Time London notes cheap money may persist into summer
London financial correspondent reports a week of brisk activity across minor markets. Cheap money is seen to persist through summer as Bank of England gathers small deposits and open credit remains, fueling speculation in mining shares and silver trades amid a cautious market tone.
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Navy plans for reparations and training ships in West Indies
Patchwork of orders from Washington outlines repair and refit for several vessels with bottom cleaning and drying. Rear Admiral Sampson and officials discuss maneuver systems for a squadron to be tested in New York and Narragansett Bay, then bids and funding changes for a Pensacola apprenticeship program amid shipyard work at Yerba Buena Island.
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bureau of naviatin
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Pensacola
Adams
Yerba Buena island
Navy to Commission New Boats for Atlantic Patrols
Under a naval appropriation, 200 boys will be enlisted for Pacific Coast duties and two new sloops will be built at Ambon Island. Captain McGowan directs enlistment while Commander Blocksinger takes command of Isla de Cuba, with Isle de Cuba ready by July 1 and Isla de Luzon by August 1, followed by Don Juan of Austria around October.
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Don Juan
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Germany faces pressure to balance policy and press
The Berlin correspondent notes Emperor William and President Whinley exchanges show policy aims above party rancor. German policy favors commercial rivalry with Britain and the United States while seeking political friendship with them. A Berlin paper urges a pause to build naval power and align strategy for distant gains.
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Great Britain
United States
Berliner Post
Gomez to Choose Ty
Governor General Brooke asks General Maximo Gomez and Cuban junta to decide immediately whether Cuban muster rolls stand or are reduced. Brooke offers 100 dollars per man to those entitled to share in a 3 million dollar pool, but insists on prompt payment if Gomez pursues more troops.
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Treasury receipts and expenditures for April and March
A Washington report to the Herald notes April receipts at 41 621 087 and expenditures at 6 equivalent 84 000 showing a deficit of 24 942 121 for the month After adjustments including Pacific cable settlement payments and Spain treaty charges the yearly outlook hints at a possible deficit near 117 000 000 with war department costs not rising as fast as predicted and volunteer muster likely near completion
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NEW YORK
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Washington
Pacific
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Spain
customs
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McKinley Praises Dewey On Manila Victory Day
President McKinley hosts a morning naval visit at the New York navy yard with General Dodge and a cadre of officers. A luncheon follows at the commandant's residence before the party sails to leave. a telegraph to Dewey expresses collective U S gratitude for the fleet's epochal achievements and marks the anniversary of the victory.
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Nicaragua Canal Report Delayed Amid Cost Disputes
The Nicaragua canal commission has not submitted its report amid cost disagreements among Rear Admiral Walker Civil Engineer Haupt and General Stunes. A preliminary figure varied by member with minority input proposing a higher margin for contingencies.
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Weather Conditions Frost Expected Across West Today
May 1 San Francisco reports general disturbances and cold fronts. Frost predicted widespread in northern and central California with freeze alerts in places like Lake City and surrounding regions. Snow falls noted over parts of Nevada and northern Arizona as arctic air moves east of the Sierra Nevada.
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Weather and dispatch highlights across regions and Manila relief fund
Forecasts report winds and frost in the west and cool conditions in California. The World Herald raises $300 for the Manila hospital fund aiding sick and wounded Nebraska soldiers. Reports note a strike by wood workers in top planing mills for higher wages. John Fox is sought in Boston on a juror charge, while Bank of Spain plans partial indemnity payments to support gold reserves amid hopes for Philippine peace.
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World Herald
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usides & hospital fund
Nebraska
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Associated Press
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France Angers Over Anglo Russian Agreement
AP reports mixed French reaction to the Anglo Russian agreement on spheres of influence in China. The Daily Chronicle warns of plans to carve China with Germany and France, predicting war. Paris papers question Russia’s respect for others’ interests as authorities discuss the Vang Tse Kiang region.
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Associated Press
LONDON
Leesdon
China
Daily Chronicle
Geman
Trance
Charles Berestort
Amelia
willin
arizen
PARIS
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Profits of Corporations Advocated in Ford Franchise Tax Bill
Associates Press reports New York May 2 noting Gov Roswell Flower endorses allowing corporations a stated annual profit and extra taxes as franchises rise in value. He urges support for retrievable permanent franchises under conditions, arguing capitalists would invest more in public enterprises if profits and taxes align with franchise value. He cites the Nebraska decision as limiting state power. The piece also covers a US report on gold production with emphasis on Montana and Colorado mining outputs and mineral value.
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Infant Kaiser Interred at Vounttin Cemetery
An infant son of Mr and Mrs Kilser Kaiser died at age 7 years 2 months from Kalist avenue California. Interment occurred at Vounttin Cemetery from the residence tod ocloch.
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Unbearable Struggle Over American Interests in Blewfields Crisis
A chaotic dispatch reports U S business interests in Blewfields facing violent pressure amid rebellion. Nicaragua and Treya officials seek to seize imports and levy 600000 dollars in expenses, with American merchants blamed for unrest. Blewfields authorities threaten de facto control as United States weighs response.
