Philippines Battle Costs US Heaviest Loss Since War Began
At San Fernando near Angeles the engagement cost the United States the heaviest single battle loss to date. Seventeen Americans were wounded and casualties totalled heavy as two days of fighting unfolded in rice fields and bamboo thickets. The American line pushed forward six miles along the railway. Angeles was cleared and San Fernando base hosts plans moved toward Neo.
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Kitea
Atte Wetter
Aczai
MacArthur
Vanita
San ‘Bermando
United States
Angeles
San Fernando
Angelegs
Manila
Iowa
Twelfth
Pell
Sixteenth
Fourth Cavalry
MacArthur Learns of a Plot in Manila August 10
Reports say two special commissioners from Spain, Cuerbo and Capriles, head to negotiate with Aguinaldo as ransom demands surface linked to a San Fernando massacre plot. MacArthur, acting on trusted sources, discovers uprisings and arms requests from Macabebe rivals, prompts mass expulsion of nonowners, and a raid by Captain Ames’ company captures forty three rebels in Binondo cigar factory.
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Manila
Cuerbo
Capriles
Spain
Aguingaldo
MacArthur
San Fernando
Aguinaldo
Vallor
Mac_Arthur
Enity
United States
General MacArthur
Binondo
Sixth Infantry
Ames
Hawley Sails for Europe Amid Philippine Reinforcement Debate
Senator Hawley of Connecticut sailed for Europe for six months in rural England. He said he was glad to see the army in the Philippine Islands reinforced and that he had urged for immediate reinforcements, noting earlier information that convinced him of the urgency of the matter.
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New York
Hawley
Connecticut
Europe
England
Philippine
Prorogation and Boer crisis dominate British sights
London reports Parliament prorogued by royal commission as queen's speech spars on Transvaal. Chamberlain defends action and warns that grievances of outlanders threaten South Africa. Troop movements surge with Grenadier guards battalion and three artillery batteries prepared for Natal defense.
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London
Transvaal
Chamberlain
T. P. O’connor
South Africa
Natal
Grenadier Guards
Seven Die In Canada Atlantic Railway Wreck
Ottawa report details a Canada Atlantic express wreck near Coteau Junction while en route from Montreal to Ottawa. Seven deaths include George McCuaig fireman and several Ottawa and Montreal residents. several others injured though not seriously. Authorities suspect rails spread as the cause and describe the gruesome scene from the second class car mounted atop the engine with escaping steam.
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Canada Atlantic
Ottawa
Ont
Montreal
Coteau Junction
George McCuaig
Wilson O’connor
Edward Starrs
Ryan
Maniwaki
Joseph Rochelon
League baseball scores from Chicago and beyond
Yesterday’s results show the Washington six, Chicago three in Washington. Brooklyn eighteen, Cincinnati fourteen. Boston seven, Cleveland three. New York two, Louisville four. Baltimore three, St. Louis six. Philadelphia fourteen, Pittsburg eighteen. Western League games include Grand Rapids six, Detroit eight. Buffalo two, Indianapolis four. St Paul eleven, Milwaukee twelve. Minneapolis zero, Kansas City seven.
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Chicago
Washington
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Louisville
Baltimore
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Buffalo
Indianpolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Three Die In Tunnel Explosion In Kentucky
Three men perished in Monday night’s explosion in tunnel No 4 on the Cincinnati Southern in Somerset Kentucky. George Spencer son of Professor Spencer of Burneside Kentucky was recovered yesterday along with his brother and a yet unidentified tramp.
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Somerset
Cincinnati
George Spencer
Professor Spencer
Burneside
Mayor vows to prosecute lynchers in Ben Thomas case
Alexandria, Va. Aug 10 The mayor is quoted promising active prosecution of those involved in the lynching of Ben Thomas Tuesday. A coroner's jury verdict cites the mob as the cause of death with members unknown to the jury.
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Alexandria
Ben Thomas
Thomas
United States to have Hankow executive settlement
Vancouver dispatch reports that Britain and the Chinese government have agreed the United States will obtain an executive settlement at Hankow. The accord follows Hong Kong advices and signals a new postwar arrangement involving US interests in Hankow.
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Vancouver
B. C
Hong Kong
Great Britain
United States
Hankow
Dreyfus Court-Martial Remains Sealed in Dossier
In Rennes on August 10 the Dreyfus court martial stays on the secret dossier with several days ahead before any authentic details emerge from the courtroom.
