War in the Philippines Not Ended Calls for More Troops
Dispatches from Manila report ongoing conflict and calls for reinforcements as insurgents remain active despite peace moves. Generals argue for thousands more troops to secure Luzon, while prisoners and locals reveal mixed willingness to abandon fighting. Veterans express fatigue with guerrilla war as plans consider defensive lines and political maneuvers. Lieutenant Steunenberg faces court martial for insult to a superior.
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Message From Otis Dispatches On Manila Front
Otis Washington dispatch dated April 1 reports Adjutant General in Washington stating Lawton's command captured Santa Cruz Laguna Bay chief city. Six wounded insurgents, 68 dead on the field, many wounded. Humber captured. Lawton set to push westward.
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General Lawton Captures Santa Cruz in Philippines
General Lawton has captured Santa Cruz at the lake’s edge and drove rebels led by Pan Woh from the mountains. American losses included six wounded. rebels reported seventy tokens. An expedition of about 1500 men departed San Pedro Macaty to move along Laguna de Bas and into Santa Cruz to secure the eastern shore.
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American forces move toward lake to seize rebel gunboats
The gunboats Laguna de Ray Costa and Nappidan, escorted by a launch with Ceral Lawton and General King, headed toward the lake at dusk. Soldiers carried ten days of rations and light equipment. Lawton’s unit aimed to reach Santa Cruz by dawn Monday to capture or destroy rebel gunboats or shipping, seize men, and scour the southern lake region not yet explored by Americans.
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McGiffert Heresy Case Moves to Minneapolis Assembly
New York April 10 The Herald reports the McGiffert case grows graver with new charges that his views on the Lord's Supper and Westminster standards offend the Presbyterian General Assembly. Pittsburgh presbytery threatens to press action at Minneapolis May 18, despite a majority report aimed at peace. Two charges now exist against Mason professor Arthur Cushman McGiffert, raising expectations the issue will not be deferred.
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Notable Deaths and political maneuvers loom for officials
Tabor of this city and ex United States senator died after appendicitis. John C. Black will be presented to the executive committee of the national en campment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Philadelphia to elect a commander in chief to complete the unexpired term of Col. James A. Sexton. A delegation including Adjutant General Partridge and Gen. Stubbs travels to Philadelphia.
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Mining Disaster Near Presidio Kills Ten in Mexico
Reported in Austin describes a Sierra Madre mining accident near Presidio Texas where a gas explosion trapped workers. Fire from dry timbers hindered escape as several miners perished and the rescue effort faced dangerous conditions.
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German View of Samoa Turmoil Sparks Blame Game
A German Despatch published in San Francisco outlines German views on the Apia conflict. It reports no Matutians killed, praises German and Mataafans, and criticizes British Consul Maxes for perceived failures. Admiral Kautz allegedly sought safe conduct for German civilians. the piece notes tensions between Germans, British, and Americans with calls for new commanders and potential actions.
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Sheriff pursues bridge in Monon Texas bound suspect
The sheriff and bloodhounds tracked a suspect from the pike to Wyalfalo and toward the railroad at Monon. Miss Mowrer identified no one but believed the assailant was Bridge who left for Texas after bidding farewell to friends. The attack left her frightened and with blood on the curtains, but no positive identification.
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Casket Contained the Wrong Body in San Juan Battle
A fragmentary report describes a casket allegedly containing Edwin Woods’ remains after a July San Juan battle. Disturbances cited raise questions about the body’s identity and the skull’s condition, with conflicting claims about a firing wound and the matching teeth.
Woman awoken by intruder in Monticello case
Doon, Tha Apel 10. honey Mowrer, engaged to Kares Bride, was awakened at midnight by a man pinching her body. The figure stood at her bedside scenting of chloralarm. Her brother was summoned, the attacker fled through a window, leaving shoes and hat beneath. Sheriff Warner notified as authorities search.
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Hospital Corps to Sail for Philippines from Chicago Port Sheridan
Chicago April 10 Thirty one percent of the hospital corps LA will leave Port Sheridan this afternoon under Hospital Steward Paul L. Stinger for the Presidio at San Francisco. They are ordered to join the next expedition to the Philippines, sailing in about ten days. About 500 hospital corpsmen accompany the expedition. Tomorrow twelve enlisted men depart for Porto Rico with the Eleventh Infantry at San Juan and the Fifth at Mayaguez. All enlistments are for three years. Captain Goodin's Company K Seventh Infantry will depart for Fort Porter within ten days.
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Strained Relations Between Sweden and Norway
A Stockholm dispatch reports worsening ties between Sweden and Norway amid royal and diplomatic frictions. The crown prince’s dinner invitation to Swedish chamber members was declined by about sixty guests, offending him and sparking public questions about royal protocol and ministers. The Swedish minister’s replacement plans and naval officer Adladead Peylon’s upcoming retirement are also noted.
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Supreme Court Opinion Shapes Peremptory Writ Case
In Helena April 1 the State Supreme Court released an opinion by Chief Justice Brantly. The ruling touched Judge Lindsay’s actions and a peremptory writ, with Justice Hunt contributing. Lower court decisions were affirmed and related matters involving parties Quinn and Silver Lew were noted. Military dispatches describe U S artillery units arriving at Oakland and movements toward Manila units aboard transports.
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