Rebellion in the Philippines Near End of Month
Washington reports that Gen. Otis predicts the revolt will be crushed by month’s end as Aguinaldo's forces shrink from disintegration. MacArthur and Lawton press north from Bayambang toward Tarlac, Panaque, Moncada and surrounding towns, with optimism in dispatches.
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Washington
Lawton
MacAr Aur
Wheaton
Aguinaldo
Otts
Otis
War Department
Bayambang
Tarlac
MacArthur
Panaque
Moncada
Iowa Troops Return Home From Philippines Welcome
The Fifty first Iowa volunteers arrived in Council Bluffs and Des Moines after nearly 11 months in the Philippines. Governor Shaw and Mayor Jennings led official welcomes as Bayliss Park hosted a banquet and local town efforts cheered the returning companies. Des Moines crowds of about 30,000 greeted the Des Moines, Knoxville, and Oskaloosa units with whistles, bells and fireworks.
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Philippines
Shaw
Jennings
Bayliss Park
Des Moines
Knoxville
Oskalouss
Fifty-first
Iowa Regiment
Oskaloosa
British Hold Out at Ladysmith Amid Skirmishes
London reports British forces at Ladysmith continuing to hold out with lively skirmishes. British troops gained advantages in several engagements as Gen. Janbert leads cautious defense against Boer pressure.
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London
Ladysmith
Janbert
Campaign moves toward Aguinaldo across Lingayen gulf area
In detailed field orders Gen Wheaton advances from Dagupan toward Bayambang while MacArthur drives north from Angeles. American naval shelling targets southern Gulf towns to secure landings as Aguinaldo allegedly tries to break eastward through Rio Agno valley. Negros establishes autonomous government with oath of office. Insurgent attacks on Talavera repelled amid floods and ongoing pace of operations.
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Rio Agno
Aguinaldo
Allaga
Talavera
Bayambang
Wheaton
Dagupan
Gulf of Lingayen
Aguinsido
Gen. Wheaton
Gen
Bucolor
Island of
Negros
Gen. Smith
Supreme Court
Manila
Tarlac
Young
Lawton
Valencia
Deficit in Postal Service Highlighted by Auditor Report
The auditor reports a rise in post offices from 72 16 to 74 384 and a revenue gain to 95 02 million dollars. Expenditures grew to 101 68 million, with a 6 0 million treasury advance to cover the deficit. Domestic money orders reached 29 0 million representing 442 45 million dollars.
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Post Office Department
United States
Treasury
News Bysdis
Bienag
Melland Boat test stirs naval warfare claims
The Melland Boat near Peconic Bay Long Island witnesses report a Holland submarine crew discharged a White head torpedo from ten feet depth with no surface ripple. In Washington the National Education association committee rejects a national university proposal. Florence Alabama reports Gen Joseph Wheeler plans to return from the Philippiners soon.
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New York
Peconic Bay
Long Island Sound
Naval Ofivers
Washington
National Education Association
Political upsets and gains sweep multiple states
Ohio remains Republican with Nash poised for governor as Nebraska and Kansas show fusion and GOP wins. Kentucky elects Goebel foe Taylor attorney general. Iowa predicts about 60,000 GOP plurality. New York and New Jersey report substantial Republican assemblies while Pennsylvania and Maryland complexities unfold. Virginia trends Democratic. Mississippi quiet with expected Democratic lead. Maine and New Hampshire leanings noted.
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Columbus
Ohio
Busanell
George K. Nash
Kentucky- Louteville
W. 5
Taylor
Kentucky
Goebel
Epitaph Fragments Explain Local Sheriff Tribute
Fragmentary church epitaph notes a high sheriff’s public service and devout manner. It mentions religious divisions, the stir of Methodist men, and enduring respect. The piece also touches on Porto Rico, landscape hints, and a distant moonlit coast.
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Mem
Worthy
High Bridge Across the Mississippi at St Paul
The Smith Avenue High Bridge in St Paul claims to be the world’s tallest and longest bridge. It spans 2770 feet with a highest point of 200 feet above the river, 42 feet wide including 24 foot roadway and 8 foot sidewalks. Completed in 1889 for 480000, it features 37 truss and girder spans.
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Eacth
St. Paul
Minn
United States
Smith Avenue
Mississippi
Ita
St. 1
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