Fresh troops join front as Lawton drives insurgents
May 18 report from Hot Springs says McKinley urged aggressive action in the Philippines. Two battalions of Seventeenth Infantry join MacArthur near San Fernando, another reinforces Lawton near Bacolor. Twenty first Infantry arrives from the U S aboard Hancock. Captain Grant commands new Spanish gunboats being prepared for river and coast service. One American wounded as Lawton drives insurgents from San Ildefonso north of Balinag.
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Seventeenth Infantry
Manila
MacArthur
San Fernando
Lawton
Bacolor
Twenty-first Infantry
United States
Hancock
Grant
Utah Battery
Laguna de Bay
Cavadongs
Dewey
San Ildefonso
Balinag
Nebraskans appeal for relief from front line duty
The First Nebraska Volunteer Infantry asks Major General MacArthur to relieve them temporarily due to exhaustion from continuous campaigning. About 300 fit for duty remain as 225 have been killed or wounded since February, with 160 answering sick call last Sunday. Soldiers cite long marches, constant fighting, and outpost duty, plus unwashed uniforms, as reasons to recuperate while stressing their willingness to continue if rested.
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Manna
Hong Hong
Nebraska Volunteer Infantry
MacArthur
Foots
Bain
Malolos
Nebraska
Divided on Peace Question in Manila Congress
London reports a Manila dispatch stating the Filipino congress seated at San Isidro numbers 56 members. The split over the peace question remains clear as delegates debate terms and outcomes in the assembly.
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Lawton
Congress
London
Manila
San Isidro
Prairie Fire Suspect Bound Over On Vagrancy Charge
Chester G. Benis, an old soldier and pioneer, was arrested in Bassert Nebraska on arson for allegedly setting prairie fires on April 13. He was bound over to the district court in the sum of $200 after a fire caused extensive damage.
Cattle Case Continued in North West Cattle Fraud Suit
In the ten thousand dollar suit against Hyneman and Howell for undervaluing cattle from the Canadian northwest to dodge duties, the defendants opt for trial by jury. Judge Carland set the case for Aberdeen, South Dakota, with standard legal proceedings and next steps noted.
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Messrs. Hyneman and Howell
Canadian Northwest
Carland
Aberdeen
Olympia to Return at Once from Manila for Fourth of July Welcome
The Olympia is ordered home immediately, with Admiral Dewey allowed to return at once. Secretary Long cabled permission, and mail for the ship will be expedited via London. the ship should reach New York in about 55 days, possibly for a Fourth of July demonstration. Dewey’s health is reported poor, delaying a Pacific coast route visit.
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Bention
Olympiasy
London
Washington
Olympia
B. I. Stevens
Trafalgar Square
England
Navy Department
Long
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Philippine Commission
Stevens
United States
Suez Canal
Powey
Dewey
Chicago
Cnicano
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Association
San Francisco
Hisses For The Nashville Visitors Rebel Over Boarding
Ten thousand people viewed the Nashville in St Louis amid rain. A rival steamboat offered free transport. Captain refused unloading after a demand by Lieutenant Kuenzli. Passengers hissed the gunboat crew as the boat stood down to the pier, then dispersed. Russia Demands Concession. The Chinese government rejects implied acquiescence to Anglo Russian spheres in China and notes Russia seeks a Manchuria to Pekin railway. Des Moines reports a colonial commission will present a liberal code favoring home rule to President McKinley. Iowa will seek $46,000 more war claims from the war department.
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Kuenzli
Russia
China
M. de Giera
Pekin
Colonial Commission
Des Morins
H. G. Osrtis
Washington
McKinley
Hot Springs
Curtis
Missouri Debaters Win In Interstate Debate
Lincoln May 13 The inter state debate between Nebraska and Missouri universities on the resolved proposition that combinations of railroads to determine rates should be prohibited was awarded to Missouri for superior argument with Nebraska credited for best presentation. Burrano May 14 Abort 800 coal heavers and ore handlers struck yesterday to aid grain shovelers in their battle. engineers on goad ducks and scows quit work as part of the protest.
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Omakleeston
United Confederate Veterans
J. B. Gordon
Louisville
Groens
Maryland
Stephen D. Lee
Spain
Philippines
United States
Missouri
Lincoln
Nebraska
Burrano
Roswell P Flower Dies at Eastport Country Club
Former New York Governor Roswell P Flower dies at 75 in Eastport New York at 10 30 pm after gastritis and heart failure. Born 1835 in Theresa he built Flower Co Wall Street and led the Democratic state committee. He founded the Federal Steel trust and held significant holdings in Brooklyn Rapid Transit.
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New York
Eastport
Roswell B. Flower
Eastport Country Club
S. 1
Mr. Flower
New York City
Flower
Roswell P. Flower
Theresa
N. Y
Flower & Co
Wall Street
Democratic State Committee
William Waldorf Astor
Congress
Federal Steel Trust
Ings
Brooklyn
Conference Enda Strike at Bishop Quigley Home
Burrato May 13. Settlement talks between grain shovelers and contractors proceed at Bishop Quigley's residence. A amicable settlement is expected before adjournment, with freight handlers likely to resume work pending grievance inquiry.
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Burrato
Carringtons Opera House Offer A Mixed Concert
A large audience attended the Carringtons at the opera house on Friday night. The program combined vocal and instrumental numbers, drumming by the Drummer Boy of Shiloh, and a series of stereopticon Civil War views with Mr. Carrington’s discourses. Miss Marie Edyle Bowen sang softly with charm, while pianist Mr. Hight delivered a full concert. Some stereopticon views varied in quality, but overall the performance drew hearty praise and support.
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Carrington
Opera House
Carringtons
Shiloh
United States
Delinestor
Wall
Marie Edyle Bowen
Hight
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