Cuban reform talk and Cuban legal system focus
Senor Lanuza calls for a three American three Cuban lawyer commission to reform abuses in Cuban laws while keeping Cuban character central. Discussion notes court circuit reform and witness oath issues as Cuba plans legal modernization amid U S influence. General Wood praises local tobacco and work, cites sugar lag and public works request in Trinidad.
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Havana
Senor Lanuza
Brooke
United States
Cuba
Customs House
Wood
Pinar del So
General Lee
Department of War
General Wood
Senor Yrgas
Cienfugos
University of Havana
Trinidad
Castellane 15S Bankrupt Rumors Waft Through Paris
Paris reports circulate that Count Boni de Castellane husband of Anna Gould has lost millions in stock speculation over two months. Estimates vary from 5 million to 20 million francs with rescue talks ongoing. The couple reportedly sailed to New York seeking aid from Anna Gould's brothers asGeorge Gould denies knowledge beyond newspaper notices. Helen Gould expects their arrival on the Lucania with plans to stay at a hotel.
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Paris
New York World Cablegram
Boni deCastellane
Anna Gould
New York
George Gould
Count Castellano
Western Union Telegraph
Count Castellane
Helen Gould
Countess Castellano
Lucania
Government Bill for a US Cable Network
Representative Corliss of Michigan introduces a bill to build and run a government cable from the United States to Hawaii and the Philippines and other nations. The measure mirrors last year’s plan but drops a cable commission. the president selects the route and supervision, with the line placed under the Postmaster General, the War Secretary, and the Navy Secretary.
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Washington
Corliss
Michigan
United States
Hawaii
Quam
Preippine Islands
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Missouri seeks injunction against Illinois over Chicago drainage canal
The U S Supreme Court took informal cognizance of Missouri's motion to file a bill of complaint against Illinois seeking an injunction against the Chicago drainage canal. Attorney General Crow of Missouri was notified an announcement would be made Monday. Judge M W Springer appeared for Illinois.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Missouri
Illinois
Chicago
Crow
M. W. Springer
War Fears Rise as Russia Japan Clash Predicted
Chicago reports Lt. W. Romanoff of the Russian navy says war with Japan is looked for as inevitable by officers close to the scene. He cites rapid Japanese shipbuilding, Russia’s naval base needs between Port Arthur and Vladivostock, and possible German and English alignments. He notes Russia’s moves toward Afghanistan and British India signal a broader struggle, with England likely to defend eastern territory.
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Chicago
Russia
Japan
W. Romanoff
Imperial Russian Navy
Leutenant
Asiatic
Sissol Veliky
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Vladivostock
Korea
Germany
England
Afghanistan
British India
Bakue
Herat
Kabul
Secretaryship Goes Begging in Senate Caucus
Rep Sherman of New York has declined the secretaryship of the Senate citing his district's desire for him to stay in the House. A Washington dispatch says the Senate Republican caucus will name Sherman as their candidate for secretary, while Democrats want Richard J. Bright to remain sergeant at arms and Republicans may back Dan Ransdale of Indianapolis.
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Washington
Sherman
New York
Senate
House
Tribune
J. 5. Sherman
Richard J. Bright
Dan” Ransdale
Indianapolis
Roberts Case Moves Toward House Debate
Chairman Taylor and Representative Littlefield prepare majority and minority reports on the Roberts case. Reports will be filed Saturday with the House to consider the matter next Tuesday or Wednesday, likely spanning two to three days of debate. Roberts will be heard in his defense as the minority favors a sworn in procedure before expulsion.
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Washington
Taylor
Roberts Committee
Littlefield
Maine
Roberts
de Armond
Missouri
Wheeler Forfeits Seat in Congress After Philippines Duty
The Times reports General Joseph Wheeler cannot take a seat in Congress without formalities. After relief from duty in the Philippines, examination of Low precedents shows he has forfeited his right to a seat and must seek re election in his district if he wants to continue in Congress.
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New York
the Times
Washington
Joseph Wheeler
Congress
Philippines
Low
San Francisco to receive 200 Manila dead soldiers
The local army and health officials prepare to receive 200 bodies of deceased soldiers from Manila, due to arrive in the next three or four weeks. Ninety sick soldiers and 135 prisoners are also expected to arrive shortly.
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San Francisco
Manila
British Advance Near Ladysmith Reported Indications of Fighting
A Durban dispatch dated January 17 reports Sir Charles Warren near Ladysmith within seventeen miles and British wounded arriving at Moor River hospital by every train, suggesting severe fighting. Neither report is confirmed.
