Queen regent signs decree for Cuba reforms
Nineteenth century items note a decree authorizing reforms in Cuba signed by Spain's queen regent on the fourth. Other entries include W C McCreery's Missouri revenue post confirmed, Bombay plague totals to the fourth, a bank closure in Iowa and Stone ordered to oversee a bank, Ickles to stay as comptroller till April 1898, and Weyler's Havana return amid insurgent activity and Rivera plans.
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Fam
Cuba
Spain
Literarch
Havana
Weyler
Ruis Rivera
Portugal to form new ministry under Castro with Barros Comez
The king of Portugal accepted resignations on the 5th and summoned progressist Senhor de Castro to form a new ministry. Barros Comez, a state council member, should be appointed minister of foreign affairs in the new cabinet. In the Delaware river, the Brooklyn cruiser struck a sunken rock and lies badly damaged. A London report wrongly claimed Bayard would present recall letters on February 2. Washington clerk Hamilton F Cotman was arrested for stamping theft totaling $5,000. bail set at $2,000.
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Portugal
Senhor de Castro
Senhor Barros Comez
Council of State
Tur
Brooklyn
Delaware River
Marcus Hook
Areport
London
Ambassador Bayard
State Department
Bayard
Hamilton F. Cotman
General Land Office
Washington
Post Office
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declares Keeley Treatment Law Unconstitutional
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on the 2d declares unconstitutional the law by which county courts had committed indigent inebriates to Keeley institutes for treatment at the expense of the county of commitment.
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Supreme Court’of
Wisconsin
Keeley Institutes
Fights Between Christians and Muslims Blaze Crete
A dispatch from Athens dated the 5th reports desperate fighting between Christians and Mohammedans on Crete. Muslims set fire to the city of Canea, now burning as anarchy prevails. Fully 800 persons have been killed.
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Athens
Crete
Canea
Berlin diplomat DeKay slams German commercial methods
United States Consul General Charles DeKay in Berlin, a well known journalist, writes to the state department denouncing German commercial methods. The department released the correspondence on the 5th as he anticipates an early end to his post.
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United States
Charles DeKay
Berlin
State Department
Sugar bounty bill backed by Louisiana Nebraska California
A sub committee of the appro priations committee on sundry civil appropriations heard house members from Louisiana Nebraska and California in support of paying the balance on sugar bounty owed to domestic raisers under the 1890 law, totaling about 1 200 000.
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Appropriations Committee
Louisiana
Nebraska
California
Memorial Sunday urged for Lincoln era remembrance
The American Missionary association appeals to Congregational churches across New England to observe February 4, the second Sunday of the month, as a memorial Sunday of The Times of Abraham Lincoln born February 12, 1809. The appeal ties Lincoln's life to the association's work.
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The
American Missionary Association
New England
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Association
Reverend J A Brooks Obituary in Memphis
Rev J A Brooks a noted divine and prohibitionist candidate for vice presidency in 1888 died in Memphis Tennessee on the 4th from heart failure induced by paralysis He had been called in 1895 to the London England Christian tabernacle and recently returned resigning his charge due to ill health
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J. A. Brooks
Christian Church
Memphis
Tenn
Brooks
London
England
Christian Tabernacle
United States Minister Presses Mixed Tribunal over Kellett Row
Minister John Barret at Bangkok has been instructed by Secretary Olney to demand a mixed tribunal regarding the assault on Vice-Consul-General Kellett. The push is to be reinforced by the gunboat Machias, in a dispute over a Siamese land grant.
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John Barrett
Bangkok
Siam
Olney
Kellett
Mr. Kellett
Machias
Arbitration treaty ends century dispute with Venezuela
The Angilo Venezuelan arbitration treaty was signed by Sir Julian Pauncefote the British ambassador and Senor Jose Andrade the Venezuelan minister in Secretary Olneys state department office on the 2d signaling amicable settlement of a nearly century old controversy and the resumption of diplomatic negotiations between Britain and Venezuela after ten years.
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Julian Pauncefote
Senor Jose Andrade
Olney
State Department
Mrs Mancaret Hosmer Dies in Philadelphia Home
Mrs Mancaret Hosmer editor and correspondent died at her daughter Helen Hosmer MacDonall’s Philadelphia home. Born December 1, 1839 in the same city, she was the daughter of Thomas Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mancaret Hosmer
Helen Hosmer MacDonall
Philadelphia
That City
Thomas Kerr
Current Topics in the Senate and House News Digest
Summary of senate debates on a Delaware election investigation and the Nicaragua canal bill alongside house activity on the diplomatic and consular bill and electoral count joint session. Reports cover pensions, immigration, canal bill speeches, and a Virginia contested seat amid other national notices.
