Naval parade honors Dewey’s anniversary in Philadelphia
Philadelphia marked a holiday with official proclamations and a grand Delaware River naval parade. Governor Stone led ceremonies while the cruiser Raleigh anchored at League Island facing a long line of ships, saluting as the fleet passed, with Russian officers observing and Captain Coghlan reviewing from the Raleigh.
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Tewey
Stone
Delaware River
Raleigh
Algonquing
Cramps
Coghlan
Excursionists Die in Wreck Near Rochester
Three excursionists were killed and 40 injured in a wreck near Rochester. Reports cite other notable items: former Governor John P. Altgeld of Illinois is reported in poor health. A Nashville saloonkeeper shot Policeman Dan SummitM after the officer killed the man’s dog. Willis, a Negro about 11 years old, was hanged by a mob in Arkansas. The inquiry report in the Miles meat-scandal case was submitted to Secretary Alger. A Akron, Ohio notice mentions reorganization and capital increase for American Cerea company. In Seattle, 60 prospectors arrive from Pepрer River, Alaska on the steamer Excelsior, bringing tales of scurvy and frost with visible injuries.
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Rochester
John P. Altgeld
Ilinois
Nashville
Dan Summitm
Willis
Wison
Asveola
Ark
Beet Court of Inquiry
Alger
Miles
Akron
American
Aguinaldo Seeks Armistice. Otis Rejects Direct Proposition
A Manila dispatch reports Aguinaldo has offered an armistice to determine surrender terms, but General Otis rejected the direct proposal sent via Colonel Manuel Argueleses. The dispatch notes Otis insisted Filipinos must accept American conditions before any ceasefire. A separate notice from Washington orders San Francisco to bar three anti imperialist pamphlets from Manila mail, citing unrest among troops.
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Otto
New York
Manila
Aguinaldo
Pond
Manuel Argueleses
Otis
Argueleses
Wasitseroy
San Francisco
Edward Atkinson
Boston
Anti-Imperialistic League
Thia
Philippines
Captain Rockefeller Held by Insurgents in Philippines
News from the Philippines reports Captain Rockefeller of the Ninth Infantry missing since April 28 near Caloocan. Personal papers found about two miles from Caloocan raise fears he has been captured by insurgents. Rockefeller, a Civil War veteran, enlisted as a private in 1861 and rose to captain, with a cavalry school graduate in his record.
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Wasitxatox
War Department
Otis
Philippines
Rokefeller
Ninth Infantry
Rockefeller
Caloocan
Tvate
Charles A.kefeller
Seventh New York
Cavalry School
German Press Urges End to War in Philippines
German newspapers discuss Manila news urging the United States to halt hostilities in the Philippines. Commentators criticize lingering war and warn it harms German interests, while noting potential diplomatic negotiations over damages from bombardment and claims from German merchants.
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Germany
Manila
Brunis
Philippine Islands
United States
Frankfurter Zeitong
McKinley
Singo
Philippines
Vossische Zeitung
Iloilo
E. S. Otis
Otis
Batsae
Noile
Washington
Steel and Iron
Aged Americus Citizen L B Bosworth Dies at 50
Mr L B Bosworth an aged Americus resident died at 4 30 yesterday morning after a brief illness of congestion of the lungs He was native to Marion County and lived in Americus forty two years a Confederate veteran and merchant He is survived by his wife two sons and three daughters Funeral services will be held at 4 PM today from the family residence Camp Sumter U V pallbearers named G W Glover D O N Burkhalter John A Cobb H D Watts N G Prince W H Glover U Lockett and W I Murray
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L. B. Bosworth
Americus
Rees Park
Bosworth
Marion County
Americas
Americus Rifles
James King
Appomattox
Gettysburg
Camp Sumter U
Messrs
G. W. Glover
D. 0. N. Burkhalter
John A. Cobb
H. D. Watts
N.G. Prince
W. H. Glover
U. & Lockett
W. I. Murray
Epidemic of Whooping Cough and Cure Claim
John E Cilliford of Norwood New York reports his children suffered severe coughing during a whooping cough epidemic. He states Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, previously used for croup, relieved the cough and effected a complete cure and is for sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
John E Cilliford
Norwool House
Norwood
N. Y
Death of Mrs Mary A Jossey in Americus Georgia
Mrs Mary A Jossey a well known resident of Americus passed away after months of illness at age 60 63 The Baptist church member since youth she lived in Webster county for over fifty years Survived by son Ben H Jossey and several daughters including Mrs Rebecca Long Mrs Jesse Jordan Mrs J O Hilsman Mrs A B Croxton Mrs J H McTgier and sister Mrs Sarah J Tullis Funeral at Oak Grove cemetery led by Rev S O Dean of the First Baptist church yesterday with many friends in attendance
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Mary A. Jossey
Baptist Church
Jossey
Edgefield
D. C
Webster County
Americus
Ben H. Jossey
Rebecca Long
Jesse Jordan
Macon
Court of Ordinary appoints administrators and guardians
In yesterday's session the court appointed C. R. Coman administrator of the estate of Mrs Emma Coman deceased. W. H. Feagin became guardian of the three minor children of Mrs N J Cobb deceased. Twelve months support was granted Mrs Minnie L Sims as guardian of Ilma Sims out of the estate of E 8 Sims deceased.
