War Scourged Cuba Report From Havana Cable
Despatches report Captain General Martinez Campos arriving in Havana as Spanish troops under Lieutenant Radam engage rebels at Vaila, with two rebels killed. In Santiago a mining convoy ambush near Pompo injures miners and the railroad near Penupo is torn up, one miner killed.
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United Pres
Havana
Martinez Campos
Ote Oeleck
Santa Clara
Vaila
Santiago Prove Ince
Pompo
Songu
Penupo
Brockway’s Counterfeit Ring Leaderholder in County Jail
Brockway, accused of a major counterfeit scheme with accomplices Smith and Wagner, faces $15,000 bail or higher. The gang allegedly operated across three states and Canada, with Dr. C. E. Bradford as a key figure. raids recovered presses, note plates, and thousands in forged bills.
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Iyerser City News
Bortlee
Brockway
Svork Anit
Soho
Canada
Secret
Youn
Smet
We Brockway
C. EB. Fradford
No. SM Thind Regignue
New York City
Myer Lilm
Mes Libbymith
Wile F. Warner
Adulph Seith
Sidney B Smith
Rever
Fionn
Toruer
Gan
Heyaterfelters
Mareh
Bry T Parminetar
Recré- Beuisry
Carlisle
Neraoue
Drurmoud
Secret Service
Baepled Tar
Drummond
Treasury Department
Chie Wiliam P. Hazen
Chef Drummond
Hazen
Zig
Jall
Iatd
West Hoboken
Schutetwen Park
Union HI
Itaxen Tad
Ama
Montreal
Lincoln
Mre
Grafford
Hudson County
Gab
Bidneymith
Fourteenth Street
New York
Brookway
Bridfort
Tratford
Farmington
Fempia
Brockways
Preckway
Brooklyn
Treasury
Samienas
Morris and Essex
Yale College
Perean
Romaine
William
Stockyay
Walter G. Wiumner
Sidney Smith
Gretersoy
United States
Maine
Fie
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Galtad
Heailyusrert
Trecelets
Ty Ube
Wette
United
Butrs Tleier
Benkman
Chied
Hopitty Aturshaols Haggerty and
Doty
Bwk- Teparlere
Rom Jong
Cusimttelonur Fu
Maliceret
Rokimlns
Andine
Smith
Gepes
Vigorous Protest Over Jersey City Water Bid Plans
A Jersey City water dispute is outlined in a detailed protest letter from the East Jersey Water Company. The firm denounces the late bid plan and urges rejection of changes favoring rivals, arguing their proposal offers a faster, cheaper, and safer water supply for Jersey City.
Central American Union discussed by US minister in Guatemala
The article reports General Pleme M. R. Young, United States Minister to Guatemala and Honduras, on leave in Atlanta, praising unity among Central American republics. He notes presidents are patriotic, conservatives favor a union, and long-sought consolidation could benefit all and resist foreign powers.
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Atlanta
Guatemala
Costa Re
Pleme M. R. Young
United States
Honduras
Central America
Cheas Govarnmenta
Cértral Smermnan
United
Siaess
Giese
East Jersey Water Contract Battle Heats Up
The Jersey City Water Company faces competition from Rockaway and Hudson plans as officials wrestle with a costly $11,000,000 water supply proposal. Critics decry the expert report as unclear and accuse the move of pressuring officials, while calls for fair consideration persist amid accusations of intimidation and bias.
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Jersey City
Ehavis Aska
Jersey City Water CO
Sido Tiehmann
Prowlat
East Jerseys
East Jersey Water Company
Mast Jersey Water Company
Rockaway
Gudson
Corbin
Hopatcong
Blair
Rockaway and Hudson
Libbens B. Ward
Julius Pratt
Joseph A. Denr
Board of
Rads
Lous Boorer
Rockaway and Hudson Company
Clésed
Street and Water Board
Ely
Street and Water Board Sees Major Street Improvements Approved
Corcoran and Casey attended the morning session as the Street and Water Board approved specifications for a new viaduct and a resolution to push bids to five weeks. Mayor Wanser has not signed, making the measure operative without his approval. Bids for First Street and other improvements are to be advertised, with several appointments and contracts announced for street works and water pipe supplies.
