FUNSTON CLEARED SAYS FUNSTON WAS JUSTIFIED
General MacArthur testified before the Senate committee on the Philippines defending Funston's capture of Aguinaldo. He denied Funston bore responsibility for methods used and noted deception is common in war. MacArthur rejected full independence and U.S. withdrawal as leading to chaos.
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Washington
General MacArthur
Senate
Philippines
Fanston
Aguisaldo
Patterson
Diffiult
Agulanido
Otter
MacAribur
Faustos
MacArthur
Jacob H. Smith
Samara Howling Wilder
Neas
Beveridge
United States
Fishermen idle as invasion hits San Pedro market
About 100 local fishers in San Pedro California face idleness as Japanese market impact reduces wholesale prices to 2 cents a pound. Italian and German fishermen, once active, now mend nets while appealing buyers to raise rates or prefer Japanese purchases.
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Fapantas
San Pedro
Cali
German Lines Agree to Twenty Year Shipping Pact
A German shipping syndicate plans to send ships to German harbors without foreign permission and will maintain fixed traffic limits with England to the United States for twenty years with a possible ten year revision. Mutual support against third parties is promised. Also: Admiral Crowninshield to command European station as battleship ships out for Europe. The ship has been prepared with high‑ranking officers aboard for the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven
Hamburg
German Steamship Lines
England
United States
Murder verdict in Olivares case shocks Corpus Christi jury
In Corpus Christi on April 29 the jury found Andrew Olivares guilty of murdering Mrs. James Hatch Jr. after a fifteen minute deliberation. The trial featured the defendant’s confession admitting he killed her without cause, and a sentence of death will be handed down Wednesday.
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Butch Wicheat
Corpus Christi
Texas
Andrew Olivares
James Hatch, Jr
Santenca
Osborn Dead and Evans Considered as Consul General
London April 29 United States Consul General Osborn died this morning. Osborn born in Girard Ohio later moved to Boston and was a cousin of the late President McKinley. He had long suffered from Brights disease and dropsy and had been homebound since November. Washington notes a strong possibility that Commissioner Evans may be offered the consul general post in London with favorable indications from the White House though no decision has been announced.
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McKinley Appennics
Leuten
Pempien
Evans
London
United States
Osborn
McKinley Osborn
McKinley
Girard
Ohio
Adga
Boston
Bright
England
Washington
Londona
White House
Toomoo
Submarine Boat Explodes Off Breakwater Injury Reported
An explosion on the submarine Fulton near the breakwater injures five crew members including Lt Arthur McArthur and Lt Oscar Kobin and others. The Fulton, en route from New York and Norfolk with convoy Mindora and tug Storm, put into the breakwater. cause unknown.
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Philadelphia
Arthur McArthur
U.S. N
Oscar Koben
Miner
Bose
Harry Moore
Charles Becthold
Fulton
New York
Norfolk
Mindora
Storm
Census dismissals shrink Washington census office staff
In Washington on April 29 scores of clerks have been dismissed from the census bureau. Veterans and civil war veterans still expected to be considered, but the director plans to charge gratuities against appointees and will not allow extra clerks. The goal is to cut the census force to about 90 employees.
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Barenu
Washington
Iouwohat
Sheas Valeraan
St Louis & Gull Railway Absorbs Eight Southeast Missouri Lines
The St Louis and Gull railway company absorbs Caps Girardeau Bloomfield and Sowhero lines and seven other railroads in southeast Missouri forming a through line from St Louis to Arkansas. Stockholders filed the consent with the secretary of state. The new entity is chartered with capital of five million dollars and is largely owned by Louis Hoock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Szeilom
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Galf Railway Company
Hoock
Missouri
Caps Girardeau, Hloomfisid & Sowhero Railway Co
Kannatt & Osceola Railroad Co
Pemiscot Southern Railway Co
St. Louis, Kennett & Southare Railroad
St. Francia Valley Railroad
Morely & Morehouse Railroad Company
St. Louia & Gull Railway
St. Louis & Gull Railway
Louis Hoock
St Louis
Arkansas
Fight with pitchforks ends in fatal farm assault
On Richard Williams' farm near Pawhoes Oklahoma, April 29, Victor Wilson killed Charles Parker after a prolonged conflict with pitchforks and clubs. Wilson surrendered and was jailed, with reports noting others formed bands and the assault left Parker alive only a few hours.
