Clash at Iloilo Looms As Rebels Press United States
Armed Filipino forces threaten Iloilo as General Otis hesitates to strike. Reinforcements from California arrive to back General Miller, while Hong Kong Filipino junta accuses the United States of unfair policy and warns of possible hostilities unless demands change.
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Philippines
United States
Hailo
Miller
California Regiment
Iloilo
Lloio
Tolle
Panay
Negros
Otis
California
Gendaral Otis
General Miller
Hong Kong
Associated Press Today
Visayas
Junta
Aguinaldo
Singapore
Admiral Dewey
Sovereignty Proclaimed by President Over Philippine Islands
Washington declares United States sovereignty over the Philippine Islands following the Spain peace treaty. The proclamation outlines that the U S will govern to protect rights, maintain public order, respect private property, and promote benevolent assimilation under military authority with eventual civil administration. President McKinley emphasizes protection of inhabitants and gradual establishment of stable government.
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Otis
McKinley
United States
Washington
Philippines
Executive Mansion
D. C
Spain
Paris
Philippine Islands
Bay of Manila
Islands
William M’kinley
Ex-President Cleveland Condemns Imperial Expansion Remarks
Princeton, Jan 5 Ex President Cleveland responds to a Post question on expansion and annexation. He derides imperialism yet endorses slaughter of natives who resist control, calling it a stage in a vast movement and mocking Christianizing natives. He also notes a claim that 15 million cartridges are manufactured in Birmingham, England.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
United States
Birmingham
England
Insurgents Refuse Prisoner Release In Manila Dispatch
Dispatch from Manila reports insurgents refuse to free prisoners at American demand, saying it would imply submission to the United States. They plan to negotiate monk releases with the Vatican directly, while General Rios engages in direct talks with the insurgents about the prisoners.
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Madrid
Manila
United States
Vatican
Rios
Wood's Departure From Santiago Amid Cuban Tension
In Santiago a Havana dispatch reports customs receipts may stay, easing tension. General Wood, Lt Hanna, and Dr Castell1o left for New York aboard the Mississippi amid a large, grateful procession of 5,000 to 6,000 people. The Mississippi collided with the Merrimac wreckage but sustained no damage.
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Santiago
Havana
Wood
Hanna
Castillo
United States
Merrimac
Wv Fsport
Homeopathic Medical Society Elects Officers in Boston
The annual meeting of the Boston Homeopathic Medical Society was held at the medical college on East Concord Street. Officers elected include President Sarah S Windsor M D First vice president Frederick W Halsey M D second vice president Kate G Mudge M D general secretary Frank Allardy M D associate secretary Edward Allen M D treasurer L Hougystonu Kimball M D auditor N R Perit ins M D OU.
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Boston Homeopathic Medical Society of Boston University
Medical College
East Concord Street
Sarah S. Windsor
M. D
Frederick W. Halsey
Kate G. Mudge
Frank Allardy
Edward Allen
L. Hougystonu Kimball
Senators Debate Treaty Ratification and Amendments
The debate centers on final vote support for the treaty and anti expansion amendments. Senators listed as in favor or opposed total many, with final votes shown as 62 in favor and 39 against the amendment group. The opposition lacks enough votes to block ratification, and post ratification moves may seek a nonpermanent sovereignty pledge. Senator Lodge predicts no Republican votes against, while some Democrats support.
