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Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1899

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Philippine News: Taigs Control the North Says Otis

From Otis in the Philippines report on recent events, noting Taigs control the northern province. McCallane appears involved as the railway line RR spans the region.

Marini Capitulated to MacArthur and Mabini Captured

Washington reports Otis dispatches from Manila show insurgents near end of resources as American forces push across Luzon. Mabini captured as MacArthur notes Capitan McCalla seizing Cagayan with supplies to Batchelder. Aguinaldo and his bodyguard disrupted amid rapid northern advance.

Washington Otis Manila Insurgenta Laog Young Pennsylvania Thirty-third Pidding Log Marsh Cavan Lapanto Tino Mareth Cayan Depano Aguinaldo Thegorlo Pilar Concepcion Aguimaldo Benguer Otle Admiral Watson Cagayan McCalla Newark Llth Arma Belne Major Batchelder Miiiles Wouth Parks Navy Hatehelder Isabella General Gates Zamboanga MacArthur Bayamboang Mevini Mabini Ravaniboung Benguent Ompany Lugon Philippine Commission Washington Leclare Mabint Aguitalido Hie Oredit Mahint Cap Luzon Gulf of Lingayen MecCalla Aparri Rilo Grande Grands

German Foreign Affairs Chief Von Bulow Criticized

In St Petersburg on December 11 critics cite Count Von Bulow's Reichstag speech as promoting German hegemony with warlike and threatening tones drawing sharp press and public rebuke.

St. Petersburg Count von Bulow Prews

Marcher Reaches North Shore After Bold Island Campaign

Dispatches report a daring breakout from MacArthur lines as a small force drove north through the Island center cutting lines of communication and seizing contact with the navy on the north shore. Bates from the south archipelago notes reduced alarm over insurgent victories amid wartime dispatches.

MacArthur Nouthward Aparri Victorina War Department

Jolo treaty text released in Washington

The Jolo treaty with the sultan of Jolo was made public. It affirms US sovereignty over Jolo and its dependencies, allows the US flag, bans firearms, commits to protecting the sultan, and details trade, complaint channels, and criminal jurisdiction. It outlines slave emancipation options, and sets monthly salaries for the sultan and retinue.

Washington General Bates Jolo Senate United States Philippines The Mgaingt Archipelago

Methuen's Modder River defeat shocks Britain

General Methuen reports a serious check at Modder River with heavy British losses, estimated around 11,000 to 12,000 men facing a strong Boer position. Dispatches describe mass casualties, withdrawals, and renewed fighting as British forces attempt to hold trenches and press counterattacks.

London Cieneral Methuen Modder River Lord Methuen Magers Europe Magerafontein Meihuen Pretoria Dreemier Poer Foryrone Downham Gapreia Bowie

Americans Fought Upon a High Mountain Manila

A December dispatch from Cervantes reports Major Marsh with 400 men pursuing Aguinaldo in the Tilad mountains. Aguinaldo aims to conceal himself and flee toward Barambong, Nueva Vizcaya, as General Pilar dies at the front after a sharp shooter wound.

Manila Cervantes Associated Press Marsh Aguinalio Baramboong Nueva Viceaya Marah Tilad Mountains

Surrender of Cigayan Province by Filipino forces

Manila reports General Tirena surrender of the entire Cigayan province to Captain McCalla of the US cruiser Newark. Tirena becomes civil governor under General Otte's approval. surrender with honors of war. McCalla reviews insurgents and Tirona reviews naval forces as Americans present arms.

Manila Tirena Cigayan Apatri McCalla United States Newark Otte Insurgenta

Elephants Butte Dam Case Tests Rio Grande Navigation

In New Mexico the Elephant Butte dam case probes whether the lower Rio Grande is navigable and if a dam would hinder river traffic. Evidence shows steamboats operated profitably and a dam could aid water distribution for El Paso and Juarez, drawing border region interest.

Lang Cruces N. M Elephant Butte Rio Grande Brownwood Elephant Butt Unified States Mexico Ap International el Paso Cboetowa Colletor Haynes Laredo Texas International Compan Peorte

Irish Americans Join Boer Fight from Cleveland

The Plain Dealer reports a party of 25 young Irish Americans will leave Cleveland to join the Boers against Britain. They will meet about 300 Irishmen in New York and sail for Paris on Saturday with veterans of the Spanish American War among them.

Cleveland Ohio the Plain Dealer Gradt Britain New York Paris

Bryan on the Message McKinley and Philippine Policy

W J Bryan says President McKinley follows monarchical logic in the Philippines and favors strong over weak use of force. He dismisses the current financial and trust bills as flawed and predicts their defeat. Bryan endorses Mr Allen for Nebraska's U S Senate seat and forecasts a Democrat successor to Thurston in 1900.

Austin Teas McKinley W. J. Bryan Wall Street Philippine Bryan Congress Hrgan Allen Nebraska Ryan Tage Yen Sennator Thurston Senate

England to Mobilize Troops for South Africa War

London December 14 The Associated Press reports the War Office decided after Lord Methuen's losses at Magersfontein to mobilize a large division in reserve and to send the seventh division to the Cape. Foreign stations may be garrisoned with militia, volunteers may reinforce home units, and militia reserves could be sent abroad to join their regiments.

England South Africa London

Military plans to mobilize militia units for duty

An excerpt notes government aims to form more militia battalions for home front service today. Officials emphasize organized deployment and readiness amid ongoing conflict.

Troop Demands Escalate in Boer War Commentary

London dispatch notes extreme gravity over the crisis as calls grow for 3040 more troops. Reports claim the militia and volunteers should be mobilized and Canada and other colonies pressed into service while Boer defenses at Modder River and Magersfontein are analyzed.

London Lom Methuen Modder Ryt Puiire Chaume Yount Boris Canada Staniard Cape Riteh Byiler Modder River

Transvaal Agents Build Trade Hub at Delagoa Bay

Dispatch from Lourenco Marques notes growing dissatisfaction with Delagoa Bay affairs as Capetown Times reports Transvaal agents establishing a regular emporium there. Smuggling machinery, explosives, and ammunition parts evade searches through loosely controlled shipping channels.

Times Etya Delagoa Bay Lourenzo Transvaal

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