No Pacification in Cuba as War Rages On
Chicago Tribune reports Special Commissioner W J Calhoun’s New York dispatch on Cuba. He finds the Cuban people behind the insurrection and predicts ongoing war with no sign of pacification under Weyler. Calhoun notes starvation and atrocities, questions Cuban belligerency, and doubts annexation. He praises General Lee’s prompt consul general duties.
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Spite House Millionaire Joseph Richardson Dies
Joseph Richardson an eccentric New York millionaire who built parts of the Union Pacific Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain and Mexican Central railroads died in New York. Born poor in England he accumulated about 20 million dollars. He lived in a five foot wide Lexington Avenue house built after property owners refused his terms. He disliked seeing his name in print.
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Republicans Win in Cutcaco Judicial Elections
The Republican slate swept the judicial election with about 12 000 vote plurality in the city and 4 000 in the county. The ticket included all fourteen circuit bench judges, eight Republicans and six Democrats. The Silver party failed to near one-fifth of the Republican total, and overall turnout was light with roughly half the regular vote.
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Tariff Bill Debates Move to Cotton Duty
The Senate approved an amendment taxing raw cotton at 20 percent ad valorem, the first such duty in tariff history, proposed by Georgia Democrat Mr. Bacon. House and Senate discussions followed on lumber and metal schedules with party line splits and procedural votes. The period closed with a mix of progress and political sparring as leaders argued over shifts in duties and tax policy.
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Graded uniforms for Ohio prison inmates
Ohio's Columbus penitentiary introduces a three grade uniform plan to distinguish good behavior. Inmates enter in plain cloth, progress to gray and white checks, then to striped attire after six months with clean conduct. Warden Coffin says the system rewards virtue and fosters humane reform. A civilising power of irrigation is also discussed by William E. Smythe, noting irrigation's role in California progress. Good sulky prow for sale or trade, cheap. C. W. Peansox, Lawrence.
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Book deal for Dr Bunn with Saunty Agents
Wanted agents to handle Dr Bunn's new book What to do until the Doctor comes. Just out and selling rapidly with good territory and pay. Call at Dr Bunn's office Merchants Bank Building J Kenyon, Manager.
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Kansas City Markets Show Mixed Grain and Live Stock Prices
The Kansas City market reports steady grain values for Hard Wheat and Spring Wheat with several grades and prices listed, plus mixed corn and rye figures. Cattle receipts total 6,594 with calves at 415. market overall steady, with dressed beef and export steers at 29.00 to 49.0 per cwt and native stockers around 24.50. Sheep receipts 8190 shipped at 14.0 to 10c lower. Overall market activity reflects minor declines across several categories.
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Union Pacific Train Times Mention Northwestern Routes
Morning train travels to San Francisco and Portland with a quick time to northwestern Kan gan points and an 8:45 p m tourist car to the east. Denver dinner schedule the next day and a 73:80 a m fast train to St Louis and eastern points. GazerTE seeks a Williamstown correspondent to undertake reporting work.
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The Rock Island Adopts Faster Trains and Luxury Travel
The Rock Island lines tout vestibuled trains, dining cars, sleeper and coach seats, and improved patterns to attract patrons. Tickets, maps, and other details are available at ticket offices across the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Sebastian, Genl Pasa, Chicago, Ill.
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Republic Expands News Reach with Cable Company Linkups
The St Louis Republic reports extended arrangements with cable firms to receive direct foreign and home news. It promises unprecedented access to world events and core local coverage, projecting a year of major, engaging happenings for readers. The Republic offers daily at $6 annually or $1.50 for three months, with Twice Week Republic at one dollar annually by mail.
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