Attempt on Captain General Blanco by Havana volunteer
Washington reports an assassination attempt on Captain-General Ramon Blanco by Mariano Salva, a Havana Volunteer. Blanco was shot in the hip but able to confer with officers at the palace. Salva’s brother had been executed for conspiracy, and the crowd demanded Weyler's recall as volunteers paraded and shouted. A would‑be assassin is jailed in Morro Castle, Havana.
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Washington
Mariano Salva
Havana
Ramon Blanco
Salva
Blanco
Morro, Castle
Weyler
Watson
Hobson
Merrimac
F. W. Ramsden
Santiago
United States
McKinley
Port Antonio
Jamaica
General Shafter
Santiago de Cuba
Camp Alger
Massachusetts
Yale
Harvard
Newport News
Schwan
Mobile
Miami
Florida
Brooke
Chickamauga
Fernandina
Fla
Porto Rico
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Army Corps
Fitzhugh Lee
Is He Insane Thomas B Almond In Jail Hearing
Thomas B Almond remains jailed after a preliminary hearing on charges from A H Boxwell and others that he obtained money under false pretenses. Lawyers foresee a possible plea of mental derangement and a tentative assessment of temporary insanity. Almond’s wife and brother visited. he barely recognizes them. He faces a Robinson charge hearing next Friday, with local attorney R Parks joining W L McCann and Herbert Larrick in his defense.
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Thomas B. Almond
A. H Boxwell
Almond
Commonwealth
Boyd
Robinson
Luray
Messrs. W. L. McCann
Herbert Larrick
Aged Aunt Caroline Raggfin Paralyzed on Market Street
An elderly color woman known as Aunt Caroline Raggfin was paralyzed yesterday while walking along South Market Street. She sat on a porch, spoke only with a dull stare, then fell and was aided home by neighbors and her daughter. She is said to be nearly 100 years old and has been a familiar Shenandoah Valley Fair and Harpers Ferry helper in past seasons.
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Caroline Raggfin
South Market Street
North Main Street
Shenandoah Valley
Lady’s Department
Harpers Ferry
Fairfax
Eight-Year-Old Hurt Falling From Steps
Mable, daughter of Mrs. Luther McIntosh, on south Kent street near the Electric Light Works, fell from three steps in front of Mr. Scott Grant's residence. Her left arm broke in two places and the bridge of her nose injured. Dr. Bell set the limb and hopes for quick healing.
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Mable
Luther McIntosh
Kent Street
Electric Light Works
Scott Grant
Bell
A Feminine Encounter Ends Without Casualties in Public Street
Three young women settled a long standing grievance in a public area using only their fists and rapid talking. A crowd gathered as the confrontation unfolded with no injuries reported while they exchanged blows and pedigrees in a swift, chaotic exchange.
A Piscatorial Monster In Capon River Netted
A party gigging in Capon river battled a large carp that weighed sixteen pounds, held fast to the river bed with spear pointed gigs and pine torch light. The catch exceeded common size for the season and the crowd recovered gear after the struggle.
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Capon
Collector Minor Botts Lewis Visits Harrisonburg
Collector Minor Botts Lewis of Harrisonburg was in town today for undisclosed duties, drawing attention from local residents and officials.
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Minor Botts Lewis
Harrisonburg
Miss Sumption Heads to Washington After Visit
Miss Winfred Sumption of Ohio, currently visiting relatives in the city, departed this morning for Washington where she will spend several weeks.
Boy Hurt By Barb Wire While Picking Cherries
Rodger Leefe, son of Jas. Leefe of south Kent street, was injured west of town when a barb wire fence tore into his right calf exposing tendons. Harry Fuller and Lester Henry assisted before Rodger reached Dr. McGuire, who treated the wound and advised careful care to prevent serious results.
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Rodger
Jas. Leefe
South Kent Street
Harry Fuller
Lester Henry
Roger
Runaway Returns
Sixteen year old Madge Frye, daughter of Jas Frye of South Main, ran away yesterday afternoon after leaving with a note. She took the 2:30 VY train to Booker Hill and hoped to reach Hagerstown for employment. Her father retrieved her this morning at 9 o’clock after the failed attempt to bring her back on the 8 o’clock train.
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Jas. Frye
South Main Street
Madge
Booker Hill
Buooker Hill
Hagerstown
Martinsburg Seeks Free Mail Delivery Odd House Numbers
Citizens of Martinsburg push free postal service and advocate a novel house numbering scheme starting at 101 to distinguish the first home on a street. Winchester is urged to adopt a similar approach to distance itself from standard numbering and reduce confusion for visitors.
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Martinsburg
West Virginia
Winchester
Uncertain Showers Threaten Weather Tonight
Weather brief notes showers tonight with potential for damp conditions. Outlook for Wednesday remains unsettled with continued chance of precipitation and mild temperatures, affecting commutes and outdoor plans.
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