Days of Commune Vividly Recalled in Paris Riots
Paris faced violent unrest as anarchists and socialists rallied near Place de la Republique and Place de la Nation. Faure and Faberot led crowds. police arrested four anarchists after clashes, churches were looted, and St Ambroise and St Toxey's suffered windows smashed and fires started. Several constables wounded. arrests followed. Jules Guerin and others fortified Rue de Chabrol amid ongoing disorder.
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Paris
Journal du Peuple
la Petit Republique
Place de la Flepublique
Sebastien Faure
Faberot
Faure
Place de la Republique
Henri d’Horr
Place de la Nation
Joseph Ferrie
Jean Perrin
Chateau d’Eau
D'Ilorr
Treatme
Place de la Re Publique
Paris Rioters Clash With Police Over Dreyfus Case
Paris on August 21 reports 20 000 gathered along Boulevard de Magenta and Rue de Chabrol as anarchists and Guerrillas clash with republican guards. Police, armed with swords and batons, restore order after stones and missiles fly. The unrest is tied to Dreyfus affairs with calls to demonstrate against priests and the military.
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Paris
St. Joseph's Church
Boulevard de Magenta
Rua de Chabrol
Ewards
Rue de Chabrol
Avenue de Tallibourg
Guccia
Journal du Peuple
Re Bastian Faure
Dreyfus
Jes
Rioting in Paris and plague reports spread across Europe
The report details Paris rioters dispersing after police action with hundreds injured and many arrested. It also notes plague cases in Oporto and Lisbon with quarantine measures and medical preparations, citing multiple cities and officials amid a widening health fear.
Coming Home On A Special Train For Nebraska Soldiers
The First Nebraska volunteers now in San Francisco after Manila service will return home on a special train funded by the state. Newspapers across Nebraska raised twelve thousand dollars. Lincoln banker Bb E. Thompson lent 4000 and Edward Cudahy of Omaha contributed 3000 toward the 35000 needed. Governor Poynter had sought bank and railroad backing but failed to secure it.
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Omaha
Neb
San Francisco
Manila
Bb. E. Thompson
Lincoln
Edward Cudahy
South Omelina Meat Packer
Hay
State Department
Root
Bis
Lake Whamplain
Hayly
Gven
Fam Uy
Iministra Aid
Milily
Fs Congress
Itorney
Gaul
Iain Tee
Reputit
Congress
Pope in Excellent Health Audiences Three Hundred Persons
In Rome on August 20 at the Et Joachim festival the pope granted an audience of over an hour to about three hundred people, including sixteen cardinals and numerous prelates. He spoke happily about resuming feast celebrations and shared historical reminiscences, appearing in strong health and spirits. Also reported, Gold Dust from Alaska. The Roanoke arrived with 340 miners and gold dust valued around $250,000 from St Michael Alaska.
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Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Roanoke
St. Michaecls
Rebels Rout Insurgents in Two Skirmishes Near Negros
In Manila August reports say a Twelfth Infantry lieutenant was killed and another wounded while reconnoitering north of Angeles. Lieutenant Cole with sixty men fought insurgents in Negros, driving them from trenches after an hour and a half. nineteen insurgents died, six rifles and ammunition captured. Cable at Bagung Bay, Calamba area cut by islanders but repaired by General Otis.
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Leutenant
Twelfth
Angeles
Cole
Negros
Bagune Bay
Calamba
Ti Inke
Secretary Root Maps Philippine Campaign Movements
Secretary Root studies detailed Manila area maps of Luzon for the coming campaign. He marks American positions, assesses local populations and transportation lines, and weighs multi force operations from Lingayen and northward to disrupt Filipino troops.
Autonomy favored in Nebraska fusion talks and Dewey quote
In Omaha on August 20 delegates to Nebraska Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans plan fusion for a Supreme Court justice and two state university regents. Ex Governor Silas Holcomb favored. W J Bryan likely guides the Democratic line. Dewey at Naples discusses the Philippines autonomy and possible annexation after self rule. He warns violence not preferred and notes uncertainty of US Germany clash.
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Neb
Democrats
Populists
Silver Republicans
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Board of Tegenta
State University
Silas Holcomb
Supreme Bench
W. J. Bryan
Lomion
Naples
Admiral Dew
Dew
Marconi Plans Wireless Link Between England and United States
London reports Signor Marconi, after wireless telegraphy experiments at Dover, will travel to the United States next month. In an interview published in The Daily Mail he says he is not unhopeful of eventually establishing cross Atlantic communication between England and the United States.
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Signor Marconi
Dover
United States
Matl
England
Army and insurgent rail use mapped for 60,000 troops plan
A map prepared for Secretary Root outlines proposed troop layouts in the Philippines. It divides operations north of Manila under General MacArthur and south near Imus with Lawton, listing key locations from Angeles to Malolos and extending to Cavite, Taytay, Antipolo, Morong, and Calamba. The note suggests dividing forces into multiple armies as the force expands.
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Lingayen
Tarlac
United States
Philippines
Ping
Root
Manila
MacArthur
General Wheaton
Porac
Catucut
Saiite
San Fernando
Batla
Candaba
San Luis
TEXAN KILLED AT ANGELES IN LATEST WAR REPORT
Washington dispatches detail engagements with Philippine insurgents dated August 20. Lt Alfred W Drew of the Twelfth Infantry is killed at Angeles. Lt Willis Uline wounded. Also notes Col. Otis cables multiple deaths from disease and battle in Manila area. ships carry mules and horses to Manila for military service.
