Criticised Henry Rivera defends his Porto Rico letter
Senor Luis Munos Rivera premier of the Porto Rico cabinet under the Spanish regime confirms authorship of a letter recalling General Henry as governor general. He says it was not for publication and translated badly. Rivera calls Henry's many mistakes harmful to Porto Rico and notes broad support for annexation to the United States.
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Court ruling opens path to indemnity for Olindo Rodriguez
The U S supreme court's decision releasing the steamer Olindo Rodriguez is expected to lead to a claim for indemnity. The owners may seek damages via the French embassy, arguing the ruling does not bar diplomatic settlement though it limits recovery in a law action.
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Dickerson Disappears After Posing as Pension Organizer
In Kansas City on May 7 a crowd of about fifteen hundred gathered at the Second African Baptist church to hear I. H. Dickerson, a Nashville man claiming to be general manager of the ex Slave Mutual Relief Bounty and Pension association. Major Charles Anderson and a U S marshal prepared to arrest him as the audience denounced the act and Dickerson failed to appear, leaving the meeting in disgust at the alleged fraud.
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Storm wrecks Colesburg area killing three and injuring many
Cedar Rapids Ind May 17 Colesburg was nearly destroyed by a late Tuesday night storm. Two men and a child died and wide areas of the farming district suffered severe damage as towns north reported extensive losses.
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Transvaal arrests stir British officials over Uitlander grievances
A London dispatch reports Transvaal tension as officials doubt any plot by officers bearing queen's commissions. Refusal of redress inflames Uitlander complaints, while Cecil Rhodes and African financiers condemn the developments. Rhodes denies knowledge of any rebellion and says the South African League is not involved.
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South African League
Treason Charge in Johannesburg Plot Reported
Pretoria telegram states Richard Nicholls colonel George Patterson captain Edward Tromlett Charles Ellis John Mitchell Fries and Hooper were arrested on a sworn declaration of three Englishmen for high treason. The alleged plan aimed to enroll troops to seize Johannesburg and hold the town until British troops arrive. One prisoner claimed actions under British war department instructions.
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Johannesburg
Natal
British War Department
Klondike Output Forecast and Miscellaneous U.S. News
Consul Brush reports from Clinton Ont on Klondike output for 1599 totaling 19 million dollars with district splits including Eldorado Bonanzas French Hill Gold Hills and Dominion among others leaving out Sulphur Creek Stewart River Upper Klondike and Scroggie Creek. Also notes Presbyterian Assembly opening in Minneapolis with 650 commissioners and 50 foreign missionaries. Judge Burwell in Tecumseh sentences ex postmaster Boggs to four years for embezzlement. A lovers quarrel results in a possible fatal shooting near Bainbridge. Oscar Sheppard drowns after falling into a well. Wheat crop suffers backset from chinch bugs and lack of rain, need to replant with corn.
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United States Assay Office Ships Gold to Philadelphia Mint
New York reports on May 17 that the United States assay office shipped ten million dollars in gold bars to the Philadelphia Mint. The move marks a substantial transfer of bullion between federal facilities.
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New York
United States
Philadelphia
American Linseed directors declare 1 percent dividend
The directors of the American Linseed Company in New York announce a dividend of 1 percent. The notice states the distribution date and eligibility for shareholders.
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New York
American Linseed Company
Time is Money on the Great Rock Island Route
The article urges travelers to consider the new fast Rock Island Route with improved through service modern equipment and rock ballast as a time saving and comfort enhancing upgrade. It notes a new schedule and emphasizes choosing routes and ticket options to maximize efficiency.
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