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Mena Star

Location

Mena, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1899

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Filipinos Driven Near Iloilo Report From General Otis

Otis reports Mil ler says insurgent forces near Iloilo are disintegrating while Manila rests quiet. At Macati and along the Pasig river American forces drive insurgents back as Sixth Artillery shells the position. Rebels flee San Pedro Mecatin toward Singalon as Red Cross aid becomes a target.

Manila King Washington Infantry Pasig Macati Lieut Scott Macau Aguinaldo Red Cross Pierce MacArthur Provisional Hospital Paco Washington Volunteers San Pedro Mecatin Singalon Hatle Washington War Department Gen. Miller Lollo Re Negros Cebu Aredeavor Otis Mania United States Newport Iloilo Miller Jaro Molo Philippines

Bold Express Robbery at Cherryvale

Cherryvale Kansas February 21 morning a Coffeyville passenger train on the Santa Fe was on the sidetrack when the express car was broken open the safe robbed of an estimated ninety thousand dollars Express Messenger reports the incident with details unclear on suspects and exact valuables still missing.

Cooper Pothour Santa Fe Cherryvale Kan Coffeyville

Death of France's President Faure and Loubet Rise to Power

Paris reports the death of Francois Felix Faure at 10 pm after a brief illness, with apoplexy given as the cause. two days later M. Loubet is elected president to succeed Faure, defeating Meline 483 to 270. Loubet's long public career is outlined, including roles as deputy, minister of public works and interior, and Senate president. Separate items note Dr H S Lowry obtaining a marriage license in Kansas City and a Nebraska legislative dispute over senatorial ballots.

Paris Francois Felix Faure French Republic Faure M. Loubet Felix Faure Assembly of Deputies M. Meline Loubet Meline M. Emil Loubet France Marsanne The Drome Montelimares Tirard Enbinet Interior Chamber of Deputies Panama Canal Senate Kansas City HS. Lowry Circuit Court Sayde Anderson W. J. Anderson Campbell Street Lincoln Neb

Exports and imports figures from January reports

Washington reports January 1890 exports at 115,515,054 and imports at 55,472,818, showing a January excess of exports over imports of 57,048,409. Figures compare with January 1898 exports of 108,426,674 and imports of 50,827,714, noting small differences against 1806 and 1809 figures.

Washington United States

Miles Court of Inquiry Opens On Beef Scandal

The Miles court of inquiry in Washington opened with ceremony and Gen Nelson A Miles appearing as the first witness. The inquiry focuses on Gen Miles allegations about army beef quality and the press reports related to preservation chemicals. Miles disputed interviews and said some quotes did not reflect his views, while remaining noncommittal on some assertions.

Washington Miles Nelson A. Miles Rse Frank Michler Adjutant General War Commission New York Journal New York Herald Gen Journal

Proceedings in Congress and actions on war era bills

Senate and House actions span the February sessions with debates on the sundry civil and Nicaragua canal bills, naval and army measures, post office funds, and pensions. Notable outcomes include passage of the army reorganization plan, naval appropriations, and measures paying Spain for the Philippines, plus condolence resolutions and various rail and land sales notices.

Senate McEnery Congress Helen Gould Post Office Oscar W. Delzaan Merrimac Naval Academy Grosvenor Hawley Conn Military Affairs Committee Cockrell Military Academy Kansas City Newton Kan House Spain Philippine Islands Wheeler Hepburn French Republic Paure Inai Ith Simpkins Mase Arkansas & Northwestern Railway Gainesville McAluster Harley Conns Washington United States Mertens Valencia

Uproar in the Cortes Over Cuban War and Cuban Report

In Madrid the Cortes convened with Senor Montero Rios praising France and debating the Philippines bill. Count d Almenas attacked generals in Cuba, calling for accountability, sparking tumult. Senor Sagasta defended the government as guards expelled several spectators. Quesada in Washington reported Cubans seek changes and closer talks with President McKinley.

Madrid Senor Montero Rios Senate M. Faure France Senor Sagasta Philippines United States Count d’Almenas Cuba Primo Rivera Weyler Blanco Cervera Linares Santiago America d’Almenas Asses Calis Senor Quesada Washington Senor Gonzalo Quesada McKinley Maximo Gomes

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