Cabinet Discusses War Spanish Letter Transfer of De Lome Letter
Washington reports reveal the Spanish cabinet anticipates clarifications after Senor Dupuy de Lome’s letter. The State Department confirms Canalejas and Carliel hold the letter, a claimed stolen document, to be returned to the rightful owner. Senor Louis Polo Bernabe named as U S minister to replace de Lome, with Madrid citing his commercial department role.
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Washington
State Department
Renor Canalejas
Senor Dupuy de Lome
de Lome
Canalejas
Carliel
Carlisle
Senor Canalejas
United States
Spain
Madrid
Senor
Louis Polo Bernabe
Senor Dupuy de
Senor Dupuy de Lome. Senor Louis Polo Bernabe
Associated Press
Polo
Senor Bernabe
Foreign Ministry
Washington Notes Lonely on Spanish American Crisis
Washington reports no official details about the Spanish American dispute beyond cautious hopes for a quick settlement. The State Department denies any resignation by Consul General Lee and notes claims cannot rest on private letters. Filibuster departures to Cuba are reported, while no move is seen to prosecute de Lome letter suspects. Duke D Arcos is mentioned as a possible successor to Dupuy de Lome.
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Washington
State Department
Woodford
Spain
Department
Lee
Madrid
de Lome
Cuba
Thone
United States
Marine and political news wrap from early 1898
The report notes a Washington post name consideration denied by a representative, ships returning to Key West and Tortugas, and four vessels detached for Mardi Gras duties. Details on Dauntless filibuster, Cuban insurgent aid, and US-Spain tensions in Europe. Dispatches indicate McKinley may avert war.
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Associated Press
Washington Post
Mexico
Europe
Cushing
Key West
Havana
Tortugas
Tegas
Nashville
Galveston
Marblehead
New Orleans
Detroit
Mobile
Treasury Department
Dauntless
Savannah
Department
Three Men Killed In Waldorf Elevator Disaster
In New York on February 14 three men died and two were seriously hurt in elevator accidents. John Degnan, Oscar Westberg, and William Ochs died in separate incidents at the Waldorf and Walton buildings. James Foley and Thomas Looney were injured. Foley expected to recover.
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The
Waldorf
New York
John Degnan
Oscar Westberg
Walton
Fifth Avenue
William Ochs
James Foley
Thomas Looney
Foley
Degnan
Looney
Waldorf Hotel
Westberg
Arthur Co. Levy
Holland House
Walton Building
Ochs
Bryan heads to Northwest silver advocates conference
Hon. W. J. Bryan departed Lincoln for Minneapolis to attend a three day conference of prominent silver advocates led by Senator Marion Butler and Congressman Hartman with other national figures. The event reportedly will be secret and focus on fall campaign plans.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Minneapolis
Northwest
Marlon Butler
National Committee
Hartman
Montana
Coal Boom as Tow Boats Move North on Ohio River
Fourteen tow boats used the current to move north from Pittsburg in a barge water stage. They carried a total of 17 flats, 4 coal boats, and 4 barges. Officials expect the rise to continue for several days and estimate over 3,000,000 bushels of coal will be shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ohio
North
Lehigh Names Murrow Chamberlain Football Captain
Lehigh University elected Murrow Chamberlain of Chattanooga Tennessee as captain to succeed James Holderness who has left college. Chamberlain, 19, played left end on last fall's team and was chosen unanimously.
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Lehigh
Bethlsham
Murrow Chamberlain
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lehigh University
James C. Holderness
Chamberlain
Last Fail
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad January Earnings Rise
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad reports January gross earnings up by 70 and a total seven month gross increase of 24,009. Net gains for the same period are also noted in the report.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
United States Cruiser Montgomer y Sails From Port-au-Prince
The US cruiser Montgomery sailed from Port-au-Prince last night under cipher orders from Washington. It is believed her destination is Havana.
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Montgomery
Kingston
Jamaica
Bermuda
Fen, M
United States
Port-au
National American Woman Suffrage Association meets at Columbian Theater
Newman's Suffrage Association in Washington reports the thirtieth annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association opening at the Columbian theater. The session proceeds with routine organizational work.
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Newman's Suffrage Association
Washington
Susuan B. Anthony
National American Women's Suffrage
Columbian Theater
Steamship Arrivals Reported for New York
Feb arrivals list shows the Aurania reaching New York and Le Prologue arriving from Havre. Vuret Bismarck passed Genoa en route to New York with Gibraltar as a transit point.
