Government to pay repairs for dry dock leaks
Washington reports confirm leaks in the new dry dock No 3 stem from improper filling of the old wet basin. Engineers recommend sheet piling and possible bottom excavation. if needed, government must cover repair costs after contractor acceptance. Also Korea plans to join the Postal Union and reduce international postal order rates.
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Commodore Matthews
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F. J. Higginson
New York Navy Yard
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Universal Posta Congress
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Chin Pom Ye
Little Kingdom
United States
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Chicago
Germany
Carl Volger
Prussia
Keokuk
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Eighth Regiment of Cavalry
Iowa
Tennessee
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress Week Forecast Shapes Senate and House
Washington May 10 The week’s business includes the Morgan Cuban resolution in the Senate likely to trigger debate with Hale opposing passage and moves to refer it to foreign relations. House adjournment three days suspended. Sundry Civil Bill passes Senate and heads to conference. Opening of the Uncompahgre Utah reservation and expanded mail service to suburbs via steam and electric cars are among the key topics.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Morgan
Senate Morgan
Hale
Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Utah
Shallenberger
Pittsburgh
Merchant Refli Altercation Ends in Storekillings
A disturbance at a William Street store ends with a man killed and several wounded as a mob attacks the shop. The sheriff and guard confine the crowd through the night. shots were heard around 4 o clock and again later, with limited details available on suspects or injuries.
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Ed Demory
Broth
Ates
Terrible Crime Sparked by Superstition Reported
A dispatch from St. Petersburg describes a grim incident in Tirespol, Kher son district, where hermitages housing a hermit community were attacked. Survivors recount entreaties to a martyr and police verified the event, highlighting a sensational, superstition driven crime.
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London
St. Petersburg
Tirespol
Kherson
Kowalind
Brussels Opens Unique Exposition With Crowds Abroad
An open exposition in Brussels drew large crowds as officials announced a major event starting at 2 o'clock Monday. The gathering showcased military and civilian participation, highlighting a broad turnout and heightened public interest.
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Brusselius, M
Imid
General Wheaton Retires From U S Army at 63
Brigadier Brevet Major General Frank Wheaton retires from the United States Army after 47 years of service, aged 63. In Denver Colorado the department officers bid farewell at noon with remarks, then Wheaton sails for Europe in August for two years. Col Merriam will command until Otis arrives. Lieut Langhorne takes four months leave to travel in Europe.
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Denver
Col
Frank Wheaton
United States Army
Department of Colorado
Col. Merriam
Gen. Otis
Gen. Wheaton
Lieut. Langhorne
Europe
Pardon Granted for 12-Year-Old Dora Creech in Kentucky
Frankfort Ky May 11 Gov Bradley refused to send Dora Creech a 12 year old girl convicted of perjury in Owsley county to the penitentiary and granted her a full pardon Monday morning. The governor warned he would pardon every juvenile convict from state prisons unless the legislature provides funds for state schools of reform.
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Dora Creech
Frankfort
Bradley
Owsley
Vessels Collide Loss of Life in North Sea
A Dutch steamer Firdene from Cagliari collided with the Norwegian bark Roedevar near Heligoland. Both vessels foundered with at least 13 survivors from both crews, and many drowned. Separate items report a Baton Rouge levee breach 150 feet wide, Greece's war funding lacking, Huntington school bonds sold at a premium, Virginia sponsor for Confederate veterans, and a Melbourne seismic event in Australia.
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Heligoland
Firdene
Cagliari
Sardiera
Stockholm
Roedevar
Wicksburg
Miss
Baton Rouge
Burton Mill
Ponchartrain Levee
New Prison Garb Replaces Striped Uniforms at Prison
In Lansing Kansas on May 11, the state penitentiary board announced new convict attire starting July 4. The uniforms will be gray with stripes along the trousers and coat sleeves. old stripes remain only in the coal mine and for those punished under prison discipline.
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Lansing
Kas
State Penitentiary
Rockafeller Found Guilty In Embezzlement Case
In Wilkesbarre on May 11 the sealed verdict in ex banker F W Rockafeller’s embezzlement case was opened. The jury returned a guilty verdict with a mercy recommendation after 42 hours deliberation. Rockafeller and his friends reacted with disappointment at the outcome.
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Rockafeller
Wilkesbarre
F.W. Rockafeller
Rev A Justoe Cleared in West Virginia Barn Fire Case
May 11 reports say grand jury did not indict Rev A Justoe of near Kerens after accusations he hired Christopher Tusing and others to burn his barn. Tusing says he planned to murder the Mastoe family and burn their house but was scared off by dogs. Rumors of a lynching bee circulate.
