Philippine Question Sparks Officials Over Jurisdiction
Washington on August 20 reports Gen Merritt’s dispatches clarify Manila fall and U S authority. Officials debate whether authority covers Manila bay harbor or the entire archipelago under the peace protocol and capitulations to Merritt and Dewey. Cabinet to sort details as terms influence possession in the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico.
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Washington
War Department
Merritt
Manila
United States
Philippines
Dewey
Philippine Archipelago
Kers
Alger
Volling
Manila City
Mania Bay
Philippine Islands
Merritt Bave li
Tiis
Cuba
Porto Duco
State Department
Julian Pauncefote
New London
Conn
Spain
Americans Walked Into Manila After Capitulation
The Manila capitulation terms finalized between Generals Jandenes and Meniltt include cession of the Philippine archipelago to the United States. An American officer arriving from Manila reports virtually no resistance as troops moved through Malate and Malate river areas, with Spaniards holding a fort and trenches but offering little opposition. Generals Jandenes and Meniltt met crowds of women and children, while Meniltt ashore greeted the scene with mixed emotions.
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Manin
Tandon
Ilengkong
Daily Mail
Manila
Jandenes
Meniltt
United States
Zatiro
Malgie
Malate
Mertlit
Tragic Grain Wagon Accident Claims 12-Year-Old Girl
In Carlos township Alexandria Minnesota on August 20 a twelve year old girl, daughter of Tidus Write, was accidentally killed while loading grain. Horses frightened the wagon gear struck her as it toppled, causing fatal injuries.
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Alexandria
Minn
Tidus Write
Carlos Township
Crowds Count at Wisconsin Fair Amid Mixed Reports
At the Galesville fair in Wisconsin on August 20 crowds were reported in the thousands with about 4,500 noted in attendance and 200 for Li Chasse. Five bands performed and races were well contested. A Ruralan town seeks one coal station per a Loudon dispatch, while a Daily Mail correspondent cites an incontestable authority on strategic talks between Russia and Spain regarding a cushion station in the Enwipyiness.
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Galesville
Wis
Loudon
Daily Mail
Odveea
Russia
Spain
Dewey Sails Manila Surrender Opens Philippine War
Manila surrenders to American land and naval forces after a battle with Spanish forts at Malate. The Olympia fired the first shot, heavy shelling and trench fighting preceded the fall. About 7,600 prisoners were taken and Manila is under military rule with Gen Merritt as governor. insurgents kept in rear.
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Washington
Dewey
Manila
Mantle
Seaventry Navy
Malate
Holsted
Mruniby
Merritt
Treut
Brumby
Hongkom
Hongkong
Junko Bay
Admiral Dewey
Gen
Mantia
Olympia
Spanlands
American Ships Were Ordered To Erase Fiing
M. Andre
California Red Cross Society
AlantIa
Fritiny
Wheeler Asses
Monethule Point
Porta Rep
Spaniars
Mirtnt
Mingusota
Seebeckh An Tjornstid
Itty
Volunteers May Go Home The President Decken to Reduce the Army
Washington Aug 79 At midnight last night the president announced his decision to muster out of the service from 75 000 to 106 000 of the volunteers. Those to be discharged will include three branches of the service infantry artillery and cavalry. The question of the mustering out has been under consideration for days and the president aims to accommodate volunteers wishes while retaining those who wish to stay. The regular army will not be disturbed for the present, but the volunteer force will be reduced as rapidly as possible.
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Decken
Washington
Farmer Charles Tipke Escapes Asylum and Shoots Self
On August 1 Maal Btowart reports that Charles Tipke a farmer living about three miles south of Mian was committed to the asylum at St Peter for the second time two hours earlier. He escaped, returned home, and fatally shot himself.
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Maal
Charles Tipke
St. Peter
Carnegie Library Gift Offer Shocks Yonfrieg
In Yonfrieg Scotland on August 19, Andrew Carnegie reportedly offered the town council 350000 to fund construction of a public library. The proposal aims to establish a lasting educational institution and improve local access to books and learning resources.
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Carnegie Lirary
Yonfrieg
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
United States Commanders Seek Instructions On Manila Occupation
Admiral Dewey and Major General Merritt sent a joint dispatch from Washington seeking guidance on handling Manila insurgents and others under American occupation. Secretary Alger and Acting Secretary Allen reviewed the matter, with instructions to enforce law and treat all law abiding citizens equally.
