Honduras Bonds Bought for Inter Oceanic Railway Project
Washington notices confirm a New York syndicate led by Chauncey Depew and John Jacob Astor purchased twenty million dollars in Honduran government bonds. Revenue from the bonds funds a proposed Puerto Cortes to west coast railway, aiming to stabilize the republic and attract American capital for agriculture and mining. The tariff debate follows, with Mills denouncing McKinley era taxes and Jones predicting Republican losses in key states in the next election.
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Honduras
Washington
State Department
Tegucalpia
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
John Jacob Astor
Puerto Cortes
Republic
Fall from Texas House Balcony Involving Mexican Foreman
Fortunio Bazero a Mexican foreman about 35 fell from the balcony of the Texas House at 3 20 p m landing in the street. Some say railing gave way after an altercation with McBirkney, who fired a shot. Bazero was taken unconscious to city hall. McBirkney was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge. Bazero formerly worked for R H Coyle, a mine owner in Mexico.
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Fortunio Bazero
Texas
McBirkney
San Antonio
Lew Gasser
Chipman
Mec Birkney
Beng
Bazero
R H. Coyle
Mexico
Gatekeeping at Santa Fe bridge sparks immigration protest
Editorials condemn river guards turning away men excluded by US immigration laws at the Santa Fe street bridge. El Paso residents argue the city cannot feed able bodied outsiders while locals lack work, urging stricter enforcement to avoid alienating Mexican neighbors.
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Santa Fe Street
el Paso
el Paso Herald
Mexico
Tere
United States
Picayune
Emanuela Contreras Charged With Smuggling in City
Emanuela Contreras was arrested last night at Strauss and bound over this noon by the U S commissioner. She will be taken to the Las Cruces jail on an order from Judge Maxey and tried there by Judge Bantz.
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Emanuela Contreras
Strauss
U.S
Las Cruces
Maxey
Bantz
National Credit Men's convention opens in Kansas City
The second annual convention of the National Credit Men's association meets in Kansas City with 200 delegates. Bishop Glennon offers prayer, Mayor Jones gives the welcome, and responses come from Bannin of New York and F. W. Standart of Denver. The event aims to study credit laws and push reforms where commercial interests lack protection.
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Kansas City
National Credit Men's Association
Glennon
Jones
Bannin
New York
F. W. Standart
Denver
Commercial Club
Another Brute Lynched in Princess Anne
A mob abducted William Andrews alias Cubas colored man from the courthouse steps and lynched him after he had pleaded guilty to feloniously assaulting Mrs. Mary Kelley. He was to be hanged, but the mob acted as officers prepared to take him to jail.
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Princess Anne
William Andrews
Cuba
Court House
Andrews
Mary Kelley
Quash Proceedings Ordered for Ensigns Stone and Osborne
Washington dispatch reports Ensigns Stone and Osborne safe from further navy Department actions. The department intends to quash the proceedings without delay and send the ensigns on a southern cruise to curb additional gossip.
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New York
Stone
Osborne
Navy Department
Washington Dispatch
Notorious Indianapolis Criminal E. Clem Dies
INDIANAPOLIS June 9. E. Clem a central figure in Indianapolis crime lore is dead. She was tried five times for murder and sentenced to hang twice but escaped on a technicality. Mrs. Clem was finally convicted of perjury and served four years in the state female reformatory.
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Indianapolis
E. Clem
Spain Must Make Reparations in Ruiz Outrage
The report from New York says President McKinley will demand full reparation from Spain for the Ruiz outrage. He will press Spain to accept responsibility for the death, with a measured, firm approach and no rush in the presentation to the Spanish government.
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Spain
New York
Ruiz
McKinley
Washington
President and Calhoun Discuss Cuba Policy With McKinley
In Washington on June 4, President McKinley met with William J. Calhoun, his special envoy to Cuba. They spoke for about an hour, but no decision was announced until Calhoun returns from a southern trip.
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Calhoun
Washington
William J. Calhoun
Cuba
McKinley
Ruiz
Whitehouse
McKinley to Name Cox Minister to Spain
President McKinley intends to appoint General Jacob D. Cox of Ohio as minister to Spain. A dispatch has been sent asking for his acceptance. if he declines, General Woolford of New York is next in line for the mission.
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Washington
McKinley
Jacob D. Cox
Ohio
Spain
Cox
Woolford
New York
Stewart
Sinking Plasterers Strike Ordered in New York
The walking delegates announce a strike in all plaster shops where employers refuse to allow the union to elect foremen. About 50,000 plasterers work in New York City.
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New York
General Miles Discusses The Queen's Jubilee Trip
ROME June 9 General M Milan sails for London to represent the American army at the queen's jubilee. He notes the Greek position at Thermopylae as impregnable after his inspection. He departed yesterday.
