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Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1897

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Change of Party in Spain Seen Before October

In an interview with Dr. Wolfred Nelson, it is stated that a party change in Spain is imminent, with Sagasta set to come to power soon and General Ascarraga serving temporarily as premier. The piece notes Spain will not yield Cuba, emphasizes autonomy in Cuba, and mentions possible reshuffles in foreign policy and military leadership, including promotions and amnesty for rebels.

New York Wolfred Nelson Senor Canovas del Castillo Canovas assas Senor Sagaeta Liberal party General Ascarraga Canmovas del Castillo Al Carraga Agcarraga Cuba Europe Wiliam Germany Senor Dun Legrano Castilla la Vieja Spain Sagasta Senor Moret Vegadearmaijo Moret London Paris England Segasta Castillo’s Marquis de Montoro Helana Sarasta cortés senate Madrid Nelson Werler Pelagieja Philippines Martinez Campos Dr. Nelson candidos Canovas del Castillo Antilles Ascarraga Ascarraca Tle Senor Dupuy dé Lome Warehington Tetuan Boain

Diplomat Dr Nelson Praised for Caribbean Reach

Dr Nelson, fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, touts Spanish arms on the rise and Cuba rebellion nearing suppression. He notes eight years in Spanish America and six months in Cuba and recalls a royal decoration from Spain’s queen regent, the Order Isabella the Catholic.

Nelson Cuba Wolfred Nelson Royal Geographical society of Great Britain Spanish America Spain Isabella the Catholic

Famous marksman Charles Trautmann dies suddenly in Elizabeth

Elizabeth New Jersey August 10 Charles Trautmann renowned rifle shot and longtime Schuetzenbund prize winner died at his home in Elizabeth at age 62. He spent 26 years in South Africa as a rifleman and guided English expeditions. Trautmann joined Dr Livingstone and Henry M Stanley on explorations and owned Cape Town real estate. He leaves a family.

Charles Trautmann Livingstone Stanley Elizabeth N. J droply Trauttmann Union Hill Trautmann South Africa Dr. Livingstone Henry M. Stanley Cape Town

Robbed the Post Office at Clayville Safe Blown Open

In Clayville a burglar opened the hotel safe at Richard Hardy's establishment and stole about 360 dollars in stamps and cash. Hardy, the postmaster, woke to find two men on the porch after blowing the safe, then they fled. They used whisky and cigars during the break in.

Utica Clayville county Richard Hardy Hardy

National League baseball scores and race update

National League scores show New York and Boston posting losses while Brooklyn and Cincinnati split games. Philadelphia and Washington combined for 21 runs in a doubleheader, with errors noted for both sides. A separate Ireland news brief reports British warships enforcing lobster factory closures in St Johns and a New York cigarette company agent captured in Cuba. The Fitchburg almshouse inmate Reuben Wyman was found dead by hanging after a quarrel with his wife.

Sulciden Fitchburg Mass Reuben Wyman almshouse Lunenburg Wymenr

Eight Hour Day Granted in Goshen Strike Settlement

Empire State Granite company grants eight hour day after workers at Goshen return to work. Industry employees resumed duties on August 10 as the company concedes the demand.

Goshen, N Empire State Granite company

Broker William G. Reade Jr Dies by Own Action in Office Toilet

William G. Reade Jr a New York Stock Exchange member and partner at Reade Parsons Co shot himself in the life temple in the Edison Building while in a toilet on the second floor. He had been in good spirits earlier and was visited by a woman believed to be his sister. Coroner reports note a recent illness including typhoid fever and malaria like complaints. His partner George Parsons and elder Reade offered accounts of his health and career with notes on his long tenure on the Exchange since 1877.

New York William G. Reade, Jr New York Stock Exchange Reade, Parsona & Co Edison Broad and New streets life temple life Reade West Fifty-first street Mamaro~ neck Exchange Elbert T. Clerke Stock Exchange clearing house George FR. Parsons Mr. Reade Cormer Hreher Europe Reade, Parsons the Stock Exchange W. G. Reade George B. Parsons Mamaroneck Manhattan

Wilson Creek Reunion Marks 36th Anniversary Parade

Springfield observes the Wilson Creek Reunion in honor of the 1861 battle ten miles south of the city. A large crowd filled the streets for an impressive parade as visitors flock to the event, with Confederate regalia controversially included in the procession despite a ban.

Wilson Creek Springfield

Powderly Arrives in New York to Inspect Ellis Island

Commissioner Terence V Powderly arrives from Washington and meets Commissioner Fitchie at the Barge office. He plans to inspect the burned landing place ruins on Ellis Island and says no policy has yet been formulated.

Commissioner Powderly New York Terence V. Powderly Washington Fitchie Barge office Ellis Island Powderly

Chilean Cabinet Resigns After June Formation

Aug 10 dispatch reports the Chilean cabinet resigning a few weeks after formation on June 27. Names listed include Griego Hueco interior, Morta Vicunat foreign affairs, Ismael Tocernal finance, Senor Amunategul justice, Senor Vergara war, Senor Prats public works.

Realgns Yims Peru Galveston

Superior steel steamers ordered for Klondike rush

The North American Transportation and Trading Co. orders two 2000 ton steel steamers from William Cramp for Seattle to St Michaels service to move prospectors and goods to the Yukon. Each ship will carry 200 passengers and 500 second passengers with heating and ice handling for nine months, and a plan to further expand the northern fleet if demand grows.

