Battleship Maine Ordered to Havana for Friendly Call
Secretary Long announced the battleship Maine will visit Havana as part of normal naval exchanges. He said no harmful news prompted the move and that U S warships will resume port calls in Cuban waters, with other vessels also visiting Galveston, Mobile, and New Orleans events.
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Long
de Lome
Maine
Cuba
Havana
Navy Department
Cuban
Secretary of the Navy
Department
Mobile
New Orleans
Galveston
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
DeLome
Spain
United States
Baltimore
cChitt
Great Rush for Alaska Forces Steamer to Refuse Passengers
The steamer Vortland sailed to Alaska with 450 passengers and 1250 tons of merchandise and baggage plus 20 head of stock. In Portland crowds swarmed the docks and ten policemen controlled the rush as about 300 applicants were refused and hundreds of tons of freight awaited transportation to the Yukon gold fields.
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Vortland
Alaska
Portland
Ore
Yukon
Northwest
Cigarette law upheld five cent packs ruling
The Iowa Supreme Court sustained the Phelps law in Cedar Rapids cigarette case. A dealer who sold five cent packages was fined after the lower court ruled the large box or basket as the original packaging. The court affirmed the two sections of the train incident followed by a fatal rear end collision in Clay Center Kansas.
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Supreme Cour of
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Superior Court of
Supreme Court
Rock Island
Clay Center
Kan
William Griffith
W.S. Broughton
Rodney Seinteening
Golden Jubilee Festivities Kick Off in San Francisco
The California golden jubilee celebration began Monday in San Francisco with statewide support from miners pioneers and native residents. From now through carnival week San Francisco becomes the Mecca for travelers from west of the Sierras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
Sierras
Corbett and Fitz to Fight in Carson City in July
A New York friend of Dan Stewart says Corbett and Fitzsimmons will fight in July in Carson City. He asserts certainty and reliability, noting Stewart obtained Brady and Corbett signatures before heading west and secured Julian and Fitzsimmons signatures in Minneapolis.
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Corbett
Fitz
Dan Stewart
New York
Fitzsimmons
Carson City
Stuart
Brady
Minneapolis
Julian
American Meats in Scotland Probe on Foreign Meat Sales
Scotland seeks steps to regulate foreign meats in markets. Report says bottlers buy American beef at 9 to 12 cents per pound and sell it at the same price as Scotch beef, which costs 1 cent per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
State Department
Signs of Trouble in Armenia at Van Turkey
Police conduct house to house searches for a man named Deroyan an apparent revolutionist from the Caucasus. Many Armenians arrested and several thousand expelled amid rising unrest in the region. Virgil Gallaher a Galveston Texas medical student was found guilty of murdering his mother and faced the death penalty.
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Armenia
Van
Turkey
Deroyan
Caucasus
Virgil Gallaher
Galveston
Texas
Gallaher
Terrific East Coast hurricane winds hit Ohio and beyond
A fierce Sunday gale raged across Ohio and nearby states with speeds around seventy one miles per hour. Damage was limited to uprooted trees and blown roofs while vessels faced white water conditions on Lake Erie. Reports from Pennsylvania and New Jersey described extensive wind but limited structural harm. A separate storm lashed New England with heavy rain snow and thunder across the northeast coast.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Shenango No. 1
Port Dover
Ont
Cincinnati
Lake Erie
Mt. Vernon
Raymond
Disciple
Bucyrus
Coshocton
South Jersey
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Cape Cod
Portland
Spanish Minister Fears Cuban Debate May Spark Crisis
Sener Dupuy de Lome, Spain’s minister, warned the state department that Cuban debate in Congress could trigger a crisis. He cited speeches by Mr. Hitt and feared Spanish public agitation might provoke actions against U S officials in Spain. De Lome pressed for calm amid rising tensions.
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United States
Spain
Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Judge Day
Navy Yards
Confirmation of McKenna Elevation to Supreme Bench Approved
The Senate confirmed Joseph McKenna, former attorney general, to be associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. Senator Allen of Nebraska opposed, citing incompetency after reading extensive charges, letters, resolutions, and protests from Pacific coast lawyers and judges alleging a lack of legal attainments.
