Federal party seeks Filipinos unity for peace under American constitution
The Federal party in Manila announces a new organization aiming to reunite all peace minded Filipinos under American sovereignty. It proposes the Philippines become part of a federation of states and has sent the address to provinces. The group requests recognition of acts by insurgent authorities as lawful under Civil War era precedents.
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Manila
Federal Party
Spanih
Addzens
Philippines
McKinley
United States
Hundreds of Mining Claims Exposed Under Spanish Rule in Philippines
General Otis leads an investigation revealing a flood of fraudulent mining claims in the Philippines. Major Murray reports that Spanish officials registered 1618 mining deeds between Manila Bay's battle and the city’s surrender, vastly more than in prior centuries.
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Chicago
Otis
Department of the Lakes
Philippines
Murray
Otte
Manila
Army
Pullman
Dewey
Manila Bay
General Merritt
Major Murray
Bay
Business Man Held for Murder in South Berwick
Ed win B. Knight of South Berwick Junction was arrested on a murder warrant for the May death of Mrs. Fannie Sprague. He pleaded no defense and was bound over to the January term of the Supreme Court in Saco, jailed in Alfred without bail. The victim's mutilated body was found in a barn after an attempted arson. Knight, 41, a local business man, faces a grim York County case.
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S. W. Knight
South Berwick
South Iserwick
Edwin B. Knight
South Berwick Junction
Fannie Sprague
Lord
Knight
Supreme Court
Saco
Alfred
York County
Fanny Sprague
Knight Farm
Dense fogs wreck ships as fishermen perish at sea
Dense fogs off British coasts disrupt navigation with multiple wrecks reported. At least twenty two fishermen are feared dead after Shetland boats vanish and a steamship Brunswick sinks with seven drowned. Other items note strikes, labor unrest, and political cables from Pekin and Washington.
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London
Shetland
Brunswick
Son Discovers Mother's Body in Cleveland Medical College
In Cleveland a son, Henry Bryerly, finds the body of his mother Mary Bryerly in the dissecting room of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College. She had died by suicide from carbolic acid in Ashtabula, and unclaimed remains were given to the college for dissection. Two students were present when he viewed the body, heightening the tragedy.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Mary Bryerly
Ashtabula
Cleveland Homoopathic Medical College
Woodland Cemetery
Medical College
Henry Bryerly
Roosevelt Removes Gardiner As New York County District Attorney
Governor Roosevelt ousts Col Asa Bird Gardiner after seven hours of hearings on charges he failed to prosecute primary and election law offenders. Eugene A Philbin named to fill the vacancy. John Proctor Clark appointed to Beekman death vacancy.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Asa Bird Gardiner
New York County
J. H. Hammond
Eugene A. Philbin
Gardiner
Eugene J. Philbin
John Proctor Clark
New York City
Henry R. Beekman
Bank Safe Blown Open as Robbers Loot $5000 in Halton City
Four robbers dynamited the City Bank safe in Halton City NL and stole $5000 in cash. The blast blew the door and revolvers were shown to frightened citizens who awoke to the explosion and rushed to the scene.
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Halton City
City Bank
Two Highwaymen Shot Dead in Chicago Encounter
Policeman Timothy Riordan killed Edward Dunaven, a highwayman, after Dunaven robbed John Danenmann of $12 and tried to escape. Dunaven was the second highwayman shot in a week, following Red Corbett slain by Officer Grady. Earlier, Dunaven fired at Riordan, grazing his head. Four men drowned at Virginia Beach after a gale drove the schooner Jennie Hall ashore. Captain Lamson and three crewmen perished, others rescued half frozen.
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Chicago
Timothy Riordan
Edward Dunaven
Dunavan
John Danenmann
Dunaven
Red” Corbett
Grady
Riordan
Dunarven
Fred Revert
Lim
Ben
Virginia Beach
Virginia
Jennie Hall
Pleces
Lamson
Boston
Dock Laborers Strike Spreads in Antwerp
The Antwerp dock laborers strike widens as 30,000 workers quit over night and Sunday work. Coal men join the laborers while mounted police patrol streets and quays to keep order amid rising disorder.
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Antwerp
Holland
Dwellers National Park proposal noted in Congress
Representative Lacey of Iowa introduced a bill in Washington to establish a Dwellers National Park in New Mexico. The plan would set aside public lands to preserve cliff dwellings ruins and other relics. H Phelps Whitmarsh named Governor of Benguet province Luzon by the Philippines Civil Commission.
