Americans Sweep Cavite and Imus in Philippines Campaign
Dispatches from Manila report Lawton's troops crushing 4000 Filipino forces in Cavite with over one third killed wounded or captured. Imus evacuated after Noriel withdrew to Binang with wounded, and Cebu assassinations prompt requests for increased American protection. Relief efforts surge as wrecks from the tornado siege are cleared.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
Lawton
Cavite
Imus
Fourth Infantry
Wyoming
Las Pinas
Noriel
Binang
Laguna de Bay
Anti vaccinationists face insured risks after repeal
London reports that after the repeal of compulsory vaccination anti vaccinationists encounter higher insurance hurdles. Of seventy offices only eight charge no extra, thirteen decline unvaccinated applicants, eleven exclude unvaccinated death from Smallpox, nineteen levy extra premiums, eight raise ages, and six discourage or assess unvaccinated proposals individually.
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London
New Richmond Residents Gripped by Second Storm Threat
NEW RICHMOND Wis June 15 Those who escaped Monday nights disaster and even strangers in this blighted village were given another warning as a new storm threatened the area. Officials urged residents to seek shelter and monitor weather alerts amid ongoing danger from rising winds and possible flooding.
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New Richmond
Wis
International May Day rally planned at Crystal Palace
London trades unions plan a May 1 celebration at Crystal Palace inviting American labor organizations to send representatives. The event aims to mark half a century of labor gains since 1848 with a conference at the Communist Club to finalize invitations and arrangements.
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London
Crystal Palace
England
The
Communist Club
Paris Falmouth Stranded Vessel Salvage Efforts Continue
June 15 report from Paris Falmouth notes the stranded Paris remains in its long held position. German Salvage Company oversees wrecking operations with new pumps and a second steamer aiding today. Rock blasting continues at full rate and, with favorable weather, wreckers remain confident of success.
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Falmouth
Paris
Funds for Stella disaster relief to aid all bereaved families
London readers discuss a public fund surpassing 75 000 in the Stella disaster relief drive. The committee’s plan to share money only among the crew draws protest since most victims were passengers with dependent families. The public urges an equal distribution to all bereaved families.
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London
Elks Gear Up for National Convention in St Louis
St Louis Elks near completion of plans for hosting the national B P O E convention. About twenty thousand dollars will be spent on entertainment for visitors and organizers await favorable weather to ensure a record success for the order.
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St. Louis
McCoy Declared Free of Disease After Checkup in Chicago
Kid McCoy, now in Chicago, has completed a full physical examination. Doctors report he is entirely free from organic disease and describes him as a superb athlete, a prime specimen the world can produce.
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Chicago
Kid McCoy
Navy to open bids for six vessels bought for Spain war
Washington June 15 bids will be opened by the navy department on July 19 for the purchase from the government of six vessels previously bought for use in the war with Spain.
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Washington
Navy Department
Department
Spain
Metal Market Update From New York
Copper at 18.50, Silver 6.02, Lead 4.25 with a note on market activity and price references in New York.
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New York
Death of Bland a Great Silver Leader
R P Bland died at 4 30 am in Lebanon Missouri after a long illness. Family witnesses included land Bland Theodore George Ewing and Virginia his daughter Judge C C Bland of the St Louis court of appeals and General and Mrs E Y Mitchell. Funeral set for 4 30 pm Saturday. Washington reaction recalls his honesty fairness and loyalty and notes his political setbacks over free coinage agitation.
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Lebanon
R. P. Bland
Land
Theodore
George
Ewing
Virginia
C.C. Bland
St. Louis Court of Appeals
E. Y. Mitchell
Bland
Washington
Joy
Missouri
Stone
New Skeleton Regiments Ordered for Islands Defense
June 15. By presidential order Gen Corbin wires Gen Otis to form three skeleton volunteer regiments from volunteers in the 8th corps who wish to stay in the islands. Otis says the plan is practical and preferable to recruiting Filipinos. He expects to muster over 2000 Americans and then fill each regiment to 1,512 enlisted men with new recruits.
