State of Siege Near Havana Urges Reinforcements
Dispatch from Havana reports insurgent Gomez advancing in Pinar del Rio thirty five miles from the capital with a 70000 strong force threatening to strike. Spanish commander Campos prepares defenses while awaiting reinforcements and a possible diversionary attack to hold Havana. Communications are censored and dispatches sent by cipher via unreliable cables.
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Haryana
Jon
Gomes
Pinar del Ito
Ieopa
Havatis
Gummer
Hirao
Gomez
Witioid
Campos
Gomes Ie
Mayuga
Havana
Thien
Gumex
Plinaan
Gemex
Pinar del Rio
Pinkston’s case shows hunted polities and Peirce critique
The piece critiques Pinkston and other police as victims of political meddling in Topeka. It cites Tuesday night robberies on the riverfront, notes neglect of Rock Island yards, and argues that long‑standing officials know criminals but face politicized replacements. Public dissatisfaction stems from patronage rather than crime fighting effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peirce
Pinkston
Howard
Kansas
Besridas
Rock Island
Inckpatis
Greco Mes
Avery Sputon
Lero
Presant
Topeka
Prank
Thoma
Thomas
Jack Arnold
Tepes
Border report from overseas sparks notes of troop movements
A London telegraph article details alleged British troop landings at Coyuni station from a distant theater. The dispatch cites claims of canal fortifications and disputed territorial claims, with blurred mentions of related incidents and authorities. Separately, Bartley, John Nes & Co and Belle of Nelson Dis. announce assignments totaling roughly 309,000 in liabilities and assets.
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Londow
Calopin
Hick
Carecay
Venecusis
New York
Canon
Deimevara
Coyuni
Noite
Loosvints
Bartley
Johnnes & Co
Belle of
Republican State Central Committee May Not Meet in February
The Republican state central committee will likely not be called for a convention before mid February. Chairman Cy Leland and others on the executive committee favor delaying the meeting until early February though an exact date is unclear. The committee has not met since its first organization, with Cushman Leland directing campaign strategy. Members who visited Jopekka advocate aligning delegates to the national convention in Wichita.
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Republican State Central Committee
Cy Leland
Fabra
Cy le Eod
Advicg
Autine
Cushman Leland
Jopeka
Wichita
Railroads Face Sherman Act Challenge Over Joint Traffic Pact
United States District Attorney McFarlane filed a bill in the circuit court alleging that thirty two rail carriers formed a joint traffic association to pool interstate freight. The suit claims the agreement restrains trade, violates the Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman anti trust act, and seeks to void the pact and bar further operation plus a temporary injunction.
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MycFarlane
United States Circuit Court
Joint Traffic Association
McFarlane
Tts
Trafic
Toterstate
United State
Gold Rush Rumors Sweep South Boulder Colorado
Intense excitement grips Hovtpex Colorado as reports emerge of new gold fields between South Boulder crack and Magnolia. Prospectors nearsay a strike worth 100000 and an offer reportedly refused. Frank D. Baker notes sacks of quartz sent to sampling works from the White brothers claim. Pan washes show large gold rings, with about 500 men at work chasing the mining boom along the mineral belt shared with Telluride districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick
South Boulder
Colo
Magnolia
Dean
Frank D. Baker
Walker
Ballarat
Jamestown
Guld Till
Sunshine
Saina
Eo Magoolia
Monroe Doctrine Debate Sparks Senate Resolution
Senator Baker of Reosas introduced a resolution endorsing the Monroe Doctrine and self preservation concept. He argued any foreign power may expand territorial claims in the western hemisphere only with U.S. consent, while Washington and Monroe provided precedent for such policy. Senator Call noted Cuban independence efforts and urged foreign relations action.
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Benator Huker
Maneas
Senate
Wasutxatox
Senar Baker
Reosas
Donate
Moures
United States
Washington
Monroe
Baker
Europe
Call
Dom
Fla
Foreign Relations Committee
Committee On Foreign Relations
Curtis Bill Aims to Abolish Useless Ports and Save Money
Excerpted from the State Journal special correspondent, the report shows Representative Curtis plans to abolish several ports incurring high costs per dollar collected. The bill would consolidate ports with others in the same district, saving an estimated 97040.27 annually, while noting some ports show minimal or no receipts. Also included are Kansas political notes from Washington and commentary on silver sentiment and a 1994 geological survey summary.
