Cuba War Correspondent Reports Insurrection Gains and Spanish Struggles
J Frank Clark United Press correspondent reports from Havana that Cuban insurgents led by Gomez and Maceo press westward, Spain faces attrition with troop losses and ineffective defense lines. He notes censorship, near-silent war reporting, and growing Cuban support amid questions about Weyler and the trocha strategy.
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New York
Cuba
J. Frank Clark
Etait
United Press
Havana
Clark
Spain
Cola
Gomez
Maceo
Canital
Unoited
Madrid
United States
Trocha
Mariel
Majana
Pinar del Rio
Weyler
Campos
Marin
Gomes
Lucret
Jose Maceo
Calixto Garcia
Cyclone crosses Kansas. five dead and many injured
A cyclone swept Clay county near Clifton and Morganville causing five deaths including Frank Peterson and several family members. Seventeen injured, many seriously, and extensive farm property damage with cattle and horses killed. The storm followed by a heavy rain and flood, striking Peter Anderson's home and scattering a grandchild’s body.
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Clay Center
Kas
Clay County
Frank Peterson
Peterson
Mia
Oleo Anderson
Peter Anderson
John Morris
G. Welkin
Henry Gardner
Clifton
Morganville
Anderson
Judge Stevens Defends American Protective Association
Judge H JD Stevens, president of the American Protective Association, comments on Archbishop Ireland's interview. He notes the group is not a political party, but can become one if principles become a direct issue, and asserts the ASA votes for the best candidates regardless of party. He outlines the ASA principles: separation of church and state, public school support, immigration limits, and non sectarian appropriations.
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Archbishon
American Protective Association
Publc
the Republic
Steamship Arrivals and Departures for New York
Steamships Maasiam from Rotterdam and Boulogne Lia Beetegne from Havre Palatia from Hamburg anda from Amsterdam Arrived: Anchoria for Glassgow Arrived out Lon Touraine at Havre Sunle at Southampton Sailed for New York Lu cant Queenstown Sighted Prussia New York for Hamburg passed Tove
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Maasiam
Rotterdam
Boulogne
Lia Beetegne
Havre
Palatia
Hamburg
Anda
Amaterdam
Anchoria
Glaagew
Lon Touraine
Sunle
Southampton
McKinley Sees Victory Near as Delegate Count Rises
General Grosvenor reports McKinley with 444 delegates and forecasts about 146 votes still to be chosen, plus scattered supports totaling around 20 more. He asserts McKinley will reach a majority by May Day and disputes others' delegate tallies while highlighting states and districts yet to vote.
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McKinley
Washington
Joveenor
Connecticut
New Hampshire
New York Tribune
Alabama
Georgia
Ilinois
Vermont
Arizona
California
Michigan
Nevada
West Virginia
Montana
Missouri
Delaware
Colorado
Idaho
Wyoming
North Carolina
Total
Weather and Politics Spark Morning News Summary
The morning paper reports generally fair and warmer weather. It highlights the Cuban situation and presidential candidate strength, plus crime and court day notes. Congressional work, church coverage in Scranton, and charity fundraising headlines fill the front with sports and market mentions.
Manic Egbert kills family and officials then dies
Rockville Ind April 26 Peter Egbert 23 shot and killed Mrs Hascke and her two children Herman and Agnes before killing himself and Florence Egbert his sister who died later from shock. Sheriff Mull and Constable Sweem were slain, a pursuer wounded Egbert who then shot himself in the chest. Town mourns as deaths are prepared for burial.
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Rockville
Ind
Peter Febert
Herman Hascke
Herman
Agnes
W. D. Mull
W. M. Sweem
Florence Egbert
Egbert
Mrs. Hascke
Eaebert
Sheriff Mall
Constable Sweet
Mull
Sweem
National Bank
Fair Grounds
Figures on Delegates Mismatch McKinley Campaign Data
Washington April 26 Mr Manley of Maine challenges McKinley delegate counts noting errors in Aldrich's April 20 figures. He cites detailed tallies by state showing McKinley underperforming in several blocs and a large number of doubtful or contested delegates ahead of Springfield convention.
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Washington
Manley
Maine
Aldrich
Illinois
Springfield
Reed
McKinley
Avril
National Committee
Po Tonne
Ohio
Thomas B. Reel
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Tillwol
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Meinley
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Newampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
General Pension Measure Likely for Senate Vote This Week
Washington reports outline a probable vote on the general pension bill in the Senate as the House plans to pursue bankruptcy legislation and district bills. Additional agenda includes naval and river and harbor bills, with ongoing debate over tariff provisions and Peffer’s bond resolution as other business shifts daily. Wednesday, Vilas will introduce resolutions accepting Pere Marquette statue and address the chamber.
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Senate
Washington
Committee On Rules
Henderson
Committee On “Judiciary
House
Bebcock
District of Columbia
Wale
Frye
Sherman
Lodge
Chandler
Platt
Pritchard
Peffer
Vilas
Pere Marquette
Tolmes Mystery Hint of Insanity Plea Over Holmes Case
Indianapolis attorney Henry W. Trullock arrived in Philadelphia to assist in proving Holmes insane. Coroner Caster will review Howard Pitezel inquest records as Trullock and Rotun plan to meet Holmes in prison to seek a possible reprieve. The move aims to show Holmes’ movements and innocence through new evidence.
