Spain’s new cabinet vows to wage war to end, not concede
Madrid May 22 reports say Banor Leon 7 Castillo will return to his Paris post. Interior Minister Capdepon denies changes in ministry will alter Spain’s foreign policy. The cabinet refuses any concession, insisting strength and honor demand fighting to the end despite likely defeat.
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Madrid
Banor Leon 7
Castillo
Paris
Senor Capdepon
Interior
Soath
Sgain
Spain
Protest by Spanish prisoners at Port McPherson mis treatment
Spanish prisoners of war confined at Port McPherson protest to Commander via Col Cortezyler s brother in law about being treated like criminals. They claim they are officers and gentlemen not convicts, denied air and sunshine, subjected to degradation and exposed to curious onlookers. The colonel says they can endure indignity if needed.
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Atlanta
Prisners
Port McPherson
Col Corteeylers
Lincoln Bryan recruits provisional volunteer regiment
Lincoin Iowa May 23 It will take only a few days to raise a provisional volunteer regiment to be commanded by W J Bryan If the current rate holds men join from all over the state Bryan will not take active command but will entrust it to someone with military experience He says he has received enough names to form the regiment and applications come from every part of the state indicating a great regiment may form
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Lincoin
W. J. Gryan
Clone’ Bryan
Bryan
Love Costs Him Glory in a tangled romance tale
A muddled, OCR riddled item from Syracuse traces Licky in love and Ensign McDougal of Auburn with Mia Charlotte Stone of a prominent Stone family. It mentions overseas travel, a San Francisco connection, and a Manila era clue, all wrapped in garbled names and dates.
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Syracuse
Brugn McDougel
Auburn
San Francisco
Enaten Moougal
Mia
Charlotte © Stone
Charien JL. Stone
The
Water Board
Misa
Ensign McDond
Soan
Hia
Balavnt
New Orlears
Brasil
America
Manila
McTocugul
Unfriendly Welcomes to Americans at South American Ports
Pittsboro May 23 Charles M. Kelley of McKnesport an apothecary in Fis Eunbent Marietta sent a letter from Rio de Janeiro detailing bitter anti American sentiment in South American republic ports. He notes ships were greeted with derisive jeers and treated with discourtesy at each port.
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Marietta
Pittsboro
Charles M. Kelley
McKnesport
Fis
Rio de Janeiro
Chautauqua Assembly Opens in Winfield Kansas
Chautauqua Assembly at Winfield Kansas opens June 14 with exercises running to June 23, 1895. Tickets with return limit June 24, 1898 go on sale June 23 to 15, 1888 at rate of one way 5.75 for round trip. Apply to W Garvey, Agent at T and S Ry.
Government orders 100000 uniforms for U.S. Army
New York May 23. Bierman Heidelsberg Co has received from the government an order for 100000 uniforms for the United States army. The factory will be moved to the firm’s retail store at Chambers Street and Broadway for immediate dispatch.
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New York
Bierman, Heidlesberg & Co
Tmve
United States Army
Chambersate
Broadway
Shoes for soldiers and government contract outlook
An enormous stock of band footwear is expected to yield profits for the leather trust as a government contract for shoes grows. The contract reportedly rises from 1000008 to 200000 pairs, with heavy sale requirements noted. The New York cruiser Columbia sailed to sea, passing quarantine at 5 15 yesterday after arriving earlier.
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Leather ‘Trust
New York
Columbia
Hawaiian annexation resolutions eyed in House week
Washington May 23 The Hawaiian annexation resolutions are likely for House action this week with no assured special rule. A general banking and currency bill report may come midweek but not debated then. Sherman to push anti scaring bill, naval personnel measure and minor war bills to occupy time.
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Washington
House
Senate
Committee On Rules
Sherman
Southern Highway Assembly Set for Knoxville
Wassington May 23 The American Society of Religious Education has completed plans for the Southern Highway Assembly fourth annual session to be held in Knoxville Tennessee June 16 to 25. Sixty eminent southern speakers including United States Senator from Kentucky W A Lindsay and bishops Wilson Row Shater Gailow and doctors J B Gilbert J J Tigart T S Hamlin G T Witherspoon and General John Eaton are slated to lecture on The Bible and American Institutions. The event will feature two schools and afternoon conferences. Knoxville citizens anticipate delegates from across the South.
