Observing Dewey Day in cities nationwide
Observances marked the Manila Bay victory with parades, fireworks, and public ceremonies. In Louisville and Memphis crowds welcomed naval ships and officials, while telegrams from President McKinley honored Admiral Dewey and his fleet for a historic triumph.
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Miy
Manila Bay
Thewey
Casslegranm
Aw York
McKinley
Cablygram
Dewey
Manila
United States
William M'Kinlily
Memphis
Tenn
Mt Night
Maynard
Mant
Women suffrage meeting grows in Grand Rapids May 2
In Grand Rapids Michigan on May 2 interest in the national women suffrage convention rises with each session. Monday’s attendance exceeded last week and the proceedings were highly enthusiastic. Sarah Clay Bennett reported for the federal suffrage committee noting conflicting Supreme Court decisions and suggesting the court has indirectly allowed women to vote for presidential electors and Congress members in all states.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Sarah Clay Bennett
Committee On
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Bishop Makes Consecration Ceremony in Cathedral
Made an Bishop. Cbicago May RE Ree. Alexan alot WT. McGavlelé presided at Archbishop Feehan’s church as Bishop Mar wopolis in a solemn pontifical mass. Three hundred visiting clergy attended. ArchDishop Veehun served and Bishop Spalding preached the consecration sermon.
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Cbicago
Alexanalot
McGavlelé
Feehan
Marwopolis
Utis
Ynieste
ArchDishop
Veehun
Henry Mh Hyde Led Equitable Life Society President
Henry Mh Hyde of Suw York died at his home following failing health. He served as president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society and was noted for guiding the company through early years of its operations. Col. Proderhade Lynyston was named to some ceremonial post in the Twentieth Kase volunteers.
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Benth
Henry Mh Hyde
York
Henry Beyde
Equitable Lite Assurance Society
Ilya Tad Horn
Ghuerad
Myuitible Life Tosurance Company
Pinata Tx
Wedhington
Macy
Proderhade Lynyston
Artion Kenema
Wirat
Min Ge
Mae
Otis Fai
Moniliy
Unclear historical notice on retirement and political event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a veteran retirement and political figures in Washington state with references to a department and presidential context. Details are garbled and names are not reliably identifiable, but the piece conveys retirement, political activity, and a proposed public or ceremonial event.
MAY CALL EXTRA SESSION
Whington May 3 35 growing panic and debate over an extra session looms as the president hints at calling Congress in the fall to push currency reform and other measures. Discussions at Atlantic City and among caucus leaders suggest early planning and committee preparations to accelerate work before December.
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Whington
Bylal
Hag
Congress
Ree
House Republicans
Atlantic City
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Curtis
Kansas
Mietberg
White House
Lands Taken In Wild Rush At Ute Reservation
Dovanga Col May 5 thousands flocked to the Ute reservation as walls protecting the land collapsed at noon. Hundreds joined the rush after the starting signal. Prices around $0, with about 1 000 seekers. Durango streets crowded as new towns arise near Ta bor 40 miles south. A Ute Town company forms with Denver and Boulder backers. Dozens of new villages spring up. lumber and building materials move in. Conflicts and potential bloodshed loom between claimants and land office rivals.
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Dovanga
Col
Ute
Durango
Ute Town Company
Denver and
Boulder
Here
Bie 'Tabor
Centennial
Hilad
Revenge in Chicago Ends In Fatal Shooting
Anpatn Styles Chursday of Chicago killed her mother Catherine Belts during a meeting of the Mirtha Washington Vrac-Vergin at Wallets Tall. Three shots were fired, Styles, age unknown, was arrested as details emerge about a feud involving her daughter and family ties. Memorial actions and political ties to the Grand Anite WE Repuhlin are mentioned in a chaotic narrative.
