Weyler's siege of Cuban forces near Havana escalates conflict
Historic dispatch from Tlayana via Jacksonville reports General Weyler massing 10,000 troops to crush Arranguren and Baldillo’s insurgent outposts in the Grillo hills. Insurgents hold a strong position while Spaniards suffer heavy losses in a brutal week of fighting as morale falters and fears of further carnage rise.
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Tlayana
Jacksonville
Havana
Weyler
Ualdillo
Beyer
Ually Weyler
Pacificos
Grillo
iNarote
Molina
On- Aleer
Jong
Tange
Arrangura
Syndicate Buying Rumor Shakes German Americans
A September report claims a German syndicate plans to buy key interests among German Americans amid negotiations. Thomas Nicol denies the deal but indicates some firms have pursued acquisitions recently. Details are unclear due to damaged text and fragmented names.
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Ingha
Milg
Hants
Anas
Thomas K.nicolas
SCHOONER AGNES J. GRACE SINKS IN TYBEE STORM
The three masted schooner Agnes J Grace of Bangor Maine capsized twenty miles east of Tybee during a north east gale while carrying salt for Savannah and four sixteen ton guns for Tybee fortifications. Seven crew survived by reaching Warsaw Island after the vessel sank. Built in 1872 at Waldoboro Maine the 126 by 313 foot craft weighed about 376 tons.
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Agnes J. Grace
Savannah
Agnes T. Grace
Bangor
Tybee
Warsaw Island
New York
Butt
Farrer
Tybee Indet
Warsiw Inn
Waldsboro
Anger and tragedy in Altus as bridegroom shot
In Greer county Altus a young farmer Cromby Thagedrd abducted a Griffin daughter and wed her with a minister present. The furious father tracked them, shot at his daughter when they returned from church, then killed himself. The bride was unharmed by the shot intended for her. The husband was wounded seriously.
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Guilrie
Altus
Greer County
Cromby Thagedrd
Robert. Griffin
Young Ard
Griffin
Oelock
Change of Government Is Due in Spain
News from New York reports that Spain’s government is expected to fall within a fortnight with liberal leaders likely to take power headed by Sagasta. The U.S. State Department has no official word, but observers expect a shift to liberal Cuba policy and possible U.S. mediation if Besant gains influence.
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Spain
New York
Herald Barcelona
Libeeuts
Herald
Washington
State Department
Canovas
Sagasta
Cuba
Besant
United States
Woodford
Three Vagrants Burn to Death in Fargo Jail Fire
A jail fire in Fargo North Dakota yesterday destroyed the city jail after a raid by vagrants. Three ringleaders were captured following a morning fight and jailed, but the fire claimed one prisoner immediately and left two others dead from severe burns. Authorities suspect an escape attempt sparked the blaze and it rapidly overwhelmed the jail before it could be stopped.
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North Dakota
Fargo
N. D
Conway
Walsh County
Ivis
Wild horses in Arizona threaten northern area
Phoenix report notes a wild horse nuisance in the northern region with hundreds driven as an overrun problem. Attorney General Frazier is asked whether the animals may be slaughtered under law.
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de Proves
Phoenix
Ariz
Arena
Frazier
Yellow Fever Invasions Alarm Crescent City
New Orleans officials confirmed Naoni Gelpi a 12 year old died of yellow fever after autopsy. Health boards vow strict Gulf Coast barriers and rapid action to stamp out spread while noting malaria cases among Ocean Springs arrivals. Authorities expect no outbreak and report additional suspect cases under study.
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New Orleans
Sept. S
Louisiana State Board of Health
South
Naoni Gelpi
Gelpi
Yeesterday
Dr. Theard
Gulf Coast
Ocean Spring
Lilexi
Ocean Springs
Mississippi Board of Health
Associated Press
Lic City
Oliphant
Board of Health
Owen Springs
Pzarnowski
Soloman
Board of Experts
Patton
Hermiss
Boards of Health of
Mobile
Board of Health of
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Narine
Saunders
Peru to Try the Holland Plan for Silver Tender
A Lima dispatch reports Peru may adopt a Hollandlike silver standard with silver coin as legal tender and unlimited circulation. The value would be fixed to the gold standard, mirroring Holland's 1816-75 shifts. The proposed unit appears as a 100-cent nominal, with details unclear due to text distortion.