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Wassington
American Society of Relimious Education
Knoxville
Tenn
Way. Lindsay
United States
Kentucky
Bishops Wilson
Row Shater
Gailow
J. B Gilbert
J. J. Tigart
T. 8
Hamlin
G. T. Witherspoon
John Eaton
South
Senate debates War revenue bill to press pass this week
Waltington May 23 The senate expects to finish the War revenue bill this week with leaders aiming for passage by next Saturday. Aldrich predicts law before then, but key provisions such as the corporation tax inheritance tax and seigniorage remain to be resolved. The bond provision and greenback amendments loom large and could stretch debate two to three days, though opponents seek to limit delay.
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Waltington
Aldrich
Senate
Pratt
Practical Application of a Proverb on the New York Central
The article praises the New York Central for safety, comfort, and efficiency in travel, claiming its trains are the fastest regular service and widely recognized. It notes public praise across native and foreign travelers and highlights the railroad’s well managed, practical approach.
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New York Central
Tistat- Agenivot
Empire State Express
Jones
Bellamy Dead Author Of Looking Backward Dies Abroad 48
Eadward Bellamy author and humanitarian died at his Chicopee Falls home after a period of ill health following a Colorado attempt. He was born in Chicopee Falls in 1850 and wrote Looking Backward selling over 450000 copies in America. He leaves a widow, two children, and two brothers, and his funeral will be simple.
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Springfield
Mass
Chicopee Falls
Denver
Chicopes Falls
R. K. Bellamy
Union College
Hampden County
Springfeld Union
New York City
New York Evening Post
C. J. Bellamy
Chas. J. Bellamy
Springfield Daily News
Frederick Bellamy
Hlume, N
Baseball News Roundup From May Day Games
Baseball scores and notes from May 2 include Louisville sweeping Brooklyn in two games as Frazier and Ehret excel. Chicago, St Louis, New York and Milwaukee defeated opponents in varied lineups. An Indianapolis game led to arrests of players and umpire, while Atchison defeated Wichita in a fast, tense contest.
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Brooklyn
Frazier
Dodgers
Hone
Ehret
EL Louisville
Chicago
Washington
Orphans
Mercer
Inami Dalien
Lone
Yeere
Gabel
Thornton
Spors
St. Lows
New York
St. Louis
Dablels
Giants
Taylor
Orth Giipatricie
Funeral arrangements for Mr Gladstone announced in London
London announces funeral steps for the deceased statesman Mr Gladstone. His remains will lie in Hawarden church Wednesday for viewing by close friends, then travel to London via Broughton Hall station on the 7 30 train. A state funeral is planned at Westminster Hall on Thursday and Friday.
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London
Mr. Gladstone
Hawarden
Broughton Hall
Westminster Hall
Ohio Prohibition Party Convention Opposes Fusion
The Ohio Prohibition state convention met in Columbus on May 2 with Rev. K Montgomery elected chairman. Speakers included Rev. P A Bake and John G Wooley. The platform backs prohibition and female suffrage, denounces the sage law, and calls for petition signatures to pledge candidates and oppose Taylor Baker bills. Fusion with other minority parties is rejected.
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Ohio
Columbus
Board of ‘Trade Auditorum
Rev. K. Montgomery
P. A. Bake
John G. Wooley
Buried Gold Chest Found by Atchison County Preacher
Rev Mr Lakas, a retired Baptist minister of Lancaster, Uki county, claims a chest containing 7000 in old is his. He traveled to St Joseph to report to a United States Commissioner and showed gold samples, which proved genuine. Men digging in his cellar recently struck something hard and uncovered a large chest.
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Atchison County
Atchison
Lakas
Lancastein
Uki County
St. Joseph
United States
Pole
Tucas
Dwyer Reburied in Centennial Irish Rebellion Observance
In Sidney Nova Scotia on May 22 thousands joined a ceremony for the centenary of the 1798 rebellion. The remains of Michael Dwyer and his wife were exhumed and reburied in St Marys Cathedral with a long funeral procession. The foundation stone of the monument is a raid.
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Sidney
N.S. W
Michael Dwyer
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Death on a Pedestrian Pacemaker at Eagle Rock Hill
New York reports a tragic cycling accident in East Orange New Jersey as a young woman riding a motorized bike lost control on a steep incline from Eagle Rock Avenue. At Llewellyn Park entrance stone wagons diverted, bystanders shouted, and several men barely avoided collision. The rider and cyclist were thrown, receiving injuries not described as serious.
