Disappearance of Yorktown crew alarms Manila letters
Admiral Dewey was notified of the disappearance of J. C. Gilmore and 14 Yorktown crewmen after a river mission near Baler. Ensign Stanley reported three volleys and a bugle call upriver, but no trace of the boat. A scout reported a long rebel line near Malolos with no losses, and Brigadier General King was relieved due to illness.
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Manila
Dewey
J. C. Gilmore
United States
Yorktown
Baler
Luzon
Gilmore
W. H. Stanley
Baler Bay
Ensign Stanley
Stanley
Noilo
Malolos
King
Filipino Junta claims ambush of Lawton column in Baler area
London reports the Pilipino European junta says General Luna cablegram from Manila states Lawton was lured into extending his line and a 140 man force was ambushed at Binangonan, with the column captured. Lawton then retired to Manila after Otis recalled him amid a rumored native rising. This is separate from Yorktown hoars crew disappearance near Baler.
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London
Luna
Manila
Lawton
Baler
Yorktown
Binangonam
Milipino
Laguna de Bay
Otis
Hoar
Vic Cinity
Are getting tired of war
Washington reports a Manila cablegram dated April 1 notes insurgents scattered and retreating, volunteers to return by May 5, embarkations through June and July, health good, suggesting violence may ease as inter island commerce improves, Otis.
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Washington
Manila
Visayan Islands
Severe quake shocks Rio Jahaa villages in Argentina
A dispatch to the Herald from Buenos Aires reports a strong earthquake in Rio Jahaa province destroying Vinelina and daquel villages. Several persons were killed or injured. Volcanic eruptions from Huoango near Vineling added to the damage and fear.
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New York
Herald
Buenos Ayres
Rio Jahaa
Vinelina
Daquel
Huoango
Vin=eling
Bolivian President Alonzo Near Chile Exit
A Lama Peru dispatch reports President Alonzo of Bolivia remaining at Antofagasta Chile but expected to depart soon for a new location. The Herold dispatch notes ongoing regional movements as tensions influence borders.
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New York
Herild
Lama
Peru
Alonzo
Bolivia
Antodraganza
Chile
Turmoil Eases After Near Miss as Ro mana Arrives
In La Paso Bolivia Gruro President Atonxo faced defeat by Tevolutionists. Senor Ro mana arrives as 3,000 delegates and spectators greet him. Rockets fire briefly but overall mood shows 20 enthusiasm, signaling a calm settling period.
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la Paso
Bolivia
Gruro
Atonxo
Yeshends
Senor Romana
Whisky Combine Chicago Plans Merged in New York
Distillers of rye whisky who met in Chicago with Levy Mayer left for New York to finalize the scheme. Mayer states the company will be incorporated in New Jersey in about a fortnight. details and capitalization remain unspecified until articles are filed. Mayer declined to discuss execution progress.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle Sage
Levy Mayer
New York
Mayer
Escape and execution mark Zelaya era intrigue in Bluefields
Dr A Chapman of Courtland Mississippi recounts his escape from Zelaya forces after capture at Ramara on February 24. Condemned to death, Powers died at the first shot while Chapman was wounded but survived and fled to Bluefields. Jack Martin of the San Jacinto awaits sentence and possible execution.
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New Orleans
A. Chapman
Courtland
Misa
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Chapman
Zelaya
Ramara
Stephen Powers
Revolutionary Army
Jack Martin
San Jacinto
Martin
Attempt to Kill a Young Woman in Chicago Mystery
Chicago police pursue a puzzling case after Ida Peters, 19, nearly dies from suspected poisoned milk at her father William Peters coal office. An old woman in black washed hands nearby, a jar of milk poisoned with carbatic eid noted by physicians, and Peters is related to florist John Sheepler amid broader wartime relief funding notes.
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Chicago
Ida Peters
William Peters
North Side
Miss Peters
John Sheepler
Henry Romana
Miss Perera
Psi
Phystelan Hina
Baldwin Mortgages Rancho La Puente and Rancho Cienega
F J Baldwin, noted millionaire and horseman, mortgaged parts of Rancho la Puente and Rancho cienega, Paro de la Tijra, to secure a 140000 loan from the German Saving and Loan Society of San Francisco. The pledged estates lie in the county and cover about 000 acres, with an estimated value around 3,000,000.
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Baldwin
Los Angeles
Cbl
F. J. Baldwin
la Puerte
Cienega
Paro de la Tijra
German Saving and Loan Society of
San Francisco
Hoth
The Evidence Against Quay Conspiracy Trial Advances
Philadelphia April 19 The Quay case resumes with Goldsmith the expert accountant for the commonwealth testifying Shields questions reveal gaps in loan entries and initials standing for names The district attorney introduces a paper with Hopkins adwriting showing loan and interest calculations suggesting a scheme to divert state funds The defense notes dating issues Judge Biddle admits the paper as evidence to prove a Hopkins Quay conspiracy and W A Thita calls loan borrower testimony follows with multiple witnesses confirming interest payments
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Philadelphia
Goldsmith
Commonwealth
Shields
Peoples Bank
Coliemith
Witneas
Quay
Hopkins
Biddle
W. A. Thi
Pte
Reeves
Spirits Used by the Government In Kentucky Business
The Courier Journal reports consolidation of American Spirits Manufacturing with Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company, likely creating millions in whisky revenue. The firm controls major spirits plants and secured a large government contract for smokeless powder production amid postwar expansion. The first consignments of 200 000 to 400 000 gallons were sent east, with most output destined for government use.
