War News From Manila and Samar Dispatches
Manila reports detail a June 12 to 14 engagement on Mindanao where Fortieth regiment men sued through traps and defensive fire. Nine killed and twelve wounded including several officers and enlisted men, with one missing. Samar unrest prompts reinforcement moves and US ships heading to China.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Oihers
Fortieth Volunteer Infantry
Millar
Tagayan
Tagayan River
Robert H. Coles
John H. Haywood
Fred Holloway
John T. Pelham
Frank Salisbury
Jesse G. Moody
Michael J. MecQuirk
Walter B. Eliott
Thomas Millar
Jefe Effig
James W. Jeffries
Roxie Wheaton
Geo. Hollars
Marley Phillips
Cagayan
Samar
Steyns Forages In A Net In June London
General Steyns forces in the Orange River colony draw attention of Lord Roberts as the Vaal frontier nears. Buller advances to Ft Anderson. De Wet farms burned. Baden-Powell rides to Pretoria with small escort. Krugers sons back on farms. Strathcona’s Horse honored. HMS Force brigade recalled to ship.
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London
Steyn
Orange River Colony
Lord Roberts
Laula Botha
Kruger
Buller
Lord Dundonald
Ft. Anderson
Vaal
Kruger’sa Sons
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Pretoria
General de Wet
Strathconas
Jones
H. M8
Boers Capture Heavy Mail From Capetown Dispatch
A Capetown dispatch reports Boer forces captured about 2,000 mail bags on the Zand River run, containing three weeks of letters for Lord Roberts army and around £4,000 in cash, with war news scarce and telegrams offering limited new facts.
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London
South Africa
Capetown
Lord Roberty
Dr Jameson Addresses Kimberley Electors on Raid Impact
Dr Jameson spoke to Kimberley electors Friday evening outlining the rand’s position during the raid and noting working class discontent ripe for revolt. He denied the raid caused racial troubles and warned that fear of arming the Boers hampered the government, saying race feeling existed long before and the army had begun to form. This marked his first public silence break on the raid topic.
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Statios
Kimberley
Dr. Jameson
Rand
Jamegon
American Force in China Faces Uncertain Mission
Washington reports naval orders amid a depleted Manila squadron. Atlanta Bancroft New York Texas Massachusetts Indiana Kearsarge Kentucky stand ready as light or strong vessels for Chinese waters. Question of Chinese government support complicates strategy and raises concern over possible rebellion. News notes rumors of an extra Congress session and Empress Dowager’s foreigner expulsion order. MacArthur’s ambush report adds to China deployment pressure.
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Hays
China
Washington
D. C
Admiral Remey
Manila
Atlanta
New York
Bancroft
Boston
Texas
Massachusetts
Indiana
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Newark
Monocacy
Nashville
Taku
Yorktown
Che Foo
Oregon
Hong Kong
Iris
Kempff
Tien Tsin
Tung Fu Sen
Admiral Kempff
Li Hung Chang
Congress
Shanghai
State Department
Conger
MacArthur
Turon
War Department
Army Worms Invade Yankton Dakota
Massive pale green army worms swarm the Missouri river sandbars near Yankton and press toward gardens and potato patches. They strip willows and roots, drive families from homes, and devastate J C Schott’s farm. The infestation spreads westward as growers race for a remedy.
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Palm House
Yankton
Missouri River
J. C. Schott
Dayton merchant files bankruptcy in U S court
Edward Ohmer of Dayton Ohio filed a petition in bankruptcy in the U S court. His liabilities total 75000 with no assets. He owes 16500 to one Dayton merchant and 15600 to another, plus 9000 to the First National Bank of Fargo North Dakota.
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Cincinnati
Edward Ohmer
Dayton
United States
New York House
First National Bank of Fargo
N. D
Warshooters and Boxers Clash in China Crisis
Excerpts report severe Boxer uprising as Chinese forces desert to join the Boxers. Admiral Seymour’s relief force is beleaguered between Tien Tsin and Pekin, with Allied ships and troops stretched to protect survivors. Proclamations by Allied powers promise action only against Boxers, seeking a peaceful rescue, amid widespread fear and mounting casualties.
