No Warships Noted Over Dr Ruiz Case In Cuba
Consul General Lee investigates the death of Dr Richard Ruiz in Guanabacos Cuba. State department reports say Ruiz died by his own action in jail. no evidence supports warship deployment or imminent U.S. intervention. Ruiz, a naturalized American dentist, faced charges linked to a train derailment aiding insurgents.
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Cebu
Richard Ruiz
Guanabacos
Cuba
State Department
Lee
Cable
Ruiz
Department of State
Department
Reig
Philadelphia
Man crushed in cable conduit as grip in fatal accident
John Lagalle, two, employed by Brooklon Avenue Cable Railway Co in Kansas City, died after a grip on a cable car crushed him in a conduit while he replaced a broken pulley wheel. His body was horribly mutilated and he died shortly after the incident.
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John Lagalle
Brooklon Avenue Cable Railway Company
Kansas City
Lagalle
Legalle
Governor Bushnell Names Hanns as Ohio Senator
Gov. Bushnell announces that upon Senator Sherman resigning to join McKinley’s cabinet, Marcus A Hanns of Cuyahoga County will be appointed to serve until the 73rd general assembly chooses a successor. He says the move will meet public approval.
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Bushnell
Ohio
Sherman
McKinley Elgill Appoins
Marcus
Hanns
Cuyahoga County
Seventy-third General Assembly
Ibis
A New Harrison Baby at Ex President Family
An eight and a half pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis on Sunday morning. Mother and child are doing well. The ex president and family were notes about in St. Thomas church New York on April 6 1896.
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Benjamin Harison
Tndianapolis
Harrison
St. Thomas’ Church
New York
Judge Seymour Dead. Augustus Seymour Dies in New York
Judge Seymour of the United States district court for the eastern district of North Carolina died in New York City. Augustus Seymour, from Newbern North Carolina, was noted as a judge in the same lineage. The report cites his death and regional ties.
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Seymour
Augustus Seymour
Newbern
N.C
United States
Nount
North Carolina
New York
Pristuy
Six Persons Massacred in North Dakota Ranch Tragedy
A sextuple murder at Rev. Thomas Spicer’s ranch near Winona North Dakota shocks residents. Victims include Mr. Spicer Mrs. Spicer their daughter Mrs. William Rouse a one year old twin and Mrs. Waldron mother of the local postmaster. Indian suspects arise due to an Indian seen nearby and brutal mutilation of bodies. Authorities fear tribal liquor fueled violence near Standing Rock.
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North Dakota
Winona
Winor
Thomas Spicer
1 Spicer
Wiliam Rouse
Waldron
Tadians
Standing Rock
New Steel Pool Forming Amid Rail Pool Dissolution
A New York dispatch reports that after the Philadelphia dissolution of the steel rail pool a web of possible alliances is forming. Major steel rail manufacturers may unite to counter Rockefeller and Carnegie influence while ore, shipping, freight, and railroad interests tie together.Industry leaders foresee a new pool within sixty days including the Carnegie family minus Carnegie himself, aiming to protect against market domination.
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Carnegies
Rockefellers
New York
Caronia
Carnegie
MacKinley Adds Another Member to His Cabinet
Hon J A Gary of Baltimore arrived at Canton Friday morning and went to McKinley’s residence for talks. After a conference he told reporters McKinley has offered him a cabinet portfolio and he is sure to accept, though the exact post was not yet decided.
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MacKinley
J. A. Gary
Baltimore
Canton
McKinley
Gary
Presa
Mified in a Prize Fight and a Medal for a Brave Seaman
A fatal ring accident ends Benny Coleman’s life in the first round at the Manhattan Athletic Club in Cincinnati while spectators cheer for winner William Wright. The main fight interrupted by the tragedy is followed by word of Coleman’s death. A separate report notes a brave seaman honored by Secretary Herbert for heroism aboard a ship during a storm near Charleston. Other items cover Huntington’s railway project, Hanna’s cabinet plans, Venezuela’s boundary policy, Florida Everglades transfer, Daniel McCarthy’s hanging, and a Galveston streetcar strike resolution.
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Benny Coleman
Mahattan Athletic Club
Cincinnati
William Wright
Wright
Jim Johnson
Roberts
Herbert
Charleston
Londsman
Maine
Kogel
United States
J. Creelman
United States Navy
Week in Trade signals iron and steel boom and hopeful markets
A large rise in iron and steel activity driven by eight to twelve months of production orders, improved woolen goods demand, and steadier prices for wheat and cotton. A stronger money market encourages liberal purchases ahead of expected business gains, with 308 U.S. and 38 Canadian failures, down from last year in some regions.
