Easy Victory as Rebels Capture Caloocan in Short Order
American forces secured Caloocan quickly with light casualties while rebels withdrew in disarray leaving the battlefield strewn with dead, per wartime reports.
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Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
1
VESSELS FIRE HALFWAY INTO ATTACK AT CALOOCAN
Dispatch from Manila reports insurgents gathering between Manila and Caloocan with Aguinaldo threatening to attack. McArthur's division moved along the Pasig River into Caloocan in the afternoon, with light American losses and the enemy sustaining heavier damage from half hour of firing from Admiral Dewey's ships.
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qwasninaTon
Manila
Caloocan
Aguinaldo
Kof McArthur
Pasig
Ocan
Preas
Dewey
Americans Drive Filipino Forces From Stronghold in Decisive Attack
At 340 p.m. American forces bombarded a Filipino stronghold and drove rebels from their positions by 5:00 p.m. The battle near the Presidencia ended with the Filipino flag lowered as U S troops advanced through jungle and town, suffering light casualties while the Americans reported significant enemy losses and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iastLa
Jocan
Filip
Dea
United States
Utah
Ée Kansas Regiment
Pennsylvania Regiment
Filipino Commissioners Arrive From Yokohama to Washington
Francisco February 11 report notes General E Riego de Dior and M Rivera, Aguinaldo's commissioners, arriving from Yokohama to Washington. They were disturbed by the latest developments in the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Yokohama
E. Riego de Dior
M. Rivera
Aguimaldo
Washington
Aguinaldo Not Yet Satisfied
Aguinaldo remains unappeased as reports claim no request for a cessation of hostilities was made. Ambiguity surrounds the issue as observers await clarity from officials in Bay and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
TREAL
Agoncillo
Molineux On The Stand In Adams Poison Case
In New York on February 11 coroner Hart and the jury heard two key figures in the Mrs Adams poisoning case. Harry Cornish testified he gave the poison. R B Molineux stated he is absolutely innocent and described ties to the Knickerbocker and New York Athletic clubs and a long friendship with Henry C Barnett. He offered no motive for sending poison to Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
New York
Hart
Osborne
Harry Cornish
R. B. Molineux
Cornish
Molineux
Mrs. Adams
Knickerbocker
New York Athletic
Beaurépaire Speech Sparks Paris Street Clash
In Paris on February 11 anti revisionists failed to enter M. Quesnay de Beau repaire’s meeting and demonstrated at the minister of war Palais Bourbon and the Sabre Parole office. The protest grew threatening and escalated to a police scuffle with numerous arrests as strong guards were posted. De Beaurepaire warned that ending revision proceedings could trigger civil or foreign war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Quesnay de Beaurepaire
Palais Bourbon
Sabre Parole
Debate on Sundry Civil Bill Covers Wide Range
In the House a broad debate on the Sundry Civil Bill addressed multiple topics. The administration faced scrutiny over clemency in the General Eagan case and related policy questions.
Deputies Favor Revision Bill Sparks Chamber Debate
Paris deputies debated the government's revision bill as Premier Dupuy urged urgency. Repault-Morliere, reporter for the committee, said the measure was rejected due to the creation of courts of expediency offering no further security. The trial revision bill passed 552 to 255.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M Dupuy
M. Repault-Morliere
M. Quesnay de Geaurepaire
Court of Cassation
Nighttime murder shocks Fort Gates community
At midnight A. L. Boynton and his wife, both colored, were shot dead at their Grimsley plantation home after being summoned to the door. The killing caused immense local excitement and residents say the guilty parties should be lynched if caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gates
A. L. Boynton
Grimsley Plantation
Senator Quay Short by Thirteen Votes in Harrisburg
In Harrispurn Pennsylvania on February 11 another ballot for United States senator was taken without a selection. Senator Quay remains 13 votes shy of the required majority to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrispurn
United States
Quay
Allow Racers a Representative
PROVIDENCE Feb 11 The IL A W votes to allow professional racing men a representative in the national assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
IL. A. W
National Assembly
Cabinet Hearing on War Investigation Board Report
Washington February 11 debate on the sundry civil appropriation bill concluded with criticism of expansion policy and clemency for General Eagan. Dockery reinforced Cannon on revenue deficiency while Hepburn signaled a Nicaragua canal amendment to the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ruie
Dockery
Missouri
Appropriations Committee
Cannon
Dearmond
Gillett
Massachusetts
Lentz
Ohio
Eagan
Miles
Porto Rico
Cuba
Hepburn
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Cabinet members defend war commission report
After a cabinet meeting several members say the war investigating commission did not whitewash its findings. It criticizes troop transport, medical supply, and unpreparedness while noting efforts to explain issues. Debate centers on meat quality and General Miles’s handling of deficiencies in Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Investigating Commission
Washington
Miles
Department of the
Porto Rico
President urges urgent Pacific cable plan asks Congress action
The president asked Congress to address the urgent need for a Pacific cable. He noted at least two years would pass after ordering construction before completion and that further deep sea soundings west of Hawaii were required to choose the best route. He urged measures this session to establish a cable system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Pacific Ocean
Hawaiian Islands
Balloon mystery in Siberia links to Andree expedition
