Four Otis Messages Suppressed Reveals Philippine Tensions
Four General Otis messages were received by the War Department but not released. The dispatch notes ongoing caution under Secretary Alger's absence, hints at supplies and legal codification timing for Luzon, and shows anxiety over a protracted war. It also details rumors from a Washington officer praising Otis and describes Filipino fear of American colored troops and depictions of Manila area operations.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Otis
War Department
Department
Alger
Philippines
Luzon
Philippine
Manila
Islands
Bay
Aguinaldo
Miller
Iloilo
Choosing Convention City in Ohio Democratic maneuvering
Local attacks on Kilbourne and Bryan’s silver platform escalate as Congressman Lentz digs in his position. W. W. Durbin reveals attempts to secure Kilbourne’s public endorsement and the Franklin headquarters debate. The Democratic State Central Committee schedules a June 16 meeting at the Great Southern Hotel to fix delegates and city for the convention amid party rule changes.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
James Kilbourne
John J. Lentz
Kilbourne
Lentz
W. W. Durbin
Kenton
Democratic State Central Committee
Bryan
Durbin
T. B. Barton
McKinley
Columbus O
Chicago
Franklin Col
Mr. Ross
Mr. An
Perry Belmont
W.S. Thomas
James Ross
Franklin-Fairfield
Great Southern
Harry Wilson
Cleveland
Thomas
Dayton
State Central Committee
John R. McLean
Arbitration scheme at Hague conference shifts toward British plan
The Hague June 9 report notes the American plan largely abandoned with only amendments likely. The Russian project remains secret while parts may join the British proposal. Pauncefote’s British scheme is favored as a basis for discussion, aiming to establish a permanent tribunal with five powers naming judges.
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The
Hague
M. de Stael
Julian Pauncefote
Associated Press
Miss Julia Grant Arrives in Chicago Amid Wedding News
Miss Julia Dent Grant and her mother Mrs. Frederick D. Grant arrived in Chicago for a week or more of visits hosted by Mrs. H. Honore. The forthcoming wedding with Prince Cantadene remains unconfirmed with no exact date or venue decided. Miss Grant will stay with aunt Mrs. Potter Palmer at Newport later, then visit Eastern resorts.
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Chicago
Julia Dent Grant
Frederick D. Grant
Miss Grant
H. Honore
Michigan Avenue
Potter Palmer
Newport
Storer to Arrive in Madrid From San Sebastian Tomorrow
Mr Bellamy Storer United States Minister to Spain will arrive tomorrow evening from San Sebastian where Secretary Stanton Sickles accompanied him. He plans to present credentials to the Queen Regent next Monday and expects to use a hotel while a suitable Legation house is found. No demonstrations are expected in Madrid.
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Madrid
Bellamy Storer
United States
Spain
San Sebastian
Stanton Sickles
Legation
Storer
Opium Smuggling Suspected at Ohio Prison Foreman Accused
In Columbus on June 9 the penitentiary uncovered opium smuggling. Star Wilmot and George Freeman, both convicts, say a Belt Shop foreman Cooney supplied the narcotic. Warden Coffin suspended Cooney, then restored him, while the two inmates claim he furnished the opium.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Cooney
Warden Coffin
Capell
Coffin
Swere
Case of Zeltner Ends as Trial Closes
In Bowling Green Ohio the Zeltner case closes after defense portrays John and Paul Zeltner as honest, hardworking farmers. Witnesses testify Westenaver carried a revolver and placed it on the table during court sessions. Zeltners described by witnesses as good citizens. rebuttal offers nothing notably new. Adjournment set for Monday.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Zeltner
Bowling Green
John
Paul Zeltner
Westenhaver
Zeltners
Wood County
Blackburn in camp joins Goebel followers conference
In Frankfort Kentucky Senator J C Blackburn attended a Goebel supporters meeting in Central Kentucky. The gathering aimed to discuss the gubernatorial race opposition and included figures such as Colonel Jack Chinn Eph Lillard Des Cognets C M Lewis S J Shackelford Campbell Cantrill and Percy Haley. The session ended with music at Goebel headquarters.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Hardin
Goebel
J. C.S. Blackburn
Friends
Kentucky
Kenton
Jack Chinn
Mercer
Eph Lillard
le Louis Des
Cadets Discharged From West Point Fourth Class
West Point June 9. the Military Academy discharged for deficiencies the following fourth class cadets: E F Fryer New Jersey George Mason Lee Virginia P A Dinsmore Michigan H F Strong Massachusetts Carl Boyd Georgia Richard P Williams Arizona William H Heston Tennessee J F Franklin Tennessee. Young Lee is son of General Fitzhugh Lee and Williams is son of the late Brigadier General Williams who died recently in Havana.
