London and Pretoria Diplomacy Rumors Amid Reform Talks
Reports from London Pretoria and Washington describe Joseph Chamberlains appeal for Rand autonomy and talks with Transvaal President Kruger. John Hays Hammond the California engineer is released on bail under police surveillance awaiting April trial in Pretoria.
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London
The
London Gazette
Joseph Chamberlain
Hercules Robinson
Cape Colony
South Africa
Chamberlain
Jameson
Transvaal
Rand
Kroger
England
Mr. Chamberlain
Robinson
Pretoria
John Haye Trammond
Lberty
Washington
John Hays Hammond
California
Bo Cable
State Department
Hammond
Theate Department
Egal
Knight
Olney
Cape Town
Shea's Counsel Seeks New Trial Appeal Hope
Albany Feb 7 Shea lawyer Norton says hope remains for a new trial. They plan to seek a respite and appeal Mayham's order to the Appellate Division, then Court of Appeals if needed, to overturn the denial. They cite precedents in Hovey and Buchanan as possible paths.
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Albany
Assers
Rate and Norton
Bat” Shea
Morton
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Order of
Mayham
Norton
United Press
Justice Mayham
Hovey
Bries
Messrs. Hitt and
United States Supreme Court
Robert W. Buchanan
Supreme Court of the United States
McGough
Mariam
Ross
Roland
Shea
Fi Department
Moloney Concludes Gas Trust Consolidation Blocked
Illinois Attorney General Moloney announces that at most two of the Chicago gas companies can consolidate. He says he will oppose mandamus efforts by the four companies seeking a certificate of consolidation and will pursue a final decree. He notes the Philadelphia and New York entities' roles and disputes the interpretation of 1873 act terms.
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Miaigan
Chicago
Moloney
Tyinois
Chicaxo
Gas Trust
Megal
Molonay
W. J. Campbell
Supreme Court of
Bas
Corport
Philadelphia
Chicago Trust Company
Supreme Court
New-York Corporation
Philadelphia Corporation
Chicago Gas Trust Company
New-York-Chicago Committee
Milnels Inne
State militia not called out over Kentucky senatorial dispute
Frankfort Kentucky February 7 191,s chaotic scene at the Senate building stirs fears of a possible deputized confrontation. Governor Bradley denied plans to mobilize state troops while acknowledging the caucus discussed it. Joint Assembly attendance topped expectations as Goebel presided with 124 voters present. Searcy Carlisle and Hunter votes recorded as part of the tense proceedings.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Senate
Hradey
Joint Assembly
Goebel
Hunter
Carlisle
Madrid Riot Echoes After Funeral Demonstration
Madrid scenes of confrontation as Republicans clash with Royalist supporters after the funeral of a man killed during a protest. Crowds numbered in the thousands, shouting Down with Campos and Long live the Republic, while gendarmes and police showed reluctance to intervene.
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Campor
the Republic
Madrid
General Campos
Cuba
Campos
Republic
Ine
Royal
Waieh
Delates
CLAIMED BY THE SPANIARDS GENERAL WEYLER TO ARRIVE
Havana dispatch reports Acting Captain-General Salas Matin learned Antonio Maceo planned to attack Cantelaria in Pinar del Rio. Cannella sent relief. Maceo’s force attacked, rebels held briefly, then retreated. Spanish losses include five soldiers and three officers wounded, numerous rebels killed or captured. Weyler expected to arrive Monday.
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Cannelia
Iraty Nunez
Sotomeyer
Maceo
Joagex
Don Alton Canela
Manuel Alba
José Torre
Marin
Cannella
Candelaria
San Cristobal
Spain
Koren
Weyler
Cumans Doult
Cubana
Gene
Q Quibtcan
Havana
Havana City
Falacion Anid
Intursente
Gomez
Macey
Gomex
Pinar
Santa Clara
Matanzes
Camaguey
Mantimua
Tendu
Cuban Resolution Sparks United States Spain Tension
Amid Cuban unrest, newspapers debate the U S Senate Cuban resolution and calls for Spain to deploy a squadron. American residents fear danger in Havana as sentiment shifts against recognizing belligerents. Reports note a potential new conflict if Congress acts. Lieutenant Tinvies of Company A resigns to join Cuban insurgents.
