Dauntless Cargo Delay Sparks Cuba Venture Scrutiny
Jacksonville reports Bisbee laments Washington clearance delays for the Dauntless bound for Nuevitas on the 12th. A large cargo including two dynamite guns sits ready. Spanish corsair efforts to block clearance stir concerns over a new expedition landing. Cubans fear the grand jury appearance of artist P. M. Dawley on the Three Friends, who refuses to speak.
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Dauntless
Jacksonville
Bisbee
Washington
Dauntiess
Nuevitas
P. M. Dawley
Dawley
Ambushed English Consul Slain in Africa Mission
The foreign office confirms that Consul Phillips and his companions were massacred on the frontier near Benin City while unarmed. They had left the Benin City consulate on a peaceful mission. motive for the attack remains unknown.
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Africa
Loxpon
Foreign Office
Bonny
Guinea
Phillips
Benin City
Foreclosure Threat Looms on Union Pacific Rail Line
Attorney General War mon wag indicated the government may act within thirty days regarding Pacific railroads after the landing DHL fell short. Foreclosure proceedings against the read are pending in court and the first step likely to occur at the Tinton Paritie.
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Union Pacific
Warmon Wag
Tresilayay
Pacific
Joe
Tinton Paritie
Tiahats Men Ara Unvented
A dubious Idaho ruling concerns a county primary ballot irregularity. The supreme court overturned a prior action amid claims that governor and other officials appeared on two tickets. Political factions in Gingham County react as the case shifts prospects for Dubois’ ally.
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Tiahats
Boren
Idaho
Jovisiatuce
Dtnshoeis
Gingham
Vandidiios
Supreme Court
Dubois
Notable Poison Trial Echoes Maybrick Case
The report cites Mrs Carew and three social women blamed for arsenic poisoning in a husband, mirroring Florence Maybrick’s case. Carew died October after an October 15 admission. inquest cites arsenic as cause and a murder verdict against an unknown person. Four killed and one hurt in Shamokin magazine explosion, with demolition and wide concussion.
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Maybrick
Asa
Mra. Carew
Florence Maybrick
England
Mgr
Carew
Isken Il
Ennsylvania Torpado Company
Shamokin
Daca
Killelara
Fire in Turnert consumes Russian OW Company premises
A blaze at the Russian OW Company buildings in Turnert caused extensive damage. Firefighters saved adjacent facilities including the Fire Purfleet powder managing and the Anglo-American O41 Company. Senator O. E. Wolcott of Colorado, visiting Europe for bimetallism, met Ambassador Bayard at the U. S. embassy, drawing attention from locals.
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England
Turnert
Thames
Greenwich
Gravesend
Purfleet Powder
O41 Company
Wolcott
Wallson Thayard
O. E. Wolcott
Colorado
Eurejas
United States
Vth
Bayard
Himelake League
Semater Walrott
Cabinet Gossip Swirls Over McKinley Treasury Pick
Fresh cabinet chatter follows President McKinley’s Cleveland return with Charles Emory Smith, editor of the Philadelphia Press and co organizer for Hussia, tipped for the treasury portfolio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantex
To Mind a Battle Groomard Darras in Tower California
Text Whorlock, private secretary to Dap Stewart, has pane in Tower California. His trip into the Mexican territory aims to locate a base for the Corbett. Fitzsinmans Tish provides employment to £ 209. A Mesere, Fad. The Midland Steel Works, due several weeks, resume operations and give employment to 1,200 workers.
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Groomard Darras
Whorlock
Dap Stewart
Tower California
Corbett. Fitzsinmans Tish
Midland Steel Works
Fire at Anchor Mill floods Minneapolis milling district
Fire swept the Anchor mill area in Minneapolis Sunday morning, drawing the entire department to the scene. The blaze damaged the packing department and caused total losses estimate around 180,000? with several workers reportedly injured and conditions unclear as investigators assess the remains.
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Minneapolis
Fauily
Somellian Found Guilty in Havana Trial
Luis Somellian, an American citizen, was convicted in Havana on a conspiracy charge against the Spanish government. Defense speaker Antonio Mesa argued for release due to lack of proof and cited an 1881 law favoring American citizens, while public prosecutor Vidal said judges must follow public opinion to deter ongoing revolution.
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Luis Soméllian
Havana
Antonio Mesa
Speakiig
Somelhan
Spain
United States
Senor Mesa
Sameilian
Vidal
Someilian
Milwaukee Railroad War Sparks Violent Clash Over Crossing
Northwestern workers guard against 200 electric line men attempting a crossing for the Milwaukee Racine and Kenosha line. A hand to hand fight injures many. a test master is fatally struck. two women and several men are burned by steam. Eight Northwestern men including Superintendent Cantillion are arrested. A stay order is moved from Madison to Milwaukee. Armed forces encamp on site, signaling possible renewed hostilities.
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Northwestern
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Racine and
Carnegie Employes Plan $23 Million Iron Plant
A sprawling cooperative venture spans Carnegie plants in Duquesne and Pittsburgh areas with 110 workers forming a stock company to finance a $2 million iron and steel plant at Port Angeles Puget Sound. Officers from Granddock and nearby towns lead the effort. 200 workers total expected, 40 acres to be developed, work to begin in April and stock subscriptions open.
