25 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1899
Page
1
New York dispatch reports that United States troops swept Aguinaldo’s forces in Manila with a heavy advantage. American losses are estimated around 102 killed and wounded, while Filipino losses are placed between 30 and 400. No definitive guidance from the War Department as of March 25.
Dispatches describe near Malabon as American units guard and scout the area. Rebels emerge briefly from jungle on the western flank and suffer losses. Reports state Malabon and Photo areas are focal points with Spanish prisoners overheard. Escaped Spaniards corroborate tales of rebel supply problems and food shortages.
Washington reports General Otis has nearly completed campaign plans to launch a combined land and water attack within ten days, aiming to destroy Aguinaldo's army in Luzon. Stragglers may linger, but the insurgent force is expected to cease as an organized entity. The heavier naval element is not planned to dominate the operation. Otis has secured thirteen gunboats from the Spanish authorities for this effort.
Unclear transcription focuses on union goals in a garment workers strike. Mentions demands for better pay and working conditions as a core purpose. No individuals or organizations clearly identified due to garbled text.
Special dispatch from Brunswick reports Speaker Reed sails to Florida ahead of President McKinley. Reed’s appearance at Jekyl Island calms foes and signals cordial ties with Hanna and the White House. The trip sparks questions about motives and timing as Bliss also departs for New York.
Ex secretary Sherman shows improvement after transfer from the Paris to the Chicago cruiser. Dr Graff reports both lungs clear and the patient doing well aboard the Chicago. Mrs McCallum, Shermans daughter, received a cable from Wilbur stating Sherman will call on the Chicago and rest at Fort Monroe on Tuesday, fixing the likely Tampa stop.
New York March 22 Rudyard Kipling who is recovering from a lengthy pneumonia illness suffered a brief fainting spell on Thursday but improved overnight his doctor Mr Doubleday said Kipling grew weaker briefly but has fully recovered and remains in bed after exerting himself earlier in the day
A blaze at Mrs. EB Nolen’s boarding house in Memphis resulted in four deaths, including Mrs. Lilly Chapin and her two young sons, a heroically minded owner Roy Chapin, and Bull who died saving Mrs. Chapin. Twenty one were inside. six injured with burns and severe shock. Fire originated in a front room. department response saved others and recovered bodies. Burials planned for Chapin family. Bull to be held for relatives.
Details emerge of lynchings along Red River between New Boston Texas and Rocky Comfort Arkansas. Bodies of Jon King and Moses Jones found, reportedly hanged or shot. third body stripped. Inquest returns verdict death by natural causes or freezing. Whites deny organized posse. rumors of further killings and mass fear spread among Black communities near Rocky Comfort and Richmond.
Norfolk Va March The posts brought by Thomas F. Ryan against the Seaboard Air-Line two years ago have been withdrawn. Attorney D Lawrence Greener of Norfolk said Ryan seeks peaceful footing with new management which promises to correct abuses. Ryan bears no grudge against the Williams syndicate owner and believes his holdings will be safe with them.
Kingston reports two days of unrest as citizens attend indignation meetings. Government weighs force versus compromise and begins negotiations to mollify the tariff bill with new official members hoped to aid passage. Talks have so far failed, with an adjournment sought until April 6.
Richmond dispatch reports altered plans for the Fourth Virginia regiment. The First battalion and Company M depart tomorrow aboard the San Antonio to Savannah. Other companies leave on the 4th for Tampa. remaining companies depart the 27th for Tampa to travel by train to Savannah. A separate Vienna dispatch notes painter Michael Munkacay improving after earlier reports of critical illness.
Jenenuclan insurgents led by General Ramon Guerra who challenged President Senacio Andrade in Guarico have been severely defeated by government troops under General Antonio Fernandes near Macipro. The revolution began last month as Guerra served as provisional governor in the state.
Pittsburg Pa March 2 Hon Francis Pierpont first governor of West Virginia died tonight after illness He began as a schoolteacher and became a successful lawyer An abolitionist in the 60s he organized the restored government and West Virginia He will be buried in Fairmont with services at his daughter's home tomorrow at 4 PM and interment Monday in Fairmont West Virginia rests on his legacy as father of West Virginia and arch organizer of its statehood
The War Department declined to re enlist entire volunteer regiments returning from Cuba. Temporary re enlistments will come from volunteers serving in the Philippines who face muster out after peace ratification. New brigades will be formed under General Gus, with regiments as temporary units not preserving former state lines. General Otis reports suggest Luzon rebellion near collapse, guiding temporary formations until regular troops arrive in Manila.
On March 3 24 the court of cabie tion read a report recommending the rejection of Mme Dreyfus application to exclude three judges from the revision inquiry. The public prosecutor urged contrary action in support of granting the application. After deliberation the court rejected the application and fined Mme Dreyfus 100 francs, a civil code requirement for such a denial.
A five inch steam pipe at Durham Cotton Manufacturing Company pumps burst, killing W. H. Branson and badly burning J. C. Mather. Branson dies. Mather loses an eye and suffers severe facial burns. Wall torn, both men severely scorched, authorities report a dangerous accident at the mill. Branson a prominent mill man.
The Cuban military assembly met in secret with the meeting site guarded. Major General John C. Bater, military governor of Santa Clara, arrived this evening as authorities kept the discussion confidential.
London report says Germany views Chambers withdrawal as imperative and warns that U S refusal to withdraw would amount to abandoning negotiations on Samoa and about Bama.
President M C Wetmore of Liggett and Meyer tobacco firm says he will remain headstrong against joining a trust or combine in cocoa nut manufacturing. A wire from J J Wetmore notes a meeting to syndicate the business and seven leading coconut manufacturers showing interest in a proposed combine.
The German cruiser Bussard arrived at Tangier to support schoolships Charlotte and Stosch in pressing the government to pay indemnities to German victims of the Moroccan Outragen. The sultan delays action, risking complications if claims are not settled promptly.
Only two of six south Atlantic states invited to arm and drill with the cruiser Prairie have accepted. Louisiana and Virginia will participate while Florida faces a funding dilemma as a weekly crnize cost and the legislature has allotted only 50. If public funds fail, militiamen risk abandonment of the plan.
Articles of incorporation of the Egyptian Tobacco Company with 1 500 000 capital were filed this afternoon. The company is authorized to manufacture cigarettes. Twenty incorporators from different towns in New York state are listed.
Washington reports large numbers of troops will arrive from Cuba through April to avoid congestion at Ravennah and nearby ports. Troops to muster at Camp Meade for reception and transfer to northern states, with disembarkation planned at St. Sapelo Brunswick and Charleston.
In Greenville South Carolina Mrs Mitte Hughes faces possible death penalty as trial proceeds. Evidence mounts and emotion runs high with witnesses describing domestic strife and threats. Mrs Hughes recounts quarrels with her estranged husband George Waldrop and the moment she picked up a pistol and warned of dire consequences. The defense and prosecution prepare for closing arguments and a jury verdict likely by Sunday.
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