Inquest opens into J. B. Collins murder with witnesses recounting details
Testimony at the coroner's inquest reveals Mrs. Collins calm but pale, and John Collins steady as police sergeant Tim Donovan describes entering the Collins home. Key details include a back kitchen roof access, a double barreled shotgun found, a locked side door, a closet gun, skulls on a shelf, shells and wads, and Mrs. Collins noting a revolver kept under his bureau. The jury agrees the murder was not a burglary.
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Collins Munter
Ofa Rock
Collins
Jain Collins
Grace Coling
Tim Donovan
Jetmore
S. Collins
Dr. Tettt
Mrs. Collins
Steele
A. A. Godard
John Cullins
Couaer
Jetmure
Miss Collins
John
Witnesses Describe Morning of Mr Collins Murder
The testimony recounts arrival at the Collins house after a sheriff and others were present. Mrs Collins had searched some rooms and witnesses note several exterior doors and possible footprints near the dining room window as officers investigated the scene. John Collins was inside when the gate was opened.
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Mrs. Collins
Dr. Q
Tom
Piller
B.C. Jenkins
Res
Heartburg
Mr. Collins
Gport
John Collins
Closing MN Spanish Fleet Heads for Cuban Waters
The Spanish fleet is expected to enter Cuban waters, with hourly arrivals anticipated as authorities monitor the developing movement. Projections estimate naval units nearing territorial zones, prompting heightened patrols by local and international fleets.
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Cuban
Blockading Squadron Ready For Its Coming
A Washington Herald special reports Spain's fleet in the Caribbean will be met by a U S squadron, including the armorclad ships of the North Atlantic fleet. Preparations are under way to execute Rear Admiral Sampson's plan with the flying squadron under Commodore.
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New York
Washington
Spain
Caribbean Sea
Armor Clas
United States
North Atlantic
Naval War Board
Sampson
Cuba
Porto Rico
Frigate Dubourdieu Enters Havana Harbor After Incident
The Dubourdieu, a long school ship with six inch and five thirty- second guns and one pounders, passed out heading northwest after a firing of two shots across her bows to show her flag. The Mayflower verified the frigate’s identity and then stood off. The Dubourdieu carried many refugees aboard Fulton, likely bound for a Mexican port. Cuban coast activity persists as Spanish cavalry patrols fortifications along the shores without engaging the small vessels.
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Dubeurdieu
Havana
Fulton
Artful Dodger Admiral Cervera Dodges Caribbean
A Madrid dispatch says Admiral Cervera will dodge about the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico to lure American squadrons from Cuban coasts. The aim is to free Vizcaya for dry dock repairs to restore speed, while keeping his fleet overmatched. The plan includes a dash into Havana if possible.
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New York
Madrid
Cervera
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Vizcaya
Gladstone Nears Death at Hawarden Castle
News from Hawarden on May 17 reports Prime Minister William E. Gladstone gravely ill at his Hawarden estate. Physicians say he will die within 24 hours as his nourishment dwindles and breathing becomes faint. Mrs Gladstone remains beside him with other family members, not leaving the room long at a time. An official bulletin was issued in the late afternoon.
European powers foresee near universal war over US Spain conflict
A charge d affaires from a European legation warned in a Washington interview that a near global war is imminent unless diplomacy halts it. He cited Russia and England as always ready, predicting the United States will not abandon its fight until Congress's resolutions are carried out, with England’s stance limited to sympathy.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Europe
Russia
England
Congress
Murder Interrogation Reveals Little But Suspicion
Testimony describes doors and windows found unlocked and a missing hatless suspect. Witnesses recount entering the Collins residence, questioning John Collins, and noting Grace Collins weeping while two young women were present. Separate dispatch details the Cuban blockade, Spanish fleet, and patrols near Havana and Jamaica.
Gresham Revenue Cutter Splits, Sinks in St Lawrence
Half of the United States revenue cutter Gresham sank in 25 feet of water after a deck mishap on the St Lawrence river near Ogdensburg. The ship had been cut for canal passage to Montreal and rejoined, with 14 sailors jumping overboard but all escaping.
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Ogdensburg
N.Y
United States Revenue
Gresham
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Navy
Navy pay and appointments ratified by senate vote
Washington May 17 1888 the senate committee on naval affairs chair Hale offered and the resolution was agreed to ratify and confirm temporary president made appointments from April 21 1888 up to this act for officers of the line and staff of the navy A bill also passed on volunteers pay and allowances beginning on the onset of service
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Washington
Hale
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
United States Army
Deathbed remarks and war talk attributed to Mr. Gladstone
A fragmentary report describes Mr. Gladstone near death with faint pulses and cold extremities while a speaker predicts universal war after a potential US truce. The text mentions Austria France Italy Russia and Germany in alliance movements and references Lefayette and dispatches at St Pierre.
