AGAIN SEEKS PEACE. Weller at Washington End of War in Sight
Reports from Washington and Manila indicate new peace overtures from Aguinaldo with a possible unconditional surrender in all but name. High officials say peace is in sight as American forces tighten control and insurgent groups begin dispersing while negotiations proceed.
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Weller
Washington
Aguinaldo
Congress
Gen
Otis
Schurman
MacArthur
Lawton
Aaron M Powell Dies at Friends Meeting in Philadelphia
Aaron M Powell of New York a noted anti slavery agitator temperance worker and writer died suddenly from heart disease while attending the opening session of the Friends yearly meeting in Philadelphia He rose to speak spoke with earnestness then collapsed and died about age 70 in the meeting room efforts at resuscitation failed.
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Philadelphia
Aaron M.powell
New York
Friends’ Yearly Meeting
Powell
Prominent Lutheran Teacher Deffner Dies in Milwaukee
John L. F. Deffner of Belleville Illinois, one of the west’s oldest Lutheran teachers, died of heart failure at age 73 after traveling to Milwaukee to hear his son Rev H H Deffner preach at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Keenfield. He was a noted figure in Lutheran circles across Illinois Missouri Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Milwaukee
John L. F. Deffner
Belleville
West
HH. Deffner
Kansas City
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Keenfield
Deffner, Sr
Tlinois
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Roswell P Flower Dies at Eastport Country Club
Former New York governor Roswell P Flower died Friday night at 10 30 pm at Eastport Country Club Eastport L I after a day of acute indigestion and heart failure. His wife and nephew traveled from New York accompanied by his physician Dr Thomas H Allen.
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New York
Eastport
L. I
Roswell P. Flower
Eastport Country Club
Flower
Mr. Flower
New York City
President Recuperating After Samoa Peace Boost
Hot Springs Virginia May 11 reports reassure that President is enjoying relief from official cares. News from Apia via Admiral Kautz confirms Samoa situation peaceful with the tripartite commission on the islands. Doctors note rapid recovery attributed to dry air medicated baths and relaxation, with witnesses saying he looks healthier than ever.
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Hot Springs
Apia
Kautz
Tripartite Commission
Lawton routs Filipino forces at San Ildefonzo
In Manila on May 13 the Filipino troops entrenched behind strong fortifications at San Ildefonzo north of Balinag were driven off by Gen Lawton. One American was wounded. Lawton declares the victory significant, as the insurgent position was the strongest encountered and revealed the hopelessness of their cause. A reconnoitering party from the Thirteenth Minnesota and Second Oregon first located the earthworks.
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Manila
San Ildefonzo
Balinag
Lawton
Idefonzo
Minnesota
Oregon
Nashville visits St. Louis on historic Mississippi arrival
The third-class cruiser Nashville became the first seagoing warship to reach this far up the Mississippi. A City of St. Louis harbor boat carried a reception committee including the mayor and city officials. The Nashville fired a 21 gun salute at Jefferson Barracks, with troops cheering as crowds lined the river to welcome it.
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St. Louis
Nashville
Mississippi River
Jefferson Barracks
President Commutes Life Terms in Mail Robbery Cases
The president commutes Clyde Hennington's life sentence to three years for a California mail robbery conviction from 1898. The reduction honors his help to the government in prosecuting colleagues. Ellsworth P. De France's life sentence for a Nebraska 1893 mail messenger robbery is cut to fifteen years.
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Washington
Clyde Hennington
California
United States
Ellsworth P. de France
Nebraska
General H C Egbert Interred With Honors at Arlington
Remains of Gen H C Egbert arrived from Manila and were buried at Arlington Cemetery with full military honors. All nearby troops were ordered out by the War Department and many distinguished army officers attended the ceremony.
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Washington
H. C. Egbert
Manila
Arlington Cemetery
War Department
Admiral Kautz reports calmer Apia and marine withdrawal
Dispatch from Kautz aboard the Philadelphia dated May 10 notes Apia conditions improved since April 29 with marines withdrawn as no longer required. The brief cable confirms Auckland May 10 and Apia May 3 and signs KAUTZ.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Kautz
Philadelphia
Auckland
N. Z
Apia
Navy
Brutus
Kautz
They Wore the Gray as Wheeler Urges Expansion
In Charleston May 12 the Confederate Veterans meet as Gen Joe Wheeler stirs crowds with a pro expansion speech. A memorial to Winnie Davis is approved and resolutions praise reunion and federal care policy follows.
