New Cuban Governor General Hints at Weyler Succession
Madrid dispatch names Azcarraga as Weyler’s successor in Cuba and notes U S prisoners on the island likely to be released next week. The State Department has pressed Spain for amnesty, aiming to ease tensions and improve relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benor Agcarraga
Cuba
Weyler
Madrid
Washington
Senor de Lome
Olney
Senor Azcarraga
State Department
Legation
Julio Sanguilly
Louis Somellini
United States
Brooklyn Battles Through Sunken Rock in Delaware River
The U S cruiser Brooklyn struck a sunken ledge of rock above Marcus Hook Pennsylvania, severely damaging forward compartments. She was saved from sinking by inner compartments and is now moored to ice breakers at Marcus Hook awaiting a court of inquiry to determine the accident’s cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Delaware River
United States
Marcus Hook
Pennsylvania
Cook
MUST NOT DROP SILVER. Populists back silver policy
Secretary of the People’s Party National Committee Joseph A. Edgerton issues an address defending the continued push for silver and opposing a shift to paper money or railroad nationalization. He argues no policy change is needed and asserts reform sentiment favors the Populist program as a whole. The fight must be renewed to ensure victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
National Committee
Joseph A. Edgerton
People’s Independent Party
G. F. Washburn
Massachusetts
Washburn
Mr. Edgerton
McEirey
Chicago man William Cunning dies after confessing murder
William Albert Cunning who killed Mrs. Mary Denning in Chicago last Friday and shot himself died at Mercy hospital. Two hours before death he signed a sworn statement confessing the shooting but offering no motive. He claimed a two year relation as husband to the dead woman. Cunning formerly lived in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Albert Cunning
Mary Denning
Chicago
Imecif
Mercy Hospital
Cunning
Canning
Cincinnati
Judge Appoints Metcalf Receiver for Dime Savings Bank
Judge Freeman names Ralph Metcalf as receiver for the Dime Savings Bank of Chicago, one of the city’s oldest institutions. It serves 4,000 depositors who are owed about $360,000, with total outside debts under $1,000 and $125,000 cash on hand. Full payment to depositors is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Ralph Metcalf
Dime Savings Bank
Chicago
Senators Seek Hidden Kill of Anglo American Treaty
The London Daily News reports that U S senators aim to kill the Anglo American treaty indirectly, fearing direct action would harm public support for the measure among Americans. The commentary cites cabled statements from the New York correspondents of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily News
New York
Pereha
United States
People of
FiveStory Malt House Burns in Cincinnati Fire
The big five story brick malt house of Merman Gapper & Co. in Cincinnati burned Thursday morning. Loss on building and stock estimated at $0,000, with Overmann & Schroeder cordage warerooms also in the building. their loss included in the total estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merman Gapper & Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Overmann & Schroeder Company
Corbin the Horseman Dies in the West
Washington Corbin a pioneer horseman of the west died of paralysis in aincy Tennessee on the 28th. He was born in Kentucky seventy seven years ago.
Bradley-Martin Ball Promises Grander Event in New York
The Bradley-Martin ball in New York City is planned to be more splendid than initially intended. Mr. Bradley Martin has studied funding, aiming to ensure the quarter of a million dollars helps more people than just wealthy shopkeepers. He visited customers to gauge costume orders, noting enough demand to provide work for ten women. Mrs. Bradley-Martin acknowledged higher spending may be needed to guarantee success and appease critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley- Martin
New York City
Bradley -Martin
Tie
To Be a Power on Sea China Plans Naval Rise in Ten Years
A report to the Chinese imperial council outlines a program to rebuild the navy after losses to Japan. China aims to become a first class naval power within a decade, dredge and fortify Kia Chow bay for a major naval depot, and reorganize Foo Chow Arsenal with French engineers to build modern warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiness
Navy Department
F. M. Barber
United States
Ile
China
Kia Chow
Shang Tung
Foo Chow
Prize Fight Bill Signed by Nevada Governor
The Nevada governor signed a bill allowing Corbett and Fitzsimmons to fight in the state. He said he would not veto, noting he acted to reflect majority public wishes and had nothing further to add about opposing arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Nevada
Saddler
Boundary Dispute Panel Chooses Two U.S. Justices
A Washington dispatch reports Melville W. Fuller chief justice and David J. Brewer associate justice named as commissioners for the Venezuela British Guiana boundary arbitration. The Supreme Court formally approves, subject to Venezuela’s acceptance. Crespo and his cabinet have signified acceptance of Mr. Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Melville W. Fuller
United States Supreme Court
David J. Brewer
Venezuela
British Guiana
Supreme Court
Fuller
Crespo
Mr. Fuller
Wealthiest St Louis woman Anna St Allen dies in Pittsfield
Mrs Anna St Allen reputed wealthiest woman in St Louis died at Pittsfield Mass and left no will. Her estate valued at 10 million dollars, with possible will drawn in Pittsfield without Hiram J Grover or J W Willee. If no will, estate divided among 29 heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna St. Allen