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Senate
Delaware
Vilas
House
Chandler
Rep
N. H
Gibson
Dem
Lodge
Mass
Congress
Union Pacific Railroad
Thurston
Cornett
Cornett Vs. Swanson
Virginia
Capitol
District of Columbia
Richard R. Kenney
Allen
Executive Department
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Fires devastate dormitory and city buildings in multiple incidents
Fire at Genesee Wesleyan seminary in Lima New York destroyed the boys dormitory. Loss placed at 50000. 100 boys escaped. one student died after jumping from a window. Other fires include Kalamazoo high school explosion caused by furnace gas with 40000 loss and injuries to firemen. Harrisburg state house fire at 1 million loss. Tamarack mine entombed miners sealed. university of Chicago appoints Lady Aberdeen convocation speaker. Ohio river ice gorge floods wash packet Henry M Stanley downstream.
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Genesee Wesleyan Seminary
Lima
N. Y
Lee B. McFarlane
Second National Bank of
Parkersburg
W. Va
Kalamazoo
Mich
Ist
Treasury
J.S. Wilson
Iowa
McKinley
Martin A. Knapp
New York
Episcopal Missionary Diocese
Duluth
Harrisburg
Hanpes
University of Chicago
Lady Aberdeen
Canada
Auditorum
Ohio
Cincinnati
Licking River
Henry M. Stanley
Stanley
Vigilance and unrest shape Devalls Bluff crime fears
Citizens form a vigilance committee as losses exceed $20,000 and burglaries rise, while 50 armed Kentuckians under a colonel and officers stand ready to ensure due process in Marion county.
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Devalls Bluff
Phe
Marion County
Ohio River
Louisville
Buckeye State
T. J. Skaaks
Gov. Clarke
Arkansas
Ths
United States
Desperate Fighting in Crete as Christians Flee Canea
A Central News dispatch from Athens reports brutal clashes between Christians and Muslims on Crete. Canea is ablaze as Turkish troops fire on Christians fleeing their homes. Marines guard consulates aboard British and French ships. About 800 killed, many while trying to reach warships.
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London
Athens
Crete
Canea
Father and Son Seized in Stroud Raid Mystery
A feud in Stroud Oklahoma led to Wm Lurton shooting another man. Masked riders shut the town, forced citizens to flee, and took Lurton and his son Everett as prisoners before riding into the Creek country. Everett was released. the elder Lurton is believed lynched. Stroud residents arm a large posse as wires are cut.
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Stroud
Stroud Tragedy Remembered After Raid and Kidnapping
Communication to Stroud Oklahoma confirms a land dispute led to a deadly exchange. Grifis shot and killed. Henry Lurton and son Everett, Jim Furber, and old man Robinson abducted by a mob, bound to horses, and driven into Creek country. Reports of hangings and body shootings circulated but unconfirmed. residents stay indoors. A Chandler posse sought to rescue the three, amid fear of agency raids that did not occur.
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GuTube
Okla
Stroude
Grifis
Henry Lurton
Lurton
Griffis
Stroud
Everett
Jim Furber
Old Man Robinson
Lorton
Robinson
Chandler
Creek Country
Henry Lorton
Sac and Fox Agency
Dan's Commercial Review: Trade Sees Mixed Signals in Early Week
In New York on February 6 R G Dan & Co reports little overall change in business but more factories starting than stopping, boosting production and wages. Wool and iron sectors show modest gains, cotton dips then recovers, wheat remains subdued despite week’s rise. Export and domestic grain data suggest cautious sentiment and uneven demand across textiles, metals, and rail stocks.
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New York
R. G. Dan & Co
Atlantic
Fall River
Bessemer Pig
Gray Forge
Pittsburgh
England
Scotch Works
Philadelphia
Northern Pacific
Oregon Navigation
United States
Canada
Prince of Wales Plans Hospital Fund for Queen's Jubilee
The Prince of Wales announces a London fund to honor the queen's sixtieth anniversary. It aims to raise about £150,000 annually through subscriptions of a shilling or more to support hospitals outside existing funds. A council will be formed with the prince as president and Baron Rothschild as treasurer.
