Naval vessel construction gains near completion abroad
Report from Admiral Highborne shows progress in building warships including Kearsarge, Kentucky, Albany, and Goldsborough. Vessels at Newport News and Armstrong's yards near completion with minimal work left. others like Alabama and Wisconsin approaching finish at Pennsylvanian and San Francisco yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Highborne
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Newport News
Albany
Armstrong’s. Engeland
Goldsborough
Wolfan Anekers
Pleiaderpite
Wosconsim
San Francisco
Lawrones
Macdonough
Pore
Mies
Soatpack Cap ti Convention Ends After Disputed Balloting
The convention concluded amid confusion over nominations for vice president and president. A straggled set of bar vote attempts tied to the Republican party row prompted debate on reform measures and party alignment, with the proposal defeated 26 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sans S21
Weng
Aera
Mir
Towne
Seyral Bar Vatiliedia
Renpublican
Amation Todins Ete
Yates Nominated by Republican State Convention in Peoria
A garbled report indicates Piet Yates of Jacksonville secured the Republican nomination at the state convention in Peoria, amid a tumultuous scene. The recount mentions Cook County support and a signal from an unspecified figure, with references to Yates and colleagues in the party dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piet
Yates
Jacksonville
Peoria
Cook County
Lorryey
Wise Shvey
Unclear Topela Didiiy Capitates Charity Disbursements
A garbled record describes profits distribution to famine relief efforts and multiple institutions including hospitals and colleges. It lists donors and specific allocations such as public drinking fountains and a state temperance movement, but many names and figures are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les. Com
Cit
Christs Hospital
Wosidyin College
Sani
Popeka Y. M. Coal
Sita
San
Topeka
Insurgent Attack on Tas Dake Repelled in Albay Province
A clash near Tas Dake in Leas, Albay, saw insurgents number about two hundred riders and six bolotuer advancing on the town. Captain Lester H. Simons of the Seventh Volunteer Regiment engaged with a Forts-compass unit, killing one insurgent leader, a Dive priest, who was wounded and captured after his horse fell. Wartime Ammarienties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fron Migania
Tas Dake
Leas
Provines
Albay
Haven
Lester HE Simons
Forts
Omans
Woman Sets Fire Killing Two Stepchildren
Ai Clicaus. Mes. Anta Grabent tried to kill her two stepchildren by setting fire to their home on ti Ho mati avenue after dousing their clothing with kerosene. The children died. she survived. She had four children by her first husband and sent them to a minor’s house before the deed. Investigations and trials followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai Clicaus
Anta Grabent
Bamma
Ueed
Mary
Homati Avenue
Cuno
Menors House
Dino Estie Traubibes
Boers in Full Retreat As War Office Reports
The war office reports Boers in retreat with the enemy's lines in disarray and their camps abandoned. Cavalry and infantry pursue along multiple routes while scattered forces regroup. Strong implies caution as pursuit continues and reinforcements may be needed.