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State Journal
Wasuisaron
Curtis
Porte
Secretary of the Treasury
Hersipta
Amare
Alpaaerkin
Ave
Ron
Varpm Christh
Astern
Crixbold
Edgartown
Mass
Frenchiaps
Valena
Ur Woldi
Konsebank
Majellas
Mick
Sem Nore
Georgetown
Great Fics Hashier
la Crosse
Wis
Aittie
Reg Hurtiie
N.S. Grau Haven
Nunicket
Natchez
Miss
Yaquina
Yaquinoa
United States
Mr. Curtis
Crazee
Corpus Christi
Texan
Brazos
Wasotxetox
Jon
Sameel J. Crawford
Tupeks
Wreshington
Kansas
Howe
Crawford
Ohio
New York
House
Kaners
Washington
Wasuixerox
United States Geological Survey
United State
Pennsylvania
Ulingis
West Virginia
Maryland
Iowa
Alabama
Indiago
Topeka Commercial club committee meeting urged
A Topeka evening meeting reports a new Commercial club committee meeting at the Real Esteve building with aims to organize a club and call business men to join. Members include Charles Elliott P. Davie Warren Crosty and P O Popesoe. They stress broad support from city business men and plan a formal organization once funding is assured.
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Commercial Iub
Commercial Club
F. O. Popemoe
Real Esteve
Topeka
Charles
Crosby
Decinice
Ott
Davis
Burleigh Is Named Receiver For Northern Pacific
Judge Gilbert of Portland appointed Andrew F. Burleigh of Seattle sole receiver for the Northern Pacific railroad. Court convened after 10:50. Attorney James W. Ashton urged a harmonized arrangement. Burleigh’s bond fixed at $100,000, and the matter was left to the court’s discretion.
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Gilbert
Northern Pacific
Hunexadan
Portland
United States District Court
Andrew F. Burleigh
Seattle
James W. Ashton
Ee Burleigh
Burleigh
Bloody ax clue in Horton tale arouses public doubt
Edwin W. Welch of Horton, an ex-railroad fireman, reports three men cut off his hand in a dark room during a burglary attempt. Investigators note insurance implications and a possible motive, while locals question the credibility of the sensational claim.
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Hontox
Horton
Edwin W. Welch
State Journal
Welch
Hook Island
Airaman
Missouri Pacific
Atchison,Kun
Rock Island
Union Pacific Lodge No. 123
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of
Omaha
Neb
Brotherhood
Supreme Lodge
Lodge 128
Shannon
Kan
Tina
Willie
Marshal H
Killion
Reynold
Reynolds
Marshall Killion
Tut
B of L. F
Gleed Named Regent by Morrill Amid Controversy
Gov Morrill selects Charles S Gleed of Topeka as state university regent to succeed O L Moore who resigned to become judge of the Eighth district. The move sparks talk of political maneuvering with the “committee of Fifty” and temperance politics, while Gleed is noted as a persistent prohibitionist despite possible influence from associates. King Woods reacts with skepticism.
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Morrill
Uttertar
Charles & Gleed
Topeka
State University
O. L. Moore
Abileas
Eighth Judicial District
Tt Ia
Greed
J. W. Greed
C. 5
Amboss Titutiog
Maasrs
J. W. Gieed
Stat
D. W. Greed
J. W. Gleed
Transvaal Crisis Deepens as Russia Backing Germany
Berlin reports Russia cooperates with Germany on the Transvaal affair and France may join anti British lines. Boers demand removal of British suzerainty, Delagoa Bay pre emption, and charter cancellation for the British South Africa Company. Rhodes and Jameson implicated. London radicals call for Wilhelm’s removal from British military lists.
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Lexpos
Berlin
Russia
Germany
Transvaal
France
Thas
Wilkes
Boer
Kneland
Great Britain
Illam
Pretoria
Delagon Bay
British South Africa Company
Johannesburg
Boera
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Jameson
William
Great de Ati
London Radical Federation
Emperor William
British Army of Navy
Britoot Transvaal group pushes for South Africa republic
Jan Lorpow reports a Britoot living in the Transvaal led by Charles Leonard issues a manifesto for a true republic with an equitable franchise Dutch and English language equality independent courts and liberal education plus a paid service. Cecil Rhodes resignation in Cape Town sparks rumors of a vast independent republic in South Africa. Portage l remains neutral amid Britain Germany Transvaal disputes.
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Lorpow
Transvaal
Charles Leonard
Courts of Justice
Jberal Education
Aoe Amet Mab Service
Am Tuate Paya Ion System
UPR Pabst Tans Sda
Bald
Great South
Republic
New York
Lovdya
Cenil Rhodes
Cape Colony
South Africa
Cape Town
Rhode
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District Cour
Jon Pollard
W. J. Baldwin
Baldwin
West 6Th
Monroe Street
Topeka Avenue
Tares
George Bryant
James
Will Walker
Ursant
Hazen
Thia
Missouri
Cap. Curtin
Informaton
W. Welch
Gleed
King Woods
England
Krueger
Rhodes
London
Eurenor
Lospex
Wilhlinma
Kengor
Himevif
Baceau
Jou
Portagel
Mersin Nettral
Larnon
Jen
Dalagos Bay
Alica
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