Otis Plans 10 Strike to Seize San Tomas
Washington reports from Gen Otis indicate two main American columns under Maj Gen MacArthur and Maj Gen Lawton press toward San Tomas and San Fernando. MacArthur nears San Fernando while Lawton blocks insurgent retreat to the mountains, aiming to interdict reinforcements and force surrender. The plan emphasizes disrupting insurgent capability over capturing towns, as troops advance along Calumpit to San Fernando and Maasin toward the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Otis
MacArthur
Calumpit
San Fernando
Lawton
Col
Sumner
Tater
Mac‘Arthur
Luna
San Tomas
San ‘Fernando
Rio Grande
Mount Ial
A King of San Tomas Confers Glowing Feats on Funston
Manila May 6 General MacArthur has carried San Tomas after strong resistance. Brigadier Generals Hale and Wheaton led right and left flanks in bold assaults. Colonel Funston again distinguished himself amid wounds to officers and men. Summers with Utah batteries took Moasim four miles from San Fernando. Filipinos retreat toward San Isidro likely to stand at Arayat, while Luna’s forces face possible destruction. Over 100 wounded from Lawton’s brigade brought to Manila. heat unbearable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenston
Manila
MacArthur
San Tomas
Hale
Wheaton
Funston
Summers
Oregon
Minnesota
Utah
Moasim
San Fernando
San Isidro
Arayat
Panpanga
Antonio Luna
Lawton
Malolos
Judge Speer Rules Homestead Exempts From US Bankruptcy Courts
Savannah May 6 Judge Speer of the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia holds that under national bankruptcy law US courts lack jurisdiction over a bankrupts homestead. The homestead remains under state court control and cannot be treated as an asset of the bankrupt. The trustee must seek remedy outside the US court for this matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Speer
Federal District Court
Southern District of Georgia
United States
Bankers' Life Officers Free in Indictment Case
Milwaukee officials of Bankers' Life Association of St Paul were cleared after Judge Seaman ruled the grand jury indictment fatally defective. In Denver the South Park line reached Dillon after four months, train breaking a snow blockade. Hartford debate ends with defeat of woman suffrage bill by 63 to 103.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Life Officers Free
Milwaukee
Wis
Bankers’ Life Association of
Denver
South Park
Dillon
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut House of Representatives
Literary Notes Preview Ouida Tales and McKens Project
Literary notes mention Ouida who wrote tales of lowly life and a forthcoming work titled La Strega Stories. McKens, described as granddaughter of the list, is set to produce a piece that will address Clavering Gunther’s place, though details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouida
Mckens
Gunther
Popathor
Wages Fix Shifts For Chicago Alton Miners
Illinois state Board of arbitration ruled for the Chicago and Alton sub district mines south of Springfield. The 35.5 cents per ton price cuts 4.5 cents from the scale. narrow work is granted. top day labor gains. House rent cut 20 percent and store orders abolished with cash payments, adding about 2.5 cents per ton, making 38 cents per ton received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Board of Arbitration
Chicago & Alton
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Rumor Miles to Resign as Army Head
Washington May 6 A report on the beef scandal court of inquiry will likely be released to the press Saturday in a form that omits many severe censures of Gen Miles A vague rumor says he may resign if the report harshly rebukes him Talk also centers on Gen Merritt potentially succeeding Miles after praising Secretary Alger in Detroit
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Washington
Merritt
Gen
Miles
Gen. Miles
Gen. Merritt
Detroit
Alger
Michigan passes bills on capital limits and deaf education
Lansing May 6 The legislature approved a bill to raise the authorized capital for mining corporations and anticipated governor approval. The house also enacted day schools for the deaf by the oral method and tougher sweatshop regulations. The senate set May 11 to consider adjournment May 31. President McKinley plans a long rest at Hot Springs Virginia for two to three weeks to recover from rheumatic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Senate
Washington
McKinley
Hot Springs
Judge orders final dividend in Iron Hall receivership
Indianapolis May 6 Judge McMaster of Marion county Superior Court orders the receiver of the Order of the Iron Hall to pay the final dividend one fifth of 1 percent. The seven year receivership covered the collection and distribution of 2,000,000 with 63,000 members nationwide and 45,000 proving claims. The total dividend stands at 3 5 1 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
McMaster
Marion County Superior ‘Court
Order of the Iron Hall
Denver Secures the Prize for Big Fight
Denver Colorado May 6 Manager Floto of the Colorado Athletic club received word that Fitzsimmons and Jeffries have signed articles to fight in Denver for a $25,000 purse on a date to be fixed at a Chicago meeting within two weeks. Articles are in the mails to be signed by local management before work begins on a 15,000 seat arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Floto
Colorado Athletic Club
Julian and
Brady
