Clamor to Fight as Cen Otis Readies Aggressive Campaign
Soldiers grow restive awaiting action as Central Otis prepares a bold campaign. They fear staying in place while comrades fall to ambush.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1899
Page
1
Campaign Against Filipino Insurgents Planned in Manila
Major General Otis preparing an aggressive operation to crush Aguinaldo’s forces as re-enforcements reach Manila. Army officials worry about insurgents using Mauser rifles with smokeless powder while many American troops still rely on Springfield rifles. The Cuban Assembly debates bonds while McKinley and Hanna plan a joint winter trip to Thomasville. Vice President Hobart to accompany. General Grosvenor heads home after a minor illness as Congress adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comercial Tribune
Washington
Manila
Otis
Philippines
Willl
Aguinaldo
Army of Liberation
McKinley
Hanna
Thomasville
Hobart
Peth H. Grosvenor
Athens
Congress
New Spanish Cabinet Receives Mixed Reaction in Madrid
March 6 Madrid reports say the new cabinet is welcomed by Conservatives and business interests while Democrats and Republicans denounce it as ultramontane. Weylerites oppose the cabinet foreseeing stormy sessions as Cortes elections approach in April. Repatriated soldiers demonstrated in Valencia marching under banners saying Long live the army and We are hungry, dispersed by police without major disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Creatives
Weylerites
Valencia
Pastors Barred From Louisville Ministerial Group
The Louisville Ministerial Association refused to admit pastors from the Unitarian and Reformed Hebrew Churches. An amendment to admit non evangelical members was postponed. the committee urged allowing attendance but opposed full fellowship for not being evangelical Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Louisville Ministerial Association
Unitarian
Reformed Hebrew Churches
German Warships Arrive at Tangier to Press Indemnity
Two German school ships Charlotte and Stotsch reached Tangier Morocco to demand payment of an indemnity for German victims of recent outrages. Berlin reports the Sultan has not acted on the agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Morocco
Berlin
Charlotte and Stotsch
Associated Press
Were Not Mustered Out Eighth Infantry Faces Threats
The Eighth Volunteer Infantry remains active as pay delays prevent muster out. Sheriff Riley deploys ten deputies at the park to arrest moonshiners selling liquor to soldiers. Threats by the local Black population persist, but a heavy provost guard is expected to curb violence. The regiment is to be disbanded tomorrow. Sheriff Bush adds twenty five deputies for order tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Chattanooga
Tenn
Eighth Volunteer Infantry
Riley
Walker County
Bush
Hamilton
Evidence That Baron Von Biedenfeld Acted in Self Defense
Testimony in the Von Biedenfeld murder trial today suggested Constable Chas. McDonald had threatened to kill the Baron on multiple occasions. Witnesses said McDonald’s revolver carried hollow bullets laced with poison intended for the German nobleman. The jury heard five witnesses claim McDonald had vowed to shoot the Baron. Prosecution cross examination did not undermine the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
von Biedenfeld
Chas. McDonald
Baron von Biedenfeld
McDonald
Sunday funerals condemned by Parkersburg ministers
The Parkersburg Ministerial Association urged congregations to oppose Sunday funerals claiming they overwork ministers undertakers and drivers cause delays or hasty burials and disrupt church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Parkersburg Ministerial Association
Brother Shot Brother in Akron House Quarrel
In Akron Ohio, Arthur Powell 18 is jailed on murder charges after a quarrel over a cigarette led to him shooting his brother David Powell. The wound to David is serious and likely fatal. Arthur intended to flee to Texas as Sheriff Kelley arrested him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Akron
Arthur Powell
Young Powell
David Powell
Arthur
David
Texas
Kelley
Two Men Die in Blast Furnace Car Accident
In Birmingham on March 6, Joseph Schmidt and Brooks Taylor fell 100 feet after a tram car failed to stop at the furnace mouth during repair work at Thomas Day's. The car plunged into the furnace. Schmidt leaves a widow and four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
Joseph Schmidt
Brooks Taylor
Thomas Day's
Schmidt
European argues US sugar dominance will force European coalition
Consul Baehr reports Dr. Alexander Peez warns American exports of sugar and other goods will reshape trade, predicting Europe must unite to shield itself from outside competition. He cites U S exports of 1.2 billion dollars to Europe versus 600 million imports, and says U S policy boldness will broaden the balance of trade. Similar views circulate in Austria Hungary and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
State Department
Baehr
Kehl
Austria
Alexander Peez
America
Europe
Peez
Germany
Senate Reveals Longs Second Letter in Sampson Schley Debate
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee releases Secretary Longs reply to Admiral Schleys letters in the Sampson Schley controversy. Long says Sampsons May 20 letter wasnt in departments possession on Feb 6 and explains its later handling and blockade instructions tied to May 19 and 21 orders. He defends command signals and cites Sigsbees account on Cervera and Santiago.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Today
