Markets by Wire Kansas City Grain May 16 Report
Kansas City grain market overview with mixed prices and steady to higher trends. Corn and oats show varied bids while wheat holds firm amid receipts. cattle hogs and sheep show market activity with higher or steady quotes. Texas feedstuff and regional grain movements noted alongside price ranges and daily receipts.
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Watts
Yorker Asa: Ple Sei. Sheef—Heceipia
Tymually
Heeves
American forces tighten blockade of Spanish fleet at sea
A Washington dispatch reports the Spanish fleet is largely surrounded by U S vessels Sampson and Schley to the north with American ships guarding the Windward Passage and approaches. The encirclement limits escape routes as the American squadron concentrates efforts near Martinique and the Windward Islands.
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Bpanish
Cirate
Washington
Systidrene
Uli Oregon
Marietta
Buffalo
Mountgomery
St. Louis
F Ark
Renin
Riplel
Babin
UW Piters
Samyant
Seltoy
Lbaeans
South Amer
Solace to the Front Ships Set For Shipboard Wounded Care
Key West May 11 The hospital corps heads to the front aboard the Solace the first to attend wounded on board ship. The Solace has been anchored two weeks at Hampton Roads and will sail to approach the action scene visiting each warship of the blockading fleet.
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Associated Pres
Key West
United States Ambulance
Snl
Solace
Hampton Roads
Wasnixeros
Army Hospital
Army
Daughters of the American Hospital Corps
Anita Nebcomb McGee
Daughters of the Revolution
Alice Lion
Pittsburgh
Johnetta Sanger
Bultine
North Atlantic Squadron Dispatches from Port Haytien
Dispatches report the United States gunboat Porter returning to Cape Haytien from Sampsom’s vicinity, Lieutenant Reanen engaging in disputes with the Rear Admiral. The fleet remained north of Cape Haytien and Porter soon departed to rejoin the fleet, destination uncertain.
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Asaneiavedl Press
Port Ag
Sampson Orders Await Navy Report From Cape Haytien
Sampson reported to the Navy Department from Cape Haytien and sent a representative to convey information. He is expected to arrive in Glen/Ngas Tuesday or soon after. The men previously planned to go to Ke West.
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Wastiaures
Sampson
Navy Department
Cape Hayton
Sity Weowit
Chen
Nétson
Glenfaegas
Ke West
Exchange of Prisoners Aims at Fort Catanas May 16
In a report from Key West, the Evening World states negotiators plan a prisoner exchange near Fort Catanas. Spanish prisoners were moved under guard to Hasna, with U S officials arranging transit by steamer to Key West for repatriation.
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Cpeas
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New York
Key West
United States
Citiomt
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Wey West
Une
Cua Ke
Military assignments announced for key corps at Chickamauga
Washington May 16. President Adams and Secretaries Alger and Corbin conference announces Ken Graham will command at Falls Church. General Lee commands the Seventh Corps and General Wilson commands the Sixth Corps at Chickamauga. Other corps assignments provisionally made awaiting final decision tomorrow.
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Corbin
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McKinley abandons peaceful blockade plan in new orders
A Washington dispatch reports President McKinley dropped the peaceful blockade idea. Orders to the blockade commander announce a harsher approach with bombardment of fortified ports and Spanish gunboats sunk. The strategy aims to attack every strongly protected port with clear show of force.
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Journal
Washington
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Wyldron Vast
Hin
Pekin mobilizes 1000 men for voyage to Philippines
The city of Pekin prepares 1000 troops to depart San Francisco on Thursday aboard Brig Otis for the Philippines. General Merritt is to command expeditionary forces, with Miles urging two more brigadiers to be added, though not yet confirmed.
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Philippines
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Still Celebrating Amid Confused War Updates
A garbled report from May 16 cites Spanish and American actions in a chaotic scene. It mentions a Spanish cruiser and Cuban involvement, with unclear references to victims and military moves as tensions rise.
No coal for warships delivered without orders
May 1. The future coal will not be delivered to ships without government approval. The cruiser Yale arrived for orders yesterday and returned today awaiting further instruction from the governor.
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Golo
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Ute Island
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Short of powder on Cape Verd fleet hopes falter
Wyenne reports from Washington that Cape Verd relief is short of powder and munitions. New York dispatches say General Machias and volunteers await Cape Verd aid, while authorities fear another possible assault by Sampsum's forces. Rumors of a sudden convoy reaching the coast appear unlikely.
Spanish Soldiers Fire On Cuban Patrol Near Havana
May 16 report says a fusillade hit a body of Spanish soldiers eight miles west of Havana as they patrolled the shore. no return fire reported and casualties unknown. Washington notes a conference report on aid to Cubans for food, arms, and equipment to sustain fighting against Spain was adopted without objection. Also covers a crime story of a young man in Ali, May 1, who shot three men in a grocery area after taunts. wheat prices in Chicago rose sharply on Liverpool cables, with 9,300,000 bushels noted.
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Beerbohm
Terror Will Leave After Repairs at Fort de France
The Spanish broom boat Terror, undergoing repairs at Fort de France, is expected to depart today. Destination remains unknown as authorities await its next assignment.
