Mines at Cardenas Port Battle Report of Winslow Reconnaissance
A dramatic account from May 10 describes the U S S Winslow entering Cardenas harbor to inspect for mines. Spanish coast guard vessels opened fire, the Winslow returned fire, and the engagement revealed no batteries at Cardenas though mines exist in the channels.
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Carfenas
Key West
Fla
Winslow
Cubes
Carienas Harrior
Coast Guard
Shis
Aper Sea
Cardenas
Tbe
Matanzas
United States
Patrol Boats Engage Near Piederas Key Smoke Veils Pursuit
In rough seas the Machias pursues nearby vessels as a sudden crash alters the chase. Shells splash near sand dunes while the little patrol boats scatter for cover. Three probable additions to our Mosquito fleet, named Guttied up in Cardenas Seirbot, await shipment.
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Tle
Piederas Key
Machias
Cardenas
Catholics' Sentiment Archbishop Ireland Summoned to Rome
Waterloo Iowa May 10 Catholics discuss a report that Archbishop Ireland has been summoned to the Vatican to present American Catholic views on the Siginish American wear. A priest at St Paul leaked the claim in a letter from the archbishop declining a Waterloo Chautauqua engagement. The visit may be a personal summons to Rome with unclear importance.
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Ireland
Rome
Waterloo
Iowa
Vatican
America
St. Paul
Yeho
Croker’s Horse Wins in London Race Day
Mark at the first axa racine meeting today features Richard Croker’s two year old brown belt Knickerbocker winning the plate of GW Wavershine. The Doritfird Beresford Sisbles notes a six year bay colt Eifih winning the Burwell wakes.
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London
Mark
Axa
Racine
Newmarket
Richard Croker
Beresford
Eifih
Uncle Sam's Boys Now Mustered Into U S Service
By noon three volunteer companies have been mustered in including units from Kansas City Topeka Lawrence Osawatomie and Salina White Lieutenant Slavina oversees recruit examinations in Representative hall while Lieut Clarke assigns companies in the senate chamber Recruits are being rapidly examined with plans to muster all companies before week end No word yet on Washington moves for Topeka to Leavenworth or transport and supply arrangements including Santa Fe contracted transport and gear at Leavenworth or en route
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United States
Kansas City
Topeka
Lawrence
Osawatomie
Salina
Slavina
Representative Hall
Clarke
Senate Chamber
Washington
Leavenworth
Santa Fe
Catholic Loyalty Letter Urges Unity in War Time
Washington May 11 archbishops of the Catholic Church in the United States issue a circular to clergy and laity declaring loyalty to the nation. The letter praises President McKinley, calls for prayers for troops, and directs daily Mass prayers for peace and victory after the Maine blast and war with Spain. It bears endorsement from the apostolic delegate and urges national unity against a foreign foe.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Mer. Martinelli
Greennie
Maine
Whhatever
Congress
Sam
Calavess
Mary
Italian Workmen Riot Across Milan and Naples Uprisings
May 10 Teerne Switzerland reports 1000 Italian workers parading with crepe flags as revolutionary crowds surge through the streets. In Naples bands armed with sticks and revolvers clash with police. soldiers restore order while barricades are set and rioters attack. Frontier rumors push workers toward the north as unrest spreads.
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Teerne
Switzerland
Milan
Lavaunne
Furie
Tekiy
Italy
Rome
Naples
Vari
Horta
Hwy
Nuplow
Doctor De Niedman Ordered to Examine for Promotion
Dr. De Niedman, a surgeon in the First Kansas Volunteer Regiment, received orders from Assistant Surgeon General Alton to appear before the examining board in New York for examination as a provisional surgeon in the regular army. The decision will determine his eligibility for the vacancy.
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Ww. F. de Niedtuuc
Sumeeon
Kansas
Assisent Gurceon
Alton
Apieie
Examiniter Board
New York
Italian cabinet proposes proroguing parliament in crisis
Rome May 10 The Italian cabinet backs Crown Humbert in seeking a prorogation of parliament amid unrest. Police seize correspondence linked to renewed revolutionary plots. martial law is proclaimed in Naples. Also from May 10 London an Daily News Murray report describes Rome style riots with fires, casualties, and a harsh suppression as mobs clash with soldiers.
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Rome
Humbert
Italy
Naples
London
Milas
Daily News
Via Torino
Red Cross Service
Hoon
Central
Turin
Viet
Bub &E
Corse Garibalds
Pride Still Intact Amid Manila Disasters
Madrid Morning Post interviews Senor Sagasta amid Manila catastrophe. He laments Spanish pain yet urges unity to vanquish foes and defend sovereignty. He criticizes internal opposition, warns against monarchy attacks, and condemns war but vows resolve as United States pressure persists.
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Tendon
Madrid
Morning Post
Senor Sagasta
Remiler
Manila
Spain
United States
Cuba
Porto Tico
Philippines
Peninsula
A Soldier's Outfit for Field Service Standards Set
Washington May 10 The War Department reports from officers mustering volunteers show few National Guard officers grasp the field equipment standard. General Miles has the department prepare concise tables detailing required gear for all units from corps headquarters to infantry and cavalry. Personal equipment limits include one blanket poncho extra undergarments one overcoat shelter tent and 50 rifle or carbine rounds 24 revolver rounds. Officers baggage limited to 20 pounds per unit and staff officers share the same. Mess utensils capped at 350 pounds per troop battery or company.