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War Department
Washington
Manila
Cole
Tibuan
Negros Mountains
Papay
Alfred W. Drew
Twelfth Infantry
Willis Uline
Angeles
Otis
Texas
Military Academy
Leutenant
Spain
Third
Texas Volunteer Infantry
Cornley
Fred A
Twenty
Alle W. Lord
Joseph B. Morse
John Smith
William K. Harrison
John H. Dunn
Iver
Adolph M. Krettzer
Philippines
Seattle
Waah
Garonne
Third Cavalry
Letter Causes an Arrest in South Dakota Volunteer Office
Senator Pettigrew received a Nagasaki cablegram from Dr. H C Warne major and surgeon of the South Dakota volunteers Froat regiment reporting Arrest by Frost for a published letter. Warne had alleged selfishness against Colonel Alfred S Frost of the South Dakota regiment in a letter printed last month.
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Sioux Falls
N. D
Senator Pettigrew
Nagasaki
Japan
H.C. Warne
Froat
South Dakota Volunteers
Frost
Warne
Alfred 5. Frost
South Dakota Regiment
Harrison Stricken by Yellow Fever in Santiago
Santiago, August 20. Major Russell B. Harrison, Inspector General, is critically ill with yellow fever. The illness has progressed for three days, with the first pronounced cases appearing this afternoon at Cristo.
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Santiago
Santiago da Cuba
Russell B. Harrison
Harrison
Transvaal Reply Delayed Amid Cape Colony Tension
August reports from Cape Town indicate the Transvaal has sent its reply to the British agent for Milner. Conflicting details suggest possible delay due to Portugal dispute over ammunition transport from Delagoa Bay. Cape Colony objects to war material movement to supporters in Cape Colony and Orange Free State. Over seven tons landed at Port Elizabeth and moved toward Allwal. It may be referred to the imperial government.
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Transvaal
Pretoria
Alfred Milner
South Africa
Cape Colony
Portugal
Delagoa Bay
Orange Free State
Port Elizabeth
Algon Bay
Cape
Delggoa Bay
Secretary Root Nears Resignation Talk, Plattsburg Visit
The dispatch notes rumors of Secretary Root possibly resigning as health and quarantine measures ease in the city. It reports President McKinley and Secretary Hitchcock attending church in Plattsburg with Vice President Hobart ill but stable, and Governor Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt arriving for a day visit. They discussed Ohio campaign plans and a September Akron speech.
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Roosevelt
President McKinley
Ohio
Akron
Butterfield Stricken With Aphasia At Summer Home
General Butterfield, chairman of the Dewey reception committee, is reported ill with aphasia at Cold Springs on the Hudson. Telegrams to Bellevue sought Dr. James and other nervous-disease specialists. He is said to expect to travel to Washington with the committee tomorrow.
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Dewey
New York
Bellevue Hospital
General Butterfield
Cold Springs-on-the-Hudson
Bellevue
James
Cold Springs
Dewey Executive Committee
Washington
Five Die When Schooner Capsizes Off Harbor Beach
Five people drowned when the schooner Hunter Savidge capsized in a squall off Pointeau Bourques near Harbor Beach Michigan. Victims include Mrs. John Mullerweiss, Etta Mullerweiss age six, Mrs. Frei Sharpsteen, Sharpsteen son, and mate Thomas Dubuy. Wrecking parties proceed to the scene as the status of the remaining crew is unknown.
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Mich
Pointeau Bourques
Hunter Savidge
Sarnia
Alphona Light
John Mullerweiss
Alpona
Etta Mullerweiss
Frei Sharpsteen
Sharpsteen
Thomas Dubuy
Black preacher uses an ax in assault in Huntingdon
Basil Bell, a licensed Black preacher, confronted Mary Winters with an ax in a drunken frenzy and knocked her down, then kicked her. He then wounded neighbor John Rumsport with the ax after accusing him of an affair. Both victims are expected to die. Bell is jailed.
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Basil Bell
Mary Winters
Bell
John Rumsport
Miss Winters
Prince Henry of Prussia to Visit San Francisco
Berlin cor respondent says Prince Henry of Prussia who commands the Pacific German squadron will visit San Francisco aboard his flagship after leaving China. He may also go to Washington to see President McKinley who has sent him an invitation.
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Henry of Prussia
America
London
Prince Henry of Prussia
Pacific
San Francisco
Berlin
Daily Mail
China
Washington
McKintey
Drowns Herself and Son in Cisterna Tragedy
Mrs Jennie Weston and her four year old Bertie were found drowned in a cistern at their home after threats of suicide amid family troubles. The incident occurred last night and the bodies were recovered this morning. The report notes prior threats of self harm by the mother and adds no further suspects.
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Pierre
Jennie Weston
Bertie
Clash over Bar Treatment Sparks War Department Tensions
Washington dispatch reports growing talk Secretary Root may resign amid clashes with Secretary Hay over policy toward new colonies. Root criticizes perceived failures and asserts authority, while Hay asserts control of diplomacy and colony matters.
Root to Visit McKinley and Philippine Plans Questioned
Washington reports August talks with President Roosevelt about Merritt’s possible replacement of Oris in the Philippines. General Merritt may confer with the president this week as Raves’ protective trip adds to the speculation. The 31st Infantry at Fort Tahama is ordered to be ready to move by rail to San Francisco before week’s end.
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Oris
Philippines
Washington
Lake Champlain
Wesley Merritts
Raves
Thirty-First
Fort Tahoma
United States Infantry
San Francisco
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