American troops press toward Malolos in fierce jungle fighting
From Manila dispatches Otis reports Montana and Pennsylvania regiments suffering fatalities and many wounded as U.S. forces advance three miles before dawn toward Malolos. Filipinos retreat, burning villages and destroying rails while a construction train follows.
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MacArthurs
Marillo
Bigan
Nebraska
South Dakota
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Montana
Wheaton
Malolos
Minnesota Regiment
Manila
Repairing the Roads Washington March 2 War Dept dispatch
Otis reports from Manila to the war department that MacArthur’s advance to the outskirts of Manila-Mat Moa endured until late afternoon, with road repairs continuing as forces push forward.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Manila
MacArthur
Mat- Moa
United States considered handing Philippines to Britain early 1900s
The Birmingham Post cites well informed sources claiming the United States proposed that Great Britain take over the Philippine islands at the start of February under certain conditions. The sentiment reportedly shifted after heavy fighting, though the U S would have welcomed escaping the burden of the islands.
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London
Birmingham Post Today
United States
Julian Pauncefate
Great Britain
Philippine Islands
Additional Casualties Reported From Washington March 29
An Otis cable lists further casualties: Killed Private J J Whitney and Private Charles Johnson of the Third Artillery. Wounded Private Christopher Filbert of the Tenth Pennsylvania and First Sergeant Cent Injured Private J of the Twentieth Kansas.
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Washington
Otis
Third Artillery
J. J. Whitney
Charles Johnson
Tenth Pennsylvania
Chhristopher Filbert
Tivate J
Rebels Panic as Insurgents Move Capital
A Manila dispatch reports insurgents shifting the capital from Malolos to San Fernando. American forces hold positions, build bridges, and await supplies. Bulacan burned. Marines patrol Malabon. Pasay contested. Kansas volunteers cross bridges in support. First Montana crosses on a pontoon, suffering casualties. Nebraska volunteers fire from cover with a deadly flank.
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New York
The
Herald
Manila
Malolos
San Fernando
Bulacan
Malabon
Pasay
Montana
Third Artillery
Nebraska Volunteers
Insurgents Routed by Nebraska Forces in Open Field
Insurgent NE troops abandoned trenches and fled in panic, as their officers and men broke formation. Nebraska soldiers pursued for about a mile and a half before Gen. MacArthur ordered a retreat to keep the line intact.
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Pellmell
Nebraska
MacArthur
Amnesty Proclamation Aims At Philippine Natives
Washington reports that General Otis will soon declare amnesty to natives who lay down arms and recognize U S sovereignty. The proclamation, urged by the state department, would offer general amnesty as insurgents are subdued, with timing tied to Aguinaldo's capture or exile.
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York
Herald
Washington
Otis
United States
State Department
Admiral Dewey
Aguinalde
Aguinabdy
Algemena
Mission to insurgents at Pay a ends in stalemate
New York dispatch reports James McLeod of Warner and Barnett visited insurgents at Pay a to seek a peaceful settlement but was refused by Pablo Arrela who questioned his official status. McLeod left without progress as natives await developments from Malolos. Some votives favor resuming peaceful life. a Spaniard deserter incites insults but is rebuked. British envoy scouts rice supply routes to prevent shortages.
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New York
Jerald
Holle
James McLeod
Warner- Barn ‘N Company
Paya
Pablo Arrela
McLend
Mal Joy
Sixth Artillery Readies at Fort McHeney Parade Ground
Brigadier General BP Williston and Colonel of the Sixth Artillery inspected Fort McHeney today as new recruits, drilled on parade ground. Remaining batteries to arrive from Fort Motes via the Baltimore and Cho rm route soon, with full band and a complete kit to accompany the regiment. Colorado Denver March 20. Col McCoy recommends promotions of Lieuts Charles H Hilton and Fred L Perry to captain and Sergeant Buk Lear to first lieutenant.