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Victor
Pawoes
Richard Williams
Osage
Rassination
Siztaan Milea
Willard Wilson
Charles Parker
Wilcoo
Patkee
Parker
Wilsom
Wilson
Shaw speech critique stirs protests in Americas colony
London April 79 Leatie M Shaw secretary of the treasury spoke before the Fitzback American club urging the United States to rule ibe seas replace the ships of world. The message met strong opposition in this city and across the Americas colony, with concern expressed over policy and trade implications.
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Wincude
London
Leatie M. Shaw
Trassury
Fittebacg American Club
Saterday
Americas
United States
Tornado devastates Glenrose area killing many
A violent tornado swept Glenrose Texas on April 29 nearly destroying the town. Fifteen to sixteen people are reported dead and forty or more injured. Names listed include Mrs C A Milam Mrs Jaci Mosgrove and several others from Judge J R Milam family and local residents.
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Hoostes
Texas
Glenrose
Somerville County
Liz Parscos
C. A. Milam
Jaci. Mosgrove
Masgrove
J. R. Milam
Mary Connell
Ford
J. R
E. T. Lee
Tom Price
Mra. Finidy
Hon. Lewis
R. E. Lewis
Public Building Bill Debate Narrowly Clears House
In Washington on April 29 the House considered a special order for a public building bill. Catzall sought a direct debate with limited amendments while Craefer urged suspending the two thirds rule. The speaker overruled, Dalzell moved to table an appeal, and a large party-line clamor supported Catzell. Richardao opposed adoption of the measure, which would push about 16 million for public buildings. the rule passed 166 to 33.
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Dalzell
Appsker
Catzell
Richardaoo
Fire destroys Madison Illinois plant with 400 workers
The Hegers Storm company plant at Madison Illinois, employing 400 men, is reported destroyed by fire. Estimated damage is 250000 dollars. The plant had been in operation only six weeks. Surrounding fire companies are aiding to prevent a general conflagration. Missouri Prohibition Convention notice from Mexico Missouri calls for a state convention in Clinton on April 29 to nominate officers, with both men and women admitted as delegates.
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Devwoyen
St. Louis
Apeil Zg
Hegers Storm Company
Madison
Ill
Mexico
Prohibition Party of
Miseouti
Clinton Junerg
President family to grow as bolivar coinage planned
The report notes the president’s family expected to expand in about four months. Venezuela will mint bolivars at Washington rather than Paris, with about 2,000,000 coins to be produced. Other items include Canada considering Yukon royalty cuts, sugar trust talks, and various U.S. officials and events.
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Washington
Paris
Hare
Best Sugar Trust
American Sugar Refining Company
Senate
Moar
Fooston
Carroll D. Wright
Root
Cube
United States
Cacil Rhodes
Vatican
Corrigag
Boston
Robert Mason Winthrop
Massachusetts
United Sistes
Brussels
Belgium
Xana J. Richmond
Wiefrid
Kan
Weabington
Isc
Spale
Civil Service
Sectien
Firat Nations
Bank
Hage
B. Sprieg
Presi Dant
Kastess
People’s Nations
Baat
Ottawa
Petes Bhirsa
Seat
B. Retsheagh
Sesced
Proeinent
Miler
Peter Shiran
F. M. Shire
Sesistam
W. B. Kiler
Semer
Surrender in Philadelphia ballot box graft case adds fugitives
In Philadelphia on April 19 former deputy coroner Samuel P. Salter and Clarence Mercer and Jon Rodgers from Washington, all tied to an alleged fourteen‑man ballot box staff, surrendered today after fleeing since 1898. The gang allegedly inserted 1,200 fraudulent votes in a division. George Kirkland, from Washington, tied to a local newspaper, exposed the scheme.
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Mem
Tryaig
Philadelphia
Samunl P. Salter
Clarence Mercer
Jon. Rodgers
Washington
Messer
Stivi Sion
Congressional Library
Rody
Capital Police
Jas. M. Barnett
Tooth Pennsylvania Regiment
George Kirkland
Criminal assault arrest in McPherson county
A Hutchinson man identified as Dr HV Chester was arrested in McPherson county on charges of criminal assault against a widow near Galva. He allegedly offered plans and then assaulted her. the case references a separate incident involving Miss Barbara Gatchatt in Solomon. The couple reportedly left for Oklahoma.
