Rebels Sally at San Fernando Opens Fire in Rain
At Manila dated July 1 7 55 p m rebels made a night sally against the north line to harass Americans. An American private of the Seventeenth Regiment was killed and four wounded. Rebels fired rockets as a signal to cease fire but scattered shots kept troops on alert all night. Hancock transport sails for home with 740 Nebraska and 240 Utah soldiers remain, most reenlisting, after a month in the trenches.
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Manila
San Fernando
Seventeenth
17Th
Hancock
Nebraska Regiment
Utah Artillery
First Nebraska Sailed Home From Manila
A cablegram from Colonel Mulford says the First Nebraska sailed from Manila for home this morning. Governor Poynter issued a proclamation calling Nebraskans to give returning soldiers a fitting welcome on their return.
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Omaha
Neb
Mulford
Nebraska
Manila
Poynter
Otis Says Senate Delay Fueled Filipino Opposition
Brigadier General Harrison Gray Otis, recently in Chicago and now en route to Los Angeles, criticizes the Senate for delaying ratification of the Spain treaty. He says the delay encouraged Filipinos to oppose American control, fueled by reports of domestic sympathy and possible independence after elections. Otis notes Aguinaldo favored a dictatorship and claims 50,000 men could quell the insurrection with the dry season.
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Chicago
Harrison Gray Otis
Eighth Army Corps
Manila
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
East
Otis
Senate
Spain
Aguinaldo
Asia
Olis
Two Opposite Views on Philippine Situation
A Manila dispatch to the Herald dated July 1 from Hong Kong presents two contrasting opinions among observers who followed the American campaign. The first view reflects supporters who favored a particular course, while the opposite stance challenges that interpretation and emphasizes different implications for policy and future actions.
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New York
The
Herald
Manila
Hong Kong
Two Views on Philippine Insurrection The War’s Endurance and Plans
The official military view says the campaign is going well with natives tired of insurgents and friendlier to Americans. Insurgent forces are split and largely brigand-led. the war could end if the wet season holds. A second view warns of a gloomier outlook, noting troops can suppress but only if authorities act decisively, and that raids and harsh conduct risk alienating locals. Troop shortages in the Philippines hamper operations.
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Tw Re
United States
San Fernando
Manila
Cavite
Imminent Attack With Insurgents Near San Fernando
From Manila dated July 1 early morning reports a likely clash as Insurgents hover around San Fernando. About 3,000 troops were seen marching north while American forces bolster defenses. Spanish commissioners seeking prisoner release have not returned, reportedly hosted by Aguinaldo. General Ovenshine and General Grant are noted in hospital and on the south line.
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Manila
San Fernando
Insurgentines
Aguinaldo
General Ovenshines
General Grant
Labor Trouble Ends Town In Ruins After Battle
Destruction follows a night battle in Carterville near Brush mines, where non union workers and others attacked union miners. Houses in the camp burned, fatalities not yet reported, and both sides sent into the woods to continue into daylight. Union miners arriving by the hour portend a prolonged confrontation.
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St. Louis
Carbondale
Union
Brush
Fredonia
Deficit to 88 thousand for the fiscal year report
The def icit for the fiscal year stands at 88 875 dollars with government reports from Washington. A currency call statement notes no banks closed at the end of business in Pittsburg. Weldon’s laundry on Market Street burned for about 100 000 dollars injuring four firemen and fatally injuring Joseph Geis who fell from a nearby building. A Jamaica reciprocity treaty was concluded at the state department with Kingston authorities to await colonial approval and final signing.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Weldon
Launcery
Joseph Geis
Jamaica
State Department
Commissioner Kasson
United States
Toweer
Kingston
Frank Miles Heard From About Copper Prospecting
Frank Miles, a well known Montanan living in Butte, reports from Libby that he sent copper ore samples from Alaska’s coast range head of White River and Tanana to Coram Palmer and Williams. He plans to go to Skagway once the Yukon River opens, possibly returning to Butte briefly. He warns of mining risks and avoids commenting on laws due to mail penalties.
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Frank Miles
Futte
Blondike
Libby
Miles
Coram
Capt. Palmer
Williams
Coast Range
White River
Tanana
Copper River
White Horse
Skagwa Alaska
Butte
Jetter
Dawson
Klondike
Spectator killed in quarrel at Black Diamond Steel Works
Pittsburg July 1 John Moore of Roanoke shot and killed while watching a quarrel between black Diamond Steel Works workers. Henry Stewart fatally wounded. Moore an innocent spectator.
