Willing to Talk Peace in Manila Amid Rising Tensions
May 15 dispatches describe US Philippine commission openness to a conference with Aguinaldo’s delegates, amid Mount Lawton and Spanish garrison actions near Zamboanga. Reports note insurgent advances, a temporary calm in Manila, and Dewey's farewell as Otis updates on operations from Manila to Havana and Savannah.
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Manila
Schurman
United States Philippine Commission
Admiral Dewey
New York
Suez Canal
United States
Olympia
Washington
Otis
War Department
Lawton
Balinag
Ildefonso
San Vernando
Kobbe
Rio Grande River
Calwapit
MacArthur
Fernando
Aguinaldo
United States Commission
Zamboanga
Funeral arrangements announced for ex governor Roswell P Flower
Pall bearers named for the late Roswell P Flower include H H Power Oliver P Morton General Edward Simmons A N Brady John E Borne W A Nash H M Flagler and S W Rosendale A 24 member Democrat Editors group Brooklyn Rapid Transit board Flower Hospital and Masons will attend the funeral at St Thomas Episcopal Church Fifth Avenue at 4 pm Services then train to Watertown New York in mourning proclamation flags to half mast through May 17 by order of Governor Roosevelt
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Bune
R. P. Flower
New York
Roswell P. Flower
H. H. Power
Edward Simmons
A. N. Brady
John E.borne
W. A. Nash
H. M. Flagler
S. W. Rosendale
Democratic Editors’ Association
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Anpany
Roosevelt
Nebraska City man attempts suicide at Victoria hotel
J B Degette, son of a Nebraska City banker, faced a serious gun wound after a dispute with his wife led him to shoot himself in the breast at the Victoria hotel. His wife, recently ill, was confined to bed. Degette’s parents live in Minneapolis.
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Nebraska City
Wodl
el Bhoneelt
CarcaGco
J. B. Degette
Neb
Victoria Hotel
Dr Briggs Ordained Amid Calm Ceremonies in New York
Rev Dr Charles A Briggs suspended for heresy by the Presbyterian assembly is ordained a priest in the Episcopal church at a quiet ceremony in a Stanton Street pro cathedral. The service, conducted by Bishop Potter, had no protests or sensational moments, lasting from 10:30 a.m. into the afternoon as Rev Dr Briggs and Rev Charles A Snedeker were inducted.
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New York
Stanton’street
Charles A. Briggs
Presbyterian Assembly
Episcopal Church
Charles A. Snedeker
Potter
George William Douglass
Dr. Briggs
Reading Wreck Toll Reaches Twenty Nine Dead
A Philadelphia and Reading railway wreck near Exeter Pennsylvania last night killed twenty nine people and injured many more. Among the dead is C T Street of Philadelphia and William D Jenkins of Norristown died at a hospital. Several injured remain in serious condition and the scene drew about 10000 visitors as relatives claimed bodies and souvenirs were taken. Investigations into responsibility continue.
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Reading
Bravine
Poa
Philadelphia and
Exeter
William D. Jenkins
Norristown
William M. Friedenhorn
Thaddeus G Adle
George W. Holmes
Holmes
C. H. Howell
Phoenixville
Charles T. Street
Philadelphia
Acquittals and fires mark terse telegrams
Bertha Beilstein and Mrs. Jane Fish are acquitted in murder trials in Pittsburg and Georgetown Col. A refinery fire in Waukegan Ill. causes $50000 loss. Anson M. Stratton dies at 62 leaving a $2 million fortune. The Manitou Park hotel and Casino burn, loss $50000. A blue rose claimed from Bulgaria. A Minneapolis gathering passes resolutions in support of the Philippines. A Chicago janitor is fatally attacked after a refusal to buy drinks. Dr B Benjamin Andrews to stay in Chicago and decline Colorado college presidency. Prussian diet sues newspapers over criticism of a bill limiting rights.
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Bertha Beilstein
Pittsburg
United States
Waukegan
Ill
Anson M. Stratton
Caney Island
Manitou Park
Aeason
Johann Steparackie
Kesh
Valley of Roses
Bulgaria
Jane Fish
Georgetown
Col
Gaylord Fish
Minneapolis
Philippines
Henry Reitz
Jefferson School
Chicago
B. Benjamin Andrews
Thomas
Colorado
State Agricultural College of Colorado
Prussian House
Memorial Day observance and related events in Atlantic
Sam Rice Post No. 6 G. A. R. announces Memorial Day services in Atlantic on May 30 at 2 p.m. at the park with invited civic associations and public schools. speakers include Judge Willard, BA Goodspeed, KE S Hill, and WH M Boorman. Also notes a Teacher's Round Valley meeting schedule and topics for discussion.
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Atlantic
Sam Rice
Membeza
Judge Willard
BA. Goodspeed
S. Hill
M. Boorman
Editorial notes critique and political chatter in press
Editorial notes discuss carpenter and labor shortages affecting contractors, a West visit by Admiral Dowsy, Cedar Rapids questions on democracy and trusts, and the public’s preference for business with trusts. It also notes U S money per capita rising, silver trust debates, Epwakp Atkinson’s pamphlets for Manila soldiers, and Havana’s yellow fever status amid ongoing sanitary work.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Lhe Silver Trust
Epwakp Atkinson
Manila
Havana
Mrs Michael Curtain Recovers After Consumption Claim
A statement asserts that Mrs. Michael Curtain caught cold that settled in the lungs, was told by her physician she was hopelessly consumptive, then cured by six bottles of Dr King s New Discovery. The message notes a free trial at Vic Emmert Co drug store and prices for larger bottles. Also promotes DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve for quick wound healing sold by Vic Emmert Co.
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Michael Curtain
Plaintissa
Dr. King
Beif
Vic Emmert & Co
Notley of Probate Will in Cass County Iowa
Notice to all heirs and interested persons to appear at the Cass County Court House Atlantic Iowa on August 8 1809 at 9 o clock a m to show cause why the will of Sacket Sears deceased should not be admitted to probate endorsement by W H McConvirg Clerk District Court dated May 1899
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Mixersville
Ind
Swift
Ss. S. S
Fey Wy
Ailania
Georgia
Cumberland
Masyemx
Griswold
A. J. Burrow
Lowa
Cass County
Court House
Io Atlantic
Iowa
Sears
Casy County
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