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New York
Orange Mountain
Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock Avenue
East Orange
N. J
Llewellyn Park
Res+ler
Campbell to Succeed Harrigan as St Louis Police Chief
Captain Jack Campbell of the sixth police district in St Louis has been chosen to succeed Chief Lawrence Harrigan, who resigned. Campbell has served over ten years with the force and has previously held the chief position, earning a brilliant record and broad approval for the appointment.
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St Louis
Jack Campbell
Lawrence Harrigan
Talks of Quitting Congress Timetable Split in Senate
Washington May 23 There is debate in the senate over the possible adjournment of congress with estimates ranging from three to six weeks. Once the war revenue bill and wartime appropriations are settled the drive to stay idle grows weaker unless a peace treaty appears likely. Rioting Near Calcutta May 23 at Bhowanipoor ended after two hours with 2000 people dispersed by police amid renewed disturbances.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Hale
Teller
Calcutta
Bhowanipoor
Dynagaphar
Authoriee
First Band Concert Opens Season at Garfield Park
Marsnai's band staged the season’s first open air concert at Garfield park on Sunday afternoon with 1600 paid admissions. Many attendees arrived by buggy or carriage as park improvements including new benches and dust controlled cinder walks were noted. The program mixed popular and classical works, featuring Sousa and patriotic pieces, plus German and Paderewski numbers to satisfy a wide audience. Work will soon begin on a casino in the northeast part of the park.
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Marsnai
Garfield Park
Sousa
North
Paderewski
Man in Militia Uniform Arrested in Topeka
Roy Timmons of Laclede in Pottawatomie county went to Topeka hoping to enlist. He wore a second hand militia suit and, after appearing downtown in uniform, was arrested by the provost guard. He marched to Camp Leedy but was released after proving he was not an enlisted soldier.
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Roy Timmons
Topeka
Laclede
Pottawatomie County
Kansas Avenue
Defend Sultan Denies Ottoman Passport Refusal
The Imperial Ottoman legation in Washington states that a May 21 dispatch from Constantinople alleging Turkish authorities refused American citizens travel within the empire is without foundation.
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Legation
Washington
Ottoman Legation
Constantinople
Empire
Tasting Friendship Between Armies At London Luncheon
A London luncheon for the Royal Military Tournament honors Captain Bates of the U S Army. Colonel Oliphant presided and toasted the American army. Bates replied that he never expected to land before the British army and thanked Britain for daily sympathy. He said Americans are not a warlike people and praised the bravery and right actions of the American army.
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Bates
London
Oliphupt
United States Army
Diaz Sends Mexican Troops to Aid Texans on Rio Grande
President Diaz informs Governor Culberson that Mexico has ordered detachments to cover river points not protected and to aid Texans if attacked by bands of robbers. He also authorizes Mexican forces to request U S assistance if needed. Diaz expresses hope for continued cordial relations between Mexico and the United States.
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Diaz
Banda
Austin
Tex
Culberson
Ding
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
Texas
Building for Arizona bond sale funds capital building
Proceeds of a $100,000 territorial bond sale will fund the erection of a territorial capital building in Phoenix. Charles R. Mayer of Columbus Ohio bought the bonds at par plus 2 percent commission. The building’s design cost is estimated near $3,000,000 with Arizona materials to be used.
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Capitol Phoenix
Ariz
Charles R. Mayer
First National Bank of Columbus
Arizona
Hanna Heads Republican State Convention Plan
Columbus May 2 At the Republican state central committee meeting the state convention is set for Columbus June 21 and 22 with Senator Hanna named temporary chairman by a near unanimous vote. Some anti Hanna figures attended including Dr Lowes of Governor Mushnell's staff, who supported Hanna. A move to discipline Charles L Kurtz was quickly dropped after interjections from Daugherty and other Hanna loyalists. Squire William F Gaes of Cincinnati served as temporary sergeant at arms.
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Columbus
Republican State Central
Hanna
Lowes
Mushnell
Hannna
Stax
Charles L. ‘Kurtz
ES. Hubbard
Cleveland
Daugherty
Manna
Sao Eee Ama
Squire Wiliam F. Gaes
Cincin
Senator Allen Opposes Son's Officer Commission
Washington May 3 Senator Allen of Nebraska states he will not let his son enter the army as an officer. The son, aged 21, was appointed lieutenant colonel of Nebraska volunteers and commissioned for active duty. The senator telegraphed him to resign and he agreed, insisting his son must earn promotion by merit and not rely on political influence. Also includes assorted advertisements and notices from the era.
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Senator Allen
Nebraska
Washington
Colonsicy
Nebraska Volunteers
Allen
Bimerit
Hurt
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