Abolition of Peonage Debate Roils Guam Church Affairs
Guam Governor Leary pushes abolition of peonage as church factions in Manila and archbishop succession clash over control of parish real estate. Papal delegate Mgr Chappelle arrival on the Sherman heightens tensions among friar brotherhoods, natives, and American authorities.
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Chaypello
Philippines
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Nozalede
Spain
Nawa
Nis
Nozaleda
Leary Proclaims Abolition of Slavery on Guam
Naval officer delivers Captain Leary’s proclamation as Guam’s naval governor ordering total abolition of slavery or peonage, with effect starting February 23. Proclamation condemns Spanish peonage as a threat to liberty and U.S. constitutional rights.
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Maxis
Guan
Corroborated reports on Mannens voyage reveal harsh sea ordeal
Official reports from Hurdanipe officers Pettit and Hayes confirm the transport Mannens faced severe conditions at sea. Browner is deemed unseaworthy, under manned, and short of provisions. The incident details match earlier accounts of the soldiers barbahipa experience. The Swiss arbitration award on the Delagoa Bay railway seizure against Portugal will be delayed six months to a year, with no connection to the African war.
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Pettit
Hayes
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Swiss Arbitrational Tribunel
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Delagoa Bay
Opening of Chicago Sanitary Canal Moves Toward Full Operation
The collateral channel from the Chicago river to the canal was breached at 9 am creating initial flow toward Lockport. Engineers plan a gradual fill to avoid damage as 800,000 cubic feet per minute could overwhelm structures. scant public attendance noted at the momentous event.
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Lockport
Desplaines
Blinoty
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Michigan
Alaica
Sanitary District
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Winnebago Chief Thomas Roddy to be installed as White Buffalo
Winnebago dancers from Wisconsin performed at the Chicago residence of Thomas Roddy near Black River Falls. Roddy will be formally installed as tribe chief in mid January, with his son Eagle Eye directing dances for the Woodlawn audience.
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Eagle Eye
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Goebel Faction Sways Kentucky Legislature in Organizing Hopes
In Frankfort and Des Moines a high-stakes party battle unfolds as Cummins supporters claim 47 Eaton votes for speaker while Gear backers say 54. Gear plans to name Bowen and dominate the house even without full organization. Reports from the Kentucky caucuses show strong Democratic control and a contention over anti-Goebel lobbying.
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Gorbel
Preparing to contest Goebel election in Kentucky
Attorneys for Goebel and other contesting Democratic candidates issue notices to Republican contestees to take depositions for evidence in the state offices contest. The witness list features prominent figures from both Republican and anti-Goebel factions, including Governor Bradley Senator Dehoe General Basil W. Duke and John H. Whallen.
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Goebel
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Basil W. Duke
John H. Whallen
French success in Colesberg advance boosts morale
Official dispatch from Cape Town confirms General French’s column shelling laagers and overrunning positions near Colesberg on June 1. Reports say thousands of Boers retreat toward Norvalspont while British losses are listed as three killed and seven wounded.
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Piloher Reports Defeat at Sunnyside Langer
Cape Town dispatch says Colonel Piloher reports a hostile command at Sunnyside Langer defeated on January 1. They captured the raager and 40 prisoners, with killed and wounded on both sides. British casualties include two privates killed and Lieutenant Adie wounded, encamped at Dover Farm near Behnont and Sunnyide.
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Dutch Threats to Seize Cape Town Stir Rumors
Uproar over alleged Dutch plan to capture Cape Town and its governor Sir Alfred Milner. Central talks at Pearl 80 miles away with Africanderbund meetings, secret Richmond meeting, and alleged armed bands in Willington and Clan William. Police and troops mobilized amid discredited uprising rumors.
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Cape Colony
Sir Alfred Milner
Pearl
Africanderbund
Richmond
Willington
Clan William
Gambling raids net five Hibbing prisoners in clean sweep
Hibbing Sheriff Sargent with ten deputies raided gambling dens in Hibbing Minnesota at the start of the new year. Five men are jailed on gambling charges: J. O. Walker, J. D. Campbell, John Lindblad, Peter Aronson and Jake Siebel.
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Sargent
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J.O. Walker
J. D. Campbell
John Lindblad
Peter Aronson
Jake Siebel
Liberal Offer Promises Two Papers for One Subscription
The Bismarck Tribune offers a liberal deal with The Farmers Weekly and The Farmers' Tribune Twice a Week. New and renewing subscribers can get both papers for 12 5, with immediate access to latest news up to press time. Act quickly as offer is limited.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Daily Tribune
Farmers Tribune
Farmers’ Tribune
Farmer’s Daily
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Northwest
Bismarck Tribune
Tribune
Yeibuue
Chicago Medical Institute Advertising Fragment
Fragmented 19th century medical ad promoting LaSalle Avenue clinic in Chicago. Claims long establishment, private patient rooms, X ray and microscopical exams, and a free 100 page book on deformities and chronic diseases. Pledges cure for nervous debility and sexual disorders with testimonials and home treatment claims.
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