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Louisville
Courier Journal Today
American Spirits Manufacturing Company
WINK
Kentucky Distileries and Warehouse Company
Santiago
United States
War Department
Samuel Rice
Kentucky Bourbon Trust
Washington
Rice
New Land Reported By Belgian Antarctic Expedition
New York reports from Montevideo that Henry Artowski Roal Amundsen and M Doboldroski of the Belgian Antarctic expedition arrived en route to Europe. They speak highly of the voyage and note a discovery of land previously unknown reached at 17 degrees 20 minutes south latitude.
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New York
Herald
Montevideo
Europe
Henry Artowski
Roal Amundsen
Belgica
M. Doboldroski
Belgica Expedition Leader Still at Punta Arenas
Capt Adrian de Gerlache heads toward Buenos Aires aboard the Belgica awaiting orders to Europe. Lieut Danco, who led the magnetic observation service for the expedition, died in June 1898 and the newly found land may be named for him.
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Calles
Adrian de Gerlache
Punta Arenas
Buenos Ayres
Belgica
Europe
Lieut
Danco
Herald
A Marvelous Invention Demonstrated in London torpedo steering by light waves
A London demonstration by Axel Orling showcased a torpedo steered remotely by light waves. A model torpedo with a fish tail rudder operated through a partitioned chamber, turning its rudder left or right at the operator’s will, astonishing observers.
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New York
London
Axel Orling
Orling
Workingmen's One Dollar Dinner Attendees Decline
New York April 19 Bishop Potter and William Dean Howells refuse to attend the workingmen's one dollar dinner at Grand Central palace tonight Felix Adler also declines The program includes speakers on municipal ownership social reform and Jeffersonian themes with Mr Emmett and Dr McGlynn among presenters and Ernest Crosby and Rev Lynott Savage as vice presidents The dinner starts at 7 p.m. sharp.
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New York
Bishop Potter
William Dean Howells
Grand Central Palace
Felix Adler
Howells
N. O. Nelsons
William ‘Temple Emmett
Thomas Jefferson
William J. Hrgan
Ernest Crosby
Lynott Savage
Mr. McGlynn
Three Children Burn to Death in Adams County Fire
Portland dispatch reports an Adams county orphans home in Berne burned today. Of 67 inmates, all were rescued except three children who died from burns. The deceased are Beatine Diable Baker, 9, of Cleveland. Mamie Braddick, 18, of Chicago. Della Taylor, 7, of Linn Grove Miinvis. Fire began from a stove on the third floor, engulfing the building. damage estimated at 85,000 dollars.
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Portland
Ore
Berne
Adams County
Beatin Diable Baker
Cleveland
Mami Braddick
Chicago
T Della Taylor
Linn Grease
Miinvis
Senate Beaten Quay Routed in Illinois Legislature
Quay defeated 93 to 69 with 6 not voting as the Illinois legislature adjourned. Separately a boy Johnny White of Connellsville aged 11 years was reported kidnapped near Oakland California by U S infantry. A new theatre named Academy of Muse to rise on Geary Street opposite Cyton Square in San Francisco with 1000000 construction cost.
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Tianksboro
United States
Legislate
Quay
Jentes So
Domes
Ailey
Oakland
Cal
Dohnny White
Connelliati
Towa
Cluime Ta
United States Infantry
Mie
Rinca
San Francisco
Geary Street
Cyion Square
Ane
C. de Bellow
Academy of Muse
Telegraphic Briefs from Across Nations
A compilation of brief dispatches from multiple cities reporting riots at the University of Kiev with 400 arrests, a child death and escape of a killer, a fire destroying United States Leather company yards in Lincoln, and notable political and obituaries including Sir Wilfrid Laurier policy remarks and Col. D P Livermore's death.
Umbrellas and Underwear Hurry for Winter Goods
A cluttered old advertisement lists umbrellas in 26 and 28 inch sizes with varied prices and models, followed by a long section promoting men’s underwear in multiple weights and materials. The copy references Gloria Timbrellas and Glastenbury style garments with prices ranging from $1.50 to $4.00 and notes on wool, cashmere, silk, and wool blends.
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Montana
Gloria
Camel's Hale
Camel's Haly
Ghistenbury Sik
Glastenbury Kuiluing Company
Fever Wright
Saxony
Medlicott
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Army and Navy League
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Brotherhood of
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Alger
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Tenn
Journal and Tribune
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Middlesboro
Virginia Coal and Iron Company
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Middleshore
Virgginia Company
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the Workingmen’s
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Kieff
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Jilly Koroske
Podt Sloane
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South Holland
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Hillborn
California
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Wilfred Laurier
Trade Labor Congress
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Col
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