Claims to Cuba war losses face strict panel review
The board of special commissioners, led by Ex-Senator Chandler, will scrutinize more than 30 million dollars in Spanish war claims, with 20 million tied to Cuba property damages. Claims must be filed within six months and will be evaluated for bona fide status amid suspicions of fraud.
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Board of Special Commissoners
Cuba
Spain
Paris
United States
State Department
Congress
Chandler
New Unampshire
Commission
Faibella
Ruiz
Ricardo Ruiz
Luiz
Funds Captured and Prisoners Taken Near Manila
Manila April 11 Lieut Mapes of the Twenty third infantry has captured 40000 of insurgent funds and taken three officers from Gen Cailles staff near Manila Washington April 11 Aguinaldo will remain a prisoner indefinitely There is no disposition to grant him freedom and he is considered too dangerous to roam freely after capture. Washington April 11 the president appoints Col Wallace Randolph chief of the artillery corps under the army reorganization act. Will Hemoyea Maine Wreck Havana April 11 Chamberlain contracted to remove Maine wreck paying 3 percent of sale proceeds to the government."}
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Mapes
Twenty-third Infantry
Cailles
Washington
Aguinaldo
MacArthur
Aguinalda
Romsibl
Col. Wallace Randolph
First Artillery
Sullivan's Island
S.C
Will Hemoye
Maine
Havana
Chamberlain
Chicago
Backed by Boxers Deep Plot to Extirpate Christianity
The American Bible Society report from China cites Rev. John Rykes on a hidden plan sanctioned by emperors to expel foreigners and destroy foreign interests. It states 60 missionaries, 70 workers, and 43 children were massacred, with most killings in northern provinces except Nu Choa and Meng ehoo where others died.
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New York
American Stible Society
China
John Rykes
Weiner
Maeres
Nu Choa
Chekinny
Mengehoo
Hunan
Ieen
Boxer Prising
Presentation of Knox to Supreme Court in brief ceremony
Washington April 11 Attorney General Knox was formally presented to the United States Supreme Court as the court assembled. Solicitor General Richards introduced him and the chief justice directed that a high commission be recorded. The routine business of the court then began.
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Washington
Knox
United States Supreme Court
Tie
Richards
Philander GQ. Knos
Pennsylvania
Griggs
Ener
Chuef
Sigox
Japan Accepts Declares Manchuria Report Rejected
Japan endorses no truth in a rupture report about Manchuria and receives official advice from its foreign minister. The Pokie airline notice is dismissed as entirely unreliable.
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Nanasin
Wlan
Talauira
Widnesday
Pokie
Russia's Boxer War Probed in China and Missing Edict
Reports describe the Boxer attacks in China with extirpation orders for foreigners, the destruction of mission property across provinces, and martyrdom of native workers. Officials in Peking allegedly changed harsh edicts to appear protective, while missions and settlements faced looting and fires.
Winter Wheat April Condition Report Released
Washington April 11 The statistician of the department of agriculture reports the average condition of winter wheat on April 1 at 91.7 percent, down from 92.1 percent on April 4, 1900, in the latest April release. The Daily News notes this is the most current local news source.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Akron Dismisses Indictments in Alor Riots Case
Akron reporters note that ten defendants tied to the Alor riots had their indictments dismissed. Several of the men remain convicted of separate crimes and are incarcerated in the penitentiary. The April 11 dispatch confirms the ruling and ongoing sentences.
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Akron
Alor
Oan
For Sale Dey soft wood 61 50 Pere oon gPhone
For sale a listing notes Dey soft wood. Contact R. Taeay by phone 118.
