Deserter Proclamation Signed by U S Soldiers Exposed
The War Department reports a Philippines issued document urging American troops to desert and join Filipino forces. Signers include nine Americans, with John Kreider later tried for treason. Gen Chaffee notes duress and no treasonous intent, urging officers to provide competent evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Philippines
United States
England
John Thomas Kreider
Phillippines
General Chaffee
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Free Sample Offer
An offer from Dr. Kilmer Co. for a free sample bottle of Swamp-Root, a kidney and bladder remedy, along with a pamphlet and letters of cured patients. The ad urges readers with kidney liver or uric acid troubles to request by mail from Binghamton NY and to mention the Anaconda Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer
Soldier forgoes civilian risk and vows to honor uniform
A military commission found Kreider guilty of treason and sentenced him to life hard labor. General Chaffee rejected the verdict due to lack of proof of an overt act and ordered Kreider released.
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Kreider
General Chaffee
Round-up Case Rules Branding Fees In Montana Court
Judge Sullivan ruled in Fort Benton that a round-up may charge owners for branding and moving stock even without a prior contract. J H Green for the Shonkin outfit sued Robert Clay for $14 after branding and moving his horses. Clay fought initially, then settled under sheriff risk, noting potential higher costs if appealed.
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Fort Benton
Sullivan
J. H. Green
Robert Clay
Clay
Party plans 706 mile Grand Canyon auto trip from Flagstaff
A group including Oliver Lipponcott T N Chapman Winifred Hogahoon of Los Angeles and Al Doyle of Flagstaff left Flagstaff at 2 PM heading for the Grand Canyon rim 706 miles away. They expect to finish in three and a half hours. The car carries 1000 pounds of baggage and weather is favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagstaff
Ariz
Oliver Lipp'ncott
T. N. Chapman
Winifred Hogahoon
Los Angeles
al Doyle
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Captain Kirkman Released From Custody In Manila
Information from Washington reports Captain George W. Kirkman of the 25th Infantry has been released and will sail for the United States. General Chaffee said the charges by local merchants did not justify his detention in the Philippines.
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Washington
George W. Kirkman
25Th Infantry
Manila
United States
Chaffee
Philippines
Funeral Body of Gen Seamans Sent to San Francisco
The body of Gen. W. H. Seamans who died here yesterday was sent today to San Francisco accompanied by his widow. His former business partner E. W. Johnson of Salem Mass who was present at his death could not join the funeral party.
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Washington
W. H. Seamans
San Francisco
E. W. Johnson
Salem
Mass
Favorite Poisoned Casts Shadow Over Oakland Races
In Oakland a favorite named The Giver was poisoned overnight and scratched from the fourth race. The owner is Charles Boots. Officials, including a veterinary surgeon, launched an investigation as crowds watched upsets, close finishes, and a Bay City handicap thriller at one mile.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Charles Boots
Waterscratch
Plead
Kitty Kelly
Malaise
Finch
Sam Green
St. Anthony
Evans
Alvis
Artvis
Thaddeus
Duckey
selling—Plead
Duke of York IL
Solane
Prince Eugene
Naglee
Constellator
Tower of Candles
Fitzkaner
Bay City
the Fretter
Crescent City Race Results Highlight New Orleans Meet
In six furlongs Severy wins the first race with Grantor second and St Cuthbert third in 1 13. The second race of a mile and 7 yard selling ends with Sir Florian defeating Arek and Rice in 142. Third race five and a half furlongs sees Marie Kell first Ami gadi second and Dolce Far niente third in 1 08. Audubon handicap at mile and sixteenth finishes Alard winning with Tayon second and Petit Maitre third.
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New Orleans
Crescent City
Severy
Grantor
St. Cuthbert
Sir Florian
Arek
Vn Rice
Marie Kell
Ami‘gadi
Dolce Farniente
Alard
Tayon
Petit Mai
Dowager Empress Edict Seeks Friendly Ties With Ministers
Pekin January 4. The dowager empress issues an edict to conciliate foreigners and seeks an early audience for ministers upon the court’s return to Pekin. She recalls prior receptions of diplomatic ladies and plans another soon in the Forbidden City hall. The edict notes a procession route building for foreign observers and confirms the Kaanan massacre reports with punishment for those responsible. A petition from U S Chinese merchants urges opposition to re creating exclusion laws, arguing harm to trade and depicting harsh treatment of Chinese entrants.
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Pekin
Forbidden City
Kaanan
Foreign Office
United States
Roosevelt
Mexico
South America
Brooklyn Ships Homeward Voyage from Nagasaki
The navy department reports Rear Admiral Remey departs aboard the Brooklyn from Nagasaki for Woo Sung China to return home after the Rainbow reaches the Asiatic station. The Philippine squadron leadership between Rodgers and Evans remains unsettled. The Rainbow sailed from Tompkinsville for Cavite and Evans plans to sail for the Philippines in mid March.
