Queen of Navy The President Is Present at Ohio Launch
The battleship Ohio slid into the sea at San Francisco on May 1 with President McKinley and dignitaries present. Miss Barber pressed the button and a champagne bottle shattered as 50,000 cheers rose. Ohio, longer and heavier than Oregon, will be a major American battleship with 500 officers and men, a vast steel city on the sea.
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Miss Harber
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McKinley
Iabinet
Gov. Nash
Ohio
Ohim
Americas
Oregon
Ope
Oliver
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Unio
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Ted
Foulten
Hewenaper
Celine
Kinley
Erikie
Jose
Abe
Hee Min
Alee
Furandy
Mise Barker
McKintey
Witte
Nast Ales
Lightning destroys Wanamaker home in Montgomery County
The country home of Thomas B. Wanamaker at Meadbrook Montgomery county was struck by lightning this morning and completely destroyed. The loss is estimated at 509 dollars. The house housed valuable paintings and belt-a-trac, all of which were destroyed.
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Philadelphia
Thomas B. Wanamaker
Meadbrook
Montgomery County
Queen Drage of Servia Allegedly Attempts Poison Death
Vienna May 14 The rumor says Queen Drage of Servia took poison after the king confronted reports about her health. She reportedly lies dangerously ill from the effects of the poison.
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Queen OF
Servia
Vienna
Drage of
Servis
Bealthood Echo
Nyack Steamer Runs Ashore Near City
The steamer Nyack carrying weight and passengers ran ashore near the city. Tow passengers were removed by luges. The steamer is in a dangerous position after the grounding.
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NYACK
Milwaukee
Grand Rapids Grand Jury Hearings Tie to Mayor Case
Grand Rapids witnesses, including Miss Rodgers, testified before the grand jury about alleged conspiracy meetings tied to a water works scheme and mayoral politics. Aldermen faced questioning on their votes for city attorneys and campaigns as the probe widens. A stenographer reported rapid follow up and unanswered questions linger.
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Ton
Miss Roders
Salebury
Tessa Duncan
Thomas ¥. McGarry
Physicians of Indiana elect officers at Evansville meeting
The Minto Brodient Society gathered in Evansville on May 18 for the annual session. Officer slate included De JM. Metenn Moulder as president and Dr. J. Stevenson as secretary, with A. W. Jayton, B. Berteling, De Po Heat among new officers. The event featured a reception honoring John A. Wanish of New York and guests from across the state, described as one of the city’s most brilliant affairs.
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Minto Brodient Society
Kvansvilio
Sond Bend
Eens
Willy Huis Beet
He Wieethyr
Tuchina Staley Medical Weekly
Geminarine Committee
de JM. Metenn Moulder
Pgenidwnt
Dr. J. Steveson
Aerretars
Tndianapolis
B. Berteling
South Beach
de Po Heat
John A Wanih
New York
Cs. Wo McCorkey
Feere Wayne
Algit
Burlington Deal Now Consummated
New York reports Morgan & Co announce that two thirds of Burlington stock have been deposited at Colonial Trust and Metropolitan Trust in New York, signaling the completion of a deal where the Northern and Pacific companies acquire the Darlington. The text also records a series of mixed local items and notices from May, including community names and personal notices.
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New York
Morgan & Co
Burlington Company
Colonial Trust Company
Howton
Metropolitan Trust Company
Treat Northern
Darlington
McKinley at bedside as hope rises in Bay Area reports
May 18 in San Francisco President and Mrs. McKinley show improved conditions. Secretary Cortelyou reports doctors, while cautious, note progress. the president attends a naval launch event and visits Union Iron Works. Governor Nash in Ohio and Cortelyou’s updates frame the tense public mood.
