Americans advancing as casualties reported central amid fighting
Manila dispatch reports Aguinaldo executing leaders for advocating surrender and ordering executions. Washington volunteers cross the river under heavy fire to attack trenches. Ambulance work praised as casualties mount with a list of wounded from multiple company lines across Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Prank H. Jones
Young
Arensen
Yount
Rice
Bprivate Palmier
White
Private Wells
Private Morgan
Schmid
Schunder
Compholz
Porter
Edwards
Regnna
Cormetgn
Nelsod Washington Volunt
Wess
Bartlett
Waters
Dricklin
Oregon
Brown
Minnesota
Weekly Death Report from Washington War Office
The weekly list records deaths since March 1 from March 20 report. Names include Private Timothy Co, Co H of the 20th Infantry, Corporal John T Kennedy Co A Utah Artillery, Private Andrew Mickelson Co A Nevis Cavalry, Private M Davis Co H 20th Infantry, plus others from Minnesota Nebraska and Oregon. Several deaths are due to typhoid or dysentery and some wounds suffered in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Timothy
Minnesota
Mareh W— Rge J. Smith
Nebraska
John Spierings
Oregon
John T. Kennedy
Utah
Dy Center
Andrew Mickelson
Nevis
M. Davis
20Th
Infantry
Dismembered Leg Found as Windsor Ruins Sifted
New York reports the Windsor hotel ruins show progress in debris removal. Workmen recover small fragments while guarding valuables. A dismembered leg was found near the entrance as a skeleton and a severed foot lay nearby. Health officials oversee body recovery and disinfection. guards ensure no jewelry is taken from the remains. The fire's origin remains debated, with investigators examining tank and east side clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Windsor Hotel Puis
Pigthrim
Llane
F Corps
LD Biauvelt
Health Department
Edwin J Dentin
Hotel Royal
Park Mace Deaster
Dontin Hae
Puillee
Bern
Helen Gould
Heeald
Te Gould
Hoaner
Sixth Street
Acci
Con Justive
Riot Threat Prompts Texas Governor to Seek Federal Troops
Washington reports Governor Sayers urged U S troops to aid local authorities in Laredo amid serious riot risk. General Corbin ordered Captain Ayers from Port McIntosh to Laredo. Ayers replies that Mexicans on this side of the river attacked civil officers, one hurt, and says the situation is currently quiet but under his control.
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Washington
Sayers
Texas
United States
Laredo
Corbin
Ayers
Port McIntosh
American losses in Sunday's fight reported from Manila
London dispatch cites seven Americans killed and 20 wounded in Sunday’s action at Manila. Incomplete casualty list includes Second Oregon Private James Page and others, plus First Washington and Second Infantry names among the wounded and missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manila
Oregon
James Page
Ate J, Smith
Johnson
Washington
Clark
Hough
Yount
Browne
Jones
Robert Rice
August Schmidt
Charles Palmer
James Comerford
Raleigh Whit
Nelson Arvidson
William Ellis
Frank Hunt
Leader Minge
George Schneider
Edward Wilson
Earl Edwards
Frank Reufe
Carl Crumholz
Banditti Repulsed on Panay Island in Negros Mission
Manila reports mountain banditti on Panay Island threatened Hailo but were repulsed with 200 killed by General Miller. Neal's battalion of 200 California regiment under Lt Col Duhose to embark for Indiana tomorrow to reinforce garrisons at Bais and Baguyan on Negros east coast. Colonel Smith commands. No anticipated trouble.
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Manila
Panay Island
Hailo
Miller
M.C. Neal
California Regiment
Duhose
Indiana
Bais
Baguyan
Negros
Smith
Ill health of John Sherman and delayed Chicago arrival
Sherman is very weak and doctors are discouraged in Kingston Jamaica as the cruiser Chicago is not yet arrived but expected this afternoon. A separate dispatch from Wooster Ohio notes Willis Long, janitor at Hoover Cottage Wooster University dormitory, shot in the right leg by burglars. 16 shots exchanged. burglars fled. no loot found. Also Parkersburg West Virginia reports Oliver H Littleton filing for divorce from Norah Littleton after testimony in defense of Wade Grant, convicted for assault on Mrs. A J Barry. Chicago Court of Inquiry resumes, likely to stay in session two or three days with witnesses named by Major Lee and Col. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
John Sherman
Chicago
Wooster
Ohio
Willis Long
Hoover Cottage
Wooster University
Long
Parkersburg
W. Va
Oliver H. Littleton
Norah Littleton
Court of Inquiry
Government of Inquiry
Wit
Major Lee
Col. Davis
Con
Riot in Havana Leaves Three Police Dead
In Havana on March 20 during clashes between police and the Sabor race, three policemen were killed and about 25 people wounded on both sides. Public opinion supports the police without reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Troops to Be Withdrawn as Sheriff Reports Safe Situation
Springfield Mississippi March 20 Sheriff Downey reports the situation under control and troops may be withdrawn. Governor Tanner directs the withdrawal set for Thursday. Hutchinson Kansas March 20 five Moore children aged 3 to 12 die as home burns down in early morning blaze.
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Springfield
Mis
Downey
Pana County
Tanner
Hutchinson
Kas
John Moore
Guarded Money Shipment Guards Norfolk to Hampton Route
A guarded money shipment moved from Point Monroe to Norfolk aboard a Washington steamer. Armed men escorted a chest believed to hold treasure destined for Hampton VA home for old soldiers. Officials kept details secret amid plans to trap highwaymen, with a patrol guarding the cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt. Monroe
Norfolk
United States Xpress Companys
Washington
Express Company
Ereamfoat
Hampton
Vac
Ol Point
Newport News
First Woman to Be Electrocuted in New York
Slug Sing New York March 20 Mrs Martha Plres was executed at home The first shock lasted four seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slug Sing
N.Y
Martha Plres
Fight with Mexicans in Laredo ends in killings
In Laredo Texas two men were killed and a captain of the state rangers wounded in a fight with Mexicans over umbrellas. The incident is part of a broader unrest as tensions with Mexico continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
State Rangers
Enidlpes
Hennessys Dressmaking Parlors Debuts Paris Fabrics and French Artisans
The advertisement touts Hennessys Dressmaking Parlors offering stylish costumes and tailored gowns. Miss Montgomery, recently from Paris, leads the department with French cutters and fittings, while Mr. Marcus Kleinberg oversees the tailoring. The shop promises high satisfaction and showcases exclusive fabrics such as Embroidered Mousselin de Soie and Taffetas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Montsgomery
Paris
Saucy
Miss Montgomery
Marcus Kleinberg
Va Sans Dire
Hennessy
New York City
Hennessy's
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Roberts
Edna Raymond
Cleveland, Ohie
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John A. Hanna
Cleveland
Brooke Lawn
Cuba
Brooke
Lcuba
Bar Iron Trust
Ind
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Port Said
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Bulik
Pettycan
Wwe
Victor Oats
VITOS
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Jamestown
Great Britain
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