Battle of San Jacinto ends insurgent loss near San Jacinto
Washington dispatches report Wheaton's brigade crushing insurgents near San Jacinto in November. Major John A. Logan Jr. is killed. The Thirty third Infantry under Colonel Hare engages the enemy from San Fabian to San Jacinto, sustaining heavy casualties and capturing 29 prisoners and 100 rifles. American forces, aided by a Gatling gun, push through trenches and waterlogged fields to seize a convent and a flag amid harsh conditions.
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Washington
War Department
Wheaton
San Jacinto
John A. Logan, Jr
Manila American
Thirty-third Infantry
Hare
San Fabian
San Jrelito
Prisbhera
John A. Loken, Jr
Mack
San Dacinto
Whedson
Etronig
Dinupen
Sian Jacinta
Aguinaldo
Tarla
Howland
Lucein
Grean
Elithe
Logan
Cronin
Marsh
Brereton
Filipinas
Mirprad
Cape
Marinee
Mugal- Hon
Dagupan
Pomere Vebely
Reulesant
Insurgents Attack Near Monlatbou in 1015 Ambush
Reports describe an armed clash near Monlatbou where insurgents entrenched in a fort faced a force of 2500 men led by Gelonel Lockett. The engagement occurred in late November, with details limited as the line broke and opposing sides exchanged fire.
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Gelonel Lockett
Jmanki
Tarkett
World News Roundup From City and War Front
Today report covers Churchill voyage, Boer entrenchments, and Natot forces facing each other. Wirings from Chieveley promise early reentry while Delagoa Bay rumors arise. Kentucky appoints election commissioners. Hodges & Co. assign. Memphis remembers Southern Metacullovial Association. comptroller’s annual report released. Multiple local and violent incidents noted including shootings, trains, and accidents. public notices loom with anticipated trouble in Groveton.
Battle of San Jacinto era details and Cuban affairs
Disjointed report notes Colonel Lockett clashing with insurgents near San Jacinto, General Otto and General Wood involved in camp updates. Mentions Cuban customs corruption under Spanish rule, Manila shipment for sale, and shifts in market prices with wheat activity and factory costs.
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Mall Adviine
San Jacinto
Timve
Lockett
Maunitaba
Otto
Wood
Crban
Train Van for Mrs Dolan Heads to Trip Over the Tine
Notes and personals report a special train van furnished for Mrs Dolan, wife of the wounded roadmonster, as her husband Mr Reasseguie prepares for a journey over the Tine.
Houston Manufacturers Association opposition to new tax plan article
Readable portions show Severs entering a competition set by the Houston Manufacturers Association to write against the Prepared new tax law. The text mentions Christmas trees, Fasenes reorganize, and new officers, with a South Texas fall favored. A Negro boy named Monty Hatila is described as shot and not expected to live.
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Severs
Bhave
Houston
Order of Fasenes
Elerty
South Texas
Jon Donovan
Oriloe
Hibernian
Monty Hatila
Action in Hills as American Forces Engage Insurgents
Troops beat back insurgent trenches in rugged hills and valley near San Mateo. An assault, including the sixth volunteer infantry, cavalry, and artillery under Colonel Lockett, sought to encircle the enemy and cut off fleeing units after a heavy three hour bombardment. Terrain hindered progress and limited artillery use as the fight persisted.
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Che Hedrgenie
San Mateo
Lawton
Aixth Volunteer Infantry
Lockett
Military action log of infantry and cavalry units abroad
Near Angeles and various Pacific theater locations from September to December. Entries list units Twenty sixth Infantry Fourth Cavalry and others with names such as Thomig ftusweel Payton M Wonisch and Lorenzo A Jo Clairmont, noting injuries including thigh and chest and actions at Ginkgaran Samar Lyo Sibul and Tarlac.
