Bloodiest Week of War Around Manila Reported
Manila reports describe heavy fighting last week with 378 Filipinos killed and 244 captured. American losses were nine killed and sixteen wounded, including two sergeants and one private killed in ambushes while escorting trains.
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Manila
Luzon
Pio del Pilar
San Miguel
Pilar
35Th Infantry
Batangas
Wonde
San Jose
Sergt. Ledoius
Baliuag
Lieut. Balch
Nueva Caeras
Col. Smith
17Th Infantry
Montenegro
Col
Smith
Hi Ot
Quiapo
McKinley Declines Chicago Dewey Celebration Invitation
The reception committee in Chicago has received formal notice from President McKinley declining to attend the Dewey celebration. He regrets his inability to be present but praises Admiral Dewey in his letter and conveys his warm regards during the navy hero’s commemorative events.
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Chicago
Dewey
McKinley
Adm
German Officers for Chinese Army Instructors Spurred
Berlin reports that German officers in WooChang Hopee Province have persuaded the Chinese governor general to hire other German officers as army instructors in place of those dismissed. The move signals German involvement in training of Chinese forces during April.
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Berlin
Hamburger
Woo Chang
Hoo- Pee
American telegraph boy to meet Dr Leyds before sailing
Paris April 21 James Francis Smith the American Telegraph boy bearing a sympathy message from Philadelphia and New York schools to President Kruger will sail from Marseilles April 26. He will also have an interview with Dr Leyds at The Hague prior to departure.
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Paris
James_ Francis Smith
Kruger
Philadelphia
New York
Achoolocys
Marseilles
Leyds
Hague
Gomez Arrives in Santo Domingo to public reception
Gen Maximo Gomez arrived from Cuba and met by a brilliant official and public reception. He landed under a fort salute and was met by committees at the landing place. The streets were decorated in his honor.
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Santo Domingo
Maximo Gomez
Cuba
Haverly Granted Bankruptcy Discharge in New York
John Haverly, a theatrical and minstrel manager, received a discharge in bankruptcy in New York on April 21, wiping out debts totaling $327,749. Funds were tied to his business ventures and cited creditors' claims were resolved by the court.
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Haverly
New York
John Haverly
Japanese Contract Laborers Deported From San Francisco
Thirty three Japanese contract laborers who arrived on the Belgian King must return to Japan on the next Santa Fe steamer from port. The deportation sentence by Immigration Commissioner H H North is final after confirmation in Washington. Examining 214 Nippon Maru immigrants has begun. Assistant Secretary Taylor in Washington reports 1 000 Japanese landed at Port Townsend with 2 200 more expected, requesting authority to hire three emergency assistants due to the surge.
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San Francisco
Japan
H. H. North
Washington
Taylor
Treasury Department
Port Townsend
Wash
Divine Healers Mail Sacks Seized By U S Authorities
Boston April 21 Twelve sacks of mail addressed to Francis Truth the divine healer have been impounded under the fraud order. Many letters contain money for absent treatment and will be opened by postal authorities. Named senders will receive their money and addressed letters returned.
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Francis Truth
Boston
United States
Truth
Washington
Pension legislation moves to Senate after revisions
Washington April 21 After extended conferences the house committee on invalid pensions chaired by Representative Sulloway New Hampshire decided to send to the senate the final draft of a bill. It narrows the disabilities under which applications may be filed under the act of June 27 1890 and raises the widow’s annual income from 96 to 250 dollars.
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Washington
House Committee On
Sulloway
New Hampshire
Senate
New Departure for Chicago Municipal Telephone System
Chicago announces a municipal telephone system starting with police and city departments on an experimental basis. Projectors claim it will grow into a metropolitan network rivaling existing companies, offering low rates to make the service a cheap convenience and forecasting a large future.
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Chicago
America
Peaceful mediation urged in Turkish crisis by Nove Vremy
In discussing American Turkish affairs Novee Vremy says the porte could avoid reprisals by seeking friendly mediation of neighboring European states. It argues that intervention on The Hague basis could serve peace and spare Turkey troublesome complications.
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St. Petersburg
Novee Vremy
Turkey
House commerce panel backs Sherman plan for Pacific cable
In Washington on April 21 the house committee on commerce substituted the Sherman bill for the senate's cable project. The Sherman bill favors private construction under government supervision, while the senate bill prescribes government construction and operation.
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Washington
House Committee On Commerce
Senate
House
Three Men Blows to Atoms in Michigan Blast
A Detroit News despatch from Kewkawlin, Michigan reports the Ajax dynamite mill packing house exploded, killing three men named William Weaver Ed Halligan and William Van Wasseler. They were blown to atoms in the blast.
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Detroit
Mich
Kewkawlin
Ajax Dynamite Mills
Wm. Weaver
Ed Halligan
Wm. van Wasseler
McGovern Wins Short Featherweight Bout in One Round
New York April 21. Terry McGovern the featherweight champion was awarded the decision over Tommy Warren of Brooklyn at the end of the first round of what was to have been a 25 round bout.
