German Officers Blamed for Rebellion of the Natives
General Otis expresses hope as tensions rise in the Philippines. In Manila and at Hailo the situation worsens with blocked river entrances, extinguished lights, and strict discipline including shootings. American boats are forced to retreat by armed natives. Rebels at Malolos reportedly seek protectorate talks and eventual independence, while educated Filipinos urge restraint and a possible new conference with American negotiators.
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Manila
Hailo
Quimaraos
Malolos
Trains Collide in Narrow Gorge Near North Conway
Two eastbound freight trains collided in a narrow gorge near Conway Junction ten miles west of Greenfield. Fireman Romain Sweet was injured but not in danger. The wreck blocked both directions. all cars carried wheat, grain scattered, and property loss expected to be heavy.
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Greenfield
Conway Junction
Romain Sweet
Sweet
German charges portray Kaiser regime aiding Filipino rebels
San Francisco reports definite charges from German merchants in Hong Kong alleging Prince Henry and the Kaiser's government plot to aid Aguinaldo with money arms and a coaling station in exchange for control of Philippine trade. German consuls allegedly held secret talks with insurgent leaders as anti American sentiment grows in Hong Kong.
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San Francisco
Hong Kong
Prince Henry
Kaiser
America
Prussia
Manila
Tloilo
Malatos
Aguinaldo
Germany
Philippines
Samoa
Alleged Towboat Thief Arrested in East Boston
Harbor police arrested John J. Lamie aged 38 of 134 Sumner Street East Boston for breaking and entering the tug William B Clark at Dupuy's wharf East Boston on January 11 and stealing a marine glass two brass ibbs and twenty five feet six inch aweser property of the Commercial Towboat Company and a ragor belonging to Charles Johnson He faces arraignment in East Boston Court today.
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John J. Lamie
Sumner Street
East Boston
William B. Clark
Dupuy's Wharf
Themmercial
Charles Johnson
Swede Killed by Train at Somerville Crossing
An unknown Swede, about 30, 6 feet tall with light hair and mustache, was struck by the outbound Boston and Maine train at a Somerville crossing and died at Massachusetts General Hospital at 7:55 after a skull fracture and head injuries. The body was taken to the North Grove street morgue as police seek identification.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Somerville
Massachusetts General Hospital
North Grove Street
Collins Withdraws From Senate Contest In Worcester Caucus
Representative James H. Mellen of Worcester said General Collins would withdraw from the senatorial contest and that the caucus will decide a candidate next Tuesday. Senator Tague of Charlestown backs John R. Murphy for the U S Senate with eighteen votes anticipated. Representative Cullinane of Lawrence supports Alexander B. Bruce as caucus choice, with Lawrence and Lowell colleagues backing him.
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James H. Mellen
Worcester
Collins
Tague
Charlestown
John R. Murphy
United States
Cullinane
Lawrence
Alexander B. Bruce
Lowell
Board of Apportionment Holds Brief Meeting
The Board of Apportionment met yesterday afternoon in the Mayor's office with the mayor presiding. The session was short and routine business only was discussed before adjournment. No major actions or decisions were reported.
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Board of Apportionment
Treaty Fight On Opposition Fights To Defeat It
In Waucuington on January 12 the Senate debated the treaty with Hoar and Hale opposing strongly. Public sessions drew support from Barry and West, while Davis Frye Gray and Teller urged keeping doors closed. The discussion touched on Philippine policy, open sessions, and General Wherry’s confirmation, with Democrats planning coordinated opposition to defeat the treaty.
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Wacuington
Senate
Hoar
Hale
Barry
West
Frye, Hale
Paris Commission
Messrs
Davis
Frye
Gray
Teller
White
Peace Commission
Foraker
Gray, Frye and Teller
Spain
United States
Wherry
Hawley
Philippines
Peruna Promoted By Nurses In Catarrh Cure Claims
Advertising text credits nurses with preferring Peruna for catarrhal diseases. It lists cures for throat lungs stomach kidneys and pelvic catarrh. Letters from Mrs Lizzie M Brewer Dr J W Egbert and others praise Peruna showing widespread testimonial support.
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Peruna
Jason Bryan
Franklin
Ind
Lizzie M. Brewer
Westerly, R. I
Hartman
Counry
J. W. Egbert
Neosho
M. D
Dingley Improves After Illness Reports State Recovery
Washington January 12 reports show Representative Dingley’s condition improving with dangerous symptoms abating. At 11 pm a son said he is resting quietly, pulse good, and barring complications he will continue to improve, suggesting a likely recovery.
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Washington
Dingley
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