Gen Miller leads 1857 Hollo expedition fighting Indians
The Bowen Chronicle notes General Miller commanded the Hollo expedition against Indians beginning in 1857 and is described as a reliable figure to deal with Wuinaldo and his band. The piece also mentions France planning a major navy expenditure of 75 million dollars for modernization and hints at shipping Keely motor remains to Gen Weyler for examination.
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Miller
Wuinaldo
France
Gen. Weyler
Aguinaldo Agreed To Leave Philippines For Financial Settlement
The figure agreed to exit the Philippines and end insurgent activities in exchange for a payment from Spain. The remark casts him as corrupt and presumptuous in the view of contemporaries.
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Spain
Aguinaldo
Philippines
If Yankee Doodle came from Spaniards we owe Hail Columbia
An observer notes a musical exchange of tunes claiming Yankee Doodle was borrowed from Spain and jokes that America has now repaid the debt by composing Hail Columbia as a counterpart.
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Columbia
Half breed Filipinos warned against Dewey and Otis
The fragment suggests Filipinos labeled as half breeds are warned they will face retribution if they oppose Dewey and Otis. It portrays them as a formidable challenge to U S authority and hints at revolutionary activity.
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Dewey
Otis
Kaiser Orders French Words Stripped From Army Speech
The Kaiser imposes a ban on speaking or writing French phrases by army and navy officers and men, permitting only French brandy as acceptable. The move targets language use while allowing a singular exception in beverage.
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France
Cuba's three great industries sugar tobacco iron ore
Special Commissioner Robert P Porter reports on Cuba after his return that the island’s three great industries are sugar tobacco and iron ore. He says Cuba's ore will contribute to the iron boom in the United States and highlights the potential economic impact.
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Robert P. Porter
Cuba
Island
United States
Locomotive Built Fast in Pennsylvania Shop
A large mogul locomotive was assembled in a Pennsylvania shop recently in 21 hours and 30 minutes. The article notes that the whole world wants American locomotives and the demand will be met with neatness and dispatch.
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Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam Breaks World Record for Nine Days of Fighting
Critics may debate the war's conduct, but the fact remains that Uncle Sam set an unprecedented world record for nine days of combat in the conflict.
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Uncle Sam
Kansas lawmaker opposes fare cut to two cents per mile
A Kansas legislator startled constituents by opposing a bill to reduce railroad fares from three cents to two cents per mile. He declared, I am against railroads every time, but I am willing they should earn enough money to pay the hands.
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Kansas
Japan fights insurgents on Ormosa island
Japanese forces engage hostile insurgents on Ormosa, the island China ceded after the last war. Officials warn that remaining dissidents in Japan may aid the Formosan rebels opposing any modern government.
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Japan
Ormosa
China
Formosa
Duel ends with accusations as crowd disperses in Hungary
In a late encounter between two duelists in Hungary one of them hit the ceiling and the other the floor, leaving the building while scowling at each other. The text warns that someday one will challenge an American, risking a serious confrontation.
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Hungary
United States sailors win prize money from early war spoils
The article notes that U S seamen cleared about 900000 dollars from prizes taken from Spain in the war’s early days. It contrasts this prize money with the losses of Spanish prizes sunk or lost at sea due to American actions.
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United States
Spain
National Guard Rifle Alignment and Equipment
The nation’s guard should adopt the same rifle as the regular army and standardize cartridge use across all services. In World War I the guard showed top patriotism and courage, and now its proper organization and equipment deserve attention and care.
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National Guard
Empress Regent Approves 6 Million Taels for Pekin Walls
The empress regent of China issues an edict authorizing a 6 million taels appropriation to restore and strengthen Pekin walls. Viewed as a military measure, the massive brick fortifications would likely fall to modern artillery in under an hour.
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China
Pekin
Filipino objections to military rule reveal ignorance
The speaker argues that opposition to General Otis calling himself military governor is over sensitive. Military government is inevitable after a handover, and Filipinos must learn the requirements of the position before governing their own local affairs.