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New York
Terry McGovern
Tommy Warren
Brooklyn
Ex-Gov Bradley’s Counsel Says He Will Render Prompt Justice
In Frankfort Kentucky April 21 grand jury indicts for willful murder in Goebel case. Ex Gov W S Taylor named as accessory to murder. Indictments discussed, bench warrant planned, press view via Ex Gov Bradley stating Taylor will surrender and face the law.
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Frankfort
Franklin County
William Goebel
R. Youtsey
James Howard
Howard
Harland Whittal
Tallow Dick" Combs
Colore
Finley
W. H. Culton
F. Whi Golden
W. S. Taylor
William Go Toe
Green Golhead
John Davis
Circuit Court
Cantsillj
Washington
Goebel
Taylor
Supreme Court
Beckham
W. O. Brardley
Gov. Taylor
Texan killed amid bandit attack in Mexico
Eagle Pass Texas April 23 News arrives of the killing of Jordon L Cooke who led a railroad construction gang at Acatlan Oaxaca Mexico He stood with six men when a bandit rode up and fired several shots killing Cooke His father ex Sheriff Cooke of Maverick County Texas has alerted Mexican authorities.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Jordon L. Cooke
Acatlan
Oaxaca
Mexico
Cooke
Young Cooke
Maverick County
Texas
Mrs. Caroline E. Haskell Dies in Michigan City
Mrs. Caroline E. Haskell a Chicago benefactor died Saturday in Michigan City Ind while visiting friends. She founded Haskell hall and the Haskell Oriental museum at the University of Chicago and left $50 000 to the Hahneman Hospital among other gifts.
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C. E. Haskell
Chicago
Caroline E. Haskell
University of and
Michigan City
Ind
Rev Charles Beecher Dead in Georgetown Massachusetts
Tev Charles Beecher brother of the late Harriet Ward Beecher died Saturday at his daughter Mrs G W Noyes home in Georgetown aged 34 He was the youngest of the Beecher family and the obituary notes his death in Tacerhill Massachusetts on April 22.
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Charles Beecher
Tacerhill
Mass
Tieary Ward Beecher
G. W. Noyes
Georgetown
Beecher
Porte Replies to American Demands In Constantinople
The porte replied to American demands in Constantinople on April 3 stating Turkey will compensate American missionaries under the same conditions as other subjects.
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Porte
America
Constantinople
Turkey
Deadly forest fires threaten lumber camps in Keith area
A forest fire swept through Keith and nearby lumber camps, with 20 to 30 feared dead. A delayed flat train brought news of missing workers, high winds fanning the blaze, water tanks at Vassar’s destroyed, and extensive property loss. Horses reportedly perished as crews fear for men trapped in the camps.
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Vian . Man
Keith’s
Vassar's
Nan’s
Starts for Porto Rico on Dolphin voyage
Washington April 22 The Dolphin left the dock with Gov Allen of Porto Rico aboard to travel to the scene of his new duties as Marines stood at attention and onlookers waved handkerchiefs. Sutherland plans a six day trip to San Juan arriving on the 27th.
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Shington
U.S. S
Sutherland
San Juan
Porto Rico
Slobian Revolt Growing Near Panama
Kingston Jamaica April 23 report from Colombia says Bocas del Toro is held by rebels. The government chartered a British steamer to transport troops to Bocas del Toro where an important battle is noted. Colon is threatened and excitement runs high over Baranen potentially falling into rebel hands.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Ad- Ses
Colombia
Bocas del
Panama
Governout
Bocas del Toro
Colon
Jena
Baranen
Turkish minister calls for amicable settlement on claims
The Turkish minister said he would hear from his partner soon regarding American claims. He reiterated that an amicable settlement is possible and defended his diplomatic role, stating the sultan had not given a firm promise to settle the claims.
Boy Laughs to Death After St Louis Defeat
Louis April 22. Bud Ferguson a six year old Negro boy died on a street after laughing uncontrollably at the news that St Louis had defeated Pitts. He reportedly laughed so hard he caused a hemorrhage in his lungs before help could arrive.
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Amyaneee
Louis
Bud” Fergu@ Negro
Gelf
St. Louis Hall
Pitts
Ethem
Child shoots at church, then wounds and attempts self harm
In New York on April 23 a six year old boy killed a woman leaving Vincent de Paul’s church and seriously wounded Elizabeth Lyons aged tears. The boy then went to a friend’s house and tried to slit his own throat with shears. Police intervened. Hughes and his wife had separated. Lyons girl was hit by a stray bullet.
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N. Y
John
Hannah Hughes
Elizabeth Lyons
Vincent de Paul's
Ari
Hughes
Lyons
Queen Victoria Attends Divine Service and Drive
Queen Victoria regulates a regal chapel service then travels by carriage to visit Kent's Catholic college. The day is hot and sunny, resembling an early June afternoon.
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Queen Victoria
Regal Lodge
Kent
Catholic College
Two men represent British war department at stockyards
Two men represent the British War Department dating at the stockyards for service in South.
