Guatemala and Mexico tensions loom with military buildup
The piece outlines growing tensions between Guatemala and Mexico as both sides mass troops and prepare for possible war. It compares military capacities, noting Guatemala's 12 000 field force and 57 000 militia against Mexico's 120 500 infantry and 6 000 artillery, and cites Secretary Root's view that a Central American federation could deter conflict.
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Mexico
Sident Diaz
Guatemala
Central America
Rafael Carera
Jose Maria Reyna Baros
Rufus Barrios
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Salvador
Manuel Estrada Cabrera
Honduras
Calvera
Republic
Mexico Aims to Avert War with Guatemala
Mexico hopes to avoid war with Guatemala but stands ready to act swiftly if demands are not met. Secretary Root and Assistant Secretary Bacon seek to preserve peace with U S involvement as a backstop, while Latin American sentiment pressure helps avert conflict.
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Mexico
State Department
Washington
Guatemala
Root
United States
Central America
Bacon
Mexi
Sheriff Grice orders closing of saloons west of city
The sheriff decrees saloons in the rolling mill district must close at 11 pm and on Sundays to curb riots and violence. He plans to assign an officer to the area, aiming for steady enforcement and calmer Sundays and weeknights.
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Grice
Board of Commissioners of
Allen County
Grand Army of the Republic's Growing Influence
The Grand Army of the Republic has expanded beyond its founders, preserving Civil War memory while teaching patriotism in schools. It supports widows and orphans, funds veteran homes, advocates for pension reform, and established Memorial Day as a sacred national observance, fostering unity over sectionalism.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Union
One Reason for Riots in Rolling Mill District
A Saturday night riot near the rolling mill district highlights lack of local police patrols outside city limits. The sheriff's office handles emergencies while saloons close when idle. Drunken aliens are blamed for frequent shootings stabbings and brawls in this unsettled area.
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Rolling Mill
Death Bids Farewell to Ida McKinley Wife of President
The text notes the death of Ida Saxton McKinley widow of the late president. It reflects on her long invalid life and the devotion she shared with her husband. It mentions her quiet last years and the wish to join him in death. The piece also critiques local licensing decisions and policing in Allen county.
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Ida Saxton McKinley
Haywood Trial in Boise to Drag On for Weeks
The Haywood case in Boise Idaho shows a lengthy process as two weeks yield little progress in selecting a jury. Hundreds of talesmen tested without finalizing twelve jurors, with vacancies widening the panel. Prospects of several more weeks of testimony loom as citizens resist further jury service while praising those who will endure the ordeal.
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Boise
Idaho
Roosevelt criticized as wild animal expert by preacher and biographer
The piece notes President Roosevelt’s denouncement of animal biographies as fanciful and cites Rev. William G. Long’s critique of Roosevelt as a “killer.” It then mentions Ernest Thompson Seton and the hyphenated name as a point of discussion, followed by Indiana congressman-elect Adair’s prospects for the governorship and his past electoral upset. Adair says he will not seek the nomination unless the party commits to a hard fight.
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Eden
Teddy B
William G. Long
Roosevelt
Ernest Seton- Thompson
Ernest Thompson-Seton
Adair
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Grand Army
George Cromer
Colonel Turner Speech Not Delivered at Princess Rink
Justice to Col. Henry L. Turner of Chicago is sought as the Sentinel and Journal-Gazette report his eloquent address delivered at Saengerbund hall Thursday evening but not given at Princess rink due to lateness. The Sentinel printed: At his address was made to the veterans at the Saengerbund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Turner
Chicago
S. Sentinel
S. Journal-Gazette
Saengerbund Hall
Turner
Princess Rink
the Sentinel
Saengerbund
Wrecker Attacks Spur Call for Tough Rail Laws
A damaged account notes a California passenger train wreck planned with hellish ingenuity. It claims frequent wrecking across the country warrants drastic legislation to curb railroad crimes and protect passengers from dire peril.
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California
Hell
Pennsylvania Company
Foundry Strike Disorder Upheld By City Leaders
Riot and assault marred a strike gathering as leaders urged restraint. The article urges cool heads and condemns violence by both sides, blaming the police for potential future incidents and calling for peace and state intervention if needed.
Indiana Grand Army encampment praised for success
Leaders and rank and file unite to hail the Indiana Grand Army encampment as one of the most pleasant and successful in the state. Weather spared a record attendance. Thursday’s parade drew a vast crowd and showcased Fort Wayne’s renowned hospitality and organization.
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Indiana Grand Army
Indiana
Grand Army
Fort Wayne
Nature writer feud simmers as Long attacked by Burroughs
A public clash among writers over Rev. Long heats up with John Burroughs and Theodore Roosevelt opposing Long’s nature writing. Casper Whitney of Outing joins the critique, while Long responds. The dispute centers on credibility and method in nature literature.
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Long
John Burroughs
Roosevelt
Rev. Long
Mr. Burroughs
Rev
Casper Whitney
Outing
President McKinley Assassination Reflections
In Indianapolis preparations for Decoration Day protection echo czarist standards, yet American history warns three presidents assassinated in two decades. The piece notes McKinley's death as a grim reminder that a president may not feel secure anywhere.
