British Plans for Corinto Port Sparks Nicaragua Contention
In Managua Nicaragua May 18 The Delray cargo of field artillery and supplies for the Nicaraguan army was loaded in Germany and shipped under a British flag. British admiral Stephenson’s possible seizure was debated as a blow to Nicaragua’s government while locals argued Britain sought coaling stations and to topple the regime. The Monroe Doctrine is labeled a myth by some, though officials deny such statements.
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Associated Press
Manacua
Nicaragua
Corinto
Delray
Stephenson
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
Corn Island
Atlantic
Admiral Stephenson
W. T. Tisdale
United States
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Record Heat Strikes City With Five Consecutive Days
Five hot days in a row shattered May and June records as temperatures soared above zero with readings as high as 95. Ambulances buzzed and surgeons stayed busy attending overheated residents. At least 35 deaths and over 100 prostrations were reported, many not expected to recover, in a citywide heat crisis. The Monday death list includes laborers, infants, and a laundress among those named.
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John Smith
Loretta Johnson
William Kelly
Robert Montgomery
George Frederick
Freda Knositinsky
Lovist Ravelle
Carronolt
Anthony Copeldin
Katherine Gairing
Thomas Lange
Winter Wheat In Less Promising Condi tion Corn Doing Well
The weather bureau reports warmer conditions benefiting corn across the corn belt with replanting near completion and steady growth. Southern states cite excellent corn. Ohio Indiana Michigan and Missouri expect rain to aid crops. Nebraska reports good weekly growth. winter wheat shows weak prospects in Ohio Indiana Michigan Missouri with rust in Illinois and harvest near in Kansas while Pennsylvania and Maryland head into maturity.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Nebraska
Missouri
Illinois
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Tried Sitting on the Nozzle in Hotel Colorado Pool
William Simpson head laundry man at the Hotel Colorado sits on a high pressure pool nozzle causing the water to burst him. Doctors fear he will die from the injuries. The incident occurred as a crowd looked on at Glenwood Shrines Colorado.
Curtis Lake Flood Threatens Medicine Valley Homes
Curtis Neb June 4 The bursting of Curtis Lake has menaced property and possibly lives in Medicine valley. Rail grade torn up freight cars strewn across Medicine bottom mills ruined lake nearly empty water flood roars down valley causing extensive damage. Twenty thousand dollars in damage reported and alarm spreads to McCook with fears the wall of water will reach and harm more areas.
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Curtis Lake
Medicine Valley
Curtis, Neb
Medicine Bottom
McCook
Neb
Saya
Curtis
Survivors Reach Coast After Colima Wreck Tragedy
At Manzanillo on June 1 survivors from the Colima total 26 with three passengers and two sailors among those believed dead reappearing. The Colima carried 281 souls and the death toll rises to 187. The Romero Rubio government vessel rescued five and took them to Cashuauia. The Baracauta and San Juan carry remaining survivors toward San Francisco. The Colima lies on its side at about 80 miles off Manzanillo in 800 meters of water.
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Colima
Manzanillo
Romero Rubio
Cashuauia
Baracauta
San Francisco
San Juan
Anzanillo
Forest Fires Roar Through McKean and Elk Counties
McKean and Elk counties face massive fire losses as extreme heat dries forests to tinder. At Hunter's Run 200 men battled flames over Saturday night and Sunday with much property at risk. The Midland Oil Company reports damage to rigs tanks boiler houses and hemlock timber while logs and other timber also suffer. A fire near Knussequa and the Mount Jewett line burned into night again as winds rekindled embers.
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McKean
Elk
Braprorp
Hunter’s Run
Kaw
Midland Oil Company
J. K. Campbell
Robert Brown
West Line
Knusséqua
Mount Jewett, Kizea and
Butterville
Farr
Three Deaths in Chicago Heat Wave
On Monday the fifth day of heat, Chicago faced record temperatures and a rising toll of prostrations. Three died: M. Fallen found near Sag Bridge drainage canal. James Griffin collapsed at 2955 Dearborn Street. John Johnson collapsed at La Salle Street. Several others remained in serious condition.
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Chicago
Jane
M. Fallen
Sag Bridge
James Griffin
Bland Opens Colorado Lecture Tour on Free Coinage
The Missouri ex-congressman Richard P Bland opened his Colorado lecture tour in Denver with a two hour address at Broadway Theater. He spoke on The Fight of Twenty Years in Congress for the Free Coinage of Silver and the fight yet to come, urging support for a president who will back silver restoration and free coinage.
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Denver
Richard P Bland
Missouri
Colorado
Broadway
Silver Champion
Teller
Mr. Bland
Congress
Bland
Hayes
Carlisle
Kentucky
the Treasury
Foster
Harrison
Herbert
Navy
McKinley
Ohio
Mills
Texas
Morrison
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Europe
Nervous Prostration and Heart Trouble Prompts Cure Claim
A Michigan pastor’s letter from February 14, 1895 describes nervous prostration and heart palpitations after overwork and public speaking. He credits Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine for restoring health, with a promise of a free book and remedies available from druggists.
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Dr.Miles
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Miles
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Fawn River
Mich
California
Cal
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Ozwrran
Prranstacy
Dillov
Mont
Electrical Engineering Company
QUATZ
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Nasholds
E. Nasholds
Prof
Salmon City
Idaho
Mrnrenserger
Clarion
Bell
Silberman
Church & CO
New York
TREE
Elkhart Carriage and Harness
Weare
Ew B. Pratt
Bend
Davyol Mediceny Co
P.O
N.M. Watts
Dillon
Montana
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