Reina Regente Sunk Near Straits of Gibraltar
News from Cane, March 19, reports the Spanish cruiser Reina Regente sunk near Bajo Acsitanca close to the Gibraltar straits. Only twenty inches of the mast remain above water as divers prepare to recover 420 crew members believed dead. wreckage washed ashore at Tarifa confirms loss. The Reina Regente had earlier sailed from Cadiz to Tangier and was missing since March 13.
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Cadiz
Tangier
Spain
Seft
Gibraltar
Reina Hegente
Aceitanos Bay
Abay Bajo Avellanes
Mayfair
Barcelona
Reina Regente
Tarifa
Cape Espartel
Althou
Isle de Laszeu
Alfonso
Kenna Regante
Cartagena
Apa
New York
Atlantic
Columbus Caravela
Isabel
Cuba
Infante Isabel
New York Harbor
Hursa Brings Emigrants to Liberia from Bayasan
The Danish steamship Hursa arrived at Bayasan Ge on March 19 with plans to transport 197 negro emigrants and three white members of the emigration society to Liberia. Over a thousand awaited passage while guards limited access at the wharf. Hospitals were set for both sexes aboard as officials prepared for the voyage.
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Tiberis Gous
Bayasnan
Hursa
Liberia
Gexes
Emigration Society
Hypnotism defense fails in Wisconsin assault case
Eau Claire March 19 One of the famed hypnotism cases collapsed in circuit court The state against Dr W Pickin and his son Asigal Pickin charged with criminally assaulting Mabel Briggs was nolled as to the doctor and continued as to the son District Attorney Parried abandoned hypnotism as a line of evidence and could not convict the doctor Torn clothes cleaners Tornes Sta Launpex
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Eau Chauie
Wis
W. Pickin
Asigal Pickin
Mabel Briggs
Nolle
Pickin
Parried
Topeka Mayoral Race May Be Reopened If Fraud Charges Stand
The Topeka Republican city central committee has not decided on actions regarding Saturday primaries fraud charges. Voters, especially women, are urged to register before Friday night when the registrar’s books close at the city building. Only registered voters can participate if the contest is fought again at the polls.
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Republican City Central Committee
Vetera
Topeka
Sears
Commissioner of Elections
City Central Committee
Last of a Bad Man Vincent Silva Brought to Santa Fe
The body of Vincent Silva and his wife Telstora Sandoval were brought to Las Vegas after a two year chase. Silva, leader of a southwest gang, terrorized the region with a seven thousand four dollar reward for capture dead or alive. He presided at a white cap trial and oversaw a hanging. He killed Gabriel Sandoval and was reportedly killed by his followers after fearing betrayal by his wife.
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Vincent Silva
Santa Fe
N. M
San Miguel
Telstora Sandoval
Las Vegas
Silva
Southwest
Feari
Las Alamos
Dress reformer wants men in skirts in Chicago interview
Dr. Sarah Hacket Stevenson, a noted Chicago physician, proposes men wear skirts to curb disease from exhalations in public. She cites historical fashion and notes masculine attire lacks graceful lines while suggesting knee breeches for evening wear.
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Cuicaoo
Sarah Hacket Stevenson
Chicago
Harriet Hosmer
Indiana Prohibitionists vow to stay united after law
The executive committee of Indiana’s prohibitionists meets in Indianapolis to decide the party’s duty under the Nicholson temperance bill. Despite claims the law would destroy the party, members say they will take steps to keep the movement intact. Also notes that Japanese orders for Dr Price’s Baking Powder are arriving.
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Indiana
Inpiasarorts
State Prohibition Committee
Nicholson
Prohibition Bcta
Dr. Price
Japan
Howell Indignant Over Unauthorised Use of Name
A Atlanta Constitution editor denounces the unauthorised use of his name by C Manning of Alabama in a New York interview linked to the Southern Ballot Rights league. Howell says he was never notified of election as a league vice president and would have declined. In Nebraska, Grand Master Tate ordered a Grand Lodge meeting for the Ancient Order United Workmen to resolve constitution disputes while funds are used to aid western Nebraska trees. Mrs Lucille Baker of State Journal falls ill at Emporis from a fat-related condition and cannot work.
