Trial of an American in Cuba Conspiracy Case Opens
Louis Somelilan, an American citizen, faces charges of conspiring against the Spanish government in Cuba. The trial began at 1 pm with a large crowd and General Lee present. Witnesses offered weak corroboration, and the court adjourned to hear more evidence tomorrow. Weyler praised for campaig n results and urged patience among loyalists as reports of Cuban insurgent losses and high death rates circulated.
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Cuba
Tully Sanguilly
United States
Heraldo
Piracy Indictment Delayed for Three Friends Vessel Case
In Jacksonville Florida January reports detail the piracy inquiry into the libel against the Three Friends. The case faces delays as the United States District Court jury is not yet ready. prosecutors expect action tomorrow or Monday. Suspects tied to the vessel’s last voyage include J. A. Thau who claims innocence while Cuban Junta ties draw his attention.
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Jacksonville
Mia
Spain
United States Court
J. A. Thau
Weyler Regains Favor Amid Cuban Crisis
London dispatches report Captain General Weyler has regained favor among Loyalist clubs in Havana and Manzanillo. The government plans decrees to reform and pacify the island, with army and navy control kept by Spain while civil services move under a new council. Deputies from Cuba and Porto Rico will remain in the Cortes as reforms proceed.
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London
Standard
Madrid
Weyler
Mavana
Oman
Havana
Matanzas
Council of Administration
Spain
Cortes
Delgado Case Confirms American Identity for Prisoner
Papers proving the prisoner’s American birth and identity were sent to the American Consul General in Washington on Tuesday. From Sarah Granger Delgado and Ricardo Avogia two documents distinguished him as an American born citizen, separating him from Tieardo Delgado.
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Goneent Law
Washington
Jan. S
Sarah Granger Delgado
Marry Delgado
Int Ciban Hospital
Ricardo Avogia
Tieardo Delgado
Lee
Dougherty Not in Cuba After Death Rumor
Dispatch from Atlanta dated January 1 claims He Chas Dougherty former Florida congressman was killed in Cuba with insurgents. Dougherty is in Jacksonville in good health and denies any trip to Cuba stating he aims to succeed Mr Call in the U S Senate and shows no stake in the Cuban War outcome.
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Jacksonvine
Ann
Atlania
Chas, Dougherty
Iorida
Cuba
Dougherty
Jacksonville
Call
United States Senate
Man and Children Drown in Missouri Floods
A Platte, Missouri dispatched report says one man and five children drowned in Texas County Missouri last Saturday during floods. Thomas Wilson and his daughter Mrs Kinnery plus her five children attempted to ford Prairie Creek as water rose. The team balked and the wagon capsized, the sideboards floated away, leaving the party in the water. Wilson and Mrs Kinnery reached shore but the children drowned. Three bodies were recovered that day. Daniel McGlotheran drowned the same day crossing Mill Creek.
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St. Louis
San
Platte, Mo
Texas County
Missouri
Thomas Wilson
Kinnery
Ford Prairie Creek
Anil
Linn Creek Missouri Flood Strands Town Under Water
A Richland Mo special reports Linn Creek in Southwest Missouri submerged as the Oxigo River rises eighteen inches above high mark. Five feet of water floods the courthouse as a ferry carries goods down main streets. Rescue efforts continue amid fears of massive property losses and many near drowning incidents due to isolation from rail and telecommunication.
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St. Louis
Jan
Richland
Linn Creek
Missouri
Missing Colored Driver S Burgess Feared Drowned
Family and friends fear for S Burgess a colored driver last seen Wednesday at McHugh's liquor house on Plume street. A sober industrious worker, he may have fallen overboard while navigating the crowded dock area near McCulloughs dock. His wife remains in the city awaiting news.
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S. Burgess
Burgess
J. %. Lowe
Granby Street
McHugh
Plume Street
Hile
Bates
Catton
McCulloughs Dock
Enthronement of Frederick Temple as Archbishop of Canterbury
London January 8 Right Honorable and Most Reverend Frederick Temple was enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of all England in Canterbury Cathedral. The ceremony drew twelve bishops three hundred fifty clergy and a large laity. An outspoken protestor named Greenwood interrupted the rite shouting that the ceremony and archbishop were frauds before police restrained him.
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London
Frederick Temple
Canterbury
All England
Cathedral of
Todway
Greenwood
Bishop Keane Nominated Assistant at Pontifical Throne
Vatican Rome January nomination of Bishop Keane former rector of Catholic University Washington as Bishop Assistant at the Pontifical throne. Also ad notes dental remedy Newest Discovery Teeth no pain in Ennis Main Street 162.
