Andrew Carnegie to Address Iron and Steel Institute Banquet
Andrew Carnegie will deliver the principal address at the Iron and Steel Institute banquet at the Cecil Hotel. He will stay briefly in London before a six month rest in Scotland. Carnegie advocates building a merchant marine through favorable congress legislation and prefers expanding merchant ships over naval battles. He predicts ongoing prosperity for iron and steel ventures this year.
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London
Enag
Andrew Carnegie
Iron and Steel Institute
Cecil Hotel
Carnegie
Scotland
Republican Party
Congress
St. Louis Streetcar Strike Fails To Move
In St Louis by May 9 there was no change in the streetcar strike as authorities and the railway company agreed not to run cars. The night police were sent home after a full night on duty. A suburban car was wrecked by explosives and Cleveland reports say hundreds of workers will be dumped into St Louis tomorrow.
Illinois Republicans Choose Governor Candidate On Fourth Ballot
Peoria May 9 The second day of the Republican convention drew an immense crowd. Mrs. R. Tanner appeared on the platform. Joseph W. Fifer was chosen permanent chairman and eulogized McKinley with strong cheers. Senator Cullom appears to control the gathering as Yates is nominated for governor on the fourth ballot.
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Peoria
R. Tanner
Joseph W. Fifer
McKinley
Cullom
Yates
Rush to Nome Tacoma May Day Stampede Surges
The spring rush to Cape Nome accelerates with five steamers already sailing to St. Michael and Cape Nome along with eight schooners and barks carrying lumber and coal. By May 25 at least forty steamers and twenty five sailing vessels from Tacoma San Francisco and Seattle are expected to depart for Nome.
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Tacoma
Cape Nome
Klondike
St. Michael
San Francisco
Seattle
Nome
Paris project to stage September bout in Perth
SC Gallen an American representing Hippo drome Des Toreadores of Paris has arrived to arrange a match between the Corbett Jeffries winner and either Sharkey or Jeffries to take place next September in Perth.
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New York
SC Gallen
Hippodrome Des Toreadores
Paris
Corbett-Jeffries
Sharkey Or Jeffries
Perth
Unnamed Bull Ring Encounter Near Long Champs Grounds
Bradey and Considine back the proposition as a bull ring event near the Long Champs race course and exposition grounds awaits purse details that have not been announced.
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Bull Ring
Long Champs Race Course
Exposition Grounds
Bradey
Considine
Kansas City Market Cattle and Hog Prices Rally
Kansas City market reports show cattle receipts at 8 600 with demand steady to strong and Texans higher. Native steers about 5.30 for 400 pounds, western steers 5.00 for 400, Texas and Indian 4.60 to 4.80, cows and heifers 4.35, bulls 4.50, stockers 4.00 to 4.50. Hog receipts 15 000 steady to 5 higher, top 5.20, most 5.00 to 5.10. Sheep receipts 4 300 steady with spring lambs at 7.00 to 7.50.
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Kansas CiTy
Pro-Boer Meeting Planned in Boston Next Week
Boston hosts a monster pro-Boer meeting planned by a city committee led by Geo F Hollis formerly U S consul at Pretoria. Envoys from the South African Republic traveling to the United States will attend as the committee aims for a vigorous demonstration.
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Boston
Geo F. Hollis
United States
Pretoria
South African Republic
British rally warns against Ireland in tense Primrose League meeting
At the Primrose League annual gathering Lord Salisbury warned against Ireland’s rising influence and urged unity in resisting home rule. He pressed Britons to train and defend the realm, noting no hope of Irish independence and calling for clubs to prepare for potential invasion.
Labor Row Delays Fourth of July Ball Preparations
Bricklayers and hod carriers refused Sunday work last Sunday declaring demands excessive. They sought $1.10 an hour for bricklayers and 60 cents for hod carriers, while officials insisted bail would be ready by July 4.
Coeur d Alene Troubles Investigation Concludes
Washington May 9 the investigation of the Coeur d Alene troubles closed with a report that the military did not exceed their authority General Merriam ordered to Idaho by President McKinley simply obeyed the president's instructions.
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Washington
Coeur d ’Alere
Gen. Merriam
Todaho
McKinley
Eminent mining expert visits El Paso from Mexican districts
W L Bradley renowned in mining circles is in El Paso for an indefinite stay. He cites El Paso as a key mineral center with proximity to Mexico and New Mexico mining districts. Bradley urges a local branch mint and notes potential for another nearby smelter to boost industry. He plans trips to La Purisima district and a property at Kilo 97 on the Sierra Madre railway.
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W. L. Bradley
el Paso
San Pedro
Mexico
Bradley
Leity
Spow Bouna
British
Northwest
Mr. Bradley
Bing
New Mexico
Texas
Arisona
el Pasols
United States
British Columbia
la Purisima
San Padre
Congress May End Session by June 11, Spooner Indicates
Senator Spooner said Congress may not stay in session after June 11 and that the Senate could not adjourn without first acting on Clark’s case. He spoke in Washington on May 9.
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Washington
Spooner
Congress
Senate
Clarik
Edward Clifford Hanged for 1895 West Shore Killing
In Jersey City on May 9 Edward Clifford was hanged for the murder of his former employer William Watson, superintendent of the West Shore railroad, on March 5, 1895. The noose slipped and caused his strangulation during the execution.
