Buyers Excursions Proposed for Columbus Merchants
The Columbus Journal discusses a plan to organize buyers excursions into Columbus under a board of trade program. Railroads oppose diverting trade and propose amicable merchant-railway arrangements to boost local sales these summers. It notes Philadelphia and New York merchants ran such tours last year, selling goods worth millions. The piece connects war news and other items, urging complete success of Columbus plans and mentions Camp Lewis and Camp Leeds.
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Columbus,bsace Journal
Tria
Pxedreiona
Columbua
Board of Trade
Teast Seacon
Antu
Columbus
Bayers
Gma
Phiadelphia
New York
Future of the Philippines lands debated after Dewey victory
The Cleveland Plaindealer weighs who should govern the Philippines after the Dewey victory. It argues the islands will not return to Spain and discusses US possession versus other powers, noting US trade, potential governance, and the broader Monroe Doctrine implications amid the ongoing war.
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Cleveland Plaindealer
Philippineslands
Dewey
Philippines
Spain
United States
Europe
England
Holland
Purane
Duntine
Wellman expedition plans to reach North Pole via Norse aid and Arctic drills
Wathinetos May 17 reports Arctic explorer Wellman will sail on the Lahn from London to Nore Bay and depart for the pole around June 20. Nine men, seven Americans and two Norwegians, including Prof Barin, Baldwin, Hofma, and Cope, travel via Archangel to Franz Josef Land to establish a supply station and push toward the pole. They will winter near Franz Josef Land, then traverse to the pole and back, with a year and a half devoted to the expedition.
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Pole
Andree
Wathinetos
WwWatter Weilman
North Pole
Londneera
Nore Bay
North World
Archangel
Russia
Tir
Nonsen
Draveht
Arctic Sea
Wellman
Norway
Themeven
Oscar
Sweden
Bar Inn
Golurmbian University
United Sates Coast Survey
Baldwin
Weather Bureau
Brana Joref Land
Vailin
Sir Wellman
Fate of Explorer Wellman’s Balloon Journey
The article discusses the fate of explorer Andree and the Wellman expedition plans. It notes thought that Andree may have perished, but hopes linger if he reached Cape Flora. It covers endorsements by national figures, including members of the National Geographic Society, and mentions Prince Luigi adopting the SLO route for 1599 and Dr. Nansen’s cautious optimism based on conversations with Wellman.
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Herr Andree
Andree
Franz Josef Land
Walimen
Cape Flora
Wellman
National Geographic Society
Gen. Greely
Commodore Melville
Simon Newcomb
C. Hart Merriam
G. K. Gilbert
Luigi
Hawaii Stands By Us In War News On Coal And Trade
Honolulu reports Hawaii will not declare neutrality amid United States and Spain tensions. The article notes secret senate sessions, approval of measures by President McKinley, and US readiness to use American bases for supplies. It mentions Spain buying coal, US consul Haywood boosting US position, and the arrival of the ship To Janeiro with war news.
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Honolulu
Yin San Erancisen
Ube Esclaline
United States
Hawaii
Ampricin Serape
Eien
McKinley
Dole
Senate
Spain
Isla
Comsul Haywood
America
Janeiro
San Francisco
Nichola
Bennington
Sewell
Haywood
Senators Protest Keeping Warships Off New England Coast
Senators led by Gray urge posting cruiser Columbia and other ships away from the New England coast fearing vulnerability to Spanish forces. Gray says ships should be with other squadrons. others join the stance. Also includes ad copy for headache cure and Rail line timetable notes for Topeka and Kansas City.
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Boston
Washington
Gray
Columbia
New England
Lt 14
Middle Atlantic States
Foes at Home Signals Calls for Troops Across Frontiers
Denver May 17 news reports a restless Indian mood in Colorado and Missouri departments under Colonel Lumber. Colonel Sumner orders two cavalry troops from Fort Apache toward the Mexican boundary and Fort Huachuca, plus a troop from Fort Meade to Fort Warsackie with possible redeployment to Fort Niobrara. Settlers near the Sioux reservation urge troops for Nebraska to counter a feared massacre.
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Denver
Lumber
Colorado
Missouri
Arizona
Sumner
Fort Irachua
Nogales
Arts
Sulr
California
Fort Grant
Fort Huachua
Eighth Cavalry
Fort Meade
Fort Warsackie
Wyo
Fort Niobrara
Summner
Nebraska
China's Charts Break as Dowager Empress Appears Unveiled
Pekin reports Prince Henry of Prussia visiting the Chinese court with marines present and porcelain gifts as the empress Dowager is described unveiled and commanding. The Times notes the empress's influence and plans for a foreign wives audience. In Nebraska, Governor Hylcomb proclaims June 1 a public holiday for the Sea exposition.
