Death of Maceo fuels Cuban insurgent movement in Key West
Reports from Key West dated January 14 describe a letter and a package from a Cuban patriot revealing Maceo's death and a carbine taken to a location tied to his demise. Weyler claims 500 insurgents remain in Pinar del Rio, while Cubans push for regrouping and renewed action. Havana reports indicate insurgents attacked Cavatrons near the city, burning supplies and seizing arms, with many wounded sent to hospitals.
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Key West
Fla
Viyvnna
Maceo
Macco
Goo. Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Woyler
Muar del Rio
Lunurgen
Nout Weyler
Havania
Too
Havana
Indian Famine Relief Appeals Warn of Prolonged Suffering
Lord George E Hamilton reports on famine in India, warning districts with 87 million people face hunger until March and possibly beyond, with another 44 million in distress. The famine could cost the Indian treasury from 20 to 30 million dollars. Bombay correspondent notes severe, widespread hunger including victims in Bombay.
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Tonday
George E Hamilton
Indian Department
Ling
Ford
India
Rome
Daily Mail
Bombay
Tubbuigore
Colored church gathering ends in deadly fight in Arkansas
At a Yellow Bayou Colored Baptist church revival in Little Rock Arkansas on June 14 a quarrel over a plate offering sparked a fight. Reverend Henry Walker defended by deacon Williams and Williams was fatally wounded. Walker attacked with a razor after Williams allegedly slapped the pastor. Several others injured.
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Little Hock
Ark
Yellow Bayou
Qneer
Williaime
Walker
Willsains
Massacre Report From Niger Protectorate Wipes Out Mission Party
London officials in the Niger protectorate confirm a massacre of Consul Phillips and consular officers along with Major Crawford Captain Bolsragon and Captain Mailing, Dr Dilcott, two civilians, and many carriers while attempting a peaceful entry into Beuln City to open trade relations. Only seven of 450 carriers escaped.
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London
Niger Protectorate
Phillips
Locke
Campbell
Maj
Crawford
Bolsragon
Niger Coast Force
Dilcott
Beuln City
Senate Caucus Adjourns on Bimetallism Question
Washington Jan 14 The republican senatorial caucus today did not take final action on international bimetallism and adjourned until Friday The delay was not due to opposition to the conference proposal but to objectionable language in the Walcott committee bill Senator Allison urged a complete outline of what is wanted.
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Senatorial Caucus
Washington
Walcott
Allison
Skeleton of Hambletonian to grace New York Museum exhibit
New York Museum of Natural History plans to excavate and display the skeleton of Hambletonian, famed trotting sire, to fill a gap in its fossil collection. John H. Wallace funded the project, seeking permission to exhume the horse’s remains buried near Chester, Orange County. The plan aims to place the Horserace lineage on view alongside a thoroughbred, a draught horse, and a pony.
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New York
Rysdyk
Amoricn
Horge
Museum of Natural History
Fliselty
John H. Wallace
Wallace
Hambletoninn
Hambletoning
Keo
Chester
Wiliam M. Tysdyt Place
Orange County
Faynouy
Hoabletoniin
William M. Rysdyk
Charles Bavikiman
Guy Miller
James Howlamtog
Wallice
New York ‘Tribune
Connection Between Science and Industry Highlighted by Balfour
Arthur Balfour in Sheffield argued England must boost organized scientific research and technical education to regain commercial supremacy. He praised Germany’s six major electrical institutes and heavy public and private funding, noting German manufacturers employ many investigators to push discoveries into production. He warned England risked lagging unless science and manufacture unite.
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Arthur Balfour
Sheffield
England
Mgr. Balfour
Germany
Europe
Gret Sons
Hne
Balfour
A Drilliant Street at Night Electric Lights Bloom Citywide
A New York Letter describes the dazzling night scene as electric lights illuminate Herald and Madison Squares and Union Square. Photographs show clear views through carbon-globe illumination, with Broadway gleaming and East Fourteenth Street lit with bright arches. The piece praises the beauty of this electric display.
