Cable Cut Disrupts Nicaragua Communications Amid Tense Ties
The United States grills Nicaragua over an interrupted cable affecting American merchants and consul reports. Washington condemns Torres actions while port calls at Port Limon and Bluefields shift plans, as Navy and State Department push for a firm response and preserve treaty duties amid disputed authority.
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Pork Lin
Tureys
Port Limon
Nicarktua
Zrtope
We Torres
Ie Facta
Hivetelan
Gen
Reres
Lite
Faeurrestin
Hiver@bis
State Department
Muetistda
Reyes
Mattox Hiding in Kaw Inland Country Theme
The article fragment mentions Mattox and Newkirk in a Kaw Inland setting with references to captives or pursued individuals. It implies a pursuit or capture by sheriffs, with names like Rawk tid Sher Herre and Sie Rift CN Gupte appearing in garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newkirk
Apelk
Peini
Ciede Manox
Kiaine
Kaw
Warbinztan April S-F. Thurber leads on industrial reform
President Thurber of the Coited Stars argues at the April meeting for railroad consolidation and cheaper transportation rates, noting price declines from 1890s to 1900s and the benefit to sugar prices. He concedes injustices but asserts overall gains for the people and laboring classes amid capital crises and rising organization among workers.
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Warbinztan
F. Thurber
Lrucha
Syueta
Standard Oif Company
Aid
Ornta Fossis
Hake Berg
Tubir
Inter
President cannot meet WCTU delegate this week
Emma Shelton, secretary of the W C T U, sought an interview with the president regarding Attorney General Griggs interpretation of the law. A reply from the Executive Mansion states the president’s engagements prevent an audience this week or soon, but the matter will be brought to the president’s attention.
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Washington
W. CT. U
Griggs
Emma FF. Shelton
Rome
J. A. Port
Books seized from office amid idle hours at street corner
A fragmentary report notes about 160 books placed in the Street Falwas office at Twelnh and Jeckeon, by Rev. Charles Mc Sheldon. The scene involved men waiting most of the day, with a suggestion of mobise and a foul odor associated with the case and a man named Fev.
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Twelnh
Jeckeon
Charles Mc Sheldon
Fev
Overthrow Bryan Sparks Silver Democrat Debate in Chicago
In Chicago the Bryan wing faces a silver-leaning split as Harrison's victory energizes the Gold Democrats. Altgeld and the silver faction argue for free coinage while opponents seek cohesion under leaders like Croker and Gorman. Washington states McMillin and others struggle to persuade the public amid railroad fortunes and rising wages.
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Harrison
Chicago
Washington
Harriaan
Altgeld
Altgola
Democratic Party
Croker
Gorman
Faulkner
Caffery
Hoke Smith
Sterling Marton
Olney
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
New England
Tennessee
McMillin
Richardson
Lowheviia & Nashville
Nashville & Chattanooga
CAPT ELLIOTT S BODY ARRIVES IN SAN FRANCISCO
The transport Scandia has arrived at quarantine from Manus with four dead and four officers’ bodies. Among the fallen are Col. Brattsa of the Dauvesure regiment and Capt D B Elliott of the Twenty Fifth regiment killed near Manila by a sharpshooter. Lieut French of the First North Dakota and Lieut McConville of the Tmbo regiment are noted, with others aboard returning for muster or orders to Washington.
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San Francisco
Scandia
Manus
Pilippines
Col
Brattsa
Dauvesure Regiment
Manila
Elliott
Pebronry
Caroocan
Bui
Crissy Loftus Divorce Case Heard in New York Supreme Court
Justice Truax appointed Charles Donohue as referee to determine defenses in the divorce suit brought by Mary Cecilia Loftus Brown McCarthy against Justin Huntley McCarthy. The motion was consented to by McCarthy’s attorney. Mrs. McCarthy, known as Clsste Loftus the milliner, is linked to Tusto 3By and Irish Party leader family. Eugene V. Brew-Bler announced a Chicago platform dinner at Grand Central Palace on April 15 with attendees including Wika J. Jean, Judge William J. Gaynor, George Fred Williams, Charles G. Towne, and John S. Crosby.
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New York
Truax
Supreme Court
Charles Donohue
Mary Cecil Loftias Brown McCarthy
Justin Huntley McCarthy
McCarthy
Clsste Lottks
Milmie
Hest
St Asks Divene
Tusto 3By
Tube
Irish Party
Commcens
Eugene V. Brew- Bler
Fiat
Spieule
Chicago
Grand Central Palace
Wika J .Jean
Raperth Court
William J. Gaynor
Crooktyn
George Fred Willams
Massachusetts
Charles 4. Towne
John S. Crosby
Faure Gift in White House Opens French American Cable Anniversary
Washington April 8 A notable ceremony in the Blue Room as Ambassador Cambon presented two Sevres vases from the late French presidentFaure to the U S government and people through President McKinley to commemorate the opening of the French American cable on August 17. The vases, six feet high including base and pedestal, were placed on either side of the window overlooking the Potomac. The gift, from the French nation, highlights Sevres porcelain tradition and the ongoing Franco American friendship.