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London
Durban
Potgieter
Charles Warren
Ladysmith
Moor River Hospital
Newark Board of Trade Dinner Attends Notables
The Newark New Jersey Board of Trade held its thirteenth annual dinner with attendees including Governor Voorhees Mayor Seymour and Congressman W P Hepburn R Wayne Parker and Charles N Fowler. Ex Governor William A McCorkle of West Virginia spoke on The Attitude of the Progressive South in Promoting the Country's Foreign Trade.
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Nepburn
Newark
New York
N. J
Board of Trade
Voorhees
Seymour
W. P. Hepburn
R.wayne Parker
Charles N. Fowler
William A. McCorkle
West Virginia
Haigler Petition Alleges Burlington Discrimination and Poor Service
A Haigler Nebraska petition signed by 103 residents accuses the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad of biased treatment and substandard service. They report slower mail and express handling, higher coal and feed corn rates, fewer fast trains, and urge the State Board of Transportation to grant relief and equality with nearby towns such as Benkelman Wray and St Francis. The group requests a hearing to address alleged discrimination and service shortcomings.
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Lincoln
Haigler
Dundy County
Burlington Railroad
State Board of Transportation
Nebraska
St. Francis
Kansas
Benkleman and Wray
Juincoln
Neb
Wray
Colo
Benkelman
Benkelmann
Bryan
Hastings
Minden West
Colorado
Here
Law Fravalled: Nebraska Law Salaries Questioned
Lincoln, Jan 22 An important discovery at the state house may invalidate the last legislature’s salary bill for district court clerks. The vote record on the measure is missing or stolen leaving no proof the roll was called or a vote taken. If courts back the contention the bill passed by a constitutional majority, several other acts could be invalidated.
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Lincoln
Jan
State House
Prof. A. G. Warner Dead in New Mexico
A Telegram from El Paso announces the death of Prof. A G Warner at Juarez, Cruces New Mexico. The body will be shipped to Lincoln for burial. A G Warner a Nebraska native and University of Nebraska graduate, long recognized as a leading educator and former holder of the political economy chair at Nebraska State University.
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Warner
Lincoln
Neb
el Paso
Texas
A. G. Warner
Juas Cruces
N. M
Nebraska
State University
Nebraska State University
Penitentiary inmate statistics for 1899
Lincoln Jan 22 Deputy Labor Commissioner Kent released penitentiary statistics for 1899 showing 228 inmates, with 125 aged 20 to 30, 142 married, 16 colored. Burglary was the leading offense. 38 had prior penitentiary time and 62 had prior jail time.
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Lincoln
Kent
State Penitentiary
Missouri Nebraska Boundary Dispute Begun in Supreme Court
Attorney General Crow of Missouri filed suit in the U S Supreme Court to fix the boundary with Nebraska along the Missouri River. The Platte purchase defined the line as the river’s mid channel. a 1869 flood shifted 15 000 to 20 000 acres to Nebraska, prompting years of doubt and quarrels. A commission may be appointed to hear testimony and advise the court.
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Antelope State
Missouri
Washington
Crow
Supreme Court of the United States
Nebraska
Platte Purchase
Missouri River
Iowa
Contagious Diseases of Cattle Reported Near Marsland
A herd near Marsland belonging to James Wood is said to suffer from a deadly contagious disease. Governor Poynter was telegrammed by James Montague to inform State Veterinarian Peters at once for urgent action. Dr. Peters notes the illness is not dangerous if promptly controlled and has notified involved parties of required steps.
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Lincoln, Neb
Poynter
James Montague
Crawford
Marsland
James Wood
Peters
Secretary Furnas Reports No 1899 Nebraska State Fair
Secretary Robert W. Furnas submitted the state board of agriculture report noting no 1899 fair due to the Greater America Exposition in Omaha. Total receipts amount to 778.47 with 223.14 balance on hand. expenditures total 550.33. Treasurer Edward McIntyre shows a treasury balance of 244.46.
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Furnas
Lincoln
Neb
Robert W. Furnas
State Board of Agriculture
Omaha
Omaha Fair
Edward McIntyre
Nebraska Pioneer Widow Holliday Dies in Chicago
Word reached Browntown Nebraska of the death in Chicago of Mrs. A S Holliday former resident and settler here. The widow of Dr A S Holliday pioneer physician her body will be brought back for burial in the town she loved.
