Assassination of Spain's Prime Minister Canovas del Castillo
Senor Canovas del Castillo, Spain's prime minister, was shot three times at Santa Agueda and died two hours later. The assassin, a Neapolitan claiming anarchist motive, was arrested. The queen regent and cabinet prepared to meet as Europe mourned and voices of support poured in from officials and leaders.
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Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Spain
Santa Agueda
San Sebastian
Vittoria
Alavya
Bilbao
United States
Woodford
Rinaldi
Michele Angino Golli
Senor Cos-Gayon
Senor Canovas
Senor Sagasta
Bustos
Canovas
Vergara
Senora Canovas
Azcarraga
Cortes
Europe
Nevva
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Lke
Caroline Islands
Germany
Chamber
Senor Romero Robleda
Alfonso XIII
Sagasta
Assassination of Spain’s Premier Canovas Sparks Speculation
Washington observers weigh the impact of the Canovas assassination on Spain and Cuba policy. Secretary Sherman notes potential political shifts, while Senator Morgan foresees possible regime change from monarchy to republic amid ongoing Cuba tensions.
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Secretary Sherman
Senator Morgan
Washington
Canovas
Sherman
Spain
Cuba
Morgan
Alabama
The
Senate
Canovas Assassination Shakes Cuban Sympathy and U S Leaders
Reports from New York and Washington describe Cuban sympathizers hailing the Canovas assassination as potentially advancing Cuba’s cause. Cuban figures like Emilio Aguirre Monte and Maj. Antonio Serrano discuss implications for Weyler’s regime and Spain’s future, while observers foresee Sagasta taking power and reforms for Cuba. The president’s party at the Motel Champlain faces news with quiet reflection.
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New York
Emilio Agramonte
Jose Marti Revolutionary Club
Marti Charity Organization
Canovas
Sagasta
Cuba
Senor Canovas
Hispano-Americano
C. Ricardo Aleman
Central Hotel
Antonio Serrano
Calixto Garcia
Weyler
Pacificos
Ultra Republican
Spain
Washington
Col
A. A. Augusta
Liberal Party
Republic of Spain
Hobart
Alger
Whitelaw Reid
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Reed
Detroit
Life of Canovas del Castillo Biography
Senor Antonio Canovas del Castillo, born in Malaga on February 8 1828, rose from editor to dominant Spanish statesman. He held posts from deputy for Malaga to prime minister, guiding the Alfonsist and conservative liberal cabinets, dealing with Cuba and Carlist revolts, and authoring political works and histories.
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Senor Antonio Canovas del Castillo
Malaga
Madrid
Senora Rios
Rosas and
Pacheco
Patria
Cortes
Rome
Spain
Holy See
Cadiz
Mon
O'Donnell
Assassination of Spain's Prime Minister Stuns Madrid
Madrid reports the murder of Senor Canovas del Castillo by Italian anarchist Michele Angino Golli. Golli, 26, from Boggia near Naples, traveled via Marseilles to Barcelona, claiming orders from the anarchist secret society. He planned the attack to avenge Rizal and Barcelona anarchists, and a bomb was believed hidden. Public calls for stricter measures against anarchists follow.
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Madrid
Spain
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Michele Angine Golli
Santa Agueda
Golli
Michele Angino Golli
Boggia
Naples
Italy
Barcelona
France
Belgium
Lucere
Marseilles
Senor Canovas
Don Jose Rizal
Manila
Philippine Islands
Rizal
Philippine League
Review Social Science
Tarrida Marmel
Montjnich
Galli
Ile
San Sebastian
Gen. Polavieja
Senor Sagasta
Marshal Campos
Senor Pidal
Senor Elduayen
Excitement in Havana over Canovas assassination shock
Enormous crowds in Key West read bulletins on Premier Canovas murder as Spaniards mourned. Insurgents claimed his death could topple the conservative government, prompt Weyler’s recall, and free Cuba. Capt. Gen Weyler was summoned to Havana after the cable report.
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Key West
Fla
Havana
Canovas
Cuba
Weyler
Marquis Palmarola
President reviews Twenty first Infantry at Plattsburg parade
The Twenty first Infantry paraded before the presidential party in Plattsburg Aug 10. Mr and Mrs McKinley Vice President Hobart Secretary Alger Porter Whitelaw Reid and Warner Miller then sailed for Burlington Vermont on the Washita to meet ex Gov Woodbury. A riot at Four Courts jail St Louis Aug 10 ended with detectives and police restoring order and twenty prisoners placed in dungeons. Marecus B Kerriman paymaster for Burlington Lines in Missouri died at Blessing hospital aged 48.
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Twenty-first Infantry
McKinley
Hobart
Alger
Porter
Whitelaw Reid
Warner Miller
Burlington
Washita
Woodbury
St. Louis
Four Courts
Quincy
Catholic Bishop Bans Sunday Irish Picnic
Bishop Fink of the Leavenworth and Kansas City diocese forbids Catholics from attending the Irish American picnic in Kansas City Kansas, citing Sunday holy obligations and church law. Edmond Lynch, head of the United Irish societies, says the event will proceed despite the ban.
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Kansas City
Fink
Leavenworth
Kan
Edmond Lynch
The
United Irish Societies
Scientists Meet at Detroit Annual AAAS Session
The American Association for the Advancement of Science held its forty sixth annual meeting in Detroit Michigan at Central High School. Mayor Maybury and ex Senator Palmer gave welcomes. Prof McGee replied. Nine sections were addressed after the general session and a memorial for Prof Cope was delivered by Prof Theodore Gill.
