Three Farrar Brothers Tell of Attacks on Estrela Plantation
Havana dispatch details March 2 assault on the Estrela coffee estate near Alguijar where General Bernat’s troops burned doors and looted wardrobes. Twelve occupants arrested, women and children endangered, with valuables around 8000 pesos seized. consular papers and statements by Miguel Farrar record the incident and protest against Spanish forces.
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Havana
Tampa
Farrar
Estrela
Alguigar
Willems
Miguel Farrar
Battelle
Mernat
Don Tadlo
Don Luis Parrar
Enedente
Estrella
Pedroro
Buena Esperansa
Metres
Estrela Plant
Alquiszsar
Bernat
Strumiesus
Artemesla
Arly
Plavann
Cn Delbis
Throne Obispo Street
Lhey
Heneral Ahwmnadna
Weyler
Jose Maringaives
Autonomy Party
Spain
Fle
Omer
Supreme Court in Richmond Hears Appeals and Ruling
The Richmond Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals today heard cases including Price Auditor v Smith and Folio of others. Arguments by Samuel Brent and Rubmithedt McVeigh's administrator were presented. The docket included Chamber Passed Theil & vs Norfolk City Railway and Nicholson v Gloucester Charity School No 89 with Cary for appellant and Jones for appellee, continued until tomorrow.
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Supreme Court
Richmond
Mre
Supreme Court of Appeals
Price, Auditor
Smith
Samuel G. Brent
Blah
A. W. Armstrong
PF. L. Smith
McVeigh
Chamber
Theil
Norfolk City Railway Company
Nicholson Vs
Gloucester Charity School
Charles ™. Cary
Appellant
Marius Jones
Appellee
Injuries Hit Baltimore Man At Virginia Snuff Factory
William Lunenberg of Baltimore was severely injured at W L Venable’s snuff factory in Petersburg when a piece of iron fell from a snuff mill striking his head and badly crushing his foot possibly requiring amputation. Local officials including railroad leaders arrived on a special train from Roanoke en route to Washington. The report also notes Virginia Odd Fellows meeting in Charlottesville on April 11 to finalize constitutions and by laws, plus several local incidents and sermons from Petersburg churches.
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Petersburg
William Lunenberg
Baltimore
W. L. Venable
F. J. Kimball
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Jos. H. Sands
Col. Hayes
J. Deberry
Norfolk
J. C. Cassell
Lynchbore
Roanoke
Washington
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Virginia
Charlottesville
Nasens Cll
Chesterfield County
Woodpecker Road
First
Second Baptist
Table Street Presbyterian Chuarch
J. W. Rosebro
D. D
L. M. N. Stevens
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Market Street M. E
Leeds Triumph Ends in Dramatic Ring Knockout
In Maspeth New Orleans fighter Jack Everharst faced Athletic City’s Tore Leeds in a 25-round heavyweight bout. Leeds won by knockout in the 15th round after Everharst was knocked flat and unable to rise, leaving him unconscious until medical staff revived him. Leeds left the arena exhausted but conscious and was escorted to New York for care.
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Maspeth
L. J
Jiack
Leeds
Tom O'Rourke
Jack Prokor
Bob, Anderson
Athinne City
Veinardt
Esqulres
Martin J Vian
Tommy Wire
Jack le Porest
Cope
Lets
Leos
Tim
Wit
Lends
Sheen
Atlante
Tweeda
Bander
Philadelphia
Ryan
Newark
Iife
New York
Cotton and futures markets mixed with steady New Orleans receipts
Market reports show New York near unchanged to slight gains with May and October contracts advancing modestly. New Orleans futures quiet yet steady with 47 500 bales sold and receipts estimated 800 to 9 000 bales for the day, compared with prior years. Revelations note United States port activity and Heurich Brewing Co. brews amid the market briefing.
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Tiverpool
New York
New Orleans
Bates
United States Porta
Scribe Story of Weyler and Cuba Crisis in War
Cuban war correspondent Albert Rappleye arrives in New York after expulsion from Havana. He argues the insurgent cause could triumph within three months if the United States grants Cuban sovereignty and a fighting opportunity. He condemns General Weyler as a major misstep, cites insurgent gains, and notes Spanish supply difficulties and tactical failures amid debate over Cuban independence.
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New York
Muarch
Albert Rapliye
Malland Express
Havana
Yucatan
Spain
Cuba
Sypuln
Maco
Ure
Bern
Weyler
Maceo
Ule
Tenoptiia
Syy
Vashon
Naval Sews and Pacific Voyage Updates
Washington dispatches report a new trial setup for a trans Atlantic cargo contract and a probe into alleged inferior work and materials for naval contracts. The Concord bound for Honolulu may overtake the Petrel en route to San Francisco. The Commodore Avan sails from Washington to Charleston with claims of arms and Cuban personnel allegedly landed. potential charges under U S navigation laws loom if proven.
