Havana Blockade Fleet Concentrates Off Morro Castle
The U S fleet lies ten miles off Morro Castle near Havana with Iowa Indiana Detroit and Mayflower near the New York. Rear Admiral Samp son convened a conference with Captains Brampoon Chadwick and Sivers as tensions mount amid planned movements and a heavy gale hampers action. News of Minita engagement not yet reached the Cuban squadron.
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Morro Castle
Sampson
New York
Havana
Key West
Fla
United States
Montgomery
Osceola
Iowa
Indiana
Detroit
Mayflower
Evans and Taylor
Brampoon
Chadwick
Curnile
Intereet
Launtice
Fin
Cuba
Fampoon
Sivans
Taylor
Pinview
Town
Marblehead
Castine
Hornet
Mangrove
Wampatick
Tecumseh
Deei Wited Dwats
Matanzas
Cabanas
Thavann
Liven
Mort Canrtle
Minita
Vessela
Cramp Shipyard Wins Russian Navy Contracts
Philadelphia reports that Cramp Shipbuilding has secured two Russian contracts. One battleship of about 1200 tons with 18 knot trials and 1200 tons capacity, and a protected cruiser of about 6100 tons with 23 knot trial speed and 70 tons coal. This marks Russia’s first foreign battleship contract and the largest foreign ordered cruiser to date. Mr Cramp, in London, plans to return to Philadelphia by mid month.
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Philadelphia
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Charles H. Cramp
Europe
Afr
Cramp
London
Melba Faints as Steam Pipe Ignites Theatre
In San Francisco last night Madame Melba sang at the California theater when a steam pipe burst from a nearby firehouse building ignited a blaze. The crowd rushed to exits as flames reflected on the windows. many women fainted but no serious injuries were reported.
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San Francisco
Cal
Madame Melba
California Theater
Sam Bose
Variety
Neanle
Fire destroys theater and stables in wide blaze
Valuable ornaments were lost as ladies fled in panic. Belongings including furn bonnete wraper and jewelry were trampled or stolen. Madame Melba fainted on stage. The fire department building and St. George's Stables burned. theater damage was slight. Total losses estimated at 15000 dollars.
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Madame Melba
St. George's
Spanish Cabinet Meets Four Hours on Manila Disaster
London dispatch reports the Spanish cabinet discussed the Manila disaster for four hours and plans to exhaust resources in defense of national honor. General Correa and Admiral Bermejo reported to the Queen Regent, who praised Spaniards’ patriotism and honor despite the loss of ships.
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London
Madrid
Manila
Correa
Bermejo
Nirine
Syainieh
Augustl
Praise for Dewey Admired by Admiral Spenke
Admiral George Brown Spenke lauds Commodore Dewey in Indianapolis stating he raised him and has known him since the naval academy in 1864. He credits Dewey with the Manila fight and predicts lasting honors surpassing Nelson, noting Spain’s demoralization and Cuba’s likely fall within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indlianapolis
George Brown
Dewey
Soi
Naval Academy
Watte
Manila
Prafalear
Nelson
Europe
Spain
Ehanet
Rianno
Cuba
Volunteers from West to Occupy the Philippines
Denver May 2. Colonel Volkmark, adjutant general of the Department of Colorado, says volunteers raised west of the Missouri will likely be sent to hold the Philippines. He notes it would be natural to transport troops from San Francisco to occupy key posts while the war continues elsewhere. He warns Spain faces a blow unless the Philippines are secured and questions immediate victory.
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Denver
W. J. Volkttutirk
Department of Colorado
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Volkmark
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Japan
Spain
Emergency War Bill Advances as House Passes Naval Provisions
Washington May 2 The emergency war bill dominates today’s action as the House adopts the naval appropriation measure with Senate amendments on officer remuneration for government use of inventions. The conference report is struck out and sent back. A Alaska land bill conference report is rejected and other money bills pass before the session adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Alaska
Madrid in Turmoil as State of Siege Declared
Madrid faces upheaval as civil authorities hand over to the military to keep order. Lieutenant General Caban assumes charge with troops patrolling Puerto del Sol. Cabinet council debates response to Captain General Augusts request and a state of siege is proclaimed.
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London
Madrid
The
Standard
Senor Aguilera
Home Office
Caban
Puerto del Sol
Imparcial Saya
August
Dewey
United States
Phillipines
Archipeliso
Porte d
Domand
Day in the Senate Sees War Measures Pass Quickly
Washington May 2 The senate approved several war related bills with minimal debate. Key actions include emergency air deficiency funding of 5 72004 4 4 for aviation needs and enlistment of a volunteer engineer brigade plus 1000 yellow fever immune troops in the south.
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Washington
Senate
Hawley
South
Quartermaster's Department of the Army
House of Representatives
Finance Committees
Spanish flag raised and later replaced in Grantesville incident
In Grantesville West Virginia, May 2 a local fund purchased a large American flag which was raised then torn down and replaced by a Spanish flag amid threats of lynching for the unknown author. Officials and townspeople hunted the rally party while denying any Spanish sympathizers in the county.
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Grantesville
W. Va
Businese
Spain
Rally Party
County officials sentenced for misdemeanor in office
County commissioners Frank Renia and John P. Murnin were fined eight percent and ordered to pay costs for misdemeanor in office. Colleague Charles F. Allen awaits home confinement with suspended sentence. Commissioner Charles Meyers, also convicted of misdememorating, received the same sentence plus removal from office.
