Aguinaldo Leads in Person in Philippine Campaign
Washington officials express satisfaction with Gen Otis and aides handling the campaign in the Philippines. Otis reports severe fighting with about forty American casualties on Sunday and Monday as insurgent lines are pressed and bridges destroyed hindering trains and artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gen. Otis
Aguinaldo
Otis
Reginaldo
McArtia
Malibi
War Department
Philippines
Maj. Simpson
Military Information Bureau
Battlre
Anlso
McArthur
Malabon
Fire at Armour Curled Hair and Felt Works Kills and Disappears Six
Six missing feared dead after Monday night blaze at Armour Curled Hair and Felt Works on Thirty first Place and Benson Street Chicago. The fire caused nearly 400000 in losses, injured eleven, and forced about 400 workers to flee through smoke. Names of missing include James Flannigan William Golson Ellen Hennelwright Thomas Mitchell Dennis Sheeman and Joan White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Benson Street
James Flannigan
William Golson
Ellen Hennelwright
Thomas Mitchell
Dennis Sheeman
Joan White
Hundred Shots Exchanged: Missouri Officers Battle Thieves
A posse led by Sheriff Rains fights a gang led by Charles Hendrickson eight miles north of Dexter. In ten minutes about a hundred shots are fired. Hendrickson dies, his daughter is shot, and Deputy C B Booth is wounded. Two gang members are captured. five escape. Fugitives from Franklin County face multiple robberies charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Dexter
Charles Hendrickson
Rains
Hendrickson
C.B. Booth
Franklin County
Bribery Charges Shake Delaware Assembly Member Arrested
Union Republican Representative Mark L. Davis of Delaware was arrested in Dover on a bribery charge tied to swaying a vote for United States Senator candidate J Edward Addicks. He posted $1,000 bail after waiving a hearing and proclaimed his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware General Assembly
Mark L. Davis
General Assembly of
Delaware
Dover
Francis I. Lattomus
J. Edward Addicks
United States
Davis
Killed Wife in a Nightmare in Tacoma
Dr Charles Correy shot and killed his wife in Tacoma Washington while they slept after claiming a nightmare in which his wife was pursued by a stranger. He awoke with a smoking revolver and said he fired in fear for her safety. The couple had loving relations and authorities believe the tale. Correy not arrested, and friends fear he may harm himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Charles Correy
Wash
Correy
Washington
Ife
Ile
Rear End Collision Kills Two Trainmen in Pennsylvania
A rear end collision between two freight trains on the Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad at Jack's Run near Pittsburg Pa. on Monday caused the deaths of engineer James A Bracken and fireman James R Lowe both of Pittsburg Co FE. Bradenbaugh a brakeman was hurt internally and likely to die. The wreck destroyed an engine and ten freight cars with estimated loss about 25000 dollars. The cause is unknown with some believing Bracken fell asleep at his post.
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Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne and Chicago
Jack's Run
Pittsburg
James A. Bracken
James R. Lowe
Pittsburg, Co
Bradenbaugh
Bracken
Burdette Marries Clara Baker in Pasadena
Humorist Robert J. Burdette and Mrs. Clara B. Baker wed in Pasadena California on March 25. The couple will reside in Pasadena where Burdette will preach at the First Presbyterian Church and continue his duties as humorist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Presbyterian Church
Robert J. Burdette
Clara B. Baker
Cal
Tragic Fire Claims Mrs Wilsick and Two Children
Mrs Frank Wilsick of Oliver Pennsylvania used kerosene to kindle a fire and while holding a babe in her arms and a second child nearby an explosion enveloped them in flames. Their clothing burned away and they were fatally burned in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilsick
Oliver, Pa
Chicago Electrician Killed in Street Duel
Frank Kinahan, an electrician, was killed Sunday in a street duel in Chicago with two unknown men. Over twenty shots were exchanged. Kinahan, before dying, said he knew his assailants but refused to divulge their names or the motive for the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kinahan
Chicago
Ohio town rocked by murder and siege of Zeltners
A crowd in Hoytsville Ohio hunted two brothers Paul and John Zeitner after they killed attorney C F Westenhaver over disputed papers. Shots rang out as militia guarded the house. The brothers surrendered at dawn and remain jailed. A bystander Whitenmeyer died during the siege. The town tries to return to calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FE. Westenhaver
Hoytsville
Ohio
Paul
John Zeitner
Zeltners
Vwittenmeyer
J.G. Dunn
Westerhaver
John
Kid McCoy Wins On Points In San Francisco Fight
Kid McCoy outboxed Joe Choynski over twenty rounds at the National Athletic Club in San Francisco on March 23. McCoy showed superior cleverness and ring generalship, winning easily though failing to deliver a decisive finish. Choynski stayed with him but was outclassed throughout the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choynski
Kid McCoy
Joe Choynski
National Athletic Club
San Francisco
McCoy
Sherman Safely Moved From Paris to Chicago
Sick Statesman John Sherman was transported from the steamer Paris to quarters aboard the cruiser Chicago at Santoago. He was carried on a stretcher, sheltered by umbrellas, and hoisted aboard with F B Wiborg Dr Magee and a nurse. The move followed a swift start for the States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Paris
Chicago
John Sherman
Santiago
Sherman
Ile
F. B. Wiborg
Magee
States
Ex-Gov Fletcher Dead in Washington Saturday
Former Missouri governor Thomas C. Fletcher died in Washington on Saturday afternoon. The obituary notes his public service and status as a notable political figure in Missouri history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Thomas C. Fletcher
Missouri
Washington
Farmer Charged With Murder Near Viborg Discharged
Paulson, a Viborg area farmer, was arrested on a murder charge involving his hired man Christopher Nelson from years ago. The court dismissed the case for insufficient evidence, noting a lack of motive or proof of the alleged $990 in question. He was freed briefly before another complaint led to renewed custody and a new prosecution team hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viborg
Paulson
Death by Own Action Near Kimball and Local News
A man identified as John Pecinovsky, living about twenty miles south of Kimball, died by his own hand shooting himself in the head. Neighbors found him, noted cattle und fed, and discovered the body through a window. The scene suggested the death occurred days earlier. Also reported: liquor sale to a minor leads to legal action. state tax and school fund receipts. large wool potential near Belle Fourche. Van Keuren farm near Elk Point sold for 4500 to Iowa buyers. owner to relocate to Sioux City.