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Philadelphia
Henry W. Trullock
Indianapolis
H. H. Holmes
Benjamin F. Pitezel
Holmes
West
Indianapala
Detroit
Chicago
Metaffrey
Pitewel Boy
Bullock
Caster
Howard Pletgel
Mr. Bullock
Rotun
Howard Pietzel
Woman Murdered in Frewley Pennsylvania
The mutilated body of Anna Burgh, a feeble minded woman, was found in a roadside ravine near Fre, Pennsylvania, after being missing five to six days. Authorities investigate a likely assault and possible murder, with suspicions pointing to tramp suspects.
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Anna Burgh
Fre, Pa
Ttis
Woman in Wisconsin prison confesses to Buffalo murder linked to Robinson case
Buffalo April 26 information says a Wisconsin state prison inmate has confessed to the murder of Montgomery Gibbs. The confession involves Clarence and Sadie Robinson, who were sentenced in Auburn prison for the crime. The letter to authorities requests help locating the father of Clarence Robinson to pursue further inquiry.
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Buffalo
Wisconsin
Waupun
Wis
Montgomery
Gibbs
Clarence
Sadie Robinson
Auburn
Stout
Wilacongin State Prison
Tsoi
James
Auburn State Prison
N. Y
Clarence Robinson
Montgomery Gibbs
Delaware Avenue
Isi
Erhpe
Sallie Robinson
Wd Lileplre
Alepa
W. W. Bancroft
Wisconsin State Prison
Cleveland
Sadie
Husband Under Suspicion in Cocking Murder Case
Anil 24. The murderer who killed Mrs. Joseph Cocking and her sister Miss Danay Miller Thursday night is believed by locals to be Joseph Cocking the husband and brother in law who was found bound in the cellar. Threats of lynching arise as Sheriff Wade guards Cocking and nearby deputies protect the house amid strong belief in his guilt.
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la Plata
Anil
Joseph Cocking
Danay Miller
Wade
Cocking
Mining Bureau Sought In Internal Affairs Report
Harrisburg April 26 The forthcoming report of the Secretary of Internal Affairs will address mining inspections and propose a mining bureau under Internal Affairs. It cites 142,606 anthracite workers, 50,847,104 tons output, 420 fatal accidents. 84,004 bituminous workers, 51,813,112 tons, 154 fatalities. Laverne dominates anthracite output, Allegheny tops bituminous.
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Harrisburg
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Department of Mine Inspection
Department of Internal Affairs
Laverne County
Allegheny
Paul Guoza Arrested on Threats Likely Graver Crime
Paul Guoza of Pottstown was arrested on a threat to kill his wife and is suspected in the death of his twin infants Adam and Eve born last December. The boy died April 1 and the girl four days later after Guoza allegedly warned that the other would not live long. Mrs Guoza swore an affidavit detailing repeated death threats.
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Pottstown
Paul Guoza
Adam
Eve
Gudoza
Five Die as Cyclone Hits Clifton Kansas Area
Five persons were killed and seventeen wounded when a cyclone struck near Clifton in Washington County Kansas today. Rescuers worked through wreckage as crops and homes were damaged across the rural district.
Sixty Three Baptised at Bethlehem Church Baptism
Sixty three converts from the Bethlehem Colored Church of McKeenport Va were baptised by immersion in the Youghlogheny river. The two hour ceremony drew about 3 000 spectators.
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McKeenport
Bethlehem Colored Banst
Youghlogheny
Heralds Forecast for Middle States and Coastline
Weather forecast notes fall weather in the Middle States with light to fresh easterly and southerly winds and possible cloud, followed by a warm wave. Tuesday promises warmer weather with fresh southerly winds.
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Herald
New York
Middle States
Finley’s All-Wool Dress Goods Sale Highlights
Three special drives in all-wool dress goods. 20 pieces Cheviots 25c a yard, former 37c. 15 pieces Cheviots 40 inches wide 35c a yard, former 48c. 17 pieces Cheviots 40 inches wide 48c a yard, former 63c. Jack guards styles.
Mohair Specials Offer Exceedingly Low Prices
Mohair specials list 42 inch 45 cents 50 inch 6 cents 54 inch 95 cents. These exceptional values highlight available Siciliennes lengths and prices in a bold promotional note from the fabric seller.
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Siciliennnes
Siciliennes
Weichel Jeweler Promotes Bicycle Belts in New Line
Local jeweler Weichel showcases a new line of bicycle belts marketed to cyclists. The advertisement encourages customers to call and view the latest novel ties offered by the store.
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Weichel
Matthews Brothers Paints and Finishes Catalog Item List
A catalog listing various coatings and related products including Atlantic Lead French Zinc Enamel Paints Carriage Paints Reynolds Pure Colors Reynolds Wood Finish Crockett's Preservative Ready Mixed Tin d Gloss Paints Strictly Pit Linseed Oil Guaranteed.
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Reynolds
Crockett
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