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Dun & Cos
Bun & Cos Weekly
Europe
Congress
United States
Canada
New Breed of Cattle polled Herefords claimed by Kansas rancher
Gen W W Guthsieorichison of Chase County Kansas announces eight years of stock breeding resulting in a new cattle breed named polled Herefords. He shows a herd of twenty seven heifers and two bulls without horns, larger than Herefords with similar markings. He asserts superior beef and milking qualities and expects market interest.
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Kansas
W. W. Guthsieorichison
Chase County
Atchison County
Matia
Ile
Guthrie
The Sage of Essex John S Baker Dies in Beverly Mass
John S. Baker known as the Sage of Essex and a founder of the Republican Party, dies in Beverly Massachusetts after a fall caused a broken hip leading to paralysis. He was an early abolitionist and Whig anti slavery figure, helped organize the Worcester convention in 1834 and served on the provisional state committee with John A. Andrew.
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John S. Baker
Essex
Beverly
Mass
John L Baker
Sage of Essex
Republican Party
Whig Party
Worcester
John A. Andrew
Baker
Nun in a Trying Place Heiress Bound by Vow Renunciation
Miss Carrie Taylor Jewell a nun at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in St. Louis inherits 25 000 dollars from her late uncle if she renounces her vows and leaves the Catholic church. The uncle died in New York recently leaving an estate of 200 000 dollars. The will dated seven years ago notes she had not yet taken vows.
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Carrie Taylor Jewell
Convent of the Sacred Hearts
Taylor and
Maryland
St. Louis
New York
Sacred Heart Order
Hunt for a Lost Heir Prompts Chicago Lead
A lost heir tale unfolds as Thomas Robson, supposedly unnamed and in hardship, is urged to contact William Leois in Chicago to prove his identity. A fate of £125,000 awaits in England once London authorities verify him, tied to a testament of Fr. Robson propounded by his son William St Robson in Newcastle-on-Tyne.
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Thomas
Robson
William Leoiz
West
Chicago
Fr. Robson
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Woman Suffrage Bill Fell In Guthrie Lower House
After four hours of sharp debate the woman suffrage bill was killed in the territorial legislature at Guthrie Oklahoma Territory. The measure failed by a sole majority with Populists opposing the bill.
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Territorial
Guthrie
O.T
Lively 100-Year-Old Grantham Woman Keeps Busy
Mrs Smith a century old resident of Grantham England handles all housework and curses an invalid Dephant while selling portocs she planted and dug herself keeping active despite age.
A Victim of Circumstances Burglary Report
New York police report a burglary incident described in fragmented terms. The readable text mentions a victim and a suspect, with references to drunkenness and sobriety affecting events. No clear names or dates are established in the fragments.
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Dshalzel Lo Bey
Matunie
New York
Felbune
Chicago health department shuts down horse butchering operation
The Chicago health department after investigation has targeted horse butchers in a drive led by investigators. Charles Beagles admitted slaughtering horses and claimed the meat is shipped to Belgium while denying extract production. Thirty five barrels of horse meat are ready for export as the operation slaughters 5 to 106 horses weekly. The site occupies about 120 acres with pasture for horses and hogs and offal dumped in a field attracting a pig herd.
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Chicago Health
Horst Mear
Oifeigls GE
Chicago Health Department
Thoronsh
Quartes Eagles
James
Marta
Charles Beagles
Belgium
Vle
Slayings Reported by Spanish Guerrillas in Pinar del Rio
A Havana dispatch says Maj. Taso’s force of about 200 guerrillas captured Montévari north of Paso Real de Santiago. They killed over 100 prisoners, including women and children, lining them up on a gorge. Reinforcements ordered by Gen. Weyler. Gomez reportedly outwitted the Spanish commander, causing plan failures.
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Pinar del Rio
Weyler
Gomez
Pearl Bryans Slayers to Be Hanged Together March 20
Sheriff Plummer of Cincinnati holds death warrants for Jackson and Walling, condemned for Pearl Bryan's murder. Warrant execution will occur between sunrise and sunset on the specified day, with both men hanged together as announced. Battleship Oregon reports success on long sea cruise from Acapulco to San Francisco.
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Jackson
Walling
Plummer
Cincinnati
Pearl Bryan
Oregon
Acapulco
Mexico
San Francisco
Hersons
Iowa Gift to Warship Town Adorns Presentation Offer
A fragmented description details a silver service titled for a civic presentation to Iowa battleship readiness. The set includes forty one pieces weighing over 2,000 ounces, with a central feature on Golphins’ feet and sides etched with state capitol Des Moines Fort Madison 1808-12 and pioneer imagery. The exhibit features an elaborate punch bowl, platters, dishes, bowls, and numerous small items, all valued at 35,000.
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Iowa
Fin
Prairies
Rowe's Mexican Punishment and Iowa Extradition Bid
The former Poweshiek County treasurer CW Rowe, convicted in Mexico for embezzling 337,000, sought extradition to Iowa after six to eight months in a Mexican prison. He offered Poweshiek County 20,000 to press extradition, but the county board refused. If extradited, he would face Iowa prison time up to five years.
