McKinley commits to Philippines as campaign issue
President McKinley signals permanent retention of the Philippines, framing colonial expansion as the central issue for the next campaign. He argues a prudent, profitable U S role under proper governance, with open door trade and protectorate prospects shaping future policy and congressional decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
McKinley
Philippines
Bryan
Democratic Party
WillicKinley
Republi
Far East
Gorman
Hoar
Hale
Republican Party
General Wheeler Not to Wed Denies Engagement Rumor
Washington report says Major General Joseph Wheeler denies rumors of engagement to Mrs. George W. Childs. Wheeler dismisses the chatter as unwarranted and notes Mrs. Childs remains devoted to her late husband’s memory.
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General Wheeler
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Joseph Wheeler
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Wheeler
Landslide Crushes Home Killing Mrs Smallwood and Two Children
In Clay County at Goose Creek, Kentucky, Mrs. John Smallwood and two children died when a cliff above their home collapsed after heavy rains. Two other children in the yard were badly injured but survived. The disaster followed rain loosening earth and stones along the cliff.
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Commercial Tribune
Middlesboro
John Smallwood
Goose Creek
Clay County
Smallwood
McKinley Named Guardian for Saxton Heirs
President McKinley appointed guardian of John D Barber William M Barber and Kate D Barber in Canton Ohio He is their uncle and they are heirs to George D Saxton whose murder case involving Anna George will soon be tried The announcement notes the Barber children are among the heirs with adult Barber offspring also listed
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Canton, C
Mc Kinley
John D
William M
Kate D. Barber
Walker in Duel Wounds Hamilton and Walker Shot
In Bristol Techn March 11 General James A Walker and W B Hamilton attorney for Judge W F Rhea connected in a duel in the Virginia Courthouse Walker shot Hamilton in the abdomen with fatal potential while C E Davis private secretary to Judge Rhea wounded Walker twice in the right shoulder Walker resting easy Hamilton grievous wounded both men taken to St Lawrence Hotel physician attended Walker likely to recover intense city excitement remains on lookout for official details
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Rhea
Walker
C. E. Davis
Cuban's Coin Shipped to Pay Cuban Troops in Havana
The Meade transport carried $3,000,000 in gold and silver from the New York Subtreasury to Havana for Cuban troops. About fifty soldiers in guards escorted 48 tons of coin in iron safes and casks to Pier 3 and then to the Meigs, with Paymaster General Carey and Major Rogers overseeing transfer to General Brooke for payment to the Cuban forces.
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New York
United States
Meade
Havana
Littell
Quartermaster’s Department
Jorgensen
Treasury Building
Pine Street
Broad Street
Pier 3
East River
Meigs
Brooklyn
Carey
Rogers
Brooke
Manila Officers Families Barred From Philippine Posts
War Department cable from General Otis says Manila is not a safe place for officers families and that no more families of officers or enlisted men will be allowed to accompany troops. Quarters may stay if legally provided. others barred. By command of Major General Miles, H C Corbin.
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Washington
War Department
Adjutant General's Office
Washington, D. C
Department of the East
Governor's Island
N. Y
Otis
Manila
United States
Secretary of War
Adjutant General’s Office
Miles
H. C. Corbin
Adjutant General
Springfield or Krag rifles chosen for Philippines artillery
War Department officials rebut critics claiming troops in the Philippines lack Krag Jorgensen rifles. Regulars now in Manila and en route are armed with the magazine rifle. Volunteers use the Springfield due to simplicity, reliability, and rugged handling in difficult conditions.
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Washington
Ordnance
War Department
Department
Philippines
Benicia Arsenal
California
Otis
Manila
Preparing to Advance in Manila Frontline Push Soon
In Manila on March 11 at 8 15 p m extensive preparations signal a general advance by American forces likely to occur soon. Along the line calm persists while at Caloocan rebels were seen working on a trench and were shelled. San Pedro Macat saw desultory firing as the Charleston relieved the Buffalo off Baranaque and 88 percent of Spanish troops, most not in hospitals, were embarked aboard the Buenos Ayres.
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Manila
Caloocan
San Pedro Macat
United States
Charleston
Buffalo
Baranaque
Head Money as Result of Victory Over Cavite
Washington reports that Dewey’s fleet seeks double head money from the Cavite victory, arguing that the battle combined with shore batteries formed a superior force under law. The claim, now before the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, could shift nearly 200000 dollars to sailors.
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Washington
Dewey
Cavite
Judge Advocate General
Care of Admiral Dewey Shows Fleet in Good Condition
The Navy Department reports Admiral Dewey has maintained the Asiatic fleet well during long service away from repair bases. Cavite shops are back in operation and, under American direction, native workmen have carried out ordinary repairs.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Asiatic
Cavite
Admirals Dewey Oversees Olympiad In Asiatic Waters
The ship Olympiad remains in Asiatic waters and in good condition after three years, requiring little repair. Ships must be towed to Hongkong for bottom cleaning while routine work continues at Cavite.
