Philippine Campaign Dispatches and Expedition Plans
Washington reports Secretary of War and General Otis debating reinforcements for the Philippines. Otis estimates 10,000 troops needed as part of a broader plan to move men from Manila toward relief efforts. Admiral Dewey discusses a potential expedition to Baler to punish insurgents and Spanish forces, with Yorktown and other ships involved.
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Taken by rebels in April dispatch from Washington
A fragmentary Washington dispatch dated April reports Admiral Dewey confirming a capture near Yorktown while on a mercy mission to relieve Spanish prisoners. Names of officers and crew aboard the Yorktown are listed, with note on their possible firing if approached. The message expresses naval concern and reflects on the broader relief effort for Spanish troops.
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Murder Verdict From Coroner Jury In Chicago
A coroner's jury found murder by unknown persons in the death of George A B Lern, who was found dead in his West Madison Street clothing store on April 7. Police rejected suicide and noted Lern’s life was heavily insured amid a long inquest into the cause of death.
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Quay Is Acquitted and Quay Appointed to Senate Seat
Immediate on receipt that Matthew Stanley Quay was acquitted of the charge of conspiracy, Governor Stone appointed Quay to be United States Senator from Pennsylvania to fill the vacancy. The move came as the legislature was not in session and aimed to smooth the transition.
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Rhubarb and Marmalade Peel Recipes
A fragmented text blends rhubarb with Migs and Gveliched hints. It describes a tunnel, pool, and a pond, then shifts to a jam like process with rhubarb halves and oranges. The recipe adds a kettle, a quart of finely cut rind, and one pound of sugar for a slow boil finishing clear.
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Bloody Highbinder War in Fresno Chinatown Slays Three
Fresno April dispatch reports a feud among rival Chinese highbinder factions resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries. Police arrested nine men amid fears of further riotous clashes as a raid on suspected haunts yielded firearms and weapons. Victims identified include Ah Lai, Chin Chee, and Lee Ong, with Cai Choy’s murder conviction cited as trigger for renewed tensions.
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The Speakership Contest Divides East and West
Washington April 31 Eastern papers foresee a split in the race for the house speaker with Hopkins of Tilings and Sherman of New York as leading contenders. West unity could win if aligned. Other candidates include Henderson of Town and Sereno E. Payne of New York. Hepburn of Iowa notes Town will back Henderson while he remains possible.
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Revenue totals and tax items in April two thousand one nine hundred
Washington reports the monthly revenue silentent for April 1890 showing total receipts of 22,788,447 with a rise over March 9,491,810. Items include bankers brokers houses theaters cheese excise stamps and playing cards. nine months fiscal year receipts total 20,522,141 up 577,790,409 from last year. Baroness Montice le Wirseh de Geventh estate valued at 25,040,000 and charitable foundations receive sizable funds with the Mirseh foundation in New York getting 240,000 and Montreal 1/10 of that.
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Labor federation seeks removal of bureau head in theft case
Watts Hintemaved reports from Washington that the American Federation of Labor president received a petition from delegates demanding Claude Me Jolson be ousted as director of the bureau of pointing and colleng ing. The move follows a Kansas City convention decision amid clamor of plots. News from San Francisco suggests counterfeit coin rings and espionage claims swirl in official chatter.
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Kansas City
Illinois Cities Elect in Mixed Municipal Races
Illinois cities held elections Tuesday with mixed results driven by local issues. Republicans won mayoralties in Anna and several towns while Democrats captured others including Joliet and Naperville. Anti license tickets also rode to victory in several communities.
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State finishes case in Anna George murder trial
Canton Ohio April 19 The state rested in the trial of Mrs Anna George for murdering George J Saxton and the defense began Tuesday with a long list of witnesses The defense may pursue temporary or emotional insanity as a plea based on alleged wrongs by Saxton The defense read depositions on her trip to South Dakota to obtain a divorce and Saxton's visits to her The day also covered witnesses on matters connected to the homicide and response to state testimony Attorneys for the defense expect to complete their testimony this week but warn they may not call all of the 100 plus subpoenaed witnesses
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George J. Saxton
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Raleigh Homecoming Parade Through New York Harbor
The United States cruiser Raleigh returned from Manila after a delay and led a procession of about 25 excursion steamers and tugs. The ship, flanked by two captured Spanish war-yachts, sailed from Tompkinsville to Grant's Tomb and back to North River anchorage on Thirty Fourth Street as crowds lined the river despite poor weather.
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Fatal Windstorm Hits San Antonio and Surrounding Areas
A severe windstorm swept through San Antonio and neighboring towns on Sunday. Damage occurred at Lytle on the SRS ranch with a cowboy injured, and at Wiener Woe City Marshal Insall’s residence where Mrs. Ingall and five children were hurt. Medina schoolhouse was wrecked and teacher Minnie Halst sustained injuries. Tom Muston and Henry Willard were seriously hurt. In New York Speaker Reed announced resignation to join Simpson Thacher & Barnum, expecting a $50,000 yearly income and a planned Europe trip before settling succumbs to the move.
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Indictment Dismissed in New York Trial Case
A New York judge formally dismissed the indictment against Nolimd U. Molineux, tied to the miller case of Mrs. Kate J. Adams, while allowing submission to the grand jury again but not granting immediate release from prison. Also reports a tragic Alabama incident in which a young farmer shot his wife and then himself after a quarrel at his father-in-law’s home.
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Fragmentary historic note on Correa and war cabinet
A garbled excerpt mentions Birwen Correa as chief of the queen regents military division and references Gen Corres with war experience. It hints at involvement in a cabinet during a Spanish meritatr war era and a clash with Vremice Sigasta. Names appear inconsistent and OCR errors obscure specifics.
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Secret Service captures vast counterfeit ring in multiple cities
Washington reports a major seizure involving John E and agents arresting Taylor and Tredell, makers of a famous counterfeit Monroe 100 dollar note. Lancaster saw the capture of cigar manufacturers Jacobs and Kendig, Burns, and the original printing plates. Newitt, ex assistant US district attorney, charged with conspiracy and bribery. bail set at 10,000. Additional arrests and plates found in Philadelphia and Lancaster, with substantial sums in play.
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Bishop Watterson Dies Sudden in Columbus Residence
John Ambrose Watterson bishop of the Wevese of Columbus died suddenly at his home in the city after a period of ill health. The death shocks Caminus society as the bishop had long led temperance efforts, including a decree in 15% prohibiting liquor dealers from Catholic society membership and threatening to deny absolution to saloon keepers unless they promised to stop illegal trading.
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Missouri River rises flood City and farms in Missouri
Dispatches report the Missouri River nearly out of its banks and rising rapidly at Chamberlain and downstream. Damage is noted to banks in Sioux City and to farm lands below despite government work. Other items include a murder mob in Clinton Arkansas and a farmer killing his wife before suicide in Madison Maine.
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Vermette Denia Wong Wik Apuk case details emerge
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an early evening incident ending in a death. A vehicle or object exploded after contact with a window, causing injuries to a spouse and multiple children surviving. The text references a residence and a residence owner with unclear names and places.
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Rail line tragedy in Dasting operations report
April 19 report from Vilbao to Sitander details state that three trainees were killed by a pramatrine weapon during rail operations. Investigators probe the blast and responsible parties while authorities warn of ongoing security concerns along the route.
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