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Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Brooklyn
Nagasaki
Japan
Woo Sung
China
Rainbow
New York Yard
Asiatic
Rodgers
Evans
Tompkinsville
Cavite
Philippines
British Deny Charges and Doyle Pamphlet to Be Widely Distributed
London reports public uproar over alleged Boer atrocities with Lord Roberts denying the claims. Conan Doyle plans a pamphlet addressing each charge, sold internationally and sent gratis to U.S. officials. War Office weighs providing false teeth to recruits as dental shortfalls affect enlistment.
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London
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Pall Mall Gazette
Germany
Dr. Conan Doyle
New York
United States
War Office
Baden-Powell
Yeomanry
Will Protect Foreigners Probe of Lynching Noted by Roosevelt
Washington dispatch says Secretary Hay sent a note to Italy’s ambassador and will forward Italy’s protest over the Erwin Mississippi lynching of Italian citizens to Congress. President Roosevelt urges reforms and federal court jurisdiction over treaties violations and acts harming foreigners.
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Rome
Washington
Hay
Signor
Mayor Des Planches
Italy
Erwin
Miss
Congress
Roosevelt
Quarantine Inspection Planned for Port Townsend Victoria
Under orders from Dr. M. H. Foster quarantine officers will inspect all passengers leaving Port Townsend and Victoria on Pacific steamers to San Francisco to prevent delays on arrival. A Victoria quarantine officer will also inspect passengers boarding these vessels.
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Port Townsend, Wagh
Washington
M. H. Foster
United States
Puget Sound District
Port Townsend
Victoria
San Francisco
Duel Ends in Death at Jena Over New Year Quarrel
Lieutenant Thieme of the Mth regiment killed a student named Held of Halle university in a duel at Jena after a quarrel that began on New Year’s Day when Held assaulted Thieme. Thieme was slightly wounded.
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Jena
Thieme
Mth
Held
Halle University
Three Trains Mingle From Wrong Signal Night Railroad Crash
A wrong signal at Ninevah tower near Johnstown Pennsylvania caused eastbound Pennsylvania Express No 14 to crash into a slow freight ahead five miles west of the city. Westbound freight No 893 then struck the wreckage. Four men were killed and at least five injured. Names of the dead include James F. Black and James Winters, with several others listed among the injured.
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Johnstown
Ninevah Tower
Pennsylvania Express
James F. Black
William Paul
Pitcairn
Robert
Four Killed by Burlington Train Near Monmouth
Four section men were instantly killed today when a Burling ton passenger train struck them as they rode a hand car toward work. The approaching train was obscured by fog and the men could not see it in time.
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Monmouth
Tfl
Burlington
Freight train tragedy on side track claims multiple dead
Steam of a freight on a side track results in deaths including foreman James McGrath Joseph Brown Samuel Mettler and Mike Anderson in an early report from an unnamed rail line.
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James McGrath
Joseph Brown
Samuel Mettler
Mike Anderson
Fire Alarm Panic Hits Karbach Hotel Guests
A morning blaze in Omaha damaged the Douglass Printing office Western Supply building and Frontier steam laundry, with Karbach hotel also affected. Estimated losses run to 60000 dollars as guests fled in night attire. W H Hawkins of Sac City fainted but recovered. none seriously hurt.
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Omaha
Douglass Printing Company
Western Supply Company
Frontier Steam Laundry
Karbach Hotel
W. H. Hawkins
Sac City
Forsyth New Year Dance Draws Wide Attendance
Special correspondence notes the Forsyth band New Year Eve dance was a success in every part with Glendive Hathaway Rosebud and Miles City represented. The hall was elaborately decorated music was fine lunch at midnight and dancing continued until nearly 3 am. The event was a financial and social success.
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Forsyth
Forsyth Band
Glendive
Hathaway
Rosebud
Miles City
Kitchener Reports 100 Boers Captured Near Ermelo
Lord Kitchener reports from Johannesburg dated January 3 that Bruce Hamilton operating east of Ermelo since December 2 captured 100 prisoners including General Erasmus. The war office adds 45 more wounded at Zeefontein, bringing total wounded to 94.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Johannesburg
Bruce Hamiion
Ermelo
Erasmus
Zeefontein
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McKinley
Mark Hanna
America
Harry Horal Alma
Joan Blake
28Th
U. S. Infantry
Frank L. Clark
U.S Infantry
J. Thomas Kreider
U., Ss
Charles Buchanan
U. S
Harry Richter
U. S. Artilery
Charles Wright
Hospital Corps
France
Sulli
Van
Port Benton
Captain Kirkman
Mattees
Ing
m.le—Piedrich
Velma Clark
W. B. Gates
Campus
Dalkeith
Dowager
Roberts
Mississippi
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
First Drastites PN
Arly
Seri
Nashville
Tenn
A. P. Wcle RE
North East
Thomas
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