Malolos Taken by Americans as Aguinaldo Escapes
Malolos, the Vilipino capital, fell after three hours of heavy fighting with American forces under MacArthur. Aguinaldo escaped north with loyalists, leaving behind guns and war materiel as fires swept the city. American troops faced fierce resistance and heat, then observed desolation from Manila to Malolos with civilians seeking aid amid looted homes and scattered property.
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Aguinaldo
Malales
MacArthur
Aguinalds
Malolos
United States
Manilao
Manila
Destruction and retreat as American forces advance on Malolos
American troops raised the flag over Ma Jalox at dawn Friday and entered a deserted city. Rebels fled toward the mountains, leaving trenches and torn rails behind. Four Nebraska soldiers were killed and many wounded as First Nebraska, First South Dakota, and Tenth Pennsylvania pressed the advance along the Guiguinta river line.
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Iast
Ma Jalox
Kansas Regiment
Montana Regiment
Presidencia
Amles
United States
Malolos
Guiguinta River
Nebraska
South Dakota
Pennsylvania
No More Volunteers for Otis Declines Mustering
War Department says Otis not asked to muster 35 000 or 85 000 volunteers under the army reorganization bill. Acting Secretary Meiklejohn and Adjt. Gen. Corbin have not discussed the issue with the President. No plan to raise further troops for the Philippines while Manila forces proceed.
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Corbin
War Department
Meiklejohn
Adjt
Manila
Otis
Philippines
War in Brief Manages to Stun Filipino Defenders Near Manila
Rebels burned villages retreating toward Malolos in disarray. A hidden colored woman found dead in Meyenarayan from fright. First Nebraska soldiers swam the river under fire and disrupted the enemy. Bigan fell with no shots fired. Prisoners say leaders hinder surrender. Some insurgents found with throats cut as punishment for refusing to fight. Official Manila casualties from Feb 4 to March 28 total 189 killed and 896 wounded.
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Malolos
Meyenarayan
First Nebraska
Bigan
Manila
Private marks in watches reveal repair history
A Chicago repair shop demonstrates how watchmakers track service with numbered tags, ledger records, and marks on inner cases. The method helps identify last repairs, owners, and costs, and police frequently rely on these marks to recover lost or stolen timepieces.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
First Silk Hat Riot Sparked by London Debut
An 1797 London incident reports haberdasher John Hetherington charged with breach of peace for wearing a silk hat in public. Crowds fled as women fainted and children cried, a dog yowled, and a boy was injured, leading to Hetherington’s arrest and bond.
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London
Ita
John Hetherington
The
Crown
Thomas
Belgium adopts new 24 hour reckoning for time
Since May a new system sets noon as 12 and midnight as 24 or 0 based on context. Trains starting at midnight depart at 0 hour and arrivals at that moment count as 24 o'clock. Station clocks have been re marked with 18 to 24 beneath 1 to 12.
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Belgium
Power in Eloquence Arrest Sparks Sleepwalking Defense
A Dakota lawyer was arrested for stealing wood but impressed the jury with a sleepwalking defense about placing flowers on his first wife’s grave. A woman who milks a cow complains of grocer prices for cream she uses to make butter.
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New York World
Advice to women on change of life from Mrs Pinkham
A period piece advertises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for menopausal symptoms. It quotes women from Missouri and Ohio praising the remedy's ability to restore strength and relieve uterine and urinary complaints. The letter urges readers to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
For Sale Monkey Dogs and Parrot Advertised
A provincial French journal prints a wry notice selling one monkey, two poodle dogs, and a parrot. The owner, Madame I, is about to marry and has no use for the animals, in a playful misreading cited by Youth's Companion.
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Provincia Journal
Mademoiselle I
Feel the Influence of St Jacobs Oil on Neuralgia Relief
An advertisement claims cold and heat worsen neuralgia while St Jacobs Oil treats the ailment promptly. The copy emphasizes nerve sensitivity to temperature and promotes the oil as a quick remedy.
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St. Jacobs
The Cheerful Idiot Inked With Self Knowledge
The Indianapolis Journal quotes the Cheerful Idiot in a witty exchange about self knowledge. A shoe clerk boarder remarks that knowing oneself is useful especially for a fat man, noting it grants a wide acquaintance.
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Indianapolis Journal
Delicious Coffee Seeds and Nut Varieties Promoted
A vintage ad lists coffee seeds and products with prices 1 cent, 16 cents, and 15 cents per package from Salzer's Seed Co in La Crosse Wisconsin. It offers a 30 cent deal for all eight packages plus a free catalogue. The note also mentions hazelnuts and filberts growing in Europe Asia Africa and America with a brief etymology of filberts.
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Salzer
John A. Salzer
Europe
Russian Asia
North Africa
North America
Greece
Grain-O new grain drink replaces coffee nationwide
Try Grain-O. Ask your grocer for a package of GRAIN-O the new food drink that replaces coffee. Children and adults may drink it without injury. It has the rich seal brown of Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and suits delicate stomachs. Price 15c and 24c per package. Sold by all grocers.
Theft Report At The Shore In Somerville Journal
A brief item notes Molly-Jack stole something from under my nose while we watched fishing boats at the shore. Dolly-What was it a little smacki.
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Molly
Jack
Dolly
Somerville Journal
Lane's Family Medicine Moves the Bowels Daily
An old time medicine ad promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement aids health. It asserts gentle action on liver and kidneys, cures sick headache, and prices are 25 and 60 cents.
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Lane
Scientific Interest and Mr Pounder’s Music Technique
A report quotes a listener asking about the music before noting the speaker’s fascination with Mr Pounder’s technique. The remark reflects strong interest in the conductor's approach rather than the performance itself.
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Mr. Pounder
Nickel Plate Road Offers Low Rates and Luxurious Through Service
The Lowest Rates East or West are offered via the Nickel Plate Road with through trains to New York and through sleeping cars to Boston. Direct connections at Chicago serve all points west. Modern day coaches and luxurious sleeping cars enhance comfort, and unexcelled dining cars meet high standards.
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Nickel Plate Road
New York
Boston
Chicago
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