Insurrection Spreads Across Spain Martial Law Declared
Rioting and martial law surge through Valencia and surrounding provinces as unrest grips Spain. Gijon Valencia Talavera see clashes. cabinet resignations rumored. Troops sent to Oviedo and other towns amid bread shortages and tax protests. Obstacles include prison breaks and bakery disturbances as stores close and business halts.
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Madrid
Valencia
Caceres
Oviedo
Gilan
Bay of
Hiscay
Giion
A Spy Caught Aboard Ship Blocked By Nightfall Capture
Philadelphia reports a Spanish spy detained aboard the auxiliary cruiser SS Paul at Crampyard last night. The suspect, said to be unnamed, enlisted days earlier as a seaman and displayed suspicious behavior from the moment of enlistment. He was brought to the deck after a powder magazine disturbance, with authorities noting limited known facts about his father and mother.
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Philadelphia
Paul
Crampyerd
Burthee ‘Weleed
Bertory
Susbitier
Wheat's Wild Flight in Chicago Trade Records
Wheat prices surged today in Chicago as May and July futures both hit new highs on the board. In the final minutes, wheat futures established fresh records with detailed activity centered on the rush to the top.
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Chivaco
Market closes higher as grains and stocks rise on demand
The market opened higher by 1 percent and rose through the day. May opened above yesterdays close of 121 and traded to about 124 before a late push. Foreign buyers and large cash wheat purchases, including 200000 bushels by Lester Stone, supported prices, with Stay delivery fines noted as reaching new highs for Hutchinson.
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St Sc
Opemmi
Dhone
B. P. Hutchinson
Lester Atone
New Orleans Joins Schley In Flying Squadron
Providence May 4 The cruiser New Orleans sailed at 10 oclock for Hampton Roads to join Commodore Schley s flying squadron replacing the Columbia. The New Orleans has been receiving amoutnt here. The cruiser Minneapolis arrived at 8 am and anchored in the harbor. Provincetown May 4 The cruiser San Francisco arrived in harbor at 7 this morning. Bar Harbor May 4 The cruiser Columbia sailed west at 7:30 this morning.
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Providence
Mess
New Orleans
Hampton Roads
Commondor Schley
Columbia
Minneapolls
Provincetown
Mass
San Prancisco
This Arbor
FIRED ON MOB Kills a Spaniard in Defending Himself
Kingston Jamaica May 4 British interests at Santiago de Cuba face danger with three Royal Navy ships including the Pearl, Pallas and Alert en route or stationed nearby. Reports say the consulate attacked and the consul imprisoned as tensions rise in the Cuban theatre.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Santiago de Cuba
Pearl
Pallas
Peart
Port Royal
Jamaica Club
Port Antonio
Santiago del Cuba
London
Associated Press
Ramon
Brooks Bros
Cannons Fire Off Trepassey Bay In Distress Rumors
Telegraph operator Trepassey reports heavy cannonading near St Johns N F on Saturday night lasting about 15 minutes followed by another 20 minute burst before dawn. Residents along the bay describe loud, echoing blasts and rockets seen near the water edge. Initial speculations included a naval battle or steamer in distress.
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St. Johns
N. F
Trepassey
Satargar
Cape Race
Grine
Alent
Halifax
Riot in Camp Ends in Slaying of Sergeant Collins
A riot at a Alabama National Guard state camp erupted during a dispute over pay for supplies. A pistol was fired, Sergeant Hugh Collins was shot in the temple and died. Adjutant Gunanal with two revolvers helped restrain the assailants as a mob pursued the fleeing men. Griff is Acquitted.
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Mobile
Ata
National Guard
Louis
Caroline Street
Gunanal
Serjeant
Collins
Temerario Delayed By Boiler Failures And Desertions
A Washington Special reports the Spanish battleship Temerario cannot attack the Oregon due to boiler problems and mass desertions. Repairs at La Plata river are extensive, with 295 deserters out of a nominal 87 crew since arrival. U S diplomats in Argentina and Uruguay monitor the situation and may protest any enlistment of citizens on the Temerario.
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New York
Washington
The
Herald
Oregon
Buenos Ayres
la Pista
la Plata
United States
Argentina
Urd- Susy
To Be Hudson Brigadier General of Kanes Volunteer Soldiers
Private advices from Topeka report a conference between President McKinley and the secretary of war, agreeing that Major J. K. Hudson be appointed brigadier general of Kanes volunteer soldiers. Republican delegates favored Hughes. Senator Baker backed Hudson on Governor Leedy’s recommendation. Congressman Curtis supported Hughes.
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Fm Topeka Today
McKinley
J. K. Hudson
Kanes
J. W.F. Hughes
Baker
Major Hudson
Leedy
Curtis
Hughes
Spanish Cape Verde squadron likely near sea ready for voyage
Lisbon May 4 reports that the Spanish Cape Verde squadron has returned and is nearly ready for sea. the combined fleet is expected to depart for American waters soon. New York May 4 notes the Cape Verde group led by Viccaya and others with torpedo boats left St. Vincent on April 2 bound for unknown destination, potentially Cadiz, five days out.
