Spanish Defeat Reported After Sharp Engagement in Cuba
A Havana Herald dispatch says Spanish forces under General Roderiguez were lured into an ambush during fighting in the Purgatory hills. The clash lasted five hours with 280 Spanish killed or captured and supplies ending in a setback as insurgents held firm near Banes and Holquin. News also notes volunteers joining the insurgents in Santiago de Cuba and Weyler’s quiet return to Havana.
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New York
Havana
Roderiguez
Purgatory
Castillo
Santiago de Cuba
Garcia
Banes
Holquin
Weddel
Weyler
Santa Clara
Spain
Pinar del Rio
Quintin Bandera
Matanzas
Insurgent Actions Reported Across Cuban Provinces
Havana insurgents attack Tapasta and Heiba repelling Spanish garrisons. Cubans loot blockhouses, seize stores, and burn one outpost while Spanish troops around 300 observe without offensive moves. Deserters and paroles, arrests of leaders, and mutinous volunteers noted as Weyler grant amnesty prompts deportation plans. Crews report 75 Spanish casualties and growing insurgent momentum.
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New York
Pras
Key West
Havana
Tapasta
Ia Heiba
Rodriguez
Rafael Mendoza Sicarros
Ricardo Haldez
Pinar del Rio
Weyler
Irons
Ceuta
Sancti Spiritus
Levees Holding Across River Districts
New Orleans reports indicate levees holding with a tenth fall at Providence and four tenths rise at Plaquemine. Engineers, led by Major Richardson, deem the defense well constructed though Davia levee requires reinforced protection. no mishaps occurred.
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New Orleans
Providence
Red River
Arkansas
Red River Landing
Plaquemine
Major Richardson
State Engineers
Davia Levee
Fisherman Bodies Found as Boats Sail Near Astoria Coast
A fisherman’s body was found tangled in a net aboard a boat drifting near Long Beach and Ocean Park. One boat capsize near Clatsop Spit reportedly claimed captain and crew with unconfirmed names. another vessel’s loss also unverified.
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Tata
Astoria
Kinney
Long Beach
Ocean Park
Booth
Clatsop Spit
Proposed BC Law on Alien Miners Sparks Local Debate
In Rossland British Columbia on May 3 talk grows over a proposed law requiring alien miners to declare intent to become citizens before obtaining a miner's certificate. Despite the measure passing the legislature petitions oppose it, citing American energy as essential to Canadian mining wealth. Eighty three Americans applied for licenses at 65 dollars per year, with some seeking one two or three year terms, and others who previously held multi year licenses may be exempt if the law passes. The prospect of a rush to secure certificates before signing looms.
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Rossland
B. C
British Columbia
Guthrie Calamity and Political Upheaval Report
May 8 dispatch from Guthrie describes retrievals of five more bodies from a flood debris field near the Cimarron and Cottonwood confluence. Reports mention victims George Owen Charles Refine Henry Simmone Mrs Watson and child and note dangerous quicksand and high waters. The piece also covers Democratic splits over alliance with Populists and silver Republicans, citing Bryan’s Omaha World Herald urging unity to oppose a split in 1900.
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Kansas City
Times
Guthrie
Arkansas
Pawnee
Democratic Party
Bryan
The
Omaha World- Herald
Adde
Bailey
Cuban officer captured in Sagua prison
A World dispatch from Havana reports Rafael Fernandes an American adjutant on the staff of insurgent General Roban has been captured at Sagua la Grande He is confined in the military prison there and his case is under review by Consul Barker.
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New York
Havana
Sagua la Grande
Rafael Fernandes
Roban
Sagua
Barker
Cuban Reforms to Be Applied in Cuba
The queen regent signed a decree at today’s cabinet meeting to apply agreed reforms for Cuba. The move follows a cable from Captain-General Weyler stating the western part of the island is pacified.
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Madrid
Cuba
Weyler
Americus Club Banquet Goes On After Hall Fire
Pittsburg May 8 Eleventh annual banquet of the Americus Club in memory of General Grant was held despite a fire that destroyed the decorations. Hundreds of inverted pyramids of bunting hung from the ceiling, lights and festooning added color. An explosion while photographing the scene sparked flames that nearly ruined the decor. Debris removal took an hour, but the 324 diners remained seated as U S Trent served as toastmaster.