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Indianapolis
United States
McKinley
Revelations of Land Fraud Ties to Wealthy Individuals
Washington reports reveal startling land frauds involving one of the wealthiest men and a great railway magnate. Additionally a score of lesser millionaires and minor railway officials are linked to the scheme. indictments are expected from a federal grand jury once agents complete their work.
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Washington
Biling
Presbyterian Assembly Sees Corey Marriage Shock Country
The Presbyterian general assembly weighs the Corey marriage as a symbol of a broader scandal. The union of a divorced man to a dancing girl provokes national concern over such marriages and the church's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian General Assembly
Corey
Presbyterian Church
Corey-Gilman
Japanese Protest Over Treatment of Subjects in San Francisco
An observer notes renewed objection and protest at the treatment of Japanese subjects in San Francisco while avoiding defense of any outrages, urging awareness of local attitudes and actions.
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Japan
San Francisco
Frisco
Richmond Republicans Vow Taft Support Amid Fairbanks Boom
In Richmond, Republicans show preference for Taft over Fairbanks, arguing Fairbanks lacks leadership though strong in stature. Report notes wary volunteers stay in the city as the Fairbanks bid faces opposition from Wayne county.
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Richmond
Fairbanks
Taft
Wayne
Weather proverb quotes on Jack and fruit crops
An old saying notes that frost harms early fruit but can spare some crops such as the June ug yield, suggesting paradoxes in seasonal misfortune and its uneven effects on harvests. It frames frost as both ruinous and potentially beneficial to different fruit outcomes.
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Jack
Sheriff Grice Targets Saloons in Rolling Mill District
Sheriff Grice plans to enforce the law on saloons in the rolling mill district, aiming to set a strong example for public conduct that local officials like Mayor Hosey may follow.
China Begins New Upheaval Amid Famine Distress
The nation faces famine pressures as it enters a challenging phase of unrest in the ancient imperial framework. Progress appears strained while old governance strains under renewed rebellion and public discontent.
Saloons Proportionate to Mill District Size Questioned
In the rolling mill district seven saloons serve a population of three or four hundred, a ratio seen as disproportionate to the residents and the resulting trouble.
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Rolling Mill
Denmark Eyes Sale of the Danish West Indies
Copenhagen May 28. The United States may pursue acquisition of the Danish West Indian islands. The American minister Mr. O'Brien raised the matter informally with Count Levetzau. Denmark appears unlikely to consent due to political and other obstacles and a probable lack of majority support in parliament.
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Denmark
Danish West Indies
Copenhagen
United States
Mr. O'Brien
Count Levetzau
Ge Pere
Wheat Drops as Western Weather Weighs on Chicago Market
Chicago May 28 Wheat prices opened lower across the board as western weather pressured bulls. July futures fell to around 99½ to 100 cents, September opened near 1.00 and December about 1.01. Higher western temperatures and forecasts of rain followed by heat dampened demand. Liverpool quoted off 1 pence on Europe’s weather.
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Chicago
Ill
West
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Liverpool
Europe
Grain futures drift lower as buyers stay scarce
Early trading was quiet as short sellers crowded in and demand stayed weak. Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago receipts reached 521 cars, 303 more than last year, with wheat weak all day though losses were limited by light volume. July wheat slipped to 98 cents, September to 99 1/4 cents, December to $1.00, corn fell with July at 53 to 53 1/2 cents, oats around 47 1/4 cents, and hogs and pork futures firmer on a 5 cent rise in hog values.
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Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Butter Market Steady in Chicago Creameries and Poultry Prices
Market notes show butter at creameries 18 to 23 cents with daisies at 17 cents. Eggs firm at the mark with cases. cheese steady with daisies 14 cents and twins 13 to 13 1/2 cents. Poultry alive market firm with turkeys at 1 cent and chickens at 1 cent.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Butter Market in New York Sees Firm Receipts and Price Tiers
In New York May 28 the butter market remains firm with 13,020 packages received. Street prices for extra creamery run 24 to 25 cents, creamery common to extra at 19 to 24 cents, renovated common to extra at 16 to 22 cents, reflecting steady demand and tiered pricing across quality grades.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Cincinnati
Ohio
Western factory common to firsts and market creamery prices
Market report notes several commodities including cheese and eggs with details on receipts and state prices. Western imitation creamery firsts, various colored cheese and white varieties priced per unit, plus eggs with state and regional quotes. Toledo market data list grain, butter, potatoes, onions, and live stock quotations from multiple firms and mills.
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New State
Pennsylvania
Southern
S. Bush & Co
Weil Brothers & Co
Mayflower
Tresselt & Sons
Shorts
Commission
J. T. Johnson
Barr Street
E. K. Busn
East
Columbia Street
Howerstein & Crouse
Nekart Packing Co
Hocking Valley
Massillon
Pocahontas
Fort
Canal Eon
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Chile
Peru
Urner
Frantz A. Lundahl
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American
Chas W. Horswell
Northwestern University
Titian
Murillo
Raphael
Michael Angelo
van Dyke
Lundahl
Ireland
THE
Rurode Dry Goods CO
China
Grain and Provisions
Toledo
Pittsburg
Ogs
Hght
North Lima
Lima
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