Rebels repelled in Samoa ambush engagement
April 14 report from Apia describes a clash where 214 American and 150 allied forces attacked by rebels. Casualties include Lieutenant P. V. Lansdale and R. Monaghan wounded, Angel Freeman killed, and others injured. Bodies found headless. graves reopened with honors at Mulinuu. German planter manager arrested amid ongoing unrest.
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N. Z
Dis- Apia
Samoa
Vasalo
Bluejackets
Freetenant P. V. Lansdale
R. Monaghan
Ameri- Philadelphia
Ameri
Monaghan
Lansdale
Angel H. Freeman
Tauranga
Horne Lansdale
Seat
Landsdale
Sthell
Seare
Hunt
Mulinuu
Freeman
Landedale
Planta
Rebels Routed in Philippines as Wheaton Drives Queen City Hills
General Wheaton with the Tenth Cavalry and Second Oregon Infantry pushed from Maria toward Santa Maria, driving rebels into the mountains. fires and shelling scattered the enemy as the American line strengthened along the railroad. Luna deployed to command isolated forces. Otis reported rebel retreat and gunboats secured. In Porto Rico Perry Heath arrives to bolster mail service. Aguinaldo’s envoy says fever and rain favor rebels while Captain Dillon faces arrest in San Francisco for brutality.
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Meinl Wheaton
Misila
Whea
Ivania
Maria
Santa Maria
Mountai
Matthie
Marters
Wheaton
Otie
Lawton
Santa Cruz
Vestela
Otis
Eral Luna
Cmmand
Sancheo del Monte
Fuchinos
Night attack by rebels on American outposts near Malolos
Rebels cut telegraph lines and fired on outposts of Minnesota at Bowen Bigan Bocave and Oregon at Manilao near Malolos. Two Americans killed and fourteen wounded at Bowen Bigan Bocave. three Americans killed and two wounded at Manilao. Rebels suffered 10 killed and six wounded. Two prisoners taken. Americans repelled the assault and pursued insurgents into foothills.
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Manila
Here
Malolos
Minnesota Regiment
Bowen Bigan
Bocave
Oregon
Manilao
MacArthur
Wheaton
Marilao
Laguna de Bay
Santa Cruz River
Santa Cruz
Cubans in Mexico Favor Annexation of Cuba by United States
The Mexican capital reports that resident Cubans and Spanish financiers in Mexico City largely support annexation to the United States. The Mexican Herald notes fear of professional politicians, urging a 10 year U.S. military guardianship to ensure peace and allow laboring peasants and owners to rebuild Cuba.
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Cuba
United States
Mexico City
Mexican Herald
Spain
Washington
Mexico
Order Restored At Pana After Rioting Quiet and Martial Law
The Illinois town of Pana remains under martial law with deputies disarmed and soldiers in control. Business resumed after rioting yesterday while miners and strikers mingle under protection. Miss Felix of the Harrison hotel was shot and is expected to die. The Penwell and Pana mines are idle. Includes Malta shipping collision reporting 45 dead aboard Greek steamer Maria. Also Tacoma shoemaker William Cole dies at his bench.
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Pana
Felix
Harrison Hotel
Penwell
Malta
Kingswell
Humphrey
Maria
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Alexandria
Eupatario
Tacoma
William Cole
Idle Hour Fire Destroys Vanderbilt Country House
New York April 13. William K Vanderbilt's Idle Hour at Oakdale L I burned completely in the morning blaze. Occupied by W K Vanderbilt Jr and his bride Virginia Fair the origin was likely an accidental cellar fire. The blaze began at 2 45 A M and within an hour the main building and furnishings were lost.
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New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Oakdale
L. I
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Virginia Fair
Slocan Mine Sold to London Firm for 750000
A Spokane dispatch reports the sale of the Enterprise, a Slocan silver mine, to London & British Columbia Gold Fields Ltd of London for 750000. Finch & Campbell of Spokane and D M Hyman of Colorado own the mine. the buyer plans immediate operation. The property is highly developed with long ore reserves and is considered a bonanza by mining experts.