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Mattinnille
Terror
Fort de France
Blockaders Warned Over Spanish Threat Near Key West
May 16 report from The Evening That Key West special notes Spanish forces sighted near Veneaier hay Geode qortiwest. Vessels ready to close in. ships stationed there to confirm progress of the campaign.
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Key West
May 26 Premiers Confer As Crisis Deepens
A fragmentary dispatch reports a conference among leaders and military officials amid a mounting crisis. Washington notes an emergency, Britain may send support, while calls persist to preserve allied positions and safeguard regional interests.
Heavy missile heard off coast reported drift by battery Ko
May 16 Fort Constitution battery Ko men reported a heavy sirima over the coast. They say it was sunk by a United States scouting cruiser during an overhaul of a vessel. No warship has been sighted.
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Brig. Gen Guenther Takes Temporary Command at Washington
Brig. Gen Guenther has been assigned temporary command of the troops gathered at Washington for the purpose of organization. The move coordinates early wartime efforts and consolidates leadership at the capital.
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Genl Guenther
Washington
No Prosecuting Witness Cleared in Meramec Highlands Case
Martin Easley charged with Kavite murder and robbery involving Charles J Collins at Meramec Highlands last summer has been discharged from custody. The prosecuting witness failed to appear to testify. Wood Workers Guild in Osuxump Wisconsin notes two thousand workers refused to work citing wage increases, female labor absolution, and union recognition.
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Meramec Highlands
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Wis
Kansas Regiments Depart for West and South
May 16 Topeka dispatch reports the Twentieth Kansas regiment, 1,014 men, leaving at 2 p m over the Union Pacific for San Francisco on three special trains. The Twenty-first Kansas regiment is to Chattanooga and will depart about 4 p m over the Santa Fe, consisting of 1,058 men.
Filling Up at Chickamiage Park Movement of Volunteers
Volunteers pour in from all parts of the country to fill Chickamiage Park left vacant by departing regulars. Reports mention units from Michigan and Nebraska marching or being mustered in, plus cavalry details to Port Huachuca, Arizona. A fire at Meterfe St. Junction caused seven deaths and many injuries with inmates unaccounted for. Gladstone shows slight improvement in Hawaii.
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Meterfe St. Dugeph
Manning the Yards Ceremony On Warships Past And Present
A report recounts a ceremonial manning of the yards aboard an old flagship in which sailors form cross figures and shout cheer ship. It contrasts the past practice with modern navy rigs and notes the visual appeal of blue uniforms against white shrouds. Also included is a cartoonish exchange about a parrot and crackers, illustrating lingering humor in Harlem Life.
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Brooklyn
Biurrots
United States
Bo’sun
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O'Sun
Yaris
United States Navy
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Washington Star
Boston
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Harlem
World Paris Special Sheds Light on Spains Voy Port Plans
May 16 dispatches report the French minister of the marine denying any knowledge of a permission request for a Spanish vessel to coal at Martinique. The day also notes UK and US naval movements, a funeral in Sayfin, and a proposed navy deficiency budget exceeding 20 million dollars for ordnance and equipment.
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Waggin House
Sagacity of War Horses in Battle Tales
An old soldier notes how quickly horses learn military calls and adapt to service, contrasting their gait with infantry and artillery. The piece recounts dramatic scenes: horses urged into action, drivers calmly guiding fearful mounts, and a famed riderless horse charging through a Confederate cavalry melee at Murfreesboro, inspiring awe before dying of a broken heart.
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Harges
Peteloutines
Che Eran
Alwee
Forser
Dieatty
Leone
Bute
Peto
Murfretsboro
Artificial black marble in Sicily a new material in use
United States Consul Brubl at Gatae nia Sicily reports a process for making black marble from soft sandstone boiled in tar and now tar is cooled and replaced by raw bitumen. The material yields blocks as hard as granite with tar penetrating about eight metres, used for pedestals columns tables and decorative pieces. Production remains limited due to lava stone competition and Carrara marble.
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Brubl
Gataenia
Sicily
State Department
Catania
Carrara
Italy
Monumenta
Chicago Journal
Austrian Press Censorship and Patrols Against Free Speech
A fragmented 19th century-style article critiques censorship and state control over the press. The piece alleges government interference through bribes, suppression, and surveillance, highlighting tensions between editors, workers, and authorities. It mentions the role of readers, publishers, and legal constraints in shaping public discourse.
Grand Council and Lodges Promote Limited Travel May June
Transportation notices list Kansan orders United Commercial Travelers of America and related lodges offering round trip fares. Regions include Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas with travel windows May 12 18 May 14 14 and June 8 12 to July 6. Names of organizations appear with travel terms and return dates.
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Kam
Grand Council
Kansan
United Commercial Travelera of America
Rome
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Okiapama
Texan
Fantecort
Antuslmesticg
Grand Lodge
Pythlas
Nathbone Sisters
Good Lots Vermont street lot a prime site in town
Property listing highlights several connected lots on Vermont street offering a close in location suitable for either a residence or a business venture. Described as the finest possible situation with strong potential for growth and value.
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Ohio Street
Vermont Street
Lota
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