Maceo Surprises Spaniards Crossing Trocha With 1000 Insurgents
A Havana dispatch says Gen Maceo has sent 1,000 men across the trocha the barrier of trenches and forts sealing eastern Cuba. He vows to cross when ready and predicts the Spanish army cannot force him to surrender. His network in Puerto Principe and Pinar del Rio aims to relieve him as insurgent strength grows in the east. Weyler reportedly views the trocha as the war’s key.
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Trocha
New York World
Havana
Maceo
Peter
Cuba
Wergler
Pinar del Rio
Jose
Transvaal Aide Krueger Reply to Chamberlain Published
A Pretoria dispatch claims President Krueger’s reply to Chamberlain will be issued, opposing reforms as England cannot interfere with internal affairs and favoring status quo. The Times notes potential indemnity claims from the Chartered South Africa Company, while the Daily Telegraph criticizes the Tanaavaland crisis as harming Britain’s empire. A Capetown report states looting and arson at Carnegie’s Hopfcontain, with 500 rebels killed at Amgusta and artillery losses totaling 800 dollars and 349 shells.
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Transvaal
London Times
Pretoria
Wransger
Chamberlain
England
Rane Fime
Timon
South Africa Company
Daily Telegraph
Krueger
Enial
Caps Town
the Times
Iwello
Carnegie
Hopfcontain
Amgusta
Arbitration scheme linked to Venezuela row hinted
A Chicago Times Herald report says President Cleveland offered Britain a general arbitration scheme to cover disputes with the United States and Great Britain, including the Venezuelan question, but no reply has been received. Also reported: a wreck at Lebanon Junction kills James Crutcher and injures three others. Dr. Merken showcases early body imaging. Abilene floods after a cloudburst. German sugar duties pass second reading setting export thresholds.
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Tare Jeen
Salisbury
Chicago Times-T
Washington
Belare
Cleveland
United States
Great Britain
Turk Salisbury
Fire Devastates Cripple Creek Destroying Sanded District
A massive fire at Cripple Creek at 1:15 p.m. on the 25th wiped out a large portion of the town, destroying about a score of buildings including the Morning Times office. Losses estimated between 1 and 2 million dollars with insurance not expected to exceed 250 thousand. Temporary shelters and rapid rebuilding began by the 26th night with rules permitting temporary structures within fire limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Times
Midland Railroad
First National Bank
Cyclone Rips Clay County Kansas Causes Fatalities and Destruction
A Kansas cyclone near Clifton on the night of the 25th left five dead outright and at least five more fatally injured, with seventeen injured. It demolished homes and barns, toppled trees, and leveled fences as it moved northeast for about twelve to fifteen miles, followed by a severe rainstorm flooding the area. Estimated losses run high with property damage substantial.
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Clay County
Kansas
Clifton
Devagued
Jess
Set
Seth
Venezuelan immigration contract aids 80 000 migrants plan
United States consul Winmacher reports a contract with Dr Galvas to bring 80 000 immigrants from America Germany Switzerland Spain Ireland Italy and Holland. Special incentives are offered by Venezuela to secure immigration. If successful this effort may lead to a vigorous policy promoting further immigration for regional development.
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United States
Winmacher
al Maracaybo
Venezuela
Galvas
America
Germany
Switzerland
Spain
Ireland
Italy
Dolland
Tal Gaya
Pardridge Estate Heads to Probate Court This Week
The estate of Edwin Pardridge, Chicago heavy board of trade operator, will enter probate court this week with administration applied for. The estate is valued around 1 700 009 pounds, with later gifts to Sarjoua family members. The total now estimated at 2 000 000 dollars, all of which he provided. All Pardridge children also received large sums.
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Pardridge
Edwin Pardridge
Heavy Board of Trade
Chicago
Protate Court
Sarjoua
Patdridge
Hailstorm Damages Ohio Oil Fields and Fremont Family
A severe hailstorm swept samdnsky County Ohio causing major damage to oil derricks and tanks with hundreds of barrels burned. Lightning struck near Chas Yes ter east of Fremont injuring a family seriously and destroying property.
