Cuba's Insurrection Warnings Stir Madrid and Washington
A Madrid cable report claims the American government urged Spain to refrain from crushing the Cuban insurrection, prompting uncertainty at the state department. Officials doubt the report's accuracy while noting possible U S pressure and Delome's stance. The piece analyzes U S policy on intervention and recognition amid Cuba's rebellion.
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Madechl Bueh
Utxaron
Madrid
Washington
Spain
State Department
Ofricals
United States
del Lome
Congress
dScenor Delome
Cec
Senor Debome
Secrtary
Quincy
Grant
Cuba
Fish
Archte
Debs Contrasted by Illinois Labor Federation at Oct 12 Meeting
At the Illinois Federation of Labor gathering this morning a substitute resolution praised the railway brotherhoods and Debs’s strike actions, denying Debs’s claim that organized labor repudiates them. The body endorsed the brotherhoods and condemned the claim. It also backed Boycotts of Washburn-Crosby Milling and Werner Printing and endorsed Governor Altgeld. A separate report notes Mattie Young, a Lexington Missouri girl, was arrested after a 40 year old Dan Coates pursued her in Texas City following an elopement on September 22.
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Proma
Ilinois Federation of Labor
Eugene V. Debs
Illinois Federation of Labor
Railway Brotherhoods
Washburn-Crosby Milling Company
Minnapolis
Werner Printing Company
Akron
Ohio
Altveld
Texver
Col
Mattie Young
Lexington
Kansas City
Texington
Dan Coates
Uprising in Corea Reported About Queen’s Fate
Count Koumou ca of Seoul forwards news from Corea’s capital on the recent revolt. The queen, wife of the heathen king, is believed killed by anti reformers led by ai Jion Kio whose armed force seized the palace prompting Japanese troops to guard the building and restore order.
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Yoxurrasa
Koumouca
Seoul
Corea
ai-Jion-Kio
Ikingi
Recluse’s Room Reveals Hidden Fortune Across Boston Estate
An undertaker uncovering a recluse’s body finds concealed gold coins, cash totaling $20,000, a $3,800 handbag roll, and bank books worth tens of thousands. Securities, deeds, and a $1,000 monthly Boston rental add to a rumored, over-a-million-dollar treasure trove. Expensive gowns and jewels fill unentered wardrobes as guards include a single elder woman and four servants.
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Cavonther
Washington and
Avon Streets
Boston
Mrs James Brown Potter details stage life split and exile
Mrs James Brown Potter reveals in a New York interview that she left her home and society life nine years ago to pursue the stage. She criticizes the Potters as conventional and highlights her independence after a costly personal sacrifice.
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New York
James Brown Potter
Saul
Mr. Potter
Pierre Jorillard
Taxedo Club
Geateel
Durrant Lies Under Sharp Cross-Examination in San Francisco
In San Francisco on October 12 District Attorney Haines pressed Theodore Durrant who gave incriminating answers conflicting with facts. He mocked a Lamont disappearance clue as false and recovered after a brief recess as the crowded courtroom heated. Prosecutors felt they achieved a rare breakthrough as Durrant momentarily lost his poise.
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San Francisco
Haines
Theodore Durrant
Jie
Claude Lamont
Durrant
Judge Cook Falls Dead in Edwartsville Meeting
Cyrus I. Cook a leading Republican politician from Ed wardsville collapsed and died at the Great Northern hotel during a meeting, sending shock through the Eighteenth district. The event interrupts GOP efforts as candidates face a sudden loss.
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Curiaco
Cyrus I. Cook
Edwardsville
Great Northern
James J Brooks Dies at 70 Ex Secret Service Chief
James J. Brooks former chief of the United States secret service department and more recently head of a local detective agency died this morning in Pittston Pennsylvania from heart disease at his home. He was 70 years old.
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Pittsnurg
James J. Brooks
United States Secret Service Department
Democratic business men urge support for ticket in New York
The Democratic business men of New York City plan to issue addresses to the state urging voters to back the entire Democratic ticket in the upcoming election.
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New Yorks
City of
New York
State of
Disputed Seats in Tegal Contests Face Doubtful Outcome
The contest in Tegal centers on disputed seats as evidence has not been filed per law. Contestants must show no strong reason to prevail under the provisions, casting doubt on the result.