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Hongkong
Cavite
Admiral Dewey
Asiatic
Aguinaldo Tightens Stand Over Release of Spanish Prisoners
Madrid reports Aguinaldo has doubled his opposition to freeing the Spanish prisoners held by insurgents. The stance follows General Polavieja, now War Minister, having Rizal shot in December 1896 for drafting the Philippine League statutes.
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Aguinaldo
Madrid
Polavieja
Rizal
Philippine League
Italian Ultimatum to China Urges Concession Reversal
Signor Martine the Italian minister in Peking sent a note to the Chinese Foreign Office requesting the withdrawal of a recent Italian dispatch. He said Italy would enter friendly negotiations on the details but demanded an answer within four days. Chinese regard it as an ultimatum and are expected to yield.
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Peking
Signor
Martine
Foreign Office
Russia
France
Germany
Salisbury
England
Italy
Yangtse
America
United States
Far East
Great Britain
China
Tsung Li Yamen
Kentucky building and loan associations barred from selling paid-up stock
The Court of Appeals ruled that Kentucky building and loan associations have no power to sell paid-up stock. The decision alters their finances and could create complications. Additional ruling: withdrawing notices do not grant preference in insolvency. foreclosure suits must be filed where the land lies. borrowing members are entitled to credit for stock value if its value can be estimated.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Kentucky Building and Loan Associations
Court of Appeals
Hazelrigg
Wagons Not Clean Exposed Beef For Soldiers At Camp Thomas
Lt Col H B Sharpe testified that wagons used for manure and garbage transport were used to haul fresh meat to soldiers at Camp Thomas last summer. He blamed regimental commissaries for sending dirty wagons, and said cleaning orders were issued once the issue came to light.
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Chicago
H. B. Sharpe
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga
Count Marion de Zaremba a Society Scandal Case
Count Marion de Zaremba pleads guilty to grand larceny in New York. He faces a likely five year sentence in Sing Sing after pretrial remand. The Count had married Josephine Savin, daughter of banker Savin, amid social whirlwinds.
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Marien de Zaremba
Commercial Tribune
New York
Marion
Savin
Sing Sing
Count de Zaremba
Dr. Zaremba
Saratoga
Frank Savin
Grenoble
St. Joseph’s Society
Europe
Stephen Scymanowski
Perth Amboy
Scymanowski
Caldwell wins Laetare medal in Catholic University award
Mary Gwendolin Caldwell of South Bend has been awarded the Laetare medal for her role as the donor of the university’s first building. She becomes the third woman to receive the honor in the Catholic University of America award program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Mary Gwendolin Caldwell
Catholic University of America
Washington, D. C
Bulldog Saves Child From Fire at Home in Lima
In Lima Ohio on March 11 a twelve year old bulldog named McGinty raised in the fire department saved 12 year old Mattie Williams from a burning dress while her mother watched. The dog tore flames from the girl then shielded her mother from danger. The mother suffered minor burns but credits the dog with preventing cremation.
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Commercial Tribune
Lima
McGinty
Mansfield Farmer Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life
Madison Copus a 45 year old farmer from near Lucas Ohio shot his wife while she slept in their home and then killed himself. Their 18 year old daughter Minnie witnessed the tragedy and fainted. Copus had recently bought a revolver amid claims of marital strife. He was known as a peaceful man and was tied to local early settler history.
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London
James Brown Potter
MR. Potter
Fifi
Prince of Wales
Mrs. Potter
Potter
Lengtry
Potters
Europe
Roland Burnham Molineux
Molineux
W Molineux
Cecil
Max
Commercial Tribune
Mansfield
Madison Copus
Lucas
Copus
James Copus
Zimmer
Richland
Ashland Counties
Murder in Pesthouse at Haigs Mission in Columbus
Edward Jenkins a colored inmate at Haigs Mission was shot and killed by Fred Reiber a mission clerk in Columbus Ohio during a quarrel over quarantine status. Reiber says self defense Jenkins recently arrived from Washington DC and had been in quarantine and previously had to be handcuffed to prevent harm.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Edward Jenkins
Haigs Mission
Fred Reiber
Jenkins
Public Safety
Williams
Reiber
Washington D. C
Did Not Even Have Excuse of Murdered Missionary To Seize Chinese Port
A report states there was no motive tied to murder when seizing a Chinese port was discussed. Officials found no intent linked to the killing of the missionary, undermining any assumed justification.
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W. F. Rhea
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U. S
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Mel
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