Spain Objects To U S Cuba Inquiry
The Times Herald reports from Cuba that Spain refuses to allow a U S investigation into Cuba affairs. Canovas says the Cuban rebellion is a small affair, capable of handling without foreign help. Secretary Olney notes the reply. the cabinet agrees to abide by Spain's decision.
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Cubiaco
Times-Herald
Washington
Spain
United States
Cuba
Olney
Madrid
Taylor
Foreign Office
Senor Canovas
Spain Threatens New York Bombardment Warned by Local Spanish Press
City of Mexico reports a Spanish daily declares that after subduing Cuba Spain will send the Sixth division of the navy to bombard New York. The paper brands Americans as barbarians and urges war, reflecting bitter sentiment among the Spanish colony.
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City of Mexico
Raca Latina
Spain
Cuba
New York
Venezuela Refuses British Ultimatum Demands
Washington reports an official Venezuelan foreign relations statement foreshadowing its reply to Britain's ultimatum. Venezuela reiterates its policies, rejects the assurances sought by Great Britain, and restates its prior claims.
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Washington
Venezuela
Chamberlain
British Guiana
Great Britain
Arrests shake Whiteway government in Newfoundland incident
In St Jonas Newfoundland on October 22 the government ordered arrests of smugglers with four prisoners seized before midnight including Michael Tobin a leading assembly member and savings bank governor. Thirteen warrants follow as admiralty court to hear cases, raising fears of a political disruption.
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St. Jonas
N. F
Michael Tobin
Assembly
Savings Bank
Admiralty Court
Whiteway
Westminster Gazette Denies Monroe Doctrine Rift
The Westminster Gazette refutes a Times dispatch report that Europe would jointly refuse the Monroe doctrine. It argues the doctrine is a matter between Britain and the United States and that Britain would side with America if Britain ever had to choose.
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Westminster Gazette
London
Times
New York
Marquis of Salisbury
Old Country
United States
Great Britain
Anxiety over Erzeroum as four days pass without news
Constantino ple correspondent reports no word from Erzeroum in four days. Trebizond travelers say Armenians surrendered arms two days before a massacre, after the governor promised safety.
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London
Constantinople
The
Daily News
Erzeroum
Trebizond
Actress Lady Sholto Douglass Seeks Stage Engagement
San Francisco October 22. Lady Sholto Douglass the variety actress and wife of the Marquis of Queensberry’s youngest son wishes to return to the stage. She has written to a local manager requesting an engagement as a variety performer.
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San Francisco
Sholto Douglass
Marquis of Queensbery
Corbett in Court Over Habeas Corpus Testimony
Hor Springs Ark Oct 21 Corbett, brought by sheriff, is arraigned on a conspiracy to assault Bob Fitzsimmons for a prize fight. He seeks a writ of habeas corpus. testimony begins as to a planned limited round bout and a possible brutal stoppage by the referee. The court allows a brief delay for train travel and Corbett vows to endure hardship to train.
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Hor Sprines
Ark
Corbett
State of
Arkansas
Mr. Corbett
Chancery Court
Joe Wendig
Fitzsimmons
Wendig
Martin
Little Rock
Duke of Marlborough Arrested in Central Park
The blotter records the arrest of the Duke of Marlborough age 23 from England for violating a park ordinance in New York City on Oct 21. Officer Sweeney chased him after wheelman speed and coasting down hill. he was reprimanded and discharged by Roundsman Ryan before his expected marriage to Consuelo Vanderbilt.
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Marlborough
New York City
New York
Central Park
Michael J
Sweeney
Duke of Marlborough
England
Plaza Hotel
Ryan
Consuelo Vanderbilt
One Hundred and Fortieth Street
Governor McKinley in Ohio Central car derails near Van Wert
A special Ohio Central train carrying Governor McKinley and several officials jumped the track near Van Wert after leaving Paulina. An observer says a man shifted the switch as the cars passed and then fled. No injuries were reported.
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Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette
Paulina
van Wert
Ohio Central Line
McKinley
Bushnell
Kirkley
A. B. Holcomb
Frank S. Monett
Urban H. Hester
William Gaitree
Van Leuven Pardoned for Pension Fraud Ill Health Becomes Key
President grants clemency to George M. Van Leuven an Iowa pension attorney sentenced to two years in prison and a $1000 fine for pension law violations. Health concerns prompted reconsideration after prior pardon attempts failed amid fears confinement could be fatal.
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Washington
George M. van Leuven
Iowa
van Leuven
Two Great Lakes Steamers Collide Near Sault Ste. Marie
In Hay Lake channel near Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on October 21 the steel steamer Gilbert collided with and sank the America. The Gilbert remained afloat uninjured. Both ships are among the largest lake vessels with wheat capacity over 100000 bushels. The sunken ship valued about 250000 dollars and will be raised promptly likely delaying commerce as it obstructs the channel.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Gilbert
Hay Lake Channel
Hay Lake
Fort Pierre Case Reverses Ruling in Homestead Dispute
The secretary of the interior reversed the commissioner in the contested case City of Fort Pierre versus F. S. Templin and awarded the tract to Templin as a homestead. The valuable tract borders Fort Pierre and was at issue in the decision.
Ferry collision near Cairo sinks ferry with 60 aboard
A ferry boat carrying 60 passengers collided near Cairo with an anchored steamer. The ferry capsized and 50 people, mostly workmen, drowned.
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Alexandria
Cairo
Hood's Sarsaparilla Aimed at Tired Feeling and Debilitated Blood
An old advertisement claims fatigue signals impure blood and weakness at seasonal changes. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the remedy and Hood's Pills for easy, prompt cleansing of bowels and liver, priced at 25 cents.
