Captive US officer Gilmore recalls eight months in insurgent hands
Lieutenant J G Gilmore of the Yorktown describes his capture near Baler Luzon and rescue by Colonel Hare. He recounts harsh treatment under Aguinaldo and General Tino, raft-building efforts down the Abu lat river, and the perilous escape of his party with many losses and near starvation.
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Manila
J. G. Gilmore
United States
Yorktown
Baler
Luzon
Luther R. Hare
Thirty-third Infantry
Major Price
Hotel Oriente
Venus
Vigan
South Tecas
Gilmore
Aguinaldo
Tino
Hare
Howse
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Abulat
Ihe
Bream
Glong
Heald
Tim Fetters
Spanic
Glimore
Boeuxguet
Git
Benguet
Horacosh
Vinan
Titio
Senor Vira
Gliimore
Cuba
Deserter killed as Schwai column advances in the Philippines
Manila reports General Schwai's southward push occupying Binan. One American soldier killed and three wounded. Nine enemy dead found on the field. Rifle men captured and several prisoners taken. Johnson, a deserter from the Sixth U S artillery in a major's uniform, was found among insurgent dead at Novaleta. General Wheaton moves toward Perez Das Morinas.
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Manila
Schwai
Binan
Johnson
Sixth United States Artillery
Novaleta
Wheaton
Perez Das Morinas
Reconnaissance clash after Imus siege leaves U.S. casualties
In Cavite province Manila reports three Americans killed and thirty wounded with enemy losses estimated at sixty killed and eighty wounded. Colonel Hirkheimer with the Twenty-eighth Infantry moves toward Novaleta while Major Taggart advances toward Peres. A unit of the Fitts Infantry fought south of Imus.
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Manila
Imus
Cavite
Hirkheimer
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Novaleta
Taggart
Sine Regiment
Peres
Fitts
Navy cablegram reports carrier crew updates from Manila
Washington dispatches say Secretary of the Navy received a cablegram from Manila dated January 6 listing arrivals including Gilmore Walton Vendolt Kilsworth Brizoles Anderson Peterson Edwards and others. Only Venyvilla remains unaccounted for with Lastern Ba ler dated June 15 and a cryptic Watson note.
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Washington
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Manila
Gilmore
Walton
Vendolt
Kilsworth
Brizoles
Anderson
Peterson
Edwards
Alan Farley
Hurke
Werbert
Urdaneta
Venyvilla
Lastern
Watson
Foreign markets mixed on London Stock Exchange week
London prices closed weaker on German and Berlin selling though improved late. American gold influx boosted money market to about 5.2 million pounds with rates from 3 to 4 percent. Berlin notes easing but government liquidity remains tight amid dividend payments and cautious reinvestment.
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London Stock Exchange
London
Stock Exchange
Billie
Berlin
Holdéim
Reichsbank
Pew
England
Chinese flank drives French from Tonkin frontier
Details of the Tonkin frontier fighting report Chinese forces crossing the border using muskets and breech loading guns. The Chinese Jingal rifle, adopted last year, is issued to five Chiareongls units and fires center-fire cartridges with half-ounce slugs, surpassing French rifles in range and power.
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Tacoma
Wash
Tonkin
China
Thommands
Palel
House Attack Kills Three French Soldiers
Gunmen attacked a house killing three French soldiers and wounding others in what authorities call a violent assault. The incident raises security concerns amid ongoing clashes in the region.
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House
Newfoundland Officials Seek Treaty Change
Official information from St Johns indicates Newfoundland authorities want changes to the current treaty. The colony presented a statement to the British government showing how enforcing the existing arrangement could be improved. No reply has been received. It is presumed Lord Salisbury is discussing the issue with the French government.
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Newfoundland
St. Johns
N.ff
Allaftera
Aentiani
Ahora Molus Vivendi
Satintury
Gen Buller Advances at Frere Camp Saturday
Special dispatch from Frere Camp dated Saturday January 4 reports General Clery's division marching from camp to attack Cotense. Hildyard's brigade on the left Barton on the right with cavalry on the extreme right. They shell Boer trenches near the river as heavy thunder storms rage. By 5 30 they near Colenso with no Boer reply.
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London
Frere Camp
Clery
Cotense
Hildyard
Barton
Colenso
Buller
Ladysmith
Ladysmith Front Reports Skirmishes and Fortifications
Reports from Ladysmith describe Boer patrols to the south and heavy fortifications on hills and kopjes toward Colenso. General Buller’s advance is contested, Joubert remains in the field, and fighting noise near Sunday River is noted. Poor weather washed out the Twenty-ninth Hussars camp but without casualties.
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Buller
Colenso
Joubert
Aifficutt
Twenty-ninth Hussars
Basuto Discontent Rumors In Transvaal Relations
London dispatch reports that Basuto chiefs may be cautiously receptive to British proposals as loyalties of leaders Jonathan and Leno imply possible attacks on Boers are unlikely. The piece notes Boer agents, led by Consul Patt, run landings and ship cargo arrangements, with Donald Currie and Morrison-Hutching involved. Bankers and Transvaal coinage circulate, signaling a quid pro quo as £15,000 worth of wool is exported through Delagoa Bay.
