Commodore Disaster Kills Twelve and Drowns Six
The steamer Commodore carrying arms for Cuban forces sank off New Smyrna bar after its pumps were allegedly tampered with. Twelve Americans and six Cubans died or vanished. survivors included Captain Murphy and writer Stephen Crane among others. Rescue efforts and investigations followed as crews reached Daytona and Jacksonville.
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Sr. Augustine
Fla
Jacksonville
New Smyrna Bar
Daytona
Armond
Murphy
Stephen Crane
C. B. Montgomery
Cook
Wmi
Higgins
J. M. Barrs
Collector of Customs
Carlisle
St. Augustine
Fin Smyrna
Commodore
East Coast
Maj
Ricardo
A. Delgado
Paul Réllo
Paquito Bencamo
Franco Blanco
Miguel Condisburry
Wamon Hernandez
Gabriel Martinez
Santiago Diaz
Emilie Marquez
Jose Hernandez
Bueneven
Muritimely
Redigan
Mosquito Light
Port Orange
Capt. Murphy
Wm. Higgins
Montgomery
Crane
Desperate Cuban Resistance in Matanás Province Battle
Reports describe a fierce clash in Matanás Province where Cuban insurgents attacked Spanish forces near the Santa Clara line. Spanish losses were heavy with 792 killed and 11 officers, while the Cubans bore significant casualties. Gomez’s leadership faces internal rifts as Calixto Garcia emerges as the active commander. The region around Puerto Princesa is described as largely sparsely populated, with rail links improving and insurgent bands driven toward Santiago or Najasa hills.
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Matanéas
Gomey
Matar
Santa Clara
Agena
Gomez
del Rio
Rivera
Puerto
Cuba
Provincipe
Santiago
Puerto Princial
Puerto Principe
Nuevitas
José Maria Rodriguez
Betancourt
New York
Cisneros
Calixto Garcia
Funeral for Joseph B. McCullagh Journalist in St Louis
The funeral for Joseph B. McCullagh editor of the Globe-Democrat was held at his West Pine Boulevard home with simple services directed by Rev. John Snyder and Rev. Dr W W Boyd. Attendees included Hon Henri Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal, with Globe-Democrat staff as active pallbearers and prominent figures as honorary pallbearers. Interment followed in the McKee family lot at Bellefontaine cemetery.
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Joseph B. McCullagh
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
West Pine Boulevard
John Snyder
Unitarian Church
W. W. Boyd
Second Baptist Church
Henri Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
McCullagh
McKee
Bellefontaine Cemetery
Heavy Rains Swamp Missouri and Surrounding Regions
A powerful rain storm drenches Missouri Northern Arkansas and Indian Territory over the last 36 hours. Major rivers overflow and several rail lines suffer washouts as the weather disrupts transportation and daily life.
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St. Louis
Jan
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Conference With the Duke of Tetuan in Maprio
Hon Hannis Taylor the American minister held a long Sunday conference with the duke of Tetuan minister of foreign affairs in Maprio. The subject of the meeting was not disclosed.
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Duke of Tetuan
Maprio
Hannis Taylor
Fitzsimmons Signs to Fight Corbett in March Clash
New York reports Bob Fitzsimmons is matched to meet Jim Corbett for a $15,000 purse and $5,000 side bet on March 17. Fitzsimmons signed the articles Monday at Taylor's hotel in Jersey City, while Corbett signed earlier.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
New York
Jim Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Taylor’s Hotel
Jersey City
Corbett
The French Election Returns Senate Seats
The official returns from Sundays French elections for one third of the senate show 69 republicans, 13 radicals, 3 socialists and 12 reactionists elected.
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Paris
France
Senate
Loud Bill to Amend Postal Laws in Congress
In Washington the House plans to dispose of the Loud bill restricting mail transmission of serials and sample papers at the second class rate, followed by debate on the Pacific railroad funding bill. The Senate aims to consider foreign relations issues and Olney's stance, with Cuba and monetary conference topics on the week’s agenda.
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Pacific Railroad
Senate
Glney
House of Representatives
Judge Powers
Pacific Railroads
Southern Pacific Co
Central Pacific Co
Itrema
Harman
Brice and Morgan
Olney
Cameron
Hale
Lodge
Chandler
Morgan
Mills
Congress
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Peffer
National Monetary Conference
Proctor
Blizzard Paralyzes Dakota and Midwest Rail Traffic
A severe blizzard grips the Dakotas and western Minnesota, halting traffic as snow and wind reach near zero temperatures. Northern Pacific and Great Northern trains are delayed or canceled, with plows working but unable to clear drifts. Midwest routes including Omaha, Blair, Sioux City, and Kansas lines report widespread disruption and stalled passenger runs.