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Reciprocit y in Insurance Sparks U S Germany Talks
An international insurance commission from Prussia arrives in Washington to negotiate admitting insurers to operate across Germany and the United States. The group, led by Herr Knert and von Bieberstein, meets Secretary Hay and will proceed to New York for further private negotiations with major U S insurers.
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Philippine Cable Ship Hooker To Connect Ports
The cable steamer Hooker left New York this afternoon to lay a cable linking principal ports in the Philippines. Lieutenant John Was Seki leads a detachment from the war corps with the crew for the operation. United States consul in Boston reports passengers will land at Colemy. Brigadier General Frederick Gaynt proceeds to the Pacific coast this afternoon with his wife accompanying him.
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Colemy
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Pacific coast
Fragmented OCR story hints at crimes and Cuban army politics
A garbled report mentions a body identified in a room and notes about an Opium incident. It also discusses Cuba and a potential political factor, the Cuban army kept intact as a future influence, with certificates to compensate veterans and arm leaders leveraging claims to power.
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All Well Encouraging Reports From Dewey Fleet
Reports from Washington on May 1 state Surgeon John W Steele medical officer of the monitor Wandoo?k reported to Rear Admiral van Reypen that the health of the squadron is good, with officers and men aboard Monadnock showing no suffering aside from heat. Admiral Dewey’s forces endure exposure on the voyage to Manila. Gun cotton shells at Dupont Mills are under scrutiny after Captain F. Stuart’s death, with tests aimed at reducing danger from internal shell ignition.
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Tremor Shakes City Districts Across Several Towns
An earthquake-like tremor struck yesterday afternoon in TRINCISCO Mas 1A Utth parthavake wis fult, causing buildings to sway and editorial floors to rock. The wave lasted about thirty seconds, with a gentle roll followed by shorter, abrupt bursts, felt from west to west in San Jose Pari Crove Silinis Modesto Lot Gitos Stockton and Decoto.
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Decoto
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Fifteenth Pacific Unitarians Meet Opens in Oakland
The fifteenth annual Pacific Unitarians conference begins tomorrow evening at the Park Street Unitarian Church in Oakland. President Horace Daves delivers the opening address and the conference sermon is by Rev CT Jones of Los Angeles. Colonel John Parish gives the welcome, with daily sessions and luncheon by Oakland church ladies.
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Dewey Day Celebrations Across Santa Cruz State
Citizens observed a broad program honoring Admiral Dewey with business suspensions and public events. A baseball game between Santa Cruz and San Tos drew crowds, while the court house plaza hosted patriotic songs and speeches by General Chipman, Wells, and Matlock. A new public school was dedicated, and veterans groups gathered for a fraternal hall event.
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Revenue Collections in San Francisco for April
Revenue report lists customs and taxes collected during April. Figures include totals for Manila and Cebu amounts, with a combined total of 93 993. The data cites specific reports and March reference numbers, reflecting monthly collection performance.
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San Francisco Defeats Oakland In 11 to 1 Game
The San Francisco baseball nine defeated Oakland today by a score of 11 to 1. After the third inning Oakland showed poor play and half hearted effort, while the home team proved the better aggregation and justified the result.
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National Banks Monthly Currency Circulation Update May 1999
The Associated Press report from Washington reviews the April 29 1999 national bank circulation at 242174333 dollars an increase for the year of 15101488 and a monthly decrease of 337984 The treasury backed notes and coinage figures include United States bonds on deposit and mint output with April coinage totaling 1006091 dollars including gold silver and one tenths. The report also notes a separate sensational deposition case in Los Angeles involving Mrs Santonio Cornel Smith and Dr Edgar Smith alleging transfer of property worth 190000 and claims of suspected infidelity. A mystery surrounding the disappearance of HS Starr near Oak Knoll is mentioned with investigators seeking leads.
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United States
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Santonio Cornel Smith
Edgar Smith
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Canadian Alertness in 4 wanes threat to urban life
A fragmented dispatch reports domestic unrest and a botched poisoning case linked to a personal crisis. Authorities in Nevada City and Vancouver discuss investigations as a city streetcar consolidation plan faces stiff opposition amid regional tensions.
Veteran Odd Fellow Dies in Willows Section
A prominent member of the 100 & died here this afternoon very suddenly. Stocehin, manager of warehouses for many years, was connected to Yosemite Park tolls and state highway matters. A separate committee in California was appointed to examine and report on the condition and cost of constructing and maintaining toll roads around Yosemite, aiming to identify best routes from Yosemite Valley to nearby points.
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Andree Excerpt From Copenhagen Note Found After Ice Incident
In Copenhagen a note from explorer Andree is said to have been found inside a bottle washed ashore at Rusavik Iceland. Secretary Gage travels south to Hot Springs Virginia for a two week visit accompanied by Mrs. Gage.
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Flag ofTruce Manila May 2 prisoners in hands of Filipinos
Reported exchange and capture details from Luzon around Macabebe include two officers and fifteen other men of the US gunboat Larktown taken by Filipino forces under General Luna. American officers J Gilmors and others are named amid tense negotiations for prisoner exchange and potential relief by American columns. The scene recalls debris of the Wa ll bay anniversary and ongoing naval activity near Manila.
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