Marshfield Briefs From The Philippine War News
A digest of items from Marshfield Wisconsin and nationwide notes: bandits in Puerto Principe Cuba. Private Frank Smits of the Thirteenth Minnesota killed in the Philippines. Dewey day celebrated in New York. Puerto Rico receipts from 1898 to 1893 totaling 903161 dollars. Americans save Tagals from execution by the Maccabees. Filipinos seek government like South American republics. Gen. Anderson assigned to the Lakes command. Cleveland rumored for a new national clearing house war. Long defends Dewey and the Philippines policy. Otis conference with envoys yields no result. expansionists meet in Chicago to counter anti-expansion protests. Nicaragua attacks on American capital at Bluefields. Dewey reports prisoners at Manila. steel industry capital cap set at one billion dollars. meeting planned in New York. Edward Atkinson possibly challenged over anti-imperialist writings. Birmingham baseball game end leads to umpire’s death. Spalding may ask indemnity from Cuba. Bishop Hurst chosen to preside over Rock River Methodist conference in Rockford. Philippine territory trial of natives’ capacity for self-government discussed. General Brooke reluctant to fund Caoan army until Gomez clarifies makeup. Naval officials say Dewey undervalued by Otis. Illinois historical society meeting planned at University of Illinois May 19. Capt. Charles M. Rockefeller missing in Luzon. 45 cars of eggs stored for winter. Cuba allows polygamy under Wood order. Kentucky judge warns against church lotteries. Civil War and Spanish War casualty rates cited. San Juan de Porto Rico discharged soldiers awaiting transport. War Department assessing economic conditions on Puerto Rico. Mrs. Brooke donates 1000 to orphan fund with notable subscribers.
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Puerto Princiipe
Frank Smits
Minnesota
Philippines
New York
Parto Rico
Thomas M. Anderson
Department of the Lakes
Cleveland
Long
Dewey
Otis
Chitagi
Nicaragnan
Blugfields
Admiral Dewey
Urat Ton
Iilipine Neadqusrters
Edward Atkinson
Boston
Birmingham
Ala
Mayer
Spalo
Cuba
Bishop Hurst
Rock River
Brooke
Gomez
Naval
Jones
Bei
University of Illinois
Ilinois Historical Society
Charles M. Rockefeller
Ninth Infantry
Culoocan
Luzon
Culeago
Wood
Nll
Santiago
Kentucky
San Juan de Porto Rico
United States Army
War Department
Porto Rico
Department
Porta Tico
Orphanare la Teneficiencia
Avana
United States
McKinley
Suc Hay
W. K. Vanderblit
Domestic. Railways and industry news from April
Paliln street railwits Motstruelk and Dienga May Wheat report odd spellings and misprints. The Imblic ebr increased ,084,001 in April. Dwight's teephone plant was de strayed by fire. Sixty-nine rinters arrested at Wardner Tate. New York immigrants average 2,000 landing daily. Federal Steel refuses to join any combination. John Bowler named warden of the South Dakota penitentiary. Senator Kyla chairs Industrial commission as Southern Railway challenges property and franchises.
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Paliln
Imblic Ebr
Dwight
Wardner
Tate
New York
Federal Steel Company
John Bowler
South Dakota
Kyla
Industrial Commission
Southern Railway Company
Armistice Sought By Samoa Rebel Chieftain Mutaard
The report notes Mutaard the rebel chieftain in Samoa accepted an armistice. It mentions various global and domestic items including political shifts, labor strikes, a reciprocal treaty with Italy, and notable appointments such as Addison Johnson becoming Sing Sing warden. The jumble lists numerous events with mixed reliability across nations.
Foreign notes and world events stir across empires
Reports from London, Berlin, and St. Petersburg outline tensions over China unity, Anglo Russian talks, and imperial ambitions. News items mention Ly Buechner’s death, Curzon’s influenza recovery, Siam rumors dismissed, and a Turkish claim payment to the U.S. for Armenian massacres damages.