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Aurania
New York
Havre
le Prologue
Gibraltar
Vuret Bismarck
Genoa
Death of Prof Folkman In Chicago Visitor
Professor John Folkman of Chicago visiting relatives here dropped dead in the streets on Saturday evening. He was years of age.
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Folkman
Herlin
John Folkman
Chicago
Uneventful Day at Martin Trial Shown in Court
The third week of the Martin trial opened with continued testimonies from strikers and witnesses about the Lattimer shooting. Jurors were allowed to vote in the morning, and the court met again at 2 PM to hear further accounts of deputies firing on marchers and the death of a flag bearer amid the West Hazleton to Lattimer march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Martin
Commonwealth
John Pusti
Lattimer
John Cook
Pardee
Andrew Stult
West Hazleton
Marcy Guncavage
Michael Malody
Andrew Sivar
Harwood
Peter Zucelli
Mike Tuchar
Joseph Poniatowski
Thomas Raczick
Joseph Callick
Raczick
Steve Urach
Snyder Named Cadet to West Point from Easton
Easton residents learned that Frederick Ernest Snyder was appointed cadet to West Point by Congressman Kirkpatrick after achieving the best average in the competitive examination. Edward C. Brinker, also from Easton, earned the second best as alternate and would be eligible for an exam from the district if Snyder fails the academy test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Frederick Ernest Snyder
Kirkpatrick
West Point
Edward C. Brinker
Snyder
Liberty man acquitted in Richmond murder case
Leon Lackey, charged as accessory to the murder of Mrs. Winner and two children near Richmond on October 26, 189, was acquitted in the Liberty circuit court. The woman suspects Winner and Nelson were lynched after being moved from Lexington jail.
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Liberty
Leon Lackey
Winner
Richmond
Nelson
Lackey
Lexington
4JAPS TO COLONIZE MEXICO
Passengers from the Orient aboard the Gaelic report plans for a Japanese colony near San Benito Mexico under a treaty with the Mexican government. Count Enomoto and a wealthy Japanese landowner reportedly purchased 100000 acres for settlement.
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San Francisco
M. Kobayashi
H. Kawamura
Tokio
Mexico
Geen
San Benito
Count Enomoto
No Money at Lancaster Election Conflicts Rise
Lancaster Feb 14 Republicans and Democrats pledge not to use money for corrupt aims at tomorrow's election amid mutual distrust. Two arrests reported: Policeman Snyder, Republican, accused of offering a man $5 for his vote. Rev. Alexander Williams, colored, alleged by Democrats to deliver 23 colored votes at $2 each with $16 for his trouble. Payment of $2.40 given as earnest. Snyder sued prosecutors for perjury. In First ward a Democrat constable pressed charges for padding the registration list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Snyder
Alexander Williams
C. G. Raesler
Democratic City Committee
Doings of a Day in Congress
Senate debates Cuba policy with Allen silver standard coinage speech. Foreign relations panel opposes recognizing insurgent belligerency. Morgan resolution seeks US consul reports and autonymous recognition. House adopts inquiry on reconcentradas and Spain autonomy efforts. Also passes notes on fruit and beef imports from Germany. District of Columbia business closes the session.
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Washington
Senate
Mr. Allen
Neb
Foreign Relations Committee
Morgan
United States
Cuba
Foreign Affairs Committee
State Department
Spain
Germany
District of Columbia
Clara Barton Contracts Crackers for Reconcentrados
Havana report states Clara Barton has contracted a large bakery to bake crackers for reconcentrados. Spanish needs grow for hospital supplies and cavalry horses. Guerrilla discontent rises as Mayari shortages spread and Fort construction near Conchell stalls amid shelling near Platanillo. Colonel Ordonez with 700 men encounters insurgents at Capiro with casualties.
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Havana
Clara Barton
Mayari
Platanillo
Conchell
Ordonez
Capiro
Murdered His Cousin in Ellwood Case
Pittsburg reports Andrew Cuban who murdered his cousin Andrew Kressen at Ellwood, Pa., Saturday night was arrested in Jeanette. He admits the killing and says intoxication prevented realization of his actions. He asked officers to end the matter by shooting him and will be taken to Heavent county tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Andrew Cuban
Andrew Kressen
Ellwood
Jeanette
Heavet County
Cuban
Expedition Foiled as Customs Patrol Follows Lead
London Conn Feb 14 Customs officials on a tug patrolled the eastern Long Island Sound before daybreak to search for suspected bootlegging activity. They returned around 11 AM reporting the expedition thwarted and no illicit vessels found in the area.
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London
Conn
Long Inland Sound
British battleship Victorious runs aground near Port Said
Advices from Port indicate the British battleship Victorious, which sailed from Manila on February 1 for China, went ashore outside the bar while entering London port waters.
