Cuban Victory Details Reach City of Mexico From Cuba
Travelers arriving in the City of Mexico from Cuba confirm the capture of Santa Clara by Cuban forces and report insurgent activity near Bayamon. Two Englishmen Harry B. York and Lee A. Sarvey arrived, with Harvey wounded in the arm. They describe Cuban shortages and Spanish strength, and note burning of plantations as both sides press military actions in Cuba.
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Santa Clara
Mexico
Cuba
Ba~kans
Harry B. York
Lee A. Sarvey
Harvey
Cameron
Washington
Maceo
Ewey
Ian Gomez
Jelthough
Agatec
Mercury Seeks The Bulb Weather Extends Wide
A Washington dispatch reports a severe cold wave spreading across the Ohio valley to Texas with temperatures dropping 20 to 40 degrees. Snow falls noted in southern New England and the Ohio valley as wind chills push toward near zero in Virginia and colder conditions reach the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts.
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Washington Dispatch
Ohio Valley
Texas
New England
Ohio
Valley
Tennessee
Northwest
Atlantic
Gulf
Monrar
Virginia
South Atlantic
Northwestern Stove Repair Co Factory Destroyed in Chicago Blaze
The Northwestern Stove Repair Company factory at 625 to 287 West Twelfth Street Chicago burned Sunday night. Fire engines found frozen plugs delaying water supply fifteen minutes, allowing flames to spread before containment. Adjacent buildings were damaged mainly by water. Loss listed at 425000.
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Orthwestern Stove Repair Company
Northwestern Stove Repair Company
West Twelfth Street
Chicago
Rhodes Visit to England and the Jameson Raid Debate
Anticipation grows in England over Cecil Rhodes and his arrival, with mixed public opinion on the Jameson raid as some hail it a bold achievement while others condemn it as a morally dubious, though financially impactful, episode. Willis' Remains Brought Home. The late Hawaii minister Albert S. Willis is returned to Louisville, Mrs. Willis accompanying him. Weekly Bank Statement notes reserve rise of 3.1.5 with banks $87,067,800 above requirements. Hawaii taro flour shipped to San Francisco on the steamship Australia for the island diet. Earthquake Shakes Bombay with three strong shocks reported.
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Napoleon
Cesil Rhodes
Arival
England
Warren East- Ange
India
Hawai
Australia
San Francisco
Honolulu
Islands
Hoffman
Law
Waterloo
Lewis
Conductor Murphy
Cedar Ts
Cedar Falls
Senatorial Clash Over Central American Letter On Canal
A Friday senate session featured a protest letter from Minister Rodriguez of the Greater Republic of Central America opposing U S canal projects in Nicaragua. Senator Morgan blamed British influence, saying Rodriguez aimed to undermine American control, while Vilas warned the letter could kill the pending canal bill.
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Nations
Senate
Sherman
Rodriguez
Republic of Central America
Nicaragua
Eact
United States
Morgan
Greet Britian
Vilas
Senor Piera Predicts Cuban Rebel Capital Soon
Senor Fidel Piera, Cuban fanta secretary, arrives in Cleveland en route to Columbus where he tells a reporter that President Cisneros and Gen. Gomez deny reports of peace talks and that insurgents will seize a major city within weeks to establish Cuba’s capital.
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Cuba
Senor Fidel Piers
Fanta
Cleveland
Columbus
Piera Sais
Cisneros
Gomez
Spain
Tave
Senor Plera
Streaking Spark Destroys Toronto Electric Dynamo
A spark from two dynamos in the Toronto Electric Light Company building caused a fire that destroyed the large dynamo. Power outages forced shutdowns until replacements could be installed. The incident disrupted city electrical service and prompted repairs.
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Toronto Electric Light Company
A. Boss
Foreclosure Sale of Produce Cold Storage Exchange Plant
After years of litigation the Produce Cold Storage Exchange property on West Lake Street and the river in Chicago, valued well above 2.5 million dollars, sold under foreclosure on the real estate board for 125 thousand dollars. First mortgage holders of 201 thousand dollars will get about 30 cents on the dollar, the rest goes to attorneys, while 1 million in common and 300 thousand in second mortgage bonds receive nothing. Ground owners who have not collected rent in five years will retain the plant with buildings valued at 800 thousand dollars and machinery at 175 thousand dollars.
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West Lake Street
Chicago
New Scheme of Huntington Aims At Pacific Rail Route
The article reports Collis P. Huntington assembling engineers to survey a railway from the port of Alvarado south of Vera Cruz to Salina Cruz on the Pacific coast. If a favorable route is found he will seek a commission to operate the line with the Pacific Mail Steamers, potentially bypassing the Panama route.
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Huntington’s
Collis P. Huntington
Feld
Alvayado
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Salina Cruz
Pacifi
Pacific Nail
Pendleton City Recorder George Lash Arrested Over Short Accounts
Pendleton Oregon city recorder George R. Lash, serving six terms, is found short in his accounts by 2982 dollars with more to be uncovered. While ill at home, Lash has been placed under arrest as investigators continue the probe into his finances.
