Madrid dispatch names Weyler successor in Cuba
A Madrid dispatch says Weyler’s successor as governor general of Cuba may be Senor Azcarraga with Senor de Lome informing Olney nothing final yet. American prisoners on the island likely to be released within a week, including the entire Competitor crew and possibly Gen Julio Sanguilly and Louis Somellini. State Department has pressed Spain for early releases to ease tensions over Cuban rule.
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Senor Azcarrage
Cuba
Island
Weyler
Madrid
Washington
Senor de Lome
Olney
Senor Azcarraga
State Department
Legation
Julio Sanguilly
Louis Somellini
United States
Brooklyn Battleship Disabled by Sunken Ledge in Delaware River
The Brooklyn cruiser struck a sunken rock off Marcus Hook Pennsylvania and suffered major forward compartment damage. She was pulled free and anchored in ice breakers. fate of active service unclear pending a court of inquiry.
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Brooklyn
Delaware River
United States
Marcus Hook
Pennsylvania
Mareuskk
Capt
Cook
Alread
Bradley-Martin Ball Promises Grander New York Event
Sir Martin Bradley and Mr. Bradley Martin defend the charity ball amid public criticism. They note a planned quarter-million dollar fundraiser and question who benefits and if the wealthier class will gain more than the needy. The producer says more costumes will be needed and that the event must be a success despite scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley-Martin
New York City
Meaninyo
Bradley-Martit
Tstt
China aims to rebuild navy after Japanese losses
A report to the Chinese imperial council states plans to reestablish a modern navy within ten years. It calls for fortification of Kia Chow Bay and a reorganized Foo Chow arsenal with French engineers to build warships. Also notes a prize fight bill signing.
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China
Japan
F. M. Barber
Tsung-Li- Yamen
Imperial Council
United States
Kia Chow
Shang Tung
Foo Chow
Nevada Governor Signs Bill to Permit In-State Boxing
Gov Saddler signed a measure allowing Corbett and Fitesipmons to fight in Nevada after a majority of citizens expressed support. He said he waited to gauge public wishes and had nothing further to say on the merits of opposing arguments.
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Nevada
Corbett
Fitesipmons
Gov
Saddler
Olear
Boundary line arbitration named Venezuelan tribunal
Washington dispatch reports Melville W. Fuller chief justice and David J. Brewer associate justice named as commissioners to supervise the arbitration tribunal set to determine the boundary between Venezuela and British Guiana. The court agrees to the selections, with Fuller's appointment pending Venezuela approval. President Crespo and his cabinet have accepted Mr Fuller.
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Washington
Meltile W. Puller
United States Supreme Court
David J. Brewer
Venezuela
British Guiana
Supreme Court
Faller
Crespo
Fuller
Ten Millions For Heirs In Mrs Aunt R Allen Will Hope
Mrs Aunt R Allen reputedly the wealthiest woman in St. Louis died at Pittsfield Mass and left no will. Her estate is valued at 10090000 dollars and if a will exists it would have been drawn up recently in Pittsfield without her longtime attorney Dham Z Grover or J W Wallace. If no will exists the estate will be divided among twenty nine heirs.
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R. Allen
St. Louis
Pittsfield
Mass
Allen
Dham Z. Grover
Dham Z. Grover, Who For Years Had Been Mrs. Allen
Millionaire Duestrow Appeal Seeks Reconsideration in Missouri
A motion for a rehearing in the case of Arthur Duestrow of St. Louis convicted of murdering his wife and child and sentenced to hang has been filed in division No. 1 of Missouri's supreme court in Jefferson City. The motion contends the original panel failed to review the record as required by state law and overlooked essential questions. Action likely in two weeks. A San Francisco famine relief meeting, led by Mayor Phelan, formed a fifty member committee to gather supplies and funds for famine victims in India.
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Arthur Duestrow
St. Louis
Supreme Court
Jefferson City
San Francisco
India
Phelan
Fire Chief Porter of Chattanonga Dies by Suicide
William Porter, chief of the Chattanonga Tem jire department, shot himself Friday morning after years of alleged insanity from an old injury. The report ties his death to personal turmoil and mental strain.
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William Porter
Chattanonga,Tem Jire
Congress to Hold Extra Session for Revenue Bill
Chairman Dingley states the purpose of the extra session is to enact a revenue bill. He expects only revenue legislation with no pension or general measures, adjourning as the Senate acts, then a conference to reconcile differences.
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Chirman Dingley
Ways and Euns
House of Representatives
Congress
McKinley
House
Senata
Senate
Udo
January Disappointment in Trade Yet Notable Gains
R J Dun & Co review notes January as disappointing overall with only modest gains. Iron and products decline, wool steady, hides lower, rail stocks down slightly from December, but ten iron works began and thirteen women works started with nine more awaiting orders. Other industries show similar growth and expansion of plants depends on incoming orders.
