Civil Law in Cuba Elections Pass with Tranquility
In a 1907 dispatch from Tampa and other cities, Brigadier General Enrique Collazo of the Cuban army writes from La Parra, Holguin, and Potoul Tunas describing tranquil elections, vote tallies in the Orient, and the planned assembly meetings. He foresees a smooth government change and notes Spanish forces’ limited activity due to rains and sickness. He cites hopes for outside support and outlines a shift from wartime to peacetime governance with an independent judiciary and a constitution.
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Tampa
Pnrique Collaso
Cuba
la Parras
Holguin
Camaguey
Puerto Principe
Santiago
Mala Noche
Enrique Collazo
Aurielo Hevia
Tommy Pardo
Manuel d’Esprague
Strand Corps
Rhadon
Jose Fernandez de Castro
Carlos M. de Cesnedes
Potoul
Tunas
Madrid
United States
Crisi
Orient
Cameguey
Taynos
Colluzo
Houses of Representatives
Insurgent Reverses In Cuban Engagements Near Pinar del Rio
A Spanish force of 200 infantry under Capt. C. W. Sarlo Ponton surprised an insurgent camp on the Joro heights in Pinar del Rio at sunrise. Twenty six insurgents were killed and several wounded. Colonel Jose Palacios was captured and wounded. Fifty arms and a medicine chest fell to the government. A second Spanish column killed twenty four insurgents on Rubi and Laguna Hills. Three insurgent officers were reported among the dead. The Canary Battalion with other units participated in the operations reported from head- quarters.
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Havana
C. Ww
Sarlo Ponton
Joro
Pinar del Rio
Jose Palacios
Rubi
Laguna
Canaries
Earthquake and battle reports mix with wreck at Cortland
In Ramagosa insurgents suffered forty one killed as Spaniards reportedly lost little. Captain-General Weyler, escorted by 150 cavalry, toured San Antonio and San Nicolas, fining the mayor and detaining a military contractor over rations. An earthquake struck Santiago de Cuba. A rail wreck at Cortland, North Carolina killed Mrs. J M Quillan of Overbrook and injured several others as Train No 4 derailed near Blodgetts Mills.
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Ramagosa
Weylers
Maddruga
San Antonio
San Nicholas
Armistead
Gaines
San Nicolas
Cortland
N. C
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Fall Road
Blodgetts Mills
Wich
Staton
J. M. McQuillan
Overbrook
Philadelphia
Brady's Action Sustained and Deputies Protest in Virginia
Deputies in Colonel James D. Brady's Richmond Virginia Internal Revenue office protest to the Treasury Department after Brady did not reappoint them. The article explains that collectors may appoint deputies in their handwriting and that such appointees must be reappointed by the successor, with limited civil service exceptions. If no eligible list exists, temporary thirty day appointments are allowed.
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Washington
James D. Brady
Internal Revenue
Richmond, Va
Treasury Department
Brady
Civil Service
Internal Revenue Bureau
Meck Kinley
Mall Superintendent Sues to Preserve Civil Service Protections
John G Woods, mall superintendent at Toursville By postoffice, sues Postmaster General and the Post Office Department to block removal. A temporary restraining order shields his position while the case tests civil service rules. Clerk O'Donnell is named to succeed him, with the order served on Gary and Heath.
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Civil Service
Washington
John G Woods
Toursville
Postoffice
Londay
Sait
Postmaster General City
Postoffice Department
Cout
Postolie
Woods
Clerk O'Donnell
Nim
Bingham
Gary
Heath
Train Rules Committee Seeks One Rule System
Toronto September 2 The committee on train rules of the American Railway Association debated a unified system to govern trains across roads. Attendees included Major 8 T Myers S Sullivan C W Hadley J C Moore J R Wealy and F C Rice. The aim is to simplify operations across lines.