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British War Department
South
Dewey Hesitation on Public Retirement Policy
April 23. Admiral Dewey debates issuing his political retirement. Supporters urge a prompt speech while others plead for silence, valuing restraint over quick comment in the ongoing discourse.
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Dewey Hesitatioz
Wton
Dewey
Steamer Towed Into Port from Navy Yard
April 23 report from N S states the British steamer Sir Garnett Wolseley, en route to Cork, was ocean disabled and towed into Halifax by a tender. The vessel arrived under naval escort for repairs and safety checks.
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Port x
N. S
Sir Garnett Wolseley
Cork
Halifax
Brabant’s Relief Column Near Bushman’s Kop
Gen Brabant’s relief column moves toward Wepener twenty miles from Bushman’s Kop as Boer forces hold key positions. Across a backdrop of artillery duels and frequent dispatches, Basutos guard routes while both sides trade heavy fire and endure harsh conditions in the April fighting around Bloemfontein and Frankfort, with reports of casualties on British and Boer sides.
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Brabant
Bushman’s Kop
Wepener
Maseru
Basutiland
Itervals
Col. Dargety
Col Dalgety
London
The
Daily News
Lorenzo Marques
Dewet
Pretoria
Kroonstad
Johannesburg
Bloemfontein
Boshop
Orange Free State
Jethuen
Swartzkopjesfontein
Immigration Refuses 30 Of 326 Japanese Passengers
Seattle April 22 Thirty of 326 Japanese aboard the steamship Dio Jun Maru have been refused entry to the United States by the commissioners. If their opinion is approved by a board of inquiry they will be sent back to Japan.
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Seattle
Wash
United States
Japan
Verdict in involuntary manslaughter case in Middlebourne
In Middlebourne West Virginia on April 22 a jury returned a verdict of involuntary manslaughter against Alms Bowen for the death of Harry Deffinbaugh. Bowen received six months in the penitentiary and a $25 fine.
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Middlebourne
W. Va
Alms Bowen
Harry Deffinbaugh
Merchants Demand Stamp Tax Abolition in Transports
Washington April 20 Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee receives a Memorial from the Merchants Association of New York urging abolition of stamp taxes on express shipments railroad and steamboat shipments and telegrams The petitioners say it represents 1400 New York firms employing many workers and a non resident membership of 30000 firms nationwide They condemn express company charges as oppressive and describe them as monopolies of quasi public function beyond competition or Interstate Commerce Commission control
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Washington
Payne
House Committee On Ways and Means
Merchants’ Association of New York
New York City
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Italians Arrested in Croton Landing Strike Riot
In Croton Landing New York twenty six Italians are jailed awaiting examination on inciting to riot and carrying concealed weapons. Over a hundred fled overnight to avoid arrest as about 150 strike workers reportedly left for New York and Syracuse. A sheriff with a 25 deputy posse and a 7th regiment escort searched the Bowery for weapons and arrests were made.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
New York
Syracuse
Compteny D
7Th Regiment
Vanderbilt Estate Valued At About Sixty Million Dollars
In New York on April 20 the appraised value of the Cornelius Vanderbilt estate was reported at about 60 million dollars. Excluding the dence estate, which is held…
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Reduction in Bar Steel Price Drops in Pittsburgh Meeting
At a Bar Mill association gathering in Pittsburgh on April 20 the steel bar price was cut from 24.5 cents to 2 cents per pound, about five dollars per ton. Eastern makers have sold steel cars at 2.15 cents per pound and secured contracts, but manufacturers see no broad steel slump despite billets at 32.50 dollars in some cases and prices holding around 53 dollars per ton.
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Pittsburgh
Bar Mill Association
Bessemer
Rise in Soft Coal Prices Tied to Strikes
New York reports an advance in f o b soft coal to 2.50 a ton, up 30 cents, partly due to the Pittsburgh district strike. Indiana bituminous mines largely closed from further strikes, with Wilkesbarre rumors of trouble. Meanwhile 10,000 miners returned to work in the Pittsburgh area and the Derwynd White Company employers resumed operations.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Indiana
Wilkesbarre
Derwynd- White Co
Manila court martial convicts three Filipinos in guerrilla case
In Leallambna the military commission finds all three guilty. Two receive life terms, one 39 years. Maj. Gen Otis approves but reduces sentences to 15 years. In a separate case two Ladronea convicted of murder face hanging at Odonnel.
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Manila
Leallambna
Otis
Odonnel
James B Pettit court martialed over prisoner handed to Zam boanga ruler
Manila April 20 Col James B Pettit of the 21st volunteers commanding in Zamboanga faces court martial for delivering a prisoner of war to President Modell of Zamboanga who killed the prisoner immediately without trial.
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Manila
James 8. Pettit
21St Volunteers
Zamboanga
Modell
Bryan in Failing Health Reported After Western Trip
Dallas dispatch reports Hon. Wm J. Bryan returning from a western trip worn but still in possession of full health, with a Dallas source noting the rumor of his failing condition and a cautious, noncommittal tone confirming no foundation for the claim.
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Austin
Dallas
Tex
Wm J. Bryan
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Sloemfontein
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