia enlistment resolution fails to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
Cincinnati
Séssior
American Federation of Labor
Yeas
Samuel Gompers
John McBride
Gompers
Edward Hirch
Baltimore
Frank Morrison
Chicago
August McCraith
Morrison
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
Harry Lloyd
Boston
Nashville
South
Mahon
Detroit
Kansas City
Armour
Whittaker
Utah
Salt Lake City
B.J. McBride
Harry White
New York
St. Louis
S P.m
Kansan City
Boyce
Great Britain Rocked by Unprecedented Earthquake
London reports a violent earthquake sweeping from Durham to the Welsh coast. Shocks began about 5 30 in the morning lasting four to thirty seconds with two shocks at some points. Chelten Ledbury and Danfort suffered the strongest tremors as a rushing noise accompanied the shaking. Buildings rattled furniture moved doors opened causing panic and evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
London
Durham
Surrey
Welsh
Chelten
Ledbury
Danfort
Train Hold Up Near Comstock Texas Steals 70 Dollars
Three masked men halted the Southern Pacific westbound passenger train about 200 miles west of San Antonio. They forced the engineer to stop near Comstock station and robbed the express car of 70 dollars while a guard watched the engine. The through safe remained unopened as a posse and state rangers pursued the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Southern Pacific
Here
Comstock Station
Valverde County
Magician Hermann Dies Suddenly in Private Car
Rochester December 18. Hermann the magician died today in his private car at Great Valley near Salamanca while en route to Bradford. He recently finished an engagement at the Lyceum theater in Rochester and had been hosted at the Geneseo Valley club. Death caused by heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann
Rochester
Great Valley
Salamanca
Bradford
New York
Lyceum Theater
Geneseo Valley Club
Ex-Congressman Horr Dies in Plainfield After Illness
Ex congressman Roswell G Horr died in Plainfield New Jersey at 10 o clock after a two week illness with bronchitis and Brights disease. He had served in the House and was a veteran public servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
N. J
Roswell G. Horr
fLo’clock
Bright
Bishop Bonacum Holds Out Amid Nebraska Split
Augurn Nebraska December 22 Bishop Bonacum defies the metropolitan court ruling and remains in place at Father Feeney’s station as both factions conduct services Sunday to assert their positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonacum
Augurn
Neb
Metropolitan Court
Father Feeney
Foreign Wheat Strength Outshines Chicago Bank Suspension
Foreign market news kept the wheat pit steady as export demand supported prices despite Chicago bank suspensions. Wheat closed near Saturday's levels while corn oats and pork futures finished mostly unchanged or slightly lower with cash quotes for various grades listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HAGAN
South Omaha Live Stock Prices and Receipts
CATTLE receipts 20 with active market. native beef steers 3.50 to 4.80. western and Texas steers 3.25 to 3.75. cows and heifers 2.50 to 3.25. calves 3.00 to 85.50. HOGS receipts 4,200. heavy 3.10 to 3.90. mixed 3.15 to 4.20. light 3.25 to 3.45. bulk 3.15 to 4.20. SHEEP receipts 2,000. natives 2.73 to 3.65. westerns 2.00 to 3.03. common and stock 2.00 to 2.15. lambs 3.50 to 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sovran Omana
Texas
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago live stock market summary from Cuzco December 21 shows hogs receipts 38,000 with prices steady to higher: light 3.25-3.45, mixed 3.90-3.45, heavy 3.40, rough 3.00-3.05. Cattle receipts 16,500 with desirables steady, others easy. beeves 2.40-5.20, cows and heifers 1.60-4.10, Texas steers 2.55-4.20, stockers and feeders 2.90-3.5.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuzco
Texas
Happenings From Howe and Abroad
