Washington notes delay public release of Woodford Cuba memorandum
Washington officials are surprised by Madrid reaction to Minister Woodford’s note on Cuba policy. The note argues for early end to the Cuban conflict and cites Treasury figures on costs of patrolling coasts. Spanish response suggested US should steer Cuba with peaceful terms, while publication awaits Congress and full chain of events.
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Madrid
Woolford
Foreign Office
Woodford
United States
Cuba
United Sites
Congress
United States Treasury Department
Mr. Woodford
Navy Yard Facilities Advance in Norfolk Dock Plans
Congressmen Young and Marshall with Pilots' Association official met Secretary of the Navy Long to press for Norfolk Navy Yard drydock facilities. Long said repairs would be ordered at Brooklyn and Norfolk yards in sequence, confirming Norfolk’s readiness to dock and repair the largest vessels. Indications were rumors of a needed dry-dock at Norfolk were unfounded. Young proceeded to Philadelphia later.
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Virginian
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Confressmin Young
Tudo Marshall
Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
Talwards
Pilots’ Association
Mr. Long
Court appoints special master to appraise railroad assets
Since that date, the total amount being 14 309 126 dollars. The matter is referred to I M Hoyt as special master to ascertain and report whether the railways franchises and property of the company should be sold in entirety or in two or more parcels, and what liens if any are superior to the first mortgage. The master is authorized to conduct hearings in this district or in Chicago New York or Beaton as may appear best.
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I. M. Hoyt
Chicago
New York
Beaton
Wreck of Balsora L. Sherman Shelters Crew Aboard Ernest T. Lee
In a gale off New England, the schooner Balsora L. Sherman sprang a leak near Highland Light and sank after its bow went under. Five crewmen jumped into a boat and were rescued, then transferred to the schooner Ernest T. Lee bound for Boston after drifting for hours. The Priest T. Lee later assisted, bringing the five sailors to Salem harbor.
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Mass
Priest T. Lee
Rawlding
South River
N. J
Horten
Salem Harbor
Balsora L. Sherman
Plummer
South Fiver
Boston
Vineyard Haven
Edgartown
Highland Light
Geesel
Ernest T. Lee
Toston
Cuban Cabinet to be announced this week in autonomous Cuba
The Cuban Cabinet and Captain General will form the executive under the new autonomous regime. Sener Galvez is expected to be the first Cuban Premier, highly influential among autonomous supporters. Senor Amblard may join the cabinet or remain in Parliament, possibly leading the Cuban party in the Cortes.
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Cuba
Sener Galvez
Senor Amblard
Wineh- Inston
Arel
Cuan
Cortes
McCoy Proposes Bout to Fight Fitzsimmons for Middleweight Title
New York dispatch reports Kid McCoy, the Creedon promoter, challenges Fitzsimmons for the middleweight championship. He offers 21000 cash with a forfeit and wants a side purse of 5000. McCoy seeks a match with promoter Dan Stuart, offering to take Corbett’s spot if needed. Fitzsimmons and Martin J. Julians dismiss McCoy as a challenger until proven, while Corbett status remains unresolved.
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Mecoy
Dan Stuart
Gar Son City
Corbent
Pitzsimmons
Corbett
Stuart
Fitzsimmons
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Filasimmons
Martin Jutlan
Unusual Suicide in Cincinnati Tailor Home
Le W Kampel a Cincinnati tailor was found on his work bench with a cribber tire attached to a gas jet and inhaled the fumes to end his life. He had been wealthy and divided his property among his children, whose ingratitude weighed on him. Tariff talks in Berlin are viewed as not likely to provoke a war despite U S Germany negotiations being suspended.
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le W. Kampel
Chicago
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Mia
Mary Anderson
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Myrtle
Johnson Avenue
Fran
Anderson
Distress in Cuba prompts American aid drive
President McKinley appeals for relief as Cuban famine worsens many starved families in Cuba. Five thousand dollars arrives from unnamed donors for consular distribution in Havana with orders to send money clothing and supplies via the Ware Line ships. Consul General Lee coordinates aid with Spanish authorities and American consular staff to deliver food medicine clothing and other essentials to the needy.
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State Department
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Havana
Insurgent Leaders Arrested on Conspiracy Charge in Pinar del Rio
Three former insurgent leaders who surrendered earlier to authorities in Pinar del Rio are imprisoned in More Castle after arrests for attempted mobilization of armed farmers. The official report says troops under Generals Linaves and Varaselter and Lt Col haasl attacked insurgents in Futungo de Cuba, destroying cannons and killing or wounding multiple fighters. In Matanzas province 12 people remain ill, while a banquet at Havana ended with a play performance by German crew members and officials onboard the Stein.
