Two Spanish Battalions Clash Misguided in Cuba Tragedy
Reports describe a fatal friendly fire incident near Cano seven miles from Ha-yann where Spanish troops from the San Quintin battalion, mistaken for insurgents by the garrison, exchanged fire. Twelve soldiers and a captain were killed. twenty seven wounded. General Wayler orders swift inquiry and punishment where warranted.
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San Quintin
Cano
Ha- Yann
San ‘Quintin
Insurgenta
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Tiree Unies
Orien O
Espanial
Wan
Far East and Pacific Rim Developments Highlight Global News
Reported activity in Japan China and other Far East nations includes navy expansion and new steamship lines with Japanese government subsidies. French finance minister Danneyer signals cooperation on silver value, while Seattle sees looming strikes from salary cuts. Melbourne endures a severe hailstorm with damage and casualties. A noted prank grants a man a large inheritance while a shipboard fever outbreak claims crew members aboard the Lombardia.
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Japan
China
San Francis
Yokohama
Pacific Mail and Oriental
Japan One Lne
San Francisco
Pacific Railwaye
U S Soldierly Power Exaggerated by Clevesland Report
A document received by President Cleveland claims 9 467 649 men could be called for military duty in the United States with 8 68 or more already in the skeleton army. It notes organized militia totals of 38 145 669 with infantry 102 604 cavalry 5 218 artillery 5 267 and 649 in special corps.
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Sami
United States
Cleveland
Akeléton
Indian Territory
Alaska
Missouri
Vermont
Kentucky Guards Cordon Capitol as Legislature Opens
Frankfort dispatch reports Gen Bradley ordered out all three Kentucky State Guard regiments. McCreary Guards seized the state house at 9 45 pm, Lochgville regiment to arrive by special train. Capital will be heavily guarded when the Legislature convenes tomorrow.
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Frankfort
Guy. Bradley
Kentucky State Guard
McCreary Guards
State House
Lochgville
Cincinnatii Commercial Gazette
Democrata
Gev
Bradley
Tha Sterif Ag
Armagaage
Joint Assembly
Chinn Williams
Dbiliard
Leaving Hawaii Amid Talks of Minister Willis Departure
The article notes debate over closing the American Legation for the rest of Cleveland's term to retaliate against Minister Willis for not recognizing a January celebration. Willis is viewed as a persona non grata and his possible departure sparks talk of the Hawaiian Government issuing his passports to spur him to leave.
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Hawaii
Legation
Cleveland
Dole
Willis
Willis Hig
Business Outlook For 1896 Sees Larger Trades Yet Ahead
The note highlights cautious optimism for the year with higher raw material costs yet uneven gains in finished goods. Cotton prices rise about 29.9 percent versus last year while cotton goods rise about 10.7 percent. wool prices up 5.3 percent but woolen goods show mixed demand. Wheat weakens due to government reports, corn holds firmer, and crop prospects mimic a solid yield. U.S. business failures reach 300 for the week, up from last year.
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Poe
United States
Canada
Italy moves toward peace as negotiations with Abyssinia begin
Reports say negotiations with King Menelik of Abyssinia have opened amid antiwar unrest in Italy after defeat at Adwa. Reserves returning home and a cabinet reshuffle are noted as talks with Abyssinia and Spanish ties unfold. Berlin meetings of foreign ministers and the Italian ambassador coincide with the new government’s actions.
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Menesdé
Abyasinia
Italy
Baratieri
Rome
Aftica
Puntal
Manele
War Office
Africa
Hew
Humbert
Berlin
Ain Ieter
Germany
Hohenlohs
Booths Swap Roles in Salvation Army America
Commissioner Eva Booth is replaced by Mrs. Booth Tucker as commander of the Salvation Army in America after a church meeting. A London cable announced the appointment, with Eva Booth showing emotion on hearing the news amid recent leadership tensions.
