Japan Eyes Nicaragua Canal as Pacific Power
Washington May 12 The Tokio cable says Japan has its eye on the Nicaraguan canal adding a new phase to the canal question in which the United States has shown keen interest. The report notes Japan would gain direct Atlantic access via the canal and highlights broader implications for naval and commercial strategy. The dispatch details diplomatic maneuvering and the guarded nature of negotiations, with Minister Kurino set to travel to Mexico to present credentials.
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Great Britain
Japan
China
Pacific
Atlantic
Cape Horn
Washington
Kurino
Mexico
United States
Nicaragua
Tokio
Demonstration in Caracas Backs Crespo Policy in Venezuela
Reports from Washington say 10,000 people rallied at the Yellow House, Crespo’s residence, in support of his policy. The display united all parties in favor of a cabinet from all political elements, with no effect on the British Venezuela question beyond showing unity in public policy. The Venezuelan congress is focused on adopting a Napoleonic code style into the new code, while Venezuela maintains a gold standard with a gold and silver coinage system dominated by gold.
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Washington
Venezuan
Caracad
Crespo
Yellow House
Venexulan
Venezuela
Venezuela Congress
Epworth League Convention Set for Chattanooga
The Epworth League marks its anniversary with local services as plans advance for the second international conference in Chattanooga in June. Over 10 000 delegates are expected and invitations have been accepted from Bishops Hendrix Hargrove and Joyce Rev Charles H Parkhurst Mrs Maud Ballington Booth Hon McKennie Bowell prime minister of Canada and Rev Sam P Jones. The conference will be a jubilee focused on revivals missions temperance and other league issues without legislative powers.
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Chattanoogs
Chicago
Epworth League
Chattanooga
Cleveland
Eydeaver
Hendrix, Hargrove
Joyce
Charles H, Parkhurst
D. D
Mra
Maud Ballington Booth
McKennie Bowsell
Primy
Canada
Sam P. Jones
League
Fatal Wreck of a Fast Freight Train In New York
One of the worst wrecks on the Erie Western Division near Hoenelaville, New York, occurred when Freight No. 92 derailed after a broken wheel. Ten cars piled in a heap. Three men, all groom handlers, were killed. names unavailable. Wexter, a car manager for the horses, suffered severe injuries and is expected not to survive. Debris blocked the line from Corning to Buffalo.
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Hoenelavilie
Erie
Wexter
Corning
Buffalo
Close Watch on School Directors in Detroit Bribe Case
A verdict of guilty was returned this morning against Julius Lichtenberg the ex school inspector accused of taking a bribe from a Manitowoc Wisconsin furniture firm agent. He was remanded for sentence. This marks the second conviction of a Detroit school board member on the same charge.
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Detroit
Mich
Lichtenberg
Manitowoc
Win
Tiphert
Supreme Court
Jovept Walsh
Dmavis
Poet And Saint When In Hawaii Rejects Ike Allegations
San Francisco May 12 Joaquin Miller the poet denies mock accusations about Honolulu life. He claims to have lived there briefly as a sick man and expresses support for the republic of Hawai i. He adds he would carry a gun if needed for its defense and signs a letter as Joaquin Miller. Fire in New York Village Devastates Oakfield shop. Harris & Chain hardware Store fire destroys property worth 30,000.
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Joaquit Mier
Ike
Hon Juan
San Francis
Joaquin Mi- Tar
Honoluli
Mel
Honolulu
Republic of
New York
Oakfeld
Harris + & Chain
Dying Declaration of Edward Irving Darling
The district attorney's office in New York holds the dying declaration of Edward Irving Darling. The affidavit by Howard Darling describes his wife Flora Adams Darling and Dr Spranger allegedly tampering with medicines and planning his death, detailing years of alleged abuse, hidden letters, a trip to New York, and threats of divorce and alimony. The piece also notes a separate European political dispatch about the anti-revolution bill and German ministerial infighting.
