Maceo Forces Defeat Spanish at Sevigne Engagement
Cuban forces led by Jose Maceo and Antonios Maceo repelled a Spanish column of 880 troops at Sevigne near Temen de Las Yagnas. After eight hours of heavy fighting, the rebels inflicted heavier losses, with 200 Spanish killed or wounded and 15 Cuban casualties. Reinforcements arrived from Escandel, while reports from Caney and Cristo noted further troop movements and village skirmishes.
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Saxerinco
DE Cuba
Garido Gomez
Jose Maceo
Sevigne
Lichneas
Guaranamo
Garrido
Gomez
Sacta Maia Savigne
Temen de Las Yagnas
Maceo
Bng
Antonis Maceo
Escandel
Garcia Navarro
Gristo
Canellas
Caney
Antonio Maceo
Escandell
Navarro
Cristo
Chango Rivers
Campechuela
Battla
Still Explodes at Bradford Plant Fire Injures Worker
A 200 barrel still at Kendall Refining Company in Bradford Pennsylvania exploded at 11 15 AM due to a gas leak. Oil sprayed surroundings and a fire was hard to control. Estimated loss about 35000 mainly to boiler and machinery to be replaced. Plant owner N B Bacnsdall. Bob Mills of Cornen Hose injured when knocked down by cafe runaway vehicle, suffering a broken arm and bruises.
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Braprorp
Kendall Refining Company
N. B. Bacnsdall
Bob Mills
Cornen Hose
International Claim Settled in Washington
The Mora claim was paid shortly after noon today by Senor Duprey De Lone the Spanish minister to Washington. He handed to Acting Secretary Adee a draft on the Spanish finance agent in London for 1,449,000 dollars in gold. Adee gave the minister a receipt for the draft.
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Washington
Mora
Senor Duprey de Lone
Adee
London
Rebels in Cuba claim victory near Guantanamo
A New York letter from sympathizers reports Jose Flores leading an assault on September 7 near Camanera in Guantanamo province. Insurgents captured 29 Spaniards, 309 arms, 50,000 pounds of ammo and supplies, plus medicines and clothing, with 16 killed or wounded among insurgents. Spanish losses unspecified. Valencia contingent praised. Flores Porsled paroled captives and sent them to Spanish lines. The letter says insurgents seek a Peruvian warship and a retired American naval officer to command. French and Belgian syndicates are said to offer funds.
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New York
Cuba
Jose Flores
Rodrigunz
Maceos
Camanera
Guantanamo
Valencia
Spain
Moiserd
Florez Porsled
Belgium
Homeward Bound as G A R Encampment Ends in Louisville
Visitors depart Louisville as trains move them home and to Chattanooga for next week's celebration. The encampment's test case on veteran pensions proceeds after the visit to Lincoln's birthplace. Women's Relief Corps completes business, naming new national officers Catherine Heist and others in Louisville.
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Louisville
Chattanooga
Lincoln
Indianapolis
Walkee
Ladies of the
Catherine Heist
Millie C. Royce
Washington, D. C
Lou J. Beriles
Washington
Mary George
Hate McHenry
Colorado
Nettie Gunlock
Chi Ugo
Terrible Earthquake Strikes Yetapan Honduras
Report from Tagucigalpa Honduras dated Sept 13 says the Yetapan earthquake is far worse than first reported. The death toll reaches 287 with property loss over 600000 dollars. Two extinct volcanoes are emitting lava and showers reach immense heights.
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Tagucigalpa
Honduras
Yetapan
Inmmense Heights
Heat records mark September week in St Lots
St Lots records show the hottest September week with daily readings above 100 degrees. At 3 p m yesterday the thermometer hit 103 on many private gauges, and twelve people were prostrated by the heat, including former Liberian envoy J Wilton Turner.
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St. Lots
J. Wilton Turner
Liberia
Captain Sumner Suspended from Duty Six Months
Secretary Herbert announced Captain Geo Sumner of the U S Navy has been suspended from duty for six months pending waiting orders pay. The court martial had tried him for the careless docking of the cruiser Columbia at Southampton England.
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Washington
Herbert
Geo. Sumner
U.S. N
Columbia
Southampton
England
Sumner
Steamer Yona Burns in Horror Fire At Sea
The London and Edinburgh Steamship Co ship Yona bound Leith to London caught fire in the ladies cabin at 2 am. Seven bodies burned beyond recognition were found, with several injured as passengers fled to deck. Firemain extinguished by 4 am. Ship lies in Wapping dock awaiting inspection.
