War Department dispatch reports bold campaign in Philippines
Gen. Bates pursues the insurgents while Schwan’s column defeats Noriel at Binen near Laguna de Bay. Artillery captured, 140 killed or wounded, and 32 rifles taken. Our loss includes Lieut. Cheney and four enlisted men killed, 24 wounded. Cavalry advances toward Das Marinas as Risal’s forces surrender near Las Banos. Cheney, son of Frank W. Cheney, one of several siblings in service.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Bates
Schwan
Laguna de Bay
Noriel
Binen
Silang
Indang
Wheaton
Imus
Birkheimer
Bacoor
Chene
4Th Infantry
Sehwan
Cavite
Das Marinas
Boyd
Las Banos
Risal
Petanus
Leonhauser
Arayat Mountain
Lieut. Cheney
Frank W. Cheney
Cheney Silk Works
Manchester
N. WH
Col. Cheney
Connecticut
Georgia
Fort Sheridan
Philippines
Gen Schwan Occupies Cavite Strongholds in Philippines
Manila dated dispatch reports Gen Schwan occupying Silang and Indang in Cavite with light resistance. He seized three guns and ammunition as roads remain heavy. Gen Wheaton sits at Perez das Mari nas. Filipino force charged 12 cavalry scouts near San Fernando de Jambon. one trooper and three horses with carbines captured, enemy fled.
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Manila
Schwan
Silang
Indang
Cavite
Wheaton
Perez Das Marinas
San Fernando de Jambon
Bubonic Plague in Manila Sees Six Cases and Four Deaths
Manila reports six bubonic plague cases with four deaths since January ninth. Quarantine and hospital preparations underway as overcrowding grows due to arrival of provincial natives. Rice prices have risen and sanitation efforts target natives and Chinese residents amid warnings to Americans to avoid direct contact.
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Manila
Plague Abroad Spurs Call for $25,000 Quarantine Funds
Washington January 4 Surgeon General Wyman requests 25000 dollars more for quarantine service to cover urgent defense against bubonic plague in the Orient and South America.
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Washington
Orient
South America
Wymans
Famine Drives Severe Child Sales in India
New York reports say India faces worsening famine with three million on relief. Parents sell their children as households break up in search of food. Abandoned kids are common as water shortages and drought devastate cattle and crops.
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New York
India
Senate and House in January Debates and Investigations
In Washington the senate clash over a resolution on Philippine insurgents triggers sharp exchanges with Senator Lodge denying any recognition of the insurgent government. Senator Morgan argues against forced racial equality and backs Louisiana and North Carolina constitutions while addressing 14th and 15th amendments. The house orders two investigations into post office appointments tied to polygamy charges and into the Wardner Idaho riots and army conduct, with adjournment to Wednesday.
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Washington
Pettigrew
S. D
Senate
United States
Lodge
Mass
Morgan
Dem
Ala
Pritchard
Rep
N. C
Louisiana
North Carolina
House
Lentz
Ohio
Committee On
John C. Graham
Provo City
Utah
Orson Smith
Logan
Military Committee
Gen. Merriam
United States Army
Wardner
Idaho
Ocean Horror: Loss of British Steamer Hupeh Shocks San Francisco
The Hupeh, sailing from San Francisco to Hong Kong via Java, sprang a leak after Java. The Chinese crew refused to work and most boats were destroyed in a storm. Rafts carried survivors until Luband Island and Manila were reached for the Europeans, while all 45 Chinese crew members were lost to the sharks.
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San Francisco
Hupeh
Hong Kong
Java
Luband
Manila
Memorial Services for D L Moody at Carnegie Hall
A large audience from diverse faiths and nationalities attended a memorial service for the late D L Moody at Carnegie Hall New York. Ira T Sankey led the singing alongside prominent speakers including Rev Wilton M Smith Rev D H Greer Rev Theo L Cuyler Rev J M Buckley Rev A C Dixon Rev D D Burrell and John R Mott.
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New York
D. L. Moody
Carnegie Hall
Ira T. Sankey
Wilton M. Smith
D. H. Greer
Theo L. Cuyler
J. M. Buckley
A. C. Dixon
D. d. Burrell
John R. Mott
Government to print 300000 more five and ten dollar notes
United States Treasurer Roberts reports demand for small notes remains above previous records. The Bureau of Printing and Engraving will immediately print 300000 additional 5 and 10 dollar notes, with ongoing increases as long as needed.
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Washington
United States
Roberts
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Brush operates liquid air machine in private lab
Cleveland inventor Charles F. Brush placed a liquid air machine in operation in his private laboratory. He credits Prof. Carl Linde of Munich as the real inventor and notes the apparatus was built by Linde's son. Brush plans to use liquid air for experiments.
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Cleveland, O
Charles F. Brush
Treasury cash and gold reserves report released
Washington January 9 report shows Available cash balance 284 619 538 dollars and gold reserve 234 576 708 dollars. The figures reflect the current state of federal finances with no additional context provided.
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Washington
Treasury
White Still Holds Out Amid Bullets and Shortages
London dispatch reports Gen. White's garrison near Ladysmith struggling to hold 9,000 troops as Boers pause assault. Ammunition shortages loom despite some casualties and a need for relief. Separate item notes Steyn's New Year address and a jail escapee turned South Africa bound volunteer claiming to lead 480 Irish men.
