Madrid in Uproar as Hussars Patrol Streets
The Madrid cabinet proclaims a state of siege after political agitation sparks a mob at the Apollo theater. Lieutenant General Cabra assumes control as garrison is readied, while London reports no concerted intervention by powers. Dewey holds Manila Bay amid global dispatches and Vatican neutrality is stressed.
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Mapri
Benor Agilera
Madrid
Walla
Home Office
Cabra
Puerto del Sol
Apollo Theater
Dewey
Manila Bay
Lonpoy
Manila
Corregidor Island
Naval
Roma
Han
Pope
Rampola
Vatican
Senate passes multiple war measures in swift session
The Senate approved several war measures with minimal debate including the emergency war deficiency bill for 35,720,000, enlistment of a volunteer engineers brigade and 10,000 fever immune troops in the south, and suspending quartermaster restrictions to speed supplies. Also mining claim owners avoiding forfeiture if they enlist for the war.
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Senate
Washington
May
Hawley
Quartermaster's Department of the Army
House of Representatives
Finance Committee
Dewey
Grain and Provision Markets Slide on War End Hopes
The market closed lower as traders expect war’s end soon. Wheat and corn fell amid European gains, with price quotes for May and July futures. Live stock reports from South Guinea, Chicago, Kansas City, and St Louis show mixed declines and steady gains across cattle hogs and sheep with various regional receipts and price ranges.
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Board of Trade
Europe
South Guha
Hourn Omana
Rocelpta
Texas
Chicago
Car0ano
Kansas City
Kansas Ciy
SHAFTER TO COMMAND IN CUBA EXPEDITION
General Wade and J R Shafter receive telegrams naming them major generals of volunteers with Shafter likely to lead the expedition. Wade to command the first division and Coppinger the second while Brigades form at Chickamauga. Cavalry under Hunt and artillery under Randolph and Dillenbach prepare. Militia remains at Lincoln as Secretary Alger countermands Omaha move.
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Chickamauga
Oxsarranooca
Chickamauga Park
A. K. Arnold
Chattanooga
Brooke
Wade
Coppinger
Hunt
Joseph Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
Tamra
Fla
J. F. Wade
J. R. Shafter
Washington
United States
Cuba
Shafter
Wereral Shafter
Cochran
Polland
Randolph
Lancaster
Dillenbach
Alger
Omaha
Onmana
Camp
Alvin Saunders
Western Troops Mobilized For Manila and Philippine Duty
Washington reports President McKinley will order mobilization within forty eight hours of western regulars and state volunteers from California Oregon Washington Nevada Colorado and San Francisco to occupy the Philippines under convoy of the Charleston and Philadelphia. Mail handling for soldiers to be streamlined next Thursday. Wheeler and Lee as major generals discussed. One cent per mile railroad troop rate. Jose Velias executed for plotting to blow up the Puritan. Maine survivor P L Larkin recalls the ship. American coal shipment E B Sutton chartered for Honolulu government use.
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Isave
Washington
McKinley
Isaue
California
Oregon
Nevada
Colorado
San Francisco
Charleston
Philadelphia
Philippines
Nashville Captures the Spanish Argonauta
The gunboat Nashville captured the Spanish steamer Argonauta off Cienfuegos, seizing a large cargo of ordnance and Mauser ammunition. Prisoners of war, including Colonel Corijo and several officers, were taken aboard the Nashville as prize crew escorted to safety. The engagement followed a joint blockade effort by Nashville Marblehead and Eagle with subsequent bombardment of Spanish river defenses.
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Yantees
Key West
Nashville
Corijo
Third
Spanish Cavalry
Batabano
Spain
Cienfuegos
Port Louisa
Trinidad
Manzanillo
Marblehead
Eagle
Kuenzli
Yassula
War Tax Measure Promised In Senate Debate
Washington May 2 Daily outline of war revenue bill moves in the Senate with finance committee actions and anticipated votes amid Democratic proposals for a tax on all producing industries an inheritance tax and non interest bearing treasury notes. Possible $100 million greenback issue discussed to replace destroyed bonds and debate over bond provisions expected to span two weeks.
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Wasuinatos
Senate Committee On Finance
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Treasury
Committee
Thorns to Sit Upon and a Kidney Cure Claim
An ad touts Utah Kidney Beans as the Great Kidney and Bladder Cure. It features testimonials from E B Samuels of Clinton Kentucky and Tom Turnun of Philadelphia praising relief from back and bladder pains after using the product. The notice lists sellers Emmett Co Parsons Co and Sam A Jones and promotes Turners Little Liver pills as well.
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Utah
Tom TurNun
Philadelphia
E. B
Samuels
Clinton
Kentucky
Hickman County
Kidnoy
Vis Emmett & Co
Kf, Parsons & Co
Sam Aones
Turners
Wonders of Science cure claim by New York chemist
The New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Discoveries claiming a universal cure for consumption and bronchial diseases. He cites thousands of cures, invites readers of Tar Telegraph to request trials, and notes letters of gratitude from laboratories in the US and Europe. Sufferers are urged to write to 98 Pine St New York for the free medicine and to mention the Tar Telegraph.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Telegraph
Science Daily
T. A. Siocum
M. D
Pine St
Report From Rev J A Mitchell Scranton Iowa
A reader endorses Dr Kay's Lung Balm for coughs claiming quick relief and recommends a 26 cent box. The message offers free medical advice, a sample of Dr Kay's Lung Balm and Renovator, and a 68 page home treatment book by Dr B J Kay, with recipes. Address Dr B J Kay Medical Omaha Neb for details and sample package.
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J. A. Mitchell
Scranton
Iowa
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Daily News
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la Plata
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Hayti
Pont Au Prinor
W. F. Powell
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Miles
Navy Department
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Kingdom of Spain
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Marenautrowny
Admiral Dewey
Grain and Provision Markets
Louis Grain
Louis
Lincoln
Washmeton
Post Office Department
Leon and Wheeler
WashIndon
Cmcaco
Kry Wust
Jose Velias
Honolulu
Victoris
B. C
E. B. Sutton
Aguinaldo
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Innila
Cebu City
Newey
Livingstone
Congress
George Dewey
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Grand Island
Frank D. Reed
Shelton
Samuel H. Steele
David City
BE. T. Pruitt
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Clear Lake
Joseph 8. Morgan
Dubuque
William F. Thero
Farmington
B. Sander
Spencer
Thomas L. Green
West Union
Provincetown
Mass
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Day
Drs Moinus
James G. Day
Iowa Supreme Court
St Johns
Sir Herbert Murray
Joseph Chamberlain
Imperial Secretary of State For
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Grout
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Paul
Muwcukes
Columbus
Science
Shiloh
Brest
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis
Humphreys
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William & Juhn Gis
Keweek
Newar Daalen Unn & Co
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