Railroad push in Utah and state happenings
Four Utah firms drive railroad construction with about 160 houses under way in Salt Lake City. Miner William Bowman killed in Horn Silver mine Prisco. Provo boys fined for trout fishing. BYA recommencement week and temperance trend. Smallpox scare and local court actions amid Utah wool and labor notes. Bishop and military movements, postmasters, and notable rescues provide a snapshot of Utah activity.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
William Bowman
Horn
Prisco
Clearfield
Davis County
Richard T. Venable
Salt Lake
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ita
Provo
Toya and Sorrows
William Preeos
Uintah County
Peter Neilson
Aliia Pete Logan
Elias Youmano
Order of Paulist Fathers
Zion
Youran
Admiral Schiley
Hoston
Admiral Kautz Upheld Over Samoa Marines Landing
Auckland May 97 The Samoan commission Led by Hartlett Tripp and Baron Speck von Steinberg arrived at Apia on May 13 and held its first sitting. The panel upheld Admiral Kaute for landing marines to quell the insurrection. Mataafa’s followers face disarmament doubts and possible future trouble as Malietoa’s kingship remains contentious.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Samoan Commission
Hartlett Tripp
United States
Austria-Hungary
Baron Speck von Steinberg
Germany
H. Bilot
Great Britain
Apia
Samoa
Kaute
Matanfa
Uough
Dse
Malieton
No Action Yet on Democratic Platform at D N C Meeting
The Democratic National Committee conference adjourned with no decisions on party platform or presidential campaign policy. Discussions focused on work methods and state party organization with plans for a Chicago meeting likely in July to decide rallying strategy for the fall.
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St. Louis
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Jones
National Committee
Suit over half interest in famed Creede New York silver mine
In district court Judge Watler dismissed Mary A. Coffin’s suit against A. K Reynolda Hynon A. Shear and Isaac L. Johnson seeking a half share of the Creede New York silver mine valued around four million dollars. Coffin had earlier sold her share to George S. Smith and alleges a conspiracy to deprive her of the interest.
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New York
Denver
Jwdge Watler
District Court
Mary A. Coffin
A. K Reynolda
Hynon A. Shear
Isaac L. Johnson
Creede
Coffin
George S. Smith
Hat Reynolds
Johnson, Shear
Colin Timmons
Washington notes on McKinley trip and Wilson Senate denial
Washington reports deny Secretary Wilson may run for Iowa Senate. Wilson says he has no interest in the senator’s role and focuses on agriculture. McKinley plans a western trip this summer with a visit to St Paul and potential Yellowstone discussions depending on circumstances. A May 7 note cites Wilson foreseeing southern states boosting tea production and farm expansion. Major General Hugh Lee reports Cuban troops dispersing after idle arms and locals resisting surrender of arms or accepting American money.
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Washington
Wilson
J. HH. Gear
United States
Iowa
McKinley
St Maul
Yellowstone Park
St. Paul
Minnesota
Philippines
South
Pityhugh Lee
Havana- del Rio
Hrooke
Elvedade
Weners Rodrigues
Sear Mariano
Ochere
Peace Talk Fails as U S Forces Attack Insurgents
Manila dispatch reports May 24 that while Filipinos seek peace, American forces under MacArthur and Funston attacked insurgents entrenched beyond San Fernando. Kansas Montana regiments and Utah battery dispersed defenders, with scouts fired on and several prisoners taken. twenty Americans wounded.
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MacArthur
Fenston
Kansas
Montana
Utah
San Fernando
San Anita
Montenn
Kansoe
Funston
MacArthur Reports Insurgent Outbreak in Philippines
Major General Arthur MacArthur’s dispatch covers February 4 to 8 in Manila and suburbs, detailing insurgent attacks and the ensuing conditions. The report emphasizes insurgent responsibility for the outbreak and commends the conduct of American officers and enlisted men.
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Washington
Arthur MacArthur
Otis
Philippines
General MacArthur
Manila
Presbyterian Assembly Adopts Cautious Wedding Guidance
At Richmond May 6 the Presbyterian general assembly urged ministers to exercise prudence in marrying runaway couples. They declined a fixed rule for ministers and advised consent only when all circumstances favor the parties’ best interests and proper conduct.
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Redmond
Presbyterian
War deaths tally and legal wage garnishment ruling
Adjutant General Corbialit delivers a statement on deaths since the start of the war with Spain with figures for Cuba and the Philippines. In Chicago a judge limits wage garnishment to the debtor’s due wages, reforming practice in justice courts. Emporia reports an epithet letter campaign urging loyalty to the president and soldiers, seeking replies to Edward Atkinson.
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Washington
Corbialit
Spain
Cuba
Honolulu
Chicago
Taley Haa
Tudge Tuley
Purdue
Emporia
Kan
Kansas
Edward Atkinson
Omborne
Kingman
Autonomy Debate Shapes Philippine Politics in Manila
Manila discussions in May center on autonomy as the Filipinos seek governance similar to prewar ideas. Senor Paterno leads Aguinaldo’s faction while American officials study options, with moneyed leaders hoping for peace and others hoping to press conflict for gain.
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Manila
Pilipinas
Se Paterno
Aguinaldo
Attack on General Wheaton Alleges Assassination Attempt
A Manila report notes an April 16 incident where Brigadier General Wheaton was attacked by a native servant who threw missiles and struck him with stones. Wheaton sustained three broken ribs, refused hospital care, and returned to his command. Washington reports from Manila describe the event drawing censor scrutiny.
