09 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1899
Page
1
MacArthur reports heavy rebel losses with about four thousand men involved. Americans suffered twenty casualties as forces clashed, driving 6 000 Filipinos to flee.
General MacArthur's 4,000 troops moved five miles past San Fernando and defeated a 6,000 strong Filipino force. The enemy retreated with many dead and wounded. American casualties were twenty killed or wounded.
Federal forces raid a Binondo cigar factory headquarters after midnight and arrest forty three rebels including several Filipino army officers. The operation disrupted a conspiratorial network smuggling arms for enemy use and crippling a powerful insurgent gang.
Aguinaldo appeals to foreign powers for recognition of Filipino independence, dated July 27 in Tarlac and signed by Buéncamino. The appeal argues Spain lost sovereignty before Paris, cites 7,000 Spanish prisoners as proof, and asks consuls to press their governments for peace and acknowledgment of independence. The document claims Filipino victory in securing Manila and criticizes the United States and Spain while urging end to the war.
The State Department has no information on Aguinaldo sending an appeal to foreign powers seeking recognition of the Filipinos as belligerents or an independent government. The move is viewed as formal and unlikely to change external attitudes, with past discussions of recognition shaping current expectations.
Officials note that belligerency recognition is not a casus belli and no power has shown intent to recognize Aguinaldo. Friendly ties with foreign powers persist as Philippine conflict continues. Consuls in Manila are expected to consult with military authorities before acting.
The War Department confirms General Otis orders to reestablish courts in Manila and nearby provinces. On June 5 the courts of first instance in the province and the Manila peace courts return to their pre August 13 1888 arrangement within the American military governance. The province is split into districts with Spanish named judges district attorneys and justices of the peace announced. Capt George Ahern Ninth Infantry is placed in charge of consolidated copyrights patents and trademarks offices.
Authority at stake as General Miles protests the inspector general s order. President Hanna pledges Ohio support urging campaign persistence amid deep statewide concern.
The Dewey reception committee unearthed a claim that Dewey wrote to the Navy Department in 1873 seeking a Manila capture. They announced reproductions on headkerchiefs as souvenirs. It later emerged no such letter existed.
Belgian Premier M De Smet Nénay announced in the Chamber that the new cabinet will immediately settle the electoral issue by adopting proportional representation. He noted the inclusion of a General as Minister of War does not make it a military matter, and former Premier Van Den Peereboom pledged support.
Secretary of War Root faces a critical task with the Philippines policy and Cuban government plan. The War Department controversy centers on Inspector General regulations, Major General Miles’ authority, and Meiklejohn’s amendments amid a push to place IG under the War Secretary. The piece notes political maneuvers in Ohio, with Nash backing and speeches by Hanna and others, and dismisses China ponies as not signaling war.
Cable from General Otis reports a three day typhoon over Manila Bay making work impossible and delaying ships. Transport Pennsylvania will sail from Iloilo Cebu Jolo with troops to San Francisco. Sherman carries Minnesotas South Dakotas and discharged soldiers. Valencia Zealandia to coal at Nagasaki to speed loading. Montanas and discharged men to follow after ten days of fair weather.
Madrid authorities ordered the Spanish Commissioners not to return to Tarlac and two special commissioners Senors Capriles and Cuerbo are en route from Spain to negotiate the surrender of Spanish prisoners held by the Filipinos.
A night wreck on the Cincinnati Southern Railroad No 4 tunnel near Somerset Ky left 51 freight cars wrecked or burned after a naphtha oil blast. Two engines and a crew survived with minor injuries while a tramp was found dead. Crews fought the blaze from Pitman Creek and traffic is diverted by the L N route as repairs proceed.
London reports Henry Labouchere in Truth argues the crown cannot confer peerage on naturalized aliens. He notes a William III era law bars such titles for naturalized foreigners, though Astor could still become a baronet or knight if he pays.
The image shows the Rennes building housing the accused officer Captain Dreyfus as the trial and confinement controversy intensifies. The depiction underscores the prison's role in the contentious case drawing public attention and debate across the city.
Secretary Root and President McKinley agree on a decisive plan to press the war in the Philippines. Root says 50,000 troops will be sent at the dry season, with more if needed, and the war will be prosecuted vigorously to a finish.
Ex Senator Joe Blackburn, despite illness and doctors advised caution, plans a joint appearance with Goebel at Mayfield on Saturday. Friends doubt his ability to campaign actively but Democratic headquarters insist he will attend the events.
Former Georgia governor W. Y. Atkinson died at his Newman residence at 8 52 this morning after a ten day illness. He was a Democratic party leader in the state and had been shown no hope of recovery in recent days.
