Weyler Edict Brings Cuban Exile to New York
Manuel Corondgs, editor of La Discussion, escaped Weyler’s arrest in Havana by disguising as a sailor and slipping away. He reached New York to report on Cuban and Spanish desires for peace and warned of Cuba’s crippling war debt now around 500 million dollars, growing 12 million monthly.
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Weyler
New York
Manuel Corondgsdo
la Discussion
Havana
Francisco Coronado
Junta
New Orleans
Cuba
Spain
Cuba's Independence Hopes Amid Weyler's Repression
The text argues Cuba could gain independence, predicting Spain will withdraw troops due to finances. It cites Weyler's edict making anyone outside Spanish lines a rebel to be shot, notes limited distribution, and recalls brutal methods and massacres fueling public disdain and fear of further losses.
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Cuba
Spain
Weyler
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Morro Castle
Insurgents Bomb Train Near Candelaria and Pinar del Rio
In Havana dated November 20 insurgents dynamited a train running between Candelaria and Pinar del Rio believing Gen Weyler was aboard. The derailment injured several passengers and soldiers. Weyler pressures Maceo to fight but faces limited success so far.
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Havana
Weyler
Candelaria
Pinar del Rio
Maceo
Myers Will Go Right Ahead in Santa Fe Case
Holton Kansas November 20 County Judge Lewis Myers known for receivership fame asserts his state court will proceed regardless of federal court jurisdiction in the dispute over the Santa Fe case. He says the federal court has no jurisdiction. Mrs Foster's Husband Aims for New Mexico Governorship Santa Fe New Mexico November 20 Judge C I Foster of Iowa husband of lecturer Ellen Foster is a candidate for New Mexico governor.
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Holton
Kan
Lewis Myers
Santa
Pittsburg Conference Fails to End Glass Workers Strike
In Pittsburg on November 20 the joint wage committee of the glass workers and manufacturers adjourned after a two day conference without an agreement. The stalemate leaves 15,000 idle workers nationwide, six months without work. Manufacturers demanded last year's 16 percent scale. workers offered a compromise from 10 to 7 percent on single strength blowers and 6 to 3 percent on double strength. Arbitration was proposed but rejected by workers.
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Pittsburg
Bank Failure at First National in Sioux City
Sioux City bank closes after heavy withdrawals following nearby bank failure. First National, organized 1870, reported deposits near 400000 with 492000 loans and 100000 capital. Attorney says closure due to withdrawals. reopening unclear. Savings bank seized under sixty day law. J K Prugh firm assigned amidst broader impact. No further trouble expected locally.
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Sioux City
First National Bank
Iowa Savings Bank
Northwest
HE. M. Hubbard
Sioux City Savings Bank
J. K. Prugh
China
Queensware
First National
Savings Bank
Liberal religionists adjourn and officers elected
A Chicago Rev Thomas elected president as the Liberal Congress of Religion adjourned in Indianapolis after adopting resolutions to promote liberalism and catholicity. The meeting also named officials and discussed sociological church problems.
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Thomas
Chicago
Indianapolis
Congress of Religions
A. J. Canfield
Edwin D. Mead
Boston
W. C. Gordon
Michigan City
BR. A. White
Caroline J. Bartlett
Kalamazoo
Mich
Congress
Liberal Congress of Religion
Hiram W. Thomas
Jennings Lloyd Jones
Death of Mrs. Scott Siddons in London
London reports state Mrs. Scott Siddons, once famed as a dramatic reader, died there last week and her body was shipped to New York on Tuesday. She had lived abroad in later years, often in frail health. Illinois news notes the Illinois Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows appropriated 2500 dollars to aid in entertaining the Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting in Springfield in December 1897. Flamoreaux returns to Washington as land office commissioner Yoreux comes back from Wisconsin after several weeks away.
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London
Scott Siddons
New York
Illinois
IT. Q. O. F. Grand Lodge
Springfield
Grand Lodge of Odd Yellows
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Flamoreaux
Washington
1 Y.yoreux
The
General Land Office
Wisconsin
Homeseekers Excursions Offer Round Trip Fare
Homeseekers excursions on Tuesdays November 17 December 1 and 15 via Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route at one fare for the round trip plus $2.00 to nearly all points in the country. Good twenty one days with stopovers on the return. See agent Chicago Great Western at the Brewer house.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
Brewster House
Cheap Excursion to the West and South
The Northwestern line offers excursion tickets on November 17 December 1 and 15 1896 to many western and southern points at very low rates with favorable time limits. For tickets and full particulars apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern railway.
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Northwestern Line
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
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