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Lonton
London and Edinburgh Steamship Co
Yona
Leith
London
Gravesend
Iona
Wapping
United Press
Chinese obstruction prompts gunboats to demand penalties
Sept. 16. In Foo CHow the Chinese officials hinder the inquiry into outrages at Ku Cheng and refuse to enforce sentences on ring leaders. Two gun boats are ordered to ascend the river to compel penalties. A rebellion starts in Foo Kien as local officials flee. Imperial troops head to the scene to quell the insurrection.
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Foo Chow
Ku Cheng
Foo Kien
Tidal Wave Strikes Lake Superior Watershed
A tidal wave swept over Lake Superior and Chequemegon bay late yesterday afternoon, rising about six feet in minutes. Washburn elevator engines flooded, several wagon roads washed out, causing considerable damage in Ashland and surrounding areas.
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Ashland
Wis
Lake Superior
Chequemegon Bay
Washburn
Searles Sets Fast Pace Across the Nation
New York reports cyclist R F Searles from Rockford Illinois completed a rapid cross country ride, leaving Chicago on September 7 at 8 45 am and arriving in New York at 9 55 am, covering 1011 miles in 4 days 22 hours and 2 minutes, allowing for time zone difference.
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New York
R. F. Searles
Rockford
Ill
Chicago
Forbes Dramatic Manager Shoots Wife in Spree
GranpD LevGE Michigan September 13. Frank Forbes manager of Forbes Ward Dramatic company in town went on a spree yesterday. He quarreled with his wife and shot her. Mrs Forbes will probably die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granpd Levge, Mich
Frank Forbes
Forbes & Ward Dramatic Company
New York Republicans Convention Officers Named
Saratoga notes the Republican state convention to meet tomorrow with Temporary Chairman Congressman Sherman Oneida Permanent Chairman Senator Clarence Leacox Rocland Secretary John S. Kenyon Oneondaga and ticket selections for State officers Palmer Albany Controller Roberts Erie Treasurer Calvin Warren Attorney General Hancock Onondaga State Engineer Campbell Adams Oneida Judge Court of Appeals Celora E. Martin Broome platform vows not to interfere with New York excise matters while facing its own troubles.
Woman Fiend Dies for Crimes in New Zealand Case
Minnie Dean, condemned for murdering infants in her care, was executed in Invercargill New Zealand after maintaining innocence. Her crimes, once a national sensation, involved wealthy patrons entrusting her with their children. Suspected deaths led detectives to uncover multiple infant remains buried around her property.
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van Couvins
B. C
Minacle Dean
Invercasgill
Auckland
New Zealand
Mannie Dean
Minnie Dean
Grasped a Live Wire at Edison Plant
Jesse Shank foreman at Edison Es Illuminating Company in LaNcast Pa climbed a pole and grasped a live cross arm wire carrying 2 290 volts. The shock burned his flesh and fractured a leg. He revived after two hours of medical treatment but remained in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaNcast
Jesse Shank
Edison Es » Illuminating Company
Hornblower Appointed to Supreme Court Vacancy
Washington reports William B. Hornblower of New York will be appointed to fill the existing Supreme Court vacancy unless unexpected developments near a Hill opposition arise in Congress. The decisive step hinges on assurances the appointment won’t antagonize Senator Hill. In Harrison interest. Meanwhile Indianapolis GOP leaders plan a state conference if Harrison returns, with General Harrison’s close friends unsure of firm declarations. In Newport, Dunraven may race Defender for a money cup, with Iselin approached. discussions suggest a possible race if Iselin agrees.
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Washington
Wm. B. Hornblower
New York
Supreme Coat Bench
Senator Hill
Senate
Harrison
Chicago
Ill
Indianapolis
Ind
Cowdy
General Harrison
the Sun
New Port
Dunraven
Newport
Iselin
Storm Blows Freight Train In Madison Wreck Injures Four
A terrific wind storm passed near Madison Wisconsin yesterday afternoon blowing a freight train from the track at Madison Junction and seriously injuring four men. The wind caused damage to farm houses and barns across a half mile wide strip. In Firebuns at Hollidaysburg State Senator and ex Auditor General John A Lemmon died at his home at 1 30 pm of pneumonia.
