Weyler to retire as Blanco takes Cuba post
Madrid reports cabinet orders Weyler recall and appoints General Blanco y Arenas Marquis of Pena Plata as captain general of Cuba with Arderino as vice governor Patrals as chief of staff and generals Panda Bernal Canella. 20,000 reinforcements may follow to Cuba. Weyler denies resisting removal and vows to obey government.
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Madrid
Weyler
Cuba
Blanco Y Arenas
Pena Plata
Bianco
Arderino
Gonzalez Patrals
Panda
Bernal
Canella
el Heraldo
Blanco
General Y Weyler
Sagaste
Liberal Party
United States
Jucaro
Cane Antonio
Senor Sagasta
Havana
Alleged Brooklyn Shortage Report Prompts Probe
An expert report on missing funds in Brooklyn annexed towns cites discrepancies blamed on weak bookkeeping. Officials say shortages may predate current administration while camped compiled remarks await substantiation.
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New York
Brooklyn
Flatlands
Flatbush
New Lots
New Utrecht
Gravesend
Comptroller
Sh¢Er Wers
Brooklin- Campireller
Palmer
Treasury Department
Ex Senator McPherson Dead After Long Illness
Jersey City reports the death of John Roderick McPherson a former Democratic leader who served as Jersey City president and led local stock and gas ventures. Born in York Livingston County he rose from farmer to banker and politician serving in New Jersey Senate and three US Senate terms, with notable roles as presidential elector.
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Jersey City
John Roderick McPherson
Wintil
Swpherson
McPherson
People’s Gaslight Company
New Jersey Senate
Tilden
United States
FP. P. Fretinhuysen
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Isc
York Dairy
Gm Do
New York
Long Island
Ted
St We
Bess Lons Island
Jersey
Bowe
Set Lake
Hlisgils
HMA
Mar
Snes
Roeblings dispute on Dingley tariff impact
Trenton reports Colonel Washington A Roebling of Roebling Sons & Co. dissents from a sister statement over the Dingley tariff effect on the Roebling industry. He says the first claim reflected one brother’s view and that he supports the tariff, while F W Roebling claims authority to sign the firm’s signature and speaks for the company.
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Trenton
Washington A. Roebling
John A. Roebling Sonse Company
Roebling
F. W. Roebling
New York Mayoralty Fight Heats Up With Endorsements
In New York Oct 9 a surge of cross‑party endorsements shifts the mayoral race. The Benny George campaign backs county tickets in multiple counties while George supporters warn of a political realignment. Henry George campaign hires speakers including Simp son Maguire Post and Stevenson.
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New York
Benny George
Citizen's Union County
New York County
MccLaughill
Kings County
Stallen
Richmond
Badden
Queens
Assembly
Georgettes
Charles Frederick Adams
Court of Appeals
Alton B. Parker
Tom L. Johnson
Mr. George
United Democracy
George
Stovey
Democratic Alliance
Popalista
James O’brien
Tammany
George Movement
Henry George Campaign Committee
Will J. Abbott
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
James G. Maguire
California
Louis F. Post
Cleveland
Arthur Stevenson
Philadelphia
Seth Low
Carnegie Hall
Mayor Strong
Joseph H. Choate
Law
Tracy
Citizen’s Union
Republican Organization
Harrison
Tammany Hall
Tammany Hal Bryanisat
Republican Party
Tracey
Mr. Platt
Eral Ty
Tracy Ra
Campai
Edward B. Talcott
van Wyck
Fisia
Low
Stock Exchange
Wim
Becau
Submarine wrecking boat Arconaut shows promising trial
Baltimore reports a private drydock trial of the submarine wrecking boat Arconaut built by Simon Lake. The craft was submerged in 21 feet of water for two hours with constant communication and pure compressed air. Six Iron Works and company executives joined Lake. light and air were ample and cigars were smoked. Tests of the engines concluded the preliminary trial as promising for recovering cargoes from sunken vessels and other submarine work.
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Arconaut
Baltimore
Aargoprut
Columbian Ironworks
Iron Works
Simon Lake
Southern Train Robbers Linked to Georgian Officials
Dalton, Ga and surrounding region face sensational disclosures as Whitfield county grand jury indicts 13 gang members for stealing over $100,000 in railcar loot. Daltons merchants are charged with complicity, while local councilmen Bender and Peebles, Peeples Jr., Gannon, and Giddings named.
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Gletekt
Chattanoogas
Tenn
Bohannon Car Gener
Whitfeld County
Dalton
Here
Carlton
John Bender
Drew A Peepies
T. N. Peeples
G. W. Gannon
Anderson Giddings
Vaughn
Southern Railway
Nuggets of News Highlights and Conflicts
Restrictions on American meats in Italy are lifted while U S policy expands the money order system. The United States holds over half the bacon trade with England. Miners threaten to lynch expedition leaders near Dawson. Four killed ten injured in a Mexican National tunnel blast. Patrick Conway captured after 56 hours hiding. A shootout near Moultree leaves Henry Neismith dead and three injured. Baltimore City College football visits St Marys siege at Emmitaberg today.
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Italy
Post Office Department
United States
England
Dawson
Mexican National
Patrick Conway
Plattsburg
Cuban Prison Escape Sparks Havana Sensation
Senorita Evangelina Cassio Casaro y Cisneros, Cuban patriot, escaped from Casa de Recojidas between 11 pm and midnight via a rooftop plank bridge aided by accomplices. Police found a rope, revolver, and improvised bridge on the roof, with reports of drugged candies given to fellow prisoners and a nearby house rented by two well dressed men.
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Havana
Senorita Evangelina Cassio
Cas~aro Y Cisneros
Derez
O'Farrell Jane
Smith & Wesson
Casa de Recojidas
Senorita Cojo
Casa de Ricojidas
Mariano Fernandes
O'Farrell Lane
United States
Senorita Cassio
Arita
Seine
United
Mrs Atkinson Trial Highlights Forgery Claims Involving Camden Estate
Letters read in Glenville West Virginia recount Mrs Atkinson claiming unpaid aid from Mr Stainaker after Judge Camden's death. Witnesses testifying describe alleged forgery of Camden signatures and sale of Camden land receipts. Court probes defense links to prosecution and possible improprieties.
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Indeo Cameden
Glenville
W. Va
Atkinson
Stalnaker
Camden
Owens
William Worlman
S. M. Peters
Abrs. Atkinson
Peters
Wall Street stocks drift as bears end campaign after hopeful start
New York opening sent traders hopeful that gold movements would lift prices, but confidence faded by noon and the market froze with light business and small fluctuations. Total stock volume reached about 750,200 shares while several prominent issues were ignored and the bear campaign appeared exhausted.
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Wall Street
New York
Bears
Balto
Onio
Lehigh Valley
Chess
Ohio
Central
Hy del. & Hudson
Pennsylvania
Erie
Reading
Lake Erie & W
St Paul
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Wilbur F. Jacksor
Continental Nat'l Bank
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James PD
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Pridbe
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Frederick, MD
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Dad” Meiner
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Mmerey
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Squire Long
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H. Sellers McKee
Pittsburg
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J. A. Chambers
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Consolidated Traction Company
Frarkisburg Telegram
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Baltimore City College
St. 85. Mary's
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Mins Cisneros
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Mer
Taeating
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Orton
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Get
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William Hinton
Elizabeth Timmons
John Hinton
Ednor
Montgomery County
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Miles
Europe
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Board of General Appraisers
Custom House
Berlin
Profesor Siaby
Baloon
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Hoker Smith
Secretary of the Interior
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Smith
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Rei
Rougha
Berg
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