Health improves for troops in the Philippines and Indictments questioned
Manila December 8 native newspapers publish inflammatory articles as Aguinaldo’s position weakens others voice fear of renewed hostilities. America recognizes Philippine independence rhetoric and discussions focus on ceded authority while health of troops shows marked improvement with lower sickness and deaths in November. In Virden case, doubt raised on grand jury indictments as Carlinville officials debate post adjournment powers and Governor Tanner’s potential indictment remains undecided.
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Manila
Paris
Spain
Philippine Islands
United States
Aguinaldo
Republica Filipina
Luzon
Hiolo
Cebu
Layte
Samarillo
America
Hong Kong
Corregidor
Philippines
Otis
Corbin
Navy
WRECKS IN FOG REPORTED ACROSS SEVERAL TOWNS
In a misty morning several collisions disrupted rail lines. A westbound passenger train Nos. 8 and a freight train collided at Tuwa union depot causing telescoped cars. no major injuries aside from Baggagemaster Fred Tuttle. A second wreck on the Burlington at Bridge left engine and seven cars derailed. brakemen Arthur Hickey and Frank Connor were badly hurt, with Hickey possibly dying. Other items note Iowa traveling men elect officers and a Shanghai dispatch on Pekin occupation considerations.
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Tuwa
Masars Halltown
Union Depot
Fred Tuttle
Clinton
Ortemwa
Burlington Road
Bridge
Arthur Hickey
Frank Connor
Hickey
Naval Militia meeting promotes national naval reserve
The fourth annual meeting of the Association of Naval Militia of the United States convened aboard the St. Louis receiving ship with delegates from Florida California Georgia Illinois Louisiana Ohio Maryland Virginia New York New Jersey Missouri and other states. Captain J. W. Miller of New York opened proceedings and Governor Hastings welcomed the delegates, signaling a push toward a national naval militia.
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Punape Lrma
Association of Naval Militia of the United
New York
Association
Hastings
New York Goes to Havana Ironclad Heads for Cuba
A Washington dispatch says Secretary Long ordered the armored cruiser New York to Havana. The Texas, now flagship of Commodore Philip, sails from Tompkinsville to Hampton Roads to lead the North Atlantic squadron until Rear Admiral Sampson returns. The New York will be the first ironclad to enter Havana harbor since the Maine.
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New York
Havana
Washington
Long
Texas
Tompkinsville
Hampton Roads
Philip
North Atlantic
Sampson
United States
Havana Harbor
Maine
Captain Glass Returns Home From Manila Bay
Captain Glaga, a Dewey era commander, will be relieved from command of the Charleston and brought home from Manila on waiting orders at his own request. Captain Whiting, currently at Manila in command of the Monadnock, will take over the Charleston, while the successor to Monadnock’s commander has not yet been chosen.
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Glass
Washington
Glaga
Dewey
Manila Bay
Charleston
Manila
Whiting
Monadnock
Sparks From The Wire Chronicle Last Week Headlines
Notable deaths and accidents include Daniel W. Bemis of Springfield mass dying at home. Three men die in a Colorado Co operative sawmill boiler explosion near Montrose. Extradition warrants involve R B Everett in forgery cases. Ohio state agent controversy surrounds Reina de Los Angeles seizure. A boxing bout between Tommy Ryan and Tommy West is labeled a fake. Arrests of real estate swindlers linked to Worthington gang. Mrs Attie L Marble Blaine’s sister in law dies in San Leandro after buggy accident.
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Daniel W. Bemis
Edward W. Bemis
University of Kansas
Springfield
Mass
Colorado Co-operative Company, Socialistic Organization
Montrose
Colo
Findlay
C. C. Dunn
Miner Dunn
Ed Whitney
Ohio
R. B. Everett
Canada
Sandusky
Meiklejohn
Santiago
Reina de Los Angeles
Tommy Ryan
Tommy West
Philadelphia
George 8. Grill
W. S. Cutter
Worthington
Tombs
New York
Mie
Attie L. Marble
James G. Blaine
Fruitvale
San Teandro
Cal
Spaniards Endavor to Draw Hint in Peace Talks
Paris Dec 8 Friday session of the peace conference proved a repeat of earlier meetings. The Spaniards pleaded they had not received Madrid instructions as Americans said no time for debate with unempowered negotiators. Prospects of a long process grow as proposals demand careful drafting, with focus on transferring contracts and keeping rights intact for litigants under a new American regime.
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Paris
Madrid
Iit la
Spain
Washington
Garcia
White House
Cuba
Peace talk progress and Caribbean concerns at Paris talks
No hitch in the Paris peace commission proceedings and a likely treaty will cover protocol points. Spain’s position shifts as diplomatic exchanges continue, with U S aims on the Carolines Pelew purchase discussed. Salvador revolts end per a U S consul dispatch.
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Wasninatoy
Peace Commission
Paris
United States
Spain
Ceuta
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Carolines
Pelew Group
Ladvane
Waleoa
Ponape
Pelew
Hale Opposes Treaty and Philippine Annexation
Maine Senator Eugene Hale declares opposition to the Paris peace treaty and to the acquisition of the Philippines. He warns the treaty is uncertain in timing and ratification and asserts public discussion will reveal evils of annexation and limited Philippine commerce. Chicago senator Kyle also says McKinley cannot win Senate ratification and opposes paying Spain $20 million as a dangerous precedent.
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Maine
Anema- Mon
Philippines
Wasnixaton
Eugene Hale
Paris
Pas Dowls
Philippine Islands
Senate
Congress
United States
Chicago
McKinley
Spain
Kyle
South Dakota
Washington
Tin Plate Combine Formed to Unite U S Tin Works
Representatives of all tin plate manufacturers in America met at Pittstown to outline a new cross Atlantic combination. The plan calls for a $50,000,000 capital with $5,000,000 working cash provided by nonparticipants, and most value in plants to be included in the blend.
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Tin Plate
Pittspura
America
Atlantic
United States
Combine
Farragut Torpedo Boat Sails Past Trial Speed
San Francisco December 3 The torpedo boat Farragut conducted her official trial today and exceeded the required speed of 80 knots by 18 tenths of a knot. Her official time was 30 18 with 41934 revolutions.
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San Francisco
Farragut
Golden Medical Discovery Promised to Restore Health and Strength
A promotional note extols Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for weakened health. It claims to improve digestion, blood vigor, and bodily strength, with a testimonial from Mrs. J. W. Brittin about her husband’s recovery after treatment. Also insists Dr. Pierce’s pellets relieve constipation without gripe.
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R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
J. W. Brittin
Clinton, Dewitt Co
Wis
Chicago
Dr. Pierce
No Hambag and Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad
An advertisement notes No Hambag by Foley's Honey and Tara offering comfort for advanced stages of consumption and asthma with cure potential in early stages. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as reliable for coughs colds and croup, with Vic Emmert & Co. and H. G. Weber & Co. selling both products. Key message favors Chamberlain's remedy as a trusted choice.
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Foley
Vic Emmert & Co
Tara
H. G. Weber & Co
Germany seeks Caroline Islands deal with Spain
Berlin reports a German government official confirms negotiations with Spain to buy the Caroline islands. Spain reportedly asks 10,000,000 francs, a price Germany views as high. In a separate note, a coughing parishioner is urged to visit Vic Emmert & Co for Foley's Honey and Tar relief.
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Carolines
Berlin
Germany
Spain
Caroline Islands
Vic Emmert & Co
Foley's
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