War News from Ma Niza: Police Raids and Rebel Activity
Reports from Ma Niza and Manila describe police raids capturing small groups of prisoners, diminished night disturbances, and a cautious calm in the city. Rebels near Caloocan and the Chinese cemetery cause sporadic alarm as U S troops reinforce, while Cebu sees the American flag raised and possession taken peacefully after naval action.
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Ma Niza
Register
Caloocan
Harrison Gray Otis
Manila
MacArthur
United States
Manilla
Mornigs
Neutra Senora del Carmen
Cebu
Petrel
C. Cornwell
Cornwell
Nostra Senora del Carmen
Butcher Becker Suspected in Wife Murder
In Chicago on February 27 evidence strengthens belief police that butcher Albert A Becker who was arrested Saturday on suspicion of murdering his wife did commit the crime A microscopical examination by Dr W T Kirby found stains on barn boards to be human blood A small bunch of hair matches that of the missing woman despite searches no body traces found Ear rings and a ring found at Becker's house were identified as belonging to the missing wife.
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CuHicaGo
Albert A. Becker
W. T. Kirby
Becker
Local Teacher John Abbott Dies After Sudden Hemorrhage
ANOOREHEAD Ky Feb 27 John Abbott a well known school teacher in this section collapsed from a violent hemorrhage while sitting by the fire at his home in the northern part of the county and died in a few hours.
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Anoorehead
John Abbott
Zelaya forces crush Bluefields revolution in Nicaragua
From Managua via Galveston dated February 26 President Zelaya's army led by Generals Saenz and Tranco Estrada captures Cili mountain and Agua Calientes signaling the virtual end of the Bluefields uprising.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Galveston
Tex
Zelaya
Saenz
Tranco Estrada
Cili Mountain
Agua Calientes
Augustus Wins Democratic Magistrate Contest in Louisville
The contest board ruled in favor of Augustus, the Democrat, over Bell in the magistrate race in Louisville Kentucky. The Feb 27 decision settles the Augustus lead in the Augustus Bell contest for magistrate.
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Augustus
Louisville
Gomez Enters Havana with Cuban Forces Parade
Gen. Maximo Gomez, Cuban commander in chief, rode at the head of about 2,000 Cuban horse and foot soldiers as Havana welcomed him with vast crowds. The procession included Gen. Ludlow and U S cavalry, with bands playing Cuban and American anthems and allegorical floats praising US Cuba friendship.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Ludlow
United States Cavalry
Gomez
Marinano
Illinois
Garcia
Cerro
7Th Regiment
7Th United States Cavalry
Mayia Rodriguez
Central Park
Prado
Perfecto Lacoste
Junta Patriotica
United States
Cuba
Nannie E Gray Case Wins Against Marysville Treasurer
In Marysville Ohio on February 25 Judge Dow ruled in favor of Mrs Nannie E Gray and others against H E Conkright Union County treasurer and city of Marysville to stop tax collection for street sprinkling. The two year case leaves the city liable for all costs.
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Marysville, O
Nannie E. Gray
H. E. Conkright
Union County
Marysville
Dow
Kipling Illness Plans Hold Pace at Grenoble Hotel
New York February 25 Rudyard Kipling is reported ill with inflammation of the eight lung at the Hotel Grenoble. The crisis is not expected for three days. Kipling's physicians remain hopeful as his condition remains about the same Friday morning.
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New York
Rudyard Kipling
Hotel
Grenoble
Trust Deed Filed by Homer Merchant in Indiana
William G. Frow a general merchant of Homer Indiana signed a trust deed for creditors naming Benjamin F Turner as trustee Liabilities total about 1200 dollars with assets around 900 dollars filed at Russvilx Indiana on February 25.
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Russvilx
Ind
William G. Frow
Homer
Benjamin F. Turner
Appropriation Bills Dominate End of Session Outlook
In Washington, the final week of Congress centers on five appropriation bills and related conference reports. The army bill debate lingers as lawmakers weigh further curtailments, with a possible vote Monday. House focus shifts to completing appropriations before 4 March, with nightly sessions likely and many bills destined to die.
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Wasninetox
Senate
Gorman
Congress
House
Hawaii
Friends of the Public Buildings
Foreign Commanders Report From Manila Fire and Fear
Dispatch from Gen. Rios at Manila is cited by El Imparcial detailing ongoing fighting between American and Tagalog forces. Foreign warship commanders plan to land troops to shield foreign subjects amid heightened alarm and expectation of a long, desperate war.
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Manila
Maprid
Rios
el Imparicial
Tagalus
No Case Found in Protest Against Senator Hanna
Washington February 27 Senate committee on privileges and elections ruled no case was made in the protest against Ohio Senator Hanna and ordered a report to the senate Turley Tennessee reserved right to speak but no minority report sẽ be issued.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Hanna
Ohio
Senate
Turley
Tennessee
Gracie Eales Taken for Crabtree Madstone Therapy
West Union Ohio February 27 Gracie Eales ten year old daughter of Arch Eales bitten by a mad dog sent to Pike county to receive the Crabtree madstone treatment for her wounds.
