King Alfonso Shows Himself a Calm Hero in Madrid Bomb Attack
Madrid reports say King Alfonso and Queen Victoria survived a bomb attack with narrow escapes. The blast killed several and wounded many, including General Weyler. two bombs were suspected. A suspect Englishman, Robert Hamillot, is detained as police secure the city and study postponing the Battle of Flowers.
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Alfonso
Victoria
Cosway
Medio Dia
Robert Hamillot
Elf
Death of Eminent Congressman Adams Shocks Nation
Washington June 1 Congressman Robert Adams of Pennsylvania shot himself this morning in the Metropolitan club. He died at the hospital at 11:30 after leaving a note and money for the Radical bill. Adams, a stalwart Republican and influential lawmaker, had guided Cuba resolutions and the war declaration through the House. He was a prominent social figure, bachelor, and had recently written to Speaker Cannon. The House adjourned following news of his death.
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Washington
Rober Adams
Pennsylvania
Adams
House
Senate
Spain
Metropolitan Club
H. G. Clement
Francis P. Adams
Wallace
Congress
Pres
Representative Adams
Speaker Cannon
Capitol
J. G. Cannon
Robert Adams
Robert Adame
Philadelphia
University of Philadelphia
Geological Survey
Yellows Stone Park
Mite Senate
United States
Brazil
Coast Artillery Officers Granted More Discretion
Washington June 1 Coast artillery officers are pleased by an order allowing them to admit visitors within coast fortifications at their discretion. Previous strict rules caused embarrassment to commanding officers from friends and fear of leaks to foreigners. The change enables officers to assess each visitor and prevent sensitive information from leaking while avoiding blanket refusals. The political scene remains tense with factions at odds as rumors of a broader conflict circulate.
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Washington, D.C
Coast Artillery
New York
Army Forte
Iskely
Decoration Day Observed With Unique Grave Decorations
Special Correspondence from Gallup Michigan reports on a striking Decoration Day in Gallup where the grave of Walter A. Jones, a government sawyer, received elaborate adornments unlike any seen before. Citizens displayed towers and other markers, signaling high esteem for the deceased amid a recent tragedy.
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Gallup
Carbyn
Walter A. Jones
Jones
Cases before the Supreme Court and Lincoln party conventions
U S attorney travels to St Paul to argue United States vs Martino Sena before the Supreme Court. Lincoln Party convention in Philadelphia nominates candidates with Lewis Emery Jr likely for governor and John Stewart favored for lieutenant governor. Bayard Henry and Robert Yoong also named. Also reports of Josephine Terranova acquitted of murder and Daniel Neckwood's death in Albany.
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United States
Medler
ST. Paul
Mariano Sena
B. L. Medler
St. Paul, Minn
Martino Sena
Federal Supreme Court
St. Paul Ar Riston
Sega
Cenené
Santa Fe
Sena
Territorial Court
Supreme Court
II Ieter
Lincoln Party
Philadelphia
Lincols Party
Musical Fund
Ben
Lewis Emery, Jr
Bradford
John Stewart
Bayard Henry
Robert K. Yoong
Tioga
Brown named acting head of Vanderbilt rail system
William C Brown, former vice president of the New York Central and Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, becomes acting head of the Vanderbilt railroad system based in New York. President Newman will depart for vacation. Brown’s salary will be 75000 annually. Brown, born 1861 in New York, rose from train dispatcher to top executive and is expected to become president after Newman’s vacation.
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New York
William Carlos Brown
New York Central
Lake Shore & Michigan Central Nalroads
Chicago
Vanderbilt System of Railroads
William H. Newman
Brown
William C. Brown
American Locomotive Works
Ait Busines
St. Pan Road
Albuquerque Gets Troops for the Fair
Lake Mohonk report urges world peace via arbitration and a permanent Hague congress. The Evening Citizen notes Stee Andrews and New Mexicans seeking Army deployment for Albuquerque while Port Rico judge appointments and land deals prompt state discussions on land grants and park land deedings.
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Washington, D. C
Celeste Andrews
Albuquerque
Rodey
United States
District of
Porto Rico
F. C. Blood
East Las Vegas
Hansbrough
New Mexico
Great Gathering of Women’s Clubs Opens in Minneapolis
The eighth National convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs opens with an unprecedented gathering in the old capitol. Delegates occupy thirty nine rooms for state headquarters and committee sessions while general meetings fill the assembly chamber. The event includes welcomes from the governor and mayor and speeches by state federation presidents and affiliated organizations. The convention will feature exhibits on women’s work and end with a president’s reception. An excursion to Yellowstone Park follows adjournment.
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General Federation of Women's Clubs
Capitol
General Federation
Consumers’ Leagues
Audubon Society
Child Labor
Elvic Association
Municipal League Juvenile Courts
Minneapolis
Yellowstone Park
Bavarian Court Finds Cat Dog and Cow All Liable
A Munich ruling ends a long suit over a milkmaid injured when a cat fled a chasing dog onto a cow. The court held the cat dog and cow equally at fault, so the owners share the damages three ways.
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Munich
Solomon
Freight wreck claims brakeman John Baker at Raton NM
Special to The Evening Citizen, Raton NM June 1. An extra freight train of about thirty seven cars ran away near the tunnel at 2 50 am. Air brakes failed and the train sped down the mountain, twenty seven cars left the track, piling high. Baker was killed and Fireman George Pranky injured. Conductor Glenwiller, Engineer F Roby and stokemen Talbot Somerville escaped by jumping. Wreck crews work on both sides and hope to reopen by 3 pm.
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Raton
N. M
Jaker
George Pranky
Glenwiller
F. Roby
Talbot
Somerville
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