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R. J. Dun & Gas Weekly Review of Trade
Whal
Suoe
Bevept & Shade
Sugls
Wolcott Measure Passed Senate Adopts International Money Conference Bill
The Senate voted 46 to 4 to authorize commissioners for an international money conference. Debates featured speeches by Hoar Massachusetts Vilas Wisconsin Jones Arkansas Allisuk Town Carter Montana, with general support and discussion of dimetallism via international agreement.
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Senate
National Senate
Hoar
Massachusetts
Vilas
Wisconsin
Jones
Arkansas
Allisuk
Town
Carter
Montana
Chamber
Host
United States
Great Britaan
France
Germany
California Major Leads Cuban Volunteer Frame
Dr C H Bulson formerly of the California National Guard seeks thirty to forty volunteers in San Francisco to join Cuban efforts. He aims to depart for Tampa or Jacksonville to embark with the Cuban volunteers, while denying formal military organization.
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Cuba
C. H. Bulson
National Guard of California
San Francisco
Bulson
Act PA
Colby Nebraska
Tampa
Jacksonville
Pia
Florida
Attempt to oust Pingree by mandamus bid in Detroit
Attorney Fred Baker of Detroit will ask the Michigan Supreme Court on February 2 to decide Governor Pingree's eligibility to hold both governor and mayor posts. The action aims to compel Detroit's common council to order a special mayoral election.
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Pingree
Fred Baker
Detroit
State of
Michigan
State Supreme Court
Common Council of
Wayor
Populist Demand for Kansas Farm Protection Act
Kansas populist state central committee issues a manifesto urging the legislature to curb charges by the Kansas City Stock Yards Company and the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange to shield farmers and stock raisers from high live stock shipping costs. Also references train collision near Rochester N, injuries, Texas ship readiness, and Idaho senatorial election.
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Kansas
State Central Committee of Kansas
Kanas City Stock Yards Company
Kansas City Live Stock Exchange
Kansas City
Nevada farmer slays wife and three children at home
Wane County sparsely settled, a farmer named Rash killed his wife and three children near Warea Wicata, about noon Thursday. The scene showed a crushed wife, multiple fatal wounds on a 5 year old, a head crushed child, and a baby similarly assaulted. Rash surrendered at the window, asked for a Bible, and may have been driven by madness after revival meetings at Grace Church. Neighbors prepared the remains for funeral rites.
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Nev
Nelimska
Wares
Wicatai
Hash
Rash
Grace Church
Break in Love Chains Involving Princess de Chimay and James Rigo
Reports from Milan and Detroit indicate Princess de Chimay formerly of Detroit and musician James Rigo eloped and quarreled violently in a hotel. The princess packed her belongings, paid her bill, and left for Monte Carlo, while Rigo faces an unsettled bill and uncertain prospects.
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Milan
Princess de Chimay
Fomeriy
Detroit
James Rigo
Ser
Rigo
Monte Carlo
Palmer predicts two party realignment in next campaign
Senator Palmer foresees a unified pro silver wing forming one party with solid money Democrats and Republicans while silver factions unite in another. He plans to resume law practice in Springfield after official duties end.
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Palmer
Senator Palmer
Springfield
Market quotes for cattle and grains across cities
Regional commodity prices list beef and hog futures alongside corn wheat oats and rye. City by city rates show No 2 red wheat 62c to 88c Buffalo to Cincinnati and Detroit quotes reflect varied ranges and farm product values with eggs and broom corn also noted.
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Indianapolis
Cattie
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Aus
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Nezante
Fire wipes out village business district at Paecific Junction
Early Tuesday a fierce fire destroyed nearly all main street structures in Paecific Junction, including the Pacific Hotel and Odd Fellows hall. Aided by freezing winds, the small fire department failed to halt the blaze until Plattsmouth help arrived too late. no deaths, but many residents homeless and frostbite injuries reported. Insurance partially covers losses estimated between 30,000 and 75,000 dollars.
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Village Junction
Pacific Hotel
Odd Fellows
James
Plattsmouth
Odd Fellows? Hell
Boesen Murder Recall Marks End of Family Inmates
Willie Boesen released from Anamosa prison after serving eleven years for killing his father in a cornfield. His brother John, 20, was also jailed earlier. their mother Mrs. Boesen earned a gubernatorial pardon in 1895 and was confined since 1890. The family, poor Sioux County residents, faced harsh discipline and alleged abuse before the fatal act. Willie has since reformed and is now with his mother in Waverly.
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Willie Boesen
Anamosa
Boesens
Bossen
Willie
Jackson
Mrs. Boesen
Sioux County
Uge
John
Sioux Cuentr
Waverly
Eleven Miners Hurt In Monroe County Coal Mine Blast
News of an explosion at a Foster coal mine in Monroe County on the 27th reports eleven miners injured, with most expected to recover. Officials cite air and cold gas as possible factors, and a keg of powder as a suspected cause, though authorities suggest natural phenomena may be to blame. Damage to the mine is described as slight, and families of the injured area noted.