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Rennes
France
Dreyfugs
Ex-Governor Altgeld on Kentucky politics
Ex-Governor John P. Altgeld of Illinois writes on Kentucky politics from Louisville. He argues fraud and crime threaten democracy, urges rescuing Kentucky from rotten politics, and weighs a new Democratic ticket to boost turnout and challenge Senator Blackburn. He indicates willingness to help if Kentuckians unite and elect a fresh slate.
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Louisville
John P. Altgeld
Illinois
Kentucky
Blackburn
Morrow’s Kid-ne-aids Gaining Favor In Illinois
Daily growing in Illinois is Morrow’s Kid-ne-oids a kidney and backache remedy praised by W. R. Beebe of Centralia who describes relief after three weeks. Yellow tablets sold for 50 cents a box with a descriptive booklet available from John Morrow & Co.
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Morrow
Illinois
W. R. Beebe
Centralia
Illinois Central
French Helmsman Killed by British Coast Guard Action
London reports a French fishing boat near Folkestone was fired on by the British torpedo gunboat Leda after ignoring signals to heave to. The helmsman was killed when a solid shot struck as the boat was towed to port. authorities voice surprise at the boat’s trespass and seek to avoid escalating tensions.
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London
France
Leda
Admiralty
Cycle Meet Opens for World Championship in Montreal
The world cycling championship event at Queen's Park track opened in Montreal under the International Cyclists' Union with the one mile race. Tom Summersgills of Leeds A C England won a bruising finish over El Peabody of Chicago and John Idon the Scotch champion. Summersgills was the sole foreign victor.
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Montreal
International Cyclists’ Union
Canadian Wheelmen’s Association
Queen’s Park
Tom Summersgills
Leeds A. C
England
el Peabody
Chicago
John «Ldon
Summersgills
Duchess of Portugal tallest woman in England wedding 1889
The Duchess of Portugal once Miss Dallas Yorke is described as England’s tallest woman. She married the duke in 1889, when he ruled about £300,000 yearly and owned several castles including Welbeck where Lady Peggy Primrose honeymooned. She dedicates much effort to temperance causes.
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Duchess of
Portugal
England
Dallas Yorke
Welbeck
Peggy Primrose
Open Letter From Mayor Jones on Party Reform
Toledo mayor Jones rejects a Jones or independent party label and argues for petition nominating officials to end the spoils system. He says his platform is equal terms for all and urges initiative by the people. He also plans to shift Cleveland campaign to street railway strikers influence.
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Toledo
Jones
Union Reform Party
Cleveland
American House
Ohio
Germ theory cited by Prince of Wales expert
Sir William Broadbent told the Society for the Prevention of Consumption that consumption starts from a germ spread by another case with no inherited form. Strengthening weak lungs and building the body is key, with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery advertised as purifying blood, raising supply, and aiding cures for those given up by doctors. It is claimed alcohol free.
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Dr. Pierce
News From Santo Domingo Amid Dominican Unrest
Port au Prince reports Vega province in arms as revolution expands. Details are scarce. Santo Domingo remains calm. Reports say Dominican troops reached Dagaban and, without firing, deserted to join General Pacheco’s camp.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Vega
Dagaban
Pacheco
Weekend Patterns in Rural and Town Marriages
The article notes Saturday weddings dominate in towns while Sundays are preferred in rural areas. It observes Sunday marriages are generally fewer than in the past, whereas Saturday weddings show a marked rise.
National encampment of Union Veterans' union slated in Des Moines
The Union Veterans' union national encampment will be held in Des Moines from August 22 to 26. Sessions take place at Chautauqua Park with 2000 to 4000 attendees expected as preparations near completion.
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Union Veterans’ Union
Des Moines
Union Veterans' Union
Chautauqua Park
Allen's Foot Ease advertises cooling powder for tired feet
Try Allen's Foot Ease a powder to shake into shoes. It cools hot swollen nervous feet and eases fatigue. Cures swelling sweating and rough spots. Relieves corns bunions and pain giving comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package free. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy N Y
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Allen
Allen S
Olmsted
le Roy
Brewers in Appleton area form joint ownership
Seven breweries in Appleton and nearby towns including Menasha Kaukauna New London and Chilton will be brought under one ownership this week. The move is backed by New York capitalists aiming to consolidate control in the region.
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Appleton
Wis
Menasha
Kaukauna
New London
Chilton
New York
New York Democrats Debate Over Imperialism and Free Silver
In Syracuse on August 10 the New York Chicago platform Democrats split between anti-imperialists and ultra free silver supporters. Resolutions called opposition to trusts and imperialism the campaign's top issue for 1900 and favored direct senatorial elections. Anti-imperialists left the meeting as silver adherents formed a state group and planned county organization.
