No Terms of Settlement Report From Manila Front
May 26 dispatch from Manila describes ongoing advances with American troops pushing forward and rebels retreating. San Luis walls display word of massacres and prisoners. Civilians evacuate via the Rio Grande in thatched boats. Nebraska regiment moves from San Fernando to Calumpit for a 30 day rest amid hot conditions and morale remains high among veterans.
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Manila
San Luis
Kobbe
Rio Grande
Nebraska Regiment
San Fernando
Calumpit
Aguinaldo Ruse Intercepted Arms Shipment Reported
A Journal Hong Kong dispatch says Consul Gen Wild man halted a shipment of small arms for the Filipinos. Four Englishmen and one American are implicated. The Filipino Junta claims Aguinaldo feigns peace to gain time for arming efforts.
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New York
Hong Kong
Wildman
Aguinaldo
Four Americans reported killed in action near San Isidro
A Manila dispatch says Col. French with the Twenty second infantry drove the enemy three miles from San Isidro, four Americans killed including Maj. Roubbe, and Maj. Roubbe with the 10th regiment is due to join at Ara yat as Rio Grande is cleared of insurgents. Admiral Dewey has sailed with the Olympia from Manila to Hong Kong.
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New York
Manila
French
San Isidro
Lawton
Roubbe
Dewey
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Olympia
Hong
Kong
Armistice Sought as Aguinaldo Envoys Arrive in Manila
Washington dispatches report Aguinaldo commissioners reached Manila and plan talks with the U S commission on May 22. Their power is limited and they seek an armistice as a precondition to negotiations. Aguinaldo requests a cessation of hostilities to gauge Filipino public sentiment.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Aguinaldo
United States Commission
Insurgent Peace Delegation Returns Unsatisfied in Manila
Manila May 20. Insurgent commissioners arrived by special train and met Gen Otis after breakfast. The interview proved unsatisfactory as the commission had no concrete terms and lacked power to negotiate. They brought Aguinaldo's armistice request awaiting Filipino congress decision. Otis refused to discuss it. Before leaving Manila, the delegation will tour the Oregon and other ships at the American fleet.
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Manila
Adjt
Barry
Otis
Aguinaldo
Oregon
Oxford and Cambridge Challenge Yale and Harvard in July
The steamer Paris sailed from Southampton to New York with a challenge from Oxford and Cambridge universities to Yale and Harvard for an athletic contest to be held in London in the last week of July. The programme will include the regular Oxford and Cambridge events.
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London
Associated Press
Paris
New York
Southampton
Oxford
Cambridge
Yale
Harvard
London season ends with expected royal attendance
University representatives expect the challenge to be accepted and the meeting to attract crowds at season’s end. The Prince of Wales and other prominent figures have signified their intention to attend.
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London
Prince of Wales
Fire at Jerome Arizona Destroys Multiple Businesses
Prescott Arizona May 20 a major fire in Jerome damaged the Ryan hotel and three blocks of downtown. High winds fanned the flames for five hours destroying hotels saloons stores and lodging houses. Estimated loss about 150000 with little insurance.
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Prescott
Ariz
Jerome
Ryan Hotel
Leland
New Yo
Clark's
Neff
van Allen & Archimbeau
Scott
Cordiner & Hoover
David Conner
Anese Charlie
Jennie Bauter
George Lenham
St. Elmo
Tamborini
Orinoco Iron Concession Upheld in Venezuela
The Venezuelan supreme court affirmed the Orinoco Iron company of New York as the valid holder of iron ore lands along the Orinoco River, defeating the Raleigh syndicate of England. The decision ends years of litigation and paves the way to cheaper iron ore for American and English manufacturers.
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New York
Supreme Court of Venezuela
Caracas
Orinoco Iron Company
Raleigh Syndicate
England
Orinoco River
Lake Superior
Pittsburg
Manoa
Orinoco
Pearl fishery disaster devastates coast in North Queensland
Victoria BC May 20 The cutter Mystery returned to Cooktown from the scene of a pearl fishery hurricane wreck that swept the north Queensland coast. The Mystery recovered 58 bodies, 18 identified, 40 unclaimed including 36 natives buried in a trench. Wreckage lay 20 and 40 feet above sea level along the desolate shores.
