Ready to Give Up by Fire and Fury in Manila War
Manila and Hong Kong dispatches report Spanish commissioners sending a pacifist beacon to Aguinaldo while 8,000 rebels reportedly threaten surrender after negotiating for two American prisoners. Filipino sharpshooters harass troops at Caloocan as authorities weigh further actions. Fire losses in Manila suburbs run into dozens of structures and thousands of homes. In Washington, Otis may receive as many reinforcements as needed, while Hanna protest closes with no case. Day nominated for circuit judge. two railroad workers killed at Mackinaw Station in Lil.
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Manila
Rosario
Abogado
Aguinaldo
Malalos
Caloocan
Sandiko
Sinforoso de la Crus
Hong Kong
Loos
Washington
Philippine
Otis
Heartless Crime Ends in Wife Slaying Near Sheridan
Perry Oklahoma February 25 John Covey a farmer shot and killed his wife after a domestic dispute. He had been away with a Texas trip leaving six children at home. He returned announced departure with two horses and a buggy. Mrs Covey cut a wheel nut. Covey struck her, she fought back, he retrieved a gun and killed her as children begged. Covey jailed at Kingfisher.
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Perry
John
Covey
Sheridan
Texas
Admiral Dewey's Fleet Size Reported in New Navy Figures
In New York on February 28, a navy department statement shows Admiral Dewey commands 22 vessels, with more than 4,000 men under his orders. Two ships are at Suez en route, while the Oregon and Iris are set to add hundreds of officers and men to the fleet.
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Dewey Han
New York
Dewey
Navy Department
Suez
Oregon
Iris
Americans Stranded In Porto Rico Reported by Officer
Washington dispatch cites a private army letter from Porto Rico detailing Americans who went seeking profitable work now stranded and without funds to return home in deplorable conditions. The note stresses hardship and lack of opportunities for repatriation.
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Porto Rico
Washington
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted For Colds and Croup
The ad extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough and influenza asserting fame across the civilized world. It cites testimonials of relief from severe coughs and dangerous croup and mentions Dewey refusing to write about his victory while noting publishing houses seeking his Philippine accounts. Also claims One Minute Cough Cure replaced church coughing with no excuse, attributed to Hanes and Egolf.
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F. G Savage
Hanes & Egolf
Pyeon Suicide In Chicago Despondency Stir
The Pyeon committed death by self action in Chicago amid despondency. Witnesses among board of trade men saw the bird wrap twine to a building and strangle itself. Kansas City Poteau plans an 85000 stone school building. The Sallisaw Star questions what this implies, noting a vote showing support for schools and asking if the matter has dropped.
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Pyeon
Chicago
Board of Trade
Kansas City Journal
Moler Barber College eight week trade school ad
Moler Barber College St Louis Mo offers an illustrated eight week program teaching the barber trade. Free mail catalog shows methods and enrollment details. Browne remarks on church hypocrisy. Towne notes there is always room for one more.
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Moler
Barber College
St. Louis
Journal of Agriculture
His Charity Commemorates a Wedding Anniversary
A brief Tit Bits quip notes Mrs Henpeque asking if an act of charity marked the tenth wedding anniversary. Mr Henpeque recalls refusing a clerk a salary raise so he could marry, highlighting a comic moral in a historical snippet.
Why He Is Popular Poet Songwriter Joke
Yonkers Statesman notes a quip about a popular songwriter. Jill says he never sings his own songs, illustrating a running joke about artists who reuse others' work. The item reflects light humor from a local paper.
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Bill
Jill
Yonkers Statesman
Legal Blank Notice at Enterprise Store Sherwood Avenue
Attorneys and the public are informed that a full line of legal blanks is available at the Enterprise Store on Sherwood Avenue opposite the depot. Including justice of the peace officials, this notice urges procurement of standard forms for legal and official use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice's of the Peace
Enterprise Store
Sherwood Avenue
Geo. W. Knowlton
N. M. Roach
Frieght Depot
Mena
Ark
Mont Blanc Summit Ownership Dispute Captures Press
The Mont Blanc ownership question is debated among Chamonix Les Houches and St Gervais. Municipalities dispute summit rights and appeal to Switzerland while tourism grows and land claims shift with new maps.
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Mont Blanc
Chamonnix
Les Mosh
St. Gervais
Chamoucks
Qeneva Press
Expensive Sparks Fireworks Show Royal Displays
A British fireworks firm notes high costs in elite displays. Jubilees and royal occasions spurred large sums, including 1 250 000 for a queenly jubilee, 500 000 for Crimean War celebrations, and 17 500 for India's proclamation. Crystal Palace showcases also produced costly effects. A recent benefit ran 20 to 35 minutes at about 250 per minute.
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Portugal
Del
Press of
India
Crystal Palace
Land For Satie or Trade In Clair County Missouri
Land available for sale or trade totaling eighty acres with clear title ten miles from Osceola in Clair County Missouri. Address Mena Arkansas or call at my home on Campbell Street Mall addition northwest part of the city. Contact Lf E. A. Trivs.
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Clair, County
Missouri
Osceola
Mena
Arkansas
Campbell Street
Mall Addition
Lf E. A. Trivs
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Ohio
Senate
Turley
Tennessee
Fagan
Neb
Charles P. Eagan
Army
the Treasury
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Day
William BR. Day
United States
Sixth District
Ryan
Wilson
Mackinaw Station
Lil
Tremont
Oklahoma
Orleans
Paris
Duke of Orleans
Faure
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Kimball
Hollenberg Music CO
Main St
Warchanee
Little Rock, Ark
EE Brown
Mena St
John Garrett
Propr
Jackson Drug Co
Mena Street
United States Land Oftee
Camden
John D. Nicholds
Townsill
O. Tange
Fred Bauer
Ennlestee
H. Bow
United States Land Office
Haying
Washington Road
Hwaol
Satd
Arto
Matithin
Fulton
Tn Downing
Wille Clark
Dallas Mail
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