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San Francisco
Cortelyou
Uncion Tron Works
Iltchcock
Mra McKinley
Menuley
Wreck on Warsaw Port Wayne Chicago Line Injures Conductor
May 4 a wreck on the Warsaw Port Wayne Chicago railroad near Keeroska eight miles east of the place wrecked twenty three west bound freight cars. The heavy train loaded with coke blocked traffic while an axe was used in emergency. Conductor Patricks Sullivan broke his arm.
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Warsaw
Port Wayne
Chicago
Keeroska
Ths Place
Condnetur
Monument to La Salle to Be Erected in Menton Harbor
Benton Harbor Michigan May 18 local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plans a marker for the La Salle voyage and discovery joining the harbor. A dredging project unearthed a fine stone fragment which will be donated for a monument to La Salle to be placed in Take Point Park.
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Menton Marber
Benton Harbor
Mjet
France
LaSalle
St. Joseph
Ane
Take Peont Park
General Porter Exonerated After Court Martial Review
A lengthy review by a 16-year inquiry panel cleared General Porter of alleged misconduct during the Civil War era. Witnesses including Latgstrert supported Porter’s conduct, while critics were deemed mistaken. The case, once supported by President Lincoln and later rehabilitated by acts and statements, culminates in Porter's exoneration and a noted defense by regular army officers.
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Wien
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Congress
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Porter
Parte
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Wax
Compines John Porter
Phillips Weaders
Thutanupolis
Nat Lee
Etree Mulnuten
Albany strike ends as street cars resume service
Albany and surrounding areas report the street railway strike on the United Traction line has ended after 11 days. Operations on the system resume at noon with concessions from both sides and officials expect lower chances of future strikes.
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United Traction Company
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Cohoes
Rensulaer
Watervliet
Oth
Allnuy
N.Y
New York City
Migeraind
Hanwalan
Theeley
Damages Case Dismissed Over Grand Rapids Bus Crash
May 28 injunction in Hin Ind notes a Panhandle coach crash suit against Panhandle lines over $5,000 damages. Cadwallade alleged a collision on a Fort Wayne to this city run that left him near death. The court dismissed the suit against Panhandle while a related grand jury action or defense does not proceed.
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Hin
Itelmond
Ind
Ete
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Panhandte Taibo
Bia Coiplaint
Jniaarrizer
Fort Wayne
Ducide
Panhandle
Te Grail
Grand Rays
Narrow Escape Of Fifty Men In Iron Belt Wisconsin
Fifty men working on an iron belt in Iron Belt Wisconsin faced a narrow escape when a tire failed and a section of the belt collapsed. The crew hurried to safety as smoke filled the area, with several workers overcome before the fire could be contained.
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Atety
Iron Belt
Wis
Abel
Padily
Atajer Ant Aessey
Wiltangery
Students and Circus Men at Champaign Clash
Three students were injured during a violent clash between students and circus workers at the Champaign campus. In a chaotic scene bricks were thrown and stones and bricks struck participants amid police and guard presence. May 1880 events note a district vote and street railway plans alongside smallpox vaccination enforcement discussions.
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College
Veyhaniin
Sinfetus
Aeines
Champaleh
Beleks
Wario Studtent
May party at Carsehall hosted by Rock Island Fraternal Tribones
The May party at Carsehall last evening drew many locals and nearby town members. Supreme Orator Robert Rexdale Weld M. E. Sweeney gave addresses, Miss Emma Levy sang, followed by refreshments and social time.
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Carsehall
Rock Island
Presbyterians Consider Revision of Confession at General Assembly
At the Philadelphia session of the Presbyterian general assembly, reports show 65 presbyteries favor some revision and 68 favor a supplementary statement. A committee is to be appointed to draft a brief summary of the reformed faith and propose amendments to several sections of the Confession of Faith while preserving doctrinal integrity. The assembly set a Thursday hearing to review the findings. Beloit College faculty decide to drop bachelor of philosophy in favor of bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
General Assembly
Christ Jesus
God
Hagland
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Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Thexenea
Beloit College
Beloit
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