Close Call in Cuba A Cubans Save Spanish Cavalry Pursuit
President Sylvester Scovel's son, a Pittsburg newspaper correspondent, recounts a dramatic escape near Quivigan Cuba. His escort faced 100 Spanish cavalry and 600 Mauser bullets, with two Cuban riders risking their lives to pull him free and flee into the manigua. He notes Cuba's food shortages and Spain's slow supply trains as factors shaping the conflict.
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Sylvester Scoval
Cuba
Pittsburg
Gomer
Halto
Cleveland
Manigua
George Rea
New York Hearth
Scovel
Moerth
Spain
Cuban rebels drift toward independence driven by aid and supplies
The text notes Cuban inhabitants aid Spanish campaigns with information while leaders Gomez and Maceo seek battlefield reputations. It questions how long Spain can fund operations and whether continued Cuban evasion of Spanish columns will hasten freedom.
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Cuba
Tam
Gomez
Maceo
Spain
They Sing And Pray Cramerites Think the Judgment Day Will Arrive
Powter Indiana February 24 Miss Emily Baldwin leads a group believing a comet traveling toward a planet will end life as we know it. They cite predictions of a collision or near miss as a sign of Judgment Day imminent around late March near Constantinople and the surrounding region.
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Powter
Ind
Emily Baldwin
Constanti
Ist
Fire kills thirteen at Armiger home in Baltimore tragedy
A blaze at the residence of James R Armiger in Baltimore on February 24 claims thirteen lives including Horace B Manuel of New York. Ten household members, two servants, and Manuel were in upper rooms when overheated furnace started fire. Armiger and others attempted escape. several leaped or fell from windows. Among the dead are Manuell and Riley family members. a rescued survivor is Mrs Armiger, grievously but not fatally injured. White the servant survived unconscious. Fire discovered by Louis Whiting who aided Armiger’s escape.
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Baltigre
James R. Armiger
Horace B Manuel
New York
Mra Armger
Armiger
Alice Williams
Eleanor
Virginia Armiger
Mr Arminger
Richard Riley
Manuel
Riley
Mr Riley
Champlin
Song
White
Louis Whiting
Mr. Armiger
Four bodies found in abandoned mine near Colliers Wa
In Colliers Washington a recent mine discovery uncovers four human remains and a preserved note detailing a 1863 imprisonment and murder plot. The skeletons include diaries of John Ewing Ben Ayers Tom Ackerson and Joe Oloney revealed with a note from Joseph Hobney. Local residents recall these men as missing and presumed dead for decades.
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Colliers
David Sander
John Ewing
Ben Ayers
Tom Ackerson
Joe Oloney
John Bywing
Ben Agora
Ewing
Ackerson
Josephobney
Andy Lister
Dedicating Lattasborg Town Hall Draws Wide Chester Turnout
Lattasborg held a Saturday dedication for its new Town Hall with a full house amid perfect weather. Sheriff W. W. Garver opened the program, speakers praised the project, and a substantial subscription drive raised over 190 dollars plus gifts, including a clock from W. Bradshaw.
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Wooster Bereaucan
Lattasburg
Lattasbore
Republican
J. W. Troxel
W. W. Garver
Wooster
Chester Township
Sheriff Garver
Garver
W. H Bradshaw
L. H . Critchfield, Jr
L. Critcield
Webater
Roman Empire
Hienzi
Ponta
T I Kreier
Beq
West Salem
Keeler
J.O. Fritz
George Woner
The
Jansonian
Tanver
Wayne Court
Myera
Robison
Wayne County
West Union
Ephriam Latta
Woner
T. B. Keeler
T B. Keeler
Weltmer
W.W Garver
John Myers
Charles Garver
Solomon Babb
J W Ebert
R P. Buchanan
Willis Long
Charles Myers
W Dych
M B Painter
Elliot Myers
Frank’ Hammond
Roht
Jackson
Samuel Reichard
M Baker
A. P. Fetters
Myers
Issac Harned
Lewis Ropp
L, KR. Critchfield
Arenes George
J A. Martin
Will Butt
John F. Myers
W. HL Pittenger
W. Il Bradshaw
Bits of Xnews and World Flashes
A jumble of brief wires reports covers Pittsburg sports losses, Prussian insurance bans, Bob Fitzsimmons declining to conquer Corbett, Washington's birthday in London, Standard Oil land leases, French senate politics, a prison reprieve, Havana insurgent control, Salvation Army leadership changes, Osage Indian orders, Kentucky Governor Bray as a Republican presidential hopeful, and an elderly man falling into a well at Pomeroy.