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Pittsburg
Americus Club
General Grant
Appomattox
U. S. Trent
Fatal Sawmill Explosion Shatters West Virginia Mill
A boiler explosion at Alderman's sawmill in the Kawah valley, West Virginia, killed Perry Devers and George Conley and seriously injured five others. The injured are Hickman, Thomas Hickman, Will Barton, William Alderman, and John Janley. The three wounded may die as the mill lies wrecked with heavy losses anticipated.
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Pittsburg
Alderman
Kawah Valley
W. Va
Perry Devers
George Conley
Hickman
Thomas Hickman
Will Barton
William Alderman
John Janley
Doctor Zertucha Arrested in Havana for Treachery
A Havana dispatch says Dr Maximo Zertucha, Antonio Maceo’s physician, was arrested at his Gaines home and brought to Havana. He is reported to face deportation to Chafarinas island as ordered by Weyler.
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Zertucha
New York
Havana
Maximo Zertucha
Antonio Maceo
Gaines
Weyler
Chafarinas Island
Fortune for a Tramp Reveals Long Lost Heir in Havre
A New York tale centers on Jacob Loesing a tramp who fled Havre France at sixteen and later learned of a $38 000 estate from a rich Havre flour merchant uncle. A lawyer investigating an assault case traced the story to Havre confirming the inheritance but the heir cannot be found.
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New York
Jacob Leesing
Havre
France
Jacob Loesing
San Quentin
Jacob
Loesing
Drowned Cook Lost In Salmon Bay Incident
B. H. Waller, cook aboard the schooner Compeer, drowned in Salmon Bay Seattle on May 5 while loading lumber at Ballard for Central America. A new cook had been hired and the skiff capsized. the other cook survived by clinging to the overturned craft.
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Salmon Bay
Seattle
B. H. Waller
Compeer
High Water Crowds At St Louis Riverfront
The High Water at St Louis draws enormous crowds as the river rises to 80.95 at 4 PM. Levee areas flood rail lines, with terminal tracks partly submerged yet officials say five more feet of rise would submerge all river tracks. Engines can operate in three feet of water, delaying impact unless levels climb further.
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St. Louis
Terminal Association
Mississippi river near Natches shows slight rise and hopeful outlook
Natches Mississippi May 4 with only a half tenth rise in twenty four hours the river situation remains steady. Weather clearing and levees in fair condition with many streams flowing through requiring a large ditch at Vidalia. Levees guarded and work crews large as river runs swiftly near crest.
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Natches, Miss
Vidalia
Circulation figures show gains and declines in national notes
The May 4 report from the controller of the currency records April 20 totals. National bank notes circulate 232.8 million with a 5.7 million yearly gain and 0.9 million monthly loss. Bond-based circulation stands at 308.8 million with a 5.37 million yearly gain and 0.999 million monthly loss. Lawful money basis reaches 34.1 million, up 3.84 million for the year and 93 thousand for the month. United States registered bonds on deposit total 233.75 million for notes and 16.32 million for public deposits. The navy orders commission two new gunboats Helena and Annapolis, to join service June 1 and June 7 respectively, then move to a foreign station after testing.
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Washington
United States
Commiccion
Columbia
Navy Department
Helena
Annapolis
Helens
North Atlantic
China
First Alaska annual mail contract to Circle City
The post office department contracts for the first regular annual mail service in Alaska from Juneau to Circle City, covering 900 miles each way. William F. Baller of Alaska City is the contractor for one round trip per month starting July 1, 1897, at a price of 6.9.
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Alaska
Washington
Post Office Department
Juneau
Circle City
Walliam F. Baller
General Miles Given Presidential Permission for Levant Trip
General Miles receives formal assent from the president to travel to the Levant and observe Turkish and Greek armies. He may visit additional European powers and report findings after a two to three month trip. Alonzo Lowe of Greenfield, Ind., lifts a horse and can carry a sugar barrel alone.
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Washington
Miles
Turkey
Greece
Levant
Alonzo Lowe
Greenfield
Ind
President McKinley Eyes International Silver Conference
The president plans to convene an international conference on the silver question, appointing Senator Weles of Colorado and others as commissioners. The move aims to bring a global discussion to the United States and possibly hold the conference in Washington, making voters part of the debate.
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Weles
Colorado
Son
Iiinole
CO. J
Maseschusettes
Hy Thie
McKinley
United States
Washington
Bie
Dua
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Patsead
Ino
Brrakere
D'Suuss
Phage
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Roseland
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