Unclear Names Nominated For President and Vice President
Fragmentary notes mention Wharten Barker of Pennsylvania and unl Tendugs Debedhy of Minnesota as nominees for President and Vice President. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharten Barker
Pennsylvania
Unl Tendugs Debedhy
Minnesota
Were
Ate
Rowd Penn
Coto H Tiong Pn Cyan Hati
Schooner Luella Wood Strands Off Green Run Beach
The schooner Luella Wood ran aground at Green Run Beach Val on Wednesday night. Ten crew members are missing and authorities search for the missing sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk - Wals Speems
Luella Wood
Green Run Beach
Val
Village Surrounded by Forest Fires Inerent In Empire Pa
In Empire Pennsylvania a village is described as fully surrounded by fires with five diagnosing? destroyed and three children burned to death. Inhabitants are panicked and unable to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Bank Robbery Reported in Astfork Arizona
A faro bank was held up at Astfork Ariz by two bandits, and the bank hold up amounted to more than 1000 dollars. A number of bullets were exchanged as the hold ups escaped and were trailed to neighboring mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astfork Ariz
Progress on Guam Island under Governor Leary
Governor Leary reports to the Navy Department on Guam affairs including a borough census and a six month financial statement. The treasury shows a growing surplus in Mexican dollars with 141,819 on Jan 1, 1900. evaporating plant is fine but no ice machine yet. Population tally as of Jan 1, 1900 counts 4,061 with 3,240 in Agana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leary
Navy Department
Washington
Guam
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Agana
Business show reaction and April new york exports
R G Dun reports April failures prove no looming disaster as production and price adjustments drive prosperity. New York exports rise sharply, with weekly totals exceeding last year and cotton gains from the south. Domestic demand shows a modest uptick while foreign shipments rebound compared with prior periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
New York
Buit
United States
Canada
New Style in Train Robbery Near Yakima
Six highwaymen halted a Northern Pacific freight near North Yakima Washington forcing five passengers to jump from the moving train. They lined victims up fired into them and robbed watches rings and cash then fled toward Daitenum after wiring Rosa station for help. Sheriff Vocke led a posse in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
North Yakima
Wash
Rosa Station
Vockeor Ap
Fire Devastates Pier and Nearby Barges in New York
A fire at the river end of the Mallory line steamship pier in Maiden Lane New York destroyed the pier and damaged nearby Stahl Reyerds barges. A six month old daughter of Captain Charles Lewis of Sherwood drowned. Total damage near 50 000 dollars. Dam breach issues in Platte river caused by a Denver Water Co dam failure remain active with extensive track and bridge destruction and 40 000 dollar losses to ranches and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallory Line
Maiden Lane
Exast
New York
Stahl Reyerds
Gapt
Charles Lewis
Sherwood
Platte River
Denver
Colo
Fire destroys Ebinger G tind Opera House in Fort Madison
In Fort Madison Iowa the Ebinger G tind Opera House burned down causing about $25 000 in damages. Fireman Frank Threener was struck by falling brick and suffered a fractured skull requiring trephining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Iowa
Ebinger G
Uhe
I Frank Threener
Sudden Death After Egg Eating Bet Near Hopkins Missouri
Joseph Bays a young farmer living southwest of Hopkins Missouri died after eating three dozen eggs in a bet with a friend. He fell ill within hours and doctors failed to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egius
Joseph Bays
Hopkins
Bin
Northwestern Elevated Rairosd Company Reinstates Striking Workers
Officials announce 158 unionized workers who walked off the road weeks ago are back to work after an agreement granting every union demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Elevated Rairosd Company
Chienszo
Storm Strikes San Antonio Destroys Lean and Trust Building
A severe storm hit San Antonio causing major damage including the San Antonio Lean and Trust Company building being demolished. Officials estimate losses in the unseen range with no fatalities reported to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
San Antonio Lean and Trust Company
SanGeu
Pulp Mills Burned in Grand More Fire Disaster
A Grand More, Que. report states pulp oil, sawmill and pump rooms of Lementides' pulp and paper mill were destroyed by flames. Officials warn the loss will be heavy and commercial operations disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand More
Que
Lementides
Frost Injures Ohio Fruit Crop
Frosts across eastern Ohio cause heavy damage to early crops with apples and peaches practically destroyed. Ice formed in several areas worsened losses and frigid conditions threaten remaining fruit yields and agricultural plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Fire at Geneseo hotel claims two lives
The American Hotel in Geneseo New York burned early one morning, killing Lafayette Carney and Sherman Dezoray of West Sparta on the third floor. A waitress reported overhearing two men plotting arson, and a missing woman is believed dead, with losses around fifteen thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
S. Y
Lafayette Carney
Sherman Dezoray
West Sparta
Womin
Miss Schreiner
Storm and flames ruin two Canton towns in near disaster
A tornado struck Canton Ohio late the other evening destroying six buildings and blowing down chimneys and smokestacks in factories businesses and homes with no fatalities. A fire in West Brookfield destroyed fifteen houses and Navarre lost two residences and two stables as towns narrowly escaped total ruin with estimated losses around 45000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Canton
West Brookfield
Navarre
Hanged by Request in Alaska Murder Case
A murderer in Alaska willingly went to the gallows. Martin Sivert shot Steve Predrige and fired at Christianson before capture. He asked to be hanged, and his request was granted as there was no alternative care. Sivert signed a statement claiming he received justice. The motive cited was robbery involving gold mining company workers. Officials queried starving Native groups in Oklahoma. Col. Randlett answered no sanctioned suffering in his jurisdiction.