Secretary Long
Sampson-Schley
Admiral Schley
Admiral Sampson
Department
North Atlantic
Cienfuegos
Bureau of Navigation
Schley
Hawk
Marblehead
Santiago
Cervera
Senate
Key West
Sigsbee
St. Paul
Pilot Nunez
Nunez
Peaceful adjustment cited in Muscat incident
In the Chamber of Deputies M. Bruna asked about Muscat. Foreign Minister Delcasse said Britain summoned the Sultan to withdraw a French coal depot concession, France refused, the Sultan canceled, Britain admitted France's right and regretted the incident. Negotiations proceed for delimitation of African frontiers in a spirit of conciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Bruna
Reunion
Muscat
M. Delcasse
France
Great Britain
British Cruiser Talbot Returns With Lord Herschell’s Body
The British cruiser Talbot under Commander Gamble arrived in New York from Bermuda with orders to transport the body of Lord Herschell to England. The voyage follows a government directive for the transport of the deceased statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschell
England
New York
Talbot
Gamble
Bermuda
Lord Herschell
Uproar in Spanish Cortes as Silvela Opens as Premier
In Madrid on March 6 Senor Silvela began as Premier with a disrupted Senate session. Cries of Conspuez drowned Count D Almenas, the president failed to quell the uproar, and Silvela finished the decree amid cheers for liberty and the crown. The Chamber of Deputies echoed with shouts against the Jesuits before a general adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senate
Senor Silvela
Count D'Almenas
Chamber of Deputies
Republic
Rumor of Soldier Motive in Toulon Magazine Explosion
Paris dispatch reports a soldier long persecuted by a corporation may have plotted the powder magazine blast near Toulon. About fifty corpses have been recovered from the explosion between La Seine and Toulon, with more victims still buried in debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Toulon
la Seine
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Stolen Goods Found
Frank Stehr an ironworker was arrested in Youngstown Ohio after confessing to fourteen burglaries over the past eight weeks. Police found at his residence a gold watch jewelry and silverware valued at about 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Youngstown
Frank Stehr
Martha McFillen Sentenced for Lover's Murder
Martha May McFillen was found guilty of murdering her lover George Koeschle and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. She accepted the sentence calmly while her mother fainted in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky,.c
Martha May McFillen
George Koeschle
Traction Engine Boiler Explosion Kills and Injures
In Owensboro Kentucky today a traction engine boiler exploded blasting Oliver Kelley into fragments fatally injuring Thomas W Wisdom who had both legs broken and fatally harmed and leaving Wilson Baxley badly scalded according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Owensboro, Ky
Oliver Kelley
Thomas W. Wisdom
Wilson Baxley
Uncle Sam Quiet on Open Door in China
The United States plans to take no part in Italy’s bid for an Open Door in China. Officials say the government has no motive to intervene unless American commerce is threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
China
Nations Hoard Chinese Ports as U S Stays Silent
The United States has remained passive over Italy’s bid for San Mun Bay and other Chinese coast leases. Britain, Russia, France, and Germany control most desirable ports, leaving few Chinese options. US officials cite broad policy to avoid interference while fearing loss of trade and dependency on foreign-held coasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
England
Port Arthur
Anam
Tonquin
Kaio Chau
Hongkong
Singapore
Shanghai
Swatow
Foo Chow
Ning Po
Italian Minister Declines Direct Talks Over Coaling Station
Peking March 6 Signor Martino Italian Minister refuses to hold direct communication with the Tsung-li Yamen after the Chinese government rejected Italy’s demand for a lease of San Mun Bay in Che Kiang as a coaling station and naval base. The Tsung-li Yamen returned the dispatch with a confession and a note that the request cannot be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
San Mun Bay
Che Kiang
Signor
Martino
Tsung-li-Yamen
Senator Foraker Arrives in Columbus to Argue Hocking Valley Case
Senator J. B. Foraker and his daughter arrived in Columbus from Washington. He will argue the Hocking Valley case in the Circuit Court tomorrow. Only a few local friends saw him, and no political conference occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He &Will
Hocking Valley
Circuit Court
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
J. B. Foraker
Miss Foraker
Washington
Governor General Approves Execution Orders
Lord Minto signed an order for the execution of Cordelia Viau' Poirier and Samuel Parslyw for the murder of Isador Poirier. They are to be hanged at St. Scholastique, Quebec, on Friday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Lord Minto
Cordelia Viau’ Poirier
Samuel Parslyw
Isador Poirier
St. Scholastique
Quebec