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Chicago
Brownville
Neb
A. S. Flolliday
Beatrice Resident Samuel C. Ryan Dies of Cancer
Beatrice Nebraska January 19 Samuel Co Ryan a well known Beatrice resident died of stomach cancer at age 65 He was brother of Ira L Ryan a local merchant and had lived in Beatrice for about fifteen years He died quietly while sitting in a chair without apparent pain.
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Beatrich
Neb
Samuel Co. Ryan
Beatrice
Ira L.ryan
Emerson Attorney Thompson Remains Jailed in Ponca Case
PONCA Neb Jan 192 R B Thompson the Emerson attorney brought to Ponca on a warrant charging him with obtaining 4500 dollars from William H Smiley by false pretenses remains jailed for failure to furnish 1500 bond for his appearance February 5 Developments mount in the alleged conspiracy against Smiley by which he lost his property and wife who is still missing.
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Thompson
Ponca, Neb
R. B. Thompson
Emerson
Ponca
William H. Smiley
Smiley
Stromsburg Creamery Declares 10 Percent Dividend
Stromsburg Neb January 19 1899 Stromsburg Creamery company declares a 10 percent dividend for 1899. The firm has paid out over 500 in premiums and made improvements at the factory with almost all butter shipped to New York City.
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Stromsburg Creamery
Stromsburg
Neb
Stromsburg Creamery Company
New York City
Kimmel Elected President of Otoe County National Bank
In Nebraska City on January 19 O L Kimmel was elected president of the Otoe County National Bank to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator M L Hayward.
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Hayward
Nebraska, City
Neb
O. L. Kimmel
The
Otoe County National Bank
M. L. Hayward
Deserting Hride as a Day
Orlie Mull, arrested in Concordia Kansas, faces criminal assault and perjury charges. He is accused of marrying 15 year old Zena Concie in Hastings on December 29 and then deserting her the next day after lodging at a local hotel. The girl’s father filed the complaints.
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Hastings
Neb
Orlie Mull
Concordia
Kan
Mull
Zena Concie
Franklin County
Bowen
Nebraska Board Hears Sandman Accusing Rock Island of Car Discrimination
Lincoln January 17 The state board of transportation heard P F Sandman of Harbine charge that Rock Island discriminated in supplying freight cars. Sandman, a farmer and grain buyer, says he could not get enough cars while the railroad allegedly told him not to ask. The company did not deny much of the testimony. The board will report after considering arguments from Assistant Attorney Evans for the railroad and Stone for Sandman. The ruling previously issued requires pro rata car allocation to elevators, warehouses and shovelers when demand exceeds supply. The Burlington defends stopping train 42 at Ansley, stating trains 43 and 44 will provide daily service from Grand Island to Broken Bow. The board takes the matter under advisement.
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Lincoln
Board of Transportation
P. F. Sandman
Harbine
Rock Island
Sandman
Evans
Stone
Ansley
Custer County
Burlington
Lne
Grand Island
Broken Bow
Hastings Soldier Reported Alive From Mexico Dispatch
Rumor in Hastings Nebraska claims Steve Anderson of the Thirty second volunteers was killed in action in the Philippines, but his brother Milton shows a December letter from Mexico stating Steve and other Hastings soldiers were well and the regiment did garrison duty.
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Hastings, Neb
Steve Anderson
Thirty-second Volunteers
Philippines
Milton
Mexico
Hastings
Supreme Court Denies Bolin Writ in Nebraska Embezzlement Case
The U S supreme court refused Henry Bolin’s writ of error in the embezzlement conviction as Omaha city treasurer. The ruling upholds Nebraska's criminal procedure law allowing prosecution by information process and affirms the state court’s opinion. Justice Brown wrote the opinion.
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Henry Nollh
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Henry Bolin
State of
Nebraska
Bolin
Nebraska Supreme Court
Omaha
Bolln
Justica
Brown
Nelson stockman’s stolen steers quietly recovered
A Nelson stockman received a call to identify two steers hauled to Ong for sale but the buyer recognized the earmark. The dealer bought the animals and the matter was hushed up with no arrests, as the thief is well connected.
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Nelson, Nep
Nelson
Ong
Made Official State Band
Tecumseh Nebraska January 1 Prominent Protector W E Sharpe of the Royal Highlanders designates the Tecumseh military band as the official state band of the order The band will soon be introduced to the rituals of the organization and its members poised for the honor The assignment elevates local youth through a regional fraternal body
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Tecumseh, Neb
W. E. Sharpe
The
Royal Highlanders
Tecumseh
Accidental Gun Death Of Fred Fisher At Home
Guide Rock Nebraska January reports the sudden death of Fred Fisher from an accidental discharge of a cocked gun in his own hands. His brother witnessed the fall and could not clarify the event but believes the gun fired as he drew it toward himself. The family expresses deep sympathy.