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Gen. Otis
Miltary
United States
Views in Brief on Senate and House Legislation
The Senate discussed imperialism and the West resolution with opposition from Foraker while the Alaska criminal laws codification advanced in the House. Bills on private pensions, the Red Cross tribute, and a diplomatic appropriation sailed through. The Navy personnel bill and expansion debates occupied the House and Senate in midmonth sessions.
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Vcond Sission
Senate
Mason
Rep
United States
Turley
Tenn
House
Alaska
Foraker
Congress
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Armenia
Cuba
Messrs. Carmack and Gaines
Political and local news wrap from the day
Gen Carpenter in Puerto Principe drives a rural police unit led by Col Braulio Pena. Rich gold finds 25 miles east of Vernal Utah spark excitement in pine mountains near the Colorado line, found by Doc Mc Donald a Ninth Cavalry veterinary surgeon. Nelson Dingley of Maine dies in Washington from heart failure linked to pneumonia. Jennie Ward, a modiste in Marinette, Wis., dies after a self-directed death four weeks earlier. she left a will and refused medicine amid a rumored love affair. John H. Gibbons sends Cannon a corrected needs estimate for American products at the Paris exposition, cutting from 700000 to 1300. Bishop Chatard of Indianapolis reported dying after paralysis.
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Carpenter
Puerto Principe
Cuba
Braulio Pena
Vernal
Utah
Pine Mountain
Colorado Line
McDonald
Ninth Cavalry
Nelson Dingley
Maine
House of Representatives
Washington
Jennie Ward
Marinette
Wis
Menominee Hospital
John H. Gibbons
Cannon
House Committee
Francis Silas Chatard
Indianapolis
Death of a 12 year old on Delmonte street Havana
A 12 year old boy was found dead on Delmonte street Havana with candles beside him. Corporal Hunter of Company A, Tenth Regiment, located the body atop a pile of stones. In Denver California Nellie Dalton alias Big May was seized for shoplifting and linked to Chicago and New York charges. $2,500 of goods and diamonds were found in her rooms. New York state Democratic caucus nominated Edward Murphy Jr for US senator to replace himself. Democrats hold a minority position in the legislature.
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Delmonte Street
Havana
Hunter
Co. A. Tenth Regiment
Nellie Dalton
Big May
Denver
Cal
Chicago
New York
New York State
Democratic Legislative Caucus
Edward Murphy, Jr
United States
Battle in Yamen division of Arabia reported
Turkish troops stormed and captured an insurgent position at Shanel on November 30. About 4,000 insurgents and 2,000 Turks were killed or wounded in the engagement. The note to stockholders of the First National Bank of Lisbon, Ohio, demanded payment by February 9 on shares held at the time of failure. Madrid reports say Americans asked Spaniards not to withdraw troops from Mindanao before American arrival to head off an insurrection.
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Yamen
Arabia
Shanel
First National Bank of
Lisbon
Madrid
Mindano
Philippines
Yorktown Sails from San Francisco to Manila via Hawaii and Guam
On the 15th the gunboat Yorktown sailed from San Francisco for Manila. She will replenish her coal bunkers at Honolulu, and then go on to Guam before proceeding to Manila. Spain has reminded the Washington government of the undertakings by U S peace commissioners regarding Spanish prisoners held by Filipinos and has asked a prompt reply.
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Yorktown
San Francisco
Manila
Honolulu
Guam
Spain
Washington
United States
Jubilee noted for Free Sons of Israel in New York
The Independent Order of the Free Sons of Israel celebrated its golden jubilee in New York on the 15th marking 50 years of charity with 3.5 million dollars to widows and orphans and equal relief efforts, plus nearly 1 million in reserve funds.
