Cuban Filibuster Landing Reported Safe in Cuba
Washington dispatch reports Col Fortunato landed with a party in Cuba to aid an expedition. The landing party included Dr Caring Pay surgeon and two Baltimoreans Oman Lagrobe and Janny. They carried large confiscated arms including rifles revolvers and dynamite along with archives and cargo.
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Tamaya
Signal
Trent
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amy
J. Garcia Vieta
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Waslington
Washington
Gonzalo de Quesada
vite
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Cuba
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amnong
Caring Pay
Janny
osis
peck
Cal. Fortunato
Rebel successes hinted in Cuban river battles
Advices from Hura report engagements between Spanish forces and rebels along the Duaba river. Spanish crossings were hindered by floods, with one soldier dead and two wounded, while rebel losses are set at twenty four or more. May 27 actions at Huenavista left Major Gonzalez Mary and eight troops wounded and drowned. Reinforcements were ordered but hard to deliver due to swollen rivers. A force of rebels attacked Candelaria but were repulsed. Additional items note a Bowden steamer near Watling Island and ongoing Cuban police actions. US consul-general Weyler briefed.
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Tlavapa
Huracoa
Duaba
Huenavista
Gonzalez Mary
releis
Candelaria
cenar
Laurada
St Louis Tornado Relief Fund Moves Ahead
June 4 report notes a campaign to raise 250000 to aid residents who lost homes, with $45 from business leaders at a kickoff. Brewers group later pledges 5999. relief efforts include temporary roadways on the Eads Bridge and ongoing debris clearance and repairs after the storm.
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elisb
Ss. D. Webster
Terminal Trailroad association
Eads bridge
Brewers
Philadelphia
National Brewers association
St. Louis
Yale Plans Decision on Haven Structure and Lyceum
Yale University Haven Conn June 4 announces no changes this year while a special meeting may decide removal of Haven and the lyceum. Prof Cook of Yale offers fifty dollars for best unpublished poem up to 100 lines on history or action submitted by May 1597. Prize judged by Edward Clarence Biedman Thomas Halley Aldrich and Francis Fisher Browne.
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Messrs
Edaund Clarence biedman
Thomas Halley Aldrich
Francis Fisher Browne
Portland Mayor Pennoyer Seeks Half Salary Cut
Portland Ore June 4 Ex governor and mayor elect Pennoyer announced his policy to reduce expenses. He would take only one half of the mayoral salary, currently five thousand dollars per year, aligning pay with falling prices and values.
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PORTLAND
Pennoyer
Ore
Miners Strike at Woodward Mine Over Rock Work Cut
Muin ers on strike in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania where 121 laborers at the Woodward mine protest a $1.59 per yard cut in rock work on the three foot rock vein. The mine employs about 2,000 men and boys and a general walkout could spread if no compromise is reached.
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Wilkesbarre
Woodward
Reformed Church General Synod Convenes in Catskill New Jersey
The General Synod of the Reformed Church in America opened its ninetieth annual session in Catskill New Jersey with almost 150 delegates. Retiring president Dr Stryker of Asbury Park presided at the opening, and Rev Dr John J Thompson of New Brunswick was elected president.
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Catskill
N. J
General Synod Reformed church in America
eran ite nintieth
Stryker
Asbury Park
John 3. Thompson
New Brunswick
Nerval Changes and Assignments at Navy Yards
Washington in June reports Capt J F Higginson U S N ordered to duty as captain of the Brooklyn navy yard. Capt Fred Rogers reassigned from Brooklyn to command the new battleship Massachusetts in the yard.
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J. F. Higginson
U.S. N
Brooklyn navy yard
Massachusetts
anw
Fred Rogers
Pierce Statue Commission Hits Model Review in Concord
The Frank Lin Merit seats commission met twice in Concord New Hampshire examining models for a statue. It voted to ask Carl Conrad of Stratford Connecticut to submit a modified model and adjourned without further business. Advices report Maj. Gen. Sir Frederick Carsington arriving in Mu tabe leland for British forces command.
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Concord. N.HL
Frankliin Mieret
Carl Conrad
Startford, Conn
Caps Town
Unluwayo
Maj.-tien
Frederick Carsington
Mutaubeleland
WarSteed Aground At Devil's Beach Now Total Loss
New London Conn June 4 The schooner WarSteed which ran ashore a week ago on Devil s Beach Charles town will be a total loss and may be stripped for salvage as authorities assess the wreck.
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New London
Conn
achooner WarSteed
Devil's beach
Charlestown
Silverites Victory at Kentucky Silver Convention
In Lexington on June 4 the free silver faction outnumbered three to one but urged harmony as they controlled the convention. Charles Bronston won the temporary chairmanship amid hoots from gold supporters, while Senator Blackburn urged unity and continued devotion to silver principles. The meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene the next day.
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Blackburn
Hiue Grasse
Long
John G. Carlisle
ther
John 8
Charles J. Bronston
Bennett H. Young
Alex P. Humphreys
Bronston
Giumphrevs
Thurston
Joan S. Rhea
democrate
Bradley Stills
Fox Wil Contest Settled in Hartford
The will case involving the estate of the late Frederick K. Fox, after nine years in court, is settled. Preferred legacies are paid in full while general legacies are settled by payment at 95 percent. The settlement ends long legal proceedings in Hartford.
Bicycle Races Planned in Waterbury on Fourth
Waterbury officials of local bicycle clubs announce formal sanction by the League of American Wheelmen for an extensive July Fourth racing series at the Royal Driving Park.
