Banking notices and directors listed in local report
A general banking business transacted with farm loans negotiated and timely deposit interest noted. The report lists the EB Board of S 58 and names including Dilenbeek, John Law, Jay G. Dutton, J. T. Davis, Mary Henness, Chas. E. Welker, L. D. Gamble, and Geo. E. Bartholome.
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Cmas
EB Board of S
Dilenbeek
B. C
John Law
Jay G.dutton
J. T. Davis
Mary Henness
Chas. E. Welker
L. D. Gamble
Geo
E, Bartholome
Iowa News Briefs Include Elections and Tragedy Across Counties
Des Moines area reports mix of political nominations at Oskaloosa and Des Moines conventions with names like John T. Scott W. G. Clements and F. R. Dewey. A Varsh alltown man Dan Higgans shot himself over family troubles. Fire destroyed Big Four stables at Well Plains, killing Reeve the mare. Ex Governor Carpenter funeral drew thousands in Des Moines. Recruits planned for four Iowa regiments with local enlistment drives and county count. Des Moines minister C. G Wallace died recently.
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Des Moines
Siiet
Dan Higgans
Varshalltown
Oskaloosa
John T. Scott
Poweshiek
W. G. Clements
Rock Island Road
CG Murasurer
York County
Holmes
Reed
Big Four
Welle Plaine
Rucker
Reeve
Carpenter
John F. Duncombe
Z. A. GO
Ainus$ Lim
Gue
Shaw
Iowa
War Department
Perm
C. G Wallace
Town Teachers Association
Des Moines Ministery Association
Telk County
Volk Connty
W. OM. Gratton
Fifth Street
Wighland Park
Grown
Oskalossa Py
Odd Fellowship
Order
Memorial Day cadet accident and Iowa intercollegiate meet
Reports detail a Memorial Day accident at Cedar Falls where a derrick collapsed injuring several cadets, with one cadet dead and others grievously hurt. Also noted are a Chicago and North Western derailment near Norway with multiple injuries, Grinnell’s surprise win at the state intercollegiate meet, and the death of Cyrus Carpenter in Fort Dodge, a long-serving Iowa official and congressman candidate.
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Cas Tan
Cedar Falls
Anamosa Penitentiary
Reynolds
Arnold
Anderson
Wasling
Dinwildie
Norway
Dug Spaulding
Calvin Spaulding
Will Smith
Will Tlobser
Tlobsen
Ree Wy
Des Moines Dispatch
Grinnell
Iena
Youn College Grinnell
State Universiaire di Towa State College
Ames
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
State Normal School
CeGar Falls
Enal
U Holland
Drake
Fred Stone
Holland
Brown
Myers
Iowa City
Cyrus
Carpenter
Fort Dodge
Hartford
Susquehanna County
Pennsylvania
Fort Digeon
Government Land Office
Humboldt County
Des Moines
Ile
Genescerans
Dedze
Logan
Dato
Iowa
Shin
Washington Water Grants Administration
Congress
Imeo
Harrison
Shaw
Altern & Dars Age
Spanish Torpedo Boats Battle Near Port Antonio
Spanish torpedo boats attempted to strike American ships near Port Antonio Jamaica but were spotted by nightwatch on the Texas under Captain Philip. Searchlights revealed the attackers. rapid-fire guns and machine guns unleashed. The Spaniards retreated into the harbor without firing torpedoes, suffering unknown damage.
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Ailiere Ly Sert
Maal
New York
Port Antonia
Jamaics
Dist
Castle Moore
Hareor
Chey Lad T
Texas
Brooklyn
General Quarters
Cervera
Cadiz Fleet Not Ready for Sail Says London Dispatch
The Cadiz fleet is not prepared for sailing for weeks. Only the battleship Velayo, cruiser Carlos V, one torpedo boat, and converted cruisers Patriota and Rapido remain. The vessels show signs of un readiness with no crews or guns fitted on Napido and Patriot, and there is no credible belief they will sail to Manila or elsewhere soon.
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London
Lhe
Cad
Cadiz
Velayo
Larerader Carlos V
Patriota
Rapido
Touton
Manila
Landing of Expedition to Guantanamo Cuba
Nearly four hundred men with a pack train and arms sailed for Guantanamo Cuba on the steamer Florida May 21 under Gen. Tose Lacret formerly insurgent commander at Mantanzas In landing the expedition the United States army aided by Captain J A Forst Gen Julio S reported to Gen Gene accompanied the expedition This powerful expedition included three hundred Cubans and a thousand Americans with rifles and ammunition aboard the cruiser Maric head the torpedo boat destroyer Eazie and other warships
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Fouthuldey West
Guantanamo
Cuba
Florida
Tose Lacret
Mantanzas
United States Army
J. A. Forst
Julio S$ i
Gene
Garcia
Marichead
Eazie
Regimental offers and India fire report from June
June 1 items report Governor Stephens offering a colonel to Bryan who says duty lies to Nebraska. Secretary of War authorizes Nebraska to raise a regiment. Breanwall considered for command. Also notes a Peshawar fire in India destroying 4000 homes valued at 20.9 million dollars, an India record. June 2 Sampson assumes command at Santiago de Cuba as 15 American cruisers patrol, hindering Vera Cruz escape. May 21 Gen Miles and staff head to Tampa.