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Herald Square
Madison Square
Postonce
Broadway
Union Square
East Pourteenth Street
New York
Betitled to Discount in Boston Transcript quote
A dialogue references Mr Cash denying paying too much for daughter’s piano lessons. Mr Knoteworthy suggests cheaper options in half price. The exchange contrasts wealth with concerns over who should teach.
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Cash
Knoteworthy
Noteworthy
Boston Transcript
Stranger Than Wictson and Kidder at the central office
A chaotic dialogue from the Dioreland Leader shows Stranger Than Wictson and Kidder emerging from a telephone box amid a startling scene. Gatling notes no lightning outside as the girl baby at the central office failed to report busyness.
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Wictson
Kidder
Gatling
Dioreland
Inauguration Preparations For President MacKinley
The committees in charge report progress on the inauguration with plans for a grand display. Lodging for 100000, meals for 9100 spots, 171 windows and balconies for viewing. A military parade includes a Pentagon division and thousands of troops from multiple states. A 65 piece band and 126 member orchestra will perform. Information booths to line the parade route will be staffed by Washington high school cadets. Rail fare reductions from across the country are expected.
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Wrhshlngton
MacKinley
Tt Fe
Chate- Mak Wright
Committee On Public Comfort
Clay
Parady
Pentagrania
Maryland
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Rhode Island
Masachusetts
Nha
United States Military Academy
Weat Point
Gcted States Naval Academy
Annypolis
Ine
Washington High School Cadets
Lebanon banker commits suicide after church outing
John M Goreler, 40, cashier of the Lee fAhou Netiehal bank in Lebanon Missouri, attempted to shoot himself while alone at home after his wife and two children left for church. He was found unconscious with a gunshot wound behind the right tag. His health had been poor and difficulties with the bank may have influenced his act. His accounts are said to be correct.
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Bank Cushtoy Velen
Lebanon
John M. Goreler
Cnelier
Lee fAhou Netiehal Bank
Mingelf
Ward
Les
Cgodaler
Keane to be nominated as bishop at the Vatican
The text states that Hatt Bishon Keane, formerly of Wash ireton, will be nominated as bishop at the pontifical throne though not officially made yet. The pope will also nominate Wim at titular archbishop and canon of the Patriarchal Basilica and adviser to Rowan congregations. Keane will travel to render services to the Vatican in American religious matters.
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Hoaunra
Tixkop Keane
Rome
Tau
Hatt Bishon Keane
Washireton
Appointments Made by Governor Changhua
St Paul reports four more state official appointments by Gov Changhua. The appointees are Bornde Anderson, Charles Rose, Alexander Nivoll, Dr John B Sawyer. Dr Sawyer remains on the board while others are sworn in as noted by the St Paul public records.
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Clorei
St. Paul
Changhua
Bornde Anderson
Dairy and Food
Charles Rose
Espitel
Alexander Nivoll
Trehler
Tlin Canital
John BH. Sawyer
St. Pal
Arate Board of
Sawyer
Me Tate
St. Pol
Turkish reform league backs appeal against sultan heir plan
The Turkish Reform League declares in Europe that a plot to depose the sultan and set Preckiin Rechad Ettendi as heir would be blocked by a council of Moslems, Christians, and Europeans. In Leadville Colorado a miner was shot during an arrest attempt, and Guyton shot Dougherty after Dougherty drew a concealed weapon.
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Brussels
Turkish Reform League
Europe
Preckiin Rechad Ettendi
Palleveman
Leadville
Colo
Tan
Palleonat F.C
Guyton
Proauk Dougherty
Daugherty Ree
Hue Guyton
Glenvick Runs Aground Near Canary Islands
British steamship Glenvick grounded while entering Las Palmas Canary Islands from San Francisco on November 7. She was floated but found with a large hole in her bottom and extensive damage to her hull.
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Drlttah Stexmahth
Louon
Glenvick
San‘rqueisco
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Claihters Scorched in New York Fire
A fire badly damaged a building of Altman and Co Wholesale and retail plath furs in New York. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 150090 dollars with about 75000 dollars insured. Fire crews battled the flames and containment prevented further spread to nearby properties.
