Death of Col Hiram M Bledsoe Confederate officer
Pleasant Hill Missouri February 7 Col Hiram M Bledsoe dies at his home He was a noted Confederate Army figure whose Bledsoe battery was feared in the Civil War He reportedly recalled that Admiral Dewey once escaped his fire when Dewey was a midshipman after the war ended he remained a patriotic American through the last year of his life.
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Pleasant Hill
Hiram M. Bledsoe
Bledsoe
Admiral Dewey
Indiana House Debates School Funds and Reform Bills
The Indiana House discusses per pupil costs in common schools at $10.39 for 1897 93, weighs a state veterinarian salary cut, and rejects Downey drug store liquor controls. Lawmakers consider township reform, lynching prevention, and prisoner welfare while appointing clerks and debating bill engrossment.
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M. M. Lawson
Committee On the Organization of Courts
Hendricks and
Boone
Barlow
Committee On Agriculture
Downey
Eichhorn
Weal
Patterson Bpoke
Blankenshin
Indiana
San Jose
Louttit
Cravens
Washington
Blankenship
Parlow
Roberts
Jefferson
Cunningham
C. B. Unger
A. W. Beal
Chas. Belzer
H. W. Huff
Maj. Lacey
W. B. Maddock
R. A. Durham
Zella Miller
Ragan's Court Martial Sentence Commuted to Suspension
Washington February 7 General Ragan faces a six year suspension after the court martial sentence is commuted. The announcement notes the modified punishment replaces imprisonment with suspension.
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Washington
Insurgent forces and casualties reported near Manila
General Otis dispatch from Manila dated February 7 details insurgent concentration around Manila from Luzon provinces totaling over 20 000 with Krupp guns and Mausers. Hostilities yield 250 American casualties and about 400 insurgent dead, plus 500 prisoners. Waterworks damaged but repair underway.
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Manila
Washington
Otis
War Department
Luzon
American advance secures dunes and water works in Manila
As of noon February 7, American forces push forward from Manila, extending dunes to six miles beyond prior limits. Water works five miles north were captured by the First Nebraska, with support from Colorado and Tennessee units. machinery damage requires only brief repairs. Filipino losses cited at 2,000 killed, several thousand wounded, plus 4,000 prisoners.
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Manila
Nebraska
Colorado
Tennessee Infantry
Harry Young
Uwiah Artillery Division
Crenshine
Fourth Cavalry
Fourteenth Infantry
First
North Dakota Infantry
Partanadue River
Short of ammunition plagues Filipino insurgents
Private advices from Manila report Filipinos in Manila and the field are short of ammunition and offering high prices to secure it. Rebels claim Gen Rios at Manila after surrendering Iloilo exchanged 5,000 Mauser rifles and 3,000,000 cartridge belts for Spanish prisoners. Rios denies the charge.
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Madrid
Manila
Rios
Tloilo
Battle to Be Pushed Amid Peace Treaty Ratification
A dispatch to Maj. Gen. Otis confirms ratification of the peace treaty and orders him to inform insurgents. The administration offers Otis freedom to pursue victory, while the cruiser Boston sails to Manila to relieve Baltimore and position Gen. Miller near Iloilo with about 3,000 men aboard the Petrel and Concord.
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Washington
Otis
Boston
Tloilo
Baltimore
Miller
Sposal
Addie
Petrel
Concord
Treaty ratified in Washington event noted
A Washington event on Monday marked by the phrase Treaty ratified underscores a formal confirmation of an agreement. The brief notice highlights the moment as a notable governmental action.
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Washington
Treaty Ratified Promptly Notified to French Embassy
The United States sent formal notice to the French embassy in Washington that the peace treaty has been ratified. The notification serves as the official signal to the Spanish government as the Spanish cortes must ratify it before further communications occur.
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Washington
State Department
Spain
Vessel Seizure Reported Amid War Supplies for Filipinos
Admiral Dewey informed the navy department that his vessel seized a schooner loaded with arms and munitions for the Filipino army. The exact seizure date is unclear but recent. Officials are tight lipped on sources and destinations, with unconfirmed talk of German involvement at Hong Kong. Filipinos there are said to control money used to buy war supplies for Aguinaldo's forces.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Hong Kong
Hong Iong
Aguinaldo
Agoncillo and Filipinos preparing to leave Washington
Luna and Losada members of the Filipino junta who stayed in Washington with Agoncillo plan to depart. Sixto Lopez, Agoncillo's secretary, remains under Secret Service watch at Arlington. The president declined arrest deeming him insignificant and avoiding Senate disruption over the peace treaty.
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Washington
Luna
Losada
Agoncillo
Sixto Lopez
Arlingeton
Secret Service
Senate
Canada
City Council Considers Charter Change on Elevating Railroad Tracks
A special committee appointed to work with the city attorney to amend the charter so the council can compel railroad track elevation. City attorney Kern notes current powers do not specify track elevation though an ordinance could pass if reasonable. Also approved a $2000 health board smallpox fund and renamed Exsplanade in Pogue’s Run park system to Spides place. Expressmen runners rule amended to require ten feet distance from customers east of the market.