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Angeles
Manpantarin
Alimediah
Paris
Twenty-sixth
Thomig Ftusweel
Foot
John Nadenna
Ninglecoth
William Hicks
Lagrahil
Samara
Payton M. ‘Wonisch
Buttock
Reel M. Keenegy
Ginkgaran
Samar
Sixth
Raymond
Burtse
William Huge
Whiot
Sibul
Fourth Cavalry
Lorenzo A. Jo Clairmont
Winthrop Richardson
Severn
Lyo
Twentyfifth
Gish Wade
Tarlac
Twentyeffth
Burt McCoy
Savores
Orig
Our Duty to the Philippines by Jacob G. Schurman
President Cornell University argues in the current week’s issue that forty to fifty tribes in the Philippines require civilizing, with a mosaic of languages and religions. He advocates sending missionaries in large numbers but endorses a single Protestant form to avoid confusing natives. He notes a long Catholic influence and asserts the war there is nearly over with insurgent leaders largely deposed or won over.
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New York
Jacob G. Schurman
Cornell University
United States Commission To the
Philippines
Rsland
Lazon
Amothey
Symbs
Mindanao
Sulu
Lamon
Tip Archipalago
Fach Yuwall
Plenarles
Otis says bribery reports in the Philippines may have foundation
Washington December 27 The adjutant General received an order issued by General Otis suppressing bribery there. Otis notes persistent reports touching both military and civil service in the islands and says there may be some basis for the charges.
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Washington
Otis
Philippines
American killed in attack on Suble garrison yesterday
From Manila dated December 27, reports indicate that one American died in the assault on the Suble garrison carried out yesterday by General Santa Anna. The dispatch notes casualties and the continuing unrest in the region.
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Manila
Suble
Terday
Santa Anna
Forced Indian Territory Exodus Under New Law
A Perry Oklahoma special to the Chronicle reports a January first deadline forcing all non Indians off Indian Territory lands or face U.S. eviction orders. Thousands of farmers leasing tribal lands must vacate leaving towns emptied, while cattlemen fear ruin as Chickasaw Cherokee Seminole Creek and Choctaw nations lose markets and labor. Congress may seek repeal of the act.
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Chicago
Chronicle
Perry
O. T
Indian Territory
Thourtanda Anial
Oklahoma
Whitfield
Okinton
Congress
Losine
Moer- Chains
Bilelvens
Houtelle Suffering From Bright's Disease and Delirium
A late December report from Bangor warns that Hoatelle is ill with Bright's disease. Violent attacks and delirium, attributed to uraemia, have caused convulsions.
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Presa
Bangor Toys
Bright
Casualties list announced by General O18
Washington December 27 General O18 sent to the war department today the following list of casualties previously reported Killed in Action Engagement near Hanna Reverse NM Third cavalry Parry eee Moenes Prawe action against Panay December 10 Eighteenth iated Charles J Feely an J Sheeshy hospital e and head slightly wounded and taken prisoner during attack on train
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Washington
War Department
Hanna
Reversver
Third Cavalry
Guaranteed Cure for Flies and Piles
A gunaranted cure offers refunds if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure piles. Claims relief in days, with fourteen days for worst cases. Promises instant itching relief and a money back guarantee. Price 60 cents. 50 cents with stamps. shipped by mail from Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis Mo.
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Paris Medicine Co. Bt
Louis
National Democratic Convention May Locate in Western City
Danforth reports Western cities Milwaukee or Bangor are favored for the Democratic National Convention, Chicago is rejected due to press treatment. Washington headquarters possible, with New York leaders shifting focus to free silver and anti-trust issues shaping the 1899 campaign. An Eastern man will likely be chosen for vice president.
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Hiliot Danforth
Democratic State Committee
James K. Jones
Wonforth
Chipako
Chicaco
Milwaukee
Kangor City
National Committee
Washington
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Bryan
Singer
Howe
Chicago
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Démocrata
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Repul-Senn
Governor Taylor names two election commissioners in Kentucky
Governor Taylor appointed W. H. Mackay and A. M. J. Cochran as state election commissioners. The move heightens a looming power contest as Republican elects contest the board. Clark Sehackelford will swear in the Democratic appointees if Taylor’s slate is halted, prompting potential mandamus actions to resume offices. Legislative interest grows with expected arrivals for the governor and lieutenant governor contest.
