Thrilling Catubig Stand in Samar Campaign
A 31 man unit of Company Kidard infantry volunteers held off 609 insurgents for four days at Catubig Samar April 13. Rescue force under Lt J T Sweeney aboard the LaoAng river steamer arrived, fighting through a hail of bullets to save survivors and evacuate the wounded. Capt Day commends Corporal Carson for leadership. Three natives convicted of murdering a sergeant near Bagbag face execution by hanging.
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Washington
Catubig
Samar
Kidard
War Department
H. M.day
J.T. Sweeney
Warniog
Minm
Carson
Lac Ang
Day
Carnon
Albert Vatrie
S6th
Haeriy
Bagbag
Tandum
Batenens
Cadet Appointments Set For West Point Exam
The War Department announces preliminary arrangements to execute the military academy appropriation bill adding 100 cadets. A circular invites Senate members to nominate qualified candidates. Appointees to report at West Point for examination on July 26 with final camp entry after.
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Washington
Corbin
Military Academy
Senate
Secretary of War
Military
Tre Hid
West Point
Education minister orders study on schooling disruptions impact
Berlin officials report Jane D. Stadt, minister of education, has directed the statistical bureau to gather material on the disastrous effects of school neglect on the population. The directive follows concerns about unpaid appointments and the provident organization’s role in staffing.
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Berlin
Jane D.—De. Stadt
Education
Statistical Bureau
Ie Paison
Thrilling Capture in Covington Murder Hunt
Thomas charged with murder of an unknown man and fatal shooting of a Covington patrolman. Near Ludlow on the Ohio River bank two prisoners and an unknown man fought over a keg, leading to a killing. The fugitives fled onto the Covington Cincinnati suspension bridge where Patrolman McQuery died. Burns was wounded and surfaced on barges, later captured after a pistol misfired. Lyons described as a tramp.
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Thomas
Covington
Ludlow
Ohio River
Woney
Barns
Suspension Bridge
B. Schweinfoss
Thomas McQuery
Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge
McQuery
Cincinnati Hospital
William Burns
Thomas McCue
Burns
Schweinfuss
Lyons
Roberts and Resting in London News of Boer War Moves
News from the Boer War era reports General Baller securing a westward position near Laings Nek while Lord Roberts rests and may redeploy after a brief offensive. Beira detachments move inland, British prisons increase, Middleburg crowded with refugees and wounded, and Milner staff head toward Pretoria for annexation talks.
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London
Lune
Baller
Laings Nek
Lord Roberts
Botha
Middleburg
Brockhorst Spruit
Pretoria
Bremerdorp
Swaizeland
Beira
W. Fiddes
Long drawn out street car strike near at hand
Subscriptions are being distributed among divisions as union committees prepare for continued support of strikers. Militia possible as Gov. Stephens and Adjutant Gen. Bell discuss calling in troops while sheriffs seek 2,500 officers. Prominent citizens appear among private guards in city.
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Louis
Posse Comittatis
Sherif Pollan
Pollicular ii
Fred Bell
Gov. Stephens
Boxers Movement Propagates Hatred Across China
London reports on the Boxer rebellion intensifying in northern China near Tien-Tsin and Pekin. Chinese troops clash with Boxers as legations await reinforcements while officials warn the movement aims to spread anti foreign hostility and could undermine the dynasty.
Murder of Missionaries Shocks at Pao-Ting-Iu
Reports from Pokin June 9 state missionaries Norman and Robinson were hacked to pieces in revolting circumstances. The Chinese government faces charges of complicity as anti foreign unrest grows. The American Missionary Conference appeals to President McKinley for protection while noting widespread Christian persecution and burned chapels. A cable from Dr John Henry says danger remains, but no severe depredations yet reported in Shan Tung and Pe kin districts.
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Pokin
Norman and
Robinson
American Missionary Conference
McKinley
Pao-Ting-Iru
Tung Cha
New York
Pekin
John W. Henry
Presbyterian Board
Shan Tung Province
Biso
Amberien
Government advises state help amid financial turmoil
Fragmented record shows calls to the state department about treasury liabilities and brokerage firm Seymour Jobson & New York. It notes a city water works year, gas rate changes, and a reported city surplus offset by costs, with northern regions forecasted showers.
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Freesary
Lowe Et al
Econ
Lowe
Charles W
Marion
Ind
Bogor Neally
Trade Review notes favorable Sanus character and steady prices
New York June reports a warmer market stimulating wholesale business and readjustment of prices to meet current demand. Winter wheat prospects look short but favorable. overall trade shows improved activity with saloon reopenings noted in Des Moines after five months closed.
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New York
Tee Meines
Wwoas
Des Moines
Lave B
O. A. Bishop
Ministerial Association
Ql Reciale Permanente
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