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Dee
M. Thoie
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Haasl
Nave
Funtingo de Coha
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Agiraste
Arriva Manco
Hiatrh
Betes
Altthe
Matanzas
Herbert
Arrests Tangle In Spanish Crisis At Sea Box Occupations
The Shewire reports box occupants included Marshal Banco and the Governor of Mavana. Police seized the steamer Washington and Senororceto a former provincial deputy alleged to have fled Spanish officers sent by General Weyler to arrest him. He allegedly escaped and later tied to Abolladi the former captain-general during Lor belo’s stay in New York.
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Mavana
Washington
Senororceto
Weyler
Ward
Mods
Abolladi
Lorbelo
New York
Prisoners Die Attempted Suicides in New York and Caldwell
A New York prison prisoner named Mangod Mineo attempted suicide on December 22, then in Caldwell, New Jersey, McCallum hanged himself in a cell during a prank. Barban Barbain survived his self harm attempt, while McCallum died despite swift medical aid. Both incidents occurred within close timing and under guard observation.
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Mangod Mineo
Col—Bintinn Pationd
New York
Isiebain
Malan
Mothim
Caldwell
N. J
MoCallum
Barbain
McCallum
Ted
Smreeny
Albany Prosecution Struggles Over Armour Oleomargarine Case
In Albany on December 27 the Dairy Board and Attorney General pursue $1.7 million damages against Armour of Chicago for oleomargarine violations. A court order blocks venue change, forcing statewide prosecutions in numerous counties, risking prolonged litigation with uncertain outcomes. Armour proposed a settlement if charges dropped, but the governor favors conviction if possible.
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Albany
Biante Department of Agriculture
Atorney-General
Alllee
Armours
Chicago
Wien
Commissioners of Agriculture
Armour
Long Voyagh Lianthony Abbey Arrives After Stormy Voyage
The tramp steamer Lianthony Abbey, left Dunkirk November 27 and reached New York December 27 after thirty days at sea. Captain Townsend notes coal was scarce and provisions barely enough. A series of westerly gales produced huge seas, with one spell under 100 miles per day. best leg 216 miles. Christmas Eve diverted into a Nordest breakwater. The journey was stormy with limited supplies and long, difficult passages.
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New York
Lianthony Abbey
Townsend
Bomb explosion at German theatre stirs Roma residents
A bomb built with gas and powder exploded in a German theatre in Olmuts Morayia on December 27. Minor damage occurred but the blast caused great excitement among German residents and fearful headlines.
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Olmuts
Morayia
Governor Tyler to Arrive Amid Army Escort Debate
Richmond dispatch reports no military parade for Governor-elect Tyler upon arrival. Major Tyler may ride in an escort cart from Union Depot to the Executive Mansion, while merchants push for anti trading stamps and a plan to appoint Adjutant General amid possible changes at the executive office. Colonel Cary’s illness looms as city mourns a patriotic figure.
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Miners and labor wage conference scheduled in Chicago
United Mine Workers and coal operators from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois held a 3 pm meeting to extend current wages until an inter state conference in Chicago January 17. They hope for an amicable wage scale adjustment next year while current terms remain in effect. The mine workers will decide demands at their national convention.
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United Mine Workers of America
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Kin Chau Occupied by Russia Forces in Far East
Dec 27 1897 report from St Petersberg notes Russian troops have seized Kin Chau north of Port Arthur, a key port at the head of the Gulf of Lau-Tung. The city sits on major river mouths and rail lines, threatening China’s Manchuria capital corridor. Widespread diplomatic consternation is forecast as Russia expands control in Chinese waters. Two first class cruisers and many marines ordered to join the Russian squadron in Chinese waters.
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Kin Chu
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China
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Lau-Tung
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Ya Joo
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Menehurly
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Odvesa
Pension Office imposes twelve month wait on increases
Washington dispatch notes a new Pension Office order by Commissioner Evans delaying consideration of increased pension claims for twelve months after the last action. Officials say the rule eases congressional inquiries and accelerates processing of other cases, with no expected hardship to claimants.
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Washington, D. C
Evans
Pension Bureau
Congress
Elain
Lambert's Point Captain Battles Lamprey Fire at Sea
A foggy note describes Lambert's Point Captain Phreys arrives from Norfolk to pool amid a fierce shipboard blaze. Nineteen men battle flames with two tugs and city engines while water sprays into the fire, as crew and passengers cooperate to fight the blaze aboard, ending with evacuation and recovery efforts.
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Lambert's Point
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Pool
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