Aggressive Samoans War Casualties Hit By Ambush
Washington reports an April incident in Samoa where British and American forces were ambushed by Mataafa's warriors at Vaslelo. Lt Angel Freeman and Lt Phillip Lansdale were killed or wounded, Ensign Monaghan also died, and several sailors were injured. Beheaded officers were buried with honors at Mulinu.
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Washington
Samoa
Kautz
Cable- Bram
Mataafa
Een
Matassan
Auckland
N. Z
Vaslelo
Cleutenant Angel H. Freeman
Leutenant
Tauranga
Phillip ‘van* Horn
Lansdale
United ‘States
Philadelphia
Seaman Hunt
Porpoise
Royalist
Hunt
J. R. Monaghan
Argo
Mulinu
Freeman
George II, Cave
C. M. Perkins
Cave
Questioning natives on self government in Philippine towns
In Manila on April 12 the American commission heard leading residents of diverse nationalities and priests on whether Filipinos are capable of self ruling. Most oppose independence, favor provisional self government with American oversight, while some advocate township self rule. Troops may be sent to secure towns as Tagalo oppression is blamed on locals. Aguinaldo's brother in law, the provincial governor, is accused of harsh exactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States
Philippine Commission
Lawton Advances in Manila Campaign Amid Calls for More Troops
Special Manila dispatch reports Lawton’s forces advancing with village captures at Pagsajan and Lumban, river mouth blockaded, and insurgents driven from Laguna de Bay. American losses include five killed and fourteen wounded, while six launches and two caiques were seized. future dredging and river obstructions removal planned as Santa Cruz and Pagsajan are guarded by Fourth Cavalry. General Wheaton telegraphed Otis and Lawton remains in Lumban with part of Fourteenth Infantry. fighting continues across the front as orders to reinforce arrive.
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New York
Manila
Lawton
Pagsajan
Lumban
Laguna de Bay
Santa Cruz
Fourth Cavalry
Fourteenth Infantry
Lum‘ban
Wheaton
Otis
Sig
Indictment in Molineux Case Dismissed in Part
Justice Williams dismissed the indictment against Roland Molineux for sending poison that killed Mrs. Adams in New York last December. He orders the case resubmitted to the grand jury, finding the original panel considered nonlegal evidence. A conspiracy to extradite witness Heckman was uncovered, leading to Colyar’s arrest for plotting to defeat justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Pardon C. Williams
Roland Molineaux
Harry Cornish
Mrs. Adams
New York
Williams
Nicholas A. Heckman
Molineux
A. S. Colgar
Nashville
Barnet
Kate J. Adams
Colyar
Heckman
Tennessee
Attorney Weeks
Boy near Illinois Central tracks saved by neighbor
Belleville Illinois April Michael Wright 42 year old boy wandered onto the Illinois Central tracks as an express train neared. He fell with his head and arms across the rail. Ada Roedeshimer rushing from her home reached him and pulled him clear just before the engine. Her dress tore as she leaped away from the pilot.
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Belleville
Ill
Michael Wright
Illinois Central
Ada Roedeshimer
War department musters out several senior generals
Washington April 13 An order by the war department musters out Major Generals Fitzhugh Lee and Joseph Wheeler and Brigadier Generals Lloyd Wheaton Charles King and Frederick D Grant. They are mustered out to accept commissions as general officers of volunteers under the act of March 2 1899 and are expected to be reappointed as brigadier generals under that act.
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Washington
War Department
Fitzhugh Lee
Joseph Wheeler
Lloyd Wheaton
Charles King
Frederick D. Grant
Justice Fuller's Daughters Marry in Washington
On April 17 at St Johns Episcopal church Chief Justice Fuller’s daughter Jane wed N L Francis of Boston. At Mount Vernon Place Methodist church Senator Jones of Arkansas saw daughter Mary unite with I F W Plant of St Paul. At Church of the Ascension Episcopal Constance Ingall married Robert Schick of Reading Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Fuller
Washington
Populist Convention Sets Date and Fusion Debate
Des Moines on April 18 reports the Populist state central committee, led by General J. B. Weaver, calling a convention for August 16 in Des Moines, the same city and date as the Democratic gathering. Fusion remains a Divisive issue among Democrats.
