Assassination of General Crombet Reported From Cuba
Private advices from Cuba say General Crombet was not killed in battle but assassinated. Surrounded by Spanish troops he asked for a conference with the commanding officer. After the interview he turned to leave and a soldier shot him in the back of the head. Part of Crombet's band was captured. the rest fled to the mountains. The officer in command was reprimanded and sent to Spain for court martial.
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Democrats to Demand Kansas Silver Policy Support
Lawrence April 30 The Democrats of this city plan a meeting tonight to urge Kansas Democrats to endorse silver in the next national campaign. Notable speakers include ex-Congressmen W A Harris and H L Mowe and S A Fuges, with strong effort to mobilize all Democrats.
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Lawrence Democrats
Arresting Rioters in Marquette Riot Injuries Reported
Mangoxrrs Mich April 30 Eight men seriously injured in yesterday's ore deck riot. Names listed include Paul Degrave Bel gian with skull fracture and Dan Watervilla with severe bruising. Chief Venmertell injured. additional Belgians and Pinlanders hurt. Authorities plan arrests for leaders on charges of contempt of court and deadly assault. Ohio oil drops five cents across regions with varied pricing from Lima to South Lima and Indiana.
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Venmertell
Wilde Denies Indecency Charges in Final Old Bailey Prosecution
April 30 Old Bailey session opened for anticipated final day of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor trial on serious misdemeanors. Sir Edward Clarke argues press bias harms justice, Wilde testifies denying any truth to indecency charges and explains love poem implying David for Jonathan as deep spiritual affection. Crowd cheers met with judge rebuke after Wilde’s calm, deliberate response. Cross examination continues as Parker is questioned.
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Alfred Taylor
Edward Clarke
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F. Gill
Alfred Douglass
Gill
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Charles Parker
Price
Chinch Bugs Disrupt Sedalia Track Training
In Sedalia Missouri horses at the track are hampered by swarms of chinch bugs that cloud the surface, forcing riders to dodge and causing irritations to eyes. About 75 fast horses are affected as trainers report the obstacle and break in gaits. In Almany the assembly approves the Senate amendment to remove New York police magistrates, with votes 86 to 17.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Almany
Assembly
Senate
New York Police
On the Verge of Famine in San Francisco
Nine hundred inmates of the city and county almshouse face famine as food and medicine run low in hospitals jails and department stables. City finances are bankrupt with a $350000 year end deficit and a court fight over how tax funds can be spent.
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Tre Department
Supreme Court
Banks Reorganize into State Banks in Kansas
Charters filed with the secretary of state show two banks renaming as state banks. Bank of Osage Mission with 5000 capital lists directors O E Low E J Snow J A Hutchings T K Joyce and W M May. Citizens State Bank of Chetopa replaces Clark & Bates bank. 15000 capital with directors Ed W Clark Florence E Bates H W Jing G W McEwen and Lee Clark.
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Capital Stock
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J. A Hutchings
T. K. Joyce
W. M. May
Supreme Court bars grand jury access to ballot boxes
Kansas City April 38 The Supreme Court at Jefferson City says grand juries cannot compel production of ballot boxes under the Australian ballot law. It affirms secrecy protections and constitutional limits, ruling the recorder of voters need not surrender boxes to inspect. The decision upholds voters secrecy against intrusions by grand juries and courts.
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Supreme Court
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Dowager Duchess Weds Lord Beresford at St George's
At St George's Hanover Square the widowed Duchess of Marlborough and Lord William Beresford married in a crowded ceremony. Beresford, a Victoria Cross recipient, rode into battle at Sulimani to rescue a lancer before escaping. The wedding drew royalty, diplomats, colonial governors, and London's elite.
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William Beresford
St George's Church
Hanover Square
Louis Hammersley
New York
Wm. Beresford
Great Britain
Sliulandie
Lander
London
Elastic Hotel Bills and Drummer Expense Schemes
A country hotel clerk explains how drummers are billed to inflate expenses. A traveler learns of fake receipts used to pad expense accounts, with a punchline about the drummer stereotype and inflated charges at the hotel. The tale ends with the guest plotting revenge on the next visitor.
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New York Herald
Pullman to Retire as State Secretary Succeeds Gresham
A Chicago man offers an explanation for Secretary Gresham's New York visit amid rumors of Pullman’s Palace Car Co reorganizing its board. The plan reportedly aims to retire George M. Pullman as president and install a more influential figure, with possible presidency of the corporation and a sizable salary. Gresham, weary of politics, faces state department pressures.
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Pullman Corporation
George M. Pullman
Greehem
State Department
Question of Numbers Favors Turner For Governor of Tennessee
Nasagrene April 30 The Tennessee legislature met in joint convention to decide the governorship contest between Democrat Peter Turner the incumbent and Republican Henry Clay Evans The investigating committee report favors seating Turner and is signed by seven Democrats The minority Republican members sign a dissent.
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Turner
Tennessee
Nasagrene
Peter Turner
Henry Clay Evans
Rebels Reorganized Retreat and Defeat in Cuba
Havana reports Cuban insurgents reformed near Ramon Yagneres after a prior rout, clashing with Spanish forces under Major Tejerizo. Rebels suffer about sixty two losses with many injured, while Spanish casualties are six dead and three wounded.
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Raymon Yagneres
Tejerizo
Ramon Yagneres
Two Children Die In Farm House Fire Near Atchison
Farm house of Stanford Kimbley six miles south of Atchison burned yesterday. His two children aged one and three years perished in the flames. Dr Price's Baking Powder praised for perfect satisfaction in desserts. Would be State Officer Frank Leavenworth: Fred H Anthony confined last night on drunkenness and assault on an officer.
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Market Report Signals Mixed Trends Across Commodities
The market roundup shows wheat and corn easing with large European supplies diluting gains while Liverpool May and July futures trade lower. Hog and beef markets soften on ample receipts with pork and lard price declines noted along with steady demand for cattle and sheep in Kansas City.
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BISMARCK'S HONORS Reach for new decorations for the Iron Chancellor
The Pall Mall Gazette lists Bismarck’s vast array of awards and orders from across Europe and recalls his first honor a life saving medal. As Sedan nears, German papers ask what new decree could be found for a man who already possesses all honors. England may grant an honorary BA, but the glory scroll seems exhausted.
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Sedan
Pall Mall Gazette
Napoleon LIII
Legion of Honor
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Prussia
Wendelsee
Frederick William IV
University of
Sinking of A Everett steamer on Lake Huron
The grain carrier A Everett was sunk by ice on Lake Huron about 20 miles above Point Au Barsonia while en route to Ogdensburg. Survivors reported escaping and being rescued by the steamer Eber Ward.
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Chia
Ogdensburg
Lake Huron
Point Au Barsonia
Eber Ward
Chicago Market Letters Wheat and Market Summary
Market notes from Chicago show weak prices on wheat and corn amid profit taking and long-position selling. Reports cite strong winter wheat crop estimates, heavy world exports, and rains in the west. pork markets steady with no expected large breaks. Futures quotes for May to Sept show slight declines and cautious optimism on prices.
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Shoeman
Bradstreet
Europe
Provisiona
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