England and Spain seen forming alliance to enforce Monroe Doctrine
A London World dispatch claims a treaty between England and Spain would allow British ships to harbor and refit in Spanish Mediterranean ports, with Cartagena highlighted. The report suggests the alliance would influence Cuban affairs and deter U S intervention, altering Mediterranean balance and European power dynamics.
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New York
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Salisbury
West Indies
Spain
England
Mediterranean
Cartagena
Gibraltar
Malta
Toulon
Russia
Black Sea
Appeal for Arbitration Signed by Cardinals Gibbons Vaughan Logue
In Batinore on April 7 Cardinal Gibbons announced an appeal for arbitration rather than war. The document, signed by Gibbons and Cardinals Vaughan of Westminster and Logue of Ireland, follows correspondence on the subject and was issued on Easter Sunday for its symbolism.
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Vaughan
Logue
Batinore
Cardinal Gibbons
Westminster
Ireland
Doctor Seeks Half a Million in Fair Estate Case
Dr. Marc Livingstone asks 500000 for the interest he and friends held as executors in the James G. Fair estate. Two children and other heirs value the rights highly but offered 300000 to compromise. Settlement is anticipated with mutual concessions.
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San Francisco
Marc Livingstone
James G. Fair
Explosion Sunk the Barge Near Scheldt
In Belgium on April 7 the boiler of the steam tug Virginie exploded between Moerseke and Baerrode on the Scheldt. Four crew members were killed and the blast sank the barge, drowning the bargeman’s three family members.
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Brussels
Virginie
Moerseke
Baerrode
Scheldt
Maceo's Forces Routed Near Vinales
Havana reports Generals Suarez Ynclan and Linares engaged Maceo near Vinales in Pinar del Rio. Maceo's force was routed with about 30 killed. details remain unavailable.
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Maceo
Havana
Suarez Ynclan
Linares
Vinales
Pinar del Rio
San Francisco Mother Arrested for Daughter-in-Law Theft
Mrs Emma Yorke of San Francisco was arrested in Denver on arrival from a telegram accusing her of stealing 22500 dollars from her daughter-in-law Mrs Gibson.
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Denver
Emma Yorke
San Francisco
Gibson
Fire damages Washburn Moen Mills in Worcester
Fire swept the spring department of the Washburn and Moen Manufacturing plant at Quinsigamond village Worcester Massachusetts causing an estimated loss of 150000 to 165000 dollars.
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Washburn-Moen Mills
Worcester
Mass
Washburn & Moen Manufacturing Company
Quinsigamond Village
South Dakota Republican Conventions Call Details
The State Central Committee lists delegates rules for East of Missouri River districts. One delegate at large plus one for every seventy five votes. unorganized counties receive one delegate each. Dated Watertown February 10, 1896. A C Johnson chairs, L E Stover secretary.
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Ttorney
School and Public Lands
South
South Dakota
Missouri Siner
Gus
Roush
Chas. H. Sheldon
Prem Cu
Soins Viccay
Hutchinson
Watertown
S. D
State Central Committee
Lee Stover
Reciprocity Approved Sent To House Subcommittee
Washington reports several letters received in the past week by the house sub-committee on reciprocity. The responses largely approve reciprocity with misling interests well represented.
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Washington
House
Nails Go Up Again
R. S. Patterson of the Newcastle Wire Nail company says steel billet pool causes wire nails to rise 25 cents per keg, marking a 40 cent increase in two weeks. The report cites market movements affecting manufacturers and retailers.
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Pittssurg
R. ©. Patterson
Newcastle Wire Nail Company
New York Street Railway Strike Fails To End
In New York on April 7 1904 a settlement between the Metropolitan Street Railway company and its 5000 employees remains elusive as 10 discharged workers threaten to return to work only if reinstated none have yet been rehired.
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New York
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Johnson and Michael to race in England for £250 purse
A Paris cablegram reports American bicycle expert John Johnson and Welsh rider James Michael have been matched for 1, 5 and 10 mile races with pacemakers in England for a purse of 250 pounds sterling.
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Johnson
New York
Paris
John
James Michael
England
Fatal Mine Explosion Shatters Colorado Town
Warp April 6 A giant powder explosion rocked the Giles mine about noon killing three men instantly and injuring two others. The blast caused little damage to the mine and no deaths beyond those three.
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Colorado
Warp
Colo
Giles
Perishes at His Own Door in Minn Storm
Rosendale Minnesota reporter notes Carl Holmgren went ten rods from his house for water and was lost in the storm and frozen. The incident emphasizes how quickly blizzard conditions claimed a life in the area.
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Rosendale
Minn
Carl Holmgren
Minor items of interest across the nation
Farmers along the Blue river in Nebraska wash out gold from the sand. In New York City billiards Schaefer beats Garnier 600 to 204 in game five. Portland Populists nominate ex governor Pennoyer for mayor, taxpayers league may endorse. Speaker Reed’s last term in Congress rumored. A Davis & Co Plainville jewelers and Bacon & Co Lincoln announce assignments exceeding 100 dollars.
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Blue River
Neb
New York City
Schaefer
Garnier
Portland
Pennoyer
Taxpayers League
Reed
New York
A. Davis & Co
Plainville
Mass
Harlan G. Bacon
Lincoln, Bacon & Co
Unhappy Nerve Issues Feel Nourished by God Sarsaparilla
Advertises a blood purifier and nerve tonic named God s Sarsaparilla. Claims to strengthen weak nerves and improve sleep by feeding nerves with pure blood. Advises avoiding opiates and nerve compounds.