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West Union
Gracie
Arch Eales
Pike County
Small Cyclone Strikes Toledo After Thunderstorm
A powerful thunderstorm produced a small cyclone over Toledo February 27. The storm toppled trees and caused damage from wind and lightning across the city.
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To.Epo, O
Dewey Requests Oregon to Manila Amid JavaScript Concerns
The article reports on Dewey’s cipher dispatches urging immediate reinforcement with the Oregon to Manila. It notes cabinet discussion, possible aims to deter European intervention, and timelines for the Oregon’s voyage from Honolulu toward Manila around March 10.
Sampson Schley Matter: Secretary Long Comments
Secretary Long said he had not considered ordering a court of inquiry into the Sampson Schley controversy. He noted no plan to retire Schley from service due to any lapse in confirmation or similar delay. The department would see that he remained properly assigned.
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Long
WaAsmmerox
Ampson-Schley
Template Alowing Schley
Egg prices rising as buyer acquires large lot
Anurca on February 25 reports egg prices moving from 21 to 40 cents a dozen. H D Miller of Philo County Ohio arrived quietly and began buying eggs, quickly securing 1,000 cases, or dozen, as the market shifted.
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Anurca
Yeek H. D. Miller
Philo
County
Deroulede and Habert Moved to Paris Prison
Paris February 25. Messrs Deroulede and Habert were transferred on a Friday to the prison De La Sante in Paris.
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Prison de la Sante
Paris
Messrs. Deroulede
Habert
Banquet Highlights U S Plan For Cuban Independence
In Havana on February 27 Gov Gen Brooke Maj Gen Lee and other officers attended a gala at the Tacon theater. Speakers urged independence for Cuba while reaffirming that the United States would establish a stable government before handing it to Cuban authorities. Gomez appeared hoarse but received cheers as he departed.
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Lee
Brooke
United States
Havana
Tacon Theater
Ludlow
Chaffee
Pedro Lilorento
Col
Carlos Garcia
Cualberto Gomez
Lanuza
Department of Justice
Cuba
Gomez
Senor Pablo Desvernines
Department of Finance
Col. Garcia
Gen. Gomez
Gen
Andrade
United States Military Administration
Possible Advance of Two Vice Admirals in Navy Debate
Washington reports indicate friends of Admiral Schley will not press the fight over Admiral Sampson's advancement. They plan to push confirmations with minimal debate and seek creation of two vice admiral slots, offering Schley and Sampson as the two appointees. Admiral Schley has told his senator friends he trusts their handling of the matter.
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Adm
Schley
Sampson
Washington
Adm. Sampson
Messrs Schley
Census Bill Action by Conferees Report Expected
Conferees on the census bill have agreed and will submit a report early in the week. Key points retain features from both chambers including director appointments and salaries. The census would be under interior secretary nominally, with director making bureau appointments and Senate confirmation of 300 supervisors. The director would earn 6000 dollars, assistant director 4000, and debate centered on bureau status.
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Washington
Senate
House
Secretary of the Interior
Census Bureau
Susquehanna Gorge Remains Intact Across Six Miles
Lancaster Pa February 27 reports say no material change in the Susquehanna river situation. The Turkey Hill gorge remains intact and ice is packed solidly from there to the Columbia dam a six mile stretch. Two other gorges are present.
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Susquehanna River
Lancaster
Turkey Hill
Columbia Dam
Car Repairer Killed in Yard Crush
Earl J. Pierson, a Pan-Handle car repairer, was crushed to death when he was caught between two cars in the yards. The accident occurred on February 27 in Collums Bus.
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CollumsBus
Earl J. Pierson
Senate battles over post office bill and army reform
The Senate spent hours debating an amendment forcing a March 1 2000 final report from the postal commission and then moved to the army reorganization bill. House actions included a $20 0000 payment to Spain under the Paris treaty and river and harbor debates.
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Washindton
SenaTe
Butler
N.C
Pettigrew
S.D
Postal Commission
Congress
Hawley
Military Affairs Committee
Hoovse
Spain
Wheeler
United States
Kipling Remains In Critical Condition
New York February 37 bulletin posted at 3 30 am states Mr Kipling continues in a very critical condition. E G Janeway MD and Theodore Dunham MD are cited on the bulletin.
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Kipling
New York
E. G. Janeway
Theodore Dunham
Admiral Dewey declines discuss Oregon dispatch to Manila
Manila February 27 Admiral Dewey refused to explain why he asked Washington to send the battleship Oregon to Manila. He would not discuss the matter when questioned by a correspondent, remaining silent on the reasons behind the request.
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Manila
Dewey
Washington
Oregon
Manilla
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