City gains, scouts drive enemy from Balabag in May
War department reports San Tomas casualties including Lieutenant Taggart and several enlisted men killed or wounded. General Funston among the wounded. Lawton says over 150000 bushels of rice and 260 tons of sugar captured at Ballnag. Subsistence value at Malolos estimated at 1.5 million dollars. Insurgents burn San Tomas and San Fernando.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
San Tomas
Taggart
Kansas
San Fernando
MacArthur Advances Into San Fernando In Rebel Evacuation
San Fernando was found evacuated by rebels as Major General MacArthur's division moved in. A detachment covered the retreat by train, and the burning town was occupied without loss. Rebels south of Manila pressed Overshine's line but failed to break through. Fortified musketry and outposts near San Pedro Macati were attacked. General Lawton remained at Balinag.
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Manila
MacArthur
San Fernando
Overshine
Malate
Idaho
California
San Pedro Macati
Lawton
Balinag
Postmaster General Receives Anti-Imperialist Letter
The insurgent forces are anticipated as Postmaster General Smith informs the cabinet of a letter from Edward Atkinson, head of the Anti Imperialistic League, requesting copies of the League's interdicted literature for officers and soldiers in the Philippines. No reply will be made.
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Smith
Edward Atkinson
Anti-Imperialistic League
Philippines
League
Death of Lieutenant McTaggart Ties Kansas Senator to War
Second Lieut. W. A. McTaggart of the Twentieth Kansas was killed Thursday in the Philippines. A Coffeyville native and son of a state senator, he enlisted at Independence on May 3, 188. Before enlisting, he served as principal of Coffeyville High School.
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Coffeyville
Kans
W. A. McTaggart
Kansas
Philippines
McTaggart
Independence
Wounded General Luna and Manila fighting reported
A Manila dispatch says General Luna was wounded near San Tomas as fighting raged yesterday. A monitor is shelling Paranaque south of Manila. Washington reports the dead officer is probably Lieutenant Me Taggart. The Commercial Cable Co notes a cable interruption between Iloilo and Bacolao in the Philippine islands.
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New York
Manila
Luna
San Tomas
Paranaque
Washington
War Department
Taggart
Me’Taggart
Commercial
Tloilo
Bacaloa
Philippine Islands
Carnegie Steel Sale Sparks Sweep of U S Industry
New York May 5 The Times reports Andrew Carnegie’s entire steel empire has been sold to co partners led by H C Frick. The price exceeds 160 million dollars and the new combine plans to boost output across Carnegie assets, Frick Coke lands, mines, railroads, gas works, and ore bases. The roster may include National Steel, American Tinplate, American Hoop, American Steel and Wire, and National Tinplate and Enamel with potential Federal Steel participation.
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New York
the Times
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Company
Cospartners
H.C. Frick
Carnegie
Carnegie Steel
H.C. Frick Coke Company
Connellsville
Oliver Tron Works
Lake Superior
Pittsburg, Beesemer & Lake Erie Railway
Union Railroad
Homestead
Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
Standard CW Company
Pitusburg
Chicago
Wall Street
General Combine
Carnegie Bteel
National Steel Company
American Tinplate Company
Capital
American Hoop Company
American Steel and Wire Company
National Tinplate and Enamel Company
Federal Steel Company
Combine
Duluth
Ely
Lorane
Milwaukee
Joliet
Planta
Loraine
Billeta
Johnstown
Report From General Merriam on Wardner Protests
Washington dispatch relays General Merriam on Wardner Idaho events dated May 1 with an inquest underway and 128 arrests by state officials aided by military support. He notes no resistance but leaders of the mob have fled toward Montana and Washington while others hide in mountains and trails. Sheriff reports many travelers arriving on foot as governors of Idaho and Montana seek arrests. Troops are ready and no organized resistance remains.
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Washington
War Department
Merriam
Idaho
Montana
Misrila
Scouts First to Enter the Town
Manila May 5 Detailed reports of General Lawton s expedition show tougher fighting this week as American forces faced heavy fire from rebels hidden in jungles near San Rafael. Scott s battery smashed a stone front trench while Chief of Scouts Young led the advance into Balinag and rang church bells in victory.