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Vulg
Vicows
Sano
Frederik J. C. Ly Buechner
Salisbury
Parliament
China
Lita
Perm
Staok
Ozerbakan
Great Sunin
Russia
London
William
Germany
Strasburg
Canada
Herr Nowodwonski
Waxssawak Doewik
Herr Olszwski
St. Petersburg
Siberia
Allahabad
India
Lord Curzon
Kadleston
Curzon
Liam
France
Luang Prahdas
Kingdom of Siam
Will Wonders Never Cease in A Curious Sidelight
A Philadelphia man figures in a Brooklyn Lite item with a quirky misquote and playful wordplay. The fragment hints at a humorous exchange about dogstar remarks and a peculiar line, suggesting light gossip or puzzle-style humor in a 19th century column.
Doctor Patient Exchange on Poison In System
A New York Weekly report captures a doctor claiming poisoning in a patient. The patient questions what substance was administered, implying a dangerous remedy or exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly
American Troops Bolster Manila Front In Philippine Campaign
Washington reports continue rebel demonstrations south of Manila as Gen Ovenshine and Gen Hall brigades total about 1,600 troops plus regular infantry. Gen Lawton’s expedition to Laguna de Bay reduces rebel routes, while MacArthur’s forces press San Fernando. Balinag and San Pedro Macat outposts see skirmishes and a monitor shelling. Major General Lawton leads fighting near Balinag, San Tomas, and San Rafael with Young scouts aiding as rebels bury losses and evacuate women and children to the mountains.
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Washington
Yhe
Manila
War Department
MacArthur
Jang
Lawton Je
Sore
Otis
Elieves
Malate
San Pedro Macat
Laguna de Bay
San Fernando
Queeshine
Macate
Idaho
California
San Pedro Marati
Lawton
Balinag
Lena
San Tomas
Paranaque
San Rafael
United States
Scott
Gregorio
Pio del Pilar
Balibog
Layton
Scout Young
Scouts Young
O. C. Soward
Port West
Young
Ballnag
Lieut
Boyd
4Th Cavalry
San Miguel
Lavtod
Case
San W
Bianaonahatto
Lawton Aas
Coffeyville
Kan
W. A. McTaggart
Company G
20Th Kansas
Phillippines
Soldiers Find Buried War Loot in Philippine towns
Daniel McFaggart, a former Coffeyville principal, writes from Seattle that Washington volunteers in the Philippines, notably companies D L and K of the 1st Washington, found large sums of money in Pasig and Pateros after burning the towns. Reports list individual finds including 3000, 3000, 1200, 800, and several 400 to 500 dollars, with some English and Spanish gold mixed in.
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Seattle
Wash
1St
Washington Regiment
Felds
Washington
Philippines
Pasig
Pateros
Wall of lamentation moves visitors to tears in Jerusalem
The narrator recalls turning toward the Jews quarter to visit the western wall on Friday. He describes crowd types, including poorer worshippers and a melodramatic sobbing man, but emphasizes genuine sorrow among many Jewish women in distinctive dress. A local guide explains the wall as a confidant linking past and present, consoling sorrow and sustaining those who seek solace there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Jerusalem
T. T. Tissot
Setting Out Plants and Proper Soil Tamping
The guide explains firming soil around a newly planted specimen with the feet to anchor it and prevent wind damage. Water the ball surrounding the roots before placing, fill the hole, compress soil, and ensure regular watering to avoid root drying.
You Americans Enact War Promptly Says European
A European voices disapproval of American rushing while Miss Cayenne defends the pace, noting that the United States began a war in April and was already weary by autumn, suggesting a need to plead guilty to the haste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hwell
Miss Cayenne
Washington
Pern a for catarrh endorsed by Hon J H Caldivell
An old letter quotes Louisiana State Legislature member J H Caldivell praising Pern a for catarrh with claims of long-term relief. The misspelled source mentions doctors and various brands, urging readers to try the remedy and noting alleged successful results over years. It cites a March date and multiple names including Hartmag and Calsidns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Caldivell
J. EL. Calderwell
Mabelituy Dat
Gilbert Lutes
Grays
Kya
Sys
Ids
Bright
Leo
Hartmag
Inlaid tabourette decorates fashionable rooms
A description of inlaid tabourettes and brass table accents for upscale interiors. Noting seasonal advances in wood and metal accessories, it highlights two large coal and wood boxes with lift tops for grate fires as part of refined home decoration.
Uncle George Proops Postlay Dialog Scene
A quarrel sparks over love in a Bosam Transcript scene where Uncle George challenges worry about affection for the girl. Witty exchanges reveal humor and social tension as the characters tease one another and question true devotion.
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George
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