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Newspaper
Mora Tribune
Location
Mora, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1896
Page
8
Madrid Jan 20 cabinet decision to appoint Gen. Palavieja as captain general of Spanish forces in Cuba and governor general of the island to succeed the ailing Gen. Campos.
Clouds of smoke and a red glare near Vegas and San Francisco de Paula spark fear in Havana. Citizens fear insurgent attacks as authorities dismiss the fires as the acts of desperate retreating fighters.
Viavana reports heavy artillery south of Rincon near Bejucal as insurgents burn Bejucal Saluda and Quivican, destroy railroad depots and trains, while clashing with Spanish forces led by Gen. Linares. Gomez is said to command the rebel force, with Havana’s larger cities still under government control.
Spanish authorities say they have pressed Gomez hard for two days and driven him back toward the heart of Pinar del Rio province. They report Gomez moves west to relieve Maceo and reinforce him, while claiming the insurgents are in a seriously compromised position and unable to escape Pi nar del Rio.
Havana reports intense editorial reactions to a Diario editorial calling for stronger government action and more troops. Battles near Pinar del Rio pit Gen. Luque against insurgents as Gomez maneuvers toward Guanajay and Batabano with casualties and shifting strategic moves across Cuba.
Heavy artillery fire near Bejucal indicates Gen Linares moved from Managua to attack while Gen Gomez led insurgents. The garrison reinforced and unleashed a concealing battery barrage, routing Gomez’s forces. Gomez narrowly escaped capture near Las Mangas after a bold counterattack. Prat reports another engagement near Sebaracal with Gomez in flight as sentiment against Campos grows.
Havana reports lack of major front events beyond insurgents burning the Duran railroad station and the Maria Cristina gunboat dispersing fighters at Lafee. The second insurgent army under Rabí and Jose Maceo advances eastward, while Campos resigns as Captain General. ceremonies honor his service as Marin bids farewell.
Madrid reports Gen. Valeriano Weyler has accepted the post as Cuba governor and states plans to sail for the island on Friday next.
Maj. W. W. Coo ley of the Thiel Detective agency returned from Duluth with news that the Eastern Minnesota Railway is closing in on suspects in car robberies. Sleuths, aided by a major, have named a gang including Frank, Leo, Waiteree and Patrick, linked to thefts in Superior.
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Members of the Republican National Committee subcommittee on convention are in St Louis with more due to arrive. They will meet the local committee to finalize plans turning the north half of the exposition building into the convention hall and elect a sergeant at arms. George M Wiswell of Milwaukee has been brought in as a candidate for the post.
An overheated furnace in a nearly finished 50 000 dollar flat building at Wabash avenue and Thirty-sixth street caused a total blaze. The Fleur de Lis apartment house next door suffered extensive damage as twenty flats held families. A temporary panic led residents to move belongings to the street before firefighters stopped the fire.
Eugene V. Debs announced in Cleveland that he expects to sever his official connection with the American Railway Union within the coming year. He said his aim is to devote his efforts to the broader labor movement rather than any single organization while remaining a member of the ARU.
Berlin January 21 Judge Brazeweller famed for severe and reactionary political trial rulings has died. He recently became insane and was confined to an asylum. An effort is underway to rescind some of his harsh sentences.
Indian Territory January 21 Gov Es parthecher of the Creek Nation drowned while attempting to cross the deep fork near Muscogee. The boat was swept downstream by the current and overturned after striking a log.
Deutsche Bank has secured the contract to issue a Chinese loan of 100,000,000 taels at 5 percent interest. The issue price is 95 with a cost of 89 1 2. The transaction is set for Hong Kong on January 21.
Washington lawmakers focused on Senator Morgan's silver bond bill speech while a sharp House exchange touched on Mr Hill and Mr Pritchard. The pension appropriation bill moved through debate, with amendments debated and a final figure of 141 million 325 thousand 820 dollars, about 40 thousand less than the estimate.
Washington January 16 The house continues debate on the pension appropriation bill with Republicans largely favoring liberal administration of pensions and proposed changes. Gen John A Walker the only Virginia Republican speaks of Southern good will toward Union soldiers. A New York Democrat is harsh on pension office for hostility to veterans. Senate discusses bond issues with Mr Butler opposing bonds and backing silver. Lodge seeks a widow’s pension for Gen Coggswill but Allen opposes preference for generals widows.
The United States Senate heard a ceremonial rebuttal from the secretary of the treasury and a prominent critique by Mills supporting the president’s policy. Peffer spoke against bonds in favor of silver coinage while Pugh signaled a push for paying all government obligations in silver or gold. The pension appreciation bill dominated the day with cross party defense and critique of current veteran policy.
