Spanish Government Sends Troops to Mantanzas and Havana
Tours May 27. Reports from Havana say Gomez's arrival is imminent as troops are moved from Vuelta Abajo to Mantanzas and into Havana province to meet urgent demands. Weyler plans a larger troop concentration to trap the insurgent leader, with over 700 troops in Havana and 2,000 in Guanalvcca. Also unconfirmed note of the filibustering steamer Three Friends ashore near Matecumbe in Florida.
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Tours
Vila
Havana
Gomez
Thes Payers
Mantanzas
Mautinse
Vuelta Abajo
Worle
Ilayana
Weyler
Trocha
Jachoonville
Fla
Miami
Three Friends
Key West
Onba
Upper
Matecumbe
Florida Keys
Indians Alarmed by Prophetess and Explosive News
Reports from City of Mexico describe a grand ecclesiastical function at Professa church in honor of St. Felipe Neri. A Tabasco prophecy speaks of a general conflagration led by signs and wonders. Diaz era experiments show a new explosive by Gama outperforming foreign rivals. Michoacan authorities report robbers shot without due process amid rising press resistance to law.
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City of Mexico
Professa Church
Felipe Neri
Mexic
Tabasco
Grijalva
Diaz
Manwl Gama
Gama
Michoahoan
Eastern distillers plan yearlong shutdown of eastern rye firms
A New York meeting of eastern rye whisky distillers sought to form a hard pledge to close eastern distilleries for 12 months to curb market glut and price drops. Western distillers set to discuss a similar plan in Louisville on June 10, with skepticism on success. Separately, explorers Elliott and Madison arrived in Aden en route to Central Africa to collect specimens and study disappearing marine life. In Crete, fighting rose at Osanea triggering French naval concern as officials seek control and safety.
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New York
Waldorff Hotel
Muor
Louisville
Central Africa
Wasixutoy
Dan 1E Elliott
Field Columbian Museum of Chicago
Chakely A. Madison
Donald“. Smith
Lake Rudolph
Aden
Red Bon Awwil
Pps
Masterton
Whas
Act 1 Department
Tragic Victoria tram disaster kills many on holiday
A Vancouver Island holiday parade turnout turns to tragedy as an electric tram crossing Ellice Point bridge in Victoria plunges into the harbor. Officials report numerous deaths and dozens rescued, with recovering efforts and dramatic scenes of mourning across the city.
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SeattLe
Wash
the Post- Intelligencer
Victoria
B. C
Ellice Point Bridge
Shawnigan Lake
B. W
Tiree Murphy
J. Crowell
Pen Ihen
Dr. Provost
Ward
W. Son
Bownes
Ida Florence Goodacre
Tacoma
Holmes
Frost
Ao Arran
Feistee
Mite
Victoria Arm
Ellice Point
Ellice Peg Eee
Grant
Sincacanns
Gorse
Richards Eyes Northeastern Extension to Chattanooga
Mr Richards says a civil engineering corps will begin the preliminary survey next Monday for an Athens to Chattanooga extension of the Northeastern railroad. He claims strong local support and financial backing, with routes planned via Lula Harmony Grove Gainesville and a direct line to Chattanooga. The project envisions 122 miles, $2.5 million cost, and potential Seaboard acquisition as the line boosts mineral lands and marble quarries.
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A. Richards
Chattanoogs
Atlanta Constitution
Athens
Lussia
Intercata
North
Georgia
Lula
Chattanooga
Harmony Grove
Gainesville
Lu[ia
Chattanogs
Jasper
Dalton
Echems
Lyle
Gaines
Cristianooga
New York
Bond
California Murderer at Large in Campbell Family Tragedy
In Campbell California James Dunham, a son in law, killed Colonel R P McGlincy his wife their daughter Mrs James Dunham James Wells a McGlincy son a hired woman Minnie Schlesser and a hired man James Briscoe Ferguson in a brutal attack. The assailant fled toward San Jose leaving a one month old child unharmed. The motive cited is family troubles as officers describe a scene of a terrible struggle and smashed furniture. The killer is at large in California ahead of the World’s Fair in Chicago.
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California
San Jose
Cal
R. P. McGlincy
James Dunham
James Wells
McGlincy
Minnie Schlesser
James Briscoe
Campbell
Colonel McGliney
Page
McGliney
Spriliney
Theta
Wells
Durham
Chicago
Nashville's Centennial Celebration Prep In Nashville
Nashville preparations for Tennessee centennial events on June 1 and 2 fill the city with decorations and pageantry. Hon. J. M. Dickinson, A. A. Taylor, and W. Carmack are among speakers. diplomatic and state officials invited. parade, sunrise salute, and inaugural display planned at exposition grounds. Lineman Thomas L. Hutchinson killed by lightning near Sedden while installing a telegraph instrument. a mark on his temple noted.