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Lacey
Iowa
House of Representatives
Washington
New Mexico
Philippine
H. Phelps Whitmarsh
Benguet
Luzon
Phillippines Civil Commission
Four Children Perish In Fire At San Jose Dairying Residence
Fire destroyed the Con rad Run dairy home in San Jose California killing four children. Mr Ruff and two other adults were badly burned while trying to save them. A separate Iowa case reports a first degree murder verdict for Mrs Sarah Kuhn in Sigourney after an eleven day trial.
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Tire
Conrad Run
San Jose
Cal
Mr. Ruff
Sarah Kuhn
Sigourney
Iowa
Kubn
Newsy Gleanings From Around the World and Markets
A roundup notes a Louisville crusade against vice, a landslide in tencalane engulfing thirty houses, British mounted troops to South Africa, a New York Stock Exchange seat at 47500 dollars, and Professor Tyrrell’s discovery of forests on barren northern Canadian lands. It also mentions embargoed Chinere goods, a penny famine in the West, Philadelphia overtime to meet demand, German prices cut in Ras pipe supply, a Boston surplus distribution success, Texas real estate halved from pre-storm levels, a New York defense searchlight plan costing 150000 dollars, plans for the Australian federation capital, and efforts to make it a world artistic title.
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Newsy
Louisville
Tencalane
South Africa
New York Stock Exchange
G. W. Tyrrell
Canada
Veneh
Chinere Foot
Marseiles
Philaelpha Saint
Germany
State Department
Tlenry Morrin Hunt
United States
New England
Boston
Wilson
New York
Treaty ratified after long Senate fight on Hay-Paunce treaty
United States Senate approved the amended Hay-Paunce treaty modifying the Clayton-Bulwer convention after hours of debate. Amendments proposed by individual senators were largely defeated, with the ratification passing 55 to 18. The session included executive consideration and a series of roll calls on proposed changes. The record notes opposition and support from numerous senators and the final passage of the treaty as amended.
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United States
Washington, D. C
Spe
Senate
Kroker
Committee On Foreign Relations
Yeas
Aldrich
Allison
Bacon
Beveridge
Burrows
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Elkins
Mr. Butler
Senator Lindsay
Butler
Mr. Mason
Senator Bard
Senator Tillman
Senator Allen
Teller
Allen
Depew
Sewell
Tawling
Clark
Simon
Clilton
Dolliver
Baker
Towne
Caffery
I'Init
Connecticut
Jones
Arkansas
Kyle
Lawmakers Propose Division of West Virginia and Kentucky
In a House vote bills aim to split the two states into two judicial districts. Senate in executive session backs convention on importing intoxicants to parts of Africa. Alabama's Richardson seeks a soldiers home for Union and Confederate veterans at Huntsville. Ohio's Grosvenor proposes extending Hawaii privileges and rapid transit of dutiable goods. Massachusetts' Hoar reports a Senate redress on purchasing Temple Farm and Moore House at Yorktown, Virginia.
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House
West Virginia
Kentucky
Senate
Africa
Richardson
Alabama
Huntsville
Ala
Representative Grosvenor
Ohio
Hawaii
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Mr. Hoar
United States
Market price listings and tobacco trade notes
A long list of dairy butter beans fruits vegetables and meats with pricing follows. The piece notes tobacco market activity in New York City and Louisville with high hogsheads traded for Spanish region and strong domestic seed leaf demand.
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ING
Cnurisr
Eoas
State
Penn
Lima
Cal
Ben Davie
Baldwin
Keifer
Niagara
Penn Perth
Jersey
Cuivea
Sheen
Tobieco
New York City
Regio
High Rice
Lounaville
Aty
Ralea
Havana Tobacco
Cargo From New Orleans. Mules, Horses Ferry South Africa
The Montezuma carried 1400 mules while nine vessels left December for Cape Town with 3780 horses and 3700 mules worth over 1 million dollars. Most animals were bought in Texas and Missouri and the British now favor smaller, climate suited stock. Lumber operations in the Northern Maine woods progress with 24 to 30 inches of snow.
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New Orleans
South Africa
Cape Town
Tex- Ar
Missouri
Afeten
Milne Woods
Murder in War Department as Auditor Morris is shot
Frank H L Morris auditor for the War Department is shot fatally by Samuel MacDonald a former clerk. MacDonald wounded himself and attempted suicide after the shooting and was taken to Emergency Hospital. The incident occurred around 2.25 pm in Washington D C with Morris formerly Navy Auditor and MacDonald recently dismissed from the Treasury Post Office department.
