Great Britain to send representatives to Philadelphia exposition
Philadelphia officials announced that Great Britain will be officially represented at the upcoming international commercial congress linked to the national export exposition. A London foreign office note to Assistant Secretary Hill confirmed invitations also went to 35 English colonies, aiming to gather delegates on commerce issues and influence chambers of commerce and foreign buyers, with hoped impact on 20,000 foreign firms.
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Philadelphia
Foreign Office
London
State Hill
State Department
Washington
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Peanut Trust Formed in Virginia Talk of a peanut trust in Virginia with options on cleaning plants. extension until June 1.
Norfolk and other Virginia towns host cleaning plants for peanuts as promoter Charles J. W. Smith extends option rights to June 1. total purchase value estimated at 750000 to 1000000 dollars across Norfolk Smithfield Suffolk Petersburg Wakefield and Franklin. The Dauntless Released From Custody United States dismisses cases against the steamer Dauntless for alleged filibustering following government agreement to dismiss related claims by W A Bisbee against Dr Bisbee and Kilgore. The vessel had been in custody for over two years. The President to Visit the Twin Cities Representative Fletcher reports President will visit Minnesota likely with Western trip to welcome Thirteenth Minnesota and other units returning from the Philippines.
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Virginia
Charles J. W. Smith
New York
Smithfield
Suffolk
Petersburg
Wakefield
Franklin
Dauntless
Jacksonville
Fila
United States
W. A. Bisbee
Jauntless
Dc. R. Bisbee
W. F. Kilgore
Boutwell
Twin Cities
Hot Springs
Fletcher
Davis
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Philippines
California Fig Syrup Co remedy pitched as perfect laxative
The well known Syeter or Fics liquid laxative from the Catharsia Fig Syrup Co is praised as a pleasant tasting, effective cleanser benefiting kidneys and liver. It claims to purge colds fevers and habitual constipation gently and promptly using senna and aromatic plants, with figs for taste. be sure to note the full company name on the package.
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Catharsia Fig Syrur Co
California Fig Syrup Co
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
York
N.Y
Rioting Students at Princeton Circus Parade
Princeton observers describe a violent clash as Pawnee Bill's Wild West parade entered Nassau Street. 600 to 700 students clashed with cowboys and Indians using eggs, missiles, and whips. One man, Edward Dillon, was severely injured and may die. Police and university officials work to end the scene.
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Wild West
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Princeton University
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John Jane
Chrcus
Edward Dillon
Dillon
Dewey's Welcome Home Plans Beat New York City Budget
The City Council calls for a 150000 appropriation for Admiral Dewey's welcome in New York with Mayor Van Wyck's support. Resolutions advance to finance committee, likely adoption. A public reception and naval parade are planned, with a private dinner of 10000 not favored.
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Blanco offers Gomez independence for Cuban cooperation
In a report from May 16 in Vavyana General Maximo Gomez informed Governor General Brooke he will withdraw from distributing the 5,000,000 appropriated for Cuban troops and will not name replacement commissioners. Brooke will push a new plan while Gomez stays in friendly inactivity.
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Brooke
Gomez
la Union Espanola
Jose Varona
Blanco
United States
Varona
Spain
Buffalo Dock Strike Deepens as Union Seeks Unity
The Buffalo dock scene worsens as monthly men join grain shovelers, freight handlers, coal passers and ore handlers in a united stoppage. Bishop Quigley urges full solidarity until contractors employ only new union members, while Inspector Donovan is appointed to oversee elevators and ships under Lake Carriers' association funding.
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Internationall Longshoremen’s Association
Aguinaldo's Bluster Cables From Hong Kong Amid Philippine War
Aguinaldo's May 12 cable from Hong Kong vows continued war until independence. Filipinos demand full constitutional fulfillment and reject autonomy offers. Insurgent strength cited near Manila with heavy combat. four hundred Cincinnati regiment prisoners reported. heat and rains causing U S casualties. Taiilada vessels and Grant’s launch engage insurgents with fatalities and wounds.
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Rio Grande River
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Ohio
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Alleged Black Cruelty Sparks Mob Violence in Atlanta
Winnie Roach a mixed race woman narrowly escapes deadly mob harm as a crowd abuses her and her husband for allegedly burning their four children with kerosene. police alerted by white residents as officers rush to the scene. one child likely to die, others badly burned. In Vancouver a dispute over Man's Island escalates with Ludgate arrested after crowd resistance. in Shamokin a mandolin club contest leads to fatal knife wounds to Elmer Haas. in New York a licensing change enables the Fitzsimmons Jeffries match. Schaefer defeats Slosson in billiards. in Lostine a feud ends with Hon John Huarter fatally wounded and neighbor's suicide choice.
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