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Prince of Wales
Loxapox
Prince of Wales Hospital Fund
London
Baron Rothschilds
Floods Hit Thames and Ouse Valleys in England
Floods prevail in the Thames and Ouse river valleys causing extensive land submersion and great property damage across the region, with large tracts affected and ongoing concerns about relief efforts and recovery.
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England
London
Thames
Ouse
Africa Returns Damaged After Antwerp Voyage
London February 6 The German steamer Africa returning to Flushing after being damaged in the roadstead with the Norwegian Saga from Buenos Ayres to Hamburg The Saga disappeared in dense fog part of her crew were picked up by a steamer It is believed the Saga foundered with the remainder of the crew lost
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London
Africa
Antwerp
New Orleans
Flushing
Saga
Buenos Ayres
Hamburg
Stanford Real Estate Sale Plans by Mrs Stanford
Mrs Stanford widow of the late ex Senator Stanford has arranged for the sale of over a half million dollars worth of five California ranches totaling about 5 000 acres. The property, part of the Leland Stanford estate, is separate from the university endowment. Some ranches near Vina Ridley Palo Alto form 446 400 acres and will not be sold. Appraised value slightly over 500 000 dollars, with agents hoping to fetch more.
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San Francisco
Standford
Stanford
California
Leland Stanford
Stanford University
Vina
Ridley
Palo Alto
University
Resignation Accepted as Portuguese Ministry Steps Down
Lisson February 6 Premier Hintze Barbera delivered to the king the resignations of the entire ministry saying they could not cope with the current economic and financial crisis. The king accepted the resignations and summoned the progressist leader Senhor de Castro to form a new cabinet. Senhor Barros Comez will be appointed minister of foreign affairs.
Indiana Battleship Indiana Agata Refitted After Turret Failure
Wesmixeton Feb 6 The Indiana returned to Hampton Roads after a brief run with Admiral Bunce s squadron. Officials say turret locks failed in heavy weather at Hatters last fall and a new device three times stronger is being tested. The navy expects to sail her again within days after inspection.
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New York
Hampton Roads
Wesmixeton
Indiana
Admiral Bunce
Evans
Long Island
Navy Yard
Taylor
The
War College
Hatteras
Navy Department
Damaged Vessel May Go To League Island Dry Dock
The cruiser Brooklyn at Marcus Hook may head to the League Island navy yard dry dock tomorrow if conditions stay favorable. Coal unloaded. ammunition removed. Diver finds port side plating ripped from bow to engine room but no skin damage or bolts sheared. Captain Cook receives sympathy telegram from Eleven Point lighthouse, Mich.
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Chester
Brooklyn
Marcus Hook
League Island Navy Yard
Cook
Eleven Point Lighthouse
Mich
Great Falls Bank Fails Over 27000 Defalcation
The Northwestern National Bank of Great Falls failed to open amid reports of a $27,000 defalcation. Cashier B. D. Hatcher remained in town as details were scarce. The bank, with $250,000 capital and $50,000 surplus, counts directors from Boston mining firms and Great Falls financier W. G. Conrad as president.
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Thos, Couch
G. M. Hyams
Frank Kleptko
Boston & Montana
Butte & Boston
W. G Conrad
Great Falls
The Meanest Man Koch Seeks New Job After Drummed Out
Charles Koch, a Hayden's chain factory worker in Columbus, was confronted by a committee of fellow employees who ordered him from the forge. He allegedly used public relief funds to buy groceries for his family and refused to leave, prompting eggs and cries of Get a rope as he was driven from the shop. He owns his own home.
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Columbus, O
Charles Koch
Hayden
Public Relief Association
Koch
Supreme Court upholds bail refusal in detective murder case
In Indianapolis on February 6 the supreme court affirmed Washington county circuit court action denying bail for detectives Brown and Sexton of Louisville Kentucky. They were convicted of first degree murder for killing J M Rippey near Salem after mistaking him for an escaped convict. They faced a likely long sentence with appeals exhausted.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Washington County Circuit Court
Brown and Sexton
Louisville
J. M. Rippey
Salem
Rippey
Prayer vs Distillery in West Virginia Folklore
Gillespie of Tucker county sought a refund of 45 for a distillery he planned near Parsons that never operated. Neighbors prayed for its destruction. a rainfall-induced landslide buried the setup, leaving Gillespie unable to rebuild. Locals claim the prayers were answered.
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Q D. Gillespie
Tucker County
West Virginia
Parsons
Gillespie
Wealthiest Kentucky widow funds Louisville soup house
Mrs. Mary Shreve Ransom, Kentucky's wealthiest woman, uses winnings from McKinley and Kentucky election bets to open a free souphouse and lodging house for the poor in Louisville. She plans to run it through the winter.
