Death of Captain Tilley at Negros Island
Washington dispatches report Captain George H. Tilley of the U S V Signal Corps was killed at Escalante on Negros Island after an ambush while a cable vessel crew visited the town. His body was recovered in the Iloilo river, with marks of violence on the head. The incident follows a naval cable operation and ongoing activity in the region amid Philippine insurrection.
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Washington
War Department
Tilley
Island of
Negros
Trailo
George H. Tilley
U. S. V. Signal Corps
Escalante
Iloilo
van Valzah
Manila
Cable Company
Ceburan
Signal Corps
Smith
Otis
Dewey's Health Improves Amid Public Relief
President Dewey has shown improvement after a period of illness, with official updates noting steadier condition and continued rest. Medical aides report stable vital signs as the nation awaits further briefings from the White House on his health trajectory.
Admiral Dewey Improves Health Amid Olympia Stay
Admiral Dewey has improved in health on board the United States cruiser Olympia and declines social invitations. He relinquishes official duty and may remain until recuperated. Plans for the voyage home are unsettled with a stop at Piraeus and a visit to King George of Greece, while the Olympia is being repainted white.
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United States
Olympic
Dewey
Olympia
Hong Kong
Mediteranean Sea
Army is too small in the Philippines crisis
A Washington dispatch says the United States must raise part of the provisional army to secure control of the Philippine Islands. General Otis lacks sufficient troops and the outlook for peace is gloomy. The president will discuss the crisis with the cabinet Tuesday.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Philippine Islands
United States
Peace Commission
Otis
War Department
Philippines
Honor the Dead as Heroes March in Decoration Day Observance
A large crowd honors fallen citizen soldiers on Decoration Day as a morning parade forms from West Berry and Clinton streets to Lindenwood cemetery. Mayors, veterans, and younger Spanish-American War veterans participate. Lindenwood ceremonies include prayers, addresses, songs, and flower garlands for graves.
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North Side Soldiers’ Monument
C. F. Zollinger
T. J. Johnson
Allen H. Dougall
James E. Graham
H. W. Dickman
T. W. Blair
Wayne Tent Band
Lindenwood Cemetery
H. P. Scherer
Spain
W. F. Geller
James Ff. Gralmim
Alkuin Kougall
Das
West Berry Street
Calhoun
Th. Cirtandssta
Wu. Bradley
Dickwan
J. N. Medsker
D. J. Bricker
Anthony Wayne
G. AL RR
Patrick Ryan
Sion S. Tass
A. R
Ambrose Kintz
Legion
Geo. Aldrich
Walker Camp
Sons of Veterans
Wagoun
Clinton Street
Berry
W. W. Barnett
C. En. Barnett
Rand
Uwtth Indiana Volunteer Infantry
C.K. Reese
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
O. CL Meyer
28Th
Didiana Light Artillery
W. FF. Rauke
Kurt Wayne Grays
Henry Ungowan
James A. Ford
Concordia College
A. Pedderson
Berry Street
Clinton
Alexander Johnson
Capt
Chis
Crows
Lather
A. W. Brown
Ernest Close
Canton
Fort Wayne
Patriarchs Millinot
A. Stolte
Modern Woodmen of America
Edwards Camp
Sumnimile Lodge
Bertha Bitner
Zoe Cutler
Ruth Rausburg
Lindenwood
National
Division Stam
M. Robinson
Sherman Powell
Nobertson
G. A. R. Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies’ Aid Auxiliary
City Council
Washington
Columbia
Harrison
Rockhill
Main
A Plea for the Sabbath by Fort Wayne Ministerial Association
A memorial adopted by Fort Wayne ministers urges strict Sunday observance citing religious duty and national morality. It argues Sunday rest and worship support republican government, condemns desecration, and calls citizens to enforce all Sunday laws and related statutes.
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Ministerial Association of
Fort Wayne
God
Our
Republic
Fathers
George Washington
Memorial Day Observances Across New York and Nearby Areas
Memorial day celebrations filled New York and Jersey City with parades and gravesite rituals. Major General Miles reviewed the Manhattan procession, while Governor Roosevelt oversaw Brooklyn’s. In Riverside Park at Grant’s tomb the Grand Army ritual and speeches occurred as the battleship Texas fired a salute.
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New York
Manhattan Island
Long Island
New Jersey
Spain
Manhattan
Brooklyn
New York City
Miles
Roosevelt
National Guard
C. D. Sigsbee
John B. Hyde
Madison Square
Park Plaza
Jersey City
City Hall
Mgr. Seton
McAdoo
Riverside Park
Grant
Texas
Hudson
Decoration Day Observances Across Arlington Cemeteries
May 30 events in Arlington Washington closed departments and suspended business as veterans, guardsmen, and civic groups paraded to Arlington National Cemetery and Soldiers Home. Services honored the fallen with ceremonies and graves laid with flowers and flags.