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Supreme Bench
Senate
Joseph McKenna
United States Supreme Court
Allen
Nebraska
Judiciary
Pacific Coast
McKenna
Supreme Court
Grover Cleveland Buys 85 Acre Game Preserve Near Princeton
Former President Grover Cleveland purchases eighty five acres near Princeton New Jersey for a game preserve paying nine hundred dollars. The tract teems with rabbits and quail and will be stocked with game. a judge house will be built and ready by fall. Cleveland plans to stock quail pheasants partridges snipe rabbits foxes squirrels and English hares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Grover Cleveland
N. J
Cleveland
Cuban uprising ends as Castellano defeats Esperanza
A private dispatch from Puerto Principe reports Castellano destroyed Esperanza the insurgent capital and forced a retreat to Navajoz. Fifty seven insurgents died, with many wounded as government troops suffered twenty seven dead and eighty seven wounded. Efforts continue to secure surrender of Maso and his army with money wired for terms.
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Puerto Principe
Cuba
Castellano
Esperanza
Sierra Cubitas
Navajoz
Cabera
Siguanez
Dole Arrives in Chicago for Hawaii Courtesy Welcome
Hawaii's President Sanford B. Dole and Mrs. Dole arrived in Chicago at 8 05 Sunday morning. A distinguished party greeted them including Judge Grosscup United States officials Mayor Harrison and military officers Gen Brooke and staff. Dole spoke on island conditions but declined to discuss annexation before Congress.
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Hawaii
Windy City
Sanford B. Dole
Chicago
Little Island Republic
Grosscup
John C. Black
United States
Thomas McMillin
United States District Court
Thomas W. Cridler
State Department
Washington
Harrison
Army and
Navy
Helstand
Phelps
Brooke
Dole
Lauken
Day
Indies
Mesdames Grosseup
Free Delivery Funding Shortfall Reported
Postmaster General Gary informed the Senate the free delivery system faces a net deficit of 142000 after possible 28000 carries from other divisions. The amount reflects the broader 165000 shortfall with offsets applied to avert crippling cuts. Rev. Talmage wed Allegheny City widow Floree Collier in a quiet ceremony at her home.
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Senate
Hoar
Gary
Allegheny City
T. Dewitt Talmage
Washington, D. C
Floree McCutcheon Collier
McCutcheon
Griggs Named New Jersey Attorney General Nominee
The president sent to the senate the nomination of John W. Griggs of New Jersey to be attorney general replacing Joseph McKenna. Griggs, the current New Jersey governor, had been rumored to succeed McKenna, with the official action expected soon.
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Tariff League
William L. Strong
New York
American Protective Tariff League
Cornelius N. Bliss
New Jersey
Senate
John W. Griggs
Joseph McKenna
Supreme Court
Griggs
McKenna
Merry Found Guilty in Chicago Murder Case
The jury found Chris Merry guilty and James Smith not guilty in the murder of Merry’s wife in Chicago. The verdict was returned Friday morning. Thousands flee from plague ravaging Peonah Bombay and the Deccan with mortality 509 to 600 weekly.
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Merry
Chris Merry
James Smith
Chicago
Smith
Peonah
Bombay
Deccan
Whisky Drinking Decreasing in U S
The article notes a drop in per capita whisky consumption from 2.86 gallons in 1869 to 0.95 gallon, with a wartime tax period causing a sharp fall. It credits the decline to better habits and greater use of beer, wines, and lighter liquors, despite increased whisky production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bradstreets Review Signals Busy Week in Trade
Bradstreet s Weekly Review reports lively activity across commercial and industrial lines with some records surpassed and steady staple prices. Mild weather limits retail distribution though spring trade opens slowly. cotton industry shows weakness while Massachusetts hosts most strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet’s Weekly
Massachusetts
Wholesale Pass Swindle in Chicago Exposed
Police uncover bogus railroad passes in Chicago tied to a $50,000 swindle by suspected ticket brokers. Officials plan prosecutions as evidence mounts. Gov. Tanner sends regrets over a Hawaii visit, citing rheumatism and prior plans to take a party to Hot Springs.