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Pere Oon
R. Taeay
Peace Pact Signed After Aguinaldo Objections at Manila
Manila reports Aguinaldo signed the peace manifesto after objections to two clauses and long negotiation. Avellano drafted the document. In Washington, Reney releases details of insurgent surrenders at Olongapo with 13 insurgent officers, 92 armed men, and 4,000 cartridges, while 311 unarmed men pledged allegiance. Casualty estimates from the Philippines run high, with 50,000 as a low figure for rebel losses and 7,007 rifles and 605,142 rounds captured or surrendered. General MacArthur notes casualties are hard to determine, with officials bracing for potentially tens of thousands killed.
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Aguinaldo
Avellano
Remey
Washington
Navy Department
Reney
Cavite
Goodrell
Olongapo
Alba
Filipion Casunlties
New York
Verald
Philippines
Aar Department
iSeason
MacArthur
Adjt
Corbin
Will Fight to a Finish in War Outlook
London April 8 Pretoria correspondent warns against hoping for quick peace. Boers intend to fight to a finish. real fighting men remain on commando while British operations push toward end. Kruger plans to visit the United States in June and travel to Washington Boston and Chicago.
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Pretoria
Morning Post
Daily Mail
Hilversum
Kruger
United States
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Porto Rico workers seek relief from McKinley
New York reports Senor Santia go Iglesias of the Porto Rico Federation of Labor arrived on the steamer Ponce with a 6000 signature petition to President McKinley. The workers describe widespread misery and starvation driving some to suicide as families suffer at home.
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New York
Senor
Santiago Iglesias
Federation of Labor of
Porto Rico
Ponce
San Juan
Workmen of
McKinley
Knox Sworn In as Attorney General at White House
In Washington on April 10 Mr. T hilane J. Knox of Pittsburgh was sworn in as Attorney General, succeeding Griggs. The ceremony occurred at 10 30 in the White House cabinet room with President McKinley Justice Shiras and Knox Jr. in attendance.
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Ington
T*hilane J. Knox
Pittsburgh
Griggs
Department of Justice
White House
President McKinley
Knox
Philander C. Knox, Jr
Justice Shiras
Supreme Court
Shiras
San Francisco
Clif House
Paul Warren
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Warren
Quincy
William Warren
New Mexico
Philippines
Eleventh Cavalry
Heroic nurses save patients as Mount Jackson fire rages
Indianapolis nurses faced a fierce blaze in the women’s ward of Mount Jackson insane hospital. Margaret Waltman and Kate Nolan were severely scorched while rescuing patients. none were injured. Property loss not exceeding 1500 dollars. Fire kept in check by asylum staff and city department. Cause unknown.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mount Jackson
Margaret Waltman
Kate Nolan
Hope of a new Puerto Rico rests in its children
An abstract of Rev. Tead and Rev. Beard's report for the American Missionary Association describes extreme poverty in Puerto Rico, the dire need for a general hospital, and a crumbling public education system. Despite unrest, educators and missionaries from Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, and Congregational groups are expanding schools. They foresee a large central boarding school with normal and industrial departments, and believe American ideas will lay the groundwork for a new civil and moral order.
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Boston
BE. S. Tead
Somerville
Mass
A. F. Beard
New York
Porto Rico
American Missionary Association
Atkins
Presbyterian Mission
San Juan
Brumbaugh
United States
Majardo
Lares
Scott
John M. Green
Methodist
Drees
Baptist
Episcopal
Porto Itlco
Puget Sound Named Key to World Trade by Washington View
The Atlantic cites W. D. Lyman asserting Washington state will become the world’s future commerce hub. He argues Puget Sound sits at the crossroads of global commodities, with five transcontinental railways nearby and shorter orient routes. The article notes Alaska and British Columbia developments boost the harbor, though California’s role is not dismissed. A Universalist church supper by United Kings Daughters is announced for Friday April 12 at 1 p.m.
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Pugent Sound
W. D. Lyman
Atlantic
Globe
Phoenccia
Carthage
Italy
Enland
Europe
United States
Alaska
British Columbia
Tropics
Orient
California
Puget Sound
Golden Gate
United Kings Daughters of the Universalist Church
Bohall
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