Soldiers Come Back From Philippines After Regimental Service
The Thirty-ninth United States Volunteers, recruited at Fort Crook in 1899, muster out at the Presidio with 708 enlisted and 27 officers. Nebraskans constitute over 15 percent, with Captain Wallace C. Taylor cited for bravery and brevet rank prospects. Several Nebraskans promoted to commissioned officers. some deaths recorded, including Captain Murphy and Lieutenant Waugh. Troops prepare to depart for Nebraska. many are from Omaha.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States Volunteers
Fort Crook
Philippines
Presidio
Walter E. Barrett
Lincoln
Manila
Packwood
Barrett
Nebraska
Wiliam &. Murphy
Council Bluffs
Nodates
Murphy
United States
John F. Waugh
Frank M. Poll
Presidio Hospital
Tie
C. E. Wood
T. W. Marrow
P. A. Ivins
J. M. Tignan
F. Ryan
Omaha
N. BE. Bishop of
Wreck Angel: Engineer Killed as Burlington Train Collides
A Burlington passenger train from the east derailed near Thayer Creston Iowa on May 7 killing one engineer and injuring about twenty passengers. A relief train with Creston physicians rushed to the scene. The wreck halted near Thayer Station eighteen miles east of Creston. Injured were taken to Cottage Hospital and local hostels for care.
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Creston
Burlington
Thayer
Here
Cresten
Cottage Hospital
Editor Injured at West Point Plant in Gas Engine Mishap
A. J. Langer former editor of the West Point Republican was injured when his clothing became entangled in the gas engine that powers the printing plant during maintenance. He was working at the time in West Point Nebraska on May 7.
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Whst Point
Neb
A. J. Langer
West Point Republican
China Injured Party in Foreign Massacres Report
Washington reports from Pekin describe dire conditions under foreign military rule in north China. Officials cite atrocities from Tien Tsin to Pekin, including murders and impalement of children, with Chinese losses around one million. Foreign soldiers show little regard for victims, while China seeks an end to punitive taxation and rapid restoration of native governance.
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New York
China
Washington
the Tribune
State Department
United States
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Europe
Royal welcome for Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York
Melbourne May 7. The duke and duchess landed from the Ophir at 2 PM and were greeted by Governor General Lord Hopetoun and ministers. A guard of Victoria troops, fresh from South Africa, preceded a seven mile procession through decorated streets. Twenty thousand troops and eighty thousand visitors joined the pageant to Government House.
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Esa of York
Melbourne
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Ophir
Lord Hopetoun
Victoria
South Africa
Queen’s Arch
Government House
Russian Manchuria Actions Reported by Invaders
The Russky Ingala reports recent Manchuria operations by the North Manchurian division under General Zerpitski. They fought over twenty engagements, losing twenty four men killed and seven officers and sixty one men wounded, with two officers dying of wounds. Guns and rifles were captured.
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ST. Petersburg
Russky Ingala
Manchuria
Manchurian
Zerpitski
President would refuse Kroger reception if he visits
State department reports no official or unofficial offer to receive Kroger. Government has given no promise on the nature of any reception if Kroger elects to come to Washington.
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Kroger
Washington
State Department
Hhe
Devouring Fire Wipes Out Jacksonville Districts
A massive blaze in Jacksonville on May 4 raged for ten hours ruining 130 blocks, with property losses estimated at 8 to 15 million dollars and up to 15,000 people left homeless. Fire Chief Haney injured. city blocks and key buildings destroyed. dynamite used to contain spread amid strong winds.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Haney
Beaver Street
Days Street
Liberty Street
Ashley
Church Streets
Bridge Street
Duval
Monroe
Adams Street
Duval Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Julia Street
Well Known Farmer Killed in Field Accident
NEW LONDON May 4 Harry Helphrey of Canaan township, a well known farmer, was killed while at work in his field by the accidental discharge of a shotgun. He leaned his gun against a fence post as he plowed, and during a turn the horses knocked it down and it exploded. The contents entered Helphrey's heart, killing him instantly.
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Kiited
New London
Harry Helphrey
Canaan Township
Helphrey
Typhoid Breaks Out Near Metz In German Forts
An epidemic of typhoid fever has broken out in several forts and villages near Metz. The Eighth Bavarian regiment has reported sixteen men sick and a total of 281 men ill. The outbreak prompts health warnings across the garrisoned area.
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Berlin
Metz
McCarty Wins One Eighth Interest in Holy Terror Ring
RAPID CITY May 4 B P McCarty of this city has word from the supreme court at Washington that he has won the Holy Terror case and now holds one eighth of the Holy Terror ring at Keystone.
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Rapid City
5. D
P. B. McCarty
Supreme Court
Washington
Keystone
Fire Devastates Jacksonville Market Street Area
News from Jacksonville reports a major conflagration causing widespread destruction and a large number of missing. Martial law orders shopkeepers to open freely as 3,000 residents flee. relief trains bring provisions and tents for the homeless, with total losses placed around 11 million dollars by a citizen committee.
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Jacksonville
Reston
Moretal
Fla
Market Street Wharf
Gulf
Market Street Plor
Orly
Times-Union
Citizen
Buffalo Pan-American Exposition Shows Ordered Closed
At Buffalo on May 6 guards barred entry to all exhibit buildings during the Pan American Exposition's first Sunday. Midway shows opened but were shut down by police after protests, prompting a potential text case over whether concessions may perform on Sundays under their contracts.
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Buffalo Exposition Management
Buffalo
N. Y
Midway
War department plans big reduce US army in the Philippines
Washington May 6 It is expected that within a day or two a program will be completed at the war department for a substantial reduction of the present strength of the United States army in the Philippines. The regular troops most seasoned are the Fourteen Eighteenth and Twenty third infantry and one battalion of the Third artillery. They arrived in Manila in 1898 under General Anderson and if the policy continues they will be the first to return to the United States. Some troops will be replaced with new levies raised here. The size of the cut is not yet determined.
