Quay Acquitted of Unlawful Use of State Funds
Philadelphia April 22 Matthew Stanley Quay was found not guilty by a jury of conspiring to use Pennsylvania state funds for personal gain. Four ballots produced acquittal after initial votes of 10 to 2 and 11 to 1. Cheers outside court. Quay to Washington for rest, then Governor Stone appoints him senator until the next legislative session.
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Yellow Fever Reports Rise in Havana
Havana reports five new yellow fever cases, all non Americans. The only American with the fever is Biscomb, a discharged private on a plantation near Pamilas. Carlist agents seek Cuban soldiers around Havana offering pay and passage to Spain to join Don Carlos forces.
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Biscomb
Pamilas
Spain
Don Carlos
Major Bell Surrounded Rebels at Quezgua Battlefield
Washington reports a U S recon led by Major Bell and a troop near Malolos engaged four infantry battalions and four artillery pieces. Rebels abandoned trenches after heavy losses. U S casualties include two officers and two enlisted killed, others wounded. total 49.
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Queugua
Fourth Cavalry
Iowa
Utah Light Artillery
Naumies
Otis
Stotsenberg Leads Nebraska Charge in Devastating Quengua Clash
Manila reports four Nebraskans killed including Colonel Stotsenberg and Lieutenant Sisson in a disastrous yet successful engagement at Quengua. Major Bell and Major Mulford's forces fought a mile long horseshoe trench, women and civilians not mentioned. The Nebraska regiment suffered heavy casualties, while Filipinos retreated after entrenched resistance. Colonel Stotsenberg died at about 200 yards from the breastworks, gaining lasting fame among troops.
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Sisson
Fourth Cavalry
Quengua
Sinal
Bell
Mulford
Mavila
Nebraska
Iowa
Utah
Volunteers
MacArthur forces advance toward Calumpit and Malolos
April 25 report from Manila states General MacArthur's division moved from Malolos toward Calumpit while General Hale crossed the Baghbag and held a ford nearby. Philippine losses are cited as fifty killed. American losses single figure with one wounded. Aguinaldo and Filipino staff reportedly at Calumpit with a large force.
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Iowa
Hale
Kuinchua
Baghbag
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Wheaton
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Kansas Regiment
Malolos
Arguments in George Case Open as Trial Resumes
The courtroom fills as the state and defense present jury charge requests. The state seeks instructions that promises to marry and related grievances do not justify homicide and that alibi weaknesses be noted, while the defense asks that homicide be proven before considering threats and that absence from the stand not prejudice the defendant.
Selborne School in Ruins After Fatal Fire
Selborne School for Boys near Poriahew California was destroyed by fire. Felix Armstrong aged 7 died in his bed. ten boys and four teachers escaped with no serious injuries. Property loss is about 30000 dollars, insured for 20000. Fire origin unknown. blaze started in the basement and spread quickly aided by west wind.
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Felix Armstrong
Poriahew
Falke Story Discredited by U S Officials
Washington officials, including Secretary Hay and Secretary Long, disbelieve a report that the German cruiser Halke’s commander was arrested at Apia by a British naval commander. They cite a cable from Admiral Kautz dated April 4 and question the voyage timeline from Apia to Victoria, suggesting a crew misinterpretation of events at the plantation ambush.
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Washington
Halke
Apia
Hay
Long
Navy Department
Kautz
Auckland
Victoria
Coghlan Declines to Discuss Speech Furore
At a Raleigh sailors banquet in New York Captain Coghlan avoids commentary on the international controversy sparked by his remarks. He cites no Washington contact beyond a routine order via Rear Admiral John W. Philip and warns that further talk will only cause more misstatements and misunderstandings.
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New York
Astor Gallery
Washington
Bloodshed in Chinatown sparks highbinder war in Fresno
A bloody clash erupts in Fresno Chinatown between Bing Kong and Sney On Tongs near the morgue. Many wounded reported and nine held in county jail as San Francisco hatchet men arrive. police feared wider outbreak. In Des Moines, Judge Holmes rules on McFarland case about recovering funds from clerks and census costs.
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Gaba
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Sam Hose Burned Alive Near Newnan in Mob Vengeance
In Newnan Georgia on April 24 Sam Hose, accused of killing Alfred Crawford, was executed by a mob two miles from town before 2,500 spectators. Ears fingers and other body parts were removed as trophies, and portions sold for cents. W. Y. Atkinson, former Georgia governor, urged legal trial. Hose reportedly confessed to the killing but denied the Crawford assault.
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Sam Hose
Alfred Crawford
Pennsylvania
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Palmetto
Hose
Yose
Lige Strickland
Cranford
Wade board of inquiry closes open sessions on army meat inquiry
The Wade board of inquiry completed its 10 week investigation into General Miles allegations about army meat supply during the Spanish-American War. It toured packing houses in Chicago Omaha and Kansas City examined hundreds of witnesses and rejected Lieutenant Colonel Garlington's report. Major Tos summarized Miles case and urged findings of fraud and crime before submitting the case to the board.
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Wade
Miles
Spain
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Garlington
Inspector General's Office
Lee
Davis
Breckenridge
Philip Reade
Congress
Major Tos
Court
Recorder
Police Officials Testify At Mazet Inquiry On Police Fund Levies
New York April 26 Yesterday's Mazet investigating commission session focused on societies funded solely by police members. John Proctor Clark suggested possible levies on ranks while witnesses, all police, provided no confirmation. Croker was excused to England, to return August 29. Commission to meet May 9 for a preliminary report to the legislature. Dont enlist cablegrams prompt from Washington April 24 reports Otis Philippines troops noting some cablegrams signed by Committee or unsigned. Exaggeration minimal, while a regimental note acknowledges such communications. Above danger line at Kansas City Missouri river rose to 21.3 feet last evening extending risk of property damage, cellars flooded, and preparations underway. Downey arrested Lancaster internal revenue deputy charged with informing cigarmakers of counterfeiting inquiry steps.
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Mavet
John
Proctor Clark
Albany
Croker
Mazet
England
Washington
Alger
Otis
Philippines
Kansas City
Downey
Lancaster
Samuel B. Downey
Internal Revenue
Burns
Seed Service
Woo Gime
Wilkie
Philadelphia
Jacobs
Kendig
Secret Service
Barns
Falling on Upper River Sioux Orry April 25
The fragment notes an incident on the Upper River with a date of April 25 and mentions a person or place labeled Sioux Orry or similar. Context is unclear due to OCR damage.
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Missourt
California Fig Syrup Co Remedy Promises Gentle Laxative Benefits
The advertisement touts Syrup or Pies from the California Fig Syrup Co as a perfect strengthening laxative. It claims cleansing effects, relief from colds headaches and fevers, and relief from habitual constipation without irritating kidneys or liver. It notes fig content for taste while active ingredients come from senna and other aromatic plants. It warns to seek the full company name to avoid imitations and lists sale locations and price.
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California Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N. Y
Bottie
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