Tortured to Death at Insurgent Camp Trial Reveals American Victim
In Manila Major Edward E. Glenn of the Fifth Infantry faces trial for killing seven prisoners of war in Samar. A Spaniard prisoner testified that an American officer was roasted alive at Gen Lukban's headquarters in May 1900, body devoured by hogs. Coopt. Burlington testified Gen Jacob E. Smith promised protection to natives and urged them inside American lines. Lieut Wratt said Smith ordered war on able-bodied men, not women or children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Edward E. Glenn
Fifth Infantry
Samar
Lukban
An Samar
Abraham FP. Burlington
First Infantry
Jacob E. Smith
Lieut
Wratt
Smitth
Alleged Confession of Oklahoma Man Before Ending Life
Daniel E L George a wealthy resident of Oklahoma announced on his deathbed that he was John Wilkes Booth the assassin of President Lincoln Surgeons examined the body and found age and leg injury matching Booth The claim sparked a sensational investigation into possible impersonation and motive
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Oklahoma
Daniel EL George
Booth
Ford
George
Jourderer
Taeuds
Woman Plans Bank Old Up in Bridger Robbery Case
Arrests in Red Lodge Montana reveal a scheme led by a well known local woman with at least eight accomplices from Carbon County. Suspects Matthew Wallace Jefferson Lindsay William Countryman and Patrick Murray are jailed as authorities pursue the Bridger bank heist details.
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Bridger
John Kirly
William Jwhenan
Bridger Bank
Red Lodge
Montlave
Oan
Carbon County
Matthew Wallace Jefferson Lindsay
Williiam Countryman
Patrick Murray
Nsurly
Judenau Ace Pretmont Raochers
Playhouse Changes Hands in St Louis Theater Sale
The Fourteenth Street Theater in St. Louis sold to Lester M Crawford of Topeka Kansas and joins his circuit of fourteen playhouses. Gum chewing strike disrupts work at Samuel Cupples Envelope Company as workers refuse to comply with foreman order during shifts.
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Fourteenth Street
St. Louis
Lester M. Crawford
Topeka
Kan
Samuel Cupples Envelope Company
Coal men indicted in Illinois conspiracy and anti trust cases
Forty four persons and corporations in Illinois Indiana and beyond face indictments in Cook County Illinois for conspiracy in restraint of trade and illegal combination affecting coal prices amid a recent famine. The jury report praised for deliberation and urged pursuit of offenders.
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Cook County
Chicago
Minoia
Indiana
Ilinois
Ilinois Retail Coal Dealers Association
McEwen
Sandsarte
Germans Driven Off by Fort San Carlos Battle
German Panther battleship bombarded Fort San Carlos near Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. The fort returned fire for over an hour, forcing the vessel to withdraw with damage feared aboard. Venezuelan residents celebrated the German defeat as news spread to Maracaibo and Caracas.
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San Carlos
Panther
Fort
Venezuela
Burt
Caracas
San Carlow
Lake Marneabe
Venecueln
Bartheran Treil
Curacae
Deia
San Carlos i Caents
Maraurbeul
Jahe Cer Treney Vey
Maracaibo
Belated St Louis Arrives Amid Passenger Protests
The steamship St Louis reached New York in a late arrival after a voyage from Cherbourg. Passengers vocally protested alleged dangerous conditions and threatened lawsuits against the International Steamship Company. The captain refused to transfer them to another liner or land them at Halifax, though no accidents occurred.
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St. Louis
New York
International Steamship Com- Pany
Cherbourg
Halifax
Bank Burglar Reform Era and New Techniques Described
An article outlines evolving bank burglary methods across states, detailing roles from plant hunters to stick up men. It notes shifts from old tools to nitroglycerin and detonators, and describes burglars as tramps or hobos rather than polished criminals.
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Bill
United States
Nebraska
Missouri
New York
Pennsylvania
South
Dakota
Wincongin
Dennessee
Enc
Ford
Kansas
Aliinesota
South Carolina
Mexico
Utah
Society of Crime
Tillman shoots editor in Columbia confrontation
Lieut. Governor James H. Tillman shot Narcisse G. Gonzalez editor of The State after leaving the Senate near the capitol. Gonzalez, unarmed, was wounded through the body and the injury deemed probably fatal. The attack followed Gonzalez’s newspaper denunciations of Tillman during the gubernatorial campaign.