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Tegal
Contests For New House Seats Prolonged And Unresolved
In Wash in aton Oct 10 the contests against new House members are incomplete with testimony and rebuttals largely absent. Delays arise from smallpox, local hitches, or pending filings as Republicans dominate the slate with only Goodrich and Campbell as minor party contestants. The next House seated is expected to rely on meritorious cases given the overwhelming Republican majority.
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Washinatox
House of Representatives
Belknap-McGann
Ilinois
McGann
Beattie-Price
Louisiana
Price
R. A. Cheseborough
George B. McClellan
New York
Mitchell
Walsh
Highth
Campbell
Miner
Goodrich
Cobb
Alabama
Indictment Likely for Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight Region
Austin grand jury concluded session and prepared to indict Corbett and Fitzsimmons for arranging a fight on Texas soil. Delaney stated he learned nothing new, while questions indicated possible indictments of Corbett Fitzsimmons and a Florida Athletic club member.
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Austin Grant
Austin
Texas
Corbett
San Antonio
Delaney
L Fitzsimmons
Florida Athletic Club
Wagner's Trial Day Demands Embezzlement Case
Ex priest Dominick Wingner arraigned in St. Joseph Missouri on charges of embezzling funds from St. Mary's congregation. Case continued to October 19. Bond set at 1500 dollars. Wingner says he will remain in jail, expressing disgrace.
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St. Josips
Dominick Wingner
Criminal Court
St. Mary's
Democrats Win Narrow Victory in Indianapolis Election
In Indianapolis on October 10, the municipal election produced a Democratic landslide with the entire ticket elected by about 6,000 votes. This result contrasts with two years ago when a Republican won by over 3,000 in a remarkable shift.
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Indianapolis, Ltd
Clemency Denied in High Seas Murders by President
The president refused to intervene in the cases of Thomas St. Clair and Hans Hansen, both convicted in California of murder on the high seas. St. Clair, initially sentenced to hang on September 21, 1894, has had four reprieves, the last moving execution to October 18. Hansen, likewise condemned to be hanged on October 18, requested a pardon but was denied.
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Washington
Thomas St. Clair
California
High Seas
Hans Hansen
Colonel Forney Cleared on Most Charges
The court martial at Brooklyn navy yard found Colonel James Forney guilty of neglect of duty. Embezzlement was partly proved but not sustained. Numerous other charges were dismissed. He receives a public reprimand.
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Waasiington
James Forney
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Train collision buries two in Flagler wreck
An eastbound Rock Island freight struck cattle near Flagler Kansas line. Six cars and the engine derailed. Engineer Cane and Fireman Swearinger of Roswell were buried under the engine. Cane died two hours later and Swearinger is near death.
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CoLronano Servnas
Col
Rock Island
Flagler
Kansas Line
Cane
Swearinger
Roswell
Local Woman Rises From Coffin During Funeral
Mary Kunze wife of a farmer near Longanfront Indiana was pronounced dead after a long illness. Eighteen hours later and just before the funeral she awoke in her coffin and asked for water. She is now rapidly recovering.
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Longanfront
Ind
Mary Kunze
Here
Lord Sackville West Mission to Lanerten NY Pamphlet
A scarce privately issued pamphlet by Lord Sackville West defends his 1888 New York visit and attacks American leaders and Bayard. He claims Blaine praised Britain while pressuring Irish votes and recounts his passports and diplomatic tensions before Cleveland's re election. The 15,000 word defense details alleged insults and political maneuvering.
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Lanerten
New York
Court of St James
United States
Lord Sackvillech
Sir Lionel Sackville-Sackville
Bayard
Chester A. Arthur
James G. Blaine
Lord Sackville
St. George’s Society
Haine
Arthur
Blaine
Trish
England
Ile
Ihayard
Murchison
New York Tribune
Republican Party
Sackville
Sho
Cleveland
State Department
Phelps
Tle
Mayard
Ife
National Committee
Lamont
Lord Salisbury
London lord plans estate transfer and diamond sale
Lord Henry Franciscope is near completing arrangements to transfer his estates including Depeden in Surrey to an insurance company to cover debts. The Depeden estate will be broken into building lots a portion. Trustees aim to sell the Hope diamond valued at 20 000. An American offered 100 000 for it. Lord Hope wed May Yohe the American burlesque actress last spring. Diamond wedding noted in St Louis as Ernst H Brinkmeier and Clara celebrate sixty years of marriage in presence of family and friends.
