Letter from Maceo promises guerrilla defense of Cuba
Senor Estrada Palma in New York received a letter dated November 7 from Gen. Maceo assuring no fear of Weyler’s great army. He outlines guerrilla tactics, splitting forces into small city units, and claims 200 trenches and dynamite mines along the Cuban stronghold to deter passage.
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Maceo
Thomias Estrada Palma
Cubat
New York City
Mateo
Weyler
Weyter
Trocha
Tr. Weyler
Crisis in Cuba Dominates Washington War Watch
Linized dispatches from New York Herald describe Washington anxiously awaiting fortnight developments in the Cuban crisis linked to Weyler's campaign against Maceo. Officials warn against war talk while focusing on Pinardel and Havana as events unfold.
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New York Herald
Washington Dispatch
Tere
Washington
Lis
Les Ang
Crisiy
Weylers
Maceo
Lee
Havana
United States
Spain
Pinardel
Ite
BRUS A’S WARLIKE MOVE MASSING TROOPS IN SIBERIA
A letter from Vladivostock obtained on the last China steamer says the Czar is massing troops in the Vladivostok district with vessels in northern waters. The note claims 112,000 men in Vladivostock divisions, viewed as a menace to Asian peace.
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Siberia
Stong Rong Press
Vladivostock
San Francisco Bulleti
Vladiva
Primorsk
Asia
Whisky Trust Wins Important Rebates Ruling
Judge Showalter of the federal court in Chicago holds rebate vouchers in the whisky trust case valid. The compacts allow buyers to purchase elsewhere, but terms require buyers who use rebates to buy from American Spirits Company only. The decision endorses current trade practices of the sugar trust and similar firms.
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Showatter
Showalter
Chicago
Whisky Trust
American Spirits Company
Sugar Trust
New York Mechanic Claims Half of $59 Million Estate
Brooklyn machinist Otto Sherbert files claim on behalf of his wife to a $59,000,000 fortune left by Paul Tollman, an East Indian nabob who died in Bowbay India without a will. The British East Indian Government holds the estate until heirs are settled.
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New York
Otto Sherbert
Brooklyn
N. Y
Nebel
Paul Tollman
Bowbay
India
Historic Moment Gains British Support for U S Intervention
The London St James Gazette leads with A Historic Moment praising the United States for asserting the right to intervene in disputes and compel arbitration, elevating U S leadership in the Atlantic and shifting European perceptions of power and diplomacy.
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London St. James
Salisbury
United States
Trontier
Guiana
Jhig 2
Qoutingni
Ives Elin I
Meniaeval
Ginperas
Vainky
Europe
Washington session eyed for revenue boost via tax on barrels
A fragmented Washington notice notes talk of Congress considering a $1 per barrel tax to raise revenue at the upcoming session. It also mentions German honors given to officials and several society items including marriages and sensational local thefts amid a chaotic, showy scene.
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Washington
Congress
Falls at Work Signals First Niagara Power to Buffalo
A large crowd gathered at the Niagara Falls Power Company house as midnight marked the start of power transmission to Buffalo. Rankin Breckinridge and Lincoln supervised the switch sequence while Edmonds verified transformer readiness. The line to Buffalo opened with a twenty one gun salute as Niagara’s power went live.
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Niagara Falls Company
Buffalo
Niagara Fails Power Company
Messrs
Rankin
Breckinridge
Lincoln
Broeckiniiiga
al. Edmonds
Secretary Morton’s Annual Agricultural Report Preview
The Agricultural Department prepares to release Secretary Morton’s annual report. It reviews administration costs and argues that about 2,000,000 dollars of the four year appropriation went to the department. Morton plans to rebut calamity claims and defends land purchases and government publications.
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Morton
Treasury
Agricultural Department
Tim Lands
Campaign of 1200 Opens in Lincoln with Bryan
The event featured William Jennings Bryan speaking in Lincoln on Saturday evening to about 1,250 attendees at the Fouk Theater. Supporters hailed his remarks as he acknowledged the ovation and spoke to various groups including Traveling Man’s clubs and a meeting at Gehanna Hall.
