Philippines Congress Ends In Unclear Battle Over Independence
The official organ reports Aguinaldo seeks war measures against Spain with ambivalent moves in Hong Kong and Cavite. A vote of confidence is considered and defense of independence discussed. Reports mention executions and unrest, with new calls for recognition from the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Congress
Philippines
United States
Ate
Cavite
Yeyerday
Fiji
Inos Republic
Eleven Crewmembers Eaten by Cannibals on New Guinea Island
Vancouver reports a shipwreck story describing the Manbare bound for Sydney sunk off Cape Nelson after December gale. Eleven crewmen were seized and eaten by inland New Guinea tribes, with James Greene escaping and a rescue by steamer. The narrative also covers political motions in Washington on expansion and military trials, plus other brief items from New York, Chicago, Seattle, Vienna, and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Vancouver
B. C
Sydney
Australia
Cape Nelson
Yall
Cape
James Greene
Greene
Sanguinary Battle Leaves Four Hundred Killed
The Herald reports a lengthy clash at San Anevanna between revolutionists and government troops. More than 400 killed, 800 wounded. 400 insurgents captured. Rebels retreat toward Bolivar as Alfaro’s forces pursue. Widespread anticipation of a decisive engagement follows reports from Panama and Tulcan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Guayaquil
San Anevanna
Bolivar
Alfaro
Panama
Ecuador
Colombia
Tulcan
San Antanna
Senor Sagasta
Cortes
United States Senate
North America
Crisis Looms in Manila and Iloilo as Diplomatic Fears Rise
Washington dispatch reports grave alarm in administration circles over Manila and Iloilo. General Otis warns insurgents may force a confrontation, with smallpox risks to troops and a more serious threat from possible recognition of Aguinaldo by Germany or Spain. Congress notes naval and legal measures, while Beresford urges four nations to avert Far East war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Manila
Iloilo
Otis
Ilo Ilo
Aguinaldo
War Department
Germany
Spain
Little Republic
Parr's Bank
Bartholomew Lane
London
England
Omaha Gays
Twenty-second Infantry
San Francisco
Congress
House of Congress
United States
Edward H. Budd
Paul Jones
Passa la Outre
New Orleans
Iowa
Oregon
Pacific
Asiatic
Newark
Pacific Coast
Oceans
Treasury Department
Sitka
Skagway
Canadian
White Pass
Northwest Territory
Colon
Colombia
Panama
Aguinaldo's Representative Seeks Recognition from U S
The state department received Agoncillo's communication yesterday but shows no change in policy toward him and no likelihood of official recognition by the president or department. The message may influence insurgent policy in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Washington
State Department
Agoncillo
Philippines
Butler's Amendment Sparks Senate Fire Over Ex Confederate Soldiers
Washington Jan 28 Senate considering pension bill when Butler offered to pension ex Confederate soldiers and argued the South was right in the Civil War. amendment withdrawn. Mallory opposed Philippine policy. discusses Puerto Rico and Philippines. House resumes army bill debate as White speaks on Southern election methods. Irving in talks for American tour and Robespierre in London. Cuban welcome for General Lee noted.
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House
Washington
Henderson
Rep
Congress
Senate
Chandler
Naval Affairs Committee
Department of Justice
Secretary of the Treasury
Imperial Japanese Society For
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Representative Northway
Ohio
Ife
Butler
Mallory
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Senate Committee On Commerce
Ilanna
Irving
America
New York
the Herald
Sir Henry Irving
Robespierre
Lyceum
London
Lee
Havana
Gaines
Fourth
Illinois
National Livestock Convention in Denver Sets Attendance
Cattlemen from across the region gather in Denver for the second annual National Livestock Association convention with expected strong turnout. Also noted are navy and political items from Washington and Havana, including plans for figurehead appointments and regional policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Livestock Association
Denver
G. A. Culberson
Texas
United States
Roger Q. Mills
Houghton, Mich
Montana
Levy Mayer
E. W. Woodbury
Maine
Bethel
National Association of Manufacturers
Cincinnati
Washington
Dingley
Representative Tawney
Minnesota
Havana
Gomez
Kohly
Postal Service
Cuba
Post Office Department
Nicaragua
Boston
San Jose
Russell Hastings
Massachusetts
Bureau of American Republics
Joseph Smith
Multiple World Events From North America and Abroad
A diverse set of news items reports on a Newtonville tragedy, western timber sales, extreme Wisconsin cold, ore finds at Cripple Creek, a Clark U S senator election, Venezuela cadet at West Point, political moves in Oregon and Montana, and naval honors for Admiral Sampson. Also noted are Havana celebrations for Jose Marti, Captain Sturtevant’s death, a general court martial verdict, and legal actions in Philadelphia and Alaska mail routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
Cripple Creek
Colo
Montana
Wm. A. Clark
United States
Congress
Venezuela
West Point
Scott
Omaha
Montauk Club
Brooklyn
William T. Sampson
Jonh D. Long
Havana
Jose Marti
Sturtevant
Paul Jones
Eagan
Philadelphia
Quay
Richard
Haywood
People’s Bank
Seattle
Copper River
Alaska
Yukon River
Yukon
Eagle City
Dawson
New York Evening World
John Sherman
Madrid
Cuba
Rabi
Santa Clara
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SPINE
Killa
Australasia
Samarai
Basiliaki
Mr. Kent
New Guinea Company
Ellen Gowan
Kossman
Godet
Pentecost
Price
Jay
Earch
Lawrence
Breton
Tageart
Russia
Petersburg
OW. T
Ter Hood
Ovetoberton
Spooner
Rawlings
Rawlins
Mason
Hoar
Carter
Charles P. Eagan
Union Pacific
Jan
Times-Herald
Miles
Wash
Valdes
Cottage City
Juneau
Henry Kolin
New York City
Smith
Emerson
Baldwin
Wis
Reichsrath
Vienna
Centennial
Puget Sound
Yokohama
Lord Charles Beresford
Japan
Great Britain
Far East
Hawaii
Honolulu
Supreme Court
Collector General
Judd
Santiago
Leonard Wood
Military Department
Kingston
Jamaica
Dan
West Indies
Albany
T. B. Hunter
Adams School
Here
Charles Ayres
Christiania
Knute Nelson
T. Thorpe
Knights of
Epitome
News of the World
Alinor Newa Trema
Connecticut Supreme Court
Yale University
Rio Janeiro
Virginia Evans
Bob’? Evans
Theodore Kitchener
Newtonville
N. Y
Wisconsin
Slater
la Grande
John F. Kennedy
Kansas City
Mansfield
Wright County
Planters’ Bank
Lesear
Jeffries
Adeline Patti
Siby Sanderson
Allyn Capron
Allyn K. Capron
Christ Monberger
Buffalo
Fitch Hospital
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