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Washington
War Department
United States Army
Philippines
Manila
Anderson
United States
Mrs McKinley to Launch Battleship Oregon in San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 6 President McKinley Governor Nash and Irvine M. Scott will speak. Mrs McKinley will press the button to release the axe and sever the rope at the turn of the tide marking the battleship Oregon launch.
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Wille Mra. McKinley
San Francisco
Cal
Oregon
McKinley
Nash
Irvine M. Scott
Swift Packing Wins Prison Beef Contract in Missouri
The Swift Packing Company of Kansas City secured a one year contract to furnish beef to the Missouri penitentiary at a price of 5.03 dollars per 100 pounds.
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The
Swift Packing Company of
Kansas City
Missouri Penitentiary
Vanderbilts and Goulds Aim for Control of Union Pacific
In a May report the Mail and Express cites official sources claiming William K. Vanderbilt holds large Union Pacific stock and influenced Harriman's leadership. It suggests Vanderbilt favors a deal with Chicago & Northwestern and hints George J. Gould may push Missouri Pacific to influence UP, potentially aligning with Northwestern and St. Paul. An Evening Express note adds John W. Gates and Senator Clark seeking control as an outlet for regional railroads.
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New York
the Mail and Express
William K. Vanderbilt
Union Pacific
HW. H. Harriman
Harriman
Vanderbilt
Messrs
W. K. Vanderbilt
George J. Gould
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Chicago & Northwestern
Vanderbilts
Northwestern
Burlington
eMssra
J. Hill
J. P. Morgan
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Missouri Pacific
Vinion Pacific
St. Paul
Los Angles
Cal
Evening Express
John W. Cites
Gates
W. A. Clark and Associates
San Pedro, Los Angeles
Balt Lake
Anniversary of Manila Bay Banquet Honors Dewey Comradeca
Washington May 2 The third anniversary of the battle of Manila Bay was marked by a banquet at the Staleigh Hotel attended by about twenty five American fleet officers who participated in the conflict. Attendees came mainly from Atlantic coast stations from Portsmouth New Hampshire to Norfolk Virginia. Floral decorations were striking with four large American flags featuring the eagle and shield as centerpieces.
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Admiral Dewey
Hig
Washington, D. C
Manila Bay
Staleigh Hotel
Atlantic
Portsmouth
N. H
Norfolk
Center of Population Shifts Near Columbus Indiana
The census bureau released a bulletin stating that the United States center of population, excluding Alaska and territorial divisions, in the June report lies six miles southeast of Columbus in Bartholomew County, Indiana, southern region.
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Washngton
Casus Bureau
United State
Alaska
Wis
Columbus
Bartholomew County
Indiana
Germans select Canton concession for early take
Hong Kong May 2 report says Germany has chosen a concession at Canton, with preliminaries arranged and possession to be taken soon.
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Germian
Hong Kong
Canton
China Cannot Meet Demands Indemnity Aid Sought
Pekin May At a ministers meeting the indemnity committee report was read detailing Ching resources and the inability to pay indemnity without aid. Sir Robert Hart proposed ideas similar to Jamesson. The next meeting will consider Count von Waldersee s letter and draft a reply while ministers insist on full control without legation guard authority.
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Waldersea
Pekin
Ching
Jamesson
Sir Robert Hart
Cable
Associated Press
China
Count von Waldersee
Legation
Nebraska Pension Frauds Suspect Moved for Trial
Fred Dorer alias Fred Dolan, arrested in St Joseph for drunkenness, was taken to Omaha for federal trial. He is alleged to have posed as a special pension examiner near Beatrice Nebraska in April 1899, collecting money before fleeing the country.
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Fred Dorer
Omaha
Joseph
Fred Dolan
Tedrow
Beatrice
Neb
Dover
WU THINKS CUSTOMS TOO LOW FOR NEW LOAN
Washington May 8 The hitch at Pekin over raising Chinese customs duties to meet indemnities is tied to Mr Rockhill’s plan to abolish likin duties as a condition for approving customs reform The United States has allowed higher rates if no power is favored Minister Wu says the present 6 percent rate cannot fund a new loan.
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Washington
Pekin
Rockhill
Ctoube
United States
Coming Home of Troops From Manila May Schedule
Major Miller, chief quartermaster at Manila, cabled the war department with a May sailing plan for troops to be mustered out. May 10 carries Hancock Thirty first Buford Yorty-first Pennsylvania Fortieth. May 20 Logan Kilpatrick Thirty-eighth Forty-third Forty-fourth Tahiana Forty second. May 25 Grant Forty eighth and forty ninth Ohio Forty seventh. Surplus to be sent on the Thomas.
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Washington
D. C
Battleship Lown Launched From Bremerton Navy Yard
SEATTLE May 7 The battleship Lown was launched today from Bremerton navy yard after repairs and a thorough overhauling. Less than four weeks were required in the great undertaking though six weeks were allowed by the navy department. The Lown is now awaiting sailing orders.
Twin children die in Hawarden barn fire
In Hawarden Iowa on May 3 Jay and Joy Hubbard aged 38 years were the twin children of Mrs Layton Hubbard. They were playing in a stable when they set fire to papers causing a blaze that consumed the barn and left charred remains.
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Sioux City
Jay
Joy
Layton Hubbard
Hawarden
Shot Through the Heart Kills Farmer in Accident
NEW LONDON LA May 3 Harry Helphrey a farmer died instantly when his shotgun, leaned against a fence while plowing, was discharged by advancing horses. The gun went off and the load struck Helphrey in the heart.
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