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Washington
National Capitol
National Guardsmen
Arlington National Cemetery
Soldiers’ Home
Congressional
Arlington ceremony draws national leaders and military brass
The national guard of the district and the naval battalion paraded in full strength. Bluejackets from the despatch Dolphin were in line. Arlington ceremony notable for the president and cabinet members, along with senior army and navy officers and other public life officials.
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National Guard of
Naval
Arlington
Army
Navy
Memorial Day Observed in Philadelphia with Civil War and Spanish American War Tributes
Philadelphia officials closed, ceremonies held across cemeteries. G A R speakers praised unity post Spanish American War. Confederate graves at Germantown National Cemetery decorated with stars and stripes for first time. Mount Moriah and Laurel Hill paid tribute to southern and Puerto Rico dead respectively. Pennsylvania volunteers’ graves decorated at the Philadelphia cemetery.
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Philadelphia
Spain
National Cemetery
Germantown
G. A. BR
Mount Moriah
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Battery A
Laurel Hill
Porto Rico
Court rules that equity cannot enjoin pool selling at Roby track
Judge Robert Lowry ruled in the Porter county Roby pool selling case that equity cannot restrain crime. The circuit court declined to grant the injunction against James O’Leary and Chicago poolsellers, stating the matter is criminal in nature and not a civil rights issue. Deputy AG Moore said an appeal to the supreme court would follow.
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Robert Lowry
James O'Leary
Chicago
Porter County
Roby Race Track
Valparaiso
Lowry
Moore
Supreme Court
Twelve Riders Win Annual Race On Leo And Coldwater Roads
E W Twelve led a field of twelve riders to victory in the annual race held today along Leo and Coldwater roads. Weather conditions were stable as the group completed the circuit with a clear finish under local officials.
Ten Mile Randall Road Race Sees Fast Times and Crowds
A large crowd welcomed a ten mile and a quarter course starting at the old toll gate on Leo road. E W Fisher won in 30 50 with Misner and Schacher close behind. nine of twelve starters finished amid slight delays and a minor fall by George Mohr.
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George Mohr
Leo Road
Academy
Coldwater Road
Pierson
E. W. Fisher
E. Misner
George Shacher
Geo. Aldrich
H. B. Hadley
J. F. Wagner
D. Misner
George Schacher
J. Donehey
Geo. Mohr
Williard Cox
Charles Pierson
J. D. Morgan
Work of the Baptists in San Francisco Mission Union
The American Baptist Mission union session in San Francisco May 30 heard reports on the Woman's Foreign Missionary society and discussed Pacific Coast work over fifty years. Rev J Sunderland presented the coast paper, Rev J F Frost opened the discussion, President Fuller spoke on laymen in foreign missions, with devotional exercises by Rev C B Hobert and remarks from several delegates. The Home Mission session opened with President Stephen's address.
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San Francisco
Cal
American Baptist Mission Union
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Pacific Coast
J. Sunderland
J. F. Frost
Fuller
Massachusetts
C. BH. Hobert
American Baptists’ Home Mission
Stephen
Sage Still Opposes Franchise Tax Bill Says It Is Mischievous
New York May 30 Russell Sage criticizes Senator Platts handling of the franchise tax bill calling it mischievous. He objects to singling out a single tax target without notice and warns the law could cause hardship. Sage says he has not changed his view despite Platts statements and declines to discuss his amendments.
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New York
Russell Sage
Senator Platt
Mr. Sage
Platt
Retain Father Byrne at the Cathedral Fort Wayne
Grief envelops Cathedral congregation over Father Byrne transfer to Union City as A. O. BH. convenes a board committee to urge Very Rev. Father Guendling to revoke the order and keep Byrne in Fort Wayne. Byrne serves as state chaplain of the A. C. H. and enjoys popularity there.
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Father Byrne
Union City
A. O. BH
Library Hall
Father Guendling
Fort Wayne
Family quarrel leads to fine for assault on woman
Justice Bullerman fines James Buckley one dollar and costs for assault and battery on Mrs. Jennie Tierney. The dispute arose over a sewing machine jointly owned by Mrs. Tierney and Mrs. Buckley, sisters. Buckley entered the Tierney home in the absence of Mr. Tierney and forcibly moved Mrs. Tierney, resulting in the charges.
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Justice Bullerman
James Buckley
Jennie Tierney
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Asaree
Walker
Lincoln
Allan Douga
Wayne
Miliary Saint Exercices
J. Johnson
J. M. Robinson
Sherman “Powell
Gen. Grant
M’kinley
Court of Equity
E. W
Leo
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