Moro Fort Battle Sparks Mindanao Rebellion Story
The article recounts a brutal hand to hand siege at a Moro fort in Mindanao with US forces led by Colonel Bald and Captain Moore overcoming 300 defenders. It notes many Moro casualties and leaders including the Sultan of Bayan and Muda of Bayan, amid broader rebellion context and colonial tensions.
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Frank D. Baldwin
Aery
Geof
Mindanao
P. UL
Ssn
Boros
Aeho
Bovars
Moore
Joxsman
Porter
Sultan
Bayan
Muda
Ahe Motan
Ort
Col
Bald S
Moros
Pisses
Barones
Ea. Dautis
Bitc 'Haffer
Phil- Hi
Amenean
Myris Bau
Mrs Simmonds Wins Admiration in Charleston Social Rivalry
In South Carolina Andrew Simmonds emerges as a social power, winning praise from outsiders and incurring wrath from the St Cecelia set. Her welcome by Roosevelt and her host table prominence tilt high society against rivals as battles unfold over status and influence.
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Andrew
Siamonds
South- Carolin
sMer
Butter Prices Rise Amid Tariff Talk And Speculation
Butter prices surge as oleomargarine interests blame speculation ahead of a Grant bill while dairymen deny it. Chicago reported 314 1/2 cents per pound on April 17 the highest since 1893, with prices fluctuating through April amid fears the bill might fail and droughts or grain costs cited.
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Chicago
Senate
Millions of cheap acres lure settlers to the Southwest
Railroad officials from Union Pacific Southern Pacific and other Wharriman lines meet in Chicago to plan the largest western colonization effort. They aim to place 1 000 immigrant agents across eastern and midwestern states to promote lands in southern California Texas and western Louisiana with extensive advertising and excursions.
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Southwest
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Chicago
California
Texas
Louisiana
Middle and Eastern States
Northwest States
United States
Ates
Mississippi River
Thousands of Sheep Die in Wyoming Storm and Drought
Reports from Wyoming and New Mexico describe immense livestock losses as a severe storm and drought devastate flocks. An estimated 12 000 to 13 000 sheep perished, with Natrona County hardest hit where losses may reach 3 000 head. Lambing season faces severe reductions in surviving lambs. In another incident, a Big Four train carriage in Dayton, Ohio, carried a fatal accident leaving a headless body on a train roof.
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Wyoming
Natrona County
New Mexico
Sybille
Harry Bisert
Dayton
Ohio
Tornado Strikes Iowa Damaging Towns and Farms
Two tornadoes hit parts of Iowa on Thursday night. Bayard in Guthrie County suffered $20,000 in damage with a school house and barns destroyed. Weldon and Van Meter areas saw several farmhouses wrecked and five injuries in farming families. A dozen farms were damaged along a 100 yard wide path. One man was found unconscious in a tree after fifteen minutes. Winds reached seventy miles per hour with accompanying downpours and a waterspout-like deluge.
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Iowa
Bayard
Guthrie County
Weldon
van Meter
Peratur County
Rippey
van Wert
St. Paul
David Hardin
Moray
Coon Rapids
Plerex
Woodburn
Northwest Welcomes Immigrant Homeseekers In Spring Surge
Railroads report 136000 homeseekers entering the Northwest in the sixty days ending April 12. States and provinces gain populations as 60000 settle in North Dakota, 45000 in Washington Idabbo and Oregon, 18000 in Minnesota, 12000 in South Dakota, 7000 in Montana, 4000 in Manitoba. Immigration outpaces previous years with weekly gains and new towns spurring commerce.
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Northwest
Europe
North Dakota
Washington
Idabbo
Oregon
Minnesot
South Dakota
Afanitoba
Montana
Manitoba
Minnesota
Scandinavia
Finland
St Paul
Missouri River
Black Hills
Locust Year Warns of Seventeen Year Insect Onslaught
The Agriculture Department reports 1902 may be the worst locust year as seventeen year locusts threaten a vast swarm sweeping across twenty states. Scientists say the sudden onslaught has followed since 1715 with repeated ravages foretold this season.