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Mastoe
Evgins
W. Va
A.justoe
Kerens
Christopher Tusing
Tusing
Mustoe
Texas Railroads Outline $4 Million in Improvements
Texas railroad companies told railroad commissioners at Austin that they plan to spend about $4,000,000 on improvements soon. The testimony suggests an anticipated era of prosperity as funds flow into projects and jobs for the state.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Petition Urges McKinley to Settle Cuban Insurrection
New York bankers and business men circulate and sign a petition urging President McKinley to use his power for a speedy settlement of the Cuban insurrection. The plan aims to reach every town and city in the United States where business has been hampered by the Cuban war.
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New York
McKinley
United States
Fire destroys Rickel malt house in Detroit
The large malt house of Henry M. Rickel & Co. in Detroit burned Sunday afternoon. About 59,000 dollars of malt were lost, with 20,909 dollars of building damage fully insured. It is unclear if contents are insured. The blaze likely started from an electric wire. Two firemen were slightly injured.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry M. Rickel & Co
Fire Hits Lehigh Valley Coal Breaker in Jeanesville
Fire discovered at 1 30 am Tuesday in Spring Mountain breaker No 4 of Lehigh Valley Coal at Jeanesville. The structure was smashed 40 minutes later. Breaker capacity 800 tons daily, 500 workers left idle. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars fully insured. Four Men asphyxiated in a separate Redfield, May 11 report.
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Spring Mountain
Lehigh Valley Coal
Jeanesville
Mayor Clings to Office as Term Expiry Looms
Omaha May 10. Mayor Broatch deploys forty selected policemen under Sergeant Ier to guard city hall Sunday night. He reiterates intent to hold the mayoral office at all hazards as his term ends at midnight. Mayor-elect Moore will not attempt to seize control by force.
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Neb
Broatch
Ier
Ile
Moore
Missing timberman B W Wheatley from Chapmansville
Huntington West Virginia May 11. B W Wheatley a wealthy timberman of Chapmansville Logan county has been missing since last Friday. He sold several rafts of timber at Catlettsburg and received the money then came here to attend a circus friday and has not been heard of since.
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B. W. Wheatley
Chapmansville
Logan County
Catlettsburg
New State Liquor Law Signed by Governor Drake
Des Moines May 10 Gov Drake signed the new state liquor law including sections permitting manufacturing on Saturday as part of the measure shaping liquor regulation and brewery policy in Iowa.
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Des Moines
Drake
Leona Fire Kills Sixteen On Galveston Voyage
A Mallory line steamer Leona sailing to Galveston caught fire off the Delaware capes. Sixteen people died as steerage passengers were penned below decks while saloon passengers first escaped. Eight steerage passengers survived before flames were checked and the ship reached port.
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Mallory Line
Leona
Galveston
Delaware Capes
Bridget Sullivan
R. Cotiane
Guzza
Miss Guzza
Hannah Solomanson
Augusta
Savannah
Greece seeks mediation as war persists in Balkans
Greece has formally asked the Great Powers to mediate, with all powers promising to help except Germany. Turkey resists an armistice, and troops move from Salonica. Russia and Germany may back a 6 million pound indemnity claim. Greek forces evacuate Epirus villages as Stylis becomes a revictualling port.
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Turkey
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Salonica
Osman Pasha
Constantinople
Morning Post
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Germany
Daily Mail
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Edhem Pasha
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Stylis
Lamia
Velestino
Minister McKenzie at Home
THropKINSVILLE Ky May 10 Ex Congressman James A McKenzie United States minister to Peru arrived at his home at Oat Grove south of this city Saturday evening He was accompanied by his family and is rapidly improving in health.
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James A. McKenzie
United States
Peru
Oat Grove
Germanya Quick Firing Guns
London dispatch reports Germany now fully equipped with quick firing artillery costing 16 million pounds. A battery can fire 60 shots per minute at ranges exceeding five miles.
Bank Examiner Hayden Indicted In Insolvent Bank Probe
Curcaco May 10 The grand jury indicted Bank Examiner George R. Hayden for failing to report on Globe Savings bank for over two months after learning it was insolvent.
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Curcaco
Grand Jury
George R. Hayden
Globe Savings Bank
Spain to Raise Money for Cuba and Philippines
MADRID May 10 The queen regent issued a decree authorizing the raising of 8,000,000 pounds to be secured by Spain customs duties to meet the cost of military operations in Cuba and the Philippine islands. The Bank of Spain will undertake the issue.
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Madrid
Cuba
Phillippine Islands
Bank of Pain
Senate debate on Anglo American treaty amid tariff plans
Washington May 4 6 The executive session of the Senate focused on the Anglo American arbitration treaty ahead of a Wednesday vote. Senator Morgan opposed the pact arguing against closer alliance with Great Britain. The tariff bill soon moves to the Senate as a universal postal union appropriation passed and Mr Showalter sworn in to represent the 25th Pennsylvania district. House actions included Speaker Reed's policy on committee appointments and a defeated resolution.
