Intervention in Cuba Advocated by Hannis Taylor Letter
Former U S minister to Spain Hannis Taylor urges United States intervention to end Cuba's conflict. He argues Spain's ruling classes will not concede reforms and that only intervention can secure peace. He cites Castello and Canovas episodes and claims Blanco failed to offer autonomy.
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United States
Cube
New York
the Herald
Spain
Taylor
Senor Castello
Canovas
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Blanco
Tam
Cuba
Extermination in Cuba Report Describes Starvation Toll
Havana reports say hunger and starvation drive deaths of Cuban patriots and civilians as Weyler’s policies end. Descriptions include unburied corpses in streets and towns, falsified death causes, and bodies dumped in ox carts or fields while cemeteries overflow.
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Weyler
Spain
San Domingo
Supreme Court denies habeas relief in Durrant murder case
The U S supreme court affirmed the California circuit court decision denying a writ of habeas corpus for Theodore Durrant, sentenced to death for the Blanche Lamont murder in San Francisco in April 1895. The ruling allows the law to proceed against the condemned man.
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United States Supreme Court
Washington
Circuit Court of California
Theodore Durrant
Blanche Lamont
San Francisco
United States
Seals Pact Signed By U S Russia And Japan
A tripartite pact for joint pelagic seal protection was signed at the U S State Department with delegates from the United States Russia and Japan. The treaty awaits Senate ratification and details on additional pelagic sealing restrictions remain unreleased. Canadian officials Laurier and Davis plan to attend negotiations in Washington next week to discuss the issue.
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United States
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Japan
State Department
Senate
General Foster
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Hamlin
Jordan
de Wallante
Botkine
Routkowsky
Matsui Fujiti
Mitsukuri
Sherman
Bering Sea
Sir Wilfred Laurier
Canada
Sir Louis Davis
Laurier
Ottawa
Sir Wilfred
Sir Louis
Shoreham
Foreign Office
National Sound Money League urges single gold standard declaration
The executive committee reports a $10 363 bank total and votes a $500 donation to Indianapolis Monetary League. Louis R Ehrich reads a call asserting international bimetallism is dead and urging U S adoption of the single gold standard to boost commerce and investment. The next meeting is set for Washington in January 1845. The text also notes a U S Supreme Court decision upholding Georgia Central Railway in a long and short haul rate dispute, allowing lower rates need not be filed with the ICC when competing with water transport.
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New York
National Sound Money League
Hepburn
Indianapolis Monetary League
Louis R. Ehrich
Colorado Springs
United States
International
Reagns
Washington
Wasnixeton
United States Supreme Court Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Georgia Central Railway Company
Quadruple Murder Reported in Rowden Montreal
A quadruple murder is reported from Rowden. Victims are the three daughters and one son of farmer Mr Nully who, after a visit Wednesday, paid a crime during the incident.
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Montreal
Rowden
Nully
McLean Heads to Washington as Democrats Plot Strategy
John R B McLean and his party left for Washington amid talks of a new senator and possible governor succession. The Democrats expect to join anti Hanna Republicans to nominate a candidate while questions linger on whether a simple majority or a quorum is needed for election. Senator Voight of Cincinnati holds pivotal, undecided power.
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Cincinnati
Navy
John RB. McLean
Washington
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Bushnell
A. W. Jones
State Senate
Jones
Senate
Voight
Cincinnatti
Plan to Destroy the Vessel Urged by Klondike Dreaming Sailors
The whaling bark John N. Winthrop from Bering Sea reports seven whales and 10 300 pounds of bone plus 900 barrels of oil. Three sailors J A Krueger O W Bigman N J Jones plotted arson to reach Alaska and the Klondike gold fields. Digman confessed Krueger the plot origin. Security tightened. no ice fleet news.
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John N. Winthrop
Macombe
Bering Sea
Winthrope
Gayhead
Klondike
J. A. Krueger
O. W. Bigman
N. J. Jones
Digman
Krueger
Philadelphia council votes to sell gas works for 80 years
In a chaotic scene, Philadelphia's common council approved selling the city gas works, valued at about 40 million dollars, for 80 years amid cheers and fierce opposition. The vote stood 7 to 52 as galleries erupted with hisses and disorder followed.
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Philadelphia
Common Council
City of
van Istan
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Miners Return to Braceville Work At Improved Terms
Five hundred coal miners who had struck since July 4 return to work in the Braceville mine. They receive 7.73 cents per ton advance and no rent for the strike period, with coal sold at a 50 cent per ton reduction. Import of Chinese labor to replace strikers sparks debate as a general conference plans possible compromise. Governor Tanner may ban Chinese labor, boosting district morale.
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Streater
Braceville
W. D. Ryan
Springfield
Tanner
Importing Chinese Coal Miners to Replace Americans
The Times-Herald reports 600 Chinese miners to work in northern Illinois after a strike, armed and housed in a gatling gun stockade under 100 former Chicago policemen. An agreement with General Withington Coal Co will bring 800 Chinamen to Wilmington-Braidwood mines, with 200 arriving Tuesday and 600 more soon, plus plans for 1000 more if the venture succeeds.
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The
Times-Herald
Minoia
Chicago
Chinese Six Companies
General Withington Coal Company
Wilmington-Braidwood
Wheat market shows wide moves and drought relief prospects
In Chicago excess volatility marked the wheat market with a 5 percent spread in the December option as traders noted manipulation and a July deal echo. Prospects for next winter crop improve after drought relief and higher stocks despite strong European demand.
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Chicago
Wheat Stale Downward Amid Bear News and Strong Cables
Wheat declined about 1 percent as bear news dominated, with weak cable reports, favorable crop outlooks, and a visible supply increase. Corn held firm on solid cash demand, oats eased, and provisions fell from the start. Cash quotes show mixed grain prices while livestock in Omaha and Chicago markets saw varied moves with cattle, hogs, and sheep trading unevenly.
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Chicago
Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as kidney cure and nerve restorer
A dated testimonial from 1897 claims Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured a builder's back pain and kidney trouble after years of hardship. The letter, sworn before a notary, asserts the pills improve blood and nerves and cites specific ailments treated. The ad states the pills cost 50 cents a box or six for $2.50, offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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Wilson
Devon
High Street
West
Dr. Williams
Sone
A. Y. Wilson
Robert E. Hurt, JR
Wayne County
Michigan
Williams
Dr. Willan’ Medicine Company
Scheenoctady
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