British Move on Nicaragua Canal Sparks US Britain Tension
A New York special reports Britain seeks to annul American canal charters in Nicaragua. If confirmed by water developments, this could raise a Venezuela boundary issue with the United States. The U S would resist European control in Central America and may press Britain and Nicaragua over charter annulment talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Cannel
New York
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Central America
State Department
Nicata
Blender of a Trainman and Fire at Bemidji
A wreck between two trains near a switch east of the station injures multiple crew. Engineer Tom Michaels dies, fireman George Addis, H. Cox killed, brakeman Jesse King fatally, others injured. Fire in Bemidji restaurant destroys much of downtown, $25,000 damage with $15,000 insurance. Contempt case: Judge Mose than sentences Her Root to jail and $290 fine for contempt against the Hiato Enforce League. Root barred from practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blender
CarLncorse
Ohio
Schooles’d
Jogs
Leon Mathers
George Addisx
H. Cox
Jesse King
Vestal
Edu
Vater Crré
N.D
Cass
Root
Hiato Enforce League
Mose
Alao
Roothi
Hoar
Locomotive Tragedy Near Depot Claims Pioneer Life
An elderly pioneer named Bergan, long-time resident of the bluff area, was fatally injured when a passenger train struck and dragged him near the depot. He died about four hours later. His wife and three grown children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sackup Mraz
Mint, Kitts
Bar
Mr. Bergan
Mifticeota
Parsonage Fire Damages Swedish Mission Church
A fire at the Swedish Mission Church parsonage on the town’s west end destroyed the building while the adjoining church was saved by the fire department. The family and contents were rescued, with property valued at about 1610 to 1590 dollars and insurance of 400 dollars. The incident appears linked to a fire in the Milwaukee area and a separate New York dispatch mentioning horses and trotting records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Cary
Burda
Eharch
Contenia
Milwaukee Meek
Ungrounded Wirehanse Burned and Warehouse Losses Described
A garbled report details losses including burned wires and canned peas from Landreth See Company and other firms. It references warehouses in New York and Minneapolis with large canned goods valuations and mentions residents and possible arrests amid unclear names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irenayaan
Wiss
Haynes Ie
Copa Piaig
Cana Ss Slart & Co
New York
Jenal
Landreth
Panco
Weekly Bank Statement Shows Reserve Increase
Weekly bank statement reports a reserve increase of 8 840 dollars. The note indicates airy banks now hold 197 000 dollars beyond the legal requirements, reflecting tighter compliance and liquidity in the sector.
Government Crop Report Washington 1896 overview
The report lists state and territorial figures for principal cereals in 1896. It covers area, product, value, yield per acre and farm price per bushel for crops including corn, winter and spring wheat, oats, rye, barley, buckwheat, potatoes, and hay, with totals and notable per acre yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United
Department of Agriculture
Cori—Aresa
Utah Admission Proclaimed Amid Capitol Salute
President Cleveland signed a proclamation admitting Utah to statehood citing the 1890 constitution and territorial congress approval. A 21-gun salute marked the occasion on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City as flags flew on public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Nowa
Cleveland
Utah
Capitol Hill
Salt Lake City
Prisoner Confession Delays Shea Execution in Fatal Shooting
Bartholomew Shea facing imminent death by electric chair after invitations were issued at Dannemora prison. John McGough of Roy then confessed to killing Robert Ross, claiming credit for the crime. Governor Morton granted a four week respite to allow legal review before any further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sens Tengg
Bartholomew Shea
Shea
Atate Clectrician
Dannemora
John McGough
Roy
Tis
Ross
Robert Ross
Shew
Thayer
McGough
Stea
Edward Coughlin
Albany
Gov. Morton
Church
Govecnor
Arrest in Venezuela Sparks North South Tensions
A Caracas dispatch reports General Harmogenes Lopez arrested amid alleged revolutionary correspondence tied to Guzman Blanco. English capitalists rumored to seek rebellion, Present Crespo vows strict suppression. Crespo plans a public address on the Guiana question thanking Cleveland for the Monroe Doctrine stance and urging calm while the militia stays mobilized. Government urges citizens to avoid violence and await U.S. actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veneczuela
Yoas
Caracas
Venezuela
Harmogenes
Opez
Onde
Guzman Bianco
Guzman Blanco
Crespo
Cleveland
Cresta
Indge Kills Footpad in Chicago Alley Incident
In Chicago Avenue peling area Justice Farvin reports a footpad confronted by Tola May and a companion. A masked assailant drew a revolver, fired, and fled. One man collapsed with a gunshot wound. he died before police arrived. Justice Blame identified the man as the shooter and pursued the other as he attempted escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jpssice Farvin
Chicago Avenue
Gtone
Ura
Tila Ds
Tovy
Ahadow
Sapere
Altadh
Athonk
Rebhere
Lins
Five hundred roses parade dazzles Pacatena crowds
Rose witnesses in Pacatena attend the annual rose supprament parade as five hundred pappls participate. Six hand coaches and numerous carriages are bedecked with roses lilies and carnations. A single ei uses £ 000 carnations for decoration. The event is viewed by about 12,090 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacatena
Public Debt Report and Local Disappearance Mystery
A fragmented 1805 Public Debt statement appears alongside a local missing person case. The text mentions a farmer’s son last seen three weeks ago in a swamp, with rumors and fear surrounding the investigation. The garbled lines reference Treasury figures and diplomatic notes amid unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrow
Jord Ker
Wi Falier
Mysterious Market Prices From Old Chicago Sale Ledger
Fragmented OCR records show livestock and grain pricing with notes on cattle, sheep, and beef values, plus various regional price ranges and item descriptions. The text references Chicago market actions, Minneapolis grain figures, and month hints though many words are garbled.