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South Carolina
James H. Tillman
United States
Benjamin Tillman
Narcisse G. Gonzalez
Tillman
Gonzalez
Senate
Capitol
Columbia
Tishnan
Odds and Ends of the Struggle for Fuel
Reports from across the nation describe coal shortages and fuel scarcity affecting cities from Baltimore to Detroit. Factories shops schools and households face coal drought with price hikes and disrupted supply. officials seek immediate legislative action.
Coal Duty By House And Senate Passes Quickly
Congress acts swiftly on coal duty relief with a year long duty free measure. Senate adds a free list for anthracite and blocks future duties. Jenkins proposes government seizure of coal mines and rail lines carrying coal.
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Congress
Senate
King Coal
National Capitol
House
Jenkins
Wisconsin
House Judiciary Committee
United States
Cushman and Jopes
Washington
Gaines
West Virginia
Mondell
Wyoming
Patterson
Pennsylvania
Canada
Dalzell
Payne
New York
Forty Trains Of Coal A Day Strain Chicago Demand
Chicago faces coal shortages as forty daily coal trains from seven rail lines deliver 1200 to 1500 carloads averaging 35 tons. The coal comes from western and eastern rails tapping mines within 200 miles, but cold weather slows handling and raises delivery trouble for shippers, crews, and customers.
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Chicago
Illnois
Wabash
Panhandle
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Shore
European and Asian affairs and imperial statements from 1900s
Reports claim German painter Christian Aller linked to charges against the late Krupp. Notes economic strains as Allver declines prompt Chinese officials to debate war indemnity payments. Argentina imposes martial law to quell a threatened general strike. King Edward knighted several civilians for Boer War service. Japan offers 500000 yen yearly subsidy for gas plant sites in America. Russia to create a Manchurian customs service for China. Italy's 1901 02 budget shows a 32 million life surplus. 1902 03 surplus estimated at 1.6 million lives. Ching’s tariff increases exceed 215 million, with imports up 27.5 million and exports up 17.7 million from 1806. last year’s exports hit 125 million.
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Christian Aller
Herr Krupp
Argentina
Edward
America
Pekin
Russia
Manchuria
China
Ching
Senate Debates Coal Duty and Statehood Bills in Weeklong Session
The Senate and House waged a steady clash over coal duty repeal and statehood for Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico. Debates raged on finance reports, district investigations, and omnibus measures as bills advanced, pulled back, and finally saw a few pass with broad support.
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Senate
Messrs
Aldrich
Vest
Carmack
Committee On Finance
West
Nelson
House
Tillman
Army Transport Service
Congress
Guam
Mabini
Lillian
Foraker
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Department of Commerce
Congress to report favorably Littlefight trust suit bill
Judiciary committee will back Representative Littlefight's measure to speed suits against trusts. A report notes the bill aims to curb delayed litigation and curb monopolistic practices.
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House Judiciary Committee
Littlefight
Congressras
Oregon
Binzer Hermann
Iond
Germany
Unitea Sidi
Griggs
Chaifes
China
Kaiser
State Department
New Year Trade Review Highlights Strong Industry Position
The Weekly Trade Review notes strong financial positions in New York industries as orders for spring goods rise and deliveries improve. Fuel costs and labor disputes disrupt manufacturing while rail freight rates push export shifts to New Orleans. Wheat and corn exports show mixed gains. markets turn cautiously optimistic amid hopes for winter wheat prospects and a looming Argentine crop impact.
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Notali New
BR. G. Day &Co
New Orleans
Iron and Etee
Chicago
United States
Canada
America
Argentina
Liverpool
Market Quote Spread for Cattle Hogs and Grains Across Regions
Regional price listings show Chicago cattle shipping at 100 to 5 dollars, hogs from 425 to 7 dollars, sheep 2.6 to 4.25, wheat No 2 red 73c, corn No 2 40c, rye No 2 48 to 49c, hay 8.50 to 13.50, eggs 22 to 25c, potatoes 40c per bushel, with extensive figures for Indianapolis Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York markets. Prices vary by commodity and region with multiple No 2 grades and mixed quotations for oats barley and barley products.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Titan
Tours
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
New York
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Ilver
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American Steel and Wire
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Lil
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Ind
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Western Tube Company
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