The Butcher Quits and Weyler Resigns in Havana
A Havana dispatch reports Capt. Gen. Weyler has resigned to Madrid and plans to leave the island within about three weeks after the Sanguilly prisoner release. The decision follows anger over being ignored in negotiations and a possible replacement by Gen. Ramon Blanco Arenas.
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Island
Weyler
New York Herald
Havana
Madrid
Werler
Julio Sanpuilly
Ramon Blanco Arenas
Pena Pista
Weyter
Civil Service Pressure Shrinks Office Openings Under McKinley
The piece notes a flood of requests for government positions under the McKinley era and warns that most job seekers will be disappointed. It cites about 2,000 civil service protections expanded by President Cleveland and argues many officers now fall under the civil service rules, limiting patronage and official discretion.
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Gside
Mckinley
United States
Cleveland
Women Reach the Mill and See the Contest
Stuart outlines provisions to admit ladies to the amphitheater with privacy and security, ensuring protection from molestation and avoiding any rough behavior. The plan includes a steel elevator project for Buffalo and notes on various national topics.
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Stuart
Owen
Dan Stuart
Carson
Alfarmers
Mexican Mine Disaster at Sombrerete
A fire in two Sombrerete mines in Zacatecas Mexico kills about 157 miners. Rescue attempts fail as air is forced into workings. only two bodies recovered. Superintendent Kayster nearly died saving workers. Zacatecas mourns as families gather at the mine mouth amid firefighting efforts.
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Sombrerete
Zacatecas
Mexico
Kayster
Anti-Scalper Bill Clears House By Wide Margin
The national House of Representatives passed the anti-railroad ticket scalping bill after five hours of debate by a 142 to 61 vote. It covers interstate carriers, requires authorized ticket sellers to hold certificates, enforces redemption of unused tickets, and enacts penalties for forgery. The bill now heads to the Senate. Cuba Policy Delayed By McKinley Tariff Focus. President-elect McKinley will prioritize domestic tariff legislation at an extra session, deferring Cuba policy questions until the tariff issue is settled.
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National House of Representatives
Interstate Commerce Transportation
Interstate Commerce Act
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Cuba
McKinley
Cleveland
McKintey
Greece Ordered to Withdraw From Crete Within Three Days
The St Petersburg report says Greece must pull back all troops and abandon Crete within three days. Greek King George and government resist retreat despite widespread support. time is seen as critical with twenty thousand Greek troops in Crete and frontier hostilities feared if annexation proceeds. Oregon senatorial turmoil follows with Senator Mitchell abandoning bid as joint session adjourns at Salem.
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Mage
Ruggla
St. Athens
al. Khan
Ealind Appen Grence
Creta
George
Grete
Greces
Greece
Oregon
Mitchell
United States Senate
Salem
Senate
Washington Inaugural Preparations Reach Final Stages
Washington crowds gather as preparations for the inauguration advance. The parade route on Pennsylvania Avenue is lined with uniform stands while four hundred special officers are sworn in. Notables such as Gen Eurace Porter and Gen C Howard tour Glover building offices.
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Pennsylvania
Avenue
Fifteenth
Seventeenth Streets
White House
Lafayette Square
Polied Moore
Addison Porter
Savage attack on Gen Lee by Marquis de Palmerola
Havana dispatch reports a scandalous personal attack on Gen. Lee by the Marquis de Palmerola in the palace during a gathering with newspaper correspondents. The incident stemmed from a censor dispute and escalated into insults and threats amid questions of legal restraint and political power. The report also notes Chicago six day bicycle race coverage and riders enduring fatigue after a grueling event.
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Lee
Barquis de Palmerola
Gen. Lee
Marquia de Palmerola
Havana
Marquis de Palmerola
Ig Passa
Gia
Palsmaeruls
Talapd
Schinneer
Chicago
Tattersalea
Rich Gold Discaccra and Yukon Mining Reports
Rich reports from Taconi Washington and Kinmiyke claim vast gold discoveries higher Yukon prospects. Seventeen miners traveled from Circle City Alaska on January 20. Court in Detroit dismissed a governor ouster suit against Pingree, ruling the attorney general must file.
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Wash
Phyea
Circle City
Alaska
Seusathenad
BH Gage
Ryman J. Gage
Treasury
Yukon
PYBR
Weare
Chicago
Trudh
Drage Parlatuna Conan
Kinmiyke
Porky Atle
Golconda
Pingree
Detroit
Mieli
DPD
W. Moreland
Aoemember O
Board of Pubblic Works
Mayour Pingree
Hovernor
Moreland
Etioney General
Two Bodies Found After Mill Boiler Explosion in New Genford
A boiler explosion at the Oishinga mills power house in New Genford Miase caused a fire. Ravind Arendosa, a fireman, and Avihur Achin were found dead in the ruins. Several others were injured.