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Ofrs. Booth Fucker
Eva C. Booth
Ruth
Ballington Booth
London
Hy Father
Market Cattle and Hog Prices Across Major Exact Markets
Sioux City to Chicago and Kansas City report mixed cattle and hog quotes with grain values and grain futures noted. Beef steers and stockers vary by market. hog prices span wide ranges while wheat corn oats and rye feed values show broad bands across regions and March futures.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Gulve
Idee
Kansas City
South Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Gwc
Ato
Uniform international telegraph code to replace current systems
The article explains that after January 1 1898 foreign trade houses using cables must adopt a universal code issued by the International Telegraph Bureau at Berne. A commission has prepared a seven language vocabulary of 250000 words. U.S. cable firms have not accepted it yet but will be compelled.
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Usaga
International Telegraph Bureau
Berne
América
Burediy Ae
Paris
Fron
Budapest
United States
Comipianies
Das
Wnien
State
Navy
Sid i Fa
Gevera
Feraien Goveromiente
Mate Department
Madrid
Une
Waerhington
Trescott
Waalsington
Santiago
Kentucky In Senate Vacancy Crisis At Capitol
Gov Bradley and Mayor Julian ordered extra police to guard the Kentucky capitol rotunda as the joint session prepared to fill a Senate vacancy. The House’s newly seated Republican Dunlap failed to qualify, and current rules require a 70 member quorum to elect a Senator, delaying any election. The session intensified tension as Sergeant-at-Armes Summers enforced floor access for eligible members only.
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Bradley
Julian
Frankfort
Iatter
Kentucky
United States Senate
Blackhurn
Dunlap
Hepublicans
Uronghet
Worthington
Jong
Hill On the Cuban War Speech Shapes Senate Debate
New York Senator Hill denounces the conference report as ambiguous and a possible pretext for intervention. He argues the United States should not threaten intervention without clear justification and calls for frank bills if military or naval action is needed.
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New York
Senate
Sherman
Hill
Spain
Gén. Weyler
United ‘States
Cuba
Sidies
Buncombe
Mr. Hill
New York Liquor Law Puts Traffick Under State Control
The New York Assembly approved the Staines excise bill by 84 to 50, centralizing liquor regulation under a state commission in Albany. It abolishes local boards, raises city license fees, prohibits Sunday sale except hotels with meals, and allocates revenue to state and county treasuries. Aimed at reducing sales and boosting state funds, the measure also expands inspection and enforcement.
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New York
Commissiones
Albany
New York City
Hrooklyn
Exciae Cominiseignark
Hallea
Dalcone
Riots Halt Kentucky Capitol as Governor Calls Militia
In Frankfort Kentucky Governor Bradley orders out the militia to protect the State House amid a looming clash with Blackburn faction leaders. McGreary Guard arrives, trains bring reinforcements, and citizens of both parties urge action to prevent bloodshed.
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Frankfort
AL O
Inis
Watrox
Arma Somers
Jack Chinn
Tim Williams
Eph Lillard
Mosis Kaufman
Joint Assembly
Day. & Company
Lexington
Louisville Legion
Gen. Collier
Broarfon
Govamnyr
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Senate
Bradley
Tertiow
Howtes
Commonwealth
Pilgrims Sail to Holy Land Ready for Second Coming
Seventy five travelers largely from Chicago set sail for Jerusalem via Liverpool and Joppa to await Christ’s return. They pledge Bible study and aid to the needy while encamped near Jerusalem walls, led by Mrs. Anna Spafford, widow of a fallen founder.
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Liverpool
Joppa
Jerusalem
Aout
Chicago
Walla
Anna Spafford
Hishaned
Alr
Spafland
Fiach
Local Court Jails Woman for Three Months on Old Law
Margaret Fenry of Cowden NL T receives a three month jail term after conviction for the charge of being a common scald. The court, noting her reputation as a talker, imposes a severe sentence under an old law. George Bootz age 16 kills himself in Floral Park Union THY SN, following accusations by his stepfather of stealing rings.
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Allie Douglas
Westfield
Iowa
Miss Douglas
Boden
Adbott
Mustacche
Margaret Fenry
Cowden
Nlt
Margaret
George Bootz
Floral Park
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