Americans in rear attack at Manila engagement ends with five dead
A detachment from the Fourth Infantry marching from Imus to Pedas del Marin was struck in the rear by apparently friendly natives. The clash lasted hours with five Americans killed and about 25 wounded. Rebels suffered heavy losses as Wheaton reinforced with artillery and troops. The fighting continued late into the afternoon twenty miles from Manila.
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Manila
Imus
Wheaton
Pedas del Marin
Paranaque
Bacoor
Las Minas
Amercans
Returning Soldiers Mustering Out From Manila Cable
General Otis reports volunteers desire muster out at San Francisco and details on troop movements. The Sherman arrived. several units depart for the United States after discharging sick in Manila. Troop and transport plans include California detachments and follow up movements to Nagasaki and Negros.
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Wshington
General Otis
Manila
Washington
San Francisco
Otis
War Department
Sherman
Sdwin L. Gavett
Kellogg
Honolulu
Tiniso
Negros
Indiana
forSan Francisco
Nagaski
Hancock and
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Utah
United States
Colorado
Alaska boundary dispute a verbal settlement reached
London reports the Colonial Office rejected a Canada United States ultimatum. A verbal modus vivendi was reached last week with minor details remaining. The proposed boundary follows the summits of White and Chilkat passes.
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London
Colonial Office
Washington
Canada
Great Britain
United States
North American
Alaska
White and
Chilkeot
Cannibalism Tale Reaches Circle City from Yukon Trail
Three men from Providence Rhode Island Woonsocket Brockton left Dahl river December 5 for Jimtown were lost. Rideout steamer arrives with report of suffering and death after they strayed 17 miles from Old Man creek. With only three weeks’ food for 150 miles they starved and perished.
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Circle City
Alaska
San Francisco
Yukon
Dahl River
Jimtown
Michael Daly
Victor Edgar
M. Provost
Providence
Woonsocket
Brockton
Old Man Creek
Cannibalism Reported After Wintering At Dahl River
seven men died after being stranded near a tent in harsh conditions. Daly's body was found partly eaten in the tent with others located five miles away. The tent was shut, suggesting animals could not have caused the scene. Four hundred dollars were found on the bodies. Eight boats wintering at Dahl River were confirmed safe, including the St Michael and Reindeer.
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Daly
Dahl River
St. Michael
Reindeer
Monarch
Evans
Mary
Graff
el Luem
Rideout
Change in Labor Laws
Chicago reports of D A Ray from the Interstate Commerce Commission to Honolulu to continue work for the Hawaiian commission and the U S Coast Survey. He warns labor restrictions may hurt sugar cane, coffee and rice industries. he plans a December report to Congress and suggests possible changes to immigration laws allowing Japanese and other foreigners under contract with limits.
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Chicago
D. A. Ray
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hawaiian Commission
Honolulu
United States Coast Survey
Congress
Committee of Congress
Commission
Great Undertaking in Mexico to Rebuild Tehuantepec Line
The government charges Pearson & Son to rebuild a line across the Tehuantepec isthmus and begin two new ports at Veracruz and Coatcoalcas, with projected costs in the millions. The work will enhance international freight, with London firms forming copper mining ventures and substantial capital backing.
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City of Mexico
Tehuantepec
Pearson & Son
Y“ulina Cruz
Pacific
Coatcoalcas
Gulf Coast
Mexton
London
Australian Water Famine in Cabardity District
A Victoria dispatch reports severe water shortages in the Cabardity district of Australia as May drought halts water holes. Mines close, thousands of workers lose jobs, and households face high charges for domestic use with price ranges from 7s 6d to 4s per gallon including delivery.
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Chicago
Victoria
Cabardity
Australia
Adviers
Warerimeo
Welcome to McKinley arrives amid pageantry in 1900s city
The arrival of President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley in McKinley is greeted with cheers as bunting and flags decorate police buildings and streets. They receive a housing cup presented to Mrs. McKinley by Bethesda Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, at Captain Williams’ residence.
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Ni Dneton
Mass
United States
Holyoke
Captain Williams
McKinley
Bethesda
Order of the Eastern Star
Trinidad adopts Marconi wireless telegraphy plan
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch to the Herald reports the Trinidad government will use the Marconi system to communicate with Tobago. Tobago lies in the Windward group, twelve miles northeast of Trinidad, and was ceded to Britain by France in 17.
