Insurgents Massing Near Pateros Amid U S Assaults
Reports from Manila and surrounding areas recount continued fighting with rebels as American forces under Col. Smith advance along the line. shelling by gunboats and steady advances drive insurgents toward Lake Laguna de Bayo while citywide vigilance and arrests escalate amid rumors of uprisings and hostile actions by native crews against Spanish officers.
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Manila
Col. Smith
California Volunteers
California
Washington Regiment
Idaho Regiment
6Th Artillery
Lake Laguna de Bayo
Manista
San Pedro Macau
Lee
Pasig
Sonora
Binondo
Ermita
Otis
Wanila
Washington
4Th Cavalry
Lieut. Hawthorne
Mountain Battery
Pateros
Aguinaldo
United States
Rinondo
Col
Funston
Theansas Regiment
Gloria
Don Jose
San Joaquin
San Pedro
Saturnus
Texas House backs Buffalo Bayou navigation appropriation
The Texas House adopted a resolution endorsing Congress efforts to secure funds to make Buffalo Bayou from Houston to the Gulf navigable for deep draught ships and urged Texas members to support and pass the appropriation.
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Austin, Tex
House of
Texas
Congress
Houston
Gulf of Mexico
Ice Gorge Breaches Ohio River Gap Between Towns
Ice gorge on the Ohio River broke between Pomeroy and Letard early Saturday morning. A treacherous ice rim formed along the river and created dangerous conditions for local traffic and river activity. No further details on injuries or closure were provided.
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Ice Gorge
Ohio
Pomeroy
Letard
Bad Freeze In Mexico Wrecks Fruit Crops
In Monterey Mexico on February 20 reports show an intense cold spell caused extensive damage to fruit and vegetable crops across northern points. Orange and peach crops are a total loss.
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Monterey
Mex
King Oscar’s Health Restored in Stockholm
The Stockholm correspondent of The Daily Chron reports King Oscar’s health has improved and he has resumed the government amid widespread rejoicings.
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Oscar
Lowpox
Chron
Stockholm
Costly Fire Ravages Wisconsin Chair Co Plant
A blaze at the Wisconsin Chair Co plant in Port Washington began Sunday night at 9 30 and by 11 30 resulted in a total loss of the chair factory worth 300000 dollars, with 600 workers. The fire spread to a lumber yard and endangered the Wilson house hotel and a foundry, with multiple engines from Milwaukee and Sheboygan aiding the effort.
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Port Washington
Wis
Wisconsin Chair Co
Milwaukee
Sheboygan
Wilson House
Western Malleable Iron Co
Maine
Franklin
Riot at Star theater ends in damage and refunds
A 2000 strong crowd rioted at the Star theater in Chicago after a delayed curtain due to legal delays over scenery. Chairs and chandeliers were smashed, carpets ripped, and the interior and sidewalk were littered with debris before police dispersed the crowd. Refunds were issued to coupon holders later that afternoon.
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ChicaGco
Star Theater
Sedwick
Division Streets
Burlington fast mail sets record between Chicago and Omaha
The westbound Burlington mail train from Chicago to Omaha on Saturday exceeded prior marks. It carried about 250 tons of mail and reached speeds over 100 mph on the stretch Austin between Chicago and Burlington. The elapsed running time was nine hours and 14 minutes, eight hours and 44 minutes excluding stops, for 502 miles.
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Burlington
Chicago
Omaha
Neb
Northwestern
Trains Collision Kills Thirty at Foret Station
An express train from Calais collided with a stationary Tournai train near Foret causing thirty fatalities and about fifty injuries. Fog obscured signals and the locomotive mounted the rear cars as passengers were crushed. Also, Philip Zang the Denver brewer died after two months illness.
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Brussers
Calais
London
Foret
Tournai
Mons
Philp Zang
Denver
Col
Philip Zang
Aschaffenburg
Bavaria
America
Louisville
Vermont Senator Ross Decides Swiftly on Mor rill Seat
Senator Ross of Vermont promptly agrees to succeed Mor rill. He spends thirty minutes in his library to think, makes his decision, and within thirty six hours is heading to Washington to take office.
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Senator Ross
Vermont
Senator Morrill
Washington
Evening Jewelry Shines While Daywear Turns Simple
Fashion notes say women favor minimal jewelry for day attire while evening wear glitters with gems of all kinds and grades. The contrast highlights a shift toward opulent accessories for nighttime events and pared down styles for daylight occasions.
M Faure’s Body Placed in Coffin in Paris
An estimated 20 000 people viewed President Faure’s remains on Saturday. Family members lingered Sunday before the coffin ceremony at noon. M Dupuy and Faure’s military household attended, with Berge Legall and Blondel present as locks of hair were cut and the body lowered into a leaden coffin.
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Paris
M. Faure
M. Dupuy
Catafalque
MM. Berge
Legall
Blondel
The
Republic
Legion of Honor
Cracker Trust Absorbs Hitz Baking Co in Indianapolis
Indianapolis report says the American Biscuit Co known as the cracker trust has absorbed Hitz Baking Co one of the largest independent firms in the country. Mr Jitz refuses to confirm or deny the report.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Biscuit Co
The
Cracker Trust
Hitz Baking Co
Jitz
Death of Isaac Gethen A Wheeling Guest In Steubenville
Isaac Gethen of Wheeling, staying at Shoker's hotel, died suddenly at 4 o clock Sunday morning of heart trouble in Steubenville Ohio.
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Steubenville, O
Isaac Gethen
Wheeling
Death of President Faure Prompts Global Condolences
Telegraphic condolences from nations and rulers flow after President Faure's death. Notable messages include Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William, with wreaths and emblems described. Washington plans a floral tribute and a funeral requiem mass with invitations to dignitaries, reflecting prior practices after Carnot's assassination and the Austrian empress's death.
