Cuba Face in Cuba and Platt Amendment Debate
Cuba debate over independence and the Platt amendment dominates Cuban politics. Congressman G Brantley reports Cuban support for independence but widespread resistance to the Platt amendment. Havana trims time for constitutional convention and new municipal election rules are set with revised registration. Separate items note a Bay Minette shootout and a potential strike at the Central Railroad of New Jersey with a two thirds vote threshold.
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Brunswick
G. Brantley
Cuba
United States
Havana
Brantley
Emigrants II Porto Rican Deaths and Banished Criminals
Dysentery among 865 Porto Rican emigrants bound for Hawaii near El Paso caused seven deaths as two children were buried. doctors Fulton and Jennings assist, while emigrants are reported sick. In Macon Bishop Turner urges banishing black criminals to Africa, blaming lack of steamship lines. Original Joint Smasher named chief of police after past misconduct. Times correspondent reports Pacific developments.
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el Paso
Tex
Here
Hawaii
Fulton
Jennings
Macon
Henry M Turner
African Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
Africa
Aguinaldo Signs Peace Manifesto Urges US Rule
Manila April reports Aguinaldo signed a peace manifesto this morning urging Filipinos to lay down arms and acknowledge the sovereignty of the United States government as the path to liberty. He cites many Filipino lives lost and the difficulty of winning the struggle.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
United States
Smithville Newses and Local Happenings April Update
Smithville notes report spring work slow start with maple sap rising. Methodist debt paid on parsonage, Easter services led by Rev Smith and two women. Epworth League sunrise prayer, normal opens soon, college literary department not opening this term. Various visitors, sales, relocations, and local travel mentioned, plus a cooking school start. Neighborly notices and minor injuries noted, with light community chatter and transport plans.
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Smithville
E-L. Smith
Methodist Quarterly
E. Brenneman
Chicago
A. B. Gettleman
Epworth League
Normal
Smithville College
Culler
P. H. Biery
North Mancester
Ind
Dunkers
Eberly
Ellen King
Orrville
West
Dr. Elson
Ross Thorley
Congress
Squire Blattenburg
Mesiamba McGill
H. E. Baker
D.W. Lauder
Jos
A. Bricker
Wooster
Z. Griner
Howard
Akron
Amanda Ayres
Toledo
Elmira Yoder
A. C. Paul
Orrvile
Krupp
King
Chas. Baker
Louisville
Hayes Bricker
Robert Brown
Samuel Sheller
John Derr
Maggie Krupp
Cleveland
Sophia Reamer
J. L. Zaring
Creston
Mary Kauffman
Georgetown
John McCullough
Louis Hartel
McCullough
John
Jacob Wagoner
Eath
Old Milton
Jacob
Chas. B. Switzer
Greenamyer
Jessie Yoder
Barberton
Jackass
George
Clyde W. Miller
Will King
Tom and
Riley Antles
Harvey Swartz
Charleston
W. Va
Wayne Rawnith
Notice to Property Owners Wayne County and Wooster City
Notice to property owners in Wayne County and Wooster City regarding real estate valuations fixed by boards of assessors. The notice outlines assessment dates, procedures, and appeals rights for valuation of real property. Owners are advised to review notices, file objections, and comply with deadlines set by the valuation boards.
Successful Boxwell Scholars From Wooster Exam
A list of those who passed the Boxwell examination held in Wooster on Saturday March 9 shows about half of entrants were successful. Names include Edith Willaman Noah Kiener Alma Steiner Orrville Grace Butler and many others with affiliations to Wooster Smithville and nearby towns. those failing may retake at the next exam per Prof. J. L. Zaring.
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Wooster
Edith Willaman
Noah Kiener
Alma Steiner
Orrville
Grace Butler
Hard
Nora Ot
A. Mackey
Robert Klein
Homer C. Hoover
Euackett
Haale Nice Fae
Amor
Calla ME Lariz
Creek
E. P. Mer
Calla M. E.shrig
Smithville
Jessie E. Fetzer
Rutihan
Merle E. Rudy
Dalton
Edith Houser
Silver Ameanty
Maybelle Rittenhouse
Plain
Verna —Abry
Ouston
John Zaring
Creston
Mabel Cutter Moreland
Reno Brinkerhoff
J. Pau Warner
Cecile Griffin
Perry Musser
Chloe Ports
Millbrook
Augustus Garver
Congress
Beulah Lehman
Jessie Lehman
Gussie Mowery
Madisonburg
Harry Peters
D. C Musselman
Bert Norton
New Pittsburg
Cleve G. Zimmerman
B. Martin
Reedsburg
Geo. Winter
Ora Winter
Fredericksburg
David Rohrer
Burton City
David Warner
Frank
Bhelley
J. L. Zaring
Board of County Examners
Veterans and community changes in Mt. Eaton area
In Mt. Eaton on April 8 Alvin Graber and wife began housekeeping after purchasing the Emanuel Beechey farm with brother. Sam Travers of Painesville visits. ex-postmaster Wampler moved to Barberton. postmaster Penderthy remains. Funeral notices honor old soldiers Henry Low and Mr. Rollen, a G. A. R. member, with Mennonite church service near Winesburg. Rev. Beck returns from Warren county after his brother's wife death. Rev Dr Davis fills the Wooster Presbyterian pulpit.