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Washington
Matlin
Admiral Dewey
Merritt
White House
Alger
Allen Pont
Linton
Santiago
United States
Apiinaldo
Dewey
Aguinaldo
Manila
Merrit
John Sherman Warns Against Territorial Expansion
In Wooster Ohio on August 18 survivors of the Sherman brigade held their twenty ninth annual reunion with Ex Secretary of State John Sherman presiding. He delivered remarks opposing territorial extension by the United States, arguing greed of territory ruined nations from Greece to ancient Asia and modern states, warning the US faces danger from similar causes.
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Strtearann
Wooster
Ohio
Sherman
John Sherman
Mannsfield
United States
Greece
Asia
Spain
Austria
Italy
Simiar
Hau
Serenade in Santiago honors American hymn by all
In Santiago de Cuba on August 19 the eighth Ohio regiment serenaded the Carlos Cuban club to thank them for courtesy to the army. The American national hymn was welcomed with enthusiasm as Americans, Cubans, and Spaniards rose, applauded, and cheered together.
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Santiago de Cuba
Eighth Ohio Regiment
Minory
Miner causes powder explosion in Winconain killing self
Benton Wis Aug 19 Frank Gelling an expert miner and mineralogist blew himself and a building to atoms in a dynamite accident at the Eu reka vlue powder room. Only a leg was found far away. The shock was heard for miles and indications point to suicide.
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Winconain
Benton
Wis
Frank Gelling
Pulalde
Grain and livestock quotes from Coates Minnesota and nearby markets
Aug 20 market roundup with wheat quotations for new and old grades, cash and futures, corn, oats, rye, and barley across Minneapolis Milwaukee and Sioux City. Hogs cattle and sheep prices listed for several regions, with regional notes on openings and closings.
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Coates
St. Paul
Burley
Itye
Saimple Harley
Aveive
Minneapolis
Au- Bust
Bie
Die
Ile
Northerd
UU Ade
Milwaukee
Wisahug
Bonth St. Pan
Ranga
Henry
Fangao
Texas
Sioux City
Philippine rebellion widens as insurgents seize Masbate
London dispatch reports the Philippine revolt spreading to South Tabuan provinces. Clashes occur at Tagaituan Pillay and Pansel as Spanish forces reportedly commit outrages. German vessels move troops to Mindanao while Masbate is captured by insurgents and they bar the German steamer Clara from ports under control.
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London
Singapore
Daily
Mal
Philippines
Tavaon
Hervy
Tagiatunn
Pillay
Pansel
Daghitan
Thay
Pete Eral
Visenya Islands
Gebh
Ila
Giepot
Mindanao
Tolle
Masbate
Clara
Madrid Opinion on Davis Nominaton to Peace Commission
Madrid reacts negatively to Senator Davis’s nomination to the peace commission. Strong and openly expressed Spanish sentiments oppose the selection, aligning with Senator Giningzo’s project which quickly carried the day. The dispatches anticipated this outcome as the nomination would not be well received here.
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Madrid
Davis
Penee Commission
Senor Gningzo
Navy Secretary Arranges New York Naval Review Visit
Courtesy of Washington August 20. Acting Secretary Allen arranged trial plans for the naval review in New York for Saturday. He extended courtesy to French Ambassador Cambon to board the flagship New York during the review. Cambon had already arranged to witness the review from the French ambassador’s vantage point aboard ship.
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Cambon
Washington
Allen
New York
M. Cambon
Wheeler Wheeler Takes Command at Montauk Camp
Gen Joseph Wheeler arrived to assume command at Montauk Camp along the New York coast superseding Gen Young. The Rough Riders and Col Roosevelt were discharged from the detention camp with no serious incidents reported. the men were accounted for and appeared well.
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Wheeler Axnames Co
New York
Joseph Wheeler
Cmnap Wikort
Montauk Volat
Young
Nyrivid
Wheeler
Rough Riders
Col
Roosevelt
Soldier Shot in Bloodfield Disorder at Newport News
Newport News Aug 20 reports that Alonga Andrews of Company T 11th Indiana regiment was shot and killed by Sam Halk a declared silver keeper in Bloodfield two negro settlement. Private Jacobe Alter of the same company was wounded in the left foot by the same assailant. The shooting appears provoked.
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Newport News
Alonga Andrews
11Thth
Indiana Regiment
Sam Halk
Bloodfield
Jacobe Alter
Takeo Thirstlings Logs Case Bound Over in Mendota
Taken from the Mississippi River, logs allegedly removed by Petey Itabe near Mendota. Justice Newell bound over to the district court for the next term on complaint by We F. Colby of the St. Paul Boom company. Itabnear furnished $100 bond with Smathy Vea of Mendota as surety.
