Filipinos Claim 40,000 Armies and 100 Cannons at Aguinaldo Claim
Senor Agoncillo reports Aguinaldo dispatch claiming 40 000 well armed troops and nearly 100 cannon plus 50 000 bolo men. Manila crowded with wounded is noted as room runs short. Schwan's forces advance from Muntinlupa and defeat rebels over ten miles with Americans suffering one wounded and one killed.
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Paris
Senor Agoncillo
Aguvinaldo
Aguinaldo
Agoncillo
Manila
Bishop Spalding Leaves for Rome Amid Vatican Talks
Bishop Spalding sails from New York to Rome for a Vatican conference with the pope. American bishops are traditionally required to visit the Vatican once per decade, making this hastened trip notable for its potential impact on church matters at home.
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New York
Jas
Spalding
Rome
Peoria
Vatican
America
Holy City
Bryan Denies Ostrich Race Claims In Texas Jockey Plot
Chicago dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan pleads guilty to a supposed ostrich race hoax involving Ex-Governor Hogg of Texas but vigorously denies participation as a star jockey. He frames the tale as a Western congressman’s misreported anecdote and asserts he is not implicated in the alleged event.
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Chicago
Wm. J. Bryan
Texas
Hogg
Mr. Bryan
Tam
Washington
Panther and Ostrich Quip Shows Wild West Talk
A fragment quotes frontier style boasting with a speaker swearing by peculiar sayings about a panther and an ostrich. The tone mirrors old newspaper quips reflecting folksy bravado and local color.
Bowling congress marks rising popularity nationwide
TEXAS AND LADIES BALTIMORE Md Jan 8 The American Bowling congress reports broad growth with nearly 100 delegates from many leagues and clubs. There are over 24600 bowling alleys in the United States. Colorado Kansas Utah Tennessee and Alabama show unusual popularity and interest grows in Mexico and Cuba. A repeal of Texas tenpin laws and admitting ladies to league membership are on the agenda.
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Baltimore
American Bowling Congress
United States
Colorado
Kansas
Utah
Tennessee
Alabama
Mexico
Cuba
Texas
Iowa 28th General Assembly Opens With Senator Race
The 28th Iowa General Assembly convened amid focus on electing a U S senator to succeed J H Gear. Gear seeks re election while Cummins backs in opposition. Session promises busy agenda with tax law reforms state institutions care of the insane new normal schools and numerous incipient bills.
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Des Moines
Jan
General Assembly of
Iowa
United States
J. H. Gear
Gear
Cummins
Son confesses to ax killing of Nebraska farmer
Kearney Neb Jan 8 The coroner's inquest into the decapitation of C M Nelson a wealthy farmer yielded a startling tale. Nelson's 18 year old son admitted killing his father with an ax citing cruelty to the family and a bid to win the affections of Nelson's young second wife aged 20.
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Kearney, Neb
Cuy
C. M. Nelson
Nelson
Columbia President Advocates Trusts in Address
President Seth Low of Columbia University surprised labor men by advocating trusts in a Central Federated Union address entitled Some Characteristics of Our Times. He called the era one of surprise bewilderment and new inventions.
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New York
Seth Low
Columbia University
Central Federated Union
At Point of Bayonet at Cesar's Camp
A terse description evokes a clash at Cesar's Camp with weapon use and confrontation at close range during a military engagement. The incident centers on a decisive moment at the perimeter as forces attempt control.
War Office bulletin on Frere Camp fighting at Wagon Hill
Gen White reports an attack chiefly on Caesar's Camp and Wagon Hill with strong enemy forces. Entrenchments on Wagon Hill changed hands three times, and the Devonshires under Colonel Park repelled the last attack at dusk. Colonel Hamilton aided at Wagon Hill as troops endured a trying day. The Sun hints Gen Buller may have crossed the Tugela to relieve Ladysmith.
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London
War Office
Frere Camp
White
Caesar
Wagon Hill
Devonshires
Park
Hamilton
Buller
Tugela River
Ladysmith
Ohio Republicans Celebrate Inauguration Parade in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio thousands gathered January 8 for inaugural events honoring Governor Bushnell and Governor-elect Nash. The parade featured militia units from many towns, political clubs, and elaborate floats amid broad civic displays and cheers from a 40 000 strong crowd.
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Burnell
Nash
Charles Dick
Stall
Tippecanoe Club
Cleveland
Blaine Club
Cincinnati
Commonwealth
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Bushnell
State House
Capitol
General Assembly
Jackson's Day Banquet Promises Democratic Campaign Speeches
Unusual interest centers on tonight's Jacksonian club banquet in Omaha where speakers will set the keynote for the presidential campaign. Bryan Harrison Hogg Carmack Overmeyer Abbot Watterson Stone Towne Allen among expected speakers. The Nation will be answered by Bryan with a critique of expansion policy.
