Insurgents Routed Near Manila After Night Clash
Gen Otis reports to the war department that insurgents gained city outskirts on nights of the 21st 22d and yesterday morning but were routed with about five hundred killed and two hundred prisoners Our loss was slight Manila reports say five hundred native suspects arrested and huts burned to flush out sharpshooters American women evacuated to St Paul as order stabilizes proximity to McArthur’s left patrols and ongoing fighting linger.
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Manila
McArthur
Montana Regiment
St. Paul
Public feud over Choate inks Irish attack in American journal
A controversial American editorial attacking Ambassador Choate as an enemy of the Irish is circulating in Ireland and Britain. It accuses Choate of hatred for Irish Americans and urges them to return to Ireland. The piece has drawn little comment from its recipients.
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London
Ambassador Choate
England
Choate
Joseph H. Choate
Ireland
Republican Party
America
Bulgariam Liner Bulgaria Arrives at Ponta Delgada
A mighty cheer from Lloyds and city reporters marks the Bulgaria's arrival at Ponta del Gado Azores amid fear she was lost. The underwriter's premium dropped from 98 to 10 percent as reports say all aboard are well.
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Ponta Delgado
Azores
Bulgaria
London
Lloyds
Ponta del Gado
Hull doubts on army bill passage before adjournment
Chairman Hull of the house military committee says he has grave doubts the new compromise army bill can pass the house before adjournment. He dislikes the Senate compromise and argues an extra session may be needed to enact the bill rather than extending temporary wartime legislation for two more years.
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Washington
Hull
House Military Committee
House
Court of inquiry delays western trip testimony start
In Washington on February 24 the court of inquiry works to gather all testimony before any start for a western trip to visit packing houses. Eagan testifies about outfitting ships with beef and provisions as sessions continue today.
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Washington
Court of Inquiry
Eagan
Grover Cleveland Hints Return to Politics
New York February 24 The former president Grover Cleveland may reenter politics after consenting to exit retirement to deliver a keynote address at a Merch dinner. The event signals a possible comeback and public interest in his plans.
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New York
Cleveland
Merch
Delmonico's Salutes Carl Schurz on 70th Birthday
A Cleve land speech is anticipated with conjecture that the speaker will state his views on expansion while Delmonico's hosts a tribute in honor of Carl Schurz turning seventy.
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Delmonico
Carl Schurz
Cleveland
Denver House Turmoil Over Cripple Creek Committee Move
In Denver on February 24 Speaker Smith decisive vote to reconsider Short’s plan for a nine member committee to visit Cripple Creek and study Teller county division. The 31 to 30 outcome sparked claims the speaker aimed to tilt the report against division. Turmoil filled the chamber as Montgomery Hammond and Kennedy condemned Smith and Smith of Mesa.
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Denver
Smith
Short
Cripple Creek
Teller County
Colorado Springs
Montgomery
Hammond
Kennedy
Mesa
Postponed London Drawing Room Darkens Social Season
The queen's drawing room at Buckingham Palace is postponed due to official mourning for Prince Alfred. Invitations to prominent social events are recalled and ambassadorial dinners canceled to honor President Faure, plunging tradesmen into dull times during Lent.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Prince Alfred
Lake-Coburg
Gotha
Faure
Roosevelt to visit Washington. possible war secretary role
Governor Roose velt will travel to Washington to meet with Senator Lodge as a potential appointment to the post of secretary of war. If offered, he may accept before returning.
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Senator Lodge
Washington
Albany
Roosevelt
Manila attacks spurring heavy American losses in report
Madrid dispatch says Filipinos continually attack Manila and Americans suffer heavy losses. New York markets note silver at 50 percent, lead at 4.20. Judge Llew H. Davis urged to visit the Herald office for information of interest.
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Madrid
Manila
New York
Llew H. Davis
Herald Office
Political Reasons Cipher Cablegrams Reported
Secretary Long presented two cipher cablegrams at a cabinet meeting this morning in Washington on political reasons.