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Pittsburg
John Moore
Roanoke
Henry Stewart
Black Diamond Steel Works
Moore
Threats of a Strike at Homestead Works
Pittsburg July 1 The reported strike at the Homestead steel works has not occurred yet but workers are stirred by the discharge of Amalgamated Association members who met Superintendent Corey to demand the fired men be rehired. Threats of a strike are heard on all sides while operations continue at full pace.
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Pittsburg
Homestead Steel Works
Amalgamated
Corey
South Butte Presbyterian Church Opens Parsonage
At a congregation meeting the church was renamed the South Butte Presbyterian Church. A public reception followed the new parsonage opening funded by Ren J. Groeneveld. The building, praised for its layout, reflects strong support from Ladies Aid and Christian Endeavor, with debt paid and plans for more improvements. Services are Sundays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, with Sabbath school at 2:20 pm and Christian Endeavor at 7:00 pm. midweek service moved to Tuesday afternoons.
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South Butte
Ren J. Groeneveld
First Presbyterian Church
Synod of Montana
Christian Endeavor
Snell
Brunner Becomes Savannah Health Officer After Havana Tour
United States inspector Dr. W F Brunner arrived in Savannah to take the post as health officer following a sanitary inspection in Havana. He criticizes Cuba’s published Havana health comparisons as misleading, noting war years skew data and warning that late rains portend fevers. He cites reports of Santiago and warns fever outbreaks may follow the rainy season.
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Savannah
W. F. Brunner
United States
Havana
Nere
Brunner
Cuba
Santiago
Call For Arms As Rioters Roil Springfield
Acting Governor Worden dispatched 150 rifles and ammunition to Carterville Sheriff Gray after a telegram reporting he could not control rioters. A posse was ordered, and a coroner's inquest was held for a black woman killed yesterday. Three suspects were arrested but rescued when a crowd freed them.
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Springfield
Worden
Gray
Carterville
Scale signed boosts steel workers union talks in Pittsburg
Pittsburg on July 1 reports the Amalgamated Association scale signings exceed expectations for years. Nine firms and leaders of American Hoop Company Republic Iron and Steel and Iron and Steel Sheet Manufacturers signed so far, with more expected. Tinplate deadlock leaves mills idle nationwide, except four non union plants, placing nearly 50,000 workers idle awaiting settlement.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
American Hoop Company
Republic Iron and Steel Conny
Iron and Steel Sheet Manufacturers’ Association
Hetu and His Gun at Judge Sullivan Court
J M Hetu a Montana street saloon keeper was found guilty of drawing a revolver on Officer James Murphy during yesterday's session. He was fined 30 dollars and costs. Murphy testified he entered Hetu's saloon for a drink, was kicked on the shin, his badge pulled, and insulted, leading to a confrontation. Hetu denied firing a shot and claimed a jocular remark prompted Murphy to remove his star, prompting a struggle.
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J. M. Hetu
Montana Street
James Murphy
Sullivan
Murphy
Hetu
Lnter
Dewey to Rest in Austrian Tyrol Before Returning Home
World dispatch says Admiral Dewey will land in Europe at Trieste then rest in the Austrian Tyrol under medical advice. The health improvements are uncertain and he cannot safely endure the fatigue of receptions, delaying his voyage home.
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New York
Lurden
Dewey
Europe
Trieste
Adriatic Sea
Machita
Tyrol
The Wallace Trials and Riot Reported Contacts
On April 26 J M Porter called Sheriff Young to report riotous armed men and ask to be deputy. Young refused and referred to deputy Conner Malott. Spokesman Review correspondent testified about prior riot discussions with Young. Reporter Chris Eyrie and several deputies then serving were union members.
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Chris Eyrie
Man Arrested After Threat With Revolver Discovered
Dick Lemmons was arrested on complaint of Ligale Reeds who says he abused her at her home on South Colorado Street. She reported he drew a gun and threatened her. a revolver was found on his person during arrest.
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Dick Lemmns
Ligale Reeds
South
Colorado Street
Lemons
Lemmons
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