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Waterbury, Conn
associated bicycle clubs of
Waterbury
royal driving park
League of American Wheelmen
Duel talk in Cuba ends with generals disarmed
Reports say Gen. Martinez Campos and Gen. Borrero narrowly avoided a duel after private talks on Cuban affairs in Madrid. The pair were disarmed and placed under arrest as the captain general intervened to halt the confrontation.
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Cuba
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Weyler
Borrero
Campos
Beranger
Filippinas
Havana
ots
Cardinal Satolli Arrives in Newport for Visit
Cardinal Satolli arrived in Newport yesterday and was hosted at Bishop Harkins residence with seventeen guests including Mayor McGuinness Chief Justice Matteson and Brown University President An. He will remain with Bishop Harkins until tomorrow and is visiting Newport today.
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Josphn eatin
Austrican stubber trust
Isay. Lippitt
McGuinness
Matteson
Harkins
Genera
Opposition grows to peace policy in Transvaal cabinet
A Pretoria dispatch reports increasing strain in the Transvaal executive council. Dr Leyds the secretary of state and Vice-President Joubert oppose President Kroger who backs reforms and a peaceful policy. Leyds is deeply unpopular with the people.
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London
Pretoria
Transvaal
Dr. Leyds
Joubert
Kroger
republic
Buffalo Grain Shovelers Strike Loses Ground
Buffalo June 4 grain shovelers strike appears to be losing ground though not strong from the start. Many workers are handling promptly all grain turned over by the Lake Carriers association as receipts and shipments run unusually heavy.
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Buffalo
Lake Carriers’ association
Water Main Contract Let in Hartford
The board of water commissioners awarded a 30,000 contract for excavating for the new water pipes to Councilman Campbell of Hartford. Finney and Carpenter of Waterbury forfeited a $50 deposit after the contract had been initially awarded to them.
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Hartford
board of water comminers
Canale Albany Traffic Report for May Week
Total tugs carried on canals in the last week of May reached 100051, up 1082 from the prior week. The May 1805 figures show some ships moved and ports cleared as the canal system handles traffic.
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Albany
Young Married Woman Drowned After Boat Accident
A young married woman, Mrs. Clurs Burnhait, drowned when a fishing boat capsized during an outing with Eric Da on June 4. Her husband Darnhaus was rescued. The incident occurred before aid could reach them.
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Eric. Da
Clurs Burnhait
Persimmon Wins English Derby Amid Surprise Attendance
The English Derby at Epsom Downs drew a record crowd including nobility, American visitors, and London society. Persimmon defeated Leopold de Rey, with Fréquin runner Earwig third, in a 2:48 time as betting odds shifted after news of Persimmon’s supposed condition.
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Prince of Wales
Persimmon
Epsom Downs
England
Leopold de Rey St. Frnequin
I. F. Beddington
Earwig
Persisamon
St. Frusquin
Teufel
Regret
Knight
Fristle
Bradwardine
Fire Devastates Farm Outbuildings At North Neshantic
Fire destroyed the outbuildings on Edward Cortelyou’s farm at North Neshantic, New Jersey. Incendiaries are suspected after a trotting horse and two cows perished while Cortelyou saved machinery. A young house of refuge boy was nearby and questioned but denies knowledge of the arson.
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North Neshantic
N. J
Flemington
Edward Cortelian
North Neshantic station
house of refuge
Hogan Gets 40 Years For Barn Burning In Pa
Hogan, 43, convicted of barn burning in Peters township area, has been sentenced to forty years in prison. The county and nearby New Jersey area had seen numerous barn fires. Morgan’s arrest followed an insurance detective investigation into the arsons.
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Tobe Hegan
Hogan
tige
New Jersey
Mogan
Gold Found at Syracuse in Eastwood Heights
Residents report a gold discovery in Eastwood Heights, found by J. F. Butter while digging a 40 foot well. Samples sent to Prof. R. Whitford of Syracuse University for analysis and a verdict is expected in days. A separate note from New Haven reports a superior court verdict upholding Dr. Fred H. Haadleys will worth 75 000, disputing a sister’s claim of mental incapacity after a four week trial.
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Eastwood Heights
J. F. Uutter
R. Whitford
Syracuse university
New Haven
Conn
Fred H. Haadley
Aug. Whimberley
Home Rule Triumph in Wick District Seats Liberal Loss
In Wick district a by election filled the seat left vacant by Sir John Yrender. J C Hedderwick of the Home Rule party won, signaling liberal gains in other polling. Bayard met the Marquis at Windsor. National League scores list New York and Philadelphia games with several close outcomes.
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Wick
house of commons
John Yrender
J. C. Hedderwick
New YYork
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New York
Brooklyn
pt. Louis
AL Hoston
Thuston
Louisville
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Cincinnati
Baltimore
Pittsburg
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Clevelall
Senate Overrides Veto on River and Harbor Bill
Washington June 4 the senate agreed to override the president s veto on the river and harbor bill by a 56 5 vote with democrats Hate of Tennessee Chilton of Texas Hill of New York Smith of New Jersey and Vilas of Wisconsin casting negatives Four hours of debate followed and speeches for and against the veto included Pettigrew Berry Stewart Stanley Bauer and others The resolution Morgan proposed concerns the Commodore Captain and the capture of the vessel Competitor by a Spanish warship and seeks Senate inquiries into rights under treaties and laws of nations The House was set to decide the Murray Elliott contested election case from Charleston and had votes on Ford s Theatre victims claims with a 123 93 tally to strike out certain beneficiaries The Massachusetts Legislature passed the Bryant addition state house extension bill and a veterans preference measure.
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Murray vs. Elliott
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Filiett
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