Floods in Arkansas threaten homes and crops at Litty Rock
Across Arkansas rivers like the Arkansas and White rise rapidly causing levee breaches and widespread flooding. In Van Buren and Newport areas farms and multiple houses are submerged, with families cut off and at least one fatality feared. Rescue efforts hampered by strong currents and high water.
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Litty Rock Ark
Mey
Ar- Hees
Im Raimipate
Wessing
Webber Alia
Arkansas
van Buren
Battle Rem
Belivee
Arckshy
Fenian
Lara
Newport
White River
Last of Him. News on American reporter arrest in Havana
A fragment from New York reports that a man suspected as an American reporter was arrested in Havana last Saturday at a motel. Inquiries at the hotel and at the Spanish consul yield little. The dispatch room was found open with papers on fortifications and batteries, suggesting he was or would be tried as a spy and likely killed.
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New York
Sara
Charnes
Mom Havans
Mavana
Kotel
Fyilisp
Seventh District Nominating Confusion In State Tickets
A garbled statement outlines Beventh district claims and rival Second district candidates for governor and other statewide offices. It lists W. St. Smith for associate justice and J. B. Rem for treasurer, with E. C. Great Bend and W. Glos among Seventh district contenders, while confusion over party support and eligibility is noted.
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Lenacus
W. St. Smith
Kuvernor
Punsten
Cartse
D. Cohurasteas Crstty
Ienane Covernor
W. A. Cora
J. B Rem- Paola
Guy
Ernor
Plaudit and Lieber Karl Set For Clark Stakes Duel
Louisville May 7 aged Tersday will meet in the Clark stakes at five miles with Plaudit carrying five pounds more than Lieber Karl. The Derby favorite Plaudit is expected to lead, while Lieber Karl is listed as a strong challenger though not certain to win.
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Plaudit
Lieber Karl
Louisville
Lieber Kart
Tersday
Lakely
Ey Kerk
Barricades in Milan Spark Martial Law
Rome May tense riots in Milan trigger martial law as thousands of workers barricade streets with furniture and overturned carts to halt reserves departure. Clashes occur between soldiers and workers. three citizens hurt and several wounded as troops secure main streets.
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Rome
Milan
Hbue Cay
Colored volunteers demand at least one company
Topeka colored residents protest their exclusion from military enlistment quotas. Councilman Roundtree says a formal protest will be sent to Governor Leedy seeking at least one colored company. He argues colored troops should be allowed to fight for their country and cites incomplete organization of a Topeka unit as evidence.
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Topeka
Roundtree
Leedy
Earth
Topeke
Sinc
Cuban Supplies Released From Seizure in New York Harbor
The steamer Bermuda carrying Cuban expeditionary stores and ammunition under Gen Calixto Gagela was seized in January 1886. US authorities ordered the release and shipment to Tampa then to Cuba. The seized arms include 509000 rifle cartridges and 300 pounds of dynamite. The court case against the Cuban junta and J J Espino has been discontinued by order of the attorney general.
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New York
Bermuda
Calixto Gagela
United States
Gavetor's Island
Griggs
Tampa
Fin
Cubs
United States District Court
Troop Reinforcements Depart From Dodge City and Garden City
Garden City May 7. Garden City and Dodge City recruits are enlisting briskly and the company will be filled in time to allow them all to depart for Topeka today. The mobilization reflects broad enlistment from western Kansas towns as war demands rise.
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Dodge City
Garden City
Topeka
German Feeling And Local Gatherings In Berlin Report
Berlin reports American students at Halle protest unfriendly German press. Lincoln Post and Ladies of the G A R plan a reception at Post hall this evening for commanders and staff and GA unit presidents. May 29 state Republican convention call issued in city with delegates allocated per club and per 50 members.