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Mito
Petey Itabenery
Menidotn
District Court
Justice Newell
We F. Colby
Leliwl
St. Paul
Itabnear
Smathy Vea
Mendota
Wounding News Shocks Red Wing Captain’s Wife
News of Capt. Sev bach being wounded at Miin reaches Red Wing, causing severe shock to his young wife and casting gloom over the community as residents learn of the incident.
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Red Wing
Minn
Sevbach
Miin
End of Hostilities Signals Shifts in Cuba War
A compressed war summary notes protocol signing at the White House and McKinley declaring cessation of hostilities. Reports recount Mayaguez and Porto Rico actions, Cuban army disbanding, and troop movements from Santiago toward demobilization.
Conference of Ministers Opens at Northward Seminary
A miners' conference of the Norwegian Lutherans synod opened at the Idle's seminary in Hed Wing Minn on August 20. About two hundred ministers attend as the conference begins a one week session.
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Conference of Ministers
Hed Wing
Minn
Norwerdan Lutherns Synod
Idles’ Semiary
Seasion
Injured man in hospital after runaway accident
Mina Aug 20 B F Vixen died in hospital from injuries after a runaway crash weeks earlier. He was paralyzed from the shoulders down following the accident.
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Mina
Fixen
Navy bids open for heavy ordnance contracts at Warahipa
Ordnance bureau of the navy department opened bids for a large quantity of heavy ordnance for warships. The aggregate value of the contracts will reach about five thousand dollars.
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Ordnaticves
Warahipa
Washington
Ordnanee Bureau
Navy Department
Consolidation Talks Between Minnesota and Illinois Firms
The directors of Minnesota Tren company and Illinois Steel company have unanimously agreed to consolidate their interests. The move unites two major railroad and steel industries, signaling a significant shift in corporate strategy and market presence.
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Y York
Minnesota Tren Company
Lilinois Steel Company
Come Pooles
Fifteenth Regiment Receives Regimental Flag at Parade
St Paul Aug 20. On behalf of the Commercial club Miss J Hi presented the fifteenth regiment with their regimental flag. The guard was in attendance with all staff present.
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St. Paul
J. Hi
Rebalf
Fifteenth Regiment
Bright Prospect and Foreign Policy Debate
Watts advocates America joining with Great Britain to police the world while Potts warns of profits in the police trade, as reported by La dignapolis Journal.
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Watts
America
Great Britain
Potts
Ladignapolis Journal
Castoria makers warn against pirate copies and fake signatures
Castoria manufacturers have paid hundreds of thousands to educate the public on the signature of Chns H Mlecpher. They warn that counterfeit Castoria ads and imitated signatures threaten children s health and urge mothers to verify the real Fletcher mark on every bottle wrapper indicating production under his supervision for over thirty years.
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Mothor
Castoria
Chas H. Mlecpher
B. Fletcher
Cestaria
Fletcher
Comic exchanges from early 20th century papers
A compilation of brief quips and questions from Indianapolis Journal and Somerville Journal witticisms. The jokes juxtapose names Stixanin Suiggins Bromlert and discuss marriage timing between a homely and a smart girl.
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Stixanin
Suiggins
Bromlert
Wiggins
Ald Bromlert
Indianapolis Journal
Hicks
Wicks
Somerville
Mass
Journal
Advertisements and notices in a dated issue
A collage of ad blurbs and brief items including a note on an Ohio jury failing to reach agreement after three days, a misquote about a jury of women, tobacco cessation pitches, medical and patent remedy claims, wheat prices and farming catalogs, a testimonial about Piso's Cure for Consumption, and a traditional nostril of old-time product pitches.
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Ohio
Chicago
Aid for Female Weakness Boosted by Mrs Pinkham Testimony
Mrs W E Paxton of Youngtown North Dakota attests to relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound following childbirth. She suffered leucorrhea bearing down pain frequent menstruation and headaches before treatment. after two thirds of one bottle and two more she regained strength. Pinkham's advice to expectant mothers is promoted alongside the testimonial.
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W. E. Paxton
Youngtown
North Dakota
Dean
Povamaan
Lydia E. Pintham
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Daywid M. Cannon
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Lea
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Hianco
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Gen. Merritt
Hood
Nerys
Adrene Storting Remedy Co
Newa
Batery Red Cross
Nara
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