Funston to Likely Receive Brigadier Generalship
Washington reports cabinet discussions on General Funston’s reward and potential brigadier general appointment after Aguinaldo’s capture. Officials favor recognition of Funston, but full reports delay decisive action. Aguinaldo’s fate and location remain undecided with Guam or Tutuila proposed as possible detention.
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Washington
Aguinaldo
Philppines
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Ithur
Guam
United States
Manila
White House
Tutuila
Aguinaldo Detained at Malacanan Palace in Manila
Aguinaldo is kept in a comfortable room at the Malacanan palace under Captain Randolph and Lt. Youngberg of Battery G. He wears a dark blue suit and a white helmet, accepts capture philosophically, and remains generally cheerful though sometimes mood is uncertain. Visitors may see him. newspaper interviews are barred. General Trias, who surrendered, told him continued armed opposition is unjustifiable and ruinous to independence.
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Aguinaldo
Trias
Malavar
Batangas
Luzon
Belarvino
Albey Province
Lucban
Samar
Funston
Calle Reit
Ermita
Morone
J. M. Thompson
San Mateo
Cailles
Bates
Aguinaino
Manila
Malacanan Palace
Benjamin H. Randolph
Gilbert A. Youngberg
Third Artillery
United States
Philippines
Funston Promotion Sparks White House Debate
Washington discusses how General Funston should be rewarded for leading the capture in the Philippine insurrection. MacArthur and Wheaton endorse his promotion to brigadier general, with the president free to appoint from civilians or officers to any general rank, despite seniority norms.
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Washington
Funston
MacArthur
Wheaton
Chaffee, Wood and Bell
Army
Lopez Cable Messages To Aguinaldo Mabini From Boston
Senor Sixto Lopez sends cables to Aguinaldo and Mabini asking American authorities to send them to America. He states he wishes the truth about the war be known and seeks an authoritative statement of Filipino attitude toward American sovereignty. He claims Aguinaldo has been captured and mentions Guam.
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Boston
Sixto Lopez
Aguinaldo
Mabini
MacArthur
Manila
America
Mabina
Guam
Senor Lopez
Filipinos Call for Aguinaldo and Mabini Voices in America
Sixto Lopez urges presenting two representative Filipinos to share opinions on Americans. He argues Aguinaldo and Mabini should be brought to America to offer truthful, just perspectives for their countrymen, saying the move cannot harm truth or justice.
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Aguinaldo
Mabini
America
Sixto Lopez
Cordial reception for Philippine commission in Mindanao
The Philippine commission arrived from Isabella and Basilan and began a week of inquiry to establish civil government. They met with cordial welcomes from natives and militia while noting the Moros favor schools only the Chinese attend. Mindanao provinces appear pacified, with Zamboanga likely to be organized.
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Zamboanga
Kansan Hopeful of Brigadier General Promotion
Senator Burton and Representatives Long and Curtis met the president in Washington after 4 pm. They reported the president listened to their request to reward General Funsten for capturing the Filipino chief. No promise was made, but the talks were described as encouraging.
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Washington
Burton
Long
Curtis
Funsten
War Department Acknowledges Aguinaldo Capture
The War Department sent General MacArthur in the Philippines an acknowledgment of Funston's capture of Aguinaldo. Text of the dispatch remains private. Officials have considered awarding Funston a medal of honor for gallantry.
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Washington
War Department
MacaArthur
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Funston
Filipino agent in Europe claims Aguinaldo cousin captured
Paris report cites Regidor Jubado stating a New York telegram says the man captured is Baldomero Aguinaldo, Emilio's cousin and chief of the general staff, not the President. The interview presents Jubado as the European agent and highlights the Telegram's claim.
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Paris
Regidor Jubado
Europe
New York
Emilio Aguinaldo
Baldomero Aguinaldo
Emilio
Reward for Titus earns West Point cadet-at-large bid
A petition signed by all officers of the 14th infantry requests Adjutant General Corbin appoint Musician Calvin P. Titus of Company E, 4th Infantry, as a cadet-at-large to the military academy. Titus was the first American to enter Pekin during the China troubles and later received a minor wound. The petition praises his trustworthiness intelligence sobriety bravery and thoroughness and argues he would become an excellent officer after graduation.
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Washington
14Th Infantry
Corbin
Calvin P. Titus
4Th Infantry
Pekin
China
Military Academy
Titus
Imperial City
West Point
Nebraska Stormswept Snow Halts Railways and Street Cars
Five inches of snow fell since noon across Nebraska and parts of surrounding states. Snow and wind slowed trains on the Union Pacific by three hours and delayed other railroads. Omaha streetcar service, notably on Council Bluffs lines, was nearly suspended. Temperature remained above freezing.
