Annexation Talk Prompts Cuban Business Plan to Join United States
A Cuban and Spanish business coalition along with prominent Cubans in Pinar del Rio Havana Matanzas and Santa Clara provinces explores annexation to the United States as the likely path to stability and safety for life and property. They plan to send a committee to Washington once favorable sentiment is confirmed, arguing autonomy fails to end the war and protect citizens.
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Matanzas
Cuba
Key West
Fin
Uwayana
Madrid
Lfe
Lawlesa
Pinar del Ilo
Ilanava
Santa Clara
United Gates
Washington
United States
Senor Sagasta
Senor Mentoro
Fnsiponta
Iroa
Senor Abomtore
Manes
Dmv
Eformists
Senor Sarasia
Ciia
Republi
Sprain
Dare Ie la Marina
Aad
Senor Hasasta
Silver and Gold Production and Coinage Report 1897
The Director of the Mint submits the fiscal year 1897 report to the Secretary of the Treasury detailing mint and assay office operations, foreign production statistics, and monetary status. Gold deposits totaled 19,105,000 dollars with 87,002,387 original deposits and 42.12 redeposits. silver bullion coinage valued at 34,795,009 with 9,470,622 original deposits and 254,508 redeposits. Silver bullion purchases for subsidiary coinage amounted to 250,248 fine ounces costing 171,455 dollars. The total silver dollars coined from bullion purchased under the July 14, 1870 act through July 1, 1897 reached 63,718,477 pieces containing 63,172,650 ounces.
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Washington, D.C
Secretary of the Treasury
Fire Swept Town Windsor Faces Bitter Cold Suffering
Windsor Nova Scotia Oct 8 A major blaze left Windsor in ruins with only the Courthouse Custom-house and Mounee's hotel standing. Banks and the hostage suffered fire losses while People's Bank fared poorly. Many residents fled with scant clothing as freezing temperatures intensified suffering. Insurance pegged at 582000, about 0 percent of losses. Help came from Halifax Swentville Truro and a carload of provisions and clothing arrived. Two elderly victims Patrick Kelly and his wife were found among charred remains on St Ann Street.
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Miny
Windsor
N. S
Courthire
Custom-house
Mounee
Stemu
Hank
Halifax Banking Company
People's Bank
Swentville
Halifax
Lown
Walifax
Truro
St. Ann Street
Patrick Kelly
Awards and Premiums at the Norfolk County Exhibition
A follow up list shows premier prizes awarded across departments at the Norfolk County fair. Winners include A. M. Newton and George W. Taylor for horse exhibits, J. Lambert and Robertson for swine, and many others in dairy fruit and machinery categories. Grand premiums go to firms in Staunton and Norfolk with Norfolk Farm Supply also securing multiple awards. Recipients in the Trades Department must collect on October 20 from 1 to 4 at 141 No. 1h Mute street.
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Roper
A. M. Newton
Norfolk County
Merars
George FP
Wtaytor
Thomas W. Godwin
Norfolk
W. J. Harris
R. J. Harris
Norfolk Farm Supply Company
Messrs. C. Millans, Son & Co
Misa Nonko Wilkinson
Mute Street
Mist
Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans Meeting in Norfolk
The Grand Camp of Confederate veterans of Virginia will meet next Wednesday in Norfolk. Two Norstelle residents, Mrs Washington Taylor and Miss Annie Hevy, will serve as sponsor and maid of honor. Presentations will honor veterans with speeches to Quartermaster General Washington Taylor and Inspector General T C Morton.
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Norstelle
Washinton Taylor
Annie Hevy
Plishugh Tee
Washington ‘Taylor
Norfolk
S. Cinnett
T. C. Morton
Admiral Worden dies after long naval service in New York
Admiral John L Worden retired and praised for gallantry in the war dies in Washington at age about seventy. He commanded the Abraham Lincoln era ship during the late conflict and earned Congress thanks for duty. Pneumonia listed as cause. Scene recalls a half century of naval devotion and heroism.
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Washington
John L. Worden
Shampioon Roads
Congress
Prheumonia
Worden
Fishkill
Dutchess County
New York State
Sling Sing
Westehtener County
Washington, D. C
Newton S Lates
Navy
Shoreham Hotel
Trion
Serdom
Bert
New York Stme
Naval Museum of Hygiene
New York Naval Laboratory
Loto
Portsmouth
Conmaress
Impressed With Birmingham Armor Plant Tour Report
Birmingham officials and lawmakers welcomed the armor plate board led by Commodore Howell suite to visit Birmingham industry. The group met with local mills and furnaces, learned plant costs and steel production benchmarks, and ended with a civic dinner.
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Birmingham
Ala
Armor Plate Board
Commodore Howell
Mccormick
Envicer Endicott
Perry
Wetcher and
Chambers
M. V. Richanise
Southern Railway
Southern
Aiuntae
Thompson
Southern Harthway
Underworl
Wheeler
Diaties
Tennessee
Turmingham Telling Mil Company
Iron and Steel Mnits
Harr'eon-Howard Pipe Works
Thessemor
Iskeeta Mov Coal Minea
Insley and
Thomas
Prate Calmings
Eltisens
Mrndneham
Turngees
Pittsburg
United States Monitory Mission Sees British Cabinet Move
London October 13 The United States monetary commissioners have received no authentic information about the action taken by the British cabinet on Saturday June Private advices, however, convince them that the cabinet has no doubt dealt the death blow to their mission.