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Toronto
American Railway Association
Hiy
Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomasg Railway
Sullivan
Ilinois Central
C. W. Hadley
West Shore
J. C. Moore
Erie
J. R. Wealy
Atlantic Coast Line
F. C. Rice
Dunois
Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Road
Boundary of Klondike Discredited by Coast Survey Chief
A Port Townsend dispatch reports that General Dufield of the Coast and Geodetic Survey disputes claims tying Dawson City to Alaska. He says the Klondike boundary is substantially correct, based on Ogilvie’s meridian, and that the later Canadian survey fixes the line near Forty Mile Creek and the Yukon. The Senate treaty envisages a commission to finalize the boundary.
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Port Townsend
Wash
John A.smith
United States
Dyea
Skaguay
Yukon
Alaska
Dawson City
cMumls
Washington, D. C
Cgeneral Dufield
Coastand Geodetic Survey
British Northwest Territory
Great Britain
Russia
Porcupine River
Ostivie
Ogilvie
Forty Mile Creek
Senate
Indifference of Levigert central to Sausage Maker trial
Chicago September trial reveals Levigert showed little concern for missing wife. Police testimony noted he did not seek updates on leads, and he avoided informing neighbors. He claimed his wife may have wandered or died, but offered no strong involvement, while authorities pressed for any trace. The courtroom bustle grew daily as spectators packed the hall.
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Chicago
Levwigert
Herman Schuettler
Lambert
Re Daily
Luerkert
Liwigert
Capt. Schnedtner
Leuigert
Henioned
Tosult
Lila
Mighty Preced
Clint
Cotton in Alabama Crop Not Near Last Year’s Output
Reports from fifty four of Alabama’s sixty six counties cite cotton conditions. Output statewide will not exceed seven percent of a normal year due to rust and heavy losses over the past two weeks. Railroad commissioners who visited all rail lines estimate the crop even lower than this.
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Montgomery
Ali
Goa
Culver
Demand for Mexican silver bonds rises in Europe
Mexico City Sept 2 The mail from Europe for per cent silver bonds of this Government continues unabated and the bonds have been steadily rising in price. The report notes strong demand and a steady ascent in bond values as investors seek metal backed securities.
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Mexico City
Mex
Europe
Maupin Wins Democratic Primary In Henrico County
Mehmond Va Sept 2 1897 Democratic primaries in Henrico County nominate Gen Addison Maupin over W Throckmorton. Maupin backed anti gambling bill and opposes penitentiary head Massey. Lively GOP talk of a Lamb convention and a Richmond rally plan as Col Lamb seeks governor nod.
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Virginian
Mehmond
Henrico County
Een
Addison Maupin
Co. W. Throckmorton
Maupin
Lynn
du Uidavnes
Henrico
Conway St. Lancs
B. BR
Munford
W. H. Beveridge
Beveridge
Richmond
John
Massey
Vaturans
James D. Brady
Internal Revenue
Col. Lamb
Cal. Lamb
Cal
Brady
Cal Lamb
Col Lamb
Lyneburg
Lurry
Lamb
Capt. Lurty
Repub
Seamator Martin
Martin
Cmpaign
Petersburg
Ashland
Cittes
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Pila
W. H. T. Joy
Brooklyn
Tils
Joy
Miners and Operators Disagree at Dubois Convention
Dubois Pa Sept 2 The miners convention adjourned after two days with a wage scale adopted. The plan calls for 42 cents per ton for machine mining and 40 for pick mining. General Manager Robinson has offered 40 cents for pick mining and 8 cents less for machine, signaling a stubborn clash between operators and miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Manaber Robinson
Test Case on Sale of Ticket Tries Anti-Scalper Law
New York brokers known as scalpers fail to press a speedy ruling on the anti scalper law. Frederick M. Bolles, a clerk for Gustav Lansing, is arrested for selling a ticket to Norfolk Virginia for $80, more than the regular fare. Bolles was arraigned at Centre Street Court and remanded to Tombs custody. In Supreme Court a writ of habeas corpus was sought, claiming the law unconstitutional. The writ was denied September 5.
