Aguinaldo Wants Peace Amid Ill News From Manila
War department dispatch reports rapid improvement of the situation in the Philippines with natives showing white flags and insurgent troops driven back. Kansas troops under Col Funston rout the enemy near Caloocan. Lieut Alford killed and six wounded. Aguinaldo calls for cessation of hostilities and conference. Americans remain firm. Otis notes quiet, resumption of business, and high regard for American fighting qualities.
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War Department
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la Guaade Bay
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Aguinaldo
Otis
Colonel Grigsby's New Plan for 50,000 Volunteers
Col Melville Grigsby of the Third U S Cavalry, nicknamed Grigsby's Cowboys, travels to Washington from Chicago to press Congress on an army bill compromise. He proposes recruiting 50,000 volunteers for three years to show government intent to retire in the near future, arguing it avoids enlarging regular forces.
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Chicago
Melville Grigsby
Third
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Spain
Grigsby
Washington
Philippines
Chicago considers city county consolidation plan
The civic federation joint commission on constitutional revision endorses city and county consolidation in Cook county and abolishing 16 of 17 governing bodies in Chicago. An amendment to Section 7 of Article X was approved, to be presented to the state assembly. Passage requires majority ratification by voters inside and outside the city. A borough style local self government and graduated taxation in annexed areas are proposed, with two new counties possible from remaining Cook county.
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Cook County
Civic Federation Joint Commission
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Cuban Assembly May Make a Loan Plan
New York dispatch from Havana reports General Brooke's Cuban advisory cabinet seeks endorsement for a fixed loan to settle insurgents' pay. A committee of bankers and merchants would outline a $7,000,000 loan in addition to $3,000,000 from the United States, intended to cover one year’s officers and soldiers' pay. Labor strikes for higher wages continue with calls for prewar pay levels and some in American currency.
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New York
Tribune
Havana
Brooke
United States
Washington
Gomez
Remedios
Calixto Garcia
Trouble in Samoa Islands sparks royal succession clash
From Apia reports via the Moana, Mataafa with strong support from German officials challenges the king elect amid factional fighting. Chief Justice declares Mataata ineligible. Malictoa Tonus named king as 3000 fighters mobilize. British and American consuls intervene to curb violence. renewed hostilities threatened.
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San Francisco
Moana
Samoa
Apia
Associated Press
Clef Justice Chambers
Mataafa
Mataata
Malictoa Tonus
Brit. Martello Incident Near Hull Reports Casualties
The Brit. Martello sailing from New York arrived at Hull after reporting a severe storm. The chief officer was killed, the quartermaster drowned, and the captain and second officer were injured while at sea.
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Ingland
Keb. S
Martello
New York
Hull
Snow Buries Balt Lehe Area and Blocks Rail Lines
A heavy snowstorm socked Balt Lehe Utah from night through morning, leaving over a foot of accumulation and pushing weekly totals past two feet. Reports from Leady tile and Cole confirm a strong blizzard with rail lines blocked in both directions.
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Lehe
Utah
Cole
Fire destroys Manitoba hotel and offices in Winnipeg
A major blaze in Winnipeg last night destroyed the Manitoba hotel and Northern Pacific offices. The seven story hotel housed 400 guests and was reputed to be the finest Canadian hotel west of Montreal. Loss estimated at 400000 dollars.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Manitoba Hotel
Northern Pacific
Montreal
Quiet In Samoa Mana from Apla Reports Calm
Apla reports everything quiet in Samoa as natives observe restraint amid tension with colonial powers. Officials describe no clashes or major incidents, while local leaders urge patience and lawful conduct during ongoing diplomacy.
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Samoa
San Francisco
Mana
Apla
Cortes Convoked in Madrid By Queen Regent Decree
The queen regent signed a decree convoking the Cortes for February 20 and establishing constitutional guarantees.
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Cortes
Madrid
Commission report critiques Miles and beef handling in war
Dispatch from Washington notes the war investigation commission will fault Maj. Gen. Miles for command during the Santiago expedition and for camp site decisions while clearing beef issues as largely unfounded. The panel will also fault the inspector general and transport leadership, while defending the beef quality and noting climate affected canned meat appeal.
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Washington
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Miles
Mic Vyerson
Gen. Miles
Santiago
Blatter
Gen
Deardaraneport
Tampa
Powley
Gen. Wood
Tropics
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Chickamauga
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Fry
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Geierdt
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Main
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Frio
Disarmament Plan of the Czar Rumors From London
A dispatch from New York reports Ethan Aten Hitchroek formerly American ambassador at St Petersburg and recently secretary of the interior is in London en route to Washington. He declines to discuss Philippines affairs and replies on disarmament views, noting only a portion of the population opposes the czar’s disarmament. The correspondent notes European peace prospects and future understanding among powers as groundwork for Europe’s welfare.
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The
Herald
London
Ethan Aten Hitchroek
St Petersbirg
Washington
Philippines
United States
Mr. Hiteo
Eabt
Ruseta
Europe
Famine talk and foreign policy chatter across nations
A Paris dispatch discusses Russian famine concerns and compares it to potential grain shortages in Missouri with limited communications. It notes U S views on Philippine autonomy, Japanese possible trouble for the United States, and Liberte reporting on treaty ratification and possible Spanish prisoner issues.
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York
Herald
Paris
United State
Pilipino de Autorte
Des
Liberte
United States
Opposition by Seattle business men on Lynn Canal cession
A Washington report says the joint high commission may concede Lynn canal Alaska to Canada in exchange for eastern coast fishing concessions. Seattle business leaders oppose the cession, urging senators representatives and commission members to block any transfer, warning it harms Pacific commerce.
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Wash
Washington
Joint High Commission
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Alaska
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Chamber of Commerce
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Pacific Coast
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Senate Proceedings Report on Alaska Maps and Pensions
In Washington the joint resolution appropriating 84200 for Alaska map and survey publication was reported to The Geological Survey and referred for immediate consideration. Wolcott criticized the appropriation in a lively debate. The resolution was adopted, and a later request to pay tribute to the late Morrill was announced. A bill passed to restore pensions to soldiers who forfeited them by enlistment in the Spanish-American War.
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Lodge
Alaska
Geological Survey
Wolcott
Senate
Morrill
Spain
Work of the House and Railway Meeting Reported
The article notes unanimous consent items before public buildings and a bill amendment on ballots for Congress to allow machine voting where authorized by June. It also reports committee actions and notice of a 4 o’clock committee rise. In Chicago the American Street Railway association plans its annual meeting in Tattersalls and an Auditorium convention in October.
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Washington
Corliss
Michigan
Senate
Congress
House
Mercer
Chicago
American Street Railway Association
Tattersalls
Maude L Fritz Weds James A Flood in City Home
In Kansas City on February 8 at the bride’s parents home Miss Maude L Fritz daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fritz united in marriage with James A Flood of San Francisco son of James L Flood the bohangd king.
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Marios
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Clly
Maude L. Fritz
John Fritz
James A. Flood
San Francisco
James L. Flood
President nominates officers for regular army
General Washington reports to the senate nominations for Army brigadier general and Colonel William Sinclair of the Seventh Artillery for the regular army.
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Washington
Senate
Regular Army
William Sinclair
Seventh Artillery
National banks report due after February 4 call
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for reports on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business February 4.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Chemist Parke of Parke & Davis Dies Near San Diego
The Chicago area chemist Parke of Parke and Davis, Detroit, died near here today from heart failure. The report notes his death occurred in February and identifies him as a member of the firm’s chemistry staff.
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San Diego
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