Gold in the Philippines and Washington affairs overview
Manila reports detail a reorganization of the auditor’s department under W L Lausch with Brigadier General D W Davis becoming provost marshal. Northern Luzon leadership shifts occur as S M B Young hands control to new district. A licenses chief replaces Lt Bishop, Manila license collections reach 300000 gold yearly. A $2500 gold pocket noted in Lepanto province highlights mining gains. The Federal party plans Washington’s birthday celebration amid gold mining optimism.
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Manila
Philippine Commission
W. L. Lausch
Philippine Islands
D. W. Davis
J. Franklin Bell
Ana
Vigan
Luzon
8. M. B. Young
Stern
Thirty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Bishop
Federal Party
Washington
Lepanto Province
Senate debates postal costs and rail subsidies in order
Washington February 1 19 89 senators discuss cutting mail rates and probe why public printer failed to deliver papers to the Peace mission. Butler of North Carolina pushes to lower railroad pay for mail carriage while Prof Adams reports 48 percent of payments go to mail pouches. Senator Buster notes heavy mail materials and questions weight based charges.
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Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
B. C
Parla
Billa
New York
Butler
N. C
North Carolina
Buster
Adams
Postal Commission
Approval of Chaffee’s China stance confirmed
Washington reports the state department has not engaged directly with European or Japanese governments on the planned China military campaign. Conger already conveyed his views to Pekin ministers, and a copy of Conger’s instructions was sent to all capitals to keep diplomats informed, not to prompt direct talks. General Chaffee’s conduct is fully approved and he has been notified. Miniter Wu sought information but none was available.
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Washington
State Department
Japan
China
Conger
Pekin
General Chaffee
Mininer Wu
Canal debate frames Isthmian link as limited military asset
New York Feb 2 An American Academy talk on the isthmian canal quotes Col Haines arguing that the canal serves mainly as a faster communications route. He warns a fully gun bristled canal benefits no nation and notes neutrality could reduce wartime disruptions while Britain’s naval strength shapes any possible access.
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New York
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Philadelphia
Emory R. Johnson
University of Pennsylvania
Peter
United States
Carrbbean Sea
Lake Nicaragua
Lake Bahia
Canal
Britain
Great Britain
Cuba's Gratitude to United States
A Havana dispatch says Cuban resentment grows over American interference in government formation. Secretary Root's demand for a military governor and supervision are cited as fueling discontent as the constitutional convention likely rejects sealing stations and American foreign affairs supervision.
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New York
Havana
Root
Twe
Rewapaper
Orman
Traitor Taken in Manila Insurgent Suspect
In Laguna province Al Pagsanjan yesterday Lieut Vaughn of the 31th infantry escorted Fernando Rustan French subject and general agent of the Tabacaleria company on a charge of aiding the insurgents. Documentary evidence is alleged to be abundant as Rustan was allied with insurgent allies and connected to D M Carman the American contractor recently detained for supplying insurgents. The Tabacaleria company is said to be implicated further.
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Manila
al Pagsanjan
Laguna
Vaughn
31Th Infantry
Fernando Rustan
Tabacaleria Company
Rustan
D. M. Carman
New Burlington President Appointed After Resignation
Ruston February 20 C B Perkins resigns as Burlington road president and vice president C B Harris is chosen to succeed him Perkins remains as director due to desire to be relieved of duties Harris steps into leadership amid company management changes with Perkins stepping back.
China May Ask American Loan For Boxer Uprising Aid
In New York City chatter ties a 200 million dollar loan from the United States to finance Boxer uprising expenses and indentures. Bankers weigh potential guarantees via raised customs duties. President Stillman of National City Bank denies knowledge of talks. Another banker says tranquil China and resumed trade could prompt favorable banker action.
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New York
Wall Street
England
Stillman
National City Bank
China
China Near Surrender in Boxer Rebellion Standoff
Pekin February report says envoys offered to accept all terms but insisted on sparing Chao Shu Chiao and Ying Nien. Complete surrender expected tomorrow as Count von Waldersee plans expedition. Germans buy 1800 camels for transport. Indemnity pressures rise. U.S. Minister Conger cites a $400,000,000 claim against China.
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Pekin
Chao Shu Chiao
Ying Nien
Count von Waldersee
Associated Press
Germany
China
United States
Conger
King William IV Civil List Spending Outlook
New York report notes the British civil list may not shrink in the new reign but spending could rise. The London correspondent suggests the court of King William IV may have more funds than Queen Victoria’s, due to revised civil list allocations. Alexandra’s allowances are expected to increase with Parliament largely supportive. Duke of Cornwall annuities will match those of his father as Prince of Wales.
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New York
Tribune
London
Baward VII
Queen Victoria
Victoria
William IV
Alexdra
Commons
Duke of Cornwall
Prince of Wales
Senate panel votes against Nicaragua canal plan
Washington February 19 The senate committee on foreign relations took adverse action on a Morgan resolution denying the United States right to proceed with the Nicaragua canal without respecting the Clayton Bulwer treaty. The panel said the move would be discourteous to Great Britain while the Hay Pauncefote treaty remains before Britain.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Morgan Denes
United States
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Petition seeks five-year extension for bridge at Ning ara river
Ottawa reports a parliamentary petition from Richard Harcourt Dat Cooper Alonso Mather and John Fiett asking a five year extension of time allotted for building a bridge over the Ning ara river at Buffule.