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Drran
William Jennings Ryan
Ligegin
Fey
Bryan Fm
Ryan
Fouk
Bryan
Tbe Veteteng
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Guarda
Fanuk
Iauae
Jafar
Gehannanta Hall
Jos Cojes
USA
Spanish Ambassador Seeks Loan to Madrid Policy
Reports from Washington indicate Spanish Ambassador at large Dupize de Lome is seeking a loan of 247 million dollars for Madrid to influence policy. A proposed purchase of machinery and equipment for a canal area is discussed to cover costs. Escaped night attire incidents and a hotel fire in Michigan are noted among other brief items.
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Senor Dupize de Lome
Washington
Madrid
Isabie See
Woons
White Bea
Traversa Gity
Dr. Elsewheres
Viont Street
Durie
Cabinet Shake Rumors Spark Retirement Speculation
Rumors report Secretary Carlisle may retire before his term ends with talks of reshuffle. Chasedoon believes Juatica Kield might retire soon from the supreme council, paving the way for Carlista to fill the vacancy.
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Carlista
Viis
Carlisle
Juatica Kield
Leneh
Notable Cowboy Riddle Brought Low by Feasts on New Mexico Ranch
A rough ranch hand Jim Riddle dominates the tale with a quarrelsome streak and sharp wit. A generous feast tames him, as antelope dishes and a grand celebration ease tensions and soften his temper, leaving the crew content with ample victuals and a quieter mood.
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New Mexico
Jim
Jim Riddle
Spain Cuba fears spark new US war talk in Washington
Reports from Consul General Lee to the President describe Spanish authorities in Cuba provoking US retaliation with insults to Americans. Madrid correspondence via Minister Taylor notes further open acts of hostility in Spain as war talk grows in New York and Philadelphia press.
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Spain
United States
Washington
Ie New York
Philadelpha
Washinton
Lee
Cuba
Weyler
Madrid
Demand for American Wheat Abroad Drives Market Update
Dun and Co reviews note foreign demand for American wheat remains a key factor with prices up to 88 cents, highest since June 1892. Western receipts total 4,492,038 bushels, below last year's 202,85, while Atlantic exports reach 2,281, including flour, despite limited freights. Pacific shipments stay strong to India, South Africa, and Australia as weekly failures rise in the U S and Canada.
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R.G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Atlantic
India
South Africa
Australia
United States
Canada
Rack War at Barnthorn Mills Flares in Ackland
Whites and Black laborers clash at Barnthorn Mills near Bidorada Ack. Whites protest Black workers, a white man wounds a guard and a car is attacked by gunfire. Deputies rush to restore order as mills remain idle.
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Fm Artemsas
Bawthorn Mills
Bidorada
Ack
Ulm
Pope to Ireland Aims for Racial Harmony Ties
A garbled report discusses Pope Ireland relations and race questions linked to an accord. It mentions efforts to avoid religious triggers, comments on racing factions, and speculative plans for future events and operations in Franen.
Commodity Price Guide Inside Chicago Market Report
Historic market notes list grain and livestock prices across Chicago Mercantile items. Prices show per bushel and per hundredweight for wheat corn oats rye and cattle hogs sheep with various grades and origins.
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Chicago
Mota & Milwanker
Carn, Inc
Young Teuscher Confesses to Grandfather Murder
Henry Teuscher, 21, jailed in Burlington for two months on a grandfather murder charge, admits killing Louis Erekel and implicates his uncle Henry Erekel as an accessory. He describes a money dispute turning violent, the removal of the body, and blood-stained rooms as investigators seek fuller details.
