Guba to Be Ours Of the United States Under a Protectorate
The document outlines a motive to Congress regarding Cuba and a prospective protectorate. It argues for military power and a strategic agenda, referencing Hawaii and the Philippines while critiquing efforts to limit expansion. The pontential policy shift is framed as necessary to protect American interests amid international tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponsibie
McKinen
Cuba
Congress
Hawai
Carteree
Joel v
Wien
Haneste
Ieee
Eni
South
Merchants Stand Against Cuban War in Memorial Signatures
A New York business memorial urges immediate end to the Cuban war, claiming hundreds of merchants have signed. It warns American property losses and calls for political action, with signatures routed through prominent banks and firms in New York and beyond.
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New York
Pritadelpha
Histon
Fiat
Cuba
Almeady
Lawrence Turnure
Lawrence Oy & Os
Spahish Bank
Beinjont & Co
Janes Wiward & Co
Muller. Schenk Co
Moste Bove
Arid
Alfred Fatsi
Prinery
Plarta
Senator Mion of Itinohe Sqeke in fiewopourt
Senator Mason read President McKinley’s Cuba message condemning delays and urging swift action. He defended US duties to Cuba, warned against humiliating Cuban allies, and asserted America’s resolve to keep Cuba free under Providence. He cited past wartime sacrifices and pressed for policy reflecting Cuban independence and strategic aims.
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Theolutlin
Mion
Itinohe Sqeke
Fiewopourt
Mason Reid
Mckintey
Cuba
Wellington
Kneland
Gord
Anuas
Cabe
Charits
United States
Ciba
Wellingtoak
Piper
Vatley
Mr. Maren
Mason
Washington
Lazarette
Dawiphe
Weary
Westerneanarie
Me Musin
Udit
Calis
Opening Private Letters Probe Stirs Diplomatic Complaint
A New York dispatch reports strong protests by multiple local officials over private letters opened by Weslers postal employees. A South American representative visited the palace to complain that his male and private correspondence had been opened, while Dr Brunner of the U S Marine Hospital Service discussed matters tied to sanitary envelopes. Letters from Kik Wile were cited as having envelopes clipped before delivery, prompting a protest to the captain general's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Auimy
Heyenaars
Weslers Postaliice
Vilral
de. Brunner
Undred States Marine Hosipital Service
Seheral
Kik
Conta
Gererat de Sen
Murder or drowning mystery grips Kansas river search
Scorching by 400 farmers aided by Sheriff Kopley and Undersheriff Lutas seeks the body of Wm Maddox in the Kansas River near Valencia. Maddox, foreman at Pankey ranch, vanished after leaving home with about 200 dollars. Neighbors reported missing after attending lodge, with river boat wreckage and scattered clues fueling belief he was murdered or drowned. The Pankeys and Lawrence authorities coordinate efforts while Topeka ties Maddox to the community. a real estate sale at 37 West Sixth Street is noted separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrif Kopley
Lutas
Kansas
Valencia Vryday
Maddox
BF. Pankey
Topeka
Ute Pankey Ranch
Weel
Shawnee County
Nan
Iydey
Sliver Lake
Io Work Leace Company
Bien
Hunt Kennedy
Aimoz Holliater
Cros
Eithee
Mit
Toul Plas
Pankey
Easils
Repley
Lawrence
Gwgn
Blephtensoghes
JM Hollinshad
West Sixth Street
W. F. Creag
Topeka Invited for Knights of Pythias Fall Festival
An urgent call urges Knights of Pythias to meet in Topeka for a fall festival defense, urging Wichita state meeting to dispatch invitations by wire. Committee proposes spending increases and new ideas to attract attendance, including a larger parade and militaristic display, while urging local support and broad participation from Kiwanis, Odd Fellows and other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pything
Wichita
Committee of Pitteen
Uzifuem
Topeka
Kansas National Guard
Ne. Andre
Pytites
Pythias
Topeke
Doran
Tupela
Odd Petlows
Foxettier Topekea
Toronto Votes to Permit Sunday Electric Cars in City
Toronto voters on May 18 decided to allow Sunday electric streetcar service after years of debate. The tally showed 15,054 in favor to 10,045 against, with broad citywide support except in Wards Five and Six. The change ends a four year fight and will start next Sunday with proceeds donated to charity.