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Wheeler
Joe
Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Monroe
Florida
Polk
Texas
Mexico
Andrew Johnson
Alaska
Cuba
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Buchanan
Pearl of the Antilles
Winnie Davis
Bennett N. Young
Louisville
North
Narragansett View
Charleston
D. C
The
United Confederate Veterans
J. B. Gordon
South
Maryland
Guthmanns Gun Cotton Shell Demonstration at Sandy Hook
Louis Guthmann of Chicago tested a large cannon at Sandy Hook Tuesday. A gun cotton shell with his fuse survived the blast as the gun blew apart, showing gun cotton can be safely used as a war engine and will not detonate when hit by a high explosive.
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New York
Louis Gathmann
Chicago
Sandy Hook
Insurgent Assembly Holds Quiet Meeting at San Isidro
Reports from the insurgent line say the Filipino congress met at San Isidro with no quorum, yet some business was transacted. Attendees were mostly Aguinaldo partisans, but a strong desire for peace was expressed.
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Manila
San Isidro
Aguinaldo
State department store bill passes after senate amendments
May 10 Jefferson City Missouri report says the house adopted senate amendments and passed the department store bill as amended. It imposes a license tax on firms with more than 75 classes of goods, ranging from 300 to 500 dollars, covering outfits in St Louis Kansas City and St Joseph. Ritter Wins Paris May 12 notes Charles W Miller of Chicago won the 100 hours evening contest, covering 2268 kilometers to take first prize.
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Jefferson City
House
Senate
State Department
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Ritter
Paris
Charles W. Miller
Chicago
Death of Herbert Lloyd in London
Herbert Lloyd of Edward Lloyd limited owner of the Daily Chronicle died in London on May 13 in a sudden or natural death at home or in his residence.
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Herbert Lloyd
London
Edward Lloyd
The
Daily Chronicle
Filipino Junta Rejects Peace Overture for Independence
An Aguinaldo cable from Hong Kong argues for full independence and strict adherence to American treaties, pledging to continue war. Reports from Manila and San Miguel describe American advances, Filipino casualties, prisoner moves, and insurgent leaders seeking favorable surrender terms.
McKinley plans western tour to greet returned volunteers
President McKinley aims to be in the western states this summer or fall to greet volunteers mustered out after service in the Philippines. A dispatch to Senator Davis notes possible visits to Minneapolis and St Paul in connection with the western journey. The War Department reports about 2,000 Spanish soldiers remain to be repatriated under the peace treaty.
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McKinley
Davis
Minnesota
Loren Fletcher
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Fletcher
War Department
Otis
Philippines
United States
Cuba
Gomez
United States Flour Co Takes Control Of Six Mills
A West Superior Wis special to the Pioneer Press reports the United States Flour company assumed charge of six flouring mills in St Paul Minnesota on Monday. Deeds transferring the properties from local mill companies to Thomas McIntyre and then to the United States company total $1 250 000.
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St. Paul, Minn
West Superior
Wis
Pioneer Press
United States Flour Company
Thomas McIntyre
McIntyre
United States Company
Witty Notes From The Bulletin On Manners And Morals
A collection of aphorisms and quips on manners religion and social behavior. Observations include a tailor implying livelihood a sewing circle reference and a jibe about pride and duty. The tone is brisk and humorous reflecting common editorial quips of the era.
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A. W. Bulletin
Tie Up Is Complete On Buffalo Docks May 16
The Buffalo dock strike worsens as monthly elevator workers join the stoppage over grain shovelers and freight handlers. Bishop Quigley urges united action across dock labor groups to press for contract terms, including exclusive hiring of the new grain shovelers union members.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Bishop Quigley
Connors
Lake Carriers’ ‘Association
Lake Carriers’ Association
Great Iron Combine Formed In Lake Erie Region
The Republic Steel Company is incorporated in New Jersey with 55 million dollars capital. Offices will be in Chicago and current superintendents retained. The group unites 34 iron and steel concerns across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Alabama, and Michigan with over 1,000,000 tons of merchant bar iron annually and six blast furnaces. The Pioneer Mining and Franklin Iron Mining companies add large ore and coal resources, boosting independence in the iron industry.
