Nicaragua Canal commissioners settle key differences
A Washington dispatch reports that Admiral Walker Colonel Haines and Mr Haupt of the Nicaragua canal commission have resolved major disputes delaying their report. They set the proposed waterway cost at 125 million dollars and expect the report to be signed and sent to the president within a day or two.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Admiral Walker
Haines
Haupt
Otis Fails to Gain New Propositions in Manila
The Buffalo delegation rejects further proposals, issues an ultimatum repudiating agreements, and demands initial terms. A Manila session is awaited as the latest commission sends no new proposition to the capital.
Millinery Showcases Low Prices in Southern Minnesota
Shop advertises the largest stylish millinery line in Southern Minnesota. Trimmed hats priced from 1.75 to 5.00, about half the usual cost. Sailor range starts at 26 with the latest styles in the state.
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Min-necota
Garden Seed Prices At Local Store Open To Farmers
The ad lists fruits and vegetables including beans strawberries raspberries and gooseberries with prices per unit or per package. It promotes dried fruits, grains, and garden seeds sold in bulk at half price versus other stores, and notes a 225.00 premium display for vegetables at the Mower County Fair in September open to farmers and gardeners in Mower and Freeborn Counties.
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Mower County
Mower
Freeborn Countie’s
MCBATH IN PERIL Presbyterian Assembly Con fronts Observance Question
The Presbyterian Assembly debates the observance issue amid concerns that in larger cities the day is already overlooked and fading from public life.
Sabbath Observance Dominates Presbyterian Assembly
Sunday ob servance dominated the Presbyterian assembly with eight resolutions condemning Sunday work and media activity. West Point protest against a Roman Catholic chapel drew unanimous indignation as the assembly noted congress approval of the chapel bill without action.
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United States
West Point Reserve
House Committee On
Congress
Herron Controversy Fails To Move on Iowa College Issue
At Atlantic Iowa May 20 the Iowa Congregational association opened amid a brewing dispute over Professor Herron of Applied Christianity at Iowa College. The session ended with no action against the professor, as friends of the college prevented any move, despite strong sentiment against him.
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AtLantic
Iowa Congregational Association
Herron
Iowa College
Friends of the College
Diphtheria Epidemic Hits Northeast Hamilton County Iowa
In Webster City on May 20 an outbreak of diphtheria is reported in the northeast Hamilton county area. Joseph Harnel and his family are affected as five townships face illness and twenty two deaths occur in the past month.
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Webster City
Hamilton County
Joseph Harnel
Walcott Beats O'Brien In Middleweight Bout At Broadway Club
New York May 20 Joe Walcott a colored boxer who left the lightweight ranks to fight as a middleweight knocked out Dick O'Brien in the 11th round at the Broadway Athletic Club Walcott tipped the scales to meet Lewiston based opponent and earned the victory by stoppage.
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New York
Joe Walcott
Dick O’brien
Broadway Athletic Club
Walcott
Lewiston
Smuggling Suspect Arrested in NiaGaRa Border Case
Special Agent Charles E. Lewis of the treasury department arrested Thomas Emberson of New York for smuggling millions of dollars worth of race goods over the border in the last decade. Customs officers report the operation spanned ten years ending this month.
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N. Y
Charles E. Lewis
United States Treasury Department
Thomas Emberson
New York
Death of Addi son Parker a noted turf man in Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam Wisconsin May 20 Addi son Parker aged 52 a well known turf man shot himself in the head and died Parker long associated with Robert Bonner of New York the famed turfman and owner of Mayd 8 Sioux City May 20 Judge Carland grants writ of error in John Bad Elk case convicted of killing an Indian policeman on the Pine Ridge reservation and sentenced to hang June 16 the hanging will not take place as expected the case goes to the US supreme court next October
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Wis
Addison Parker
Parker
Robert Bonner
New York
Sioux City
Carland
John Bad Elk
Pine Ridge Reservation
United States Supreme Court
State Firemen’s Association Meet Planned for Austin
The 27th annual gathering of the State Firemen's association will be in Austin from June 13 to 15. About 400 delegates are expected, with a long list of practical topics assigned to fire companies across the state for profitable sessions.
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Austin
Minn
State Firemen’s Association
Abolish Transportation Considered By Russian Crown
Czar presides over council on abolishing transportation to Siberia as a penal measure. A commission led by Justice Minister Privy Councillor N. A. Muravieff will study replacing transportation with another penalty for Siberian Milnes.
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Siberia
Czar
N. A. Muravieff
Siberian
Milnes
Colonial cable plan shift favors joint ownership
After reviewing Pacific cable propositions, Bo rejected imperial proposals and backed the Canadian concept of joint ownership without subsidy. The decision was telegraphed to other colonial governments.
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Ene Bo
First Class Burial of the Czars Proposals Discussed
The Hague scene centers on arbitration section leadership offered to Sir Julian Pauncefote with US and minor powers backing a permanent court. A Morning Post source says the czar’s plan will provoke long debate and likely yield no practical result as powers remain disunited and wary.