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London
Nnted
Post Office Safe Blown Open in Boston GA
Robbery at the Boston Georgia post office early today left the safe blown open and $120 in cash stolen. Stamps and other postal matter were not disturbed. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing with local authorities.
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Savannah
Boston
Bryan favors George for New York mayor
Campaign committee declares William Jennings Bryan supports Henry George for the first mayor of Greater New York. A Courier interview cited in Evansville and a Bryan reply from Evansville outline his alleged views, though Bryan later denies endorsing any New York mayoral candidate.
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New York
Jeffersoniae Temocracy
William Jennings Bryan
Henry George
Greater
Evansville
Ind
Bryan Deliyveress
New York City
Hele
Tere
Nw York
Fless
Bryan
Chicago
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
George
Greater New York
Associated Press
Norfolk
Neb
Royal
Eumpire
W. J. Bryan
Petersburg Delegates Attend Grand Camp Race Event
Delegates from the A PL HI Camp of Confederate Veterans travel to Petersburg to attend the Grand Camp event with notable figures General Cullen A. Hattle ex Governor William EB Cameron and Dr. John among those listed as participants or speakers October 18 in Vetersburg Virginia during a wartime veterans gathering. details remain fragmented yet indicate a ceremonial meeting and surrounding spectator interest.
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Melle Yound
Vetersburg
Spectatj
Grand Camp
Cullen A. Hattle
William EB
Cameron
John
Norfolk News Roundup of Local Events and Movements
Brief mentions of Miss Rachel Ives heading to New York for several weeks, the steamer Wessex reentering service on the Norfolk line, and social plans including Caprio and Crave Miloma’s Philadelphia wedding. Water department offers no rate increase soon. Dr. Puecker back from mission on the Pastern Shore. Ward leaders to hear Major Poster and Judge Brooke speak, plus an American Gas Association annual meeting at Old Point Comfort. Delegates to Virginia Methodist Woman’s Foreste Missionary Society arrive. Norfolk and other delegates attend state conventions. Football plans include Norfolk vs Portsmouth, with a schedule featuring Newport News, Maryland, and other colleges and clubs.
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Rachel Ives
New Yorke
Wessex
Polles
Caprio
Phondelphia
Misa Crave Miloma
Thapety
Water Department
Puecker
Lynchhbure
Norfolk
Richmond
AL Mekernel
Wendell Baker
Fire Department
Yestertagy
New Haven
Elis
Ion. Blom
Henry
Washington Taylor
Mra. Taylor
Daughters of the Confederacy
Academy Lot
Portsmouth
Newport News
Maryland
Agricultural and Machanical College
Richmond College
Richmond Athlete Club
Maltimore Chey College
Columbia Athletic ‘Assocation
Washington
Chinese Massacre Report Cuts China Rebels Dominate
In Tauman province Kuangte is captured by rebels as 14,000 assaulting forces ravage Tutu and Ioan valleys. In Kuang Yang a prison attack frees hundreds of criminals while a central city massacre kills the magistrate and family. Government alarm rises with many killed or injured. insurgents claim intent to destroy Southern China governance. Durant murder case moved to hearing November 16 in Washington. Rudolphi and Wallace garments praised for mind ease and comfort.
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Tacoma
Wash
Kuangte
Tauman
Tutu
Ioan
China
Kuang Yang
Tha
Tyo
COUNTING THE ENEMY Political Faction Tensions in Virginia Race 1947
Wehmond Virginia October 18 1947 Democratic managers here face weak organization and limited candidate support amid a push for election law reform. Republican leaders deny talks of coalition while observers suspect Washington counsel favors cross faction talks. Senator Thomas S Martin hails reception in town as he heads toward Rockingham with speculation on General Witz Lee candidacy. A footless man, Ross Carter, is jailed for barroom break in with five years. Brooklyn contractor George Covert recovers after attempted suicide. wife accompanies him home.
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Speen
Wehmond Va
Vetere
Viek
Itas
Washington
Jen. J.paylor Ellyson
Meartin
General Witz
Lee
Senate
Geyer Pitz
Broad Street
General Lee
Ross Carter
Washington County
George Covert
Brooklyn
Brrooklyn
Truckman's Sad Fate at Bay Line Wharf
While loading cotton at the Bay Line wharf, truckman Jonding Setlevy was knocked overboard by a fellow worker crossing the gang plank. The heavy bale toppled after him. lifeboat crews and stevedore W. R. Leland searched Sunday and again Monday, recovering the body about 1:30 o'clock. An inquest returned a verdict in line with the events.
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Bay Line
J. Setlevy
W. R. Leland
Carrel
Engineer Lost At Sea Near Vineyard Haven Massachusetts
The vessel Seamat reported that an engineer was lost overboard and drowned during heavy west wind on Saturday while en route from alachivolia to Boston. The engineer’s name was not reported.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
James M. Seaman
Mow Waven
T. Pendleton
sAoalachivolia
Boston
Seamat
Dr Kings New Discovery Promoted for Consumption Colds
There is nothing so good as Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Demand it and avoid substitutes sold by unscrupulous dealers. It is safe reliable and money back guaranteed. Trial bottle free at Burrow Martin Co. drug store. Regular size 50 cents and $1.
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Dr. King
Tor Courha
Burrow, Martin & Co
London overcoatings in very desirable styles
Rudolphi and Wallace pledge a display of London overcoats in refined designs at 333 Main street, inviting shoppers to preview current seasonal selections.
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London
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