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New York
Edward Crying Daring
Flora Adams Darling
Edward Irving Dartier
Sprenger
Avin
Reon
Burling
Bpeanger
Talar
California
Howard Tovioe Darling
Kimnett
Witnesves
Iin
la Desi
G. Bebewie
Soranger
Duclitus
Hess
Spranger
Darling
Springer
Clayton
Caine
Washington
EbbItt House
Detroit
Sprangen
Proucnd
Tie
Bpranger
Talon
Baye
Knights of Labor Feel Uneasy Over Organizing Split
Philadelphia reports a split in the Knights of Labor with an independent order. General Masher Workman Goversten has been instructed to tour Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory and Texas. Planned visits to Kentucky Indiana Ohio Iowa and other states are being arranged with dates to be announced soon.
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Philadelphia
Knlebte
Masher
Goversten Tax
Bowen
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texas
Inez
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Tinea
Iowa
Kansas
Nebrask
South Dakota
Montana
Miss Gould Declines Gold Cup at Gold Cup Ceremony
Miss Mele Gould writes from New York on May 1 to decline to serve as sponsor for a veteran Chickasaw Guards event on physician advice. She presents a gold cup inscribed as a token of appreciation to the guard. Newfoundland government sends a man to Johnston’s Island on May 12 to handle disputed points. debt projected at over 15 million dollars. National Keeley League plans its next annual convention in Harrisburg on August 20, with use of the state House chamber granted.
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New York
Mele Gould
Foundland
Donilnson
Johns
Colonial Beery
Cittown Ly
Newfoundland
Chicago
National Keeley League
Opera House
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
National Women Awtilary League
Ihe
Frost of a Killing Nature Hits Fifteen States
A weather service report describes a severe frost spreading across fifteen states from Wisconsin to Montana and Colorado. Iowa and Dakota report heavy frost with fruit and vegetables damaged while corn and small grain suffer partial losses. Wisconsin reports ruined buds and grain with widespread chilling impacts across the region.
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Chicago
Mohican
Cranberry
Wisconsin
Lake
Regan
Mivieeppi Valeley
Ruwkyr Mountains
Monti
Wyorrar
Colorado
Iowa
Dakota
Sioux City
Journal
Milwaukee
Derry
DELAWARE AND THE SENATORSHIP I The Governor Appoints the senate
Washington May 12 The probability that Governor Watson will appoint a senator from Delaware to succeed Benjamin Higginson is discussed. The piece notes how historical Senate selections were influenced by legislature failure and raises questions about governor power, presence of counter claimants, and potential constitutional issues.
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Senate
Washington
Watson WO
Delaware
Bensatur
Delaware Governor, But It Is More Lle Ly Ua of Lwo
Monttana
Wyoming
Mili
National Cominence Officials Report Condition Improvements
Washington May 12 Navy and army officials report gradual improvement in key figures over the last day. Secretary Cresium’s health shows progress while Representative Fite remains stable. President Cleveland enjoyed a rest outing near Leesburg Virginia with Secretary Morton and Commissioner Miller, returning in better spirits.
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Washington
Cresium
Casey
Army
Cleveland
Secrutary Morton
J Miller
Iubernal Revenue
Leesburg, Va
Shooting Affray at Anaconda Wounds Man in Back
Anaconda May 12 Ed Welch was wounded and possibly fatally injured after a melee with Sim Graves. A long-standing quarrel led to a fight near a boat where Welch struck Graves and Graves died shortly after, leaving a veteran Montana railroad man gravely involved.
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Ed Welch
Sim Graves
Gry
Old Northern
Jul
Cumans Flee from Spanish Rule and Cuba Uprising
The steamship Maxcotte arrived from Cuba to Tampa with 120 passengers, four Cubans among them fleeing harsh conditions. Reports claim a small insurrection near Charlen collapsed after surrender, while Flor Crombet’s fate is disputed. Paris notes an international bicycle race with 65 entrants from Dieppe.
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Tampa
Pia
Maxcotte
Cuba
Wight
Passangwes
Caharlen
Matnga v
Colon
Banta Chara
Flor Crombet Ie
Baracoa
American Securities Rise in London Week Trade
London market overview shows general gains in stocks with active purchases of American railway and union securities. Notable advances include Erie preferred four, Baltimore & Ohio, Union Pacific, Denver, and Louisville & Nashville, while Canadian titles were pressured by bears.