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Milwaukee
Monteyis
Omaha
Neb
Sea
Rai
Chicago
St. Eee Iineapolis
Blair
Sioux City
Iowa
Eastern
Western
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Columbus
Grand Island
Huron
Winsidé
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Dodge City
Nickerson
Woodward
Okla
Bryan Will Hunt Deer Visit Planned in Amelia County
RicuMont Virginia January 4 William J Bryan has accepted an invitation to visit Mr. Robt Southall at his Amelia county residence to hunt a deer. Amelia county is famed for experienced huntsmen and prime deer, so ample sport is anticipated.
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Bryan
RicuMont
Wm. J. Bryan
Robt. Southall
Amelia County
Shively Plans Five General Bills For Indiana Legislature
Shively of Richmond announces five forthcoming measures for the new session. An anti trust bill, a pure food bill, and a proposal to shift the opening date of circuit court terms are among the main items.
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Shively
Richmond
Ind
Charles E. Shively
Lord Beresford Improves After Hunt Accident
London January 4 reports a decided improvement in the condition of Lord William Beresford who was badly injured Wednesday while following the hounds at Dorking Surrey.
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Lord Beresford
London
Lord Wm Beresford
Dorking
Partial inventory finds 3000 in box and 1M in stock
Public Administrator Richardson and heirs of the late J B McCullagh in St Louis take a partial inventory of his effects. A safety deposit box holds 3000 in cash and 1 million in mining stock though the stock is valued at 50. Globe-Democrat stock worth 60000 not located. No public sale is planned. If no will is found, nine brothers and their families in Ireland will share the estate.
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Te B. McCullagh
Ireland
St. Louis
Richardson
J. B. McCullagh
Globe-Democrat
McCullagh
Pugilist Duffy dies after lengthy brain bleed from boxing match
New York January 5 James Duffy the young boxer from Boston died at 2 15 Monday morning after collapsing following a ten round bout with George Justice at the Broadway Athletic Club He remained unconscious all Sunday in St Vincent's hospital suffering a cerebral hemorrhage caused by concussion from blows to the head
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Duffy
New York
James Duffy
Boston
George Justice
Broadway Athletic Club
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Perkins for Senator Ballot Gains Legislature Victory
Sacram ents Sacramento January 5 Both houses met at noon to hear the governor message to be presented Tuesday The plan is viewed as a Perkins victory ensuring a speedy ballot for United States senator Organizers hope to delay the ballot two or three weeks to better organize
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Perkins
Sacramento
Cal
Noom
United States
Democratic Senator From Dover Wins Recount Victory
Dover Del Jan 5 The court of errors and appeals on Monday reversed a superior court decision for Kent county recount by the canvassing board. This is a victory for the Democrats and gives that party a decided majority in the legislature which will elect a United States senator.
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Delawa
Dover
Del
Court’ of Errors and Appeals
Superior Court
Kent County
United State
North Dakota Bank Closes At Devil's Lake
A North Dakota bank failed to reopen after a recent closure at Devil's Lake. Officials posted a notice stating the institution would not resume operations, signaling the end of its financial services and impact on local customers.
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North Dakota
Devil’s Lake
N. D
National Bank of No
Ohio State News Brief Summary
Fragmentary note reports totals received during a period, with figures for returns and deaths. Mentions Ohio State and September dates, but lacks full context or clear events. Contains incomplete data on homes and a count of 601.
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Man survives after three bullet wounds in self-inflicted incident
A man was found with three bullet wounds and, after investigation, removed to St. John's Hospital where doctors said he will live. The report notes the injuries appeared self-inflicted and the cause of the incident is under inquiry.
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Wasuineron
Isconsin
Ladies of London
Victoria Hospital For
Berlin University
Seeee Epwakp Kine
Behring Sea
Pierce
Boston
Royal College of Surgeons
London
American ‘Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
Washington
Illinois
Italy
Havana
Christendom
Theériél
Madrid
Sweden
Tau
New York City
Daughters of Syria
Toledo Bee
Prussia
Herr Reindel
Tax Hohenzollern
the White Lady
Berlin
William
Ths
Faust
Roda
Weimar
Chicago
Order of
William Waldorf Astor
W. W. Astor
Children’s Aid Society of
South Carolina
Hugh L. Farley
Liverpool
Cart
C. B. Bloop
Tennessee
Gomez
Gen. Weyler
Ohio
Bugkeye
Holtz
St. John’s Hospital
Burglars Target Bateman Home as Marshal Chases Thieves
The marshal pursued burglars through his own town seeking capture and recovery of stolen items including his daughter's pocketbooks and other articles. The incident highlights local law enforcement efforts to confront a theft ring and reunite families with prized possessions.
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WavestYe
O. Jair
Obioshal Bateman
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