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Berra Taxcoix
Bryan
Stephens
Missouri
Atr
Byan
Nebraska
Breanwall Pe
Drags Airxan Mar
American Navy Bombards Santiago Harbor Forts
Reports from Kingston and Washington describe an intense bombardment at Santiago de Cuba by a 14 ship American squadron led by Rear Admiral Sampson. Heavy cannonade targeted Moore Castle La Zerapa and Punta Gorda forts while the town sustained little damage. Spanish officials kept silent on casualties, though they were said to be numerous. Naval officials doubt Schley attempted entry into the harbor at that time.
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Sampoon
Santiago
Reglis
Borditientiers
Mit Aln
Autveloch
Sinliyso de Cuba
Marro Castle
Panta Law Fecaper
Punta Garda
Dore Ay Treen
Magdie Mayd
New York
Sampson
Santiago de Cuba
Moore Castle
la Zerapa
Punta Gorda
Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago Harbor
Schley
Plan of Campaign Officially Made Public by Alger
The text outlines a U S government plan of campaign, showing a secretary of war letter to the speaker transmitting recommendations and Ludlow’s statements. It indicates an intent to send seventy nine thousand troops to Cuba, with twenty thousand dispatched immediately and the rest as readiness permits. It mentions establishing electrical stations and implied landings in territories including Puerto Rico and possibly other areas.
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Alger
Jane
United States
Ludlow
War Department
Cuba
Porte
la Rico
Porte Nico
Locating Schley’s Ships in the Santiago Battery Fire
The dispatch boat reported Schley aimed to locate the hill batteries above the harbor and map Spanish forts while Massachusetts Town, New Orleans and a US squadron shelled the Colon and Christobal to identify positions with no general engagement.
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Schley
Ringengagemel Porroxo
Santiago
Charbor
Town
New Orleans
Aiding the Americans and Madrid Bank Run
Madrid civilians flood banks as runs threaten a crucial loan. The Bank of Spain manages a 1,000,900,000 pesetas loan at 4 percent while destitution worsens in Santiaze de Cuba reports. No direct updates reach here amid fear of broader financial collapse.
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Madrid
Reverent
Dhe Mank
Spain
Santiaze
Treaty of Commerce Nears Final Signing With France
The United States and France reach a successful conclusion in reciprocal trade negotiations. Ambassadors M. Cambon of France and Kasson of the United States sign the agreement, set to take effect when the French minimum duties align with U.S. export terms.
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Net
United SatesSien
Wasimxeres
France
Inez
M. Cambon
Kasson
United States
Fifty Fifth Congress Debates Tax Plans and War Measures
Washington May reports outline debates in the Fifty Fifth Congress on annexation proposals, war powers, and a tax levy on corporations. The Senate defeated a quarter per cent tax on gross receipts for corporations and considered free silver amendments. Private pension bills attracted attention as lawmakers discuss revenue and defense funding for Cuba, the Philippines, and Turkey campaigns.
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Washington
Senate
Fin
Fane
Gorman
Chandler
Tomorow
Philippint
Porte
Seu
Alger
House
Gladstone Funeral A Nation Mourns In Westminster Abbey
The article recalls Gladstone lying in rest in Westminster Abbey as ceremonies reflect his long service to England and the church. A grand state funeral is noted with solemn crowds and memorials, while contrasts are drawn with past leaders like Lord Palmerston.
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Westminster Abbey
Lescow
Westminster
England
Gladstone
Great Britain
Lord Palmerston
Pennsylvania Republicans Withdraw From Race Nomination
The state convention at Har nd met and named the party ticket headed by Col. Win. Allegheny for governor. Opposing teams aligned with Senator Quay criticized the con mas plan, and many supported Charles W. Stone as head, with withdrawals noted from the slate.
May Seize Hawaii War Measure
The Inter Ocean reports that the administration plans to take possession of Hawaii as a war measure whether Congress approves an annexation resolution. It claims the president can act unilaterally and already has assurance from the Hawaiian government to accept under the American flag.
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McKinley
Inter Ocean
Hingion Specia
Hawaii
Lincoln Brigadier General Appointments Reported
Washington dispatch reports President McKinney sent a Senate list of nominations for brigadier general including Charles Fitzsimmons Illvers General James di Lincoln Iowa Charles King Wisconsin Frederick D. Grant New York. The piece notes Cheelosk cascade Yosemite Cal at 2495 feet and censors Tampa and Key West restricting troop movement notices. General Miles arrives at Tampa on June 2 with his staff from Washington.
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Bmckinney
Washington
Senate
Mien
Reuer Jaclaiime
Charles Fitzsimmons
James di Lancoln
Iowa
Charles King
Wisconsin
Frederick D. Grant
New York
Yosemite
Cal
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