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Omaha
Sioux City
Wyoming
Colorado
Union Pacific
Council Bluffs
Torrents in the Streets Hit Dallas in March Storm
A heavy rain storm with high winds swept Dallas causing roof damage, blown shrubbery, and torrents in the streets. Streetcar traffic was delayed and a quarter mile of track in the southern city portion was abandoned for the day. Dallas damage is estimated at 25000 dollars.
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Dallas
Tex
Danish Rigsdag to Close as Tax Reform Yields Little
From Copenhagen comes a report that the rigsdag will close tomorrow March 2 as the government struggles with weak results from tax reform laws. Elections to the folketing are set for April 3, expected to boost liberal and democratic gains and weaken the government party.
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Copenhagen
Rigsdag
Folkething
Four Men Indicted for Murder at Yuma Penitentiary Await Trial
In Phoenix on March 29 four men were indicted at Yuma for murder. William Hart is charged in the death of Deputy Sheriff Matt Devane, while Joe Alexander faces charges in the killing of Mrs. J. J. Burns. James Miller and Bill Fain are named as accomplices in Burns case. All four are in the penitentiary awaiting trial.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Yuma
William Hart
Matt Devane
Joe Alexander
J. J. Burns
James Miller
Bill Fain
Thurston Edges Cribb in Fast 20th Round Decision
Charles Thurston defeated Otto Cribb of Australia by decision after 20 rounds at the National Athletic Club. The bout was fast from the opening bell and both fighters showed grit in several rounds.
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San Francisco
Charles Thurston
Otto Cribb
Australia
National Athletic Club
Broggey
Strike Ends at Marseilles Docks
The Marseilles strike has effectively ended with work resuming at the docks.
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Marseilles
Miners Proceed With Work After United Mine Workers Meeting
Wilkesbarre March 29 The threatened strike by 143000 miners in the hard coal region is canceled as the executive committee of the United Mine Workers in the anthracite districts decides to keep miners at work. The committee, empowered by the Hazelton convention, issued a conservative statement noting concessions were not fully granted but expressing optimism for future joint conference with operators. The ruling prompts praise from business leaders and relief for the community, with Rev. E S Phillips lauding the peaceful outcome. The union urges committees at each mine to press grievances through proper channels and avoid local strikes unless authorized, signaling a measured path toward broader recognition in coming months.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Hazelton
Mitchell
New York
Phillips
National
Friends of Organized Labor
Civic Federation
Massillon coal talks break as operators refuse eight hour demand
In Massillon Ohio on March 29 coal operators rejected engineers demand for an eight hour day and a wage scale of 1.90 to 2.15 dollars. The conference adjourned after the refusal.
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Massillon
Ohio
Consolidation talks for Burlington with Great Northern and NP
Boston March 29 The Post says the proposed Chicago Burlington and Quincy consolidation with the Great Northern and Northern Pacific reached a final stage and may be submitted to Burlington stockholders. Key figures Hill Perkins and Wolcott met in Boston discussing bonds, guarantees, and control prospects amid stockholders' mixed reactions.
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Great Northern
N. P
Boston
the Post Today
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Northern Pacific
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
James J. Hill
Charles E. Perkins
Burlington Board of Directors
Wolcott
President Hill
Senator Wolcott
West
Burlington
The
Hills refuse comment on Burlington purchase talks
In New York James J. Hill and son James N. Hill decline to discuss the Burlington purchase reports. J P Morgan office offers no information. Mellen of Northern Pacific says he knows nothing of any consolidation. Bankers reportedly expect a cash or bonds deal around 180 for Burlington stock.
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New York
James J. Hill
James N. Hill
Great Northern
Burlington
J. P. Morgan
Mellen
Northern Pacific
Mail and Express
Burlington Stock
Graders' Strike on Nacosari Line Frays Tensions
Bisbee dispatch reports ongoing strike of graders on the Nacosari line with most workers at Fronteras. Contractors, mostly Americans, seek Mexican authorities aid after terrorization and multiple shootings. Daily fights since work began, several killings noted, increasing fear of more violence.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Bisbee
Nacosari
Fronteras
Students Released After Arrests In St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on March 28, 41 students arrested two weeks earlier for a students meeting were released yesterday after one week in solitary. A batch of 1,110 detainees held on political demonstrations must be freed within a month unless formal prosecutions begin. Rumors say several students committed suicide amid crushed political hopes.
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St. Petersburg
Broadway Theater Manager Improves After Cafe Shooting
Slightly improved condition reported for A. W. Dingwall, manager of the Broadway theater, who was shot by Robert Hayden Moun ten last Friday night in a Broadway cafe.
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New York
A. W. Dingwall
Robert Hayden Mounten
Japan Faces Life and Death Struggle War Drive Heightened
The Japanese press voices a unified stance urging immediate war and relentless action. Officials warn no peace in the Orient until Russia is defeated, signaling a total mobilization and ongoing campaigns across theaters.