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Carnegie
Granddock
Homestead
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Tattle Creal
Wilmerding
Devnt
Hali
Port Angels
Puget Sound
Wniier
Washington
George M. Minor
Tirade Dock
Thomas Afarphy
Taftsburg
M. J. George
Brad
Fieen
Arbitration pact signed by Britain and United States
The general arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain is now an accomplished fact with King Oscar of Sweden named as final arbitrator if the tribunal cannot agree. Secretary Olney and British Ambassador Baye signed the accord, and a Senate approval is sought after a February Venezuelan congress session.
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Congress of Venezuela
United States
Great Britain
Oscar
Sweden
United States Senate
Olney
Baye
Senate
Debs Pleads for Strikers in Denver Aid Talks
Labor leader Eugene Debs gave two speeches in Denver on Sunday to aid Leadville miners. He spoke at the Growway Temple in the morning and before the trades assembly in the afternoon. He urged labor allies to back the Leadville strike and dismissed fears of a broad labor war, predicting workers could soon gain better days.
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Denver
Leadville
Eugene ¥. Debs
Deaver
Tie
Growsway Temple
Trades Assembly
Jie
Finhling
Jig
Taconis
In Her Last Resting Place of Muriech at Mount Auburn
Miss Lillian Whiting brought the remains from Chicago to Cambridge for burial in Mount Auburn Cemetery. The funeral, attended by a few relatives including Mr. George Biddle, was simple with no crowd. The coffin bears details of the deceased and was carried by a local undertaker.
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Muriech
Mount Auburn
Cambrider
Saat
George Biddle
Cambridge
California
Misa Lillian Whiting
Chicago
Pacing Taliwar Funding Bill Defeated in House Vote
A funding bill named Pacific Tallwar was killed in the House by a 1 to 1 vote. The defeat means the government will take possession of the road under its lien and the property will be used to satisfy its indebtedness.
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Taliwar
TNE
Indeh&kdiosr
Inauguration of John R. Tanner as Governor of Tinea
Since the 1849 inauguration of Thomas Ford, Springfield hosted few ceremonies as grand as Tanner Mendy's installation. Chief Justice Arden administered the oath to the governor elect and others, Tanner delivered his inaugural address, and state officers held a public reception afterward.
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John R. Tanner
Thomas Ford
Tinea
Springfield
John BR. Tanner Mendy
Justiee Maarden
Supreme Court
AL Che
Murdered and Robbed on Sedalia Rail Line
The deaf body of William Brice of Perm, missing since Sunday, was found by the Missouri Pacific main line at Sedalia. Authorities say Brice was murdered and robbed and his hat played on the tracks as a staged scene. The crime is considered close to being solved.
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William Brice
Perm
Dnd
Sedalia
Brice
Teddy
Rich Woman Kidnapped Near Mol Madigan
Mrs. WW Wilson, aged sister of C OC Yelina, a wealthy Chienesay, was abducted three weeks ago. She is known for property in Mol Madigan and her age is given as V3. The report notes organized socialist clubs and suspensions among non commissioned officers, and other political chatter from various sources.
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WW. Wilson
C. OC
Yelina
Wilson
Mol Madigan
Evicted 900000 in a Year Shocks New York
Judge Goldgogle compiled figures showing over 206000 New Yorkers were left without food or shelter in the past year. In the East Side district covering the Seventh, Eleventh and Thirteenth wards, 825 families were dispossessed, averaging four members each to total about 35800 homeless. The judge notes higher hardship among the poor and says he aimed to stay proceedings for tenants where possible.
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New York
Avenue B
East River
East Side
Fun Ahead for Charleston Blockade Naval Drill
Charleston and surrounding area will host a novel winter entertainment as Secretary Herbert approves Admiral Bunce leading a blockade of Charleston Port for naval practice. North Atlantic squadron maneuvers expand from target drills to regular blockade prep with ships, crews, and support craft in Lampton Roads and Port Royal bases planned for February.
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South Carolina
Charleston
Herbert
Bunce
North Atlantic
Lampton Roads
Port Roval
Ewervy
Crusade Against Coolies and Japanese Atrocities Tell of California Brutality
Fragmented dispatches report in Grangevale California a savage assault on Japanese workers with threats against employers, plus racial intimidation and vigilante actions. The piece also notes war-time commerce payments, Philippine updates, and the suicide of a Kansas City detective, with unclear causes.
Grain and Livestock Prices Through Diverse Commodities
A scrambled report lists various prices for wheat, rye, corn, oats, and butter, plus cattle hogs and sheep bids. It mentions No. 2 red wheat and yellow corn, futures for live cattle and hog markets, and regional quotes from Detroit and Cincinnati markets with mixed quality grades and price ranges.
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I. Louis --Catile
Ineinnath
Detroit
Toledo
Hicks
Iowa Dairy Industry and Proposed Legislation Summary
Iowa's dairy sector shows high production with butter shipments near 34,509,417 pounds and exports forecast above 80 million pounds this year. State Dairy Commissioner W. K. Boardman urges a new inspection law and implementation of the butterine ban to ensure product labeling and safety.