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Alaska
Dumein
Martin Sivert
Steve Predrige
Christianson
Bnt
Tie
Sivert
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Washington
Oklahoma
Col
Randlett
Andarko
Okla
De Haven Heirs to Receive Large Government Claim
The De Haven heirs in Chicago are set to share a government repayment of millions after a lengthy dispute. A $5,000,000 claim plus interest is to be divided among the De Haven heirs, of whom several are in Chicago. Wedding plans collapsed when John Y. Lower and Mrs. Mary Wanamaker canceled the ceremony in Warren Gabio. the groom was 49 and the bride younger. A large fire at Branch and Second streets destroyed Mississippi Valley Hay Storage Co and nearby lumber yards, with an estimated total loss of about 350,000 to 400,000, with hay storage suffering around 40,000 and the rest borne by the remaining businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Haven
Jacob de Haven
United States
Veneto Santis
Tas Ween
Te Haven
Chicago
Warren
Qobio
John Y. S Lower
Bluffton
Ind
Mary Wanamaker
Vwower
Indiana
Wanamaker
Mississippi Valley Ilay Storage Company
Wortner-Lothman Manufacturing Company
Branch and
Second Streets
St. Louis
Hay Company
Hofner-Lothman Manufacturing Company
Fire Wipes Out Glasgow Business District in Kentucky
A major blaze in Glasgow Kentucky consumed the business section with losses around 150000 dollars. It started at Rayboulds store and residence and spread south destroying the church telephone exchange the Republican office and both telegraph offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Glasgow
Raybould
Republican
Rebels Reunite Under Aguinaldo Near Northern Mountains
Telegrams from Gen. Young say Aguinaldo has joined rebel general Tino in the north and they have reassembled a sizable force in the mountains. Young seeks to strike before the rains and requests reinforcements from Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Young
Aguinaldo
Tino
Gen. Young
Mamila
Robbers Fail in Sunbury Bank Heist Blast
Six men blew open the Farmers' Bank in Sunbury Ohio wrecking the safe and rear wall but fled empty handed as locals rushed to investigate the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Bank
Sunbury
Ohio
Explosion Destroys Street Car Near St Louis
An explosion toppled a street car filled with Dewey celebrators near St Louis. The wrecked car lay in a lonely spot after the blast. Track inspection showed nitroglycerin coating across a stretch of the rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Burglars Hit Mast Brady's First National Bank
Robbers entered the First National Bank of Mast Brady Pennsylvania and forced open the safe taking all visible cash including pennies. The estimated loss is $10,000 with no suspects yet identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Bank
First National Bank
Mast Brady
Falls in a Fit Ends Life of Oxford Mayor Kaumler
Walter Scott Kaumler 49 former mayor of Oxford Ohio collapsed in the street during a fit and died instantly when his head struck a cement pavement. Local authorities reported no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott Kaumler
Oxford
Ohio
Residence Hlock Burnea Fire Destroys Block
Texarkana fire destroys an entire residence block with limited water supply hampering firefighting efforts. Loss estimated at 18000 dollars. Local firefighters battled the blaze as authorities investigate the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlock Burnea
Texarkana
Women Smothered to Death in Storm Tragedy
In St Louis at 1480 North Eighth Street two women Sophia Everson 27 and Melyina Wilson 28 were smothered when a storm caused the second floor to collapse and their bed to be covered by debris, while 8-year-old Perry Everson survived on the same bed. The Eversons occupied the first floor of a dilapidated two story house, occupied upstairs by Jerry Moore and wife, as rafters gave way during the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sophia Everson
Melyina Wilson
Perry Everson
Eversons
North Eighth Street
Jerry Moore
Moores
Building Collapse Buries Seven in Kansas City
