Cuban constitutional convention accepts Piatt amendment
The Cuban constitutional convention accepted the Piatt amendment by sixteen to eleven with twenty seven delegates voting. A substitute report urged adoption as an appendix to the constitution. Several senators opposed or abstained and Ferrer shifted to support acceptance as the best solution. The convention will appoint a commission to draft the election law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piatt
Tamayo
Villeumas
Quesada
Committee On Relations
Congress
Aye
Capote
Jose M. Gomez
Monteaguedo
Delgado
Betancourt
Giberga
Lorento
Sanguilly
Nunez
Rodriguez
Berriel
Quilzel
Ferrer
Zayas
Alleman
Eudaldo
Juan
Gualberto
Gomez
Cisneros
Silvala
Fortun
Lacret
Portuondo
Castro
Manduley
Senors Rivera
Correoso
Gener
Robau
Senor Ferrer
Covention
Platt Amendment Welcomed by Cuban Constitutional Convention
Washington officials express gratification at Cuba ratifying the Platt amendment. They believe ratification will occur once Cuba shows firm stance and accepts conditions for U S withdrawal from the island. Public order and sanitation measures are seen as prerequisites for a stable new government and possible Cuban independence by autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Illinois a Racer Sails as Fastest Battleship Yet
The new sea fighter Illinois, the fastest battleship of her class, lies in President's Roads Boston after a 66 nautical mile government course run from Cape Ann to Cape Porpoise. She averaged 17.31 knots for four hours and completed a full circle within 80 yards in three minutes ten seconds while at full speed.
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America
Illinois
President’s Roads
Boston
Cape Ann
Cape Porpoise
United States Naval
Farm Leader Frank Bennett Found Shot Near Belknap
Frank Bennett, a prosperous Iowa farmer, was found dead by the roadside near Belknap. He was shot in the head and his skull crushed with a heavy instrument. The killer is unknown and the case remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bennett
Belknap
Meetine Cnt
Tragic Fire Claims Anderson Child and Mother
The six year old daughter of Frank Wakerman of Anderson Indiana died in a fire. The mother, severely burned while trying to rescue the child, is feared near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wakerman
Anderson
Ind
Weather Summary Shows Wide Rainfall Variation This Week
Showers occurred across the state with eastern areas receiving normal to above rainfall from one to over three inches and western counties staying generally below half an inch. The beneficial rains improved small grain and grass. winter wheat recovered but not to pre drought levels. Oats look below normal. corn growth slow from low temperatures but cultivation advances. alfalfa is being cut and yields are very good.
Omaha Chaplain Nominated by President McKinley
Friends of Rev. N. Percy Silver report he was nominated by President McKinley for chaplain in the regular army. The War Department letter reached Omaha before official notice. Silver had not yet decided whether to accept. Confirmation remains unofficial and likely awaits his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Percy Silver
Omaha
St. Louis
St. John’s
Washington
McKinley
Secretary of War
Silver
Lincoln city valuation tops twenty million dollars
The Tax Commissioner Aitken of Lincoln reports the city's valuation at 20,077,589 with real estate 16,077,990 personal 3,989,945 and poll tax 9,654. Railroads, valued at 99,054 last year, may exceed 100,000 this year and will be added to totals as they are not assessed by the city official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aitken
Lincoln
State Board of Equalization
Injury during branding leaves Nebraskan with one eye
Antonm Bartonhurst of near Monterey Nebraska was branding a young calf when another calf kicked him from behind. The impact drove the knife through his eyelid and into the eyeball, costing him one eye in a serious accident.
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Leses
Eye W
Antonm Bartonhurst
Monterey
Neb
New Teachers for Normal at Peru Nebraska
State board of education at a recent meeting elected instructors for the Peru normal school. W. RK Har of the University of Nebraska becomes psychology instructor. C. P. Beck of Blair joins as arithmetic teacher. L. Calwell of Cordova is named drawing instructor.