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Samdnsky County
Ohio
Haili
Chas. Yester
Fremont
A Doutle Lynching and Related Killings in Tennessee and Krebs
A mob of about fifteen men raided the Minnville jail in Tennessee, forced the jailer to open the cells, and hanged William and Victor Ililng after transporting them five miles from town. In Krebs J T two negro attackers killed James Clelland, cashier of the Osage Trading Company, by striking him with a stone. his death was instantaneous. Clelland was a prominent Odd Fellow and Knights Templar member.
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Minnville
Tenn
William
Victor Ililng
Vic
James Clelland
Osage Trading Company
Krebs
J. T
Leir
Clelland
The
Odd Fellows and Nights
Hired to Death at Newlorg No
Mr and Mrs Barney Cullun were burned to death in their house at Newlorg No and could not escape Their son Moris Cullinan jumped from a second story window and was injured An adopted son George Thompson suffered severe injuries while escaping In Denver the Grand Army of the Department of Colorado and Wyoming endorsed President Cleveland on pension policy.
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Barney Cullun
Newlorg No
Moris Cullinan
George Thompson
Cleveland
Grand Army
Department of Colorado
Wyoming
Denver
Murdered and Robber in Scott man’s killing and theft
Martin Merchant of Scott Louisiana was found dead in bed bound and gagged with more than fifty stiletto wounds to his neck and breast. His safe contained about £7,000 missing. A second item reports the destruction by fire of Oland's Brewery at Turtle Grove X.5. Losses include $40,008 for building and machinery with the origin of the blaze listed as a mystery.
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Martin Merchant
Scott, la
Oland
Turtle Grove
X.5
Trade Review Notes Seasonable Weather Favors Business
R G Dun reports seasonable weather aiding trade and steady product distribution. Fall in manufactured goods is smaller than April 1, while farm goods rise. Wheat export demand slowed with Atlantic exports at 1,081,264 bushels for the week. western receipts 2,094,657. Since July 1 Atlantic exports total 72,100,000 bushels. western receipts about 177,000,900. Corn receipts remain high. woolen goods lack improvement though dress goods sell well after French price increases. Domestic wool sales total 9,527,700 for three weeks, with 5,070,206 domestic, versus 27,409,800 last year with 9,293,500 domestic.
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R.G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Atlantic
Twister in Virginia Kills Eight in Salem
A funnel cloud accompanied by hail and heavy rain struck Salem Virginia causing destruction. A two story brick home with eight colored residents collapsed killing Jane Darris and her son and injuring several others. One fatality and four badly hurt were reported among survivors. The storm uprooted trees and demolished two houses and several barns.
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Salem
W. Va
Jane Darris
Two Electrocutions At Sing Sing On Murder Charges
Louis P. Herman was electrocuted at Sing Sing for the July murder of his wife in New York City after she did not visit him in the parlor. Charles Postylka was electrocuted for the August New York City murder of his wife over a $200 found on her. The Australia steamer carried news of diplomatic talks with the United States Minister Willis and family leaving for San Francisco. American minister’s refusal to observe Hawaiian Independence Day prompts a protest to the Secretary via Minister Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sing Sing
Louis P. Herman
New York City
Charles Postylka
Sieuner
Australia
Murders Shock Hillton as Robbery Motive Suspected
The bodies of Airs J Cock ing and Ming Daisy Miller and the infant of Joseph Cocking were found in a natire kept by the Cockings at Hillton Ma. Rothbary was the incentive for the murders. The women were killed by blows from an iron bar. Cocking was badly battered and may recover. The Girl of India Sangnily, the American charged with kidnapping Fernandez de Castro of Havana, remained in bail acquittal. De Castro sank the lead in the procession of Sangnily, last doren country estates by fire on the game day that Sangnily was acquitted.