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Llenry Teuscher
Burlington
Louis Erekel
Henry Erekel
Teyusher
Zenry
Weil
Close of Seventh Annual Iowa State Epworth League Convention
The seventh annual state convention of the Iowa State Epworth League ended in Cedar Rapids with an evangelistic service by Rev. W. F. Spencer. A compromise amendment on officer and assembly commissions was adopted amid debate on constitutional changes and political manipulation. Officers elected include President Rev Frank E Loveland Cedar Rapids Secretary G W Badt Avoca Treasurer Mayal Elurook Cedar Rapids Superintendent of Junior Work Writthler Mason City. The treasurer reported totals of 9850 expenditures 1950 and next meetings planned by the state cabinet.
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Towa
Towa State Epworth League
Cedar Rapids
W. F. Spencer
Baen
Miles
Cleetol
Frank E. Loveland
Cedar Tajiadis
G. W. Badt
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Treasuroc
Mayal
Elurook
Alrs
Writthler
Meson City
Rafigs
Siesse
Din Leseus
Turbulent session fights code revision and city unrest
Fragmented OCR text depicts a heated special session over code revision, with mentions of WAR, tax and treasury details, planned robberies at a power plant, explosions, and court cases including Isaac and Michael Cohen charged with arson. The garbled article references Des Moines, Grand Rapids, and Western Association reorganization rumors.
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Isaac
Michael Cohen
Wilerigg
Arly
Hot Spring
Lao Parte
Cohens
Waterloos
Hailway Deveden Sup of Chicago Aids Milwaukee
Fragmented OCR notes describe a railway superintendent Stapleton coordinating with Chicago and Milwaukee teams. It mentions efforts to boost force, increase capacity, and a plan to act within a short timeline. Handwritten place names appear unclear.
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Hailway Men
Deveden
Mystery solved as Walk Humphrey body found in Des Moines River
The missing man Walk Humphrey disappeared from Eldon on the day of a Bryan meeting in Ottumwa. His body was found under the Elden bridge near Ottumwa, partly submerged in the Des Moines River after about five weeks. Authorities believe he fell from the bridge or was struck by a train, leaving a head wound indicating a fall on rocks.
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Des Moines
Mills
Elden
Ottumwa
Humphrey
Humpherey
Eldon
Bryan
Hoi
Ottaune
Eilden
Nolo
Manu
Dance Hall Tragedy Amid Miner Union Incident
At a miners union hall near Brrazier eight miles from Boone a dispute over decorum led to a gunfight. Hiram Brown died after being shot. Bu Boyle and John A. Boyle were wounded while Archie Knox is named as ringleader by the Boyle party. No arrests reported.
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Frazier
Brrazier
Mitli
Boone
Hiram ‘Brown
Bu Boyle
Arelis ‘Knox
Boyle
Will
Boyles
Archie Knox
Duel Ends in Wounding in Larabee Village
In Larabee the town reeled after a prominent citizen was shot by druggist Larry Mewhirler. Rev Benedict urged calm as officers sought a suspect. the wounded man remained near death but later showed signs of recovery. Sheriff Whadler was alerted and custody was taken of a suspected accomplice.
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Larabee
Eitizens
Paulius Lode
Larry Mewhirler
Benedict Lire
Genadiat
Tia Collyweed
Jean Oman
Sherif Whadler
Elie Thnidler
Cherylrea
Marshallese man linked to fatal beating case
The article reports a Marshallese man Tod Mann on trial after a fatal beating involving his younger brother. It notes prior incidents including a break in at Lowe Central Fowl and a near conviction, with Mann having a troubled reputation tied to prior red scrape incidents.
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Tod Mann
Bias Bean
Hin
Heme
Bey Young Mann Amd
Mann
Lowe
Disgraced Aldermen Duffy Faces Warrants and Oversight
Trabuque mayor and aldermen are tangled in a disputed order for warrants and oversight following a contested fund request from last year. The mayor urged continued scrutiny and potential removal from oversight while the assembly debated the measure amid questions of accountability.
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Diserace Trabuque
Mayer Duffy
Dubuque
Uigsalaisa
Vita Massaga
Fie Auderaicsk
Andes Waletman
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