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State Board of Education
Normal
Peru
Neb
W. RK. Har
University of Nebraska
C. P. Beck
Blair
L. Calwell
Cordova
Rae Down by Train Near Madison
Leroy Campbell and a woman identified as his daughter-in-law Mrs. Newton Campbell were struck and killed by a Chicago and Northwestern train while attempting to cross the tracks near Madison Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Leroy Campbell
Newton Campbell
Chicago & Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Movement to establish large Omaha creamery
A plan to create a sizable creamery in Omaha is advancing. A severe hail storm near Greeley Colorado ruined fruit alfalfa and wheat in the area. The supreme lodge of the A O U W with jurisdiction over the U S and Canada met last week in Buffalo. Lincoln’s First Christian Church will build a new church at Fourteenth and M Streets. Two Boers were courtmartialed and shot for attempting to escape from Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Greeley
Colo
Supreme Lodge of the A. 0. U
First Christian Church People of
Lincoln
Chrch
Fourteenth and
M Streets
Explosion Kills Two Engineers on Union Pacific Freight
In Columbus Nebraska a westbound Union Pacific freight exploded between Clarks and Columbus, killing engineer Charles Fullmer and fireman J C Jenkins. Brakeman D W Fleming injured severely. conductor Wallace led the train. Medical aid arrived from Central City. cause not determined. Elder Fullmer witnessed the disaster and traveled to the wreck scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
Tech
No. 17
Union Pacific
Charles Fullmer
J. C. Jenkins
D. W. Fleming
Fullmer
Charles
Omaha
Jenkins
Fleming
Wallace
Central City
Grand Island
United States
Brakeman Injured In Freight Train Break Near Sidney
Conductor Wales was bringing a Cheyenne to Sidney freight when the train broke in two near Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. Brakeman J. E. Wright was found unconscious beside the track with a broken leg, a broken shoulder, and internal injuries. He was placed on the train and cared for by the company surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Wales
Cheyenne
Neb
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
J. E. Wright
Secretary Gage Accepts New United States Mint
A Philadelphia dispatch reports Secretary Gage acting for the U S government accepted the newly completed United States mint at a cost over 80,000. It is praised as the finest and best equipped building in the world. The transfer ceremonies in the evening room were simple but interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Dispatch
Gage
United States
United States Mint
Rain and hail bless Dundy County crops
Dundy County reports heavy rain and large hail with nearly two inches of precipitation. While some hail caused damage, most crops were saved and farmers remain hopeful. Rein and Bali at Benkieman.
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Rein
Bali
Benkieman
Dundy
William J. Bryan Elected Slumai Trustee in Illinois College
William J. Bryan is elected a slumai trustee of the Illinois college at Jacksonville. Coroner's jury in Chicago cites Hartman murder case and Edith Woodruff dies from dress fire injuries. Mrs. Lyn Pullman sues Cook County for divorce from George M. Pullman on desertion grounds. A B Talbot wins re election to Modern Woodmen board with 600 of 629 votes.
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William J. Bryan
The
Illinois College At
Jacksonville
Lyn Pullman Hase
Cook County
Chicago
George M. Pullman
Hartman
A. B. Talbot
Modern Woodmen of America
Prize for smok er entertainment at Lincoln gathering
A. R. Talbot of Lincoln provided a smok er entertainment to Nebraska delegates. The Modern Woodmen of America opened its business session with a resolution authorizing the executive council to change the next meeting place if railroad rates are unsuitable. Five cities were proposed for the 1903 meeting: Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Saratoga Springs, Los Angeles, and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Lil
Des Moines
Lincoln Division
Rock Island
Elgin
Rockford
Omaha
Decatur
Lincoln
Dulvih
A. R. Talbot
Nebraska
Woodmen
America
Executive Council
Indianapolis
Grand Rapids
Mich
Saratoga
N. Y
Los Angeles
Denver
Ferry crash sinks Northfield after collision with Mauch Chunk
The Northfield ferry, in service 38 years, was rammed by the Mauch Chunk off Whitehall Street and sank within twenty minutes. Dozens were rescued from the river by shore crowds and tug crews. several passengers were injured and some lives feared lost. Captain Daniel Gally of the tug Mutual reported 25 to 30 people fell into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island Ferry Company
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Staten Island
Whitehall Street
Spanish Line
East River
Omaha Girl Assaulted By Stranger On Lonely Road
A 13 year old girl, Miss Mary Mark, daughter of Mrs. Larson of 1007 North Fifty-first street Dundee Omaha Neb, was attacked by an unknown man on a deserted road. The assailant threatened her with a knife, leaving her seriously injured but expected to recover. Sheriff Powers and deputies, with police help, are pursuing the suspect with a strong description available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mark
Larson
North Fifty-first Street
Dundee
Omaha
Neb
Woodmen Parade Highlights Lincoln Division Lead
Lincoln Division No. 1 led the procession in St Paul Minnesota with Hagenow's band and Captain Ringer in command. Omaha Camp No. 120 earned applause from about 200,009 spectators as heat pushed many members to seek shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mino
Lincoln
Neb
Hagenow
Ringer
Omaha Camp No. 120
Mrs McKinley’s physicians discontinue daily bulletins
Physicians decide to stop daily updates on Mrs McKinley Friday as her condition shows slow improvement. They say bulletins will resume only if her health worsens.