Peace conference sets three committees on disarmament warfare laws
The HaGur reports a May 20 meeting with Andrew D. White and Sir Julian Pauncefote leading to the agreement to appoint three committees. The panels will tackle disarmament laws of warfare and mediation and arbitration, forming the grouped topics for discussion at the peace conference.
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Andrew D. White
United States
Julian Pauncefote
American delegates praised for tact at The Hague peace talks
The Cologne Gazette lauds the American delegation as well known, respected figures of great capacity. It commends President McKinley for avoiding political favorites and notes the delegates are honorable men of blameless reputations.
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Berlin
Cologne Gazette
The
Hague
McKinley
President McKinley Leaves Virginia After Health Benefit
The special train bearing the president and Mrs. McKinley departed Liot Syvrinas at 10 o clock for Washington. The visit lasted 11 days during which time the president was greatly benefited in health. He goes to fulfill engagements in Washington for the peace jubilee.
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Liot Syvrinas
McKinley
Washington
End of Long Strike Reached in Pana
May 20 1930s report states coal mine operators the state arbitration board and United Mine Workers officials reach an agreement. The pact recognizes the union and orders all black miners to leave the city and only union men to be employed.
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Pana, Ill
State Board of Arbitration
United Mine Workers
Bitter disputes stall dock talks at Pana Illinois
At Pana Illinois a meeting where Bishop Quigley and the Union president were denounced followed a drawn out settlement effort over freight handlers strike. Grain shovelers repudiated agreements with Connors and vowed to shut out Lake Carriers and contractors while negotiations collapsed. Bishop Quigley’s mediation was rejected and workers set up new headquarters as talks collapsed.
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Bishop Quigley
Lake Carriers’ Association
Conners
McMahon
Quigley
St. Bridget’s Hall
Chicago Board of Trade calls to abrogate Conners pact
The Chicago board of trade directors resolved to immediately abrogate Mr Conners contract with the Lake Carriers association and restore normal transportation on the Great Lakes and carload unloading at Buffalo.
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Chicago Board of Trade Directors
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Board of Trade
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Conners
Lake Carriers’ Association
Great Lakes
Reception for Third Nebraska volunteers at state capitol
A formal reception honored the recently mustered out Third Nebraska volunteers in the representative hall of the Nebraska capitol. Governor Poynter gave the welcome address, Colonel Vifquain replied, and former colonel W. J. Bryan attended in uniform and spoke at length.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Volunteers
Representative Hall
State Capitol
Poynter
Vifquain
W. J. Bryan
Northville Citizens Drive Out Accused Father
Indignant residents in Northville Michigan forced Thomas Evans from town after accusing him of abusing his children. A rope was placed around his neck and he was pulled up twice before authorities promise of his departure led to his release.
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Thirteenth Minnesota Withdrawn From Front for Rest
Mania May 20. Two military and two civil Filipino commissioners arrived to negotiate peace terms with Manila citizens. They request an armistice pending the Filipino congress session. Major General Otis has refused to consider the proposal. Funston notes Wheaton may be assigned to a new command.
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Mania
Manila
Otis
COMISSIONERS ARRESTED General Luna Weighs Pacification Moves
Manila reports General Luna acts to stop educated Filipinos from contacting Americans and to arrest Encamino and Herrera on their way to Malolos. Seat of government moves to Tarlac may delay pacification. Wheaton relieved. Funston reassigned to lead brigade.
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Luna
Encamino
Herrera
Malolos
San Isidro
Tarlac
San Fernando
Thirteenth Minnesota Infantry Withdrawn for Rest
An Evening Sun dispatch from Manila reports the Thirteenth Minnesota Infantry has been withdrawn from the front to rest. Brigadier General Funston relieves General Wheaton, who is to command a new expedition.
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New York
Manila
Minnesota
Funston
Wheaton
Admiral Schley Arrives in Omaha Amid Rain to Visit Manderson
A steady rain did not dampen a large Omaha crowd as Rear Admiral Schley arrived by train and was driven to ex-Senator Manderson’s home. At 2 p.m. a delegation of army officers from the Department of Missouri and Fort Crook called on him, while other citizens met him by invitation but no public reception occurred.
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Omaha
Schley
Burlington
Manderson
Kruger Condemns Incident Quietly in Commons
In the house of commons Secretary Mr Chamberlain named Johannesburg arrestees and details show most were non commissioned British army personnel except Tremlett and Fries. Kruger told Pretoria’s British agent there is no proof they were officers and pledged the incident would not disturb friendly relations.
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House of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
Johannesburg
Tremlett
Fries
Kruger
Pretoria
Three Men Found Guilty in Great Northern Train Robbery Case
Fergus Falls Minn May 20 The state against Minot Hall and Hoffman charged with robbing a Great Northern coast train last November ended with a guilty verdicts after a late jury return. Cincinnati May 20 The Federation of Labor held a large parade and tribute to Mayor Samuel Jones of Toledo at Music Hall drawing over four thousand attendees.
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Hoffman
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Cincinnati
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