Caverns of Southern Indiana Create a Land of Mystery
Bedford Indiana sits amid one of the nation’s most famed cavern regions. Caves range from small tunnels to vast vaulted chambers like Crawford county’s Wyandotte. Formations of stalactites and stalagmites glow white in torchlight.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
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Ind
Uncle Sam
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Monroe
Washington
Lawrence
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Harrison
Crawford
Wyandotte
Crawford County
Ohio
Invasion Preparations for Cuba Move Planned This Week
War department officials say no contingency can stop the invasion of Cuba in the coming week. About 70 000 volunteers are to depart Key West with full arms and ammunition as secrecy remains tight. If the Spanish fleet is not engaged, the assault on Havana would still proceed within seven days.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
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Havana
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Cervera
Cuban
Alger
Key West
Americas
Spain
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Schley
Dewey
Florida
West Indies
First Naval Disaster Rumor Shakes Key West
May 25 Key West reports a wild tale of the Mangrove captured by Spaniards. The story claimed the lighthouse tender crew was butchered or taken to Santiago de Cuba, causing fear and uneasy officials as Washington telegrams brought vague replies.
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Key West
Fla
Santiago Dé Cubia
Washington
Manila Food Crisis Sparks Riots Amid Tension
News from New York on May 23 reports Manila facing severe food shortages as meat runs out and canned goods vanish. Volunteers press for aid while Spanish authorities refuse, rioting threats loom and Spanish reports claim 500 killed and 700 wounded in Dewey’s bombardment. Soldiers’ arrival anxiously awaited.
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New York
Hong Kong
Manila
Dewey
Key West Warships Idle Amid Deserted Island Scene
New York May 24 Commercial Advertisers Key West Special reports the town unusually empty as warships are all in service. The scene reflects a halt in activity for the port with vessels kept active though the harbor shows few civilians or trade processes today.
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New York
Key West
Minnesota Major Rescues Mail Train in Oakland Run
May 25. Minnesota troops under Major Diggles seize a stock car train in Ogden after a pay dispute with the railroad agent. Diggles orders two trusted men aboard, then commands the engine crew to push the train to Oakland with orders to kill anyone who interferes. Officials surrender and promise transport through to San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Cali
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Mas Jor Diggles
Diggles
Franco Spanish alliance sparks rise in Spanish tours reports
London reports in the St James Gazette that leading dealers hold advance news of a forthcoming Franco Spanish alliance and anticipate a rise in Spanish tours. The note links Salisbury and Chamberlain speeches on an Anglo American alliance as suggesting strategic moves.
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London
St. James Gazette
Salisbury
Chamberlain
Sioux City Markets Report Hogs and cattle prices listed
Sioux City Stock Yards operate on May 24 with hogs mixed and weight ranges noted. Calves cows and heifers price bands shown, oxen and stockers and feeders quoted, butcher steers and calves and yearlings listed with price spans.
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Sioux City
Omaha Market Recaps May Listings
South Omaha notes show cattle receipts 4 000 with mixed bids and market weakness. Sheep receipts 6 000 and strong market. Chicago reports 22 000 hogs with steady to firm prices. cattle 2 500 and strong. sheep 9 000 with strong demand.
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South Omaha
Chicago
Kansas City Market Report Cattle and Hogs Mixed
Kansas City cattle receipts reach 3 500 with lights steady and native steers at 4.00 to 5.00. Texas cattle at 3 25 to 4 50, stockers and feeders 3 25 to 9 75. Hogs strong to higher with heavies 4 30 to 4 40 and pickers around 4 00. Lambs 4 50 to 5 00 and muttons 8 00 to 4 23.
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Kansas City
Texas
Grain and Provisions Market Report Chicago May 24
Cash quotations for grains and provisions listed bids for flour wheat corn oats rye barley flax and various pork and dairy products. Prices cover No 2 spring No 3 spring No 2 red No 2 corn No 2 oats No 2 white No 3 white No 2 rye barley creamery butter and several cheese grades with steady to unchanged trends.
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Chicago
Grain market brief from Minneapolis and Duluth reports
Market notes list prices for wheat oats corn rye and flax in Minneapolis Duluth and Liverpool. Prices show No 1 hard No 1 northern and cash bids with May and July/September futures and arrivals. late May reports include wheat up to 1.59 and oats near 30 cents with assorted bids across regions.
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Minneapolis
Eeaoain
Northern
Pabati
Duluth
Cabinet Expects News From Sampson and Schley
New York May 26 A Washington Times special reports the cabinet expects early news from Sampson and Schley as they press to bottle up Cervera. Officials hint the Spanish fleet may be forced to fight or be destroyed, and naval observers praise avoiding newspaper boats for security.
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New York
Times
Washington
Key West
Bampson-Schley
Cervero
Sampson
Samusof
Schley
United States
Spain
Cervera
Atlantic
Naval Reserves Leave Chicago May
Naval reserves depart Chicago in a May movement described as a coastal leave. The report notes a sizeable contingent and references a general mobilization effort.
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Chicago
al Ras
A School Girl's Battle and a Cure Claim
Emma Rybalt of Migford Indiana suffered weeks of nervous prostration with back pain fever and twitching. After failing faith in medicines she tried Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and by mid May after eight boxes was cured gaining weight and strength. The letter claims the pills cure diseases from poor blood to paralysis and ataxia and is sworn by a notary.
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Emma Rybalt
Migford
Ind
Lsdu
Wats
Mars
M.A. Rybott
Imne
Calle Baru
Cadets Graduating From West Point Include Southern Appointments
Among 57 graduates named from West Point to second lieutenants 22 hailed from the south. The report notes the large regional representation in the officer corps, reflecting postwar military appointments and recruitment patterns.
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West Point
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers 75 Cent Remedy
Repeated claim promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure for internal use at 75 cents. An abrupt sun-spot analogy appears alongside recruiting notes for agents earning 4 to 8 dollars daily. The message urges immediate writing to O I A care Tribune in Sioux City Iowa.
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O. I
Care ‘Tribune
Bioux City
Narrow escape spurs Spanish general during tense moment
A fragmentary scene shows a Spanish general declaring a near escape while wiping sweat, while an aide asks what happened and a typewritten page hints at a dictation seeking illumination. The excerpt captures tension and the search for clarity amid confusion.
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Amanuensia
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