Coppelman Confession Shocks Court in Cleve land Swindle
Hirsch Coppelman, brought from Chicago for swindling liquor dealer Max Bernstein, faces arraignment as Sol Jacobs serves eight years in Sing Sing. Jacobs' wife died after conviction. Rebecca Coppelman provides affidavits claiming her father confessed, with a possible guilty plea to grand larceny and potential gubernatorial pardon for Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coppelman
Doppelman
Roosevelt
Jacobs
Victoria bids thanks for honors to Lord Herschell memory
Queen Victoria expresses gratitude to the President and the American people for honors paid to the memory of Lord Herschell and for the sympathy shown during Britain’s bereavement. The message was received at the Executive Mansion from Windsor dated March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Lord Herschell
Washington
Queen Victoria
Executive
Queen Marie Henriette of Belgium Reports Deteriorating Health
Brussels March 6 Queen Marie Henriette, suffering from bronchopneumonia, had a better night but later her strength diminished and a fatal termination of the illness was feared. A physician remains in permanent attendance on Her Majesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Marie Henriette
Belgium
Man confesses to killing wife and four children in Kansas
John Gilbert, jailed in Emporia, Kansas, confessed to the brutal murder of his wife and four children near Enterprise after initial denials and a feigned insanity. He said he killed after disputes over the children and a proposed divorce, claiming he could not stop himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert
Emporia
Kan
Enterprise
Gilbert
O'Connor
Mecare
Beb
Wall Bush
Kipling's Child Dies in New York Pneumonia
Rudyard Kipling loses six year old daughter Josephine at Miss Julie De Forest's home in New York City. The child fell ill the day after Kipling began bed rest and was taken to be cared for apart from her father. Burial plans likely in Vermont, with no definite arrangements yet. Mrs Kipling reportedly kept from her husband's room for a week.
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Mr. Kipling
Little Josephine
Kipling
Vermont
Death of Rudyard Kipling’s daughter Josephine
London reports deep regret over the death of Josephine Kipling the six year old daughter of Rudyard Kipling in New York today The note adds hopes the blow does not slow the father’s work or harm the mother who has been nursing already worn by the strain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Josephine Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
New York
Kipling’s Health Bulletin Improves Slightly After Pneumonia
New York March 6 bulletin reports Mr Kipling has shown improvement in the last day though he still experiences chest discomfort from inflamed pleura due to pneumonia. The statement notes the next bulletin will be issued Wednesday and is signed by E G Janeway and Theo Dunham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kipling
Janeway
Theo
Dunham
All-Right Battle for Two Points in Manila Water Works Fight
A clash over two points erupted as factions contended possession of the Manila water works. Officials reported the confrontation concerned control, access, and ongoing stewardship of critical infrastructure amid mounting tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Rebels Fail To Capture Manila Water Works In Night Assault
The Manila water works remain in American hands after a night attack by insurgents. Seventeen rebels were killed and many wounded as General King's brigade repelled the assault. Two new cannons were captured by the rebels, while American forces reported stronger positions near the water works and San Tolan. Colorado and Nebraska units suffered light casualties, with no further major losses reported.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
New York Evening,Journal
Manila
King
Nesbraska
Wisconsin
San Tolan
Colorado Infantry
Nebraska Regiment
Utah Battery
General Hale
San Pedro
General Wheaton
Negros Island
el Caneo
Iloilo
Schurman and
Worcester
McKinley
Malate
Denby
Buennos Ayres
Oregon Volunteers Engage in Ambush Near Mariquina
Today a patrol from Company G Second Oregon Volunteers was ambushed two men wounded. The unit held ground under heavy fire until reinforcements by First Nebraska and two companies flanked the enemy killing thirty and wounding more. Native huts at Mariquina destroyed and rebels retreating in small groups at sundown. Spanish commissioners returned to Malolos offering two million for prisoners as Aguinaldo seeks five hundred thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Second
Oregon Volunteers
Nebraska Regiment
Twentieth
Regular Infantry
Hale
Mariquina
Aguinaldo
Malolos
United States Philippine Commission Arrives in Manila
Civil members of the United States Philippine Commission land in Manila aboard the Baltimore and take quarters on the Malate waterfront. They plan sight seeing and familiarization with local conditions while awaiting Colonel Denby. Troop transports Senator and Ohio have arrived and begin disembarking as preparations for action before the wet season intensify are underway.
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Manila
United States Philippine Commission
Hongkong
United States
Baltimore
Malate
Charles Denby
China
Senator
Ohio
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