Fitzsimmons and
Jeffries
Chicago
Southern Republicans Hold Key in Speaker Fight
In Washington on May 6 candidates for speaker press efforts to win southern GOP support. The final strength test could hinge on southern votes, with Sherman allies seeking Kansas seven to back their candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East
Friends of
Representative
Sherman
New York
Kansas
Troops Seek dynamiters in Wardner Idaho clashes
In Wardner Idaho May 6 troops continue the search for dynamiters with 128 men under guard. A detachment heads to Canyon Creek and Mullan with non union miners to identify the dynamiters as fears grow of battles ahead. Also Canton Ohio May 6 protests arise as Mrs Anna E George plans lecturing, with women's clubs and reform leaders urging her to stay off the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardner
Idaho
Canyon Creek
Mullan
Canton
Ohio
Anna E. George
Germany urged to claim South American colonies beyond Monroe Doctrine
German editors press a new colonial policy arguing the Monroe Doctrine is dead after U S control of the Philippines. They advocate buying southern Brazil lands held by Hanseatic interests, planting the German flag, and negotiating with Brazil as North German Lloyd transports settlers. Germany backs a school in southern Brazil and signals readiness for sovereign rights in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
United States
Philippines
Germany
South America
Europe
Hanseatic Colonization Company
Hamburg
Brazil
Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
Lloyd Steamship Company
Andree
Mainzer Redelsverein
Republic of Texas
Wisconsin Legislature Ends Forty-Fourth Session
Madison reports the forty fourth legislative session closed at noon Thursday with seventeen assemblymen and seven senators remaining to receive governor messages. He vetoed one bill authorizing county reformatories, citing governance concerns. He sent a final message congratulating members and thanking them for courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Board of Control
Ute Reservation Walls Fall on May Proclamation
In Durango Colorado on May 6 hundreds joined a noon rush as lands opened after a presidential proclamation ended over twenty years of barriers. An estimated 1,000 people sought land, starting from multiple points in a swift taken tract. Manuel Wins Kentucky Derby in Louisville Derby crowd swells at Churchill Downs. Corsine second, Mazo third, His Lordship, Fonteinbleau trailing. Alger Denies Army Command Report. Detroit dispatch notes War Secretary Alger declines discussio n of Merritt succeeding Miles, citing presidential appointment authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wid Kosh
Durango
Colo
Ute Reservation
Manuel
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Corsine
John E. Madden
Mazo
Fontainebleau
May Tie Up the Lakes
May 6 mass meeting warns that the grain shovelers and freight handlers will shut down all lake commerce from Buffalo to Duluth unless the Lake Carriers association yields to their demands by noon. Paul Lawrence Dunbar III in New York is ill with pneumonia. doctors hopeful but cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Lake Carriers’ Association
Lakes
Duluth
Pal Lawrence Dunbar III
New York
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Johnson
Mr. Dunbar
Baseball Report: Chicago Leads Cleveland Series as Others Fall
Chicago routed Cleveland 16 to 2 in the second game of their series while Louisville edged Pittsburg 4 to 1 and Brooklyn lost to Boston 10 to 2. Philadelphia plated 10, Baltimore 6, and rain halted Cincinnati against St Louis. Other scores include St Paul 14 Kansas City 3, Minneapolis 12 Milwaukee 11, Columbus 4 Buffalo 0. Detroit postponed due to wet grounds. Western Association games list Ottumwa Cedar Rapids 9 Ottumwa 2 Rock Island Rockford 10-4 Bloomington Quincy 7-5.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Louisville
Pittsburg
Boston
Brooklyn
Browns
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Washington
New York
St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Western Association
Ottumwa
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Ill
Rockford
Bloomington
Quincey
Bank Clearings Rise in April Across Regions
Bradstreet's May report shows total bank clearings for April at 8,266,469,069 with a 66.5 percent year over year gain. Chicago up 14.5 percent, St. Louis up 12 percent, Western Canada down due to withdrawals, six Canadian cities totaling 118,356,564 dollars up 19 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Soldiers at Pana Are Sued in Illinois
Two suits filed in circuit court accuse military authorities and deputies of clashing at Pana. Sheriff Downey and Chief Deputy Doyle were arrested by militia in Pana and disarmed after refusing to surrender revolvers. Suits seek $5,000 damages. revolver return and contempt threats loom as case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
Ill
Pana
T. J. Downey
J. J. Doyle
Downey and Doyle
Saw Sixty Negroes Hanged in Sierra Leone
Dr Frederick S Waterbury returned from a voyage to Africa aboard the bark Essex in New Haven. At Free Town Sierra Leone he learned that seven missionaries were killed and over 100 Africans were arrested tried and convicted. He witnessed the execution of sixty of the condemned men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Frederick S$. Waterbury
Africa
Essex
