Spaniards Kill Cuban Chief Maceo After Countersign Error
Havana reports reveal Antonio Maceo and staff encamped in hills when Spanish forces misread insurgent disguises. Guerrillas in Spanish ranks fired on Maceo, who died after being wounded and dragged to safety. Gomez shot himself after writing to his parents. The dying chief uttered I die for Cuba and independence.
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Key West
Maceo
Associated Press
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Sanchez
Augirre
Pinar del Rio
Cirujeda
Trecha
San Pedro
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Peral
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Trocha
Gomez
Santa Ana
San Quentin Battalion
Cuba
Maceo Battle Story Sparks Cuban War Rumors
In Havana province General Maceo allegedly survived a fatal clash and plans for a major offensive are described. Dr Zertucha cites Maceo’s absence of rank insignia and a proposed troop buildup while Spanish deserters grow. Enlistment talks flood the Cuban junta rooms as U. Estrada Palma notes U.S. law blocks foreign service.
Irrigation Congress Debates Legislation in Phoenix
The irrigation congress in Phoenix yesterday considered legislative recommendations. A large number of speeches covered methods to achieve the congress goals and effective approaches to secure the desired ends.
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Irrigation Congress
Phoenix
A. T
Congress
Violent Gulf Storm Strikes North Atlantic Coast
Telegrams report a violent Gulf born storm hitting the North Atlantic coast. Other items note an auction at Dexter park Chicago selling General Torrence’s stable outfit for 140000 dollars at 14000, Latin American politics, arrests released in Chicago murder case, and local crime reports.
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North Atlantic
General Torrence
Dexter Park Pavilion
Chicago
Alexander McDougall
Duluth
Buffalo
Eighly
Arkansas
Jefferson Davis
James Florian
Vaelar Straka
Johns
Cleveland
John Beard
Danville
Ills
Senate
Joe Cannon
Beard
St. Louis
National Athletic Club
San Francisco
William Baldwin
New York
Bertha McGough
LaSalle Avenue
Mabel C. Folley
Forrest Avenue
Evanston
John Schrieffer
William Luty
Lynn
Mass
Walter L. Ramsdell
Charles H. Baker
Venezuela
Major McKinley Travels to Chicago for Rest and Reunion
Canton Ohio reports Major McKinley left to join his wife at a Chicago cousin’s home for rest and quiet. He plans to stay at least through Sunday. Chicago confirms his arrival at 8 p.m. and immediate drive to Lafayette McWilliams’s home where Mrs McKinley is visiting.
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Canton
Major McKinley
Chicago
Lafayette McWilliams
McKinley
Stabbing Affray Injures Snyder in Kenosha
In Kenosha on December 17 a serious stabbing at the Chicago and Market streets corner left William Snyder with three wounds two in the back and one over the heart. A friend allegedly inflicted the injuries. the physician expects recovery.
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Ifenosha
Wis
Chicago
Market Streets
William Snyder
Snyder
Young Crisp Succeeds His Father in Georgia
A special election in Georgia's Third district filled Charles F. Crisp's vacancy. Charles R. Crisp, eldest son of the ex speaker, won the race yesterday in Atlanta.
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Young Crisp
Atlanta
Charles F. Crisp
Charles R. Crisp
United Mine Workers to Meet in Columbus Jan 12 1897
President Penna and Secretary Pearce issue the call for a national United Mine Workers meeting to be held in Columbus, Ohio on January 12, 1897. Weather report forecasts general cloudiness and warming in Indiana and Illinois with possible rain or snow, plus varied conditions across Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa.
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United Mine Workers
Columbus
Penna
Pearce
Washington
Indiana
Ilinois
Lower Michigan
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Towa
Market Roundup Shows Mixed Prices Across Bonds and Grains
New York markets report firm sterling exchange with bankers bills at 4.83 to 4.85 and gold and bond prices steady. Chicago grain quotes list wheat at 7 3/4 to 7 7/8, corn around 2.27, oats near 1.00, and park and mat bonds trading nominally. Butter and eggs hold steady, potatoes and honey show modest ranges as livestock in Chicago yards set varied bids for pigs, cattle, and sheep.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
United States
Pacific U
Cureano
Board of Trade
Blige
Valle
Burbanks
Hebron
Chicago
Curiaco
Union
Texas
Labor leader from England aims to unite U S water workers
The piece recalls the Supreme Court jail sentence for Hiverton B R Chapman tied to the Sugar trust probe, and notes parallels with Havemeyer and Searles facing indictments. It then profiles Mr McHugh a Scotland born organizer who rose from Longshoreman to leading union missions. It mentions new glove colors: pearl champagne gray mushroom tan.
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Supreme Court
Hiverton BR. Chapman
New York
Sugar
Elverton St. Chapman
Mr. Chapman
IL. O. Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
John E. Searles
Prospective Social Leader Mrs Hanna Expected to Head Washington Season
The upcoming Washington social season is likely to be led by Mrs Marcus A Hanna as her husband may spending time in the national capital whether or not he joins the McKinley cabinet. Mrs Hanna known as a celebrated hostess with an international reputation and two daughters poised for social prominence. Her maiden name was Augusta Rhodes, daughter of a Cleveland coal and iron dealer. her mother survives. A new labor leader, Edward McHugh, is also in discussion.
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Edward Mwilage
McHugh
Scotland
Glasgow
Washington
Marcus A. Hanna
Cleveland
Hanna
Augusta Rhodes
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Common Sense
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
DeJongh's Millinery Offers Varied Mil Linery
An advertisement touts affordable hats and bonnets stitched by an expert bonnet maker. It promises stylish forms while emphasizing low costs for labor and materials across a wide range of millinery offerings.
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DeJongh
Walton's 30 Day Cloak Sale At Christmas Display
Overstocked dress goods prompt special prices to reduce stock. Walton's advertises dramatic markdowns on cloaks and holiday goods. The store at 104 106 Stephenson Bt urges shoppers to call and see new fancy displays and save money before stock is gone.
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Walton
Walton’s
M. Walton
Stephenson Bt
Freeport Jeweler Promises Better Jewelry Holiday Gifts
M. V. B. Elson of Freeport advertises as the leading jeweler ready to supply diamonds watches and other first class gifts. He notes cash purchases and claims to offer better goods at lower prices than any store in the area.
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Freeport
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