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Guide Rock
Neb
Fred Fisher
Live Stock and Produce Market Report Omaha Jan 22
Cattle demand strong with steady prices for cornfed steers and cows. Hogs sold mostly at 1.52 to 1.53 with some at 4.57. market eased after half sold. Sheep and lambs mixed gains for yearlings and good to choice fed animals. ranges listed for several classes and feeders.
Chicago Live Stock Market Report
Cattle market quiet and steady with good supply and fair demand. Feeders and cows show varied prices. hogs weaken with mixed clears and lower quotes. sheep and lambs mostly steady with lambs rising and western lambs around 6.20 to 6.25 per hundredweight.
Kansas City Live Stock Market Prices Report
Kansas City stock yard figures for cattle hogs sheep and lambs dated January 2 show heavy native steers at 5.15 to 5.85 per cwt light weights 4.70 to 5.00 stockers and feeders 3.50 to 5.10 butchers cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.00 canners 2.50 to 3.00western fed steers 3.85 to 5.35 western feeders 3.25 to 4.50 Texans 3.80 to 4.05 hogs and pigs prices range with heavy 4.65 to something per cwt, mixed 4.50 to 4.60, light 4.25 to 4.55, pigs 3.00 to 4.20 lambs 5.50 to 5.80 muttons 4.60 to 4.75 stockers 3.02 to 4.00 culls 2.50 to 3.50.
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Ciicago
Chicago
Kansas City
New York Produce Market Summary
Wheat options steady firm on foreign buying and local covering with no selling pressure. March closed at unchanged. May up 1 1/4 to 1 15/16 cents. July at unchanged. Corn closed easy with a net decline. May 391/4 to 39 3/4 cents. Oats quiet with various spot grain prices listed and track markets mixed.
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New York
Tage
TYRAC
Tee
Chicago produce prices and grain quotes
Wheat No 2 spring 5 44 61 3 4 c No 2 red OG AC Corn No 2 31 4 c No 2 yellow oats No 2 28 023 4 c No 2 white 2 6 26 4 c No 3 white rye No 2 52 7 bl c Barley No 2 late Sheds No 1 flaxseed northwest 1 50 Prime timothy 2 09 Clever contract awrnde 8 05 8 40 Provisions Megs pork per bhl 9 20 10 60 Guard per 100 lbs 5 TOCS 57
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Chicago
Ctiicago
Naxseed
Northwest
Timothy
Heavy Boer Losses Reported Near Rensburg
A escapee from Colesberg says Dutch sympathizers move toward the Orange Free State as evacuation looms. Boer forces around Rensburg are estimated at 6,000 to 10,000 with Norvalspont strong, while British shells aid the siege area. Boer losses total about 6,140 men, including 2,000 in the Ladysmith siege.
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Rensberg
Cape Colony
Colesberg
Orange Free State
van der Walt
Cape Assembly
Norvalspont
Ladysmith
Marlborough Goes to Front with Small Escort
The Duke of Marlborough left for South Africa today as staff officer. The duchess and Mrs Belmont accompanied him to Southampton but she will not join the Cape camp. He travels with only a valet likely to be replaced by a striker once in camp. The second London volunteers departed amid cheers and a hearty farewell at Southampton.
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Eers
London
Duke of Marlborough
South Africa
H. P. Belmont
Southampton
Cape
London Volunteers
Sottawampton
Consecration Set for Havana Bishop-elect Sbaretti
The papal bull approving Rt Rev Mgr Sbaretti bishop elect of Havana has arrived. Pontifical high mass will be held at St Aloysius church on February 4 with Archbishop Martinelli as consecrator, joined by Bishop Curtis and Bishop Monahan. Sbaretti plans to depart for Havana late February.
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Washington
Rtev
Mgr. Sbaretti
Havana
St. Aloysius
Martinelli
Curtis
Monahan
Wilmington
America
Naval Vessels Ordered to Panama and San Diego
The United States steamer Bangor will depart San Francisco for Panama to conduct an important survey. It will also deliver instructions to the Iowa Marblehead and Philadelphia at Magdalena bay directing the Philadelphia to San Francisco and the Town and Marblehead to San Diego harbor for further orders from Washington.
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San Francisco
United States
Bangor
Panama
Magdalena Bay
Iowa
Marblehead
Philadelphia
Marplehead
San Diego
Washington
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Soutil
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Marlborough
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