Turbulent Philippine dispatches spark enlistment push
Washington reports Otis seeks 30,000 troops for active operations with 49,000 total Philippine forces. The War Department orders full recruitment and 95,000 volunteers may be needed, while Otis weighs continuing hostilities and strategic moves in Manila and surrounding provinces.
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Philippines
Idhuis
Forts
Dius
Thesvest
Chienga
The
Tribune
Washioten
Philippine Service
Mier
Merklejohn
War Department
Seer Peliiry Meitlejalin
Noted Crime and Trial Report From Morris County
A brutal crime at the residence of Daniel P. Gait in Morris County ends with the shooting of Alek Gott. The suspect, Abn Galho, roams as a field agent while the wife awakens and resists coercive demands. A medical examiner’s study and trials unfold with more details to come. The article mentions Dr Joseph M. Meatheres and a forthcoming meeting in Washington on May 10, 1900.
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Daniel P. Gait
Morris Chly
Alek Gott
Agi
Galho
Tennant
Seulpty
Coumbas
Joseph M. Meatheres
Kye
Averiecin Medical Association
Seis
Washington
Alaska Boundary Talks Move Toward Compromise Amid Diplomatic Drama
Washington reports June discussion on Alaska boundary lines with U S ambassador Choate and Canadian officials signaling a possible compromise. The article notes negotiators aim to settle the dispute through a tentative delimitation while leaders in London and Ottawa weigh terms and future discussions.
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Washington
Duane Tieth
Jemetiy
Weil
London
Aiabieslor Chostu
Sidishiteys Aloes
Assur
Tilemidi Eysion House
Khiekwan
Alton Trail
Tide
High Commission
Choate
United States
Lord Btrathcona
Mount Royal
Colonies
Me. Chamberlain
Salisbury
Sanitary Lessons from War Disease Deaths Highlighted
Columbus Ohio reports on the American Medical Association convention with Surgeon General Sternberg addressing sanitary lessons of war. He notes more soldiers die from disease than bullets, citing Civil War and later figures, including total deaths and disease deaths in the Union and Confederate forces.
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Hursday
Sternberg
United States Army
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Anisgard
IMD
Utter Failure of Bloemfontein Conference Seen
Late telegraph and press from London indicate the Kruger Milner talks collapsed. The British high commissioner’s meeting is described as failing with war fears rising and Chamberlain signaling a conciliatory yet potentially ultimatum tone in Parliament.
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Tandon
Jian
Adviers
South Atelea
Bloemfontein
Kruger
Alfred Milner
London
House of Comaons
Cllinders
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Uke Wrmnasaid
Funeral arrangements for Daly in London and York
An obituary notes Daly died after a sudden illness aged about seventy five. Funeral services are set for Saturday in London with burial to follow in Tendon. A religious ceremony will be held in New York. Also mentioned is a conviction in Turkey for a separate crime involving Mrs Vivo Adgeeton.
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Vavis
Daly
Marvin
Tien Vetty
York
Hanis
Flood’s Awful Work Wrecks Towns and Rises Dam
Reports from San Saba Mandarville and Mallardville describe devastating floods washing away homes, drowning seventeen in Mallardville including two young girls Lydia and Anna Wells, and forcing mass evacuations. Damage exceeds $109,000 with vast agricultural losses and disrupted telegraph lines across Llano County.
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Austin
Vthursday
San Selur
Mandarville
Bay Sebo
Manirdyitle
Mallardville
Lydia
Anna Wells
Hood
San Saba
Manardville
Kingsley
Llano County
Dallay
Oeary
Highlands
Hooda
Llano
Fatal landslide near Ross Hollow reported in Arkansas
Reports from Little Rock say a landslide in Ross Hollow, 28 miles west of the city on the Memphis railroad line, buried about 23 to 28 workers. Farmers traveling from the scene say a large grading force was working in a deep cut when earth from recent rains collapsed, though officials have not confirmed the accident.
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Little Rock
Ark
Ross Hollow
Memphis Railroad
Wailer
Little Rocle
Mowe
Coa
Peace Conference Debates Arbitration Stage At Hague
The conference entered its most advanced stage as the drafting committee of the third section discussed arbitration. The American view is that the British plan will form the base for a permanent tribunal, with Russian and American elements folded into amendments. Delegates reported a need to simplify instructions, while the great powers press for a permanent body without expanding the tribunal beyond Sir Julian Pauncefote's framework.