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London
the Times
Lourense Marques
Free State
Pretoria
Victoria
Johnathan
Leno
Transvaal
Consul Patt
Empresa Africana Landing Company
Miechargo
Donald Currie Company
Morrison
Charles Hutching
Natal
Boer Republica
Delagoa Bay
Reverend Edward McGlynn Dies After Heart Failure
Newburgh New York January 1 Reverend Dr Edward McGlynn rector of St Marys Church died at the rectory at five o clock this afternoon after about seven weeks of heart failure due to Brights disease A knee operation was performed last night but did not affect the outcome Sinking spells during the night and physicians at his bedside preceded his death Funeral arrangements pending confirmation of details by the church and medical staff
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Newburgh
N. Y
Edward McGlynn
At, Mary's Church
Bright
McGlynn
Death of Dr McGlynn End of a 40 Year Clerical Career
Dr McGlynn died at 62 after a long illness from kidney disease and heart failure. Friends and relatives in Newburgh and Brooklyn mourn his passing as clergy from multiple denominations prepared tributes and prayers. Archbn Corrigan notified, with plans for a testimonial at St.Mary's Newburgh, reflecting a forty year ministry and the priest's celebrated New Year’s Day first mass.
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Joss
MecGlynn
Tejegramia
Plecea
Brooklyn
Aetera
Catholic
Iergyven
Dlepatch
Corrigan
Plip Grace
New
Newburgh
Dr. McGlynn
St. Mary's Church
Peys Dle
Purde
Meglynn
McGlynn
National officers of the Ancient Order of Hibernians meet in Washington
National officers of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a meeting in Washington to declare support for aid to the Boers in the Transvaal while respecting US neutrality laws. The statement notes American sympathy for the Boers and the potential for Irish-American regiments to join any national cause. a joint two-Boer meeting followed in Philadelphia with about 1000 delegates present.
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Washington
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Tranavaal
United States
Republic
Spain
Cuba
America
Olfsene
England
Ilinois
Michigan
Massachusetts
New York
France
John T. Keating
Illinois
James FE. Dolay
J. A. Sullivan
Philadelphia
P.T. Morgan
United Triad Societies of
Anlent Order of Hibarnians
Total Abstinence Society
Cuban official seeks reforms in Cuba bridges and prisons action
Senor Villalon arrived from Santiago and met Governor General Wood to discuss restoring bridges and roads. He calls for a large labor force in each province and for prison sanitation reforms, criticizing the justice system as corrupt. General Wood and others attended a theater event the previous evening.
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Havana
Senor Villalon
Santiago
Wood
Black
Cuba
Rsland
Supreme Court
Ludlow
Chaffee
General Gomes
Roland Reed Improves But Critical Condition Reported
New York January 7 Roland Reed the actor has been ill in the hospital for several days and was reported to be better tonight. His condition remains critical though improved.
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Roland
Preacher Stricken with Apoplexy in Kalamazoo
In Kalamazoo Michigan on January 7 Rev G Thomas was stricken with apoplexy. The incident was reported from local church circles and authorities. Further medical updates were not available.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
G. Thomas
Important Occasion in Omaha Features National Speakers
The Jackson gland banquet at the Paxton Hotel in Omaha on January 7 promises high profile speakers. William J Bryan is expected to address the crowd along with David Overmeyer W. Carmack Hogg W J Abbott and G M Hitchcock. About 400 guests are anticipated for the main dining room event starting at an unspecified hour.
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Omaha
Neb
William J Bryan
Paxton Hotel
David Overmeyer
Topeka
Kah
Boer Prisions and British Retreat Amid War News
Reports describe a bold Boer advance capturing Kuruman after a hard fight while the garrison surrendered. British forces retreated from Dordrecht as Buller pushes Clery’s division toward Colenso. European politics loom over Salisbary and Cape Colony, with warnings of Dutch disaffection and heightened precautions.
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Benéen Beck
White
Buller
Kuruman
Dordrecht
Saliebury
Elagoa Bas
Cape Colony
Buller Hoa
Clery
Colenso
Minister Collapses During Sermon at Pulpit
The Rev Dr Thomas, a 55 year old city pastor, collapsed in the pulpit after concluding his sermon. Physicians describe his condition as extremely precarious and he is receiving urgent care.
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Thomas
Pilgrimage draws crowd to Gambetta monument near Paris
An enom mou crowd gathered at Gambetta's monument in Ville d'Arvay, a Paris suburb, despite inclement weather.