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George R. Lash
City Recorder
Pendleton
Ore
Lash
Notable Chicago printer Nicholas Marker dies
Nicholas Marker, famed handback printer, dies in Chicago after a long, eccentric career in typographical circles. His death marks the end of an era for many printers scattered worldwide who knew him by reputation.
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Nicholas Marker
Chicago
Globe
Marker
Bradstreet's Review Notes Wall Street Demand Upturn
Bradstreet's reports increased demand from manufacturers for wool and a firmer general trade outlook. Prices show few gains versus last week while some commodities drop. Wool leather lumber and several staples hold steady as exports of wheat and Indian corn decline week over week.
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Bradstreet
Dersand
United States
St John
N.B
Bold Cuban Raid Derails Railroad Train in Havana
Insurgents led by Colonel Asran i Meren derail a train near Cambute injuring and capturing officers and passengers. They seize two captains and eleven other armed men and plunder travelers before marching prisoners to a farm near Jarneo where Lieut Bernardo Banes is hanged. Other captives are released. Aligned with Weyler’s staff, the events unfold amid consternation in Havana on the 81st.
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Havana
Senor Serrano
Coloniel
Savana
C Lhe
Jarneo
Lieut
Bernado Banes
Spain
Ricardo Becencourt
Arangueren
The Coffee War Opens in Toledo Court over Woolson Spice
In Toledo common pleas court Judge Morris hears Arhackles petition for a receiver of Woolson Spice Company. The day includes reading the petition answer and emuster, followed by arguments on the general demurrer. Over sixty witnesses are expected for the case.
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Woolson Spice Company
Common-Pleas Court
Toledo
Morris
Wools Company
Detmurrer
Baron Oo von Poyssi Leifing Challenges Duel in New York
Baron Oo von Poyssi Leifing of Munich arrives at the Weldorf in New York and declares his intent to claim an American heiress as his bride. He issues a formal challenge to a duel within a year unless his illness intervenes.
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Baron Oo von Poyssi-Leifing
Muunich
Weldorf
New York
Tumor
West and Midwest Grain and Livestock Price Summary
Market quotations list cattle hogs sheep and grain across multiple cities including Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo with bids for No 2 red wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and pork prices noting ranges from low to high and daily variations in values across regions. Continuous notes show standard grades and brand-like terms typical of early market listings.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Lewis
Ste To Mer
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Butler
Ile
Des Moines Liquor Licenses and Local Fraud Exposé
In Des Moines reports show a heavy default judgment of 3000 dollars in a suit by Mrs. Decker against druggist Biggins for illegal liquor sales. A widespread note swindle is uncovered with forged math and raised notes. A Burlington romance ends in license to marry Silas Wheeler and Martha Lincoln. Saloon license taxes and sheriff inquiries also feature.
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Decker
Higsins
Delyn
Otis
Paik Conety
Biggins
Burlington
Silas
Wheeler
Martha Lincoln
Des Moiines
California
Miss Lincoln
West Burlington
Xrotter
Des Moines Court Hears Large Foreclosure Case And strikes
A major Des Moines District Court foreclosure case involves the Burlington Electric Railway Company and the American Rosa and Trust Company of New York seeking $1,073,000 with Rochester Loan and Banking Company opposing. The case centers on $1,075,000 borrowed, limited track and equipment, and plans to sell to squeeze stockholders while bondholders pursue remedies.
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Oak Park
Des Moines
Dnd
Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
Iowa
District Court of
Burlington Electric Railway Company
American Rosa and Trust Company of
New York
Rochester
Frei O
Rochester Company
Rochester Loan and Barking Company
Legislature opens extra session outlines thrifty code reform
The XVIIth General Assembly convened to hear Gov. Drake's message and debate a two thirds rule on new bills, code revision to avoid duplication, and substantial employment cuts to ease a treasury deficit. The body plans to divide revision work, curb committees, probe a $760,000 deficit, and seek means to blot out the shortfall while trimming expenditures including the Trans Miss Exposition funding.
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Xviith Gener
Gov. Drake
Senate
Senate Wennessey
Loventy
House
House Committee On Appropriations
Orher
Tibb
Watterman
Wapello County
McCarthy
Waetterman
Senate Committee On
Assembly
Garst
Merriam
Drake
Funk, Laterop and
Armless Genius Johm Simons Writes and Deals Cards
Johm Simons, a Berkabire native born without arms, writes with his mouth and threads a needle. He can knot and shuffle, cut, and deal a full deck, showcasing remarkable dexterity and skill.
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Johm Simons
Berkabire
Dwarf Geoffrey Hudson Introduced At Coronation Court
Geoffrey Hudson the famous dwarf of Charles II was presented at court during coronation festivities. Concealed in a cold pie with crust removed he appeared in full dress and bowed to the King and Queen. He stood eighteen inches high at twenty and grew several inches by thirty.
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Charles II
Hefure
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