Chaffee Sail to Relieve General MacArthur Scheduled
War Department shifts China force to a legation guard reducing General Chaffee's command to about 1 80 men. Pekin dispatches indicate two Ninth infantry companies under Major Robertson may stay. If other powers join, a step toward normal Pekin conditions is hoped. Chaffee then to Manila to relieve MacArthur in the Philippines.
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State Department
China
Legation
War Department
Chaffee
U. S. Cavalry
Ninth Infantry
Pekin
Robertson
Manila
General MacArthur
Supreme Command
Philippines
Lynching of Dewey Smith alias Bob O’Neil in Camden Missouri
A mob of several hundred miners in Camden Missouri hangs Dewey Smith alias Bob O’Neil after the sheriff cannot protect him. Smith, accused of murdering Charles Stanley, is taken from custody and hanged after refusing a plea for clemency. The crowd spares the body from desecration and plans to ship it to his mother in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Smith
Bob O'Neil
Camden
Charles Stanley
Smith
Missouri
Kansas City
Boers Elude Pursuit In Cape Colony Raid
London dispatch reports General DeWet suffered heavy losses in Cape Colony but escaped with most of his commando. Commandant Hertzog is said to have crossed the Orange with him. General Bruce Hamilton was told DeWet was cornered at Philipstown but found rivers had shifted, forcing a retreat at Colesburg, indicating faulty intelligence.
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London
DeWet
Cape Colony
Hertzog
Orange River
Bruce Hamilton
Philipstown
Colesburg
Crushed Under Falling Walls at Gas City Pottery
A deadly fire destroys the Gas City Pottery Works in Indiana. Fireman John Gurran is instantly killed when walls collapse. John Ellsworth and Al Rothinghouse are fatally crushed and likely to die. Proprietor D. Cox is fatally injured as flames engulf the building, with losses running into thousands. The fire department is a citizens’ organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas City
Ind
John Gurran
John Ellsworth
al Rothinghouse
Citizens’ Organization
Ice float carries 21 fishermen off Silver Creek Lake Erie
A Silver Creek dispatch reports twenty one fishermen were hauled from Lake Erie on floating ice with seventeen saved. Four men Henry Turner John George James MecPratie and Julius Ludwig were last seen on the ice as a high wind created a growing sea and the floe broke up likely leaving them lost.
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Silver Creek
N. Y
Bays
Lake Erie
Henry Turner
John George
James MecPratie
Julius Ludwig
Fire destroys Leary Dye Works in Rochester blaze
The Leary Dye Works occupying part of a five story building at Platt and Mill streets in Rochester New York was gutted by fire. The upper floor housed the Seneca Camera Company with many workers. Three bodies have been recovered and numerous injuries were sent to hospitals.
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Leary Dye Works
Platt and
Mill Streets
Rochester
N. Y
Seneca Camera Company
Large Rebel Force Surrenders in Albay Province
A contingent of rebels surrenders to Lieut. Desque of the Forty-seventh U V infantry at Irocin town in Albay southern Luzon. Twenty one rebel officers and 120 bolomen yield to federal forces as the federalists recruit new members in Laguna province east of Manila.
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Manila Special
Lieut. Desque
U. §. V. Infantry
Irocin
Albay Province
Luzon
Laguna Province
Manila
Fire at Dayton Malleable Iron Plant Kills Watchman
A blaze at the Dayton Malleable Iron Company plant in Dayton Ohio caused by an explosion. Night watchman Coleman colored was burned to death in the fire which caused estimated losses of 25000 dollars.
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Dayton Malleable Iron Company
Dayton
Ohio
Id Coleman
Wreck on Clover Leaf at Michaels Injures Crew, Destroys Cars
A rear end freight collision on the Clover Leaf railroad at Michaels Indiana fatally scalded engineer Rufus Jauman of Delphos Ohio while fireman George Harper suffered bruises and possible internal injuries. An engine and five refrigerator cars were destroyed.
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Clover Leaf
Michaels
Ind
Rufus Jauman
Delphos
George Harper
Repair Work Planned for Transport Warren in San Francisco
The United States transport Warren will be repaired at an estimated cost of $150 000 and back in service within about three months.
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San Francisco
United States
Warren
Inauguration Day Pageant Enchants Capitol Crowd
A grand parade and ceremonial pomp marked the inauguration with rainbowed crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue and a formal oath in the Senate chamber. President and Vice President ceremonies drew 2600 attendees amid national dignitaries, while the White House and pension building hosted a nationwide celebration.
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United States Senate
Menate
Congress
Republic
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Supreme Court
United States of America
Capitol
Itas
James Madlison
Allie
Parade a Monster Imposing Pageantry for President McKinley
A grand military and civic procession honored President McKinley with massive scale and spectacle. More than 355,000 in line, crack units from all services, and tens of thousands along the routes witnessed bands play John Brown's Body and Marching Through Georgia as crowds sang The Star Spangled Banner and united under one flag.
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Mckinley
John Brown
Georgia
Dixie
Maryland
North
South
America
Grand Inaugural Pageant Highlights Nation’s Power
A grand second inauguration celebrated William Melhinley with a vast pageant on the plaza. Military units from many states and civic groups formed a lengthy procession led by top generals and marshals. The event showcased dozens of bands, thousands of marchers, and costly decorations reflecting national progress.
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William Melhinley
J. J. Holson
Navy
Manila Bay
Santiago
Pyrotechnic Display at inaugural celebration
A grand fireworks show highlighted the inaugural festivities with forty seven aerial pieces in varied designs accompanied by rockets candles and set pieces. Highlights included a President's bust Roosevelt at San Juan Hill Manila battle and Pekin entry. Aerials cost 3000 with set pieces extra while a police guard protected spectators.
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Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
Santiago
Manila
Cervera
Pekin
Inaugural Parade Stands Controlled by Committee
The inaugural committee supervised stands along the parade route this year and sold seats directly to prevent extortion. The move aimed to keep prices reasonable and ensure orderly seating, with the committee retaining authority over distribution and pricing.
Inauguration Ball Shimmers With Fairy Tale Splendor
A grand inauguration ball at the Pension Building dazzled attendees with electric lights white and gold draperies and lush greenery. The Marine Band Haley’s orchestra and a 600-voice chorus performed a high level program to raise funds for the lavish event.
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Democratic
Pension
Great Republic
Genestax
Spyrea
Haley
The Naval Display At Inauguration
A limited river depth kept line ships away during the inauguration naval display. Monitors and torpedo craft reached the docks, with the monitor Puritan and several torpedo boats, swift cruisers, and tugs lined along the navy yard wharves for public inspection. Visitors could tour the vessels to glimpse U S power on inland rivers.
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Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Bands at inauguration draw near hundred organizations
The inaugural ceremonies featured about a hundred organizations in attendance. The Marine band shared honors with Fanchulli's New York organization and Innes' acclaimed musicians. Canton Ohio's Grand Army band, 100 pieces, stood out, as Beldstedt's Cincinnati concert band gained wide popularity east of the Mississippi.
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Marine Band
Fanchulli
New York
Innes
Grand Army Band
Canton
Ohio
Beldstedt
Cincinnati
Indian drum bands shine at line of march ceremony
Rical structures once erected distracted from the procession decor. The committee added sightly stands and tasteful decorations to harmonize with nearby buildings. The Indian bands drew attention, notably the ensemble from the Indian Training School at Chamberlain, South Carolina, celebrated for excellence.
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Sippi
Chamberlain, &. C
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