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Plan for a Greater Germany in Hanover
The provincial league of the German Maritime association, now formed in Hanover with Count von Druckheim as president, telegraphed the emperor detailing its purpose to strengthen Germany's military political and commercial standing abroad while backing the empire's aims. Aged Woman Killed by Her Deprhtor. In Chicago Catherine Schultz 62 killed her granddaughter Belle Styles 16 after an argument about birth, then her daughter Augusta Styles reported the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hanover
Provincial League of the German Maritime Association
Count von Duerckheim
Chicago
Catherine Schultz
Belle Styles
Augusta Styles
Indiana Attorney General rules special-contract insurance illegal
Indianapolis May 6 The attorney-general of Indiana issued an official opinion declaring that special-contract insurance is illegal under state law. Following the opinion the auditor of state notified insurers doing business in Indiana to cease writing special-contract policies or face license revocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Old sayings on wisdom and pride from a small town
A collection of pithy maxims on aging speech, wisdom, vanity, and social traps. It notes that revenue from vice can warp perception, and that in small towns a leading figure often overestimates importance. It contrasts silent wisdom with ignorant silence.
Chilian Warship Wrecked In Straits Of Magellan
Reports from Valparaiso dated May 6 say a Chilian Navy vessel was lost in the straits of Magellan. Details are scant and the ship’s name is not yet known. In northern China many natives wear dogskin clothing and dogs of a special breed are raised for skins and killed at eight months old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Straits of Magellan
China
Woman in Indiana Divorced Three Times from Same Man
A Somerville Journal quip notes a woman in Indiana who has divorced the same man three times and remains confident she can reform him on a future attempt. The remark reflects ongoing marital tensions and humorous persistence in a small-town context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Somerville Journal
Spain Seeks Indemnity From China Over 1898 Canton Steamer Case
A Hong Kong dispatch reports Spain gathering evidence to demand indemnity from China for letting the steamer Abbey depart Canton with arms bound for the Philippines in 1898. The claim seeks a territorial cession as compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
China
London
Daily Mail
Hong Kong
Abbey
Canton
Quotation Reflections on Education and Courage
A collection of aphorisms contrasting education, conscience, and prudence. It notes children teach as we teach them, humans fly against Providence, and celebrated quotes can outshine original thoughts. It contrasts true value with flashy displays and cautions against foolish acts when drunk.
Chicago Live Stock Report May 4 Thurs market eases yet hogs steady
Chicago reports moderate receipts with a weaker tone than Wednesday. Cattle values steady while good hogs sell near Wednesday morning levels though plain hogs lower. Sheep and clipped lambs steady with many choice wooled lambs still bid below Wednesday. Receipts 9,000 cattle 21,000 hogs 12,000 sheep. Late hog trade improves as desirable offerings sell prior to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Live
Chicago
Congress may convene in extraordinary session this fall
Washington reports a growing belief among congress members that the president will call an extraordinary session in October to tackle war related issues and currency reform along with canal and merchant marine matters before December. The impending speaker transition and returning members from abroad strengthen this push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Spain
Nicaragua
Reed
House
Wiscoskie’s Shortage Reported in Argentine Cash Gap
Kansas City May 5 An expert reviewing the books of J E Wiscos kie former Argentine Kan city treasurer reports a shortage between twenty thousand and twenty five thousand dollars. Wiscoskie resigned and vanished last week leaving a note claiming an eight thousand dollar deficit and transferring related property to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
J. E. Wiscoskie
Argentine
Kan
Wiscoskie
Trade Treaties Discussed in Paris May Sixth
Paris reports a cabinet council on May 6 devoted much time to a new Franco Siamese agreement. M Delambre the commerce minister presented commercial negotiations with several powers, notably the United States, as part of a broader discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M., Delambre
United States
Ring Discovered From Maine Wreck Victim With Date Inscription
Andrew Oleson the chief diver recovered a plain gold ring from an unrecognized Maine wreck victim. The ring bears the inscription September 24, 1867, C. E. F. too. The recipient's initials are withheld to prevent fraudulent identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Andrew Oleson
C. E. F. Too
Ophir and Monomotapa linked by Phoenician mines in Rhodesia
A Rhodesian perspective connects the ancient land of Ophir to Monomotapa in southeast Africa. The article claims Phoenician gold mining, tin ingots matching Phoenician molds, and ruins across the region resembling Phoenician architecture, Stonehenge, and other ancient sites, inferring biblical wealth sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monomotapa
