British American forces suffer losses in Samoa clash
Dispatches describe a bold ambush against British and American sailors at a Guru planting site. Several officers and ratings are reported killed or wounded, with casualties among the allied forces and captured German matters under naval jurisdiction debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
N. A
Aumerivus
Tauranga
Marastha
Tois
Washington
Saute
Bern
N. 4
Secretary of Navy
Treitish
United States
Loul Pieeman
Gout
Philip B. Lansdale
Doin B. Monaghan
James Butler
Norman Walsall
Philadedsia
Freeman
Apin Guim
Nase
Rose
Kautz
New Zealand
State Department
Samoa
Sydney
N.S. Wy
Wallaroo
Lkritish
Goldfinch Haveeen
Binion
Witl
Santa Cruz Captured by Lawton Forces in Philippines
Manila April 1 Gen Lawton captured Santa Cruz at the edge of the Take, driving rebels under Chinita Pau-With toward the hills. American losses include 40 wounded. insurgents killed. Telegraph lines cut, signals fired from foothills, and outposts near Bigaa and Jucavie suffered casualties. Northern regiments at Mearilon and Malolos area reported enemy losses and three Americans killed or wounded. Gunboats Napidan and Lagan de Bay entered Crux river, capturing a small armed Spanish gun boat and three launches. Oeste transported wounded and prisoners to hospital. insurgent casualties over 1,000 cited by dispatch. Washington April 13 dispatch notes Lawton pursuing near Santa Cruz, dispersing forces and capturing larger lake vessels and a Spanish gunboat. Mindora and Holasaan evacuation promised by Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Lawren
Santa Crus
Wien
Santa Cruz
Lawton
Sue Shacp
Wir Menila
Tehele
Here
Mutolos
Minnesta Regiment
Bigaa
Jucavie
Malolos
Oregon
Minilt
Napidan
Crux
Lawton's
Wheaton
Imade No Stud
Spain
Mindora
Holasaan
Shafter Testifies At Beef Inquiry Inconsistencies Noted
Gen Shafter testified before the beef inquiry board detailing his views on refrigerated and canned roast beef used for soldiers. He said the taste was not palatable in the tropics but could be good in cold climates. Some Pennsylvania volunteers testified about the quality aboard the Mississippi. The report also covers other legal and political items from Watertown to Washington, including court decisions and legislative notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shafter
Santiago
Beef Inpiry Board
Yesday
War Investigating Committee
Congress
Tropics
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Bloody Riot at Pana Sige Wounded Reported
Seven people were shot dead and nine wounded during a Mayhem riot in Pana HL on a Monday morning. Soldiers arrived at six o'clock, patrolled streets, and disarmed deputies as Captain Downey and deputies clashed with Henry Stephens, a black miner linked to the violence. One French bystander killed. Stephens killed after a pursuit through Penwell store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pana
Frank Coburn
Xavier Lyeooey
Union Miner
Pour Nesre
Frank Laidsworth
Frank Laidsworth, Shot In Head, Mrs. Hunrivl
Kee Kuh
Hundryman
Ana Nan Cyrus Strickler
Hack
Albert Vickers
George Kimball
Tunner
Rosemond
Jienry Stevens
Negra
Iimeck
Lromitt
Velix
Reeve
A. E. Culver
Henry Stephens
Alepheus
Jung
Sheriff Downey
Sherie Downey
Locust Street
Stephens
Sherif Chae
Sherif Downey
Penwell
Fred
Nevier Leevcy
Wen
Chaeney
Joe Mullen
Nepro
Ata
Martin
Thas
Evry Aeputy Elerik
Col Culvar
Warner Teles Lethon Sprigeight
Oelock
Three Powers Agree on Samoan Commission Plan
Washington reports that the three governments have agreed on instructions for their Seaman commissioners to Samoa. The commission will depart San Francisco on the 26th to place Samoan affairs in a peaceful, temporary condition and report findings to their governments. The Berlin matter was declared resolved, with Germany asserting its rights in the islands and support from the Reichstag amid a large diplomatic audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
San Francisco
Berlin
von Duclow
Reichstag
Germany
FAILED TO INDICT IN FIVE-DEATH DUST CASE
In Mot Springs Arkansas April 15 the coroner and grand jury ruled insufficient evidence to indict Sheriff Gob Williams his brother Caf fey Williams Ed Spear Will Watt and others for murdering Chief of Police G Toler Sergt Thomas J Gossiee Detective J C Hart and Louis Hinkle after a dust caused by a political quarrel left five dead. The jurors say self defense was shown by 19 witnesses and those named were released. One Sheriff Williams son was killed in the dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mot Springs
Ark
Gob Williams
Caffey Williams
Ed Spear
Will Watt
G. Toler
Sergi
Thomas J. Gossiee
J. C. Hart
Louis Hinkle
Tudge Duffie
Williams
Floods Subside but Damage and Death Toll Rise in Sheridan
Reports from Sheridan Wyoming describe extensive flood damage with at least twenty three dead and five bridges lost. The northern city area remains submerged, residents wade waist deep to safety, while high water threatens downstream towns and surrounding snowfields fuel further floods. A separate gold stampede near Maho Canyon notes road conditions and camps awaiting safer travel.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Jem
Main Street
Cubin Twy
Broadway
Fifth Avenuy
Walup
Fragmented Editorial Scribbles From A Gazette Page
A blurred excerpt mocks a man as the biggest fool, while noting a nearby acquaintance and a harsh remark about a Digg nantie wall. The passage reflects chaotic local talk with implied social jabs and nonstandard spellings.
Age of Suffering Marks Women Face in Menstruation
A smoothed public notice urges women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to ease painful monthly periods. It quotes testimonials from teachers and homemakers, claiming relief after prior medical opinions warned against relief. The piece frames menstrual distress as a social and personal duty to preserve looks and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Pinkham
Stones of Color and Ruby Emerald Lore
A reflected guide to precious stones compares sapphires and blue rubies, notes emerald origins from Colombia and Egypt, and discusses cut value. It recounts Streeter’s Burma ruby expedition, British support, and the perilous trek to Durma, culminating in the Burma ruby myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pargia
Colombia
Egypt
Cleopatra
George Shelton Streeter
Tiabor
Durma
Burma
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Bonin
Vadis Werbuys
Vivel Dieersiiset
Danas
Burien
Caine Goossiaan
Mr. Wilda
Uae
Abe Smyth
Gen. Shafter
Cuba
Watertown
Pardon C. Williams
Roland Molineux
Larry Cornish
Mars
Adams
New York
Willkous
Vernon
Bridgeport
Conn
Nancy As. Guilford
Turon Gregory
Tudge Wheeler
Guilford
Paul
Rle Wilson
Tee
Tippines
Dred D. Wit
Morty
Wheeler
Philpaines
Bna Tan
Des Maines
Kaldiers
Thes
Fort Mun
Regent Street
Grand Jury
Crow Pelbe
Nene
Sheridan, Wyo
Maho
Grangeville
She
April MeeMen
Dolvala
Salgen Wittits
Aerchants
fPelliters
Feuhers
Auuller
Miny Sagan
Ce Tenn
Atchison Globules
Oman
Vick Mose
Tin World
Tage
Ayer
Ayers
Stones
T. A. W. Palletin
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