Memorial Day Observed Across Nebraska and Manila
Memorial Day exercises commemorated fallen soldiers from the Spanish American and Philippine conflicts. Nebraska ceremonies featured expanded graveside services at national cemeteries with regimental bands and wreaths, while Manila observed solemn services with decorated graves and military honors.
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Johan
National Cemetery
Chatignooga
Faye
Wits
Seare
Nebraska
Manila
Dar
Paca
Battery Knoll
Barker Pempori
Sipasiiren
United States Philippines Commission
York
Mernerint Phoy Pine
Diane Pentre
Havana
Sovertatbele
Maine
Tropas
Paris
Lafaverce
Minister Townsend Named to Belgium Post in Wartime
Lawrence Townsend of Dennsylvaniae succeeds Telia Storer as United States minister to Belgium as Brussels hosts shifting diplomatic roles during Spain war times. Townsend is described as an experienced diplomat and lawyer for cultural affairs, becoming head of the American mission while wartime strain and multilingual duties mark the era.
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Lawrence Townsend
Dennsylvaniae
Telia Storer
United States
Tetam
Sen Ana
Madrid
Mr. Ewresend
Fragmentary 19th Century Dispatches from Various Locations
Scattered lines report smallpox spread near Philadelphia and in Alaska, counterfeit activity at Greentree Hotel in Shreveport, Bank of England funding Dawson fire sufferers, a missing Huntington resident, drowning on Kentucky River, German claims in Samoa over wartime damages, a tale of a skewer and watches, and Cincinnati’s Coatmakers' Thongdiein Assessaion forming to curb sweat shops.
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Philadelphi
Nivetown
Alaska
Greentree
Shreveport
Bank of England
Dawson
Huntington
Thomas Eves
Versailles
Kentucky River
Lilliard’s Ferry
Germens
Tludhe Paek
Mt Agresstol Fu Dbetzois
Thongdiein Assessaion
Cincinati
Siweat
CYCLONES ROAR ACROSS MIDWEST AND GREAT LAKES
A series of cyclones Sunday hit South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska causing widespread fire damage ruined crops and downed wires. A severe electric storm struck Michigan while Chicago endured a violent rainstorm flood damage. A deadly tornado near Bijou Tillis south of Chamberlain South Dakota killed seven and injured two, destroying a church and a school before moving toward the Missouri hills.
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South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Secre
Michigan
Chicago
Bijou Tilis
Chamberlain
S. 1
Tormado
Veterson Plaice
Missouri River
Tlamilton County
Wight
Jofvlock
Pata
Dinelading
Nebo
Tewa Satur- Daryimad Sagedhov
Pate
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
McCray
Keswick
Meloy
Gain
Des Moines
No Pardon for Mrs Maybrick British Government Says
The British government opposes a new pardon for Mrs Florence Maybrick and states no new evidence exists. Ambassador Choate informed the U S State Department that Britain declines to reopen the case despite renewed petitions from Mrs Maybrick’s supporters. The Foreign Office reviewed the matter and expressed regret over delays but concluded the evidence does not prove innocence.
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Fieveneos Matyirick
Didy
Iss
Hoor Denser
Tie
Muaydheis
Chate
Ates
Hag
Cleatie T
Dreyfus to be retried by court martial in France
Civil Court of Cassation reports in favor of revision so Dreyfus will face a new trial. Former captain on Devil's Island will be brought back for a court martial to be held in a garrison town near Paris with military police ready for any disturbances. Kansas notes the Twentieth regiment sails from Manila around June 15.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Western man favored in Wisconsin and Indiana backs Hopkins
The Wisconsin delegation in Milwaukee backs Henderson in the looming speaker contest, signaling a Western candidate edge. Indiana Republicans reportedly favor Hopkins, seen as likely to push strict anti trust legislation, with nine Indiana congressmen expected to vote for him.
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Wisconsin
Henderson
Indiana
Hopkins
Wopkins
Milwaukee
Anderson
Ifenderson
Washington
Sfenderso
Payne
New York
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Grosvenor
Ohio
Steele
Babcook
Enderson
Town
Townes
Minnesota
Reed
Congress
Col. Henderson
Indianapolis
Justa
Lim
Railroad Wrecks in Iowa Kill Nine Injure Many Across State
Two separate train wrecks in Iowa caused by heavy rain and a washed-out track killed nine people and injured many more. The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern wreck near Waterloo is blamed on a washed foundation and possible cloudburst, with engines and cars telescoping and passengers trapped. A second crash near Colgein and another derailment near Denison, Texas, add to the casualty toll as crews rush to aid the injured and recover bodies. david h talia of minneapolis among the dead, en route to marry laura morgenstern.
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Burlington
Iowa
Waterloo
Colgein
Denison
Texas
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Cedar Rapids
Aal
David II
Talia
Minneapolis
Twalio
Laura Morgenstern
Admiral Schley
Cuban payroll misfire leaves seven of 4317 claimed soldiers paid
American officers waited all day to pay 875 to Cuban soldiers in Na ana but only seven of the 4317 men listed by Cuban officers for the Fifth army corps proved their claims. None of the seven surrendered arms and camp followers received the money while others were turned away. A total of 625 was distributed with 34,000 in gold and silver on hand and a strong guard at the paymaster’s office.
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Na“ana
Fifth Army Corps
Clasv
Oil discovery reported in Lewis County Kentucky
Motes of current events note oil discovery in Lewis County Kentucky. General TI G Otis received royal welcome on return to Los Angeles California. Ella Warnock eleven of Bellaire Ohio injured in buggy accident with fatal neck injury. Frank Webb of Cincinnati acquitted in hammer death of infant son. Rhode Island Legislature voids charter of the American Investors Company.
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Lewis County
Kentucky
TI. G. Otis
Los Angeles
Cal
Ella Warnock
Bellaire
Ohio
Frank Webb
Cincinnati
Rhode Island
American Investors’ Company
Banquet Casts Anti Trust Rally as War Cry for Democrats
St Louis hosted a massive Democratic dinner with about two thousand men and seven thousand women and men in attendance. Speakers including Champ Clark, David A. De Armond, M. C. Wetmore, and Altgeld pressed anti trust and silver issues. Bryan received an enthusiastic ovation as he spoke on monopolies and the need to curb trusts.
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St. Lewis
Mound City
Coliseum
Champ Clark
Senate
William J. Bryan
Minsic Sfall
Col. Bryan
Larry B. Hawes
Jefferson Club
Clark
Bryan
C. B. Faris
Congremin Clark
M. E. Lenton
M. C. Wetmore
Ife
David A. de Armond
Missouri
America
Committee On
Mr. Bryan
Congressan DeArmond
aAimerica
Logan
Ates
Standard Money
Republican Party
Ita
Abraham Linesin
Congress
San Juan
H. P. Belmont
O. ST. P. Belmonte
Stone
New York
Belmont
Bryam
United States
Empire State Democracy
Altgeld
John P Altgeld
Twinvis
Democratic Party
Tie
Chicago
Youthful Depravity Among Argentine Youths Exposed
Frank G. Carpenter notes that Argentine boys mature quickly, posing as men by age fourteen. He claims lax parenting, scarce Sunday schools, and early political talk, with youths favoring law studies and showing strong language skills while girls know few subjects beyond languages.
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Argentine Republic
America
Frank G. Carpenter
United State
Equator
Loys
Precious Stones Define a Persian Ruler's Wealth
A contemporary portrait notes the shah's immense wealth rests mainly on diamonds and precious stones. It describes the Persian royal family as vast with thousands of princes and princesses and about twenty in the throne’s current occupant household.
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Shah
Persia
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