Protection Steps for Iloilo by Army and Navy
Washington reports that the administration is safeguarding American interests in Iloilo on Panay Island. Gen Otis says two regiments and an artillery battery were dispatched to Iloilo Project transports. Admiral Dewey confirms the Baltimore has sailed from Manila toward Iloilo as part of a coordinated action. Officials say officers act on their own discretion and no unusual lawlessness is reported.
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Washington
Iloilo
Panay
Phil
Manila
Otis
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Mien
Loile
Navy Department
Baltimore
Lloilo
Navy to stockpile half a million tons of coal for wartime use
The Navy Department will prepare for emergencies by maintaining about 500,000 tons of high grade steaming coal for warships. The fuel reserve will be distributed to key American ports along the Atlantic and gulf coasts from Frenchman’s Bay, Maine, to San Juan de Puerto Rico and across the Pacific from San Francisco and Puget Sound to Manila and Samoa.
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Washington
Navy Department
Atlantic
Pacific
Atlantic and Gulf Coast
Frenchman's Bay
San Juan de Porto Rico
United States
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Manila
Samoa
Talking Senators Dominate Last Session of Congress
Washington report details the senate portion of the Congressional Record for the last session, noting 36,329 inches of debate in minion type. Senator Allen of Nebraska led with 2,035 inches, followed by Pettigrew, Teller, and Butler, who together consumed about 6,000 inches of space, roughly one sixth of the total 96,000 inches.
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Washington
Senate
Congressional
Congress
Allen
Nebraska
United States Senate
Pettigrew
Senator Teller
Senator Butler
Mrs Burnett Arrested for Perjury in Collins Case
Topeka Kan Dec 27 Mrs May Burnett arrested on a perjury charge after testifying she saw a man on the Collins house roof the morning of the murder. Bond set at 2000 but unpaid she remains jailed with a strange man after a pursuit out of town. Ella Buchanan later said she perjured herself and Mrs Burnett promised a reward. County Attorney A P Jetmore filed the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
May Burnett
Mra Burnett
Collins House
Ella Buchanan
Public display of religious mania ends at police station
Edward Parkinson, 22, son of a New York wine merchant, after Trinity church services and a sermon by Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix, stripped to preach in lower Broadway. A crowd followed to Exchange Court before Policeman Neumeyer escorted him to the police station.
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New York
Edward Parkinson
Robert Parkinson
Trinity Church
Morgan Dix
Christ
Trinity
Parkinson
Broadway
Exchange Court
Neumeyer
Tragic domestic case and political moves surface in Dec. 27 items
Reports from Fond du Lac, Ottumwa and Philadelphia recount a deadly family tragedy after a mother poisoned her infant with strychnine, then attempted suicide. Other briefs note possible Supreme Court vacancies, Porto Rican budget cuts, a Liberal gift to Baker University, and Admiral Sehley awarded a costly sword and regalia.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Oalefield
William Tanzer
Baker University
Baldwin
Kan
Marlin
Nelson Case
Oswego
Sehley
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Quays Defeat Predicted in Republican Caucus
Philadelphia dispatch says as the caucus nears Senator Quay faces likely defeat due to deser tions. Magee backers rally with slogan No trial no caucus as 3 to 1 odds against Quay re election circulate. Ireland May Represent Us
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Ireland
New York
The
Journal
Washington
United States
Ancient Americans claim huge pre-Columbian population
Prof Proctor contends that 100 million people lived and died in America before Columbus. In Russia, about 780000 factory workers include roughly 200000 women of working age amid the industrial labor force.
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Proctor
America
Russia
Osage Wealth Sparks Debate Over Indian Labor
The Osage are described as the wealthiest per capita and aristocratic, with each family receiving over $200 in annuities and land holdings exceeding 800 acres per person. Critics urge action to curb intertribal visiting and idleness while noting disputes over Uncompahgre claims and Colorado land timber allocations. The report calls for congressional compensation and careful investigation of treaty rights and hunting access on reservations.
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Pollock
Interior Department
Stephens
Crow Creeks
Cornish
Uintah and Ouray Agency
Utah
United States
Colorado
Congress
Martin-Lee Wedding at Cole House on Christmas Day
At noon on Sunday December 25 1898 in the west part of the city Rev CG J Greene united Walter Martin and Nellie Lee in marriage at C H Cole's residence in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. The couple will establish a home in the groom’s recently erected residence as guests offered best wishes for their future.
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Martin—Lee
C H. Cole
CG J. Greene
Walter Martin
Nellie Lee
C. H. Cole
Martin
It Is Too Much To Have Toleratch For Relief Too
A brief ad for Hunt's Cure promising relief for itching conditions. It claims the remedy cures itch, tetter, or ringworm and costs 50 cents, or nothing if not helpful. Jackson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Jackson Drug Com
Reduced Holiday Rates for Port Arthur Route Tickets
December 20 and 21 port Arthur route offers one fare round trip to southeast points with several routes. Tickets valid for return within 30 days and include usual first class accommodations. Prices and routes quoted by ticket agents in Mena, details to assist travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Mena
D. J. Cavier
HG. Orr
Mena. G. P. A
Kansas City, Mo
Armament Upgrades and Reinforcements for Manila Troops
The War Department plans to equip Manila troops with Krag-Jorgensen rifles and smokeless powder, replacing Springfield arms. Reinforcements may head to Otis, though stated as relief for volunteers. Amid reports from Manila, officials prepare for emergencies and debate the legality of reinforcing the Philippine garrison under armistice terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Manila
St. Paul
Otis
Spain
Philippines
Ippines
Volunteer Buys A Wife In Wartime Betrothal Tale
Newark soldier William Arthur Devey of Company D, First New Jersey Volunteers, returns from war and asks his friend Harry Van Hiz if he may take his wife. Van Hiz replies clearly that he does want her, prompting an extraordinary marriage arrangement set against the wartime backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Arthur Devey
Newark
New Jersey
Harry
van Hiz
van Tliz
Beach stoves and ranges arrive at Lloyd hardware
A carload of the celebrated Beach stoves and ranges arrived at the Lloyd hardware on De Queen street. Call and inspect the neatest and best offerings for sale in Polk county.
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Lloyd Hardware
Queen Street
Polk County
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George Sall
Mr. Fellows
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Simpson
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Mt. Plea
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Murano
Johnny
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