Idaho mayor race draws wary watch in Kendrick
An unmarried woman has been elected mayor of Kendrick Idaho and residents fear mismanagement of town affairs. A pretty young woman becomes mayor, prompting commentary on women in office. Russia's flag over Ta-Lien-Wan fails to deter Chinese locals who missee it as a new Japanese kite. A Havana archbishop declares female choir voices menacing to piety.
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Kendrick
Idaho
Russia
Ta-Lien-Wan
Havana
Connecticut towns vote on license by local ballot
In Connecticut the statute lets towns settle license policy by local ballot. Of 168 towns, 85 choose no license and 83 approve license. Localities determine whether taverns operate through direct voter decision.
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Connecticut
Charitable Group Outlines Work in Basle Switzerland
A Basle Switzerland charitable society outlines its scope and purposes stating it escorts home inebriates in conflict with the perpendicular. The New York board of trade president estimates the Cuban insurrection over three years has cost the United States about 350 million dollars.
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Basle
Switzerland
New York Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Board of Trade
Local Visit Noted for Thambynayagampillai Family
A Bombay newspaper notes Mr and Mrs Thambynayagampillai are visiting Vovilkudyirruppu. The son of Judge G S Annanayagampillai, he is also the son in law of Mr A Jambulingammudel liar.
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Bombay
Nile near Khartoum to become largely British river
The Nile will be virtually a British river down to Khartoum at the confluence of the White and Blue Niles, about 1,700 miles from the mouth. It is probable that the head waters will follow the main stream.
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Nile
Khartoum
White Nile
Blue Nile
Coal production surge marks peak within the United States
The United States functioned as a coal hub with record output last year. Production totaled nearly 200 million tons of bituminous coal and an unspecified amount of anthracite, underscoring a booming domestic energy sector.
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United States
One Protestant Church in Cuba Serves 26 in Havana
A small Protestant Episcopal congregation of about 26 members in Havana comprises Cuba's sole Protestant church. It is supported by contributions from the American Church Missionary Society, headquartered in New York.
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Cuba
Havana
American Church Missionary Society
New York
Empress Victoria Honors Golden Servants Across Germany
The Empress Victoria of Germany awards the golden servants cross to 144 German girls who have spent 40 years in the same family. The piece notes that in America a 40 year service by a domestic would span many representative families across the states.
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Victoria
Germany
America
Union
Secretary Long Renames Morgan Line Steamers
Secretary Long renames the Morgan line steamers El Norte El Sud Fl Rib and El Sol after purchasing auxiliary cruisers the Yankee Dixie Prairie and Yosemite. The names reflect the four principal sections of the country.
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Secretary Long
Morgan Line
el Norte
el Sud
Fl Rib
el Sol
Yankee
Dixie
Prairie
Yosemite
Leather use for bicycles drives large leather demand
The widespread bicycle use boosts leather consumption as every wheel has a leather covered saddle. Each saddle requires at least a foot of leather, with over a million feet cut annually for bicycles.
Copper cent counterfeiting profits raise prison risk
The writer notes a ten cent profit per 100 copper cents from counterfeiting with current material prices. They argue skilled labor costs and distribution shrink profits and warn that workers face near-certain prison time with no wages.
Gotham Actress Miss Sommerville Refuses to Marry Until 24 Hours
Miss Amelia Sommerville, a Gotham actress, is described as circumspect and self restrained. She reportedly refused to marry again until a full 24 hours had passed after receiving the decree of divorce. The anecdote reflects a desire to remove haste from personal affairs.
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Amelia Sommerville
Gotham
Eeain
Khaste
Never call a woman an old maid
A letter-writer asks the age at which a girl becomes an old maid and the response is that never. The piece argues labeling any woman as old maid is inaccurate and discourteous and praises women who are charming regardless of age, urging an end to such talk.
Food as Preventive Measure in Temperance Efforts
A medical authority argues proper feeding warming and clothing stabilize body and nerves aiding moral spiritual and legal suasion. The submerged classes may resist temptation when nourished and relieved with cheer, a practical though not new temperance idea.
