Spanish Hint on War Vessels Near Cuba Provokes Protest
Washington reports indicate Spain’s representations to the United States focus on the gathering of American warships at Key West. The Montgomery’s stay near Havana continues, while officials stress it is not withdrawn due to Spanish pressure and note potential European impact from the protest.
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Washington
Key West
United States
Peru
Tavatia
Keyest
Bhstomata
Havana
Montromery
Lang
Hovang
Cuba
Mayowar
Hhvale
Senator Elkins Aims in Cuba War Debate in New York
Senator Elkins compares Cuba to the Southern rebellion stating the United States should refrain from war unless necessary. He argues Spain holds Cuba and Cuba seeks independence but warns nonintervention history limits U.S. action. He questions Maine blame, favors arbitration, and cautions against war solely for Cuban independence.
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Elkins
New York
Stephen & Alkins
Spain
United States
Cuba
South
Congress
England
Cubs
Tila
Maine
Mexico
South America
Setiun
Orner
Spain Can Get Money If the Madrid Papers Are Rolled Upon
Madrid reports indicate Spain faces heavy financial burdens from Cuba and the war era, with curtailments and default fears. The note details government strains, currency issues, and borrowing costs amid reform prospects. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is advertised as a cold cure with a satisfaction pledge.
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Chil
Sre Us
J. Hunt Investment Co
Columbian
Madrid
Chippewas Offer to Fight If War With Spain Breaks Out
A Chippewa volunteer regiment of 100 from Lake Superior area tendered services to the U S government against Spain. Leader Powger Pace Lou canvassed tribesmen, who signaled willingness to fight under any government officer. A patriotic letter to President McKinley was approved, noting many more Indians could join immediately after war is declared.
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Thig County
Reward Faithful Nurse in Paducah Personal Tale
Paducah reports that a letter to an attorney reveals Ben E. Paton wills his entire estate to Mrs. M. A. Hthen of Paducah for faithful nursing care by Mrs. Rhes during his illness in Albuquerque. Paton also left $1500 life insurance, and owned city blocks and other property in Paducah and elsewhere.
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Paducah
Mitn
Ben E. Paton
Albuquerque
M. A. Hthen
Faxon
Dess
Bellevue Cellars Found Dirty Endangering Inmates Health
Albany March 17 A state board report on Bellevue hospital New York City describes cellar conditions as dis orderly and dangerous to sick and wounded inmates The male staff occupying dark overcrowded apartments indicates long neglected disorder in the lower floors and corridors
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Bellevue
Albany
N. Y
State Board of Chariies
William E. Stewart
Bellevue Hospital
New York City
Control of the Olympia May Bring Opera to New York Hall
Oscar Hammerstein wins back control of Olympia Opera House in New York after settling debts. The venue will stage standard light operas at popular prices with a roof garden opening April 4. A new cafe entrance will connect to the theater lobby for patrons.
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Oscar Hammerstein
New York
Olympia
Music Hall
Olympia Opera House
Died of Broken Heart Over Religious Rift
Miss Mary J McElree of Columbus died from a broken heart over a broken engagement with William Snyder of Uncity. The couple's religious differences, Catholic vs Protestant, ended their plans and she reportedly brooded over the separation. After Mr Snyder married, confinement in a house led to consumption and her death.
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Columbusind
Mary J.mcelree
Miss McElree
William Snyder
Miss Moines
Royder
Snyder
Misa Moree
Howse
Mise McBiree
Indian Dick Shot by Outlaw in California Territory
An outlaw sought for capture by Governor's bounty wounds Indian Dick, a feared district figure, during a confrontation at a ranch. Dick, a notorious sharpshooter, was shot in the back as the outlaw fled after failing to halt. Authorities fear Dick will not recover, and the case highlights long-running frontier crime. Rhode Island State Ticket Providence convention nominates Fola for governor and lists a full slate with several incumbents seeking renomination.