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Toronto
Ont
Newpapers
Seuinr
Methodist
Satsiday
Prums
West End
Regideat
Sanday
Unday
Hesplia
Antix
Eormgeany
Bayards Trunk Count Denied by Ex Ambassador
New York May 18 Ex Ambassador Bayard rejects a New York paper claim that he carried 205 pieces of luggage into the port. He says such numbers are gross exaggeration and cites wine cases and personal items from England as the source of exaggerated reports. He insists he did not bring hundreds of trunks and praises Li Hung Chang’s famous baggage record without admitting any boastful totals.
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Li Hung Chang
New York
Thames FL
Was
Reading
Thein
Waldorf
England
Dany
Poverty Does It Strive At Sarcoxie Strawberry Picking
The Sarcoxie Horticultural Association operates a 1400 acre farm advertising 1900 pickers. About 20,000 visitors flood Sarcoxie hotels and campsites. Camps stretch ten miles along Spring River with tents and fires, creating a wartime feel as workers from many trades gather. The weather is favorable and early shipments head to St Paul and other northern points while further shipments will start soon.
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Sarcoxis
Sarcoxie Horticultural Association
Sarcexie
Beth
St. Paul
McKinley reportedly opposes tariff bill sugar schedule
Washington May 15 A report states President McKinley strongly opposes the Senate tariff bill sugar schedule claiming it favors trusts and monopolies. He reportedly would veto the bill if it reached him, citing Western sentiment and advising against a large sugar bonus that western allies view as political bribery. The veracity of the utterances is hard to confirm though.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Toviay
Moniney i SU
Senate
McKinley
Leedy to Speak at Temperance Meeting in Hamilton Hall
Gov Leedy will address a temperance meeting at Hamilton Hall with Maj J H Hudson presiding. Leedy, pressed for a clear stance on prohibition and law enforcement, will present a principal address amid a large anticipated crowd. Other speakers include Bishop John H Vincent Charles S Glued and H G Larimer.
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Leedy
Lordy
Hamilton Hall
Hudson
John H. Vincent
Charles S. Glued
H. G. Larimer
President nominates federal and state officials
Today the president sent nominations to the Senate across several departments. W W Morrow of California is named US district judge for the Ninth Kentucky district, Morgan Thomas of Kentucky for solicitor of Internal Revenue, FH Eldridge to be chief engineer in the Navy, Samuel G Morse of Washington to be Indian agent for the Oneida Bay agency, Capt CD Arsell of Cherokee County to head Hutchinson Reformatory in Wellington, and W T Hopkins of Herington Tribune named assistant superintendent. The board has not met to confirm Arnold, but agreement exists among the Governor and board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wim. W. Morrow
California
United States
Kentucky Judicial District
Morgan Thomas
Kentucky
Internal Revenue
Navy
FH Eldridge
Samual G. Morse
Wash Inston
Air Bay Agency
CD Arsell
Cherokee County
Hutchinson Thort Story
J.C. Morse
Wellington
Arnold
W. T Hopking
Herington ‘Tribune
Ex-Congressman Harrison Kelley Improves at Home
Former congressman Harrison Kelley, seriously ill at his home in Burlington, shows signs of recovery. Gor Leedy was summoned to Kelley’s bedside Saturday, returned to the city today, and reports his condition greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omarrison Kelley
Burtington
Gor Leedy
Kelley
Logan Winged Crown Scandal Throng Marks Moscow Coronation
Mrs. John A. Logan recounts the Moscow coronation scenes in which her son wore a captain’s uniform. The McCooks and Creighton Webb drew sharp talk as Mrs. Palmer’s crown toppled during a dress rehearsal. Washington and New York dispatches note escalating American intrigue and public display amid the Logan episode.
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Washington
John A. Logan
Jobs J. McCook
Alexander McD. McCook
St. Petersburg
Breckinridge
Olney
John J. McCook
McCook
Dove
Jol J. McCook
Chancellorsville
McCouks
Creighton Webb
Creighton West
Potter Balper
Lowal
McCools
Wilfornt
Ragin
Vladimir
Wen
McCool
Silder
Duke Wiodlcir
Solier
Gen
Gen. McCook
Jack
McCooks
Prince Radins
Motson
Prince Radlin
Hous of
Moscow
New York
Washinton
Logan
Potter Palmer
Cratina
Hog Day Observed As County Hogs Crowd Market
Hogs pour into Topeka market as Wolff Packing House yards report unusually large receipts. Dr Roby notes the day as a swine family anniversary while farmers rush to market before packing season. Wagons bound for processing fill Quincy Street midday.