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Washington
Executive Mansion
M. Cambon
McKinley
Sevres
Felix Faure
McKinsey
Faure
White House
Sévien
Paris
Seine
Parte
Versailles
Louis XV
Prance
Europe
We White
Congress
Wait Peng
The Noose Slipped 17 Minutes to Kill Hancock
In St Louis on April 17 1897 Matthew Hancock hanged on the new scaffold for the murder of ticket broker George Horton. He strangled after the rope slipped and died in 17 minutes in view of about 600 spectators. He spoke to prisoners urging rejection of evil and intoxication as a warning. Jim Jeffries and several actors attended.
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Matthew Hancock
St Louis
George Horton
Union Statin
Aariott
Jim Jeffries
Warships Named in Navy Plan Following Congress Action
The president has named twelve seagoing ships after strong regional and state ties. Battleships Pennsylvania New Jersey and Georgia will cost up to 3 6 million each with heavy armor and long range. Armored cruisers West Virginia Nebraska and California target 4 million each. Cruisers Denver Des Moines Chattanooga Galveston Tacoma Cleveland and others will be coppered and fast, with costs around 1.14 million for cruisers and related details.
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Washington
Conerees
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Georgia
West Virginia
Nebraska
California
Denver
Des Moines
Chattathooga
Galveston
Tacoma
Cleveland
White House
Navy Department
Maas
Pennsylvana
Stone
Senaators Quay
Penrose
House of
Mves
Benator Elkins
Mercer
Chambers of Commerce
Volunteers Return From Manila on Scandia Flight
Names of volunteers arriving on the Scandia from Manila released in San Francisco in April. Listed are First Nebraska Charles Wilson and others from companies A G T B. Colorado J H Deane and A Hoyt. Minnesota R L Moore Rustad and others. Pennsylvania E C Lon. Idaho J Frederick. Tennessee G J Smith. Kansas J B Lett.
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San Francisco
Scandia
Manila
First
Nebraska
Charles Wilson
E.G. Horwood
T. ©. Cochran
John Willars
Colorado
J. H. Deane
J. Med Hoyt
Gly McIntosh
H. A. Lyons
South Dakota
H. N. McKerney
Minnesota
R. L. Moore
J. Rustad
EF. Gubexing
J. W. Short
No Change at Baker University President Morin Backed
A misreported change at Baker University was corrected. Trustees confirm President Morin remains in place as enrollment peaks and library funding advances. Weather notes from Washington forecast fair conditions with warmth in western Kansas and variable winds.
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Baker
Baldwin
Kas
Baker University
Morin
Martin
Washington
Kansas
Grand Central Palace Go-Please Walk Race Slims Field
Twenty eight of thirty three pedestrians remain in a 21 hour endurance walk at Grand Central Palace as dawn breaks. Early dropouts include Weeming Edwards Skelly and Anthony with many more quitting after seven hours. Oldest entrant Elson at 68 drives pace while leaders’ distances hold from 4 am to 9 am with miles and laps listed.
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New York
Grand Centrel Palace
Charles Weeming
Lekewoud
N. J
Pete Edwards
John J. Skelly
Poughkeepsie
Elson
Edwards
Anthony
Dunn
Golden
Skelly
Flanan
Barnes
Ryan
Guerrero
Milwaukee
Name
Miles
Hegelmin
Cartwright Eran
Day
Berlin Bank Backing American Tunnel Road Contract
New York April Deutsche Bank of Berlin is backing Frederick B Esler and the Metropolis Contract company in a bid to build the tunnel road under the rapid transit law. The bank reportedly commits 35 million as a guarantee fund to operate and equip the line, deposited with United States Trust Company of New York for rolling stock and operating expenses.
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New York
Deutsche Bank of Berlin
Frederick B. Esler
Metropolis Contract Company
Esler
Metropolis
Denteche Bank
Metropolis Company
United States Trust Company of
Voice Gone At Lansing Exchange Worker
Mise Au guste Brundage a Lansing telephone girl awoke speechless with paralysis of the vocal organs. Doctors differ on whether the loss is permanent as they seek the cause amid concerns of overwork at the exchange in Lansing Michigan in April.
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Lansing
Mich
Mise
Auguste Brundage
Lansing Exchange
Limbocker to be removed over silly charge at college
Governor moves to oust J. M. Limbocker regent of the State Agricultural College amid charges he took 15 dollars a month as purchasing agent for the campus boarding club. Funds came from students not the state treasury. The board also targets Mr Hoffman for approving Limbocker’s role. The author derides the motive as absurd and public harms naming the regents.
