Cadiz Fleet Readies for Sea in Western Waters Fight
A May dispatch from Cadiz reports Spain moving a fleet including Pelayo Carlos VI Alfonsi XII and newly armed cruisers Rapido and Patria plus torpedo boat destroyers Andaz and Preeperinas toward sea readiness. Outcome depends on maneuvers in Western waters and possible Havana events affecting deployments.
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New York
Herald
Cadiz
Pelayo
Carlos VI
Alfonsi XII
Crtigers
Rapido
Patria
Andaz
Preeperinas
Beln
Noel
Palppines
Havana
United States
Pelnyo
Reward for Miles A Way to Promote to Lt General
Washington dispatch says Gen Miles may be promoted to lieutenant general as a reward for his Cuba campaign. Congress debated reviving the grade for civil war and Indian campaigns, but may delay until Miles leads the army as a major general in Cuba. If a decisive victory occurs, Miles could be promoted to lieutenant general and receive Congress’s thanks.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Washington
Cuba
Schoneid
Messares
Congress
Miles
Spain
Kinkle
Night cruiser activity off Cape Haytien described
In May 17 dispatches report two Bpaniah cruisers basing at Badiqui rl or Quantanamo bay and moving nightly between Hayti and Cuba. A Yastin schooner sails near Mile St. Nichiins and Glatinieus area while Apaniands claim to hide in Cuban ports by day and cruise at night.
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Cape Haytien
Tayti
Bpaniah
Badiquirl
Quantanamo Bay
Hayti
Cuba
St. Nichiins
Jean Ravel Ant Glatinieus
Jerety Wuroush
Mort Do Pals
Nich
Remains of Ensign Bagley Laid to Rest in Raleigh
A May 17 Raleigh ceremony honored Ensign Worth Bagley, famed first officer killed in the Spanish American War. Thousands from diverse backgrounds attended as his casket, bearing his cloak and sword, was moved from the rotunda to the Washington statue area for national tribute. The funeral drew military officials, cadets, families, and 11,000 local mourners in a solemn, nation‑spanning finale.
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Anet Thomas S. Kenon
Ensign Bagley
Worth
Raleigh
N.C
United States
North Carolind
Nobie
Worth Taigy
Spain
Nothite
Washington
Col
City of Pekin Steamer Prep for Californios to Philippines
May 17 San Francisco considerable work was done on the steamer City of Pekin which will transport the first regiment of California Volunteers to the Philippines though she is not yet ready. Extra bulks are being put in the vessel between decks and compartments prepared for stores. A quantity of canned meat is loaded but some supplies have not arrived. The transport is carefully guarded with only authorized personnel allowed aboard.
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London
Daily
Cervera
Wollapar
San Francisco
City of Pekin
California
Philippines
Remember the Maine Stamped on 610000 Pounds of Cracker
St. Louis report states Capt. Duval of the U S commissary department has contracted with local bakeries for 610000 pounds of army crackers to bear the slogan Remember the Maine An additional contract covers 28000 gallons of vinegar.
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St. Louis
Duval
United States Commissary Department
Madden Fusion Plan Shifts Support at Populist Convention
John Madden will seek the fourth district nomination at the Populist convention in Kim porta and then withdraw to back H. B. Martin, the Democratic candidate. The move aims to secure a fusion in the Fourth district with Madden's supporters transferring to Martin, ensuring Democratic strength in the race.
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John Madden
Kimporta
Madden
Best Volunteer Dies From Capitol Fall Injuries
Charles A. Best, a Concordia company volunteer, fell from the capitol steps Monday and sustained a fractured skull. He is gravely injured with no hope of recovery, while fellow volunteer Carl Groom, who also fell, is much improved and expected to recover. Best’s home is Clifton. Watson's is providing care.
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Charles A. Best
Concordia Company
Capitol Building
Best
Clifton
Carl Groom
Wilmington Sinks Spanish Derelict In Cuban Waters
Key West reports the U S cruiser Wilmington under Commander C Todd fired four shells at a drifting Spanish derelict east of Havana, sinking it to thwart a trap. The schooner carried iron, car wheels, and wires, suggesting explosives. Also, Gen Gomez received a new envoy and dispatches. Spanish forces move west while an American gunboat chased a Spanish vessel and rescued the envoy Jova and two companions.
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Key West
Fla
United States
Wilmington
C. Todd
Havana
Todd
Botoh
Gomez
John F. Duva
Sagua la Grande
Cuba
Jova
Merritt to lead 5000 regulars to Philippines
A Washington dispatch reports General Merritt will receive the regulars he requires for the Mantia expedition. Adjutant General Corbin denies any claim Merritt refused to go with a small force, noting mobilization of nearly the entire regular army at Tampa and possible redeployment to San Francisco for Merritt's command.
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Philippines
New York
The
Times
Washington
Corbin
Merritt
Mantia
Tampa
Florida
San Francisco
Spanish Philippine Expedition Reported About to Move
A World dispatch from Gibraltar says a Spanish expedition bound for the Philippine islands is to move via the Suez canal. The force, troop laden, aims to raise the blockade by Admiral Dewey at Manila or land to hold out until European intervention, if possible.