St. Louis
Pittsfield
Mass
Wittsfield
Allen
Hiram J. Grover
Millionaire Arthur Duestrow Re-shearing Motion Filed
A motion for a re hearing in the case of millionaire Arthur Duestrow of St Louis convicted of murdering his wife and child and sentenced to hang has been filed in division No 1 of the supreme court at Jefferson City. The motion claims the appellate division did not examine the record as required by statute and ignored it with questions raised by the appellant's counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Duestrow
St. Louis
Supreme Court
Jefferson City
T Ie
City committee formed to aid famine relief in India
In San Francisco a citizens meeting chaired by Mayor Phelan organized a fifty person committee to collect supplies and money for famine relief in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
India
Phelan
Porter Fire Chief Dies By Suicide After Injury
William Porter, chief of the Chattanooga Tennessee fire department, died Friday morning by shooting himself. Officials cited insanity from an injury sustained years earlier as the cause of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Porter
Chattanooga
Tenn
Hazlitt and Bach in a curious literary sketch
The passage recalls Hazlitt’s romance with his landlady’s daughter and notes his intimate letters as bordering on idiocy. It also credits Bach as founder of modern music and fingering, praising his fugues and unrivaled religious works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazlitt
Bach
Thirteen Original European Languages Listed
Philologists claim thirteen original European languages include Greek Latin German Slavic Welsh Biscayan Irish Albanian Tartarian Illyrian Jizyyian Chaucin and Vinnic.
Dingley outlines extra session tariff revenue bill plan
Chairman Dingley of the Ways and Means Committee states the extra session will focus solely on enacting a new revenue bill. He says no general legislation will be passed, with March targeted for bill readiness and a 30 day passage goal, then Senate conference to finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingley
Dunn & Co
Ways and Means Committee
National
House of Representatives
Congress
McKinley
House
Senate
Trade Review Marks January as Disappointing Yet Expanding
R J Dun and Co Weekly Review notes January brought real gain despite broad declines. Wheat and cotton fell, wool steadied amid heavy buying, iron and leather weak, rail stocks eased. yet ten iron works started and thirteen woolen plants began, with nine more near start and others rising on orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Dun & Co
Senate approves international money conference bill
The Senate passed by 46 to 4 a bill to appoint commissioners for an international money conference. Debate featured speeches by Hoar Vilas Jones Allison Carter with little opposition beyond the question of pursuing bimetallism through international agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Senate
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Vilas
Wisconsin
Jones
Arkansas
Allison
Town
Carter
Montana
Chamber
Toar
United States
Great Britaan
France
Germany
California Major Leads Cubans Volunteer Company
Dr Bulson formerly of the National Guard of California gathers a San Francisco group to aid Cuba under Gen Colby Nebraska. He claims 30 to 40 volunteers, seeks 68, and plans to depart for Tampa or Jacksonville Florida to join the Cuban volunteers, though denying formal military organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
He. Bulson
National Guard of California
San Francisco
Bulson
Colby
Nebraska
Tampa
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Attempt to oust Pingree and Kansas farming protection push
Detroit attorney Fred Baker vows to contest Governor Pingree's dual office claim before the state supreme court on February 2 by seeking mandamus to force Detroit's common council to call a mayoral special election. A Kansas Populist manifesto urges legislature action against Kansas City Stock Yards Company to shield farmers from high livestock shipping charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingree
Fred Baker
Detroit
State of
Michigan
State Supreme Court
Common Council of
Kansas
State Central Committee of Kansas
Kansas City Stock Yards Company
Kansas City
Two Trainmen Die In Collision Near Rochester
A freight train collided with a snow plow Friday night near Rochester New York killing conductor Henry Snyder and brakeman George Grafton. Fireman McLain died of injuries and three other trainmen were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Henry Snyder
George Grafton
McLain
Texas Ship Ready to Sail With Silver Service Gift
Captain Glass notified Secretary Herbert the vessel will be ready to go to sea in February. The voyage allows a week to reach Galveston where the ship will receive a silver service from Texas citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Glass
The
Herbert
Galveston
Idaho Senate Seat Shifts Eye Henry Hellfeld Victory
The Populist Henry Hellfeld defeated Henry Dubois in Idaho politics, being elected United States senator to succeed Dubois. His election marks a notable turnover in the state’s federal representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Idaho
Henry Hellfeld
United States
Henry Dubois
Tragic Nebraskan Farmer Kills Wife and Three Children
Wayne County Nebraska reports the murder of O K Rash who killed his wife and three children ten miles southwest of Wayne. Sheriff Reynolds and Coroner Gaertner found a grisly scene with the family slain and the killer cooperative, claiming a Bible before testifying. The motive remains unclear though revival meetings at Grace Church are linked to a possible mental break. Neighbors took charge of the bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Neb
