Powers In Plot Tie Russia Austria To Germany
Emperors William and Kiel linked Germany to Russia and Austria as joint backers in China and Korea. A squadron of eight cruisers with 3,500 men is to sail to Chinese waters under Prince Henry to assert German aims. Russia agrees to a free hand, with possible control of Korea and Kaloo Chow Bay, while Germany may retain the port and bay.
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Russia
Austria
Germany
William
Kiel
China
Iayu
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Prince Nosky
Vladimir Monarch
WANTS THE THRONE WERSELF IN HAWAII POLITICAL TUG OF WAR
The presence of Princess Kaiulani in Honolulu irks supporters of the deposed queen who fear she seeks power at the former queen's expense. Kaiulani's followers claim she could become queen under a limited monarchy if Congress refuses to annex Taiwan. Kaiulani has hosted receptions and stayed active politically. J K Kaulia and D Dalanolani left for Washington on the 19th to oppose annexation, soon to be followed by John Richardson and Bo W Wilcox. Samuel Parker, an influential Annexationist, says delegates face little in Washington, as Congress will be in session when they arrive.
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Katulani
Honolulu
Lil
Kaiulani
Congress
Tiawan
J. K. Kaulia
D. Dalanokalani
Washington
John Richardson
Bo W. Wilcox
Samuel Parker
Populist Party Reforms Call for Unity in 1898 Meet
After an all night session in St Louis the national organization committee of the middle-of-the-road faction of the People's Party reconvened behind closed doors. Steinberger of Kansas announced a unanimous call for a meeting at the Laclede Hotel on January 12, 1898, inviting national committees to join in restoring harmony and a compact party structure.
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National Organization Committee
St. Louis
Steinberger
Kansas
National Organization Committee of the
People's Party
Laclede
Conflict Rumors and Shifts in Global Forces Reported
Bradstreets Review notes no general trade improvement in the nation amid holiday demand. Wheat exports decline to 6,465,153 bushels and corn exports drop to 2,869,000 bushels as festive effects trim trade. Other items report a dynamite accident in Des Moines, a liquor code issue in Dubuque, and multiple local incidents including suicides, postmaster contests, and accidents across Iowa and neighboring states.
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Bradstreets Review
Bradstreet’s Weekly Review
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Canada
Explosion Bursts Near Chesterfield Ind Killing and Injuring
Sixty quarts of nitroglycerin were hauled to thaw a gas well near Chesterfield Indiana. In a zinc tub at the end of the area the explosive overheated and detonated. A ten foot crater opened, engine blown to pieces, and a concussion felt ten miles away. Fire followed but was extinguished quickly.
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Chesterfeld
Ind
Cheaterfield
Train Robbers Caught in Arizona After Santa Fe Heist
District Attorney Finicol of Albuquerque NM reports telegram from Brisbee AZ constable Graham stating three train robbers tied to the Grant Santa Fe Pacific stop three weeks ago have been captured. Suspects named are Jesse Williams Tom Anderson and an unknown man. Loot estimated between 26000 and 100000 dollars. train robbery is a capital offense in New Mexico and guilt could carry the death penalty.
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Santa Fe
Arizona
Finicol
Albuquerque
N. M
Caim Graham
Brisbee
A. T
Santa Fe Pacific
Grant
Jesse Williams
Tom Anderson
New Mexico
Lawyer Phaten Withdraws From Luetgert Case
Chicago attorney Albert Phaten famed for Luetgert defense withdrew from the sausage maker’s second trial after Harmon and Riese kept him from advising. The two assistants announced Phalen’s retirement and sought another continuance, citing unfamiliarity with the case.
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Phaten
Albert Phaten
Chicago
Adolph Luetgert
Harmon and
Riese
Harmon
Phalen
Cabinet Crisis Forms New Austrian Ministry
The Austrian ministry resigned en masse and Emperor Francis Joseph tasked Baron Gautsch, minister of public instruction, to form a new cabinet. The tschsraih adjournment was decreed until further orders as the crisis unfolds.
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Gantech
Enivero
Francis Joseph
Baron Gautsch
Count Badval
St Louis Fire Destroys Ravenswood Distillery Warehouse
A major blaze in a seven story St Louis warehouse of the Ravenswood Distillery Company consumed 6000 barrels of bourbon and spirits, causing about 100000 in loss with 7 percent insurance. Two employees were injured when alcohol ignited from a lantern while moving a barrel. The adjoining distillery was saved. The distillery had been idle due to a current shortage.
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Ravenswood
St. Louis
Ravenswood Distillery Company
C. J. Murphy
Indiana Jail Riot Ends With Sheriff Foe Beaten
Nineteen prisoners at Gibson County Jail in Princeton rose in open revolt led by John Boger demanding more food or the sheriff. Sheriff Murphy entered the jail solo, the posse outside, and Boger rushed him. A fierce fight left Boger nearly insensible and jailed. the uprising was quelled with no further trouble.
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Gibson County
Princeton
Ind
Sherif Murphy
Murphy
John Boger
Boger
Franco English Collision Reported at Nikki Lagos Hinterlands
Rome dispatch reports a sanguinary clash between French and British troops at Nikki in the Lagos Hinter lands. A Lagos cable said rumors claimed 400 British and French soldiers fought before the British colonial office received notice. M Lebon denies any collision and has no confirmation.