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The
Constitution
Avytaxta
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Associated Press
C. Manning
Alabama
New York
Southern Ballot Rights League
Manning
League
Lascom
Neb
Tate
Grand Lodge Ancient Order United Workmen
Nebraska
Lucille Baker
State JournNal
Emporis
Question of Fact and the Conde de Venadito
A Spanish cruiser Conde de Venadito fired on the American steamer Allianca off Cuba on March 8 after signaling and a foggy approach. Capt. Crossman of the Allianca swore the American flag flew atop the steamer and that the vessel carried 24,000 rifles south. Affidavits from officers corroborate the British flag claim was false. The United States awaits word from Madrid as Spain’s cabinet reels in turmoil.
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Havana
Allianca
Conde de Venaadito
Conde de Venanilto
Cubs
Maysi Point
Catiwe
Alliance
New York
Hayans
Conde de
Allianes
Washington
Panama Railroad Company
Gresham
State Department
United States
Taylor
Williams
Havans
Conde de Venadito
Great Britain
Spapiam
Rain Soaks Western Kansas Restoring Parched Ground
General rain covers Kansas from Wellington to Dodge City with steady drizzle aiding drought parched areas. Reports say every mile of the state’s rail lines record rain, with snow west of Limon drifting eastward. rainfall brings crucial water relief to homes and wells.
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Kansas
Otlook
Wellington
Arkansas City
Chanute
Lawrence
Nickerson
Emporia
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Rock Island General Offices
Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Fort Scots
What about the Fraud in City Primary Recount
The Republican city central committee canvassed ballots from the Saturday primary and finished the third ward precinct with minor gains for mayor and city attorney. It argues recounts waste time and cannot prove fraud without poll book checks. questions remain on fraudulent voting.
Scott defends public works records amid term confusion
State Board of Public Works president SM Scott told a State Journal reporter that rumors of record changes in his appointment are unfounded. He says senate journals show a full term to April 1, 1805, while altered records imply an 1887 end date. He calls it a clerical error and notes board appointments are four years or at the governor’s pleasure.
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Scott
SM. Scott
State Board of Public Works
State Journal
Senate Journal
Tie
Board of Public Works
Morrill In No Hurry on Inquiry Committee Names
Governor Morrill and state leaders conferred on the penitentiary inquiry committee members and planned to announce the names at 9 this morning. Lobdell, Troutman, and Dawes were involved as charges against Warden Chase were prepared, with the governor intent on serving papers, while Mexico market demand and Price's Baking Powder growth are noted in regional outlets.
Miss Yaw Tonight at Grand Opera House
Miss Ellen Beach Yaw arrives from Kansas City for a Grand Opera House performance this evening. The Kansas City Times lauds her wide vocal range and beauty of tone, with strong advance sales expected despite bad weather. her company is described as unusually excellent. Meanwhile manager O H H Jeffries has received telegrams announcing the sudden death of W. Edgerly, president of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
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Grand Opera House
Ellen Beach Yaw
Kansas City
Miss Yaw
Kansas City Times
O. HH. Jeffries
New Yorke
W. v. Edgerly
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Judge Severens Rules Capsule Trust Violates Law in Michigan
In Detroit March 19 Judge Severens held that the United States Capsule company and related firms formed a trust to pool gelatine shell production. He deemed the combination unlawful under Michigan law and federal statutes, noting the venture restrained trade and could be reviewed on appeal. The case may proceed to higher courts.
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Detroit
Mich
Severens
United States District Court
Morse, Warren Michigan and
Nations
United States Capsule Company
Agit
Merae
Consolidated Enterprise
United States Company
Judge Severens
Michigan
Tinkham Aims for solitude amid court test
T M Tinkham, known as the Oakland Joan, was examined by Judge Wood in Ottawa for a suspected malady. The forty year old, never married man admits hostility to women and desire to be alone in the country, refusing medical treatment and preferring quiet, solitary confinement.
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T. M. Tinkham
Oakland
Ottawa
Judge Wood
Tinkham
Wood
Murder Advised by Ministers in Suit Against Schweinfurth
Plaintiff Caressa March Goudrey says prominent Chicago clergymen urged killing Schweinfurth to silence the supposed Christ. He blames delays in trial and cites Moody as restraining factor. Goudrey seeks $50,000, alleging Schweinfurth ruined his home and family at Rockford Heaven. Condsey’s wife and children resist return, affected by Schweinfurth influence.