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United States
Marie
Chataine Simeone
Milae and
Johnson
United States Navy
Dr Vietor
Manei
Hieralde
United Statee
Senate Committee
Spain
Cobmn Atots
Correo
Izpacha
Cleveland
Iam
United Sitter
Anibh
Havana
Pet
Tampa
Fla
Gomes
Congress
Innocent men in prison gain clemency after governor act
In Albany County two convicted men, Joseph Thornton and Thomas Murray, were pardoned after new evidence suggested innocence. The case involved a February 31 robbery and nine year terms for most, with one man receiving five years. Other suspects Bullivan and Carsidy faced confinement. later, Governor Morton granted clemency following a fast reconsideration.
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Altony
Onelin County
Apt
Prank Tigers
Tyra Tawsine
Morton Way
Ganion Cays
Qomtunaater
Ty Vernon
Ineita
Joseph Thornton
Nline Cummings
Martin Mary
Anas John Farrell
Thomas Marray
Murray
Sturray Eine
Ant Stany
Thorntin
Dudge
Mr. Mowers
Albany
Thornton
Shrsiff Weaver
Ute
Arre Josaph P
Thetiad Bens
Pretax Travis
Sivton Ellivat
Cassy
Lenox Davie
Ty Pote
Ritten
Atlas “Chicken
Arcest
Sulhras
Cw Kinane
Hasalee
Passidy
O'Brien
Many
Block
Thornenn
Mangard Murray
Gowers
Tine
Amd
President goes duck hunting and returns to Washington
Fragmentary dispatch describes the President leaving Washington late night aboard the fender Manle for the Quanties duck hunting grounds with Captain Lamberan, Matl house inspector for the speake district, and Dr O Reilly. The President plans to return to Washington tomorrow. Also notes annual meeting of the American Strawboard Company reporting net earnings of 192,000 and a surplus of 24,241. Burglars hit the Newton office of the New York Mutual Life Insurance, escaping after an explosion. The Tallahassee steamer Taclahansee freed from mud bank. A civil suit in Prideeport concerns a large property settlement. The New York Herald will publish Edith Carpenter’s prize story Your Money or Your Life starting Monday February 10.
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Potomac
Washington
Manle
Quanties
Lamberan
Matl
Dr O*reilly
Washinton
Strawboard Company
Reparte
Chicago
Lape
Newton
Mars
Mase
New-York Mutual Life Insurance Company
THE
NEW York Herald
Edith Carpenter
Allotment of Bonds Shows Morgan Bid For $100 Million
Washington reports Treasury figures on the bond sale revealing bids above 119.69 for the entire issue while the Morgan syndicate offers 110.69 for 100 million dollars. Only 28.2 million was allotted. gold reserves declined by 230 thousand with large withdrawals. The World and Morgan disputes highlight misstatements from officials as market activity continues amid high demand.
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Huntatard
Morgan
Piguiues
Washington
Scretary Curtis
Morgan Syndicate
Secretary of the Treasury
Iitcate
J.P. Morgan & Co
National City Bank
Harvey Fick @ Lot
Deutache Bank of
Merlin
Stock Exchange
Treasury Department
Oh Morgan
Buyern
Wa Savings Tanks
John A Stewart
Ant States Trust Company
Eens Tower
Morgan Pytheate
Morgan Hyeltoata
Renee
Pusceas
Tela
Morwaty Syndicate
Evteta
Tie Hoblers of
Bona
Rusry
Yeater
Rein & Co
Veter Mennett
Wall Street
Waldemar Watts
Wall Steet
Honda
Wild
Dave Wohl
Henry Merriam
Sam Walhat
Foot
Gothiotiem
Peculiar Accident on Car Near Amusement Houses
A large crowd witnessed a loud report from a moving double car near Pitty olgntheat and Tair fave at 1 o'clock last night. The noise resembled a heavy discharge from a gun and frightened cab horses, which started to run but stopped short. Passengers aboard Car No. 38 were seen ejecting a pipe with steam and particles protruding from the car, yet no one aboard appeared disturbed.
