Tragic Provo Shooting Involving Rockwell Brothers
David Rockwell shot and mortally wounded William Ritter after a heated encounter at the Jenkins home in Provo. Ritter, a resident nearby, was aided while the Rockwell brothers John and Dave argued over Ritter’s presence and an alleged assault, escalating to gunfire that left Ritter fatally wounded and the brothers in county custody.
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Provo
Ainn
Funes
Thilly
David Rockwell
Porter Rockwell
Rush Valley
William Ritter
Rockwell Place
Mni
John Rockwell
Ostul
Ritter
Jenkina
Joan
David
Jenkins
Young Ritter
Rockwell
Riter
Dave
Winchester
Uma
John
Washington notes on president’s delay in acting on bills
Washington reports the president worked late with his private secretary to review measures passed by Congress, with many bills signed or set aside after examination. A doubt remains on presidential authority to act within ten days after adjournment, while a public pocket veto list is promised. In Mexico City Diaz era reports claim violence in Cavace and Jiquila with masons aiding families.
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Washington
Congress
Olin
Willy
Patroy
Phorber
Mexico
Jung
Tis
Cavace
Jiquila
Ewe Ts
Janquila
Dotarview
Diaz
Himeda
Amone
Ostaviano Jigon
Lodge
Juan Tecan Mla
Cuban forces under Maceo raid near Sin Mare coast
The Cuban commander Antonio Maceo led 2,500 troops and insurgents in a night assault north of Sin Mare in Cuba’s Pinar del Rio region. Spanish defenses were overwhelmed, Fortified positions were demolished with field guns and dynamite, and about 1,400 Cubans crossed into Holvant province with the rest returning to the Pinar del Rio mountains. The victory intensified fears of Weyler’s possible counterattack as reports described heavy Cuban casualties among Spanish forces and revenge by local insurgents against wounded Spaniards.
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Antonio Maceo
Trecha
Cuannonen
Weyler
Maceo
Athick
Villavonk
General Tepmnder
Imrico
Ha ‘Dana
Sin Marecor
Allick
Tey
Macheles Macey
Christine
Trogha
Hivant
Bersuder
Amagios
Pinar del Rao
Fragmented Note Reflects Family Discord and Loss
A damaged text fragment describes tensions in a family as a father figure warns about misdeeds. The passage hints at misfortune, distrust, and a pattern where trouble follows, with references to grasping for luck and consequences.
Tariff debate as Teller and allies push silver platform
Senator Teller and allies travel to St Louis amid talk of a silver standard ticket. Du Bois and others vow to fight for silver while Republicans split over McKinley and gold. A mob at a station ends with three prisoners freed and carried by cheers.
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Colorado
St Louis
Carter
Montana
Dubois
Mantle
Cannon
Eitver
McKinley
Teller
Henry W. Blair
Jon W DD Wilson
Dubals
Idaho
Tellers
St Touta
Dubole
Minneapolis
Kubola
Mr. Dubuta
Keating Wing Fractures Nevada Delegates in Convention
June 10 Reno Nevada delegates from the Keating wing of democracy met in Carson City to split Nevada’s national convention delegation. The plan proposed three delegates to each faction, but the Reno convention doubts the plan will pass in Chicago.
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Reno
Niv
Deasudpat
Nevada
Chicago
Keating Wing of Democracy
Carson Ifrnchyrd
Court bans discrimination against ARU members in rail job intake
Judge Collier of the U S Court orders the Atlanta and Pacific Railway receiver to stop discriminating against applicants for union membership or past refusal to work during the 1894 strike. The order directs the receiver to hire qualified applicants without regard to ARU membership and to issue instructions to enforce the ruling.
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Denver
Albuquerque
Collier
United States Court Today
Atlanta and Pwetile
American Railway Union
Receiser
Denver Manhunt and National House Session Highlights
Denver reports say Francis Hermans, Salt Lake City killer, has clerical permit 9833 and is being tracked with rail conductor help across Colorado. Adjourned Washington session notes end of term. New York reports confirm sale of 27,000 acres of Anaconda Copper to London firm for about 7.5 million. Missouri Governor Stone declines extra session to issue bonds for tornado damage hospitals. quotes urge patience and resilience amid turmoil.
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Denver
Colorado
Francis Hermans
Salt Lake City
Hermans
Caldwell
Western Passenger Association
Mermans
New York
Annonde Copper Company
Rotherhilde Exploration Company
London
Todig
Hearst
Bonda
Jefferson City
Stone
Walbridge
St. Louis
Hia
Free Silver Faction Dominates Yet Electoral Bolt Looms
June 10 James H. Eckels, currency comptroller, arrived in the city and denied political mission claims. He notes Free Silver holds convention control, with splits among sound money men uncertain. The episode reflects tensions in the party and potential bolt dynamics before the convention.
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Chicago
James HH. Echels
Eckels
Elver
Kentucky
Caid
Audi
Democratic National Committee Faces One Contest and Ticket Ring Conviction
aPaly De Wat Indianapolis Ind June 8 Secretary Sherrin says only one contest remains before the committee while Nebraska and Colorado delegations report contests. Free silver may influence the convention's permanent chair, with names like Francis III and Hugh Wallace discussed. In New Orleans Eugene Barnett and Jepps Wear face general- session forgery charges for fake Southern Pacific tickets. sentencing set for Friday with potential losses pegged at 50000.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sherrin
Democratic National Committee
Nebraska
Colorado
Francis
Missouri
Senator III
New York
Hugh Wallace
Tacoma
Wash
Lugene Barnett
Jepps Wear
Tuker
New Orleans
Southern Pacific Railway
Darnett
Wenar
Southern Packie Company
Cooperative Wagon & Machine Company Announces New Machinery Cars
Reliable partners report rumors that Wood machinery and extras were unavailable. The Cooperative Wagon & Machine Company announces arrival of twenty carloads of Woon's machinery Minnie binders rakes and Plymouth Red Tag dind ing twine. The note thanks customers and requests continued patronage from Hasrr J Guar Prest. GAO. T QUEL teu Mer.
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Cooperative Wagon & Machine Company
Reliable Partners
Woon
Hasrr
Guar
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