Six New War Cruisers Planned Like Raleigh with Improvements
The naval construction board approves designs for six cruisers Denver Des Malva Chattanooga Galveston Tacoma and Cleveland authorized by Congress on March 3. They imitate the Raleigh type but with heavier armament and protection and higher freeboard, trading two knots speed for greater range, comfort, and independent dry docks, marking a new era in American cruiser design with electric auxiliaries high pressure boilers and hull sheathing.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Naval Construction Board
Denver
Des Malva
Chattanooga
Galveston
Tacoma
Cleveland
Congress
Cabinet weighs Philippine volunteers and need for troops
Washington reports a cabinet meeting where the president signaled readiness to authorize volunteers if needed while hoping the step can be avoided. General Otis is allotted 5 000 to 6 000 troops drawn from regulars in Porto Rico, Cuba, and the United States. General Leonard Wood praises conditions in Santiago province as calm and orderly with people returning to peaceful pursuits. The Ohio state convention platform was presented to McKinley via Associated Press copy.
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Washington
Gene
Otis
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Leonard Wood
Santiago
Wood
Babeith
Ohio
McKinley
Spain cedes Mariana Caroline and Palapis to Germany
Madrid reports the speech from the throne at Cortés opening announces the cession of the Mariana, Caroline, and Palapis islands to Germany by the late cabinet.
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Madrid
Mariana
Caroline
Palapis
Germany
Work of fee buyer in city courts causes dispute
E B Good buys witness fees for city cases and plans to sue for payment if refused. City Attorney Bird argued fees from police court appeals are not payable, but Judge Hazen ruled fees must be paid. Good seeks 74 cent basis from justice court precedents and will sue if collection fails. Witnesses given 25 cents each. Pile For Kitchener and disarmament talks noted.
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E. B. Good
Goodill
Ull
Asoay
Good
District Court
Bird
Cass
Hazen
Grrd
Mr Good
Justice
Mr. Good
Yellow Fever Raging London and Bahia Advices
Cable advices from Bahia Brazil report yellow fever raging there with several young English clerks dead. The English chaplain at Bahia is cited and the American chaplain is burying the Englishmen as of June 2. Stanley Knighted London reports honors for a teen and for artist Alma Tadema and Ontario official J A Boyd. Henry M Stanley is made a Knight Grand Cross.
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London
Bahia
Brazil
Aiset Victria
Stanley
Ateen
Alma Tadems
J.A Boyd
High Court of
Ontario
Henry M. Stanley
The
Prisoners in Fraud Trial of De Bara Couple
In Chicago June term the trial of Baron and Viaroness De Bara began in U S district court on charges of using a scam against the public. Carl Graff identified the defendants as George B Henschel author of the fraudulent circulars and noted a Chicago Society journal printed for the baroness. Cross examination revealed Graff had been in detention hospital before working for them. Henry Cote of England testified as did Cottle Allen Kirby and White who were lured by a leg of the Edison Phonograph company swindle.
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Chicago
Baron and Viaroness de Bara
U. S. District Court
Carl Graff
de Bara
George B. Henschel
Chicago Society
Graff
Henry Cote
England
Cottle
Thomas Allen
George Kirby
John White
Edison Phonograph Company
Chickge
Knife drawn in New York court hearing turns chaotic
In New York June 2 the Mazet investigating committee session grew tense as Captain Price faced questions about alleged perjury. Attorney Henderson drew a knife, resisted order to leave, and Henderson exited amid a record dispute as Price and witnesses testified about a grand jury case linked to a theater scandal.
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New York
Mazet
Price
Frank Moss
Moss
Henderson
Captain Price
Mr. Moss
Jnb
Indiet
Jim
Blessing
Capt. Price
Masermile
Henerson
Mazen
Henierson
Mr. Maz
Fallows
Muzet
John A. McPherson
Dowey Theater
Wheeler Likes the Idea for Alabama Governor Nomination
In Boston on June 2 General Joe Wheeler glanced at an Alabama dispatch urging his nomination for governor. He smiled and said the papers will talk about men, they are always doing it. The item clearly unsettled him though.
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Boston
Joe Wheeler
Alabama
Market report from Arcentina and Midwest crops face swings
Today’s market report notes shipments to Europe from Argentina and a mixed crop outlook in Kansas. Wheat prices edge up as July contracts open higher, with corn and oats following wheat trends. Provisions stay firm except for lard, while buying orders from the southwest echo the cautious tone of trading.
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Arcentina
Chicago Livestock Market Hogs and Cattle Prices Rise
Receipts show hogs and cattle with firmer market tone as buyers seek steady demand. Texas steers and native cattle steady to higher. hogs mixed with light demand. Sheep receipts small with steady to firm pricing. Also notes on wheat, corn, hay, eggs, sugar and coffee market levels seen in regional reporting.
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Transam
Texas Stuers
ToGo
New York Money Market And Grain Rates Report
The report covers money market figures in New York with sterling exchange around 485 dollars in bankers’ hours, various bond notices, and grain movements. It notes wheat, corn, and oats receipts in Kansas City and Chicago, with Argentine wheat shipments and world demand. famine distress in Russia is cited and export weather futures hints.
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Gill Seminary
Sterling Exchange
Hilla
Baeble Bilyer
Xiens
Tita
Co S
Isk
Sane
Kan
Kansas City
Chicago
Russia
Miles
Loki
Sesac. Com
Wye
Bac
New York
Ste
Paria
New Yorks
Paris
New Orleans
Liverpool
London
Hess Topeke
Topeka
Kay
Carr
Minneapolis
Riverpool
Gorn Uh
Ansas City
Cauh
Thompson Bros Furniture Ad Warns Against Cheaters
An old advertisement from Thompson Bros praises their store as reliable for stylish, well made furniture. It warns customers against buying from cheaters and claims their intimate trade links with top manufacturers allow them to offer the best goods at the lowest prices in the city.
Iron and Brass Beds Selling at Old Prices
Iron and brass beds have advanced 15 percent and, with a large stock on hand, are being sold at old prices for a limited time. Prices range from 2.50 to 40 dollars. Chairs and rockers remain sharply priced, with hundreds to choose from. Sideboards offered at 14 to 31 dollars, promising good value and choice.
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Avenue
Ofa
Our Fine Piano Polish for every household
Our polish restores old furniture with a glossy finish equal to new. It never dulls and lasts weeks. Women and men in Topeka praise its superior quality and the product is sold for two cents a bottle.
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United States
Topeka
Couches Offered At Bargain Prices This Week
A local store announces couches priced from 10 to 75 dollars highlighting well made frames springs and coverings. The ad emphasizes value and urges customers to shop for good furniture, claiming satisfaction and avoiding higher priced items.
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Kemper & Paxtons
Pate Leaf
Catuhiay
Oaty
Anc
Woodbury
Maslin Underwear Sale
Berlin
Boe Abe
Oxford
Macy Low
Sie
Serge Gore
Berge, Incz
Serge Cogemeress
Pat Tip
Hine Hend
Sixth and
Quincy
Raleigh
Queen Regent
Caroline Islands
Pile
Kitchener
House of Commons
Sovernment
Wader
Mr. Balfour
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
Hague
Special Commission
Afcord
Praose
Wheeler
Somorrow
Tilak
Texas
Kansas City Taweatook Market
Bereeee
Chiesso
Co. Goings
Teceiver and Chippet of Gral
St Palo. Atchison
Tsimenison
Antttanss
Union
Prisco
Hompson Bros
Kansas Avenue
China
Whitney & Heywood
Thompson Bros
Kansas Ave
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