Secret Manila attack plan linked to burning foreign shops
Intercepted letters from 1900 reveal a planned assault on Manila to seize the walled city by 3,000 insurgents armed with knives. The correspondence, to General Ricart, discusses funding, signals, and burning foreign commercial establishments to provoke intervention and gain leverage in the independence struggle.
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Wellington
War Department
Ricart
Manila
Otis
Manila Bay
South
Lauzon
Philippines
Desert ordeal leaves three men fighting for life near El Paso
Three men started from Almo Gordo New Mexico bound for El Paso on bicycles. After their bikes failed they walked into a desert 70 miles wide. One reached Colera church then briefed rescuers. Two men went back with water. one found unconscious 15 miles away, the other, Prof. R. H. Cook, found 20 miles farther in spasms. All remain in critical condition.
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el Paso
Tex
Colera Church
R. H. Cook
Almo Gordo
N. M
Tularoga Valley
Colern
Ranch
Professor Cook
Malpractice arrest provokes deadly hospital incident
Gilman Aug 26. Michael Ryan and others served a warrant on Mrs. C W Wright for malpractice involving 16 year old Bessie Salter. An unknown inmate shot Ryan during the raid causing a mob scene at the hospital with shots fired and a leg wound for Dennis Carr. Outbuilding of the hospital burned but main structure spared as crowd dispersed.
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Gilman
Lil
Michael Ryan
John Milstead
C. W. Wright
Women’s Department
Rbeasgie Salter
Ryan
Dennis Carr
Detectives to nab gang in $20,000 express heist
Two detectives left Burlington for a point east where they claim to arrest men tied to a $20,000 express robbery. They say three gang members are involved and will be in custody by noon Monday at a city between Burlington and Chicago.
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Burlington
Towa
Geome Point East
Chicago
Fatal Assault on Railway Official in St. Joseph
An unknown black boy fatally attacked Angus Morrison, superintendent of bridges for the Chicago Great Western, in St. Joseph as he hurried to a train. Morrison’s throat was cut, and he offered no motive beyond a possible accidental brushing spray.
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St. Joseph
Angus Morrison
Chicago Great Western Railway
Morrison
Canadian wheelman McEachern defeats Jacobson in Wattsboro race
Archie McEachern of Canada won a three mile and 1 percentage yards match race at Wattsboro board track defeating Jacobson. The time recorded was 8 24 8 5.
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New York
Archie McEachern
Jacobson
Wattsboro Board
Runaway Team Kills Child in Rosebery Carriage Crash
A runaway team in Rosebery Oregon struck the carriage of P J Muir this evening killing his child instantly and seriously injuring Mrs Muir. Mrs Muir was badly bruised and rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
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Rosevery
Ore
Aug. B
P. J. Muir
How He Got Kelleion From the Atlanta Constitution
A playful tale ends with a family prayer scene. The old man scolds Bill after he nods off during devotions. He vows to beat religion into him if needed, using the Book of Common Prayer as a prop in a heated moment.
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Atlanta Constitution
Bil
Chrysanthemum Quip Sparks Harlem Life Banter
In Harlem Life the exchange shows George wonders why Fthel calls him chrysanthemum while Binks jokes she may have learned he has no money. The playful barbs reveal neighborhood humor and personalities.
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Harlem
George
Fthel
Binks
Denby Urges McKinley Reelect. Defends Philippine Policy
The letter by Charles Denby of Indiana argues for McKinley’s reelection and defends U.S. actions in the Philippines. It criticizes Bryan’s stance on ratification of the Manila treaty, outlines the first Philippine commission’s work, and asserts the need to provide a stable government and protection for Filipinos while keeping a foothold in the East. Denby lauds McKinley’s leadership in war and diplomacy and warns against imperialism opponents.
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Ricart
Manila
Mariana Trias
Marriana
Borago
Julian Montalen
New York
Charles Denby
Indiana
United States
Philippines
McKinley
Bryan
Republican National Committee
Senate
Hoar
Aguinaldo
Peple
Jefferson
Voorhees
Hawaii
Mr. Bryan
Olowae
Jekyll and Hyde
Mc Bryan
Spain
Germany
Philippine Commission
Democratic Party
Tagales
Democrats
Central
South America
Rervan
Death of Butte man after Puyallup accident
Joseph Kocher of Butte who was run over by a car at Puyallup Friday had both feet amputated and died at Tacoma hospital tonight. The incident was reported in the mortuary record from Tacoma dated August 26.
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Tacoma
Joseph Kocher
Butte
Puyallup
Bridge Contractor Charles Bullen Dies in Montana
Pueblo man Charles Bullen died of heart disease at Glen dive Montana at o clock this morning. A well known bridge contractor in the West he did work in Alaska about a year ago. Born in Leavenworth Kansas 41 years ago he came to Trinidad Colorado in 1888 and lived in Pueblo 1890 to 1894. He had made his home in Portland Oregon the last few years leaving a widow and four children.
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Pueblo
Colo
Charles Bullen
Glendive
Mont
Alaska
Leavenworth
Kan
Trinidad
Portland
Ore
Dr Ernest Schmidt Longtime Exelian hospital head dies
Chicago Illinois August 26 Dr Ernest Schmidt aged 80 who led the consulting staff at Exelian Brothers hospital for decades died today from Bright's disease.
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Chicago
Ernest Schmidt
Exelian Brothers’ Hospital
Bright
London Stock Exchange Quiet Amid Union Strikes
London reports a muted market with minimal daily turnover. Consols fell nearly a point due to unions selling for strike funds while home rails closed above the week’s low amid bear realizations. Americans saw little business as mines declined and Rands slipped 4% points. Money remained easy.
