Notable early 20th century sports and crime items
Virginia report notes John W. Carson dies at home amid tobacco trade links. Hayes Barnes estate valued at 4.45 million with widow and son inheriting. Boxers Kid McCoy linked to a $5 0000 or $10 000 challenge. Wisconsin crew write to Cornell captain about Western regatta. Tennessee murder trial verdict guilty for John Gasher in 1920s case, Lloyd murder details recalled.
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Hayes Barnes
J. PB. 9
J. Pier
Fortasy
K—Buck Connolly
Pittsburg
Peter Maher
Kid McCoy
McCoy
N. Y
Wisconsin
Capelan
Cornell
Reptie Regatta
Hustern College
Senators Cannon and Mason Urge Cuban Insurgent Cause
In the Senate, Cannon and Mason urge resolutions supporting Cuban insurgents. They condemn Spain for bribery and starvation in Cuba and call for U S intervention to end the war and massacre. The chamber heard extended, fervent appeals as debates over intervention intensified.
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Cannon
Mason
Washington
Senate Chamber
Utah
Senate
Cuba
Spain
House of Representatives
Mr. Moxon
Iran
De Lome letter attacks McKinley and Cuban policy
Washington reports publish a frank De Lome letter accusing McKinley of weakness and catering to the rabble, while calling for Madrid’s strict handling of Cuba. The document, allegedly stolen from Canalejas, details Spain’s view on insurgents and US influence, provoking sharp reactions in Washington and prompting Senate discussion on Cuba policy.
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Jose Canalejas
Congress
Spain
Weyler
MacKinley
Helan
Diwnger
Guvson
Junta
Rnrique Dupuy de
Alabama Prisoner Recalls Family Feud Behind Killing
The report notes the absence of the prisoner’s sister Mre Miller, alleged to be the person tied to the case. Sheela in Birmingham and John Gafford, from a prominent Alabama family, have reportedly violent histories including prior prison time in Arkansas. Authorities say the motive for Lloyd’s murder was an old grudge.
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Lloyd
John Gaffert
Lloyd's
Miller
Ward
Lioys
Mre& Miller
Sheela
Birmingham
John Gafford
Alabama
Arkansas
Weather roundup cites scattered rain and cold fronts across Texas
An area of high pressure sits over the South Atlantic States with 30.25 inch readings at Atlanta and Jackson, while a new high nears from the northwest. Central Texas and Oklahoma endure a low 2.76 inches at Oklahoma City as rain hits Dallas Abilene and Austin to Denison. Rainfall is heavy in places, with improving conditions forecast in portions of the region and colder, variable winds across the area.
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South Atlantic
Atlanta
Jackson
North Platte
Texas
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Abilene
Dallas
Texarkana
Washington
New Mexico
Tdjan
Orritory
Arkansas
Eusterly
North Dakota
South Dakota
Thoreday
Volder
Nebraska
Ndis
Colorado
Nestana
Contract With the Same Company Renewed in Texas
In Waco Texas February about forty leading lumber dealers met and reviewed the insurance arrangement from last year The German officiousness carries all lumber risks for Texas underbid all rivals in the Jalonick rating bureau The lumbermen pledge to give the Ipols company 1000000 in annual insurance The meeting extended the contract but lets bureau firms compete for excess above the guaranteed amount if bureau rates match the Independent company
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Waco
Texas
Jalonick Rating Bureau
Ipols
Une
Cushing to Havana Supply Run Amid Cuba War Talk
Articles note Maine and New York business leaders urging the president to act against Cuba trade disruption. Reports of expeditions from New York, Guatemala political upheaval, and various regional events, including Quarantine talks, grain elevator plans, and a large fire in Pittsburgh with extensive damages.
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Cushing
Havana
Maine
New York
Tleph
Cuba
De Lome Crisis Shocks Washington Over Letter
The publication of a purported autograph letter from Spain's Dupuy de Lome to a friend critiques President McKinley, triggering calls for recall. Officials discuss authenticity, possible recall, and the minister's fate as Madrid faces diplomatic pressure.
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Senor Dupuy de Lome
Citarbjan
Washington
Ial
State Department
Dupuy de Lome
Bpanleh Legation
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