Cuban recruits rush to Cuba from multiple states
A Cuban junta representative in Kankakee Illinois reports sixty recruits pass through on the Illinois Central, with twenty five more arriving from nearby towns. Similar efforts unfold in Boise Fayetteville Kokomo and Larned as officers and locals organize to ship volunteers to join the insurgents in Cuba.
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Kankakee
Ill
Chicago
Wisconsin
Streator
Springvale
New Orleans
Boise
Idaho
Cuba
Boise Barracks
Patriotic Army
United States
Fayetteville
Ark
New York
Galveston
Cuban expedition sails from Tampa toward Cuba with large materiel
Sixty seven men left Tampa on the Florida Central & Peninsular train toward a Jacksonv ille area point to embark for Cuba tonight. General Roloff has sailed to take command in Santa Spiritus. A Bermuda cargo carries six thousand rifles four million cartridges four Hotchkiss guns two dynamite guns six hundred bombs and medicines for the planned campaign.
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Tampa
Fla
Florida Central & Peninsular
Jacksonville
Cuba
Carlos Roloff
Bermudas
Atlanta
Trout Creek
Florida Central Depot
Perez Gonzales
Augusto Arnio
Santa Spiritus
Serafin Banchez
Gomez
Koloff
SONS OF THE ALAMO MEET IN DALLAS FOR CUBA FREEDOM
In Dallas Texas a large city hall gathering of about two thousand men and ten women approved resolutions backing Cuba liberation. Drew Jackson Houston son of San Jacinto hero presided with speeches by Charles Worth and H C Stevenson. The group pledged Texas support including a draft of men and materials to end Spanish rule and set up a free Cuban state.
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Dallas
Texas
Cuba
Andrew Jackson Houston
San Jacinto
Charles Worth
H. C. Stevenson
Mills
Senate
Alamo
Congress
Colorado Volunteers Gather for Cuban Cause
Denver reports more than 1000 men enrolled to fight in Cuba for independence. John McAndrew named colonel and commander. He says volunteers will march overland gathering tributary forces, not travel in small stealthy groups or by Gulf Coast trains.
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Denver
Colorado
John McAndrew
McAndrew
Noted Leaders Warn of Cuban Emigration Waves
Colonel McAndrew contends that once in Florida the emigrants will swell into a powerful force that will deter United States interference with their voyage to Cuba. He warns that any disruption could provoke a revolution within the United States.
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Florida
United States
Cuba
McAndrew
Commodore Set to Sail with War Munitions for Cuban Expeditions
Jacksonville reports indicate the steamer Commodore will depart at 2 a.m. with arms for Cuban rebels. Owners seek clearance papers after loading, and if seized by a revenue cutter they will sue for vessel and cargo value. Other ships, including the Three Friends and Dauntless, are expected to follow amid rising filibustering activity.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Harmon
Custom House
Cuban
Pensions in Britain Highlight War Veterans' Plight
London reports a wartime pension memo contrasts Britain and the United States. It notes many old soldiers suffer poverty and that universal pensions would cost millions, though compassionate allowances exist for Crimean era and earlier campaigns.
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London
Congress
War Office
Republic
Illinois Republicans plan elaborate Tanner inauguration
Springfield December 13 Republicans in Illinois prepare a grand state inauguration for Governor-elect Tanner. They expect a large parade with troops from across the state, fireworks, ceremonial events, and a private banquet for leaders, despite criticisms of pomp. Railroads have been asked for special rates as up to half a million Republicans may attend.
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Springfield
Mount
Indiana
Tanner
Catal
Illinois
Altgeld
Washingon
In Memory of Poet Browning Special Services in London
A Dec 13 service at St Marylebone marked the 50th anniversary of Browning and Moulton Barretts marriage and the 7th anniversary of Browning’s death. The dean of Canterbury preached a life homage with choral readings of Browning and Barrett works.
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London
Robert Browning
Elizabeth Moulton-Barret
St. Marylebone
Browning
Canterbury
Walworth
Girl Fights Burglars in Wooster Farmhouse
In Wooster Ohio this morning three masked burglars broke into Perry Bristow’s farmhouse. Miss Alice Baxter Bristow’s bookkeeper confronted them with a lamp and struck a robber, who fled. One assailant was later arrested.
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Wooster
Ohio
Perry Bristow
Alice Baxter
Bristow
Court of Appeals Refuses to Alter Walling Death Sentence
The Court of Appeals, Frankfort, Ky., affirmed the Newport, Kentucky lower court ruling that Alonzo Walling be hanged as an accomplice of Scott Jackson in Pearl Bryan’s murder last June. The execution likely falls near the murder anniversary in February.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Newport
Alonzo Walling
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Irrigation Engineers Oppose Government Action on Reservoirs
The American Society of Irrigation Engineers adopted resolutions opposing direct government action in building irrigation reservoirs and canals. They urge a government commission to survey arid lands and suggest state-aid measures while establishing permanent headquarters in Denver.
