Grain shipments lift as docks resume work amid strikes
Buffalo grain docks report 2,000,000 bushels elevated by scoopers as 15 pulpits of grain docks clear. Longshoremen at Erie and Lackawanna docks to return tomorrow, with coal heavers also resuming duties. Reorganized grain shovelers union led by Keefe, McMahon reelected. In Washington, Alger asks volunteers if they should return via Puget Sound to home ports. In Connecticut a 78 year old Stanwich postmaster S Jackson Close dies after burglary assault. four suspects held for murder.
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Greenwich
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Fred Gann
Clarence Green
William Smith
William Adams
Summers Receives Brevet Brigadier General Rank
Washington May 25 The president orders brevet promotions for Colonel Summers of the Second Oregon to brigadier general of volunteers and Captain Case of the engineer battalion to major by brevet. Also baseball scores from National and Atlantic leagues with multiple games across Chicago Louisville St Louis Pittsburg Cincinnati Cleveland Newark and other cities.
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Democratic Conference Foresees Antitrust and Imperialism Debate
A Democratic conference at Planters' hotel in St Louis today will consider next year’s presidential campaign methods. Officials expect a formal national committee session if quorum is reached. likely topics include anti-trust and anti-imperialism as rallying cries. Rumors of dropping silver fade, Bryan backed by Stone, and possible resignations from teller and Allen.
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National Committee
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Naval Committee
Murder and crime report from multiple cities
Murder near Cameron leaves Frank Evans dead and J B Proctor and Thomas Lee wounded as Sam Perry flees. Also described are counterfeiting labels in Lancaster and a sudden death of Col B E W Cole in New York. Stalled tea trade blocks northwest Newfoundland coast for six weeks leaving many destitute.
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Georsia Necro
Procter
Thomas Lee
St. John’s
Ican
FIGHTING IN MANILA AND SURROUNDING ACTIONS
General Lawton with most of his troops reaches Malolos after an advance that covered 120 miles in 20 days with 22 fights. MacArthur and Munson lead Kansas and Utah forces in a counterattack near San Fernando and Santa Anita, reporting large insurgent losses and 20 American wounded. Reconnnaissance and rear-guard actions incur casualties on both sides.
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Lawton
Malolos
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Bell
Santa Anita
Pymim
Pers
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Bordeaux
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M. Charron
Duke
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Ptrey
Admiral Dewey's Health Declared Sound By Surgeon
Washington May 26 Surgeon J E Page on leave from the Olympia reports Admiral Dewey not a sick man and as well as could be after a year in the tropics. He notes no appreciable change in appearance weight or general condition while acknowledging the fleet has suffered from heat and hard blockade duty.
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Dewey
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Suez Canal
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Tropics
Drowned in Dickens Waterspout Dr F T Davidson
A waterspout at Dickens Texas results in the death of Dr F T Davidson. Senator Platt of New York backs McKinley and Hobart for the ticket. Paris Nirs and Choate, together with the ambassador's wife, move from London toward Scotland. Russia informs China it will not accept its refusal of a railroad concession and will proceed. In Griffin Georgia a labor dispute at Kincaid mills uncovers a Laborers Union Band intent on driving Black workers from the county.
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F.T. Davidson
Platt
New York
McKinley
Hobart
Paris Nirs
Choate
United States
London
Scotland
China
Suitey
Kincaid Mills
Griffin
Queen Victoria's Birthday Celebrated Worldwide
Across the globe, May 25 marked Queen Victoria's 80th birthday with royal ceremonies at Windsor Castle, a serenade by choral groups, a floral harp presentation to the mayor, and a sapling planting. Banquets in London and Tampa featured American and British dignitaries, with telegrams of congratulation from many nations and a notable Toronto Kingston tribute in Canada.
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Hiram Maxin
Isaac Seligman
F C van Duren
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Holman Wiunt
Strathcona
Mount Royal
Canada
John Voce Moore
Fin
Port Tampa
Fila
Intrepid
Pearl
Long Dock
Florida Naval Reserves
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Inquest Verdict Blames Railroad Employees for Wreck
Reading Pa May 25 testimony concluded inquest over the Exeter wreck with a verdict of negligence by railroad employees. George C. Bowers Philadelphia Ur al mater is named for equipping the special train with an unfamiliar crew. Hogbeer Orrell and Contuetor Maxee cited for recklessness. Engineer Wildermunh accused of passing signal and backing 280 feet. Dispatcher J Rourke found negligent for not notifying the crew. Calls to abolish independent tower system and enforce ten mile rule between passenger trains. Norristown May 26 reports few developments on July deaths from Exeter wreck with testimony from Birdsboro coal train crews and denial that bodies were robbed.
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Ural Mater
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Exetus
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Norristown
Montgomery County
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National jubilee civic parade in Wreakington Washington
Wreakington's Peace datties Washington May 25 The second day jubilee featured a civic parade with fraternal civic and trade groups and a long float line. President McKinley and cabinet reviewed from the White House grounds amid enthusiasm. Floral procession followed but crowds found it disappointing due to few carriages. Wilhelmina receives delegation at The Hague. Queen presented with the Russian order of St Catherine. The reception lasted 40 minutes with delegates in court dress. Washington May 25 President Gillett of Massachusetts arranged Springfield reception for Mount Holyoke College graduation. president favors informal meet and greet over a banquet.
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White House
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Hague
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M. Bourgeois
Springfield
Gillett
Massachusetts
Mount Holyoke College
Grace McKinley
MacArthur's Manila Operations Report Reveals Outbreak Details
The summary outlines General MacArthur's Manila defense report covering Feb 4 to Feb 28. It notes insurgent breaches across the line, outpost clashes, and a May 23–level uprising in Manila with the Montana and Nebraska regiments aiding. It cites Stotsenburg, Funston, and Major Bell, plus a Laguna de Bay gunboat and signal corps.
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Otis
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Edgar Russell
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