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London
Port Id
Victorious
Maita
China
Second Victim Dies From Dodson Mine Blast Injuries
Wilkes Barre report confirms Patrick Heglay, one of two men burned in the Dodson mine explosion last Wednesday night, died today from injuries, marking a second fatality in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Patrick Heglay
Dodson
Zola Case Tests Bertillon Witness at Seizure Trial
In Paris the Dreyfus affair resumed with M. Bertillon refusing to answer key questions and leaving the stand after conflict with M. Laborie. Yves Guyot called Esterhazy’s court martial a parody on justice and said the government prosecutor favored the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yves Guyot
Dreyfus
Bordereau
M. Laborle
M. Zola
M. Bertillon
M. Jaiborie
M. Hertillon
M. Laborfe
Advocate General
M. Laborie
M. Yves Guyot
Esterhazy
Tor
Ness
France
Zola
New Milk Investigation Ordered in Pennsylvania Cities
Secretary of Agriculture Edge orders a new milk investigation in Philadelphia and Pittsburg to be led by Dr. F A Genth and F T Aschman. The probe may extend to Allegheny Scranton and other large cities as it aims to detect adulteration after the wholesale stage, with focus on milk used in private homes.
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Harrisburg
Edge
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
F. A. Genth
F.T. Aschman
Allegheny
Scranton
E. B. McDonnell
Wilkes-Barre Native Among Egypt Treasure Seekers
Eli W. Abou of Wilkes-Barre Pa and four companions sailed to Egypt in search of platinum and Pharoah's tomb. They became separated and lost all their money, with Abou lingering at the Alexandria consulate until the Lord Warwick arrived for departure.
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Wilkes-Barreau
Pharoah
Philadelphia
Lord Warwick
Veysey
Alexandria
Egypt
Eli W. Abou
Wilkes-Barre
Abou
Warwick
Youngs Refuses City Cash Transfer Threatens Criminal Action
Henry C. Young the former Reading city treasurer has not transferred 123000 of the city funds to successor John G. Hoffman. Councils order 24 hours to transfer or face criminal proceedings.
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Youngs
Reading
Henry C. Young
John G. Hoffman
Von der Ahe Seeks Damages After Missouri Removal
St Louis February 14. Mark Baldwin fled a clieut court to secure payment of a judgment against Chris Von der Ahe in Pittsburgh. This afternoon Von der Ahe filed an answer claiming $1 000 damages for being removed from Missouri against his will.
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von der Ahe
St. Louis
Mark Baldwin
Chris von de Ahe
Pittsburg
Missouri
Mission of the Dauntless Sails Toward New Expedition
The tug Tunness left Savannah loaded with sixty tons of coal and headed toward Ramos to meet a mate of the expedition. They departed Tampa last night as Spanish authorities learned of the new venture.
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Dauntless
Savannah
Tunness
Ramos
Tampa
Divorce Petition Filed Against Kid McCoy
Chaurlotte Selby files for divorce from Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy in Hamilton Ohio common pleas court alleging infidelity and requests alimony in addition to the divorce. No defense has been entered at this time.
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Hamilton
Chaurlotte Selby
Common Pleas Court
Norman Selby
Kid McCoy
Weather and Local News Highlights in Brief
Fair today with rain possible as the nation faces the American Spanish situation. General strike of New England textile workers remains doubtful. Zola trial noted. Local civil court deliberations span one day. Surveyor Edmund Bartl travels to the Klondike. Leon Olchefeki found guilty of arson. Election coverage and regional updates across Lackawanna County and neighboring areas.
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New England
Preas
Leon Olchefeki
West Side
Lackawanna County
The
Marketa
Reilly Dropped Dead at Dickson Shops
William Reilly a 62 year old blacksmith at the Dickson works collapsed while dressing tools and died ten minutes later of heart disease. He leaves a wife and two children. He had worked there about seven years and the coroner will view the body at his home on Capouse Avenue.
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William Reilly
Dickson
Reilly
Capouse Avenue
Children and Firearms Hold Home Against Constables On Elm Street
Six children armed with guns defend their parents home on Elm Street east of the Erie and Wyoming Valley tracks. Constables Mink and Millar were sent to take possession Saturday, but the youths warned intruders to stay away and have not attacked. William Weyandt Jr faced arrest for interfering with an officer after objecting to a shovel seized by a constable.
