Packing House Sold In St Joseph Market Deal
Negotiations closed between Hunoraond Packing Co and St Joe Stock Yards Co. Hammond Co bought Moran Plant at St Joe. Swift & Co recently cored the plant. 500 to 609 workers to be employed, capacity to double within the year with large additions and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christo
Hunoraond Packing Company
St Joe Mu. Stock Yards Company
Hammond Company
Moran
St. Joe
Swift & Co
Mc Risley Praises Pick for Brigadier General in Volunteers
Washington May 23 President Mc Risley gave positive assurance on appointing Gen John A Wiley of Franklin Pa as brigadier general of volunteers Announcement says Wiley and Gobin the G A R commander in chief have been urged for the place Gen Gobin is defeated but Wiley secures the slot and Gobin sought the post
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Washington
Mc Risley
John A. Wieley
Franklin
Gobin
G. A. Fu
Mob Hangs A Black Railroad Worker in Tennessee
In Paducah Kentucky May 22 a mob hanged Joe Mitchell a Black railroad brakeman from Tilmnoki Central after an incident at Rives Tennessee where a white itinerant boy was knocked from a moving train and lost both legs. Mitchell was arrested but seized at the depot and dragged away to Union City Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Joe Mitchell
Tilmnoki Central Railroad
Lves
Rives
Tenn
Mitchell
Rivas
Deine
Union City
Wanamaker Offered Second Assistant Secretary of War
Washington May 23 It is reported here that John Wanamaker of Philadelphia has offered his civil services to the president and that he will be appointed second assistant secretary of war when the post becomes available. A separate note from St Louis May 23 tells of Private Arthur Duane of Company G St Joseph meeting his brother Henry Duane at the hospital tent of the Fourth Regiment after 11 years apart in a chance reunion among the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Washington, D. C
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Arthur Duane
Company G. St Joseph
Duane
Henry Duane
St. Joe
Netuwir
Alen
Presidential nominations sent to Senate May 23 1898
President McKinley sent a large slate of nominations to the Senate on May 23. Among those named are Woodville Rockhill as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Greece Romania and Servia. R Wilderman to consul general at Hong Kong. George F Lincoln to Antwerp. Edwin D Witslow to Stockholm. Oliver J Hughea to Coburg. Henry Morgan to Bergen. George H Jackson to Cognac. Kates A Lane to secretary at Nicaragua Costa Rica and San Salvador. Charles E McCrum to Pretoria. James D Jeffries to Memphis customs. Henry Terrell U S attorney in Texas. John Bayle Jr assayer in charge at St Louis. W H Rand withdrawn. Henry F Hoyt as observer with rank of monger. several withdrawals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Washington
Senate
Woodville Rockhill
District of Columbia
Greece
Roumania
Servis
R. Wilderman
California
Hong Kong
China
George F. Lincoln
Sennesuua
Antwerp
Belgium
Edwin D. Witslow
Ilinois
Stockholm
Sweden
Oliver J. Hughea
Connecticut
Bonneburg
Coburg
Germany
Henry Morgan
Louisiana
Bergen
Austen
Switzerland
George H. Jackson
Cognac
Kates A. Lane
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
San Salvador
Charles E. McCrum
Ohio
Pretoria
Stuth Aces Republic
McCrum
Tahiti
Victor BR. Nelson
Pee
Nor- Navy
Thienas Letdy Rhoades
Pennsylvania
Ralph Thompson
1Vis
Henry Terrell
U. S
Western District of
Texas
Treasury
John Bayle, Jr
U.S
H. F. White
Minnesota
Transports Arrive as Troop Movements Increase in Tampa
Nearly all government transports bound for troops from Tampa have reached port. Leona Troquis and Santiago joined the fleet, bringing the total to 21 with two or three more expected. Ships recently anchored at Port Tampa were outfitted with bunks and stalls before sailing south. A new Palmetto Beach camp two miles east of Tampa is now occupied by four volunteer regiments.
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Tampa
Fla
Leona
Troquis
Santiago
Port Tampa
Palmetto Beach
Lorne Affirms Alliance With America
The Marquis of Lorne, son in law of Queen Victoria, writes in London that about two months ago in Sheffield he advocated an alliance with America. He says he has long worked to strengthen friendship and joint trade with foreigners and that such a policy is natural for English speaking nations. He notes an American citizen and references General Grant's policy.