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New Genford
Miase
Catten
Ravind Arendosa
Avihur Achin
Dack McAuchire Retires After Long Championship Career
Dack McAuchire steps down from racing after a storied tenure as a champion in the sport. The veteran athlete ends his career following twelve years of competition and a period of elite performances across major events.
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Charles Coliendor
Chicago
Pop Callender
Sir Callender
London Museum
Nin State Street
Trade Shows Improvement Across Major Industries This Week
Dun and Co s Weekly Review of Trade reports a surge in railroad steel rail purchases and iron industry activity with rails bought to meet demand. Wool manufactur ing gains noted with stronger wool sales and heavier weight men s wear. Wheat futures dipped while corn exports rose. U S weekly failures totaled about 200, down from last year. Canada failures at 50.
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RG. Dun & Cos Weekly
Imas
United States
Canada
Monetary measure passes in House for International Conference bill
The House approved the International Monetary Conference Bill by 278 to 3 amid mixed views on bi metallism. Support came from Republicans and Democrats including McCreary and Stone with others opposing. A related Mexico note reports 13 murders in Guadalajara and a large opium seizure in San Francisco by treasury agents.
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House
Mr. Watson
Ohio
Hunny'k Dehata
Buna
Market quotations for cattle and grains across several cities
The report lists market prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains in cities including Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee and Buffalo. Prices cover wheat corn oats and clover seed with ranges for prime or choice quality and various grades and weights.
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Tadisnapolis
St. Lowis
Cincinnati Ci
Milwaukee
West Whet
Keokuk panels proceed against Modern Woodmen for damages
Lemmuel F. Wilson of Keokuk sues Modern Woodmen of America for 2040 to 2094 dollars claiming breach of an insurance contract. He alleged timely payments and by laws that barred his involvement in saloon business and restricted lodge participation. The filing notes Woodmen failed to perform contract terms and denies his disbarment from meetings.
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Keokuk 3Lan Institutes
Lemmuel F. Wilson
Keokuk
Woodmen of
America
Wilson
Woodmen
Lodge
Serious Fire Destroys Four Buildings at Gravity
A major blaze swept the lawn area of Gravity along the Wilmeston Shenandoah line, destroying four stores with an estimated total loss of 20604 dollars. McCains drug store Baldwin’s provisions Storrow shop were wiped out. the fire reportedly started in a back room and three quarters of the loss is insured. Dominick Jie, an elderly resident, was robbed by two men but escaped with no valuables due to forewarned precautions.
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Chicago
Jim
Wilmeston & Shenandoah
McCain
Baldwin
Dominick Jie
Rarlingta
Votes Show Newton Allies Against School Bonds
At a Newton election held Friday voters rejected a proposal to issue bonds for 10,080 dollars to fund public school buildings. Women led the opposition by voting against the bond and a majority of men also voted against the plan amid broader debt concerns.
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Newton
Consecration of Lenihan Bishop of Wyoming
Very Rev Thomas M Lenihan of Fort Dodge was consecrated bishop of Wyoming in Dubuque. The ceremony drew archbishops and bishops from the west, with over 100 clergy and 200 Fort Dodge visitors. Gifts included a $900 jeweled cross and chain.
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Fort Bodge
Wyoming
Thos. M.lenihan
Pore Dodge
Dubuque
West
B.C. Lenihan
Boone
Capel
Fort Dodge
Milo
Bishop Lenihan
Lenihan
Burke
St. Joseph
Bardstown
Cape Girardeau
St. Francis College
Milwaukee
Hennessy
Father Lenihan
Decorah
Corpus Christi Church
Yecomne
Coal Oil War and Local Court News in Iowa City
A chaotic trade row between Gwilington grocers, Standard Oil, and Pennsylvania Oil affects local fuel supplies for the coming year. Judge Porter Porter of Marshalltown dies after heart failure. Hazing at Simpeon College draws concern as students target a newcomer with soap and brushes before a rough scrubbing. Burglars hit a Sioux City dry goods store. a clerk is shot as thieves flee with cash and papers. A fatal accidental poison case, multiple jail escapes, and a bicycle race dropout highlight a string of varied local incidents and legal matters.
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Gwilington
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania Company
Burlington
Preonsylvania Company
Presen
Pennsylvania
Standard Company
Sioux Ois
Gilbert
Touis St. Onge Sipeps
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