Election votes in Utah show court review pending. Arkansas presidential results listed with party totals. Ten firemen escaped during East End station blaze in Superior Wisconsin. Kentucky sentences for Pearl Bryan case. Washington Times purchase by Stilson Hutchins and leadership shift. Claremore disturbances end in deputy shooting. Albuquerque bank receiver appointed. Wool Growers gather in Washington. Hot Springs protest against army hospital closure. Notable deaths include Alexander Salvini and Samuel Gibbons. Union Pacific October earnings rise. Missouri pool room ruling leaves state without betting law. new national bank approved at West Liberty. National irrigation congress opens with twenty seven states present in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Superior
Wis
East End
Arkansas
Democratic
Republican
National
Prohibition
John Seward
William Trustee
Kentucky
Pearl Bryan
Washington D.C
C. G. Conn
Stilson Hutchins
John Oberly
Claremore
Lord Reed
Crittenden Brothers
J.5. Schofield
Albuquerque
N. M
Union National Bank of Denver
Colo
Nelson
National Wool Growers’ Association
Washington
Hot Springs
Ark
United States Army and Navy Hospital
Lamont
Alexander Salvini
Tomasi Salvini
Samuel Gibbons
America
Gibbons
Esquima
Union Pacific
Senate
Charles C. Nott
New York
Court of Claims
Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Missouri
Copiptrotier
West Liberty
National Irrigation Congress
Phoenix
Ariz
Various incidents and rumors across the world and the U S
A rotating roundup includes a Galloway Ark post office fire. the first annual Pennsylvania Bankers association meet in Pittsburg. St Louis plate glass plant plans to counter the plate glass trust. Dr J J Williamson shot birds in Milwaukee setting records. Taylor Doty dies in Indianapolis from laudanum. Joy McGee in Texas dies after epileptic seizure during a ride. Empress of India voyage reports smallpox. a Chinese leper near Three Rivers Quebec stirs alarm. cholera rampant in Jackson County Missouri with many deaths. John Blair Cherokee shot at Wort Smith Arkansas. US Vice Consul General in Mexico Crittenden fractured skull in polo. fraud orders against Merchants National Union Chicago collection agency. Governor Morton of New York names William Olcott district attorney of New York County. dock workers riot in Hamburg with many detained. ex congressman Roswell Horr ill in Plainfield New Jersey. Spanish government denies rumors of Maceo poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Ark
Pennsylvania Bankers’ Association
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Plate Glass Trust
J. J. Williamson
Milwaukee
Taylor Doty
Indianapolis
Ind
Joy McGee
Dodd City
Tex
Three Rivers
Que
Jackson County
Missouri
John Blair
Wort Smith
Williams
United States
Mexico
William J. Crittenden
Merchants’ National Union of Chicago
Morton
New York
William K. Olcott
New York County
John R. Fellows
Hamburg
Roswell
Horr
Plainfield
N.J
Maceo
Dated items from midwest and beyond reflect postwar era events
Friday December items report Kansas orphans home dedication at Atchison with 300000 spent and open to all children. Rev Charles H Rogers called to Mason City Iowa church. Ervin Doskins awarded 11000 after suing for foot loss. Creston Democrats name W T Davis to state committee. magician Herman dies. F G Taylor named bank receiver in Tyler Texas. steel rail manufacturers discuss output. Cardinal Gibbons informed of Conaty installation January 19 1896. Cleveland party boats at marsh near South Island South Carolina. Webb City merchant W C Carl signs over 10000 liabilities. Pensacola schooner Kaiwin Booth lost with three drowned. Woolgrowers meet in Washington. Judge W A Randolph and Miss Emma Lane wed in Vinita. Governor Bushnell accepts ex Governor Campbell resignation appoints J H Outhwaite to OSU trustees. Dubuque telephone venture forms led by E T Keim. Detroit Medical College burned. Viscount Margori dies in Paris. steamer Mariposa referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Atchison