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Victoria
B. C
Sydney
Mystery
Cookstown
Queensland
Bones Found In Yard Hint at 1892 Murder Case
In St Louis on May 20 laborers unearthed a box of human bones with two bullet-like holes in the skull. The box, buried for years, is linked to the 1892 disappearance of a young lady named Richards. Police suspect murder and dismemberment.
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St. Louis
Taylor Avenue
Richards
Rich Santa Clara placer mine reports huge bullion haul
Allan 46 Fraser reached Ensenada from the new Santa Clara placer Held with $8000 in bullion. He says the district is wonderfully rich and extends about 20 miles. Miners using dry wash methods earn from $15 to $20 daily.
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Hich Placer Fields
Ensenada
Mex
Allan
Fraser
Santa Clara Placer Held
American Volunteers Invited to Join British Troop Review
The Westminster Volunteers consider hosting Seventh New York regiment for the July review in Hlyde Park. Sir Charles Howard Vincent promotes a broad American audience and a shooting match. Admiral Dewey Buller hints at welcome for US sailors at British ports.
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London
Associated Press
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Prince
Princess Christian
Duchess of York
Duke and Duchess of Fife
Duke of Cambridge
Crown Prince of Siam
Windsor
Victoria
Castle Hill
Waterloo
Marquis of Salisbury
Jubilee
Prince of Wales
Britannia
Cowes
Charles Howard Vincent
Sheffield
New York Regiment
England
Daniel Appleton
Westminster Volunteers
Hlyde Park
Westminster Volunteer Regiment
Great Britain
Appleton
Ameriea
War Office
Redver Dewey Buller
Westminster Regiment
Buller
Navy League
Ma~han
United States
Hague
Peace Conference at The Hague Deliberates Secrecy and Discretion
The Hague May 20 The peace conference held its second sitting for five minutes with the czar and queen’s telegram answers read by the president. He noted secrecy while allowing press bureau communications with approval. Delegates showed approval and several leaders left for preliminary work, as the emperor sent thanks via Baron De Siaal.
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The
Hague
Wilhelmna
Murmus
Baron de Siaal
Muraviee
Mc Giffert Refuses to Withdraw from Presbyterian Church
A. T. Mc Giffert of Union Theological Seminary sent a letter to the Presbyterian general assembly stating he will not modify his stance on doctrinal matters in Christian Church in the Apostolic Age and cannot withdraw. The committee will review the letter as heated debate looms. Conservative and liberal factions applauded portions of the letter. The assembly also discussed ministerial relief and raised a $40 000 plan with telegraphic appeals. Delegates visited St Paul in the afternoon.
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Press
Lord Charl Beresford
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Gibraltar
Associated Press
Admiralty
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Choate
Richard Webster
Winterford
Cranleigh
Surrey
Richard
London
Theatrical Fund
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Gerald Balfour
Ireland
Littlestone
J. R. Carter
Tod Sloan
Beaufort Club
Riley Grannan
Paderewski
Patti
Oterea
St. James Hall
Mme. Part
Albert Hall
Otereo
Alhambra
Minneapolis
Minn
A.T. McGiffert
Union Theolorical Seminary
Presbyterian General Assembly
Radcliff
McGiffert
General Essembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Richmond
December in May Storm Grips Butte With Sudden Snow
A Butte area report describing a striking image of December in May as heavy snowfall blankets streets and landscapes. The piece notes the contrast between the seasonally warm month and the wintry scene, highlighting the striking absence of expected spring growth.
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Butte
Shoota
Men's Mackintoshes in varied styles and prices
A local ads listing multiple Mackintosh coats and capes for men across grades and sizes. Prices range from 3.50 to 20 dollars, highlighting Cape and Cheviot varieties in full length or box shapes. Hodgeman's Driving Capes also promoted as stylish weather wear.
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Hodgeman
Women's Mackin toshesetc exchange policy note
The text describes an exchange option for unsatisfactory or defective garments. If water leaks or other faults occur, any one item can be exchanged for a new garment. The policy emphasizes customer satisfaction and replacement of flawed products.
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