Cuba as a State: Prominent Cuban Pushes U.S. Citizenship
A May 19 dispatch from New York reports influential Cuban leaders favor seeking admission to the United States, not annexation, with support across political lines. Letters from Carlos Yenaga of Trinidad de Cuba note rapid annexation momentum and praise reforms by the Independent party while Autonomist rhetoric ties to US expansion. Post office officials face scrutiny over neglected duties and possible removals for nonattendance.
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New York
Cuba
United States
Texas
Mr. McDowell
Carlos Yenaga
Trinidad de Cuba
Yanagas
Independent Party
Acvea
Autonomyr
Universal Brotherhood Meeting Spurred By Absences
A large attendance gathered at Ranke hall for Universal Brotherhood proceedings. Mrs Katherine A Tingley and her cabinet were delayed in Tacoma, prompting a new meeting at Ranke hall tomorrow evening with Mr J L Barris of Macon Georgia speaking on the group's aims. Mrs Richmond Green highlighted relief work in Cuba during the war and aid to the sick and starving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranke Hall
Universal Brotherhood
Katherine A. Tingley
Tacoma
J. L. Barris
Macon
Richmond Green
Cuba
Aguinaldo To Visit Chicago For Autumn Festival
Report says Chicago planners aim to feature Aguinaldo and his state in a vast autumn festival with water land pageants sports and concerts. The exact invitation method remains undisclosed and success hinges on peace reaching Manila first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Til
Aguinaldo
Manila
A Warning to Postmasters in Major Cities
Washington May 19 warning notes post office department concern over postmasters in large cities such as New York and Chicago who allegedly engage in other pursuits while drawing salaries and handling limited duties. The article suggests postmasters travel the country and seek public admiration, implying neglect of official responsibilities.
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Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
New York
Chicago
Dia
Robbers Hit Renovers Bank at Leon
El Dorado Kansas May 19 A bank at Leon was burglarized last night and about 2000 dollars secured. The robbery appears done by amateurs as tools were stolen from a blacksmith shop. The safe was blown to fragments and the building wrecked but no clue to the thieves yet.
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EL Dorado
Kan
Renovers Bank
Leon
Toole
Presbyterian Assembly votes on Catholic church at West Point
The Presbyterian general assembly in Minneapolis on May 18 defeated the report of the committee charged with voting on the Dil to erect a Catholic church at West Point. The temperance committee urged legislation across states to bar schoolteachers from consuming alcoholic liquor.
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Minneapolis
Presbyterian General Assembly
West Point
Temperance
Jury Bribery Scandal Prompts Lawyer Probe
Discharged jurors have hired attorney Jay A. Allen to investigate alleged bribery in a superior court case. They seek to identify middlemen and clear innocent jurors while the court cites lack of evidence to convict. The issue arises from open venire summons and a history in Judge Benson's department. Permission from the judge is required to proceed.
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Superior Court
Thies
Jay A. Allen
Eems
Open Venire
Benson
Notable Guests at the Butler and Seattle Visit Notes
Hon J and Allen brother of ex Senator John B Allen arrives from Spokane with ex Judge Carroll B Graves of Ellenaberg staying at the Butler. Mrs C B Zahren and Miss Zahren from Winatchee are guests at the Butler. Mr and Mrs F J Ward of Dungeness visiting in Seattle. In Paris Agonecula says Filipinos would accept American governance including financial control. In Manila two peace commissioners reportedly captured by General Luna amid peace talks. Cattle prices listed in Chicago market. A French antier sentenced to death in Toulon for menacing a lieutenant.
Street Car Workers Rally for Higher Wages in Seattle
Street railway conductors gripmen and motormen from six Seattle lines form a wage petition aiming for a 22 cent per hour minimum. They meet to oppose wage cuts if a consolidated franchise is granted and plan to present the petition to the city council next Monday.
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Seattle
Pioneer Block
Stenogrepher
Beattie Traction Company
Upton Trunk Line
Pivet Avenue Cable Company
Madson Street Cable Company
Went Street Electric Railway Company
Third Street and Suburban Company
Linet
James Hamilton Lewin
Beattice
Careystem
Beattie
Cald
Ant i expansion conference set for June in London
London report says Andrew Carneaic announces an anti expansion conference to be held in June. Invitees include Senator Sloar Speaker Reed and Carl Schurs.
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London
Andrew Carneaic
Senator Sloar
Reed
Carl Schurs
Two Women Burned in Burning Lumber Shanty Near Ridgway
In Ridgway Pennsylvania on May 18 Joan C Clune aged 75 and Jennie Delong were burned to death when a lumber shanty burned. Their charred bodies were found in the ruins. Clune resided with her father a quarter of a mile away. Clune was described as a young woodsman.
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Ridgway
Joan C. Clune
Jennie Delong
Johnconbure
Ted Ruine
Clune
Woodeman
Regis Assaulted by Mob in Gapnoble Trial Verdict
Max Stegis, famed satire writer on trial for insulting the Governor of Algiers in Gapnoble France, was acquitted. Indignant crowd mobbed him as he left, soldiers intervened and dispersed the mob after injuries reported on both sides.