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Republican
Mt. Eaton
Alvin Graber
Graber
Emanuel Beechey
Sam Travers
Painesville
Numan Blanchard
Rear Canal Fulton
Penderthy
Wampler
Barberton
Haag
Wm. Bediker
Navarre
Rollen
Richmond
Henry Low
Holmes County
Mennonlté Church
Winesburg
Beck
Warren County
George Beck
Dr. Davis
Wooster
Sabath
Jep
Leg Amputated. Accident at Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg April 4 Easter services held at the First Church. Dr. F S McKinney went to Zanesville April 1 to assist Amos Thompson’s son during his amputation after a tree accident. A large tree branch struck him, breaking leg bones. gangrene set in and one leg was amputated. Several local residents are mentioned in passing with minor notes.
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Frederericksburg
Republicar
Fredericksburg
F S McKinney
Zanesville
Wm Thompson
Amos Thompson
Brant
Imann
Madge
Ana Sue Armstrone
Bloomfield
Todus
John T Lytle
Tas
S. J. Kirby
Herlin
Emme Firestone
McCay
Cleveland
General Hospital
Young Ladies’ Calesthenic Club
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Russia China Rift
Dispatches from Peking and Washington detail friction between Russia and China over communications and possible break in relations. Reports note Korea talks, Li Hung Chang’s appeals, and international troop considerations as nations seek to avoid wider conflict while Japanese and French positions unfold. Retail Dry Goods Trust plans indicate a $20 million consolidation led by J P Morgan & Company.
Bangor primary yields Powert in fourth district race
In Bangor on April 9 a special election to fill the fourth Maine congressional district seat left by Hon Charlie Boutelle ended with ex Governor Lewellyn Powert of Holton winning the Republican nomination by a wide margin over Democrat Thomas Witte. Powert’s lead exceeded 2,000 votes. In Sept there is mention of Boutelle’s previous large majority. Washington news notes the White House hosted President McKinley and guests including Senator Hanna and Mrs Hanna along with other attendees. Smallpox cases rise in Kansas City with ten new infections reported and nearly 100 patients in the pesthouse. Since the outbreak 915 cases have occurred and four deaths recorded. Chicago reports US Steel signaling a stance on the marine engineers’ strike, indicating it will not entertain demands to seize or remove boats from the Lake Carry region.
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Bangor
Ourth
Maine
Charlie+ Boutelle
Lewellyn Powert
Holton
Thomas Witte
Sept
Rmler
Kansas City
Russia’s Defeat Sparks Calls for Renewed Struggle
London dispatches from April 9 describe reacting upsurges in Chinese opinion after Russia’s setback over Manchuria. Dr Morrison notes the blow harms Russian prestige as Japan gains and China resists, while Li Hung Chang’s influence is highlighted. Diplomatic strains show Yang Yu’s illness used to question readiness to sign, with hints of possible withdrawal and tense relations between Russia and China.
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Washington
Mrsquiers
Amerin
Peking
London
Morrison
China
Russia
Manchuria
Japan
Li Hung Chang
St. Petersburg
Yang Yu
Count Lamsdorff
Easter Monday Mask Ball at Armory Draws Large Crowd
Easter Monday masquerade under Tsing Star Lodge K of P at the Armory drew a very large crowd with about 400 people present for the grand march. Prizes went to Henry J. Jeles for Best Gentleman Mercutio, Mrs. Tom Stevens for Best Lady Evening Star, George Newkirk for Most Original Costume, Mrs. Carrie Lowery for Most Original Lady, Edward Mott for Best Comic Gentleman, and Mrs. Henry Jacobs for Best Comic Lady. City Opera House Orchestra provided music, with Gus Hunsicker in charge of refreshments.
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Tsing Star Lodge K. of P
David Nice
Henry Borgegrain
George Kettler
Edward Mott
Berkshireham
Leonard Saal
Henry Jacobs
Wm Muschenich
City Opera House
Joseph
Fisher
Gus Hunsicker
County officers elected asessor training in county office
County residents chosen for the assessor post met at County Auditor Peckinpaugh’s office Monday to receive instructions and the required forms and books. The long list includes numerous names across townships and wards with multiple party designations, indicating a broad rollout of the new offices.
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Sasessor
Peckinpaugh
bKimer Graber
Eaton
West
Lebanon
S. P. Weirick
Sugarcreek
Douglass
Baughman
Kurtwo City
Netswanger
Orrville Baughman
Amos Zeigler
Marshallyitle Chippewa
Heroic Teacher Rescues School From Flood in Nebraska
Liszie E. Cottman, a district schoolteacher near Sioux County, waded waist deep through torrents to rescue her students and secure the building as the White River flooded, tying a rope to a horse and the school to safety for about three quarters of an hour while neighbors aided. Also reported are Tom Jenkins winning a wrestling title in St Louis and other brief items on labor disputes and local tragedy.
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Neb
Sioux County
Liszie E. Cottman
Hero
Mise Cottman
Miss Cottman
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Daniel T Usper
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Eliah Purdy
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C. M. Orr
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