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Claihters
N.Y. Dan
Altman & Co
Plathfurs
Tre
Detective's Death Shocks City Office in Conkling
A local detective at an unnamed agency was found dead in his office after a bullet injury. Police say colleagues believe stress and overwork may have driven him to insanity. Yale College taxes have been raised from $1,000 to $40, an odd discrepancy in the report.
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Kaiaus
Tliana GC
Conkling
Winkerton
Yale College
Congress Debates Funding Bill Amid Turbulent Speeches
Washington dispatches recount a frenetic session with bills on navigation law and a naval appointment debated. Representative Johnson assails Hearst in a personal attack drawing strong rebukes from Cooper while other lawmakers push funding measures, promises of Cuban independence, and constitutional term limits. The day ends with votes planned on amendments and a stalled road funding bill as the House weighs up military and school provisions.
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Ina
Senate
Ainekenbuss
Platt
Edward
Tayana
Suban
My Mills
Texas
Congress
Cuba
United States
de Reptbila
Semitor Shemman
Jolnson
Rep
Cal
le Oly Mente Ber
California
Weltern Hearst
San
Francisco
Mearat
Sutra Ats
Cooper
Wis
Johnson
Hearst
McGuire
Philippie
Mr. Cooper
Cooper Also Lack Ovension To Scare the Gentleman From Cotlfornin
Mer. Johnson
Patterson
Toni
Tohngon
Kep
Arnold
Hepburn
Tawa
Aml
Harrison
Den
Ala
Bontner
Dem
Las
Swansson
McCul
Mase
Wheeler
Ep. Wis
Sheafroth
Cole
Bell
Parker
Jan
Powers
Paellie Rational Eqmuittee
Mer. Milla
Iim
Bacon
Georgia
Proctor
Allen
Nebraska
Fractured Congress Debates Hearst Attack and House Actions
Fragmented reports describe a House floor scene with Johnson and Hearst related barbs, a debate over the free homestead measure, and a late evening session on dairy price laws. Senate open session compacted by an executive two hour session precedes a tentative vote on the free homestead issue.
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Washington
Gannon
Winola
Senate
Fragmented OCR commodity market update with scattered figures
An unreadable OCR snippet lists wheat and corn prices, cattle quotes, and grain trade notes from Minneapolis and Saint Paul, with multiple numbers, brands, and incomplete terms. It cites futures like No 1 hard winter wheat and various commodities, but the text is heavily garbled and lacks coherent events.
Representative Hulls WM for the organization at the line
Washington report notes Representative Hulls WM leading a committee to report on the dance with OUL clinin and the secretory’s receipt, with details about the line at the neat widelig par Hinldy based on Linment’s rece Wot Lone.
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Aruy Neovgankeat
Washington
Dan
Hulls
Linment
Tate Leen
Allsere
House Wilitity
Negotiations and Political Shuffle Reported Abandoned
Fragmented dispatches from Washington and London indicate talks on a white paper by newspapers to influence a joint venture failed. David Merands named as possible secretary, but no action taken. Opposition in Illinois court, and India reports suggest adequate pool stocks, with Bombay supplies steady for a year.
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Washitgrun
Jan
David
Mskouri
Seontor Pugh
Akikaenia
India
London
Calcutta
Madria
Bombay
Punjab
Workmen Affected in Woonsoeket Strike Move
Affected workers in Woonsoeket initiate a reduction in weekly running time by two hours at the Sia sector. The plan includes a 10 percent wage cut affecting about four hundred people, with accompanying job impacts and operational changes.
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Woonsoekat
Woonsoeket
Resa Cau
Sia
Poor John Is Broke Boston Jon
In Boston a debtor’s court heard the case of John Sullivan who claims a nearly $500,000 debt. He sought to take an oath for ‘suchy’ on his own application. The record notes the presence of a penniless man, Dayy, in the proceedings.
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Fulton
Ark
House Committee On
Sas
Ore Borke
Sherman
Buf
Chamberlain
Itnpil City
Dawes Commission
Commission of Vickets
John
Boston
Jon
Sullivan
Fragmented miscellany prompts from 1800s ads and quotes
The readable text mixes mock dialogues and ad snatches with playful and dubious medical claims. It includes references to Puck humor, nostrums, and products such as cough cures and patent medicines, as well as stray names and dates from 1800s literary culture.
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