General Rivera Named To Command Cuban Forces
The text states General Rivera has been appointed to succeed General Aa-0-Bracco commanding Cuban troops in Pinar del Rio. Rivera, born 1847 in Mayaguez Puerto Rico, is a veteran of the ten years war, a friend of Maximo Gomez, and closely allied with Maceo. He studied in Barcelona and served under Gomez, Garcia, and others before the peace treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enerel Juan Ruis
Rivera
Bracco
Pinar del
Miander
Maximo Gomezacéo
Esveral Rivera
Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Barcelona
Gomez
Garéia
Department
East
Mecca
Central America
Towar
Thief
Maceo
AFL converts in Cincinnati under Gompers guidance
The sixteenth annual American Federation of Labor meeting opened in Cincinnati with President Samuel Gompers presiding. About 150 delegates attended. welcoming remarks were given by Martin Fox of North America and readings were offered for the late Mr Vox. Discussions urged stronger eight hour law enforcement and broader reforms. Delegates including England’s Samuel Woods and John Melcinson and France’s Louis Vigoroux were welcomed on stage. Gompers stressed unity within the federation and urged continued public opinion cultivation and cooperation among labor groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanmel Woods
John Melcinson
England
Louis Vigoroux
France
McGrath
Martn-Watters
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Uncle Sam's Cash Coinet a Great Deal Since Commence ing
The article states the total value of all coins authorized and issued by the U S government since the first act of authorization reached 2 467 798 116 25 dollars. It breaks down the distribution by metal with void, silver, and minor coin totals and notes the figure as part of campaign discussions.
Notable Deaths and Appointments From Early Reports
The item lists several obituaries and notices: Martin L Stevens of Brooklyn a Knight of Pythias dies at 60. Henry Fell Pease Liberal MP for Cleveland York dies. J B Labouisse former New Orleans Cotton Exchange president dies of heart failure after exertion. Cardinal Gibbons receives Pope’s appointment of Rev Thomas J Conatt to succeed Bishop in Washington. Mrs Fannie Redding dies at 102 in Derby Conn. She nursed P T Barnum in infancy and reportedly saved his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L.stevens
Brooklyn
Pythias
Henry Fell Pease
Cleveland
North
York
J. B. Labouisse
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Cerdinal Gibbons
Barnaum
Congress Debates Cuban Policy and Immigration Bill
Senate considers immigration provisions requiring literacy in native language, while House passes a copyright measure and a liquor sale ban for the Capitol. Debate features leaders Sherman, Teller, and Morgan as Congress adjourns toward a two week recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cuba
Catlom
Call
House
United States
Capitol
Cowden
Reed
Dingley
Morse
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
Macao
Morgen
Alsbama
Otner
Republic of Cuba
Morgan
Alabama
Secretary of State
SIE
Nancy Allabach
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
Congress
Sherman
Fre
Teller
Gorman
West
Aldrich
Platt
Mitchell
Ore
Chandler
Hale
Allen
Bailer
Dem
Texas
Anil
Alexis town beset by alleged attempt and suspicious group
Fragmentary report notes citizens of Alexis VL allegedly attempted a hazardous act at a whiskey joint, causing townwide alarm. Mentions Ernest Engel a German statistician linked to Berlin, born in Dresden 1821, with career milestones. References a Cuban sympathizers club in Butie Mant organized by Capt. Bordeaux with about 400 women on a list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexis
Ernest Engel
Geng
Berlin
Dresden
Bureau of Statistics
Butie
Mant
Bordeaux
Iowa Crops For 1896 Report Warn Of Poor Potatoes
The State crop bureau released final 1896 figures showing wheat and corn yields by county and December prices. Winter wheat averaged 17 bushels per acre with 3,551,350 bushels total. corn yielded about 39 bushels per acre from 5,043,390 acres, totaling 318,692,210 bushels, valued near 43.92 million dollars. Oats suffered from rust and harvest troubles with 2.825 million acres harvested. barley and flax, potatoes, and other crops posted notable values, while total soil product value neared 133.66 million dollars. The report also notes an unusually large proportion of corn in poor condition at harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scate Werther and Crop Bureau
Isbt
Timothy Seel
Estiees Sun
Beowen Chapter XXI continues courtly intrigue and threats
In a crowded scene at Thorndale Hall, Sir Richard Mortmain faces Rufus Crouch and a scheming web of threats over Violet Mowbray’s fortune. Don tempts fate by defending Sir Richard as Crouch plots murder, while Gluke plots for payout and a letter exposes a conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Marsh
Mademoiselle
St Richard
Gluke
Lyana
Sir Richard
Mademoielle
Thorsdale
Richard Mortmain
Fan
Richard
Marsh Miss Mowbray
Crouch
Mr. Marsh Grove
Woodburn Parsonage
Violet ‘Mowbray
Helston
Rufus Crouch
Sulien
Rufus
Australia
Graffy
Aquammire
Baronet
Guardian
Don
Violet
Crunch
Richard Mort
Main
Richani
Doz
Jan A
Jemmy Jessamy
Righorn
Helston Hall
Bajlii
Marmnain
Three Pleinfeld Boys Save Drowning Girls At Lake
The New York Tribune recounts how Marmle Long and Florence Wilson nearly drowned at Tiers Lake. Harry Boyd and companions Tommy and Willie Martin acted fast, with Boyd rescuing Florence and another boy saving Mamie Long after a man plunged in. Both girls survived apparently unhurt, and the three Pleinfeld youths may receive a humane society medal.
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Pleinfeld
N.J
Shoul
Humane Societys
New York Tribune
Marmle Long
Florence Wilson
Tiers Lake
Harry Boyd
Tommy
Willie Martin
Mamie Long
Boyd
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Joan Ruis Rivers
Federation OF Labor
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Washington
Iowa
Austria
London
Horowitz
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Queen Victoria
Order of the Garter
Ischl
Beewen
Tos
Ben
Thorsdale Hall
Triton
Wrarm
Enhough
Grouse Shooters
Wyvern
Earl Hag
Lord Wyvern
Giegerich
Supreme
Frank
Lttle Corporation
Angue
Supreme Court
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Irwood
Atchison
Pad Wilks
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