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Berlin
Halle
America
Lincoln Post
Lincs
Circle No. L
G. A R
Post Hell
Staf
GA. Tr
W.E. Brubaker
Commandier
W. W. Denison
Adgt
Alian State League
EP. Caldwell
State Republican League
Lafayette Released After Cuban Harbor Entry Escalation
Key West dispatch details the Lafayette seizure by the Sunboat Annapolis and swift release following U S Navy orders. It notes prior permission from the French embassy and State Department to land passengers and cargo in Havana with escort by the Wilmington, and explains the mislaid instructions causing the capture.
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Key West
Fla
Commodore Wetson
Washington
Lafayette
Havana
Annapolis
United States
Legathyn
State Department
Admiral Sampson
Otto
Stripling
Te Lafayette
Watson
White House
Navy Department
St. Nazaire
France
Vera Cruz
Wilmington
Munyon's Munificence Gift to McKinley
James Monroe Munyon, proprietor of Munyon's Homeopathic remedy firm, sends a cable to President McKinley pledging up to 500000 dollars in goods from his Philadelphia house for the army and navy. He reports London business ties and declares England is with us, urging readers to try his mineral water on West Eighth Street.
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J. M. Munyon
State Journal
Munyon
Homeopathic Home
Hemedy Company
London
McKinley
William McKinley
Washington, D
Philadelphia
England
West
Cri
West Eighth St
What Is Your Trade A Letter On Piles And Cure
Medical men note occupation linked weaknesses for diseases and the letter from A F Calhoun of Circleville West Virginia recounts a pile cure. After two near immediate improvements from Pyramid Pile Cure he praises the product as safe pleasant and radical. Supplies sold by druggists 60 cents per package with Pyramid Pills at 5 cents each and a booklet available by mail from Pyramid Co Marshall Michigan.
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A. F. Calhoun
Rotary Public
Circleville
W. Va
Cate
Pyramid Co
Marshall, Mich
Dewey’s Manila Victory Spurs New War Effort Plans
Washington officials and military leaders react to Admiral Dewey’s Manila results and prepare a large reinforcement expedition. Plans target Cavite as a naval base, with the City of Peking and Mare Island facilities to support troop transport. An estimated 5,000 troops would ship from the west to the Philippines by mid June, using swift steamers and U S regulars to bolster the squadron until further operations.
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Washington
Navy Department
Army
War Department
Dewey
Long
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Cavite
Masila
Tie
Corregidor Island
Langg
Aleer
Miles
San Francisco
Peking
San Franselaco
Mare Island Navy Yard
Navy
Griffin
San Frasco
Mites
West Inty
Senator Shoup
United States
Presidio
Fourteenth Infantry
Vantuuyer Barracks
Sunday Dinner Pies Donated To Soldier Boys
In response to yesterday’s notice in the Slate Journal readers sent baskets of pies doughnuts and cakes to the Journal office well before the 5pm reception time for the soldiers Sunday dinner.
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Slate Journal
Journal
Soldier Boys
Sweet Alix Sold To FC Sayles From Red Oak
Alix the famed trotting queen, 2.08 percent, owned by Morris J. Jones of Red Oak, has been sold to F C Sayles of Pawtucket Rhode Island operator of Marposa Bryn Mawr stock farms. Purchase price not disclosed, said to be the largest ever paid for a brood mare. For four years Alix has been the world champion trader, setting a record in 134 at Galesburg Illinois.
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Red Oak
Alix
Morris J. Jones
FC. Sayles
Pawtucket
R. 1
Te Marposa
Bryn Mawr Stock Farms
Galesburg
Grain Firm Assigned As Wheat Rises Shock Market
Kahses City on May 7 reports a small grain commission company led by 8. L. Mills was assigned today after a sudden rise in wheat prices impacted the market.
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Kahses City
L. Mills
Two Little Girls Poisoning Mystery In Gray Kentucky
In Gray Kentucky two young girls were poisoned with unknown means. One died on return from the post office and the other, daughter of Gilbert Hooper, is critically ill and not expected to live. The dead child was the daughter of George Ford of North Jellico miner. The case remains a mystery with physicians unsure of the poison.