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Miles
Rome
M Milan
London
Thermopylae
Iles
Policemen Shot by Burglars in Omaha
Omaha reports two officers Tiedmann and Gloverman shot during an early morning burglary arrest attempt. The suspects escaped as the wounded officers may be fatally injured according to local dispatches.
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Omaha
Neb
Toren
Tiedmann
Gloverman
President McKinley Train to Nashville and Rest Day History
The presidential special train left Washington at noon bound for Nashville for a Tennessee centennial speech. The entourage includes 22 newspaper men, cabinet members, Mrs. McKinley, and guests Grosvenor and Evans, with a visit planned to Vanderbilt's Biltmore estate on return. The era's emphasis on a weekly rest day is reflected in editorials urging El Paso clerks to gain Sunday closing and a broader push toward a universal day of rest.
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Washington
Nashville
Grosvenor
Clay Evans
McKinley
Clare
Tennessee
Europe
Mesopotamia
Texas
el Paso
The Adam Case Ends as Clerk Matt Adams Faces Jury
The trial of Matt Adams, the Denver court clerk who fled to England and was arrested, concluded after the defense requested dismissal. The judge denied it and Adams’ attorneys rested without presenting evidence. The jury then retired, with expectations of an acquittal.
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Adam
Denver
Matt Adams
England
Fateful Thirteen Hotel Fire In Montrose
A Montrose hotel burned this morning trapping thirteen guests. One victim was Robert H. Mead of Ouray, a Grand Army veteran en route to visit relatives in the East. The fire is ruled incendiary.
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Montrose
Col
Robert H. Mead
Ouray
McCord Nomination as Arizona Governor Approved
Washington June 9 senate committee on territories reports favorably on McCord's nomination as Arizona governor despite a major fight and several charges that were not serious enough to block confirmation.
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McCord
Washington
Senate Committee On Territories Today
Arizona
Greece to pay indemnity to Turkey set by committee
Constantinople June diplomats negotiating for peace decide that Greece must pay indemnity to Turkey and that the amount will be settled by a specially appointed committee.
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Greece
Constantinople
Turkey
Telescope Maker Alvan Clark Dies in Boston
Boston on June 9 reports the death at noon of Alvan Clark renowned for building the Lick and Yerkes telescopes. The famed craftsman was celebrated as the world’s leading telescope maker.
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Boston
Alvan Clark
Lick and Yerkes
Died of Starvation In St Louis Woman Found Deceased
The body of Mary Allen aged 65 was found this morning in severe emaciation and death attributed to starvation.
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ST. Louis
Mary Allen
Deserved Promotion for Pacific Express Agent Logan
Agent J. T. Logan of the Pacific Express company has been promoted to superintendent of express for the Corralitos road and will assume duties between now and month’s end. His brother J. L. Logan will take over the city agency from Fort Worth, marking a notable advancement for a veteran of fifteen years with the firm.
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J. T. Logan
Pacific Express Company
Express
Corralitos Road
Logan
J. L. Logan
Fort Worth
Railroad plan eyed to link Benson to city via Guaymas
Rumor says Collis P. Huntington of Southern Pacific seeks a 300 mile rail route from Benson Arizona to this city to secure a short air rail linkage from the Atlantic and make Guaymas a major Paville port, possibly diverting San Francisco orient traffic from Huntington steamship lines. Local interest runs high and further developments are awaited.
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Guay
United States
Collis P. Huntington
Southern Pacific Company
Benson
Ariz
Atlantic
Guaymas
Paville
Huntin'Oa
San Francisco
Orient
One-armed Frank Sullivan Arrested After Stampede Theft
Frank Sullivan a one armed man attempted to snatch five one dollar bills from Barnums saloon on Overland street this morning. He tore the bills in two and fled down Utah street pursued by Officer Herold. A long chase ended at the river where Sullivan was captured and jailed. Justice Bridgers bound him over in 2500 dollars.
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Frank Sullivan
Overland Street
Sullivan
Utah Street
Herold
Justice Bridgers
Mexican tight rope walker found shot in Juarez
A young Mexican man about 20 and unmarried was found shot through the body under the arms in the south part of Juarez this morning. Police are investigating though they know not who killed him.
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Juarez
Judge Clark hears Mathias vs Calisber replevin timing
Special Judge Clark of the district court hears the case of A Mathias against J Calisber. The defendant replevined on goods around the time of an assignment to Mathias, and the suit seeks to decide if the replevin was levied before or after the assignment.
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Clark
District Court
A. Mathias
J. Calisber
Mathias
Wedding at Fort Bliss for Lieut Moore and Miss Baldwin
Lieut G D Moore and Miss Jeanette W Baldwin marry at Fort Bliss tonight. The groom has a college detail and the couple will depart tomorrow for his station.