Bond issue announced for 100 million dollars
The Treasury issued a call for bids by February 6 for a new 100 million dollar bond issue at 4 percent interest. The 30 year bonds dated February 1, 1898 will be payable in gold and sold in denominations of 50 dollars, with the government reserving the right to reject all bids. The circular hints at possible further issues to maintain the gold reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Transury Department
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Honda
Utah Becomes 45th State With Grand Inaugural Festivities
Utah joins the Union as the forty fifth state amid ceremonies in Salt Lake City. Gun salutes and public celebrations marked the proclamation of statehood following the President's decree. Citizens from across the new state joined Salt Lake locals in the holiday mood, as inaugural exercises began amid military presence and flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Grab
Fort Dong- Inés
Utah Parade Opens Festivities With Sixteenth Infantry Lead
Utah National Guard and all noise makers herald the start of the day with a parade at 13 o'clock led by the Sixteenth Regiment United States Infantry. Carriages carry state officials and invited guests with the Utah National Guard Grand Army veterans and civic societies of the citrus in escort. The tabernacle exercises open simply with music by Fork Douglass band and a prayer by Wilford Woodruff, president of the Mormon church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah National Guard
Sixteenth Regiment
United States Infantry
Grand Army Veterans
Clvic
Citrus
Tabernacle
Fork Douglass
Wilford Woodruff
The
Mormon Church
the Star-Span
Sale of Yorkshire estate near Bull Run under Treasury plan
A long, incomplete notice describes the sale by court order of the historic Yorkshire estate near Bull Run, detailing bids for bonds tied to a gold reserve and payment terms. It notes prior park proposals, multiple American cities as payment points, and installment options with strict deadlines ending February 16, 1890, under Secretary WG Caretsta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Etde
G. M. Bene
Washine
Wrebineton
Legislature Called in Special Session at 2 P.M.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a special session of the Legislature convened at 2 p m to address constitutional timetable issues and routine matters as the president’s proclamation and oath of office were observed. The address and benediction were delivered by named officials amid a formal ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Afice
America
Romalon
Train Collision Tragedy Delays Chicago Parade
A derailment during a ceremony near the Pesling crossing in Misenge caused five injuries and near fatalities as an express train of Caicago Milwaukee and St Vawl roared through with little warning. Eyewitnesses claim the engine coupling failed amid confusion while authorities review fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Clardali
Cubans In Control Excepting Angena City
The text describes Cuban forces gaining control of surrounding districts while not yet annihilating Spanish troops. It notes Manuel Gomez’s force movements, captures of artillery, and a shifting approach from Havana through western routes toward Tovana. Public alarm grows as insurgent activity, telegraph and cable links, and batteries around the city intensify, with recruits listed for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talaad
Angena
Cals
Tarana
Menigenta
Annie
Frances
Martines de Campos
Spain
Maxhnoe Gomez
Llayana
Pinar
Sante Clara
Matanzas
Kveepine
Havana
Gomer Remad
Maisbane Hageal
Literary gossip and critics on new novels and criticism
A broad survey of contemporary literature notes Mrs Gertrude Atherton planning a new work The Doonit Woman and a claim that Zola contemplates material for a new novel Go and Mammon in American cities The piece cites critics opinions on Percy White’s Corruption and discusses higher criticism as defined by Andrews Zenos of the McCormick Seminary Chicago It also mentions Gladstone’s recollections for Youths Companion and J Pivin’s Molon St Vincent story plus a lawyer’s view on moral courage in advising clients and the social rise of capable but little known lawyers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Athe ‘Atherton
Christy
Zola
Mammon
Winn
Percy
White
Ceine
Andrew
Zenos
McCormick Seminary
Chicago
Gladstone
Andrew Glick
Stilesman
Tyen J. Pivin
Molon St. Vincent
Te Deringly
Oho Times-Herall
Adauraden
Gix. Co. Ghicges
Finis
Fragmentary tale of flirtation and a near accident
A disjointed Vimble of a flirtation attempt at a small room gathering ends with a warning of danger. A hunter rides past as a horse bolts striking a rider and causing a fall. The text blends dialogue and blurred action with a caution about listening for strange rumors.
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Nicaragua Canal
Liovle
Berman
Minn
Mensax
Andrew Chain
Anirons Sindwan Wlowka
Aguiharil
Towa
Dervis Fire Department
Henan Enterprise
London
Ting Teen
Thompson
Eties Fleom
Wises Ren Ud Minsfield
Bea
Feta
Mansfield
Fleon
Alois Bale
Bradstreet's
Emistreet’s
Southerm
Az Compatad
Braska
Apna Istentia
Romere
Urey Arfil
Mexica
Wasilixeron
Mexican Hochera
Neilson
United and
Mexico
Colorado
Lean
Gapper
Shager & Whoever
Eninpating
BAY UM
Torly
Baxaas Fatyy
Hage
Wasiax Gallenor
Wyndona
Kansas
Hinge
N.Y
Peterburg
Ennie
Sul Mankeys
Miers
Igor
Ainera
Minneapolis
Bie
May
Great Tabern
Bull Run
Yorkshire
Califax Court House
Prince Weil
Fairfas
Panera
Peb- Teaty
Treasury of the United States
Benton
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincinnati
New Orleans
San Francisco
Mainring
Febonarr
WG. Caretsta
the Treasury
Puliic Sai
bin Zeah
Iontead
Fisking
Wirt
Webster
Willian
Tinckney
Rufus Choate
Charles
Congr
Bat Kueh
Eandhiemn Magetsine
Michigan Yraesman
Kig
Wasi
Eleay
Nenr
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