Army veteran rescues two from Scioto River plunge at Columbus
Jack Smith, a former army member, leaped from a Big Four bridge in Columbus Ohio into the Scioto River, a sixty two foot drop, and saved two men from drowning. He dove after hearing their cries and carried both to shore despite an active spring party on the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Columbus
Scioto
Smith
Danj R
Naselane
Face and hands noted for the youngest son
The account mentions the face and hands of the subject as well as those of his youngest son, indicating likeness or exposure of features in the described scene. The fragment focuses on physical description rather than context or action.
Tornado Damages Dorchester Area and Wrecks Train
A windstorm and small tornado struck Burlington Dorchester area halting eastbound trains for about five hours. Six empty box cars derailed and a merchandise car wrecked while a tramp named James Randall was badly injured. Depot moved six inches. water tank top blown off. Telegraph wires down hindered communications.
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Burlington
Dorchester
James Randall
Omaha
Lincoln
Five Negroes Lynched in Screven County Georgia
A Sylvania Ga dispatch reports Arnold Augustus Andrew Davis Richard Sanders William Hudson and Sam Baldwin were executed in the Screven County jail yard. Four necks broke in the fall and one died by strangulation. The men sang prayed and spoke at the scaffold then drank lemonade and thanked the sheriff. None claimed innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
Arnold Augustus
Andrew Davis
Richard Sanders
William Hudson
Sam Baldwin
Screven
Jury Finds Lulu Prince Kennedy Guilty of Murder
A Kansas City jury convicts Lulu Prince Kennedy of second degree murder for killing her husband Philip Kennedy in January. The 20 year old defendant shows no visible emotion as the verdict is read and the sentence of ten years in the penitentiary is announced.
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Kansas City
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Philip Kennedy
Senator Platt to Retire From U S Senate in 1903
Senator Platt will retire at the end of his term in March 1903. He is feeling better and stronger, and his decision does not stem from deteriorating health. Friends expect he will soon publicly explain his reasons for leaving office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Platt
United States Senate
Platt
Kansan Receives Federal Pension Commissioner Post
Ex Congressmen R. Peters of Kansas is summoned to Washington to be offered the office of pension commissioner. President McKinley had considered ex Congressmen Bine and Peters. Peters’ summons settles the matter in his favor.
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Sion
Topeka
Kan
8. R. Peters
Kansas
Washington
McKinley
Bine
Peters
Woman Fatally Stabbed by Husband in Villisca
Mrs. Ida M. Thaile was fatally stabbed on a street in Villisca Iowa by her husband who had not lived with her for four years. He was arrested and taken to Red Oak to avoid violence as angry townspeople threatened to lynch him.
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Oman
Ida M. Thaile
Villisea
Red Oak
Death by Own Action: Rear Admiral Walker Dies
Dediey B. Walker reports that Dudley R. Walker a late Rear Admiral well known in musical circles committed death by own action by inhaling gas at his home. The incident details imply suicide by gas inhalation at his residence in the city.
