Defeat of Spanish Garrison at Pelanos by Hernandez Forces
Insurgent chief Hernandez led 500 cavalry in a rapid attack on Pelanos Havana province defeating 600 Spanish troops. Spanish officers Colonel Muncio and his second fell. insurgents captured 1400 arms and a cannon, plus gold and paper money. Spanish retreated toward Cajaco after burning Fort Palamos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Commerccial‘tribune
Key West
Pla
Pelanos
Havana
Hernandez
Muncio
Hernandezs
Cajaco
Palamos
News from Cuba reports Santa Clara captured by insurgents
Travelers from Cuba confirm the capture of Santa Clara by the Cuban insurgents and describe ongoing guerrilla warfare around Havana. They mention casualties, Spanish and volunteer forces, and a predicted reevaluation of independence by a new Mexican inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Cuba
Santa Clara
Havana
Henry E. York
Leo d Harvey
Harvey
Bsenager Cameron
Washington
Meclusky
Maceo
Gomez
Agatec
Forward March of Gen Wehliser Unstoppable Advance Reported
Havana dispatch details Captain General Weyler encamped at Bolondron Matanzas then marching through Pinar del Rio Havana and Santa Clara with skirmishes against insurgents. Insurgents suffer 37 killed incl three prefects and 4 prisoners. Spanish forces report casualties and captured camps, huts destroyed, and rebels wounded in various engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Weyler
Bolondron
Matanzas
Pinar del Rio
Santa Clara
Bainoa
Leilatad
Jaruco
de Boach
Jaca
San Lino
Cienfugoes
Diaz Vicario
Espana
Mendonz
Managua
Volcan
National Editorial Association convention expected to draw wide attendance
Galveston reports strong interest in the upcoming National Editorial Association meeting with editors and publishers from New York to Illinois and California already securing accommodations. Delegates will converge in Galveston or travel via a special train from St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
National
Chicago
Beach Hotel
New York
John A. Sleicher
Mail and Express
John H. Farrell
Times-Union
Albany
Michigan
Yom
John T. Mack
Sandusky
Wisconsin
John Hicks
Oshkosh
Peru
J. M. Page
Illinois
St. Louis
Forth Smith
Ark
Paris
Severe cold wave grips the Midwest and Plains states
The report chronicles record lows from Minnesota to Ohio, with Duluth and the Dakotas plunging below freezing. It notes widespread subzero readings, gale conditions in Rochester, and rail blockades affecting trains eastward as cities from Canton to Cincinnati endure freezing temperatures.
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St. Paul
Weather Bureau
Northwestern
Helena
Huron
Duluth
Rochester
Minn
Aberdeen
Bismarck
N. D
Canton
Ohio
MckKinleys
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Cincinnati Mercury
Cincinnati
Washington
Ohio Valley
Texas
Tennessee
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Dakotas
Minnesota
Laughlin, Wis. Central Agent, Dies at 42 in Helena
Thomas J. Laughlin, longtime railroad official and general agent of the Wisconsin Central for Montana North Dakota and Idaho, died of pneumonia in Helena at 42. He spent 25 years in rail service, including Rio Grande yardmaster and a Denver conductor. He came to Montana in 1882 to oversee Northern Pacific crews and later ran Helena to Billings passenger runs. Funeral: Captain J O Parkison buried at Boulder after 14 plains crossings and Denver townsite role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Thomas J. Laughlin
Wisconsin Central
Montana
North Dakota
Idaho
Northwest
Rio Grande Road
Denver
Northern Pacific
Billings
J. O. Parkison
Boulder
Colorado
California
Mississippi
St. Louis
Counterfeiting Ring Busted in New York Couple Arrested
Henry Barnard and wife Charlotte were seized at their Forty-fourth Street home and jailed on $5000 bail for counterfeiting silver coins. Secret Service agents found a large counterfeiting setup inside their residence and Barnard admitted expertise, while Mrs. Barnard faced charges of complicity. Their two children were placed with the Gerry Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Barnard
Charlotte
Forty-fourth Street
United States
Secret Service
Bagg
Barnard
West Side
Gerry Society
Stove Factory in Chicago Destroyed by Fire
Northwestern Stove Repair Company at 205 to 228 Twelfth Street burned tonight. Water in neighborhood hydrants was frozen delaying attacks for 15 minutes as flames spread rapidly. Fire damage valued at 300000 to contents and 125000 to the building. insurance coverage unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern Stove Repair Company
Twelfth Street
Robert L
Ralph 8. Greenlee
Casualties Among Wage Earners in Great Britain
The labor department report shows 3768 wage workers killed and 62000 injured in the 11 months ending December 31. Factory workers suffered more injuries than miners or railroad workers, with 30000 factory hands injured, 13000 railroad men, and 6000 miners. Additionally 18000 seamen drowned. 980 painters died from lead poisoning.