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Chicago
W. I. Blase
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Tanner
Illinois
Sherman
McKinley
Dole
Hawaii
Cole
Hot Springs
May Contest Hanna Seat Contested by Ohio Leader
Mayor McKisson of Cleveland, rival to Senator Hanna in the late contest, visited Columbus and met combine leaders amid talk of challenging Hanna’s Senate seat. He declined to confirm a contest, while combine leaders say one may follow the ongoing bribery inquiry.
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Hanna
McKisson
Cleveland
Columbus
Combine
Senate
Market quotations for cattle hogs and grains across cities
The report lists prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains in cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. It covers bids for No 2 wheats corn oats rye and butter eggs and potatoes with variations by city and grade.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
Sic
New York
Good Work for Sioux Falls Children and Local News
The Sioux Falls Children's Home marks five years, caring for over 400 children with 85 new arrivals in 1897 and 13 on hand at year start. Moody County gold fields near Flandreau attract activity with ore valued at about 15 dollars per ton. South Dakota firemen discuss next tournament site and oppose the Platt bill limiting state insurance revenue sharing.
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Sioux Falls
Sherrard
Moody County
C. Ellis Nichols
Sioux City
Iowa
Flandreau
S. 1
Pipestone
Minn
Nichols
Minnesota
Chicago
St Edward Academy in Deadwood becomes St Joseph Hospital
The St Edwards Academy at Deadwood is fitted up by Benedictine Sisters and will hereafter be known as St Joseph Hospital. Sister Magdalene, once with Omaha's society hospital, heads the institution assisted by four Benedictine sisters. Deadwood citizens furnished most rooms.
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Deadwood
St. Edwards Academy
St. Joseph Hospital
Magdalene
Society
Omaha
Notina Rossland Prison Report Recast Denied by Friend
A circulated Black Hills note claimed Robert Floorman and Alex Chrisholm were sentenced to a Rossland B C penitentiary term for salting a mine, but a party to a friend dismisses the report saying both are free. South Dakota sheriffs face advances for prisoner transport with depleted funds. a 1510 appropriation is exhausted and 300 bills await reimbursement. In Webster two prominent women smashed saloon glassware to protest liquor sales to their husbands after a warning, drawing town chatter. The State Brand Commission has recess to attend the National Stockmen’s Association meeting in Denver and aims to finish judging hundreds of brands.
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Notina Rossland
Black Hills
Robert Floorman
Alex Chrisholm
Rossland
B.C
South Dakota
Webster
State Brand Commission
Bist
National Stockmen’s Association
Denver
Ise UN
Editor B Egeland Dies by Own Hand in Moorehead
News from Moorehead Minnesota reports the death by suicide of B Egeland editor of Day County’s prominent populist figure. A longtime Day County settler, he was a Mason and Woodman. Also jailed at Woonsocket is Albert Prevost for deserting his wife and two children and failing to support them, following a complaint by his son in law Frank Kulil.
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Webster
Moorehead
Minn
B. . Egeland
Day County
Tle
Albert Prevost
Omaha
Woonsocket
Frank Kulil
Groom 66 and Bride 70 Wed in Rapid City
Luchard Twell of Vista aged 66 and Mrs. LaMear of Rapid City aged 70 tied the knot in Rapid City recently. They plan to reside in Vista and are described as longtime Hills residents.
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Luchard Twell
Vista
LaMear
Rapid City
Dairymen's Convention Program at Brookings Dates Set
The Aberdeen secretary prepared the program for the state dairymen's convention in Brookings February 15 16 and 17. Notable speakers include Mayor George A Mathews Governor Gibbs of Minnesota and college professors outlining dairy topics and farming practices. The secretary aims to secure a cent a mile travel rate for attendees.
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Brookings
Tushnell
Aberdeen
We Come
George A. Mathews
Worst
North Dake
Agricultural College
John L. Gibbs
Minnesota
A. H. Wheaton
D. McLaren
State Agricultural College
John Armstrong
DeSmet
N. H. Sheets
Esmond
L. Smith
Minnesota Dairy Commission
J. I. Shepherd
State Experimental Station
Gov. Gibb
E. FE. Kaufman
North Dakota Experimental Station
Fargo
J. W W. Heston
Chas. H. Loucks
Trent
KF. A. Burnette
The
South Dakota Heroine Blanche McAllister Drowns Saving Girls
Mourning fills Milbank as Blanche McAllister assistant principal dies after drowning while rescuing two skating schoolgirls on the lake. She saved the girls but could not save herself. She lived in Madison and was beloved by students and townsfolk.