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California
Tolan Dick
Kitues
Do Reed
Conmanie
Tip
Rhode Island
Providence RI
Elisha Dyer
W. 4. Gregory
C. P. Bennett
W. B. Tanner
Egaguree WA
F. . Beckett
A. C
Peace of Education
Blackwell
Reed
Janauschek Stars In What Dreams May Come at Columbia
Washington March Mme Janauschek produced her new play What Dreams May Come by Paul Kester at the Columbia theater. Maude Fears, Copita and Joseph Whiting praised, John Blair excelled as the Countess Dimitri. performance noted for strong acting. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts sores and skin eruptions with refund if not cured.
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Janauschek
Washington
March
Paul Kester
Columbia Theater
Bucklen
Bwitt & Honlday
Shunganunga Park Proposed For Topeka Growth
County commissioners favor leasing Shunganunga grounds for a grand city park linking Garfeld and existing spaces. Plan dammed stream, bridges, bluegrass mall, trees, and shrubbery with a few thousand dollars, creating a scenic, open-air venue for picnics, skating, meetings, and countywide enjoyment. Topeka urges immediate action for a handsome, county-inclusive park system.
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Garfeld Park
Topeka
Death chain linked to Sandy Short and Doc Ward shooting
A sensational sequence claims all involved in the 1585 shooting of Sandy Short by Doc Ward faced continual misfortune. The piece asserts an “evil eye” fate following Short, a noted gambler, with remote relations allegedly affected by a double liability pact.
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Sandy Short
Doc” Ward
Doc
Sands
Short
Sundy Short
Topeka fair grounds urged to become city park
County and city officials debate transforming the 8 to 30 acre fair grounds into a large riverfront park. Proposals include planting trees, grading, and landscaping with a landscape artist. County commissioners note costs and potential loss of county land.
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Topeka
Auburndale
Rock Island
Kroaisda
Tareer
Rangas State Pair Association
SaUney
Patr Association
Scott Kelsey
City of
Fair Grounds
Bird
Topeks
Elty
Fair Ground
Bwitt & Felliday
Trier Ant Rueeld Avenues
Plague measures debated by Lord Sandhurst in Pombay
At a large meeting in Pombay the governor Lord Sandhurst outlined new plague controls. The search parties would be abolished experimentally and suspicious costs reported by community headmen, with no further delays to funeral rites.
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Pombay
Hell
Lord Sandhurst
Post Office Robbery at Walker Burglars Seize Over $100
Report from Hays City on March 17 details a robbery at Walker Ellis County where burglars blew the safe at the post office and Henry Sehrenk ier Mondey store, taking about one hundred twenty dollars in cash. Shamrocks arrive in New York aboard the steamship Etruria, with bags of newspapers and packages distributed in the city, including letters from Ireland containing shamrocks.
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Walker
Ellis County
Hays City
Henry Sehrenkier Mondey
Etruria
S Mail
New York
Etrurie
Shamrock Mail
Ireland
No one dies Bronchitis Pneumonia who takes Maite o aeaidioe
No clear events or named organizations emerge from the fragment. The text mentions illness terms and a stray name Maite with garbled words. Unable to extract a coherent news item or identifiable entities beyond generic health references.
Story of Sandy Short and a web of misfortune and death
A harsh narrative traces Sandy Short, a reform gambler, and his wife as misdeeds and jealousy unfold. The escape from poverty leads to violence when officer Doc Ward is wounded during a botched arrest. Bud Knapp fatally shoots Short, and the ensuing curse from the “evil eye” impacts survivors including Mrs Short and servant Frank Savington who die of illness and misfortune.
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Erin
Shott
Bud Knapp
Knapp
Gambler
Ward
Grable
Sandy” Shorts
Dimag
Acceur
Sandy Short
Iow Vie
Topeka
Doc
Sandy
Madame DuFoy
Frank Nevels
Mire Mutton
Savington
Salvation Army Hospital
Family on Sale Report Outrage in Cumberland County
An awful tale from a rural Cumberland district claims farmer Amos Conrad attempted to auction his wife and children at a constable sale. The sale of his personal property occurred first, then Conrad allegedly demanded the family be sold, despite the law. Onlookers report his anger and lack of remorse, amid a warning about his recent respectable reputation.
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Cumberland
Crrieans
Romnoi
Maine
Amos Conrad
Cortrail
Conrad
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