Nebraska
Wayne
O. K. Rash
Reynolds
Gaertner
Rash
Grace Church
Princess de Chimay and James Rigo Clash in Milan
A Milan telegram reports Princess de Chimay once of Detroit and Hungarian musician James Rigo quarreled violently at a hotel. Screams and harsh words caused guests to complain, the princess left for Monte Carlo paying her own bill while Rigo’s remained unpaid and he faces financial trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Princess de Chimay
Detroit
James Rigo
Rigo
Monte Carlo
Palmer predicts two-party merger in next campaign
Senator Palmer forecasts a national realignment with sound money Democrats and Republicans uniting, and silver factions forming a separate bloc. He also says he will resume law practice at his Springfield home after leaving public life. A Huntington railway survey seeks a Pacific route from Alvarado Vera Cruz to Salina Cruz, potentially linking with Pacific Mail steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Senator Palmer
Springfield
Huntington
Collis P. Huntington
Porto
Alvarado
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Salina Cruz
Pacific
Pacific Mail
Tragic Coal Mine Wreck Near Gratton West Virginia
Thirty minersascending empty cars on a gravity road near Gratton West Virginia were struck when loaded cars descending on the opposite track broke loose. One gunner was killed instantly and ten were seriously injured, with two perhaps fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratton
W. Va
Market price quotations for livestock and grains in multiple cities
Regional and city market quotes list cattle hogs and sheep prices across Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with wheat corn oats rye and butter and eggs price ranges. Variations show typical ranges by grade and product reflecting supply demand in each market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ste
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Fire Wipes Out Pacific Junction Business District
A fast spread blaze in Pacific Junction leveled over twenty wooden business buildings including the Pacific Hotel and Odd Fellows hall. Severe cold handicapped the tiny fire department. assistance from Plattsmouth was not needed as the fire burned out. Many residents rendered homeless with no fatalities reported. losses estimated at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars, partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Junction
Pacific Hotel
Odd Fellows
Plittsmouth
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Boesen murder recalled and family history outlined
The article recalls the Boesen family tragedy in Sioux County. Willie, then 15, was imprisoned for killing his father in a corn field and released after an eleven year term. His mother, Mrs. Boesen, was sentenced in 1890 to twenty years and pardoned in 1895. she remained inmate at 65 with two sons in prison, Willie and John, the latter set for release in 1900. Willie reformed and joined his mother in Waverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boesens
Anamosa
Boesen
Willie
Jackson
Mrs. Boesen
Sioux County
John
Lis
Waverly
Eleven Miners Hurt In Foster Coal Mine Blast
News of an explosion at Foster coal mine in Monroe County on the 27th reports eleven miners injured and most likely to recover except possibly one. Causes are disputed between a keg of powder and natural gas ignition from cold air meeting warm air as the shaft opened. Damages to the mine are slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Monroe County
Ottumwa
Bootleggers Convicted in Shenandoah Round-up
A recent Shenandoah roundup led to the conviction of Henry Emmons Dan McCless T C Martin and Wm Foster. Each man received a $100 fine which was unpaid, resulting in a thirty day county jail sentence with hard labor on public streets or highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Henry Emmons
Dan McCless
T. C. Martin
Wm. Foster
Southeastern Iowa Teachers Convene in Oskaloosa for March Meeting
About 100 people gathered at the city superintendent's office in Oskaloosa to appoint committees and arrange the forthcoming Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association convention in the city on March 4, 5 and 6. The gathering will open with a lecture free to association members by Prof. De Mott of the Redpath Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Iowa
Oskaloopa
Southeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
de Mott
Redpath Bureau
Damages Awarded in Wiggin versus Houston suit
In Cedar Rapids William Wiggin sued Charles A Houston for alienation of his wife’s affections seeking 10000 dollars. The jury awarded Wiggin 5500 dollars after a trial exceeding two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wiggin
Charles A. Houston
Cedar Rapids
Charity group raises funds from new Cedar Rapids station
The Board of Associated Charities of Cedar Rapids reports a total of 1300 dollars raised for charity related to the opening of the new union passenger station in Cedar Rapids. The funds include 700 dollars in cash and 600 dollars in provisions, clothing and fuel donated in the charity drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Associated Charities of
Cedar Rapids
Union
Woman suffragists meet at twenty ninth annual convention
