Fell Into Schley's Trap In Cuba News Brief
The text reports on naval operations around the Cienfueros blockade and Spanish forces. Secretary of War Aler Whee declines to specify movement timing citing risk to American troops. General Miles prepares for an immediate departure as rumors of an early mobilization circulate from army headquarters.
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Taree
Cienfueros
Aler Whee
Cuba
Miles
Ener
Seif
Army
Spenic Spaniard With Dynamite Sighted In Leavenworth
In Leavenworth on May 20 a pursuit followed a man described as a Spanish fish who carried dynamite. Police, led by Seret Dolcise Driver Evins and Officers Delanor, tracked him from South Beventerath Street through ravines to a paint shop. The suspect threatened to blow up the north end if not freed, heightening fears as crowds dispersed.
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Speniard
Leavenworth
Loyal Spanish-born agent vows loyalty to United States
Loyal to United States Br. Julian Gonzales, advance agent of the Merrie Beil Opera company, now in this city, is a Spanish citizen with unclear naturalization status. Born in Madrid of Spanish parents, he left at 14 and was educated in England. He has long resided in the country, remains attached to Spain, and would enlist in the United States army if required.
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United States
Julian Gonzales
Merrie Beil Opera Company
Pever Navink Ab
Naturalieattin
Macrt
England
Qunzales
Spain
United Fistes Army
Pope Leo Snubbed Tried Mediation In War With Spain
Persistent Madrid Rome reports say Pope Leo XIII seeks Spain peace and world end. He pressed Spain to cede Cuba and retain Porto Rico and the Philippines as a basis for truce, but the queen regent's curt telegram and lack of reply cooled his efforts. He remains hopeful and continues urging an end to the conflict. The pope’s stance mirrors European powers seeking a quick resolution after naval disasters.
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Madrid
Rome
Spain
Ireland
United States
Leo
Wien
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Ponth
Vatican
Pont
Cape Verde
Death of J O Connor auditor for Rio Grande railway
Obituary notes the death of J O Connor auditor for the Rio Grande & El Paso railroad at El Paso Texas. He had been private secretary to General Anthony Gillee of Santa Fe and previously lived in Topeka and Chicago. He married Miss Jessie McQuaid and leaves a widow and daughter. remains to be sent to Topeka for burial per arrangements by W A Bislar of Monroe Street.
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Rio Grande & Hl Paso
el Pass
Tex
Dean Fick
O'Connor
Andhor Ghlee
The
Santa Fe
Topeks
Chicago
Incer
O'Cono
el Paso
Jessin McUas
Lin
Conrad
Ind
Topeka
Soureday
W. A. Bisaler
Monroe Street
Connor
Pek
Fortunes in rope from Dewey victory at Manila
The World reports Dewey’s Manila triumph spurred a rope industry boom in the United States with Manila hemp prices leaping from 4 to 6 cents a pound. Manufacturers, many already in receivership, seek to control supply by forming a new cartel as Manila’s port remains closed and rope stocks rise. A protectorate to secure Manila is eyed.
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Dewey
Manila
New York
Admiral Dewey
Mexico
United States
Weather forecast hints at warmer conditions ahead
The report notes rain starting late last night at NW o'clock, with an inch measured at the weather bureau. Showers were heavier in the southwest city, while East Tight had a cold spell with a ST degree minimum. Forecast calls for fair Thursday and a warmer Tuesday afternoon.
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Weather Bureau
Colsdian
T. B. Jennings
Fursday
Jorrison's Sale of Silverware at June Event
Rogers' triple plate knives and forks offered at 1.47 a set during the June sale of silverware. These are promoted as the best goods made and guaranteed to strip more wear than any other make. CH 0 Kan Ave.
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Jorrison
Rogers
General Merritt to Receive Expanded Philippine Authority
Washington reports disclose exhaustive Philippine instructions for General Merritt. The plan grants him near supreme control over military and naval operations, with directives to maintain permanent U S sovereignty. Additional troops and equipment are to be sent, and volunteer regiments may be assigned from New York Timoth or the District of Columbia, along with possible cavalry additions.
