Insurgent Campaign Advances Toward San Isidro
Dispatches detail Major General Lawton moving toward San Isidro in the Philippines, with Union forces breaking enemy lines, capturing the town, and pursuing retreating insurgents amid casualties on both sides. Reports note rail repairs progress and local natives aiding reconstruction while rebel threats around San Fernando persist.
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Bulaean
Trudos
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Seborera
Reniring
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Taste
Amelia
Santi Cruz
Col. Summer
Twenty-second Infantry
Minnesota Regiment
Oregon and North Dakota
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Baluarte
Dayigby
San Isidro
Tuwo
Hank
Oregon
Minnesonta
Bummmer
Relicia
Firat
North Dakota
I. Trulock
H. Young
Soutite
Minnesota
Albert Urichson
Bergentt
Howard
Reform Populists Meeting Adopts Omaha Platform
In Kansas City on May 17 the Reform Populist Association held a meeting with about 25 delegates. W. S. Morgan of Arkansas was unanimously elected ready print editor for the year. Debate centered on a referendum for president and vice president, with the committee adopting the Omaha platform and ruling out fusion with other parties. Milton Park called the position fish or cat bait, insisting no compromise with fusionists while aiming to solidify party harmony.
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Comprakteo Uammot
Kansas City
Burkitt
Reform Presg. Association
W.S. Morgan
Arkanaag
Omaha
Milton Park
The Hitucation Explained
Jen Merriam wires the secretary from Couer d Alene Washington May 17 to explain the situation in Burke Idaho Wardner where the governor reviewed events and refused troop dispatch Two cavalry troops were requested to avoid disorder Morrison belleville general confirms no orders given and states no arrests but investigation underway
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Jen Merriam
Coutr
Alene
Washington
Alger
Merriam
Wardner
Idaho
Tdahgbaw
Burke
Mutlao
Avid Daordir
UG Perwonere
Morriambelle
Storm ravages Cedar Rapids area killing two
Reports from Cedar Rapids Iowa May 17 describe a devastating storm that practically destroyed parts of the town. Two men and a child were killed, with many residents injured and extensive damage across multiple nearby communities.
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Deatroyes Wark
Innwhin
Neb
Broado Nurthwort
Golvaburg
Lown
Hotter
Memiers Wilsey
Keine
Chapterd
Cala
Gate Place
Waller Shepherd
Ted
Hlency Maraon
Jerome Jacobs
Gey
Lang
Elkport
Jacoba
Mergon
Cedar Rapida
Olsburg
Waa
Porthef
Fragmented Victorian Notes on Poets and a Royal Label
A jumble of oblique references cites a removed royal label in Hasana, descriptions of Nes Yriska residents, and a tale of literary editors and poets. It recalls Jane Barlow contributing to Cornhill and a remark by Richard Je Galtienne about a manuscript souvenir from George Meredith, highlighting the era’s view of poets Whittier and Longfellow.
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Spas
Hasana
Ann Paypter
Nes Yriska
Hia
Adele
Loyber
Mra
Carnot
Hospitala
Daines Poyn
Cornhill
Misa
Jane Barlow
Richard Je Galtienne
George Meredith
Mr. Meredith
Longfellow
Whittier
Weather conditions report from Main City Bigwear Service Station
Weather observations across several states report light to moderate showers in Kansas and surrounding areas on May 17. Temperatures vary with cooler western regions and warmer southern zones, a central low pressure area over the lake region and a trailing low through the southwest.
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Keneas City
Sto
Concordia
Ft. Scott
Manhattan
McPherson
Osage City
Missouri
Nebraska
Morthakota
Missuuel
Nite
Qhigago
Lake
Rocky Mountain
Kansas cattlemen push back against shipping bans
G L Swarts of Hazleton Kansas says cattlemen face loss shipping to Kansas City and Chicago under new inspection rules. He reports plans to move 90 000 head monthly to other markets and complains about costs and repeated inspections across the Missouri River.
