Five Privates Drummed Out of Camp Black for Cowardice
Five privates at Camp Black in New York were publicly drummed out of the New York state service after refusing to sign the United States minister roll and failing the physical. They were deemed cowards and ridiculed as their uniforms were stripped and hats damaged. Sergeant Hobson failed to intervene as they were escorted away, likely to walk home to Whitehall amid hostile reception. The column also notes a health ad for Chamberlain's Pain Balm claiming rheumatism relief after one and a half doses.
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Camp Black
New York
John Hobson
Fernees
Borders
Whitehall
City Council Rejects Auditorium Bids As Above Estimates
Opening bids for the new city auditorium failed as they all exceeded the engineer’s estimate of 5101 053. Mayor Fellows and Edward Wider urged reconsideration, suggesting reducing the size to 4000 seats while the auditorium association settles final details. Other actions included sidewalk sweeping ordinance defeat and plans for one engine house and plant upgrades.
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Ta Scott & Kasur
Prescott & Co
Fellows
Edward Wider
Auditorum Association
Auditorium Association
Elliott
Gee of Thy
Aptis 1 Dalr
Hust Beventeentis Street
Miles to Tampa as General Miles leaves Washington
Mrs. Miles accompanies General Miles to Tampa for a brief posting as his wife joins him in the field. The article portrays her as young, engaged in army life, and closely involved in his plans. It notes her influence among officers' wives and her role in supporting the army during his assignment.
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Washington
Miles
Tampa
Fla
Inez
Heast
Milica
Typionl
Ady
Gen. Miles
Galtee More Sold to Russia for 25000 Pounds
London reports Russia has purchased the celebrated Irish bred race horse Galtee More for 25000 pounds. Bred by John Gubbins, Galtee More won the English Derby and other major races. Previous reports claimed Hungary bought him for 20000 pounds, but Gubbins denied any intention to part with the horse.
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London
Galtee More
Giltee More
John Gubbins
Newmarket
Mupgerian
Gubbins
New York Trial Ends Blackmail Case Involving Gould Heirs
In New York May 17, a long running feud over Jay Gould's widow status ends as Miss Helen Gould seeks punishment for a cruel attack on her father's reputation. Mrs. Cody, 61, faces blackmail charges after letters to Helen Gould surface. authorities plan to send her to Albany for court. Also noted are papers linking Mrs. Cody to a Burlington man and plans for a large London fortune, with local gossip about Mackay interests. Nearby, a health anecdote touts Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption with a dismissible plug for local druggists.
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New York
Juy Gould
Gould
Sarah Angell
Jay Gould
Cody
Sarah Ann Brown Angell
Su Dretine
Helen Gould
Lfe
de Lancey Nicoll
Twenty-third Street
Lexington Avenue
Albany
Robert Shephard Northridge
Burlington
England
Northridge
London
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Swift & Mollday
Paur to Succeed Seidl as Philharmonic Leader
New York May 17 The Philharmonic Society elected Emil Paur former Boston Symphony conductor as the new head of the orchestra for the fifty seventh season succeeding Anton Seidl. Other officers of the society were re elected. Paur is 43 born in Czernowitz and trained at Vienna Conservatory with noted teachers. He has conducted in Berlin Cassel Hanover and Leipsic before joining the New York program.
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New York
Philharmonic Society
Philharmonic Orchestra
Emil Paur
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Paur
Anton Seidl
E. Francis Hyde
Richard Arnold
A. Roebbeles
H. Schmitz
Bia
Boston
Wilhelm Gericke
Czernowitz
Buckowyna
Vina
Vienna Conservatory
Hellmesberger
Bruckner
Epstein
Berlin
Cassel
von Bulow
Maneover
Konigsberg
Hanoheim
Leipsic
Nikisch
Higginson
Nickisch
Mr. Paul
Marie Burger
Spaniards Plot to Kill Gen Lee Revealed in Philadelphia
A Delaware County fruit grower reports to a government officer that New York Spaniards plotted to assassinate Gen Fitzhugh Lee, blaming him for war conditions and seeking to harm him before he reaches Cuba. The letter, bearing a business heading, was sent to Secretary Alger after investigation. The report ties to Catholic archbishops urging prayers for victory and Maine victims.