Charles H. Rogers
Kenosha
Wis
Congregational Church
Mason City
Iowa
Ervin Doskins
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Green Bay
Creston
W. T. Davis
Hamburg
E. W. Curry
Herman
F. G. Taylor
First National Bank of
Tyler
Tex
New York
Cardinal Gibbons
Dr. Conaty
Washington
Cleveland
Big Marsh
South Island
S. C
W. C. Carl
Webb City
Kaiwin Booth
Pensacola
Gulf
National Woolgrowers' Association
W. A. Randolph
Fifth Judicial District
Emma Lane
Vinita
Bushnell
James E. Campbell
Ohio State University
J. H. Outhwaite
Bell Company
Dubrique, Ta
E. T. Keim
Connecticut
Detroit Medical College
Notable 19th Century Murder and Fires Sketch
A scrambled list reports a woman smothered in Tencha Asbury of Macon Me Gee ceca burglars breaking jail. Fires wipe Jamestown Cal nearly out destroying 30 buildings worth 50 000 dollars. Other items include suicides robberies and political notes across cities such as St Louis Philadelphia and Denver with various names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Nicholas
Tencha
Tagon-Shesi
Asbury
Macon
Julia Steward
Denver
Colo
Willian Gibbs
Kansas City
United States Chaser
Marblehead
Bay State
Wood
Bridgeport
Conn
Jamestown
Jimtown
Cal
Thomas Ward
Keokuk
Qed
J. W. Foster
Altough
James M. Glover
John M. Glover
St. Louis
John Sturgill
Floyd County
Kentucky
James
Montente Robinson
Philadelphia
Columbian Line
Finance
New York
Dolan
Great Western
Rush
Savannah
Missouri Tigers
Columbia
Mexico
Monterey
James Smith
Margaret Crown
Upper Marlboro
John Donovan
Athol Gale
East St. Louis
Rip Stephens
James Sheppard
Galveston
Tex
John Roberts
Montreal
Canada
Multiple local incidents and notable deaths across states
Reports include William Ff Wyan's suicide in Missouri, J McKee killed by a falling beam in Indiana, and various crimes and accidents. Prohibitionists plan a Missouri convention in Sedalia on New Year's Day. Public notices span Wabash counterfeiters, Dr. Koehler's bereavement in Indiana, Cuban meetings in Kentucky, and a fatal burn in Brookhaven Mississippi. A religious fanatic in Vineland killed his father and shot at jailers. A Brown County Indiana assault involving a stranger attacking a family is noted. St Louis incidents involve morphine attempt, a pistol firing at a conductor, and a fatal injury to Mrs Rickley. National politics mention Chairman Hanna moving headquarters in Cleveland and anti silver stance. A Pon d Creek courthouse fire prompts relocation fights. a Freeport, Illinois brakeman, Bennet, killed by an engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ff. Wyan
Bellair
J. McKee
Martinsville
Ind
Missouri
Sedalia
New Year's
Wabash
H. J. Koehler
National
Frankfort
B. Nalty
J. B. Nalty
Mississippi
Brook Haven
Miss
Antonio Jorco
Vineland
N.J
James Hamblin
Brown County
Indiana
William J. Wilson
Colorado
Belvidere
St. Louis
Kearney
M. E. Rickley
J. 4
Qetter
Hanna
Cleveland
Pond Creek
Grant County
O. T
al Bennet
Chicago and Northwestern
Freeport
Tls
Durrant Case Briefs Filed in Supreme Court
In San Francisco on December 22 the Durrant case moved forward as the defendant filed a brief in the supreme court. The Attorney General submitted a reply brief, and Durrant was granted 10 days to file a reply brief, after which Blanche Lamont's murder case will be finally decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Durrant
Supreme Court
Theodore Durrant
Fitzgerald
National Bank of Illinois Closes After Heavy Losses
The National Bank of Illinois, once a top western institution, shuts its doors after loaning its entire capital and surplus to Calumet Electric stock. Dreyer & Co and others fail as assets lock up, but not all deposits may be insured. clearing houses plan to pay 75 percent and banks report solid positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Illinois
Dreyer & Co
Wasmansdorf, Heinemann & Co
Roseland Bank
Calumet
National Bank of Olinois
Clearing House Association
Ta Ge
National Bank of
Ilinois
National Bank
Opinion on Cuban Question and U S Action