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Chicago
Anpatn Styles
Helaia
Mirtha Washington Vrac
Pye
Mra Styles
Shin
Styles Diuarhter
Uhre
Forces Advance in Philippines Described by War Department
The War Department reports Gen McArthur's column pressing toward San Fernando and Mount Arayat as naval and rail disruptions hinder rebels. American units led by Wheaton, Young, and Lawton push through marshes and entrenched positions, with casualties reported and enemy resistance described as stubborn but gradually overcome.
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Philippines
F Ton
Baling
Angal
Ile
MacArthur
San Fernando
Sharp Resiere
Lawton
Calumpil
Mustin
Ovenshine
Tall
Otis
Manila
Summers
Gregan
Dakota
Utah Light Artillery
Mans
Bolt Wheaton
Hale
Macabrthur
Luna
Vitty-first Iowa
Nebraska
Gen
Wheaton
Hotel Kiss
Lieut. Naylor
Utah Light
Levy
Kansas
Flist
Montana
Aght
Iett
Barred from the Mails and Philippine Pamphlets Ban
Washington May 3 due to a postmaster general directive three pamphlets by Edward Atkinson of Kosten were barred from mails to the Philippines though circulation within the United States was allowed. Titles include Criminal Aggression by Whom The Cost of National Crime and The Men of War and Its Penalties.
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Washington
Ihe
Francisco
Manny
Edward Atkinson
Kosten
Anti-Imperialistic League
Philippines
Atkinson
Gable
New York
United States
Honker
Manila
Meeker
Panama
Hong Kong
Surgeon Dies During Operation in Chicago May Day
Nationally known surgeon Reuben Ludlum collapses mid operation from a heart attack and dies within minutes. His father, also a physician, completes the procedure to save the patient, then learns of the death. Other items report on Manila cable voyage preparations, Gilmore’s missing party, Arlington burial honors, and Baltimore mayoral results.
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Chicago
Reuben Ludlum
Thud Atricken
Reuben Ludlam
Constitution session sparks special session at state Capitol
The General Assembly adjourned the special session amid turmoil over the constitutional convention issue. Meanwhile a severe disaster left about 100 families homeless in the Culisk district near Sable and Hanehe streets after a major event damaged homes and destroyed a local shop.
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Neoth
General Assembly
Johnston
Stan
Culisk
Tistriet
Ueeaener
Sable
Strikes Persist in Buffalo Docks Amid Arbitration Talks
Buffalo workers and shipowners battled over wage rises and contract terms as the state board of arbitration pressed for settlement. A midnight conference at the Iroquois Hotel failed to yield an agreement with 2,000 scoopers present and talk of a broader strike looming. Grain boats docked with most unloaded, while canal traffic and rail freight face disruption.
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Buffalo
N.Y
State Board of Arbitration and Mediation
Iroquins Hotel
Canaurs
Afr. Gould
Cleveland
Lake Carriers' Association
Connor
McMahon
Wien
Smalter
Whert
State Board
Connors
Syere
Ale Afahon
Erie Canal
United States assures no access to China spheres agreement
Washington May 0 official assurances state the Britain Russia accord on Chinese spheres affects only the two signatories and will not threaten U S interests. The United States will retain treaty port rights and no discrimination in trade will occur even if lands near treaty ports change hands. Also rural free delivery divided into western and eastern divisions with St Louis and Washington as headquarters.
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Washington
Great Britain
Russia
China
United States
Maral
Blay
Ohio
St. Louis
Frasiers M
Wariner
Milho
Wrigals
Couer d'Alene
War Department
Merriam
Montana
Thompson Falls
Mont
Idaho
Mgrrian
Era of trade and industrial consolidation evident
New York May describes a period of growing business combos and consolidations in iron and steel and copper, with large capital commitments and rising wholesale demand. Reports note robust imports, price pressures, and shrinking failures, while labor unrest and regional strikes add tension to the broad industrial shift.
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New York
Mey
Bredstreet
R. G. Dun & Co
Bessemer
Central Association
Frick Coke Works
Buffalo
Idaho
Monthe
Ave Weels
Chicago
United States
Neil
Canada
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