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Gapnoble
France
Max Stegis
Algiers
Regis
Destructive cyclone hits Colwitch with heavy damages
Reports from Kanaan May 19 say a cyclone passed over Colwitch destroying the town and injuring many. Telegraph lines are down, preventing full details. Other dispatches note Spain and Philippines events, US army reassignments, and peace conference discussions in The Hague.
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Wichita
Kanaan
Colwitch
Agreement puzzles Alger and Cuban army transfer
Washington May 1 Secretary Alger is bypassed as Gen Hirookes agrees to let the Cuban army control its forces in municipalities instead of American troops. The McKinley order says troops must be turned over to Americans. General Corbin seeks presidential guidance before approving payment of 3 million dollars to Cuban soldiers. General Brookes has been directed by cable.
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Washington, D.C
Alger
Hirookes
McKinley
Corbin
Brookes
Steamer City of Beattie Calls at Skagway Tonight
Steamer City of Beattie will call tonight at Skagway with a full load of passengers and freight. The Flyer resumes service between Tacoma and Seattle in about a week after a boiler replacement. A new steel tug Alaska made a trial run around the Sound at about 11 knots. Inspectors Bryant and Cherry checked the freight steamer Angeles this morning.
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City of
Flyer
Tacoma
Seattle
Alaska
Empire Transportation Company
Bryant
Cherry
Angeles
Seattle News Briefs on Contracts and Court Judgments
County Commissioner Boyce travels to Easton to confer with Kittitas county on Snoqualmie road appropriation. City Engineer Thompson is ill and out for several days. A. Wickersham receives a Rainier Grand hotel alternation permit and a new electric elevator will replace the old one. Mary Alice Clay wins a superior court judgment against Ida May Allen for 2271.06 on a promissory note. Stone, Sanford & Lane obtain a building permit for a new 60 by 40 foot white brick and stone building at 1206 1210 Second Avenue. County Auditor Evenson directed to solicit bids for filling behind White River piles at Mr. Cochranes. Hrush and
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A. Wickersham
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Mary Alice Clay
Evenson
White River
Mr. Cochrane
Hrush
Cubans in a Turmoil Report on Armament Retention
Cuban turmoil grows as troops split on American demands to lay down arms. Havana reports indicate generals leaving for Matanzas to muster forces while debates continue about future occupation policy. Also noted are travel plans for the Alice Gertrude steamer for Queen Victoria's birthday celebrations and licensing changes affecting Captain John H. Brandon.
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Havana
Gomes
Matanzas
Preparing for the Big Fight in New York
May 19 report notes rising interest in the Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout. Betting favors Jeffries in odds to even. Fitzsimmons improving and nearing prime condition while Jeffries trains earnestly and ready for immediate ring action.
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New York
Capture of Peace Envoys in Manila Peace Talks
Washington May 19 Official advices promising the capture of Aguinaldo's peace commissioners en route to Manila to negotiate with Americana have not been received but are generally accepted as true in official circles. The War Department says Filipino factions are divided and fighting among themselves making the U S task easier now.
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Washington, D.D
Aguinaldo
Manila
War Department
United States
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Cuban American League
Post Office Department
Ranke’s Hall
Presbyterian Assembly
Carroll B. Graves
Ellenaberg
Butler
Mra. C. B. Zahren and
Mies Zahren
Winatchee
Mra. F. J. Ward
Dungeness
Paris
Toulon
Luna
Street Gar
John Girard
Bagley
Newcastle
Bonney and Stewart
Judge Jacobs
Clariasa FB. Zahren
Herbert Zahren
Oscar Lillequist
Hinitly Lillequist
Mary HM. Palmer
Bert B. Palmer
Elisabeth Stevenson
Miles Stevenson
Hattie B. Haven
Herbert Maven
Proach
Beattles Chamber of Commerce
John A. Wilson
Board of Government Engineers
Washington
Wilson
Magnolia Bluff
Port Orchard
Puget Sound
Garonne i
Honolulu
St. Michael
Pritish Columbia Porta
Novemeer
Beatte
Garonne
San Francisco
Australia
Meartie
Madrid
Silvera
the Hague
Seatttle News
Boyce
Easton
Kittitash County
Snoqualmie Road
Thompson
Erip
Gomez
Alice Gertrude
Victoria
City
John HM. R Brandon
Kingston
Brandow
Brandon
Spelger & Hurlbut
Second Avenue
Mechanics
Pike
Star Paint. CO
Golden OF Rule Bazaar CO
Firet Avenue
Brune & UU. Iy
Pike Street Lerate
Bicycle Riding Academy
Third Ave
Madison St
Howard, Bo, Waltham and
Hampden
Ww. W. Houghton
Fieet Avenue
M. Clay Eversole
Optician
Piret
Buffalo Legal Tender Developing Company
John E. McManus & Son
Pwell
Coon Bros
Second Ave
Rautman Plumbing CO
Spring St
Gilman
Ls Power Co
Main
Moran Brothers Company
Worthington” Pumpt Sagabinery
Mosher
Roberts
United States Metallic Packing Company
State Street
Chicago Avenue
Fred Smith
Joseph HM. Murphy
Smith
Sphaforth
Del
Oliver A. Johnson
Seaford
Delaware Bay
Porter
Washington, RD. C
John Addison Porter
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