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Cleveland, O
Lake Erie
Republic Steel Company
New Jersey
Chicago
New Corporation
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
Minnesota
Alabama
Michigan
Pioneer Mining & Manufacturing Company
Birmingham
Thomas
Ala
Franklin Iron Mining Co
Frank Rockefeller
Franklin
Lessemer
Victoria
Mesaba
New Signs of Trouble in Cuban Armies Dispute
Senora Nolasco said Gen. Gomez refused to place Cuban soldiers arms under American control and wanted Cuban custody. Brooke reports Galician reluctance to distribute $3,000,000 to insurgent troops as agreed. Havana and Washington weigh possible clash while Gomez clings to militia plans and resists surrender of rifles.
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Havdna
Senora Nolasco
Gomez
United States
Fifth
Sixth Army
Brooke
Maj
Kennon
Betancourt
Monteagudo
Rojas
Llorente
Washington
Cuba
United States Army
War Department
McKinley
Alger
Fourth of July Celebration to Unite Illinois Wisconsin Iowa
Rockford announces a grand Fourth of July event joining northern Illinois southern Wisconsin and eastern Iowa. Gen. Joseph E Wheeler and multiple Grand Army groups are invited for a major testimonial. The pyrotechnics and overall program are described as costly and elaborate.
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Rockford
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Joseph E. Wheeler
Wheeler
Weaver Calls Iowa People's Party Convention in Des Moines
Gen J B Weaver acting chairman calls state convention for August 16 in Des Moines same day as Democratic event. Weaver decries wealth imperialism leading to sword imperialism and notes plan to seek fusion with the Democratic Party.
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Des Moines
J. B. Weaver
People's Party For
Iowa
Democratic Party
The Clove Tree and Its Byproducts in Commerce
The clove tree is native to the Molucca islands and a tall evergreen of the myrtle family. Dried flower buds, known as cloves, appear in commerce from the rainy season, while the fruit and mother cloves have similar aroma but weaker flavor. Also noted are Olga Nethersole, Julia Marlowe, and Blanche Walsh in relation to smoking.
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Molucca Islands
Nashville and St. Louis rail exhibit draws thousands
Up to noon the railroads brought in at least 25,000 visitors to see the Nashville and by Sunday it is expected the number will reach 40,000. The river is rising slowly and if this continues the Nashville will probably prolong its stay for a week or ten days.
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Nashville
St. Louis
Summer Hotel Burned in Colorado Springs Cal
The Manitou Park hotel and casino planned to open June 1 were destroyed by fire. Estimated loss reaches $50,000.
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Colorado Springs
Cal
Manitou Park
Admiral Dewey Plans Return Voyage From Manila
Admiral Dewey will sail the Olympia for the United States after arranging his duties and issuing fleet instructions. The ship will make a leisurely passage via Mediterranean ports for rest and shore leave, with a Hong Kong layover to repaint, coal, and provision before continuing home. Dewey is expected to remain on the Philippine commission.
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Manila
Admiral Dewey
United States
Olympia
Mediterranean
Admiral Dewey i
Hong Kong
Dewey
United States Philippine Commission
Grain Shovelers Reach Post Strike Settlement
Buffalo Grain shovelers return to work under a 1.85 dollar per 1000 bushels rate. A bishop appointed superintendent will guard workers interests, and a local board of arbitrators will handle grievances. Fourteen of Contractor Conners boss scoopers suspended amid probe. Dockworkers remain out, freight handlers demand wage hike to 35 cents an hour.
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Buffalo
Conners
Dr Briggs Ordained as Episcopal Priest in New York
In St. John the Evangelist pro cathedral on Stanton Street Rev. Dr Charles A Briggs formerly suspended for heresy by the Presbyterian assembly was ordained a priest of the Episcopal church alongside Rev. Charles A Snedeker. Bishop Potter conducted the ceremony before a crowd that expected drama but found only a quiet service and a long afternoon rite.
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New York
Stanton Street
Charles A. Briggs
Presbyterian Assembly
Episcopal Church
Charles A. Snedeker
Potter
George William Douglass
Lake Superior schooner sinks with all hands lost
The Nelson, towed by the Folsom, sank 35 miles below Deer Park after springing a leak on Saturday. Captain Andrew Haganey survived by floating ashore on the cabin. The captain’s wife and child, five sailors, and six others are reported missing. The vessel was coal laden for Lake Linden. Lifeboats could not be launched from the Mitch ell due to rapid sinking in 300 feet of water. This marks the season’s first loss on Lake Superior.
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Marquette
Mich
Nelson
Folsom
Deer Park
Andrew Haganey
Fred Haas
Lake Linden
Alb
Mitchell
Lake Superior
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