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Denver
American Society of Irrigation Engineers
Adh
United States and Great Britain Near Arbitration Treaty
Negotiations for a general arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain advance to near completion. Key terms include a five year operative period and a six member arbitration court drawn from both nations’ judiciaries. The pact seeks to resolve pending and future differences, excluding the Venezuelan case and Bering Sea disputes, with the Alaska boundary likely the only remaining issue. The aim is swift ratification and a long term, peaceful settlement framework.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Olney
Jusan Jauuncerote
Lering Sea
Alaska
British North America
Venezuela
United States Senate
Bering Sea
NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS TO GATHER IN PHOENIX
Delegates from Western states converge on Phoenix Arizona for the fifth national irrigation congress to open Thursday with three days of sessions. The national executive committee chaired by BE R Moses of Kansas and secretary C M Heintz of Los Angeles plan the program. Delegates include governors state and territorial leaders along with chambers of commerce irrigation societies and engineers clubs.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Fifth
National Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
Denver
Wards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Irrigation and Agricultural Societies
Engineers’ Clubs
National Executive Committee
BE. R. Moses
Kansas
C. M. Heintz
Los Angeles
Cal
Irrigation Engineers Meet in Denver Endorse Home Rule Plan
The American Society of Irrigation Engineers adjourned in Denver after establishing permanent headquarters there. It favored home rule for reclaiming arid land and proposed a federal commission of engineers to study the arid region and advise on state irrigation projects.
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Denver
American Society of Irrigation Engineers
Fire destroys three story candle factory in Cleveland
The Standard Oil Company brick candle factory on James street in Cleveland burned this afternoon. The blaze destroyed the three story building and stock, with losses around 90000 dollars and insurance about 8000 dollars.
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Standard Oil
Cleveland
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
James Street
Pencil will forged say New York experts in Fair estate case
New York experts Ames and Carvallo report that Mrs. Craven's pencil will and related deeds are forgeries. The case involves half a million dollars in Craven property and a marriage contract with the late Senator Fair. Executors differ between trust will and pencil will, with probate hearings halted as parties challenge the documents.
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San Francisco
the Chronicle
Messrs. Ames and
Carvallo
New York
Nettle R. Craven
Senator Fair
Herman Oedrichs
Virginia Fair
Charles L. Fair
Livingstone
Mrs. Craven
Fair Children
Colorado Midland Train Wreck Near Grand Junction
A Colorado Midland eastbound train nicknamed Coyote derailed 20 miles east of Grand Junction at 40 mph after a rockfall. Engineer Connerty and fireman uninjured. Express Messenger George Barry, Dickinson, Conductor Canterment, Brakeman Baker, and L. F. Campbell of Leadville suffered minor injuries. Chicasa Pullman car burned along with express and day coaches. few passengers aboard and none seriously hurt. Track expected to clear by 4 a.m. and express car contents saved.
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Denver
Grand Junction
Col
Colorado Midland
Coyote
Connerty
Express
George Barry
Pullman
Porter Dickinson
Canterment
Baker
L. F. Campbell
Leadville
Spain urged to avoid Cuba intervention after Maceo death
A Madrid dispatch reports European powers urge Spain to steer Cuba policy away from American intervention after the killing of General Maceo. Premier Canovas cables Captain General Weyler to press a decisive victory and announce a new, more liberal colonial policy promising reforms.
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Spain
New York
Madrid
Bayonne
France
Maceo
Cuba
America
Canovas
Weyler
New Device to Stop Bicycles
London inventors unveil a safety device tested in public showing two small wheels drop from the handlebars to check speed. A second spring action steadies the bike as wheels lift and allow normal riding. The attachment costs about two guineas.
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New York
London Dispatch
Agricultural Hall
Choctaws Agree to Land Sales Under Dawes Plan
Choctaw delegates reach agreement with the Dawes commission to end tribal government in eight years. Townsites will be set aside and sold to citizens or non citizens, with remaining lands divided among citizens. Fort Smith Ark dispatch to St Louis reports the special Post-Dispatch item.
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Dawes Commission
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Fort Smith
Ark
Miss Willard Appeals Mothers to Aid Armenia Orphans
New York December 12 Frances E Willard issues a plea to Dear mothers and sisters of America asking them to remember Armenia's orphans at Christmas. She urges gifts to provide stockings for tenderly sheltered children and to aid Christian children with no roof or bed or food.
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Miss Willard
Mothers and Sisters of America
New York
Frances E. Willard
Dear Mothers and Sisters of America
Armenia
Governors first act to curb bribery urged
Governor-elect Rogers aims to have a bill passed on the first day of the upcoming legislature. The measure enforces section 30, article 2, to arrest and punish those who corruptly solicit state officials. He seeks swift action before the U S senator is voted on.
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Tacoma
Wash
Rogers
United States
Defendant Frederick East Dies in Libel Suit
London report states Frederick East, one of three male defendants in the libel suit brought by Earl Ruswell against his mother in law Lady Scott and others, is dead.
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London
Frederick East
Earl Ruswell
Lady Scott
Irish Rider Hale Wins Six Days Madison Square Garden Race
Edward Hale of Ireland won the six days bicycle race at Madison Square Garden covering 1910 miles and 8 laps from midnight Sunday to 10 tonight. J B Rice of Wilkes-Barre finished second with 1882 miles and 6 laps as twelve riders broke the world 142 hour record. Hale led late with a 2:40 mile inside the final hour while spectators filled the garden and bands celebrated.