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A. J. Corcoran
John Casey
Street and Water Board
Thirteenth Street
Wanser
Corcoran
Carey
Hardin
Kalter
First Street
Colgate
Brunswick Streets
Referson Avenue
Central Avenue
Palisade Avenue
Cambridge Avenue
Congress
North Streets
Prescott
Grand Street
Park Street
Charles Street
Surauit Avenue
Boulevard
Fairmount Avenue
Leona Street
Orchard Street
Magnolia Avenue
Bramhall Avenue
White
Waiul
Hixmen Reet
Harmon Street
van. Winkle Street
Jas. J. Harrington
Joseph Elsenquer
Garfield Avenue
Matthew Jacobs
Uie
Ogden Avenue
Seth W. Moore
Coles Street
D. K. Clark
Menagh
W. H. Blackshaw
W. Warrior
Eveplieg
Horace McBirile
John Fox
Joh
Hope Jens Quis
Tay Ny
Mill Hill Creek
Mill Crete
Byrne
Mercer Street
Britannia Leads In Heavy Weather Yacht Race At Newport
In Newport Harbor heavy wind kept most yachts retiring while Britannia sailed alone. Early morning conditions varied with fireflies and phosphorescent glint on seas. by five there was calm before a breeze built, testing sails and trim across six classes led by Defender and Vigilant. Newport planned a grand parade tonight with electric lights, lanterns, and a parade attracting about fifteen thousand spectators. hotels warn of crowded conditions as festivities unfold.
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Newport
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Aus
Beenton's Point
R. 1
Newport Harbor
Tie Severenapang
Vineland Haven
Everboat
J. BR. Drodivhla
Goiay
New York Yacht Club
Gira
Pirst
Defender
Vigilant
Jubilee
Caird Lass
Queen Mab
Hildugacelas
Gossoon
Avira
Norota
Clase
Wasp
Hatrina
Schoomers
Lasea
Constellation
Mayflower
Aviel
Querite
Isgmarin
Berlin
Comanche
Shamrock
Amorita
Ramona
Emerald
Concord
Newerd
Lo Ar Wis A.M
Tsui
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Neaera
Wat
Mareverite
Legal
Efehder
Acli P.M
Veen
Thames Street
Britannia Yacht Race Off Cowes Amid High Winds
Frightened by the weather, most yachts withdrew from the Queen's Cup race off Cowes on August 6. Britannia led by example, finishing the forty-mile course after strong southerly winds, while rivals Carina and Isolde retired or struggled. A separate Southampton start saw Niagara prevail over Isolde and Luna amid rain squalls and fading light.
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Southampton
Aus
Bucharls
Isolde
Niagara
Tana
Audrey
Stephanie
Cowes Road
Jagara
Tsoly
Luna
Tolde
Yasterday
Stephanio Eave BP
Lepe
Maine sale rejected delays memberships in local club
Comment grows over the rejection of Cat W. A. Pagel as owner of the yawi Nimbra Who Wik amid the proposed membership. Entries for tomorrow’s rehaonters are noted with several entities including Lon Dyeagh and the Waiter Wice.
Wholesale poisoning in Bergen County incident in New Jersey
About six people in Park Ridge and Peart River Bergen County were poisoned after eating ice cream Saturday night. Dr. Neer of Park Ridge and several New York physicians treated the sick. no deaths yet, but some remain critical. A dozen or more pronounced out of danger this morning.
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New York
Park Ridge
Peart River
Bergen County
N.J
Serves Park
Neer
Mail Bag Key Stolen in Warwick Burglary
Newburg August 6 1395 burglars entered the Warwick post office in Orange county blew open the safe took several hundred dollars in stamps and prestige and the main key for unlocking mail bags entrance was through a window thieves escaped.
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Newburg
Warwick
Orange County
Prize for Argon Awarded by Smithsonian Institution
Washington August 6 1895 The Smithsonian Institution awards Hodgkins prizes for argon discovery. First grand prize ten thousand dollars goes to Som Rayleigh and Prof Ramsey London for identifying argon as a constituting element of the atmosphere. Third grand prize one thousand dollars awarded to Henry De Varleny Paris for best popular essay on the poverty of the atmosphere. The second grand prize five thousand dollars was not awarded as no contestants met the conditions.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Hodgkins
Crand
Som Rayleigh
Prof. Ramsey
London
Henry de Varleny
Paris
Hall Arrangement as a Dark Elegant Entry
A Philadelphia Press description of an old fashion baronial hall, its features, furnishings, and decorative details. It extols oak fittings, carved doorways, stained glass, and a mantelpiece display, contrasting modern practical halls with a richly lined concept of the dark entry.
