Pasig Falls to Wheaton Forces at Manila Front
General Wheaton attacked and captured Pasig east of Manila today. U.S. infantry, volunteers, and cavalry pressed the rebels from Guadalupe church to the river, with gunboats blasting brush and trenches. The engagement ended with heavy enemy losses and eight American wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filipings
Pasig
Manila
mGeneral Wheaton
General Wheaton
Twentieth
United States Infantry
Twenty-second Infantry
Washington Volunteers
Oregon Volunteers
Fourth United States Cavalry
Sixth Artillery
San Pedro Macati
Oregon
Pearasoe
Guidalupe Church
Badig
Guadalupe
Bscott
Washington
Parteroa
Paulg
Wheaton
Scott
Twentieth Regiment
Twenteth Regiment
Twenty-second
Geta
Fring
Aldoy
Pateros
Forces in Manila Battle Reported Casualties
New York reports casualties from Manila fighting as of today. Killed include Private Btewart of the Twentieth Infantry and Private Munson of the Twenty second Infantry and James L. Kline of the Twentieth Kansas. Wounded include Corporal Chile Thompson and several privates from the First and Twentieth Infantry and the Twenty second Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manila
Btewart
Munson
Twenty-second Infantry
James L. Kline
Kansas
Chile Thompson
Falger
Charles Davis
Thomas M.R. Finer
C. Jumner
Matthewa Sharkey
Twentieth Infantry
Charles Easley
Thomas Misner
John Blask
Willam O'Brien
Wliam Rhinehard
Willet Harmon
Twenty Second Infantry
Walter Irvine
Three Men Die In Texas Train Wreck Near El Paso
At 9:80 am freight train No. 1% on the Texas and Pacific derailed eighty miles east of El Paso. Engineer W. J. McMurray Fireman George Uetz and a one armed tramp from Pennsylvania named John Freed were killed. Brakeman Winland sustained a broken leg as the engine turned around and Uetz was trapped under wreckage. The cause cited is a broken tooth on the pony truck of the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Texas and Pacific Railroad
W. J. McMurray
George Uetz
John Freed
Pennsylvania
Winland
Uetz
Condemned Meat Declared Spoiled in Jacksonville
Lieutenant Colonel Curtis Guild testified before the beef committee that a warload of canned beef was condemned in Jacksonville and ordered burned at the city crematory. Superintendent Karle said two carloads of condemned meat were later reclaimed by Saburfer agents and some were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armours
Jacksonville
Fla
Curtis Guild
Beef Committee
Karle
Ar ‘Saburfer
Cale
American Rabbis in Session at Central Conference Opening
The central conference of American rabbis opened at Mound Street Temple with the largest attendance to date, over seventy delegates. President Dr Isaac M Wise read his annual message and the session closed with a benediction by Rev Dr David Davidson of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Uneinnatt
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Mound Street
Isaac M. Wise
David Davidson
New York
Fire Sweeps Maryland Town in Salisbury Blast
Fire engines from Wilmington Delaware and Pocomoke City aided Salisbury but the blaze raged for about eight hours. Jackson's lumber unit with nearly 6,000,000 feet of lumber and the Freight sheds of the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic were consumed, totaling about $15,000 in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Wilmington
Del
Pocomoke City
Jackson
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atland Railroad
Court of Inquiry Probes Beef Controversy in Chicago
In Chicago the government court of inquiry into the beef controversy examined nearly a dozen witnesses. Three were inspectors from the government bureau of animal industries and the rest worked in Chicago packing houses. The recorder said two to three days more, possibly a week, would pass before court adjournment for Kansas City. One witness testified no chemicals were used to preserve meat and canned beef would endure for years.
