American built tunnels threaten London Bank of England
Special Cable reports London’s Bank of England showing signs of weakness blamed on American built tube railways. Piles near Mansion House crumble when touched, a large crack appears in the bullion room wall, with bands of tunneling and possible subsidence from the Walbrook valley cited as causes.
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London
Bank of England
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Bride’s
Threadneedle Street
Mansion House
St. Paul
Central London
Great Cathedral
Walbrook
Mindanao Flag of Truce Attack Returns Fire
In Mindanao near Camp Vickers Second Lieutenant Humber and Sergeant Walling encountered a Moro bearing a flag of truce who suddenly attacked Walling with a creese, severing his arm. Humber fired but his revolver misfired and the assailant escaped. General Davis orders eight men per camp departure. Also Northwestern University students in Miranston arrested for disorderly conduct and threats to form a chaima njak club inspired by Yale.
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Manila
Robert C. Humber
Tenth Infantry
Walling
Camp Vickers
Mindanao
Humber
Davis
Chicago
Northwestern University
Miranston
Stem Alpha Apaior
Soene
George Tilerese
Northwestern
Yale
Bank notes burn as neighbors complain of smoke
An old lady keeps Bank of England notes on record and plans to smoke them whenever she pleases but authorities restrict the luxury to meat. When big white notes return to the bank they are de faced and burned en masse in a furnace in the bank’s cellars, and the smoke prompts neighbor complaints.
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Bank of England
Suit Cases and Grips Show Quality in Labeled Pasted Ads
A compact debate on luggage labeling compares cheap pasted items to sturdy pigskin cases. The piece notes prices from $3.50 up to $20 for full pigskin lining, referencing Russia as a contextual tag.
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Russia
Peace Outlook Not So Hopeful at Conference
Pretoria reports distrustful peace outlook as Vereeniging delays and differences persist between delegates and the government. A obstinate minority favors resuming hostilities, while expectations of a Balfour statement fade. Boer circles say British rejection on Boer consultations may hamper settlement.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Vereeniging
Balfour
London
South Asia
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Fetter
the Hague
Jmace
Transvaal
Europe
Five acquitted in Philadelphia ballot box stuffing case
May 1899 ballot box stuffing probe ends with Samuel Salter Joseph D Rogers Clarence Messrs Marry McCabe and James T Sheehan found not guilty by a Philadelphia quarter sessions jury. Prosecution said a conspiracy substituted strangers for officers and stuffed 215 fraudulent votes. Warrants issued earlier. defendants fled to hide then returned and surrendered. Salter deputy coroner. Rodgers lieutenant of capitol police. McCabe and Sheehan held federal posts in Washington.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Salter
Joseph D. Rogers
Clarence Messrs
Marry McCabe
James T Sheehan
Salter
George Kirkland
Rodgers
Capitol Police
Washington
Messrs McCabe and
Sheehan
French party at Niagara after Rochambeau ceremony
French mission members who attended the Rochambeau statue unveiling in Washington enjoyed a day at Niagara Falls before heading to West Point. A bouquet was presented to Countess de Rochambeau by Sisters of Mercy. In New York, the French battleship Gaulois arrived with the Rochambeau commission, followed by USS Kearsarge, Alabama, and cruiser Olympia.
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Falls
West Point
Buffalo
N. Y
Count de Rochambeau
Washington
Cambon
Mme. Cambon
Niagara Falls
Countess de Rochambeau
Sisters of Mercy
Annapolis
United States
Keargarge
Alabama
Olympia
Washington Dignitaries Discuss Bankruptcy Law Bill
In Washington on May 26 special report Henry Leonard of Inman Smith and Co leads a credit men and manufacturers committee from across the country backing the Ray bill amending the bankruptcy law. Colonel Sam Maddox of Dalton is in the capital on patent office business. Colonel E B Mandeville and Ray Mandeville of Carrollton visited the son at Annapolis and spent the day in the city. Judge Hargett of Columbus is here on legal business.
Famous French painter Benjamin-Constant dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of renowned French painter Jean Joseph Benjamin-Constant born in Paris in 185. The brief notice notes his passing on May 2 and marks the end of an era for French artistry.
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Jean Joseph
Benjamin-Constant
Paris
Jean Joseph Benjamin- Constant
Henri Grevile
Henril Greville
Alice Celeste Durand
German Asian and West Indian Shipping Pact Details
The Hamburg American and North German Lloyd lines agree with Morgan shipping to limit traffic from British ports and establish new routes. The Morgan combine pays 6 percent on capital shares and receives a minimum 20 million mark dividend. Agreements cover port calls, pooling for North Atlantic cabin traffic, and joint committee oversight with arbitration, operable only in wartime between major powers.
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Berlin
Tine
Morgan Shipping Combine
Hamborg-American
Combine
Belgium
North America
North Atlantic
United States
Germany
Great Britain
New Yor
East Asia
New York
West Indies
Money Granted To Larkin For Defense Of Murder Charge
The claims committee of the House ordered a favorable report on a bill to reimburse George T. Larkin for money spent defending himself in murder trials. While U S marshal for the eastern district of Tennessee he arrested a violator. the man resisted and Larkin stabbed him. He was tried twice and acquitted. The committee agreed to pay Larkin 1900 dollars.
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Washington
Claims Committee of the House Today
George T. Larkin
Larkin
United States
Tennessee
Claims Committee Today
Heart Cure Advertisement Claims Stronger Heart
Palpitation and irregular pulses signal heart weakness and potential disease. The ad urges building heart strength with Dr Miles Heart Cure, citing a testimonial from J. A. Cours of Sandusky Ohio who says the remedy cured his distress after trying many bottles.
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Miles
Dr.es
J. A. Cours
Sandusky
Ohia
Dr Miles Heart Remedy Advertised by Druggists
Dr Wiles heart case claims to quiet the nervous heart regulate pulsations and strengthen it beyond any other remedy. Sold by druggists on a guarantee. Dr Miles Medical Co Ellghart Lad
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Dr. Miles Medical Co
Ellghart, Lad
Birth of Cuban republic marked by flag ceremony
Special dispatch from Havana describes May 20 celebrations as Cubans greet sovereignty with World powers sending greetings. General Wood transfers authority, with lavish gifts to Wood and his wife. Crowds line Plaza de Armas as Cuban officials take oath and inaugurate president and vice president amid grand naval presence.
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S. L. Beckwith
Havana
Morro and Cabana
Cuba
Great Britain
France
South America
West Indies
Italy
Cabana Heights
Marti
Christopher Columbus
General Wood
Gen. Wood
Centro de Veteranos
Emilio Nunez
Nunez
Jai-Lai
Tiffany
Uusual
Consular Corps
Unifo
Japan
China
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Agunarmiento
Haland
Alcalde
Brooklyn
United States
Palma
Flag transfer ends with Cuban banner atop palace
Chief Justice Senor Cruz Perez administered the oath as the Cuban flag rose on the palace balcony. Serjeants on the roof faced a near mishap when the U S flag came down and the Cuban flag was hoisted, prompting a swift recovery as General Wood and General Gomez arrived. The old glory fell in sympathy with Cubans and Americans alike, Senator Mason praising mercy and justice in the flag’s surrender. Crowds cheered and fired forty five salutes as Cuba’s banner took precedence.
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Senor Cruz Perez
Kelly
Vodrack
Company E
Seventh Cavalry
Wood
Maximo Gomez
United States
General Wood
General Gomez
Gomez
Senator Mason
Morro and Cabana
Mason
Tlilinosis
Jesus of Nazareth
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