McKinley Praises Diaz At El Paso Welcome
President McKinley voices cordial regard for Diaz and Mexico as thousands of Mexicans and Americans fill El Paso plaza. He warns against imperialism while praising expansion and national unity. The ceremony features a border greeting, military parade, and breakfast in Juarez.
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Sister Republic
el Paso
Texas
General Fernandez
Diaz
Chihuahua
General Hernandez
Mexican Republic
United States
Plaza
Rio Grande
Juarez
Juan Ochoa
Hernandez
Ahumada
United States of America
Republic
Capitol
Washington
China
Jacksonville Fire Death Toll Details and Aftermath
The body of Harry Bonnetheau a real estate dealer is recovered from the St Johns River as Jacksonville reels from Friday's fire. Authorities report multiple deaths and widespread destruction with martial law in effect and relief efforts underway.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Harry Bonnetheau
St. John's River
Bowden
St. John’s River
S. A. MacCattery
Garner Shipyards
Market Street
Mr. McCattery
St. Augustine
East Bay Street
Bay Street
Forsythe Street
Main Street
Relief Association
C. BE
Garner
J. E. Parrot
Harry D. Bonatheau
William Clark
Cornelia Thompson
Warry Thompson
Old Ladies’ Home
Union
Death toll in South African War released by war office
London reports from the war office give the total deaths in the South African War as 714 officers and 14,264 men. Four officers and 314 men were invalided home and later died. Two thousand four hundred ninety three non commissioned officers and men have left the service unfit for duty.
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London
War Office
Wreck of Burlington Passenger Train Near Thayer Iowa
May 6 reports a Burlington No. 3 passenger train wreck near Thayer 18 miles east of Creston. Engineer S. D. Brown of Burlington killed. over twenty injured, none fatally. Freight engine crew escaped as passenger cars derailed into a 20 foot ravine after a rear collision on a sharp bend.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Burlington
Thayer
Creston
S. D. Brown
Brown
Bozeman Installs New Government Under Nonpartisan Appointments
Mayor W. H. Foster and the new Bozeman council assumed control as old members finished business. Foster urged businesslike governance and presented nonpartisan appointments including T. M. Pierce as clerk and attorney, John Robertson as street commissioner, James Kellogg as policeman, and E. M. Reynolds, Floyd Mitchell as fire chiefs with W. G. Alexander engineer and Dr. R. M. Whitefot health officer.
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Bozeman
W. H. Foster
T. M. Pierce
John Robertson
James Kellogg
E. M. Reynolds
Floyd Mitchell
W. G. Alexander
Harry Ferguson
R. M. Whitefot
Dubose Heads to Jail Six Months After Conviction
A former Montana judge named Dubose has been sentenced to six months imprisonment after a recent conviction. The court ordered the term to run consecutively with any other sentences.
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Montana
Cape Nome Lawyer Guilty of Contempt Over Refusal Orders
Dudley DuBose, Cape Nome attorney, is sentenced to six months in Alameda County jail for contempt of court after disobeying circuit court orders to turn over property. The ruling rests on testimony before U S Commissioner Heacock with Pillsbury as amicus curiae.
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Standard
San Francisco
Dudley du- Rose
Cape Nome
Circuit Court of Appeals
DuBose
United States
Heacock
Pillsbury
Comtois
Noyes
Hume
Thomas J. Geary
Woods
Morrow
McKenzie
Alameda County
California
Forest Fire Near Essex Threatens Timber Resources
Forest Supervisor Brennen reported a large fire east of Essex with potential to inflict great damage as snow has melted. The blaze threatens valuable timber in the main range of the Rockies west of the summit prompting immediate action coordinated with Superintendent Collins in Missoula.
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Standard
Khalispell
Brennen
Essex
Collins
Missoula
Rockies
Withdrawal from Chili Under Waldersee Command
Berlin reports a statement from the National Zeitung on Chilean withdrawal under Count von Waldersee. A note to Chinese commissioners will name the total indemnity, with most foreign troops to depart if China pledges payment. A residual force remains near the capital and coast until indemnity is settled.
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Berlin
National Zeitung
Chili
Count von Waldersee
China
Legation Guards
Pekin
Novel Bequest From Count Seeks Giant Couple
Paris May 6 The late Count St Ouen de Pierrourt bequeathed 10,000,000 francs to Rouen with a novel condition that the city annually gift 100,000 francs to a healthy marriage of giants. Couples will be medically examined and the healthiest pair chosen to regenerate the human species.