Hooed's Pills Marketed for Digestion Aid in Ad
An advertisement touts Hooed's Pills as the best remedy to assist digestion and relieve constipation after meals. The copy emphasizes quick after dinner use and claims strong digestive benefits.
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Hooed
Frey
Carlisle Declines Presidential Bid Citing Party Principles
Secretary Carlisle informs Kentucky Democrats he will not seek the presidential nomination. He emphasizes party principles and fiscal policy over candidacy, pledging to devote his full effort to public duties and hoping for endorsement of his record rather than a run for office.
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Washington
Carlisle
Kentucky
Democratic State Central Committee
Chicago
Breckinridge Seeks Old Seat in Congress Race
Colonel W C P Breckinridge returns to Lexington to pursue the congressional nomination amid renewed women voters support. The 1900s Pollard suit left Owens in Congress after a $15000 judgment, with Breckinridge aiming to avenge past defeat as party friends express confidence.
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Breckinridge
Lexington
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Madeline Pollard
Congress
W. C. Owens
Miss Pollard
Owens
Kentucky
Chinese Inspector Indicted in San Francisco Bribery Case
Federal grand jury indicts Richard Williams a Chinese inspector of customs in San Francisco charges allege he illegally landed Chinese and permitted them to remain in the city with bribery as the motive.
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San Francisco
Richard Williams
Federal Grand Jury
Third Victim of a Murderer in Akron
Ira Stillson, hired man for Alvin N. Stone, died in Akron, Ohio, becoming the third victim tied to the same killer who assaulted Stone and his wife a week earlier.
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Akron
Ira Stillson
Alvin N. Stone
Stone
Insurgents Sweep Havana Province Amid Crisis Warnings
From Key West report dated March 2 and telegraphed March 2, 25 000 insurgents under General Maceo swarm Havana and Pinar del Rio with 45 000 Spanish troops in region. Gomez commands center column about 9 000, Lacret 6 000 cavalry near Havana, Maceo 6 000 in southern Havana. 4 000 dispersed in small bands. rebels well equipped and pressing palace at Weyler as crisis looms.
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Havana
Key West
Fla
Maceo
Pinar del Rio
Gomez
General Lacret
General Weyler
Urges a Colonial Alliance
MaprRD April 1 Liberal prints an article by Senor Valera formerly Spanish minister at Washington urging Spain to form a colonial alliance with France Great Britain and Holland in response to U S pressure for a heavy and shameful yoke on Spain.
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Senor Valera
Washington
United States
Spain
France
Great Britain
Holland
Quiet French Affairs Preserve Policy Amid Egypt Talk
Paris dispatch reports no discussion on foreign affairs in the chamber or senate. The government aims to maintain the statu quo until Egypt policy debate, likely Thursday. The Gaulois claims President Faure influenced the minister's resignation.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Egypt
The
Gaulois
M. Faure
Governor Hughes Attacked by Newspaper Correspondent
Arizona Governor L C Hughes was assaulted on a Phoenix street by P J Clark, a Denver Times correspondent. The blow fractured the governor’s spectacles and caused minor facial wounds. Clark, jailed awaiting trial, says he was dismissed from The Rocky Mountain News at the governor’s urging for sending telegrams critical of the executive.
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Arizona
Pianix
A. T
L. C. Hughes
P. J. Clark
Phoenix
Denver Times
Clark
Rocky Mountain News
Building Wall Collapse Kills Resident in Cleveland
During a March wind storm the wall of a fire-scarred building fell onto the home of H. A. Vaughan in Cleveland. Mrs. F. C. Bradford of Olmstead Falls was killed in bed and Miss Emma Dietrichs sustained serious injuries.
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Cleveland
H. A. Vaughan
F. C. Bradford
Olmstead Falls
Emma Dietrichs
Elevator and flax seed fire hits BurLlnington
A fire in Bur llington Iowa destroyed the elevator and about 20 000 bushels of flax seed belonging to the National Linseed Oil company. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars.
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Burrlington
National Linseed Oil Company
Harper's Weekly Aims for Notable 1896 Coverage
Harper's Weekly outlines plans for 1896 including presidential election coverage, arts and drama features, new departments, and illustrated journalism. It pledges independent advocacy for good government and sound money, with Howells writing in Lirr and Letters and serials by Crockett and Howells among strong fiction selections.
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Harper’s Weekly
Julian Ralph
China
Japan
West
Richard Harding Davis
Rufus F. Zograum
Frederick Remington
Poultney Bigelow
Kiel Canal
W. D. Howells
Lirr and Letters
E. S. Martin
Transportation Commission
Caspar W. Whitney
Department of Amateur Slort
8. R. Crockett
Harper Brothers Subscription Note for January Volumes
The notice states that weekly volumes start with January’s first number each year and that subscriptions begin with the current number at order receipt when no time is specified. It adds newspapers must not reprint this advertisement without Harper & Brothers’ express order.
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Harper's periodicals subscription notice details
Harpers Periodicals offers yearly rates for Harper's Magazine Harper's Bazar and Harper's Round Table. Postage is free to subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico. Address Harpers & Brothers P O Box 959 New York City.
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Harper's Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Harper’s Bazar
Harper’s Round Table
United States
Canada
Mexico
Harper & Brothers
P. O
New York City
American Protective Tariff League outlines nonprofit structure
The American Protective Tariff League promotes protection to American labor and industry. It states there are no personal profits from the organization and it is sustained by memberships, contributions, and its publications.
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The
American Protective Tariff Lea
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