Kansas Notes on Manila War Heroes and Local Happenings
Manila reports extol Col Frederick Funston and Kansas troops for their brilliant charges and fighting spirit. The piece notes casualties, Lt Alford’s death, Otis’ commendation, and highlights varied Kansas news from Osborn jail to a Norse collar factory, depots, legal notices, and local oddities across the state.
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Kave
Manila
Truentlott
Kansas
Fredgerick Funston
Kansas Bove
H. G. Otis
California
MeKin
Ley
Colt Funston
Philippines
Ensas
Caloean
Funston Lesding
Alford of
Lawredes
Brom
Otis
Lyutor
Kansas Regiment
Maunz
Kansas Bars
Industrial Despots and Trusts Threaten Labor Freedom
An era of centralized industry and powerful trusts fuels anti trust laws and railroad reform debates. The piece cites gold standard and rail discrimination as core causes of trusts, argues for public railroad ownership, lists major corporations, and warns of political and economic subjugation under trusts. It contrasts federal and state efforts, notes recent favorable trust conditions, and critiques press portrayals while urging policy clarity.
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Fedaval
Grost
PBS
OUR STANDING ARMY AND THE EXPANSION DEBATE
A Silver Watchman editorial argues calm debate over imperial expansion before Congress. It warns against militarism and corporate pressure for a vast standing army while endorsing strengthened coast defenses and fortress artillery, yet cautions against frontier forces engaged against indigenous threats.
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Cuba
Pesto Rica
Philippines
United States
Horricks
Eile Binet
Incoherent siege report from unclear theater scene
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a clash involving United States forces with references to officers and a capital location. The text is garbled and contains numerous errors, making precise facts and identities difficult to extract.
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Duoila
United States
Ogee Lingaer
I Tajlo
Tly
Federation
Wounded Soldiers List Changes Amid War Department Notice
A wartime report notes adjustments in wounded lists by the War Department. Several named soldiers from multiple companies are variably listed as injured or omitted due to slight injuries, affecting allocations and records. The names include Eppes, Coupans G, Shepherd, Beattie units, Bow, Lippa, Gampony K, Nelson, and others with unclear spellings.
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Lee
Ware Eppes
Coupans G
Shepherd
Company M
Hroken
Bow
Lippa
Gampony K
Beattie
Seabrookte
Company Hi
Nelson
Soabstote
Louse
War Department
Johm I. Brown
George ‘T
Robert Childer
Demas Pierce
Feed Kubus
Francis Taasen
Dan Campbell
Nong
Elopement of Soldier and Farmer's Daughter Amid Railroad Escape
A Nebraska front page item recounts an elopement between Jack Wilson, a railroad man with Elkhorn line, and Miss Cade Martin, daughter of J. Martin near Chadron. They fled aboard a freight train bound for Deadwood to evade Cade’s enraged father. Wilson, a former First Nebraska soldier, had stirred family opposition. the couple planned the escape after a brief courtship period. The article also notes the late Gustaf EB Edlunds, Manila veteran from Cerazco, and reports other local incidents including a death in Nebraska City and a warehouse fire with property damage.
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Jack Wilson
Elkhorn Road
Cade Martin
J. Martin
Chadron
Martin
Wilson
Apnancuber
Chadres
Hebraske
Martis
Neadywood
Rebels Besieged as Coast City Falls to U S Forces
The battle near Iloilo ends with American forces capturing the town after shelling rebel positions. The Boston cruiser, Petrel support, and Marines land to secure the harbor, extinguish fires, and protect foreign property. Consulate buildings burn as foreign quarters escape major damage. General Millar's force gains control. troops guard bridges and trenches as units from Sixth Army and local volunteers occupy key positions.
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Algo
Peltel
Wiponltien
Toile
Boa
Pelteltras
Dons
Vitti
Boston
Bréka
Cand
Punboul Petre
Foilo
Dors
United Staties
God’ Saliera
S Risa
Loilo
Millar
Bost Patgal
Foy Manila
United States
Dery
Nebraska Office Under Fire Over State Auditor Charges
Nebr. Feb 14. Legislature convenes as governor's charges of corruption in the state auditor J. O. Cornel’s office are referred to a joint committee. The probe follows allegations connected to insurance company dealings and inflated exam fees. correspondent reports from London Morning Post note near canal negotiations and potential reform of routes and receipts.
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State Auditorio
Lancers
Neb
Omaha Dee
Wan
Alate
Corneil
Ala Ip Iisitrdnce
Harish
Pappas
London Morning Pout
Papallis Company
Washington
Aérogat
Ubandgnse Po
Manter and Generals Comment on Philippine Campaign
General Otis and General MacArthur praised the Manila area operations as strategically sound and near a favorable diplomatic turning point. They stressed the need for swift decisive action, with Magilah business leaders warning Filipino leaders of the high stakes as Spanish treaty terms unfold and U S control solidifies.
Alger Defends War Effort In Full Report
Secretary of War Russell A Alger says he will not comment until he reads the entire war committee report. He notes he carried on the war effort to the best of his ability despite criticisms appearing in papers. He ordered not to forward such papers to him when time was scarce and faced criticism over General Miles.
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England
Jed
Pennsylvania
Iborstary
Alger Discutics
Russell
A. Alger
War Committee
Cabouteb
Alger
Thoas
Wars Commission
Miles
Ocean News Fragments From A Storm-Tossed Day
Telegrams from London report Bulgaria lost and Weehawken saved some crew and passengers after a vessel incident near 40 latitude 43 longitude. The Weehawken rescued twelve crew and three passengers while Bulgaria carried twenty eight crew and forty one passengers. Senate panel backs immigration bill amendments, including Chinese exclusion measures and medicine bans. An Oceans steamer ashore near Lawrenges shows wrecks and limited salvage.
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Kansas
Ture
State Senate
Bankera
Wichita
Manila
Weehawken
Pamongers
Dean
London
St. Michael's
Azores
Bulgaria
Thergent
Wanomeroy
Fairbanks
Senate Committee On
Senate
United
Uae
Dagtore
Mother Escapes After Brief Writ of Rescue
A brief report notes a mother escaped custody during a late afternoon incident. Authorities confirmed a successful breakout from a monitored area and launched procedures to locate and return her. Further details on location and charges were not disclosed.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Complete Health Cure
A historic testimonial style advertisement praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a perfect remedy for blood disorders and goitre. It claims to regulate the entire system, restore vigor, and never disappoint, with multiple readers from Kalamazoo and nearby areas vouching for improved health, appetite, sleep, and strength after use.
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Hood
Hboot
Ansa Suiheriand
Loyal Street
Kalamazoo
Mich
Kari
Brabant
Mas
Rlssbery
Fi Gorey
Tor Jess
N.Y
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