Privation and Death on the Copper River Route
Report from Alaska detailing privation and death among prospectors traveling the Copper River route to the interior. Accounts describe scurvy, maiming, and exposure amid the Excelsior expedition efforts led by Capt. Robinson and military contingents as the war path tensions rise near Malnes Mission and the Chitna river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Peter River
Alaska
Selinie
Ieee
Powell
Busine
F.C Guidein
Cale
Wesley Sibwidioe
Aed Coom
Geedwin
Chitma
Disor Hutton
Memphis
Rawlings
Goodwit
Excelsior
Valies
Cap. Abdercrorhi
Bitegis
Turk
Alakewan
Unite States
Washington
Methiesohn
Abrrtromale
Copper River
Yukon River
Robinson
Baartie, Wo
Missing Captain Huechefeller Reported in SEY Campaign
Washington May 1 Generalities report that Captain Huechefeller of the Ninth in SEY has been missing since April 5. Captain Rockefeller was questioning at Shegt Maleseanr when the incident occurred. The narrative includes a series of garbled words and unclear details about individuals and events, with references to a parlour, fires, and a person named Benn. The fragmentary text mentions a graduate and a four year commission and a limited tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imceiaey
Wilve Coaten
Death of John Hammond former state architect and superintendent
The obituary notes John Hammond, once state architect and superintendent of Emporia Normal Vienna, passing away. It mentions his career at the normal school building, a described era of public works, and references a final resting place and related memorial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia Normal
Vienna
Seaguate
Tage Normal Schow
Hint Dura
Grunite Works
Consecration of Auxiliary Bishop Chicas at Holy Name Cathedral
On May 1, J. Metiavic was consecrated titular bishop of Marcwpatie and auxiliary to Bishop Feehan at Holy Name Cathedral. Archbishop Feehan presided as consecrator and celebrant in the ceremony.
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Chicas
A J. Metiavic
Marcwpatie
Holy Nam
Feehan
Bishmasa
Quartermaster Ordered to Manila for Duty
May 1 report states the Quartermaster Department at Missouri has been ordered to Manus for duty. He will report to his new station as soon as relieved here, probably by May. Weather forecast for Kansas calls for fair skies tonight, warmer westward, cooler Tuesday afternoon after light winds.
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Manila
Omaha
Ehtet
Quartermaster Department
The
Missouri
Manus
Kansas
Unibet
Wreck on Curve Kills Three on Rochester Excursion Train
A Rochester May 1 wreck of an excursion train on the Rochester and Lake Ontario line near Hozenbauer’s camera killed three men and injured many others. John Helberg, 20, died at Homeopathic Hospital. Jerry Nerney, 24, died at City Hospital. John Man died after removal. Dozens injured ranged from severe to minor. many were treated and sent home. The crowded train left 4 a.m. late, rolled into a curve at North Avenue and Ridge Road, and derailment tore through cars.
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Rochester
N. Y
Rochester & Lake Ontario
Fay Railroad
Hozenbaur
John Helberg
Homeopathic Hospital
J Terney
Julia Sullivan
Ose Brasser
Emil Steimgraber
Wuram Gowimus
Emil Schram
Dricen
John Blershal
Emma Duetel
James Lemberd
J. F Moers
Boris Comat Dirschal
Willam Doerret
Rinehart
Jonn Sullivan
Charien Wernes
Joseph Zimmer
Charla
A. E Buranam
Henry Koehlin
Valentine Lechner
John Ressineey
Henry Rosenthag
Frederick Goldsworth
Charles Nachuler
Joo H Predericks
John Sebelener
Albert Tippens
Fred J. Wihenert
Whedrutt
Jomie Roller
Joseph Micies
Rochester Railway Company
Joseph Hicks
Lake Ontario
Irondequoit Bay
Staton
Cie
Fortes
Ami
Npén
North Avenue
Hide Road
Merth
Ridge Road
Uttleck
Seata
Parti- Tums Io
John Belberg
Moreue
Dewey Day Celebrations Across Cities and Institutions
Dewey Day was observed nationwide with school exercises, flag displays, and public ceremonies. Parades and naval reviews marked events in Philadelphia and New York, while Chicago hosted an indoor expansion dinner and Manila Deum rendition. Memorial hall groundbreaking at Norwich University and proclamations supported by leaders accompanied widespread observances.