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Pitty Olgntheat
Tair
Averybery
Fort Stanwix Bank collapse roils investors and officials
The Fort Stanwix Bank faces a receiver as directors contend bank records show heavy discrepancies. News describes examiner findings, solvency doubts for President Utley and others, and attempts to raise funds to cover deposits. Separate notices mention other company receiverships and a shipwreck at Bedloe's Island drawing crowds.
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Esiues Utley
Bank i
Steen
Harnard
Bar Examiner
Congtroller Pettome Savings Hank
Stanwix Bank
Hydel
Cashler Harnart
Utley
Wala
Haltimore
Fort
Hank
Trump
N.Y
Laitimore Mestreux & Satie
J. Winslow Jones Packing Company
West Virginia
Highant Packing Company
Hiverton Livestock Company
Maine
Patuxent
Tao Inc
Sthavawer
Rome
Port Stan- Wik
J. Winslow Jones
Jones
Mirybod Legisature
Anne Arundel County
Unprecedented Storm Hits New Jersey Cities
A ashen record of destruction across Bound Brook Somerville and Morristown details floods wind and fire tearing through towns. Dams broke and rails washed out delaying traffic as factories close and rivers rose. Residents endured a perilous night as waters advanced and damage runs into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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New Jersey
Bound Brook
Somerville
Morristown
Meadows
Mound Brook
Ckty
Flood and Fire Threaten Brook Town as Raritan Rises
In Brook, New Jersey, severe rains swollen the Raritan River floodwaters. A lumber yard fire worsened the danger, with the blaze fed by northeast winds turning to southwest. hydrants were submerged, bridges hindered, and townspeople faced rising waters while firemen battled flames through the night. The Presbyterian Church burned, losses to Cook & Co. lumber yard tallied, and emergency crews sought aid from Somerville and Plainfield.
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Brook
Raritan
Maizst
Businest
Central Railroad of
News Jersey
Lehigh Valley
L. D. Cook & Co
Cook
Somerville
Plainfield
Presbyterian Church
Minee Thate
St Jrew
George G. Benjams
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Krueger
John Mays Hammond
Amshican Vitlanders
United States Governae
Moloney and the Gas Trust
Fenames
Sudan
Admirala
United States Naval
Tonia
Europe
Nish
Innocent Mey
Laurentina
Chesapeake
Halitmors
Cavin
Stiva
Irelad
Lloyde Ae
Weasel
Port Mer
I Heobitaon & Sons of
Hie
Psident Duck
Tallahassee
Bovanra Eh
York
Conn
Alexander Willman
Hasbury
Wie Slater
Susan Wildman
Wheeler
Tn Omer
Wildman
Pieter
MR. Morgan
Pate SaAb
Beeldings DE
Foreer
Pliny Fes
Malitore
Comruiier
New-York
Xeewart
Mongar
Moers Stewart Amt Morgan
Stewart
Blewart Syndicate
Howey
James 1
Eckels
Pliny Pik
Harvey Mak & Son
Fiskle
New York
Fink
Tha ‘Trius
Atatemeita Illegel
Tenny Fisk
Joey
Rochenter
John F. Fowehary
Nora Cronis
Nora
Fard Mountain
Hah Mountain
Salon
Morse
Ravenue City
Mich
Moyer
Pittsburg
Coumbus
Grand
Engineardorian Kitinete
Adwood
Albot
J.T. Adams
Townson
West Side
Highton
Indiana Ave
Hothschild Heather
Eudward Joy
St. Louih
Orchard
Mise
Eten
Ol Grehard
Misa
Edgebrook
Joy
Ieta
Wioge
Grant
Louin
Constanle
Harlem
Stevenson Constable
Department of Tuildings
Harlem River
Department of Tuldings
Buthtern
Hariam Nuffer
Constable
Strong
Aien
Wien
Harlem Siiver
Ile
Third-ave
One
Fort Stanwix
Lewis Schtele
New Haven
Peb
Lewis Schiele
LN Yu
T—slustlen Furaman
Troy
Seymour van Santvoord
Dany Forthe Ier
Walter A. Wood
Ineant
Haoslek
Sfoculvera
J.B. Walker
J. B. Welker
Bedlow's Island
Thura
Round Brook
Raritan Valley
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