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McKinley
Mary Shreve Ransom
Kentucky
Louisville
Ransom
Three Persons Shot in Texas House Accident
In Grimes county Stoneham Texas Hal Stoneham, J O Stoneham’s son, dropped a gun while hunting and it discharged injuring him in the leg. Buckshot hit two younger children in the head and chest, and an infant of Mrs Crittenden was injured in the jaw and spine area. All injuries are serious.
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Stoneham
Grimes County
Tex
Hal
J. O. Stoneham
G. S. Crittenden
Senator Harris Undergoes Eye Operation
Senator Harris of Tennessee endured a painful eye operation after a week of agony. He resisted anesthesia and the procedure followed five hours of excruciating suffering as doctors relieved feared brain complications.
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Senator Harris
Tennessee
Long Absent Husband Returns After Twenty Years
James P. Gooch, a Waynesburg farmer in Lincoln Kentucky, deserted his wife and family two decades ago and was presumed dead. Now 73 and nearly blind, he reappears, begs forgiveness, and is welcomed back by his grown children led by Hon. E. G. Gooch. The family is well known in the area.
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James P. Gooch
Waynesburg
Lincoln
Texas
Gooch
Hon. E. G. Gooch
Alabama University Debt Acknowledged by General Assembly
The Alabama General Assembly recognized a state indebtedness to the University of Alabama of 2,000,000 dollars. It would remain a perpetual obligation bearing 3 percent interest, arising from land-sale funds granted to the university by the federal government 70 years ago and misappropriated by the state through the years.
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Alabama University
Alabama
University of Alabama
Alabama coal output near 1900 estimate by inspector
The state mine inspector of Alabama estimates total coal production in 1896 at 5 100 000 tons, down from 5 691 711 tons in 1895. The decline, though the best reduction in the state's mining history, is less than expected. Jefferson county mined about 3 800 000 tons, roughly the same as 1898.
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United States
Alabama
Jefferson County
Missouri
Sac and Fox
C. T
Gen. Thomas
A. M. Bruwtses
Memphis
Chicago
State Mine Inspector of
Head of a Remarkable Family in Carter County
Thomas Perry of Carter county Tennessee died recently leaving a widow aged 87. He had 4 sons and 8 daughters, 85 grandchildren and 127 great grand children, nearly all members of the Christian church and said to vote the republican ticket. The article also notes a broad challenge to South Carolina congressional seats over new registration and election laws.
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Thomas Perry
Carter County
East
Tennessee
Hale
Christian Church
Oath Carolina
Congress
South Carolina
Cotton mill planned for St Louis assured says officials
James Cox, secretary of the Business Men's league, and J L Prince of the cotton exchange, state the establishment of a cotton mill in St Louis is an assured fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
James Cox
Business Men's League
J. L. Prince
Cotton Exchange
Drought Stricken Parishes Send Aid Plea for 20000
Twenty thousand persons in northern Louisiana parishes face dire distress from drought and need immediate relief help. Local agencies mobilize to coordinate food water and medical aid for affected families and communities.
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Louisiana
Aged Couple Passes Away Within an Hour
Enoch Wright aged 100 and his wife aged 90 died within an hour of each other in Claiborne County Tennessee. Both birthdays were observed on the day of their deaths.
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Enoch Wright
Claiborne County
Tenn
Why He Was Strung Up
Robert Morton a negro was lynched at Bowling Green Kentucky for allegedly sending an insulting note to a young white girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morton
Bowling Green
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George A. Stone
Mount Pleasant
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Jamess. IckelLs
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Racine
Wis
House Committee On Patents
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Constantinople
Djivadir
Beloochistan
Dreis
St. Paul
Minn
Dress
American Coffee Co
Trenton
N. J
Henry O. Wavemeyer
John E. Searles
John E. Parsons
Theo. Havemeyer
Fairfield
Glasgow
India
Delhi
Bangalore
Bank of England
R. G. Dun & Co
Franklin
Sta. Capital
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Echo de Paris
Sth
E. L. Breeder
Bethlehem
North Atlantic Squadron
Charleston
American Sugar Refining Company
American Coffee Company
Drew County
Ark
Canon
Dan's Commercial Review
Hiusinesa
NEW Hospital Fund
Sage
Stanford Real Estate
League Island
Charlies Koch
Circuit Court
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