Sailors seize Bermuda tied to Cuban filibuster plans
New York reports say five leaders of a filibustering expedition face doubtful convictions as the Bermuda and the Stranahan tug are held in port. Officials doubt evidence. no dynamite or rifles found on the Bermuda. a later Havana dispatch notes massacres in Guatao and Punta Vara with refugees arriving amid terror.
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Cuban Belligerency Push Sparks House Debate
Washington February 27 The House Committee on Foreign Affairs debates Cuba conflict policy with two proposed resolutions. A subcommittee report on Cuban correspondence is expected to guide moves toward recognizing Cuban belligerency while another pacific option remains under consideration. The panel includes Adams Draper and Tucker.
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Big Judgment Awarded In Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Case
In Philadelphia on February 27 a United States court entered judgment for $1,296,320.54 in favor of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company against James A. L. Wilson and Henry D. Lesley for nonappearance. The case recalls a prior 1886 fraud in bond issuance and cash theft by Wilson and his predecessor, leading to their flight to Brazil and later imprisonment after plea.
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Philadelphia
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Henry D. Lesley
Chesapeake & Delaware company
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Henry D. Lessey
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Lesley
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Abyssinian Defeat and Italian Advance Report from Adigrat
Advices from Adigrat the Italian stronghold in Abyssinia say another engagement occurred with forces under Ras Sahat who deserted the Italians taking many followers. The Abyssinians were defeated with sixty killed and a hundred wounded. Nine Huljan soldiers were killed and twenty eight wounded. The Prow Wheelmens Club Incorporated in Albany was formed to promote bicycling among press affiliated members and night workers. Treasury gold withdrawals in the period to February 1 totaled 478 905 or more than $300 000 per day on average.
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Lamington Damaged Off Fire Island After Wrecking
The British steamer Lamington, aground near Fire Island since February 5, was detached and towed toward Merritt Wrecking Company docks. The vessel leaks, sand fills holds and shaft alley, most lifeboats damaged, mails broken, bulwarks stored, rudder gone, while cargo of currants mostly damaged by salt water.
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Carlisle Indian School Commencement Draws Big Crowd
A large crowd attended Carlisle Indian Training School commencement exercises last evening featuring calisthenics and a military drill by pupils. A special Washington train brought notable guests including Fitzhugh Lee and Gen. Soward Sherman, who is from New York, with Lee to give an extended address to the pupils today.
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Carlisle Indian training school
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Bank Robbers Captured Lynched After Bank Murder
Wichita Tex Feb 27 The two women who murdered City National Bank cashier Dorsey Wednesday and looted the bank were captured yesterday. Last night they were taken from jail by a mob and lynched to a telegraph pole. Town Silver Men Plan Des Moines Feb 27 A secret conference of leading silver men, mostly democrats, convened here. It signals free silverites may back a national movement and back a silver ticket if major parties oppose silver.
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Wichita Valls
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Dorsey
City national bank
Des Moines
Town free
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Morgan buys Boston Elevated charter in Meigs system
Report says 41 Vierpont Morgan purchased the Boston Elevated Railway company charter known as the Meigs system. President Little of the West ink road rays claims he has heard the rumor and considers the deal plausible though not certain.
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Five Kindred Gave Up Christianity and Were Spared
Dispatch from Asia Minor reports a massacre after 500 Alans consented to Islam while 159 refused and were killed. News suppression and unease in official circles accompany claims of fresh massacres. Also noted is Costaki Pasha's unclear stance on Egyptian commission talks and increased audience sessions between the sultan and the Russian ambassador.
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Window Glass Workers Rally Ends With Jeers At Smithsville
In Winters and Campbell visit to the Cham bers Mehkee factory, about 100 workers halted labor and jeered as they backed Simon Burns, the deposed president. The acting president left the site after tense moments. The pair rode to the station amid mud and sticks thrown at them but escaped unharmed.
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Samuel Edison Dies in Norwalk Father of Thomas Edison
Norwalk Ohio February 27 Samuel Edison father of inventor Thomas Edison died yesterday afternoon. Born August 11 1904 in Nova Scotia he lived in Milan Quebec and Port Union Michigan much of his life. Edison stopped in Norwalk to visit his niece Mrs W A Poyer while en route to Fort Myers Florida where his son Thomas Edison wintered. Arrival of Edison was awaited for plans to be made.
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US Ship Alert Sent to Corinto for Protection
Secretary Fer bert orders the Alert to Corinto to safeguard American interests in Nicaragua. The ship left San Jose Guatemala for Acapulco and will be reachable once at Acapulco where a telegram from Secretary Norbert will direct immediate voyage to Corinto.
