Opening of Cortes and Spain’s cession to Germany
Madrid officials announce the cession of the Caroline Islands, Palau and Marianne group to Germany for 25 million pesetas. Spain retains three coaling stations and most favored nation treatment in the islands. Washington reports surprise at Madrid throne speech. other items include a bank embezzlement case in Vernon and a Houston robbery near Inman compress. Antitrust conference telegraphed to consider July meeting in St. Louis with governors and attorneys general.
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Home for Dewey Faces Objections from Fund Committee
Washington June. Objections arise to making a Dewey home the property of the ranking officer after his death. Committee argues the house honors Dewey personally and should not pass to a successor, given the rank’s extinction with Dewey’s death. The panel plans to let Dewey choose the site and décor, with funds collected ahead of his return.
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Dewey
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Admiral Porter
Heath
Ostmaster General
National Committee
Ohio State Ticket Heads Republicans in Ohio Campaign
Columbus June 3 The full ticket for state officers nominated by Ohio Republicans includes Governor George K Nash and Lieutenant Governor John A Caldwell with W Z Davis as supreme court judge and other official posts. The Hanna Cox alliance dominates delegates and the platform backs McKinley administration while denouncing Democrats and trusts. Not Enough Artillerymen Washington June 3 shortage of artillerymen for coast defenses may affect wartime volunteers as guns and emplacements require constant maintenance. Havana June 4—There is much es
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George K. Nash
John A. Caldwell
W. Z. Davis
Walter D. Guilbert
Isaac B. Cameron
James M. Sheets
Board of Public Work
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Acquittal in Jim Bob Crow murder case at Waco
The Texas jury acquitted Jim Bob Crow in the 1892 Mollie White murder case after trial at Waco. Separately, burning the Colorado river bridge near Wharton forces freight trains to run via Aransas Pass to Houston. Texas Midland plans a new depot at Kaufman to enhance rail service.
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Waco, Tex
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