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Elm Street
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Weyandt
Frederick Weyandt
Sprokse
Charles Graf
William
Frederick
Mink
Millar
William Weyandt, Jr
Brothers in a Law Suit Over Wares Contract
M W Guernsey sues J W Guernsey for 12000 alleging breach of a five year musical store management contract. He alleges starting Dec 1595 he was to earn 2500 per year plus 5 percent commission, later relocated to Scranton with 259 monthly, then 100 monthly for remaining term, but was discharged Jan 22 1898. Carpenter and Fleitz represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Guernsey
J. W. Guernsey
Wilkes- Farre
Scranton
Carpenter & Fleitz
Slander Suit Over Shoplifting Allegation Filed
Attorneys P. W. Stokes and T. P. Hoban filed a $2,000 damage suit for Mary Ann Dambacher against Catherine Schuh alleging wilful and malicious slander. The declaration says Schuh accused Dambacher of shoplifting on January 24 in the presence of diverse good citizens at Globe Warehouse and Four Cent Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Stokes
T. P. Hoban
Mary Ann Dambacher
Catherine Schuh
Globe
Four Cent
Rail line progress from El Paso to Salado coal fields
Telegram reports rapid progress on the Mexico Railway and Coal Company's road from El Paso Texas to the Salado coal fields in New Mexico. Track laid for the week ending Saturday last six miles and 4 30 chains, per J A Eddy.
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el Paso
New Mexico Railway and Coal Company
Texas
Salado
New Mexico
Fl Paso
Tex
C.D. Simpson
Fen
J. A. Eddy
Hudleson Beaten After Saloon Window Break Incident
Frank Hudleson was assaulted by a group of Poles in Duryea on Saturday night after a window was broken at a saloon run by a Polander. He suffered serious injuries as several men kicked and punched him before fleeing.
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Frank Hudleson
Duryea
Hudleson
Prominent Columbia Newsman Dies at Dinner Table
B Frank Haldeman a leading figure in Columbia journalism and partner in the firm of George W and B F Haldeman collapsed and died at his dinner table in his Lancaster home on February 4.
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Lancaster
B. Frank Haldeman
Bual
Columbia
George W
B. F. Haldeman
No Big Strike in New England Mills Seen Likely
Boston reports indicate unions may not fully back a general New England strike despite a push to coordinate wage-reduction protests. While 9000 New Bedford workers face tensions, many mills in Biddeford Saco Lewiston and Centreville see limited disruption as workers return to jobs or form new unions.
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Boston
New England
New Bedford
Biddeford
Saco
Lewiston
Centreville
Rt. 1
Lapham Mills
General Cassius M. Clay to seek divorce in Richmond
A telegram reports that General Cassius M. Clay plans to divorce his young wife Dora. He believes drugging by enemies affected her mind and intends to provide her support while she remains with her brother John Richardson. Dora and relatives underestimate his resources.
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Louisville
Richmond
Cassius M. Clay
Dora
Daughter saves mother from bull attack with pitchfork
Williamsport Pa February 4 a sixteen year old daughter rescued her mother Theodora Hess from a vicious bull attack at a farm. While her mother pumped water the animal gored her severely until the girl intervened using a pitchfork to drive the bull away and free her mother.
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Williamsport
Montgomery
Theodora Hess
Referee Duffy Awards Damages in Beranten Case
Attorney T. P. Duffy filed his report in the Selzer versus Beranten suit, granting £450 to the plaintiff. Setzer claimed $200 for a broken leg and injured back from a January 24, 1897, accident caused by a negligent pile of stones left at the corner of West Linden Street and Ninth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Duffy
Alvin K. Selzer
Beranten
Setzer
Weat Linden Street
Ninth Avenue
Elliott and Whistler Fight in Narrow Baltimore Draw
Joe Elliott of Baltimore and Billy Whistler of Philadelphia fought eight fast rounds at Music Hall with no decision. Whistler held the edge throughout the bout. Three preliminary Baltimore versus Philadelphia bouts also failed to produce a decision.
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Elliott
Whistler
Baltimore
Joe Elliott
Billy Whistler
Philadelphia
Muosic Hall
Weather Outlook for Mid States and New England
The Herald reports fall weather and lower temperatures across the middle states and New England with fresh variable winds and possible rain or snow this afternoon or tonight. Wednesday brings cloudy to partly cloudy skies, colder temperatures, and snow or rain with brisk variable winds on the coasts, followed by clearing.
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the Herald
New York
Middle States
New England
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Paris
the Figaro
McKinley
Bryan
Martin Trial
Hullet
George Rescher
Peter Rutey
Congress
Clara Marton
Laborie Twits Bertillion
NEW Milk
EL Abou
Edmund Bartl
Klondike
Children and Firearms
M. W
Guernsey
J. W
Gen. Clay
Duffy
Alvin Setzer
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