Insurgents seize Iloilo as Spanish forces retreat
A Dec 28 dispatch reports Lopez led insurgents capturing Iloilo before American relief ships arrived. Potter carried orders to contact Spanish General Rios, Aguinaldo’s flag was seen, and Spanish troops evacuated southern towns except Zambanga and Mindanao. Navy says no alarm though concerned by Spain’s sincerity.
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MANILA
Lopez
Philippines
Iloilo
Dewey
Otis
WASHINGTON
war department
Potter
Rios
Aguinaldo
Zambanga
Mindanao
Madrid
navy department
Senator Morrill Dies at 88 in Washington Home
Senator Justin S. Morrill of Vermont died at his Washington home after seven days of illness from pneumonia following a grip. The veteran lawmaker, aged 88, long served in the Senate and House and helped craft the Morrill tariff of 1861. funeral arrangements were not yet set.
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WASHINGTON
Justin S. Morrill
Vermont
Morrill
senate
house
Morrilll
Mills’s Daughter Frances Mills to Wed Marine Lt George Richards
Washington December 28 elaborate wedding plans mark the marriage of Frances Mills daughter of Senator Roger Q Mills to First Lieutenant George Richards United States Marine Corps The Ohio native and Naval Academy graduate of 1890 served on the cruiser Newark during the recent war He is brother to John K Richards former Ohio attorney general now solicitor general of the United States
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Frances Mills
United States
Roger Q. Mills
George Richards
United States marine corps
Lieut. Richards
Ohio
naval academy
Newark
John K. Richards
Man hanged for murder in Kansas City jail
James Brown colored defender of self defense was hanged at 11 17 in the county jail for the murder of Henry Prather about a year ago. Both men were in love with the same person according to the report.
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Kansas City
James Brown
Henry Prather
Prather
Woman’s visit ends in gunfire as suspect visits
In Princeton Missouri Ira Sexton was hanged for the murder of Nathan Stark, a young farmer, in October 1897. The case involved Brown visiting a woman when Prather arrived and Brown then shot him.
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Brown
Prather
PRINCETON
Ira Sexton
Nathan Stark
Miss Georgia Cayvan Backed by Women’s Groups
In New York on December 28 Miss Georgia Cayvan found support among the Professional Woman's League and Sorosis after Mrs. Ted Helmuth cited her name in the Teall divorce case. The actress received praise and solidarity from several women’s clubs for her actions and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW YORK
Georgia Cayvan
Professional Woman’s league
Ted Helmuth
Miss Cayvan
Teall
Sorosis
Filipinos in Washington announce junta and push for independence
Senor Agoncillo, acting for Aguinaldo, says Filipinos now in Washington will form a junta and demand independence. He notes Filipinos have fought for self rule and claim it by right, but declines to state insurgent plans if US authority extends over the islands until US policy is clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Senor Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
United States
New Trunk Line Aims for Chicago Route
Railroad men say Calv in S Brice plans for an east to west trunk line proceed as if he were living Entrance to Chicago is secured and by next July a new trunk line based on the Lake Erie and Western will be in place
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CLEVELAND
Calvin S. Brice
Chicago
Lake Erie and Western
Senor Romero in Critical Condition From Appendicitis
Mexican minister Senor Romero remains in critical condition with appendicitis. Doctors planned an operation but postponed it until tomorrow due to his weakness, hoping for improved readiness to endure the procedure.
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WASHINGTON
Senor Romero
Gold strike reported in Colorado desert
Pasadena dispatch says three prospectors struck rich in the Colorado desert earning about 4800 dollars each in the past year. The report notes the find is source of large wealth potential in the region.
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PASADENA
Calif
Colorado desert
Grip epidemic peaks in Cincinnati as cases hit twenty five thousand
The grip epidemic has reached its climax in Cincinnati with about 25 000 cases. Physicians expect the number to stay high until the weather moderates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CINCINNATI
Admiral Sampson Stricken With Grip at Arlington Hotel
Admiral Sampson is ill at the Arlington hotel after an attack of the grip. Dr Rexey, his physician, says his condition is not serious but he will remain confined to his room for several days.
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Washington
Sampson
Arlington hotel
Rexey
Bernhardt Climbs Vesuvius. Fire Burns Curls
French stage star Sarah Bernhardt ascended Mount Vesuvius today and a crater flame burned a portion of her curls while the dramatic actress was briefly startled by the ascent.
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Vesuvius
NAPLES
Sarah Bernhardt
General Greene declines superintendent post in New York
New York December 28 General Francis V Greene refuses appointment as superintendent of public works sending a dispatch to Col Roosevelt late last night.