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Washington, D. C
Frank HL. Morris
War Department
Gage
Bla Offire
Samuel MacDonald
Morris
MacDonald
Evans
Sullivan
Treasury
Post Office Department
Castle
Mrr
Old Wan
Winder Building
Cunlock
Swan
Navy Department
Steubenville
Ohio
Frank H. Mortin
Cleveland
Commissioner Peck Praises US Exhibit at Paris Exposition
Ferdinand W. Peck arriving on the American vessel St Louis from Southampton Cherbourg says the Paris Exposition proves the United States leads foreign nations in display. He notes larger US area exhibitors more buildings and more awards than Germany Russia Britain Austria or other foreign nations, boosting exports and international ties.
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New York City
St. Louis
Southampton
Cherbourg
United States
Peck
Itls
France
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Austria
Paris
Arizona Statehood Backed Before Senate Committee
Governor Murphy of Arizona Territory and Delegate Wilson urged the Senate Committee on Territories to support the admission of Arizona as a state. They argued for immediate territorial transition and statehood status.
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Murphy
Arizona Territory
Wilson
United States
Senate Committee On Territories
Arizona
Natural Bridge Sold to Syndicate for 60000
The Natural Bridge in Virginia has been sold to a syndicate for 60000 dollars. Colonel Henry C. Parsons owned the property which since his death has been managed by his widow. Dr Otto Nordenskiold’s Antarctic expedition will leave Norway in August. Consul Goodnow at Shanghai has sailed for the United States on leave. General Pierosa has retired from public life after Peru elections. The statement that Horace Porter intends resigning is false. The Topeka resident Kruger sent a mosaic of St Peter’s Square in Rome. Sir Arthur Sullivan left an estate of about 250000, most to his nephew Dr Matzon of Copenhagen University. Major Esterhazy is described as a ragged pauper in London. His wife is selling possessions to feed their five children.
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Otto Nordenskiold
Norway
Goodnow
Shanghai
United States
Pierosa
Peru
Horace Porter
Paris
Tope Iis
Kruger
St. Peter's Square
Rome
Sir Arthur Sulliven
Escape of General De Wet at Springhuan Nek Pass
Boer force breaks through four miles of open ground at Springhuan Nek Pass in a dramatic escape. De Wet, Haasbrock, and 2500 Boers dash past fortified posts under heavy fire, reversing eastward artillery fire and achieving a bold, successful maneuver despite casualties and prisoner losses. Paris lapdogs and Italian crime statistics also noted in brief items.
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de Wet
Haasbrock
Ward
Victoria Net
le Wet
Springhuan Nek
Bent Steyn
Piet Mourle
Det Wet
War Office to reinforce Kitchener in South Africa
Eight hundred mounted infantry and two cavalry regiments will be sent immediately. Detachments of mounted men for 10,000 colonial police will start as formed. Australia and New Zealand are invited to send more mounted troops. Reports say Cape Colony near Orange River faces open revolt as Boer tactics rally Dutch in the back country. Thorndale, Transvaal: French Nouta Koor Force defeats 2500 Boers with four guns and a pom-pom. 14 British wounded, ~50 Boers killed.
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Cape Colony
London
Daily Mail
Orange River
Thei Amuse
Cape ‘Town
South Africa
Thorndale
Transvaal
Geneva
Kragersdorp
Baden-Powell
Brabant
Steamship Alpha Lost Off Vancouver Coast
Steamship Alpha bound from Vancouver to Japan with salt cargo foundered in Prince Rupert waters after a storm. Several aboard were drowned including owner Samuel Barker. Ship later salved. previously owned by Pickford & Co. Crews and company debated strike actions and a separate naval protection move occurred in Venezuela.
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Vancouver
Boo
Priow Bay
Viti
Czar
Cayptaumt
York
Sant Barker
Amertoin
Alplnc
Pickford & Uhirk, Shallfackos
Unclear OCR fragment reports on a murder trial
Readable text describes a court case with mentions of Waideré Dechwed Enaane Henry Gb Stewirt and others in New York context. Jury deliberations and references to trials, locations, and names appear, but the fragment is heavily garbled and many terms are unreadable.
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Yukon
Florida Oay
Enaane
Henry Gb
Stewirt
New York
Ohta
Ted
Phaeton
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