Spaniards Fear Torpedoes in Havana Harbor and Siege Guns
Reports from Washington to the Cuban junta in Segovia claim Spain is placing torpedoes in Havana harbor and heavy siege guns to defend the capital from a sea attack. The note suggests U S intervention for belligerent rights may come soon. A Chicago man, Peter Hougaard, killed himself and seven family members by gas, after attempting to warn a morning paper. The aftermath notes confusion over gas odor and a late-arriving letter.
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Congo
Lee
United States
Havana
Washington
Senor Rubens
Spain
Chicago
Peter Hougaard
Hougaard
Loeiock
Ietter
Bud Ha
Gorman Pushes Early Demo Convention Location Debate
Davenport’s J F Richardson arrives in Washington to attend the party committee meeting on the sixteenth. Amid lobby chatter in Arlington, Gorman voices support for a June convention, hinting at an earlier Democratic National Convention than previously planned.
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J. Louis
Comida
Thea
Republicana
Gorman
SINKING OF THE CONGO NEAR CARUTHERSVILLE
The Congo moored at Caruthersville Mississippi River, took on cargo then struggled to back out as a brisk wind pushed her downstream into a lumber barge. The vessel sank within ten minutes with four missing and two injured. Names of missing and injured are partially unrecorded or unclear from the report.
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Caruthersville
Ala
Barrer
James Hayes
Wiltsburg
W. FP. Brothers
Clay City
Congo
Carwi
Behring Sea Question and Diplomatic Moves Reported
British cabinet considers reestablishing relations with Venezuela but takes no final action. Behring Sea arbitration is near settlement with South relations to be clarified by Britain and Olney within days. Kentucky steams christening to use whisky wine for ceremony. Hallie Richardson selected for blessing. Thomas Cusack learns he may be heir to a 5 million fortune from Ireland via a relative.
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Cabinet Counkeil
England
Venezuela
Foreign Offices
Washington
Olney
Sewateship
Kentucky
Hallie Richardson
Erberd
Ueir
Thomas Cusack
Chicago Board of Education
Danyer
Ireland
Atstreatin
Clothing Boycott in Ohio Spurs State Labor Action
The Knights of Labor meet in Calumins and declare a statewide boycott targeting Cleveland sweatshop clothing. The act aims to curb harsh production practices by halting local output and pressuring manufacturers to change labor conditions.
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Cothing
Ohio
Cleveland
State Assembly of Knights of Labor
Calumins
Wapalachyette
Salisbury Praises American Attitude in Transvaal Troubles
The Standard editorial commends the American nation's magnanimous stance during the Transvaal issue and credits it with influencing Lord Salisbury's decision. It stresses that maintaining friendship with America is England's primary concern and extends cordial remarks to the American people.
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Salisbury
Transvaal
Standard
Lord Salisbury
America
England
Honolulu Conspiracy Suspects for Trial Without Bail
J K Shéti- 'dan and J Underwood, two strangers arrested for conspiracy, have been committed for trial without bail. They allegedly planned to restore the Queen and secure a concession for an American sporting syndicate by starting a lottery in Honolulu. Money would back the plot if the Queen granted the franchise, with arms and men to be landed at both ends of Oahu.
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Riosina
Astoria
Ore
Honolulu
J. EK. Shéti
Dan
J. Underwood
Oahu
World
Joige Husted
Dubuque
Grand Jury
Board of Wealth
Seldor
Allennan Tyder
Allennan Benson
Husted
Hwusted
Tudge
Twusted
Sie
Forces Tentative Indemnity Demand Sparks Turkish Crisis
The article reports that the United States may use force to collect a 400000 indemnity for the burning of American Mission Buildings in Harpou, while the Porte delays. It also notes aid for Armenians and refugee routes, plus Venezuela boundary data searches and a forthcoming Jay Treaty push amid anti English sentiment.
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America
Harpool
United States
Worh
Guayra
Venezuela
Sara
Crespo
Guiane
Marida
Miranda
Zula Hava
Creepy
Congress
Trestle Collapse Near Bedford Ohio Kills Three
A heavy motor car and coal cars plunged seventy five feet from a trestle over Tinker’s Creek near Bedford Ohio on Thursday morning. A crew of three died in the wreck. Cause of the collapse is unknown. Governor Jones of Nevada deteriorating from stomach cancer, sinking, with will made and children sent away. Germany-leaning German citizens vow to return to enlist if war comes. Thirty leaders to be executed, says Pittsburgh dispatch. Bartley Johnson Co and Belle of Nelson Distillery failure noted.
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Akron, Bedford and
Cleveland
Bedford
Ohio
Tinker’s Creek
Jones
Nevala
Carson City
Ata
Detroit
Micb
Ger Iin
Germany
England
Louisville firm tied to forged warehouse receipts
A report claims forged warehouse receipts worth 100 000 were used as collateral, with over issuance possibly reaching 123 000. Allegations name David Bartley as responsible. assets allegedly include 70 000 in Louisville, 336 000 in New York and Chicago, and the firm hopes these cover liabilities including the over issue.
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Louisville
New York
Chicago
David Bartley
Boers Press Urge Disarmament of Rand Men
Transvaal government complains of Rand men delaying disarmament while about 50 000 are armed and 2 000 have surrendered. A Friday evening deadline is set with pardons for compliance except revolt leaders. Johannesburg remains tense as Witlanders show sympathy for Dr Jameson but an estimated 20 000 armed Boers surround the town.
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Transvaal
Johannesburg
Rand
The
Times
Jameson
Salisbury Unyielding Over Venezuela Arbitration
The Glasgow Herald reports Lord Salisbury remains unchanged in stance on Venezuela. He will not submit to arbitration over territory held by British subjects relying on Britain’s protection. He is willing to arbitrate issues already deemed open and concede minor claims not affecting allegiance of British subjects.