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Paris
St. Ouen de Pierrourt
William the Conqueror
Rouen
Death Rate in Manila Compared to Other Cities
War Department statistics show Manila's death rate at 34.47 per thousand for last year. The report notes bonic plague caused 199 deaths from 271 cases, while Manila was lower than rates in Mexico City and Bombay.
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Washington
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Manila
Mexico City
Bombay
Venezuela Heeling Herself Seeks War Material Deals
London May 7 reports Venezuela placing large orders for war materiel with German firms. The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Mail says Venezuela invites Krupp and other suppliers to tender for cruisers torpedo boats and related equipment.
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Venezuela
London
Berlin
Daily Mail
Herr Krupp
Second Rosenfeld Child Recovered From St Paul River
A second Rosenfeld child, William, was recovered from the St Paul river today near the boom. Mary Rosenfeld, age six, and infant Samuel remain missing and are yet to be found.
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St. Paul
Rosenfeld
St. Paul Boom
William Rosenfeld
Mary Rosenfeld
Samuel
Nomination Seen for Merc Palewski to Canada or U S
London dispatch says Merc Palewski apostolic delegate in Bombay will be nominated as delegate for either Canada or the United States. The Rome correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports the potential appointment amid the ongoing Vatican diplomacy.
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America
London
Rome
The
Daily Chronicle
Merc Palewski
Bombay
Canada
United States
Miss Van Brugh Engaged to Dion Boucicault
London reports Miss Irene Van Brugh is betrothed to Dion Boucicault, per the Daily Express. The couple’s plans and details remain private.
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Miss van Brugh
London
The
Daily Express
Irene van Brugh
Gesvous
Dion Boucicault
Judge Dubose’s Fort Benton Link Recalled
The article notes that Judge Dubose was formerly district judge at Fort Benton in Montana, linking his past role to the current offense context.
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Dubose
Fort Benton, Mont
Hershfield bank case adjourned for second trial
The second trial of Aaron Hershfield former president of the State National Bank of Miles City for false reports and hypothecating notes was continued for the term in U S court due to the absence of key witness Leo C Harmon ex cashier Harmon had left his residence in Menominee Michigan and was traveling in the South The court ordered the case continued and witnesses were paid mileage and sent home
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Standard
Helena
Aaron Hershfield
State National Bank of
Miles City
United States Court
Knowles
Leo C. Harmon
Harmon
Menominee
Mich
Arson Ring Accused in Macon County Fires for Insurance Swindling
In Macon Missouri six men and one woman face charges of conspiring to start fires in Ardmore and surrounding areas to defraud insurers. Five arrests made. warrants ongoing for John Province and his wife. Confessions by Donovan and Province linked to the plot. damages estimated at 100000 dollars. several schoolhouses burned to protest location choices.
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Milton Summers
W. B. Donavin
Leroy Summers
State Penitentiary
White
Donovan
John Province
Macon County
Joseph Helfner
Iowa State Insurance Company
Ardmore
Saloon Owner Fined for Slot Machine Violation
Helena reports Charles Nelson proprietor of the I. X. L. saloon pleaded guilty in district court to keeping a nickel-in-the-slot money paying machine in his establishment. He was fined 100 dollars and paid the fine.
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The
Standard
Helena
Charles Nelson
District Court
Isthmian Canal Treaty Talks Center on Neutrality
London reportsLord Pauncefote received a draft Nicaragua canal treaty from Secretary Hay. Washington notes informal discussions and a memorandum reflecting U S senators views on key treaty features including canal neutrality and equal shipping rights. No further negotiations are expected before Pauncefote's June departure for London and the embassy move to Newport.
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London
The
Associated Press
Lord Pauncefote
Hay
Washington
West
United States
Newport
Reynolds The Lucky Man Chief of Police Appointment
Reynolds is named chief of police for Butte by Mayor Davey in a formal appointment. The event places Reynolds in charge of the city police department amid political oversight and public expectations.
Butte Welcomes New Mayor Davey in Tense Council Debut
The newly elected mayor W H Davey storms a wary council with his chosen chief of police and backbone to resist opposition. Aldermen split six to vote confirmation while others seek to block, but Davey stands firm and walks in with cane and bandaged foot. McCarthy retires to introduce his successor as crowds fill the chamber and outside.
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W. H. Davey
Davey
McCarthy
Butte
McConnell
Council
Starway
Lavell
Don Hayes
Gregson Springs
York State
Dave
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