Libel Suit Filed Against Editor in Saint Louis Paper
Nasuvite May 5. Attorney E B Stahlman who collected the celebrated Methodist war claim sues Rev W B Palmer editor of the St Louis Christian Advocate for $50 000 for libel. Palmer has written caustic editorials about Stahlman and others connected with the claim. Streit Sabian threatens further suits against editors and individuals who attacked Stahlman.
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Hevauer
Nasuvite
E. B. Stahlman
W. B. Palmer
D D
Sc Louis
Sabian
Stahlman
Daughters Adjourn as Beauvoir Sale Question Lingers
The United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting in Jackson, Mississippi adjourned after three days without action on Mrs Jefferson Davis offer to sell the Beauvoir homestead for 25000. She preferred the sale to aid Confederate veterans efforts and a southern chapter-wide purchase is planned. Next meeting set for Vicksburg.
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Bes
Jyrson Davis
Beauvoiet
Jackson
Misa
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Davis Homestead
Beauvoir
Gulf Coast
Order
Lizzie George Benderson
J. Z. George
Place
Jephes D. Lee
Vicksburg
Washiinton
Gage
Alger
Griggs
Philippines
Smith
Edward Atkinson
Anti- Imperialist League
Ission
League
Post Office Department
Pierce's Health Remedies Promised Amid Suffering Ads
The piece marketizes Dr Pierce's elixirs claiming to aid the ill and exhausted, promising renewed vitality, digestion, blood quality, nerve strength, and body energy. It touts a popular medical book and suggests relief for extreme weakness through advertised tonics and guidance.
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Dr. Pierce
Engravines Rand Colaced
San Fernando Held by Americans in Philippine Campaign
Manila May 5 Major General McArthur's division entered San Fernando after rebels evacuated the town leaving a small detachment to cover retreat by train General Lawton and scouts supported operations at Balinag and San Miguel where 2 000 Spanish prisoners are held under harsh conditions. Casualties include Four Enlisted Men and One Officer killed at San Tomas, with multiple wounded. News notes capture tactical movements, prisoner counts, and logistics across Balinag San Miguel and nearby fronts.
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Manila
McArthur
San Fernando
Ovenshine
Malate
California Regiment
San Pedro Macat
Lawton
Balinag
Ban Rafael
United States
Scott
Gregorio
Pio del Pilar
Young
Case
Captain Case
Balinng
O. O. Howard
North West
Boya
Fourth Cavalry
Cams
San Miguel
Bianachabatto
Ooa
San Tomas
Wasnixatos
War Department
Otis
Tongatt
Kansas
Fenston
Hand
Slight
Malolos
San Touias
Taggert
Wiliam H. McTaggart
House Votes for Appeal to Repeal Convention Act
Montgomery Alabama May 5 The house of representatives passed a bill repealing the act calling a constitutional convention by a 60 to 33 vote. The bill is expected to pass the senate 20 to 10. A caucus with Populists discussed defeating the repeal to gain future convention delegates, but the Populists declined amid questions over the extra session’s authority.
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Montgonery
Als
House of Sentatives
Senate
Friends of the Constitutional Convention
General Assembly
Atlanta Roads Merged in Final Step of Street Car Consolidation
May 5 Atlanta completes the consolidation of the Atlanta Railway and Consolidated street railway systems with the final stockholder payment. The new company will be capitalized at 5 million dollars, issuing 2 million in bonds to retire Consolidated debts and fund purchase of the Traction line.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Railway Company
Consolidated Company
Protest From Citizens Over Amphitrite Shells Endangering Life
Citizens on Hilton Head Island report the double turret monitor Amphitrite is firing shells toward land, alarming residents. A shell exploded in a field near Benjamin Green, paralyzing him and causing mule trouble. Another shell struck near Henry Willis's yard by his children, and a third unopened shell hit the U S hospital corps headquarters.
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Monitor Amphitrite
Port Roya
Hilton Head Island
Amphitrite
Benjamin Green
Henry Willis
United States Hospital Corps
Viking Gunboat to Guard American Interests in Central America
The navy plans to convert the yacht Viking for service in Central American waters to protect American interests. Acting Secretary Allen and Rear Admiral Crowninshield authorized fitting out to enter Honduran and Nicaraguan ports with a shallow draft vessel. The move follows communications from Americans in Honduras and Nicaragua about risks from larger ships and duties disputes, with Dayton and Minister Merry investigating the Nicaragua situation.
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Viking
Navy Department
Central America
Allen
Crowninshield
Hichborn
Central American
Ghalio
America
Hondurta
Fcaraguan
State Department
Honduras
Nicaragua
Ogaieare
Bluefields
Fresch
Detroit
Dayton
Merry
John Bull After Kruger Demands On Transvaal
The Outlook reports a British demand to the Transvaal Republic to observe obligations to the queen and maintain peace and order. The dispatch suggests London wants Kroger to comply with the London convention in spirit and letter, without detailing a deadline or ultimatum. Also notes Duke d Arcos departing for Washington en route to the post.
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Kroger
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