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Glasgow Herald
Lord Salisbury
Venezuela
Great Britain
Quits Bond Syndicate and McCall Withdraws Gold
The World reports President McCall pulled ten million dollars in gold from the bond syndicate with New York Life transferring the funds. He also urged J Pierrepont Morgan to dissolve the syndicate as its services seem unnecessary. Major banks and life companies control large gold sums and plans for new bonds are noted.
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Lift Insurance Company
McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Great Bond
J. Pierrepont Morgan
Syneibala
National Bank
Equitable Life Assoclation
Mudual Life
German Nation Plans Large Government Loan Subscriptions
Reported figures indicate Germany aims to subscribe 849 900 000 of new loan bonds with estimates of 19 000 and 25 000 000 figures for government bonds and other bonds. The Naval Bank and bankers are mentioned among subscribers as imperial council relations with Britain influence policy.
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Siheeriba
Tidad
Navische Bank
Imperial Council
Germany
England
Pursuit of Horse Thieves Ends in Shootout near Perry
Woods County sheriff and a posse engage a band of horse thieves who had terrorized the area for months. Jeff Coates, leader, is killed, three others wounded and captured. six escape. The pursuit ends after a running fight with the gang in western Oklahoma.
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Wight
Newa
Perry
Oklahoma
Woods County
Jeff Coates
Ona
Market Quotations From Regional Livestock Prices
Market quotations show beef sires and feeders at several markets with steer and heifer prices ranging from 2.65 to 5.00. Grain reports note spring wheat and No 2 oats with varying bids and futures around 0.69 for oats. Regional quotes include Chicago and Kansas City listings with cattle and grain price ranges across multiple locations.
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Lions City
Caille
Corm
Ile Te Rive
Chicago
Rapsas
Catla
Hess
Caltra
Thard
Two Fires Hit Iowa Cities As State Teachers Convene
The 1895 Iowa State Teachers Association hosted 1,000 attendees in Des Moines with officers elected including William Wilcox and H Sawyer. Resolutions urged township districts, state certificates, a state historical museum, free textbooks, and higher teacher training. The Des Moines fire caused about 106000 in damage. Creston suffered major losses including the Summit Hotel and post office.
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State Teachers’ Association
Creeton
Des Moines
Towa Teachers’ Association
William Wilcox
West Des Moines
H. ¥. Sawyer
Connecil Bluffs
Gece
Bessie Larsen
Emmettsburg
Hmma J Fordyce
Cedar Rapids
G. W. Sampson
Cedar-Falle
Sessions
Henry Habin
Tews
litUe Rhode Island
Iowa
J. B. Trewin
Tie
Bremer County
William Whitford
Emmett County
Lathrop-Rhodes
Finn
Ron. Wellslager
J. M. Jennings
First National Bank of Lyons
People's Savings Bank of
Wellslager
Byron
Lathropitindes Company
Reedhead-Norton Lathesp Company
Beti Ly Woeisslager
Monroe
Malisska
Paris Green
Quin Peeker
Corwith
Jessie Moore
Jhills‘dale
Ted
Fim
Lock Island
Davenport
Clinton
Muscatine
Soldiers” Orphans
Guy Harland
Fort Dodge
John Gilmore
Missouri Valley
Greattinger
Pat Mahan
Fred B. Smith
Young Men's Christian Association
Dubuque
Alexander Béll
Lake Park
Burlington
Arere
Chiets Martin
Melander
Wiliam. Burnett
Emanuel Erickson
Algona
Chicago
Sergi
Kisselberg
Erickson
Fudge Cortonens
Atlantic Hotel
Clara Eckhart
Council Bluffs
Eckhart
Sheriff's Office
Morgan
Bria
Bracy W. Donelans
Alisa GO
Tavis
Misnet
Peru
Canatdalgus
Daria
pHvate
Henzhaw
Dea Aldines
Ixutina
Davia
Aase
Carte
Ria Partners
Kuhne
Henshaw
Imainesa
Denver
Avoca
LO. Douglans
Fe.f. Misner
Tl. C. Benedict
Vastern
Towa
Iowa Producers’ Association
Messaniat
A. L. Piutener
Ivy
Ta. G. Clits
Manchester
I. 5. White
Democrats Hold Caucuses Nominees Set for Iowa Legislature
Des Moines reports Republicans in both houses caucusing on Saturday to nominate candidates for House and Senate posts. Wright obituary notes ex senator George G. Wright dies at Des Moines home after indigestion and fainting. OBrien County Farmers Institute held in Primghar with speeches and large turnout.
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Co. Des Monds
House
Senate
General Assembly
Geo. Ge Weight
J. W. Lander
Uniden’ County
J.F Reed
Story
W. EB. Yanger
Black’ Hawk
W. Byers
James BD. Rowan
Polky
Sherm Myers
Cass
T. Ford
Howell
van Buret
Mollie
W. HU. AicFarland
Sioux City
E. N. Brown
Pottawattamie
Juden Wright
Wilam i
Alligon
Pena
Ter T
Himsalf
Tls
Goeras G. Wright
Geo. G. Wright
United States
Des Moines
Judge Wright
Carroll Wright
Thomas As Wright
Craig Lo Wright
Obrien County
Farmers’ Institute
Farmers’ Institute of
Primghar
Williams Opera Iouse
Evenin
W. J. Semmons
Elia Seckerson
O. A. Sutton
J. T. Hatch
Quotations on virtue and time from various authors
A compilation of aphoristic lines about avarice civility faith and aging. It cites Lady M. W. Montagu Lavater Whitting and George Tsliot in a reflective collage on morality and restraint. The text contrasts moral conduct with time and mastery across generations.
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M. W. Montagu
Whitting
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