Massacre of a Dictator in Guatemala Near Zacapa
Special cablegram reports Gen Enriquez of Guatemala proclaimed dictator of the Constitutions party killed near Zacapa Guatemala by a company of 100 soldiers lying in ambush. Several companions, including Enriquez and his two brothers, were slain. Guatemala’s government blamed for the attack.
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Sao Salvador
Enriquez
Zacapa
Guatémala
Honduras
Constitutions Party of
Guatemala
Barillas
Gen. Enriquez
Northwest Territory residents oppose Hirach colonists plan
Ottawa reports strong protests by northwest residents against Baron Hirsch’s proposal to settle many Russian Jews in the territories. The Calgary Tribune urges the interior minister to study the population before action, warning that rural land without farming training could spell disaster and that immigration of such a hostile, foreign class may not aid Canada’s prosperity or progress.
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Northwest
Hirach
Ottawa
Ontario
Baron Hirsch
Dominion
Calgary Tribune
Electric Light Convention Progress of the Year
The fifteenth annual Electric Light Association convention met in Buffalo New York. President Huntly reviewed the year's electrical progress and the challenge of transmitting power from Niagara Falls. He suggested next year’s meeting be in Chicago and urged interest in the World’s Fair. The city gave a cordial welcome and the electric exhibit was touted as the finest the world has seen.
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Electric Light Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Huntly
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Edwin M Field in Court for Insanity Trial
Edwin M Field, head of Field Wiechers Lindley Co, faced trial on one of six grand larceny indictments. His counsel challenged his competence claiming insanity and mental incapability to plead. The district attorney proposed a sanity jury, and voir dire for insanity was promptly begun.
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Edwin M. Field
New York
Edward M. Field
Field, Wiechers, Lindley & Co
Field
Secretary Foster's European Travel Sparks International Talks
Secretary Foster plans a meeting with British Chancellor Goschen in England to push for an international conference on the silver question. Financiers acknowledge no risk will be eliminated without global action, and the outcome may be formal arrangements for a conference.
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Foster
Europe
Goschen
England
Cooperative Mining Talks On In Coal Creek Valley
A Knoxville special reports that an agreement nearly finished will let mines operate by free miners on a cooperative plan, with troops to withdraw in a few days. Also: American John Bernhard Schmitt released from Berlin prison after State Department intercession. four months served.
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Co-operative Mining
Knoxville
Tenn
Coal Creek Valley
State Department
Washington
Berlin
Gero
John Bernhard Schmitt
Schmitt
Tragedy and Fire Blaze Across Several Towns
The Louisville special reports a four story Weller block fire with three upper doors used as rats and a couch full of sleeping people all rescued. Three firemen were seriously hurt. A separate Derutur Illinois Library block fire began at dull stein bakery and spread through walls causing heavy losses. A Manchester incident notes Dennis Taylor fatally shot Michael Kenna nearby after a dispute.
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Louisville
Weller
Derutur
Dull Stein Bakery
Manchester
Dennis Taylor
Michael Kenna
Man Shot After Domestic Altercation In Town
Taylor surrendered to police after a fatal confrontation with Kenna at a residence. Taylor says Kenna ordered him out and threatened harm. a struggle followed and Kenna was shot dead. Rumors link Kenna, and Mrs. Taylor, to the dispute. Taylor is held for examination.
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Taylor
Kenna
Wrecked Danish Steamer Off Penzance Reported Loss of Life
A London report states a large Danish steamer was wrecked off Penzance with all hands feared lost. A six man boat attempted shore but capsized. Two men seen briefly then drowned, coast guard efforts failed. Two salvage boats and wreckage reached shore.
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London
Penzance
Coast Guard
Montreal father burns children in cooking stove for funeral costs
A Montreal report recounts Adolph Lawse, a spike-maker, who killed and burned his three children to avoid funeral expenses. Magistrates say he acted within his rights. Lawse claimed exposure to cremation practices in France and the U.S. influenced his actions. Daughters of the Revolution hold first Continental Congress in Washington with Mrs. Benjamin Harrison welcoming attendees.