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Lisbon
Cape Verde
Spain
New York
Cape Verde Islands
Viccaya
Almirante Oqvends
Cristobal Culon
Maria Theresa
Future
Terror
Pluton
St. Vincent
Canary Islands
Cadiz
St .Vincent
Ivie
Tora E ‘Destructor
Fitzhugh Lee Named Among Large Army Officer List
Washington May 4 The president acts as inspector general U S Brigadier General Etweil 3 Otis Sus a Brigadier General Wr R Shafter Brigadier Was R Shafter Brigadier Wm H Graham Brigadier James F Wade Brigadier General Henry C Merriam James B Wilson of Delaware Fitzhugh Lee of Vir Sewell Qe New Jersey havea Wnesier of Alabama
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Washington
U. S
Etweil
Otis
Sus
Wr. R. Shafter
Asi
Was
R Shafter
Wm. H Graham
James F.wade
Henry C. Merriam
James B. Wilson
Delaware
Fitzhugh Lee
W. Sewell
New Jersey
Havea Wnesier
Ships Sail From Rio to Galveston and Buenos Ayres
Weather cues and sailing notices recount vessels leaving Rio de Janeiro bound for Galveston and Buenos Ayres via the Oregon and the Marietta. The May 4 forecast for Chicago notes rain with clearing, northeast winds, and changing conditions affecting Kansas.
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Buenos Ayres
Via
Galveston, Mar
Oregon
Marietta
Rio Janeiro
Chicago
Kansas
Thorades
Topeka to Host May 10 Dewey Celebration Parade
Commercial club committees retain May 10 for the Topeka celebration honoring Commodore Dewey and the U S squadron in the Philippines. General J K Hudson named chief marshal with aides to be chosen. Trades extension committee handles arrangements. all flags to fly and Kansan volunteers to receive a memorable welcome.
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Commercial Club
Topeka
Dewey
United States Squadron
Philippine Islands
State Journal
J. K. Hudson
Trades Extension Committee
Turbulence and rumors rock Spain and Gibraltar
A Valencia dispatch says a band of armed men formed at Catalona with gendarmes in pursuit and a Zalavera bread riot sparks unrest. London reports circulating rumors of assassinations in Spain, but inquiries reveal the claims false with no truth to Moret, Campos, or Sarasta being harmed.
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Madrid
Valencia
Catalona
Zalavera
London
Gibraltar
Senor Moret
Marshal Martinez de Campos
Cuba
Spain
Marshal Campos
Sarasta
Sampson Sails for Key West Ahead of Engagement
Key West reports May 4 with Rear Admiral Sampson's fleet set to sail and an anticipated important engagement in the near future.
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Key West
Sampson
Geet
Navy deficiency estimate for remnant of 1899 year
Washington May 4 the secretary of the navy sent to the house a deficiency estimate totaling 20 975 dollars for the remainder of the present fiscal year and for accounting to the fiscal year 1899.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Mayors Invited to Topeka Meeting Honors Valor
Mayor Fellows extends a statewide invitation to mayors, city officers, and citizens to attend a Topeka gathering celebrating U S forces victory at Manila and honoring volunteer soldiers. The event aims for a large statewide demonstration and cordial civic participation.
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Topeka
Great Oval
United States
Spanien
Manila
Nas
Tuesaday
Topas
Maige
A. Fellows
Hawaii's Offer to Uplift War With Spain
Honolulu reports President Dale sent a communication to President McKinley proposing to transfer the Hawaiian Islands to the United States to support the war with Spain. The offer includes supplying American warships in Pacific waters with coal and ammunition.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Dale
McKinley
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Spain
Pacific
Armour Plant Burns Amid Fire At Chicago Works
A four story Armour elite works building in Chicago caught fire this afternoon causing extensive damage. Reports indicate a possible explosion during the blaze. Dr Hochmaster, of Columbus, was appointed assistant surgeon for a Kansas volunteer unit by the governor.
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Chicago
Armour Elite Works
SS Ee
Hochmaster
Hoftmaster
Columbus
Kansas
Lesdy
Leedy Hurries to Camp Leedy for Night Audit of Supplies
Governor Leedy visited Camp Leedy Tuesday evening with a back to secure entrances to the state armory. He loaded military overcoats onto a hack and paid the driver, aiding late volunteers and arranging for camp quarters. A second morning visit followed as rumors grew he planned to move to camp full time.
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Leedy
Camp
State House
McCrum
Cntafori
Ufe
Governor Leedy Praises Kansas Volunteers at Hutchinson Rally
Governor Les Leedy addressed Hutchinson and Wichita volunteers praising their selection from counties to answer the national call. He pledged not to interfere with plans but to support a strong Western campaign and urged the volunteers to prove worthy in the field, returning with victory for the United States.
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Les
Hutchinson
Wichita
State House
Carp
Soldnae
Bend
Sedewick
Kanxis
Kansas
United
United States
Otter
Seary RG
Anna Senior
Lewty Jones
Jude Hte
Botkin Gupmested
Heney Toe
Volustense
Eighteen Kansas Volunteer Companies En Camp at Camp Leedy Tonight
Eighteen companies of Kansas volunteers will be encamped at Camp Leedy by tonight. The schedule lists arrivals from Santa Fe and Union Pacific lines, with specific times for Concorna and Smith Center, Rock Island connections, and Rock Island Hock Island entries. The report notes movement and quartering details for the Kansas volunteer troops.
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Kansas
Camp Leedy
Fighteen Joe
Kansas Veoounteer
Concorna
A. Im
Santa Fe
Smith Center
Hock Islaod Kineman
Santa Fe Columbus
Rock Island
Rive Rapids
Union Pacis Smith
Volunteer Falls in a Fit at Hock Island Depot
A volunteer from the Center company at Wwvelocks collapsed from an epileptic fit on the Hock Island depot platform. Bystanders aided him, loosening clothing and applying restoratives. Oil department alerted. a wagon was dispatched to transport him to police stations, where City Physician Mitchell attended and he recovered.
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Frommith Center
Hock Island
Hoberts
Oil Department
Roberts
Mitchell
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