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J.M. Limbocker
State Agricultural College
Limbucker
Manhattan
Afr. Limbecker
Hoffman
Limbecker
Puertle
Pecksniman
Mazet Not Lexow Asks Kipp to Produce Tenderloin Files
New York April 3 The 76th Investigating committee opened hearings on city departments. Chief Clerk Kipp must bring books and papers on Capt Price's Tenderloin activities over six months and obtain Chief Devery's order No 44 mandating weekly reports on closing gambling dens. The record includes charges against Devery from 1893.
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New York
Greater
Kipp
Police Department
Price
Devery
Maj
The Week In Stocks Sees Market Volatility And Turbulence
New York reports a highly variable week with a violent decline followed by partial recoveries. Banks tightened collateral demands on industrial securities while call money spiked to 10 percent. brokers grew cautious as insiders seen pyramiding profits. Bulls sold as bears gained confidence and many large holders repurchased on the downturn.
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New York
Hear
Firemen Open Quarters at Station No 2 for Public Visit
Firemen at Station No 2 on Jefferson Street invite the public to visit their newly refitted quarters funded by the crew. The office area showcases an oak desk, chairs, pictures, curtains, carpet and bric a brac. Dormitories gained ten white enameled beds replacing the old ones as crews welcome visitors. The company roster includes T I Brown captain J H Rhodes lieutenant G E L Moss secretary Kirk Pinkston Clifton Meeks pipemen Louis Knott George Sneed drivers J W Washington Edward Conelly Jaddermen and John Spaulding substitute.
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Jefferson Street
T. 1. Brown
J. H. Rhodes
G. E L. Moss
Kirk Pinkston
Clifton Meeks
Louis Knott
George Sneed
J. W. Washington
Edward Conelly
Jaddermen
John Spaulding
Dewey Can't Come for Peace Jubilee in Washington
Secretary Long says deficits and duties tied to Admiral Geo. Dewey’s role in Philippine peace and government reform prevent his participation in a proposed Washington peace jubilee next month. In New York, Tammany endorses municipal ownership of lighting plants at its general committee meeting.
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Washington
Long
Geo. Dewey
Philippines
Business Mens Association of
Tammany
New York
Tammany Host
First Witness in George Murder Trial at Canton
In Canton April the George murder trial opened with Welty arguing the defense. He claimed a misrepresented life of the accused and outlined alleged threats while outlining the case to the jury. State witnesses then testified including County Surveyor Hoover who described local streets and plots as the jury toured the scene. The court adjourned until Monday.
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Canton
Tuley
Welty
Defame
George
Saxton
John P. Hoover
John P. Hoover Was First Called and Xplained A Ptt
Sirs. George
Chip Toem
Munday
Jerry Simpson Advises Youth to Avoid Politics
Ex-Cheepieman Jerry Simpson tours Wichita urging young men to steer clear of political careers. He casts donors and professional politicians as deluded and warns that a single failed bid damages ambition and future prospects, urging the prudent to avoid public life altogether.
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Jerry Simpson
Wichita
Jerry Simpnos
Lebsine
Manhattan
Mr Simpson
Jenson
Yomi Fei
Tan
Om Freeman
First Widow's Pension Granted in Fort Scott
Mrs. Leoni Miller of Fort Scott receives a widow's pension of $12 per month under a new War Department grant for residents of the city. Her husband, John Miller, served as a private in Company Twenty fourth United States Infantry and died in the Spanish American War on July 4. She had sought information from the War Department after learning of his death and was later notified of the pension award.
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Leons Miller
Fort Scott
Walington
Leoni W. Afiller
Jono KR. Stiller
San Due Bil
Miller
East Piny Street
Twenty
United States Infantry
Cuba
Flores
War Department
Wichow
Sirona
Gen Montenegro Dead In Philippine Campaign
New York April report from Manila describes Gen Montenegro as second only to Aguinaldo in Filipino councils. He is believed to have fallen defending Malolos, marking a sharp blow to the insurgent leadership.
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Aguinaldo
New York
Manila
Montenegro
Montonesu
Malolos
Alderman Seat Contested In Kansas City Ward Election
F. E. Wilder, defeated Independent candidate for alderman in the Third ward, filed an injunction in district court late yesterday to contest A. M. Purinton’s temperance victory by two votes. Wilder claims eleven residents not living in the ward were allowed to vote for Purinton.
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Sallam
Kan
F. E. Wilder
Coopeiiman
Rhytrict
A.M. Purinton
Wilder
Lee
Powder explosion kills workers in California construction site
An April morning powder blast at a Paint Richmond construction yard on the Valley road in Pinoie California burned Jane Hogan and Thomas Keefe so severely they are not expected to survive. Superintendent Daigull was burned on the face and spine but will recover. No other men were seriously hurt.
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Pinoie
Cal
Paint Richmond
Valley Road
Janes Hogan
Thamas Keefe
Daigulll
Burord
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Deutsches Bank
Bulacan
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Lexow
Dewey
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