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London
White
England
Buller
Trial testimony in Molineux murder case continues
New York dispatch reports developments in the trial of Roland B. Molineux for the murder of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams. Three witnesses testified as prosecutors push to finish their case by week’s end. Morris Hermann, of Morris Hermann & Co., testified that Molineux served as superintendent when the firm entered the dry color business in 1896.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Morris Hermann
Newark
Molineux
Morris, Hermann & Co
Mr. Molineux
Varied 19th Century News Briefs Span Wages to War Talk
Reports note a 12 percent wage increase for Wilkesbarre lace mill workers and a mining strike ending in the French Etienne district. James Calhoun, Harrisburg insurer, dies by self-inflicted gunshot. Toledo mayor denies ties to a New Jersey altruistic colony. Lehigh Valley coal office robbery in Chicago nets $1,000. Sherman Church found dead in a Battle Creek mill race. Texas battleship to be decommissioned after long service. Rockefeller endows Columbia psychology chair with 100000 dollars. Balfour calls Britain’s era of war the greatest of the generation. Georgia and Alabama railway forbidden from consolidating with Florida Central & Peninsular. Norfolk & Western passenger train wreck at Bradford kills Fireman Percy Cromer and injures others. Leong Ki Chow heads to the U S via Honolulu and San Francisco. Norfolk navy yard electric plant contract awarded to Leach & Son. Madame Bazaine dies in Mexico. Hong Kong Maru reports gales between Yokohama and Honolulu. Hammond funeral held in Washington with notable attendance. Mrs Addie Northam Fields heads to Mexico to promote temperance work. Thresher trust collapse follows Wall Street jitters and distrust. Freddie Green loses a scheduled bout in Wheeling at 126 pounds.
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French Et Etienne
James Calhoun
Harrisburg
Samuel Jones
Toledo
Moorestown
N. J
Lehigh Valley
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Columbia University
New York City
Arthur J. Balfour
England
Great Britain
Georgia & Alabama Railway
Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Bradford
Percy Cromer
Roanoke
Addie Northam Fields
Omian's Christian Temperance Union
Mexico
Pachuca
Thresher Trust
Wall Street
Freddie Green
Cleveland
Wheeling
W. Va
Eddie Gardner
Oscar Gardner
Sundowners in Washington A cautionary tale of professional drift
A Washington special argues that Sundowners—professionals who work after sundown—abound in the capital. It follows one physician who migrated from hopeful student to government clerk to failed practitioner, noting many lawyers and theologians share the Sundowner fate. The piece urges students to seek early practice and highlights the Library of Congress and other resources as alternatives to government posts.
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Washington
Ensious
Geon
Indiana
Legion
Lfe
Congressional
Congress
Henry Clay
Abraham,Lincoln
Garfield
British War News and Domestic Crimes Digest
Reports from the South African front describe Boer entrenchments at Ladysmith and British indecision as Buller and White maneuver. Transport plans, armament orders, and infantry divisions are outlined amid intel on ammunition routes and diplomatic notes. In the U S, handwriting experts link letters and poison packaging to one suspect as a bank official confirms handwriting consistency. Across London and Adelphi, notes on flour seizure and a fatal shooting in Middleport close the digest.
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White
Buller
Ladysmith
Cairo
Daily Mail
Ras Jibentil
Spencer Wilkinson
Chievely
Frere
Estcourt
Chievel
Colenso
Vickers Sons & Maxim, Limited
Limes
Modder River
Belmont
Free State
Lord Dutraven
Times
War Department
Wernheit, Bell & Co
London
United States
Joseph H. Choate
South African
Lord Salisbury
Riot at City Hall Over Tax Collector Elect Take Office
In San Francisco on January 9 a riot broke out at city hall as Tax Collector-elect Scott attempted to take office. John O'Brien was shot and several others were bruised in the ensuing fight. O'Brien is expected to recover.
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San Francisco
Scott
John O'Brien
O’brien
Railroad President Considers Early Retirement
New York reports M. E. B. Trigails, president of the Big Four and the Chesapeake and Ohio, is seriously considering an early retirement from railroad life. No final decision has been announced.
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New York
M. EB. Trigails
Big Four
Chesapeake’ & Ohio
J ‘Tailroad
Life
San Clemente President of Colombia Dies in Office
M A San Clemente, president of Colombia, is dead. Hon George K Nash was inaugurated governor of Ohio. Seven new bubonic plague cases reported in Honolulu. A mild grip epidemic roils Chicago with vulnerable groups affected. George Shelton McCook, son of Prof Cook, Hartford, CT, died in Paris from pleuro-pneumonia. A new US military department of Alaska is created, Col George M Randall to command. Senator Pettigrew proposes Senate resolution to mediate Britain and South Africa.
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George K. Nash
Ohio
Honolulu
Chicago
George Shelton McCook
Prof
Cook
Trinity College
Hartford
Paris
The
Presiient
Alaska
Col
George M. Randall
United States Infantry
Congressman Boutelle Improves In Bangor Report
Reports from Congressman Boutelle in Bangor Missouri indicate he is better. He sleeps well enjoys nourishment and shows decided improvement.
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Congressman Boutelle
Bangor
Boutelle
Market Report from Cincinnati and Chicago Prices for Grains and Livestock
Cincinnati and Chicago market excerpts show daily prices for corn, oats, rye, hogs, cattle, veal calves, sheep and lambs. Notable figures include No. 2 red at 70 percent for oats, hogs at 4.50 to 4.60 for select shippers, and lambs at 5.75 to 5.85.
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Cincinnati
Jan
Chaloe
Chicago
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