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Rome
Nikki
Lagos
M. Lebon
France
Niger
Italian killed in Kansas City quarter by brick attack
In Kansas City’s Italian quarter a 55 year old miner Nicla Sabattina was found dead with a brick crush and chest wounds after a struggle. Frank Bascon and a 14 year old Loy were arrested amid the murder investigation.
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Icalian
Kansas City
Talian
Nicla Sabattina
Pittsburg
Frank Bascon
Loy
Autonomy Decrees Published for Cuba and Porto Rico
The Official Gazette of Spain published royal decrees granting autonomy to Cuba and Puerto Rico on Saturday, easing tensions over government delays. Judge Day Maay to resign. close to the president say Day may leave Washington to return to Canton, fearing his law practice earnings of about $90,000 yearly will suffer. Flour output in Minneapolis hits record highs with strong foreign demand. exports 109,000 barrels, up from prior years. Illinois coal strike ends with 12,000 miners returning to work. victory for miners but not all asks won.
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Kennett
Ruthven
Barbers
Davenport
Des Moines
Keokuk
Jacob N. Seydel
Toma
New Christian Church
Pocahontas
Nevada
Dubuque
Muscatine
State Agrcultural College
Ames
Muscatine County
School Board of
Klondike
Lyon County
Hane C. Knutson Aq
Tama
Ryan
Manchester
LeGrand Pace Hoe
Christian Church
Newton
Iowa Sunday School Association
Cedar Rapids
Morse
Bert Duprez
Ottumwa
Burlington
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
J. M. Goche
Creston
Will Nevenmore
Greg Floro
Wis
Yovemart
3 Lumber Camp
Oficial Gazette
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Judge Day Maay
Day
Judge Day Ta
Canton
Washington
Minneapolis
Ulinois
Minois
Coal City
Bratchwood
Charlton Hill
Spring Valley
Lodi
Seatonville
la Salle
Ogelsble Field
Widow of Millionaire Ketcham to Fight for All
Dothiel C. Hansen, attorney for Mrs. Nettla Wallace Walkup Ketcham, says in Toledo that his client denies any duress or undue influence on John B. Ketcham. She asserts the marriage was legal and that Ketcham was mentally competent to make his will, vowing to contest for all or none of the deceased clubman’s property as his widow.
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Ketcham
Dothiel C. Hansen
Chicago
Nettla Wallace Walkup Ketcham
Toledo
Ohio
John 3. Ketcham
Join B. Ketcham
Ohio's Legislature Fusionists Endorse Caucus Nominee
Republican fusionists meeting in Cincinnati decided to back the Republican caucus nominee for United States senator. The fusion ticket carried the Cincinnati county and includes nine Democrats and five Republicans. The vote plan will set the joint ballot at 80 Republicans to 65 Democrats.
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Cincinnati
United States
Train heater explodes injuring many near Dekoven Ky
A crowded passenger coach on an Illinois Central Evansville division train exploded its steam heater near Dekoven Kentucky. Splinters and scalding vapor injured nearly all aboard with R C Watkins and C H Oamer among the most seriously hurt. The other items note Honolulu treasure sailors led by a feared pirate Sorrenson. a Wells Fargo box robbery near Bishop Nebraska. the death of Northwestern founder Dr Miner Raymond. and Stratford Ontario city hall fire causing about 150000 in losses.
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Dekoven
Evansville
Illinois Central Railroad
R. C. Watkins
Illinois Central
C.H. Oamer
Louisville
Warbet Quotations for Cattle Hogs and Grains Across Cities
Regional market quotes list prices for cattle hogs and sheep by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. Grain and butter prices are shown by grade with No 2 red No 2 yellow No 2 white and other cataloged grades. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and other staples with ranges and typical figures in each market.
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Chicago
St. Louia
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Scarlet fever quarantine raised in Salem area
A bulletin notes the scarlet fever quarantine around Salem has been raised as health authorities relax restrictions. Other items report a new fire department building near completion in Red Oak, a cedar rapids cob pipe factory soon to start, and various local incidents including accidents, drownings, and arrests across Iowa towns.
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Wat
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Binifa
Tama County
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Eldon
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van Houten
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Kaw
Fort Dodge
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Rock Island
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Davenport
N. W. Kuemeyer
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Remley
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Gen. N. B. Bakerpost
A. R
Clinton
Tames Wilson Jr
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Prescott
F. A. Stehn
Marshalltown
Will Narramore
Glen Flora
Wis
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Council Bluffs
W. J. Sackfield
Foster
Colfax
Agnes
F. Zanston
Lyons
Iowa
Popejoy
Annie A. Gordo
E. P. Finch
Rowley
A. B. Norton
James Clayton
Genevieve Blair
State University
Vermillion
Hampton
T. H. Hacker
The
Chronicle
First Blasts of Winter Sweep Nebraska and Threaten Stock
A severe Nebraska snowstorm drops to near zero, with NW gales driving snow into drifts. Western areas report blizzards, endangering stock as cattle and sheep struggle for feed while open ranges suffer the greatest losses. Also noted are a Boston smuggling seizure and Austrian Reichsrat leadership changes.
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Nebraska
Levak
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