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New York
Edward Hale
Ireland
Madison Square Garden
Rice
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Albert Schock
Hale
Taylor
Sixty-ninth Regiment
Fourth Avenue
Glick
Foster
Reading
Kiddie Bald
L. R. Jefferson
Harlem Wheelmen
Maddox
Moore
Schock
Smith
Pierce
Ashinger
Moor
Cassidy
Gannon
McLeod
Temple Patrick
Belfast
France
Paris
Bayonne
England
Pat Powers
Jay Eaton
Elizabeth
N. J
F. F. Godman
Riverside Wheelmen
A. E. Welnig
Buffalo
Don Baker
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio; “Turkey” Thompson and A. E. Acker
Philadelphia
Frank Waller
Co. G. Carpenter
Rahway
W. J. Hoffstetter
Florida
Eaton
Weinig
Carpenter
Body of AcrobAt Petrified After Fifteen Years Exhumed
Warrensburg Missouri December 13 relatives exhumed the body of William W White an acrobat with W W Coles circus who died fifteen years ago and was buried in a metallic coffin in a private cemetery. Examinations showed the remains were petrified. White was brother of C G White city editor of the Sioux City Journal of Iowa.
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Warrensburg
William W. White
W. W. Cole
Wilte
C. G. White
Sioux City
Towa
Congressman Kulp shifts stance on Cuban question after murder report
Shamokin Pennsylvania December 13 Hon M H Kulp of the Fifteenth district left for Washington to attend tomorrow if General Antonio Maceo's alleged murder by Spaniards is confirmed He was shocked by the report and said he would vote to suppress further hostilities if the story proves true He has been conservative.
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Shamokin
Penn
M. H Kulp
Fifteenth Congressional District
Washington
Antonio Maceo
Brown Family Reflects on Tragic Death in Cleveland
Major C. M. Brown comments on the death by suicide of Mrs. Cooper and her daughter. He suspects a church trial motive and questions Mrs. Cooper's reasons, while Mrs. Brown expresses mixed feelings and reluctance to condemn. The dialogue includes reflections on justice and divine judgment.
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Cleveland
Ohio
C. M. Brown
C. O. Brown
San Francisco
Susan B. Anthony Reflects on Mrs Cooper's Death
Susan B. Anthony says Mrs. Cooper of San Francisco was a close friend and that no desertion occurred over the Brown matter. She notes Mrs Cooper’s daughter Hattle suffered nervous exhaustion from overwork and grief after her father’s death years ago.
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Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
National Woman's Suffrage Association
California
Mrs. Cooper
San Francisco
Hattle
Ways and Means Schedule Hearings Start November 2
Republican members of the ways and means committee held a conference and discussed a fixed hearings program on several tariff schedules beginning November 2. Democratic members were to be notified. full committee meeting postponed to next week as no decision was reached.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Liliokalani's Visit To Boston Said Unpolitical
William Lee, publisher, reports from San Francisco that Liliuokalani will reach Boston within a fortnight for a visit. He claims she seeks a change of scene and friendship, not to pursue political aims, and offers no further details on her plans or purpose.
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Boston
William Lee
San Francisco
Lilioukalans
Lee
John Dominis
Grand-niece of Pulaski Commit Suicide in Brooklyn
Josephine Jarocks, grandniece of General Pulaski, killed herself at her Brooklyn home by poison after losing a $2,000,000 claim. She said her papers were stolen and she was dismissed from a Washington clerkship by Cleveland, and had fallen into poverty, living on charity.
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New York
Josephine
Jarocks
Pulaski
Savannah
Brooklyn
Mme
United States
Washington
Cleveland
Markets Hold After Weak Opening on Wheat Glut
Wheat opened weak but soon recovered as Argentine weather guides sentiment. Black Sea shipments at 5,600,000 bushels and U.S. exports near 4,223,000 boosted the tone. May wheat 92 3 4 cents, corn 26, oats 20, pork 8. etc. Cattle trades $3.30 to $5.25, hogs $3.05 to $3.55, sheep $2.75 to $3.50 with highs near $5.25 for lambs. Market notes from New York and San Francisco show firmer metal and dull petroleum and sugar.
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Chicago
Black Sea
Portland
Portland, Or
Walla Walla
Sea Valley
San Francisco
New York
Strike Threat Looms in Glasgow Unions Over Wages
Glasgow December 14 Members of the sailors and firemen unions on the Clyde threaten to strike tomorrow if wage demands are not granted. Reports say deck workers in New York and along the Mersey may refuse to unload vessels from Glasgow.
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Glasgow
Clyde
New York
Mfersey
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Helena, Mont
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Townsend, Montana
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Center Broadway
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Townsend, Mont
Cedar and Broadway
E. H. Goodman
Attorney AT Law
C. H. Rpaldwin
Townsend
J. E. Kandulf
A. K. Prescott
N. Main St
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