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Washington
Long
Queen Esther Play Delights Mount Sinai Audience
The Ladies' Aid Society of Mount Sinai temple raised funds with a four act scriptural drama Queen Esther at Chopin hall. Cast members including Miss Clee Heil as Esther Miss Tillie Cohen Vashti and Miss Aimee Schloss Zuleika performed with notable dramatic talent.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Mount Sinai Temple
Building Fund
Queen Esther
Clee Heil
Tillie Cohen
Vashti
Aimee Schloss
Zuleika
Esse
Della Moye
Leah Blum
Willie Schutz
Persia
Alfred Cohen
Haman
Walter Kohlberg
Mordecai
Opening Opposition Speech by Johnson Leaves Impression
Johnson delivered the opening opposition speech, signaling a pivotal moment as twenty thousand native troops were referenced in the broader debate. The address framed the strategic and political stakes for the unfolding discussion.
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Johnson
Admiral Dewey Urges Oregon to Manila For Political Reasons
Manila items report Admiral Dewey requesting the Oregon be sent at once to Manila for political reasons and noting the Yorktown's arrival while the Charleston and Petrel cruise nearby. Washington says orders will ship the Oregon from Honolulu to Manila per Dewey's directive today.
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Admiral Dewey
Manila
Dewey
Oregon
Asiatic
Great Britain
Japan
Washington
Honolulu
San Francisco
Army Reorganization Bill Moves Through Congress
In Washington the Senate debated river and harbor amendments as it met on February 23. The House opened a five hour session on February 24 with Hull guiding the army reorganization bill which would create an army of sixty five thousand men.
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Washington
Senate
Frye
House
Hull
Pleasant Surprise for Solomon Couple Before Europe Trip
Mr and Mrs A Solomon who will shortly sail for Europe received testimonials of esteem from about twenty Pomeroy Transfer Co employees. Spokesman T F Casady presented Mr Solomon a gold masonic watch charm and his wife two pieces of silverware.
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A. Solomon
Europe
Pomeroy Transfer Co
T. F. Casady
Solomon
Court Adjourns Tomorrow After Rounds of Motions
District court adjourns tomorrow for the term. Today motions are being heard and many new trial applications were overruled. Rosa Gaskey versus D R Gaskey divorce trial continued this afternoon with the defendant resisting the plaintiff. Fred R Giroux granted final citizenship papers.
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Rosa Gaskey
D. R. Gaskey
Fred R Giroux
Recital by J Frank Foche Aids Public School Library
J Frank Foche will give another recital at Chopin hall Monday night February 27. The artist is noted for humorous pathetic and tragic readings. Proceeds will benefit the public school library.
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J. Frank Foche
Chopin Hall
Foche
Deed Filed for Record in Franklin Heights Auction
One deed was filed for record by the El Paso Real Estate Company transferring to Mr. Sarah E. Irwin. The property described is set 5 one 6 block 2 Franklin Heights, audi tion.
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el Paso Real Estate Company
Sarah E. Irwin
Franklin Heights
el Paso
E. P. Brown
J.H Russel
Hovey
Mrs. Brown
Mesdames Brown
Russell
McLachlen
W. R. Brown
Britton Davis
Fire and clashes as Americans battle rebels in Manila district
In Manila on February 23 insurgents set fire to major American properties on Escolta street and nearby blocks after Americans purchased houses and cafes. Firemen were blocked as Filipinos fought to enter the old city gates while the fleet bombarded the area. The violence resulted in many Chinese victims fleeing to Manila gates seeking protection.
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London
Manila
Hscolla Street
Kescolla
Bridge
Santa Cruz
Binondo
Old City
Napoleon
Moscow
Far East
Philippines
Travelers and Visitors Move Through Alamogordo Station
A stream of travelers and officials passes through Alamogordo and nearby towns with multiple departures to Winslow Philadelphia St. Louis Hutchinson Dallas Ft Worth Wilcox Alamogordo and Torreon. Notables include Bishop Kendrick J B Baker and Mrs. Jameson while trains and carriages carry guests to Las Cruces Mexico and California.
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Santa Fe
Hutchinson
Kas
Mrs. Millspaugh
Dallas
Ft. Worth
L. Holland
P. S. Clark
H. R. Nickerson
Mexico
B. J. Kuhn
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Torreon
H. B. Holt
Miss Freuger
Las Cruces
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