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Washington, D
Trans Addin
New
New York Navy Board
Naw
Congress
San Franco
Honolulu
Willl
Charleston
Chee Foo
Chemulpo
Washington
Treasury
Chairleston, & Lot of Arms
Ves
Sso
Tampa
Rey
United District Attorney
Commodore le Hable
Philadelphia Manufacturers Club Conference on Silver Policy
About 600 Philadelphia manufacturers gathered at the Union League to dispute reports from a Washington meeting with silver Senators. Rudolph Blankenburg and other leaders denounced pro silver positions, passing a resolution opposing free coinage and urging that tariff protection not be traded for silver. The session lasted about ninety minutes with a near unanimous vote. Washington notes say Secretary Carlisle will speak nonpartisan on April 16 about labor and finance, rebutting misreports about his planned address.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Western Silver Senators
Manufacturers’ Club
Union League Club
Robert Dornan
Eilyer
Dornan
Hite
Silver Senators
Blankenbure
Midladelphia
Blankenburge
Whittens
Walsh- Infton
Wsdadelphia Manor
Thang
Palace
Lub
United States
Friends of Silver
Jehrert McWade
Wharton Barker
Blankenburg
Long and Short Haul Case Before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled on two Interstate Commerce Act questions involving freight rates for long and short hauls. It upheld or reversed lower orders on social circle and inland carriage, clarifying federal authority over interstate traffic and foreign through shipments. The disputes centered on rates from Cincinnati to Social Circle versus Augusta and Atlanta and the handling of imported freight to inland destinations.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the
United States
Social Circle
James and Mayer
Cincinnati, Athern, Western and Atlantic
Georgia Railroad
Cincinnnati
Cincinnati
Social
Interstate Commerce Commiecon
Aspialy
Flowart
Georgia Rate Ad Company
Nieves
Slim
Court of Abpenly
Frelikhia
Nilintic
Court of Appeal
Cond
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bn Amadheerat
Texas and Wmacieailroad
Boards of Trade of
Seaboard
Kim
Raleigh Cruiser Raleigh Sets Speed Record in Tests
Report from the inspection board shows the Government built cruiser Raleigh averaged 18.64 knots for four hours despite bad wind. The first hour reached 19.20 knots, rising to 19.34 in hour two, then 18.15 in hour three and 17.48 in hour four while rolling ten to fifteen degrees.
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Washington
Inspeation Board
Raleigh
Navy Department
Bowdenites in Virginia Republicans Face Convention Rift
Fragmentary notes reveal Virginia GOP divisions with Lamb’s leadership under challenge. Delegates elected in Elizabeth City County and other municipalities pledge support while calls for harmony clash with the push to block McKinley instructions. Vague references to Newport News and St Louis hint at broader national alignment within the party.
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Vostoriany
Losin
Lamb
Republican Party
Nie Binte
West Town
Bowdentte
Mainhintoy
Virginia
Meinney
St. Louis
Unla
Newport News
Lim
Elizabeth City County
Mortress Monroe
Via
Marel
Milcabette City
Jiminplon
Harry Libbey
Darden
Collyer
Kos. Garden
John 11
Robingen
Andrew Willams
Rh. M. Smith
Son
Hwy Libboy
St. Louie
Col. Lamb
Conference notes and church decisions reported
A fragmented report describes a conference gathering with a collection for missions. It mentions a business session, and a report from the Monearth League with statistics. Recommendations call for Epworth League use at each appointment, district conferences at least annually, and time and place planning subject to presiding elder approval.
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M. 1
Churel
Todas
Bikundion
Prve Marshall
Prve Marshall Withdrew From the Confepetee Wil Nikita
Laliagg
Werloos
Ate
Ovation
Sprejal
Hosmornow
Monearth League
Oan
Epworth
Emeh
Norfolk News ad touts beef and lamb trades and bargains
A Norfolk advertisement from Wright’s store promotes McClerry and McChodinn cattle and lamb flocks, offering weekly beef slaughterings and free delivery. It lists low prices on calicoes, ginghams, dress goods, and more, inviting calls or mail orders and claiming Wright’s is the place for bargains and “Newest Discovery” teeth products.
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Norfolk Wins
Englaand
Rose Coo
Brei
McClerry & McChodinn
Stork
Inet
Bell, JR. & CO
Queen and Church Sts
Norfolk
Senate Passes Arkansas Bond Compromise Amid Budget Debate
Washington March 30 Senate approves a compromise settling mutual claims between the United States and Arkansas on principal and interest of state bonds under swamp lands acts. Debate lasts hours with tariff and public works discussions. House proceeds on sundry civil appropriation bill and considers Cuban revolution conferences. Nearby items include river and harbor funds, public buildings, and a Newark land purchase.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Arkansas
Indianapolis
Jastiea Wis
Benatora
Platt
Peffer
Anarrow
Colorado
Teller
Wolcott
iHouse
Bernard
Green
General Casey
Congressional Library
Hittehalmiin
Ganno (Kop
Cannon
Duoan
Sayers
Texas
Dockery
Missouri
Congress
Newark
N. J
Rhode Island
Long
New Jersey
Virginia
North
Lakes Floron
Superior
Michigan
Oregon
California
Wagner
Pennsylv
Committee On
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Venable
TM Lye
Heurich Brewing CO
Elbert Rapplye
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Island OF
Weyler Max Hoe
MANUF
Turers
Car Iale
Chicago
Ttim
Carliebess
Organized Labor
Supreme Court of the United States
Polais
Tor
Wight
H. van
Co Brown
Portemeuth
McKinsey
Chiairman
WF. Blount
Yoroluton
Wright's
C. Fc
Main Street
N. E. D. Rooms
Ennis
Will
Representative Cannon
House
Mr. Dockery
Missionari
Thin
Mfr. Nyers
Vtexas
Wheeler
Dem
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