Three Americans slain as relief comes at last
A Barotac Panay engagement left 3 American dead and 7 wounded after a 400 strong rebel force attacked Company I of the 44th regiment. A court martial in Manila convened to try Col. James S. Pettit for violating the sixth article of war by delivering a captured outlaw to authorities. Pedro Paterno, recently captured, is held incommunicado in a political jail. General Pantaleon Garcia was captured with documents by Funston's troops.
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Manila
44Th
Barotac
Toilo Province
Island of
Panay
Dumangas
Barota
Hall
Grant
James S. Petit
Slat Volunteer Infantry
Juan Ramos
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Ramos
Pedro Paterno
Trinidad
Washington
May
War Department
Pantaleon Garcia
Funston
MacArthur
Yellowstone County Livestock Conditions Improve Beating Winter Losses
Special correspondence reports Yellowstone county livestock conditions as favorable with minimal losses due to old age and natural causes. A Billings pelts dealer notes buying about one and a half carloads of sheep pelts to date, far below last year. Woolgrowers fed little during the winter after ample preparations last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone County
Billings
Defaulter Neeley Defalcation Sparked Cabinet Debate
Washington May The cabinet debated the alleged heavy shortage in Charles F Neeley former treasurer of the post office department of Cuba Neeley has been arrested in Rochester New York and the question arose whether the United States or Cuba is responsible for the defalcation The view favored was that since Neeley was appointed by the United States the government acts as trustee and is responsible for the shortage and may pursue Nee ley s bond for the amount The administration planned to return Neeley to Havana for civil trial per the attorney general s opinion
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Washington, May
Charles F Neeley
Post Office Department of
Cuba
Neeley
Rochester
United States
Havana
Wreck on Union Pacific near Rawlins Wyoming
A severe Union Pacific wreck 16 miles west of Rawlins Wyoming involved an eastbound fast freight derailing after an open switch on O Neill s siding embankment. The dead include Louis Banta and James Johnson both Rawlins firemen and two unidentified youths. Injured are engineers Frank Rehemever and Andy Sholer both expected to recover.
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Omaha
Neb
The
Bee
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
O'Neill
Rawlins
Union Pacific
Louis Banta
James Johnson
Flag Hoisted Over Tutuila and Manua Islands
Bameoa reports the American flag has been raised over Tutuila with chiefs formally ceding the island to the United States. Manua natives request flag hoisting and eventual ceded status. Islanders to self rule until governors are appointed by the naval commandant. Quiet in German Samoa.
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Auckland
N. Z
Bameoa
Tutuila
United States
Manua
German Samoa
Fire Destroys The American Hotel in Pire Vienesee
Fire at the American hotel in Pire Vienesee NY destroyed the building early today. Bodies of Lafayette Carney and Sherman Deboray of West Bparta found on the third floor. a woman is believed dead. Miss Schreiner testified she saw two men flee just before the blaze. Loss estimated at 15090 dollars.
Insurrection Report Near Chinchou China
The steamer Dannyvostock arrives from Yokohama with 300 Japanese, half landing at Victoria. News from Chinchou on the northern railway line by the British project reports a serious uprising. English engineers were attacked and fled. troops ordered to quell the revolt.
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Victoria
B. C
Dannyvostock
Yokohama
Chinchou
Hina
Hill to Dail Tacoms extradition fight moves to governor
Prof Roland P Hill was re arrested in Washington state on charges of fleeing justice. Extradition proceedings proceed before Governor Rogers after Judge Williamson refused a habeas corpus writ and Hill remains jailed tonight.
