General Lawton Killed in Philippines Action
The war department confirmed General Lawton was killed at San Mateo near Manila while leading his troops in the Mariquina valley. He laughed at bullets before declaring I am shot as he fell, and his loss is mourned by the army. His long career spanned Civil War service and later campaigns in the Spanish American War and the Philippines.
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Lawton
San Mateo
Mariquina Valley
Geronomin
Otis
Mariquina
la Loma
Cane Brake
San Mateo Les
Col. Lockett
Gen
Maumee River
Maumee
Cen. Lawton
Young Lawton
Gen. Lawton
9Th
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
30Th Indiana Infantry
41St Infantry
Army
Army Unil
4Th Cavalry
Spain
McKinley
5Th Army Corps
Caney
Santiago de Cuba
Philippnes
Manla
Anderson
Santa Cruz
San Rafael
India
United States
Isidro
Pres. McKinley
Bacoor
Imus
Young
Arayat
Cabanatuan
Aguinaldo
Lawton's Career and Tecumseh Era Soldier Birthplace
Gen William Lawton, a Lucas era figure, was born in Maumee. The text recalls the 1814 massacre near that village, where British and Indian forces led by Tecumseh attacked. A two story frame house marks the birthplace site and remains at the original location.
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William Lawton
Lucas
Maumee
Tecum-seh
Gen. Lawton
General Lawton Dies In Philippine Campaign Action
The article recalls General Lawton's death as his forces pushed toward San Mateo after December 1 at Tayug. It notes his age of 55, harsh jungle marching by troops, and scarce provisions, with bread rare and carabao meat eaten. It mentions promotions and Otis dispatches about Negros disturbances and U.S. troops arriving aboard transports Hancock and City of Pueblo.
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Tayug
Manila
San Mateo
Washington
Otis
Hong Kong
Negros
Panay
Luzon
United States
Smith
Aguinaldo
War Department
Hancock
City of Pueblo
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Mabini Urges Liberal American Philippines Government
Mabini, once a Filipino cabinet member and noted insurrection ally, told AP today that peace hinges on the form of American rule. He said independence still lives, and Filipino support is crucial. a liberal, secure regime could satisfy the people and end guerrilla warfare. He warned otherwise, and urged direct consultations with Filipinos on government details. He also noted Panay insurgents fleeing to Negros, clashes with U S forces, and arrests of natives amid suspicions of conspiracy.
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Manila
Mabini
Associated Press
The
Philippines
Panay
Hughes
Brooke's Proclamation Transfer of Duties to Gen Wood
General Brooke will issue tomorrow a proclamation transferring the duties and responsibilities of the military Governor to Major General Leonard Wood. He expresses appreciation for the support and loyalty of those who assisted in reorganizing and operating civil government in Havana.
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Havana
Brooke
Leonard Wood
Negro Foreman Killed by Boss Then Shot by Mob in Dunbar
Sanford White, superintendent of construction for the W. J. Rainey Coke company, was killed today by David Pierce after a quarrel with Richard Cunningham over work. Pierce fled to the mountains, was tracked by an angry mob, and died from seven bullets.
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White
Pierce
Claremont Man Rossiter Hangs Self at Unity Farm
Marshall S. Rossiter a respected Claremont citizen and Sullivan county figure hanged himself today at Blanchard farm Unity. The 50 year old former selectman left a wife two children and three dependents. No reason for the act is known though he was prosperous and active in business.
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Claremont
N. H
Marshall S. Rossiter
Sullivan County
Blanchard Farm
Unity
Rossiter
Rositer
Puritan Leader Sees War Between Slav and Saxon Near
Rev. Albert E. Dunning of Boston warned at the Palmer House that a future conflict between Slav and Saxon forms of Christianity may erupt as a battle of ideas or a real war with bayonets and bullets. He said the American and English Puritans confront a rising Slavonic influence on the east and south and west respectively. The outcome hinges on the meeting of these two forces in the world’s most pressing question.
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Chicago
Albert E. Dunning
Boston
The
Congregationalist
Resign or suspend Dr. Andrews over British policy stance
In Chicago on December 19, public advocacy by Dr. Benjamin Andrews, superintendent of public schools, for Britain's side in the South African war triggered city council resolutions demanding his resignation or immediate suspension and removal if he refused to step down. Alderman Cullerton led the denunciation. the measures were referred to the committee on schools.
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Chicago
Ill
Great Britain
Benjamin Andrews
Board of Education
Cullerton
Committee On Schools
Meriden Elects West Mayor As Republicans Lead
Meriden Connecticut voters elected E. E. West the Democratic mayoral candidate by 394 votes. The rest of the ticket shifted Republican by about 50. Two Democrats were elected aldermen and two to the council, giving 23 Republicans and 7 Democrats. The notice ends with an advertisement for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup warning about colds.
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Meriden
Conn
E. E. West
Dr. Wood
Hood’s Pills Cure Various Ailments
An old ad fragment touts Hood’s Pills as a remedy for ills indigestion headache and general discomfort. Describes it as easy to take and operate with a price of 25 cents.
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Hood’s
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