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Gambetta
Ville d'Arvay
Paris
Notable Obits and Events Hit Across The Nation
Brevet Brigadier General William Glenny dies at 67 in New York. Thomas F. Conway, prominent Silver City attorney, dies at 65. Te cans revolt suppressed at Tecana on the Mexican border. Rev. John G. Fee recovering after reports of his death were incorrect. Captain Frank M. Patr oleth dies at 70 in New Jersey. President M. A. Ganclemente of Kingston, Jamaica, reportedly dies, altering the regional outlook. Norwegian steamer Ansgara sails for Kobe with 19,000 bales of cotton. Georgia faces a labor shortage as many Black workers head to Mississippi Arkansas and Louisiana. A general fight on Otter Creek, Clay County leaves several dead and wounded. Milwaukee hosts the National Building Trades Council convention. Atlanta eyes a national military parade on Civil War ground. Plant City Incorporates United States and West Indies Railroad and Steamship Co with 1,000,100 capital. Julia Morrison case in Chattanooga draws expert medical examination for emotional insanity.
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San Francisco
Guatemala
Tecana
Richmond
John G. Fee
Borea College
Waseach
Fee
New York
Frank M. Patroleth
Jersey
Kingston
Jamaica
Colombia
M. A. Ganclemente
Galbans
Ansgara
Amundson
Kobe
Japan
Henty
Covington
Georgia
Milwatkee
Wis
National Building Trades Council
Atlanta
Plant City
Fla
United States and Weat Indies Railroad and Steamship Company of
Plantity
United States
West Indies
Chattanooga
Tenn
Julia Morrison
Miss Morrison
Leyden
Wingate Named Temporary Receiver for Globe National Bank
Washington January 7 Comptroller Dawes appoints Daniel L Wingate as temporary receiver of the Globe National Bank of Boston to wind up its affairs. Tomorrow the temporary receivership of the Broadway National Bank of Boston will be decided whether to make it permanent or permit resumption of business.
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Washington
Dawes
Daniel L. Wingate
Globe National Bank of Boston
Broadway National Bank of Boston
The Desolate Harmonists Community in Economy, Pa.
Writing in January issue, Arthur Hanry depicts the decline of the Harmonists at Economy. Only seven remain, aged over 70 or around 40, with factories gone and fields untended. Surviving members live quiet, cloistered lives while most property is now rented to outsiders.
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Harmonists
Ainslee
Arthur Hanry
The
Harmoniste
Tme
Aaron Williams
Society of
Har- Monists
John Duss
Pittsburg
Atifl
Harmony
Wallingford
Onelda
Colonial irregulars arrested in Capetown treachery probe
Foreign briefs from Capetown report several Dutch extract colonials arrested on suspicion of treachery. London notes peak secretary White Rodney refused to interfere with the death sentence for French governess Mine Toulae Masset over the murder of her legitimate son. Lipton delays action on an American cup challenge as a new yacht nears completion from Watson designs. Paris describes a large republican demonstration marking an occasion.
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Capetown
London
Homa
Matthew White Rodney
Toulae Masset
England
Thomas Lipton
Watson
Paris
Coney Island Stakes Entries Surpass Prior Nominations
January 7 report shows record nominations for the Coney Island Jockey Club stakes. Futurity 1902 tally up 200 from previous best, with entries listed for Suburban, June handicaps, Advance, Swift, Spendrift, Great Trial, Double event, Autumn, Flight, September, Platbush, Great Eastern, with second closing dates for Flight September Flatbush and Great Eastern set for July 16.
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New York
Coney Island Jockey Club
Platbush
Great Astern
Flatbush
Great Eastern
Union Miners Acquitted in Deeress Riot Trial
Union miners charged with murdering Mrs Hanns Carr during the Lader riot near Cartersville were acquitted on the second ballot by a Vienna Illinois jury. After verdict reading Turden Hicks Rooker and Richie were rearrested on injunction violation charges.
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Vienna
Iil
Hanns Carr
Deeress
Lader
Cartersville
Turden
Hicks
Rooker
Richie
United
Diphtheria Claims Three in Pittsburg Family
In Pittsburg a family faces a diphtheria outbreak with three children affected. The father resisted medical treatment while health officials intervene, resulting in two deaths and one child remaining at risk as authorities pursue action.
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Pitsburg
Sulence
Brighton
Frank Martzolf
Andy Ing
Nandy
Gore
Roy
Bays
Joint Agent at Fort Worth Texas Office During Meet
A joint agent at Fort Worth Texas handles office duties during a meet of the National Live Stock Association. The office issues and oversees tickets for round trips to St Louis to ensure the safe return of holders.
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Fort Wo Fort Worth
Texas
Pasenger
Jain
Meet National Live Stock Association
Bureau
St. Louis
Cure for Coup Laxative advertised by E. W. Grove
An old advertisement promotes Take Laxative Bromo Quinine as a remedy to curb a coup and offers refunds to druggists and customers. Each box priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Varicocele and Stricture Treatment Claim by Dr Hathaway
Fragmented text reports on varicocele and stricture treatment attributed to Dr Hathaway. Mentions youth vigor and possible health condition, with scattered page references and uncertain details.
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Ria G. Alame
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