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London
Labor Department
Government Board of Trade
Guards Clash With Yaqui Raiders Near Rosales
Rural guards near Rosales in the Sierra Madre range engage Yaqui raiders during winter forays on farmers and miners. The Indians had killed two families and were about to sack the village when the clash erupted. twelve Indians and five soldiers were reported involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Rosales
Sierra Madre Range
Great Suffering in Chicago Cold Wave Describes Destitution
Chicago records reveal the coldest day in years with a 12 below reading at 8 PM and widespread suffering among the poor. Police and physicians aided 33 Grand Crossing families and five South Chicago households facing freezing conditions. coal, food, and clothing were distributed to those in need.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Grand Crossing
Washington Wedding Links Army Heroic Lineage to Philadelphia Groom
Miss Camilla Hancock Hare, granddaughter of Colonel Hancock of Washington and related to General Winfield Scott Hancock, married J Buckell Lippincott of Philadelphia at St John s Church. Bishop Satterlee officiated with Rev Mackay Smith. guests included ex Governor Merriam and wife of St Paul. Breakfast followed at the bride s grandfather s home.
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Washington
Camilla Hancock Hare
J. Buckell Lippincott
Philadelphia
St. John’s Church
Satterlee
Mackay Smith
Merriam
St.Paul
Hancock
New England
Winfield Scott Hancock
John Hancock
Miss Hare
L. R. Hare
Seventh Cavalry
Custer
Reno
Mabel Merriam
Minnesota
Mary Ahler Hare
Marie Hays
Winona King
Albany
N. Y
Caroline Porter
Walsh
Lippincott
Charles Walsh
That City
New York
John Merriam
St. Paul
Postmaster Appointments May Be Left Unconfirmed
Washington reports that eleven hour postmaster nominations for Montpelier Idaho and Silver City Idaho are unlikely to be confirmed before March 4. Senate Post Office committee lacks quorum and faces Republican resistance to Cleveland appointees, suggesting replacements may be chosen by March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montpelier
Silver City
Idaho
Senate
Committee On
England
Wolcott
Cleveland
Senate Committee On Post
McKinley
White House
Sidney L Triplett Granted Pension in Moscow
Washington D C January 24 An original pension has been granted Sidney L Triplett of Moscow Idaho
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney L. Triplett
Washington, D. C
Moscow
Idaho
The Sunday Session at Salem Opens with Uncertain Ground
Salem Oregon January 4 seven members answered roll call at the Davis house Sunday session which adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow. The fight over notifying the governor continues with Senator Mitchell and lieutenants pressing for 15 supporters besides Brownell who is sick. The outcome in the senate remains uncertain and likely close with no clear forecast of passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Davis House
Mitchell
Brownell
Senate
Senate panel backs Howle and Amidon for judgeships
Washington January 2 The senate judiciary committee agreed to report favorably the nominations of Judge Howle of Mississippi to the circuit court and Charles F Amidon to the district court in North Dakota with a one week delay. They plan to consult Senator George about Howle and Senator Hansbrough about Amidon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Howle
Mississippi
Charles F. Amidon
United States
North Dakota
George
Hansbrough
Amidon
Deadlock at Boise as two ballots fail to seal Idaho Senate
Boise dispatch reports a deadlock in Idaho politics with Populists led by Clagett clinging to Walton while Democrats debate backing Dubois for secretary of state. The Mississippian telegram praises Dubois for silver, and a potential Democratic recede could trigger further caucus wrangling.
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Frank Walton
F. T. Dubois
T. F. Nelson
J. C. Rogers
W. Cooper
W. G. Piper
J. L. Fuller
Elder
Clagett
Walton
Lewis
Anti-Clagett
Fenn
Dubois
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Fred T. Dubois
Friends of Silver
A. J. M'Laurin
Jones
Ballentine
Ada
Hays
Fremont
Senator Mitchell Addresses Elections Law At Caucus
States senator February 2 Senator Mitchell explained the law on senatorial elections. He said if 48 members held a joint convention and elected a senator by a majority vote their nominee would be seated by the United States senate. The Patterson resolution did not reach a vote due to lack of a majority at the caucus. They plan to introduce the Patterson resolution in the senate this week. The caucus took no action on the house organization muddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Mitchell
United States Senate
Senate
House
Two Bills Killed in Montana Legislature Start
Helena Mont Jan 2 The fourth week of the Montana legislature opened with many members absent due to delayed trains. Two bills were killed and none were passed. One bill sought to abolish the city treasurer’s office and another aimed to make Sunday work unlawful. The Senate adjourned until tomorrow without notable business.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Senate
Idaho Democrats Denounce Federal Interference Over Dubois
In Boise 16 of 18 Idaho Democratic lawmakers sign a dispatch to Chairman James K. Jones condemning federal attempts to control state politics. They defend the party’s compact with Dubois opponents and criticize Secretary Walsh’s efforts to reorganize the state Democratic machinery.