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West Point
N. Y
The
Military Academy
E. F. Fryer
New Jersey
George Mason Lee
Virginia
P. A. Dinsmore
Michigan
H. F. Strong
Massachusetts
Carl Boyd
Georgia
Richard P. Williams
Arizona
William H. Heston
Tennessee
J. F. Franklin
Young Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
Williams
Havana
New Pastor Installed at Vevay Church
The New Albany Presbytery ordained Charles Christensen a minister and installed him as pastor of Vevay Church. James L. Mc Nee preached the ordination sermon, with R. H. Stevenson and J. H. Barnard delivering charges. Notables included Prof. Garritt and Rev. A. J. Moore of Hanover.
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Commercial Tribune
Vevay
Ind
New Albany
J. H. Barnard
Madison
Prof. Garritt
A. J. Moore
Hanover
Danes Consider High Tariff on Agricultural Goods
Copenhagen report says the Finance Minister informed agriculturists that a government commission will consider a protectionist duty on agricultural products. The move aims to shield farmers and boost domestic production.
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Copenhagen
Burglars Nabbed After Stamp Theft Ring Exposed
Sheriff Dan McKahan brought two burglars from Gas City to Wabash. They used the ruse of selling postage stamps for goods. The pair confessed to the Treaty Post Office burglary and 20 000 stamps were found on Edward Johnson.
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Commercial Tribune
Wabash
Ind
Dan McKahan
Gas City
John Doe
Edward Johnson
Treaty
Waite
Johnson
Barrow Kidnapping Trial Set In New York Court
The trial of George Barrow or Beauregard for kidnapping Marion Clarke is set for next Wednesday before Justice Fursman in the criminal branch of the Supreme Court. Trials of Addie Barrow and Carrie Jones will follow.
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New York
George Barrow
Beauregard
Marion Clarke
Justice Fursman
Criminal
Supreme Court
Addie Barrow
Carrie Jones
Double Tragedy in Leechburg Over Due Board Bill
In Leechburg Pennsylvania on June 9 Joseph Povelick a Polish immigrant fatally shot his boarding mistress Mary Smoski after she demanded overdue board money. He then shot himself and was found by the river bank an hour later.
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Leechburg
Joseph Povelick
Mary Smoski
Povelick
Fatal self defense killing in Frost Kentucky
B P Davenport a young farmer and E A Ware an ex lumberman fought after Ware confronted Davenport about serving a subpoena. Davenport pursued and shot Ware three times, two in the heart and one in the shoulder. Davenport surrendered as Ware was taken to Davenport's home for coroner’s inquest. Ware leaves a widow and four sons.
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Commercial Tribune
Frost, Ky
B. P. Davenport
E. A. Ware
Ware
Davenport House
Davenport
Lost It on the Races Fraudsters Returned to Jail
Fred Friedenheimer and John L Parker, accused of swindling the German Insurance Bank out of 5000 dollars, were arraigned in Police Court in Louisville. Bonds set at 5000 each. neither could post. Police suspect losses from horse racing. confessions limited through a stepfather, with little chance of further cooperation.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Fred Friedenheimer
John Ll. Parker
Friedenheimer
Parker
Cincinnati
Misidentified Man Cleared in Green Goods Case
B F Beans of Barnhill Ohio was acquitted in Wheeling West Virginia of beating Italian saloon keeper Mike Agnic out of 310 dollars in a green goods scam. Agnic and two friends swore Beans did it, but nearly 100 Barnhill residents testified he was in his smithy the day of the incident, making this a remarkable mistaken identity case.
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Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
B. F. Beans
Mike Agnic
Agnie
Beans
Barnhill
Gun for Williamstown to Mount in Courthouse Yard
Congressman A S Berry informs Williamstown officials he has obtained a five inch gun from the Spanish American War era. The relic will be installed in the Courthouse yard to endure as a local memorial.
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Commercial Tribune
Williamstown
A. S. Berry
Daly Widow Reaches London With Late Husband
Mrs Daly widow of Augustin Daly who died suddenly in Paris left for London yesterday. Ada Rehan and the Hon Mrs Eric Barrington accompanied Daly's body as they departed Paris this morning.
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Paris
Jeffries Beats Fitzsimmons in Eleven Round Thrilling Title Fight
James J. Jeffries defeated Robert Fitzsimmons in eleven rounds at Coney Island, becoming the new world champion in middle and heavy weights. The challenger proved faster, stronger, and more agile, overwhelming the veteran in a dramatic, well orderly bout watched by about 9,000 fans.
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Jfue
James J. Jeffries
West
Coney Island Athletic Club
Robert Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Thomas Sharkey
Peter Jackson
Chief Devery
Captain Kenny
Devery
Coney Island Club
Coney
Fitzsimmons
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