Weyler defends Maceo death in Havana statement
Washington wire reports Weyler’s Havana statement on Antonio Maceo’s death. He says Maceo died leading insurgents, not in ambush, and that Cuban leaders showed cowardice under enemy fire. The piece notes U.S. consulate guard in Havana amid anti American sentiment.
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Havana
Dee
United States
Antonio Maceo
Fitzhugh Lee
Joseph A. Springer
Weyler
Maceo
New York
New York World
General Weyler
San Quentin
Maximo Gomez
Trocha
Zertucha
Pinar del Rio
Catching Wilibusters in Key West Way
Newark and Raleigh move to enforce neutrality laws off Key West while rumors claim the Competi tor prisoners face execution in Havana. Officials deny any near Havana action and note a Madrid ordered retrial with public rights preserved. rumors of a secret trial are unfounded.
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Raleigh
Key West Way
Key West
Bla
Havana
Washington
United States
Navy Department
Florida
Madrid
Gotham Cuban League forms to aid Cuba by peaceful means
Many notable subscribers join the Cuban League of the United States in New York as it declares its aim to secure Cuba’s political independence by peaceful, lawful means. The league pledges sympathy and support to Cuban patriots and vows to provoke a national demand to end Spain’s campaign of murder and destruction.
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New York
Cuban League of the
United States
Cuba
Tima c
Spain
Not fully in control to end Cuba struggle
The text argues that without power to crush the Cus ban patriots the ongoing cruel struggle in Cuba will only prolong a sense of abasement and humiliation. It contends the republic must act to end it in the highest good of all directly concerned.
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Cusban
Cuba
Movement to Send Colorado Troops to Fight Cuba
More than 1,000 names enrolled in a movement led by John McAndrews to send Colorado volunteers to Cuba. McAndrews, named colonel, says volunteers will march overland to Florida, forming a large host. Reports from Key West describe running fighting near Havana and rigid censorship in Weyler's Spain.
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Denver
Colorado
John McAndrews
McAndrews
Gulf Coast
Florida
United States
Cuba
Wavana
Cincinati
Dea
Commercial Tribune
Key West
Havana
Weyler
New York
Cubans Capture Placitas in Santa Clara Province
A Havana field report says insurgents led by Chico Yontiagudo captured Placitas, the key town in Santa Clara. Spanish authorities admit the loss and arraign the officer in command for treason. The insurgents plundered briefly and then withdrew.
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Denver
Ivey West
Havana
Chico Yontiagudo
Placitas
Santa Clara
Julian Goes On The Stand In Fitzsimmons Plot Case
In San Francisco on December 15 Tom Sharkey appeared in court as the trial over the $10,000 purse resumed. Julian, not a party to the plot, testified about attempts to recruit Lynch for a referee and alleged overheard plans involving Earp and Harvey. Lustig testified on Sharkey’s injuries, deeming them superficial. Witnesses denied any foul blow by Fitzsimmons.
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San Francisco
Tom Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Julian
Lynch
National Club
Harp
Gunst
Riley Grannan
Earp
Joe Harvey
Harvey
D. D. Lustre
Sharkey
Lustig
Court rules board may adjourn for full returns
In the mandamus action to force issuing certificates to Republican electors on a partial canvass, the court holds the board can adjourn to obtain complete returns. This decision seals Bryan’s victory in the state.
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Pierre
Bryan
Great Dockers Strike Near End as Workers Return
Hamburg reports the great dockers strike is practically ended with many strikers returning to work. The railway announces future freight deliveries will be prompt and timely.
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Hamburg
Immigration Vote Planned In Senate Next Thursday
The final vote on the immigration measure is set for next Thursday at 4 p m after an agreed timetable. The measure has passed the House and will go to conference before the holidays. Debate touches on Cuban resolutions and calls for the release of U S prisoners abroad.
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Nebraska Hoas
Washington
Dee
Senate
Antonio Maceo
United States
Ceuta
Committee On Foreign Relations
Peffer
Monetary Commission
Allen
Nebraska
Hoar
Massachusetts
William Jennings Bryan
Webster
Clay
Bay State
Citien
Not Likely That Any Action Will Be Taken at This Session
Washington reports the assassination of Maceo has stirred Cuban questions in the house but few expect legislative action. Members denounce the entrapment method yet doubt the evidence proves an assassination. Speaker Reed and Chairman Hitt align with President Cleveland that Congress should not intervene. The Cuba committee faces conflicting reports with Draper, Adams, and Hitt seeking cautious handling.