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Hector
Anifromid
Penelope Wailise
Ulyetrs
Ste Froese
Hriss
Dave
Philadelphia Press
Ee Emebe
Kucheng Massacre Riots Endanger Foreign Missions
A massacre at Kucheng and riots near Poo-Chow threaten foreign missions in the region. Victims burned in their homes as mobs push destruction of mission stations. Hong Kong and Shanghai reports note rising anti foreign sentiment and officials warn of limited ability to curb mob violence.
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Woo-Chow
Ang
Whasant
Poo-Chow
Kucheng
PoodChow
Hong Kong
Cutie
Caiton Press
Shanghai
Foot Chow
Mercuryc
u-Chane
Pea-Chow
Anniversary of Woerth Battle Commemorated in German Cities
Berlin August 6 18 The Woerth battle anniversary was solemnly observed in Munich Frankfort and Passau with veterans wreaths. German army units from different branches participated in the ceremonies and deposited wreaths honoring the French defeat at Woerth in 1870 under Marshal McMahon.
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Dauvinert
Woerth
Rioting German Laborers Spark Fatalities on Estate
A Kreuzburg dispatch reports that several workers angry over grievances set fire to buildings on a German estate. Authorities arrested the Jacobars after a clash in which five people died and others were wounded. The estate stock, horses, and cattle were killed or destroyed in the blaze.
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Ty Cahite
United Pres
Ebrlan
Kreuzbure
Cholera in Russia Reports Riot and Temporary Hospitals
A Tarnopol dispatch notes cholera spreading in Russian Poland with temp hospitals set up for sufferers and troops deployed to quell disturbances amid rising death toll and social unrest in Austrian Galicia region during August 1995.
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United Prete
Vienna
Tarnopol
Austrian Galicia
Denmark's Sick King Reported Ill in Copenhagen
Cable dispatch from Copenhagen dated August 6 reports King Christian is ill with bladder catarrh. The royal bulletin notes the king passes the night and experiences less pain to day, with attending physicians present.
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United Pree
Copenhagen
Phyal- Gan
Christian
DUSHS REAL TRAGEDY ReeCabte to the Cited Press
London reports the death of renowned actress Diana Duse amid a melodramatic decline. The aging star, long celebrated on stage, faced a sudden end that stunned friends and fans alike.
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London
Milania
Dieanora Duse
Meélanchola
Weather observations report for New York August 5–6 1895
For the 24 hours ending eight P.M. Wednesday New York and vicinity show readings with after showers, warmer conditions, and variable winds. The record includes thermometer observations and notes for August 5 and August 6, indicating unsettled weather with showers and periods of warmth into Wednesday night.
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New York
Obituary notices and funeral announcements from late 19th century paper
A jumble of obituaries and funeral notices for Collins Gilubasr Dorward Cast Surleyseila Bath Lohmann Fetc and others. The items give brief death dates and ages, residence addresses, and funeral details, with services at local churches and interim burial plans.
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Janes
Ellen Gilleasy
St. John's Church
Dorward
Sunder August Fish
Thomas Crlabion Darward
Magee Dorward
Inaw
Pine Street
Tapaday
Willam Te
Beloven
Robert N
Mary M. Cast
Sopeiins
Ninth Street
Tapani N.Y
Surleyseilaabath
SU Rr Curtey
Feathaion
Washlnmion Street
Aus
Peterte Wi Ce
Foqulein
Lohmann
Anthony
Herman “J
Prieda “Lohmann
Cuban exiles land at Las Villas amid rebel advances
Reports from New York and Havana detail a Cuban expedition landing near Las Villas. Militia and insurgents clash with Spanish-aligned forces at Monte Gorda, with several guards killed and others wounded. The arrival of weaponry and dynamite prompts warnings to authorities while a quarantine of filibusters is reinforced.
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Matandas
Monte Gorda
Water Mains urged to conserve during extreme weather
Notice from the Board of Street and Water Commissioners urges Belleville mains, though at full capacity, to limit water use during extreme summer and winter conditions. Citizens are asked to use water sparingly to ensure adequate supply. Clerk pro tem signs the notice.
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Belleville
Jersey
Board OF Street and Water Commissioners
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