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London
Henry Franciscope
Depeden
Surrey
Hope
Lord Hope
May Yohe
St Louis
Ernst Henry Brinkmeier
Clara
Jergsicker
Charles 1
Lange
Governor Clark warns to block prize fight at Hot Springs
Arkansas Governor Clark pledges cooperation with Judge Duttie to suppress a proposed prize fight at Hot Springs. He notes sheriffs' support, hints at penalties for fighters and managers, and informs Corbett and Litzsimmons that such an event violates state law and public sentiment.
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Lirias Rock
Ark
Clirk
Hot Springs
Duttie
Claris
Bey
Mot Springs
Sherif Hlorot
Jupiter
Stuart
Florida Athletic Club
Clark
Corbett and Litzsimmons
Trouble in Corea Queens Murder Rumor Sparks Naval Move
Admiral Sir Carpenter reports dispatch of gunboat Vetrel from Che Foo and Yorktown to Chemulpo near Seoul as unrest grows and the King’s party seeks protection at the American legation. A rumor says the queen of Corea has been assassinated, prompting a guard deployment to safeguard American interests.
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Ulpo
Washiatox
Carpenter
Navy Department
Vetrel
Che I’oo
Chemulpo
Seoul
Corea
United States
United States Legation
Yorktown
Legation
Father and Son Rise to Rear Admiral Rank
Commodore Thomas O. Selfridge, head of the naval inspection board, is ordered to report for examination for promotion to rear admiral as Rear Admiral C. C. Carpenter nears retirement in February. This would create an unprecedented father and son attaining the navy's highest command, though the father is currently on the retired list.
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Wasuixaron
Thomas O. Selfridge
Naval Inspection Board
Navy Department
C. C. Carpenter
Commodore Selfridge
United States Navy
Poisoning woman in Catania faces murder charges
A Catania woman Gaetana Stomoli was arrested for alleged wholesale poisoning of children with phosphorus. She mixed the poison with wine and forced children to drink. Twenty three victims have died in agony. She confessed claiming revenge for two of her own bewitched children. A crowd tried to lynch her but authorities restrained them.
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Catania
Sicily
Gaetana Stomoli
Sale Planned for Atchison Railway Property in Topeka
United States Judge Caldwell announced that the exact sale date cannot be fixed until George Peckham returns to New York. He indicated the sales would likely occur in late November at the depot in Topeka with property to be turned over to purchasers on sale day.
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OM Tin
Topeka
St. Paul, Minn
United States
Caldwell
Atchison Railway
George Peckham
New York
Topelka
Bimetallism Rally Calls for National Unity in Colorado Letter
A letter to Colorado Republican leader C Clayton urges firm support for the national party and bimetallism. Senator Chandler of New Hampshire argues the party will wage the presidential campaign on silver, while Democrats favor gold monometallism led by Morgan and Whitney. He praises a broad Western Hemisphere conference to coin silver without limit and urges a congressional call to fund the plan.
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Bome
Deviver
Col
Oot Ti
C. Clayton
Beanne
Colorado
Chander
New Hampshire
Cleveland
Vierpont Morgan
William C. Whitney
Calvin
Ince
United States
Russia
France
Japan
China
Canada
India
England
Germany
Trade Review Signals Mixed Outlook for 1892 Peak
Duns Review of Trade notes cot ton goods rise with a short cotton crop. prices for wool hides and feathers fall. overall new orders drop while business volume remains high. Money markets steady. foreign exchange calm. few strikes and limited labor action. Bank and business failures total 268 in the United States and 52 in Canada, up from last year.
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New York
R. G Pun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Leavenworth Mayor Hampden G. Denham Dies
Hampden G. Denham died in Leavenworth aged about 90. Born in Ohio he moved to California in 1846 and joined the Rucker relief party aiding starving immigrants. He served as mayor of Leavenworth Kansas in 1858, 1859 and 1862.
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Leavenworth
Dena. Wasuineros
Hampden G. Denham
Wie
Ohio
Blaine
Ewing
Ile
California
Iie
Kan
Obituary and court ruling from late October item
General William J. Landrum of Lancaster Kentucky dies at 68 a veteran of Mexican and Civil Wars and former president of the Mexican Veterans association of Kentucky. In South Dakota the state supreme court shortens the sentence of W H Taylor the defaulter state treasurer to two years starting August 14.
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W. J. Landrum
Lexmarox
William J. Landrum
Lancaster
Grant
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