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HV. jChester
Hutchinson
Galva
McPherson County
Wie
Planses
Barbara Gatchatt
Solomon
W. W. Lanvanter
Salica
Oklahoma
Kansas Christian Missionary Convention
Christian Churches
Fourth
First Christian
Emporia
Geo. Reitz
Hutchingon
Pittsbate
State Charter Board
Kansas and Missouri Oil and Gas Company
Empire City
Capital
Talmage
Hall Stock Company
Angie Stone
H. R. Stone
Smith Center
W. H.randolph
St. Marys
Kaw River
Senator Explains Injustice Claim In Senate Speech
Rawling of Utah said an Associated Press report misquoted his remarks accusing a "diabolical source" of barbarities in the Philippines. He denied fixing the responsible head and urged punishment for the man who brought dishonor to America. Nominations sent to Senate include Moody for secretary of the navy and Burns for U S attorney for the western district of Arkansas. Queen Shreverent? The Hagus, April agd. The queen passed a quiet night with signs of improvement.
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Washington
Senate
Rawling
Utah
Associated Press
Geo
Charles Aga
Philippines
Rawligs
America
H. Moody
Massachusetts
Janes K. Burnes
United States
Arkansas
Highland Park Beats Varsity Team At Des Moines
Kansas University notes a loss to Highland Park College in Des Moines as Myron White struggles with errors. Several law-class members seek county attorney nominations while faculty and students pursue various academic and athletic events across Kansas.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Highland Park College
Arcors
Kansas
Myron White
Pratt County
W. C. Pajoc
Emporia
Bongjao
Pi Beta Phi Founding Celebration Framed by Social Events
The Pi Beta Phi fraternity marked its founding on April 25 with a formal gathering at Mrs. C. Smit h home. members staged a Harvard Stories farce titled A Serious Situation in Nat Harleighs Room followed by a banquet and singing. Numerous local society notes report travel, visits, and club activities across Lawrence including upcoming May Day postponements and various social engagements.
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Pi Beta Phi
C. 5. Smith
Opao
Nat Harleigh
Harvard
Alamose
Hbs
Fragmented historical notes and local notices summary
A collection of scrambled excerpts mentions Dr. Miller at a Pennsylvanian commencement, Talmage’s critique, interview snippets with Exmms C. Sickles, a French medal for bravery in Indian conflicts, the Wirtz family forming a Forest Grove baseball team, Waukenabs tavern history, Orthodox church schooling, and a snapshot of rural education costs and conditions.
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Miller
University of Berkn
University of Pennsylvanie Tone
Talmage Osee
Tom Young
Phakeekeat Sanae
Bomor
le Savateur
France
Wirtz Brothers
Forest Grove
Oregos
Thias
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Simmons
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Kentucky
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Lawrence
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Vernon
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Roenkal Agency
Salary Publiciv Office
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Hessoa
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Shaw
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Clark’s River
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State Board of Charities
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Durbin
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Indianapolis
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Topeka
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Domiphas
Hae
John Brows
Big Home
Allen
Costos
Kipp
Ima
Agesis
Telephone Walpany
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Temptation
Chaffee
Kansan
L. J. Blake
Denver
Strong
Auboro
A. F. Rogers
Columbia University
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Haworth
Columbia
Kansas University Gam seCura
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W. Jaton
Chiccago
Will Murphy
Wisconsin
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Syeieams
Schmelser Arms Company
Sigma
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Phi
Sigma Chis
Batas
Byletias
L. HB
Potefah
Clinton Township
Erbozal and Socal
Olney
Louis Selig
Bell
Ales
Ohn Selig
KR. C. Mantay
Birmingham
Alabama
Jobo Qabill
J. H. Cobn
Leo Steinberg
Kansas University Dancing Club
W. D. Ross
Pittsburg
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W. R. Stubbs
Mulvane
Wood Butlee
Vallejo
California
F. H. Hodder
Miso Mary Mciatlcn
Roxy Oldroyd
Arkansas City
Kados
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C. W. Murphy
Wm. Lowe
T. Smith
Maude Cook
Lillian Hinman
Julia Righter
Stats Music Teachers Convention
Manes City
Gommero
J. D. Dowersock
R. W. Spart
Maronai
Survey Commission
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March
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Firth
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Clarke
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Bih
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Sap
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Mitchell
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Uribe
National Merchants
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MU Malle
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National Bank
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F. W. Hartelden
H. Grathart
A. Begley
W.R. Williams
Sparr
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J.d.bowersoch
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Aust
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Hill
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H. W. Hayne
Optician
Tind Mann
Chicago College of Opthalmology
G. F. Godding
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Lawrences House
Chicago
Omtoano
Mawean City
Grandy
Cowna
Atobe
Mansas City
Mamuas City
Matem Way
Sxcurssen
Saste Fe
Kuseee
Congresse
Willem Adom Barith
Spusher
Zandermmn
Cheirman Payne
Grand Clon
Oulbarsan
Ned Delerlok
Nelewska
Kelle
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