Miller Wins Six Day Race at Mechanics Pavilion
In San Francisco on February 20 the six day race ended after 127 hours with Miller first at 2 192 miles. Aaronson placed second ahead of Fredericks who finished third. Gimm faded from contention, Hale and others completed the field as long fatigue and hallucinations plagued riders.
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San Francisco
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Miller
New York
Nawn
Barnaby
Fredericks
Aaronson
Gimm
Hale
San Joss
Ray
Miles
Agronson
Alberts
Pilkington
Layson
Julius
Ashinger
Congress Near the Close Promises Busy Senate Session
As the 12 remaining session days loom, Congress debates Army reorganization and Alaska Hawaii bills while wary senators seek a compromise on permanent versus temporary army expansion. The House faces three unacted appropriation measures and a river and harbor policy clash that could trigger friction and threaten an extra session. Lieutenant Castner reaches Dawson after a grueling Yukon trek, reporting feasible routes for a coast to Yukon trail or railway.
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Waaninaron
Sonatora
Congress
Senate
Hawaii
Hawley
Committee On
Cockrell
Wassixetos
House
Castnner
Dawson
Seatile
Castner
Fourth
United States Infantry
Alaska
Yukon
Tanana
Circle City
Death of John Rockwell Revere House proprietor dies at 69
John Rockwell, proprietor of the Revere House in New York, died aged 69 on February 20. Known for his striking resemblance to General Ulysses S Grant, he had a wide circle of prominent acquaintances. A California 48er, he returned to New York and reopened his hotel.
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John Rockwell
New York
The
Revere House
A. 8. Grant
California
Shelled by Warships Threaten Shelter for Soldiers
Rebels cling to Guadaloupe region as gunboats battle them along the river. California volunteers abandon Guadaloupe church and retreat to San Pedro Macati while lines from Camp Dewey to King’s right endure heat and exposure. General Ovenshine strengthens the line with Oregon volunteers and cavalry as the Buffalo fires on enemy trenches with limited effect. Reports say General Pio Del Pilar and Montenegro direct actions, with smokeless powder hindering accurate targeting.
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California
Guadaloupe
San Pedro Macati
Pasig
Puntero
MacArthur
King
Culiouli
Ovenshine
Mr. Higgins
Manila-Daguapan
Bayambang
Mr. Clark
North Dakota Volunteers
Fourteenth Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Camp Dewey
Oregon Volunteers
Buffalo
Pio del Pilar
Paco
Montenegro
San Pedro Macat
Signal Corps
Navy
Iloilo
Philippine
Riot at Star Theater Leaves Interior Damaged
Chicago reports a riot at the Star theater where about 2,000 attendees clashed after delays and a failed curtain. Patrons clamored for refunds, chairs and chandeliers were broken, and police redirected the crowd as money was refunded to coupon holders.
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Chicago
Star Theater
Ely's Cream Balm Promoted as Positive Catarrh Cure
A 10 cent sample offer for Ely's Cream Balm promotes its use against catarrh and hay fever with testimonials from Rev. John Reid Jr and Pastor Francis W Poole. The ad claims absence of mercury and a 60 cent price. Also notes the Army transport Sheridan sailing to Manila with 1,168 enlisted men and families, under Lt. Col. Jacob Smith, and reports winter wheat damage in various counties from a cold spell.
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WasHisatoy
Otis
War Department
Manilla
Daniel E. White
Iloilo
Damian Crossman
Washington
Arthur J. Smith
Wilson M. Osborn
South Dakota
Varola
Jacob Stassen
Twenty-third Infantry
George Andrews
Nebraska
Clarence G. Briggs
Montana
Brono L. Putaker
Third Artillery
William B. Meyersick
John J. Campbell
First
Reno D. Hoppe
Leroy L. Childs
Edward D. Smith
Edward 8. Dyer
Wagoner H. Mullen
William H. Disbrow
Bert D. Whedon
Edward Day
Charles B. Park
John Williams
Wilbur E. Camp
William H. Cook
Albert H. Hollingsworth
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York City
John Reid, Jr
Great Falls
Mont
Rey
Francis W. Poole
Central Press Church
Helena, Mont
Sheridan Laila
Twelfth Infantry
New York
United States Army
Sheridan
Brooklyn
Manila
Suez Canal
Jacob Smith
Twelfth
United States Infantry
Seventeenth United States Infantry
Columbus
Nob
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CoLtumsus
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Supreme Court
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Standard Oil Company
Wisconsin
Port Washieron
Main
Franklin Streets
Porriano
Fox
Wolf & Wicker Iron Works
Columbia River
Pexiy
Talion Wan
Quenthing
Brunswick
City of San Antonio
Mallory Line
Boston
Avery
Hoosier
Gorham
Keystone
C.P. Meredith
C. P. Mereith
C. P. Meredith
Atlantic
Griswold
Griswold, Iowa
Iowa
Columbia
Hart’s Island
Hart's Island
Lancony
Hayward
Thompson
Lawrence
Savannan
William Lawrence
Hilton Head Island
Port Royal Bar
Roach
Steward Dingle
Beale
Maty Les Hopper
Willis
Philippines
H. C. Weber & CO
Hayfever
Quepista
Mall
Warren Street
S&o
LA Sgrippe
Foley
N. Jreenen
Danville
Mr. G. Vacnar
Osgood St
Y Vic Emmert and
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