Filipino Nerve on Calulet Front in Aug Battle
In Mantua Aug 17 the Twelfth Infantry pushed up the railway toward Calulet. Captain Evans and Captain Woods battalions attacked trenches held by Philippine forces estimated at 1,500 to 2,500. Filipinos retreated northward after heavy fire. A Manila Times reporter was wounded. an American officer sustained a facial wound. Lt Howland, aiding in directing movement, was struck but unharmed. In Washington Root discussed organizing new volunteer regiments with President McKinley during Aug 14-15 talks.
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Mantua
Welfth
Calulet
Evan
Wood
Smith
Evans
Manila Times
Howland
Hayward's Doctors Hope for Senator's Ultimate Recovery
In Browstone Nebraska City Neb Aug 17 Senator Hayward shows marked improvement after a day of rest nourishment and clear mindedness Doctors expect possible transfer to Nebraska City if progress continues He remains in severe pain when moving though and efforts to get him out of bed caused excruciating pain The medical team is hopeful for full recovery and anticipates further assessments today
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Brownville
Neb
Hayward
Nebraska City
Monroe L. Hayward
More Porto Rican Dead and Dying Daily
Washington reports from General Davis reveal outright deaths in Porto Rico may reach 9,000 with many more dying daily from injuries and privations. Medical aid is scarce and public improvements were halted a month ago due to missing appropriations, leaving thousands unemployed. In Ponce locals blame planters and merchants for losses while receiving little aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Porto Rico
War Department
Davis
Ponce
Wellman Party Safe Returns From Arctic Lands
Walter Wellman and the polar expedition survivors arrived on the Capella at Tromson Norway after a grim Arctic voyage. They reported discovering new lands and many islands north of Freedom Island and described disasters including a crevasse fall and a crushing icequake. Wellman, unable to walk, faces likely permanent crippledness, and 47 bears and many walruses were killed. No trace of the missing Andree aeronaut was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tromson
Norway
Pole
Walter Wellman
Capella
Franz Josef Land
Wellman
Fort McKinley
Paul Bjorvig
Bert Bentaon
Nangen
Cape Togethoff
Mr. Wellman
Andree
Boer Overtures and Other News From Aug 18 Dispatch
Johannesburg correspondent reports Transvaal may grant a five year simple franchise with extended gold field representation, risking only if guarantees are insufficient. Also Creston officials face petition attempts, a fatal corn sheller accident in Nebraska, and fusion tickets across counties. Missouri urges aid for Porto Rico, Bryan to speak in Bland district, and Sunday shaving acquittal in Council Bluffs.
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Hina Transvaal
Lonpox
Johannesburg
Daily Mail
Chamberlain
Transvaal
Volksraad
Alfred Milner
Great Britain
Iowa Militis Controversy Reopens With Governor Guest Letters
The Iowa National Guard dispute heats up as Governor Shaw and General Guest spar over commissions and command. Shaw says he followed court mandates and did not revoke Guest, while Guest accuses fraudulent voting and argues brigadier post should have been elected by soldiers, not appointed by the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Burtington
Iowa National Guard
Shaw
General Guest
Guest
Bryb
Qgeneral
Hua
Governor Shaw Appeals for Porto Rico Relief in Iowa
Governor Shaw issues a proclamation urging Iowans to subscribe to hurricane relief for Porto Rico. Funds go to State Treasurer John Herriott in Des Moines to be sent to Washington. Mayors and county auditors are to appoint subcommittees to canvass for money and supplies.
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Drs Moines
Shaw
Porto Rico
John Herriott
Des Moines
War Department
Washington
Prospect of engineer strike on the Big Four road
Telegraphic briefs note a wage dispute prompting an engineer strike on the Big Four railroad. The Machias, in Dominican waters, will return to Boston for repairs as national firemen convene in Milwaukee with slim attendance. An array of maritime, political, and legal items follow.
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Big Four
Machias
Dominican
Boston
Convention of National Firemen
Milwaukee
Arthur W. Porter
Washington
Catholic Benevolent Union
United States
Porto Rico
Supreme Council of
The
American Legion of Honor
William H. Davenport
Marlboro
Mass
Russia
Germany
Austria
Skierniwicea
Poland
Army
New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company
Western Union
Kansas City
Chicago Railroad
John T. Murphy
Holy Ghost College
Pittsburg
Black Rock
Rector
Monarch range features and design advantages detailed
The Monarch oven uses malleable frame rivets to prevent warping and ensure a permanent door fit. A 14 gallon copper water reservoir heats via a side copper pocket, with levered removal to avoid boiling. Heavy corrugated linings and asbestos insulation provide uniform heat for top cooking and baking simultaneously.
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Kvene Battniion
McHinley
Washinaron
Root
McKinley
Doctors Hope
Gillette
Wellman Party
Creston
Croston
Union County
W. C. Lorimer
Cherry
Bagg
Board of Supervisors
Brarrice
Bearnion
Troumsen
Johnson County
Missouri
Jurrenson Crry
Stephens
New York
Bryan
Bland
Jurrenson Dry
Bryant
Tipton
Shackleford
Congress
R. P B. Bland
Council Bourrs
John Schickeranz
Schicketanz
Vien
Davenport
Tommy Britton
Scorard
Armadi Price
LeMans
H. B. Rupperle
Plymouth County Holiness Association
T. M. Junk
Rupperle
Hutchinson
Carp
OstaLoosa
National Mine Workers
John F. Ream
Beacon
Joseph Sharp
Brazil
John White
Pekay
John Sexton
Centerville
Edwin Perry
Oskaloom
L. P. Joyce
Tom Adams
Boone
Burnington
First
Iowa Brigade
Camp Lincoln
Coughlan
Iowa City
Muscatine
Grinnell
Newton
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Centervale
Chariton
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Monarch
van McGogurdy
Chestnut St
Malleable Iron Works
St. Louis
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