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Agrcultures Department
Swenty
Seventeen Year Pear Crop Forecast Across Many States
The article notes a predicted seventeen year cycle for pear harvests affecting a broad list of states and districts including New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland District of Columbia Ohio West Virginia Virginia Massachusetts Vermont Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Wisconsin Alabama Georgia North Carolina and Tennessee.
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Ohio
West Virginia
Virginia
Massachusetts
Vermont
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Wisconsin
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Federation of Clubs Hosts Biennial Session in Los Angeles
The United States Federation of Women's Clubs held a large biennial convention in Los Angeles. The city sparkled with banners and festive decor as thousands attended theLa Fiesta de los Flores. A grand procession, parade of Chinese residents with a dragon, and reception at the women's club house marked the opening events led by Mrs. Robert J. Burdette.
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Federation of Clubs
United States
California
Los Llores
Southwest
Women's Club House
Los Angeles Club
National Féderation
Robert J. Burdette
Advices Wives to Kill in Self Defense Says Chicago Judge
Chicago judge Tuthill, while granting a divorce, argues a wife has a perfect right to shoot and kill an abusive husband. He contends self defense is a natural and statutory right, and that a sober husband who beats his wife may justify lethal action by the wife or her relatives.
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Chicago
Tuthill
Bellabrenst
Canada to Stop Strikes Railways Act Introduced
Labor minister W Moulock introduced a bill in Dominion Parliament to curb railway strikes. It creates a three member arbitration board with one choice from the company, one from the workers, and a third selected jointly or by the government if the pair cannot agree. A separate note cites an Interior Department chemist debunking Hot Springs water curative claims. Irish leader John Redmond hosted a dinner for Bourke Cockran in the British House of Commons with several Irish party members present.
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Canada
W. Moulock
Dominion
Senate Debates Philippine Information and Gardener Testimony
Senate hearing on the Philippines features clashes over suppressing facts and calls to bring Maj Gardener to Washington for testimony. Gen MacArthur defends independence risks and warns against U.S. withdrawal, while Rep Sibley denounces Gen Smith’s Samar orders.
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Washington
Ita
Patterson
Lodge
Philippines
Maj. Gardener
Attison
Congress
MacArthur
Maj
Gen. MacArthur
Senate Committee On Philippines
United States
The
Syputin
the Philippines
Cornelus Gardener
Aguinaldo
Sixto Jonez
Ma Bini
Auestio
Smith
Sibley
House
Jacob H. Smith
Gen. Smith
Williams Dex
Growth of Trusts and Industrial Combinations in the United States
The article outlines the rise of trusts as industrial powerhouses in the United States, noting 183 trusts operating over 000 plants as of 1900 with about 22 000 employees and 3.6 billion dollars in capitalization. It lists major sectors including food, liquor, lumber, chemistry, tobacco, glass, cement, and transportation, and suggests trusts account for over one tenth of U S manufacturing output. It also briefly mentions Seventh Day Adventists in Torrka starting a vegetarian restaurant as an experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mendt Generali
Strikes Sweep Across Regions As May Day Protests Rise
A wave of labor actions hits multiple sectors from Illinois to Pennsylvania led by 25 000 workers striking for eight hour days higher wages and union recognition. Major disturbances disrupt mining construction and metal trades across cities including Chicago Pittsburg Buffalo Youngstown and Hudson County amid stalled wage talks.
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Agorkinen
Almerene Scelions
Inia
Thalytodis
gly _oyrary ae Ehele_srlevaners
Ilinoly
Syhere
Chicago
Alin
Springfield
Tluiingly
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Hudson County
New Jersey
Youngstown
Ohio
Moody
NAVY
SUGGESTS NEW GRAZING LAW FOR HOMESTEADERS
Iowa Representative Lacey introduces a grazing bill in the national House to aid homestead settlers and small farms in arid regions. He argues current grazing measures favor cattle trusts and aims to protect grass and prevent overuse near holding areas.
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Iowa
Curtis Trust
National House
Lacey
Cattle Trust
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