Welcome to Moscow Great Congress of Nations
Representatives come from all corners of the earth for a coronation festival as czar and czarina arrive. Rain pours while crowds cheer. streets grim with mud as imperial party proceeds to Petrovsky palace amid guards and blessing rites. Weyler proclamation hinders tobacco exports. Havana insurgents struggle to unite forces as Betancourt and Maceo push efforts.
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Duar—Weyler
Moscow
Smolensk
Kremlin
Petrovasky Palace
Petrovaky Palace
Nijini Novgorod Dragoons
Zeemstvo
Russian Empire
Defense Department
Weyler
Havana
Aurelio Betancourt
Maceo
Fire Havoc in Washington Kills Three Firemen and Destroys 21 Buildings
Washington, May 19. Reconflagration caused almost a quarter of a million dollars in losses as 21 buildings burned in about two hours. The blaze began in a Postal Telegraph branch on B Street, likely from lightning, and three firemen died while rescuing comrades. Four others were seriously injured. The fire region was mainly wholesale and commission houses bounded by B Street, Louisiana Avenue, Ninth and Tenth Streets.
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Washington
Louisiana Avenue
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Postal Telegraph
Thomas Griffin
Daniel Conaway
Guiles
Joseph Mulhall
J. .W. Mollwee
George Kettler
Arthur Donaldson
Allen arraigns Republicans in Senate voting clash
In Washington on May 19 the senate rejected Allen's bid to open a probe into Alabama election irregularities, with 6 yeas to 41 nays. Allen and four Republicans, plus two Populists, spoke of Republican insincerity. House actions covered immigration bills, a merchant marine engineer service conference report, and a Leadville Durango entry bill. A. P. A. supreme council adjourned with Kansas City chosen for next meeting. A 20 percent dividend was declared for North Platte National Bank creditors. Lochren nomination to district judge in Minnesota confirmed.
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Nebraska
Washington
Senate
Allen
Alabama
Oates
Kolb
Chandler
Frye
Gallinger
Morrill
Peffer
Sherman
District of Columbia
Merchant Marine Engineer Service
Leadville
Pueblo
Durango
Evans
Bond
Canada
Morse
Tate
AP. A
Supreme Council
A. P. A. Aupreme Council
Kansas City
Supreme
John W. Echols
Atlanta
North Platte
Washingson
Comptroller of the Treasury
North Platte National Bank of
Lochren
William Lochren
Minnesota
No Choice of Bishops Deadlock Likely at Conference
In CityEwAND on May 19 a deadlock is likely over the election of two new bishops as five ballots yielded no choice. Cranston Hamilton and Neely gain, while Buttz and McCabe falter. eastern bloc supports Neely against both. Also notes shifts on clergy marriage authority, trustee election by congregations, and temperance stance. Two killed by a bolt near Peck, Sumner County. Zeercher home struck. other fatalities unverified. Denver reports Ex-Chief John Stone dies after brief illness.
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Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Cityewand
Buttz
McCabe
Dr. Cranston
Dr. Hamilton
Dr. Neely
Neely
Cranston
Hamilton
Bowen
Committee On Temperance
Antisaloon League
Wichita
August Zeercher
Peck
McCoy Wins On Foul Decision In Welterweight Bout
Ex welterweight McCoy defeats Smith in Buffalo by foul in the sixth round to claim potential middleweight title. McCoy weighed 157 to Smith 152. Ryan stops Danfee in six at Buffalo Driving Park. Garnier defeats Ives in 800 to 297 billiards. Latham released by Von der Ahe. Sheehan given 10 days notice. NL and Western League scores follow.
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Victoria
Buffalo
Garnier
Ives
ArHe Latham
Liberty
Boston
McCoy
Smith
Daly
Ryan
Danfee
Burraro
Tommy Ryan
Joe Danfee
Duniee
Dunfee
Ontcaco
Tves
von der Ahe
Latham
St. Louis
Arlie Latham
St. Louis Browns
Tim Sheehan
Louisville
St. Paul
Doctors Meet at Lincoln Nebraska Medical Society Session
Lincoln May 19 Today begins the twenty eighth annual session of the Nebraska State Medical Association to be held in the federal courtroom with J E Summers of Omaha as president. The first session starts at 5 p m with delegates arriving later. Nearby news notes Good price for Nebraska corn and losses from floods and fires across several towns including Milam Milan Milan and Torreon.
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Nebraska Medical Society
Lincoln
Nebraska State Medical Association
J. E. Summers
Omaha
Nebraska
Bueipy
Neb
Shelby
Cardinal Gibbons Replies to Religious Liberty Question
Cardinal Gibbons urges political leaders to declare clearly for religious freedom, asserting Catholics support both major parties and will defend civil and religious rights. He cautions against coercive interference by any religious body in politics and calls for unwavering commitment to constitutional liberty.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Washington
Stafford
United States
NO CROP SHORTAGE ABROAD Show Good Prospects
Agricultural Department reports foreign crop conditions with Britain’s outlook early harvest reducing imports by about 6 million bushels. France expects a surplus for export near 40 million bushels, while Austria Hungary Roumania Russia show generally favorable prospects. Separate note denies Spanish newspaper publications about a weak U S sea coast. Also hogs cattle sheep markets reported. a Springfield drug store manager Edwin Hoy arrested for Buffalo bank robbery involvement.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Great Britain
France
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Springfield
Edwin Hoy
Ryan's
Buffalo
Hoy
Joseph Kloppenburg
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Charles Walsh
Democratic State Central Committee
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J. N. Call
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Lafayette Young
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Madrid
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