One Man Routs Many in Philippine Skirmish
Lieutenant C. D. Rhodes with two orderlies attacked a cuartel about six miles from Manila, routing twenty armed insurgents, capturing rifles and revolvers, burning the barracks, and continuing to Manila. General Wheaton reports poor progress in Samar with unfriendly natives, while Batangas Province shows favorable insurgent campaign results.
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Manila
C. D. Rhodés
Sixth Cavalry
Rhodes
Mamila
Wheaton
Gland of
Samar
Chaffee
Batangas
No Great Electric Combine Denied by Westinghouse Official
A Westinghouse official in New York dismisses reports that Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing and General Electric plan a merger with a large capitalization. He cites no foundation for the story and notes that rumors are common among financial circles, while industry figures see such an arrangement as possible but impeded by Westinghouse management on capitalization and other details.
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Westinghouse
General Compa
New
Westing Sinuse Company
Manila Bay to Cavite Recollection by Jos Ohl
The account recalls early fighting days in Manila including the San Juan bridge incident and Nebraska sentry shot that sparked clashes. It describes Laguna de Bay, Pagsinan, and the Black Jesus tale, plus Dewey’s fleet impact on Cavite and a return visit with Taft reception and Manila life sights.
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Jos
OHL
Anila
Philippine “Islands
Laguna ‘de
Tripinas
Principa'ly
Pasig
Santa Mesa
San Juan Bridge
Nebraska Regiment
Stotsenberg
San Juan ‘Bridge
Manila
Taft
Isi
San Pedro Macati
Perfect fit clothing sales pitch from a shop ad
A salesman stresses the importance of true fit and tailored tailoring. The ad notes that coats must stay in shape after purchase and promises to choose styles that suit individual figures. It lists four button cheviot sack suits from 10 to 27.50 dollars, Black Thibet sack styles 15 to 27.50 dollars, and evening dress suits at 35 dollars.
New Discovery for Catarrh Promises Remarkable Cure
A claimed new catarrh remedy named Stuart's Catarrh Tablets is described as a safe internal treatment acting on blood disease rather than local washes. The tablet is touted as effective for catarrh in the nose throat bronchial tubes or stomach with confirmed success in chronic cases per doctor statements.
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Stuart
Wagat
Taton
Marshall R Hudson Dies by Own Hand in Tragic Loss
Marshall R Hudson of this city killed himself after a period of despondency following his father Colonel John H. R. Hudson's recent death by fire. He left a widow and two sons, John and Scott. The act, reportedly tied to recent family losses and distress, occurred as he prepared for the deed with a loaded gun. Remains to be buried at Pine Grove Cemetery tomorrow. date January 18.
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Marshall R. Hudson
Hudson
John
HR. Hudson
Marshall
Georgia Railroad
Scott Hudson
Marshall Hudson
Marshall’ Hudson
August' R. Moseley
Pine Grove
I Ratonten
Saloon Shooting Ends Fatally in Newport News
A white saloon keeper, Frank Butler, shot and fatally wounded a Black man, Joseph Hughes, after Hughes was ejected from Butler's saloon. The incident follows a series of public safety events in the city within a week.
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Newport News
Frank Butler
Joseph Hughes
Butler
Hughes
Cavite to Bacoor Views on Insurrection and Marines
A wartime Marine officer recalls early Spanish American War days at Cavite and Bacoor. He notes rapid rank progress since the army expansion, fears of Filipino resistance, and preparations amid lingering hostilities near Manila. He describes Aguinaldo's Cavite home and the extensive Cavite Manila corridor as a potential trouble zone.
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Washington
Spain
Cavite
Baccor
Manila
Dickens
Army
Navy
Bacoor
Bay Shore
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Halford
Washington Vay
Elijah Halford
Atlanta
Peat iAguinaldo
Cavite “Vieja
Peruna praised by diverse voices in court and city notices
Various letters and endorsements from individuals in Minneapolis Columbus New York and Wisconsin extol Peruna as an effective remedy for catarrh and winter colds. Contributors include Henry Burke Hugh Mooney J B Reese and George C Hazelton noting relief after multiple bottles and ongoing use.
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Trenty Burke
Ilneapolis
Minn
Runa Med¢ Company
Columbus
Ohio
Henry Burke
Hugh
Mooney
West Forty-second
Street
New York City
Union 46
New York
Périna
Feruna
Hugh Mooney
Peruna
J. B. Reese
Rhodes Installed as Athens Mayor Aims 1% Tax Rate
Athens Ga January 1 Special Hon J F Rhodes inaugurated as mayor succeeding Edward I Smith after winning the November vote by a large majority. He vows to hold the tax rate to 1 percent and outlines remedies. Rhodes, a Paoli native, long in Athens, leads J F Rhodes Co brokerage. Council cuts salaries to 2400 annually and seeks further department savings. Westy McKinnon named water works engineer. Dow elected policeman over Sage.
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Athens
J. F. Rhodes
Athena
Edward I. Smith
Rhodes
Paoli
Madison County
J. M. Rhodes
Harmony Grove
J. F. Rhodes & Co
Atha
Possibie
Westy McKinnon
Boy Billed by Accident in Alabama Printing Plant
Montgomery report describes a January accident at Hamilton Junior High involving a 12 year old hunter and three youths. The boy, son of the Brown Printing Company foreman, was fatally injured when an object was handed to him. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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Montgomery
Ala
Laerom Hamilton, Jr
Brown Printing Company
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Frank Grant
Utah
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Grant
Dave Mercer
Mercer
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Santa Cruz
Eighth Infantry
Dougherty
San Cristobal
Bunabao
Lucban
Singan
Lumbang
Laguna’ de
Jesus
Gaballos
Caflies
Malvar
Hfe
Pilipino
Itile
George
Asiatic
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Montojo
Sunda
Seral Humphrey
Green
Jack
Littell
Quartermaster's Department
Brooklyn
Isle’ de Luzon
Navy Yard & Humber
Cme
Marine
Marine Corps
Benjamin B. Woog
Stenog
Wlrl Hudson
Henry Burkenne
George C. Hazelton
Congress
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Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Burke
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