Liar accusations fly as Hagan attacks Miles before war panel
Commissary General Charles P. Eagan testifies in Washington that General Miles lied about embalmed beef and canned meat used by the army in Cuba and Porto Rico. He denounces Miles as a malicious liar and calls for removal from service if proven false, asserting the beef caused sickness and was not an experiment.
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Eagan
War Commission
Cuba
Porto Rico
Commissary Department
Hagan
Miles
General Miles
Washington
Wagan
Sharpe
Brooke
Ife
Daly
Mayan
America
United States Army
Ming
General Eagan Denounces Miles Claims on Army Rations
General Eagan labels reports by Miles as irresponsible, stating key claims refer to matter past and unprovable. He asserts the army stockpiled tinned beef since February 8, 1888, and questions Miles knowledge of ration details and who set them.
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Eagan
Miles
Army
Rn Hon
What will Gen Miles do
General Eagan refused to say if he would pursue further moves against General Miles. Miles indicated he would wait for proper channels and testimony from General Tagan before acting while hinting he might ignore the matter. If charges were filed, the president could refuse, grant, or order a court of inquiry into both generals.
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Eagan
Miles
Seagan
Army
Miehler
Nelson A. Miles
Tagan
Ceneral Miles
Beamous Convicted in Saginaw Murder for Gain of $10.36
Edward Beamous was found guilty in Saginaw Michigan and sentenced to life in the penitentiary for a murder committed to obtain ten dollars and thirty six cents.
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Saginaw, Mich
Edward Beamous
Filipinos Block River Entrance. Manila Situation Grows Tense
Manila dispatch reports Ilolo blocked by rock-filled headers sunk at the river mouth, cutting channel except for launches. American boat driven ashore at Quimar Island by natives. fighting ends but order remains strict and offenders are shot. Manila seeks protectorate terms amid pressure for independence. educated Filipinos favor restraint while militant factions push for demands. German expert Sonnenburg says no real friction with Dewey, but Filipinos will fight for self government and resist arms surrender.
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Manila
Mlollo
Quimarae
United States
Major von Sonnenburg
Two Tales of the Situation
The dispatches describe tensions in the Philippines with Aguinaldo warning of war over a U.S. landing at Iloilo and safe conduct for foreigners, while Manila seeks a peaceful settlement. Madrid reports U.S. conquest difficulties and a cash-starved archipelago. Gomez is feted in Cuba as U.S. officials snub him, and a Burlington fast mail train runs 206 miles in 195 minutes.
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London
Hong Kong
the Times
Aguinaldo
Tloilo
Manila
Morning Post
Otis
United States
Madrid
Philippine Islands
Remedios
Santa Clara
Cuba
Cieneral
Maximo Gomez
Caibarien
Gomez
McKinley
Lamais
Anderson
Havana
Chicago
Burlington Road
Mississippi River
Burlington
Nervous Dyspepsia Testimonial for Stuart's Tablets
Nervous dyspepsia is explained as a stomach weakness with varied symptoms across organs. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are claimed to cure sour stomach gas loss of appetite sleep issues and heartburn, with endorsements from Prof. Henry W. Becker and a testimonial about relief after trying the tablets. Foreigners in China are said to buy on credit using written notes due to coin preferences.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Henry W. Becker
St. Louis
Mission Board
The
German Methodist Church
Harbor and Wharf Commission
China
Women in Health and Housekeeping Advertises Cure
A slanted ad argues that healthy women have ideal housework life but warns pain and misery from delicate feminine organs. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a simple permanent remedy and offers a medical advisor after sending stamps. Also notes San Juan lodging with hot rooms and no outside windows under Spanish law to protect water purity.
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Dr. Pierce
San Juan
Porto Rico
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Prevents Pneumonia
During the la grippe epidemics, pneumonia followed few cases where Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used. It counteracts any tendency of a cold or la grippe to become pneumonia. It is advertised as the best remedy for bad colds and la grippe, with every bottle warranted and sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
War Atlas Offered With Colored Maps from Spain's Possessions
A 16 page atlas contains colored map plates size 14 by 21 inches showing principal cities and towns in Spanish possessions. Sent postpaid for 18 cents. Address J. Ameson G. P. & T. A., Cedar Rapids, Ia.
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Spanis
J. Ameson
Cedar Rapids
Nearing Union: An Unlikely Family Reunion Tale
In Nashua New Hampshire a remarkable reunion unfolded after years of secrecy. Stephen A White of Weymouth, now engaged to his long lost daughter Rose who grew up as Tielle Lavero, learned she was adopted and later discovered her true parentage. Reports say Rose fainted upon learning the truth as Mrs. Davis, her elder sister, reveals their shared kinship.
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Nashua
N. St. Jan. WA
William BE. Davis
Stephen A. White
Boston
Belle Lavero
Weymouth
Roge
Tielle Lavero
Rose
Davis
Trouble 18 Reconciled Mine Workers Settle Quarrel
Pittsburg reports the United Mine Workers resolved a quarrel over credentials and withdrew Dolan and Lewis from the race for president. The credentials committee’s report was adopted, with several local unions referred back for correction. In other items, Senate business was light, pension bills passed, and Depew was nominated senator.
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Dolan
Lewis
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers
Patrick Dolan
T. L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Town
Kentucky
Alabama
Indiana
Tliinets
John M. Hunter
Washington
Senate
Congress
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Armenia
Cuba
House
Carmack
Gaines
Tennessee
Turkish-Arabia battle toll and varied telegrams
General Aranti leads 12,000 Italian troops to Massowahi. Ex Secretary Day weighing Chicago relocation. Wyoming renominates Clark for senator. In Arabia battle Turks lose 2,000 and rebels 4,000 killed or wounded. Viola Wis landlady Stratton commits suicide. Buinuk and Zazrski burned at Chicago Malleable Works. St Louis banks to merge forming new nation bank. Noel and Welch wed in Marinette. Lord Salisbury’s estate ivory model of Gladstone. Havana tobacco syndicate plans purchase of all Cuban plantations. Chicago schools block salary increases for teachers.
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Aranti
Massowahi
William R. Day
Chicago
Wyoming
Clarence D. Clark
United States
Arabia
H. I. Stratton
Viola House
Viola
Wis
Michael Buinuk
Michael Zazrski
St. Louis
New Nations Bank
State Bank of
Commercial Bank
Joseph Noel
Mary Welch
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Iloilo
Tangals
Henry W. Brckek
A.M
Proceedings In Congress
Effingham
Ill
Zimmerman
Jefhingham County
Akin
Secretary of State
Dingley
Addison C. Warris
Austria-Hungary
Charlemagne Tower
Russia
Thomas C. Eliott
Cairo
Als
James G. Monahan
Internal Revenue
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Shafter
San Francisco
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Merriam
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Castoria
Pernine
What Is
Urray Street
York City
Uncle Sam
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Stephens
California
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North-Western Line
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the” Counrry
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van Illes
John Erfert
IWM
Clement
Freeport, Ill
Smith Premier Typewriter
Monroe
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