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Julian Wimgefote
Julian Pauncefote
cMurt
dWika Princefote
Not Yet Signed Modi Vivendi On Alaska Boundary
Washington reports no word from London by Friday close on the Alaska boundary modus vivendi. The British proposal, accepted in principle by the United States, needed precise definition to avoid future double meanings. Officials favor a settlement to avert border clashes and hope for later agreement on delimitation and broader treaty issues.
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Washington
London
Alaska
United States
Canada
Homyh
High Joint Commission
Alps
Lesen Walil
President's New England Trip Nears Completion
The president's itinerary for a ten day tour through New England is nearly finished. He will depart Friday for Holyoke Massachusetts to be hosted by Hon William Whitings, then Northampton for Ivy Day at Smith College, Holyoke again for graduation ceremonies, and finally Adams Mississippi with plans to attend various events. A separate note mentions a maritime strike near Market Street and a Canion meeting with proposals accepted. Grimmy reportedly plans to purchase the shore near Fernando.
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Washington
Talyoke
Mass
Willian Whitings
Congressional
Northampton
Smith
South Midley
Mona Holyoke
Adams
Misa
Peverab Hove
Te Heine Market
Fragmentary Note on River Land and Legal Survey
A garbled text fragment discusses land described as lying on the Fanthsie near the nongivigalle river also called Toandary. It mentions locating the river center, questions about tidal effects, and a note to Wht case. The material reads as a cautious reflection on administration and wisdom, with unclear references to covenants or decisions.
Prices Rule High In Week Says Dun & Co Review
W K G Dun and Co weekly trade review reports a week of price rises across commodities with large gains in iron and steel demand and widespread quotations held, many set by earlier orders. The piece notes high prices drawing purchases and possible future supply tightness, with mixed impacts on cotton woolen goods and grain markets.
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New York
W.K. G. Dun & Co
Tron
Coton
Optyon
United States
Canada
Bradstreet’s
Vonslaugh
The Texas Flood Ravages Colorado River District
Reports from the Colorado river basin northwest of Austin describe extensive flood damage and loss of life. Widespread destruction of crops and stock, with hundreds rescued from treetops as water recedes. at least one daughter’s body recovered, and many residents unaccounted for. News from Manila notes 25 American soldiers attacked by insurgents, and a Wisconsin officer dies at a Milwaukee hospital.
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San Saba
H. J. Wells
Lydia
Winder Walter
Manardville
Neyerbes
America
Manila
Morong
Me Amerigas
Hiben
Damaged plants and business rights in Dow vy case
The record discusses injury to plants and business reputation in the Dow vy Winniporokee Gas and Electric company matter. It notes that claims for plant damage are too remote to affect business reputation and references legal phrasing about misinterpretation and the limits on idealization power.
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Dow Vy
Winniporokee Gas and Electric Company
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Modern Woodmen Convened in Kansas City Opening Huge Convention
Kansas City hosts the eleventh biennial Modern Woodmen of America as 12,000 members gather with hundreds more arriving daily. A major parade and William J. Bryan address slated for Thursday draw anticipated crowds of at least 75,000 visitors. A reserve fund plan prompts debate on annual assessments and surplus use.
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Kausac City
Moderts Woodmen of
America
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Modern Woodmen of America
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Saul
Fariday
Northcott
Prisoner Jake Fagley Convicted in Missouri Robbery
Startville, Mo June 8 Jake Fagley found guilty on charges of complicity in a train robbery at Macomb in January last The jury set his sentence at 12 years in the penitentiary He had served as a justice of the peace and foreman of Wright county grand jury as well as prior political and religious roles New Tax Measure Lansing Mich Jan 7 The House approved a bill taxing copper and iron mining firms The copper tax ranges from one sixteenth of a cent to one half cent per pound beyond 50 million pounds Iron ore taxes and rents also adjusted.
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Startville
Jake Fagley
Kansas City
Fort Seal
Memphis
Macomb
Fagley
Wright County
Lansing
Mich
Jane
House
Senate
Bonds Withdrawn Threatening City Bond Sale
Dated June reports 1900s Ohio centennial bonds for 890000 face value found no bidders as Spite & Co withdrew their offer. Northern national bill rejected the issue and the city must seek other purchasers. Other items note Neilson Bros creditors meeting, iron and steel firm liabilities, and Columbia University granting LL D degrees to Gov Roosevelt.
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Clly
Northern National Bill
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Glasgow
Time
Neilson Bros
Ho Tiem Jay
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