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Jersey City
N. J
Edward Clifford
William Watson
West Shore Railroad
Jeffries Corbett Mill May Pass Or Fail On Referee
The Jeffries Corbett bout faces a potential collapse as Jeffries demands Charlie White as referee while Corbett insists on Sam Austin. Jeffries says White or no fight while Corbett says Austin or no fight. Sporting men suspect posturing and little public interest has appeared.
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New York
Jeffries-Corbett
Jeffries
Charlie White
Corbett
Sam Austin
White
Austin
Siegel- Cooper Plan For Cooperative Store Abandoned
The Siegel and Cooper company abandons its proposed plan to establish a cooperative store whose profits would be shared with the public. The action closes a chapter in the project once announced for Chicago.
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Chicago
The_ Siegel- Cooper company
Populists Denounce Cincinnati Convention Claims
Siou x Falls May 9 Delegates denounce clains that the Cincinnati convention represents the party Edgerton of Colorado says Republicans spend freely to prop up the middle of the road cause Senator Butler agrees with Edgerton.
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Sioux Falls
Cincinnati
Edgerton
Colorado
Butler
Goulds Sail New York for 16000 Mile Ocean Cruise
Howard Gould and Mrs Gould sailed from New York aboard the steam yacht Niagara for an extended cruise covering about 16000 miles before returning to the city. The party includes Mr and Mrs Gould aboard the vessel as they depart for open sea.
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New York
Howard Gould
Niagara
Goulds
El Paso Mines Firm Chartered in Chihuahua
The Buscos Ayres mining company of El Paso was chartered at Austin by W. J. Fewel, Juan S. Hart and R. C. Lightbody to operate in Abarolo County Chihuahua. Capital stock stands at $300,000.
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San Antonio
Tex
Buscos Ayres Mining Company of
el Paso
Austin
W. J. Fewel
Juan S. Hart
R. C. Lightbody
Abarolo
Chihuahua
Torres Recaptured After Jail Escape in Texas
Report from San Antonio says Antonio Torres, who escaped from Uvalde jail, has been recaptured at C. P. Diaz.
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San Antonio, Tex
Esgle Pass
Antonio Torres
Uvalde
C. P. Diaz
Salisbury Warns of Growing Armaments Threat to Empire
Premier Salisbury declares Britain may need its strongest defense and power to deter any aggressor as he warns that disloyal groups in Ireland and accumulating foreign peril threaten the empire. He states no security lies in other nations, only in England's own force and resolve.
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Salisbury
Sierra Nevada Wreck Near Melbourne Claims Captain and Twenty Two
The iron sailing vessel Sierra Nevada from Liverpool was totally wrecked on the Heads near Melbourne. The captain and twenty two crew members were lost.
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Melbourne
Liverpool
Pansy Loomis Weds W B Latta in Quiet El Paso Ceremony
At 6 30 this morning in El Paso the wedding of Pansy Laura Loomis to W B Latta occurred with Rev Henry W Moore officiating. The couple left for Fort Worth and Denver on a honeymoon trip after receiving gifts including a silver set from Latta's Western Union employers. A second ceremony followed at Immaculate Conception Church with Thomas O Keeffe and Adela Moussier of San Antonio as the couple.
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A. M. Loomis
el Paso
Henry W. Moore
Edlock W. B. Latte
Pansy Laura Loomis
Fort Worth
Denver
Colorado
Latta
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Scather
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Myrtle Avenue
Thomas O'Keeffe
Adela Moussier
San Antonio
Parber Arthius
Homecoming honors Col. J. Dawson Fisher by McGinty club
The McGinty club welcomed Col. J. Dawson Fisher back from California with a band and a coach and four at the S. P. depot. Refreshments followed at the club house as admirers cheered the popular member. A rumor misfired that they awaited Gen. Otis on a special train.
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McGinty Club
J. Dawson Fisher
California
Harry Charman
George Ogden
D. W. Rockhart
S. P. Depot
Col. Fisher
Billy Layer
Gan. Otis
El Paso Inventor Wins Patent for Mitre Box
El Paso inventor Marcos Shotwell of El Paso has been granted a patent on a mitre box in a Washington special. The announcement notes the grant date and confirms the inventor's home city.
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Marcos Shotwell
San Antonio
Tex
Washington
el Paso
Small Pox Cases Rise at Texas University
Special Dispatch reports three more small pox cases at the University of Texas in Austin as of May 9.
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San Antonio, Tex
State University At Austin
Democratic nations committeemen tour convention hall plans
On July 4 in Kansas City May 9 the sub committee of the democratic nations committee arrived to review convention hall seating and arrangements for committees newspaper men and telegraphers. They praised the plans and the progress on the hall which is ten days ahead of schedule.
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Kansas City
The
Democratic Nations
Igsmon
Market Quotes From New York and San Paso
Copper at 17, silver 59, lead 4.20. Mexican money quotations show Paso today as 474 and 48.
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New York
Will Dance Tonight at Copin Hall
The 1900 club hosts a regular monthly dance tonight at Copin hall. All members and invited guests are requested to be present.
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Copin Hall
Invisd
Vestasre Cord
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Kansas City Market
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Primrose League
Ferring
Salis
South Africa
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New Jersey
Pany
the Herald
Torres
Richard Croker
Ign
W. B. Latte
O’keefe Moussier
McGinty
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Metal Market
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