Northwest Nuggets Compiled Local Briefs
Oshkosh ministers launch a Sabbath observance crusade while Duluth seeks the next National Education Association convention. St Paul Commercial Club forms a carnival club. Hastings pushes hard for a fourth Minnesota insane asylum. Fargo reports booming divorce business. Judge McConnell disposed of four cases Saturday. St Paul youth B B Bird lowers the half mile record to 51 25 at Denver races. Mitchell S D plans an opera house. Sioux City women push for a state homeless girls training school. Faribault Endeavorers win state banner for membership gains. A C Roberts of Jackson Minn under arrest for fraud via mailed powders. R G Gaylord of Turner County plans to move family to Florida by boat. Ashland rivals Duluth and West Superior with $200000 railroad subsidy to reach St Paul business.
Thurston to Resign and Quit Union Pacific Ties
United States Senator John M. Thurston departed with his wife for Los Angeles and said he would soon resign from the Union Pacific receivers to sever railroad ties before Congress convenes. He argues holding both roles would be injudicious as Congress may scrutinize bond aided roads.
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San Francisco
United States
John M. Thurston
Los Angeles
Thurston
Congress
Union Pacific
South
Law Department
United States Senate
Drought Eclipse Across United States With Few Rainy Patches
Washington reports from the weather bureau say the current drought is among the severest and longest on record. Only scattered areas show any soaking rain in two months or more, with drought often starting in late July and intensifying in August, affecting much of the country except parts of the Northwest and far West.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
United States
Bureau
Motor Patents in Court in National Electric Rail Fight
St. Paul Oct 22 A major patent suit involving every U S electric street railway company was argued in the U S circuit court of appeals Adams Electric Railway Co vs Lindell Railway Co both of St Louis with General Electric Co of New York named as real defendant The case centers on the motor for electric cars with Sprague and Adams patents as competing claims and Adams cited as the original patent holder
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St. Pau
United States
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Adams Electric Railway Company
Lindell Railway Company
St. Louis
General Electric Company of
New York
Sprague
Adams
Brief News Bits From A Turbulent Era
The New York Mercury is in receivership. Oliver Cromwell’s head reportedly found in Kent. Stockton Pennsylvania wrecked by fire. An Ohio legislator admits soliciting a bribe for a senatorial vote. Woodmen of the World tri state gathering held at Sedalia. Pauncefote rumored to move from Washington to Paris. Seoul dispatches confirm Korea queen’s death. Three prisoners assault Assistant Jailer Al Cree in Colorado Springs and flee. Unitarian conference in Washington completes its fifteenth meeting. Captain David Evans of the U S Revenue Marine dies in Berlin Wisconsin at an advanced age. Senator Hill says New York Democrats are briefly out of harmony, soon to unite.
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New York Mercury
Oliver Cromwell
Kent
Eng
Stockton
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Sedalia
Pauncefote
England
Washington
Paris
National Conference of the Unitarian and Other Christian Churches
David Evans
United States Revenue Marine Service
Berlin
Wis
Hill
New York
Doctors Endorse Scott's Emulsion for All Ages
The advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as ideal for men and women who are weak, babies and children who are thin, and anyone not nourished by food. It warns that poor blood means starved blood, linking consumption and scrofula to starvation, and claims cod liver oil is best for starved blood. Two sizes are offered, 50 cents and one dollar, from Scott and Bowne in New York.
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Scott
Thomas Hardy
Trilby
Ten Day Rule In Accident Policy Upheld
In Curiaco a U S circuit court of appeals decision by Judge Showalter affirms a Wisconsin judgment. Dr D G Earl of Lake Mills Wis was injured Aug 4 1892 by a wire nail and died 14 days later from infection. The Odd Fellows Fraternal Accident Association refused $5000 claiming late notice. The ruling sustains the widow’s $5495 award.
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Curiaco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Showalter
D. G. Earl
Lake Mills
Wis
Odd Fellows’ Fraternal Accident Association
Circuit Court of Wisconsin
Fighting in Syria sparks sectarian clash near Sidon
Beyrour Syria October 19 reports fierce clashes between Druses and Mutualis in the Lebanon district. Mutualis gather 4000 armed men near Sidon to attack Druses who summon 8000 reinforcements from Hau ran. The Vali of Damascus seeks to prevent a broader outbreak.
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Beyrour
Syria
Lebanon
Mutualis
Sidon
Hauran
Damascus
Judge Jones Rules Feeding Mortgaged Grain Not Disposal
Canton South Dakota October 19 Judge Jones In a wheat case ruled that feeding grain covered by a chattel mortgage does not dispose of mortgaged property and dismissed the case. Holders of chattel mortgages on grain lose recourse if mortgaged grain is fed to stock.
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Jones
Canton
S. D
Rioting at Trebizond Claims 400 Lives
Constantinople reports Trebizond rioting killed about 400 people, a higher toll than expected. Grand Vizier Kiamil Pasha orders the Trebizond governor held responsible for all loss of life caused by political or religious disturbances.
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Constantinople
Trebizond
Kiamil Pasha
Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis De Conte Featured
A leading feature announces the personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis De Conte presented as narrative by Her Page and Secretary The January issue will also include an illustrated Charleston and the Carolinas paper the first of a Southern Papers series Free to subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico Address Harper and Brothers N
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Joan of Arc
Sieur Louis de Conte
Maid of Orleans
Charleston
The
Carolinas
United States
Canada
Mexico
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