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Court of Inquiry
Chicago
Government
goVernment Bureau of Animal Industries
Davis
Lst of Chicago
Lkely
Kansas City
Board of General Appraisers Upholds Sugar Protest Ruling
In New York on March 13 the United States Board of General Appraisers issued a decision denying protests by American Sugar Refining Company Bartram Bros and Howell Son Co against tariff rates on sugars classified by the polariscopes test under paragraph 24 of the 1897 sugar schedule. The ruling upholds the tests and finds the protests unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Board of General Appraisers
New York
United States Board of General Apprilesra
American Sugar Refining Company
Bartram Bros
B, HB
Howell, Son & Co
Tullman Ordered the Brick in Penitentiary Probe
A new development emerges in the penitentiary investigation as an unpaid 12,000 brick claim tied to Senator Tillman is revealed. The measure adds a phase to the probe with focus on July actions and the supplier Colaney Tepeccinb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columba
Tilman
Tillman
Brick Bricks and Bonds in State Penitentiary Inquiry
Testimony describes brick shipments to Senator Tilman and a request for 12 000 bricks. Colonels Lipscomb Neal and others discuss charging bricks to the penitentiary. Questions arise over 200 000 bricks unaccounted for from 1837 to 1843 and what became of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Tilman
Clemson
Winthrop Colleges
Neat
Colonel Lipscomb
Neal
Agen Asmat
Governor Ellerbe Proclaims Protection for Returning Residents
Governor Ellerbe, confined by illness, issues a proclamation directing Greenwood and Abbeville sheriffs deputies magistrates and peace officers to protect residents afraid to return to their homes in the Phoenix troubled area. The order invokes state power and the attorneys general office to defend life property and liberties and asks local citizens to aid in upholding the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
Specier
Inge
Abbeville
Greenwood
Phoenix
Elerbe
Sheria
Abberilie
Tennessee Legislature Meets Seeks 37 Days Left
Nashville March 1 Special The legislature meets tomorrow with thirty seven days remaining in the session including Sundays. Committees report soon. labor groups urge Governor McMillin to veto a bill granting street railways power to lease operate heating lighting and power plants. Opposition grows over monopoly risk as a syndicate has options on the street railway and electric plant and seeks gas company options. Directors plan to sell if majority stock is pledged, risking consolidation of the three firms if signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
McMillin
Nashville Street Railway
Naskville Gas Company
Castillian Wreck Aloft Casts Allan Line To Loss
The Allan line steamer Castillan is ashore on Gannet rock near Yarmouth Nova Scotia and appears doomed to total loss. Efforts to save cargo are deemed unlikely as the ship breaks apart. In Asheville North Carolina Colonel Thad W. Jones denies giving a Raleigh interview attributed to him about the militia action at Griffin Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Line
Yarmouth
N.S
Castillan
Gannet Rock
Jim
Jones
Asheville
N. C
Thad W. Jones
Tenth Immunes
Here
Raleigh
Griffin
Macon
Lasheville
Hamilton Falls in Duel as Walker Wounds Deep
Hamilton is mortally wounded in a fatal clash with General Walker. Both combatants sustained dangerous injuries, and Hamilton’s death is anticipated. Legal actions pending. reports remain politically biased amid ongoing tensions. Cattlemen’s Convention opens with 2,000 delegates from major western states and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Bristol
Tenn
Walker
Cuban Parade Clashes as Gomez Supporters Rally in Havana
Police clash with crowds as General Gomez supporters parade toward Quin tam de las Molinas. Regular troops push back demonstrators while civilians flee. Gomez plans to decide on the disposition of 4,007,000 with General Brooke amid mounting tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Federico Mora
Gomez
Ludlow
Senor Mars
Hropke
Polles
Polten Menotul
Ms Woith
Quintam de Las Molinas
Gomed
Raoul Arango
Menocal
Tacon
Quinta de Las Molinas
Central Park
Gomez Willest Brooke
Brooke
Summer Palace
el Cerro
Banguilty
Cuban assembly action sparks expulsion and resignations
The session saw Benor Thmayo resign as vice president of the assembly, Senor Cisneros elected to replace him, and a motion to expel Gonzales de Quesida for treason carried unanimously. Speakers defended Saturday's moves as a bid for recognition of Cuban soldiers' deserts while lamenting any misjudgment by the Cuban people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Benor Thmayo
Senor Cisneros
United States
Andrade
McKinley
Mayle Rodriguez
Senor Gonzales
de Quesida
Gomez
Hig
Viva Voca
Sanguilly
Aguerra
Portuandg
Gomes
Bin
Cuban Assembly Causes Washington Concern Over Payment Plan