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London
Marquis of
Lorne
Queen Victoria
Sheffield
America
Spain weighs privateering option after senate discussion
Madrid May 23. In a Spanish senate discussion today Spain seriously contemplates resorting to privateering in the near future. The dialogue centered on lawful raiding against enemy commerce should war broaden. Officials signaled a possible ministerial proposal to authorize privateers subject to oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Poisoned by Ptomaines In Chillicothe Cream and Strawberries
A mass poisoning in Chillicothe Ohio sickened several prominent residents after eating cream and strawberries. Names include John Tomlinson banker, Tomilson, Robert, Chutes Hinson, Misses June and Eleanor Winn, Nelson Purdum, Dr. J W Lash, Dr. C F Tattman and others. Physicians reported complete and Marmine constitutional upset with stomach and intestinal pain. Investigators believe contamination occurred in the cream, likely after standing before mixing with fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicorne
John Tomlinson
Ross County National Bank
Tomilsson
Robert
Chutes Hinson
Missex June
Eleanore Winn
Nelson Purdum
J. W. Lash
C. F. Tattman
Promaine
Venice
Another Case of Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlain's Pain Balm
A testimonial from ENIDER Freed of Cuikhoun Co Va claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured rheumatism in his son after using one and a half bottles. The note urges others to use the product and mentions sales by druggists. Also mentions Beers' Blood Purifier and Cloud Maker for pimples and blotches with druggist sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberlin
Enider
Freed
Cuikhoun Co
Congressmen Robbins and Broussard go to the front
Two congressmen, Edward E Robbins of Pennsylvania and Broussard of Louisiana, were authorized by the president to join the Cuban invasion. Robbins will command a company as assistant quartermaster US volunteers, while Broussard is to raise a Louisiana company ready to join Pan American forces. They will be paired in the House during absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins
Broussard
Washington
Congress
Messra
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
Edward Everett Robbins
Paras
B. EK. Robbins
United States Volunteers
Cuba
Broussach
Tmrd
Back to Martinique as Admiral Cervera returns
News item reports Admiral Cervera's squadron may reenter Martinsique waters, with speculation the British steamer Twickenham will coal the Spanish destroyer Terror and hospital ship Aficante at Fort de France harbor then rendezvous with Cervera to refuel. Twickenham carries about 4000 tons of coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gervera
St. Pierre
Martinique
Cervera
Jooat Thia
Fort de Prance
Terror
Aficante
Fort de Pranioe
Tywickenham
Insurgent Cuba Questionloom in London Times Report
London dispatch notes Cuban insurgents may prove useless to the United States and Cuba’s leaders, including Gomes, may oppose annexation. Madrid reporters warn Spain will resist aggressive schemes. Captain Deschamps arrives in Madrid amid celebrations and police cover as crowds greet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
London
Madrid
Tation l
Cuba
Spain
Maximo Gomes
Washington
After Barnacles Six Divers Will Clean the Squadron Keels
Savannah Ga May 23 Six submarine divers from Noefelle arrived today enroute for Key West. They say they have been entered there to clean one chae of Sampson's and Schiey's ee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Noefelle
Ennole
Key West
Sampson's
Schiey
Measles and Pneumonia Hit Missouri Volunteers at Barracks
An epidemic of measles and pneumonia has struck the Fifth regiment of Missouri volunteers at Jefferson Barracks. Several patients are in dangerous condition and were moved to the city hospital on Sunday. Others are being treated at the barracks as heavy rains caused the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri Volunteers
Jeferson Barracks
American Correspondent to Convict Camp in Puerto Rico
May 22 report from St Thomas states Mr Freeman Halstead the newspaper correspondent sentenced to a year in prison for a photo of fortifications at San Juan Puerto Rico has been moved to a convict camp. Washington notes Senate bill for paying volunteers in advance. Spanish prisoners removed from Fort McPherson head to Key West then Havana to swap for the American reporter. Thrall and Jones in camp at Jacksonville as the first units arrive, about 1,000 men per unit under Brigadier General H W Lawton with more regiments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
West Iniles
Freeman Halstead
In Juan Porto Hico
Ft. McPherson
Atlan
Julian
Fort McPherson
Atlantis
Key West
Havana
Jacksonville
Fla
Milners
Wisconsin
H. W. Lawton
Authorizing President to Retire Officers Introduced Today
Washington May 23 Senator Chandler introduced a bill authorizing the president during the Spanish American War to place officers above lieutenant colonel in the army and above commander in the navy on the retired list and set their retired pay. The bill allows filling vacancies by promotion rather than seniority. A separate draft bill would enlarge the army corps of engineers with promotions by seniority. The two measures were referred to the military affairs committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen. Chandler
Spain
Senate
Alger
Corps of Engineers
Army
Battalion of Engineers
Military Affairs Committee
Allison
Florida Landing Report Details Cuban Expedition
A report states Gen Lacret and a Cuban battalion have landed from the Florida on Cuba's northern coast in Havana Province. The convoy included 2000 stands of arms, rapid fire guns, mule trains, and a large consignment of ammunition. The Florida’s landing is said to have been better managed than the Gussie voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lacret
Florida
Cuba
Gussie
Havana
Wall Streeters Disband Over Regimen Not Going to War
The bankers and brokers regiment in New York disbands after government and state military officials fail to respond to their offer of 4,000 recruits. Leading financiers who organized the unit feel snubbed and decide to halt the effort. Those willing to fight are urged to join existing state regiments or new formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
New York
Alger
Cubans Fight Toward Coast To Join American Forces
Cuban fighters press toward the coastline to join American landings. About three hundred Cubans clashed with a Spanish cavalry squad 16 miles west of Matanzas near the blockade ships. The battle raged into darkness. by Friday morning the Spanish troops, aided by infantry, were retreating toward Havana as Cubans close in on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Key West
Matanzas
Havans
Brazilian Balm Brings Recovery From Consumption
James Rees of 325 W Pearl St Indianapolis Indiana was dying of quick consumption with lungs ulcerated and body wasting. A friend gave him Brazilian Balm to ease his cough. He ignored his doctor and used the Balm alone. By February he was back at work with sound lungs and increased weight. The recovery is described as near miraculous.
