Zelaya Wins As Nations Rally For Nicaragua Conflict
News from Managua reports Zelaya’s government pressing insurgents with 4000 troops as Mocomto be bombarded near Momentobo. Government forces claim gains and reinforcements from Grenada, while Leonists and Oribe forces move to meet them. Honduras pledges 2000 troops to support Zelaya against the rebellion.
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Marana
Nicaragos
Zelaya
Nagsrote
Leon
Manegus
Gritz
Grenada
Oribe
Igalpio
Honduras
Nicaranga
Pulicarpo Bouilla
Managua
Cuba War Questions Stir London Press View
The Times views the Senate Cuban resolution as embarrassing for Spain while not hostile, suggesting Spain might gain from declaring war but the U S aims to a cautious recognition. Also reports on a body found near Belton Missouri tied to a cemetery theft and murder inquiry. The Mos news item notes large Cuban war costs, 218000 troops, £10,010,000 spent, rising to £14,000,000 next year, with Weyler estimating two years to crush the rebellion.
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Beaden
United States Senate
the Times
Spain
United States
Oragh Te Manni
Jaign
Weyler
General E G Cabell Dead in St Louis Home
General E G Cabell, a former Confederate Army officer and forty year resident of Louis, died at 5 a m in St Louis at the home of his son Ashley Cabell. He had represented Florida in Congress about forty years ago.
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E . Cabell
St. Louis
E. G Cabell
Ashley Cabell
General Cabell
Louis
Congress
Weekly trade review notes mixed gains and labor strikes
The West gains marginally while the East lags and demand remains weak. Wheat climbs with cash and May prices rising amid rumors of foreign supplies. Labor tensions ease in some sectors but strikes affect garment lines in Chicago and Baltimore. Morton's political hold weakens. several local incidents include a fatal street fight in Rome Georgia and an accidental child death in Quan ts.
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New York
G. Don & Co
Review of Trade
Chicago
Baltimore
United States
Cereaakrs
Horseless mail wagons to be used in large cities
February 29 reports plans for electric horse less carriages to carry mail in major cities and rural districts without rail links. The model wagon is twelve by six feet with springs and rubber tires. It will function as a mobile post office in cities and serve to separate mails between offices en route.
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Jedtrie
Wasurxotoy
United States
Neilson
Post Ofice Department
Boiler Explosion Kills Five at Overholt Plant in West Virginia
A boiler at W. H. Overholt’s factory in Frankfort West Virginia exploded on February 29, destroying horse and machinery. Five men San Livesay Jim Livesay Woodson Ralsberger Cloungy Kershner and Mr Dunbar were killed and five or six others injured.
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W. V. Fraymort
W. Va
W. H. Overholt
San Livesay
Jim Livesay
Woodson Ralsberger
Cloungy Kershner
Mr. Dunbar
Cuban Victory At Palo Prieto Routs Spanish Troops
Reports from February 20 describe the Cuban victory at Palo Prieto where Santa Clara and Placeta led forces against Spain. Commanders claimed this as the Cubans greatest triumph with Spanish losses around 700. The clash affected regional tensions and prompted further wartime reporting from Washington.
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Patsnco
Tawra
Pla
Palo Prieto
Santa Clara
Placeta
Senate panel backs age of consent raise to 15
In Feb 29 notes the senate code revision committee unanimously recommends a bill to raise the age of consent to 15 with life imprisonment for violations. A second item reports President Cleveland near a deal to buy a duck shooting farm on the Potomac river in Stafford county Virginia about forty miles below Washington.
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Eldon Lowe
Tarsdon
Kan
Cqunty
W. C Lansdon
Congress
Lansdon
Lot
Laws
Senate Code Revision Committee
Wasutwarox
Cleveland
Potomac River
Stafford County
Washington
Gallery Collapse Injures Dozens at Polo Match in Pant
Pant River Feb 29 A gallery collapsed during a polo game injuring about fifty spectators many sustained serious wounds Marshua Maynard an elderly woman died shortly after and others remain in critical condition Des Moines Feb 28 The Iowa senate voted 49 to 44 against Funk's proposal to grant women the right to vote in all elections.
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Pant
River
Mass
Burt
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Funk
Labor Protests at Cooper Union Over Coast Defenses
Laborers march at Cooper Union in New York objecting to federal appropriation for coast defense works. The protests converge on the campus as workers demand inclusion in funding decisions and public consideration of defense spending.
Henry George Talks on Boycott and War Spending
In New York Cooper Union a large crowd opposed coast defense spending and a bigger navy. Henry George argued against war and warned that a standing army would crush labor, urging a boycott of any Congress members supporting the $100,000,000 defense bills. Resolutions denouncing the policy passed nearly unanimously.
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New York
Central Labor Union
Organized Labor
Cooper Union
Isbor
Henry George
Mr. George
Nous
Clodi
United States
Tiberts
Senate
House
Congress
Aoy
Thomas Bi. Read
Dead as coffin nails in worldly church pomp
Rev Dr. Madi can Peters of the Bloomingdall re formed church says in a published interview the churches of New York not only fail to reach the world but fail to hold their own children There are fewer church members today than twenty years ago He calls New York churches dead coffin nails despite grand architecture and fashionable congregations
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Gothacs
New Yoas
Madican
Peters
Bloomingdall
The New Women Organize in Sedalia to Capture the Capital
The Indies of Sedalia formed an auxiliary to the board of trade at a largely attended meeting in the courthouse. Their aim is to resist the board during the capital removal campaign as about 300 ladies joined on the day, with growth expected to 500 or more.