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NEW YORK
Francis V. Greene
Col. Roosevelt
Judge Hamilton Ward Dies in Weelsville
Weelsville New York December 28 Judge Hamilton Ward of the supreme court died this morning at his home. The longtime jurist was a prominent figure in state law and public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEELSVILLE
N. Y
Hamilton Ward
supreme court
Prominent Men Discuss Education At Southern Conference
In New Orleans the Southern Educational Association held a general session with papers on art education by Halsey C. Ives and on higher education progress in the south by Charles W. Dabney of Tennessee. Raymond of West Virginia spoke on secondary schools and a report on college and high school coordination was presented.
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NEW ORLEANS
Southern Educational association
Halsey C. Ives
St. Louis
United States commissioner of education
A. H. Merrill
Vanderbilt university
Nevada governor race supersedes Senate contest in Eureka dispute
On December 28 Sacramente reports Saddler appears elected governor of Nevada by 22 votes over McMillan but an unconfirmed Eureka county tally claims 171 ballots were struck as illegal, potentially handing the seat to McMillan.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Nevada
United States
McMillan
Eureka county
Emile Zola Arrives in London With Secretary
The Exchange Telegraph reports Emile Zola arrived in London this morning accompanied by his secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
The
Exchange Telegraph company
Emile Zola
Actress Julia Arthur Cancels NYC Engagement
Miss Julia Arthur, the actress, canceled her engagement in New York due to grip and nervous prostration. She hopes to resume performances some time in January.
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NEW YORK
Julia Arthur
Arthur
Republicans Nominate Samuel Askridge for Mayor
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Republican party naming Samuel Askridge as their candidate for mayor in the current political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHILADELPHIA
The
republicans today
Samuel Askridge
Market Report Silver and Lead Prices on Dec 28
New York commodities markets show silver at 594 and lead at 3.67 on December 28. Prices reflect trading activity and daily fluctuations in precious metals and base metals markets.
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NEW YORK
St. Louis Republic agent disputes Herald report
M M Harrell, posing as a St. Louis Republic traveling agent, claims the Herald correspondent caused his trouble by reporting him to police over a $20 cashing attempt. He says he will return to Fort Worth to prove his identity and retaliate. John Sneed, Herald correspondent, says the police complaint against him is false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.M. Harrell
HERALD office
St. Louis Republic
Times
the
Republic
Fort Worth
John Sneed
HERALD
Judge Rules Conspiracy Case in Knights of Labor
Judge Bradley of the District criminal court overruled the demurrer to the indictment against Knights of Labor district assembly members. He held that a conspiracy to injure a tradesman by pressuring him in his business is a common law misdemeanor indictable as such, and that the facts allege unlawful, oppressive interference with another’s rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bradley
District criminal court
Knights of Labor
District assembly
District of Columbia
Prisoner James Petty Quits Post at Fort Bliss
An eastbound G H. train carried Private James Petty, under guard by Sergeant Robertson and seven soldiers, as a prisoner from Fort Bliss. Petty faces possible punishment at the guardhouse, while the guards expect to return with him by next Tuesday. The soldiers note ongoing indiscipline among Fort Bliss troops but anticipate improved discipline under officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H
James Petty
Fort Bliss
Robertson
Petty
Christmas Aftermath: Neighborhood Knife Attack on Front Street
George Foster swore out a warrant against Pancho Comerche for assault to commit murder after a Christmas Day fence dispute. Foster, a colored man, was slashed on the neck and face with a butcher knife during the dispute between neighbors on Front street across the S P tracks.
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George Foster
Spencer
Pancho Comerche
Front street
S.P
Comerche
Foster
Varioloid case at smallpox hospital and quarantine action
Harry Earl was moved to a suspect room as varioloid developed from an illness thought to be varioloid. A Mexican man quarantined with him was removed after giving up. Turner died and was buried. his granddaughter is reported well. The Board of Health meets at 5 pm to discuss Juarez smallpox and quarantine plans. Roswell health officer supports recognition of local certificates while maintaining business needs.
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Harry Earl
smallpox hospital
Yandell
Turner
BOARD OF HEALTH
Vilas
Juarez
Roswell
El Paso
California Limited Wreck Near Hoehnes Colorado
The California Limited eastbound on the Santa Fe derailed this morning two miles east of Hoehnes due to a broken rail. Engine and three cars went down the embankment and baggage and dining cars burned. Four passengers were bruised, Conductor Boucher and Brakeman Rope burned lightly. No bones were broken and trains resumed by noon.
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TRINIDAD
Colo
California limited
Santa Fe
Morrison
the
Hoehnes
Colorado
Boucher
Albuquerque
Mayor Demands Food For Quarantined Mexican Patient
Tensions rise as Mayor Magoffin and Dr. Race clash over a Fifth Street smallpox case. Consul Mallen voices concern while authorities insist the quarantined man, his wife, and child be fed and moved to the pest house if needed. Dr. Yandell confirms charter authority and orders a pest house wagon with a nurse to remove the patient if necessary.