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Hishop Kenné
Vatican
Rome
Keane
Catholic University At
Washington
Pontifical Throne
Rooma
Ennis
Jacksonian Banquet Honors Bryan and Old Hickory Memory
Ardent Democrats from Cleveland to Omaha gather for a Jackson Day banquet in Abiagy. William J Bryan presides delivering a pro tax on national banks and corporate political funding critique. Letters from Vice President Broverson, Missouri Governor Stone, and others are read amid cheers for democracy’s future.
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Omaha
Neb
Inn. S
Jay
William J Bryan Wit
Muckner
MacVeard
Cleverall
Palmer
Morton
Henry Watterson
Treasury
Hamlin
Jackson Day banquet honors old democracy in Chicago
A 200 strong audience gathers at the Auditorium hotel to celebrate Andrew Jackson’s victory and pledge adherence to the Indianapolis Platform. Notables include Homer for Vice-President Buckner Hamlin and MacVeagh, with a letter from Grover Cleveland read in Washington. Messages from Cabinet members emphasize unity and democratic principles.
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Chicago
Tis
Democratic Party
Palmer
Buckner
Auditorium Hotel
Andrew Jackson
Bryan
Sire
National Democrat
Grover Cleveland
Springfield
Washington, D. C
Democratic Love Feast Honors Louisville Democrats
A Louisville Democratic gathering featured cordial speeches and a sense of unity. Attendees noted harmony in local and state matters while leaving national issues to individual members and the upcoming elections.
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Hito
Dany Geension
Penviiowine
Atrmong
Louieville Democrats
Louisville
Jon
Watternon
Thas
Democratic Business Men Toast Jackson Day Gala
New York January 8 Jackson Day celebrated by a Muskesa Men's Democratic Club at the Hore Savoy. Theo Myers presided with Ports Belmont Westminster Dayton ex Mayor Gilroy and others in attendance. The gathering discussed election results and business matters as toast Jackson Day was toasted by speakers including C Cynin and Evan Thomas.
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New York
Hore Savoy
Muskesa
Democratie Club
Theo
Myers
Gnysin
Ports Belmont
Westminster
Dayton
Cuteruon
Gilroy
C. P Cynin Aid
Evan ‘Thomas
Myerkapeko
Steon
Derry Shelmont
Jackson May
No Quarter Force An i. The Administration Criticised
The Jackson Democratic Association of the District of Columbia held its annual banquet at the Masonic Temple in Washington on January 8. Democratic leaders and guests criticized the administration for traitorous participation in the past. Messages from figures including Jones of Arkansas and the late candidate Pryan were read. Pryan regretted missing Jackson Day celebrations, praising Andrew Jackson and the right of the people against assault on property. Prominent attendees included Senators Hin of Alabama and Mackinnen of Kentucky, along with other members of the Democratic caucus.
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Dintrict
Columbia
Washington
Jackson Democratic Associaton
District of Columbia
Masonic ‘Temple
Centrw
Mittor Dimes I. Jones
Arkansas
Esa Jennings Pryan
Newrlowns
Cone
Cajial
Peas
Map Hin
Alnbaow
Fonrtor Mackinen
Kentucky
Sulger
York
Reading Dome
Jarman
Call
Ube Pues
Germinin Bank in St Paul Faces Reorganization Plan
St Paul and Minneapolis banks recover from recent shock as the Germinin Bank of Tul is found insolvent. A committee of depositors will oversee reorganizaton with support planned to repay dollar for dollar. Funds debate looms over city and county to sustain operations. about 1000000 in suspended banks sits with city and county shares.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis
Germinin Bank
Tul
Bank of Minnesota
Haw Mel Willian DaWson
Willan Paw Som
Tiv Bank
Fainee
van Neures
Coun
Desperado Cooper Shot And Hanged By Mob In Sumter
A black outlaw in Sumter killed five people then hid in a house five miles away. A posse surrounded the house and Cooper surrenders unarmed but is shot, then strung up from a tree and riddled with bullets. A coroner rules the killing by unknowns. The mob seizes the body as cheers rise among locals. The traitor brother who betrayed him remains unnamed.