Africa
Rhodesia
Ophir
India
Stonehenge
Salisbury Plain
Ireland
Arabia
Sardinia
British Isles
Modern Samaritan Refuses Drink After North Side Rescue
A north side man helps a drunken companion to his home and declines an invitation to join him for a drink. Before leaving, the tipsy man asks for the helper’s name, and the helper replies, Paul. The incident ends with the question Paul asks about his letters to the Ephesians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Greenport Girls Ban Marrying Drinkers Signpledge
In Greenport on Long Island a girl trust for temperance formed vows to avoid marrying men who drink. The total abstinence pledge was adopted at Mrs S B Horton’s home and urged by Cora B Sherry. Men reportedly drink less now but still earn money through liquor. Lectures will describe ruinous alcoholic marriages as the pledge strengthens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Greenport
Girl Trust For
S. B. Horton
First Street
Cora B. Sherry
Woman's Work Department
Deepest Wells in Europe and America
The list notes European wells: Passy 2000 feet, La Chapelle Paris 2950, Grenelle Paris 1793, Neusalwerk near Minden 2288, Kissingen 1878, Sperenberg near Berlin 4190, Pesth 3182 with Sperenberg cited as deepest. U S wells: St Louis 2843, Louisville 2086, Columbus 2775, Charleston 1250 feet.
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Europe
Passy
France
la Chapelle
Paris
Grenelle
Neusalwerk
Minden
Kissingen
Bavaria
Sperenberg
Berlin
Pesth
Hungary
United States
St. Louis
Louisville
Columbus
Charleston
S. C
Church of England splits over divorce resolution
The lower house of the convocation of the Church of England voted that church law does not recognize divorce and urged bishops to push Parliament to bar remarriage of divorced persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convocation of the Church of England
A New Idea for Bridesmaids at a London Wedding
A fashionable London wedding featured bridesmaids carrying violet velvet muffs adorned with natural violet bunches and green leaves. The novel idea created a charming effect and could inspire variations with pink satin muffs and trails of pink roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Quail-a-day feat by Wichita baby panther reported
A baby panther owned by a Wichita gentleman reportedly ate one quail every day for 0 consecutive days. The pet showed little objection to the daily diet, though enthusiasm waned at the end. Wagers were laid on whether the feat could continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
New York Press
A Happy Conclusion In a witty exchange about a photo
Brown holds a photo Jamison lends, exclaiming at a young beauty. Jamieson, noting the girl is 19, fatherless, and worth half a million, declares with a grin that he is the conclusion. The taunt ends with Brown pressing for the final punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Jamison
Jove
Jamieson
What He Wanted
Mrs Hornbeak laments a patent medicine claims to cure after all else fail s while Farmer Hornbeak urges for a medicine that works before trying everything else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
What He
Wanted
Harmful Effects of Face Powder Cited by Ladies Home Journal
The article warns daily powder use harms skin and urges replacing makeup with sensible cleansing using ample pure water. It cites the Ladies' Home Journal praising radiant cleanliness over rouge and powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Run for a Mate in Lapland Marriage Race
In Lapland a suitor must race the girl he wishes to wed. The girl starts one third of the distance ahead and may finish first if she wants. If she consents to the match she lets the man catch up and win, thus claiming her as his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapland
London is Largest City By Population and Reach
The piece claims London is the world’s largest city with a population equal to the combined total of Paris Berlin St Petersburg and Rome. It notes London’s streets in a row would circle the globe with space to spare to reach San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Rome
San Francisco
Barley Wine Production in Hamburg Factories
About 250000 gallons of artificial wine are produced yearly from barley in a Hamburg factory. German doctors highly regard the wine and recommend its use in hospitals. At the Imperial Bank of Germany meeting the president noted 3837 stockholders own one share and 1321 hold two shares each. A Connecticut legislator proposed adjournment at 2 pm on Thursday April 6 with the act to take effect upon passage. Ernest Legouve, senior French Academy member, is in his ninety third year after receiving a prize seventy years ago and joining the academy in 1834. Bread may be life, but many want a fat pudding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Germany
Imperial Bank of Germany
Connecticut
General Assembly
Ernest Legouve
French Academy
Academy
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Bradstreet
the Market Report
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Gates
Robbins
Herald
Admiral Dewey
Long
A. W. Robbins
Dewey
Rio Janeiro
Peter
Hood
H. O. Wheatley
Port Chester
N. Y
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Fallacaa
Voorseus
T. M. Roberts’ Supply House
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