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Ottawa
Ont
Richard Harcourt
Dat Cooper
Welland
Alonson, Mather
Chicago
John Fiett
Toronto
Ningara River
Buffule
Ore Stealers Sent Up in Bald Butte Mine Case
Helena February report of Henry Curnow and co defendants in Bald Butte ore theft. State witness Richards testified Curnow organized the plot, ore assayed, mine routes used, ore moved December 18 and 27 to East Helena smelter. Curnow and Trembath sentenced to two years. Wedlake to be sentenced, Richards to be sentenced March 2. additional notices include a local company incorporation and a water rights plan by Kalispell and Capital City groups.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Henry Curnow
Bald Butte
Jos K. Richards
Curnin
Richards
Wedlake
Trem- Nath
United States
Tatem
W. L. Shovel
Curnow
George Trembath
Certificate of Bioeedings
Stillwater
Mixe
Capital City
Western Federation of Labor
Volunteers Mustered Out In San Francisco Deployment
The Sheridan transport returned to the city with the major portion of the regiment to be mustered out at the Presidio. A small group remaining behind will be discharged later after reorganization at the Dr din.
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San Fir
Fred
Presidio
Mountain Slid Into the Ocean Near Vancouver
A Vancouver report describes a mountain crest sliding into the sea after an earthquake near Lough Dorough about 100 miles from the city. The rock broke inland, trees and boulders washed away, heavy seas rose, boats were stranded, and logs drifted toward market bound in Vancouver aboard the steamer Coquilam.
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Vancouver
B.C
Ayo Houma
Coquilam
King Edward to visit Europe after Queen Victoria era
London reports King Edward's announced departure date for Friederichshain region, sparking talk of a broader European tour to Berlin and Denmark to repay William II's England visit after Queen Victoria's death. The plan remains uncertain with no immediate extension intended.
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London
Edgards
Friederihof
Croiore
Berlin
William
England
Victoria
Denmark
Presfri
Frederick
Kedward
Alexandra
Copen
Wiener Kluge
Edward
Heory
Prussia
Kiel
Hamilton found guilty in manslaughter verdict
Minneapolis Minn Feb 20 after forty hours deliberation the jury in the Minnesota case against Frank H Hamilton returned a verdict of manslaughter in the first degree with a mercy recommendation The prisoner showed little reaction afterward and was remanded to await sentence Attorneys sought a new trial but none was scheduled He commented I dont deserve it The statutory penalty for the offense ranges from five to twenty years in prison.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hamilton
Miss Johnson
Colorado
Alexander
Boers Reportedly Strike In Rothwell Engagement
London dispatch notes a heavy clash with Commandant Botha near Rothwell on Feb 1. Smith-Dorien’s force, about 2500 strong, suffers heavy losses and has not been heard from, raising grave mystery over his fate.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
London Bays
Smith-Dorien
Botha
Rothwell
LONDON DESCRIBES KITCHENER TRAIN DERAILMENT BAGGAGE
A London dispatch reports that on February 18 near Silver, a derailed train carrying General Kitchener's luggage was preceded by another train with the commander in chief aboard. An armored train diverted earlier, and the Boers secured the derailed train’s contents.
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London
Prestora
Kitchenw
Proposals and police notes lead from states to far places
Telegrams from February 20 report talks on a proposed canal with Washington and Manila activity involving ship captains, a crackdown on ore theft at Butch Hutte mine, Roosevelt’s hunting trip near Colorado Springs, a Crusaders attack on a Newman saloon, and Callahan linked to the Cudahy kidnapping case denying involvement despite Crowe’s threats.
Raid era murder case tops Topeka court docket
In Topeka Kansas Mrs Capel Nation and two companions Grist and Madelaine Southard were jailed as raids and assaults unfold. Nation refuses bond and writes letters while associates await hearings on malicious destruction charges at Murphy’s place. District court will hear criminal cases today as prosecutors pursue specified charges.
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Nation
Murphy's Place
Fury
Mes
Nien
Ruling Lands In Saloon Property Question
In a February ruling from a Missouri court the judge stated it does not matter whether the property was used as a saloon or for any other purpose the legal issue centers on whether the aroused broke glass and costs. The decision noted the owner of the building may not be the saloon proprietor. Meanwhile Kansas city observers report late morning moves as authorities seek to preserve property amid ongoing tensions.
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Ala
Nachos
Mottony
Ellen
Hi'e
Murder charge follows after saloon shooting in Leavenworth
Avan Hodson, a barncter, is charged with murder in the killing of a man whose wife died Tuesday in a saloon raid. The coroner's jury convenes Monday as investigators gather evidence. Witnesses say temperance ties may figure in the case. names remain uncertain.
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Kites City
Asieelnl
Leavenworth
Kan
Avan Hodson
Barncter
Millwood
Tony Farmer
Hintsen
Ayaa Tye
Thomas McNaulra
Gossip Session Delays Revenue Reduction Measure
A lengthy session of the wives and smells committees failed to advance the revenue reduction bill. Conferees were not prepared to state prospects as the Babcock reduction bill faced postponement. Several items including salary raises, consolidating the Chicago appraisers, and government money in Hawaii depositories were debated or acted upon, while a request for information on Russian sugar duties was not taken up.
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Babcock
Cnstome
Qwest
Boston
Philadelphia
Ken
Chicago
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Uepert
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Butch Hutte
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Colo
Roosevelt
Kansas City
Newman
Omaha
Callahan
Cudahy
Crowe
Carrie
Mrs. Hudson
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