A three story brick building at 1302 Grand Avenue in central Kansas City collapsed after being condemned months earlier. Ground floor housed Jacob Goodman second hand store and above was Mrs Mary Sohn rooming house. Seven persons were buried in the ruins but are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Grand Avenue
Strike at Big Consolidated Street Trailway Ends in Settlement
The Cleveland based Big Consolidated Street Trailway Company strike has been formally ended by the union after months of riotous activity. A boycott against the company persisted for several months following the strike, proving costly to the firm. A settlement satisfactory to the workers has been reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Street Trailway Company
Cleveland
Four Die in New York City Lodging House Fire
Four persons were killed and a fifth seriously injured in fires across New York City. At a South Street lodging house a doorkeeper engine engineer John Curran died from burns while Fireman Daniel Mudin perished after being thrown from a ladder. Fireman James Fitzpatrick later died from injuries when a hose truck he drove overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
South Street
John Curran
Doon
Daniel Mudin
James Fitzpatrick
Fire sweeps Sandon mining town in British Columbia
Fire destroyed a large portion of Sandon East Mooremid including the railway station and telegraph office. Sandon sits at the center of BC’s silver lead mining district and was a thriving town. One killed and two injured in a separate collision near Gastonville Pennsylvania when Baltimore and Ohio train No 107 wrecked. inspector Patrick J Uoran killed. two trainmen badly hurt. no passengers injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandon
Mooremid
British Columbia
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Gastonville
Patrick J. Uoran
Death of W C Endicott Ends Era in Crescent Cleveland Era
William Crownitshield Endicott longtime Secretary of War and eminent lawyer and orator died at his Boston winter home from Brenu wean. His death marks end of a prominent East Coast leadership era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Endicott
William Crownitshield Endicott
Crescent
Cleveland
East
Boston
Brenuwean
Storms Leave Kansans Slain As Tornadoes Rake Central Areas
A day of extreme heat in central Kansas gave way to a outbreak of about six tornadoes. Authorities report multiple fatalities and several injuries. Homes and property suffered extensive damage as residents cope with the disaster.
Noted Filipino Leader Captured Near San Isidro
Caughr. Con. Partelon Garcia, the top leadership aside from Aguindido, was captured by Lieut. BE. 4. Smith of Gen. Funston's staff in Taen town, three miles northeast of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caughr
Partelon Garcia
Aguindido
BE. 4. Smith
Gen. Funston
Taen
San Isidro
Province
New Ecija
Kansas Law Declared Unconstitutional by State Supreme Court
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled a law from the Populist era unconstitutional after ten years of legal contention in Sknasax. The decision sets a new legal standard and reaffirms judicial oversight of state statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Sknasax
State Supreme Court
Market Quotations Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Market quotes show cattle hogs and sheep prices in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with grain futures for wheat corn oats rye and butter. Prices vary by grade and city with ranges noted for each commodity and region.
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Chicago
Ste
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Lierre
Abe
Ours
Detroit
Catrice
Toledo
Milwaukee
RGTR
New York
Senate passes army reorganization bill and closes week
The Senate approved the army reorganization measure expanding staff and funding. Fortifications and sundry civil appropriation bills moved, with naval debates and armor plant questions shaping sessions. Contested elections and pensions were addressed as the week ended.
