Veney Eyes Cuban Colony for Negro Settlers
Rev Idhn T Veney of Topeka proposes a colony of African American families to settle near Santiago de Cuba. He says opposition reports come from Southern expatriates in Havana and elsewhere, aims to lease or buy land from locals, and will recruit families with funds to purchase farms. Transportation rates are being arranged with crews sailing from Galveston or Tampa as planning continues.
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Idhn T. Veney
Topeka
Santiago de Cuba
Cuba
Havana
United States
Mr. Veney
Santiago
Veney
el Plas
C. M. Mickel
Chicago
James P. Martin
Des Moines
Town
Galveston
Tampa
Twentythird Kansas
Franglais of Yale Friday and Spanish accession belief
Fragmentary text notes that French discussions about Yale on a Friday relate to Spain and expected Spanish Commissioners approval. It reads like a political note with unclear seating and potential cabinet or president support mentioned. The excerpt then shifts to an advertisement format praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with testimonials from J. R. Gibbs and S. Shaver in Virginia.
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J. R. Gibbs
Fineactic
SL Shaver
Fincastle
Mr. Gibbs
Mr. Shaver
Rexide
Fincath
W. EL Creper
M'Kinley Stands Firm on Pesce Terms Modifications
Washington reports a cabinet meeting with President McKinley and all members except Secretary Lane. The talks centered on counter proposals from Madrid's representatives to the American commissioners in Paris. Secretary Hay said the president would adhere to existing instructions and reject further changes to the Spanish mediation terms.
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Washington
Lane
Inekier
Paris
Madrid
White Hope
Hay Sai
Associated Press
Hay
Pub
Denton
Western term suggestion for coal trade in Eighth street direction
The notice explains a Western termStgundh HAYSas a local phrase about selling coal to the effete while promising service across Eighth street No 10 West Eighth Street for coal feed and hay purchases. It notes free button mending and sewing plus Peerless Steam Laundry at 115 and 114 West Eighth Street offering collar and cuff laundering.
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Eighth Street
Green Feed & Fuel Co
F. H. Webster
Peerless Steem
West Elehth Street
Jook the New
Peeriees Steam Laundry
Plans for Hawaii under federal supervision after annexation
A Washington report outlines a phased Hawaii governance plan with a 15 member senate and a house of representatives, a partial continuance of existing local government under direct federal oversight, and introduced educational and property voting restrictions. It envisions an extended US tariff, continued island supreme court, a nonvoting territorial delegate in Congress, and appointed governor plus higher officers, all aimed at limiting suffrage and taxation while maintaining control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A_ Tribune
Washington, D. C
Cullom
Congress
Hayall
Senate
Hawaii
United States
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Islands
Nwa
House of Representaives
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahomm
Go into Politics and Trade War Notes Amid Prosperity
G Dun & Co reports in weekly trade review that prosperity is seen in record business volume, currency soundness hopes, and strong North South ties. Mention of political shifts and territorial expansion alongside renewed confidence for the year closing the century. Cotton and dress goods markets show mixed performance with modest improvements in reorders for spring fabrics and ongoing production curtailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Dun & Co
New York
Dun & Co
Jona
California
Eacken
Market shifts in steel, wheat and exports amid strong demand
Four weeks show total wool at 55,075,000 pounds with exports near 5,000,000. Beams and steel rail contracts face delays but a gentleman’s compact is reported. Pittsburgh steel billets rise to 17.25, rails and plates booked in Chicago and Edgar Thomas works. Wheat gains match heavy Atlantic and Pacific exports, but Pacific shipments lag. Four weeks US failures fall to 188 while Canada declines to 21. Corn exports stay strong, five months of demand mirror last year’s peak.
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Beasemer
Pittsbure
Pitsbure
Edgar Thompsum
Chicago
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Canada
German Toys Prove Highly Poisonous Warned by Government Inspector
Government report warns German toys and colored goods are dangerous for children who may lick or swallow paint or chipped pieces. The 1889 meat inspection data are noted, with figures on animals inspected and rejected, and steps proposed to extend U S meat export certification to dairy products and butter. A separate note from Shields England reports the second class protected cutter Kasat built for the Cramps, sailing from New York to Newcastle with Armstrong Buns aboard.
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Washington
Pp. B. Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Secretary of Agriculture
Gadnayer
Germany
Salmon
United States
England
Shields
Eng
Apsend
Cramps
New York
Newcastle
Yankee Negroes All Look Alike to Cubans and They Don’t Want Them
Santiago reports El Porgenie warning against Yankee negroes amid plans by a Topeka preacher to establish a color town above Santiago. Porveal urges boycotts, claiming crimes by colored people and Cuban immigration policies will reshape settlement, while a San Tulso ode links all Yankee Negroes to ruin and alignment with Cuban greed.
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Santiago
el’ Porgenie
Topeka
Kan
Santiags
Porveal
Cuba
San Tulsaphode
Corbett Denies Fake Fight Amid Crushed Hopes
New York Nov 26 Pugilist Corbett left his house to Considine's hotel and spent hours answering questions about his health and a death rumor. He slammed fake fight talk as sensational without proof and urged evidence against McVey. In England, the Evizjames steamer foundered near Beachy Head, three crew rescued, others drowned in a gale.
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New York
Corbett
Considine
Mayov
McVey
Weil
Lenton
Evizjames
Swanree
Beachy Flend
English Channel
Paine's celery compound urged by secretary of state
A Topeka state government statement praises Paine's celery compound as beneficial for nerve and health restoration. The letter from Secretary Wy. Buehsali emphasizes improved appetite digestion and vigor, noting both men and women report relief from fatigue and nervous strain through the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Beto
Topeka
Wy. B. Bueh Sali
European Nation Conference Opens in Rome on Anarchy
Rome November 25 European powers meet at Orsini Palace as Vice Admiral Canevara hosts an anti anarchist conference. All nations participate and Canevara is elected president in a push for unified action against anarchists. The meeting is expected to run through Christmas.
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Rome
Orsini Palace
Canevara
Humbert
Canevara Culd
Winfield S Schley Wan
Brooklyn
Admiral Seley
Congressman Bennett
Charnesy
Depew
Benjamin FL Tracy
Colonel Heater
Lt Clair Meirglwiy
McKelway
Ana Tarrognend
Admiral Schiey Rune
Carevern
Chauncey Mr. Depew Ant Hendamin F Teaey
A Poor Way to Treat Catarrh
An excerpt arguing catarrh is a deep seated constitutional blood disease not cured by local sprays or washes. It touts Swift's Specific as the only cure, citing personal testimony and urging prompt treatment to prevent worsening each winter, with free books offered by the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mian Jose Own
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
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Sete
Reid
Aren and Wittendierse
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Willie Collier
Mexico
Louisville-Courier Journal
Real Funny Boys
Matthews & Bulger
Dunne
Ryley
Hay Time Opera
Nellie Hawthorne
Josie de Witt
Yale
Eugene Field
Eufete Isla Mosumenk Venir
Ford
Jess
Eugene Biel
Meury
Eugene Pield
Spain
M’kinley
Bruno
Washburn
Bay State
Guitars
W. F. Roehir, “Sven
Secretary OF State
Palnea Celery
Phelps
Schley
Brooklyn Club
Newark
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