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Columbia
Simon Cooper
Sumter
Sheri Tiersen
Cooper
Cameron
Evans
Coopers
Howe
Rose Bol
Thermood
Posse
Sue
Ofimocras
Populist caucus and bolt divide North Carolina legislature
In Raleigh the Populist caucus met in the Senate chamber with six members present. McCaskey led an anti Mutler faction and speakers urged peace while condemning tyranny. At 10 pm a bolt led by McCuskey caused a rupture as Populists rushed the rotunda. Butler and Skinger were seen near a restaurant. A protest from legislators condemned the ruling methods of the majority faction, demanding fair debate time and reciprocal cooperation before resuming joint sessions.
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Raleigh
Senate
Mombers
McCaskey
Td Poace
Central Committee
Pritchard
Ty ‘Thompson
Horbes
Kernathy
Parker
Balbelgitt
White
Newsom
Hardison
Senator Butler
Skinger
Copster
Cutler
Tynehapd
Senate House of Representatives
Preminwiin
Bael
Cline
Woo
Meim- Dera
Ares
Local Committee Signers List With Two Withdrawals
A roster of signatories includes T. B. McCuskey as chairman and J. I. Newsom among others. Two additional individuals withdrew before signing, leaving a partial conference of named members and associates.
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T. BE. McCuskey
J. I. Newsom
J. M. Burly
J. Elor‘ston
G. IL Cannon
D. Teld Parker
WW. Parker
A. Wakelent
TL &. Hodges
Thow. Marlborough
J. 4S
Yan
TP Tountros
GG. Larris
Prank Browh
J. A. Abernathy
Trade Outlook Opens with Purge of Unsound Firms
Dun and Co reports 1897 begins with fewer unsound concerns and a mixed but improving commercial picture. Banking failures rise slightly from 1895 levels while overall commercial failures total about 226,000, with manufacturing and brokerage declines offset by firm activity in leather, steel, and pig iron markets. Despite unsettled cotton and wool markets, money is abundant, foreign exchange firm, and banks seek quality paper as tariffs and policy shift influence risk.
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New York
G, Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Treasury
Chicago
Bradstreet
South Atlantic Coast
Gulf State
St Louis
Tron
Steel
United States
Regina Musica Box Promises New Tones for Boholdara
Messrs Greenwood and Bro offer a new elegant box cabinet with numerous tunes. The Regina Musica Box is highlighted as a delightful and wondrous instrument for boholdara, suitable for free concerts at any hour.
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Messrs
Greenwood & Bro
Regina Musica
Boholdara
Grand Army and Navy Ball at Fort Monroe in Hampton Roads
A lavish anniversary ball for Army and Navy officers at Fort Monroe Hampton Roads drew hundreds from Philadelphia New York Washington and Baltimore. Admiral George Brown Col Royal T Frank and Col Warren Elliott hosted a grand night with naval and army uniforms amid national colors. dancing supper and toasts followed a formal reception in the grand parlor.
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Art Monroe
United States
Philly Adelphia
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Fort
T Navy-Yard
Hampton’ Road
Old Point
George Brown
Norfolk Navy Yard
Charles J. Anderson
O'R. Cowardin
John D. Potts
G. A. Walker
G. 8. Wall
RL. Hollid
John A. Hancock
B. C. Kent
A. M. Young
J. Alston Cabell
O. H. Cabell
Misa Wortham
Nic Rose Walker
John G. Walker
A Welsiger
Richmond
W. O. Mays
Misa
Annie Wise Mayo
Mina
Virginia
PP. Wise
Thomas G. Peachy
J. B. C. Spencer
Williamshburg
C. Dunscanson
Thomas Barbour
William of. Irwin
Boykin
MM Tucker
C. C. Willams
Artillery
Joseph Wheeler, Jr
Armery
Navy
Wi. K. Jackson
Naval
Galdeta
K. G. Castleman
Jon Gilpin
A We Ridgley
McCauley
Pacific Railroad funding bill sparks partisan clash in House
Washington Jan 8 The second day of debate on the Pacific Railroad funding bill showed sharp partisan responses with Johnson Cal excoriating Hearst while Patterson and Hepburn argued for the bill. Opponents included Harrison Boatner Swanson McCall Wheeler and others with amendments and substitutes anticipated. A resolution to print an additional appendix to Attorney General Turner’s report was approved as the session opened the railroad strike context.
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Mouse
Pacific Railroad
Washington
House of Representtives
Johnson
Rep
Cal
Hearst
San Francisad ™Ee
New Iene Journal
Concrésa
Patterson
Dem
Tenn
Hep
Rep. In
Harrison
Ala
Boatner
Swanson
McCallu
Mass
Wheeler
Froth and Bell
Col
Turner
Dem. Cas
Ag Andix
Department of the Rees
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