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Fort Bliss
G D. Moore
Jeanette W. Baldwin
Pitzer Orchestra Plays at Mesilla Park Commencement
Pitzer's orchestra performed this morning at Mesilla Park to provide music for the Agricultural College commencement ceremony.
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Pitzer
Mesilla Park
Three Die by Own Action in Chicago Morning
In Chicago this morning two women and one man killed themselves. Marie Mera stabbed her abdomen with a carving knife and died soon after. Charles B. Shaw shot himself, driven by jealousy of his wife. An unknown boarding house guest on Warren Avenue took rat poison and died. her identity remains unknown.
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Chicago
Marie Mera
Charles B. Shaw
Warren Avenue
Durrant May Hang Near Friday in San Francisco
San Francisco June reports a likely hanging of Theodore Durrant on Friday as the attorney general indicates Warden Hale is authorized to proceed with the death sentence. A final opinion on the legal authority for the hanging was expected later this afternoon.
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Durrant
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Warden Hale
Senate Nominates Diplomats and Consul General
The Senate has sent to the Senate nominations for Henry L. Wilson of Washington to be minister to Chile W F Powell of New Jersey to Hayti John G A Leisbaum of Pennsylvania to Switzerland John F P Cowey of Washington to be consul general at Kanagawa Japan.
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Washington
Senate
Henry L. Wilson
Chile
W. F. Powell
New Jersey
Hayti
John G. A. Leisbaum
Pennsylvania
Switzerland
John FP. Cowey
Kanagua
Japan
Towne Selected Chairman of Silver Republican Executive
In Chicago on June 9 the silver Republicans held multiple conferences to plan expansion. Congressman Towne was chosen chairman of the national executive committee and will appoint assistants this afternoon.
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Silver Republicans
Chicago
Towne
Man and horses killed by lightning near Denver
William Dennee of Melvin fifteen miles north of Denver was found dead in the yard at daybreak after a morning thunderstorm. His horses also lay dead, struck by lightning during a routine check of the animals.
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Denver
William Dennee
Melvin
Here
Dennee
Sugar Advances on Market as Refined Prices Rise
Sugar led the morning stock movement in New York with gains on short-covering and strong buying orders. Dealers reported profit taking on many issues as six and nine grades of refined sugar advanced about 1 16 cent.
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New York
Sudden Jump in Iron Market Shocks Pittsburg Market
Pittsburg reports a sharp rise in iron prices with pig iron up one dollar per ton and billets doubling in price. Analysts predict no stock remaining by June 1 as demand surges.
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Pittsburg
Ex-Militiamen Sail from Boston to Cuba
A cipher telegram to Col. Shepard Young from Jacksonville reports 115 armed ex-militiamen secretly left Boston May 22 and have now sailed for Cuba.
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Cuba
Boston
Jacksonville
Fla
Shepard Young
Death by Own Action Ends Search for 17 Year Old Girl
In Des Moines Iowa Delia West aged 17 was found dead in the Racoon River after a five day search. A letter left by her stated it was her intention to take her own life.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Delia West
Racoon River
Two Vessels Collide Off Lizard Coast Tragedy
A French shooter reported from Swansea that two vessels collided off the Lizard amid haze. The impact was tremendous, both ships sank, and all on board were drowned.
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Swansea
Wales
Lizard
Flood Strains El Paso As Levee Break Displaces Thousands
Floods sweep El Paso with a broken levee leaving two thousand homeless. The mayor rides about on his horse inspecting breaches and planning repairs for fall. Damming efforts arrive late after the canal headgate break causes heavy damage as residents lash at leadership amid relief plans.
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el Paso
Manana
Canal
Texas Storm Devastates Crops Across Wide Area
A Texas storm caused at least a quarter of a million dollars in damage from the northern border to the gulf. The hail wind and rain battered crops with cotton suffering most while wheat oats and corn were damaged. Lightning killed several people and livestock suffered heavily as lice complaints spread across central and southern Texas. The cool weather after the storm is expected to worsen pest damage.
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Texas
Gulf
Crop praise from Nueces and Rio Grande districts
Farmers along the Nueces speak highly of the corn and cotton crops with forecasts for a strong year. In the Rio Grande region a big corn yield is assured and similar vibes are reported for Mud Creek. Water tailions are noted as thriving on the vines. Brackett News based.
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Nueces
Rio Grande
Brackett
Gloves Anywhere in City of Mexico for Two Gold Dollars
The passage claims French kid gloves cost two gold dollars in the City of Mexico, equal to two U.S. silver dollars, yet notes no shop offers fitted gloves for ladies or gentlemen despite the capital’s large dry goods stores.
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Mexico
United States
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