Native resistance looms as American forces in Mindanao brace
Fragmented dispatches describe an unsettled Mindanao coast where natives drill at dawn while American troops plan an expedition from Manila. Reports claim reinforcements from Negros and nearby islands are en route despite efforts by ships Baltimore and Arizona to intimidate locals. Spanish gunboat El Tiollo is largely untouched as coastal tensions rise and officials in Manila and Washington assess the situation and evacuation terms.
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Ory Dort
Shell
Negros
Ands
Tates
Cruser
Baltimore
Arizona
Tiollo
Zamboagang
Mindanao
Merican
Toile
California
Pennsylvania
Manila
Trollo
Amersports
Gomez States His Position and Cuban Army Pay Demand
Jan 4 report from General Maximo Gomez states independence and payment of the Cuban army are linked. He notes the army remains in camp westward and emphasizes self government, pledging to disband only when debts to soldiers are settled, while awaiting U.S. intervention guidance. The piece mentions Major General Lee and punishment of two companies for parade display with bread and water as discipline.
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Maximo D
Cuba
Lee
Durbin
Uncertain Petition Leads to Short Confinement
In a brief, unclear report, officers petitioned to bear all punishment themselves. The court approved a punishment of confinement to quarters for one week.
Controversy Over Army Beef Quality From Porto Rico War
Washington reports reveal a clash between General Miles and General Hagan over canned beef supplied to the army. Major Black notes no survey report on refrigerated or tinned roast beef. a special examination began after the first complaint. Captain Hutchins praises the beef in cans. Swift & Co. Libby, McNeill & Libby and Nelson Morris confirm no chemicals and worldwide sales. A war department board awaits review but will not publish proceedings.
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Washington
Magan
Miles
Black
General Miles
Porto Rico
Board of Survey
Boards of Survey
Army
Eagan
Tampa
Fla
E. R. Hutchins
Hutchins
Hagan
General Hagan
Adjutant General
New York Journal
Lgt
Swift & Co
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Nelson Morris & Co
Chicago
Armour & Co
Secretary of War
Ponce
Supreme Court frees natural gas from import duties
Justice Peckham delivered the opinion in United States v Buffalo Natural Gas and Fuel Company. The decision holds that natural gas imported from Canada under the Niagara River is classified as crude bitumen and admitted free of duty.
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Washington
Trustice Peckham
United States Supreme Court
United States
Buffalo Natural Gas and Fuel Company
Canada
Niagara River
Court rules Illinois wage priority limited by federal act
Chicago January 4 the United States circuit court of appeals ruled on bankruptcy wage priority. The court held Illinois statutes add no extra priority beyond the three month priority required by the national bankruptcy act. The decision clarifies that laborers are not entitled to a broader Illinois priority.
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Chicago
States Circuit Court of Appeals
National Mine Workers convenes in Pittsburg next week
Pittsburg officials report the United Mine Workers of America will hold its national convention in the city next week. The main issue is choosing a successor to President Ratchford. Ratchford reportedly backs John Mitchell, while miners in the Pittsburg district favor Patrick Dolan for national president.
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Pittsburg
United Mine Workers of America
Ratchford
John Mitchell
Patrick Dolan
United States December receipts and outlays total
The monthly statement shows December receipts of 41,404,793 dollars versus 59,646,698 dollars in December 1897, the latter including about 31,700,000 dollars from Pacific railroads debt. December disbursements totaled 41,864,807 dollars, only 460,000 dollars more than receipts.
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Washington
United States
Pacific Railroads
Trains Beat Schedule on Burlington and Northwestern Routes
In Omaha on January 4, two rival rail lines the Burlington and Northwestern exceeded their schedules. The Burlington finished eight minutes early and the Northwestern seventeen minutes early. The fastest Burlington speed reached ninety miles per hour while the Northwestern showed a pace of one mile every thirty five seconds.
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Omaha
Burlington
Northwestern
Burington
Dingley Shows Slight Improvement Amid Recovery Hope
Washington reports Representative Dingley had another comfortable day with slight improvement and doctors expressing renewed hope for recovery. The crisis in the cage is not expected until tomorrow or Friday.
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Washington
Dingley
Hull Takes Sick Leave From House Post Amid Grip
Hull of Iowa and chairman of the house military committee is confined to his room after a severe attack of grip. The illness forces him from active service and may affect committee duties and schedule.
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Hull
Washington
Iowa
House Military Committee
Train Thugs Rob Kansas City Route in Bold Express Heist
Five to six masked men halted an westbound passenger train near Macomb Missouri. Engineer Callender was forced to open the express car and the through safe was dynamited, yielding a large haul. Special Agent Chester pursued the robbers as a posse formed at daylight.
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Mansfield
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Memphis
Macomb
Norwood
Callender
Southern Express
Newton
Sieben
Southern Express Company
Chester
Infernal machine injures several at New Albany
An infernal machine exploded in the New Albany railroad station injuring five men, including a rail agent and telegraph operator. The device, sent from Holly Springs to a man under murder indictment, was opened by him and four others. Names were not available.
