French Steamer Lafayette Captured After Blockade Chase
Kry West May 6 The French steamer Lafayette was captured after a suspenseful chase as it tried to run the blockade. Vessels Minneapolis Newport Wilmington and Morrill participated. prize sent to port under Wilmington escort. French claim over Spain passengers denied. cargo and crew disposition awaited from Washington.
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Kry West
Lafayette
Minneapolis
Newport
Wilmington
Morrill
Corunna
Spain
Washington
Manila Bombardment Report Emerges from Formosa
A Manila based dispatch via Formosa claims Admiral Dewey has eliminated the Spanish fleet and forts and then commenced bombardment of Manila, signaling a major turn in the war in the Pacific.
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London
Manila
Formosa
Dewey
The Pope Aids Spain in Queen Regent Appeal
The pope has dispatched messages to the queen regent of Spain promising his support as she appeals to the powers. The embassies reflect a Vatican backing during the critical diplomatic effort.
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Washington
Spain
No News Yet from Dewey in Cuba Situation
The Navy Department reports no news from Dewey. Buenos Ayres advices say the Spanish torpedo boat Temarino left there yesterday. Seven transports are at Tampa preparing to carry troops to Cuba.
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Buenos Ayres
Temarino
Tampa
Florida
Cuba
Holding Back Dewey Report Sparks Public Debate
Wasumetons May 6. Commodore Dewey's Manila battle report, received here last Wednesday, challenges the administration's withholding of its contents. Jealousy of Dewey's popularity and his decisive plan leads to reluctance to release details of the Spanish fleet's defeat and Manila's possession.
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Wasumetons
Dewey
Manila
Commodore Dewey
Navy orders repair of Dewey ships at Manila by City of Pekin
Secretary of the Navy directs Naval Constructor Wm L Capp at Union iron works San Francisco to rush aboard the steamer City of Pekin to meet Commodore Dewey's squadron at Manila. Capp must bring skilled workers and full machine tools and steel plates for temporary repairs to the ships.
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City of
Pekin
Navy Department
Dewey
Manila
Capp
Sampson's Fleet Movements Unconfirmed Amid War Rumors
Reports from Washington say no confirmation exists on Admiral Sampson's fleet movements. Some speculate a Porto Rico operation, others suggest the fleet or portions may join Oregon and Marietta, or head to Mantazas as a troop landing base near Tampa today.
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Porto Rico
Oregon
Marietta
Mantazas
Tampa
World News in Brief Mixed U S Spanish and British Moves
A brief roundup notes a Spanish cortes bill to prohibit export of corn flour and grain. Senator Sewell may be named military governor of the Philippines. Dewey’s fleet news angers navy officials. Britain may back the U S in eastern seas. Newlands praises Hawaiian annexation. Reflections on Lord Salisbury’s London speech. Griffo charged with manslaughter in Sacramento. Alfonso XIII transport arrives at Porto Rico. Cuban parliament opens in Havana. Advertisements for Mrs Winslow’s Syrup and Hassard remedies.
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Washington
Senator Sewell
Philippine Islands
Navy Department
Secretary Down
Dewey
San Francisco
Paris
United States
Great Britain
Newlands
Nevada
Pacific
Madrid
Lord Salisbury
Primrose Club
London
Lonton
Griffo
Sacramento
Justice Henry
Joe Devitt
Bull McCarthy
Sacramento Athletic Claub
Senor Sagasta
Porto Rico
Alfonso XIII
Havana
Alfonso XIII Arrives at Porto Rico With Troops Aboard
The Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII, carrying troops and a large cargo of supplies, has reached Porto Rico. Authorities had feared its capture by enemy fleet forces.
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Alfonso XIII
Porto Rico
Rebellion Rumors Stir Porto Rico Uprising Claims
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch reports a new Porto Rico rebellion is under way with claims of ongoing unrest. The alert notes the uprising's apparent progress and spreads through the region.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Porto Rico
Professional Cards W H Horr Inspector of Sheep Humboldt County
W H Horr conducts official sheep inspection for Humboldt County with an office in the Silver State building Paradise Valley Nevada. Office hours are 10 am to 12 pm 1 pm to 3 pm and 7 pm to 8 pm. Night calls available at the Lafayette hotel Rooms 5 and 6.
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Humboldt County
Silver State Building
Lafayette Hotel
Capital
the Eagle Drug Store
St James Lodge No 9 AOUW meeting schedule and officers
St James Lodge No 9 A O U W meets at Silver State building on the first and third Thursday each month at 7 30 PM. Officers listed include Alfred charts attorney at law and J Nicholas M W Muller Financier and H Warren Recorder with invitations to good standing members and lodges.
Winnemucca Lodge No 19 F and AM Notices
Stated communications of Winnemucca Lodge No 19 F and AM will be held at their hall in the Silver State block at 7 30 PM on the first Saturday of each month. Master Masons in good standing are invited. G A KRENEEL WM R W LEWIS secretary
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Winnemucca
Joes No. 19
A. M
Silver State
G. A Kreneel
W. M. R. W. Lewis
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Blogkade
Huaner
France
Sampson's Fleet
Wasarxerox
Sampson
Cortes
Mrs. Winslow
Hood
A. T. Margaux
Laverne, Minn
W. A Brown
M. B. Staunton
E. Reinhart & Co
E. Beinart & Co
Lily
al Druggiste
Remedy Co
Chicago
Newark
Draggiste
Mapem
New York
Little Star
J. & F. Martell
California
Cordelia Wine Co
The
Magnolia
Paul Laveaga SR
Bridge Street
W. J. Bell
W. H. Horr
Paradise Valley
Huey Cross, M. D
C. D. Vanduzer
Attorney AT Law
U. 8
Wasamertoy, D. C
F Street
N. W
Alfred Chartz
Carson Orry
L. F
Jon Ones
T. C. Hanson
W. S. Bonnifield
Wonnemucca
Nev
Pablo Laverga
Lodge Directory
Hermione Temple
Rathbone Sisters
Nces A Ley
Wa M
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Lorouzh
Staunton
Archer
Bagtpene
Ivanhoe Lodge No
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B, Brown
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J.J. Hill
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G. M. Rose
H. Schmidt
St. James Lodge No
J. Nicholas
M. W
Muller
H. Warren
Recorder
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