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London
Stock Exchange
Berlin Money Market Dips as Bears Target Industrials
Berlin reports a week of lower money rates before monthly settlement with private discount at 2 1 2 percent and call money at 2 1 2 percent. Bears attacked Industrials especially coal shares despite higher earnings of major coal companies. American railways showed strong demand as week closed. Cable signals of rising US raw commodity consumption offered hope for relief in Germany.
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Berlin
Bears
American
United States
Pacifico Adrift After Dismasting Off Pacific Ocean
The Chilean bark Pacifico, sailing from Port Blakeley July 1 with 129,200 feet of lumber to Valparaiso, is reported partly dismasted and adrift. The American ship St David, arriving from New York, woke the vessel on Aug 6 in latitude 27.35 N, longitude 130.20 W, signaling but receiving only a Chilean flag.
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San Francisco
Pacifico
Port Blakeley
Valparaiso
St. David
New York
Pacificos
Kingston Clash Near Urthagena Aims for Voice in New Government
Report from Colon describes fighting near Urthagena as rebels, backed by Kingston and Jamals, resist the conservatives while seeking a say in the government formation.
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Kingston
Jamals
Mall
Colon
Olomu.a
Urthagena
Conservative
Hallstones Record Heavy Preciptation in Larned Storm
In Larned Kansas on August 26 heavy hailstones up to walnut size pelted the area for about half an hour. The hail damaged fruit and leaves, knocked down trees and killed numerous birds and small animals, leaving the ground blanketed in ice.
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Larned
Kan
Sacred Song Service Opens G A R Encampment in Chicago
A massive crowd attended the sacred song service at the Coliseum amid rain and crowds, with about 13 000 inside and thousands more outside. Bishop Fallows welcomed veterans, Commander in Chief Shaw spoke on true patriotism, and a 100 piece band performed. Clara Barton led Red Cross officials into Chicago as Major Rousseur is poised to win the commander in chief post. events include naval arch dedication and a huge ex prisoners reunion.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Wabash Avenue
Samuel Fallows
Harrison
Shaw
Thomas C. Luff
Salt Lake City
Daniel E. Sickles
G. E. Hirsch
Bishop Fallows
J. D. Leveringham
RE. G. Hirsch
T. D. Wallace
Sobdiers
Lincoln Park
Lake Shore Drive
Georgia
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society of the
United States
Allen
Museey
Washington
Leo Rousseur
St. Louis
John C. Black
Illinois
Raugseur
Naval Arch
Michigan Avenue
Lake Michigan
Colleeum
Nun former inmate dies after fall from ship
On the French liner L Aquitaine arriving from Havre, Margaret Minnehan a former nun committed death by own action by jumping overboard on Aug 2. She was picked up too late. A Catholic priest aboard performed a burial service. The deceased had been a nun in a Roman Catholic institution in France and was dismissed.
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New York
L’ Aquitaine
Havre
Margaret Minnehan
France
Boat capsized in Troost Park night drowning two youths
Kansas City report states Matthew Tlanter aged unknown and James Moreno aged 16 were drowned after their boat capsized while attempting to change seats at Troost Park. Both youths were reportedly in a boat race when the accident occurred as crowds watched.
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Kansas City
Matthew Tlanter
James Moreno
Troost Park
Wallace Ilisha Aug Eureka Single plant fire at Harrison
Wallace Ilisha reports a fire at the Eureka Single Company plant in Harrison today. Losses include a $15.00 asset and £4 in insurance value, with details still uncertain.
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Wallace, Ilisha Aug
Eureka Siingle
Court House Burned in Kingfisher Oklahoma
Kingfisher Oklahoma August 28 court house and several adjoining buildings were destroyed by fire causing a loss of 50000 dollars.
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Kingfisher
Okla
Heatwave Claims Two Lives in Pittsburg
Two deaths and multiple prostrations were recorded today in Pittsburg as the city faced extreme heat with a high temperature reported at 5.
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Pittsburg
Anaconda Livery Stable Ad Promises Prompt Service
Livers, Warm Springs Livery and Sale Stables offer prompt attention and reasonable rates at 11 West Commercial Avenue. J. H. French, proprietor, advertises in the Anaconda Business Directory with contact phone 5.
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Warm Springs
J. H. French
World Messenger Co announces Anaconda office details
Dr S Snyder newly with St Ann s Hospital at West Third Street near Main Anaconda Mont. Office nearby and telephone numbers provided. World Messenger Co lists office with Postal Telegraph in Furst Building Anaconda for messenger or express wagon calls.
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DR. S. Snyder
St. Ann's Hospital
West Third St
Main
Anaconda Mont
World Messenger Co
Furst Bldg
Anaconda
Beating the Supreme Court Amendment Proposal in Montana
Historical act outlines submission to Montana voters of a constitutional amendment to Section 5, Article VIII, changing the Supreme Court to three to five justices. It details quorum, temporary adjournments, and use of district judges when needed, plus ballot wording and governor proclamation.
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Montana
State of Montana
Supreme Court
Legislative Assembly
State OF
Sureme Court
Congress
Sixth Legislative Assembly
Hogan
For Sale 296 Acres Dingle Estate Near Anaconda Montana
Land for sale 296 acres with 5 inch water right from Warm Springs creek and 20 inch from Lost creek. Known as the Dingle estate located about 24 miles east of Anaconda. Inquiries to A M Walker, Anaconda.
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Warm Springs Creek
Lost Creek
Dingle Estate
Anaconda
A M. Walker
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