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Orient
Russia
Manchurian Question Takes New Phase In Japan
Yokohama March 13 The native press calls for action to curb Russian aggression and warns Japan must act alone if powers fail to intervene The government readies for emergency with steady naval activity and national mobilization as encroachment in Manchuria is framed as a life and death issue for Japan
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Yokohama
Japan
Orient
Russia
Russia's modified plans in Manchuria
Washington reports indicate Russian authorities see the Manchurian convention as a modus vivendi to restore normal conditions by evacuating Russian troops from Manchuria. The aim is to ensure quiet and preserve China's integrity, with no Russian protectorate implied.
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Washington
Russia
China
State Department
New York
United States
Manchuria
Hart defeats West in brutal 13th round KO
Marvin Hart of Brooklyn knocks out Tommy West in the 15th round of a 20 round bout at the Southern Athletic Club Auditorium in Louisville. West, favored in the betting, is outpointed after a vicious battle with Hart dominating from the 13th round. Hart weighed 165 pounds, West 158. Referee Tim Hurst counts West out.
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Louisville
Tommy West
Brooklyn
Southern Athletic Club
Auditorium
Marvin Hart
West
Hart
Tim Hurst
Griggs Leaves Justice Dept for Paterson
Washington reports Attorney General Griggs departed the department after a leave and will return home to Paterson New Jersey. Solicitor General Richards accepted a silver claret pitcher on behalf of the staff. P C Knox tendered the appointment may accept later but will not assume charge for several weeks.
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Washington
Griggs
Department of Justice
Paterson
N. J
Richards
Department
P. C. Knox
Snowstorms and Frost Hit Britain Across Regions
London reports widespread snowstorms and blustery cold across northern Great Britain yesterday. Scotland logged 25 degrees of frost, Lincolnshire four. Telegraph and telephone wires suffered damage. Forecasters expect a shift toward springlike weather.
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London
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Lincolnshire
Sarah Bernhardt Recovered and Ready for Cyrano Return
Pittsburg March 29 Sarah Bernhardt, who cancelled a theater date due to illness, has recovered enough to perform her Cyrano de Bergerac part tonight and will appear in L Aiglon tomorrow at the Alvin theater.
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Pittsburg
Sarah Bernhardt
Alvin Theater
Hanged for Murder in Henderson Tragedy
Theo dore Wallert was hanged early today for the murder of his wife and three stepchildren on August 21 last. The tragedy stemmed from a family disagreement.
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Henderson, Minn
Theodore Wallert
Barrymore Insane In New York Hospital Scene
New York reporters say actor Maurice Barrymore was taken to a local hospital amid reports of a mental health crisis. No further details available.
Russo-Chinese Manchuria treaty likely delayed to early week
From St. Petersburg March 29 it appears the Russo-Chinese Manchuria treaty will not be signed before Monday or Tuesday at the earliest due to Chinese government delays and communication difficulties between Pekin and St. Petersburg. Yang Yu, the Chinese minister, is not expected to be hindered from visiting the foreign office when summoned.
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St. Petersburg
Pekin
Yang Yu
Foreign Office
Li Hung Chang Seen As Future Chinese Foreign Minister
Shanghai March 30 reports assert Li Hung Chang will become China’s foreign minister replacing the abolished teung li yamen with Liu Kun Yi named as viceroy of Pechill after Li.
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Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
China
Teung li Yamen
Liu Kun Yi
Pechill
Barrymore Family Drama At Bellevue Hospital
John Barrymore revealed to doctors that his father is named Blue and was born in the East Indies about 50 years ago. The elder Barrymore went to Bellevue Hospital willingly barefoot and dazed. Ethel Barrymore is currently acting in a New York theater.
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Bellevue Hospital
John Barrymore
Blue
East Indies
Barrymore
Ethel
New York
McClure Retirement Ends Long Times Editorial Era
Philadelphia March 29 Colonel A K McClure announces severance from the Times stating his connection with the editorial staff ceases though not retirement from journalism He has led the paper since its 1875 founding and began his career over 55 years ago as editor of a Chambersburg weekly.
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Philadelphia
A. K. McClure
The
Times
the Times
McClure
Chambersburg
Notorious Crook John Hall Captured in Omaha
In a telegram from Inspectors Sin Clair and Swift, John Hall alias Prentice Tyler, a notorious criminal with a twenty year record, was captured in Omaha. Hall once stole over 100000 dollars from the St Louis Pacific Express branch and escaped with 15000 before his capture.
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St. Louis
Sullivan
Sinclair
Swift
Omaha
John Hall
Prentice Tyler
Tyler
Pacific Express Company
Mere Chance
Advance of Wages in Youngstown District
Blast furnace operators in Youngstown Ohio posted notices granting a ten cent daily wage advance to take effect April 1. Workers demand twenty cents and announced a strike at midnight Sunday if not granted. Expect meetings to decide on further action.
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Youngstown
Ohio
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