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Rowe
Alexico
Poweshiek County
Iowa
Mexico
Friends Rowe
Board of Supervisors
Des Moines Strongman Sets New World Record
Charles Lloyd Barney of Des Moines lifts 1250 pounds to set a new world record for heavy ground lifts. He signed with Ringling Bros and gave a farewell Drake University performance before pursuing further records. Previously, Bowe held the 1100 pound mark set in Montreal.
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Charles Barney
Des Moines
Charles Lloyd Barney
Drake University
Barney
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Bowe
Montreal
Hale and Hearty at 107 Years in Dubuque Hospital
107 year old John Devlin, from Buchanan County, resides at Mercy hospital Dubuque after striking a life contract with the sisters. He remains hale and expects ten to fifteen more years, while commenting on younger peers as mere girls.
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Hale
Cure-All for Cholera and Forgery Charge from Wright County
A man arrested at Inna Palls is held in Lo Clarion to answer forgery charges. He claimed a hog cholera cure to Wright County farmers, took their notes as payment, added an interest clause, and moved them to banks and brokers. Court adjourned for la grippe. Judge Dewey’s illness delayed many witnesses in Newton district court.
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Inna Palls
Lo Clarion
Wright County
la Grippe
Dewey
Ia Grippa
Newton
Ministers Plunge to Death in Train Collision Mystery
Rev HH Marriott a former minister from Exline and well known in Iowa, reportedly leapt from a moving train near midnight into a swiftly moving car. His death, followed by conflicting reports and claims of insanity, remains surrounded by mystery with inquiries ongoing as relatives bury him in Arizona.
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HH. Marriott
ML E
Western Bound
Alam
Fife
Towa
Apnanoose
Pester
Arizona
Centerville
Marriott
Land Grant Case Decided By Supreme Court
Justice Brewer read the opinion for United States v St. Paul and Sioux City Railway Co on land grant validity. The court upheld the lower ruling for the company and rejected earlier considerations, affecting declaratory settlements in Iowa and likely quieting titles to land grants in that state.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Brewer
United States
St. Paul and
Sioux City Railway Company
Trent States
St. Paul ‘S Company
Janis
Towa
Moving Corn to Market in Rock Town Report
During the past month a huge volume of corn moved to market in Rock, with farmers cribs full of shelled corn and 25,000 bushels stored. Dealers fear spoilage as warm weather approaches while country farmers stack corn on the ground. Low prices fail to deter movement as coal sellers report reduced sales due to corn burning, and much corn remains in fields awaiting spring selling.
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Rock Tapi
A Lawyer’s Ignorance of Law at Ottumwa
In Ottumwa a farmer Thomas J. Stafford and attorney W H Morrison faced federal charges for submitting pension vouchers earlier than allowed. The incident, cited as a rare strict application of federal rules, led to arrest on orders from Washington. Potential penalties include up to $500 fine and three years’ imprisonment. Both men are prominent local figures.
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Ottumwa
Thos. J.stafford
W. H. Morrison
Leando
Federal Grand Jury
United States Commissioner
Stafford
Morrison
Keokuk Street Car Shutdown Sparks Debate
Keokuk discontinues street railway service claiming patronage shortage while critics blame mismanagement and irregular schedules. Owner Mr Hubinger is installing a telephone exchange to compete with Bell and seeks franchises in Quincy Burlington Davenport and Kansas City.
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Keokuk
Cers
Hubinger
Bell Telephone
Quincey
Berlington
Davenport
K Kansas City
Iowa doctors named to medical board for exams next month
The Medical Examining Board in Iowa City, after consulting the board of regents, selected physicians to judge the graduating class in the medical department. W M Parks Indianola J F Lambert Farley G F Walters Gladbrook J M Listing Cedar Rapids C B Kimball West Liberty H A Leipziger Burlington Jennie McCowen Davenport J B Cann Ida Grove. Ex Fire Chief McGuire faces death by suicide amid personal crisis.
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Medical Examining Board
Iowa City
Board of Regents
Iowa
W. M. Parks
Indianola
J. F. Lambert
Farley
F. Walters
Gladbrood
J. M. Listing
Edaz Rapids
C.B. Kimball
West Liberty
H. A. Leipziger
Floating Mill Burned at Plymouth Damaged by Fire
The floating mill at Plymouth owned by Fred Kruger was destroyed by fire suspected incendiary in origin. The mill valued at 16000 dollars held nearly 6000 bushels of grain. The blaze left the facility a total loss and prompted investigations. John Wardell died suddenly at his Sae City home from bear disease, while Vorn H. Wodett is also reported dead. The text notes local figures Nessian and Hewagonee county supervisor with limited clarity.
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Plymouth
Fred Kruger
Vorn H. Wodett
John I. Wardell
Nessian
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