Frauds at Manila Reach Into Government Stores Swindle
A sweeping Manila fraud scandal involves Captain Frederick C Burrows and seven commissary sergeants along with civilians and businessmen. Government stores valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars have been found in unauthorized possession, with flour bacon and other supplies seized in transit. Investigations trace back to 1900 and may reveal broader thefts and a wartime profiteering scheme under heavy tariffs on provisions.
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United States
Manila
Frederick C. Burrows
Thirtieth Volunteer Infantry
Department of Southern Luzon
Hotel Oriente
Commmissary
Teodyne
Tere
Philip AK. Sweet
Sixth Volunteer Infantry
del. Wilder
Potter
White House
War
Prcte
Larzon
Corbin
Govermaient
Death on the Gunboat Petre Aboard
A battle loss aboard the gunboat Petre leaves Lieutenant Commander Raper dead and several crewmen wounded. Commander Vosgiain descends through a hatch as smoke and fire engulf the vessel, with some sailors rescued and others gravely injured. The cause of the fire is undetermined, possibly spontaneous combustion aboard the ship.
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Kircip
Petre
Raper
Aosevowui
Covite
Tost
Liv Lite
Melean
Joho i Lewis
Cao
Paweuty- Tava
Tne
Thia
Linton Comeroder Roper
Carotarn
Seyman Vatrick
Czar Taken To Task and War News Across Continents
A convoluted report outlines opposition to a proposed treaty as tensions rise between Russia and Japan over Manchuria while other global events unfold. Corroborating dispatches note unrest in religious circles, labor conflicts, and military action, including shipping and colonial clashes. Reports from multiple correspondents describe political doubt, economic strain, and violent incidents across cities from Vanaden to Dvale and Mort Tan Angeles, with brief notices of cyclone damage and a domestic stabbing incident.
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Dvale
Pexas
McCilla
Pajarenhece
Butellose
Mort Tan Angeles
Thotalain
Far East tensions and European politics grip world
The article outlines unrest in the Far East with Russia's Manchuria moves, British protests, and fears of a wider war involving Britain Germany Italy and Japan. It notes potential dismemberment of China, risks to American commerce, and domestic turmoil in Russia. It also covers British politics under Salisbury, clerical anti clerical clashes in France, and possible papal action amid Europe’s anticlerical climate.
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Far East
China
Trussia
Russia
Great Britain
Rassid
Japan
Mamechunia
Germany
Prace
England
Italy
Leo
Europe
France
Chamber of Deputies
Spain
Funston Rewarded as Young Brigadier General in Regular Army
Gen. Fred Funston, 35, is appointed brigadier general in the regular army for bravery in the Aguinaldo capture. Promoted alongside Gen Toy Wheaton to major general and Col Jacob W. Smith to brigadier general. President certifies the action, despite War Department opposition, signaling Funston’s long Philippine assignment and potential future commands.
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Kansas
Fred Funston
Aguinaldo
Toy Wheaton
Genert
Jacob WH. Smith
Funston
Fimston
United States
Washington
War Department
Miles
Rootdown
Munoston
MacArthur
Philippines
Davy
Palawan
Manila
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers
Market Outlook Holds Steady Amid Bullish Stocks
Weekly market summary notes no major shifts in general conditions with steady activity across trades. Iron and steel centers show favorable signals while stock market gains face caution about overbuying and potential margin pressure. corn and provisions rise as wheat remains flat, exports strong to Europe, and May delivery prices debated amid cautious optimism for next season.
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New York
Hemmertone
Tegarder
Chia
Lending Commission
Waul
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Europe
Pirevinis
Cova
Fleir
Aguinaldo Takes the Oath as Insurgent Leader Surrenders
The insurgent leader Aguinaldo has taken the oath of allegiance to the United States announced by Secretary of War Root. The move ends his captivity and aims to prevent further rebellion, with punishment by death if he seeks to incite discontent again. The development is seen as the end of the insurrection.
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United Saintes
Aginolio
United States
Muane
Root
Agnipaldo
Aguinaldo
Avalin
Agus Halde
Walliaie
Colling
Sprscher
Tus
Siena
Stlevessio
Petinuiong
Tssg
Carlist
Odds and Ends from a Turbulent Year in 1902
A scrambled collection notes English is the official language in Thowanda notables. Culuns propose US de Este oat Pines laws on Abterieni products. Auvericvau diviny agencies to open in Barta Hico. About $500,000 planned for capital projects during the congressional recess. New York City reports raised funds for Cros s dead sufferers totaling 4,274. Susie Young Gare of Craven Curb notes polysamy is not legal in that state. Chicago plans a $3,000,000 hotel near the Auditorium. Broom Makers’ Association opposes price controls on brushes. An automobile trip is planned from San Francisco to New York starting May 1. A Mobile Vt report notes a troubling incident described as a canard. U.S. exports continue to rise. Aggregate fuel for 1902 may reach 1,500,000,000.