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Pekin
Prince Henry
Prussia
China
Summer Palace
Baron von Hoyking
Erprest
London
the Times
Henry
Berlin
The
Times
Lokal Anzieger
Aveusts
Victoria
Empress Frederick
Irene
Omaha
Hylcomb
Nebraska
Europe Reacts To Chamberlain Speech In Anglo American Context
London dispatch reports European papers discuss Chamberlain's call for Anglo American alignment amid fears of a European balance of power. The Observer and Berlin papers view the move as a step toward economic integration against Germany and France, while British and German outlets debate implications for Russia, imperial wars, and naval strength.
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Chamberlain
New York
London
Mr. Chamberlain
United State
England
Gudlikchowshi
America
Great Britain
Great Hertain
Chambertoin
Salisbury
Torelen Patley
Wand
United States
Africa
Salsturg A & Utsus
Almont
Lord Salisbury
Fareign
Mult Berlin
Sirmingham
Tneland
Paslor
Koeiniche Zeitung
Bratar Od
National Zeitung
Russia
Europe
Huss Teast of Uh
Germany
Daily Mail
Ballalury
Kave
Niger
Port Arthur
Pranne
Denetats
Boulanger
Muth
Charberlain
Beneft
Eigace
France
Vienna
States His Case in Martinique Cable Dispute
Fort De France Martinique May 1 The French cable company manager denies delaying Harvard dispatches and explains Captain Cotton sought to forward messages via the English line amid a Spanish torpedo boat at Parc de France The US consul and Captain Cotton signed a statement asserting no such delay occurred and that the company connects swiftly with the American government Prisoners of War
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Fort de France
Sneimt
Martinville
Cutton
Harvard
St. Pierre
Cotton
el Porte
Washington
Hayti
Parc de France
M. la Ling
Acc
West India Company
United States
St Pierre
Martinique
Spanish Officers Held Under Guard at Fort McPherson
Spanish officers and privates held at Fort McPherson are under strict surveillance with meals served separately for officers and guards. Their letters are read by a doctor with Colonel Cook present. The Fifteenth Infantry is rapidly recruiting to full strength as the fort readies for volunteer concentrations.
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Ft. McPherson
Atlanta
Prinoners
Fort MacPherson
Twenty-fifth Regiment
Colonél Cook
Bari Arta
Savannah
Cook
Gulf Coast
Fort McPherson
Commissary Department
The
Fort Preparations For Feeding Large Force Reported
Department work underway to provision vast quantities for garrison needs at the fort. Immense supplies are already on hand and additional shipments are being dispatched to ensure ample rations for a large number of men stationed there.
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Dewar
Treuidip
Unisses
Peking
Goubness
Philippines
Minnesota
Colorado
Ciak
Oregon
Proaldio
St. Paul
Tom Ubeh
Ding Sonitert Packie
Department of the Walf le
Aniil
Cuba Provisional Government Warns Insurgent Sympathizers
Kingston Jamaica May 17 The Cuban provisional government orders all males aged 10 45 to join volunteers and directs suppressing garrison deserters. Refugees from Havana say Cubans in Ba vang join volunteers by the hundreds as Spain arms enmity while police spy on sympathizers and raids continue. The Fulton sailed May 7 6 and the Adouin left for Sindays De Cube with provisions. Jamaica ports see multiple schooner cargos bound for Santiago this week.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Blanco
Havana
Bavang
Spain
Fulton
Ating Line
Adouln
Sindays de Cube
Santiago
Startling testimonial page from Hadelphia and Lane Tex note
A fragmented advert filled with medical claims and testimonials. It mentions John Oliver of Hadelphia recounting illness cured by an Electric ere product, praise for Beggs German Salve, and sales pitches from Swift & Holidays drug store and T. W. Patton of Lane Tex. Also notes a 7:20 m Santa Fe train from Topeka to Kansas City and a local D, of MH dance event.
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John Oliver
Hadelphia
Swift & Holidays
Charberlain
Colle
Chalers
P. EF
Ghisham
Gaara ,Mills
Druugiste
T. W. Patton
Lane
Tex
Beges
Tropeka
Santa Fe
Topeka
Kansas City
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Topeka State Journal
Frank P. Maclennan
Woleme Merv Ln
Essssereeness Noyht
Hus & Carrier
Wee
State Journal Sieg and Avenue
Oricagn Office
Chamber of Commerce Biles A
Lersty
Reina Christing
Ag Roosevelt
Manil
Leeds
Marim Tf
Kansas
Sampson
Uke Eamsin
Nile
War Department
Weather
Weather Department
Bop
Abscene Chronicle
Leedy
Hood
Ak & Se
Kansans
Kaness City
Colorado Springs
Nether Line
United States Gunboat
Princeton
Charleston
the Hampton
Jimmie
Furman’s
Kansas Avenue
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