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Manila
Cebu
Tennessee Regiment
Sicilo
Hughes
Washington
Corbin
Otis
Islands
War Department
Young man hanged for deadly crime in Jackson
John Heidrick aged 19 was hanged in Jackson on June 15 for the murder of his employer James Lail last July and the attempt on Mrs. Lail. He claimed the shooting was in self defense after an attack by Mr. Lail when he came to see Jessie, the Lails’ daughter.
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Jackson
John Heidrick
James Lail
Jessie
Laborers Strike in Rochester Over Eight Hour Demand
A thousand city contract workers in Rochester staged a public demonstration after walking out this morning to press for the eight hour law benefits. The walkout disrupts local projects as their demand gains attention.
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Rochester
N. Y
Governor to Attend Reception for Lumber Interests Visitor
A visitor involved in local lumber interests will return to the city on Saturday when a reception will be hosted in his honor. Gov Lind and staff will join two North Dakota artillery companies and a Wisconsin National Guard detachment and battery at the event.
Labor vs Trusts in Colorado Smelter Strike
President Gompers of the A F of L in Kansas City says union labor will mobilize to defeat trusts in Colorado. In Denver the smelter workers seek a compromise with new proposals from the Federation of Labor, while Governor Grant contemplates meeting. The eight hour law takes effect as seven hundred men idle.
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Kansas City
Gompers
A. F. of L
Colorado
Denver
Coats
Federation of Labor
Grant
Creede
Stabbing Affair Ends With Arrest At Wigwam Fight
E J Perkins is jailed on a charge of assault with intent to murder after a drunken clash at the Wigwam. Tom Tandy suffered a gash on the left shoulder and a deep cut on the left hand while wrestling for a knife. Witnesses say Perkins began the disturbance and produced a two inch blade in a savage attack.
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E. J. Perkins
Perkins
Tom Tandy
Tandy
Clements
Huffaker
Mr. Tandy
Herald
Wigwam
Invitation to McKinley from Ohio Society of California
A gold plate invitation bearing a request for the president to be guest of honor during his San Francisco visit will be sent by the Ohio Society of California today.
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San Francisco
Ohio Society of California
McKinley
Labor Protest Draws Five Thousand in San Francisco
A large labor meeting was held in San Francisco to protest alleged military outrages at Wardner Idaho. About five thousand workers attended.
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San Francisco
Wardner
Idaho
Strikers Attack Non-Union Men in Cleveland
A serious attack by striking trolley car workers on non union men occurred in Cleveland this morning. Three gripmen were badly hurt and the assailants escaped.
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Cleveland
Architect Charley Maydwell Dies at 38 in St. Louis
Charley Maydwell renowned for designing the fire department and police quarters and the new city hall died last evening at his home 418 North Oregon Street of consumption. He was 38 and leaves a widow and three children. Born in Memphis and long active in Denver, he battled ill health after a latest assault lawsuit against contractor Crawford for 17000 damages. Burial plans await Memphis relatives.
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Charley Maydwell
North
Oregon Street
Denver
Memphis
Tenn
el Paso
Nagley
Tennessee
Maydwell
Crawford
Poincare Accepts Task to Form New Cabinet
Paris reports Raymond Poincare informed President Loubet he will accept the duty of forming a new French cabinet. The move follows recent political shifts and aims to stabilize government leadership.
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Paris
Raymond Poincarn
Loubet
District Court Tries Martinez in Conspiracy Case
Jesus Martinez faces trial in district court for conspiracy to murder tied to the killing of local barkeepers. Atanacia Garcia drew one year in county jail for stabbing Leonards Manguera. A writ seeks child custody after a will. judge preserves county verdict granting children to their godmother. Judge Kemp for H and S A railway seeks new trial in Juan Cano damages suit. verdict awarded 2500 dollars.
