Cuban petition aims to win U S recognition of belligerent Cuba
A sweeping campaign in New York and major cities plans to gather 15 million signatures on blank petitions urging the United States to recognize Cuba as a belligerent. Cuban leaders claim a patriots navy may form by year’s end, with coaling stations and privateering rights, as Quesada's Mexico mission coordinates the effort. The Port Barnes capture in Cuba is cited as a first step.
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New York
United States
Cuba
Aba
Mexico
Patriot
Offerall
Fie
Queyals
Port Barnes
Guba
Robbed by Gatekeepers at Nebraska State Fair
Nebraska State Fair faced a large fraud scheme with gatekeepers and ticket takers suspected of skimming thousands as crowds swelled and special trains brought buyers in. The cover up and delayed disclosure hindered accountability while unaccounted tickets ranged from ten thousand to fifty thousand, though no individual was conclusively charged.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Aeale Fair
Fai
Strest Cata
Numarqua
Vna
Litilg Gir
Topeka
John Ward I
Rega Olden
Tekumeeh
Mi Rtone
Kansas City
Ward
Bne
Constantinople
St. Panis College
Tarsus
Lenry Robinson
Cosgrave
Mason City
Robinson Hay
Welnei
Chicago
Inmates in Patch area whipped by armed group
Report states disreputable residents in a Patch area were seized by several colored men and whipped with rawhide whips after police complaints. Women in the locality claim to recognize the assailants and have sworn warrants for their arrest.
Treasury and Bord Syndicate Agree on Gold Support
Washington dispatch reports Treasury officials hope to prevent a bond issue by securing an $80 million gold placement in the treasury via the bond syndicate. Belshont & Morgan led quiet negotiations over fifteen days, aiming to reassure markets and sustain rising business prosperity while avoiding electoral pressure on Congress.
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Bord
New York
Washington
Belshont & Morgan
Congress
Fhe
Bonds Or An Extra Session In Evitable Financiers Debate
Washington special notes lack of permanent relief from Treasury officials amid secrecy fears and rising calls for an extra session. Opinions split among Democrats Populists and silver men in Senate seen as likely to shape financial policy and timing. Madagascar reports warn of near anarchic tension in Imerina as power struggles intensify.
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Washington Special
Treasury Department
Fts
Hoth
Tfere
Cleverand
Vialle
Congress
Senate
Trade Improvement Seen in Weekly Review
The General Situation shows betterment across sections with mixed commodity movements. Wheat rose briefly on a single speculative purchase before a Friday dip, corn moved with wheat, Western wheat demand cooled, Atlantic exports and flour totals declined year over year, and foreign crop reports supported limited price gains. Iron production surged yet pricing caused European buybacks and a home demand contraction. Cotton mills grew on cotton stock gains and steady demand, woolen makers fared in dress goods but men’s woollens slowed, wool sales fell, and foreign wool prices remained low with export purchases. U.S. failures rose from last year while Canada’s fell, reflecting uneven weekly results.
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New York
EK. G.dun & Co
Atlantic
Europe
Pall River
United States
Canada
Customs Fraud Swindles Hit US at $150000 Annually
A Topeka and Chicago wired report details a vast customs fraud scheme run by Sonneberg exporters and New York buyers. Consul Dwight J. Cartello says US duties worth about 150000 dollars are diverted yearly, with appraisers and local thieves colluding to inflate prices and skim profits. The investigations followed Cartello's findings and included government inquiries.
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Chicago
Dwight J. Cartello
United States
Sonneberg
Germany
Mr. Partello
Custom House
Partello
Sonnebers
New York
Germian
Lelfar
Patiello
Department of Washington
Killed by His Pet Rattlesnake at Des Moines
Des Moines reports a snake charming entertainer named William Prinner died after a rattlesnake bite at a Centerville fairgrounds show. His act involved handling a pet rattlesnake which struck his tongue. He died despite hospital treatment. The piece recounts other local incidents, from a stagehand saving a boy’s life with quick wires cutting to a druggist Walter Scott's suicide amid a price war, and various Iowa news notes.
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Wiliam Prinner
Centerville Fair Grounds
Pinner
Prinner
Wis
Printer
Uniontown
Matt Lamb
Burts Opera House
Davenport
Bretscher
Lamb
Opera House
Bratt Lamb
Walter Scott
Scott
Win
Severe storm causes farming, stock losses across states
A Sunday night electric storm wrecked havoc across the region, killing many horses and cattle and burning barns. Damage estimates reach from 1 000 to 2 000 dollars with precipitation over two inches as farmers brace for large scale grain deliveries and market shifts. The weather bulletin notes a propitious harvest overall despite incidents of robbery and local disputes.
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Chicago
Wes
Marshalltown
Iowa
H. G. McMillen
Republican State Committee
Dakota
Marehall
Hallstanen
Manus Elickenk
Tim
Mary
Ren
Jobo Poltavin
Cxnuwford
SaaFas
Na Hag Chollera
New Point
C. W. Lawesing
Green County
Fudge Spurrier
Des Moines
Tadge Spuerier
Aneml
United States Veterinary Association
Lin Moat
Ihn
Expres
Fox
United States
Jones
Duchuque
Tefferson
J. V. Riilmag
Prolific political feuds and a Des Moines abortion case
The report covers nomination disputes over who can replace Gen Drake on the Republican ticket, debates on party power and candidate rights, and details of a Des Moines criminal abortion case leading to the death of Lillie Hicks. It also notes Iowa State Fair ticket fraud, a sensational Sioux City sermon on city policy, and local crime updates including a suicide in Mount Vernon and elopement cases.
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Genet Reiley
Deeldes Apaioay
Gen. Drake
Hoe
Allen
Balchie
C. O. Allen
Engie Grove
Ule
Hicks
Des Moines
Tin
Lillie Wicks
Minieter
Aiosx City
J. W. Mashood
Sioux City
Peter Prosper Wells
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