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New York
Norfolk
Holles
Centre Street
Bolles
Justice Beach
Supreme Court
Germany seeks explanation over French dispatch in Alsace case
Berlin reports Germany will demand from France an explanation of a dispatch by French Premier Meline replying to AlsaceLorraine society congratulatory messages. The note expresses hope of reunification with the republic. Germany also seeks satisfaction for alleged excesses before the German embassy in Paris after President Faure’s Russia trip.
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Berlin
Wpyven
Germany
France
M. Meline
Alsace-Lohaing
Sigu
Alsace-Lorraine
Paris
Faure
Ila
Russia
Avalanche report trails alpine ascent near Maeunt Ploureur
Reports from La Saale near Maeunt Ploureur reveal that a party of Alpine tourists aiming to ascend Mount Pleureur faced delays. The 13,155 foot peak lies near Mauvoisin and the ascent is challenging via the Gletrox route, eight hours to summit. In other news, the First National Bank of Greensburg Indiana failed, with $100,000 capital and $84,000 in deposits on July 26, Comptroller’s office reports indicate ex aminer Packard assigned to oversee.
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Herne, Switzer
Ind
la Saale
Maeunt Ploureur
Sion
Valais
Pleureur
Mauvoisin
Gletrox
President Andrews Considers Brown University Resignation Request
Providence R I Sept 2 President Andrews said he has taken under consideration the request of the Brown University Corporation that he withdraw his resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. J
Andrews
Brown University Corporation
Murder Case Rocks Duval County in Florida
In Jacksonville on September 2, 1997, a farmer named Deer Register was shot to death while on his land. Robert Register, his adopted son, and Henry M. Tyre were arrested. the boy confessed to the killing, with Tyre allegedly orchestrating the plot after learning of a relationship between Mrs Register and Tyre. The boy described being paid to shoot and Tyre finishing the deed with an axe. All three await hearings.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Duval County
Bdeer Register
Roehert Register
Henry M. Tyre
Tran Register
Ubeelty
Register
Tyre
Nat
Rter
Youstardiay
Hon Tyre
Fusion factions unify in Nebraska fusion ticket deal
In Lincoln Nebraska September delegates from Democratic Populist and Silver Republican parties converge to fuse behind John J. Sullivan for Supreme Judge and a unified slate. Despite early tensions some delegates depart as fusion becomes assured while others doubt lasting harmony within the coalition.
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Lincoln
Neb
Supreme
John J. Sullivan
Colombus
von Foret
Kearney
George . Kenover
Wisner
Hannooy
Phinty
Shana
Ypsion
Wen
Seville
Saivan
Seoul
Nevor Thompson
Sullivan
Baptist Young People's Union Convention Meeting Held
A briefing session of Baptist Young People's Union committees in the city discusses arrangements for the State Convention on October 6 and 7. Ghali Mian Winston chairs the Executive Committee. W L Baker serves as secretary. Delegates and housing for visitors are planned, with host site options at Leemason Street church or Armory.
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Baptist Young People's Union Convention
Preemason Street Baptist Church
Ghali- Mian Winston
Diaiy
Mir. W. L. Baker
Tto
Leemason Street
Armory Hidil
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Government OF Peace For the Future
NeWitt
J. M. F. Trotter
Truitt & Smith
R. L. Wilson
Klondike
Corse
Dowson City
Luetgert
Alabama
House of Delegates
Piracy
Rowle
Republian
Larry
Saunton
Gonin
GanIn
Lenraanne
Emelshiman
Lerinured
NONPD
Wieg
Atlantic Sloamshlyy
Halahmore
Loxton
British Board of Trade
Boston
Charles S. Sumner
Todd
Henson
Wor
Arker
L. W. Neill
Darker
Phiadelphia
Nell
Nort Atlante
Water One
The
Commercial and Shipping Association of Great Britain
Kostinl
Fusion LN Neprasiwa
MLS Baptist Young People's Union
Wharton
George W. Jones
I Berkley
W. A. Fentress
Portamouth
District Union
Hall
Park Avenue Church
Maln
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