Caves of Bedford Indiana Awe and Mystery in Limestone Regions
Bedford Indiana sits in a cavern rich region spanning Owen to Crawford counties. The Indiana caverns showcase vast chambers stalactites and stalagmites shining like gems while many entrances lie hidden in Ohio river breaks. Water dissolves subcarboniferous limestone forming domes pits rivers and natural arches across the rugged southern Indiana landscape.
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Indinana
Cincinnati
Indiana
Ohio
Crawford
Orange
Flarrison
Ohio River
Kentucky
Green River
Mammoth Cave
Invasion of Cuba Planned This Week From Key West
War department officials announce preparations nearly complete for an invasion of Cuba with about 70 000 troops poised to depart Key West on short notice. Secrecy is stressed as officials expect moves to occur before week’s end, regardless of weather.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Havana
Navy Department
Cervera
Cuban
Alger
Key West
Spain
Key ‘West
Blanco
Long
President McKinley
Lieutenant Rowan
McKinley
First Naval Disaster Rumor Grips Key West
May 25 Key West reports a sensational tale that the Mangrove, a lighthouse tender, was captured by Spain or sent to Santiago de Cuba. Officials refuse to verify and telegrams to Washington yield vague replies. Town remains in fear amid wild rumors of officers and men killed or taken.
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Key West
Fla
Santiago de Cuba
Washington
Manila Hunger Spreads as Food Shortage Intensifies
May 25 reports from New York describe Manila in dire need with scarce meat and dwindling canned goods. Volunteers press for food while Spanish authorities refuse. riots feared and casualties from Dewey bombardment cited as 500 killed and 700 wounded. awaiting arrival of American troops.
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New York
Hong Kong
Manila
Dewey
Key West Warships In Harbor Describes Deserted Town
Key West appears deserted as warships converge on the port in a New York Commercial Advertiser special report. The piece notes ships are active and the town lacks usual traffic, with sparse sound and movement around the waterfront.
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New York
Key West
Iba
Refuses to be robbed Major Diggles clears train at Ogden
Minnesota troops clash with Southern Pacific at Ogden over a stock car loaded with horses. Major Diggles orders two trained men to take charge of the engine and run the train to Oakland, warning to kill any interference. Railroad officials surrender and promise passage to San Francisco.
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Minnesota
San Francisco
Cal
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Major Diggles
Diggles
Franco Spanish alliance fuels Spanish tour lift
The St James Gazette reports rumors of a forthcoming Franco Spanish alliance causing a rise in Spanish tours in foreign markets. It notes Salisbury and Chamberlain speeches on an Anglo American alliance may have aimed to counter that move.
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London
St. James
Salisbury
Chamberlain
Sioux City Markets Report May 24
Sioux City live stock and cattle prices show mixed to steady trends with logs and cows near 4 dollars, stockers up to 4.60, calves to 5.10, and heavy cattle desks steady. South Omaha receipts total 4 000 logs and 2 100 cattle, markets mixed with heavy hogs and strong sheep demand. Chicago hogs near 4.65, cattle strong, sheep strong.
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Sioux City
South Omaha
Chicago
Kansas City Cattle and Hog Market Report
Kansas City Texas and native cattle receipts around 3500 with steadier light beeves and varied steer prices. Hogs show a strong to higher closing week with heavy and packer prices near 4.30 to 4.40 and lights around 4.05 to 4.10. Sheep receipts about 3000 with market firm for lambs and muttons around 4.25 to 5.06.
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Kansas City
Iansas City
Texas
Grain and Provisions Price Headlines from Chicago May 34
Cash quotes show steady demand for flour and mixed readings for grains. Wheat No 2 spring 1.20, No 3 spring 1.15 to 1.40, No 2 red 1.55. Corn No 2 34 4 3ic. Oats No 2 29 6 29 1 2c. Rye No 2 65 65 4c. Barley 42 10c. Flax seed No 1 1.34. Provisions pork 12.00 12.10, lard 6.35 6.3744, rib sides 6.10 6.40, dry salted shoulders 5.00 5.25, short clear sides 6.50 6.70. Butter firm Creamery 12 13 4c. Creams 9 9 1 2c. Sugar unchanged. Cheese steady.
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Chicago
Grain Price Summary From Minneapolis and Duluth Reports
Wheat prices move across delivery months in Minneapolis and Duluth with cash and to arrive quotes noted. Northern and hard spring wheat trade at about 1.54 to 1.59 dollars, flax around 1.28, oats and corn with small variations. foreign Liverpool futures show May nominal prices in late May trade.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Cabinet hinges on Sampson news as naval plan unfolds
New York dispatch reports the cabinet expects early word from Admiral Sampson and Schley on the Cervera pursuit. Officials weigh the fleet’s ability to force battle, with censorship tightening as newspapers lose access to fleet reports.
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New York
Times
Washington
Key West
Bampson-Schley
Cervero
Sampson
Samusof
Schley
United States
Spain
Cervera
Atlantic
Tie
Dewey
Navy Department
Cuban
Florida
West Indies
Illinois naval reserve departs for service
About two hundred Illinois naval reserve members left this morning for service. The departure marks a mobilization effort as personnel join the national defense in ongoing operations.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Naval Reserve
A School Girl's Battle and a Cure Narrative
Emma Rybolt a Migford Indiana schoolgirl suffered nervous prostration with weight loss and pain. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she recovered, gaining weight and strength. The testimonial claims the pills cured paralysis locomotor ataxia and other long deemed incurable diseases.
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Ford
Ind
Emma Rybolt
Migford
Kimma Berame Sales
Nameca
Cadets from the South Lead West Point Class of 1901
The Atlanta Constitution notes that of fifty seven West Point graduates appointed as second lieutenants, twenty two hailed from the South. The reader is reminded of Southern representation among new officers as tensions rise.
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West Point
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Territory Offer
An old classified style notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure for internal use priced at 75 cents. It also features an agent solicitation promising $4 to $8 daily selling goods and a looming territorial rush with contact via O. E. C. in Sioux City Iowa.
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Care Tribune
Sioux City
What Vigilance Averted
A fragmentary dialogue describes a Spanish general remarking on a close escape and an aid asking for clarification. The scene centers on a typewritten page and a misread dictation.
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