Fighting for a Bridge Near Calumpit in Philippines
Manila May 4 General MacArthur leads an assault on San Tomas five miles northwest of Calumpit as Americans fight for the bridge. Insurgents burn the town as Aguinaldo seeks a three month truce while General Otis remains firm.
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General MacArthur
San Tomas
Calumpit
MacArthur
San Vincente
Rio Grande
Wheaton
Apalit
Hale
Lawton
Balibog
Wheeler
Fourth Cavalry
Pulilan
Bell
Quingan
Fof
Rebels Seek Peace With Aguinaldo Directly in Manila Talks
Filipino envoys Major Manuel Arguelles and Lt Jose Bernal abandoned the Luna representation and declared they spoke for Aguinaldo. Otis refused a reply, citing recognition issues, as Arguelles sought a three month truce and congress consultation. The dispatch notes shifting positions and ongoing campaigns around Malolos, Pulilan, and Balibog with casualties in the latest clash.
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Eral Otis
Senor Marini Aguinaldo
General Otis
Otis
Arguelles
Aguinaldo
Major Arguelles
Congress
Luzon
Manuel Arguelles
United States
Spain
Lieutenant Gilmore's Party Safe, Dewey Reports
Admiral Dewey wires from Manila listing Yorktown prisoners at insurgent headquarters in San Pedro. The names include Lieutenant Gilmore, Chief Quartermaster William Walton, Sailmaker's Mate Paul Vandoll, Coxswain Jot Ellsworth, Apprentice Albert Peterson, Landsmen Sylvia Brisolese, Paul Edwards, and Fred Anderson. Provisions continue on page.
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Navy
Washington
Yorktown
Sweeping Charges From Chief Chemist On Food Fraud
Dr. H W Wiley, chief chemist of the United States Department of Agriculture, testifying before the Senatorial Pure Food Investigation Committee in Chicago says fully 90 percent of food and drink articles manufactured and used in the country are frauds. He cites adulterated dairy products and most condiments including coffee berries. Senator Mason conducts the examination.
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Department of Agriculture
Chicago
H. W.wiley
United States Department of Agriculture
Senatorial Pure Food Investigating Committee
Mason
Cleveland Ex President Seeks Salary Post in New York Trust
A Washington dispatch says ex president Cleveland likely to accept a presidency at a New York trust company. Friends claim he is anxious to secure employment for financial reasons as his wealth is modest around $200000, with homes at Buzzards Bay and Princeton.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Buzzard’s Bay
Princeton
Resolute Arrives at Hampton Roads with Sick Soldiers
The US auxiliary cruiser Resolute docked at Norfolk at 4 PM from Havana with sick soldiers expected to be treated at Josiah Simpson Hospital Old Point. The ship remains in quarantine at Hampton Roads and no personnel are being allowed ashore or aboard.
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Commercial Tribune
Norfolk
United States Auxiliary
Resolute
Havana
Josiah Simpson
Old Point
Hampton Roads
Furious flow of fire threatens million and a half oil tanks
A lightning strike during a May electrical storm set afire tanks at a Standard Oil pumping station near Morgantown West Virginia. About 40 000 dollars of oil burned and officials fight to save adjacent tanks as the blaze and spreading oil threaten further losses. The storm also damaged property and ruined orchards and fields.
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Commercial Tribune
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia
Standard Oil Company
Exhibition site transfer ushers Stars and Stripes rise in Paris
The American pavilion site in Paris was transferred from Alfred Picard to Ferdinand W. Peck and the Stars and Stripes were hoisted immediately after. The report also notes denials of a France Siam treaty in official circles and discusses Laos status and Dreyfus case updates. Grace Corneau reports.
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Chicago Tribune and Cin
Innati Commercial Tribune
Paris
Alfred Picard
Ferdinand W. Peck
United States
Singapore
France
Siam
Luang Prabang
Tonkin
Laos
Doumer
Baupre
Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
Knijher
Netherland
Grace Corneau
Venezuelan Government to Honor Sampson and Todd
The Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry asks the U S State Department to convey that Admiral Sampson and Commander C C Todd of the Wilmington are to receive the order of the Bust of Bolivar. The gesture honors their visit to La Guayra and the friendly actions of the North Atlantic Squadron.
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Washington
State Department
Loomis
Woman in the Pulpit Seeks Universalist Pastor
In Hamilton Ohio the First Universalist Church unanimously calls Rev. Margaret Bartel of Mansfield to serve as pastor for one year starting September 1 1899, with Rev Bartel considering the position after last night’s meeting.
