Weyler and Sacasta Cuba pacification praised in Spain
Madrid reports welcomed Liberal shift. Weyler praised for calming Cuba after assuming control. Sagasta favors recall and possible replacement by Blanco, a pacific commander. Weyler supporters rally in Havana urging retention to finish pacification and prevent delayed peace.
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Madrid
Cet
Liberal Party
Penfisula
Cuba
Werler
Sagasta
Wertler
Blanco
Philippines
Spain
Pacific
Azcarraga
Azecarraso
Cieza de Avila
Pinar del Rio
Weyler
Havana
An- Rouncine
General Weyier
Prairie Fire Ravages York of Destruction Region
Fire in Chicase Junction Ohio October six swept northward after a southern wind raise sparks over the Touck district. About 30 men aided efforts but dense smoke forced retreat. Losses include nearly ten acres of celery from Lindsey Brothers and the Ohio Celery company. Meanwhile Baltimore beat Boston 16 to 1 in the Temple Cup game as Dr. Guiteras was detained in Galveston awaiting clearance. A Canadian Mason schism grows with a new lodge formed by French and Italians under a charter from the Grand Orient.
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York
Chicase Junction
New Haven
Richmond Township
Lindsey Brothers
Or Ak
Baltimore
Boston
Hie Corbett
Notuli
Montreal
Canada
Grand Orientator
Lcdges
Prince of Wales
Dr Bull's Pills Promote Digestive Relief Advert
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Bull's Pills for dyspepsia and biliousness. It claims cures, praises a user named Tid Sarke from Davenport Iowa, and notes price: sixty pills for 25 cents, trial box for 10 cents, available at dealers or by mail from A C Meyer & Co Baltimore. Counterfeit warnings appear, with distributor names in Wilmington Ohio.
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A.C. Meyer & Co
Baltimore
Luetgert Defendants Assert Confidence Ahead of Acquittal
Chicago reports that the Luetgert murder trial nears its end as the defense rests. Luetgert did not testify per counsel advice, while prosecutors and late rebuttal evidence loom, with defendants optimistic about an acquittal despite weak circumstantial proof. Philadelphia notes a man named Harris confessed to a Wilson murder but doubts remain about corroboration. Norristown details Isaac Alderfer dying after brutal torture as assailants used candles and cords to extract supposed treasure whereabouts.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Ali Im
Deacen
Vincent
Afrs. Luetgert
Norristown
Isaac Alderfer
Bru
Alderfer
Dr Six and his Eleven Wives Case Returns to Court
Dr William Six pleaded guilty in Sangamon circuit court to bigamy and received an indefinite sentence to Chester Penitentiary under the new law. The complaint was filed by James Horning, brother of Miss Kate Herning, his latest victim, whom Six reportedly married last spring while ten other wives remained undivorced in various cities. Six, a veterinary surgeon about 40, was described as fairly good looking.
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Six
Springfeld
Oct
William Six
Sangamon
Chester
James Horning
Kate Herning
Berry
Ils
Silver Dollar Coinage Resumes At San Francisco Mint
News item notes the San Francisco mint will immediately resume coinage of silver dollars. Other briefs report Senator Ledge claiming the Hawaiian annexation treaty cannot be defeated, Ontario villages destroyed by forest fires, a New York boy allegedly driven mad by lack of schooling, and discharged miners suspected of dynamite sabotage at the Black Warrior mines in Globe, Arizona Territory.
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San Francisco
Senator Ledge
Casselman
South Indian
Cheney
Ontario
Can
Romero V Weisenberg
New York
Fimsane
Black Warrior
Globe
A. T
Thessaly Evacuation and Greece’s Knockout Peace Terms
Athens reports Premier Zalmis pledges evacuation of Thessaly and full reforms to secure withdrawal of Turkish troops. Article 2 creates an international commission to oversee indemnities and revenue use. Disputes with Turkey may go to arbitration by great powers. General Lee for senator, and several political notes follow, including local election outcomes and a church mortgage foreclosure.
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Athens
Zatmus
Thessaly
Delyaunts
M. Karapanos
BM. Dellgeorgis
Constantinople
Commission
Turkey
Greece
Murder Verdict in Goodwin Case at Wellsboro
In Wellsboro Pennsylvania the jury found Walter Goodwin guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of his wife after a three hour deliberation. The prosecution painted a tale of desertion and violence culminating in four bullets along a roadside. A confession from a nearby witness supported the narrative of his crime. Later notes report Star Pointer and Joe Patchen setting speed marks in racing, Barnato’s death by suicide leaving a large fortune, and dynamiters confessions in Hazleton.
