All Are Brave General Kings Report on Manila Fighting
Washington June 16 Brig Gen Charles King reports on early Manila fighting by the First Brigade First California First Washington and First Idaho. He notes high casualties led by Maj McConville and praises officers Col Smith Wholley Maj Figgins Fortze Otis and Ltss Merriam Lahn Hawthorne Dyer and others for bravery and leadership while detailing sustaining fire across the Concordia area.
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Spencer G. Lane
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Aguinaldo Assassination Rumor Circulates in Manila
The Chicago Tribune reports in London on June 16 that an unconfirmed rumor says Emilio Aguinaldo has met the fate of General Luna, with scant details. The circulation of word reaches Manila via an unknown relay as officials await confirmation.
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Unverified murder theory ties Luna to friends in London papers
The fragment notes that belief in Luna’s murder being carried out by her friends has spread in London papers, which have pursued verification but remain unsuccessful. The passage associates the accusation with Luna’s acquaintances and ongoing inquiries.
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London
Luna
Deny the Story In London Aguinaldo Assassination Rumor Shot Down
London dispatch June 16 reports the Filipino Junta denies circulating or cable reporting that Aguinaldo has been assassinated. The Junta says the rumor is untrue and offers no confirmation of any such event.
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London
United States
Luna the Death Seen as Godsend in Manila
In Brussels a Belgian consul general calls Luna the rebel army’s soul and most sanguinary figure who tortured Spanish prisoners. He says Luna promised to free prisoners but then reneged, challenged the consul to a duel and disappeared. The envoy argues Luna’s assassination clears the path to peace through persuasion.
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Insurgents Demoralized in Cavite After Las Pinas Fighting
A Las Pinas to Manila dispatch reports Spanish prisoners saying insurgents fled into the mountains after recent actions between Las Pinas and Bacoor. They claim 100 killed and 200 wounded, demoralization, ammunition shortage, rifles thrown in the river, and Imus's alcaldes surrender to General Lawton. The Fourteenth Infantry and artillery defend Imus, with powder, saltpeter, and old ammunition found or dumped, and Casroes supplying Las Pinas Bacoor and Imus areas.
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Herald
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Aguinaldo
Cavite Viejo
Pew
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Las Pihas
Bacoor
Rebels Repelled at San Fernando in Heavy Fighting
Washington dispatch from June 16 reports General Gus confirming repulse of insurgents at San Fernando. Rebels under Aguinaldo direct command attacked our forces. Our side incurred fourteen wounded as rebels suffered heavy losses.
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Rumors Slowing Standard Oil Report From New Jersey
Notes from New York on June 11 summarize Wall Street gossip about Standard Oil. Rumors include dissolution, a $500 million reorganization with five for one stock, and a possible $10 to $125 million new company. A NJ corporation could replace the trust, with certificates and treasury stock involved.
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Explosion at Caledonia Mine Kills Many in Canada
A massive gas explosion at the Caledonia mine near Glace Bay Nova Scotia today kills or traps dozens of miners. More than forty were in the pit when it occurred and twelve bodies have been recovered. Officials fear up to about fifty may have died.
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English Arbitration Scheme Outlined By Hague Correspondent
The Herald at The Hague reports an English plan for a permanent international arbitration tribunal with a central office and signed powers appointing two judges each. States may notify the secretary and select arbiters from the list for peaceful dispute resolution, but critics deem the proposal non compulsory and inadequate.
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Herald
Hague
Feud Victim Shot Near Manchester In Ambush
News from Loudun Kentucky states James Howard, linked to the Baker Howard feud factions, was ambushed and killed near Manchester late at night. A reliable Gray County source says the feud tensions rose after Tom Baker's murder and phile puts joined the Baker faction, hinting retaliation by the opposing side.
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Tom Baker
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Baker
Health in Manila Campaign Shows Low Death Rate
New York reports that health conditions among American troops under Gen Otis are exceptionally good and possibly unmatched in tropical campaigns. The Washington correspondent notes suppression of routine health reports, contrasting current immunity with Cuba last summer and highlighting minimal deaths since Gen Anderson’s Cavite landing last June through the week ending June 6.
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Manila
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Cavite
Death toll contrasts in army reports across theaters
The report compares 865 army deaths in one theater with 364 deaths drowned or injured off the field, and 226 killed in action among Filipinos from February to June. It notes a shift since the Santia- Re campaign, where 1,200 died of disease and 260 were killed, and observes fewer sensational cables about Philippine casualties.
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Garrisen
Santia- Re
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Otis
Mose LaFontise Wins Knockout in Cripple Creek Fight
Mose La Fontise knocked out Dave Reese the Montana Kid of Denver in the sixth round at the Grand Opera House Cripple Creek. The crowd booed the announced decision as La Fontise weighed 142 and Reese 18. Purse was 400 to 100. Preliminary bout between Danny McPadden of San Francisco and Dago Mike of Cripple Creek ended in a five round draw.
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Global and domestic brief items from June reports
Goldman & Sachs to ship one million dollars in gold to Europe on the upcoming steamer. The Monmouth arrives from New Orleans with a fire in the afterhold damaging the hold. A new US Britain reciprocity treaty for the Indies and Barbados will be signed at the state department. M. Poincare declines to form a cabinet, amid radical opposition. Antiforeign troubles reported at Kiens Ning Fu. missionaries escape toward Ning What. George B. and Carne Jones sentenced in a kidnap case. Mrs Barrows trial to follow. Reports from Milwaukee on storm aftermath and relief needs. Gov. Pingros vetoes beet sugar bounty and state exhibit funds. Bluefields remains quiet. Vixen gunboat stationed at Pine- Held River entrance.
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Richardson
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Vixen
Chicago Medical Society to Organize Tuberculosis Crusade
A permanent society for crusading fast tuberculosis will be formed Tuesday night in Chicago. It will be the Micnels Sab for the Prevention of Tuberculosis and include physicians city officials veterinarians and others interested in extermination of tuberculosis. The group aims to stage public meetings and merge plans with the Chicago Veterinary Society which initiated the movement and will aid in organization.
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Chicago Veterinary Society
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Will Filed for Netherland Minister De Fremayne
The oleographic will of the late minister de Fremayne has been filed for probate in Oakland California. His son William J. de Fremayne petitions for letters of administration, named executor in the will. The estate, valued near half a million dollars, is divided among about fifty heirs and beneficiaries in the United States and Holland.
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