Bombardment Preparations Stir Havana as War Seems Likely
Havana reports April 25 that the U S fleet plans a Monday bombardment of Havana and Admiral Sampson has notified the city via Mr Gollan the British ambassador acting for the U S consulate. General Blanco hurriedly inspected batteries and prepared defenses as the city remained in uproar.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Adm
Sampson
Mr. Gollan
Gollan
Blanco
Santa Clara
Senator Davis Declines State Secretary Position
Washington April 25 Senator Davis says he would not consider a cabinet post if Secretary Sherman leaves the State Department. He prefers his Senate seat and expects re election, choosing to remain in the upper chamber despite speculation of a cabinet vacancy. President and others discuss Sherman retirement as a possibility.
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Secretary of State
Sherman
Senate
D. C
Davis
Minnesota
City braces for dawn as troops reinforce defenses
The city girds for a first shot at daybreak with crowds in the streets and troops moved to strengthen batteries. General Pando, after meeting the fleet, returns to the city amid reports of insurgents near the outskirts and a narrow escape from rebel capture. Troops cannot be spared from main defenses.
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Pando
United States
Fire tears through Great Western Printing Co building in St Louis
Four story 411 and 513 Market street building occupied by the Great Western Printing Co burned Sunday night. Loss estimated at 60000 with 40000 insurance. The fire damaged 12 modern printing presses and two lithographing presses and the greatest wooden type stock west of the Mississippi was destroyed. Nearby LaClede and Imperial hotels caught fire but were saved with no damage.
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St. Louis
Great Western Printing Co
Market Street
Joss
LaClede
Imperial
Cowles Assigned to Command the Topeka
Lieut Commander Cowles given command of the Topeka after guiding the Fern between Havana and Key West during the post Maine disaster days. Winslow takes command of the Fern, detached from the St. Louis for that duty.
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Cowles
Topeka
Washington
Havana
Key West
Maine
Winslow
St. Louis
Government issues neutrality proclamation in St Johns
St Johns Newfoundland April 25 Governor Murray issues a neutrality proclamation. The formal order urges citizens to remain impartial amid regional tensions and calls for calm and adherence to international obligations.
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St. Johns
N. F
Gov
Murray
Secretaries Discuss Cuban War Effort and Insurgent Support
A secretary stated there will be no haste to move militiamen and new recruits to Cuba, preferring full adaptation to military life in the U.S. ahead of deployment. He favored joint action with Gomez's insurgents and said the government would supply arms to form disciplined regiments and ready the Cuban army for battle. He also mentioned possible cabinet resignation rumors. The House then passed the army reorganization bill at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday.
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Cuba
Adm. Sampson
Gomez
Huger
Capitol
Dingley
Washington
Senate
Mr. Foraker
Spain
Republic of Cuba
House
Stiles
Wis
White House
Hull
Iowa
House Committee On
District of Columbia
Spaniards Set Fire to Interior Towns in Jamaica Action
Fugitives from Guantanamo in Santiago De Cuba report Spanish troops concentrate along the coast and burn interior towns and plantations. Fear mounts that devastation will be complete before American occupation. Spanish fleet remains at Cape Verde awaiting orders or reinforcements near St. Vincent.
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kKineston
Jamaica
Guantanamo
Santiago de Cuba
St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Paris steamship Paris captured or not in doubt
Reports from Helfast Ushant and London claim the American liner Paris was captured off the Irish coast by a Spanish cruiser or seen south of Brittany. New York dispatches say the Paris denied capture and carries 136 passengers and a large cargo with 400 crew. Analyst note the vessel’s value and status as a potential prize for Spain.
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Parapetuia
Paris
Internationa Navigation Co
Clement A. Griscom, Jr
American Line
Lonpox
Helfast
Lonponx
Ushant
Brittany
France
New York
Southampton
J. W. Mackay
Factmouth
Eng
United States
Five Fleet Ships Ready for War Sailings from New York Harbor
Five fleet ships are prepared to depart New York Harbor Monday for service in the war. The Yankee, ex El Monte, under Lieut. Commander Willard B. Brownson, may scout the Atlantic and patrol for Spanish ships. San Francisco and New Orleans head to Hampton Roads to join the flying squadron. St Louis under Commander Caspar Goodrich and Harvard under Capt. A S Barker set out with undetermined duties and destinations.
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New York Harbor
New York
Yankee
Willard
Brownson
Atlantic
San Francisco
New Orleans
Hampton Noods
Caspar Goodrich
St. Louis
Harvard
A. S. Barker
Spanish Freight Vessel Pedro Captured Near Key West
The Spanish freighter Pedro of 1892 tons arrived under its own steam after being captured by a warship and brought to Key West for salvage. Spaniards denounce the act as piracy and accuse the United States of violating international law, while newspapers in Maprio label the seizure as Yankee aggression.
