Final view on Harrison letter divides strength
General L T Michener a longtime Harrison ally says Harrison’s decision is final and he has no wish to return to the White House. He sees rivals eager for the presidency but notes Harrison’s stance remains firm and unaltered. Captain Gowdy reports Indiana leaders press for a public stance as delegates head to the national convention.
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Wasernpton
L. T. Michener
Harrison
Michenner
White House
Indiana
St. Louis
Davia
Split in Spanish parties sparks Cuban liberty rumors
Private letters from Havana reveal a rift between conservative and reformist Spanish factions. The cables warn of food shortages, government censorship, and military discontent while noting alleged Spanish victories contrasted with rising prices and destitution in Havana. Impending turmoil on the island is emphasized.
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Enes Peach
New York
Havana
Friends of
Cuban Liberty
Revolutionary Party of
F. C. Pierra
Campos
Keowa
Pando
Madrid
Woyler
Werte
Generale Gomes
Maceo
Pinar del Rio
Eeema
Ecuadoran minister reports Central American nations join
Minister Carbo of Ecuador announced that Guatemala Nicaragua El Salvador Honduras and Costa Rica accepted an invitation to a convention of American republics. The meeting aims to unify North South and Central American states under a shared Monroe doctrine understanding. The plan targets Washington hosting the convention with a date to be set upon invitations.
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Eoquador Tates
United States
Carbo
Ecuador
Guatemala
Nicaragas
Salvador
Honduras
Costa Rica
Amlo
Senor Carbo
Washington
Water Supply Disrupted in Jawna Minn Area
Feb 6 report from Jawna Minnesota notes water in the town tower has failed. An examination shows a well with 400 feet of sand requiring boring and new casing inside the old. In the meantime residents melt ice to obtain water as cisterns and wells run low and water is scarce.
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Sr. Jawna
Minn
Silver Tariff Substituted in Senate Debate
Wateriton Feb 5 The senate finance committee backed a substitute for the tariff bill aligning with a silver policy. The proposal mirrors the earlier silver substitute for the bond bill, including 16 to 1 free coinage, treasury seigniorage use, and prohibiting small denomination national bank notes. Only Senator Jones of Nevada supported the substitute among Republicans, with West and a Democratic member supporting it.
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Waterioton
Finance Committee
Senate
West
Jones
Nevada
Walcott
Colorado
Arkansas
Treasury
National Bank
Veat
Senators Clash Over Tariff Bill Amid Commitment Move
Massachusetts and national politics appear in brief Senate actions. Mr. Morrill reports the tariff bill with a new title while Mr. Quay moves to recommit with instructions to return the original bill and amendments. Union leaders and presiding officers clash over the draft and timing as unrelated brief items follow.
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Myr. Quay
Wasumotox
Senate
Morrill
Massachusetts
Morrison Warns Illinois Democrats on Silver Money
Bill Morrison issues a warning that Illinois Democrats must repudiate free silver. Through his lieutenants Forman and Brinton, he demands sound money at the national convention and threatens to come to Illinois to lead the fight against silver advocates, with Governor Altgeld head of the state organization.
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Omicaco
Ilinois
William R. Morrison
William 8. Forman
William B. Brinton
Morrison
William Morrison
Democratic
Illinois
Govlernor Altgeld
China to Build Railroads On Fast Track
The United States reports China will construct railroads, appointing Chu Ahen to oversee a line from Tianjin to Lu Kon bridge near Pekin. Seventy miles are planned to cost unknown but the project aims to finish in a year, with merchants urged to form stock companies for more lines while foreign capital is restricted. Denby praises American railroad prowess and warns against missing the opportunity, noting China may eventually open to foreign involvement.
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Washington
United States
Denby
Chu-Ahen
Tien Tain
Lu Kon Bridge
Pekin
Banda
Russian minister denies naval pledge to Olney
Washington February 5 M E Kotzebue the Russian minister dismissed a St James Gazette claim that he assured Secretary Olney Russia would ensure Turkey paid any indemnity and that the United States would abandon a planned naval demonstration. He says he gave no such assurances and avoids diplomatic subjects while calling the report pleasing but without diplomatic significance.
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Kotsebue Denise
5Th James Gazette
Washington
M. E. Kotzebue
St. James
Olney
Russia
Turkey
United States
Kotzebue
Coffee Crop Shortens in Nicaragua Forecast
Owing to a two year drought the Nicaragua coffee crop will not exceed 100,000 quintals instead of the 200,000 anticipated. U S minister reports reduced output while duties are suspended, boosting importation of coffee and wheat flour from Pacific states. Despite the smaller harvest, coffee planters remain prosperous amid the shift in trade and food consumption patterns. An epidemic of religion disrupts daily life in Kawass City Missouri as Sedalia reports widespread fervor.
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Wasmington
Pacific
Nicaragua
United States
Great Dissolution Sale Begins On Gloves Mittens Hats
R Slettebak announces a 30 day sale to clear remaining gloves mittens and hats for spring stock. Prices cut to below wholesale levels invites all to buy now. Sale aims to settle balances with Mr Ertresvaag and make room for new inventory.
North Dakota News Roundup From Barnes County to Grand Forks
Citizens organize an immigration association while two alleged post office robberies near Cooperstown are resolved at Jamestown. A wartime camp bond issue nears 200 dollars and a Grand Forks meeting is planned for February. The death of Hon W. Buchanan in Evansville Indiana is noted along with a Fort Yates cavalry fire suspected incendiary. Dr Archibald contends with Mrs Archibald over divorce. Not guilty verdicts in Pembina poisoning case. Patent land list approved for 14 881 acres in Fargo district. Dr EK T Yager of Minnewankan dies aged 60, Benson county’s longest practicing physician. Typhoid fever rises near Forman. Senator Hansbrough seeks 300 000 for a Grand Forks military post site. State Enforcement League promotes prohibition with Grand Forks rally planned. World bicycle trip announced by F D Kenworthy from Grand Forks. Republican committee to meet in Grand Forks for state convention planning. Mrs Edward Herman marks 62nd wedding anniversary.
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Barnes County
Cooperstown
Jamestown
Grand Forks
Hon. W. & Buchanan
Sargent County
Evansville
Ind
Fort Yates
Archibald
Forman
Hansbrough
Or Pear Grand Forks
State Enforcement League
Grand Fork
F. D. Kenworthy
St. Paul
Chicago
New York
London
Inquiry Ends In Jamestons Asylum Probe
The examination of witnesses in the Jamestons asylum inquiry closed with all staff except Mrs Archibald testifying. Dr Archibald denied charges of extravagance and immorality beyond his public statements about his wife. Examiner Langle will continue reviewing the institution’s books.
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Sametown
Jamestons
N. D
Archibald
Matrom
Quential
Langle
Canadians Cut Timber Across Border Sparking Protest
Barre Montana reports Canadian cross-border timber theft with millions of feet allegedly taken over years. Colonel T A Root, government inspector, receives settlers’ complaint about boundary forests in Chateau and Teton counties being stripped, threatening American settlers’ timber supply. Additional briefs note diphtheria losses near Dunlap Iowa, a hog outbreak, a prison sentence for depot arson, the death of Dr John G Meachem Jr, and railway talks in Minnesota.
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Mon
T. A. Root
Montana
Idaho
Canada
Chateau
Teton
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