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War Department
Ge 1
Wheaton
Masila
Inter
Washington
Manila Americ
Conference Debate on International Arbitration and Property
An Anglo Saxon delegate warned that if the conference does nothing but support optional arbitration and extend protections to international property in war, it would do much to influence the outcome.
Paria Strikes Ridge Near Falmouth Aboard Shipwrecked
The American liner Paria from Southampton and Cherbourg to New York struck a ridge off the Wanacles near Mohegan site early Sunday. Lifeboats and tenders aided passengers, most of whom, about 180, were brought to Falmouth for the night.
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Falmouth
Paria
Watkins
Southampton
Cherbourg
New York
Wanacles
Mohegan
Clash at Bluefields Rumor Involving San Jacinto and Detroit
Persistent rumor says a hostile meeting occurred at Bluefields between the Nicaraguan gunboat San Jacinto and the U.S. cruiser Detroit which protects American interests. No official confirmation has been received by press time and authorities report no information by close of business.
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Washington
Bluefields
United States
Detroit
Filipino Commissioners Refer Deliberations to Aguinaldo
Filipino commissioners who arrived to negotiate with U S commissioners held a conference with Monsis Schurman Worcester and Donby. They said they lack power to bind the so called Filipino government and can only refer any results to Aguinaldo.
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Manila
United States
Monsis
Schurman
Worcester
Donby
Aguivaldo
Philippines Form of Government Proposed by U S Commission
Professor Schurman announces a plan for a governor general appointed by the president a cabinet chosen by the governor general and all judges appointed by the president. The plan calls for civil and Filipino members to share power with a general advisory council to be elected later by the people. The Filipinos demand a ceasefire before peace talks.
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Manila
Sehurman
United States Philippine Commission
Congress
The
Philippines
United States Commission
Schurman
Gozaga
Filipino Commission
Aguinaldo
Otis
Government form draft for Philippines proposed by commissions
A Manila dispatch reports the United States Philippine Commission has submitted a draft of the form of government to the Filipino commissioners. An advisory council for the people will be appointed, and details on its structure and the governing process were outlined.
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Washington
Manila
United States
Piliippine Commision
Filipino Commissionera
All the Philippine Volunteers to Start Home By July End
The war department expects no volunteer soldiers to remain in Manila by the end of July and the transport Warren's arrival accelerates the homeward move. Mail for the First Californian and Second Oregon regiments should go to San Francisco, and a model camp at the Presidio will house about 40,000 volunteers awaiting muster out.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Otis
Warren
Oregon
Nanila
San Francisco
Phillippines
Shaft
No More Consulates at Porto Rico and the Philippines
The state department orders the closure of United States Consul Honne at San Juan Porto Rico and Consul Williams at Manila on July 1. After that date neither official will serve. The consulate will be abolished due to Congress withholding appropriations after the war and the acquisition of Porto Rico and the Philippines by the United States.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Honne
San Juan
Porto Livo
Williams
Manila
Congress
Porto Hleo
Slonson Defeats Gollafer In Cushion Caroms Match
New York May 4 Slonson won the second game in his match against Gollafer with a 400 to 350 score after an exciting finish. The event highlighted cushion caroms while the “Student” showed greater skill in this discipline than in balleline play.
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New York
Alonso
World’s Valley league holds peace conference at Williams Bay
Williams Bay Wisconsin May 24 members of the executive committee of the World’s Valley league held a peace conference. O Boring presented a subject on a new Fourth of July program proposing meetings in public places with orations on the meaning of the day and emphasizing the blessings of social service and sobriety.
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Williams Bay
Wis
World's Vally League
O. Boring
Texas Tax Bill Advances Amid Simmering Controversy
The Texas legislature passed a 1 percent personal income tax bill amid debate. A sugar trust investigation will begin June, while the industrial commission will hear more witnesses. Other items include Nicaragua waterway cost at 125 million, and various federal appointments and incidents across the country.
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House of the
Texas
Geally
Industrial Commission
Sugar Trust
Fred Burt
Langdon
Clinton
Mining notes show Utah ore activity and new ventures
The Utah mining scene is active with copper claims near Kanab and Milford expanding, new tunnels at Bla Mega and Park Valley advancing, and a planned Alta townsite to avoid snowslides. Oil interests shift as Sevier mine interests sell to Standard Oil, Park City’s Angkor mill foundation begins, and Uintah county draws more capital as exploration increases.
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Milford
Dixie
Copper Mountain
St. George
Blamega
Park Valley
Dix
Plaima
Gold Mountain
Samuel Newhouse
Sevier
Utah
Standard Oil Company
Angkor
Park City
Silver King Mining Company
Kilver King
Comstock
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Salt Lake Mall
Ranaway
Welsh and
van Dyne
Alaska
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Tate
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Admiral Kautz
Wilkow
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United
O Wea
Maat
Aguinatibo
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Government For Filipinos
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Aldrich
Senate Committee On Finance
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Comurlealon
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Nicaragua
Mosquito Coast
Lawa
Edward J. McClernand
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London
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Gaines
Spalding
Alger Haa
Arizona
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Charles Jackson
Tie
Commercial Cable Company
Iloilo
Hacalod
Philippine Islands
Enrique Garay
Havana
Charlies Farris
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Santiago de Cubs
Gustav Hock
New York City
Havana Commercial Company
F. Garcia
Phonix Bridge Company
Peawulxville
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Willie Manters
Market Street
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Ludlow
Davis
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
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Orange Free State
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Lincoln McGehey
Palmer
Umpson
William I. Stead
St. Petersburg
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Neilson & Moore
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