In Washington on January 18 the senate continued the silver bond bill debate with Mr. Peffer on yesterday's speech. Attendance waned as no vote was yet planned. Foreign questions drew focus with Mr. Hale advocating Pacific cable to Hawaii and Hawaiian annexation likely soon. The Cuban issue, Monroe doctrine resolutions, and Turkish Armenian affairs also featured prominently. In the House the pension bill talk ended as Mr. Grow sought privilege over a New York chamber pamphlet, and Mr. Bartlett defended his pension stance.
Washington January 20 The House passed the pension appropriation bill and set it for consideration this week. Representative Bartlett a Democrat from New York raised a point of order against all new legislation proposed as amendments including efforts to make a pension vested.
Markets across Chicago and Minneapolis show steady grain bids with wheat ranges from 56 1-2 to 60 7-8 cents, corn around 26 5-8 to 30 7-8, oats around 17 3-4 to 20 1-2, and pork and lard values holding. Hog prices in Chicago rise, while St Paul reports higher hogs and steady cattle demand with active packers and eastern shippers.
In Duluth on January 21 Assistant County Attorney McPherrin brought Bill Warrell and Joe Soular to jail after they were charged with the murder of Samuel Demars. The 17 and 19 year old boys accuse each other. a large crowd in Biwabik threatened lynching. Demars, recently from Port Henry New York, carried about $600. The incident occurred in the woods north of Biwabik where Demars was found shot.
Wilmot Roberts county is shaken by the flight of George M. Clark from J W Brown & Co New York investment brokers. Four county warrants total 3300 dollars were presented for payment with forged back stamps and a counterfeit county seal. Investigators found five blank warrants missing from a page and Clark is suspected after cashing drafts and a property bill of sale to a Minneapolis woman.
In Tallahassee on January 21 reports say Gov. Mitchell ordered Adjutant General Houston to prepare the Florida militia for possible mobilization at a moment's notice. Similar calls were sent to other Southern governors as rumors spread of a Cuba sale to Britain and a forthcoming clash with the United States. Dispatches say troops are gathering and war fever runs high.
Winnipeg Manitoba ministers deny reports of a contemplated modified remedial bill for the Catholic school minority. They also deny that Greenway's government has begun drafting such a measure.
In Wapakoneta Ohio on January 21 Louis Van Skiver was found guilty of manslaughter for killing two strikers during riots last summer. After a 29 hour deliberation the jury returned the verdict and the judge will sentence him in a few days.
Barnard Gillam, famed cartoonist of Judge, dies at his father in law ex Senator James Arkell home in Amsterdam New York this morning.
Catholics in Sioux Falls express surprise at Father O Gorman being appointed bishop of South Dakota while Father Cleary of Minneapolis had been favored. Locals welcome the choice, noting O Gorman’s church eminence. Father Nolan says a better man could not have been found. A reception is planned on his arrival.
Jamestown North Dakota January 20 A special board meeting removed Superintendent Archibald and elected Dr D L Moore of Jamestown to fill the vacancy Moore to assume charge immediately Trustees Montague Mitchell and Johnson issued the call President McGinnis and Secretary Cornwall did not participate Judge Rose fined attorney E W Camp of Fargo 100 for contempt for refusing to testify in the asylum investigation The fine completes the record and permits an appeal to the state supreme court.
In Cedar City near Jefferson City Missouri last evening six men believed to be tramps loitered in town begging. A violent assailant fired on farmer Charles Gilbert who dodged behind a bar and secured a shotgun. Gilbert killed him. three others had revolvers and police captured two more with tools for burglary and safe blowing. One robber escaped.
In Devils Lake Dakota preliminary hearing of CG W Blunt charged with assaulting 7 year old Vinetta O Harra, father of the blacksmith of Charles Ferry drew a revolver as the girl testified. Court officers restrained him. Blunt held to grand jury. Blunt is state organizer of the Maccabees.
The standing committee of the West Michigan Episcopal Diocese met in Grand Rapids and after reviewing the protest and related documents voted unanimously to confirm the election of Bishop Mott Williams. Bishops Satterlee Garrett Johnson and Burton were also confirmed.
A light engine struck car cleaners on the N Y N H & H at One Hundred and Forty second Street in New York City killing two women and injuring two other women and a man likely to die.
Ashland Wisconsin residents report county officials raided four gambling houses last night arresting 19 gamblers who all posted bonds.
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