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Cage
Sckwefnfirtth
Caressa
March Goudrey
Wennforth
Christ
Schweinfurth
Rockford
Chicago
Dwight L. Moody
Condsey
British Embassy Silent on Nicaragua Ultimatum
The British embassy has received no information on the seven week ultimatum demanding 75000 dollars for the expulsion of consular agent Hatch from Bluefields. British warships were dispatched in support of the demand amid regional tension. Dr. Meuninger, 425 Greenwood Avenue, Bell Telephone 5.
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Nicarauges
Wasnixctos
Great Britain
Nicaraugua
Hatch
Blusfields
Dr. Meuninger
Greenwood Avenue
Bell Telephone
Bunooed a Bride Story of a Man Who Got a Wife Under False Pretenses
A divorce case filed in district court recounts Ida Pidgeley of Topeka who, lured by William Tingeley of Seattle with promises of wealth and a public office, married him and later found him scheming for marriage and wealth. She returned to Topeka with mounting hardship and seeks non-support and restoration of her maiden name Waters. Attorneys Waters & Waters. Hillmon jury delayed as negotiations and judge's instructions mark the trial.
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District Court
Todday
Mra
Ida Pidgeley
Topeka
William Tingeley
Seattle
Wasi
Tingeley
Mra Tingele
Geos
Waters & Waters
Hillmon Jury
Dakota Quarantine Prohibits Texas Cattle Entry
A Sioux Falls dispatch reports Governor of South Dakota will issue a proclamation banning all Texas cattle for a year due to pleuro-pneumonia and other contagious diseases. The rule bars importation from south of a San Francisco to Charleston line, affecting local stockmen who rely on Texas stock.
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Mixxeavois
Minn
Tribune
Sioux Parls
Texas
South Dakotas
San Francisco
Caroling
Sheriff Eyes Lead in Mrs Holtes Murder Case
Sheriff authorities believe they have a clue pointing to suspects who may reveal the lynchers of Mrs. Holten. The victim had testified against a young man linked to horse theft. investigators think he knows the crime details. The lead is being pursued with expected progress soon.
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Holtes
Berrs
Ned
Holten
Davia
Bayard to Instruct on British Aims in Nicaragua
Amb. Bayard is expected to be cable instructed to bring British aims in Nicaragua to Britain’s notice and seek an explanation of their purposes. Also reports death of Mrs. Mary Deveny at 188 Elmwood Avenue and funeral arrangements. Ex-Mayor John B. Carey announces candidacy for Wichita mayor in opposition to Mayor Cox at the Citizens' Convention.
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Bayard
Nicaragua
Peveny
Mary Deveny
J. H. Martman
Elmwood Avenue
Potwin Place
J. K Hartman
Alderson
Funeral and civic notes from Clinton Iowa area
Local items report W G Chaffee attending his mother’s funeral in Clinton while relatives visit Lawrence. Miss May Laird’s funeral is set for 2 pm at Lowman Hill church. A public caucus at Potwin schoolhouse on March 20 aims to nominate a city ticket. William Sims sues E Martin and wife for 1560 over a note from October. Burghardt and Jonas fined for disturbance. Burghardt appeals. Primary results please many Fifth ward voters. R Hargraves urged as independent for council. A Van Buren street petition for police matron post claims Thorpe is a Populist and too young. locals deny. Wear siete made by Peaks Shirt Mfg Co.
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W. G Chaffee
Clinton
Towa
A. Artenaky
Charlotte Edwards
3. Marys
Lawrence
May Laird
Lowman Hill Church
Potwin School House
William Sims
E. Martin
George Burghardt
Fred Jonas
Low
Burghardt
R Hargraves
van Buren Street
Aire
Thorpe
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Howell
U. W
Conde de Vananillo
Cressman
Ssman
Ward Line
Florida
Bucklien
Tts
J. K. Jones
Sansas Ave
Piecasanton
Wastinetos
Robert Kenedy
Pleasanton
Morrill
Yaw
Federal Court
Capsule Trust
United States Circuit Court
Bello
Thomas
Peaks Shirt Mfg. Co
Jackson Street
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