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Margaret Bartel
Mansfield
Hamilton Universalist Church
Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
First Universalist Church
Bartel
Peace Is Far Off A Crushing Blow Soon
American forces prepare to unite for a decisive battle as hopes for peace fade. The report emphasizes mounting operational urgency and the expectation of a major confrontation in the near term.
War Department Doubtful on Philippine Peace Talks
Washington dispatch reports uncertainties in peace talks with Aguinaldo as General Otis Luna negotiations falter. Lawton prepares to join Hale in a broader offensive while Atkinson’s anti imperial literature spurs administration concern. Lentz signals Ohio Democratic ambitions as wireless tests advance at Fort Myer.
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Otis
General Otis
War Department
Aguinaldo
Lawton
Hale
Mrs Hamilton Dies From Morphine Overdose In New York
Mrs Schuyler Hamilton Jr wife of a son of General Schuyler Hamilton died at her Florence apartment in New York from an accidental morphine overdose. Physicians worked from early morning until 1 80 pm but could not save her. She was the granddaughter of former Maryland Governor Mercer and had been known in Baltimore society before marriage.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Schuyler Hamilton, Jr
Schuyler Hamilton
Florence
Jane Burji Mercer
Baltimore
East Twentysixth Street
University Club
Soins of the Revolution
Columbia University
St. Anthony Club
Mercer
Maryland
Corset Ban Enforced in Saxony Schools
The Saxony Education Minister issues a decree ordering all girls and young women in public schools and colleges to discard corsets and stays. Medical experts warn of dangers from tight lacing, especially among 10 to 12 year olds, while some protest but public opinion largely supports the measure.
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Commercial Tribune
Berlin
New York Journal
Saxony
Dresden
Schley Elected Loyal Legion Commander In New York Banquet
The Loyal Legion of the United States held its annual election and banquet at Delmonico's in New York. The Regular ticket elected includes Commander Rear-Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. others named are Burnett Claus Blakeman Wagstaff Furey Curie Van Arsdale. Schley was not present and no speeches were given.
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New York
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Delmonico’s
Winfield Scott Schley
Henry L. Burnett
John W. Claus
Noel Blakeman
Alfred Wagstaff
U. Sv
John Furey
U. 8. Ne
Charles, C. Curie
Nathaniel H. van Arsdale
U. 8
Grenville Dodge
Schley
Armistice in Samoa as Mataafa Accepts Provisional Pause
Mataafa, the rebel chief tain, accepts an armistice in Samoa. The German authorities decline to sign the proclamation signaling an uneasy pause in the conflict. The report comes via Auckland dated April 27 with the update reaching ApiA on May 3.
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Apia
Samoa
Auckland
N. Z
Mataafa
Seizure of Anti Imperialist Pamphlets by San Francisco Post
Post Office officials seized pamphlets sent by Edward Atkin son Vice President of the Anti Imperialist League of Boston. The materials were addressed to Admiral Dewey General Otis General Miller and Professors Schurman and Worcester members of the Philippine Commission.
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San Francisco
Edward Atkinson
Anti-Imperialistic League of
Boston
Admiral Dewey
H.C. Otis
Miller
Mysterious Hotel Murder in New York City
Alexander Masterton, 72, director of the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company, was shot five times and killed at the Burlington Hotel by James Neale Plumb. Plumb issued a long prewritten statement blaming Masterton for years of alleged oppression and conspiracies, including alleged abductions and attempted marriages for his daughter, as motive for the killing.
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Terton
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
James Neale Plumb
Burlington Hotel
West Thirtieth Street
Masterton
Plumb
Burlington
Cole
Price
Tenderlgin
Jefferson Market
Leonita
New York
Masterson
Heavers
Victoria Hotel
Troy
Wealthy man haunted by long pursuit claims mysterious motive
The statement details J Neale Plumb recounting a thirty-five year pursuit by an unknown man beginning in 1862 after his engagement. Plumb, once wealthy with a Fifth Avenue residence and an Islip villa, notes the assailant’s persistent hostility and his eventual retirement from business amid rumors of lost fortune. The pursuer is described as unknown. the incident ends with an arrest after a confrontation in the reception room.
