Aguinaldo Ready to Quit as Peace Looms in Philippines
Washington dispatch reports Aguinaldo’s camp acknowledges U S sovereignty over the Philippine archipelago and backs a three-branch government modeled on the United States. The plan calls for a governor general, elected suffrage for qualified Filipinos, and U S appointed judiciary. The move aims to end rebellion with terms favorable to U S administration while warning of continued guerrilla resistance if chiefs are not satisfied.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Washington
Bayes
Schurmann
United States
Archipelago
Executive Department
Legislative Department
Judicial Department
Luna
Aguinaldo
Pilipinos
Congress
Ponce
Proposil
Thes
Acumaldoe
United Statos
Arguelles
Tidtin
Luzon
Ita
Bhat
Arguelies
Bernal
Otis
Otis on Ground as Filipino hostilities debate rages
Reports say General Otis sits on the negotiating commission and is kept informed of talks. War department officials believe he will push until surrender terms are possible, aiming for peace with minimal casualties, while resisting any move to pause operations before an actual Filipino yield.
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Otis
War Department
Heaton
Nashville Arrives Cairo as War Vessel Signals Welcome
The Nashville sunboat, first shot in the Spanish American War, anchors at Cairo harbor after a brief voyage from below the city. A reception committee arrives aboard Dick Fowler, J. Morgan, and Theseus. Cairo lights up as the Melec signals launch and Battery A fires a salute. The levee crowds cheer while the city proclaims Cairo welcomes Captain Maynard and his crew. Navy officers join festivities at a naval ball and Mystic crew banquet in honor of the Jackies.
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Cairo
Ill
United States
Nashville
Dick Fowler
J. Morgan
Theseus
Danville
Admiral Dewey Nearing Return to United States
A Washington report says Admiral Dewey plans to return soon, contingent on the Philippine negotiations. If arms are laid down, he would sail with the Olympia to New York, likely via the Suez Canal, then proceed to Washington for talks with the president on the Philippines.
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New York
Teal Herald
Washington
McKinley
Dewey
Commission
Olympia
United States
Suez Canal
Philippines
Phoenixville Bridge Firm Wins Global Railway Contract
American Birr reports Phoenixville based The Phoenix's Bridge Works contracted with Japanese government agents to construct a large steel bridge for the Imperial railroad of Japan after a fierce European bid. The firm also undertakes steel bridges and viaducts for railroads in Brazil Canada Central America and Peru and 12 steel bridges for the eastern Chinwee railroad at the southern terminus of the trans-Siberian project.
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Birr
Philadelphia
Phoenix's Bridge Works
Phoenixville
Imperial Railroad
Japan
Europe
Brazil
Canada
Central America
Peru
Besidca
Theastern Chinwee Railroad
Hawaii natives seek territorial government says John Ena
May 6 in San Francisco John Ena vice president of Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co Hawaii arrived on the Moana. He reports Hawaiians favor territorial status and oppose colonial rule. He predicts the island will have its largest sugar crop ever while coffee fails, with planters selling lands to a syndicate to grow sugar.
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San Francisco
John Ena
Inter-Island Steam Navigation Company of
Hawaii
Annexation effort aided by Cuban American league study drive
The Annexation League of New York promotes English study in Cuba to aid annexation efforts, signaling that unrest among Cuban independents may boost the annexationist cause. A letter to President McDowell notes dissent could push thousands to join the pro US protection movement.
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Annexation League
New York
Cuban American League
Cuba
Wm. C. McDowell
League
United States
Castoria Ad Claiming Cure for Female Troubles
An advertisement touts Castoria for infants and children alongside a claim of curing female troubles with a $500 reward for uncured Jeucorrhoea. It lists a price of 1.50 per box and provides the Seguro Manufacturing Co. address in Butte Montana plus a Dr. Finehart dentist notice in Hennessy block.
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Seguro
Seguro Manufacturing Co
Weyerhorst
Galena
Idaho Street
Butte
Mont
P. O
Postal laws of Havana push to curb obscene mail
Havana dispatch reports a likely forthcoming decree extending US-style postal abuse laws to Cuba. Authorities pressed after two Cubans were freed due to a missing code violation, and the move aims to ensure punishment for obscene literature.
National Car Equipment company forms in San Francisco
Articles of incorporation filed by National Car Equipment Company with capital stock of ten million dollars. Purpose includes acquiring patents, manufacturing and dealing in articles and inventions, real estate, agency services, borrowing money secured by property. Founders include John Dolber Henry F Allen John A Hooper Rudolph Spreckels Richard W Gorrill Joseph H Thompson and W H Chickering.
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Car Equipment Company
San Francisco
National Car Equipment Company
Incorporatora Gar
Company 3
John Dolber
Henry F. Allen
John A. Hooper
Rudolph Spreckels
Richard W. Gorrill
Joseph H. Thompson
W. H. Chickering
The Black Jack Weapon Threat in New York Prisons
Leslie's Weekly notes a rise in prisoners found with deadly weapons as courts curb harsh penalties. Reports describe black jacks with lead-filled heads and other improvised weapons carried by foreigners and criminals, with incidents in Park Row and police stations highlighting the danger and policing response.
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Leslie's
New York City
M Bist
Park Rowan
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Azont
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