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Taylor
W. HH. Mackay
A. M. J. Cochran
Clark Sehackelford
Democratic Commission
Poyntys
Voermer
Pryor
Eili
Marty
Maine dead bodies moved to Arlington for reinterment
Remains of 151 sailors from the Maine arrived in Washington on a six car special train escorted by Texas guards. They were taken to Rosslyn and then Arlington Cemetery for burial with simple funeral services planned. President and naval officers expected to attend. wreaths ordered for each casket.
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Chadwick
Navy Department
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Arlington
Maine
Chesapeake and Ohio Road
Texas
Jerry Shea
Benham
Rosslyn
Quartermasters Department
Sabinat
Mexican export rule said to be abolished
Washington December 27. Word has arrived that the Mexican government has abolished the export tax and will permit goods to move freely. The report suggests potential shifts in trade and pricing affecting merchants and buyers in the region.
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Washington
Coffee export taxes boost Mexican receipts in US view
The text notes that higher coffee export taxes in Central American drawing countries will raise government revenues, affecting the United States by increasing Mexican coffeepurchasing receipts as part of broader regional finance.
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United States
Sayton
Germany
Retired brigadier general and vacancies noted in Washington
Washington December 27 reports Brigadier General Gilbert Carpenter placed on the retired list at his own request creating two brigadier general vacancies. One major general of volunteers remains vacant. Lawton home fund subscriptions total 17 208 45 with grand total 31 104 45. Remains to send home Lawton Logan Jr and Armstrong on transport Tuomas from Manila to San Francisco. Civil marriages in Philippines authorized. Smallpox among Indians prompts possible 40 000 appropriation. Chicago flagship arrives Buenos Ayres for orders. Senate committee to review Quay case after holiday recess. Clark case January 4. German quarters deny Danish West Indian island acquisition.
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Washington
Gilbert
Carpenter
Volunteers
Lawton Home
Corbin
War Department
Lawton
John A. Logan, Jr
Armstrong
Tuomas
Manila
San Francisco
Freight Rates Testimony Reaches Attorney General
The Interstate Commerce Commission agreed to forward transcript of last week’s freight classification evidence to the U.S. Attorney General. Merchants allege Sherman Act violations and seek injunctions to halt the January 1 classification change. Shippers urge a January 22 meeting of the classification committee to review and adjust proposals before enforcement.
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Testimony Union
Attorney General
Eckels Kaplains in Chicago Discuss Financial Panic Causes
James J. Eckels former comptroller explains to Commercial Teachers federation in Chicago about the panic of 19th century finance. He argues large sums of money are diverted to government subtreasuries instead of circulating through banks and predicts reform of the treasury system possibly ending the subtreasury practice.
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James J. Eckely
Apency
Commercial Teachers Federation
Rekelk
Begin- Hine
United States
Gage
Congress
Fusionists Rally in Sioux Falls for Pettigrew Re election
December 27 Sioux Falls D. fusionists gathered to back Pettigrew. Governor A E Lee spoke against imperialism and rusts. Senator Pettigrew urged renewed resistance to currency bills and criticized McKinley’s administration. The meeting adjourned after a Boer sympathy resolution and calls for support for Bend and the African campaign.
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Sioux Falls
Cwfusioniota
Mr. Pettigrew
Bie
A. E. Lee
Petticraw
McKinley
Kusta
Hon
Deway
Africa
General Wood probes Cuban prison abuses and reform plans
General Wood arrives in Havana and orders scrutiny of Cuban prisons. He notes long detentions without trial and vows swift reforms including better sleeping accommodations and weekly prison visits. Military oversight may push trials, while corruption in customs and fraud cases prompts new judicial action. The Cuban Planters’ association circulates immigration optimism, claiming Cuba can absorb many migrants.