The National Woman Suffrage Association held its 29th annual convention in Des Moines on the 26th with Susan B. Anthony presiding. Delegates from numerous states attended as Miss Anthony delivered her address. 2,000 articles were reported published and a New York move for national HQ was urged. A social reception followed at the Hubbell home with state legislators present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Woman Suffrage Association
Des Moines
Susan B. Anthony
Colorado
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Idaho
Massachusetts
California
Missouri
Montana
Michigan
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
Miss Anthony
Rachael Foster Avery
F. M. Hubbell
Bound Over for Wife Poisoning at Creston
Willard Friend, tried in Creston for poisoning his wife, was bound over to the grand jury after preliminary evidence. Final trial remains uncertain as key proof was held back. Prosecution argues poison purchase and possession. defense questions what happened to the toxin after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Friend
Creston
Adam Woods
Three Tramps Frozen On Freight Train Ride
Three men boarded a freight train at Mexico to ride toward Ottumwa. They rode on top in freezing conditions and one man, later found unconscious, had both hands frozen to the footboard. All were near death. trainmen rescued and cared for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ottumwa
Young Business Man Disappears in Abington
W F Jones a 21 year old son of Dr T K Jones of Abington disappeared from home after declining to join his family for a trip. He left a note saying he was headed west and that they need not follow. He claimed to have left sufficient money at the store to pay his bills and had married about six months ago to a well regarded neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F. Jones
T. K. Jones
Abington
Young Jones
Iowa Farm King to Move Out to Texas After Sale
Hiram C. Wheeler once defeated by Horace Boies for governor sells his 4000 acre Sac county farm and plans relocation to Texas. Jie buys over 7000 acres, 50 miles northeast of Galveston, aims to create the world's largest dairy. He orders two milking machines for 200 cows each and shipped machinery to the new farm while Wheeler prepares to oversee operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hiram C. Wheeler
Horace Boies
Sac County
Texas
Jie
Galveston
Wheeler
William Wells Dies by Morphine Overdose in Newton
William Wells ended his life in Newton by taking ten grains of morphine. He had been arrested at Calfax for attempting to rape an eight year old girl and was sentenced to eighteen months at Fort Madison. An appeal by his attorney left him awaiting the supreme court decision. An habitual drug user, he had been supplied the drug by jail physicians and secretly hoarded his daily dose, using it all at once to end his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wells
Newton
Calfax
Fort Madison
Supreme Court
Chapel Burns at Waterloo Causes $1000 Loss
The Whatsoever Will Mission Chapel at Waterloo was burned to the ground with the building and library estimated at 1000 dollars. There was no insurance, though a 5000 dollar policy had been carried until recently but not renewed. Subscription papers will be circulated to raise funds to rebuild and restore the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Would Not Betray His Pal
Charles Daniels of near Dallas Center was indicted for burglary in which he entered Grant McLean’s Dallas Center hardware store and stole a gun. He pleaded guilty and received six months in Anamosa penitentiary. Daniels refused to name his accomplice, who has fled. further developments are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Daniels
Dallas Center
Grant McLean
Anamosa
Daniels
Protest Against Anti-Scalpers Bill in Dubuque
Fully 160 manufacturers and wholesale men in Dubuque sign a protest against the Sherman bill to abolish ticket brokerage. They claim the measure harms commercial interests and the public. The protest will be sent to Congressman Henderson in Washington for presentation in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Congressman Henderson
Washington
Congress
Killed by a Train Near Wall Lake Farmer James King
James King a 65 year old widower and prosperous farmer from near Wall Lake was killed Friday morning by the Carroll Moville passenger train. After alighting at Carnarvon to return home he walked toward his farm, about one mile from the station when the train overtook him. The crew did not learn of the accident until informed by the next train crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James King
Wall Lake
Carroll-Moville
Mr. King
Carroll
Carnarvon
Revenue and Tax Reforms Face Hurdles in Des Moines Delegation
Des Moines dispatch reports that the Iowa Legislature concentrates on the revenue code with no new measures yet. Bills shift to Ways and Means with disputes over full cash value vs low ratio assessments. Proposals create township and county boards of review to overhaul assessor work. New rules affect corporations, banks, and loan and building associations, with stringent reporting and local assessment procedures amid a stalled session. First National Bank of Olympia collapses with $100,000 liabilities and $200,000 assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
General Assembly
Code Committee
Ways and Means
House
Senate Committee
Funk
House Committee On Ways and Means
United States
Nis
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Estherville, Iowa
Bradley-Martin Ball
Japan
Wolcott
Markey
Willie Boesen
Anamosa Penitentiary
Monroe
Cascade
Jones County
Boies
Justice Ricker
Monticello
John F. Seery
Board of Trade
Tal Vo Williams
First National Bank of
Olympia, Wash
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