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Dr. Roby
4 Journal
Woltt
Topeka
Quincy Street
Sugar Trust Witness Chapman In Jail With Two Cells
Elverton D. Chapman, the sugar trust witness, surrendered and was placed in the district jail for eleven days. He occupies a private cot with two separate sleeping areas, a table, brass bedstead, and chairs. He will receive ordinary fare and occasional meals from a hotel. He faces a 25 day term after good behavior credits.
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Sugar Trust
Washington
Elverton D. Chapman
Chapman
Marshal Cook
Barrer
Leonard
Cen
Chapwan
Russia forces Greece to pause in Mediterranean crisis
In a rapid shift Constantinople reports a new balance as Russia moves to block Germany and Turkey from further gains. Turkish demands over Thessaly prompt Allied ministers to scramble. a partial Bulgarian mobilization hints at Russian influence. By May 15 the Turkish commander appears to have ordered an armistice, while Greek positions in Attica and Epirus shift amid ongoing negotiations.
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Constantinople
Noddy
Russia
Germany
Turkey
France
Austria
Great Britain
Thessaly
Athens
Latta
Unis A. m
Edhem Pasha
Lata
Aimyrie
Smolenski
Kepharos
Vaseces
Limbricie Mart
Arta
Santa Fe firm to build large car shed in Topeka
The Santa Fe company plans a vast car shed to shelter five freight cars, requiring over 100,000 square feet of space. Cars average 36 feet long and the shed will cover painting and repair work. Construction start is anticipated though funds are not yet authorized. Levi Millinery announces a special item on page three of this issue.
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Santa Fe Company
Levi Millinery Company
Topeka
Ex-Senator McPherson Escapes Assassination Attempt
In New Jersey, ex state Senator J J McPherson narrowly survived a shooting attempt at his Aldridge Building office. Victor Van Aken and an accomplice confronted him and his secretary Edward Law. Law intervened, disarming Van Aken before police arrived. Van Aken was detained at Centre Street station.
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New York
J. J. McPherson
Aldridge
van Aken
van Aten
McPherson
New Jersey
Senate
Western Stock
Campasion Wit
Edward 9
Law
Emillion
Van
Lew
Belle Meade
Lehigh
Low
Imine
Milgute
Vanim
Alen
Struexting
Centre Street
Pollcs Court
van Alen
Oumerian
Municipal ownership of electric plant wins in Des Moines
Des Moines voters approve building a city owned electric lighting plant by nearly three to one. The plan would contract with McChiskey and Holcomb of Springfield for 55,000 dollars yearly to erect and supply 500 meters of lighting, with ownership transferring to the city after six and a half years for one dollar. The vote signals strong shift toward municipal control amid GE influence on existing plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dew Moines
Des Moines
McChiskey & Holcomb
Springfield
General Electric
Mantelpad
May
Chicago warns sausage lovers after Leutey mystery death
Chicago May 14. A national sensation emerges from the death of Mrs Louisa Leuty. The imprisoned wauier cuciutieturer is believed to have killed her and claims no other accomplices. A witness cites screams from the Sanesee factory at night. Police search the large factory and vats area for traces of the crime.
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Chicago
Chicaro
Mie
Louien Leuty
Wauier
Telief
Leutgert
Ted
Sanesee
Wark
Pullee
Sierra
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Harrison Kelley
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F. D. Geburn
State Board of Aericulture
Burisas
Cain
Ellis St. Gove
Graham Kiowa
Sherdan
Stafford
Drean Fellows
Fineney
Greeley
Nostell
Lane
Ness
Pawnte
Reok
Thomas Si
Comanche
Ellis
Finney
Graham Ave
Greeley Seagone
Haskella
Hodgeman Kiowa
Sory
Eee
Logit
Tymuro Pawnee
Sheridan
Stefford
Thomas DY
Suez
Boren
Santa Fe
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