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New York
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Madrid
Phlippine Islands
Suez Canal
Dewey
Manila
Europe
Spain
Des Moines Judge Rules Beer Note Valid in Prohibition Case
Judge Woolson of the United States circuit court ruled that a note for beer bought in Missouri by Van Vieot, who sold beer at Pelin, Iowa, is valid. The decision holds that money paid for beer could not be recovered, despite Iowa law questions. A verdict of $2,000 was returned against Van Vieot.
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Des Moines
Wootton
United States Circuit Court
Kew
Columba Brewing Company of
St. Louis
van Vieot
Pelin
Iowa
Woolson
Towa
Missouri
van Viset
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Area
Topeka social column lists recent entertaining events and visitors. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Baker hosted a board meeting with many local couples, prizes awarded. Numerous visits and parties described, including a card party, whist clubs, and upcoming events. Posts mention travelers from Denver, Ft Worth, Los Angeles, Garnett, Leavenworth, Ottawa, Lawrence, and Chicago, with wedding notices and other personal items. The piece closes with an advertisement for Santa Fe Route trains to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
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W. M. Fortescue
Los Angeles
George F. Sharitt
Anna Hutchinson of
Garnett
Trisea Greenwood
Helen Moon
Ottawa
Lawrence
H. F. Morris
Clay Street
Frank P. Maclean
Chicago
Lou Neely
Leavenworth
E. J. Robinson
St. Louis
Dan
Kate Adams
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Edwin Knowles
Taylor Street
5. J. Bear
Mexico
Hardin College
Blanche
Fred
Slater
Lloyd
W. W. Decker
Paola
Hodgen
Salina
Louis Smith
Reed
W. S. McClintock
Wallace Fynerson
Polk Street
Jeanette Pepin
Iris Club
Mabel Wolf
Denver
Otto Miller
Susie Gehring
Emma Whitmer
Laura Shean
Buchanan Street
Frank Merrick
Harry Shortz
Topeka
Minnie Johnson
W. P. Johnson
First Avenue
Enat
Hall
Santa Fe
Hutchinson News
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
North Topeka Social Column Notes Local Moves
North Topeka society notes list arrivals departures and visits in Topeka and nearby towns. Entries mention N A Falls Kansas City trip, Mrs Harris visiting, Mr and Mrs Davis becoming parents of an eight pound son, and various guests in Topeka including Mrs Lehrman and Mrs Swele. Also records trips of G W Petro and Saywell and Madison streets residents, church activities, park improvements, a funeral, and Auntie Paine’s community impact.
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N. A. Falls
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Harris
N. Lehrman
Hiawatha
T. N. Davis
Topeka
Mown
Leavenworth
Judge Hawn
WC. Swele
Jackson Street
John Nystrom
Osage City
Mies Katherine Glenn
Athompton
George Young
Saywell
Madison Streets
Herrington
Kanzay City
G. W Petro
Travellar
Aulier Shor Co
Yesterlay
Ciyva Jones
Kannis City
Stewart Henry
Bredford
Kannar
Mra
A. Myers
Manhattar
Brown
A. F. Eby
Charles Burke
Fevdonia
W. A. Costley
Hig van Huren Alreet
Harland
Mest
Temperance Workers
Kanase Avenue
Yowall
Lawrence
Union Pactic
Fresh
Peavey Sells Out in Pacific Coast Elevator Deal
Portland bankers Wilcox Ladd and El Ladd own the firm Porvianit Plouring Bills. Veageur & Co of Minneapolis sells the entire Pacific Coast Elevator system in Oregon Idaho Washington. The network includes 70 warehouses and elevators with a wheat capacity of 1,000,000 bushels.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Pasmet
Dawson City treasure and drowning reports misread
J G Wilson of Seattle and James Wesley of Tacoma arrived with gold dust and $19,000 in gold claims from Dawson City. They refute reports that W C Gakes known as Swiftwater Til and three others drowned after a boat wreck at Thirty Mile. Wilson estimates about $80000 worth of gold dust on the first steamer, with Alex McDonald near $5000, though details are unsettled. News of the Spanish war had not reached Lawson.
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Seattle
J. G. Wilson
Thin City
James Wesley
Tacoma
Dawson City
Wilknn
W. C. Gakes
Wilson
Michael
Alex McDonald
Lawson
Werley
Sympathetic Mexican Leader Visits El Paso
Don Tenacio de La Torre son of Porfirio Diaz travels through El Paso in a private car with four Mexican officials. The party plans stops in major cities to show Mexico’s sympathy during the war with Spain.
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el Paso
Tex
Don Tenacio de la Torre
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Republic
Spain
Davis
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Madden Pulls Off
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Concordia
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M.C. Holman
Kansas Ave
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Social and Personal
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Cluh
A. ©. Davis
Charles Davis
Boyd
Horsee Hall
Willard Hall
A. Zahner
H.W. Shirp
Ned Honder- Bob
Ned Honder- Bob. the Prizes Were Won By Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hall
F. Dietrich
M. W. Harris
Ft. Worth
Texas
H. Davis
and Mire
W. Heiser
W. T. Eckert
Will Eberle
Occidental Whist Club
W. van Valkenburg
Copeland
North Topeka
Kimball Pte. Co
Lias West Sth
D. of
H. Dance
Peavey
Parta
Pacific Coast
Dawson
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