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Washington
Maceo
House
Congress
Maceu
Cleveland
Reed
Hitt
Draper
Adams
Cuba
Foreign Affairs Committee
Covington and Lexington Turnpike Case Ruling
In Washington on December 15 Justice Harlan delivered the opinion of the Supreme Court in Covington and Lexington Turnpike Road Company v Sanford and others, ruling for the company. The dispute arose from the 1890 Kentucky act fixing toll rates which the company refused to observe. Sanford and others sued to enforce the act’s terms. the Kentucky Court of Appeals previously favored the law.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Harlan
Covington and Lexington Turnpike Road Company
Sanford and Others
Kentucky
Turnpike Company
Sanford
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Coin total from U S mints reaches $2.47 billion
Washington reports the total value of all coins authorized and issued since the first authorization now stands at 2,467,798,116.25 dollars. Gold coins amount to 1,755,813,703.00 dollars, silver 685,023,701.90 dollars, and minor coins 26,960,711.35 dollars.
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Washington
Alabama congressman seeks bond in contested election cases
Washington December 15 Aldrich of Alabama introduced a bill in the house to require contesttees in contested election cases to provide a $10 000 bond. The bond would obligate the contestee to return all money received as a member of the house if he loses the seat.
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Washington
Meredith of Virginia Seeks Export Bounties Bill
In Washington on December 15 Meredith of Virginia introduced a bill authorizing export bounties on U.S. agricultural and other products. The plan ties bounties to prices in principal markets and to carriage in American or foreign vessels.
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Washington
Meredith
Virginia
House
United States
Populist Candidate to Contest House Seat
Washington December 15 Thomas Watson of Georgia former Populist vice presidential candidate will appear before the elections committee in January to contest Judge Black’s seat in the house.
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Washington
Thomas Watson
Georgia
Committee On Elections
Judge Black
House
Old Timers in the Ring Prompt Mace Teeth Removal
English ex-champion Jem Mace aged 65 sparred four rounds with Mike Donovan at Broadway Athletic Club in New York. Donovan dominated early. Mace briefly removed artificial teeth in round two. four two minute rounds ended in a draw as spectators cheered. Attendees included Arthur Chambers Billy Edwards Barney Aaron and Dooney Harris with John J. Sullivan giving a thanks speech.
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New York
Broadway Athletic Club
Jim Mace
England
Mike Donovan
New York Athletic Club
Mercury Foot
Arthur Chambers
Billy Edwards
Barney Aaron
Dooney Harris
Tilly Iedwards
Aaron
Harris
John J. Sullivan
Mace
Bonavan
Parson” Davies
Donovan
Jem
Mike
Convicted 1894 conspiracy case sentenced in Detroit
Detroit men Declay John C. Bodewig and George W. Johnson were found guilty of conspiring to derail a mail train on the Chand Trunk railroad near Tuttle Creek in 1894 during the A R U strike. Judge Swan sentenced Bodewig to two years in the Detroit house of correction and a $2500 fine. Johnson to twenty months in the house of correction and a $2500 fine.
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Detroit
John C. Bodewig
George W. Johnson
Chand Trunk
Tuttle Creek
A. RR. U
Swan
United States District Court
Bodewle
Detroit House of Correction
Johnson
House of Correction
Chicago Club Denounces Doctor Zertucha Treachery
Chicago on December 15 reports the Woman's Medical club passed resolutions denouncing the unprofessional treachery of Dr. Zertucha in betraying Maceo into the hands of the Spaniards.
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Chicago
Woman's Medical Club
Zertucha
Maceo
Choate Announces Run for U S Senate Seat
New York December 15 Joseph H Choate has written a letter declaring his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed David B Hil.
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Choate
New York
Joseph IH. Choate
United States Senate
David B. Hil
Lawyer seeks rehearing in Jackson case
Frankfort Indiana December 15. T J Cranft attorney for Scott Jackson has written to the court of appeals asking that a motion for a rehearing of the case be filed.
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Lynch
Frankfort
Iay
T. J. Cranft
Scott Jackson
Court of Appeals
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