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Blanche McAllister
Milbank
Blanch McAllister
Miss McAllister
Madison
New South Dakota postmasters named in several towns
Brad ley Clark County W B Kinyon replaces H W Minthorn in Fulton Edgar F Westfall takes over L G Larson in Hurley John J Mansfield succeeds A M Rasmussen in Menno Christian Ainsenbrey fills Wesley Douglass in Hutchinson County Calvin Betts replaces Michael Dough erty in Mr Vernon Davidson County all appointments announced with removals and resignations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Bradley
Clark County
W. B. Kinyon
H. WH. Minthorn
Fulton
Hanson County
Edgar F. Westfall
L. G. Larson
Hurley
Turner County
John J. Mansfield
A. M. Rasmussen
Menno
Hutchinson County
Christian Ainsenbrey
Wesley Douglass
Mr. Vernon
Davidson County
Calvin Betts
Michael Dougherty
Pettigrew Proposes Mandatory Railroad Accident Reporting
Senator Pettigrew has introduced a bill in Congress demanding immediate reports of passenger train accidents to the Interstate Commerce Commission and requiring railroads to file monthly sworn reports of all incidents, regardless of casualties.
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Senator Pettigrew
Congress
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Out of Sight Manufacturing Co Formed in Chicago
Articles of incorporation filed for the Out of Sight Manufacturing Company with headquarters and factory in Chicago. Incorporators and stockholders are noted as prominent Aberdeen and Groton businessmen. the firm produces a confected popcorn product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Aberdeen and
Groton
Chicago
Whitecaps Burn a Farmer's Hay in Aurora County Raid
A whitecap band seeks to regulate affairs in Aurora County. One farmer, warned by anonymous messages to leave the country, was raided by unknown parties who burned and destroyed a large quantity of his hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora County
South Dakota Briefs Chronicle Local Happenings
Brule County officials report only four saloons remain in the county. Mrs. J B Sommers of Rapid City dies from pneumonia, as does her husband two weeks earlier. Fred Meyers dies after choking in a Deadwood restaurant. Northern farmers buy young cattle in Chicago yards for range cattle due to high local prices. Edward Goulette, Deadwood contractor, killed supervising unloading at Highland Chief Mine in Spruce Gulch. Free homestead bill prospect cools original entries at SD land offices. Dr W T McGillycuddy takes six month leave to work as medical examiner for New York Mutual Life Insurance in New York. Artesian Masons dedicate a new lodge room. Vermillion building activity totals $33875 last year.
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South Dakota
Brule County
Sommers
Rapid City
Fred Meyers
Deadwood
Chicago
Edward Goulette
Highland Chief
Spruce Gulch
Congress
Sioux
Yankton
W. T. McGillycuddy
State School of Mines
New York City
New York Mutual Life Insurance Company
Alaska
Pacific Coast
School of Mines
Masons of Artesian
Vermillion
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Supreme Beach
Abrattain Lincoln
Florida
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S. C
Marquette, Mich
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Wilkinson
Francis Joseph of Austria
Elizabeth
Rutolph
Masonic Society
Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of
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DR. Talmage
C. E. Maher
Grand Island
Neb
Armour Company
Maher
Armour & Co
Morgan
Thomas H. Hines
Frankfort
John Morgan
Frisco
Chitose
Union Ironworks
Gov. Budd
Bradstreet
Sheldon
Superior Criminal Court
Boston
Richard J. Halloran
Nellie Managan
Kilpatrik
Charles Kilpatrick
George Tincklear
London
Board of Control
State Firemen’s Association
Treasury
J. W. Elliott
Alexandria
Viroqua
Wis
Estella Mills
Eureka
Pound
Fred Bonker
Ellendale
Sioux Palls Commercial Club
Ki. Haughton
D. L. Menouney
Frank Hyde
Bidwell
Trease
Dairymen’s Convention
Sisseton
North Dakota
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