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Memphis
Tenn
New Albany
Miss
Holly Springs
Congress Reopens After Holiday Adjournment Memo
Washington reports Congress reconvened on January 4 with the Senate nearly immediately adjourning to honor the memory of Senator Morrill, reflecting the customary respect following the holiday adjournment resolution.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Morrill
Foster Among Latest Grip Victims From Exposure
Washington reports Hon. John W. Foster, former secretary of state, is among the latest grip victims, arising from exposure at Ambassador Romero’s funeral on Sunday. The attack is described as mild.
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Washington
John W. Foster
Romero
Kipling To Leave London For America On Jan 26
Rudyard Kipling his wife and family will depart London for America on January 26 according to reports from the London office. The author plans to visit allied cities and resume public appearances in the United States later this winter.
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Kipling
America
London
Rudyard Kipling
Wil
Ruffians in Uniform Inflammatory Outrage Reported
A laborer in Poelton was forced to back a wagon through a narrow lane as a regiment passed. Lieutenant Swoboda struck him with a sword causing severe injury and an arm amputation. The officer offered 26 shillings compensation which was refused. A separate case in Vienna involved Lieutenant von Ruedingen abusing a driver. he faced two months in jail, exile, and later a pardon, then ceased payments leaving the victim destitute. Additional notes recount harm to an actor and theater boycott actions by Peelton officers.
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Poelton
Swoboda
Swobota
Peelton
von Ruedingen
Marichilfer Strasse
Vienna
Viennna
London Mail
Unclear historic method for catching fish described
A fragment describes a South American tribe using a tree wood to whip water, releasing a narcotic substance to affect fish, supposedly making them easier to capture. The passage is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
Advertisements and notices from a 19th-century catalog page
A collage of product pitches and curiosities including DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve cautions, early to bed cures, and various patent medicine makers such as H. J. Moogk Emser Burrell Wm. F. Jungkunz Co. Notes on divers in the Royal George wreck and a claim about fingernail growth accompany claims for Foley's Kidney Cure and One Minute Cough Cure.
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H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co
DeWitt
Emser & Burrell
Wm. F. Jungkunz
H. J. Moogk
Pups & Burrell
Wm. F
Jungkunz
Emmert & Burre 1
FY Jungkunz & Co
Burrell's Adels Burrell's 110 Stephen son St
The notice highlights Superb through trains on the Queen and Crescent Route from Cincinnati South. It mentions 12-control New York cream cheese and various other kinds available at Burrell's, located at 110 Stephen son Street.
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Queen & Crescent
Cincinnati
New York
Burrell’s
Stephenson St
Murder charge rocks Indiana-town suspect nabbed
An Indianapolis horse trader named Smith was arrested at his Rhode Island street home on a murder charge. He allegedly stabbed fellow horseman King after a dispute, with blood poisoning weeks later leading to King's death. Authorities pursued him via state sheriffs after a telegram chain confirmed a wanted man. The report also notes other assorted early January incidents across Illinois and Wisconsin, including robberies, embezzlement moves, stock sales, and political weather notes.
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Ain
Ibiota
Andianapolis
Jah
Joseph” Smith
Walsted
Woodford
County
Rhode Island
Hare
Smith
King
Quigley
Mureka
Ili
Wheat and other grain prices in Chicago markets
The Market report shows Chicago Board of Trade quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Short Ribs and Produce with values for January May and July contracts. It also notes cattle hogs and sheep and lamb receipts and price ranges along with Milwaukee grain prices for the day.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Wisconsin
Texas
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Jan
Rye
Bareley
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Ragan
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Lynch
Wichita
Kan
Harry Church
Mary Kleinigger
Fils
Platteville
Wis
J. W. Smelker
Bloomington
Ils
Minter, Ills
John Layton
Layton
Whart
Royal George
Foley
Swartz & Fleck
Kenosha
John Kelley
Clark Street
Kelley
Pana
Ill
I. N. Weaver
Citizens’ Savings, Loan and Building Association
Adams
Weaver
Ottumwa, Ta
Ottumwa Gas Plant
Rufus C. Dawes
Northwestern Gas Light and Coke Company
H. B. Mayard
Washington Court House
Sacramento
Cal
Perkins
Irelaud
Rome
The
Daily Mail
Ireland
Vatican
Barbers
Barbers’ Union of
Indiana
Michigan
Vasiauir
Rarloviluy & I
Castoria
Harlow Business College
Flr Stephenson St
Vacatio
Uncle Sam
Freeport Light & Fuel Co. Telephone No
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Cari
St. Louis
Wau
Margaret Walsh
Garda
Cardus
Ladies' Advisory Department
Byun Os
Ladies’ Advisory Epi
Chattanoogs Hevicine CO
Chattanooga
Teun
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