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London
Ampelens Ralivond
Bears
America
Pallrond
Coplinioua
Erie
Baltimore
Western Miners Convention Opens With 40,000 Members
The Federation of Western Miners plans its annual convention starting May 18 at a mansion. About 150 delegates expected from Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota. Main topics include a potential union with the American Federation of Labor and the Mine Workers' Federation, plus unity to boost membership. John Melville of the AFL is expected to attend to push affiliation. Ed Boyce is noted as a live circle leader with State Act support. Butte and Helena delegations are represented.
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Sithalon Vyach
Federation of Labor
Federation of Western Metuiliteroun Minere
Idaho
Montana
Bourh
Dakota
Libor
Mink Workers’ Federation
Uewenterh Cont
John Meliride
Amercat Federation of Laborte
Federation
Difford
Axper
W. J. Kiddy
Butte
Ed Boyce
States Act of
Farho
Miso
Hutte
Whett Deluration
Millionaire Lampper's Son to Wed Actress in Secrecy
Los Angeles May 12 An heir to wealth plans marriage to Genevieve Nannory of the Daley company after a clandestine engagement. The couple hides from parental opposition as the troupe tours Texas and California before a planned ceremony at an Orange Junction venue. The bride is a member of the Daley company and the wedding is to occur despite strong parental resistance.
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Milionaire
Lamber
Scotts
Los Angeles
Cal
Young Burn
Orange Junction
MILITIA CALLED UP AS MINE DISTURBANCE LOOMS
Mutinous mine owners fear a wider clash as workers at the Franklin mine in Virginia go on strike for wage increases. Adjutant General Mabibure met local officials and sheriff to discuss possible armed action, but troops were not ordered to march. Militias in Duluth are alerted, ready to mobilize if unrest escalates among Finnish, Polish, and Hungarian workers.
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Duluth
Minn
Tn Battle Array
Franklin
Virginia
Mabibure
Bachard
Manlbore
Amnesty Rally Calls for Release of Irish Prisoners in Dublin
A large Phoenix Park demonstration urged amnesty for Irish political prisoners including Timothy Harvington. An address argued the Leala DMLLUCU prisoners were either guilty or innocent, having fully expiated their crimes. The meeting adopted a resolution opposing revenge and vindictive detention by a new government.
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Hemenshaven
Dublin
Phoenix Park
Amnnaty
Timothy Harvington
Tor Dublin
le An Uddresd
Navy bets no warship to Panama voyage
Washington May 14 The Navy Department has no further information from the Ranger. Monterey has been at Panama for several days and is ordered to proceed toward Callao Peru. It is believed no warship will be sent along the coast of that country. The Monterey will likely stay briefly at Callao and then head northward.
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Washington
Navy Department
Ranger
Monterey
Panama
Callao
Peru
Department
Greer
Cincinnet
Witsenmwe
Goebet
Killi Tobnty Duntond
Covington
Weork
Goebint
Wate Hallroad plans linked to White Pine region and Moscow
An article reports discussions of a rail line from Moscow to a Palouse terminus near Jululla, surveying along the Clearwater White Pine country. It notes lumber experience in Michigan and speculates on Moscow as the rail hub with capital backing, while officials debate feasibility and timing.
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White Pine
Moscow
Leti
Clearwater
Speke A Palouse
Julluella
Pwo
Albion
Iumbier
Abistina
Iumor
Benatar St. Hrownd
Ne Moscow Na- Hawi Bank
Witte
Korellen
Corramoniene
Tlin
Nrowning Accident at Matthew River Two Men Drown
Report details a drowning incident near the Matthew River opposite Equuay crow. Hendermen and Jobenin attempted to reach a boat and were washed from the bar while three others reached shore safely. The third party remained with the bend and narrowly escaped.