Philadelphia Klondike Alaskan William Cramp Seattle St. Michaels Yukon Dawson Cuy Kilontike Pacific golafields Hamilton

Miners' Outfits and Alaska Rush Reported From Seattle

Seattle Aug 10 The steamer Willamette and tug Pioneer with two barges carried over 20 horses 7a cattle and 600 tons of miners outfits plus hundreds of miners for Alaska. Cargo included 5000 sacks of oats 100000 feet of lumber and 14000 gallons of water bound for Dyea in 10 to 12 days. Reports from the north note heavy Canadian duties but no serious interference with the Klondike rush.

Seattie Wash Willamette Pioneer Alaska Dyea Klondike Dawson City Dyen mounted pallee British territory St. Michie's yea

New Civil Court Set for Gold District in Prince Albert

A civil and criminal justice court for the gold district will begin immediately. Justice McGuire of Prince Albert is named to preside over the court.

Justce McGuire Prince Albert

Gloxinia Arrives in North Sydney in Tow After Shaft Break

The British steamer Gloxinia with broken shaft and lost propeller arrived at North Sydney in tow by the German steamer Dalmatia. Gloxinia left Baltimore July 23 and drifted five days after the July 29 accident at 33.55N 34.47W. She will discharge cargo to repair the shaft and propeller onboard.

North Sydney C. B Gloxinia Petrie Baltimore Bordeaux Grand banks Dalmatia Boston Hamburg positon

Election on School Tax Question Across North Carolina

A statewide vote will decide a proposed additional school tax with townships voting separately. Each township would receive state matching funds up to 500 dollars, but overall support appears weak. Advocates estimate 40 to 75 townships out of about 21,360 would back it, suggesting likely defeat.

Wilmington N. C North Carolina

Lancaster County Man Dies After Suicide Attempt

James V. Galt of Lancaster county attempted suicide with lau danum on Friday and again on Sunday after a personal crisis. He had been a prominent citizen, once worth $100,000, but had lost his fortunes and faced a forged note and check. Worriment over his crime is believed to have driven the fatal act.

Trencaster James V. Galt Lancaster county

Body found in Marlboro woods likely murder scene

The unidentified man was found buried in woods two miles from Marlboro. Medical Examiner Hoyt calls it a murder. A coat covered the head and a blood stained fence picket nearby suggests foul play. The man’s identity remains unknown.

Marlboro Mass EH. G. Hoyt

Suicide of Louis Schoppeul A cablistmaker

In Elizabeth New Jersey on August 10 Louis Schoppeul a cablistmaker despondent used a 32 caliber revolver in a self inflicted wound to the head. His sister Mrs Smithman heard the shot. Dr Terrill called to the scene declared the wound mortal and he was taken to hospital with no hope of recovery.

Elizabeth, N. J7 Louis Schoppeul Smithman Terrill

Weasels Entering Hawaiian Ports

Consul General Haywood reports that in 1846 American vessels totaled 247 ships of 243,483 tons entering Hawaiian ports, while vessels of other nations numbered 139 ships of 234,014 tons. This marks Hawaii as a unique case where the carrying trade remains majority American under the American flag.

Hawaiian Washington Haywood state department

Tait For Dawace. Tragedy in Kansas City bed case

In Kansas City a suit seeks $5,000 damages for a folding bed accident that injured A. J. Connelly. The Furnitura Manufacturers syndicate is named in the circuit court action after the bed malfunctioned while he handled it.

Kansas City Aug jawault A. J. Connelly Furnitura Manufacturers'’ syndicate

Railway Trouble Settled with Grand Trunk Employees

Montreal August 14 officials announce that a dispute between the Grand Trunk system and its employees has been satisfactorily settled. The terms of settlement are not yet public due to a special arrangement aiding the railway and the Brotherhood of Engineers and Trainmen.

Montreal Grand Trunk syscem ther railiay Brotherhood of Engineers

Tragic gas suicide in Schenectady hits city man

Eugene A. Twictlnon of Schenectady, despondent, died by turning on gas in a room. Police doubt Charles Lawman linked to Moses F. Banks murder. a .22 revolver found on Lawman contrasts with a .32 caliber pistol from Banks’ body on Rose Hill. Relieve Layman Innocent of Corning notes.

Kile Schennetady N. Y Eugene A. Twictlnon Layman Corning N.Y Avex Charles Lawman Poughkeepsid Moses F. Banks Rosé hill buileta Barks

Appeals for Food Miners Officials Besieged by Hung Gry Men

Miners officials face urgent pleas for sustenance as distressed men demand relief amid rising hunger. authorities report growing crowds seeking aid and assurances amid scarce timber and fuel constraints in the mining regions.

Miners Rally Amid Hunger Appeals and Protests in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg on August 10, miners plead for food as Secretary Warner reports over $1,000 in groceries sent to relief efforts. Mass meetings planned at Canonsburg Irwin and Turtle Creek aim to sustain support, while West Elizabeth and Plum Creek strikes influence mine operations and potential signings of new agreements.

Pittsburg Warner wa New York and Cleveland Gas Coal company Patrick Dulan Warner Canonsburg Westmoreland county Irwin Eugene Dels Patrick Dolan M. P. Carrick Turtle Creek Thomas HB Sutton Willcocks Henry Ulrich Emil Naser Henry Huser Gustav Rings J. B. McMasters Ulrich Nagel Huser Ringg Willocks West Elizabeth Elizabeth Homer & Roberts mety Thomas B. De Armitt Oak Hull De Armitt Plum Creek Sandy Creek Hunter Dylan al Can Dysart uniformity compassion W. A. Simmons Pittsborg West Virginia Pennsylvania railroad

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