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Gray
George Ford
North Jellico
Gilbert Hooper
Rain Stops Baltimore Philadelphia Game
Baltimore May 1 report: game halted due to wet grounds. Advisory includes travel option details for Union Pacific trains to Kansas City with arrival times to Topeka and options to take the Limited train, outlining schedules and connections for return trips.
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Baltimore
Turn of the Lane Signals Renewed Confidence after Manila Victory
Bradstreets reports a brighter trade outlook with easier money, higher prices, and renewed demand. Wheat stocks appear tighter and foreign buyers show interest as import duties ease in Italy, France, and Spain. Exports rise for wheat and corn, while cotton and woollen sectors face mixed fortunes amid government orders and price lows.
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New York
Bradstreets
Manila
Italy
France
Spain
Ralddie
United States
Astor Chanler Joins Cuban Army Staff
William Astor Chanler has joined the Cuban army, attached to General Lacret's staff with ten others. He will lead Cuban forces from the United States with regulars, receiving the temporary title of colonel and a future promotion to general of Gomez's army. He arrived in town last night with Frederick W Brandon and others from New York amid recruitment controversy in New York.
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William Astor Chanler
Lacret
Amps
Fla
United States
Chanler
Gomez
Pruderick W
Brandon
New York
Chun
Black
Limited train schedule to Topeka announced
The message outlines two rail options from Kansas City to Topeka. The Tinton Pacific’s new 8:20.8 p.m. departure leaves Kansas City at 4 p.m. and arrives in Topeka at 6:10 p.m. An alternative Limited trains depart at an unspecified time and reach Topeka at 8:30 p.m.
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Union Pacific
Kansas City
Bansas City
Topeks
Katess City
Topeka
Tinton Pacific
Baseball News Boston Falls In Ninth Inning Error
In Boston on May 7 the Bostons led the game against New York until a ninth inning error by Kenney allowed Wilmot to reach base and three fortunate hits finish the win for the Giants. New York and Boston saw heavy action while Brooklyn defeated Washington in a late rally after a rough bottom of the ninth.
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Boston
New York
Washington
Brooklyn
Brooklyn i
Broklyn
Dunn
Miller
Smith
Ample
McGuire
Missouri Triumph Over Nebraska In Tight Big Nine Contest
Columbia Missouri edged Nebraska 7 to 6 in a tightly fought Big Nine clash. Missouri displayed strong batting and sturdy defense, with standout pitching by an almost errorless defense and timely hits driving the win. The victory keeps Missouri in strong position as they head to an extended three-state tour.
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Missouri
Nebraska
Columbia
Tigers
Towa
Kansas
Rainbow of Promise at Seventh District Convention
The Seventh district Kansas Republicans renew allegiance to the party upholding the nation’s credit and honor. They boast fulfilled promises since 1895, contrast opposition failures, and pledge support for McKinley, Cuba intervention, and the army and navy. The convention links party record to the rainbow of promise for humanity.
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Seventh District
Kansas
St. Louis
Republican Party
St Louis
United States
Cuba
Spain
William afcKinley
Irie Armerican
Seventh Congressional District
Earth
Organization of Over 600 Members Clears Debts
The board of directors of the organization reported a membership exceeding six hundred and stated the group is out of debt. The meeting drew notable interest from attendees and highlighted continued community engagement.
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One
Yoore
Oreatisation
Analysis of Missionary Work and Local Political Commentary
The report details yearlong church activities led by Miss Annetta Montgomery with Bible classes, Gospel meetings, and a growing library, noting debt freedom and local patronage. A separate political note discusses Smith’s view on the Long nomination, predicting party opposition and the risk of Long’s political future in the Seventh district.
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Annetta Montgomery
Porker
J. D. Countermine
Senator Starke Hanna To Have Marble Busts Made
Senator Starke Hanna plans to have his busts carved in marble. He arranged to present works by James Paxtien Voorhees, a local sculptor, with the first presentation in the Bliss building studio within a few days, following friends’ wishes to honor him.
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Obie
Mekes Alements
Washington
Starke Hanna
James Paxtien Voorhees
Bliss Building
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