20 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1897
Page
1
Colonel Frederico Peres Carbo, former dispatch chief to Maceo, received a letter from General Lucas Rivera in Pinar del Rio province. The note expresses commitment to the cause and notes that the Spanish remain in entrenched camps, avoiding direct engagement.
A detachment from General Lacret's army clashed with guerrillas led by Major Selasco and Havana volunteers under Colonel Sanchez ten miles west of Havana. The Cubans attacked a blockhouse, unknowingly facing a larger Spanish force, and were caught between reinforcements, with casualties reported on both sides.
Havana reports describe insurgent strength with 5000 troops in good health and several victories against Spanish forces. A pay train was looted near Candelaria with 600000 in silver seized. Separate items note General Gomes wounded and a U.S. Supreme Court argument over the Three Friends liberty case and neutral conduct.
A local ad advertises a full line of plotore frames and hardware offerings. It promotes single and double harnesses, emphasizes cash transactions, and highlights low prices as the main customer benefit.
William P. St John ex president of Mercantile National Bank and Democratic treasurer dies at 4 pm after an apoplectic stroke in New York. General J O Shelby dies at his country home near Adrian Missouri after pneumonia. John Randolph Tucker dies at his Lexington home after weeks of illness. Dynamite cruiser Vesuvius breaches Charleston harbor blockade during the night.
From Aterna Feb 16 troops from four Grecian warships land on the western coast of Crete with 100 men from each vessel and flags hoisted on ramparts. Proclamations to Crete's people stir cheers for union with Greece while Prime Minister Delyannis voices cautious hope for confirmation of the landing.
From New York Chicago Milwaukee and the Twin Cities comes a sale of new upholstery drapery picture frames mouldings sewing machines and cutters. Special bargains on Dyer Bros Peerless organs and peerless pianos plus cook stoves that will make you smile.
A tangled report from Nev Dawson describes Western Union press facilities and shipboard secrecy. Dispatches from Athens note English threats to a Greek cruiser, Crete autonomy proposals, and imperial influence shaping a tense Crete situation.
A local vendor advertises restocking at the old stand announcing a return of groceries and urging the public to visit for supplies. The notice signals a reopening and invites shoppers to inspect the stock.
Crowds fill the legislative chamber for Crete news as Greek and Russian officials conflict over Crete. Two steamers carry insurgents toward Crete while powers insist on peace and resist annexation. In New York Al Smith says stake money for the Corbett Hitzsimmons bout remains untouched with funds held by promoters.
President-Elect McKinley remains confined to his room in Canton as doctors advise against visitors after catching a cold. Major McKinley’s access to the public is restricted, with none of the afternoon callers admitted. Dudley of Washington, former Garfield pension chief, arrived but postponed his visit.
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