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Kimball
John Pecinovsky
Havin
van Keuren
John T. van Keuren
Elk Point
Not Yet Available and Other Dakota News Items
Attorney General Pyle said the wolf bounty appropriation is not available until after July 1 though the emergency bill makes the state liable for wolves killed now. Warner begins duties as land office receiver in Deadwood. the office opens to the public after the death of Porter Warner with substantial business ahead. Hannibal Morris known as Prencby dies of old age, born as a slave in French Guiana over eighty years ago. State Treasurer Schamber seeks to urge Madison Normal School bond holders to relinquish $35,000 due 1902 to free bond redemption funds. Sioux Falls Waterworks to spend about $20,000 on improvements including a large new pump to improve the city’s water supply. Leora, whose mother was killed by Noyce in Sioux City, finds a good home in Elk Point. Webster Base Ball Association organized with 200 shares of stock at $5 each. A new roller mill will rise in Toronto Devel County after securing a site. Aberdeen prospects for a new public building look favorable as site bids come in. W A L Wilmer bound over for assault after chasing Clint Hoskins with a broomstick near Miller.
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Pyle
Hannibal Morris
Deadwood
Prencby
French Guiana
Normal School
Schamber
Madison Normal School
Attorney General Rules Liquor Law Still In Force
Attorney General John L. Pyle says the old prohibitory liquor law remains in effect until the state constitutional amendment is implemented by legislation. He notes penalties in the license law may not conflict with the amendment and advises Beadle County officials that liquor license money may not be accepted under current circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyle
John L. Pyle
Beadle County
Supreme Court
Cattle rustling law prompts mixed effects and blizzard losses
Laws passed by the last Legislature to curb cattle rustling are seen as likely to burden cattle interests, prohibiting stray shipments and forcing brands for railroad shipments. The issue follows reports of Tony Cockburner found after a blizzard, with other regional notes on missing riders, reorganization of volunteers, wolf bounty certificates, a famed racehorse’s death, Manila aid from Aberdeen, and upcoming conventions in Yankton.
Volunteer Dies at Sea on Manila Sick Leave
Private William R. Howell of Black River Falls Wisconsin died at sea while returning from Manila on sick leave. He served with the First South Dakota volunteers and was buried at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Howell
Black River Falls
Wis
Manila
Howell
South Dakota
Move Upon Malolos In Three Day Fight
American forces extend fighting near Manila with three days of engagements. Casualties total about 40 killed and 200 wounded as Gen. MacArthur and Gen. Wheaton push insurgents from Polo Malinta and Malabon. Aguinaldo forces retreat toward Malolos amid destroyed bridges and difficult terrain.
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Manila
Dack
MacArthur
Gen. Wheaton
Army
Polo
Wheaton
Malinta
Malabon
Col. Egbert
Twenty-second Infantry
San Juan
Aguinaldo
Washington
Malolos
Spanish Prisoners Released to Arm Rebels In Philippines Claim
War Department officials in Washington confirmed that Aguinaldo had released Spanish prisoners with the condition they take up arms against Americans. Gen Corbin notes Spaniards now fight and influence Filipino resistance. he estimates Aguinaldo's strength at 30,000. Admiral Dewey expresses fatigue with assignment and desire to stay. J Frank Wheaton becomes first colored member of Minnesota legislature after election of 9,400 voters with only fifty people of color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shey
War Department
Washington
Agnuimildo
Corbin
Aguinaldo
J. Frank Wheaton
Cegishittre
Minnesota
Tie
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Mitchell Printing CO
Moses
Anderson
Colville Reservation
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Alger
Brooke
Havana
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Richard Cadbury
Cadbury Bros
Transvaal
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the Times
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Bob Burdette
Bidwell
George Bidwell
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Bank of England
Butte, Mont
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Joseph Medill
Chicago Tribune
Tribune Publishing Company
Medill
France
la Goubran
Toulon
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Henry
Craig
William Jones
Paducah
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Joer
John Webb
Will Toney
Edgefield
D. C
Kid M'Coy
Charles McCoy
Carl Conner
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Porter Warner
Sioux Falls Waterworks Company
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Noyce
Sioux City
Webster
Toronto
Devel County
Aberdeen Public Building
Kyle
Aberdeen
W.al. Wilmer
Clint Hoskins
Miller
Cheyenne
Tony Cockburner
Dakota City
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Reed
Barnes
James Cox
Stewart
Binder
Third Volunteer Cavalry
Lyman County
Rudd
Yankton
Juryman
Vermillion
Aberdeen Red Cross Society
Ladies of Webster
Chicago and Northwestern
Esmond
F. Carey
M. O’harrow
DeSmet
Burgy
Woonsocket
Grand Lodge A. V F
A. M
South Dakota Medical Association
State Dental Association
Col
Th. G. Egrert
Admiral Dewey
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