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Plumb
J. Neale Plumb
Fifth Avenue
Islip
War Course Upheld by California and Nevada G A R
San Diego May 3 The G A R Encampment in California and Nevada now in session here passed resolutions upholding McKinley’s war conduct denouncing educators and political demagogues aiding enemies and prolonging the war in the Philippines. The breed of traitors is denounced as prolonging daily army deaths and endangering American blood and patriotism.
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San Diego
Cal
Department of California
Nevada
McKinley
Philippines
United States
Mrs George Not Produced At Trial Appears On Train
Mrs Eva Althouse, a key witness in the Mrs George trial, arrived home from Manoverton on a Pittsburg bound train. Neither side acknowledged her presence, and she avoided contact, while Mrs George moved to another car and later planned to travel to Pittsburg to deliver a lecture next Tuesday.
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Commercial Tribune
Canton
Eva Althouse
George
Pittsburg
Three B. and O. track men killed by lightning near Oakland
A May 3 thunderstorm struck Cranberry Summit near Oakland West Virginia killing H W Frailey G R Lewis and Ray Lewis as they repaired the track. Frailey and G R Lewis died instantly Ray Lewis survived briefly. All were married and resided in Oakland.
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Oakland
West Virginia
Cranberry
Summit
H. W. Frailey
G. R. Lewis
Ray Lewis
Gas Now Fifty Cents In New York Gas War
Amsterdam Gas Light Company cuts rate to fifty cents per thousand. The Standard and other firms pledge to meet or beat the price. New Amsterdam Company signals no further overtures, while Sage vows to fight the cut. The gas price battle escalates as firms push to 50 cents.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Amsterdam Gas Light Company
Equitable
Standard
Sage
Consolidated and Mutual Gas Light Companies
Jourdan
New Amsterdam Company
Russell Sage
Standard Gas Company
Amsterdam
Bowen Named Minister to Persia by President McKinley
President McKinley appoints Herbert W. Bowen of New York as Minister to Persia. Bowen previously served as Consul General at Barcelona before the Spanish war. Julius G. Lay, then Consul at Windsor Ontario, is named Consul General at Barcelona to succeed Bowen.
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Washington
Herbert W. Bowen
New York
Persia
Bowen
Barcelona
Julius G. Lay
Windsor
Ont
Spain
Bear attack wounds Canfield man near Port Angeles
Wm. Mc Cartney of Canfield Ohio was badly lacerated today near Port Angeles California by a large black bear. The attending physician believes he cannot survive.
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Commercial Tribune
Youngstown
Wm. McCartney
Canfield
Port Angeles
Cal
Nine Ballots Take Nomination in Kentucky Republican Convention
John C. Wood of Mt. Sterling was renominated in the Third Railroad District on the ninth ballot amid a mostly harmonious Kentucky Republican gathering at Richmond. The convention adjourned after speeches and a remarks favorable to Governor Bradley, with White absent and a mood of unity prevailing.
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Commercial Tribune
Richmond
John C. Wood
Mt. Sterling
Wood Wins Hard Fought Delegates Nomination at Kentucky Convention
The Kentucky convention organized with ex-Senator W. J. Hissem as Chairman and通过 secretaries George Lieberth and Thomas J. Young. After a long fight over the ballot limit, Wood’s backers rallied as ballots shifted from Dixon and Cul ton toward Wood. E. Tutt Burham and Cul ton withdrew name, Wood thanked the convention and a loyalty pledge followed. Johnny D. White left Richmond without answering whether he would abide by the convention or run independently.
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Wood
Whiteley
Harlan
Grant
W. J. Hissem
Campbell County
Geo. Lieberth
Newport
Thomas J. Young
Bath County
George Lieberth
John L. Rich
Covington
S. H. Kash
Clay County
W. H Culton
Jackson County
Thomas S. Kirk
Joseph K. Dixon
Johnson
Boreing
A. R. Dyche
London
James S. Huff
R. H. Conway
Cynthiana
R. H. Dagley
Ashland
William Dingus
Floyd County
Green Garnett
Powell County
H. H. Stallard
Pike
Thomas P. Cole
Breathitt
Kirk
Johnson County
Dixon
Montgomery County
Garnett
Stailard
Pike County
Bracken
Conway
Magoffin
Lewis
Harrigan
E. Tutt Bursham
Madison County
Culton
Huff
Johny D. White
Richmond
Wages Boost At Chapman State Company Quarries
Bethlehem Pennsylvania May 3 The Chapman State Company announces a 15 to 20 percent wage increase for workers at its large local quarries.
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Bethlehem
Chapman State Company
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