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Rober
Airs
Justgh Cocking
Ming Daisy Miller
Nnconacionater
Joseph Cocking
Cockings
Hillton
Rothbary
Hows
Cocking
Intia
Telegraphic Cut Shocks Cape Town region
A Cape Town report notes a telegraphic communication cut near Fig Tree with 2 whereabouts unknown. It may be an accident or deliberate action by Matabeles, sparking significant excitement in the area.
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Tinluwaso
Cape Town
Guluwayo
Reform Committee Members Admit Treason Pleas
Francis Rhodes Lionel J hilli ps and George Farrar pleaded guilty to high treason at Trejoria. The other members admitted guilt to lese majeste though not with hostile intent against Transvaal independence.
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Francis Rhodes
Lionel J’hillips
George Farrar
Johannesburg
Trejoria
Transvaal
Downsville Women Drownings Trigger Mystery
Edna Varney aged 14 and Emma Cunningham aged 33 were found dead by drowning in a mill pond at Downsville Wisconsin. No motive or cause is given for the self inflicted deaths. Local authorities reported the incidents as unusual and are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Varney
Emma Cunningham
Downsville
Wis
Breaks in Promises Pressure on Zeitoun Governor Appointment
Ambassadors demand Turkey honor its commitments as the appointment of a Atts sulman as Governor of Zeitoun is announced. The powers insist on adherence to promises and diplomatic obligations amid the dispute.
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Attssulman
Zeitoun
Turkey
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets
Market report lists prices for wheat oats rye and hay plus hogs cattle and sheep across City Castile Kansas City South Omaha Minneapolis and more. Feeders and stockers show varied ranges with hogs and cattle activity noted in multiple exchange points.
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Castile
Stuelkers
Feads
Chivage
Caliia
Metimothy
Kansas City
South Omaha
Minneapolis
Gladalubbe
Bardon
Northern
Iowa Nude Figure Debate Divides Monument Commission
The Iowa Monument Commission votes 6 to 2 against clothed attire for the statue Iowas nude torso height seven feet portraying fertility. Senator Harlan and Judge Trimble supported clothing while others feared public shock. The decision reverses a prior face choice for History, with artist Cur Roih Simeh praised for the outcome.
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Iowa
Vows Monument Commission
Calico
Bto
James Harlan
Judge Trimble
Iona
Prairies
Rohl-Simieh
Harlan
Harlen
Robert Lincoln
Iowa Census Highlights Population Demographics
Captain Frank Tunnders outlines last year’s Iowa census statistics showing a male majority in the state population. The report notes 2,045,180 residents with 1,727,521 natives and 826,096 foreign born, 42.25 percent urban, and Germany Ireland England and Wales as top origins. It lists counties and occupations with 246,142 laborers and teachers over 18,000. total figures include 2,088,069 population and 7,005,052 adults 21 and over.
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Towa
Frank Tunnders
Executive Council
Iowa
Messrs
Parkins
Dolliver
Gear
Lacey
Hull
Unite States
Germany
Jeedt
Ireland
England
Wales
Scotland
Nowren
Londs
Binte
Tlincin
Ohig
New York
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Dubuque Haa
Brete
Ither
Beott Polk
Iabh
Des Moines
Lee
Takera
Inborerz
Marchanta
Clerka
Multiple City News Snapshots From Des Moines and Nearby
A man named Honest Jeho Conming of Marshal town is arraigned for practicing medicine without a certificate. A large fire in Farkerahave destroyed five buildings, prompting aid from Water loo and damage around $15 000. The Legislature blocked a civil service bill for Des Moines police and fire, while a reform council plans a non partisan board. Joes Maines stock yards face closure after hostile railroad reception and dwindling business. A Clinton woman berates a post clerk as she claims mail. Jatin S. Tousse, 68, dies after a fall in Council Bluffs while working on a dwelling addition.
