Commission invites Britain and Venezuela to submit evidence
The Venezuelan commission invites Britain and Venezuela to present all available evidence and have attorneys represent them. Secretary Olney was informed, and the invitation aims to avoid ex parte proceedings while speeding inquiry. The commission, led by S Malet Prevost, will continue its inquiry with a slow, stepwise plan and adjourned to Friday.
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Wasnrsoroy
Great Britain
Venezuela
Olney
S. Malet Prevost
New York
Peralta Reavis
Sewell on Venezuela Doctrine Sparks Senate Debate
New Jersey Senator Sewell addresses the Senate warning against extreme use of the Monroe doctrine. He cautions that rushing to action could disturb the nation and worsen unrest in Venezuela, urging discretion and patience as the country recovers from prior turmoil.
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New Jersey
Senate
Sewell
Venezuela
United States
Pease
Congress
Epa
Farewell for General Campos in Havana
Farewell ceremonies mark General Martinex Campos departure from Favens for Spain. Palace crowded with civil officials army officers volunteers and political supporters to honor the retiring governor general. A separate item notes Senator Jones of Arkansas introducing a bill to grant no right of way to the Fort Smith and Western Railway from Fort Smith to South McAl es.
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Wasniketox
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Fort Smith
Aged Chaoreh Worker Dead Sv Josefa
Mrs. Ann Bullard aged 8 years mother of Rev Henry Bullard of Western Bier Presbyterian church died yesterday from injuries after a fall She was known in missionary and Christian work in Missouri over a quarter century ago In Remembrance funds she sent 5000 to V college to honor her mother
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Josefa
Ann Bullard
Henry Bullard
Western- Bier
Weyler Policy Promises War Response and Strict Blockade
A Havana dispatch reports General Weyler, newly appointed governor general, rejects Campos policies, pledges war in response to war, and vows strict handling of rebels while lenient toward surrendering arms. He plans an effective blockade to halt arms from the United States, with 700,000 men expected starting February and two mountain artillery batteries.
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Havana
General Weyler
Spain
Campos
Poll
New Rapid Fire Gun Adopted by Navy Department
A new automatic rapid fire gun is adopted by the Navy after tests. Gas powers eject shells and feed new cartridges. Operated from a three legged platform, it fires with a single hand movement. Continuous fire reaches 409 shots per minute as long as desired.
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Navy Department
Lehigh Valley Train Plunges Into Mine Tragedy
Lehigh Valley passenger train from Wilkesbarre, under Engineer Michael Louzer and Conductor George Reese, derailed into a coal mine near Barltson Hazrerex Pa. Louzer crushed, died. Fireman Meyers scalded and likely to die. several passengers injured but able to walk. main tracks blocked for days. Five Otio Children Drowned. Ottawa Ohio Jan 21. River search for bodies of five children after ice broke. rescuers include John Shuman and George Formas families. Martial law proclaimed in Barrangeilla Bolivia. 600 troops moving. governor empowered. police doubled. government vigilant.
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Cave Tx
Barlston
Hazrerex
Lehich Valley
Wilkesbarre
Michael Louzer
George Reese
Louzer
Frederick Meyers
Otio
Ottawa
Ohio
Cabs
Putnam County
John Shuman
George Formas
Cuba
Bollote
New York
The
Herald
Bogota
Colombia
Barrangeilla
Bolivia
Magdalena River
Wernmant
Commercial War on England Declared by Venezuela
A Caracas dispatch reports Venezuela’s press and people declare commercial war on England, with a display notice urging against English products as it would empower Great Britain. Other items note royal banquet oysters poisoning fears, postponed Flying Squadron review, a railroad man’s suicide in Missouri, St Louis bank consolidation, a camper poisoned by carbolic acid, and a German gunboat Sperber headed for Africa.
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England
New York
Caracas
Venezuela
Venuela
Boggs German Salve Adverts Claim Universal Cure
A rough promotional note touts Boggs German Salve as the best salve in the world with a positive guarantee. It urges readers to call for a sample box and mentions a distribution address at 114 West Sta, alongside dubious drug trade references.
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Evarr
Jens
Senators Morgan Sherman and Lodge Work on Cuban Recognition
Kentucky dispatch reports Senators Sherman, Morgan, and Lodge, the Cuba subcommittee on foreign relations, met privately to discuss recognizing the belligerency of Cuban insurgents. Indications point to a resolution favoring recognition, to be reported to the full committee at the next meeting. Supporter belief that Congress lags public sentiment and action may come soon.
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Wasmeerox
Shermans
Morgan
Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
McMillin Sees Cleveland to Recognize Cuban Belligerents
Congressmen Benton McMillin arrived from Washington and said in an interview that President Cleveland will soon send a message to Congress recognizing the Cuban revolutionaries as belligerents. He added England’s alleged Cuba purchase rumors are creating a crisis and expects early recognition.
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Fenian McSillin
Cleret
Wue
Nasnyhoce
Benton McMillin
Washington
Cleveland
Congress
McMillin
England
Cuba
Populist Convention to Use Exposition Ball in St Louis
St Louis electorate reports the Populist national committee and Business Men's League finalize July convention plans. The group will lease the Exposition building ball, being prepared for the Republican national convention. Also noted, Craig colony opens for epileptic patients with 200 capacity, attracting applicants from the U S and abroad.