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Monroe County
Foster
Monroe Country
Ottumwa
Bootleggers Convicted in Shenandoah Roundup
A recent Shenandoah roundup led to the conviction of Henry Emmons Dan McCless T C Martin and Wa Foster on bootlegging charges. Each man faces a $100 fine and thirty days hard labor on the public streets or highways in the county jail for nonpayment. A second item notes Southeastern Iowa Teachers preparing for a March 4 convention in Oskaloosa with Prof. De Mott of the Redpath Bureau delivering a lecture. William Wiggin won $5500 in damages from Charles A Touston in Cedar Rapids over alienation of his wife’s affections. Cedar Rapids’ Associated Charities reports $700 cash and 3600 in provisions after opening the new union passenger station.
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Shenandoah
Henry Emmons
Dan McCless
T.C. Martin
Wa. Foster
Southeastern Iowa
Oskaloogs
Southeastern Iowa Teachers? Association
Sanda
de Mott
Redpath Bureau
William Wiggin
Charles A. Touston
Cedar Rapids
Board of
Associated Charities of
Union
National Woman Suffrage Association Meets In Des Moines
Seventeen states and the District of Columbia sent delegates to the twenty sixth annual convention in Des Moines. Susan B Anthony presided as the meeting heard Miss Anthony’s address amid a large audience. Rachael Foster Avery reported publishing 2,600 articles in 49 states and 16,000,000 readers. A reception at the Hubbell home followed with state legislators in attendance.
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National Woman Suitrate Association
Des Moiines
Susan Vs
Anthony Presidine
Foster- Fay
Thea Oon
Miss Anthony
Rachael Foster Avery
New York
F. M. Hubbell
Des Moines
Bound Over for Wife Poisoning Trial at Creston
Willard Friend, charged with poisoning his wife, was bound over to the grand jury by Justice Adam Woods after a preliminary hearing. The final trial remains uncertain as both sides claim potential success, with defense focusing on proving exactly what he did with the strychnine he bought and brought home to use, though no evidence shows its ultimate fate.
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Willard Friend
Creston
Adam Woods
Hs Im
Three Tramps Frozen On Freight Top Near Ottumwa
Three men riding a freight to Ottumwa were left nearly dead after frostbite froze their hands to a footboard and their hats blew away. Trainmen rescued them and tended their injuries as they recovered. Another note reports W.F. Jones, 24, vanished from Abington after a brief note saying he was going west and to not follow him. He married recently and left behind concerns over his sudden departure.
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Mesico
Ottumwa
W.F. Jones
T. E. Jones
Abington
Young Jones
Chapel Burns at Waterloo and Related Notices
A chapel and library at Whatsoever Will Mission in Waterloo were burned for an estimated 1000 dollars with no insurance in force. A 6000 dollar policy lapsed recently. community subscriptions are planned to aid rebuilding. Also, Charles Daniels pled guilty to burglary in Dulles Center and faces six months in Anamosa, while a grand jury noted possible further developments. Dubuque manufacturers protest the Sherman bill against ticket brokerage, sending the notice to Congressman Henderson.
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Waterloo
Charles Daniels
Dallas
Grant McLean
Dulles Center
Anamosa
Daniels
Dubugne
Henderson
Washington
Congress
Farmer James King Killed by Train Near Wail Lake
James King a 65 year old widower and prominent farmer living about three miles from Wail Lake was killed Friday morning by the Carroll Moville passenger train. He had been in Carroll, rode to Carnarvon in heavy rain, and started to walk home along the track when the train overtook him about a mile from the Carnarvon station. The locomotive crew did not realize the fatality until informed by engineers on the next run.
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James King
Wail Lake
Carroll-Moville
Mr. King
Carroll
Carnarvon
Car- Marvon
Hobsman
Arcident
Traimen
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National Committee
Joseph A. Engerton
People’s Independent Party
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William Albert Cunning
Mary Denning
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
Cunning
Jadee Freeman
Ralph Ss Metcalf
Dime Savings Bank
London Daily News
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Obio
Overmann & Schroeder Company
Corbin
Washington Corbin
Quincy
Til
Mentucky
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Martin Ball
Hazlitt
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Hmiper
Bach
Dingley
Dunn & Co
R. J. Dun & CO
Wolcott
Rochester
Henry Say
George Graston
McLain
Texas
Glass
Herbert
Guwkeston
Dubois
Tate
Henry Uellfeld
Idaho
Henry Dubois
Huntington
Ttis
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Mexico
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Pacific
Pacific Mail
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Marset
Paecific Junction
Boesen
Cascade
Jones County
Cascxie
Boies
Ricker
Monticello
John F. Scery
Board of Trade
Tal. Y. Williams
Hiram C. Wheeler
Horace Boies
Sae County
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Wheeler
Tait
William Wells
Newton
Colfax
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