Cuban's Want Pay Telegraph Cables Cut During Lone War
Washington May 11 A Cuban submarine telegraph company seeks damages for cables cut during the Spanish American war. The company presented a demand and the president sent it to Congress. Government officials dispute United States liability, arguing the Cuban institution bears responsibility for any losses. The damages arise from wartime cable cuts by American forces as a precaution.
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Washington
Furcen
Cattle Trade Dealt Chargein Landers in Wyandotte Case
Anthony May 1 sheriff Mendenhall moved George R Landers a Short Grass broker from Anthony to Angus for trial on a serious charge. Landers was arrested at Anthony and handed to a Lanier wax in a wild deal with Evans Live Stock Company. A habeas corpus action arose as papers were issued at Anthony but remained uncerved.
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Geo. R Landers
Anthony
Sherit Mendenhall
Wyandotte
George Hi. Landers
Thin City
Angus
Evans-ee Ee Liveslock Commission Company
Mendenhall
Lanier Wax
Joadini Parker
Wartern
Kansasolago
Evans
No Offence To Be Given in May 14 Washington Dispatch
A Washington Herald summary reports conciliatory polls hinting at meeting halfway on British affairs and Boer agitation amid the Bryan nomination. Officials say no attack planned by Lord Salisbury. A May 31 note from Commissioner Herrman discusses land grant fraud tied to Wisconsin fake veteran claims, urging caution in processing applications.
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Polles Grunt “Britalo
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Commissinner
Herrman
General Land Office
Tosilmany
Nelzivare
Joleen
Boycott Declared Against Hamburg America Line
Fragmented text reports a boycott against the Hamburg American Line. Names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate organized action and reference to a sailor or guard, with multiple garbled phrases surrounding the boycott outcome or supporters.
Governor Stanley Returns From Holton Address
Governor Stanley arrives back from Holton where he spoke before veterans and attended several public events. The report notes graduation plans at Washburn, a spring oratorical contest, and ongoing local civic activities including elections, encampments, and cultural performances by Marshall's band and various theater productions.
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Halton
Wash- Dik
Washburn
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Kanena City
Harry
Bieluberg
Largest crowd at Methodist general conference debate
Chicago May 11 a large eager audience gathered for a spirited debate on women delegates at the Methodist general conference. Factions argued strongly while opponents of women’s admission prepared for further battle, and others urged caution to avoid disrupting the conference.
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Guratingd
J. W. Butler
Mexico
Fowler
Tadla
American Citiens
Powler
Aia
Republican Ruin at New York Meeting on Boer War
Edward Lauterbach stirs a citizens committee in New York as it plans events for Boer envoy visit next Tuesday. He says neither major party has defined a stance on the war, urging Republicans to oppose Dems and push their platform while noting party divisions and upcoming mass meetings to welcome the envoys.
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Edward Lauterbach
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Lauterbach
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England
South Africa
Republican Party
Democratic Party
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Helt
Cite Helt
Paris
Cullom Pleased as Nomination Part Not Taken for Governor
In Chicago on May 11 United Biater notes Cullom arrived and said he took no part in the nomination for governor. The report presents Cullom as pleased with his noninvolvement and suggests no campaign role.
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Bays
Chicago
United Biater
Convention remarks on Dawes and Fifer leadership
The speaker praised the convention battle between Governor Tanner's forces and his own camp. He noted support for Charles G Dawes as temporary chairman and Governor Joseph W. Fifer as permanent chair, claiming a majority of the state central committee were his friends. He rejected calls for a convention instruction and said the sense of the convention was to return him to the United States Senate. He did not participate in the governor’s contest and endorsed Judge Yates’s nomination.
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Renparia
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Topeka
Grand Enue United Commercial
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Fedeeral
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Rane JA
Stave
Ion
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Peoria
Tanner
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Plectna
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State Committee
Fatee
Spaniards clash with rioters as Madrid calm returns
Madrid reports a peaceful day except Valencia where rioting and barricades erupted. Two policemen were injured by gunfire as troops fired back. In St Louis the Democratic state committee voided two factional congressionals, ordering an election in five counties to fill district vacancies, with a district primary set for September 1 and Robb faction planning a July 21 nominating convention.
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Madrid
Spain
Valencia
St Louis
de Soto
Edward Tubb
Robb
United States declares Tutuila Manu as protectorate
May 11 Washington reports Assistant Secretary Hackett received April 17 notice from Commander Tilley at Tutuila Samoa. Ceremony hoisted American flag symbolizing protection, with Manus island placed under US protection after a conference with Manus king and counselors. A proclamation followed, Salutes fired, and festive sports crowned the day as entertainment ensued.
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Washington
Hackett
BF. Tiley
United States Naval Station
Tutuila
Samoa
Manus
United States
Polntsh
Tilley
Manu
Good Catch of Seals
San Francisco May 11 sealing schooners made a strong catch on the coast this year. The revenue cutter strike continues as they plan to do better, with several vessels reported from Victoria and nearby ports. More Japanese arrivals noted, with over 400 additional ships reported in Victoria vicinity.
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Victoria
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Arminie B. Paint
Marvin
Dora Steward
Umbria
Geneva
Ocean
Victoria, B
Immigrants at Quarantine Station Arrive Aboard Sikh
About 400 passengers landed last evening from the steamer Sikh remain mainly bound for the United States though only 200 will pass through directly. Many are Japanese weavers under contract with a New York firm to work in New England mills.
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New York
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