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Botteville
Frank Renia
John P. Murin
Jiuttke Bechtel
Pottsville
Charles F. Allen
Tamisina
Charles Meyers
Senate Chooses Chilton as Walthall Replacement
The Democratic Steering Committee selected Senator Chilton to succeed Senator Walthall on the Keanty Finance Committee, filling the vacancy created in the Senate.
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Washington
Senate
Chilton
Walthall
Keanty Finance Committee
Pennsylvania Millfoid Declines Semiannual Dividend
The Pennsylvania millfoid today refused its circulars and announced a 2 percent semiannual dividend reduction.
Wilkes-Barre Defeats Rochester in Eastern League game
Wilkes-Barre edged Rochester today by timely hitting as visitors errors hurt Rochester. Final score shows Wilkes-Barre winning despite scattered offense from both sides. key plays include Coakley driving in runs and Yerkes earning the win for Wilkes-Barre.
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Wilkes-Barre
Rochesti
Rochestior
ABR
Yerkes, P
Knight
Wilkes-Harre
Rochester
Wilkes- Harre
Coakley
Minneban
Mirsey
Yerkes
Eugin
Balle
Conkley
Vertes
Hy Conkley
Walters
Atherton
Gorekus
Baseball Battery Assignments Across Multiple Cities
The report lists game sites including Brooklyn Baltimore Washington Pittsburg and Cleveland with batter and umpire pairings. Batteries feature Donohue McFarland Meekin Grade Nichols Yeager McGuire Killen Schriver Hughes Clomustie Wilson Zimmer ODay McDonald and others. Umpires named include Lynnh Connolly Emstie An drew Swartwood Hoydier and Snyder.
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Brooklyn
HPLE
Philadelphi
Coe
Loootog
Donohue
McPfarland
Dunn, Yeager
Grim
Lynnh and
Connolly
St. Louie
Vevevevdencen
OP 1
Fcmvolahe
Hughes
Clomustie
Wilson
Zimmer
O'Day
McDonald
Americans in London Praise Manila Victory by US Squadron
London reports widespread American excitement over the Manila naval victory. Americans parade at hotels and embassies while British officers express admiration for the US fleet's performance. Col Hay and Commodore Dewey receive effusive praise as details of Spanish auxiliary forces are debated.
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Manila
United States
Amuabbadoer Cui
John Hay
London
House of Pariament
Admiralty
Dewey
Trig
Colwell
Tilted States
Madrid
Santiago de Cal
Cadia
Evening Standard
Senor Silvelas
Unclear Local Scores From Fragmented Page
Fragmentary OCR lists scattered team names and scores at Norfolk Norfolk Reading Hartford Paterson Richmond Allentown with unclear context and missing dates or events. No coherent reportable outcome emerges from the readable text.
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Norfolk
Reading
Hartford
Paterson
Richmond
Ricchmond
Allentown
Remembered the Maine and Mileposts Cheers
May 2 reports in Chicago recount Montsowain Food and Larkin celebrating memories of the Maine. Survivors recall the Maline landings with jubilation and hope to have joined in.
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Chicago
Larkin
Style in home decor reflected in carpets and wall papers
The piece argues furnishings reveal character through choices in carpets and wall papers. It contrasts the careless buyer with those selecting dainty graceful designs, urging readers to choose harmonious colors and artistic work for a refined home look.
Bank Advertises Personal and Business Account Terms
Notice advertises liberal accommodations based on balances and responsibility with 3 percent interest on interest deposits. It highlights a Holmes Electric Protective System safeguarding the bank vault.
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Holmes
Fixing a Broken Item to Secure Friendships Help Offered
A service promises to repair a damaged object and preserve social ties by restoring it. The seller invites customers to bring the broken item to their location for assistance and guidance on maintaining friendships through the fix.
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Philppines
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Preasidant
Thomas Neilson
Maningeorn
William Het Fisher
Lewis P. Geiger
William D. Neilson
Murray Gorkas
George M Divel
Thomas McKean, Jr
Piladelphia
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Boral Gain Poder
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Gewekel
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Krieht
Wright
Minnehan
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Cookney
Py Sivceayes
National League
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Clark
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Ty Boot
Caches
Vhloatoloh TM
Batterlex
Nichols and
Pittsburg
Odliooran
Cineinawti
Killen and Schriver
Daman and Wood
Swartwood and Wood
Cleveland
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Loulavill
Tli
Elliet
Thornton
Sabell
Uehman Und Hoydier
Paul Dupre
Chaler
L.V. Gilliam
Oak P.O. Va
Jam Foster
Dixmont
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Porras
Dave Ann Cea
Bale Prana Hegion
Nood
DR. Shimberg
Spruce Street
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Hunt & Connell CO
Lackawanna Ava
Third National Bank
Scranton
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Florey & Brooks
Court House
Washington Avenue
Pilsner
Minh S
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming
Atlantic
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Sumter Brothers, Leading Outfitters
Moosic Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Moosic and
Ryushdale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
Exi’utives
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Solu
Richardeon-Boyatwa
Adams
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Fieventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor
Westminster Hotel
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Irving Place
I. D. Crawford
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