Rebels Suffer Losses as Mindoro Expedition Attacks
Manila dispatch reports Major William Pitcher’s Mindoro expedition routing insurgents at Abia de Hog. Five rebels killed, one American wounded. Deserter Richter captured by Captain Noyes wearing insurgent lieutenant uniform amid Samar uprising. Samar insurgents move north, famine conditions grow. Lukerans decree threatens death for surrender.
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Manila
William Pitcher
Mindoro
Abia de Hog
Leyous
Lue Filipiots
Noyes
Thirteenth Infantry
Richter
Sixtiet
Artilery
First McKinley Monument Erected at Tower Minnesota
Tower Minnesota unveiled the first monument in memory of William McKinley. The town drew a large crowd for the ceremony with speakers Governor Vansant John Owens Thomas McKeon and Rev. Dr Forbes present.
Brothers Die Within Hours of Each Other in McKeesport
John Brooks and James Brooks, brothers and partners in business, died within twelve hours of each other after a month of illness. James fell to complications from heat en largement and John contracted the ailment after learning of his brother's condition. John recovered briefly at home but then died. Doctors attributed John's death to catarrh of the brain caused by fretting over James's illness.
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John
James
Battle at Krakenlaagte Adds to Kitchener’s Casualties
London reports Lord Kitchener announcing at Krakenlaagte the latest battle losses: 12 killed and 32 wounded, in addition to 239 casualties already tallied. Also involves advertisements for Smoke Sullivan’s Virginia Seal Cigar and various local notices seeking teaching positions and cough remedies.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Krakenlaagte
Pure country sorgum advertised by FxLat Top Grocery Co
A car load of pure country sorgum is offered with sample cans available from grocers. Cans come in 5 and 10 pound friction top sizes and are promoted as excellent for buckwheat cakes. If not stocked, customers may call for retailer information.
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FxLat Top Grocery Co
Luck in Thirteen Leads Walton Man to Cure
Wm Spirey of Walton Furnace Vermont won a Buckeye Arnica Salve prize by traveling 13 miles to claim a box that cured a fever sore on his leg. The ad claims the salve cures bruises felone ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles and is priced at 25 cents with a druggist guarantee.
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Spirey
Walton Furnace
Buckee
Tables Turned Onces More Fugitives Wounded Fight Near Alma
Several fugitives are wounded after a fierce clash with deputies near Alma. Refugees report a tense confrontation, with locals noting continued danger in the area.
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Alma
New Wrinkle in Railroad Taxation Proposes Abolition
Washington reports a bill may seek to abolish railway property taxes in West Virginia and offset by lowering passenger and freight charges. A prominent official argued cities bear many rail related costs and that tax repeal would spread benefits to all citizens while reducing rates. The discussion follows earlier commissions and claims over railway taxation across states.
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Washington
Thirteenth Escapee Arrested in Kansas Pursuit
Warden Mel Claughry at Fort Leavenworth reports by telephone that Lawrence Lewis White, the thirteenth escaped convict captured, was arrested at Lomax Kansas. Additional fugitives fought deputies near Alma and were pursued by Topeka police and Sheriff Cook’s men, with two reported wounded in the Topeka to Leavenworth chase.
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Kansas City
Mel Claughry
Fort Leavenworth Military Prison
Lawrence Lewis White
Lomax
Cook
Topeka
Leavenworth
Alma
Miners' Hospital Seeks Contractor to Complete Welch Building
Dr. Hatfield, president of the Miners' Hospital No. 1 board at Welch West Virginia, asked the attorney general about legal steps to compel contractor W L Porter of Montgomery to finish the hospital building. The project, due in 1900, is nearly complete save plumbing and finishing work, estimated at 800 dollars. If no completion within ten days, the board will void the contract and may pursue transfer or replacement of the contractor.
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Cumberland River
Whitley County
Williamsburg
Riley
Kentucky
Treasury
Charleston
Hatfeld
Board of
Miners’ Hospital No. 1
Welch
W. Va
Attorney General
Hatfield
Ulted
W. L. Porter
Montgomery
Columbus
Ohio
London magistrate Sir Franklin Lushington dies at Bow Street
Sir Franklin Lushington chief police magistrate for London and Bow Street veteran dies. He served as police magistrate since 1869 and was knighted in 1899.
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London
Franklin Lushington
Bow Street
Miners Die in Powder Explosion at Shanty
John Isaacs and Homer Frowbell white and Tom Coleman colored, all miners, were killed Saturday night near Davy by an accidental explosion of several kegs of powder in a shanty.
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John Isaacs
Homer Frowbell
Tom Coleman
Local Heroine Dies In Fire Rescue at Vitteburg
Alice Ward aged 25 perished while aiding in the rescue of three occupants from a burning building in Vitteburg Pennsylvania this morning. Her courageous act prevented further injuries as flames engulfed the structure.
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Vitteburg
Alice Ward
Promotion for a medical book on opium and whiskey habits
An advertisement offers a free book on opium and whiskey diseases to every interested person in the United States. It provides the address 8B M Woukey, Atlanta Georgia box 387, for sending the book.
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United States
Woukey
Atlanta
Sullivan's Silver Ash Cigar Endorsed as Finest Five Cent Smoke
A reader touts Sullivan's Silver Ash cigars as the best bargain, claiming the five cent smoke is the finest ever. The note urges readers to try the brand and enjoy its quality at a low price.
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Sullivan
Firefighters Rescue Sleepers From Blaze
Firemen rushing into a burning house saved sleeping occupants from death as flames raged. The dramatic scene underscores dangers of ignoring coughs and colds, leading to medical costs and suffering. Dr King’s New Discovery touted for chest and lung troubles with guaranteed relief.
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Dr. King
Cures and promotions from late 19th century drug ads
Advertisements claim cures for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Dr King s New Life Pills. Promotions push 25 cent remedies, cigars, store jobs, and nerve oil for rheumatism, cuts, burns. Distributor Frat Top Grocery Co. promotes products in regional ads.
Gossip on tax reduction and protectionist clash in Congress
Washington reports indicate the treasury will not abolish war taxes despite a surplus. The debate centers on large national projects and proposed tariff revisions, with beer tax cuts and imported-manufacturing protections fueling a partisan clash as Congress debates revenue reduction strategies.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Mittee
House
Ways and Means
Payne
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South African Commission
South African Compensation Commission
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Martin
New York
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Netherlands
E. P. Morris
Swan Lake Oil Co
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E. W. Grove
Bunker
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White’s Pharmacy
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