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United States
Austria
France
Italy
Bexland
Russia
Germany
United States Administration
England
St. Pierre
Elevator Fall Kills Three in Boston Warehouse
An elevator used to hoist building material at the Boston Wharf company warehouse collapsed from overload at the eighth story. Three men died C S Hendy foreman Daniel Doyle Leo Cardaman and five were injured Henry Harvey Wm Duncan Michael Griffin Petro Pinneo Bruno Santaro The car fell with its heavy load to the bottom injuring the crew and workers on board
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Boston
Boston Wharf Company
C. S. Hendy
Daniel Doyle
Leo
Cardaman
Henry Harvey
Duncan
Michael Griffin
Petro Pinneo
Bruno Santaro
Regulars ordered from Tampa to join Philippine expedition
Three regiments of regulars are to be ordered from Tampa to join the Philippine expedition. The Rock Island Flyer leaves Topeka daily at 7:20 am, arrives in Kansas City at 9:15 am, resumes to Topeka at 7:10 pm, and arrives in Topeka at 8:50 pm.
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Washington
Tampa
Topeka
Kansas City
6000 Men to Manila in Relief Expedition
Preparations for the Philippine relief expedition advance in the military and naval departments. Five battalions of 1200 men under Gen Camprubi, from Cadiz Barcelona and Valencia, are readied for embarkation this week, with batteries, stores, coal, and warships to convoy transports. A telegram from Washington orders 120 mules sent to San Francisco for Dewey’s Manila reinforcements.
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Philippine Islands
Madrid
Cadiz
Barcelona
Valencia
Camprubi
Manila
St. Louis
Washington
G. C. Smith
Quartermaster's Department
San Francisco
Dewey
Special Trains Arriving Hourly at Chickamauga Park
Chattanooga May 11 reports the park maxing up with thousands of troops arriving by special trains. Regiments including the 4th Pennsylvania infantry 700 men and the 157th infantry 1100 men go into camp after overnight car confinement. Companies from the Michigan and Wisconsin units join the encampment as ordnance officers stay busy preparing tents and arms. General Brooke ensures orderly, businesslike preparation as about 7000 men encamp tonight with health largely good.
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Tenn
Chickamauga Park
Fouretr
Pennsylvania Infantry
D. B. Caan
Indienett Artillery
157Th Infantry
Studebaker
Second Wisconsin Infantry
C. A. Burne
Olivia
Michigan Infantry
Air Cornelius Gardner
T? Gll
United States Infantry
Clucionat Southern
Zoeloetke
Island Lake
Mich
Ae Pari
Dees
Chickamatea
Brooke
Vessel Blown Up Off Cardenas Report Crews Perished
An unconfirmed Havana dispatch claims an American boat removing torpedoes at Cardenas exploded and all hands perished. Reports from Madrid and Key West dispute details, noting possible Spanish origin of the tale and urging caution about the casualty count and vessel nationality.
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New York
Havanna
Cardenas
Key
Key West
Fla
Wilmington
Associated Press
Leedy completes regimental appointments in Kansas
Gov Leedy finishes all three Kansas regimental appointments today naming Dr W F de Neidman of Pittsburg as first assistant surgeon of the Twenty second regiment and Dr Duncan of Oskalooza as assistant surgeon. The appointments conclude the governor's duties for now and he can consider other tasks. Cable restored between St Lucia and St Vincent News from New York May 17 reports the West Indian and Panama company repairs the line restoring communications to St Vincent Grenada Trinidad and Demerara.
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W. PF. de Neidman
Pittsburg
Duncan
Oskalocimses
Kansas
New York
Central Cals
Western Union Telegraph Company
West Indian and Panama Company
St. Lucia
St. Vincent
Grenada
Trinidad
Demerara
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Dr. Tefft
Patrysman Pelger
Iis
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Anne
Albert Knowles
Modore Schley
Kingston
Jamaica
Moran Point
Kate Spencer
Cape Antonio
Commodore Watson
Venezuela
Yucatan Channel
Cienfuegos
Conde Vendite
Legazpi
Santa Stara
Bato
Nere
Spenenei
Philippines
Mr. Gladstone
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