Fate of Treaty Still in Doubt
Washington dispatch reports the peace treaty fate hinging on Senate votes Amid Manila clashes and Agoncillo's flight the opposition hails treason while administration sources predict ratification with sixty votes anticipated Grosvenor and other Republicans push for strong US stance and immediate action against insurgents in the Philippines
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Agoncillo
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the Arlington
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General acts on his own during Manila unrest
The commander will proceed at his discretion until full status is known. Press reports praise the troops as veteran like, postponing mustering out. A regular regiment may arrive in Manila this week, but no unit will be removed while trouble lasts.
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Canadian Public School Cadets Headed to Florida
Nearly sixty Toronto public school cadets bound for Tampa Florida to attend the Naval and Military Representatives convention arrive in Chicago. They attend church services at Third Presbyterian Church and tour the city before receiving a large silk American flag from Chicago British American citizens at the First Regiment Armory. They depart by evening train to St. Louis via the Illinois Central.
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Ex-Congressman Rules Out Gubernatorial Candidacy
Ex-Congressman Ezra B. Taylor announced he will not be a candidate for governor. He stated he has no choice in the nominee but hopes the winner will not rely on Washington for permission to seek the office and will remember that the people are the true source of power.
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Commercial Tribune
Warren
Ezra B. Taylor
Washington
Otis Reports Victory as Rebels Driven Beyond Lines
General Otis dispatch from Manila dated February 5 describes insurgents attacking our lines, repulsed by dawn, with rebels pushed back beyond former positions. Our losses count around 175 dead and wounded, while Marines and Navy guard flanks and seize Mauser rifles and some field pieces. Calm in the city persists with casualties being prepared for forwarding.
Loss of Cattle Heavy in West Amid Severe Storms
Denver report quotes National Live Stock Association president J W Springer warning heavy losses for livestock owners due to mountain and plains storms. Montana ranch temps reach 45 below zero and Texas cattle die in thousands after a long windstorm and cold spell. Springer plans a telegraph bulletin detailing regional losses and compares the hardship to the winter of 1886.
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J. W. Springer
National Live Stock Association
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The Spanish Pretender Awaiting Treaty Ratification
London February 6 The Paris Daily Graphic telegram cites an interview with Don Carlos’s agent in France stating the Pretender will take the field once the peace treaty is ratified. The rising’s organization lies with Marquis De Corralbo.
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Paris
Daily Graphic
Don Carlos
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Marquis de Corralbo
French Spy Seized Mail Containing Military Secrets
Paris police arrested a former French infantry lieutenant named Durand on illicit correspondence with a foreign government about military secrets. Police found photographs of fortresses in his rooms after a Loire river bridge collapse exposed a mail cart spill and illegible addresses.
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Nancy
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Loire
Freight Train Wreck Near Bellaire Delays Rails Five Hours
Special Dispatch reports at 1 PM a freight train on the Baltimore & Ohio line west of Bellaire collided with a helper from the rear. The caboose burned, the engine derailed and wrecked, but no injuries occurred as wreck clearing finished and service resumed after five hours of delay.
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General Otis Reports Casualties and Quiet Cities
Washington February 5 A telegram from General Otis reports heavy losses but overall favorable arms and a peaceful country with Manila area quiet. A second message from Colonel Thompson, Chief Signal Officer, notes action continuing since early morning and heavy losses.
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Agoncillo Flees Washington in Suspected Treason Case
A dispatch from Albany reports Agoncillo, representative of the Filipino Junta in the United States, passed through Albany en route to Canada. The U S. Government has no plan to arrest him and will permit crossing the Canadian border.
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Death by self in Laurel Hill Cemetery
Maurice E. Fagan a former Philadelphia lawyer now of Collingwood New Jersey died last night by shooting himself in Laurel Hill Cemetery. He had suffered from rheumatism for some time.
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Laurel Hill Cemetery
Spoiled Army Rations Found in Havana
Inspector General Breckinridge uncovers hundreds of cases of spoiled beef in Havana issued to the destitute. The cans bear Chicago 1898 marks and connections trace to Armour and Libby McNeill Libby. Supplies were sent to Puerto Rico then landed at Regla and distributed by Captain Noel Gaines.
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Oskaloosa M. Smith
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Cuba
Madrid protests delay in freeing Spanish prisoners
Madrid reports ongoing friction over prisoner releases in the Philippines. Spain accuses the United States of failing to secure liberation under the Paris treaty while negotiations continue through the French embassy. General Rios notes Aguinaldo’s demand of 500000 dollars and arms for release, which Madrid rejects as indirect support to insurgents.
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Cabinet Resigns in Puerto Rico Over Native Preference Demand
SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO Feb 5 The Insular Cabinet submits their resignations to Governor Henry after a cabinet clash. Henry orders General Eaton to lead Public Instruction and Major Pierce Public Works while natives are favored for posts. The cabinet holds resignations in abeyance awaiting the successor to Senor Carbonell. Henry to restore church properties and pause dispossessions pending legal rights.
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Victory is Ours in Old Manila Victory is Ours in Old Manila
The clash between American and Filipino forces near Manila escalated from a patrol incident to a full battle. US regiments from Nebraska Montana North Dakota and others repelled Filipino attacks at Caloocan Santa Mesa and Paco with artillery support. American losses reported around twenty killed and 125 wounded. Filipinos suffered heavy, likely thousands of killed.
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Nebraska Regiment
Santa Mesa
Greely
Caloocan
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North Dakota
California
Washington
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Kansas
No Attempt on the Part of Natives To Recover Lost Ground
Manila reports indicate Filipinos show no new hostilities after barriers were removed as Americans press control. Observers suggest a pause to regroup, hoping to strike again later, possibly following tactics used against the Spaniards.
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Attempts to Assassinate Officers at Manila
The Morning Post reports heavy insurgent attacks around Manila’s outposts including Nebraska regiment positions. U S ships Charleston Callao Monadnock shelled insurgent lines as American forces advanced. Dewey warned Washington of fighting with insurgents ten days prior.
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