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Pittsburg
Pater Maher
New York
Bob Fitzs
Corbett
Washington
London
Standard Oil Company
Theodor Durrent
Havana
Balington Booth
Salvation Army
de Bout
Bray
Kentucky
Pomeroy
Prominent Seville Citizen Arrested by U S Authorities
De A P. Beach a noted Seville resident with ties to Wooster and Wayne counties was arrested by a U S marshal's deputy at his home on a serious charge. He faces a preliminary hearing before a United States commissioner on a charge of violating postal laws. The Cleveland Leader reports the incident.
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de A P. Beach
Seville
Medina County
Wooster
Wayne
Troncle
Sym
Hle
U.s
Warsnal Haskell
United States
Cleveland
Cheaper railroad fare sparks state petition drive
A mass of signatures from Wooster and other Ohio towns oppose a two cent per mile rail rate. The Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago company and officials visited cities to collect remonstrances. The Massillon Independent defends a steady low rate, arguing that a three cent rate hurts business, reduces wages, and harms shippers. The petition cites that many lines are profitable and warns current public safety costs already burden railroads. Governor Matthews denies a bid for silver platform.
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Geo. W. Loyda
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Massillon Independent
Basia
Independent
Cleveland
E& General
Wuala
Ohio
General Assembly of
Ncome
General Assembly
Largest hog ever seen in Jeromeville shipped from there
All Around Wayne County reports a hog weighing 884 pounds shipped from Jeromeville by John Derr of New Pittsburg. The article notes it could have reached 1,000 pounds.
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Jeromeville
Jobn Derr
New Pittsburg
Lawrence Huffman
Madisonburg
Paradise Hill
Ashland Press
George B Smith
Y. H. Vance
Helfner
West Salem
John Myers Place
W. G. Wilson
Easton Creamery
Barnap & Barnap
Smoker
Smithville
Canton Workhouse
Joe Garrett
Daniel Bargus
Chas. Z. Wood
Ewing
Harrison Shilling
Easton
Shilling
Smithville Scandal Touches Alliance Bride and Clergyman
Rev F W Smith’s engagement to a Canton area woman prompts breach of promise suits and denials. The Alliance Review reports conflicting statements, while attorney Frank F Kibler confirms imminent action. Presiding Elder Ker Sprinkle says Smith is not fit to preach. resignation followed.
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United Brethren
F W. Smith
Smithville
Republican
Stark County
Alliance Review
Alliance
Linden Avenue
Canton
Mr Smith
Bia
Frank F. Kibler
Thea
Smith
Miss Kale
Ker Sprinkle
Sprinkle
Strange exchange noted by witness at trial
A witness described a scene as strange and awkward, noting a man appeared unusually interested as he examined the scene and spoke in cautious terms. The report, cited by THE REPUBLICAN, hints at curiosity and tension surrounding a key moment.
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New York
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Tex
Peter Maher
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Jim Hall
New Orleans
Maher
Julian
Wm. Huntsberger
Orrville
Apple Creek
Amos Snavely
T . Orr
Hey J. W. Romich
Springfield
Mra
Joshua Baker
W R McDermott
Creston
Doner Lake Col
Hkroadway
Jordon Bros & Co
Creaton
Lucius C Smith
Mexico
Longsdorf
Wissler& Costerling
E Fisher
Margard
Tewin
Mra A. W Hoffman
Burbank
John Romich
Stebbins
Hsronoklyn
John Simon
Charles Meyers
John Barghman
Wm Ketter
I’l Asart
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Milam
Sunerrrine
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Armenia
Harpont Prossit
Thor
New York Weekly Tribune
Agricultural Department
Pease Ropes
Wooster Republican
Geo W. Best
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