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New York
The
Herald
Kingston
Jamaica
Trinidad
Marconi
Tobago
Island
British West Indies
Great Britain
France
Bold Robbery Near Philadelphia by Ten Masked Men
A gang of about ten masked robbers raided the Fairmount Park Transportation receiving office at Belmont in Fairmount Park. They held up five employees, bound them with wire, and blew open the safe taking $4,000 in receipts for two days. Telegraph and telephone wires were cut to isolate the scene while two revolvers were used to surprise staff. Police and city detective forces launched an investigation led by receiver Frank Leaven and others named, as they search for the culprits. The heist occurred within minutes, with intruders getting away after cracking the safe.
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Philadelphia
Fairmount Park Transportation Company
Belmont
Fairmount Park
Frank Leaven
Frank Watson
Henry B. Whitehouse
James Cavanaugh
The
Powerouse
Philip Hayes
William Cadmus
Thea
Riots Recur in Montserrat and Guilupe Islands
Reports from Antigua indicate renewed rioting in Montserrat with mobs briefly seizing Plymouth. Police overwhelmed as Chief officials hid. British cruiser Talbot restored order after Marine clash. Incendiary fires plague Guilupe plantations with anonymous protests over immigrant protections.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Antigua
British West Indies
Montserat
Leeward Islands
Plymouth
Craser Talbot
Guilupe
London Financial Cable The Gold Market Moves Amid War Fears
The London stock and gold markets react to surging New York to Europe gold flows. Bank reserves rise as the Bank of England accrues gold, while German measures, French buying, and Spanish bonds influence prices. Traders weigh war risks, with disturbances in Kaffir market and Madrid prices reacting to global tensions.
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London
New York
Europe
Bank of England
Stock Exchange
Transvaal
Ile
Russia
Paris
Madrid
Spanish finance threatens nation to foreign creditors
The article warns of gradual asset seizure by monopolists and foreign creditors across Spain including forests, mineral wealth, and Rothschilds' lease. It notes looming agricultural disaster, June rains, Europe’s adverse conditions, and rising copper consumption amid cautious demand.
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Rothschilds
Europe
Russia
India
Bryan Will be Nominated In Conference In Maine
Chicago reports from Bath Maine state Chairman William McNary and Massachusetts leader George Williams met with Arthur Sewall. Williams says Massachusetts will not support Gorman for the Democratic nomination and doubts Bryan’s chances. He predicts McKinley will be nominated, with Mevegan possibly seeking another ticket if Bryan declines.
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Chicago
Tribune
Bath
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
William McNary
Arthur Psewall
William J. Bryan
Williams
Rey
Gorman
Maseschusetts
Bryan
McKinley
Mevegan
WitCom
Avery
Mondetl in Honolulu on Hawaii statehood form
W F Mondetl, Wyoming congressman, visits Honolulu to study Hawaii statehood options. He favors a territorial model with liberal self government and local control, arguing Hawaii should retain close relations with the mainland while governing its own affairs. He notes public leaders familiar with local needs could best draft a system suited to Hawaii.
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Chicago
Tyne
Tribune
Victoria
W. F. Mondetl
Congress
Wyoming
Honolulu
Hanwall
Hawaii
Inter
Beleye
West
Petiegy
Sheriff Young Case Delayed After Defense Opens
A messy court note shows Sheriff Young facing a charge of a serious offense. The defense moved to a quasi election proceeding and the state urged a broader trial. The matter was continued until after objections against the entity commissioners are heard.
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Wataes
Tate
Oni Toilay
Bovegiay
Augustin Daly Funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral
The funeral of Augustin Daly was held at St Patrick's Cathedral with Archbishop Corrigan presiding. The church was crowded and floral offerings included from Daly's companies in the city and in Leicester Square theater in London. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery. Washington June 19. The War Department received a telegram from Senators Perkins and White offering a full regiment of infantry from southern California for service in the Philippines.
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New York
Augustin Daly
St. Mairick's
Corrigan
Daly
Leicester Square Theater
London
Calvary Cemetery
Washington
War Department
United Sates
George C. Perkins
Stephen M. White
Philippines
California
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