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Tullimore
BP. Williston
Volanteurs
Sixth Artifiers
Fort McHeney
Doha
Vore
Sixth
Fort McElenary
Fort Motes
Haltimore
Cho Rm
Vie Chicago
Sas Prancipes
Colorado
Denver
Colo
Col McCoy
Philippines
Cov Thomas
Charles H. Hilton
Pred L. Perry
Capiting
Buk Lear
Immigrants Flock to New York Barge Office
Immigrants arriving in New York crowd the barge office and the new immigrant station as spring tide begins. Officials, led by Commissioner Guehie, struggle to manage the surge, with about two thousand arrivals daily since the start of the week. Detention pens reach capacity as relatives and deportees await processing. The Norvigansett, anchored off Ellis Island, serves as sleeping quarters but also remains crowded.
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New York
Italjovns
Commeloner Guehie
Ellis Island
Porto Rico beef crisis cited by General and aides
Washington March 28 Major thick, chief commissary on Miles' start during the Porto Rican campaign, testified about a meeting with General Sagan then commissary general. Black recalled being pressured to issue refrigerator beef at Ponce, and Ragan cursed the decision, saying he would force the troops to take it. The court recessed as Ragan was to reappear.
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Washington
Thick
Miles
Lee
Sagan
Gunneral
Black
Wieshinston
Kagan
Ponce
Ragan
United States
Hagan
Cabinet Meeting Discusses Cuba and Civil Service Reforms
Washington reports a cabinet meeting at 11 o clock addressing the president absence notes. Topics included Cuba administration consolidation, civil service laws, appointing commissioners for a forthcoming Russo world convention, and potential volunteer forces for the Philippines amid war talk.
Worcester Company Promoted Amid Legal Action in Superior Court
Promoters in Worcester Massachusetts report promotion of a well known bicycle company through English promoters Unotoy and others. The suit against Arthur Martin Breeder Goddard Albert Hawkeley and Revere Rubber seeks appointment as receiver over deed and mortgage tied property. The firm, backed by Great Britain, says it cannot pay bond interest and property is encumbered by salts. Also noted are Cuban war deaths with nine American soldiers dead from disease per Brooke's report.
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Hooley
Worcester
Mass
Pfuart and Company
America
Tinted
Bicycle Company
Onganiaed
Unotoy
Arthur Martin
Ed Goddard
Tra
Vial and Mortage
Albert J. Hawkeley
Revere Rubber Compiany
Civer
Comminy
Bus
Great Britain
Sherman Reaches Residence in Satisfactory Condition
Telegraphic briefs report Sherman arriving at his residence this morning with the patient’s condition listed as satisfactory. Other items note Cuba debt interest credit established, Armour family connection, a steamer ashore near Marblehead with crew saved, and Oscar Gardiner signing two boxing bout deals including a $1,000 20 round match.
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Whehlington
Sherman
Madrid
Kansa
B. Armour
Fed
Cha
Tunis Ropwere Acemour & Co
P. D. Armour
Chicase
Pheumonia
Marbiehead
Mass
Warren Line
Norseman
Mar
Liverpool
Boston
Charleston
W. Va
Oscar Gardiner
Joe Kane
Davenport, Ta
Billy O'Donnell
Memphis
New York
Glove Ad Showcases Reynier P L and Flavia Brands
A Riverside shop offers Reynier French Kid Gloves with multiple clasps and colors, claiming Paris gold and three class tints. Also advertising PB and L lines priced from 1.00 to 2.00, Flavia and Servia French Kid Gloves at 1.75, plus a partial repair guarantee on all gloves costing $1.00 or more.
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Paris
PB & L
Foster
France
Mal
Women's Ready-to-Wear Garments at Hennesey's New Goods Arrive
New season inventory at Hennesey's features a wide range of high class women’s suits and coats. Wool serges, covert cloth and cassimere sets are offered in blue, tan, gray and black with silk linings and percaline skirts. Prices span from $10 to $95, with tailored pieces and Venetian cloth options highlighted as the first showing on Monday.
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Hennesey
S. Atl
Figes
Jere
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