Washington on March 13 reports the Cuban assembly’s action unsettles the government as $2,000,000 intended for Cuban soldiers will be paid directly by U S officers. Gomez acted as the agent in negotiations, and the administration had not recognized the assembly nor any group claiming to represent Cuban people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Ny
Cuba
Gomes Han
United States
Gomez
Assembly
Lives Lost In A Hurricane Drowns Coast Of Queensland
A Northeast Queensland hurricane caused massive loss as a steamer reports three schooners and eighty lugger boats lost. About 490 colored people and eleven whites drowned during the storm sweeping the Queensland coast near Brisbane and Cooktown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Brisbane
Cooktown
Endeavor
Kipling Heading for Vermont Visit Before England Return
An intimate friend says Kipling plans a short visit to Brattleboro Vermont as soon as he is strong enough, then likely returns to England in the early spring. He will not travel to Mexico. Kipling showed improvement and read newspapers, though limited by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Vermont
York
Kip Ung
Brattleboro
Mexico
Kipling
Dr. Doubleday
Doubleday
Indicted for Manslaughter Over Yellow Fever Death
President Edmund Souchon of the state board of health and Dr Quitman Kohke of the city board were indicted for manslaughter in East Fellclanla for causing a yellow fever death by failing to quarantine and for not notifying the parish authorities. Warrants served and the two doctors were taken to East Fellclanla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Edmund Souchon
State Board of Health
Quitman Kohke
City Board
East Fellefania
New Orleane
MacKowen
Bre
Souchon
Konke
East Fellclanla
Ryan Triumphs Over Portell in Cincinnati Fight
March 13 in Cincinnati Tommy Ryan defeated Paddy Portell at Robinson's Opera House in four rounds. Portell appeared dazed throughout and Furrell’s second threw in the sponge as uproar rose from the crowd. Spectators hissed and cried fake from the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Ryan
Cincinnati
People’s Athletic Club
Robinson’s Opera
Paddy Portell
Portell
Furrell
Spiders Play In Cleveland Despite Transfer Rumors
Cleveland, March 14. Manager Oliver Tebeau stated the Cleveland team will play in Cleveland this year and not transfer to St. Louis. Tebeau predicts a banner year in baseball as the club left for Hot Springs this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tebeau
St. Louis
Cleveland
Oliver Tebeau
Hot Springs
Frisco Board Bans Pool Selling at Horse Races
San Francisco March 13 The board of supervisors passed an ordinance prohibiting pool selling and book making at horse races. Mayor Retian aligned with the measure, seen as ending betting at Ingleside race tract amid reports of substantial gains by Ingleside racing people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
Retian
Ingleside
Washington veterans named among new army lieutenants
A Washington list of second lieutenants appointed under the army reorganization is released. It includes James Kelly Parsons of Alabama Third Infantry, Nathaniel Chambilis grandson of General Hardee, Melville Wilkinson son of a killed captain, and F W Benteen son of the late general among others from Georgia North Carolina Tennessee and Texas. The report also notes other military appointments and related earnings from Louisville and Nashville railway and smallpox spread in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wea
Lst
James Kelly Parsons
Leutenant
Allabama Volunteer Infantry
Nathaniel R. Chambilis
Wiliam L. Hardee
United States Army
Alabama Volunteer Infantry
Melville ©. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Leech Lake
Wiliam D. Pasco
Miret
United States Volunteer Engineers
Clentuexos
Charles duBignon
Georgia
Hugh Bullock
H. Dockery
University of North
United States Volunteer Infantry
Arthur M. Shipp
Albert Shicida Odell
United Mates Engineers
Malanzan
Cuba
Henry M. Bankhead
Magwell Keys
F. W. Benteen
Benteen
Greenville
George R. Armstrong
Syracuse Tubs to Increase Wages 19 Percent This Week
Syracuse N Y March 13 the Syracuse Tubs Company employing 300 workers has posted a notice that wages of all employees will be advanced 19 percent taking effect Saturday this week. Enormous situation noted in Madrid March 12 Spanish prisoners in the Philippine islands face demands from Aguinaldo delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Manchester Cotton Unitl
No. L Mill
Syracuse
N.Y
Syracuse Tubs Company
Wazea
Madrid
Phiippine Islands
Aguinalto Fe
McKinley Heads South for Ten Day Ga Vacation
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley with a party of friends depart Washington at 6:40 PM aboard a Pullman train for a ten day or two week stay at Thamesville Georgia. The ensemble includes Vice President Hobart and family, Senator Hanna and family, Miss Hanna and others. Train details note Iolantha Horatio Clematis Abertin Caselus cars with full accommodations. They pass Petersburg Va at 4:55 PM local time tonight.