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Tarr
Wellsboro
Goodwin
Walter Goodwin
Aittle
Copely
Heim
Hive
Manj
Mansfield
Miss Taylor
Misa Taylor
Thor
Itumwa
Star Pointer
Joe Patchen
Murphy
Pointer
Patchen
Wall Street Dull After Day of Trading Near Atonement Observance
The market on New York exchanges showed little activity as brokers avoided trading on the eve of the Day of Atonement. Stocks closed mostly lower amid a transient rally that failed to sustain a broad advance. Reports from livestock and commodity markets indicate steady pricing with subdued demand across cattle hogs and sheep.
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Wall Street
New York
East Liverty
Cummon
Henry George Accepts Nomination for New York Mayor
Henry George accepted the nomination for mayor of greater New York at Cooper Union, drawing a vast turnout. He pledged Democratic Jeffersonian principles, opposed the tariff, and favored municipal ownership of utilities while denouncing the regular Democrats and praising Chicago platform ideas. Support poured in from allies and local unions as cheers rang out, with George stressing unity and his belief in Jeffersonian democracy. The Times noted the candidacy’s seriousness and potential impact on city governance.
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New York
Henry George
Greater
Cooper Union
Spe
Jerome O'Neill
Central Liahys Union
Chicago Phiferne
Epure
C. v A. Walsh
Democratic National Committee
George
Benjamin F. Tithman
Charles O'Connor Hennessy
Mr. George
Henry
Chicago
Willen Jennings Bryan
Blondy Dee
Henrys
Rge
Haif
Old Town
William Jennings Bryan
Uhis
Zara
Paris
Thomas Jefferson
Trst
Brent City
Hela
Croker
Thomas Jeferson
London Times
London
the Times
Cay
Low
Eny
Big hotel collapse in Lindsay Park tragedy in Charlevoix
Lindsay Park in Charlevoix Michigan saw a massive hotel collapse in a gale, burying 40 workers. Pierce Kay and Guy Hamilton died. seriously injured include James Givett and Charles Heintzieman among others. Loss runs in the thousands. building to be rebuilt. Explosion fatalities reported at a coal mine in Plymouth, and a gasoline stove incident injures several in Chicago. Salvation Army case ends with habeas corpus release. new Danish minister appointments announced.
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Burglay Fortry
Knlead Aod
Charlevoix
Mich
Lindsay Park
Michigan
Pierce Kay
Guy Hamilton
Grand Rapids
James Givett
Charles Heintzieman
Cyrus Cain
C. W. McNeill
Wallis Silsby
Wiliam Phels
William Wood
F.A. Smith
A. A. Hall
Charles Gabriel
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Ensbe & Co
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Galveston
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Health Board
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William €. Wilson
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Stafford County Court
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Indianapolis
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Wilmot St. Smith
Martin Thorn
William Guidensuppe
Queens County Court
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Thorn
Virginia
Lynchburg
P. H. McCauh
B. Rolier
Harrisonburg
James E. Lyons
Richmond
Napanee
W. H. Ponton
Dominion Bank
Thessaly Sevaolation
Zaimis
WER
Hits
General Lee
Les
United States Senate
Martin
Secretary of State
Griggs Apy
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Jannssa
Sto Kuhl
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Commonyee
Anth Martin
Harold St. Robinson
Fayette Country
David A. Herzog
Edward H. Reppert
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Supreme Court
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St Leo's Roman Catholi
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Bath
Wilkesbarre
George Txibel
Fred A. Schleppy
Lattimer
Bennett
Tribel
Schleppy
Brown
Pfaff
Staten Island
Peter Lynch
New Brighton
Lynch
Barnato
Barney Barnato
Cape Town
Southamptu
Funchal
Island of Madeira
Hazivton
Grant Witchey
William Trash
William Culp
Hollywood
P- Ivania
Penns
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Georges
Greater New York
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Parrish Coal Company
Plymouth
Isaac Edmunds
Louiser Doss
Edmunds
Hough
Richards
Lowe Avenue
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Si I. Kurtz
Clara Lennie
Lennie
James
Hardman
Denmark
Phe
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Minnesota
Edward Bedloe
Canton
China
Swenson
Nelson
State University of
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Bedloe
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