Peace prospects in Philippines amid insurrection talks
Washington officials pursue a speedy end to the Philippine war as commissions signal the insurgents seek favorable terms and accept a protectorate in exchange for peace. Lawton and MacArthur move north, with arms discarded as supply lines falter, suggesting military collapse within days.
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Washington
State
War Departments
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Insur Front
MacArthur
Lawton
Commission
United States
Ipix
Schurman
Ampaleo
Presa
Army
Ballinag
Mount Atafal
Rio Grande
Olle
San Wernanido
Officers in New Colonies Called on for Recommendations
Washington May 6 The Wade board report on army food during the Spanish American War leads to new instructions sent by cable requesting recommendations from officers in the New Colonies and related posts for the postwar period. The inquiry examined meat supply quality and provisioning standards of that era.
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Washington
Wade Board of Inquiry
Spain
Spain and France discuss fresh talks on Spanish prisoners
Madrid reports Aguinaldo refuses to negotiate for prisoner release. Spain urges France to arrange new negotiations in Washington via Ambassador Cambon to honor the Paris peace treaty. General Rios says Spanish artillery captured in Manila is returned. The ambassador’s instructions are awaited to decide if the matter goes to the Spanish minister in Washington.
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Spain
Madrid
Aguinaldos
Washington
Pretich Ambassiador
M. Jiles Cambon
General Rios
Pullboinds
General Oils
Manila
Philippines
Duke P'Appos
Lawton advances with light opposition near Manila
General Lawton's column moves two and a half miles north of Manila facing minimal resistance. Wounded from yesterday's fight and twenty Lok soldiers are evacuated via Maldox. Filipino defenders retreat from entrenched positions as MacArthur's division rests at San Fernando while conducting recon.
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Manila
Lawton
Lunar
Minnesota Regiment
Maldox
Fan Toning
MacArthur
San Fernando
Peweys Home Coming Aimed After Pacification Talk
A Washington Herald special suggests President McKinley is advised that Admiral Dewey plans to return home soon after pacifying the Philippines. The report notes expectations of a rapid homecoming and outlines possible implications for U.S. policy and public reception.
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New York
Washington
McKinney
Admiral Dewey
Negotiations Guide Return of the Commodore to Washington
The return depends on ongoing negotiations with the Filipino forces. Once they lay down their arms he will sail the protected cruiser Olympia to New York and then to Washington to confer with the president about the Philippines.
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Wmvdeen
Commission
Wympia
United States
New York
Wiehingtton
Philippines
Raleigh Crew Relieved as Patrol Entitlement Ends
The Raleigh cruiser, after leaving Southport, heads north to New York and Portmouth for repairs and alterations. Navy orders discharge within thirty days of home-port arrival, with transport to New York and Portmouth available on request. Remaining crew members face transfer to the receiving ship, Captain Coghlan awaiting orders.
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Pat
Toad
Washington, May
Raleigh
Southport
Ushitit
New York
Porthamnouth
N. H
United States
Rearden
Portemouth
Navy
Coghlan
Ardora
Insurgents in Manila Burnings Fail Amid Chinese Firefights
Washington May 6 The adjutant general cites General Olle’s March 21 private letter noting insurgents burnings are frequent but thwarted by the provost marshal and guard. He reports heat of feeling among troops, yet overall cheerful effort to secure government aims.
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Olle
Railway to Damascus via Haffa and Persian Gulf plan detailed
United States Consul Beyrout reports railroad project for Swyraw Oloman line from Haffa near Betrout to Damascus and then to the Persian Gulf. Rolling stock and rails to be bought in the United States. contractor Thante Tron works crowded with orders. Washington notes. Also General Lincoln reports Antwerp rice exports to Cuban ports exceeding 46000 dollars in last quarter.
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Washington
Swyraw Oloman
Fom
Connyl
Lincoln
Antwerp
State Department
Bennington Man Aground Near Manila May 6
The Bennington grounded on a shoal north of Panay in the Philippine Islands. Divers examined the vessel and found no serious damage, though it must dock at Hong Kong for docking and repair. No blame attached to any one. The report also includes Navy Department views on officer ranks under the naval personnel bill of March 31, 1899.
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New York
William ¢. Whitney
Navy
Whitney
Fox Hie
Aiken, & CO
Garden City
Lutthejonn
Long Teland
Marty Payne Whitney
Washington
Navy Department
Manilla
Panay
Philippine Islands
Hong Kong
Dever
Richards Bay
Fragmented Texas Newspaper Index and Telegraph Bits
An OCR laden page lists numerous sections from a Texas newspaper including telegraphic news, local notices, and society items. It references cyclones, protests, Florida law, railroad news, and various local columns with scattered titles and placeholders.
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Sieventin
Dallas
Florida
Texhce News
Hmoomth
Railroad Wews
Loval Ana Healtytate
Holliston
President at White House and Filipino Peace Efforts
Washington May 6 The administration expects the Filipino insurrection to end soon but OSS Otis continues vigorous fighting to force surrender. President McKinley plans a trip to Hot Springs and General Miles remains in command as the War Department weighs court findings and indorsements. John G Anderson named Dickinson postmaster. pension granted to James R Seward.
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Washington
Schurman
Otis
Oste
Hoe
Offi Oers
War Department
Miles
McKinley
Deserter faces assault charges in Coldwater episode
Bernard McClery, a deserter from the battleship Texas arrested in Zanenville Ohio, was charged with brutal assault on Mrs Effie Smith near Coldwater Michigan. Mrs Smith identified him from a lineup after she was nearly killed with a stone. Farmer Ba ward Robinson aided and was shot and maimed for life during the incident.
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Coldwater
Mich
Bernard McClery
Texas
Zanenville
Ohia
Effie Smith
Custery
McCleey
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