Volunteers Demand Execution of Hobson in Cuba Crisis
Havana reports say Cuban volunteers press for execution of Hobson and his party as loyalty tests. Blanco reportedly abandoned government, seeking refuge at El Principe Fortress while Congosto directs civil affairs. European diplomats may push for peace talks with the United States, with France backing negotiations.
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Emmy West
Havana
Morro
Congosto
Ward Line
Moran
Senor
Junta
Key West
Federation to Tax Clubs Under New Per Capita Plan
Action by the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Denver proposes per club taxation of 10 cents per member and 25 cents per club for state federations starting 1900. Chicago Woman's Club could see dues rise from 10 to 160. some clubs threaten disbandment while leaders argue higher income. Treasurer Franie Trumbull cites a $2,866 balance in 1896 with receipts of $3,671 and expenses $4,079. Julia Shattuck estimates $4,500 needed for two years. Officers financed many costs from personal funds, one member contributing $2,000.
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Denver
Lanne Dervar
Council of the General, Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chicago
Henrotin
Franie Trumbull
Julia B. Shattuck
Ways and Means Committee
English launching disaster at Albion warship launch
London June 22 During the launching of the British first class battleship Albion at Blackwell a wave surged over the yard submerging spectators. Twenty seven bodies recovered and estim ated fifty drowned. Duchess of York and guests did not witness the accident as cheers rose after the launch.
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London
Albion
Blackwell
Duchess of York
United States
Hay
Fusion in Michigan Democrats and parties unite for state ticket
Monmouth notes report a harmonious fusion at the Michigan state convention in session here. Democrats Silver Republicans and the People's Party may drop Democratic Union Silver People's party name in favor of Democratic. Justin H. Whiting expected as governor nominee with Daniel J. Campau of Detroit to chair the state central committee. House considers claims. Wash ington June 22. After passing minor bills the house committee of the whole discussed a court of claims referral for property taken or destroyed during the Confederate invasion in southern Pennsylvania, sparking a long debate. Fourth Kentucky mobilize. Fran x fort Ky June 22. Governor Bradley ordered the Fourth Kentucky regiment mobilized as soon as possible, with troops to Lexington rendezvous. Sunday School Convention. Gapan Rains June 23. The 84th Iowa Sunday School convention opened for an eight day session with welcome by Mayor Redmond and address by Rev G Shoemaker of Toledo. No Changes In Revenue Law. Wash ington June 22. Senate finance committee will not seek changes to the war revenue bill despite treasury dept delay push.
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Geanolains
Mich
Silver Republicans
People’s Party
Democratic Union
Silver People’s Party
Justin H. Whiting
Daniel J. Campau
Detroit
State Central Committee
House
Washinatox
Court of Claims
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Franxfout
Bradley
Washington
Lexington
Gapan Rains
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Redmond
Washineton
Senate Committee On Finance
Treasury Department
Telegraphic Briefs From The War Era Update
General Henry O Corbin is raised to major general and may succeed General Miles. St Joseph and Grand Island dividend 21¼ percent on preferred stock payable July 1. May exports valued at 110.9 million, 32 million above prior best for that month. Western passenger men seek hearing before ICC on rate war with Canadian Pacific by June 30. Belgrade dispatch says ex Queen Natalie organizes expedition to theater of war in Greece for both American and Spanish nurses. President Miller notes favorable crop outlook and good road conditions along the line. Paris dispatch reports Austrian agent delivered 3,000,000 empty cartridges and 120 tons of explosives from mixed sources to Spanish authorities via the Pyrenees. General J B Brooke at Chickamauga to be Washington military adviser when Miles takes command against Porto Rico, and will command army in Miles absence.
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Miles
St. Joseph and
Grand Island
Interstate Commerce Commission
Canadian Pacific
Belgrade
Servis
Natalie
Spain
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Gree
Miller
Chicago
Milwaukes
St. Paul
Paris
Madrid
Pyrenees
J. B. Brooke
Chickamauga
Washington
Porto Rico
Hey
Americans Plan Landing Sites as War Conference Held
Dispatches from Havana report Blanco sending six battalions to guard the Santiago coast. General Shafter and Admiral Sampson met with Cuban commander General Garcia at Asserve dero, viewing maps of routes to Santiago and assessing overland transport options.
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Havan
Blanco
Santiago
Spain
Garcia
War of Liberty
Gloucester
Admiral Sampgon
General Shafter
General Ludlow
Admiral Sampson
Brigadier General Colby Heads to Chickamauga
Brigadier General L W Colby arrived in the city en route to Chickamauga where he must report to Major General Brooke. He departs for the front today and two Nebraskans may join Colby's brigade as aides Henry B Allen and William B Cowin.
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Aldous
Colby
Washington
L. W. Colby
Chickamauga
Brooke
Henry B. Allen
Senator Allen
William B. Cowin
J. C. Cowin
Omaha
Cornell Defeats Yale Harvard in Heat Race Victory
In a Yale Harvard Cornell rowing heat at New London on June 24 Cornell finished four lengths ahead of Yale with Harvard twelve back. Times were 23:48 for Cornell and 24:02 for Yale, 24:35 for Harvard as crews began at 12:37:02.
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Theca Caramon Crow
Yale
Harvard
New Lonnon
Cornell
Cambridge
Dedication of Iowa Building at Transmississippi Exposition
Governor Shaw and state officials will travel from Des Moines to attend the Iowa building dedication at the Transmississippi Exposition. The delegation includes Governor Shaw, Auditor McCarthy, Treasurer Herriott, and Secretary of State Dobson, with wives, meeting arrangements at Hotel Murray and tours of grounds and exhibits followed by a 5:10 to 6:80 informal reception.
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Wernor Shaw
Conarad
Des Moines
Iowa
Shaw
McCarthy
Herriott
Dobson
Chase
Transmississippi Commission
Committee of
College Professor Succeeds In Vanquishing the Green Plant Bug
Professor Saunders of State Agricultural College at Brookings develops a cinch bag infection method against the green plant bug. The outbreak damaged over 4,000 acres in Charles Mix county near the Missouri river. Spring hatch down from wet conditions. infection kills bugs in 7 to 10 days. About 1,000 infected bugs prepared for distribution this week.
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Cxaamer.am
Saunders
State Agricultural College At
Brookings
Charles Mix County
Missouri River
London Syndicate Consolidates Lake Fish Dealers
After two years of negotiations, Edwin Corbin promotes a major consolidation of about 24 lake fish dealers led by A Booth Packing into a single English-financed corporation. The merger will include common and preferred stock and debentures, valuing the venture in the millions.
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Celveland
Edwin Corbin
Chicago
A. Booth Packing Company
England
Stamp tax delayed as Gage seeks extension to July fifteenth
Washington June 22 Secretary Gage writes to the house ways and means and senate finance committees that the adhesive stamp sections of the war revenue measure cannot start July 1. He requests an extension to July 15 and a three per cent commission to boost stamp distribution and public interest.
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Washington
Gage
House Ways and Unions Committee
Senate Finance Committee
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