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Montreal
St. Cunegoud
Adolph Lawse
Lawse
France
United States
Washington
National Society of Daughters of the Revolution
Church of Our Father
National Society
Benjamin Harrison
Mrs Deacon Speaks On Shooting Affray In Paris
A Paris telegram reports Mrs. Deacon giving a long statement about her husband’s conduct in the recent shooting. She says there was no justification for his actions against Abeille. She explains Abeille stood behind the sofa to avoid Destcon’s revolver, and she delayed answering the door to light a candle. She claims bad treatment by her husband and seeks a divorce. Starvation in Mexico. A Durango dispatch notes continuing misery among the poor as drought lingers and food runs short. Government corn deliveries from the United States are slow. about 75,000 bushels delivered with 200,000 needed to ease hunger.
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Sue
Mexico
Durango
United States
Blow Up the Train Southbound SP Wreck Suspected for Robbery
A Bakersfield California special reports a south bound Southern Pacific passenger train struck a heavy explosive on the track. The engine cab caught fire as the blast occurred, and authorities investigate with belief the aim was robbery. In Arkalon Kansas, sheriff Dunn murder cases are set for trial with heavy security, thirty bailiffs armed with Winchesters planned and expected to double, though no crowd trouble foreseen. A San Francisco special says the California Athletic Club hosted a finish fight where Billy Smith knocked out Frank Ixeller in the 24th round for a $1600 purse.
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Bakersfield. Cal
Southern Pacific
Arkalon
Kun
Dunn
Botkin
Smith
Keller
San Francisco
California Athletic Club
Billy Smith
Frank Ixeller
Ypsilantis
Mich
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Sweet Water
Napa viticulturist convicted of government tax evasion
George Lang, a Napa Valley viticulturist living in Calistoga, was convicted of defrauding the government by evading internal revenue taxes. His distillery and winemaking plant were confiscated. After the verdict, Lang was arrested on a criminal charge for attempting to bribe a witness in the case.
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San Francisco
Geo. Lang
Napa Valley
Calistoga
Lung
Where Is the Money A National Union cash discrepancy
The Inter Ocean prints statements attributed to National Union Company's secretary and treasurer R. J. Spencer to Dun's Agency. It claims $935.04 of stock paid in cash and $747,000 invested in forty stores mainly in the South and West, averaging $3,000 per store, totaling $120,000, leaving an apparent $627,000 discrepancy. The National Unionist, linked to plans to buy or establish 4,000 Farmers' Alliance stores and alleged to be tied to the National Cordage Trust.
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National Union
Chicago
Inter Ocean
National Union Company
R. J. Spencer
Dun
The
National Unionist
Farmers’ Alliance
National Cordage Trust
Atlantic
New York
Europe
Paradine
Chamberlain
Fall Monster Meteor Buries Forty Cattle and Two Chinamen
A giant meteor fell in Montana driving 200 feet into the earth and protruding 100 feet above ground. It created a sizzling, sulphurous-smelling plume with molten metal along its sides and crushing noises as it cooled. It struck a cattle shed where forty cattle and two Chinese laborers were buried beneath the fiery monument.
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Montana
Will Sue the Keeleyites Over Walter Earle Death
Walter B Earle’s friends allege the bi chloride of gold treatment caused his death after his discharge as cured They plan a $100000 damages action against Dr Keeley and associates The New York Legislature has scrutinized Keeley cures and Keeley institutions face new trouble from this claim
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Walter B. Earle
New York
Keeley
Institute
Earle
Dr. Keeley
Troops on Rio Grande Hunt Garza. Looter News
Units of the Third Cavalry continue active scouting on the lower Rio Grande frontier. General Stanley believes Garza remains hidden near Chaparral, and plans to keep troops in the field until Garza is captured or located.
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Wstanley
Third United States Cavalry
Rio Grande
George F. Chase
Antonio Gonzales
Garza
Stanley
Garza Istill
Pauljto Blanco
Gurzu
Mrs Blaine's Divorce Granted In Deadwood Decree
Judge Thomas grants absolute divorce to Mary Nevins Blaine from James G. Blaine Jr. with custody of their child, a $1000 suit expense allowance, and $100 monthly alimony. The ruling cites cruel conduct by Mrs Blaine and influence from the elder Mrs Blaine, plus estrangement of the couple.
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Blaine
Thomas
Boundary shift changes Dakota Nebraska line along river
A gradual channel change between South Dakota and Nebraska moves the boundary, placing accrued land north of the new channel in South Dakota under its court. Ogulalas Organized Worp reports Pine Ridge Agency Indians form Progressive Ogulallas to improve native conditions, with no ghost dancing this winter despite rumors.