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Des Moines
State Central Committee
J. B. Weaver
Fire destroys Oshkosh furniture plant and nearby shops
Fire at Oshkosh Wisconsin totally destroyed the Choate Hollister Furniture plant valued at 125000 and insured for 75000. The blaze also consumed the J A Barnes foundry and machine shop and other property worth 25000 with only slight insurance.
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Oshkosh, Wis
Choate-Hollister Furniture Company
J. A. Barnes
Death Looms for Noted Washburn Judge at 74
Washburn Wisconsin April 13 Judge W H Packard, a prominent regional figure, had been ill for some time and was reported sinking yesterday with death expected imminently. He is 74 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Wis
W. H. Packard
Francis Joseph to receive U S minister Harris today
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph will welcome Addison C. Harris the United States minister today and Harris will present his credentials marking the formal start of the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Addison C. Harris
United States
Four Smallpox Cases Reported in Mechanicsville
Cedar Rapids reports four people in Mechanicsville twenty miles east of here have contracted smallpox.
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Cedar Rapids
Mechanicsville
Here
An Excellent Combination of a Laxative Syrup
The California Fig Syrup Co presents Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, effective stimulant for the kidneys liver and bowels. It uses figs for flavor and senna and aromatic plants for medicinal action. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a bottle with the company name on the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathornia Fra Syrup Co
California Tie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Britisher Bed the Chore at San Juan Charge
In Newark New Jersey Dwight Galloupe a U S Army chaplain recounted an unpublished Civil War era incident from the San Juan hill charge. An English officer led American troops after a captain was shot and urged secrecy to avoid betraying neutrality while Catholic and Protestant soldiers fought side by side and died without religious distinction.
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Newark
Dwight Galloupe
Ninth Cavalry
Tenceforth
Britannia
Columbia
San Juan
Chamberlain’s Remedy Endorsed by Worcester Reader
A Worcester Enterprise reader endorses Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy citing rapid relief for himself and children. The note, signed W A Stroud of Popomoke City Maryland, also mentions local availability from Emmert and Burrell Druggists. It adds war death statistics for Crimea American and Spanish American conflicts.
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Chamberlain
Worcester Enterprise
W. A. Stroud
Popomoke City
Emmert & Burrell
Have You Had The Grip A Remedy For Coughs
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable medicine to heal lungs and stop a racking cough associated with the grip. Cited by H. J. Moogk of Swarts and Fleck business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swarts & Fleck
Kitchener Honors Spark Campus Bonfires and Rule Change
When Lord Kitchener visited Cambridge University to receive his Doctor of Laws the undergraduates celebrated with bonfires and rowdy behavior. The university senate now proposes a rule barring undergraduates from participating in public university proceedings.
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Lord Kitchener
Cambridge University
University
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement claims cure all stages
A 19th century style medical ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure fully cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers 100 dollar reward for any failure and urges readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio, and notes druggists sell the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Drugeists
Homeseekers' Cheap Excursions Offered by Rail Co
On March 21, April 4 and 18 the C M and St P Ry Co will sell Homeseekers tickets for about one fare round trip. Tickets limited to twenty one days. Full information at the ticket office. 3 Ledwid J B Sweart Agent.