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Wood Sys
Rawana
Saverdi
Jeland
Charltu
T. Lewis
Ludlow
Ludiow
Wood
Customs House
Custom House
Gottioetion
Ihiat Hovann
Bilas
Onkel
Cuban Planters’ Association
Ipelo
Cuba
Thors
Louisville Driving and Pace Association Faces Collapse
The Louisville Driving and Pace Association, famed for its annual trotting meeting, has fallen on hard times with ten owners quitting. The Jesuit Ven owns the track south of Louisville and long hosted meetings despite poor support and weather. The principal event, the Louisville Prize, has been moved to Lexington as backers desert the venture. Discussions on reviving trotting include forming a new organization and resuming meetings, possibly later in the fall.
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Louieville Iy
Louisville Driving and Pale Association
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Hternsige
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Lewisville
Sone Astern Horaemen
Ironlog
Boers Repel British Reconnoiter at Toll Pan
Kimberley dispatch reports mounted detachments led by Colonel Peakman and Major May probing Boer positions at Toll Pan. British Maxims and artillery open fire from 2500 yards after Boer pickets fire, but Boers hold entrenched position and withdraw the range.
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Kimberley
Peakman
Major May
Toll Pan
Stores of Food Are Possessed by the Boers at Pretoria
Cape Town dispatch notes from Pretoria via Herr Schissinger of the New York Equitable Assurance Society. He reports vast food stores imported by speculative traders under belief mining would be allowed. Thousands watched the British departure at Nicholson's Nek as authorities ordered the crowd to bare their heads.
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Pretoria
Daily
Chronicl
Cape Lawn
Herr Schissinger
New York Equitable Assurance Society
Nek
Eed Commmandant
London
Arrangements for stock ease noted in Times commentary
The Times and other morning papers comment on the unexpected ease with which stock arrangements were arranged, arranged in coordination with Kaeser in London on December 8.
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Kaeser
London
Times
Dr Pierce's Free Advice For Women Seeks Symptom Letters
Women with vague symptoms urged to write Dr. R V Pierce at Buffalo New York for free guidance. He claims extensive experience and offers a paper bound copy of his book The Common Sense Medical Adviser for one cent in stamps. The ad promotes a broad medical plan and inexpensive shipping for the consulted materials.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Ata
Maus Finner
Bankruptcy concerns persist over night of settlement
The report notes lingering apprehensions about the bankruptcy settlement and related money matters, saying expectations have not been realized and tensions remain unresolved among involved parties.
Call for Money in Philadelphia War Drive December Stall
A Philadelphia note describes a general wartime fundraising push aimed at aiding England. It mentions a callout for a special assessment by a large Order totaling 25,000 members with a planned $25,000 raise to bolster the national effort and support related organizations across the country.
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England
Possible War Warnings From Orient Reach Victoria
Reports from Victoria B C note rumors of growing conflict in the Orient with Russia and France encroaching on China and England and that Japan is amassing rice stocks. The item suggests the possibility of a broader war breaking out in the spring.
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B. C
France
England
Japan
Moody Plea for Funds to Perpetuate Work at Northfield
Northfield Mass December 1 Moody issues plea urging world support to continue Moody Fund work started decades ago at Northfield Seminary for Young Women and the Meadville Chicago youth programs. He appeals for $125000 needed to sustain the effort, noting prior personal efforts have raised millions. The Moody grave site in Northfield was recently visited as flowers laid on the new stone.
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Mass
Moody
Northfield Seminary
D. L. Moody
Chicago
Allie
Annie
Mr. Moody
Pring Pre Mily
Grove's 4 Exchanger Box Aids Curb Cost Cure
An old patent remedy ad promotes Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine to curb costs and aid cure. It claims a small price and offers refunds for druggists, touting a two cent box and conclusive relief.
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