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Sedalia
Sspania
Indies
Board of Trade
Court House
Silk Hat Club Sparks Local Fashion Daring
Careaco al Feb 9 reports a city novelty called the Silk Ear club. Swell young men intent on wearing silk tile hats meet to discuss the style amid ridicule and public jest. They aim to publicly debut the distinctive headwear despite skepticism.
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Careaco
Bell chosen successor to Ed Curl as depot master
It was announced at the depot last night that Vincent Bell, long employed in the baggage rooms and recently in charge of the railway mail department, will assume the post of depot master on March 1 after Ed Curl resigned amid threat trouble. Bell is praised for fitness and a strong voice for the duties.
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Kansas City
Ed Curl
Vincent Bell
Burglars Roam City Amid Ongoing Break-ins
Kansas City Feb 24 reporting a surge of housebreakings with daily robberies. Police have nabbed several suspects but raids continue as thieves, mostly amateurs, strike repeatedly. Seven houses were entered yesterday.
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Kanws Oy
Kansas
Nine Million For New York School Houses Bill
Assemblyman Austin to introduce a by request bill proposing nine million dollars for New York City school houses. Drafted by Charles F. Strauss of the board of education, the measure reportedly has the board's general support and would authorize the board of estimate and apportionment to appropriate all or part of the funds as needed by education commissioners.
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Arsany
New York City
Assemblyman
Austin
Chas. F. Strauss
Board of Education
Board of Estimate and
Education Commissioners
Half Paid For The Orphans Home Debt Reduced
The Orphans Home aims to clear its debt in about three years. In three years ladies have paid over half the debt from its move to the present location. Next month a $500 payment plus interest will reduce the remaining debt to $4,500 after $3,500 has already been paid. The Home is supported by people who seek no personal benefit and no fees are charged for taking or placing a child.
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Orphans’ Home
Mary Lease and the ministry rumor in Kansas news
Captain John Shields arrives from Wichita and comments on Mary Lease's church talk. He notes she is a Christian, was invited to lecture, and drew a full house. He adds they prefer her in politics, not the church, to avoid disturbing the sheep and goats in politics.
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Lease
Kansas City
John Shields
Wichita
Kansas
Shields
Mary I. Lease
Mary Eden
Bucklen Arnica Salve and Steam Bath Adverts
Bucklen s Arnica Salve promises healing for bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded priced at 25 cents per box sold by J Jones 601 Kansas Avenue. Also Peerless Steam Sauna advertised as finest in the west inviting readers to try it at J W Pours 612 W Eighth Ave.
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Bucklen
Arnica
J.&.jones
Kanzas Avenue
J. W. Pousirs
W. Elghth
Woman Flees Kansas City After Smallpox Outbreak
Mrs. Edmondson, a 42 year old widow from Pleasant Hill Mo, fled a crowded boarding house in Kansas City after noticing multiple small pustules. She boarded a Pacific rail to Pleasant Hill where physicians confirmed she had unmistakable smallpox.
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Kansas City
EB Edmondson
Pleasant Hill
Madson
Tolun
Pleasant
Missouri
Edmondson
Pluck Case Shows Family Survived on $14 Monthly
A poor family in Wemall Bayss faced destitution after crop failure drove them from another state. Neighbors reported the couple declined charity until the husband found $10 monthly work and the wife earned two washings weekly, after which they expected to need no further aid. Birth notices: a girl to Mr and Mrs Ao e Taylor. a girl to Mr and Mrs L Dy Johnson. a boy to Mr and Mrs George Cole. a boy to Mr and Mrs S ern a Bene n e. Also ads for laundry services and medicines appear in the page.
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Ingle Side
Wemall Bayss
Afty Conteach
Aoe Taylor
L. Dy Johnson
Enat Sixth Street
George Cole
Seward and
Klein
Mira Serna “Benne
City
After 40 Years Woman Cured Of Catarrh By Prof Samuels
Mrs. Casad of 3218 East Sixth Street reports forty years with catarrh and eye trouble ended after consulting Prof. Samuels at 606 Kansas Avenue. She received glasses and eye drops, saw headaches vanish, and claims complete cure of catarrh enabling renewed energy for missionary work. She praises Samuels's method and plans to refer friends.
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Casad
Wight
Contagious Blood Poison Cure Ad Read
A testimonial from Frank B. Martin of 906 Petersylvania Avenue in West City describes severe contagious blood poison treated by two Washington doctors costing 300 dollars with no cure. He credits Swift Specific Company in Atlanta for four bottles ending his illness, warning against mercury and promising free literature to interested addresses.
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Frank B. Martin
Tha Jomeiry
Bakiages
Petresylvania Avenue
W. City
Washington City
Frans B. Mawr
Piper
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
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Minnesota
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Young's Hotel
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