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Jeho” Conming
Marshal Town
Te Wan Med SA
Egeta
Ten Dare
Ag Tieg
Des Moines
Joes Maines
FL Vincent
Peoria
Rand
Gage
Vincent
Wes Moines
Clinton
Jatin
Tousse
Council Bluffs
Water loo opens recruits station
A United States Army recruitment station has been opened at Water loo. The report lists numerous local incidents including a fatality after a man jumped from a Rock Island train near Trenton Mo and a drowning of Fred Garey near Clinton while boating.
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United States Army
Waterloo
James Andree
Centerville
Rock Island Road
Trenton
Fred Garey
Clinton
Wm. Paddock
G. C. Frum
Woodbury County
George Adams
Marshalltown
Antic
Havelock
Jason B. Smith
Hamburg
Water Gusher Surprises Ida Grove Driller
At eight miles west of Ida Grove a driller struck a pocket of wind and water at 250 feet while boring a five inch well. The force lifted a 806 pound hammer, blasted stones and gravel high into the air, then a five inch spray continued from the well for hours, clear as crystal.
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Lall
Ida Grove
Water Full of Microbes Alarm City Officials
Marshalltown residents react to a Chicago chemist's analysis showing river water samples from the city works contain 2 240 microbes per cubic centimeter, far above the dangerous threshold of 100. The finding raises fears over the sufficiency and safety of the water supply for Marshalltown.
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Marshalltown
Alarshhalltown
Duy
Walter 5. Haines
Chicago
Hlis
Des Moines Boards in Court Fight Over Public Works
Des Moines faced a courtroom clash as the new administration, led by the mayor, appointed a fresh public works board while an existing board claimed two years to serve. The old board obtained an injunction blocking the new members from taking office, halting supervision of ongoing public improvements and causing embarrassment.
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Des Moines
Tangie
Boards of Public Works
Muayor
Toone High School Excursions End Amid Disorder
Report of Toone high school excursions to Des Moines where students visited saloons and defied laws against minor alcohol use. One boy’s mother filed proceedings against a saloon keeper for minor drinking. Nine boys faced punishment for drinking. Dawson murder trial opens in Des Moines district court. Samuel Dawson is charged with plundering his son in law Walter Beott. Clara Dawson married after elopement, her father opposed. Father of Clara confronts couple. Dawson feigned insanity after the act and was thought sick for years.
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Toone
Des Maines
Dawson
Samuel BR. Dawson
Bourk AL Des Moeittis
Walter Beott
Chriitmageve
Gente Bad
Clara Dawson
New Walkio
Wan Zhet
Tie
Hia Affort
Alrong
Des Moines Council Moves to Bury City Wires
Des Moines city officials press corporations holding public franchises to bury overhead wires after a lengthy effort to require undergrounding. Companies protest potential ruin, but the council insists on compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murat
Des Moines
Iowa Walls Damages Case Faces Illinois Central Suit
The case seeks 71000 for damage from a water tank collapse at a work site last fall. Gregory and Sullivan allege permanent injuries and will pursue the Illinois Central Company in federal court. The suit's outcome draws close attention from readers.
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Iowa Walls
Purhuque
Gregory and Sullivan
Ilinois Central Company
Building Fire at Westfield Sparks Reward Offer
A building owned by JT 3 Pee of Westfield, moved from Akron to Westfield, was burned to the ground by arsonists. The loss is about 500 dollars with a 150 dollar reward offered for the conviction of the firebugs.
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JT. 3, Pee
Westfield
Akron
Fish Given a Lift at Webster City Dam
The State Fish Commissioner has seized a $-foot seine to Webster City to aid fish over the Boone River dam. He plans to visit other principal dams in the state within a month to lift fish to higher waters.
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Webster City
State Fish Commission
Boone River
Accident Injures Youth in Rock Rapids Shooting
Edward Houry Wimsell aged 18 accidentally shot himself in the left leg at Rock Rapids with an 88 caliber revolver.
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Wimsell
Edward Houry
Rock Rapids
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Peppler
H. W. Biers
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Gal.Iaek
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Leen Fack
Puesday
Jack
Avery
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Genterville
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