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Madison
Wis
Madison Junction
John A. Lemmon
Firrisuns
Hollidayspurg
M. E Ministers Appointments Made In Erie Conference
Erien Pa Sept 16 The losing session of the 60th Erie M E Conference met with Bishop John H Vincent presiding Over 200 ministers attended A bequest 1230 from Mrs Houk Ridgway added to the super annuated fund A 75 balance moved to the same fund Four thousand members joined this year and three died Delegates to the Cleveland general conference named Rev J N Fradenburg Rev S H Prather Rev A J Merchant Rev J O Schofield Rev R S Borland vote to admit women lay delegates 100 32 and to change ministerial representation from 45 to 65 98 20 Memorial to abolish time limit for pastors and allow probationers to full membership at will also approved Appointments near Warren listed with presiding elder and pastors to several towns
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Erin
Erie
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
W. V. Hazeltine
Warren
I. M. Stubbe
Cleveland
J. N. Fradenburg
Gragile
S. LH
Prather
Meadville
A. J. Merchant
Sharon
J. O. Schofield
New Castle
R. S. Borland
Busti
N. Y
Ears
W. P. Graham
J. A. Kummer
Glad —P. St
Kinzua
F. F. Keigh
Kane
G.hall
Jamestown
B. Patterson
W K. Crosby
Tussell
Crisp Denies Endorsement of Whitney for Presidency
In Athens on Sept 16 ex-Speaker Crisp stated he has not declared for ex-Secretary Whitney as the Democratic presidential nominee. He praised Whitney as a friend but said he has expressed no preference. Crisp urged a nominee with a sound Democratic platform and advocated free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1.
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Crisp
Athens
Whitney
Union
Man Found Dead in Woods Identified as William Crane
Corning N Y Sept 16 Further investigation into a fatal woods case reveals the man lured to a secluded spot near Christie Black s farm was murdered by an unknown assailant. A memorandum book in his pocket identifies him as William Crane of Cherry Valley New York.
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Corning
N. Y
Christie Black
William Crane
Cherry Valley
Elected New Officers at Gale Manufacturing
Gale Manufacturing Company, after receiving a Pennsylvania charter, elected B L Gale as president and manager F H Rockwell as vice president W F Henry as secretary and treasurer. Directors include B L Gale BF H Rockwell Jerry Crary W J Bartholomew nh W Allen. The firm ranks as the nation’s largest veneer maker with Detroit as a main competitor and ships products nationwide. The plant is highly developed with unmatched veneer output facilities and a capitalization of 780,000, forecasting major regional influence.
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Cale Manuacturng Company
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
B. L. Gale
F. H. Rockwell
W. F. Henry
BF. H. Rockwell
Jerry Crary
W. J. Bartholomew
W. Allen
United States
Detroit
Union
Unknown Vessel Burned Off Northampton Coast
A Northampton report to the Sun states a vessel was burned offshore near the village Thursday night. No wreckage reached shore to confirm if it was a steamer or sailing craft. Flames appeared about eight, attracting a large beach crowd before dying out. The vessel was roughly five miles from shore and no crew landed. A storm and possible lightning are considered as possible causes.
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New York
Northampton
Luescis
Sue
What a Word Will Do and a Patent Remedy Ad
A dated ad notes Byron’s quote on the power of words and warns of battles within the body urging use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims to cleanse blood, cure humors from simple eruptions to scrofula, ulcers, eczema, boils, and gland issues. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets for constipation and biliousness.
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Byron
Marathon
Waterloo
Gettysburg
Appomatox
Dr. Pierce
Engineer Held Responsible for Melby Wreck Verdict
Sr. Croup Minnesota September reports seven killed in the Great Northern wreck at Melby with two more bodies found. Coroner's jury finds engineer Haines liable for acting under waiting orders and censures the company for meeting trains on a blind siding without an agent or lights. Jury cites a conductor clearing two orders when one was needed. Separate note from St Louis reports a Vandalia line wreck at Callingsville Illinois, with fatalities and injuries but no passengers harmed. Also a Naptha spring near Grosni in Tezek province Caucasus vents jets and fluids daily.
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Sr. Croup
Minn
Great Northern
Melby
Engineer Haines
Algo
St. Louis
Callingsville
Eage
Bicycle rider killed by lightning in Enyrta incident
Anson Jaycot was struck by lightning and killed last evening while riding a bicycle in Enyrta O on September 13. The notice also advertises a desirable house and lot on Market street in Warren borough Pennsylvania, the home property of the late William Messner, with terms available from administrator A. Hertzel.
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Enyrta, O
Anson Jaycot
Market Street
Warren
Penn
Wm. Messner
A. Hertzel
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Bradford
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Searles
Republicans
Hornblower
M. E
General Conference
Gale Manufacturing Company
St. Peresssure
Grosni
Te ‘Ek
Caucasian
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