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Tacoms. Wash
Young Man Charged With Forgery In Seattle
Seattle police arrested John Sullivan aged 20 on forgery charges. He admits identity but says a mistake. He is wanted in Lincoln county Wisconsin for uttering worthless checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
John Sullivan
Lincoln County
Wisconsin
Naval Cadet Commissions Spark Senate Naval Bill Debate
The Senate debated the naval appropriation bill focusing on cadet commissioning after four year Academy study. Supporters argued for immediate commissions to avoid officer shortages while opponents warned of risks from relying on green officers and insisted on the two year sea service. The chamber also passed a small revenue tax reimbursement bill and several other measures before adjourning into secret session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Naval Academy
Allison
Finance Committee
Stewart
Secretary of War
Colorado River
Eldorado Canyon
Riorville
Thurston
Nebraska
Secretary of the Interior
Foraker
Ohio
Lindsay
Haile
Lodge
Caffery
Tillman
Naval Committee
Greenhorns
Naval Affaire
Academy
Navy Department
Hale
Chandler
Congress
Grand Army of the Republic
Mr.Chandler
Signal Corps
Army
Menior
Private bills advance in Washington session
The house spent most of the day debating private bills from the claims committee and passed ten measures. The key act remits penalties imposed by the government of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, May
House
Committee On Claims
Te Unies
Opposition to Oleomargarine Material Disclosure Debate
The House debated releasing the material makeup of oleomargarine from 17 manufacturers, with Tawney urging disclosure to the public and Dalzell warning it would violate trade secrets and law. The majority opposed. the resolution was defeated, then adopted, and bills approving claims were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatives
United States
House
Committee On
Dalzell
Ways and Means Committee
Tawney
Internal Revenue Bureau
Minnesota
Dolliver
Iowa
Bell
Texas
Richardson
Tennessee
Ways and Means
Racing Summary From Louisville and New York Cards
At Louisville May results show Lennep led seven furlongs with Lamuchur second and Lord Zenit third in 1 29. Dr. Tarr won the all furlongs, Onera Girl second, Grinkle third in 1 17. Tragedy captured the mile handicap with Salvarse and Atlantas following. Regina Lee won the four furlongs, Mattie Bain second, Donna Seay third in 0 42. Samovar led the mile selling with Nettle pease second and Lillian Reed third in 0 42. Tildy Ann won the six furlongs selling with Isa binda second and another third in 1 16. At New York Morris Park Toboggan Handicap features Vulcan ahead Specific and Bombshell third in 1 14 4. Kriss Kringle won the mile selling with First Whip second and Pan Rice third in 1 40. Kilogram won seven furlongs at Larchmont with ildrim second Petruchio third in 1 may. Voter led the six furlongs Yoboggan with Maribert second and Contester third in 1 12. Lief Prince won the four and one half furlongs with The Puritan second and Beurry third in 0 MM. Lothario captured the mile with Cha renton second Box third in 1 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
May
Celling
Lennep
Lamuchur
Lord Zenit
Dr. Tarr
Onera
Grinkle
Salvarse
Atlantas
Regina Lee
Mattie Bain
Donna Seay
Samovar
Nettle Pease
Lillian Reed
Eese
Tildy Ann
Isabinda
New York
Morris Park
Vulcan
Ildrim
Maribert
Arms Going to China Report via Tosa Maru Ad Verifies Reforms
May Orient ad rices by the steamer Tosa Maru indicate the Chinese government sees no imminent alarm from reform efforts. Arms are entering China in small lots for private protection. Over 1% of Japanese immigrants aboard the Tosa Maru are weavers, contracted by Eastern United States manufacturers.
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Victoria, C
May &—Oriental
China
United States
Treasury directs inspector to aid Chinese merchants abroad return
The secretary of the treasury orders Collector Jackson to detail a Chinese bureau inspector to prepare departure papers for Chinese merchants in the United States who plan to travel to China with intent to return. The inspectors will ensure papers are ready for their return to facilitate landing upon reentry.
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San Francisco
May
Secretary of the Treasury
Jackson
Chinese Bureau
China
Big ex transport brings matting curios and Japanese steerage
Tacoma Washington May The large ex transport Dannyvostock arrived today with a cargo of matting and curios and a big steerage load of Japanese. There are 300 passengers to be examined here about twice that number having been left at Victoria.
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Tacoma
Wash
May
Victoria
Cattlemen report record good condition and rising prices in Flathead County
In Kalispell May 6 a special Standard dispatch notes Flathead county's open winter left ranges and cattle in peak shape. Cattlemen report minimal losses, early green forage, and prices at or above 20 to 75 dollars per head with beef markets pushing higher.
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Kalispell
Flathead
Montana
Great Fallen
Spokane
Flathead County
St Louis Slaughters Newton in Two Innings
St Louis club routed Newton with a two inning blowout. Weyhing pitched well for St Louis while Scott led hitting and batteries included Weyhing and Riger. Attendance not reported. Umpire Emalie.