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Messrs. Bernauer
Little
Bowser
Higgins and Moffett
Kern
Itis
Board of Health
Auction of Old Fire Department Horses Draws Crowds
Crowded fire headquarters listen as Morris Soloman the auctioneer sells aging department horses. Fifteen-nine dollars in proceeds come from condemned metal and other salvage. Notable animals include Love a longtime veteran and Phil a former fire horse with many years of service.
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Morris Soloman
Solomon
Old ‘Love
Phil
Grencho
Sandy
Tie
Manila Fighting Rumors Rise as Marines Land North of City
Strong works near Caloocan reported captured by American forces. Six hundred Marines with four Maxim guns landed at Fleet Beach, while signal corps endured danger guiding lines under fire. Wires were repeatedly cut and signal men were ordered to fire on anyone obstructing the lines.
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Manila
Caloocan
Fleet Beach
Signal Corps
Aguinaldo Calls to Suspend Constitution in Philippines
Manila reports Aguinaldo has issued a proclamation to his followers declaring the Americans began the fight and urging the Filipino congress to suspend the constitution. He ends with a prayer for divine defense of the Filipino people against the invaders.
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Hong Kong
Manila
Aguinaldo
War treaty notification reaches Otis and Dewey
Washington reports the war and navy departments have been advised of senate ratification. Admiral Dewey has not replied and is not expected to. General Otis acknowledged the news but says he is ignorant of treaty provisions, with no official copy yet received.
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Washington
Fed
War and Navy Departments
Otis
Admiral Dewey
Senate
Last Spanish Captain General Leaves Cuba for Spain
Jeninez Castellanos the last Spanish captain general of Cuba departed Cienfuegos aboard the Cataluna with the final Spanish soldiers. Evacuation of the island is complete. Friends saw Castellanos weep and declare no hatred for Cuba, wishing prosperity for its people while mourning Spain’s grievances.
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Havana
Jeninez Castellanos
Cuba
Cienfuegos
Spain
Cataluna
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area ends Feb 8
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 26 hours ending 8 p m February 8 calls for cold fair weather. Temperatures noted at 7 am 6 degrees noon 12 and 2 pm 14. Also a dinner invitation at Valhalla and an invite to try The Sun's poet Liners.
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Indianapolis
First Shot at Manila Fired by Nebraska Stockman
Corporal John H. Greeley of the First Nebraska volunteers fired the first Manila battle shot on Saturday. He was born near Madison and is 26, having worked in his stockman father’s business for years.
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Nebraska
Norfolk
Neb
John H. Greeley
Nebraska Volunteer Regiment
Manila
Saturday
Madison
Young Greeley
Famine Worsens Across Ten Russian Districts
In ten famine struck districts of Russia thousands face starvation as peasants die while the government extends aid. Relief has reached towns but rural areas suffer amid acute scarcity. Nations and cities like St Petersburg report the crisis escalating since February 7.
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Russia
ST. Petersburg
Philippines Treaty Debate Sparks Revenue Bailout Bargain
Washington reports say a Senate majority backs the McEnery resolution to ratify the treaty while preserving a future handover of the Philippines. GOP leaders say support rests on restoring the $20,000,000 payment to Spain and proving Filipinos can govern themselves, though some backers fear annexation.
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United States
Spain
Capitol
Dicker
President Brings Up Rest as Congress Closes
Washington reports urge President to take a vacation after ratification of the treaty. Friends fear a breakdown from prolonged work and inactivity. Vice President Hobart advised a休 vacation and a place for relaxation.
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Washington
Congress
Hobart
Tusslay
Bli Mc Winley
Senator Under Fire Over Treaty's Ratification
The Time publishes in Philadelphia stating a U.S. senator was charged with voting against ratification to avoid financial disputes with opposing parties. The claim asserts dishonor to the nation as soldiers from his state suffer in Manila, prompting calls for senate investigation.
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Philapulphia
Timea
Washington
United States
Senate
Republic
Manila
Judge Alford Orders Witnesses to Court and Costs
Judge Alford mandates prosecuting witnesses appear in court or pay attachment costs or face jai. The Edward Wren case on a fake employment bureau was delayed due to Coburn Murray's nonappearance. Wren ultimately acquitted.
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Alford
Jai
Edward Wren
Coburn Murray
Wren
Multiple Crimes and Disasters Reported Across States
Police raid S J Louis poolrooms while Parliament convenes in London. Mortality and accidents include William Cameron dead in Missouri mining blast Holman Black killed in Webb City. Mrs Kate Cusack found frozen in Chicago lake. Missouri bans hypnotism. Martin Howard kills E J Hall at Pound Gap Virginia. Mrs J D Clark body found near Nashville. Thief attacks in Saint Augustine. $3,000 jewelry stolen. Local ads note low prices and Pro Bono Cigars. Horse feed and oats promoted.
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S J. Louis
London
National Painters and Decorators
Cincinnati
Wm. Cameron
Southwest
Morgan City
Holman Black
Webb City
Kate Cusack
Chicago
Missouri
Martin Howard
E. J. Hall
Pound Gap
Howard
J. D. Clark
Nashville
Fenn
Alex Brinton
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