New York City Charter Revisions Considered
The draft charter for New York City will be revised. Wansas operates 300 flour mills with a capacity near 10,000,000 barrels annually. Charles %. Aycock was nominated by North Carolina Democrats for governor. Secretary Gage reports current year surplus about 70 million dollars and next year around 82 million. The former home of Chief Justice Marshall in Richmond, Virginia, will be preserved as a memorial by a newly incorporated Virginia legislature memorial association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odda and
Enda
New York City
Wansas
Charles
Aycock
Democrats
North Carolina
Gage
House
Marshall
Richmond
Virginia
Populist Convention Chooses Patterson as Permanent Chairman
Sioux Falls hosts the national Populist convention with Thomas Patterson of Colorado chosen as permanent chairman by acclamation after a two hour session. J H Curren Leo Vincent and William M Deisher named permanent secretaries. Pettigrew briefly proposed but withdrew. The opening includes cheers for Bryan and debates over Pettigrew and Butler as tempers flare with party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Thomas Patterson
Colorado
J. H. Curren
Kansas
Leo Vincent
William M. Deisher
Pennsylvania
Patterson
James A. Weaver
Iowa
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Petticrew
Pettigrew
Minnesota
Bryan and Lowne
United States
Butler
Allen
Heitfield
Bryan
Gary. Lee
O'Gorman
Gov. Lee
South Dakota
W. 4
Namie
PB. M. Ringdal
Ringdal
Convention Opens as Middle-of-the-Road Populists Meet in Cincinnati
About 470 delegates gather in Cincinnati to hear speeches and set credentials for the national Populist convention. M. W. Howard of Alabama presides as temporary chairman with J. C. Allen of Oklahoma as secretary. Wharton Barker addresses the gathering and proxy votes spark debate. The committee approves the majority choice Col. W. N. Peek for chairman and adjourns to 5 p.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Clem Deaver
Opera House
Cincinnati
M. W. Howard
Alabama
J. C. Allen
Oklahoma
Earl Richardson
Olinvis
Committee On
Speetches
Lernetius Donnelly
Sioux Falls
W. Bryan
P.m
Wharton Barker
Committee On Credentials
Kansas
Barker
Donnelly
T. M. Chenault
Committee On Permanent Organization
Col. W. N. Peek
Georgia
S. W. Williams
Vincennes
Ind
Japs to Cape Nome for mining ventures and notable events
News briefs note Japs heading to Cape Nome for mining. Prince of Wales to visit the Paris exhibition in June. Wm. Edmunds of Chicago kills his wife and himself. An Eskimo becomes a Swedish minister in Chicago. Chicago socialists back Debs Harriman. Dr. G R C Todd dies in Barnwell. Mississippi Louisiana floods cause 3 10 000 in damages. Wright will bequeath nearly 1 000 000 to family. Australian authorities fail to stamp out Sidney plague. Gen Funston leads expedition into Baler with garrison. Freany found dead in New York park from carbolic acid. Nude body of Miss Fannie Abbott found near South Berwick. Missouri relieved to be numbered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Nome
Prince of Wales
Daris Exposition
Wm. Edmunds
Chicago
Debs-Harriman
G. R. C. Todd
Lincoln
Barnwell
S.C
Mississippi
Louisiana
Rufus Wright
Sidney
Funston
Baler
Thirty-fourth Volunteer Infantry
W. K. Freany
New York
Fannie Abbott
South Berwick
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Thomas & Ellis
Sa Bu
Progress of Warships
Arvin and Towne
Shchlon
Luzon
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Child
Otherville
Susie Marris
Ann McCaffery
Anne
Labor
Manet
FLA
Genesdrine Mey
Verhears
Leslie County
Baker
Burgin
Weakeefield Rattan Works
Wakefield Rattan Company
Wakefield
Masx
Osi
Senate
Naval Committee
McShinley
Committee On Claims
St. Elizabeth
Teller
Great Britain
Chandler
Marine Corps
Clinois
Pension Office
GALR
National Guard
Sulgzev
N. Y
Naval Hill
Naval Academy
Union Iron Works of
Monterey
Secretary of the Treasury
Tillman
Money
Mr. Hale
Pearson
Crawford
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