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Bacon
Baker
Bate
Berry
Fery
Chilton
Clay
Cockrell
Daniel
Gorman
Hale
Harris
Heitfeld
Hoar
Jones
Arkansas
Kenny
McEnery
McLaurin
Mallory
Martin
Mason
Mills
Frye
Gallinger
Gear
Gray
Hanna
Hansbrough
Awley
Nevada
Kyle
Lindsay
Lodge
McBride
McInnery
McMillan
Mantle
Money
Morgan
Murphy
Nelson
Pasco
Penrose
Platt
Connecticut
New York
Pritchard
Proctor
Quay
Rawlins
Sewell
Shoup
Simon
Smith
Spooner
Stewart
Teller
Thurston
Warren
Wellington
Wetmore
Wilson
Walcott
United States
Philippine Archipelago
Peace Commission
Council Feud Over Rulings Delays Discharges Probe
In a stormy session Council debated ruling orders on a bribery charge and a measure granting Saturday half-holidays for city employees. The discharge investigation for Ward 8 spurred clashes, votes, and calls for X-ray scrutiny as factions pressed for immediate action. The clerk O’Kane was re elected and a committee formed to map next steps.
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Mulcahy
Bradley
Cuddy
O’kane
Riley
Hickey
Joseph O'Kane
Common Council
O'Kane
Chamberlain
Leary
Galvin
Dever
Klley
Treaty With Spain Made Public in Senate Message
The State Department released the treaty with Spain, the President's message, and accompanying correspondence. The documents show the department urged agents to refrain from recognizing the Filipinos as a nation or allies even before hostilities began.
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Washington
State Department
Spain
Senate
Missing Catania Crew Revealed After Vessel Vanished
New York officials released the list of the missing steamer Catania crew as it sailed last November. Captain Charles A. Furlong, first mate J. Klinskiel, and chief engineer J. Auld are named among the officers. The owners say twenty five aboard, while thirty two men answered to their names earlier.
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New York
Charles A. Furlong
J. Klinskiel
J. Auld
United Statesmen
Dickey
Cornish's Story Reveals How Mrs Adams Died Of Poison
The New York Adams poisoning case stays unresolved as Harry Cornish publishes his account of receiving the poisoned bromo seltzer, serving it to Mrs Adams, and his frantic efforts to seek medical help. He details the Christmas mailbox package, the glass poured with water, his own vomiting, and his race to summon a doctor, with the coroner yet to act.
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New York
Adams
Harry Cornish
Tiffany’s
Mrs. Rogers
Mamma
Mrs. Adams
Mr. Hovey
Henry
Sixty-seventh Street
E. Styles Potter
Eighty-Seventh Street
Amsterdam Avenue
Hitchcock
Mr. McIntyre
Senate Favors Treaty Ratification Vote Count Near 45
Washington Jan 5 A Senate poll shows ratification likely once a new plan is agreed upon. The tally indicates 45 senators favor amending the treaty, with the highest support among those in favor of amendments.
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Washington
Senate
Falling pension claims blamed on pension commissioner
State Pension Agent Parsons in his annual department report blames Washington for fewer pension claims. He says hostility to increases causes many rejections, deterring claimants from retrying. He notes the 1897 act guarantees $12 monthly for total disability yet is nearly impossible to obtain under current administration, harming many veterans aged over 70 who receive little or no increase.
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Parsons
Washington
Carnegie Says American Nation Is Against Imperialism
London dispatch quotes Andrew Carnegie replying to William Stead on peace efforts and anti imperialist views. He says Americans oppose imperialism, favor concentrating on domestic industrial aims, and warn a plebiscite would defeat imperialists. Senator Proctor adds humanitarian appeal for Russia friendship.
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Carnegie
London
William Stead
Review of Reviews
San Francisco
St. Petersburg
America
Andrew Carnegie
Labor Organization
Spain
Philippines
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Free Samples of Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound Tablets
About 150 000 free samples of Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound Tablets are being distributed throughout the city as a promotional push. Local stores report workers handing out the tablets to shoppers and inviting inquiries about the product.
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Dr. Burkhart
Cambridge School Board Organizes Its First Meeting
The Cambridge School Board held its first meeting in City Hall Common Council chamber. The board organized with Hon. Edgar R. Champlin as chairman ex officio, William Taggard Piper presiding officer, and Sanford L B Hubbard as secretary.
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New School Board of
Cambridge
City Hall
Edgar R. Champlin
William Taggard Piper
Sanford LB. Hubbard
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