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Independent Order of the Free Sons of Israel
New York City
Andelana
Tacoma
Wash
Calzada del Monte
Havana
Tenth Regular Infantry
Jose Miguel Gomez
Washington
United States
Cuba
Marcus C. Hawley
New York
Newtown
Conn
Hawley Brother's Hardware Co
San Francisco
Shreveport & Houston Railroad
Glasgow
St. Louis
McKinley
Maj. G. W. Avne
Ashland County
Ohio
Richest prima donnas cited and 1901 exposition planned
Notes list Adelina Patti and Sibyl Sanderson as the two richest prima donnas. Citizens decide to hold an international exposition in San Francisco in 1901, opening in June. Also noted are Yale University tax exemption, Brazil-US extradition treaty approval, Virginia Evans’ social debut, Mrs. McKinley’s health and weight gain, pensions for two Caprons, unrest in Sicily, the Seattle to Taiga permanent postal route, Christ Monberger’s death tale, Morrill memorial idea for a new Supreme Court building, Roosevelt’s stance on clemency, and state death penalty rules in several states.
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Adelina Patti
Sibyl Sanderson
San Francisco
Connecticut Supree Court
Yale University
Rio Janeiro
Brazilian Congress
United States
Virginia Evans
Bob” Evans
Washington
McKinley
Steamboat “Railway
Seattle
Wash
Taiga
Alaska
Christ Monberger
Buffalo
N. Y
Fitch
Morrill
Supreme Court
Kansas
Ex-Gov Oglesby Ill and Hopeful After Illness
Illinois news notes reports ex governor Richard J. Oglesby improving at his Elkhart home after an indigestion and grippe attack. Doctors say no alarm, he is up and around, with no serious consequences expected. The column also lists multiple deaths, anniversaries, and local notices from Shelby and surrounding counties.
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Oglesby
Elkhart
Richard J. Oglesby
Oglehurst
C. B. Taylor
Springfield
Illinois Legislature in session with bills on reform and convention
Springfield reports show a Senate and House debating repealing the Allen law and proposing a constitutional convention in 1900. Gov Tanner seeks reduced assembly expenses. committee lists and street railway bills attract focus as leaders press for control and timing.
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Forty-First General Assembly
Springfield
Senate
House
McGoorty
Sherman
Chicago Democratic
Case
Regative Newcomer
House Committee On Rules
Tanner
Assembly
Harrison
Mcc Goorty
Milchrist
Legac
Stat
Mittee
Amos Fr’. Moore
Ilinois Farmers’ Institute
Ilinois Cultural College
Moore
Meat inspection bill debate sparks partisan clash
Berlin reports continued debate on the meat inspection bill with socialist Steele arguing for consumer protection against producer interests while Count Posadinsky-Werner and the interior minister defend government readiness to protect consumer needs and cheaper meat. Queen Lil appeals against crown land claims in Hawaii and a resolution to probe the late war gains support in Congress.
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Berlin
Rele
Steele
Aterest
Posadinsky-Werner
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Grip
Washington Gregory
Moneaqua
Shelby County
W. H. Davis
Illinois Conference of the Methodist Church
Decatur
Robert White
Odin
Vermont
Ilinois
Greenville
John Lawler
Fayette County
Colman Nichols
Michael Mueller
Carlyle
John Collins
Huey
Andrew Hine
Lena
Stephenson County
Philip Maxemner
John Martin
Litchfield
James Bannon
Case County
J. A. Cooley
Alton
John Deerwin
George Lieren
Bloomington
J. T. Newton
Clinton County
Harvey Hopkins
Goldberg
Hopkins
Thomas D. King
King’s Ferry
R. I. Meigs
T. K. Hopkins
Galesburg
Franklin M. Hopkins
Julia Harper
Chetoka
Kas
Mary Whithar
Kansas City
William K. Hopkins
J. B. Turner
Jacksonville
Illinois College
Common Schools of
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State Normal
Ile
Hertz
Whittemore
Theo. Burnet
Emerson Manufacturing Co
Rockford
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Anna £. McAdams
John McAdams
Quincy
Kankakee
Illinois Legislature
Reichstag
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Queen Lil
Jan
Petitio
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