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Deboe
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Bacon
Georgia
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Weyler to Stay in Cuba for Reform Efforts Two Months
Madrid dispatch reports the government will keep Gen. Weyler in command in Cuba and as governor general to implement reforms gradually. Elections preparations may take two months or more, and exile policies or deportations remain under control of colonial authorities.
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New York
Madrid
Weyler
Africa
Spain
Tax collections reported by state auditor official
Columbus May 10 Chief Clerk Furniss released figures for December tax collections totaling 2 601 716 60 across funds. Grand duplicater General revenue 1 285 328 59 sinli ng fund 275 087 28 common 100 f fund 919 279 31 university fund 125 021 42 net state balance 1 487 155 68 after credits to counties 275 087 28 and common school fund 878 339 25.
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Furniss
State Auditor's Office
Grand Duplicater General Revenue Fund
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Ohio State News on Rail Lines and Outlet Prospects
Officials of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Co. seek a northeastern Ohio route to Michigan with the Lima Northern line paralleling toward Lake Michigan. Attempts to buy the CG, Lb. & M. road failed, and US court actions to gain control also failed. The company has been examining the situation this past week with developments expected soon.
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Une
Michigan
Lima Northern Road
Lake Michigan
Fortune Pending for Columbus Wagon Maker From English Vaults
Samuel Rinehart, a wagon maker of Fourth street and Woodward avenue, expects a large inheritance from England. He claims $150,900 in London vaults as the legitimate heir through his grandfather Michael Rinehart, a former German army officer. The grandfather’s fortune of $2,500,000 passed to four brothers, who later failed to claim it. Legal efforts by the family have continued for years and seem near a favorable result.
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Samuel
Rinehart
Fourth Street
Woodward Avenue
England
London
Michael Rinehart
Spiritist Vote Key in Medical Law Split Across Counties
The Spiritists will cast ballots in Delaware Marion Highland Franklin Hardin Sun Morgan Noble and Adams where spiritualists are influential. Republican representatives supported a medical law that excludes spirit-sicians from practice in these regions.
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Comany, Os
Delaware
Marion, Highland
Franklin
Hardin, Sun — Morgan, Noble
Adams
Fire companies reorganized in Pomeroy council action
May 7 report from Organizing Fire Companies, Pomeroy. City council votes to compel all able men to perform two days of labor on streets. Firemen and ex soldiers to form a new brigade. Expectation that town’s fire safety and population structure will change within a week.
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Pomeroy
Recer
Snake Captured After Hill Town Sighting
Pomeroy May 8 reports local snakelogists were excited by the discovery of a four foot long white and black spotted reptile said to have been killed on a town hillock by two youths named Dufy and Sauer. Initially seen with the tail in its mouth the creature reportedly rolled downhill like a barrel hoop and is believed to be a hoax.
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Pomeroy
Dufy
Sauer
Ohio Republicans to Convene in Toledo on June 22 23
The Ohio Republican state central committee met in Columbus Friday afternoon and set the state convention for June 22 and 23 in Toledo. Charles H. Grosvenor of Ashland was named temporary chairman and John Malloy of Columbus temporary secretary. Delegates numbered 1 050, the largest in party history.
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Commbus
Republican State Central Committee
Fridaernoon
Toledo
Charles H. Grosvenor
Ather
Joh Malloy
Columbus
A Railway Wreck Averted on Lake Erie and Western
A frightful rail accident was narrowly averted near Muncie Indiana on Lake Erie and Western No 4 eastbound. Engineer Losee reported that an arch bar beneath the tank had broken and he stopped the train before the tank dropped onto the track.
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Vie Lama
Lake Erie and
Muncie
Ind
Gineer Losee
Barneath
Democratic Call Sets Ohio Committee Meeting Date
The Democratic Call from Columbus Ohio notes a meeting of the Democratic State Committee. Committeemen are urged to assemble within the specified date for the gathering. The item records a formal call to action and details remain unspecified in the fragment.
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Columbus
Democratic State Oie Committee
Shot at his Sweetheart in Middleport case falls apart
Frank WII, a young man from Middleport, faced shooting at his sweetheart with intent to kill. The incident resulted in two babies receiving a pearl in the foot. Neutzling’s refusal remains unclear amid the fragmented report.
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Pomznoy, C
Frank Wii
Middleport
Sweethearls
Neutzling
One Year For a Car Conviction in Ohio Robbery Case
A man identified as O. Craeeey received a one year sentence for robbing a car in Ohio. The conviction followed a May trial and was concluded Friday in the state pen.
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Craeeey O
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