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Jesus Martinez
Atanacia Garcia
Leonards Manguera
Dolores Arrias
Walthall
Kemp
H. & S.A. Railway
Juan Cano
Cano
Out On Way To Alamogordo For Murder Trial
Oliver M. Lee and James Gilliland were taken by Sheriff Curry via the White Oaks to Alamogordo to await the September term of Silver City court for the murder of Col. A J Fountain and the killing of Deputy Sheriff Kearney. William McNew remains in town tending to his child who broke a leg.
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Oliver M. Lee
James Gilliland
White Oaks
Curry
Alamogordo
Silver City
Col
A. J. Fountain
Kearney
William McNew
Mexican Ranch Robbery Report From Chihuahua Ranch
News from Chihuahua on June 11 reports a daring raid at the Hearst ranch near the city. Bandits, either Mexican or American, allegedly looted the superintendent of 8600 and seized horses after presenting a forged letter from a Chihuahua merchant. The intruders claimed to be mining men en route to nearby properties.
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Clobe Democrat
Habicora Ranch
Hearst
Guerrero
Chihuahua
Mex
Hearst Ranch
Secretary Alger Arrives in Duluth for 2 Day Visit
Secretary Alger and his party arrived in Duluth Minnesota this morning to spend today and tomorrow on official business and engagements. He will meet local officials and inspect relevant sites during the stay.
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Duluth
Minn
Alger
Tomorow
American Arrested on Mexican Central Train at Juarez
An American man was taken off the Mexican Central train at Juarez last night as it arrived at the station. Police jailed him for the night after detaining him. He had just come from Chihuahua where he was accused of robbing his employer of lithographic instruments.
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Juarez
Chihuahua
Help Clean the City Garbage Box Arrives in El Paso
A red tin garbage box arrived via Pacific Express from Dallas and was addressed to Mayor Magoffin. Sent by E. L. Sargeant, it bore the phrase No 1 from an El Pasoan and a call to keep the city clean. Manufactured by the New Process company, it will be displayed in front of the Pacific Express office. The gesture suggests a reminder to improve city sanitation and begs whether the mayor will heed the hint.
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Pacific Express Company
Dallas
Magoffin
E. L. Sargeant
New Precess Company of
Pacific Express
el Paso
Mining Revival in Organ San Andreas and Black Mountain District
Reports show strong mining activity in Organ, San Andreas, and Black Mountain areas of New Mexico. Many travelers pass through Las Cruces daily while Colorado and eastern investors bond mines. The boom follows recent rich copper strikes and higher copper prices.
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Organ
San Andreas
Black Mountain
New Mexico
Las Cruces
Colorado
New Mills Building Contract Bids Accepted
Buchanan and Powers win the contract to erect a two story building at the vacant corner of Oregon and St. Louis streets formerly Grand Central hotel. frontage 165 feet on Oregon 87 feet on plaza. Contract price 22800 dollars with completion by November. Sanger Bros of Dallas to open a large department store in the New Mills building.
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Buchanan and
Powers
Oregon and
St. Louis
Grand Central Hotel
Orego Street
Little Plaza
Sanger_ Bros. of
Dallas
New Mills
Joe Hughes the Finder Arrested Over Watch Theft
A youth named Joe Hughes, known as the Finder and shoe shiner, is jailed on theft charges after finding a watch in a garment at St Ryan's. He kept the discovery secret until a $56 reward was offered, then returned it and claimed the reward, leading to his arrest.
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Joe Hughes
Harry Charman
St Ryan's
Dieter Sues Telephone Co over Pole Blocking Doorway
The Dieter case was moved from district court to the U S district court. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 punitive damages claiming the Southwestern Telephone company planted a pole directly in front of the doorway.
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J. P. Dieter
Southwestern Telephone Company
United States
Millican Baby Born to Rev Millican Family
Samuel Evans Millican born this morning to Reverend W. O Millican and wife. The infant weighs above average and both mother and child are reported doing well.
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Samuel Evans Millican
W. O. Millican
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J. W. Cunningham
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Texas and Pacific
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