Havana postal fraud arrests widen storm over Cuba funds
Warranted arrests were issued for Havana postmaster J. P. Thompson deputy auditor W H Reeves and Cuban stamp department clerks Edward Moya and Jorge Mascaro. Officials say Thompson admitted irregularities including a 455 receipt and remittance holds, prompting Senate debate on Cuba governance and Rathbone’s powers.
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Havana
J. P. Thompson
W. H. Reeves
Island
Edward Moya
Jorge Mascaro
Stamp Department
Vivac
Reeves
Neely
Washington
B. P. Thompson
Thompson
Post Office Department
Hay
Virginia
Rathbone
Cuba
George ©. Seybold
Wiliam T. G. Neal
C. W. BF. Neely
Postal Department
Fishermen Outwit Wardens Over Grand Larceny Claim
In Oshkosh Wisconsin May 17 fishermen outsmart wardens while investigating L Malehow for stealing fish from Lake Winnebago. Five barrels valued at $20 were found. three barrels disappeared during a visit, leaving two barrels for petit larceny charges as wardens debate next steps.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Lake Winnebago
L. Malehow
G Rand
Malchow
Native Woman Killed as Moore Escapes Pursuit
Reports from Pierre South Dakota dated May 17 describe Van Moore killing a Missouri squaw with a pistol butt. Two Indians who tried to intervene were imprisoned until Moore fled to avoid officers. Authorities clash over whether the case is state or federal, with both sides awaiting the others move. Also noted are a Milwaukee injunction bid over a marriage contract and Queen Liliuokalani’s public stance on the United States.
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Pierre
van Moore
Missouri
Moore
United States
Markets Report From Chicago and Midwest May 16
Chicago Board of Trade quotes cover Wheat Corn Oats along with livestock prices for hogs cattle and sheep. Buffalo and St Louis notices list live stock and grain prices. regional details include May and July futures, cash and track quotes, and per bushel and per cwt figures.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Detroit
Boer Envoys Exposed Dutch Secrets In New York Visit
British relief efforts near Mafeking clash with Boer positions at Kraai Pan as reports surface that Boer delegates in New York heard Dutch conversations through a UK-born observer. The Daily Express details Wolmarans and Fischer discussing peace, Milner, Schreiner, and Kruger, while US politics unfold with Missouri's state convention electing a colored slate for governor and other offices.
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London
Daily Express
New York
Patrick O'Connor
Atlantic
Maasdam
O'Connor
Wolmarans
Fischer
Wessels
America
Cecil Rhodes
Alfred Milner
South Africa
Kruger
Bloemfontein
Milner
Vischor
Jameson
Johannesburg
Cape Colony
Natal
Schreiner
Great Britain
United States
Montagu White
O'Conner
Sher
Misssouri
Philadelphia
Joseph Flory
St. Louis
Allen
Kansas City
BEL
Porterfield
Springfield
Wor
Fleming
Webster Groves
W. FB. Bloebavin
St. Charles
Samuel O'Fallon
Oregon
C. C. Crouse
Pierce City
Thomas J. Akins
Humansville
Kerens
Webster Davis
White Flag Incidents Deepen Boer War Controversy
London reports from May 17 say Portuguese officials dispute Boer relief at Mafeking and London awaits confirmation. Marshal Roberts cables from Kroonstad on May 15 detailing Prince Alfred's Guards foraging near two white flag farms, resulting in deaths and prisoners, with a farmer claiming threats over flag misuse.
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London
Mafeking
Marshal Roberts
War Office
Kroonstad
Prince Alfred’s Guards
FB. Walton
W. B. Everton
Lord Roberts
Roberts
Women run Champaign street railway for a day
May 25 will see the Champaign city hospital board operate all lines in Champaign and neighboring city for a day. Detentions only will be imposed and the prettiest young women from both towns will act as conductors. Riders may use the system and pay fare, with proceeds aiding Burnham public hospital expenses.
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Champaign
Mls
Twin Cities
Issenger
Mhis
Champalen
Burnham Public Hospital
Governor Smith Criticizes Clark Appointment as Trickery
Governor Robert B. Smith of Montana denounces Senator Clark's U S Senate appointment as contemptible trickery. He recalls Clark's conviction on perjury bribery and fraud and calls the Senate to reject the resolutions sending him back to the body.
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Ogden
Utah
Robert B. Smith
Montana
Helena
Clark
United States Senate
Spriggs
Senate
The Old Colonel Is Gone and St. Louis Strike Settled
W. P. Hargitt a forty year tramp printer died at his sister’s home in Wyoming. He previously published a Rushville newspaper and was a Shakespeare student. St Louis reports a strike settlement after late night talks with transit officials pending ratification.
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Wyoming. O
W. P. Hargitt
Hargitt
Rushville
Tnd
St. Louis
Valhalla Hall
Gigantic Indian famine relief effort described by Curzon
Reports from New York and London on Lord Curzon and the famine in central provinces of India. The cable from the New York committee urged more funds while Curzon replied that five and a half million rupees were already in relief. The Daily Chronicle notes unprecedented demand and a vast relief organization aiding starving districts with many dependents on government aid.
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New York
Mipers
Lord Curzon
Iadia
India
Simla
London
Austria
The
Daily Chronicle
Famine labor camps near Bilaspur and tragic local incidents
Descriptions from Bilaspur显示 famine relief work where 1500 workers, including women and children, endure harsh wages and compulsory labor. The account contrasts low pay with food sufficiency outcomes and notes resistance to workhouses. Separate items report James Chase dragged by a frightened horse near Knapp Wisconsin. a kerosene fire in Amboy injuring Lizzie Ruby and her child. Peter Dey found dead in a sinkhole near Green Bay. Racine navigation blocked by a sunken scow. and Samuel Kingsley’s seven year sentence for assault.
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Bilaspur
Kanyalkhans
United States
Two Men Die Accidentally in Illinois Train Crash
Ed G. Anderson of Nashville Tennessee a deaf mute was killed while walking on the track not noticing an approaching passenger train. Henry Jebens a painter fell from a rotting rafter and was killed in Davenport Iowa May 17. Hall Claire Wisconsin citizens will hold a meeting to greet the pedee envoys visiting the city.
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Davenport
Ed G. Anderson
Nashville
Tenn
Henry Jebens
Hall Claire
Wis
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Kemble Flower Co
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Burlington
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