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Furke
WS. Boothe
Lore
Ches. B. Lore
Culbert
John Scollen
Chester
Uder Edward Wootten
Ibes
Galloway
Pottstown
Ami
Anson Burrell
Cincinnati
Brazil
Jackson & GD
Indianapolis
Ind
Arnold
North Topeka
Kansas
Deers. James, Rees
Pearl St
Indianapoli
James
Brazilian Balm claims to cure consumption and lung damage
An ad宣 claims opium containing cough syrups worsen consumption and that Brazilian Balm, free of opiates, stimulates nerves and destroys the bacillus, supposedly restoring lung health. The text labels opiates as fatal and promotes this remedy as unique, with dubious co conspirator details and vendors listed.
Revered Statesman Gladstone Remembered by Minister
The Rev. Dr. R. Heber Newton at All Souls Church extols Mr. Gladstone as a lifelong public servant guided by Christian ethics. He praises Gladstone’s disinterested public service, lack of personal gain, and influence over followers through character and ideas rather than political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gladstone
R. Heber Newton
All Souls Protestant Episcopal Church
Ufe
Ife
Jesus Christ
Desertion Notice and Local Incidents in Fort Riley Area
Police report shows Dr W A McCarter and A L Davis fined for bicycle on sidewalks as officers staged a quiet watch. Deserter Chris Primeter from US Army at Ft Riley measured six foot two and about two hundred pounds. A ten dollar reward offered for army deserters. Juveniles Erle Bigsey age 15 and Carr Wescott age 14 arrested for trespassing in railroad yards. fined five dollars each. Cuban war march reaches Toledo with two Cuban airs slated for Marshall’s hand. Robert Pugh a longtime settler dies at his Oakland area home. funeral Tuesday at 3 pm conducted by Rev H D Fisher.
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W. A. McCarter
A. L. Davis
United States
Ft. Riley
Chris Primeter
Army
United States Army
Erle Bigsey
Carr Wescott
Hendricks
Topeke
Marshall
Robert Pugh
Oakland
H. D. Fisher
VESSELS SAFE PROMPTS ARCTIC LOSS THEORY
San Francisco May 23 The Examiner notes the claimed loss of five whaling vessels in the Arctic has credence among mariners. Vessels near Point Barrow stay safe until ice breaks up typically after June, and the whaler Alexander was last reported at Point Barrow ten days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Arctic
Point Burrow
Alexander
Point Barrow
Today’s Market Report on Wheat and Provisions
Market notes show wheat prices easing with July futures dipping briefly as shorts cover. Chicago receipts reached 105 cars, world wheat shipments above 4 billion bushels, with French crop estimates at 370 million bushels. Oats and provisions traded dull while hogs moved modestly lower amid mixed cash activity and volatility in July positions.
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Theorthwest
Asul
Chicago
Delter
Spain
Soul
TNO
He Asige
Laren
Suly Beman
Bry
Onis
Stee
Tuly Park
Seth
Flax and Hogs Market Report from Kansas City
Local market notes list cash bids for flax, cattle and hogs at Kansas City. Prices show steady cattle values and varying hog figures with hay and grain movements noted, alongside general market commentary and futures references.
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Deer Park Farm
Poland
Sixth Street
S. A. Sawyer
Audt
H. E. Ball
Topeka, Kas
Prescott & CO
Ih. L. Larsh & Co
Kele
Qua Kansas Av
Gen. Gobin
Wanamaker
U. 8
Deschamps
Montserrat
Coranni Pridas
Cienfuegos
Divachamps
Playa de Independencia
Comilias
Jefferson Barracks
Manila
House
Weyler
Bil
Gen. Lacret
Cadiz
Lloyd's
Merritt
Chicago & Northwestern
Jennings
Crapeiete 2
Ara & Eon
Wholesas Seenie
Ban
Marcshall
T. P. Culley
Kimball Plane Company
Culley
Topeka
Geo, Eiem & Co
Tis Kansas Avenue
Elem
Neuvitas
General Slanco
Puerto Principe
Vincent Graham
Annie Laurie
Today's Market Report
Associated Press
State Journal
Kanaas City
Kanara City
Elattoren
I Simitane
BEL
Kansan
Raneas
Chotea
Timothy
Weiker, Chalice
Tmi
Muner
Siueil Es Fom
Essien
Buna
Regianerel
Bastista
Wien Eis
Decerase
Palo Dubies
Aioe Wirat
Peirtid
Taverpool
Weber Chien Ranier
John Fr. Dom
Foam & Colombian
Kew York
Holt Rers
N.Y
Jnc. F. Donovan Com Co
National Bank of Commerce KC
National
Gilchrist Beos
Einod Vorneute
Jackson St
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