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Philadelphia
War Department
Fitzhugh Lee
New York
United States
Delaware County
Lee
Cuba
McKinley
Havana
Alger
War Revenue Bill Debate Opens in Senate
Senate debate on the war revenue measure began with Mr Allison stating the bill from the House would raise about 100 million a year and estimating 151.5 million in revenue as reported. He outlined funding needs for the war through July 1894 and supported borrowing options and 3 percent bonds to cover deficits.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Morrill
House of Representatives
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Alger
Congress
Navy
Senate Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Mooney
Finance Committee
Scott's Emulsion: a noted tissue builder and remedy
The preparation blends three key agents hypo phosphites glycerine and cod liver oil to aid nervous system disorders nourish blood and weight gain. Marketed by Scott & Bowne Chemists New York it sells for $2.00 at all druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Asiatic Fleets Compared in Philippine Waters Strongest Nations
Washington reports examine German British and French naval strength in Asiatic waters with detailed tonnages and armaments. German fleet under Admiral Hoffmann includes battleship Kaiser and cruiser fleets. British squadron under Admiral Seymour lists Victorious Centurion Barfleur plus numerous armored and unarmored cruisers. French fleet under Admiral Gigault de la Guidais features Bayard Brise, Vauban and others.
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Europe
Chins
Washington
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Asiatic
Germany
Hoffman
Kaiser
Prince Henry
Em‘ror
Beutechland
Deutschland
Sguttleship
Irene
Ee Msns
Geffern
Arcona
Cormoran
LGW
Russia
Immortalite
Narcissus
Grafton
Edgar
Iphigenia
Rainbow
Pique
Archer
Spee
Phoenix
Troyers
Handy
Mart Wome
Satons Enon
Armaent
Moet
Vie
Pamyat Asove
Dimitri Donskol
Admiral Nachimoff
Viedtenir
Munamiehe
Admiral Kerniloff
Haldamek
Burataf
Tumbol
Oler
Prench
Gigault de la WedeUlere
Dentrescustan
Fest Sr
Bayard
Brisx
Tone
Vauban
D'Entresabatean
Pauecal
Deserrites
Duguay Tracin
Surprise
Comet
Colored Man's Suit Seeks Damages From Milwaukee Civic Group
J. J. Miles, head waiter at the Plankington House and a Black voter organizer, sues the Municipal League for 12000 damages over a handbill accusing aldermen of vote buying. He says the accusation against Miles is slander and seeks redress.
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J. Miles
Milwaukee
Municipal League
J. J. Miles
Plankington House
Fourth Ward
League
Philadelmia
Miles
Making Gotham Lovely Plan Outlined by Art Society
New York May 17 The Municipal Art society, recently incorporated, outlines its aim to beautify the city with decorative art for public buildings and streets. Its first completed piece is Simmons allegorical paintings in the appellate court room, criminal court building. The next project, Hunt Memorial, will be a marble bench with allegorical statues and a bust of Richard M Hunt by Daniel French, to be erected on Fifth Avenue near Central Park against Lenox Library wall.
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New York
Municipal Art Society
Funde
Simmons
Appellate Court Room
Criminal Court
Hunt
Richard M. Hunt
Daniel ¥. French
Fifth Avenue
Pari
Lenox Library
No Longer In Doubt About Cermicide Cure Claims
Reports from hundreds of physicians and thousands of test cases tout the miraculous power of The New Cermicide in treating catarrh and diseases of the throat lungs and bronchial tubes. Testimonies claim rapid cure with no loss of taste or smell and note the remedy can be taken at all times.
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Natere
Retainteon
Trent
Ian Srentoe
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