Adieu Dear Cuba! Lopez’s death stirs calls for liberty
The April 26, 1898 issue prints a long tribute to José Lopes and the Cuban struggle for independence. It lauds his execution as a martyr’s act, argues Spain must heed the warning, and urges unity from Maine to Mon terey. The writer reflects on patriotism, the bloodshed of empire, and predicts Spain’s inevitable reckoning, while noting American observers and reactions. The piece ends with musings from M Reed on current politics and national factions.
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Lopez
Cona
Spain
Cuba
Ula
Mark Hanna’s balancing act amid McKinley era pressures
Mark Hanna grapples with overseeing President McKinley, managing Republican Congress through legislative battles, and navigating pressures from Wall Street amid a busy political era.
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Mark Hanna
President McKinley
Congress
Wall Street
Mrs A M Fischer Promises Quality Sewing in Clayton
Ladies seeking a perfect fit and practical sewing should contact Mrs A M Fischer of Clayton. A practical dressmaker with years of experience, she guarantees first class work at reasonable prices and satisfaction. She can provide numerous references for her work.
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A.M. Fischer
Clayton
Dawson City Man Targets California Paper On Klondike Hell
A Dawson City man wrote to a California paper claiming preachers there discuss a warm hell while in Klondike the hell is cold. He argues the Klondike warren would drive a man to pack blankets and flee instantly, describing icicles, frozen water, and endless north wind.
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Dawson City
California
Jong
Klondike
Vesuvius Dynamite Cruiser Described as Hellish Yankee Ingenuity
The Vesuvius, a dynamite cruiser, is said to move just under twenty knots and fire 500 pound charges via pneumatic tubes. It is claimed the vessel can fire with rifle-like accuracy at a distance of one and a half miles, with annihilating impact if a charge hits a ship or near one.
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Maine
Monterey
Natchez
Repas
Fitzhugh
M. Reed
Vesuvius
Postmaster Moves Office From Princeton to Starner
Princeton residents protest after A D Austin the newly named postmaster shifts the local post office to Starner three quarters of a mile away. J L Jenks formerly handled the office, residents seek intervention from the first assistant postmaster general and await Washington’s decision while continuing to receive mail from Starner.
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J. D. Austin
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Moscow Star
Lincoln's Civil War Prayer Tale From 1864
An Iowa era account recounts a Summitville primer talk by Benjamin F. Phemister. It retells Lincoln’s view of earnest prayer during the Civil War and a pivotal encounter in Washington with a widow seeking shelter and food. The tale highlights the president’s reply via the two armies under Grant and Sherman and a ledger joke with a groceryman.
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Gettysburg
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Grant
Sherman
Groceryman
Apranam Lavcoun
Senate War Resolution on Cuban Independence and Cuban War
The Senate on April 16 1898 passed a resolution calling for Cuban independence and demanding Spain relinquish control and withdraw forces from Cuba and Cuban waters The action follows the destruction of a U S battleship in Havana harbor and aligns with the President's message to Congress.
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Republic of Cuba
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Alaskan avalanche claims Idaho man from Mann Creek
The Weiser Signal reports a deadly Alaska avalanche near Sheep Camp two weeks ago sweeping 75 to 100 people to death. Among the victims are four Idaho men, with Jef Saling, recently gone from Mann Creek, believed dead per a telegram from Mickey and Anderson. Jeff Leave wife and children behind, seeking fortune in frost and north. Authorities and families await confirmation, amid unanswered questions about a former Custer mill worker named Baling.
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Sheep Camp
Idaho
Jef Saling
Mann Creek
Mickey
Anderson
Jeff
Weiser
Baling
Custer Mill
Cuba War Echoes of Campos and Weyler Extermination Policy
Captain General Campos warned in 1878 that Spain faced two options with Cuba either grant freedom or exterminate the Cubans adding he would not participate in extermination Weyler then launched his brutal campaign signaling Cuba’s loss to Spain and triggering a decisive shift in the colonial conflict.
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Campos
Spain
Weyler
Cuba
Foreclosure Suit in Idaho Court Says Mortgage on Property
Alias summons issued by the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho for Paul Lawson and others in Custer County. Complaint seeks foreclosure of a mortgage dated January 14, 1801 and payment of principal, interest, and costs. Defendants must answer within 10 to 40 days depending on service, or risk default judgment. The case names W J Bowden, W Sharp, J Reeves, N J Lemoguene, and K ABJoot as plaintiffs or parties to the mortgage. Court seal and clerk’s publication indicate April publication pending.
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We Howsden
W. T. Reeves
N. J. Sharp
Defendanes
Thin County
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Lawson
Thant
Paul F Lawson
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Tory
Cormot
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W. Sharp
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T. Reeves
N. J. Lemoguene
Kabjoot
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Iheave
Paul P. Lawson
Ulpar
Utle
Vinlin
Cain- Plant
Custer
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B. Keyes
Briney & Bruner Atty's
Senate votes to recognize Cuban independence and expel Spaniards
The Senate with 21 votes against 7 declared recognition of Cuban independence and ordered Spanish soldiers to leave Cuba promptly. The chamber’s stance reflects a decisive move amid tense wartime developments.
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Senate of the
United States
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