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Washington
War Department
National Guard
United States Army
Miles
Churches Push Government to Seize Caroline Islands
San Francisco report says local missionaries in the South Pacific urge the U S to take control of the Caroline islands, part of Spanish possessions. They claim natives are armed with American rifles and fear a Charleston class vessel could compel capitulation without a fight.
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San Francisco
South Pacific
Caroline Islands
Philippines
Charleston
Carolines
Goodbye to Buffalo Bill in Osage camp
The Osage company gathered to bid farewell to John N. Harris, the old one-armed soldier known as Buffalo Bill for his hair. He planned to head home this afternoon and urged fellow soldiers to show courage in Kansas. Harris received two boxes of cigars, coins circulated, and he was made an honorary member amid three cheers.
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Osage
John N. Harris
Solier
Harris
Buffalo Bill
Tam
Kansas
The
Osage , Company
California's Lead in Volunteer Army Precedence Claimed
California asserts priority in answering the call for volunteers and s expected that Col. James Smith of the First California Regiment will become the ranking colonel of the U S volunteer army. A recruiting office will be opened if needed.
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San Francisco
California
James Smith
Volunteer Army of the United
Army mobilization for third United States artillery and Manila move
Army headquarters announces the enlistment of 800 men for the third United States artillery with some headed to the Philippines and others to man San Francisco defenses. Southern Pacific to move about 3,000 troops from Portland and 2,000 from Ogden, mobilized in San Francisco for Manila. Police Gatling guns and 400 Springfield rifles to be supplied. Benicia arsenal holds 1,700 Springfield and 200 Krag rifles. Governor Budd to reorganize California National Guard to strengthen it. Ralph Ingalls commissioned second lieutenant of Company F, Third regiment, Missouri volunteers.
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Army
Third
United States Artillery
Philippines
Department
Washington
Southern Pacific Company
Portland
Ogden
San Francisco
Manila
Police Eoastenene
Benicia
Budd
National Guard of
California
Atchison
Ralph Ingalls
Missouri Volunteers
Kansas City
Missouri
Ingalls
Boarding by Spaniards near Gibraltar report on Narva
Gibraltar May 10 The British steamer Narva from Barios April 21 to London arrived here and reports being boarded at 10 or dark this morning, eighteen miles off Marspa point, by an armed party from a Spanish cruiser. The Narva’s papers were examined and she was allowed to proceed.
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Gibraltar
Barios
London
Marspa Point
Uhe
Elliott Declares Independence Captaincy Secured
Capt D S Elliott of the Independence company says the dispute is resolved. Governor Leeds appointed and the war secretary instructed to honor Leeds appointments, dropping the mustering officer’s examination. Elliott claims he will command the company and that many volunteers were gathered. Rumor says three volunteer regiments may not go to Leavenworth for equipment, with troops possibly being equipped locally and sent to stations.
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D. S. Elliott
Independence Company
Clark
Leeds
Neut Clark
Leedy
Camp Leedy
Leavenworth
W A Michel Commission collapses amid bucket shop losses
Kansas City mo May 10 The W A Michel Commission draping in grain and stocks failed after a surge in whet prices. The collapse, blamed on selling a large line of calls on Saturday, followed by market gains today. The Topeka branch suffered, staff distraught, losses estimated around 1000, with creditors awaiting clarification. Others like W F Millis and C R Lee had failed earlier in the week. The firm operated across Missouri Kansas Nebraska with over thirty agencies before suspending operations.
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Kansas Co
W. A. Michel Commission
Chicago
W. F Millis
C. R. Lee
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Board of ‘Trade
Fie
Villagerogate $1000
Wheat Market Volatility Echoes May WHEAT Woes Hit Prices
Market report shows scarce wheat with erratic trading as May and July options swing sharply. May hits 1.50, July fluctuates around 1.20s, Liverpool futures pressuring prices, with oats and corn mirroring weakness.
EW Crawford Theater May Shows Promote Scientific Entertainers
EW Crawford Theater advertises Thursday and Friday May 12-13 with a matinee Friday at 4 p m featuring Prof Lohrman’s Scientific Entertainers. The act promises war acts, x rays, canary hinds, and mod artie performances with prices at 10, 15, 20, and 30 cents.
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Crawford Theater
Feminiscane
Artie
Chicago Livestock Market Receipts Reported
Fragmented OCR text lists cattle terms and market details such as cows and heifers, oxen, stock and toadera, EP-Receipts, and shipments. Mentions Chicago livestock market context with unclear items and numbers.
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Rae Ates Stowe
New York Money Market and Commodities Report
Market notes from New York show mixed activity across currencies and commodities. Trading highlights include sterling exchange, silver, Mexican dollars, and cacao futures with prices and volumes indicated by financial desks. Sugar and coffee markets display modest refining trends, while wheat receipts and shipping news from Topeka and Liverpool hint at broader price movements.
Lawsuit Notice From Shawnee County Court
A fragmented notice from Shawnee County court indicates a filing by Addie Kester and others regarding a remedy to an intoxication matter. The document mentions Topeka and addresses and is dated May 1, with Wilson of Topeka listed and several names obscured by OCR errors.
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Fila
Shawnee County
Randes
Topeka
Kanear
Wilson
Toptka
Kan
Addie Kester
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