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Washington
McKinley
Thamesvile
Atlantics Coast Line
Iolantha
Horatio
Clematis
Abertin
Caselus
Mra
McKinney
Hobart
Hanna
Mias Hanna
Mie Phelps
J. N. Rizey
George B. Cortelyou
B. & Barnes
Alger
Emory Smyth
Porter
Corbin
Thomasville Prepares Gay Decor for President Visit
Thomasville Georgia on March 12 plans to welcome President McKinley. Mayor Lapkina issued a proclamation urging businesses and homes to display national colors. Traders report brisk hunting and flag sales as the town readies a festive appearance for the president's arrival tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Specilal
McKinley
Jlapkina
Money for Mississippi River allotments announced
The Secretary of War allocated funds from the Mississippi river improvements appropriation to multiple districts and projects. Grants listed include Greenville Mississippi $50,000 Helens Arkansas $80,000 New Madrid Missouri $10,000 Caruthersville Missouri $435,000 and the Mississippi River Commission $35,000 plus expenses for surveys dredging and observations totaling substantial sums across districts and levee systems.
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Secretary of War
Washington
Maron
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Greenville
Miss
Helens
Ark
New Madrid
Caruthersville
Mississippi River Commission
Pim Point Beach
Hopefield Bend
Ashbrook ‘Neck
Lake Providence
Kempke Bend
United States
Upper
St. Francis
Mt. Franvia
White River
Upper Yazee
Lower Yazoo
Upper Tennas
Lower Tenner
Atchafalaya
Pontchartrain
A Fourche
Raratarla
Lake Borgne
Fire destroys Montgmery home as mother loses children
Dina Jones, a Black resident living four miles from Montgomery across the river, lost her dwelling and most of her household goods last night around eight. two children named Leils and Rannie were reported missing. The fire’s origin is unknown and the local fire department could not reach her residence.
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Montgomrey
Alabanta
Montgomery
Ala
Spectatj
Dina Jones
Leils
Rannie
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American Rabbis IN Session
Maryland
Tullman
Sovernor Ellerbe
Tennessee Legislature
Wort Worth
Kexan Cattle Raisers' Association
Denver
United States Cast Iron Pie and Foundry Company
Kuhlen, Loeb & Co
St. Louls, Iron Mountain and Southern
Texas Pacific
L. W. Dutro
Memphis
Crothaus
Victoria
B. P. Chatfeld
Aiken
Alfred R.polger
Gairney
3. C
Bryan
Mianouri
Jefferton City
Tefay
William’ J. Bryan
Herbert Fulham
Putnam
Boston
Max
I Assembly
U.S
M'Xinley
Porteel
Spiders
W Kinley
Charles du Bignon
Savannah
Atlanta
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
North Carolina
William Lovie
Burlington
Philadelphia
Charles Scott Co
New Market Street
Bureau of Statistics
Mora Islands
London
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Point Arthur
Strait
Po Chi Li
Leng Chau Fu
Shan ‘Tung Peninsula
Charlotte
J. Carrol] Downs
New York Exchange
Fletcher
Mt. Washington
Missouri
Sonex
First Lady OF the Land
Miss Hanna
rEnton
N. J
American School Furniture Company
Old Beale
Worcester
Mass
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