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Nashville
Tennessee
J. M. Diskinsom
United States
A. A Taylor
W. Carmack
Cane
Thomas L. Hutchinson
Western Union
Sedden
Hutchinson
Michigan man eyes Athens move with twenty five friends
Fremont Mich May 23 1896 A letter from D L Weaver signals Georgia fever among local businessmen He asks for a sample Banner to learn about Athens and where to settle He plans to move with about twenty five friends and sells his business this fall Athens offers opportunities to make money for energetic men
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Michigan
Fremont, Mich
Eorror
Georgia
Athens
D. L. Weaver
Third Biennial Session of General Federation in Louisville
The third biennial session of the General Federation of Women's Clubs opened at Macauley's theater in Louisville with about 700 visitors. Mrs OP Banes led the opening, Rev Anna Garland Spencer gave invocation, and Patty Semple delivered an eloquent address. A silver gavel from Ashland wood was presented to Mrs Henrotin of the federation. Meetings covered literature history and local clubs, with committees on credentials rules and reciprocity, and charity cash and public institutions discussed at Liederkranz hall and Walnut Street Church.
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Louisville
Geneneral Federation of ‘Women’s Clubs
Macauley’s
OP. Banes
Providence
Patty Semple
Henrotin
Cooper
Francisco
Anna Lawes
Cincinnati
Oo. P. Ban
Philip N. Moore
St. Louis
Macauley
Liederkranze Hall
Southern Presbyterians in Mem phis Assembly Tangle
The Southern Presbyterian General Assembly opened in Memphis with devotions led by Rev W T Palmer of Trenton Tennessee. An overture from Transylvania Presbytery sought study topics for Westminster leagues, prompting debate on publication committee duties and parliamentary procedure ending with a carried motion. A separate brief notes Tom Delk trial updates mention a May 19 date in Zeebros Georgia.
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Memphis
Mewphis
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly
W. T. Palmer
Trenton
Tenn
Presbytery
Transylvania
Westminster Leagues of Young People's Societies
Our Church
Park Weary Ag
Presley
New church will finish building by Watson Bros contract
Emmanuel Episcopal church edifice near completion after Watson Bros awarded $3100 contract for finishing the structure. They plan rapid progress with a strong crew. Nearby reports include Kennedy released without bail in Montgomery and a push for a murderer’s arrest in Sacramento with a $1000 reward. Windowglass factories to close nationally affecting 6000 glass workers. James A. Chambers may stay open. Ontarios Onta Dpseronto fire devastates eastern town, with 15 families homeless and losses over $350,000. Crete unrest with Turkish attacks on Christians at Retimo. Watts Steel plant ordered to begin with 600 workers. Mosby critically ill in San Francisco.
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Watson Bros
PottsBunk
Western
Pittsburg
James A. Chambers
Onta Dpseronto
Ont
Rathbun Company
First Baptist Church Tearing Down Edifice Retrospective Tribute
A reporter visits Dr H A Lawrance to recount memories from the First Baptist church founded 1830 and the parishioners now living since 1860. Ten members remain as the old building is torn down to make way for a new edifice, with notes on pastors and historic milestones.
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First Baptist
H. A. Lawrance
First Baptist Church
God
J C Orr
Annie Elizabeth Towns
Harmony Grove Notes Report Busy Georgia Town
Harmony Grove Georgia May 27 reports a beneficial shower for vegetation and updates on local events. Squire Gus Allen and Squire Dink Crisler visit town, fishing plans unfold, and farmer William C Hope notes good crops from spring rains. The Emma Warren Dramatic Company performs Mountain Pink at College hall with strong support. Harmony Grove Echo touts editorial integrity and growing influence in the state.
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Harmony Grove
Marshal Hawke
Messrs
C. D. Stark
W. W. Stark
W. T. Thurmond, Jr
G. W. D. Harber
Jule Hudson
Broad River
Squire Gus Allen
Pockatalligo
Squire Dink Crisler
Wilson District
William C. Hope
Banks County
Hops
Emma Warren Dramatic Company
College Hall
Harmony Grove Echo
B. F. Riley
W. B. Hardman
The
Echo
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Chattanogga
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Dunham
Georgia Fever
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Tom Delk
Jane
ZeBvros
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Leroy Hunter
G. M. Hunter
George C. Witte
Broad Street
Cussand
Hunter
Episcopal Church
Kennedy
Montgomery
Ala
Percy Wood
Sacramento
Budd
Joseph Blanther
Philo- Boge Canatolat
San Francisco
Arheens
Retimo
MippLes Borovan
Watts
London
South
U States
Johns. Mosby
Sin the
Harmony Grove Notes
Tom Bell
Jhtip
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Watson
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