Helena at Manila Months Trip
Helena prepares for a long trip to Manila as part of a months long travel plan. The schedule suggests a focused calendar with visits to key sites and meetings likely affecting ongoing projects and logistics.
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20 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1899
Page
1
Helena Arrives at Manila Navy Yard in Light Draft
Admiral Dewey reports the gunboat Helena reached Manila this morning. The vessel left Boston November 8 and is the first US warship built for Asiatic service to reach the station. Its light draught allows navigation of narrow streams, while armament planned to preserve order ashore. The military mast with machine guns sits fifty feet above water for long reach. Naval officers say it can ascend the Pasig river near insurgent lines and reach Malalos and other strongholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewey
Navy Department
Helena
Manila
Boston
United States
Asiatic
Pasig
Malalos
Martha Place to Die in Sing Sing Electric Chair This Week
Albany reports Governor Roosevelt unlikely to grant clemency. Martha Place faces execution for bludgeoning her stepdaughter Ida Place and attacking her husband. the case ends in the electric chair as court appeals deny a new trial. First Officer Ordwin and eight crew rescued from Rossmore recount brutal mid ocean storm and freezing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Martha M Place
Sing Sing
Court of Appeals
Sage
Mrs. Place
Place
Williamsburg
Ida Place
Ida
Trojan
Newport News
Ordwin
Ocean
Miles Put On Stand In Beef Inquiry Hearings
Gen. Miles testifies at the court of inquiry into army beef issues. He identifies regimental reports, rejects claims of chemical uso, defends press coverage, and explains his wartime rations stance while praising beef on the hoof as a reliable food source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Davis
New York Journal
Cincinnati
War Commission
War Department
The
Recorder
Tropics
Texas
Arizona
Old Mexico
Supreme Court Reconvenes for Cherokee Citizenship Case
The Supreme Court reopened at noon after a January 30 recess and is expected to issue several major decisions within a day or two. The first key case concerns citizenship for a large number of Cherokees under a new enrollment law appealed from the U.S. territorial court of Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
Supreme Court
United States Territorial Court of
Indian Territory
Tough Experience Of The Crew Of A British Steamer
Guascow Feb 20 The British steamer crew endured a trying voyage as per the report. The article notes hardship at sea including delays and threats to safety, with the crew showing resilience in the face of severe weather and mechanical issues.
Secretary Hitchcock Takes Oath of Office in Washington
In Washington on February 20, Ethan Allen Hitchcock sworn in as the new secretary of state. He takes the oath amid formal ceremonies, pledging to uphold the duties of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Washington
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Richard Wightman
War Investigation Commission
Alger
Sworn In at White House by Chief Justice Fuller
The interior paid a visit to the White House this morning where he was sworn in by Chief Justice Fuller and immediately assumed the duties of his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Interior
White House
Fuller
Orange Crop Ruined by Unprecedented Ice Cold in New Orleans
A Port Eads telegram reports a large quantity of ice flowing from the Mississippi into the gulf, a rare event. The cold nearly destroys the orange crop and harms oyster beds, with thousands of dollars in damage. Palms and tropical plants in New Orleans were felled by the freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Port Eads
Mississippi
Gulf
Steel billet prices rise in Pittsburg market
Bessemer steel billets increased by one dollar per ton in Pittsburg today as market activity showed firmer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bessemer
Jesse James on Trial Sparks Strong Talk Case
A local column discusses the high profile trial of Jesse James with heated public opinion and courtroom theatrics shaping the debate. The piece notes defense challenges and prosecutor assertions as spectators await verdict.
President Loubet Congratulated by United States
Secretary Hay cabled Ambassador Porter in Paris conveying the United States government and people’s cordial congratulations on Loubet’s elevation to the French presidency and wishes for the nation’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Porter
Paris
Loubet
United States
Chaplain John Thompson Dies in Manila Hospital
Manila dispatch reports Chaplain John R. Thompson of the First Washington Infantry died at the hospital from acute enterocolitis after reaching Manila on February 29. General Otis wired the update from Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
Manila
John R Thompson
Washington Infantry
Coal famine hits Perry Oklahoma as strike bites
In Perry Oklahoma on February 20 a coal famine grips the city with no coal for sale for five days. Supply relies on Indian Territory sources while a miners strike there drives the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Okla
Indian Territory
Charlemagne Rescues 22 From Cardinal Wreck at Sea
The steamer Charlemagne arrived in Baltimore with twenty two seamen rescued from the English steamer Cardinal after a wreck at sea. All hands were saved. The incident occurred recently at sea and the rescue was credited to Charlemagne's crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Charlemagne
Cardinal
They Cut Ice And River Flood Averted In Potomac
Eight boats armed with steel ice plows work today on the Potomac River to prevent a flood as winter ice is cleared. The operation aims to avert overflow near Washington as crews push through frozen beds and break up dense floes to protect shorelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
British optimism on French Republic stability amid coup doubts
Stability in France is reported by British statesmen and newspapers on February 20 as evidence the coup d etat may have failed. The mood centers on belief in a steady republic despite recent upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Death of J S Hardwick Found Near Fort Bliss
The body of J S Hardwick of Phoenix was found three miles northwest of Fort Bliss by cowboy Wm N Irvin. Authorities note a missing hat coat shoes and signs of robbery with a bottle of strychnine nearby. Coroner Justice Ellis suspects death by self administration after hospital staff linked Hardwick to Company E Territorial volunteers and a Jan 15 bullfight incident. He was 33 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Hardwick
Phoenix
Fort Bliss
Wm. N. Irvin
Major Logan
Irvin
J.S. Hardwick
Hardwick
W.H. Gorman
Warren Beaford
Concordia
el Paso
Territorial Volunteers
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Georgia
Juarez
Justice Ellis
Frenzied war mismanagement critique sparks national outrage
The article depicts a broad backlash against alleged war mismanagement as a mania that enveloped the country. It cites editors clergy and prominent citizens in a searing verdict, while noting judge D W Shackleford's firm stance on a forthcoming trial tied to Jesse James burglary cases and related defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lascar
Bedlam
Weightman
Alger
Roosevelt
New York
Secretary of War
Young James
D. W. Shackleford
Jesse James
W. W. Lowe
Potomac Ice-Breaking Efforts Avert Flood Risk
Continuing ice breaking work in the Potomac shows strong progress and favorable signs as officials report a likely avoidance of flood conditions. The operation has yielded positive early outcomes with continued checks planned.
Polo Y Bernabe Named Minister to Portugal
Madrid reports Senor Polo Y Bernabe formerly Spanish minister to the United States has been appointed minister to Portugal effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Madrid
Senor Polo Y Bernabe
United States
Muster Out Washington Volunteers From Six Regiments
Washington February 20. Orders were issued to muster out all volunteers now in the United States. About six regiments are located in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
South
Senate Re considers naval personnel bill and post office
In Washington on February 29 the Senate reconsidered the naval personnel bill after Chandler moved to return it to the House for corrections. Proctor appeared after an absence of two weeks. Cullom presented a conferees amendment on the legislative appropriation bill, read and tabled until tomorrow as the Senate resumed post office business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Washington
Economic Postal Association
Chandler
Senate
House
Proctor
Cullom
Heir Born as Khedive Rejoicing Across Alexandria
The khediva delivered a son today in Alexandria amid great rejoicing over the birth of an heir to the throne. The birth marks a notable addition to the royal line and is celebrated with public enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
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