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Johnson
Joneyh
Henderon
Finnie
Equuay
Suthethey
Menderdon
Bretier
Saati
Henderson
Suhasen
Whith
Leyiba Ba
Pope Oden
Hendermen
Jobienn
Uhr
Attempt to Assault the Mayor in Chisago Building
Chicago report of May 10 describes a panic when four former employees tried to rush Mayor Bwitt Assailant Philip Chuster, shouting threats, but clerks restrained him. Several people were knocked down during the rush for safety. none killed. The mayor escaped unharmed.
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Ponte
Chisago
Machinery Trade Agreement Advances With American Equipment Entering
Washington May 11 officials report a prime agreement paving the introduction of American machinery. The pact enables the import of modern equipment and related machines, signaling broad access for industry. The accord outlines procurement provisions and defines ownership and use of machinery under the new intertrade framework.
Royal visit to Sheffield greeted by thousands in London May
The Duke and Duchess of York arrived in Britain to a large welcoming crowd. Thousands lined the streets as artillery salutes marked their procession. They were hosted at the Norfolk estate before a public entrance scheduled for tomorrow in the capital.
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Uke
Duchess of York
Enwlishmen
London
Ductwun
York
Trnnon
Duke of Norfolk
Ely
London Athlete Club Spring Games Feature New York Visitor
London hosts the annual spring games where Edwards and Carty of the New York Athletic Club participate. Carty traveled from New York to study London style and plan coaching insights for the U S team touring next September. Fire kills three including Mehael Bomol and Frank Boug, with 44 Gilwalla started in the Indiana Geld.
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London
Amune Ue Spentatore
London Athlete Club
Bramford
Edwards, Carty
New York Athletic Club
Burner
New Yorkers
United States
Revolt in Ecuador as Cotopaxi Shells Puntusua and Ranger Intervenes
A Panama to New York dispatch reports the U S Ranger shelling near Puntusun to dislodge rebels as the Chiles war era turmoil continues. The Cotopaxi bombards, troops land at Manta and Kamerdidos, with Captain Bey at the weapon’s edge. The Ranger arrives under flag of truce, rebels evacuated, General Altara proclaimed ready to lead revolt.
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New York
Panama
Houmdor
Manta
Coto
Punterum
Kamerdidos
Lowwell
Bey
Ano
Cotopaxt
Kingute
Ranger
United States
Watson
Ftanger
Tebols
Ismeraldas
Capiin Bayan
Rehata
Bcundor
Altara
Howen
Guayos
Guayaquil
Nicaragua Revolt Postponed to July Amid Turmoil
From Managua a report says the attempted revolution will likely be postponed until July while Grenade remains unsettled. Crey town prepares to receive the American commission as the situation continues to simmer in Nicaragua with external interest.
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America
New York
Managua
Nicaragua
Crey
Town
National Plans of the A P A Supreme Council in Milwaukee
The Supreme Council of the A P A closes its session at eight this morning after eleven key acts. The Taylor A P A is organized under US authority, with youth eligibility from 14 to 18 and aims to influence patriotism. A national political bond will unite members from states, with President Traynor naming a five member Washington committee to discuss 1896 campaign efforts and unify patriotic actions. The group will push A P A legislation including a proposed 18th amendment on secular funding and citizenship issues, while a Washington committee selection remains undecided with several nominees discussed.
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Supreme Council
Milwaukee
Supreme Council of the A. P A
Tra Elty
Tahlor A. P. A
Supreme Council of the
United States
Cananda
England
Boyn
Girin
Traynor
Council of Patriotic Organizations
Washington
Washington Committee
Delcot
George W. Way Foun
Tacota
Allison Blocker
Denver
A. V. Winter
Tennessee
Benator Gibson
Sanagivante
Cotonel LH
Bellore
Detroit
Mena A. Pla
Commitiva
Elks Grand Lodge Plans Largest Gathering in History
Arrangements finalized for the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Grand Lodge meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey from July 9 to 11. Grand Secretary George Anaysion of Saginaw Mich and other officers announce the event will be the largest in the order's history with about 20 000 attendees from a total membership of 26 000.
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Elks' Grand Lodge
Mfsjing
Atjentic Ciy
N. J
Benevolent Protective Order of
Rika
Opwnda
Washington
George Anaysion
Saginaw
Stich
Trumnees Willard
Van
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