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St. Louis, Mo
Populist National Committee
Business Men's League of
Standings Upright Fire Victim Found Dead
Workmen at Excelsior Wire and Iron in St Louis discovered the body of Charles Erickson upright against a wall near an elevator drum after a blast. He was burned beyond recognition with skull crushed in. Daveased perished in fireworks explosion several weeks earlier. Charles Stevens Is Lettered. Cumshorse Mo Jan 2 The grand jury returned a true bill for murder in the first degree against Charles Stevens for the murder of William E. Ellis on October 12, abducted, murdered, and partially cremated in a Patterson farm hayrick. The charge against Mrs Stevens as accessory was ignored.
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St. Louis
Excelsior Wire and Iron Company
Charles Erickson
Pilionet
Daveased
Charles Stevens
Cumshorse
William EB. Ellis
Patterson Farm
Mrs Stevens
Truce signed in Kentucky amid political shifts
Fraxmort Ky Jan 21 Leaders of both houses sign a written truce to last until February 6. Wilson's successor will assume leadership, Populists expected to vote with Republicans. First formal Senate vote to be held separately today.
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Kentucky
Fraxmort
Wilson
Bath
Choynski Knocks Out Hall in Thirteenth Round Narrow Win
California boxer Joe Choynski defeats Australia’s Jim Hall by knockout in the 13th round of a twenty round catchweight bout at Shed the Empire Athletic Club. Hall led in early rounds but faded. Choynski mounted a late rally, delivering decisive blows to Hall’s jaw. Hall was carried from the ring and required assistance to the dressing room.
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California
Jim Hall
Australis
Empire Athletic Club
Srens
Hall
Chaguski
Joe
Koyaski
Moth
Choynsli
Kail
Choynski
Jim
Choyuski
Hurst
Forner
Chogoski
National Linseed Oil case upheld trust illegal
Judge Baker rules the National Linseed Oil trust deed valid while the trust itself is illegal and a monopoly. The oil company remains an illegal organization, with property held only until plaintiffs file suit.
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National Linseed Oi
Isprawators
Tnil
Baker
United States District Court
National Linseed Oil Trust
Company &N
Ashanti Capital Coomassie Occupied by British Force
The capital of Ashanti Coomassie was officially announced as peacefully occupied by the British expeditionary force at 1 PM on Friday January 17, marking a significant development in the colonial campaign. The claim details the rapid advance and capture following prior reports from June.
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Ashanti
Lesnoy
Coomassie
The Gordon Medal and Its Winners in Curling
A historical survey of American curling origins from the Grand National Curling Club’s 1867 formation to Gordon and Mitchell medals. Notable figures include David Bell of Buffalo, George Macnee, and the Four Georges of New York. Describes the sport, its terminology, key clubs, and major trophies, with notes on technique and competition.
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New York
John O'Groat
Atlantic
United States
America
Votaries of
Curling
Ger Auld
Royal Caledonian Curling Club
New York City
Grand National Curling Club of
Ameries
David Bell
Buffalo
George Macnee
Cleveland
New York Times
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The
Royal
Ontario Association
Manitoba
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Grand National
John MacCullagh
St. Paul
Grand National Curling Club
Robert Gordon
St. Andrew's Carling Club
States
Canada
Four Georges
George Day
John O’grost
Empire Club
Albany
Sam
Britannia Majesty’s
Montreal
Stars and Stripes
Mitchell
Alex
TNE
Georges
Jayapua Gordon
Ander Mitchell
Milwaukee
National Club
Sanbal Bonspiels
Portage City
Wis
George Frazier
Yonkers
Toronto
James McNeil
Akip
Empire City Club
Dumfrinshire
Winniper
Wills
Haze Chance
Father Time's Swift Foe Berio Sets New Bicycle Mile Record
Pater Berlo rode a flying start mile in 1 minute 40.5 seconds on a New Orleans track, aided by the quintuplet pacer bicycle. Once an amateur star, he turned pro and lowered the record to 1 40 5, surpassing the former amateur mark and thrilling cycling fans with unprecedented speed and pacing devices.
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Peter J. Berlo
America
W. W. Windle
Springfield
Mass
Berlo
New Orleans
Rst
Whittaker Sets Speed Record In Western Swim
Milwaukee swimmer George Whittaker upset Chicago stars at the Western Nautical Championships in Chicago A C tank events winning both the 100 yards and 440 yards. Thorne of Chicago A C finished second in both races as Whittaker clocked a fast 88.0 seconds for the 100 yards and six minutes 532 5 seconds for the 440 yards, with local favorite Thorne trailing. Whittaker, 28, hails from a Milwaukee family known for endurance and is expected to bloom further, with his 15-year-old brother already showing early promise.
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Chicago
George Whittaker
Milwaukee
Whittaker
Milwaukessa
Thorne
H. J. Grocer
James McGarry
Hkn
Irom
Cream City
Tso
Niy
Schomer
Harper's Bazar 1896 Christmas Year in Review
Harper's Bazar entering its twenty ninth year in 1896 highlights Fashion for women men and children with Paris and New York trends. It notes patterns sheets guides for home dressmaking, personal notes from Paris, and practical advice for amateurs and professionals. Subscriptions and order details are provided with postage free to listed regions.
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Sots
Malutaisiogte
Journel
Barpoz
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Caarum
Paris
Berlin
New York
Karaknem Dz Forest
Gerald
Maxia Lovitz
Cory
New England
Life Mawr E
Harper @ Brothers
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Forest and Stream Pub. CO
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