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Thowanda
United States
de Este
Susie Young Gare
Craven
Curb
Brightin Young
Chicago
Auditorian
Associativg
Prisun-Iitude Brems Ami
San Francisco
United Sites
Capture location of Aguinaldo mapped in Luzon inland area
The map shows Isabela province where insurgent leader Aguinaldo was captured near Palanan on the eastern coast, with Casiguran and Baler discussed as misstatements. Dalian lies inland on a river entering the Gulf of Palanan, while Sierra Madras and rugged coast ranges hinder land travel from the coast to the capture site.
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Luzon
Isabela
Manila
Casiguran
Baler
Nuova
Palanan
Dalian
Txabela
Rio Grande
Lagen
Sierra Madras
Aguinaldo
Brazilian Conspiracy and Political Scandal Exposed
A Brazilian political conspiracy led by Admiral de Mello ends with arrests and a coastward arrest cruise. The report names prominent figures in the House of Commons including Jesse McGrauve and Lord Cecil, detailing debt allegations against Miss Anna Muddern and a royalist framing within the empire era. The piece notes shifts in cabinet and Parliament, with Speaker Gully, and mentions notable deaths and property fortunes affecting national politics.
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Rengil
Baroy Ale Bargal
Les Deen
House of Commons
Balle
Admiral de Mello
Ay Isda
Nix-Aldeeman
Jesse McGrauve
Ton Matt
Boston
Anti Mae
Anna Ki
Muddern
Vonussivaain
Mare Ciage
Shoe size myths across America Europe and France
The New York Sun explains how shoe sizing diverges between the United States Europe and France. English and American sticks use barleycorns and run from infants to men with multiple subdivisions while French sizes are more numerous and further subdivided. a given foot size can map differently across systems and widths are denoted by letters in English and by numbers in French.
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America
England
France
Europe
Althoug
Amoeriea
Frances
New York Sun
Liquid Insect Catcher Inventor from Philadelphia
A Philadelphia inventor, Elia Invention, introduces a liquid insect catcher that encircles a tree with two joined sections and dual liquid pockets to kill pests climbing trunks and reaching leaves. The device aims to replace loose fabric guards and promises a tighter, more effective barrier.
FUNSTON'S OWN STORY OF AGUINALDO CAPTURE
Manila dispatch recounts General Funston leading seventy eight Macabebe troops in a bold raid on Aguinaldo’s headquarters. The force included four ex insurgent officers and five Americans in blue shirts and khaki. After a tense pursuit, Aguinaldo was captured aboard the steamer Vicksburg amid heavy exchange of fire and the insurgents’ retreat. The article notes Aguinaldo proclaimed a dictator on March 28 and that Funston’s party proceeded toward Danao then to the Vicksburg following the capture.
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Manila
Con. Funston
Aguinaldo
Funston
Muii
Lae Ma
Aguinalde
Jamston Mielv
Aputnalde
Nanitralda
Aguile
de Winess
Eitarte Eaeide
Swajor
Aners Ignms
Aguinadida Folletit
Dbteida
Villia
Amuinalde
Munston
Aguinaldy dii Uuiago Barcelona
Aguinaldy
Evan
Dam 28
Guahust Vicksburg
Aguinulty
Venezuela Defiant as Loomis Recalled to Washington
The United States recalls minister Loomis from Caracas, citing intolerable Venezuelan authorities toward U.S. citizens. The move reflects heightened tensions and aims to avert further trouble between the two nations. Also notes major student loan sums and freight roles, highlighting Exxon-related industry and regional trade concerns.
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Inter Loumis
Washington
State Department
Lavmis
United States
Caracas
Tee
Venezuela
United Bites
Mgr. Loomis
They Wanted Him Bad and Jokes on Public Life
A collage of jests and quips from various papers mocks politicians editors and social norms. Snappy exchanges touch on campaign spending Nascent humor about new tombstones and a Boston expurgated edition gag plus street scene wryly observed by reporters.
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Styx
Napoleon
Ben Jonson
Bacon
Shakyspeare
Donnell
Baltimore
Amer van
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