Meonastyrschin, a gold mine owner, reports a Turgus tribe in North Siberia found a cloth cabin with three men dead nearby and devices not understood. Police head to the scene to probe if the bodies are the aeronaut Herr Andree and his companions from 1907 Danes Island voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krasnovarsk
Siberia
Timur Peninsula
Komo
Pit
Yeniseisk
Herr Andree
Professor Andree
Danes Island
Spitzbergen
Grigsby’s Cowboys Seek Reenlistment for Philippines
Grigsby’s Cowboys or the Third United States Volunteer Infantry want to reenlist and go to the Philippines. Colonel Grigsby is away from the city as officers telegram for him to secure government reorganization of the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grigsby
Cowboys
Philippines
Siote Falls
M. D
Third United States Volunteer Infantry
Chickamauga
Rebels surrender as Formosa rebellion nears end
News from official Japanese sources aboard the Empress of Japan reports that the Formosa rebellion is practically ended. Seven rebel chieftains surrendered in January, two were killed, and several armed rebels laid down their arms with promises of pardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Empress of Japan
Formosa
Beresford Arrives in Open Door China Visit
Lord Charles Beresford, admiral of the British navy, arrives in China aboard the America Maru, welcomed by officials and a government tug. He plans a threefold role as a British statesman, naval officer, and commissioner for the Associated Chambers of Commerce of England, then proceeds to the Palace Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Ame Ica Ara
China
Japan
Honolulu
Charles Beresford
Royal Navy
Associated Chambers of Commerce of
England
Palace Hotel
American tariff changes may favor British trade report
The Daily Chronicle reports London that there is reason to believe significant changes are contemplated in the American tariff to benefit British trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Gates confirms wage hike at American Steel and Wire
John W. Gates, chairman of the board, says the American Steel and Wire company will raise wages for its 36,000 workers on March 1. The increase totals 750000 to 1000000 dollars annually and is the result of higher iron prices boosting product prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W. Gates
American Steel and Wire Company
Chicago
Senate expands inquiry into Chippewa pine land operations
It is reported that the senate amendment to the Indian bill for dead and down timber will be extended in conference to authorize an investigation of the entire Chippewa pine land operations. Army appropriation bill completed by the house committee with cuts bringing total to 79,034,372 dollars for an army of 100,000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Canadians Will Wait Boundary Dispute Eases
Seaguay Alaska reports United States Deputy Collector Andrews has halted the border assertion after Canadian officials at Log Cabin arrested two convoy guards. The embargo will be lifted and the boundary not fixed at the Summit until the joint high commission reaches a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaguay
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
United States
Andrews
Log Cabin
Joint High Commission
Fire destroys North Broadway residence at Fargo
Fire at 3 00 pm destroyed the residence of Harry ONeil on North Broadway. Water hydrants were frozen and the fire department was helpless. A bucket brigade saved adjacent buildings after hard work as the thermometer stood 32 below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Harry O'Neil
North Broadway
City Council Vests Market in Public Library Board
St Paul notices the city council votes to transfer the market house and grounds to the public library board. Proceeds to fund library maintenance, with estimated annual income of about 25000 dollars. A new library building costing around 500000 dollars will be erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Public Library Board
Cold Wave Sets Weather Bureau Records Across Regions
The Nation endures a 18th straight day of extreme cold with Washington reporting a record low of below zero and Parkersburg Pittsburg setting new historical lows. Snow mounts in Colorado mountains and across Illinois Missouri South Dakota and New York while life losses mount from freezing near Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Pittsburg
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
North Dakota
West Gulf Coast
Illinois
Missouri
South Dakota
Michigan
New York
Snowbound in the Colorado mountains tightens rail blockade
Still snowbound near Leadville as storms resume. Wind and cold ease enough to attempt breaking through snow barriers. Leadville mine and smelter owners pledge 1000 snow shovelers to reopen the Rio Grande line between Malta and Leadville to bring coal into town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Leadville
Malta
Coldest Weather in Philadelphia Records Set
Extreme cold across Eastern Pennsylvania drives record low readings. In Philadelphia, 25 year old George Stewart is found dead from the cold in a stable as prostrations rise, signaling widespread hazards from the Arctic snap during the weather bureau’s 20 years of data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The
Weather Bureau
George Stewart
Pennsylvania
Cold snap claims three lives as freezing weather eases
Cincinnati reports three deaths from freezing conditions. Ex Sheriff Hinkle dies in Bloomington Indiana, Martin Duftinger dies in Dayton, and Mrs Haverkamp passes away in Cincinnati. River navigation remains closed due to heavy floating ice from tributaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Shentf Hinkle
Bloomington
Ind
Martin Duftinger
Dayton
Haverkamp
Baptism Under Ice On Muskingum River
In Marietta Ohio on February 11 with the temperature 20 degrees below zero a woman and two men were baptized by Rev. Wharton of the Christian church at Coal Run. They were immersed after a hole was cut in the river ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Wharton
The
Christian Church
Muskingum
Severe Cold Tests West Virginia Farms and Mail Routes