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Dudley R. Walker
Walker
Rook
Bara and Héroes Barn
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a bara of D. Bife about five miles ibaa ak et, lacking clear names, dates, or locations to form a coherent item.
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Bara
D. Bife
Ibaa
Ak Et
Swindlers Using Aliases Traced in Hastings Visit
Sheriff Simmering reports a sharp description of a trio passing through Hastings under aliases George Williams John Thom and G C Haines. Williams, the leader, is a tall stout oily talker with a florid face scar and black attire. Thom is medium height around forty with gray clothes and a reserved manner. Haines, a Texan about forty five, has a crooked mouth and darker complexion.
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Iikusaain
Simmering
Hastings
George M. Williams
John Thom
G. C. Haines
Williams
Filipino surrender at Lipa outlined in dispatch
Manila dispatch reports Colonel Bolanos with five officers and forty-one rifles surrendering at Lipa Batangas after a battle that wounded Captain Spring and mortally wounded Capt Wilhelm and Lieutenant Lee. Deserters among Americans blamed for officer losses as Panay endures severe rinderpest havoc with natives hauling carts to Iloilo.
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Manila
P. I
Bolanos
Lipa
Batangas
Spring
Wilhelm
Lee
Panay
Iloilo
Cadets Paint The Town After Drill Medal Win
Dr. A. C. Hirst of the First Methodist Church Omaha spoke to Omaha High School class of 1900 on Self Sacrifice. School girls filled ushers roles as the youth daubed the business district with Company D after earning the drill medal.
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A. C. Hirst
First Methodist Church
Omaha
Great Fire at Shipyard in St. Petersburg
A blaze at the Galleys island ship yards in St. Petersburg consumed slips and the cruiser Vitjas along with other vessels and buildings. The fire crossed the Nova Fontanka canal destroying military warehouses. Twelve people died, and damage is estimated at 10,000,000 roubles.
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Galleys
St. Petersburg
Vitjas
Nova-Fontanka
Novoe Vremys
Carriage Struck by Train in Flint Tragedy
A Pere Marquette passenger train struck a double carriage at the Hamilton avenue crossing in Oak Park suburb near Flint Michigan killing four people instantly. The dead are Maj. W Buckingham and Miss Abbie Buckingham of Flint, Mrs. Thomas Applegate of Orian and Mrs. William Humphrey of Adrian.
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Flint
Mich
Hamilton Avenue
Oak Park
Maj. W. Buckingham
Abbie Buckingham
Thomas Applegate
Orian
William Humphrey
Adrian
Lipton considers transatlantic race after engagements
London dispatch reports Sir Thomas Lipton denies arranging a Shamrock II versus Independent race but keeps an option open. He expresses a desire to race the Constitution across the Atlantic after challenge races as a test of seamanship and vessel stability in varying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton Willington
London Dispatch
Thomas Lipton
Independent
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas
Illinois building set for dedication day at Pan-American fair
Illinois delegates meet in Chicago to confirm dedication of the Illinois building at the Pan American exposition. The date July 2 is chosen and will not conflict with Illinois Day events on December 16. Governors and Illinois men will deliver addresses on dedication day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Pan- American Pla
Uesda
Chicago
Tllinois
Unclear OCR fragment outlines domestic dispute case
Fragmentary text describes a quarrel at a residence in Quincy involving a husband and a male engineer from Chicago. The readable portion mentions an injury and potential jail terms, but details are heavily garbled.
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Mary Ennie
Shee
Quincy
Hee
Kdg
Chicago
Sige Ae
Ji Tered Shi Inne
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Clarks and
Wide World
Compuissary Department of the Army
San Francisco
Edith Woodruff
Bind Springs
Rand“ of
Red
Mrs. McKiniey
Ont
Bar Zraechester
Tramp
Gia Town
Lals Prince Kennedy
Crime
Kansan
Dediey B. Walker
Bara and Héroes Barn
Akeg
Philippines
Bessie
Roubies
Fiat, Mich
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