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New York
State Department
Merritt
the Philippines
Washington
the Tribune
United States
War and Navy Departments
Nexot
Unn
San Frcisco
Hawaii
Manila
War Department
East
Philippines
Timots
District of Columbia
Jay Torrer
Rocky Mountain
Offenses and arrests in police rounds at city streets
Reports on runaway Jimmie Withtrean sent to Springfield relative to a family poverty case. Arrests include Albett T. McXutt for runaway, John Thomas sought for murder at Rowler's ranch, and Marlin Rockwell and others as police pursue suspects. A park assault ends with wounds. detectives Capron and Samay Hight interact with suspects.
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Jimmie Withtrean
Sam Laruworthy
Bowen
Springfield
Budroffen
Albett T. McXutt
Tees
Hn M. Wilkerson
John Thomas
Edward Pranschen
Rowler's Ranch
Maple Hill
Thoman
Franschen
Gus Carlson
Wiscombe
Ro Wistombe
Earl Patri
Parkdale
Marty Gregg
Joe Metivern
Lawrence Reel
Lynn Herbershimer
C. A. Wiecombe
Wistombe
Enonesu
Grese
Heed
Ulge
Snapshot of Hutchinson area events and happenings
A jumble of social notes from Hutchinson including Elsner set to sing, a picnic to Wakarusa, farmers market mention of wild strawberries, and a long list of local goings on. Memorials, graduations, and college events at Washburn noted with dates and people.
Troops to Embark From Tampa May Be Promptly Sent
Washington on May 20 confirms the embarkation of regular troops from Tampa will begin soon but provides no details on their destination. The War Department states the move is official and proceeding without disclosure of onward plans.
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Washington
War Department
Tampa
Trains Collide Near Blair Nebraska Injuries Reported
A freight train broke down the Fremont cut near Blair Nebraska last night blocking the track. The Black Hills express following collided, derailing engine baggage and mail cars. Several crew members were hurt but none seriously. Passengers were taken to Missouri Valley for care. Grain-O ad promotes the beverage as a coffee substitute.
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Omaha
Neb
Fremont
Elkhorne
Blair
Black Hills Express
Top Spre
Taelas S Cook
Je Owens
Sreman
Charles Gassard
James N. Mason
Nation's Tears and the Pacific Vision in Patriot Oration
A patriotic speech envisions expanding American power through the Nicara gua canal and a Pacific cable while urging protection for Hawaiian islands and a broad market for US products. It honors Revolutionary and Civil War heroes and Groes from Lexington to Gettysburg, calling for a wreath of freedom and national unity.
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Hawaiian Islands
Far East
Nicaragua Canal
Otis
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
Bunker Hil
Brandywine
New Orleans
Chapultepec
Palo Alto
Cerro Gordo
Buena Vista
Bull Run
Antietam
Chickamauga
Lookout Mountain
Bhiloh
Gettysboro
Batue
Lberty
Republic
Day at Home observes Decoration Day in Topeka
The G A R posts in Topeka observe Decoration Day with a large delegation collecting flowers from public schools and taking them to the cemetery to honor soldiers. A parade from Sixth and Quincy, led by Marshall's band, moves through Kansas Avenue to Hamilton Hall for ceremonies. A concert at Garfield Park to raise funds for a cruiser present for Topeka features Marshall's band Modocs and several speakers.
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Elsner
Hutchinson Bites
Aricnic
Wakarusa
Horn
Ainsworth
North ‘Topeka
Knowles
Missouri
Kansas
Omahs Exposition
Jana
Marshall
Sollewe
Washburn Collear
Washburn College
Rentor
Academy of Science
Representative Hall
Soldier Creek
Reform School
Theodore Huminatt
Polk
Etehth
Ninth Streets
Masonic Mall
Tower River
Fae J.C. Brobler
Boant of
Culture Office
Srrerant
Tajor
Garfield Pith
Jacob
Ueda
H. Foster Jones
State Unineraits
Alléarnia
State House
Topeka
Serjvant Intel Hain
Fev
M. EB. Harlin
W. C. Ve
Vrank BR. Millspaugh
Bethany College
College
Oltapak
Topiks Christian Endeavor
Hishaw
Junction City
Leedy
Bu Yan
Tay
Washburn
Iter
Tiksses
Byron H. Aldred
Jas J. Richardson
Church
Latter Day Saints
Wyoming
Alder
Hichardsoe
W. Ing
Smithfeld
Cita
G. A. RR
Woman's Relief Corpa
Sixth
Quincy
Kansas Avenue
Hamilton Hall
Garfield Park
Modocs
Balkans Revolt Fears Rise Of Balkan Alliance Plans
London May 30 The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports fresh disturbances in the Balkans signaling a possible revolution. In Serbia unrest grows as ex King Milan returns and finances strain the dynasty. Prince Nicholas of Montenegro aims to form a Balkan alliance excluding the Serbian dynasty amid rising Serb and Bulgarian tensions.