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Paradesouta
Maritime Exchange
Key West
Fla
Pedro
Antwerp
Pensacola
Flia
Prizs
Maprio
Buena Ventura
United States
Nashville
Senator Walthall's Successor Discussed in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi April 25 speculation runs high on who will replace Senator Walthall. Avowed aspirants include J I McCool speaker of the Mississippi house of representatives along with Congressman John Allen John Sharp Williams Chancellor Hill of Ellisville ex Governor Robt Lowry of Jackson and J W Cutter of Clarksdale. The appointment is expected to come from the free silver faction.
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Walthall
Jackson
Miss
J. I. McCool
Mississippi House of Representatives
John Allen
John Sharp Williams
Chancellor Hill
Ellisville
Robt. Lowry
J. W. Cutter
Clarksdale
Free Silverites
Arm injury in Rettig store accident at North Manchister
Frank J. Rettig a hardware merchant was shot in the arm when William Jaagz looking at revolvers discharged a weapon. The ball passed through Rettig's arm in two places, below and above the elbow, but the injuries are not dangerous. Three lives lost in a mine at Londonderry Col. Londonderry mine on Ironclad Hill1. W H Pine superintendent J W Foster miner J P Jones miner perished in a shaft fire asphyxiation. bodies recovered
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North Manchister
Ind
Frank J. Rettig
William Jaagz
Haag
Rettig
Criveré Creek
Col
Londonderry
Ironclad Hill
W. H. Pine
J. W. Foster
J. P. Jones
Jones
Foster
Vine
Knox College to Raise Two Companies for War
Knox College plans to mobilize two units for the war effort. The undergraduate corps of 150 will seek placement in the regiment formed by Gen. Clendennin of Moline. President J. N. Finley will organize a company of graduates and former cadets.
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Knox College
Clendennin
Moline
J. N. Finley
Tragedy in Osukkosa as Lovers Kill and Die
In Osukkosa Wisconsin on April 25 Birdie Fox was shot by her lover Geo Miles. She died a few hours later and Miles shot himself in the breast and is dying. The shooting followed a quarrel.
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Osukkosa
Wis
Birdie Fox
Geo. Miles
Miss Fox
Miles
Cuban resolutions pass and battle over Cuban policy continues
The Senate and House move on Cuban resolutions with Foraker and Teller amendments as debates over recognition of the Cuban republic intensify. Sessions include lengthy talks on the sundry civil appropriation bill and military mobilization measures.
Navy refuses to disclose ship locations amid tensions
The Navy Department would not confirm the Oregon and Marietta positions or orders, saying no statement would be made beyond assurances of their safety. Officials have arranged for the Oregon’s commander to be met by friends and warned of imminent hostilities and Temerario’s presence at Buenos Ayres on the ship’s route to the North Atlantic station.
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Washington
Navy Department
Oregon
Marietta
San Francisco
Temerario
Buenos Ayres
North Atlantic
Ted Cross Society Offers Services to Bianco
In Navana on April 23 the Red Cross society ladies call on the captain general to provide their services during the war.
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Ted Cross Society
Navana
Cuba Declared In War State By Spanish Governor
Tiavana April 23 Capt Gen Blan co issues decree declaring the island of Cuba in a state of war outlining martial measures and suppression of insurrection activity.
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Cuba
Tiavana
Blanco
The Cruiser Topeka Safe After Collision Reports
Londown April 25 The United States cruiser Topeka is stated as safe and not the vessel that collided with the Albatross near Falmouth. The British steamer Jesmond arrived at Cardiff with damage after a collision with the Albatross. Key West April 25 The captured Spanish steamer Buenaventura remains aground and leaking with suspicion of crew scuttling.
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Londown
United States
Topka
Falmouth
Jesmond
Cardiff
Buenaventura Aeround
Key West
He Was Waiting
A young theological student tells an amusing self story about his path to missionary work. He visits a lady. her little brother sits facing a gilt clock and asks why he is waiting. The boy replies awaiting his face to stop the elf.
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Eile
Taddy
Robbie
Tory
Philadelphia
Cail
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