Yale international law professor Theodore Woolsey comments on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Cuban independence move. He argues recognition of belligerency should precede independence and questions motives of sympathy for Cuba or hostility to Spain. He warns the action could justify war if Spain interprets it as such.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolsey
New Haven
Conn
Theodore
Yale
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Cuba
Desperate Struggle Ends in Murder at Missouri Farm
John Green reported as nephew of Alfred H. Wilson discovers his uncle dead after a violent break in. Wilson shot multiple times, room ransacked, robbers abscond with a large hidden sum. No clue left at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Josefu
John Green
Alfred H. Wilson
Wilson
Coffee War in Earnest as Roasted Coffee Prices Drop
The struggle between American Sugar Refining and Arbuckle Bros. continues with another wholesale cut of a cent per pound on roasted coffee. A further 4 to 5 cent margin is expected before rock bottom profitability for roasters is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Arbuckle Bros
Remarkable Cuban Demonstration Leads Parade to Cooper Union
Four thousand men in ten columns marched from East Eighty Seventh Street to Cooper Union in New York in a demonstration in support of Cuban insurgents. The event was led by Frank Meyer, a Virginian massacre survivor, and featured a large American flag at the head of the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Society of American Friends of
Cuba
East Eighty-seventh Street
Cooper Union
Frank Meyer
Daniel Concurs With Cooley On Cuba Recognition Power
Cincinnati December 21 The Commercial Tribune reports Judge Cooley’s opinion on recognizing Cuba and asks Senator Daniel for his view. Daniel telegraphs back that he concurs with Cooley’s expressed opinion in the telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Cooley
Cincinnati
the Commercial Tribune
Judge Cooley
Cuba
Football Captain Dies at Franklin and Marshal College
Frank Croomer Cesna, re-elected captain of the Franklin and Marshall College football team, died at his home in Aurooya Pennsylvania. Also note Clinter Hancock, general passenger agent of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, died at his Philadelphia home aged 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurooya
Frank Croomer Cesna
Franklin and Marshal College
Clinter
I Hancock
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
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DE Tome
Tee Leper
Eae Gompers
Ghos
Cago Bank
South Omaha
Howe
Sattintay
Dee
Viscount Auguste
Margori
Paris
W. Rose
Green Ridge
Gomipers
Woodford
James Fee
Wyden
G. W. Wainwright
Blair, Neb
Omaha
Joseph Talbot
American National Bank
Thomas Bayard, Jr
Department of
New York City
William Edmunds
Franklin
Rachael Craft
W. A. Craft
William Sexton
Bristol
Central Division
Modern Language Association
Washington University
St. Loui
Charles Montgomery
Guthrie
O.T
California
K. M. Lyman
Middleton
Wilinoia National
Opinion ON International Law
Joe Patchen
Kankakeer
Mas
Bernier
Kankakee County
Pacer
Commercial National Bank
Chicago Title and Trust Company
John G. Taylor
Joseph Taylor
Third National Bank of St
Helena
Spokane
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Butte
St. Paul Minneapolis
Duluth
Fargo Grad and Forks
Winnipeg
St. Paul
N. P
M. U. No
M. U
M.U
Garrigan
N.P
T. Parl
Whitehall
Pony
Norria
W. M. Tuchy
E. Broadway
Montana
Ohwakrles
Paul
Minn
Poindextak & Oak
Dillon, Beaverhead Co
Hayee
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
St. Mary's Academy
Sisters OF the Holy Cross
Sapitel
Minnstocks
Florists
L. Mc May & Co
Beédamen
Ite
Ieee
D. C
Dillon
Tarnunz Posirsxine Co
Trinuxz Publishing Co
Pearth
John Wedderburn & CO
Washington, D. C
Salt Lake
Tribune
Salt Lake Tribune
Olaf
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