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Manila
Lawton
San Rafael
United States
Scott
Gregorio
Pio del Pilar
Balinag
Young
Captain Case
Howard
Boyd
Fourth Cavalry
San Miguel
Bianaonabatto
Krueger Replies To British Demand On Dynamite Concession
Capetown May 6 President Krueger of the Transvaal Republic publishes his reply to Joseph Chamberlains demand for cancellation of the dynamite concession. He says the concession is bonafide and not a breach of the London convention and that Transvaal is entitled to its own view of what benefits the republic. He argues changing the concession would breach faith with other parties.
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Capetown
Krueger
Transvaal
Joseph Chamberlain
Butte Man Sanford Currier Arrested for Adultery
Sanford Currier of Butte was arrested after his wife charged adultery with Mrs. Walker. The Curriers have two daughters. Currier and Mrs. Walker occupied the 607 East Fifth street residence while Mrs. Currier was away. They eloped to Butte. Currier worked as a carpenter. Mrs. Currier later returned to poverty and found the house occupied by her husband and Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Walker is at large.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Sanford Currier
Butte
Walker
Curriers
Currier
East
East Fifth Street
Traction Company Incorporated in Denver Faces Franchise Move
The Municipal Traction Company of Denver filed incorporation with 1 million dollars in stock to build a street car system opposing the existing firm that absorbed two older companies. Ex-Mayor McMurray serves as president as the firm seeks a city council franchise amid claims the city administration favors it. Century Road Club riders report 1898 mileage leaders in Chicago and nearby cities.
Cabinet Members Absent as Philippines Situation Improves
President and cabinet viewed the situation in the Philippines as improving despite ongoing fighting. Three cabinet members Gage Alger and Griggs were absent from today's meeting while discussions focused on the progress and strategy.
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Washington
Gage
Alger
Griggs
Philippines
Electrical motors manufactories and coke ovens firm
The tract describes manufactories for electrical motors and coking works with large coal canes and coke ovens. It notes operations of furnaces, coal mines in Illinois, and rail connections including a line from V sal near the Wisconsin line to Chicago about 35 miles away. It mentions a Chicago works link with Elgin Joliet and Foxteyn and talks around a Republic Steel company combination with limited discussion.
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T& Eastern Railroad
V Sal
Wisconsin Line
Chicago
Tlinois
Coster
Elgin, Joliet & Foxteyn, Ag
Republic Steel Company
My, Frick
Jude Moore
Appliances, Seven Finish In Louisville Display
In Louisville a display featuring seven appliances and a massive 135 blast drew attention as onlookers counted items and noted the heavy turnout. The event showcased consumer goods and attracted local residents and reporters.
Rumor Confirmed of Steel Industry Combination
Chicago May date The Times Herald reports John W Gates confirmed a nationwide merger of major steel firms. The plan unites Carnegie Steel, National Steel, American Steel Hoop, American Tinplate, Federal Steel and American Steel and Wire with Rockefeller Mesaba iron interests. New company to be led by H C Frick and based in New York with capital stock likely over 900 million dollars possibly reaching 1 billion. Operations slated to begin by July 1 with a single distributor and higher prices anticipated.
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Chicago
Times T Herald
John W. Gates
Gates
New York
American Steel and Wire Company
Rapital
H. C. Frick
Pittsburg
Andrew
Gitex’ Company
Federal Steel Company
Frick
Mr. Gates
Carnegie Steel and Iron Company
National Steel Company
American Steel Hoop Company
American Tinplate Company
Federal Btee Company
Rockefeller Mesaba Iron Interests
Wall Street
Empress Petticoats by Hennessy Introduces New Support
Hennessy markets the Empress Petticoats replacing stiffened skirts with a corded spiral wire framework. The garment claims self adjusting comfort, light weight under 14 pounds, and graceful contour without heavy frills, suitable for day or evening wear.
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Kitts
Empress Petticoats in Varied Fabrics and Colors
Advertises Empress Petticoats in striped metalile cloth and taffeta silk, with decorative bottoms and full widths. Sizes range 39 to 42 inches, prices from 7.60 to 20.00 dollars. Includes pink, green, blue, cardinal, purple and mixed color patterns.
Women’s All Wool Suits In Navy Garnet And Black
All wool serge and Venetian cloth suits offered in navy garnet and black with taffeta silk trim. Jerkins priced for street wear, sizes range from 24 to 42 inches. Priced at 15.00 and 22.50 each with varied finishes and strong value.
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Royal Bine
Bineley
Knox
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