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HH. E
TeBlo
Cincinnatic
Newton, Scott and Wood
Emalie
Philadelphia pennant push noted in Brooklyn tilt
Philadelphia outplayed Brooklyn in a high scoring game led by Slagle Flick and Lafioe with Bernhard pitching. Attendance was 3 26 as Philadelphia won behind strong stick work and solid defense. Batteries Bernhard McFarland Dunn Howell and McGuire Umpire Connolly.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Bernhard
Slagle
Flick
Lafioe
Beere
R. H. E. Philadelphia
Eer & . Co
Bernhard and McFarland
Pittsburg Beats Chicago On Wild Throw In 10 Innings
After 10 innings of pitching, Pittsburg won 7 to 7 with a wild throw by Williams. In the ninth, Pittsburg loaded the bases with no outs but stellar defense prevented a run. Attendance 2100. Batteries Chesbie and Zimmer for Pittsburg Killen and Chance for Chicago. Umpire Day.
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Pittsburg
Williama
H. E. Pittsburg
Chicago
Chesbie
Zimmer
Killen
Chance
Passenger rates to Cape Nome rise on Dodwell and Clo voyage
Tacoma reports May 8 with Dodwell and Clo advancing first class fares to Cape Nome to 150 dollars. The Viciona remains unsold. no second class tickets are available except on the Edith.
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Tacoma
Wash
Cape Nome
Dodwell & Clo
Viciona
Edith
A Mutilated Body Found in Vancouver
A dead man was found this evening in Vancouver British Columbia. Police investigated the scene and began missing person checks and inquiries to determine identity and cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Severed head found with dismembered body in Stanley Park murder
In a thick grove at Stanley Park a group of young men and women discovered a brutal murder scene. The head had been severed, the trunk dismembered, legs broken, and flesh gnawed by animals leaving only bones. No papers or clues to identify the victim were found. Police believe the case is homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Park
Eight Hour Legislation Moves Through Congress
Washington May 8. The Gardner eight hour bill would require a clause in all government contracts ensuring labor in contracts does not exceed eight hours daily. Economists favoring the eight hour day argue shorter shifts raise wages without raising prices due to larger consumption and expanded production. The report surveys eight hour laws in states and prior federal statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Gardner
Committee On Labor
Wreck survivors reach New Orleans aboard Morgan liner
Second Mate Willoughby M. Moore and 14 crew members from the stranded British steamer Virginia arrive in New Orleans aboard the Fl Paso. The Virginia, from Daiquiri Cuba to Baltimore with iron ore, ran aground on Diamond Shoals near Cape Hatteras last Wednesday. Five men drowned. consul to arrange voyage to Baltimore.
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New Orleans
New York
Willoughby M. Moore
Virginia
Charles Samuel
Daiquiri
Cuba
Baltimore
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Moore
Vansittart
Samuels
New Canadian Cyclists Association Formed in Montreal
The Canadian Cyclists Association has been formed to control racing in the Dominion in conjunction with the N C A. A provincial board of control will be established in each province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canadian Cyclists’ Association
Dominion
Guam Governor Schroder to sail from here on Cop tic
San Francisco reports Commander Schroder, newly named Guam governor, will depart aboard the steamer Cop tic in a few days. He proceeds via Manila to the Ladrones, possibly aboard a man-of-war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Schroder
Guam
Manila
Sharkey Victorious In Second Round KO Of Choynski
Tom Sharkey, at Tattersalls, knocked out Joe Choynski of California in two rounds in a hurricane bout. The sailor pressured the Californian from the start with punishing blows, leaving Choynski unable to rise after the bell ended the second round.
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Chicago
Tom Sharkey
Tattersalls
Joe Choynski
California
Sharkey
Choynski
Malachy Hogan
Sharks
Tom O'Rourke
Bob Armstrong
Jack Root
Schrosbee
Joe
Atention
Lke
Choyneski
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44Th Regiment
Pettit
St. Paul
Burlington
Akron
Colo
Oregon
Northern Pacific
Butte
Heavy Sox
Gans & Klein
Butte, Mont
Defaulter Neeley
U. P
Pire
Hill
Dail
Ation
Loulaville
St. Louie
Cincinnati
Heston
Boston
Roston
Fpittinger
Hailey
New Yorks
R.H. E
New York Wi
Pillinger
Bailey
Clarke
Carrick
Bowerman
Hurst
Wence P
Incinnati
St Louis
House Committee On Labor
Diegel Clothing Co
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Hardware Department OF Butte
Portland
Alsen
Yankton
Steel
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