Alphonso Crowned King in opulent Spain coronation
In Madrid Alphonso XII was proclaimed king before the chamber of deputies and thousands more, taking the constitutional oath on a crucifix. The 18 year old monarch rode through cheering crowds in a state procession to the cathedral as foreign ministers and Spaniards celebrated a grand spectacle.
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Madrid
Spain
Alphonso XII
Gibraltar
East and West Indies
Oceanica
Chamber of Deputies
Alphonso
Dias
Sovereien
Church of
Francisco
TWO WRECKS FIVE KILLED IN MIDWEST AND PA ACCIDENTS
Lincoln Nebraska reports four passengers killed and a dozen injured in a collision near Hyannis on the Burlington line. Williamsport Pennsylvania records an east bound flyer colliding with a freight, destroying engine and cars. engineer Shriner killed.
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Lincoln
Neb
Hyannis
Burlington Branch
Williamsport
Shriner
Admiral Sampson Will Leaves Life Insurance to Daughters
In Washington on May 17 the will of Admiral Sampson was opened revealing a $4,000 life insurance for his four daughters and the remaining $20,000 estate to the widow.
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Washington
Admiral Sampson
Rumor Links Great Western to Kansas City and Southern
In Kansas City on May 17 reports suggest the Chicago and Great Western may seek to acquire the Kansas City and Southern, potentially creating a major trunk line slicing the country from north to south for a strategic position.
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Kansas City
The
Chicago and Great Western
Rock Island
Kansas City and Southern
Great Western
Denver and Rio Grande Sets Colorado Rail Travel Record
A special Denver to Pueblo train carried real estate men, covering 119.3 miles in 143 minutes. The run broke the Colorado railway travel record, accomplished with ease.
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Pueblo
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grand Railway
Denver
Milky Jape at Pennsylvania Guard Encampment
A party of National Guard officers visited a farm near Met Gretna and were served buttermilk by the farmer’s daughter. After finishing, one officer asked for more and she quipped that the milk is used for pigs anyway, revealing a rustic farm setting and light humor.
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Philadelphia Times
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Met
Gretna
George
Tragic clash as police battle rioters in Pittsburg suburb
In Atlanta on May 17 four policemen and three black suspects were killed after officers attempted to apprehend a gang that had held up an officer. The rebels barricaded in houses, were trapped as state artillery attacked, ending with a barn fire and Richardson killed after a final assault. Militamen arrived to quell the crowd.
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Atlanta
Pittsburg
State Artillery
Will Richardson
Richardson
Policeman Grant
Crabtree
Osborne
Batten
Gover
Consul Ayme Cables Relief Subscriptions May Stop
Consul Ayme reports from Martinique that subscriptions for relief may be halted as U S provisions are deemed sufficient.
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Washington
Ayme
Martinique
United States
Rosecrans' Remains Reinterred at Arlington
Major General Rosecrans was reinterred at Arlington Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included Generals Miles Schofield and Corbin. Speaker Henderson and President Roosevelt delivered addresses at the ceremony.
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Washington
Rosecrans
Arlington Cemetery
Miles, Schofield
Corbin
Henderson
Roosevelt
May 19 Turner hall program features A F of L speaker
At Turner hall on Monday evening May 19 everyone is welcome admission free and good music. J. D Pierce general organizer of the A F of L will be one of the speakers.
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Turner Hall
J. D Pierce
A. F of L
Hutchison's Imperial Stock to Present Three Nights at Opera House
Contracts closed with Bailey & Moor for a three night engagement by Hutchison's Imperial Stock company at the opera house on May 10, 21 and 22. The program features A Woman's Power Young Mrs Winthrop and For Another's Crime with popular prices 25c. Tickets on sale at Ellis'.
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Bailey & Moor
Opera House
Hutchison
Imperial Stock Company
Winthrop
Ellis
Curious 30th Century Archery Student and Horse Shoe View
A dialogue from the Detroit Free Press contrasts a student of archery with a learned professor. They discuss a horseshoe shaped object over a door and its origin as a symbol of protection and luck in ancient times. The exchange notes oddities of future ages and gratitude for modern enlightenment.
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Detroit
Fort de France reports drastic measures to halt vandalism
The French cruiser Suchet arrives at St Pierre with local authorities ready to shoot down looters amid continued pillaging. Mount Pele ashes show high sulphur. troops killed ghouls and arrested about a hundred. Recounted observations from St Pierre include sea bed changes and charred bodies noted by Captain Mc Lean at St Lucia.
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Fort de France
Suchet
St. Pierre
Pele
Washington
McLean
Cincinnati
St. Lucia
Wealthy Kansan C W Goodlander Stricken
Fort Scott Kansas May 17 C W Goodlander a leading Kansas figure was struck by apoplexy and left partly paralyzed doctors hold guarded hopes for recovery
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Fort Scott
Kans
aMy
C. W. Goodlander
Kansas
Fire at Armour refinery injures 29 in Chicago yard
During the Armour & Co. lard refinery blaze at the Union Stock Yards 29 people were injured and seven may die soon. Loss is estimated between 750000 and 900000 dollars. Most injuries came from the hog runway collapse as spectators sought a better view of the fire.
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Chicago
Fie
Armour & Co
Union
G A R Denounces Copperheads Tension in Indiana Meeting
The Indiana department G A R debated a resolution denouncing Copperheads as aligned with 1862 foes and urging government arrests. Democrats opposed, Capt D F Allen spoke in favor, resolution adopted after striking arrest clause amid lively remarks.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Department
G. A. RR
D. F. Allen
Frankfort
Philippines
Chicago News Plot Sparks Questionable Soldier Motive
A fragmentary Chicago report portrays a tense exchange where Misa Willing remarks on soldiering ability and Mr. Shyer counters with concerns about penelig diapolla tion hindering decisive action.
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Chicago News
Misa
Shyer
Desire for Big Strike Grows in Mine Union Action
Hazelton May 17. The United Mine Workers president John Mitchell announces a push to convene a special session to mobilize both organized and unorganized bituminous miners in support of the anthracite strike. A national convention may call for a nationwide coal work stoppage with district and national leaders guiding details. Local unions report meetings and relief plans as mines face a long strike amid layoffs and reduced rail and streetcar service.
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Hazelton
United Mine Workers’ of America
John Mitchell
United States
Coal Feild
Afernoon
Mitchell
Electric Railway Company
German Emperor to Gift Statue of Frederick the Great
William telegraphed to President Roosevelt saying he was impressed by Prince Henry’s US reception and would present a bronze statue of Frederick the Great to the United States. Roosevelt thanked him and said he would refer the matter to Congress.
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Wilesbanden
Hesse-Naasau
United States
Prince Henry
United States of America
Frederick the Great
Amelia
Ista
Washingon
William
Roosevelt
Congress
Celebration Planned for Wheatland Fourth of July
Arrangements decided for a grand Fourth of July celebration at Wheatland. The event will include horse races with purses awarded.
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Wheatland
Storm Develops Over Rockies With Warm Western States
Weather brief notes a developing storm over the Rocky Mountain region with unusually low barometric pressure in Montana and Wyoming. Warmer conditions spread across the western states with rain reported in Iowa Minnesota Washington Oregon Idaho and western Montana while high pressure and fair cool weather dominate east of the Mississippi. Local data for the last 24 hours lists temperatures and precipitation with a notice about classified ads.
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Cheyenne
Johny
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Wyoming
Palse
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Iowa
Minnesota
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West Indies
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Mead
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Uncle Sam
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