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Wichita
Kay
G. L. Swarts
Hazleton
Kansas
Aattlemen
Swartz
Oklahoma
Chicago
Kansas City
Tls
Missouri
Pond Creek Selected as County Seat in Grant County
A Bescon dispatch from Wichita reports Grant County Oklahoma chose Pond Creek as county seat after a heated election. Guards thwarted a prior attempt to steal records. County Clerk Reed was among the participating party members. No injuries were reported.
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Wichita
Kansas
Bescon
Grant County
Oklahoms
Pond Creek
Reed
Flovading
Mining Trouble and Future Fires Hit Small Town News
A jittery report bundles multiple incidents: an underground clash at Airbkere Minek Binparind with guards and casualties, a destructive fire threat in Pomeroy, and a murder case linked to land rights near Wakeeny. Other items note railway consolidation talk, a London philanthropist’s plea for shelter from beggars, and local accidents. The fragment also mentions a foundry convention, a peace congress appeal, and a moonshine raid in Dallas Texas.
Treason Charged in Pretoria Plot Trial
Seven men were arraigned on a capital charge of high treason after being arrested while allegedly organizing 2,000 men for an uprising to seize the Johannesburg fort for 24 hours. They were remanded for fortnights as British authorities prepare for troop movements. The government calls the incident unfortunate and notes near completion of talks between President Kruger and Sir Alfred Milner at Bloemfontein.
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Pretoric
Tranavaal Republic
Midavius
Twee i
Natsl
Rand
Jobannesburga
Pressanya
Kruger
Cape Colony
South Africa
Alfred Milner
Bloemfonteine
Orsnge Free State
Treopvaal Consul Reports Arrest of Englishmen
London reports the Transvaal consul received a Pretorius dated telegram May 16 naming Richard Nicholls and five others arrested on high treason charges over alleged troop enrollment to spark a revolution and seize Johannesburg fort. One prisoner claims orders came from the British war department. officials deny British war office involvement.
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Treopvaal
London
Transvaal
Pretoris
Richard Nicholls
George Patterson
Edward J. Tromlett
Charley Elis
John A. Mitchell
Fries
Hooper
Yeaterday
Jobaomesburg
Natal
Briish War Department
Associated Press
Johannesburg
British War Office
Temple of Tepoxteco and cliff ascent described
San Francisco Chronicle describes the Temple of Tepoxteco perched on a cliff over 2,060 feet high. The ascent through a ramp of loose rock is perilous, with a treacherous transfer to a slippery ledge and a 1,800 foot drop into Tepoxtlan gorge. The article details the two terraces of the temple, the ruined vaulted roof, and the scattered sculpted slabs, noting missing pieces and looted replacements. References to India and barber caste appear as a separate, loosely connected note from the World section.
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Cholla
Mubel
Aswasrty
San Francisco Chronicle
Ind
India
Isa
Photographs and bicycles frame a blush of 19th century taste
The piece notes a vogue where Servenn portraits, relegated to obscurity, are to be showcased on a bicycle wheel. It cites the New York Press claiming a wheel display suits a young woman's matrimonial hopes or a married woman whose wheel has seen long mileage, with rules on beard and mustache imagery in staged portraits.
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New York Press
Fac
Shieker
Accessory Worship: Forbidden Practices Through History
The excerpt traces early church controls on incense holy water and relics tracing bans back to pagan origins, noting fifth century indulgences and ritual abuses. It mentions ex voto offerings and candles in Mithrab altars and references Jerusalem as a shadow of ancient grandeur with its circumference and rocky setting.
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Isis
Julian
Gaul
Blackwood
Theodosia
Jeremy
Magnusns
Nola
Jerusalema
Jerusalem
Grain and Livestock Market Report from Kansas City and Chicago
Kansas City wheat and grain futures mixed with modest gains and varied bids for July. Cash grains steady to higher amid thin markets. Livestock prices show steady to firm demand, with cattle and calves trading at sluggish to steady levels. Chicago livestock futures reflect lighter trading and mixed demand across fat and feeder cattle.
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Kansas City
Har
Amathy
Mutfan—Steney
Gary
Rours
Whinagu LIV Stouk
Cacago
Hoca
Heecelpis
Wuak
Marketa Ateady
Tessa Steuri
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