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E. G. Syirn
Yenkton
First Judicial Circuit
Adams Vs. Greeny
Union County
Elk Point
Adams
Missouri River
Meazher
Greeny
Congress
Nebraska
Dakota
South Dakota
Worp
Pine Ridge Agency
Murderer Henry Pflueger Kills Wife in Nebraska Farm
Henry Pflueger, a 45 year old farmer from northwest Cuming County, fatally shot his wife after escaping a December jail hold. Twice ruled insane, he disappeared from custody around December 14 and later resurfaced at home before being moved to West Point. No witnesses. he remains silent. His brother acted as guardian. Pflueger left penniless but later had cash and a new revolver. The revolver was recently bought. the bullet struck forehead, killing instantly. Pflueger’s wife, 33, leaves four children. He had urged his lawyers to arrange a settlement giving half the estate to his wife and a divorce.
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Henry Pflueger
Cuming County
Board of Insanity
Judge Powers
Norfolk
Sharp
West Point
George
Pflueger
Tragedy as Hastings Shoots Van Fleet Over Scandal
Hastings, now a customs inspector in Idaho, returned home to Lincoln and shot Myron Van Fleet in front of the Hotel Brunswick after learning of a sensational Lincoln scandal alleging Miss Yocum eloped. The case stems from repeated advances toward Miss Yocum, and Captain Yocum is in custody.
District Court weighs damages in multiple Nebraska cases
In Kearney Mrs Riordan sues for 5000 against Swayze bondsman and Gumphrect over her husband Dennis Riordan's death blamed on liquor sales in Shelton. Jury awards 4200 to Riordan against Gumphrect. Clay Center Alliance committee plans stock subscription for a new paper with Speaker Elder and Rep McReynolds prominent. Indianola to build a two mile lake and 12000 dollar brick block as towns prosper. Beatrice court grants Rosa McLaughlin 4000 against Patterson Co. over her husband’s liquor related death.
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Kearney
Clay County Alliance
Clay Center
Elder
McReynolds
Beatrice
Rosa Mclaughlin
John L. Patterson & Co
Wymore
Lifeless Body Found Along Road To Superior
The body of Frank Null was found beside the main road to Superior after he left for the city early in the morning with a double barreled shotgun. One barrel’s contents had been fired into his heart, with authorities noting a possible personal crisis as the cause.
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Frank Null
Superior
Young Null
Work of Congress Bills Introduced and Week in the House
The Senate reported on taxes for postmasters and pensions, debated census funding, and advanced military and public building appropriations. Idaho contested election cases heard with Dubois favored, Claggett opposed. In the House, the president’s Indian message was read, a free coinage protest noted, and a Chinese exclusion bill moved forward amid debate on national finance and highway funding in DC.
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Solons
Senate
Finance Committee
T. Senate
Senatog
Pete Fer
Omaha Military Department
Idaho
Dubois
Claggett
Republic of Mexico
United States Military Academy
United States
Mexico
Sherman
Committee On Foreign Relations
St. Paus
Gray
Chandler
Palmer
Crisp
House
Richardson
Philadelphia Board of Trade
Secretary of the Treasury
Chicago
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Canada
District of Columbia
Washington
Fragmented Humorous Snippets From an Old Talky Ledger
A mosaic of quips and quick asides from various speakers, including Benevolent cynics and a boastful museum contortionist. The notes mention a nihilist squeeze and a stage robbery report, then pivot to a sermon-in-progress joke and a Boston schoolroom exchange about Willie Brown’s language. The Duke of Clarence admires Gladstone as home rule is aired in Parliament.
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Oprimus
Frankleigh
Bjohnson
Lijohnson
Hortensia
Uncle John
Amanda
Boston
Willie Brown
Willie
Jim
T. W
Duke of Clarence
Gladstone
House of Commons
Albert Victor
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Salvador
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Ted
Daughters OF the Revolution
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Alou
Keeleyites
Loor
Windsor
Honolulu
Bush Wilcox
Reform
National Reform
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Mercier
Royal Commission
Baie Des Chaleurs
Jettle
Baby
Davidson
Boyd
Lincoln
Mrs. Blaine
Black Hills Stock Breeders’ Association
Black Hills
Rapid City
J. P. Gammon
Henry Phlueger
A‘ehnate
Myron van Fleet
Dennis Riordan
Indianola
the National Legislature
Ann Eeate
Oip
Benedict
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