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Chicago
Matform Democrats
Syracuse
N. Y
New York
United States
Dated political gathering hints of Pattison presidential boom
New York on August 10 noted William F. Harrity former DNC chairman ex Senator Gorman of Maryland and Colonel L Victor Baughman of Baltimore at the Fifth Avenue hotel They declined interview on the political scene and were said to be crafting a Pattison presidential bid next year though no confirmation appeared.
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New York
William F. Hartity
Democratic National Committee
Gorman
Maryland
L. Victor Baughman
Baltimore
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Tidal Wave Costs a Million at Valparaiso Bay
A tidal wave burst into Valparaiso Bay Tuesday evening tearing down the embankment and sweeping away cars locomotives and merchandise. The loss is estimated at 1,000,000 dollars.
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Valparaiso
Lynching Report From Jasper Fla Involving Assault Attempt
In Jasper Florida on August 9 an unidentified Black man was lynched for allegedly attempting to assault a white woman named Mrs Bush. Local authorities did not publicly disclose the assailant's identity.
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Jasper
Fla
Hutchinson Couple Weds Early to Please Guests
In Hutchinson Kansas a newly married couple tied the knot a week early to accommodate friends who were called away yet did not want to miss the wedding. The gesture shows the couple’s flexibility and consideration for their guests.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Free of Charge Boschee's German Syrup Sample Offer
Advertises free sample bottles of Boschee's German Syrup at Emmert & Burrell's for adults with cold bronchitis throat or lung troubles. Limits one bottle per person with parental permission for children. Claims broad world sales and physician endorsement. Also notes copper aluminum price shift and aluminum energy potential.
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Emmert & Burrell’s
Boschee
Foley's Kidney Cure Guaranteed or Money Refunded Ad
An advert promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe remedy for kidney trouble. It claims guaranteed results or money refunded and is attributed to H J Moogh and W F Dug Kunz with unclear ending text.
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Youszett
Foley
H.j.moogh
W. F.duugkunz
Market summary from Chicago and Milwaukee shows mixed grain and livestock quotes
Hogs receipts 26 500 with pigs priced 3 40 to 4 65 and heavy packing 4 30 to 4 65. Cattle receipts 15 500 with steers 5 90 to 6 20, cows 2 25 to 4 30, heifers 3 00 to 5 10, bulls 2 80 to 4 50. Sheep receipts 15 000 with westerns 3 50 to 4 85, natives 3 25 to 4 85, lambs 4 00 to 6 10. Milwaukee grain notes firmer wheat No 1 northern 71 44 c, No 2 northern 70 c, oats steady 23 to 25 44 c, rye higher 63 44 5 c.
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Chicago
Texas
Milwaukee
Chicago Board of Trade
Union Veterans Encampment Excursion Tickets Sold
The Chicago Great Western Railway will offer excursion tickets to the Annual Encampment of the Union Veterans at Des Moines Iowa August 22 to 25 1899. Tickets go on sale August 21 and 22 and are valid through August 28. Fare is one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip. Inquiries to any Chicago Great Western agent or F H Lord General Pass and Ticket Agent 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Unions Veterans
Chicago Great Western B’y
Union Veterans
Des Moines
Chicago Great Western R.y
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
North Western and C M & St P Harvest Excursion Rates
Lake Bluff Summer Meeting excursion tickets offered by the Chicago and North Western Railway from points in Illinois to Lake Bluff and return at reduced fares until August 31 with limited return tickets. Also on August 1 and 16, and September 5 and 19, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway promotes harvest excursion tickets to nearly all western points at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Agent: J B Sweatt.
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Lake Bluff
North-Western
Finois
Chicago & North-Western Railway
J.B. Sweatt
Cheap Rates South for Homeseekers and Settlers
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through October, the Southern Railway offers low fares to Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Homeseekers pay one fare plus $2 for round trip, valid 21 days from sale. Tickets marketed to prospector and settler, with illustrated matter and details from W X Hastings and Adams Street offices in Chicago.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
Tastos
Louis- 1E
Beau, JR
Adams St
Chicago
Tus
Spanish American War Panorama Album for quick viewing
A vivid war album highlights the Spanish American War with scenes of recruiting guard duty hospital life and Havana street views. It showcases officers Red Cross heroines and daily military life while offering a compact portable panorama sold for 12 cents with stamped postage.
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Red Cross
Havana
Santiago
Uncle Sam
United States
Canada
Mexico
Hig Four
Warren J. Lynog
Ig Four Rout
Cincinnati
Ohio
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J. L. Lacey
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Chicago Grain and Produce
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Ad ‘National Biscuit Company
Uneeda Jinjer Wayfer
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F.C. & P. Railway
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Miami
Tampa
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West India Ports
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