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New York
Mauc Chunk
Dewey
Jerry Comway
Boston
Delaware River
Gally
Raleigh
Neaf
Aleonquin
League Island
Navy Sant
Cape
Coghl
Cramp
Rerlewine
Coghlan
Manila Bay
Chicago
ST Louis
St. Louis
Crescent City
New Orleans
La_ Mar
California
San Francisco
Admiral Dewey
Manila
United States
William McKinley
Trembley Heroic Kansas Volunteer Swims Bagbag River
Private William B. Trembley of the Twentieth Kansas Regiment from Kansas City Kansas swam the Bagbag River under heavy fire at Calumpit on Thursday and helped teammates cross by tying a rope. He lives with widowed mother Agnes Trembley at six New Jersey Avenue Wyandotte and enlisted with Company B, Kansas City Kansas, after working as a paper carrier. He is 22 and joined when the war with Spain began last year.
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Wyandotte
William B. Trembley
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
White
Bagbas River
Calumpit
Kansas City
Mes
Agnes Trembley
New Jersey Avenue
Kan
Spain
Funston and Crawford Rivalry Plagues West Point Dreams
Washington May dispatch recounts Fred Funston of the Twentieth Kansas and Charles Crawford in their West Point examinations. Crawford edged Funston for a cadetship, fueling Funston’s later military prominence while Crawford earned a commission and served with distinction in the Santiago campaign. Now Funston commands in Manila while Crawford, a lieutenant, faces possible reassignment to Funston’s brigade.
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Washinston
Fred Funston
Kansas Volunteers
South m
Gothern West
Sali
Funston
Kamsas State University
Martta
Ohio
West Point
Kansas
Fred
United States
Paola
Charles Crawford
Crawford
Funstun
Santiago
Twenty-first Infantry
San Francisco
Manila
Punston
Funsten
Stin
Diamond Lost In Train Lurch Sparks Panic
Daneman of Dayton riding a Little Miami train from Xenia to Newark felt a $30 diamond loosen from its setting and fall. While trying to fix the ring he swallowed the stone during a train lurch and cough. A physician advised attempts to recover the diamond from his stomach as he grew excited over the loss and potential injury.
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Xenia. O
L—sonn
Daneman
Deyton
Nenia
Miami
Dansman
First Peace Negotiations Report From President Schurman
President Schurman’s cable reports the first Philippine peace conference between commission members and Asian representatives. The exact treaty text remains unpublished. The efficiency of the conference and related postal service notes are mentioned in dispatches from Manila to Washington. The article also notes a separate item on revising Whist laws for the first time since 1564.
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Schurman
Washingto
State Department
Calis
Philippine
Manila
Commissiog
Aasinano
Ans Tepert
Mbasbie
Not Settled. The Negro Wears Heavier Chains Than Before
A historical newspaper column argues that abolition did not settle the race question, condemns enfranchisement as a political blunder worse than crime, and discusses mob violence, lynching, and the alleged permanence of racial subjugation. It cites Lincoln, Sam Hose, and figures like Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass, urging education yet noting persistent southern prejudice.
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New York
John J. Ingalls
Lincvin
Wberry
Saxton
Canton
la Rochefoucauld
Sam Hos
Georgia
Massachusetts
South Carolina
United States
California
Montana
Sam Hose
Carvass
Napoleon
Howe
Retri Duthen
Fort Centires
South
Fouker T. Washington
Fred Douglass
Washington
Anyon
General Wage Increase for Cleveland Mechanics
Cleveland May 1 over 3500 city mechanics will receive higher wages starting today. Machine molders gain 19 percent, stove plate molders the same, carpenters up to 27.15 cents per hour with eight hour rule. Plumbers start at 3.00 dollars daily plus 25 cent advance, iron workers 5 percent rise, brick layers earn less than before, plasterers slight increase, fathers union members 2.58 per day from 2.00.
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Cleveland
Structural Iron
Dewey Says Yorktown Crew May Be Prisoners
Cablegram from Admiral Dewey reports the Yorktown boat crew, including Gilmore, believed captured at insurgent headquarters or under ongoing investigation. The note is datelined May 11 from Washington via Manila. The secretary of the Navy confirms the message as received and seemingly reliable.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Manliz
Navy
Yorktown
Glimore
Dewey
Look to the North Southern Negroes' Salvation Plea
In Syracuse on May 1 at the AME Zion church, Rev. H J Calis urged organization of black men saying 7,200,000 could bear arms and predicting conflict if southern murders do not stop. He argued white southern women failed to protect chastity and that the south looks to the north for salvation.