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Spokane Dispatch
London & British Columbia Gold Fields, Ltd
London
Finch & Campbell
Spokane
D. M. Hyman
Colorado
Slocan Lake
Slocan
Eastern Steamship Company Buys Tide Land In Seattle
About ten acres of tide land and a waterway have been purchased for 24000 dollars in Seattle by agents of the Eastern Steamship Company who will immediately begin improvements at the Sound. The property will be used for ocean and city docks coal bunkers and a terminal for coastwise and foreign shipping. The waterway has been dredged to a depth of 30 feet at average tide with capacity for about six steamers.
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Seattle
Eastern Steamship Company
The
Sound
Cattle Buyers Seek Western Stock for Eastern Shipments
Seeking Oregon cattle A L Falkner of Hutchinson Minn is in Portland to buy beef cattle for eastern shipment. Another buyer C M Thompson representing Allerton Co of Chicago is in the state purchasing cattle for pastures near Chinook Mont intending to buy about 20000 head.
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Oregon
A. L. Falkner
Hutchinson, Minn
Portland
C. M. Thompson
Allerton & Co
Chicago
Chinook
Mont
Pacific Coast Trade Market Prices Report
The Pacific Coast markets list wheat at 58 to 60 cents per bushel for Walla Walla Valley Bluestem and flour values from 2.15 to 8.20 per barrel. Prices cover oats barley millet and hay, with butter cheese poultry potatoes and vegetables priced across Oregon Washington and California markets. Several figures show per ton and per pound rates for milling and feed grains, dairy products, eggs and meats.
Commodity Price Summary From 1898 Market Listings
Wool prices across regions show Nevada and Oregon values with 10 12c per pound and 15 17c respectively. Millstuffs list middlings 18 22 per ton and bran 16 17.50. Onions Silverskin up to 90c per sack. Butter Fancy creamery 17 18c, seconds 14 14.5c. Eggs Store 16c, fancy ranch 17 18c. Hops 1898 crop priced at 1.50 per unit.
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Walla Walla
Oregon
Nevada
Walter
Interesting Condensed Wire Summary of Global Events
A wide range of brief items note labor settlements in Cleveland and Bridgeport, trade conventions in Baltimore, corporate director elections in New York, Cuba and Peru related unrest, and gifts to Oberlin College. Accidents kill two in Viborg and Topeka, while battles loom in Bolivia and Peking. Minor fires, strikes, and legal actions punctuate the day.
Earthquake destroys Brazilian village Sarmenito
A Brazilian village named Sarmenito was leveled by a powerful earthquake. Three people died in the disaster, and relief efforts are expected to begin as officials survey the damaged area.
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Havana
Sarmenito
General Lawton advances on Puete and Lumban objective
General Lawton reports capture of Puete the citadel beyond Lumban as he drives toward Manila. North Dakota volunteers march 17 miles from Pagasjun, cross rivers and engage rebels in jungle fighting with five Americans killed and two wounded. The gunboats shell trenches and the insurgents suffer light losses.
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Manila
Lawton
Puete
Lagunna de Bay
Lumban
North Dakota Volunteers
Pagasjun
Wheeler to Manila as military governor amid Philippine campaign
Washington reports semi official word that General Wheeler will be sent to Manila to serve as military governor and relieve Otis to pursue Aguinaldo. He will depart with General Grant who is returning from Puerto Rico to receive orders for action in the Philippines. Governor Lee seeks the return of South Dakota volunteers from the Philippines, arguing their service is complete and their detention unconstitutional.