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W. K. Boardman
Uestronvlt
Tewa
Towa
Market For Corn Plan Before Iowa Railroad Board
Henry Wallace told the Des Moines railroad commissioners a plan to dispose of surplus corn to Midwest towns. Mrs. Wallace asked for transit rebates to bring in cattle at low rail rates from the West and Southwest, then ship them fat to destinations. He argued Iowa is short of stock, many cattle died of disease, and an unprecedented corn surplus exists with no market in sight. The plan won immediate support from the railroad men and commissioners.
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Henry Wallace
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Des Moines
Tragedy in a School Involving Eleven Year Old Carry Hiver
An 11 year old boy Carry Hiver died after a school incident at Pes Moimnes. Teacher Miss Flor ence Mills faced inquiry though authorities and experts determined heart disease caused the death. The event sparked local concern and questions about discipline and safety in school transport.
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Carry Hiver
Charles Miver
Pes Moimnes
Florence Mills
Phacanrgnes
Chaos in Burlington meeting spurs call to block insurance firms
A Burlington citizens meeting led by local leaders drafted a petition urging the upcoming legislature to bar foreign insurance firms from Chelate amid fears of rising premium costs. Other local items note a dry goods dealer suspended with assets of 74 and liabilities of 5,000, and various accidents, political moves, and civic improvements across nearby towns.
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Burlington
Jawa
Chelate
Charles H Bell Orchestrated Early English Telephone Service
Charles H Bell headed the General McKinley Inauguration Committee and organized telephone service in England. A cousin of Alexander Graham Bell, he opened exchanges there and was a key figure in financial circles.
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MccKinley
Charles H. Bell
Bell
Alexander Graham Bell
England
Washington inauguration figure tied to Bell family legacy
Flo Bell, a leading Washington figure, plays a key role in the inauguration of the new President. His father, David Charles Bell, once a Dublin University professor, later studied banking in Toronto and Canada before venturing into the English telephone business. He is now president of the American Security Trust Company.
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David Charles Bell
Georgetown
Dublin University
Canada
Imperial Bank
Toronto
England
United States
Bell
American Security Trust Company
Flo
Ciizens
Washington
Banking Wrecks and Officials Highlight Turbulent Year
Amid national banking turmoil reports accuse Chicago’s National Bank of Illinois and Winds of reckless handling of funds. Multiple papers describe directors as careless, with commentators likening bank managers to highwaymen.
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Hull
Sall
Astro New Newcomb DM
Tetersburg
Wemains Teoged
Somellian
Milwaukee Railroad
Co-Operative Steel Works
Commercial Cabis Company
Postal Ys Company
Thantington
Collis P. Huntington
Fcorps
Alvarado
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Sailingrug
Treific
Perford Iy
Geneva
N. Yo
Bronks
Cleeveland
Wasnine Tos
Containder
Joatt Tucker
Salvation Amayin Dhy
Jeveland
Wite House
Sahirday Innr
Mora
Washingtos
Senil
Loti
Apis Press
Gomes W
Maxine
Cuba
Pyeboy
Piwis Ponrsd
Pamgor
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Olney—House
Pacific Road
Debs
Kiles
Renator Aten
Onaia
Beanard Lesewater
Gutfala Bir Cody
Jian
Frank Mores
Caoana
MekKinley
Lormden Coronicl
Trussels
Peltii Arinyo
Pope Annis
Austria
France
Deniel Canjie
Grangevale
Enmy
Ugeir
Rears Tiew Company
Utah
Udal
Philippines
Manilla
Dhe Rghela
Darets
Neveida
Thomas G. Conilin
Tinkerion Detective Agency
Kansas City
Iowa
Total
Tawa
Agdifay McCarthy
Ikavana
al Oiamatea
Fey
Yankera
Cassady
Thomas Town
Fla. Patter
Atliaan
Wias
Dalyuque
Sheppard Garwin
Clinton
Delle Plata
Tia
Frank Popuda
Waterloo
Courier
Davi AL Wilson
Democrat
Trady
Aguekling Works
Anitwanen
N.C. Harrett
Osage
J. T. Kombi
Crawfordshiie
Boartington
University Museum
Town City
Cheroken
Nev
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Tarry
Movale
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Keres
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Ricckiesa
Ilinois National Bank
Waabington von IL
Fnd
National Bank of Winds
Paneedismen
Recklessuera
Monking Jonna
Fortland Oregonisa
Trugia National Jisnk
Louthille
Memphis Commercial-Appeal
National Hank of Hiln
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
National Bank of Tilingig
Trummond
Ite Akuli
New York Journal
New York World
Suba
Oncy
Cleveland
Detroit Free Press
Faord Salisbury
Nele Sam
Syracuse Post
Werler
Washington Star
Weyler
J. C. Moerone
Minredstond Navy Yard
Reniar Rarniher
Inspection Board
Standard Corda Company
Troston
Galtimore
Peris
Tate Peae Senvente Stein Clearing
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