A fire engine and hose wagon with several Lexington firemen were dispatched by special train from Lexington Kentucky to a burning tunnel on the Cincinnati Southern Railroad seven miles south of Somerset.
August 18 Vienna dispatch reports peasantry in portions of Bessarabia revolting over famine. The Neue Freie Presse notes troops have been sent, several encounters occur, and a score of peasants are dead or wounded.
South Bend Indiana August eighth Mrs Della Fox aged twenty has sued ex State Senator Chris Holler a prominent Indiana Grange figure for twenty five thousand dollars in damages for breach of promise of marriage Mrs Fox is married.
Toledo, Aug. 8. Class No. 8 of Memorial United Brethren Church plans an August 15 entertainment featuring a bonfire fed by the so called infidel library of M. O. Waggoner. The collection once valued in thousands of dollars includes a renowned agnostic books and is said to be the finest in America.
An explosion on a new gas line near Royal Center Indiana killed Howard Hoch and burned several workers. William Stratton and William Tunis were thrown clear. Tunis broke a collar bone and Stratton burned as he saved Tunis. Farmer Smith and son suffered severe burns but are expected to recover.
In August reports state Great Comoro Ind has revolted with the police commissary assassinated and the governor's residence besieged. A gunboat was ordered to aid island authorities. Great Comoro or Angaziya Island lies in the Mozambique Channel with about 60 000 inhabitants, mostly Mohammedans, part of French possessions.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on August 8 every miner at Susquehanna Coal Company joins the Nanticoke strikers. Total workers now out in the region reach 3800 with Exeter Babylon and Keystone collieries contributing further. Overall about 5500 miners are on strike.
The British battle ship Sanspareil collided with and sank the British cruiser East Lothian off The Lizard while returning from maneuvers. One man, Captain McFarlane, is reported drowned. East Lothian departed Manila February 9 and reached Nantes July 21.
Madrid reports that Filipinos allegedly seek seven million dollars as the price for releasing Spanish prisoners now held in their hands. The claim circulates amid ongoing tensions and press coverage of the colony affair.
The Gallip estate of Indianapolis filed for permission to appeal to the United States Supreme Court after the Indiana Supreme Court ruled against it with a $60,000 back tax judgment on sequestered property.
BELLAIRE CO August 8 United States Deputy Marshals arrested Chief George W Furbee and Officers George Fisher and Thomas Caitley in Benwood opposite Bellaire for interfering with marshals during a street car strike. They were taken to Wheeling for a hearing before U S Commissioner Boyd with trial set for August 21.
George Craig aged 22 son of J W Craig of Brady Switch near Morehead Kentucky attempted to shoot himself in the chest at 3 PM in a suspected love affair dispute with the girl’s father opposing the match. He stated he was tired of living and said he would kill himself when able to use his pistol.
In St Louis parishioners of St Patrick’s meet to oppose Bishop Janssen’s plan to appoint a German pastor. They pledge no submission, plan a noon meeting to excommunicate, establish half mast flag action, and organize a collection to fund opposition to the German priest selection.
Green Griffin was tried in Manchester on murder charges in the Ed Fisher case and acquitted. The Philpots testified Griffin fired toward Fisher after the fight began, while Griffin claimed he only shot in defense after the battle started and then was sent back to jail to pay a fine amid a quiet town.
Andrew Carnegie telegraphs from Skibo Castle that he will not perform the duties of Justice of the Peace or Deputy Lieutenant. He states the offices are usually held by Skibo's owner, but in his case they are honorary as he is an American citizen.
Charles Marshall owner of the Eagle Hotel shot himself in the head this morning and died instantly. He was 42 years old and had a history of morphine addiction and heavy whisky use according to local reports.
The court reviews the Dreyfus dossier in private session, with proceedings and deliberations not opened to the public. The focus is on evidence and legal arguments surrounding the case and its conduct.
A courtroom record describes the prisoner as weak and trembling, attributed to an attack of ague by his counsel. The report notes the defense emphasizes illness impacting conduct and proceedings.
The Dreyfus court martial reconvened with about 100 spectators outside the Lycee as gendarmes kept the crowd back. Custodian Chamoin explained dossier items while court guards maintained secrecy, with Maitres Labori and Demange stating further inquiry was requested and granted after morning sessions concluded.
Day two at the Dreyfus court martial continues with secret sessions expected to last days. M. Demange notes Dreyfus trembles from fever and a milk diet, while recounting jailers secretly easing his irons on Devil's Island. Bertillon handwriting scheme praised by the prisoner as a madman’s work.
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