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Homeseekers
Lédwid J. B. Sweart
Agt
Unions Favored by Miners Against Unions in Pittsburg District
Edward McKay of Buena Vista Va and George W. Schrenderburg of Pittsburg coal operations testified on union growth from 16 000 to 80 000 members since 1877 and wage gains while blaming New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Co for employing non union men and reducing 45 000 miners wages. Schlenderburg praised unions for wage support but warned unions cannot enforce in competitive districts and noted organized miners cause less trouble than unorganized. He favored company stores and a $2 daily minimum for miners, while acknowledging higher wages from organized labor have raised living standards. He also cited profit sharing as a potential remedy and described labor relations in the district.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Edward McKay
Buena Vista
United Mine Workers Association
George W. Schrenderburg
Industrial Commission
McKay
New York and
Cleveland, Gas Coal Company
Schlenderburg
Ratchford
Military in Control as Pana Buries Riot Victims
Calm returns to Pana Illinois where Colonel J S Culver commands infantry and civil authority is relinquished. Three mines reopen as funerals proceed for Xavier Lecocq and Frank Coburn amid union versus Partia strife. Governor's representative Keefe plans possible action beyond peace续.
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Pana
Ills
J. S. Culver
Lecocq
Stephens
Xavier Lecacq
St. Patrick’s
Bradley
Frank Coburn
Coburn
Dark scene at Alexandria plate glass strike
The Alexandria strike escalates as management seeks an injunction against strikers to prevent interference by non union workers. Women and children attacked workers. thirteen men arrested and deputies dispatched. Strikers with guns guard the plant while talks pursue arbitration.
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Alexandria
Ind
Moore
Anderson
Quay Ruling Over Red Book Evidence in Pennsylvanian Case
In Philadelphia on April 13 Judge Biddle ruled the Red Book inadmissible as evidence against Senator Quay for the moment, while the bank’s ordinary ledgers remain admissible. The Prosecution argues the book links Hopkins deposits to Quay, with entries suggesting interest calculations and deductions. The Red Book was found in Cashier Hopkins's desk after a bank closure and Hopkin's suicide.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Biddle
Commonwealth
Hopkins
People’s Bank
Senator Quayfe
Grand Army Commander Deadlock Delays New Leader
In Philadelphia the National Council of Administration failed to elect a successor to late James A. Sexton. A deadlock between Colonel W. C. Johnson and General John C. Black leaves Johnson as acting commander in chief until the September encampment. The senior vice commander will perform duties pending a full election. May refer to a formal resolution.
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Philadelphia
National Council of Administration of the
Grand Army of the Republic
James A. Sexton
Grand Army
W. C. Johnson
Cincinnati
John C. Black
Illinois
Johnson
Roumanian cabinet resigns and other brief items
The Roumanian cabinet resigns as a string of telegrams reports. Charles Dudley Warner is dangerously ill with influenza and pneumonia in New Orleans. General Otis announces hospital ship Rehef arriving at Manila all aboard well. Clarence Eddy of Chicago named official organist for the U S Paris exposition. American Lindseed Oil Co absorbs four Twin Cities mills for 3 million dollars. Comstock arrest in New York over obscene images, mob rescue by police. Admiral Cuverille resigns over fortifications dispute. Kenosha grants Milwaukee electric road franchise linking to Chicago. Hancock county grand jury returns 991 indictments against 42 former officers for extortion and related crimes.
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Charles Dudley Warner
New Orleans
General Otis
Manila
Clarence Eddy
Chicago
United States
American Lindseed Oil Company
Twin Cities
Anthony Comstock
New York
Admiral Cuverille
Colonial Affairs
Kenosha
Wis
Milwaukee Electric Road
Milwaukee
State Line
Hancock County
Ind
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Lieut. Freeman
R. N
Philippine
Adams
Iowa
W. ST. Packard
Minister Harris
Crimea
United Mine Worker's
Des, Moines
Apel
Es Moines
Regina
Bay City
Mich
Master Plumbers’ Association
Springfield
Reece
First Infantry
Bourbon
Ashley Field
Indiana
St. Louis
City of St. Louis
Betts
Green Bay
Fox River
Gus Johnson
John Kohlin
Everhardt
Memphis
Tenn
Feverhardt
Burns
Uneeda
Flegance
Star” Clothing House
Eli Dettinger
Stine’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Stephenson St
Calfornia
California
Oregon
Chicago, Union Pacific and
North-Western Line
W. W. Harpster’s
Joan Barscuer, Jr
C. B. Anderson
Ennenga & Wagner
Galena St
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