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London
Vienna
Daily Telegraph
Balkans
Servia
Milan
Alexanmser
Nicholas
Montenegro
Balkan
Bulgaria
Servie
Ikimur
St. Petersburg
Monterey Leaves Dock for Coal Loading Ahead of Long Cruise
Mare Island Navy Yard Cal May 0 The coast defense vessel Monterey emerges from dry dock and spends two days loading coal with bunkers filled and dock space devoted to coal. New hydraulic pipes are being fitted to turrets and a towing bridge rigged to bow. A foreman Parlang invention allows quick slip of tow line in storms. Monterey not sailing before week’s end. Brutus expected to finish about the same time.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Cal
Monterey
Parlang
Two Little Girls Represent America and England at Philadelphia
Memorial day observances in Philadelphia featured ceremonies at the Lincoln monument Fairmount and Laurel Hill Cemetery with addresses by Archdeacon Trate General Sickles and General Mulholland. A memorial in Monument Cemetery honored Anna M Ross. A parade included a pony drawn bust with two girls symbolizing America and England.
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Philadelphia
Masconia
Lincoln Monument
Fairmount
George G. Meade
Blonde
Archdeacon Rus Trate
Laurel Hill
Daniel E. Sickles
Bt. Clair A. Mulholland
Anna M. Ross
Monument Cemetery
Fred Taylor
Odd Fellows
America
Orange Baskets as a Decorative Luncheon Treat
A recipe describes orange baskets for serving salads or desserts at luncheons and children's parties. It covers preparing peel baskets, cooking an orange jelly from juice with sugar and gelatine, and topping with whipped cream or filling with orange salad and candied cherries.
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Benanai
Camp Richmond Hospital Opens Tomorrow in San Francisco
The newly decorated National colors of the United States and England adorn the hospital at Camp Richmond in San Francisco. The facility occupies a full block front on 69 Point Sabes avenue and is fully equipped. The surrounding field is drained and sheltered with a round enclosure for hospital tents. A rewards detail will be issued from each regiment to sisters. No visitors will be allowed on the field.
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Camp Richmond
San Francisco
Point Sabes Avenue
Pin in the Appendix Ends Widow’s Life at Hospital
Mrs. Maria Bridge, a widow and longtime cook at the orphans home, died at Christ's hospital at 2 am after a pin lodged in her vermiform appendix caused fatal appendicitis. She swallowed the brass pin weeks earlier, then developed right side pain. An operation at Geist hospital revealed the pin destroyed the intestinal wall and led to fatal abdomen infection. she had remained in a state of semi consciousness since surgery. The case is noted as one of the few such medical histories.
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Farke Fostien
Boothe
D. D
Pastor del
Cive
Lore
Chas
Culbert
John Sontess
Chester
Edward Wootten
Jrs
Galloway
Fottstown
Axson Burrell
Cincinnati
Maria Bridge
Christ's Hospital
Davis
Druggista
Woman Arrestee From Vera Walks To City Station
A female tramp, Mrs Sarah Pieroe Coleman, was arrested Saturday night by North Topeka police on suspicion of vagrancy after walking from Vera Colorado to the city, thinking she was a man in disguise she was released this morning and started toward Kansas City.
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Betce
Soares of Vagrency
Sarah Pieroe Coleman
Vera
Colorado
Union Partie Railroad
Kaw
Henry Grosch
North Topeka
Thorpe
Coleman
Kansas City
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Tiros
Eikow
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Imemibsere
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Donnie
Uncle Sam
ROYAL
Pope Leo
Washingtoft
Berlin
Towere
Francis Jeseph
Aberrin
Triarch
Bela
William
Portofico
MR. J. O'Connor
Rio Grande
Paso
Queais
State Department Instruction Government of Philippines
St Louis New York
St. Louis
Drargis
Rasen
Nevada
Ohlic
Ska
Maz
Gasta Miliz
West Bighin
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Spencer
Care Jourageatonte Teen Wettest EO
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Heporiur
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