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Detroit
Mich
New Central High School
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Maybury
Palmer
McGee
Cope
Theodore Gill
Death of a famous shot Trautmann dies at 62
Charles Trautmann a renowned rifle shot died at his Elizabeth New Jersey home after a long illness. He won top prizes at Schuetzen Bund festivals and amassed many trophies. He spent 20 years in South Africa and guided famed Englishmen on hunting trips. He accompanied Livingstone and Henry M. Stanley on early expeditions.
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New York
Charles Trautmann
Elizabeth
N. J
Trautmann
South Africa
Livingstone
Henry M. Stanley
Desperadoes in Coffee County Open Fire on Deputies
In Coffee county Alabama on Sunday five deputy sheriffs confronted Allen Lightfoot and his son during an arrest attempt. The elder Lightfoot died from a gunshot to the heart while the son was wounded in both legs and the shoulder and is expected to die. The officers escaped without serious injuries.
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Montgomery
Ala
Allen Lightfoot
Coffee County
Lightfoot
Rate War Causes Failure
Philadelphia August 10 The F W Campman Cycle company made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors with a preference to Rouse Hazard and Co of Peoria IL and the Kirk Young company of Toledo O The failure is blamed on the general dull mood and a cut rate war among large dealers Peoria s claim amounts to 10000 Assets and liabilities are not yet estimated
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Philadelphia
F. W. Campman Cycle Company
Rouse, Hazard & Co
Peoria
Kirk-Young Company
Toledo
Campman
Peoria Company
Armenian Marauders Invade Turkey Kill Hundreds
An official dispatch from Constantinople reports several thousand Armenian agitators from Persian territory crossed into Turkey last Friday. They killed 200 from the Migriki tribe including women and children, with the chief's wife tortured and others mutilated. Authorities move to capture the raiders and secure Van vilayet.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Vileyat
Van
Jail Aims in Libel Suit In San Francisco
Notary I D Craig attached his signature to orders committing A M Larence and T T Williams to the county jail until questions in the Spreckels libel suit were answered. The defendants challenged the legality of the act and referred the matter to their attorneys.
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San Francisco
I. D. Craig
A. M. Larence
T. T. Williams
The
Examiner
Claus Spreckels
Craig
Windstorm Ruins Coon Prairie Tobacco Crop
A August 10 storm in Viroqua Wisconsin caused over 100000 dollars in damage to Coon Prairie tobacco fields. Four-fifths of the crop was destroyed as the outlook had been strong and near harvest time.
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Viroqua
Wis
Coon Prairie
Wisconsin Editorial Association Delegates Arrive in Buffalo
Eighty members of the Wisconsin State Editorial association arrived in Buffalo from Niagara Falls en route to Toronto after the annual meeting. Delegates will travel Tuesday to Toronto and then return home.
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Buffalo, N
Wisconsin State Editorial Association
Buffalo
Niagara Walls
Toronto
Miners' Food Appeals and Strike Action Across Districts
In Pittsburgh and surrounding areas on August 10, officials reported widespread food appeals from striking miners with over 1000 dollars in groceries sent to needy families. The New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company paid at working mines while strikers forfeited wages, and plans for rallies and marches across Westmoreland and Wheeling districts were announced with expected addresses by Debs and others.
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Warner
New York & Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Westmoreland County
Irwin
Eugene V. Debs
Mary Jones
M. P. Carrick
Patrick Dolan
Turtle Creek
Wheeling
W. Va
Moundsville
Benwood
Glendale Company
Glendale
Elm Grove
Bogg’s Run
Boggs Run
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Pennsylvania
Randle
Chicago
Illinois
Springfield
General Wilmington Coal Company
Ottumwa
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Foreign items mix fiction claims with royal notices
The Paris Temps prints Gossiey and Stevenson as a French work by a French author. Bristol becomes a separate bishopric after funds are raised. Paris park concession dispute over a bicycle track ends with court refusals. British navy anniversary snub noted. London trains attract charitable beggars. Siamese ministers on tour described by temperaments.
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Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll
Prince Damrong
Chulalongcorn
Devawongse
Deathroom Opened at Mead Homestead Sparks Bee Disaster
Porchester residents watch as the Mead homestead at Quaker Ridge is opened after a century to reveal the so called deathroom where Seth Mead was shot. Workers tear down the west wall and a swarm of bees attack, injuring John Feigs and driving the bees away after honey stores are found. Old timers warn of further misfortune if the chamber is disturbed.
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Porchester
Mead
Quaker Ridge
Seth Mead
John Feigs
Portchester
N. Y
Curious Village of Ants Observed Under Fence and Creeper
Mr. George M. Brook reports a colony of small brown ants living in dome shaped wooden fiber shelters attached to a fence and Virginia creeper shoots. The huts, a quarter to an inch wide and an eighth inch high, housed ants that build and repair them. aphides on the creeper provide honeydew the ants feed on, prompting relocation of huts toward the aphid site while the ants’ main home lies in a pile of boards several yards away.
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George M. Brook
Virginia
Popular Science News
Wales' Long Heirship and European Youth in Power
The Philadelphia Record notes Albert Edward will be 56 in November and compares his age with European rulers. It highlights that many monarchs across Europe are younger, listing Franz Josef, Leopold II, King Umberto, Wilhelm II, and Nicholas II as juniors to him. It underscores a trend toward young rulers in statecraft.
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Albert Edward
Europe
Franz Josef
Austria
Leopold II
Belgium
Prince of Wales
Umberto
Italy
Wilhelm II
Germany
Albert Eadaward
Nicholas II
Josef
Leopold
Keniser
Czar
Russias
Holland
Spain
Gladtone
Philadelphia
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Imden, Gerstle & Co
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