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Magoffin
Dr. Vilas
board of health
Fifth street
Consul Mallen
Race
morning Times
Mallen
Yandell
John Connors
Dr. Yandell
Social Evening by First Baptist Church Union
A pleasant social hosted by the Baptist Young People's Union at the Misses Maple residence featured prettily decorated parlors, games, and music. The semi annual election of officers named Medland as president and Dora Ballinger as vice president with a slate of officers for recording and corresponding secretaries, librarians, organists, and committee members.
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Baptist Young People’s Union
First Baptist church
Medland
Dora Ballinger
Pierson
Miss Lilly Maple
Elsina Von Ballow
Annie Coffin
Emma McGinnis
Mrs. Mote
Lizzie Page
Mote
Williams
Kline
Miss Ballinger
Miss Lilly
Alice Maple
Fennell
Epidemic of Grip Grips Nation and El Paso
An epidemic of grip sweeps the north and spreads across the United States with thousands affected. In El Paso several cases are reported though local impact is milder, while northern regions see more severe and lasting damage, harming the weak and contributing to consumptive decline.
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United States
El Paso
Catlin Bros. Bank Collapse Impacts Kansas City Trade
Abilene reports Catlin Bros. of Miltonvale bankers and cattle feeders failed with liabilities of 400000 to 500000. Their bank closed Saturday after feeding 25000 head of cattle and incurring heavy losses. Inability to extend matured cattle paper blamed for the failure, expected to hit several Kansas City commission houses hard through floated paper.
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Abilene
Catlin Bros
Miltonvale
Kansas City
Building Permit Granted for Brick Cottage on Upson Avenue
Dr. Oscar Wilkinson secured a city permit to erect a brick cottage on Upson avenue at a cost of 2650 dollars. The project occupies lots 40 and 41 in the Sattersthwaite addition and will be built by architect Krause.
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Oscar Wilkinson
Upson avenue
Sattersthwaite
Krause
Son of W J Turner Held in Pecos Jail After Health Certificate Lapse
In Pecos jail a son of W J Turner who died yesterday was found traveling from El Paso. He did not carry a health certificate and upon arrival in Pecos he was jailed.
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W. J. Turner
El Paso
Pecos
Funeral of Mrs Jordan at South Campbell Street
The funeral of Mrs. A. Jordan took place yesterday at 3 o'clock from the residence of Louis Vidal on South Campbell Street with interment at Concordia.
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A. Jordan
Louis Vidal
Campbell street
Concordia
Remains of Duckworth Held After Sudden Death
The remains of Brakeman Duckworth of the G H railway, 32, who died suddenly in this city yesterday morning, are being kept by Undertaker Ross as relatives in Charlotte North Carolina are advised. Authorities say rupture of a blood vessel in the lungs caused death, possibly from strain from heavy lifting.
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Duckworth
G. H. railway
Ross
Charlotte
North Carolina
Moon Eclipse Draws Large Crowd Despite Gate Shortfall
The last night’s lunar eclipse drew many spectators as promised by the Herald. Luna delivered a strong performance to a crowd rivaling the last circus, though gate receipts were small and manager Heatherly expressed concern.
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HERALD
Heatherly
Luna
Texan Dies in Williams of Spinal Meningitis
W S Bean a young man of sterling worth and Christian character died of spinal meningitis last Monday afternoon at 1 o clock He had recently arrived from Texas and obtained work with the Saginaw Lumber Company He was attacked at 10 o'clock and died at 1 The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev Gibbon
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Texas
Williams
Arizona
W. S. Bean
sterling worth
Saginaw Lumber company
Methodist Episcopal church
Gibbon
Gate City Lodge Nineteen Seventeen K of L Officers Chosen
Gate City Lodge No. 3014 K of L held its semi annual election naming John Sorrenson master workman Joseph Steiskall W F A Solky R S E W S Eyler F S Frank Del Buono treasurer C D Adams alimoner W C Taylor statistician W J Clark J C Ross judges and Frank Knee clerk The lodge is in a flourishing condition.
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Gate City Lodge
K. of L
John Sorrenson
Joseph Steiskall
W. F
A. Solky
R. S
E.W.S. Eyler
F. S
Frank Del Buono
C. D. Adams
W. C. Taylor
W. J. Clark
J.C. Ross
Frank Knee
Police Court to hear street fight cases afternoon
The recorder did not hold court this morning as no arrests were made last night. Henry Blue and Maria Micaud, arrested Monday night for fighting by officer Franco, will have their cases heard this afternoon along with John Doe, also arrested for fighting, at the same time.
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Henry Blue
Maria Micaud
Utah street
Franco
John Doe
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SAMPSON III
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SOUTHERN EDUCATORS
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Herrell
Julia Arthur II
FORT CLARK
California Flyer
Embankment
DR. RACE
Baptist Union Social
G. H. Brakeman
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