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Hong Kong
British China
United States
Oregon
Seymour
Pekin
Amoy
Goodnow
Port Arthur
Shoshima
Manila
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
London
China
Che Foo
Taku
Berlin
Washington
D. C
Admiral Kempff
Navy Department
Kempff
Pacific
New York
Journal and Advertiser
Frederick Brown
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
American Consulate Under Siege and Foreign Losses Declared
The consulate building is destroyed and Chinese bombardment has damaged Tien itsin. Lieutenant Wright and several white residents, marines and sailors are killed or wounded while aiding victims. Ammunition is nearly exhausted and the garrison cries for immediate relief.
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Siggytdi
Tien ‘Isin
Wright
Hanna Discusses Plans for Campaign Strategy
Pittsburg July 26 Senator M A Hanna chairman of the Republican national committee outlines in detail the party plan to pursue opponents wherever found and to field a strong ticket with McKinley and Roosevelt. He expects the campaign to ramp up by September 1 with national managers coordinating with state committees.
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Pittsburg
M. A. Hanna
Republican National Committee
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Ohio
McKinley
Roosevelt
Grosvenor
Kentucky
California
Nebraska
Bryan
Hanna
Rights of the Filipinos Identical With Cuban Rights
Col Bryan asserts in a Sen tinel letter that Filipino and Cuban rights are the same. He argues recognition did not create rights, independence should be declared now, and criticizes war aims and Bacon resolution as delaying autonomy. He warns bloodshed could have been avoided with prompt action.
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Col. Bryan
Knoxville
Tenn
The
Sentinel
W. J. Bryan
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Bacon
House
Ww. J. Bryan
West Point gambling case bound over in West Point Nevada
West Point Nevada June 25. The state case against J H Kuntz Co tried before County Judge Krake. Defendants charged with permitting gambling in their saloon. Both partners bound over to district court in 200 dollars each. The town’s morality note contrasts with its historic openness. Atlanta rainfall heavy over two days damages crops. In Atlanta Georgia June 26. Three heavy rainfall events injure crops. fruit crop bags, bees damaged one third.
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West F Point
Nev
J. H. Kuntz & Co
Krake
District Court
West Point
Atlanta
South
Wheat Prices Jump Sharply Upward In Markets
Wheat prices show steep gains as market traders push futures higher amid strong demand. Analysts note limited supply and seasonal factors lifting prices across regions and exchanges.
Wheat price surge and drought links spark market fears
Chicago reports a strong wheat rally as the grain climbs beyond 86 cents amid drought and crop fears. Wheat sales, a potential cartel alert, and public notes on Kansas and Oklahoma farmer grain stocks frame a broad market picture. Colombia Ecuador border tensions fuel regional unrest as Guayaquil notes impending clashes with Colombia. Street fair plans proceed in North Platte as civic leaders push ahead.
Grand Army Encampment Preparations in Chicago
Chicago gears up for the Grand Army encampment week August 26 to 29 with over 1,000,000 visitors. General John C Black chairs invitations, President McKinley has accepted, and city resources including 6000 requests for prominent attendees are underway.
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Chicago
Committee On
John C. Black
United States
McKinley
R.H. Peters i
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
ex-Prisoners of War
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Daughters of Veterans, Army Nurses’ Association
Loyal Home Workers
The
Naval Veterans
William H. Harper
Temple
Nock M. Longenecker
E. A. Bigelow
Joseph H. Wood
McKintey
William Jennings Bryan
Harrison
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Miles
Palmer
Corbin
Brooke
Otis
Sickles
Merritt
Lee
Schofield
Gordon
Chaffee
Wallace
Howard
Schley
Sampson
Clark
Mor Clernand
Wheeler
St Louis Streetcar Strike Debunks Dynamite Plot Rumors
June 26 reports in St Louis describe the streetcar strike easing as the transit company expands staff and facilities. A detective Havill admitted fabricating dynamite plot tips, aiming to impress officials, while General Manager Beumhoff recounts Havill carrying three sticks of dynamite on Delmar Avenue. The rumor of quo warranto actions against the St Louis streetcar company is denied.
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St. Louis
Havill
Campbell
Luther Ferran
New Madison, O
Ike Crosby
el Negra
Clayton
Beumhoff
St. Louis County
Hagill
Haville
St. Love
Delmar Avenue
Wabash Bridge
Smith
Tam
Genie Crow
St. Louls
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Duluth
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Commercial Club
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Colombia
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