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Omaha
Jan
Jacksonian Club
William J. Bryan
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Hogg
Texas
Representative Carmack
Tennessee
David Overmeyer
Kansas
Willis J. Abbot
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Stone
Missouri
Towne
Minnesota
Senator Allen
Nebraska
German Boer sympathy funds widows orphans set at San Antonio
Germans and other Boer sympathizers in San Antonio have subscribed 3000 dollars for the orphans and widows of the Boers. A mass meeting to promote the project and express sympathy has been called.
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San Antonio
Tex
Parra’s Friends Vow Vengeance Mentioned at Funeral
In a Mexican Catholic church Father Leon spoke about the execution of Parra and the large crowds that gathered to view the body before burial. He urged mourners not to come merely to gaze at the corpse.
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Father Leon
Parra
Funeral arrangements for Rev. Dr. Edward McGlynn announced
In Newburgh New York on January 8 arrangements for Rev. Dr. Edward McGlynn funeral are set. Services reportedly will be at St Marys church Wednesday forenoon and at the Church of the Holy Cross New York City Thursday morning. Interment in Cavalry Cemetery on Long Island.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Edward McGlynn
St. Mary’s Church
Church of the Holy Cross
New
Fireman Killed as Rio Grande Train Hits Rockslide
Westbound Rio Grande train collided with rockslide two miles east of Whitewater Colorado. Fireman Ryan died in the wreck as the engine and baggage car plunged down the embankment. No passengers were injured.
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Fruita
Colo
Rio Grande
Whitewater
Ryan
Tillie E Starbuck Arrives After 131-Day Delaware Run
The American ship Tillie E Starbuck reaches San Francisco racing from the Delaware Breakwater with the ship St. Francis. The Starbuck completed the voyage in 131 days, while the St. Francis has not been heard from.
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San Francisco
Tillie E. Starbuck
Delaware Breakwater
Prayers for Rain In Hartford Churches
Amid a long drought Hartford churches held prayers seeking divine rainfall to prevent famine and bless residents. Clergy urged persistence in faith as the weather relief remains uncertain.
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Hartford
Conn
Mild grip epidemic hits Chicago crowds
A mild epidemic of the grip is sweeping Chicago with children and the aged most affected. Public health officials note rising cases across the city as hospitals brace for increased strain.
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Chicago
Market roundup: metals prices slip on New York exchanges
From New York dated January 8, Cooper dulls to 162 dollars per share while silver trades around 58 percent and lead sits at 4.45. The brief market note records the latest quotes and direction in base and precious metals trading.
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New York
Cooper
Wedding of Martin McGurn and Lena Harter in El Paso
At a nuptial mass, Martin McGurn of El Paso and Lena Harter of Chicago were married by Father Arthur. The church wore white carnations and ferns. the bride wore a pale grey and white ensemble. Guests enjoyed a lavish breakfast at the bride’s sister Mrs Ed O’Hara’s home.
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Martin McGurn
el Paso
Lena Harter
Chicago
Arthur
Ed. O'Hara
Prize Fighter Stelzner Travels via Southern Pacific
Jack Stelzner, famed prize fighter, stayed in town last night en route from Hot Springs to San Francisco. He was accompanied by trainer Fitzsimmons during the fight excitement, greeted old friends Billy Smith and Si Ryan, and departed this morning under an assumed name aboard the Southern Pacific.
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Jack Stelzner
Hot Springs
San Francisco
Stelzner
Fitzsimmons
Billy Smith
Si Ryan
Creel Outlines April Light Plant Startup and Rail Plan
Mr. Creel arrives in the city with family to discuss the International Light and Power project and a April 1 startup date. He says street railway conversion will wait until the lighting plant runs smoothly and will then push a horse car line through Chihuahua and El Paso investments.
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Juan C. Creel
Creel
Mexico
Orndorff
Chihuahua
Mr. Creel
International Light and Power Project
el Paso
Martinez
McGovern Favored In Featherweight Title Tilt
George Dixon and Terry McGovern duel for the featherweight crown in a 25 round 118 pound bout at Broadway Athletic Club. McGovern nicknamed the favorite with vast wagers and strong support while Dixon faces a wave of public doubt despite a storied career.
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New York
George Dixon
Terry McGovern
Broadway Athletic Club
McGovern
Drunken assault on U S signal chief A W Greeley
General A W Greeley chief signal officer of the United States was attacked by a drunken man at his home last night and badly injured. He is resting easy this morning and will likely recover, with no skull fracture as initially feared.
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Washington
Jan
A. W. Greeley
United States
Editor De Young Named National Commissioner
San Francisco Chronicle editor and proprietor WG DeYoung has been chosen as one of twelve national commissioners to the Paris exposition. The appointment elevates his role in coordinating U S participation and exhibits for the international event.
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San Francisco
Jan
M. WG. DeYoung
The
San Francisco Chronicle
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