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Not Pledged for McKinley Debate
Washington reports Senator Tit Stins denies a Cleveland report that West Virginia would back McKinley at the St Louis convention and that Qikins favored him. Mr Hikins urges Southern Republicans to send delegates unpledged to any candidate to allow selection by southern interests.
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New Consul Named for Bombay Appointment Details
New Consul Samuel Comfort, named yesterday as consul at Bombay, is a New York businessman now serving as vice consul at Bombay. The Bombay post is a fee office, with duties involving routine tasks. he has received a salary of 374 dollars.
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Carter Attacks Fellow Republicans in Maiden Senate Speech
In Washington, Mr Carter of Montana drew applause for his maiden Senate speech while defending Republicans who opposed the house tariff bill. He criticized the administration’s “sound money” policy and compared some Republicans to magpies, arguing the tariff measure favored wool manufacturers over growers. The discussion touched on the Cuban belligerency resolution and money questions with Senators Sherman Teller and Col. engaging in sharp exchange. A Van Horn Tarsney election contest vote looms after a long debate on whether to reopen and recount disputed Kansas City ballots.
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FILLED CHEESE BILL PROMPTS OLEOMARGARINE FEARS
The Ways and Means Committee's handling of the filled cheese bill raises worry that oleomargarine regulation stays unchanged. Protests from the New York Mercantile Exchange and others oppose amendments, while support for passage continues. In Connecticut, Anderson Tambuarth sues Winchester Avenue Railroad Co. for 10000 damages after an accident on February 19, 1995 where his right arm was crushed.
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New York
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Resignation of Arthur Gilman at Radcliffe College
Arthur Gilman, Cambridge teacher associated with Radcliffe college since its Harvard annex, resigned his post due to workload. Trustees accepted the resignation reluctantly amid ongoing duties at the institution.
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Radcliffe college
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Death of Admiral Fyffe Ends Long Navy Career
Washington reports the death of Rear Admiral Fyffe, a veteran officer born in Ohio on July 26, 1832. His career saw early service against African slave traders, action in the Tate war, and duty aboard the Numesta as flagship of the North Atlantis blockade squadron. He participated in destroying blockade runners Hebe and Ranger and engaged batteries and gunboats along the James River and nearby rivers.
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No damages for Kennedy autopsy case against doctors
Boston February 27 A superior court jury returned a verdict for defendants in Robert Kennedy v Doctors Asserson Coolidge and R D Perley. Kennedy claimed 5000 damages for injured feelings after doctors performed an autopsy on his wife Mary J Kennedy without his consent. The court instructed the jury that he could sue over burial rights, though not ownership of the body. This was the first case of its kind tried in the state.
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Atwood Seeks Vindication in Re-Election Bid
Boston February 27 Congressmen Atwood of the Youth district defies resignation pressure and declares his candidacy for re election next fall. Supporters cite vindication of his administration as district attorney declines to prosecute amid the Peabody libel suit regarding alleged misused funds.
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Raines Liquor Tax Bill Faces Senate Caucus
Albany February 27 The Raines liquor tax bill will be reviewed at a Republican Senate caucus tonight with plans for a party measure. Reports from a secret conference suggest opposition and uncertain support despite expectations of smooth passage. Washington February 28 The Senate confirmed William J. Dayton as postmaster at Port Duffyerson New York.
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To Go Buried at Brooklyn Boston Feb 8
The remains of Mrs. Laura W. Fulton wife of Rev. Justin D. Fulton B D pastor of the first Baptist church Somerville died at her residence in that city yesterday. Interment will be in Brooklyn New York.
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Kinderhook & Hudson Railway assets set for March sale
The Kinderhook and Hudson Railway company to have its real and personal estate and franchises sold at public auction at the courthouse in the city on March 7. Gov Griggs of New Jersey to speak at the Stratford McKinley club banquet in Stratford in early April.
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frissell AL Johnson
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Kinderhook & Hudson Railway commin
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Startford McKinley club
Startford
Salvation Army splits as Ballington Booth resigns in America
English brigadiers support Gen Booth while American army members back Ballington Booth’s dismissal. Major Peter Glen and his wife resign after nine and a half years of service. Eva Booth may appear publicly in New York and Newark as the Army’s leadership adjusts finances and administration.
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England
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Ballington Booth
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Susan B Anthony to Lead Pacific Coast Suffrage Trek
Susan B Anthony will depart Rochester tomorrow with her secretary Mrs. Sweet She will stop in Ann Arbor to visit Mrs Israel Hall and will be joined by Rev Anna T Shu in Chicago They will reach San Francisco on March 7 and stay with Mrs A Sarvent widow of the late Berlin diplomat The western tour lasts three months Atlantic Baseball Schedule Set for Opening April 23 Jersey City Newark Wilmington New Haven Hartford
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