05 May 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1897
Page
1
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Special dispatch from Havana reports Cuban forces led by General de los Rabis defeating General Rey’s Spanish column near Bayamo. Rey retreated with his troops to Havana after a dynamite gun assault devastated his position, while Cuban volunteers seized arms, liberated prisoners, and raised their colors on the city hall flagstaff.
Colonel John Hay and Mrs Hay visited Windsor Castle on May 4 presenting credentials to Queen Victoria. The audience lasted three hours ending with a royal carriage return to Paddington. Officials from Portugal and other nations also presented credentials.
About 500 physicians gather in Washington for the Fourth Triennial Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons at the Columbia theater. The event features the unveiling of a statue of late physician Gross and a program of 14 special meetings plus notable addresses.
The text outlines tariff and excise changes dated July 4 1897 noting duties on maple sugar syrup tea beer coal hides and other items. It mentions revisions to wine taxes and references a royal or ceremonial context with the queen’s diamond jubilee celebration in London.
May boxing and entertainment events unfold across clubs headlined by the Olympic club on May 12 with Joe Gans and Mike Leonard in a boat contest. Chicagoan Harry Baker and Jim Je Tries are expected standout acts in the mill program. Philadelphia welterweight boxed Green is slated near the end of May with McKeaver eyeing May 31. Frank P Slavin to fight under California Athletic Club on May 24 against Smith.
In open session Senators Tilloian of South Carolina and Morgan of Alabama clashed as the arbitration treaty was discussed. Morgan accused the other side of gobbling and questioned loyalty while Minan of Carsilue and Wasuinertos entered the scene amid heated remarks.
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