Return of Transports and US Troops From Manila
Washington reports that volunteers will be sent home as transports arrive. First to go are stationed at Negros near Manila with the Pacific fleets preparing more ships, including the Hancock, Pennsylvania, and St Paul. Otis notes health is good but two deaths occur en route, while plans shift to moving regulars to Manila and releasing chartered ships for Pacific duty.
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Maasant
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Atlantic
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Suezia
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Sheridan
Pacific
Thomas
Meade
Logan
Ous
Newport
Merritt
Fourth Artillery
Fifth Artillery
Warren
Sixth Artillery
Puebla
Zealandia
Para
Ceuba
Four Regular Regiments to Manila to Sail via New York
The War Department plans to send four regiments of regulars to Manila by way of New York and the Suez canal. The transports Logan, Thomas, and Meade will transfer from the Atlantic to the Pacific fleet and be prepared for duty quickly. The Thomas, largest government transport, should depart with a complete regiment and an additional battalion before month’s end.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
War Department
Manila
Suez Canal
Logan
Thomas
Meide
Atlantic
Pacific Fleet
Guantanamo
Shehan
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Galveston
Meade
Rebels Loot Manila Amid Demoralization Report
May 11 4 50 p m Mr Higels manager of the Manila Dagupan railway and two assistants reach San Fernando after remaining inside insurgent lines to protect railway property They report rebels are rooting native property and urge Americans to strike hard amid growing demoralization in the Philippines.
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Manila
Higelns
Manila-Dagupan
San Fernando
Higgins
Will Continue the Fighting
A Manila despatch cites Mabini stating insurgents will keep fighting with hope of European aid. Cavite forces vow desperate resistance to American advances amid ongoing conflict expectations.
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New York
Herald
Manila
Senor Mabinu
Aguinaldo
Cavite
Mob fears after Howard City family tragedy
Joseph Harvey, 20, fatally wounded his wife and his grandmother and uncle, mortally injured his infant and father in law, and wounded others before a self inflicted injury. Harvey, arrested, claimed self defense in the Pierson home, with mob threats rising as the community seeks answers about a shocking spree in May.
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Howard City
Mich
Joseph Harvey
Robert Pierson
John Logenslayer
Harvey
Pierson
Iaffy
Piergon
William May Offer A Prize For Brooklyn Saengerfest
Preachoot Raenger and officers of the United Singers society of Brooklyn seek Emperor William’s prize for the Ninetieth Saengerfest to be held in Brooklyn under Northeastern Sain kerbund auspices. Ex-Judith New and President Suenger met Washington officials to invite McKinley and Germany’s ambassador Holleben. They asked the emperor to contribute a prize to foster good feeling toward Germany. Holleben relayed the inquiry and reported favorable reaction.
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Preachoot Raenger
United Singers Society of Brooklyn
William
Brooklyn
Judith New
Suenger
United Singers
Washington
McKinley
Feron Holleben
United States
Haron Holleben
Germany
William Wold
Brooklynites
Gre Wn
Tances
Brothers Reunite After 28 Years In St Louis
In St Louis on May 11 Morris Dillon and Edward Dillon, separated since boyhood, reunited when Edward traveled to meet Morris aboard the gunboat Nashville. Morris, who fled as a youth, had been presumed dead by his family. Edward had learned Morris’s location after a note linked them to the Nashville in Memphis. The reunion followed Morris’s call to land and the brothers’ tearful meeting.
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St. Louis
Nashville
Morris Dillon
Edward Dillon
Morris
Seachen
Iward
Memphis
Longost
Edward
Standing committee opposes proposed ordination
The standing committee and all lay members oppose the proposed ordination. They paused his papers but their authority is said to be limited to verifying proper form of the documents.
President McKinley to tour the western states this summer
A Washington special says President McKinley plans a western vacation tour this summer. He aims to travel to San Francisco via the Southern Pacific and return by a special train on the Northern Pacific, stopping at Yellowstone Park and other points of interest. The trip would start mid July and last about six weeks.
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Chicago
Times Herald
Washington
McKinley
West
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone Park
Frenchman Assassinated in New York May W.-A Dispatch
A Manila dispatch reports insurgents killed M. Dumarats, a Frenchman, who was crossing their lines under a flag of truce while negotiating the release of Spanish prisoners. The assassination could spur a French demonstration.
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New York
Jannat and Advertiser
Manila
M. Dumarats
Irance
Statue Projects Mirror U S Goodwill Toward France
Washington May 11 diplomatic goodwill prompts three statue plans for Paris Exposition. Rochambeau statue to be funded by Philadelphia and national donors, Washingtonian equestrian statue of George Washington led by Mrs Justice Field with $15,000 raised, Lafayette statue backed by US Commissioner Peck. French officials informed and public reserve designated. Captain Vignal named French military attaché.
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France
Thrree
Rochambeau
Philadelphia
Hay
Impch
America
Mra
Justice Field
Seine
Lafayette Aiso
Paris
United States
Peck
de Jartment
Vignal
Crews Paid Off After Delayed Transport From Manila
The Transport Grant crew of over 180 men was paid off in San Francisco on May 11 amid delayed transport promises. Ships scheduled from New York to Manila and back left crews unsure about their homeward passage as talks referenced government conjerogity and quarantine changes. The Sherwin and Sheridan crews faced similar uncertainties awaiting discharge and future transport.
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San Francisco
Grant
New York
Manila
Sherwin
Sheridan
Manilie
Town Sprung Up In A Single Day In Oklahoma
A mining rush in Washita county Oklahoma created Mountain View in one day near the Washita River. Officials report rapid town growth with a mayor and police judge, and property sales reaching up to 990 dollars within minutes of staking.
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Oklahoma
Mowotain View
Washita County
Waenita
T. Wyates
Behator
John Berfoat
Couneelma
Wan Fu
Mountain View
Rock Island
Washita
Oklahom
Population estimates for Chicago city in 1888
The article cites figures from city and school census experts on Chicago's population. It notes a current estimate around 2,090,600 with projections near 2,100,000 for 1888 and acknowledges discrepancies between canvassing counts and government censuses.
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Chicago
Directa
Pita
Berald
Fitzgerald
Hennessy’s Furniture Parade in Butte Offers Wide Selection
In a vast 16 000 square foot showroom, Hennessy’s Furniture markets parlor sets, bedroom suites, leather and pegamoid goods, ladies desks, and parlour pieces with low and high price ranges. The ad touts San Domingo mahogany, green silk velour coverings, and a partial payment plan, promising big values and artistic pieces for offices or homes.
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Chicago
Times
Butte
Hennessy
Montana
San Domingo
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