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Court of Ordinary
C. R. Coman
Mra
Emma Coman
W. H. Feagin
N. J. Cobb
Minnie L. Sims
Ilma Sims
E. 8. Sims
Americas party heads to White Sulphur Springs for stay
A sizable group departs today for White Sulphur Springs, Frs., for several days. Among the travelers are Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Eldridge, Mrs. M. J. Adams, Mrs. Mattie Moseley, Mrs. Lou Furlow, Mrs. M. Speer, and Miss Carrie Speer.
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White Sulphur Springs
Frs
E. J. Eldridge
M. J. Adams
Mattie Moseley
Lou Furlow
M. Speer
Carrie Speer
Soldiers Honored On Return To Americus In Grand Welcome
The remaining Company G of Ray’s regiment returned from Macon to an enthusiastic Americus welcome. A 2000-strong crowd gathered as the Light Infantry led a parade to Magnolia Dell for a grand feast with barbecue, cake, and lemonade. The event honored the heroism of Ray’s regiment in Cuba with speeches by Judge J. B. Pilsbury and Col. W. A. Dodson.
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Immunes
Macon
Americus
Americus Light Infantry
Dopot
Central Depot
Cotton Avenue
Forsyth
Lamar
Dudley Streets
Magnolia Dell
D. C. N. Barkhalter
E. L. Guerry
Mesars
H. D. Watts
E. A. Lockett
Walter K. Wheatley
Dell
J. B. Pilsbury
W. A. Dodson
E. A. Nisbet
Company G
Wheatley
Cuba
Santiago
Third
United States Volunter Infantry
Baptist School to Picnic at Magnolias Dell
The First Baptist Sunday school plans its annual Friday picnic at Magnolias Dell. The event will be a general day off from public schools so all boys and girls can attend, with Superintendent Mathis arranging the schedule to ensure full participation.
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First Church
First Baptist Church
Magnolias Dell
Jse
Good Little
Supt. Mathis
Hampton's Hampton home burns amid daring rescue by General Hampton
Dramatic blaze at the home of General W Hampton in Corunna destroys the brick structure built from Hampton ruins. General Hampton, despite 81 years, awakens to flames, rescuing his daughter and three generations of swords before the fire overwhelms the building. A servant discharged a week earlier is suspected of arson as flames ignite at the library exterior.
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Hampton
Howe
Minpell
Corunna
Theorn Croas
W Hampton
Dale
Hampton Monsiel
Tanspita
Hamptons
Wheeler Matched in Rumor as Marriage Report Surfaces
Rumors revive of General Joseph Wheeler and Mrs. George W. Childs engagement with a possible wedding this month at Mrs Childs home on K Street. Wheeler, 64, is in Detroit for a Sons of the Revolution meeting while Mrs Childs, about 60, remains cautious. observers note their ties to the late George W. Childs and anticipate a future residence on EK Street.
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W. Childs
Wasninotox
Joseph Wheeler
George W. Childs
Childs
Philadelphia
Joe Wheeler
General Wheeler
EK Street
Freight rate clash over cotton bales in state meeting
State Railroad Commission considered lowering freight prices for cotton bales as buyers argued rates were high. A conference with local buyers and rail officials ended with no commitment to adjust rates, suggesting possible railroad alignment with round bale interests.
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State Railway Commission
Cotumara
Georgia
State Railroad Commission
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