Senate eyes compromise on army reorganization bill
A faction of Republicans in the senate pushed for a compromise to avoid a new congressional session. They favored the Cockrell bill as a first concession toward Democrats, but Senator Hawley opposed any yield and planned to press the House bill. Other committee members showed mixed, indecisive signals as Democratic lawmakers appeared indifferent.
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Senate
Congress
Hawley
Procter
Gov Gen Brooke Reviews Seventh Army Corps Parade
Gov Gen Brooke and staff reviewed the seventh army corps at Marianao on a clear day. About 14 000 troops marched past led by Maj Gen Lee with the 7th cavalry as the only regular unit present. Cuban and American spectators watched a two hour review.
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Havana
Brooke
Seventh Army Corps
Marianao
el Vedado
Lee
7Th Cavalry Regiment
Major Edward Wilson Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Case
SaNtTiaco De Cana February 18. Major Edward Wilson of the 3d volunteer regiment of immunes has pleaded guilty to altering records during a court martial over forgery and embezzlement. A severe sentence is expected.
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SaNtTiaco DE Cana
Maj
Edward Wilson
3D Volunteer Regiment of Immunes
Falls River Worker Fatally Injured by Machinery
Charles Doubleday was caught in machinery at the Falls River works on Friday and sustained injuries considered probably fatal.
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Axnes
Charles Doubleday
Falls River Works
Riots in Paris as Loubet Opponents Clash on Boulevards
Paris unrest flared over M. Loubet at the Jour nal du Peuple and other offices. Dozens were injured and about 100 arrests were made as mobs backed and opposed the new president. Coping measures kept the city quiet by midnight as arrests continued.
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Paris
M. Loubet
Luxembourg
Sebastian Faure
Journal du Peuple
Boulevard Montmartre
Loubet
Broba
Libre Parole
Brasserie Maxeville
Cafe Des Panoramas
M. Zola
Rothschild
Lafitte
M. Dupuy
Chamber of Deputies
M. Faure
M. Casimer-Perier
la Patrie Francais
Dreyfusard
Dupuy
M. Bourgeois
France
Frischauer
Neue Free Presse
Loxpox
Daily Mail
Versailles
Donnybrook
Liard
Drey Fusards
Leominster Shirt Co. Assigns Assets to Nickerson
Leominster Shirt Co. of Leominster Mass has assigned assets to D Curtis Nickerson. Liabilities total 150000 with major creditors in New York. The company, started eighteen years ago, operated branches in Boston Chicago and San Francisco.
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Leominster
Mass
Heb. 2
Leominster Shirt Co
D. Curtis Nickerson
New York
Boston
Chicago
San Francisco
Scarlet fever epidemic hits Bigelow school district
Feb 20. Eight scarlet fever cases reported in the Bigelow school district. Health officials say the outbreak began after a cat infected with the disease brought it to the home of the first patient.
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Fixplay
Bigelow
Board of Health
Fire destroys business section in Hunne well
Fire swept through Hunne well wiping out ten buildings in the business district. The blaze caused heavy losses with substantial content damage in Kas city on February 20.
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Wicurra, Kas
Hunnewell
Kas
Beef inquiry begins as court sets procedure
Investigating Army beef inquiry opens with the court modeling procedure and ensuring counsel rights for all parties. Gen Miles may face court martial if charges are unproven, while depositions from officers in Cuba and packing-house visits in western cities are planned as the process continues behind closed doors.
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Miles
Washington
Washinegton
Gen. Miles
Wien. Miles
Chicago
South Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Philippines
Cuba
M'Kinley's Condolence To French Leader's Death
The United States government sent condolences to the French republic after the death of its president. Porter, Ambassador in Paris, received orders to convey sympathy to the family and acknowledge France's loss. A personal note from Secretary of State John Hay complemented the official cable.
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Porter
Washington
Department OF State
Paris
United States
French Republic
Jonn Hay
Colorado Storm Losses Hit 200000 in Cattle and Sheep
Colorado public notice summarizes losses from recent storms as 4200 head of cattle and 47500 head of sheep killed. State Veterinarian Charles Gresswell reports totals to 200000 dollars and notes additional unidentified losses in Wyoming and northern New Mexico.
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Colorado
Wyoming
Denver
Col
Charles Gresswell
Gresswell
New Mexico
Missionary Rev. William H. Judge Dies in Dawson
Rev. Father William H. Judge a noted Alaska missionary died in Dawson on January 16, his birthday. Born in Baltimore he taught at Woodstock and Georgetown colleges, and his death was foretold by himself.
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Seatrite
Wash
William H. Judge
Alaska
Dawson
Baltimore
Woodstock
Georgetown Colleges
Gio vanni Leroy Weds Maria La Porte in White Plains Jail
Giovanni Leroy, said to be the son of an Austrian count, marries Maria La Porte in White Plains jail where he is confined for horse stealing. The event is noted amid his detention and criminal charge.
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Waitse Plains
N. Y
Giovanni Leroy
Maria la Porte
White Plains
Ail
United States Reinforcements Sail for Port Said
United States Consul Sprague at Gibraltar reports the transport Sherman with 1,800 reinforcements for Gen Otis at Manila has sailed for Port Said. All aboard are well.
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Port Said
Wasminctos
United States
Sprague
Gibraltar
War Department
Sherman
Gen. Otis
Manila
Meline Withdraws Bid In Favor Of Loubet
Pari reports February 18 that M Melin es supporters objected but he withdraws his candidature for the Presidency in favor of M Loubet.
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M. Loubet
Pari
M. Meline
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