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Wheeler
Manila
Otis
Washington
Bes
Joe Wheele
Orde
Aguinaldo
Wheele
Fred Grant
Port Rico
Philippines
Lee
Pierre
S. D
Governo Lee
McKiley
Spain
South Dako
German Envoy Named on Samoan Commission and Badger Deployment
Baron Speck Sternberg, first secretary of the German embassy, advised Secretary Hay of his appointment as the German member of the high commission for Samoa. The plan to sail aboard the Mariposa was abandoned. the transport Badger, then at Callao, will join the commission, with Badger sailing for Apia after leaving San Francisco on April 25. In Kentucky, Thomas Freeman fatally shot John William Bills as Bills approached Freeman’s residence after a prior legal defeat. Clarence Eddy was named official organist for the United States Paris Exposition, a veteran Chiago and European concert figure who has toured Germany England France Italy.
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Lawrence Townsend
Pennsylvania
Bellamy Storer
United States
Brussels
Ida Ewing
Lizzie Ewing
Maryville
Mary Bidwell
St. Michaels
Alaska
Port Clarence
Hobart
Washington
Aguinaldo
T. J. Carson
W. F. Singleton
Carsons
Lexington
Sampson
Schley
Farquahar
Norfolk Navy Yard
Madrid
Duke de Arcos
Berlin
Frank Mason
Germany
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Cincinnati
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Utah
Washington Agricultural Department
Apia
United States Naval
San Francisco
Baron Speck Sternberg
G Man
High Commission
Badger
Callao
Thomas Freeman
John William Bills
Steward County
Kentucky
Bills
Freem
Freeman
Chicago
Clarence
Cial
United
Eddy
Chi
West
Europe
Paris
England
Italy
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Perry Heath
Porto Rico
San Juan de Porto Rico
Heath
Buford
Beeen Ponce
San Juan
Paria
Dillon
Scandia
Mohn
Lona
Pacific Coast Trade
Portland Market
California
Puget Sound
Graham
San Francisco Market
Epitome
News of the World
Cleveland Carpenters
International League of Press Clubs
Baltimore
American Smelting & Refining Company
Barrows
Oberlin College
Bridgeport
Conn
Nancy A. Guilford
Belgium
Victoria Trades and Labor Council
Lake Bennett
Albert Pemberton
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort Logan
Peter Horn
John E. O’brien
Santa Fe Fire Department
Topeka
Whitney
Danville
Ill
State Arbitration Board
Ole Peterson
Viborg
Turner County
South Dakota
John D. Sims
Leonard Hale
Shorebar
Cal
Feather River
L. P. Hunsner and
McKinzie
Alma
Wis
Crook
Ponce
Congress of Universal Brotherhood
San Diego
San Francisco Examiner
Wheeling
W. Va
Bay City
Mich
Alamo Gordo
N. M
Alamo Gordo Lumber Company
Yellowstone River
Glendive
North Enid
O. T
W. H. Day
Twenty-first Infantry
Plattsburg
Bridgeton
N. J
Star Glass Works
Medford
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Chang Jumei
Shang Tung
H. A. W. Tabor
Denver
Orleans County
Vermont
Lima
Bolivia
Oruro
Alonzo
Tennessee
Lolo Banzolla
Vienna
Richard Garnett
British Museum
Ss. W. Ginntead
Humboldt, Nev
McKinley
San Pedro
Chippens Falls
Lem Wilcox
John Brisneis
William Olson
P. A. Briggs
Missouri
Fortress Monroe
Kingston
Ont
Association of Railroad Air Brakemen
Detroit
House of Commons
Dyea
Klukwan
Sidney Vance
Charles Erickson
Pando
Antofagasta
Bay of Morena
Chile
Ensign Monaghan
Chewelah
Wash
Gonzaga College
Maryland Steel Company
Sparrows Point
Edmonton Trail
Dease Lake
Hudson’s Bay Post
Liard River
Edward Austin
Boston
Harvard College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Representative Landis
Indiana
Delhi
Paombon
Third Artillery
Montana Regiment
Francisco Reyes
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Butuan
Petrel
Senor Reyes
Zamboanaga
Baron von Sternberg
G Nany
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