28 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1899
Page
1
American forces push toward Malolos after three days of combat near Manila. Aguinaldo orders rebels to burn towns they abandon. MacArthur's division routs a large insurgent force with heavy casualties. roughly 70 to 80 American deaths or injuries reported.
A massive blaze at the Armour curled hair and felt works in Chicago caused about 400000 dollars in damage, injured eleven workers including one fatally, and trapped around 400 others amid dense smoke. A nail in a picker allegedly sparked the fire, trapping workers and prompting dramatic escapes from upper floors.
Washington March 27 reports indicate the Navy Department sees no plan to appoint an additional admiral, despite talk that last Congress might authorize it. The intent was to advance Admiral Dewey to the admiral rank, not create another.
A political clash in Chicago led to a riot at City Hall injuring bailiff Charles Biedenweg and witness Walter E. Russell. The election board moved to the county building where visitors were searched by armed deputy sheriffs. Democrats controlled City Hall and Republicans the county building.
Mrs Bernard J Farley of 56 Bennington Street East Boston was burned about the legs and body late last evening by a kerosene lamp explosion. Dr Tilton treated her and she was taken to City Hospital by ambulance.
In Nantasket a police clash leaves a girl mortally wounded during a confrontation with pursuing officers. Leaders of the thieves band favor a planned strategy while the gang’s leader, her father, dies in the fighting along with other members being routed or captured.
Labor leaders from Boston back state ownership of Nantasket Beach to provide a healthful recreation area for workers, arguing it would curb gambling and vice while offering affordable cottages and fair wages. The push faces opposition from a dough-headed commission amid ongoing legislative action.
In Harrisburg on March 27 rumors spread of a meeting at the executive mansion with Quay supporters statewide. It is said Quay cannot travel to Florida and will leave his candidacy to his allies. Magee and his Allegheny group, long backing Quay, may split within ten days.
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