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Syracuse
H. J. Calis
A.M. E Zion
McKinleys Breakfast at Manhattan Before Tour by Carriage
President and Mrs. McKinley breakfasted at the Hotel Manhattan New York then received callers. The president, Abner McKinley and Assistant Secretary Cortelyou left by carriage for a government tax station and the fleet on Hast Twenty-third Street. Mrs. McKinley stayed at the hotel and later shopped with Mrs. Abner McKinley.
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New York
Say
Snow Covers Utah Crops After Morning Storm
Snow began falling at four this morning in Salt Lake Utah piling up around four inches. The ongoing storm threatens damage to the fruit crop as officials monitor conditions and assess losses statewide.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Mexican cattle for Cuba prompts supply talk in Texas
A Mexican cattle shipment saga tied to Cuba prompts Texas traders to note surpluses in Mexico and rising meat prices. Shipping delays and recent movements to Cuba are discussed, with Vernon and local buyers citing scarce meat and higher costs as consequences.
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Austin
Tex
Stexten
Mexico
Vernon
Cuba
Where Is Kansas Washington May 1 Givens for Second Lieutenants
In response to the president's request to select gallant volunteers in the Philippines, Gen. Oushes forwarded names of men to receive commissions as second lieutenants in the regular army. The list includes J. B. Morse of California heavy artillery, Geo. T. Ballingh of First California infantry, Ralph B. Lister of First Colorado, Wm. R. Gibson of Fifty-first Love, Chris A. Beech, E. D. Murphy, Wallace, B Hawkins, Evan A. Young, and Wm. Web across units including Montana Utah and South Dakota.
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Washington
Philippines
Anny
Oushes
J. B. Morse
Weutenant
California Heavy Artillery
Geo. T. Ballingh
Ueutenant
California Infantry
Ralph B. Lister
Bestgnant
Colorado
Wr. RK. Gib Son
Drafts Issued In Payment of the 20 Million to Spain
Washington reports that Assistant Secretary Vanderlip delivered drafts totaling twenty million dollars to Secretary Hay for transfer to the Spanish government via Ambassador Caon under the terms of the peace treaties. In New York, Justice Bookstayer denied habeas corpus for Rel and BR Molineux, ordering continued imprisonment in the Tombs while the grand jury weighs a new indictment for the murder of Mrs. Adams. In London, a heavy May Day snowstorm hit Perthshire Scotland, threatening sheep and lamb losses. Returns from the May 1 senatorial elections show the Combined opposition parties ahead in Scotland and elsewhere.
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Spain
Washington
the Treasury
Vanderlip
Hay
Caanecording
Molineux
New York
Justice Bookstayer
Supreme Court
Rel
BR Molineux
Adams
Belmont for Vice President in Bryan Ticket Debate
New York May 1 Belmont, early entrant for congress, now seeks the Democratic nomination for vice president in 1908 on a Bryan headed ticket. He plans to trade Tammany support for abandonment of silver, aiming to push Bryan for renomination and secure a New York delegation. Belmont and wife Mrs Belmont influence politics with The Verdict newspaper backing and a lavish social network to sway the Democratic base.
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New York
Oliver H. P. Belemont
Congress
Fife
W. J. Bryan
Belmist
Col. Hirgen
Tammany
Chicago
Belmont
W. K Vanderbilt
Belient
Delmont
Pet Ncaa
Mariborugel
Onler
Geral
Col Bry ¥An
Delmont Aarene
Croker
Democrata
Pextcampelen
Geenent
Rodich Phat
Quay and Platt Forge Speaker and Pennsylvania Seat Deal
Washington May 1 Quay and Platt form a pact to back Quay for speaker by gathering 18 of 27 Pennsylvania votes and pushing Sherman against a western candidate while sacrificing McDowell to secure the eleventh hour plan. They hope Platt’s influence wins Quay the Senate seat with East Coast support.
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Speaker
Pennsylvania
Washington
Quay
Platt
Aber
Aetire
Sherman
McDorwell
Imponit
McDowell
Boweler
Mae Sherman
Platts
Stone
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Tailroad
Dewey Hall
Norwich University
Georgy Dewey
Depot Square
University
Trenton
Ni J
United Laundries Company
Ardmore
Henry Gannaway
Wil Wathen
Trembley
K. C
WB. Trembley
Bagbag River
Funston and Crawford
Confinms
Vor
Stephan
Igertal
Eral
Universal Postal
London
Lincoln
McKinley
Brooklyn
Scotland
Perthshire
Spaish
Bryan and Belmont
New Sing Sing Wardex
Vian Suceeete
Sing Sing Preee Jaaje
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