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Gottess
New York
Lima
Chandler Replies To Frye On Section 22 Dispute
Senator Chandler of New Hampshire replies to Senator Frye over the Dingley tariff Section 22 dispute in Boston. He accuses Frye of ignorance or deception about how the amendment passed, questions the conference report, and cautions on the legality and effects of the clause amid New England interests and broader treaty issues.
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Feye
Boston
Mass
Senator Chandler
New Hampshire
the Herald
Frye
Chandler
Committee On Commerce
Free
Senate
New England
Sherman
Fifeen
Germany
Congress
Embezzler Allegedly Hits Presbyterian Colleges
Charles M Charmley, alleged to have embezzled at least 50000 from the Presbyterian board's treasury for colleges, remains at large. American Surety officials hint at his concealment, with detectives reportedly shadowing him. Bonds totaled 25000, and many Presbyterian institutions face financial distress from the missing funds.
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Charatey
Presbyterians
Chicago
Charles M. Charm Jey
Presbyterian Board
American Surety Company
Charney
Charnley
Daniel T. Hunt
America Surety Company
Chauney
Expedition revises Franz Josef Land map after three winters
London reports the Windward, carrying F G Jackson and the Jackson Harmsworth expedition, sighted Franz Josef Land after three winters near Cape Flora. They claim the land lies farther north as a chain of small islands with vast ice packs, doubt Peterman and King Oscar Lands, and say no land lies north of 82 degrees.
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Jackson-Harmswort
London
Windward
Jackson-Mainsworth
Capa Flora
Franz Deseriand
Franz Josef Land
F. G. Jackson
Eimwaard
Jackson
Prof
Andree
Ife
Belle Island
North Sea
Autunn
King Oscar Land
Peterman Land
Indians Lose the Cattle Trail Adverse Report
Secretary of the interior and Indian Commissioner Jones met with Major McLaughlin to review cattle impounded by Indians at Vine Ridge agency last May. A decision favors denying a Pine Ridge to Rosebud cattle trail and increasing patrols while fencing is planned to prevent future trouble.
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Westington
Secretary of the Interior
Jones
MccTaughlin
South Dakota
Southwestern Stock Growers’ Association
Interior Department
Pine Ridge
Major McLaughlin
Department of the Interior
Pine Lidge
Rosebud
Nebraska
Free Range
McLaughlin
Food Authority
Separate Schools Suit Over Kingfisher County Levy
Negro school children in Kingfisher county face loss of segregated schools if a 4 mile levy is not approved. The county board rescinded a 3 mill levy after assuming 1897 law on separate schools was in effect, though no clear levy mechanism existed. The case, arguing for immediate action, was continued to the November term.
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Oklaioma
Kineshen
Allprgm
Kingfisher County
Board of Computisioners
Board of Commissioners
Troberts
Great Cotton Crop in Texas Would Dress the World
Fort Worth Texas September 7 The latest crop report from Houston shows Texas will yield about 212 million bales of cotton this year with potential gains if weather stays good The state may surpass all previous Texas crops except the year 1694 5 It would require 100 000 workers two months to pick and could cost around 5 million dollars The crop would supply 60 million pounds to world mills and 106 million for bagging and ties If evenly shared the cotton could cloth every person on earth with surplus to spare
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Fort Worth
L'Ex
Alouston
Texas
Georgia
Carolinas
Louisiana
Florida
Rio Grande
Red River
Tae
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Forst- Bass
Rock Valley
Iowa
Howard
M.D. Garner
Piop
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Tova
John
ROY &Uo
Washington, D.C
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Ishuque
Maine No. 4
Police Atenants
America
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Munn & Co
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York
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