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Boise
Idaho
Jones
National Committee
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Washington, D. C
McGee
United States
Democratic Party
Dubois
Democratic State Convention
Walsh
J. C. Rich
Democratic Legislative Caucus
R. H. Johnson
J. M. Pierce
A. Coughanour
T. A. Davis
Thomas E. Bassett
John C Rice
C. Vallentine
E. M. Pugmire
J. L. McMurrin
J. R. Thomas
J. C. Elder
John F. Allen, Sr
A. H. Alford
W. J. Seat
C. C. Clawson
Greeting From Colorado To Idaho Senate Sparks Floor Debate
The Idaho house reads a message from Colorado’s eleventh general assembly endorsing Henry Teller for the U S Senate and Fred T Dubois for Idaho. Debate follows on deficiency judgments and a salary bill for state officials.
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Boise
Idaho
House
Senate
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Colorado
Henry M. Teller
United States Senate
Teller
Fred T. Dubois
Edwin W. Hurlburt
J. L. Brush
Supreme Court
Oregon Rival Legislatures Face Recognition Standstill
In Salem the Benson house adopted a motion to summon absent members. The Davis house met with seven members and adjourned. Benson sent a message to the senate declaring it organized, but the senate declined to receive it by a 14 to 14 vote. A caucus discussed senatorial election with Patterson proposing a binding resolution to vote for United.
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Senate
Benson House
Salem
Davis House
Patterson
Marion
United
Sermon on the Peace Treaty Insists on Arbitration Hope
Bishop Lawrence of Lynn spoke at St Stephens Memorial Church on the Anglo American arbitration treaty. He praised the dream of nations settling disputes by reason and forbearance, noting the treaty has signatures from two great English speaking nations and is praised by Britain’s empress to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Europe
Blaze of Glory train lights up Chicago Republicans to Washington
Chicago Republicans plan a two week layover for out of town members aboard the Blaze of Glory train to the McKinley inauguration. The electric illuminated train will glow along the track from dusk to dawn with color lights and a meteor like appearance. A Canton demonstration and a red fire parade in Washington will feature slogans and banners linked to the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McKinley
Republican Club
National Capital
C. Harrison
Canton
Mills
Trial of the Junta Officials in Baltimore
It is expected Cuban secretary of war Carlos Roloff and Jose J. Luis will be brought to Baltimore to face U S district court for fitting out and sending a filibuster expedition on the steamer Woodall. The move to Baltimore follows Attorney General Harmon who says the Woodall was fitted out and began here, so the trial should occur here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jan
Carlos Roloff
Jose J. Luis
United States District Court
Woodall
Harmon
New York
Sod House Collapse Entombs Twenty Five Students
In Perry Oklahoma a sod schoolhouse toppled trapping 25 pupils and teacher Miss Jennie Jones. Rescue teams dug out all victims with several children dying from injuries and the teacher in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
The
Republic
Perry
O. T
Jennie Jones
Colored Men Organize The Civil League of Illinois
Prominent colored citizens in Chicago and Illinois formed The Civil League of the State of Illinois to morally support the North and aid Southern education. The group aims to persuade trades unions to remove barriers to colored men’s admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Civil League of
Illnois
Ex Queen Liliuokalani Attends Church in Washington
Ex Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii spent most of the day in her Shoreham hotel apartments in Washington. She attended St Johns Episcopal Church with Hawaiian attendants. United States Treasurer Morgan visited to pay respects and invite her to inspect the Treasury vaults.
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Hawaii
Washington
Liliuokalani
Shoreham
St. Johns Episcopal Church
United States
Morgan
Treasury Building
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Detroit
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Upper Peninsula
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Mailroad
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Dallas
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Claghtt
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Tor
Pihey
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STING
GRE
Oregon
Lawrence of Lynn
JUNTA
Holo
Luis
C. S. Perry
Old Patriarchian Building
Broadway and
Spruce
G. W. Houghton
Gen
Agt
Helena, Mont
Townsend and
Hassel
Dewell & McDonald’s Stables
Townsend, Montana
Townsend and White Sulphur Springs
J. R. Marks
Mang
Townsend
G. W. Gilham, M. D
P. C. Hall
Center Broadway
J. L. Belcher, M. D
Townsend, Mont
Cedar and Broadway
E. H. Goodman
Attorney AT Law
C. H. Baldwin
Broadway
J. E. Kanouse
A. K. Prescott
N. Main &J
Montana Central
Norman Tripp
H. L. F. Sperling
Henry Heneberg
the Barber
E. F. McRae
Town Bend
Wallace
Pine Street
A. Wilder
South Side Broadway
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