War Department plots to send more troops to Philippines
Reports from Washington indicate President McKinley weighing an increase to ten regiments and up to 60 000 troops in the field. War Department plans involve mobilizing regulars and state regiments for Manila while concerns grow over insufficient forces and possible withdrawals.
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MelKinley
Washington
Philippines
War Department
Otis
Cron
McArthur
Uris
Thal
McaArthur
United States
Manila
San Francisco
Ued
Texas Town Washed Away By Rio Grande Flood
Reports say Carrizo, county seat of Za pata County Texas, washed away as Rio Grande floods erase the old town. Courthouse and new town area threatened. county records reportedly removed. Drowning rumors and widespread damage to Mexican and U S lands accompany the flood.
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Rio Grande
Carrizo
Zapata
Texas
Rio Grande City
United States
Algo County
United States Territory
Grand i
Mexico
Vides
Mammoth Smelting Works Presidency Elected
A mining industry brief notes the Mammoth Smelting Works expanding from mid steel operations, with St Witney, Dominion Coal officials, and Canunding prominent. Whittier elected president as Cape Bret figures join a drive to boost output to about 1,400 to 1,600 units and raise product value toward 600,000.
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Mid Steel
SE. St. Witney
Font
Dominion Coal
Promi
Fon Steel
Sient Canunding
Whittier
Ereer
Syiner
Cape Brette
Arizona Governor Denounces Stock Jobbers
Governor Murphy of Arizona issues a signed statement denouncing aggressive stock-jobbing methods tied to mining outfits. He condemns deceptive practices by certain firms operating in New York and other markets, urging stricter oversight and enforcement to protect investors and the public.
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Governoor Murphy
Arizona
Gos. Murphy
Ariz
Fighting in the Philippines and Venezuelan Boundaries
Reports describe heavy fighting near Imus and Perez das Marinas with American losses and mutilated bodies. General Wheaton advances against insurgents as Major Bubb's and other units push toward Tevez das Marinas. In parallel, Vice President Harrison represents Venezuela in arbitration talks with Britain over a disputed boundary near the Essequibo. the United States urged arbitration, and Britain later consented to a tribunal decision.
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Wheaten
Perez Das Mas
Wight
Parky
Tevaz Das Marinas
Bull
Wheatom
Imus
Wheaton
Perez de Marinas
Bubb
Cma Pss Cunibder
Dius
Sion
Peres Das
Perez Das
Praer
Wher Wis
Read
Nagare
Das Minas
Aaus
England
Tix
Harrison
Paris
Venezuela
IUUP
Vene
Guia
Thor Ben Harrison
Great Britain
United States
Cleveland
Richard Olney
Art Tun
Essequibo
Cyclone Smasher Promises Harmless Cloud Breaker
A Chicago man claims a new device can disperse cyclones by firing a projectile from a vertical cannon to disturb the rotating cloud. The inventor says the revolving cloud balance will scatter debris and render the cyclone harmless.
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Rettmin
Wien
Europe tour plans raise travel cost estimate
A rough note suggests 100000 Americans will visit Europe for pleasure this summer. A conservative estimated travel expense of about 150 million dollars is anticipated to be spent by U.S. travelers during the season.
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Dings
Europe
Mle Siuhimer
New York
Old Timers and War Era Figures Mentioned
A garbled notice cites a New Yorker aged 70 who died after long service in Wisconsin drinking habits noted. It mentions Mrs Marr P Coats of Philadelphia and family veterans, plus a reference to Reed in Virginia and a Florida governor elected in May 1839 who served two terms.
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Wisconsin
George W. Ta
Marr P. Coats
Philadelphia
Spark
N.Y
Hedge
Hedg
Reed
Florida
In Tents and Cellars rusted hope in Herman disaster
Describes Herman Nebraska after a cyclone and tornado strike. Homeless residents seek shelter in tents or cellars as relief from ka and Iowa floods aids the devastated town. Damage totaled about 200000 with little insurance. a 30 man police force tried to curb looting while the community gathered at the church acting as morgue, relief depot and telegraph office.
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Willow River
Fn Vnlett
New Richmond
Wisconsin
Main Street
Herman
Net
Wis
Ter
Herman's
Iherman
Neb
Seapets
Dane Valley
Anderson Hopkins
Yellow fever outbreak reported in Tehuantepec area
The notice warns of yellow fever in Tehuantepec and along the isthmus with reports of a virulent form. It notes a large American community in the area and coastwise spread from Vera Cruz toward Guatemala. An epidemic is described as alarming at city wharves with citizens and officials reacting to the health threat.
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Tehuantepec
Tehuante
Vera
Cruz
Idemie
Kehr
Big Crops Global Trade Slows U S Exports
The year 1898 sees widespread good crops worldwide and a likely decline in U S export figures. Eleven months total exports reach 150,620,5721 dollars, down nearly 50 million on farm products from last year, with meat exports also 23 percent lower than three years ago.
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Armerica
ISVS
United States
Isos
Western Speaker election seen as sea change in Congress
The article notes New York views a Western electee as a shift in power, with Eastern dominance waning as Western representation grows in the House. It mentions Gen. Henderson as a pivotal figure, and broader calls for fiscal reform amid global taxation pressures.
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House of Representatives
New York
Congress
Chi
Henderson
Cal Y
Boston
Cleveland Street Car Strike Ends After Arbitration
Cleveland street car service resumes on all lines after a peace committee settlement. The agreement reallocates jobs, grants raised wages and a waiting list for veterans, with a single post settlement incident where a non union crew faced passenger pressure.
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Consolidated Street Railroad
Champany
Cleveland
Conneil Peace Committee
Cone
Arcic
Brooklvyn Bridge
Systle Company
Yast
Bank Thief Nearing Capture After Boston Bank Robbery
A man described as a local resident robbed a Boston bank of ten thousand dollars and fled unseen. Police circulated descriptions nationwide within an hour and arrested the suspect in New York after offering part of the money.
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Philip Tikoree
Wit Tj
SLO Shea
Merrovoluiza National Bank
Boston
New York
Storm Provokes Widespread Damage Near Boston
A severe new England storm strikes the Boston vicinity with heavy rain and lightning. Residents report crop damage and shattered windows while suburban lines suffer outages and a few injuries including a man and child.
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Boston
Bud
Uer
Child
New Ene
New Eng Electrical
New Bedford
Army recruiting accelerates amid war efforts
Recruiting continues at a rapid pace as the military expands its manpower. General Otis leads efforts, with men flocking to join the service and fill the growing demand for soldiers amid ongoing campaigns and national defense needs.
Deignan Decides to Retire Sailor Ends Military Entry
Merrimac sailor Fumie Deignan announces retirement from naval service. No entry into the military act will be made, according to the report.
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Deignan
Merrimac
Mississippi county miners thwart dynamite blast
A terse report describes Missouri zine miners narrowly stopping a dynamite explosion. The incident unfolds amid chaotic events and mentions John S&S County in Kentucky with an unclear timeline and multiple names.
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Missouri
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Tel Ooo
Neoids
Osurgeon MecQuestin
Rio Grande River
Mammoth Smelting Works
Canada
Erivan Academy of Mre
Vera Cruz
God
Wis. Richmond
Hin Mom
Brooklyn
Tury
Curis
The
Hague
France
Italy
Lie
John
George Shea
New England
John S&s County
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