In Huntington on February 11 a morning temperature hit twenty four below zero. Widespread suffering is reported across Southern West Virginia. Mail routes are abandoned as farmers lose livestock to freezing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Many Steamers Overdue at Sandy Hook
New York reports no ships have entered Sandy Hook for 24 hours as a large fleet of steamers remains overdue, signaling potential weather or navigational delays impacting commerce and harbor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandy Hook
Maritime convoy names and routes cited in fragment
A partial ship list mentions the kversi Bismarck from the Mediterranean three days behind time, the Anchoria from Glasgow, and the Spaarndam, indicating a delayed vessel sequence in a wartime or trade report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Anchoria
Glasgow
Spaarndam
Aunt Dicky Dibbs Found Frozen to Death in Shawnee Home
In Olathe Kansas on February 11 Aunt Dicky Dibbs an 80 year old resident of Shawnee was found dead in her home believed to have frozen after a fall left her unable to seek assistance. She had lived alone for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olath, Kan
Dicky Dibbs
Shawnee
Treaty of Peace With Spain Signed in White House
The official copy of the peace treaty with Spain, signed by President and Secretary Hay at 2:35 PM in the executive mansion library, bears the Spanish and American commissioners' signatures and was then taken to the state department for transmission to Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Senate
Hobart
Hay
Executive Mansion
State Department
Madrid
Senate seeks details on arms for First South Dakota volunteers
Senator Pettigrew won adoption of a resolution asking the secretary of war to inform the Senate about the weapons issued to the First South Dakota volunteers in Manila. The inquiry requests whether Springfields were provided, the manufacture date, the weapons’ effective range, and the ammunition type used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pettigrew
Secretary of War
Senate
South Dakota
Manila
Wisconsin editor may be named assistant secretary of the treasury
Horace A. Taylor of Madison Wisconsin editor of the Wisconsin State Journal is reported to likely succeed W B Howell of New Jersey as assistant secretary of the treasury in the Times Herald Washington special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucaco
The
Times-Herald
Washington
Horace A. Taylor
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin State Journal
the Treasury
W. B. Howell
New Jersey
Anglo American Commission Holds Full Session Without Breakthrough
Washington February 11 The Anglo American commission met in a full joint session but did not reach important results on the main issues. There is no predicting when the commission will conclude its labors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coldest 30 years kills Vernon Cedar fruit crops
NEvAbA Missouri reports peach and apricot crops in Vernon and Cedar counties killed by severe cold. Loss exceeds 100000 dollars as freezes devastate regional fruit orchards.
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Nevaba
Vernon
Cedar Counties
Milwaukee Assemblyman Woycechowski Dies in Madison
Madison report: Assembly member Woycechowski of Milwaukee died in Madison after a brief illness from pneumonia. The death occurred February 11, detailing a sudden demise of a state legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Woycechowski
Milwaukee
Minor Items of Interest from the Era
Archibald Lampman dies in Ottawa. Grippe epidemic hits Mexico City with thousands ill. Aguinaldo alleged not to lead Filipino forces. Madame Candaleria survivor of the Alamo dies in San Antonio at 115. Oxford accepts chess challenge from American universities with conditions to be altered. South Dakota guards to be mustered out except one battery after senate vetoes funding. Lispenard Stewart and Miss Romola Dahlgren's engagement announced in New York. Reichstag budget panel votes to boost German artillery by 69 batteries and increase foot artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Lampman
Ottawa
Mexico
Aguinaldo
Madame Candaleria
San Antonio
Tex
Oxford University
South Dakota National Guard
State Senate
New York
Lispenard Stewart
Romola Dahlgren
Admiral Dahlgren
Reichstag
Captain McCafferty Opposes Otis Merritt Policy in Philippines
Captain John McCafferty arrived on the Glenogre at Victoria British Columbia from Manila and criticized Generals Otis and Merritt. He favors a protectorate over the Philippine group rather than direct ownership and is bound for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
John McCafferty
Glenogre
Manila
Otis
Merritt
Philippines
McCafferty
Phiippine Group
Washington
Blaze Blights West Salem Business District
An Evening Wisconsin report from La Crosse notes a large fire in West Salem destroying several business blocks. The loss affects insured properties and shutters much of the village business area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muwaavkee
la Crosse
Wis
West Salem
Fitzsimmons and Jeffries Sign For 20 Round Fight
Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries signed articles for a bout to be staged between April 24 and May 26 at the club offering the largest purse. The fight will be scheduled for 20 rounds or to a finish if that is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Pierce reports conference on disarmament set for The Hague
United States charge at St. Petersburg Mr. Pierce cables the state department that the czar backed disarmament talks will be held at The Hague. The note suggests a formal conference may be organized to discuss limits on armaments among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. Pierce
United States
St. Petersburg
State Department
the Hague
Marietta Records Cold as Thermometer Snowbound
Ohio town of Marietta reports temperatures dropping to 66 degrees below zero at night according to self registering thermometers, marking a historic deep freeze for the area and colder than expected for the period.
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Ohio
Marietta
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