Aged Villain David Pierson Fatally Beats Youth
Aged man David Pierson, 74, fatally struck Garret Beatley, 17, near the scene of the crime early Tuesday. Pierson was captured after surrendering, and several people are charged in connection with the case. authorities note Pierson expressed regret.
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Garret Bentley
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Crissan Pert
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Insanity and arson claim in Nor west hotel event
A fragment describes a letter from William Rahner about Newley S238 going insane at Antre efeneigat February and setting fire to a hotel. It notes men quartered and a severer outcome for the clinpaie, with Heiney reporting several men reassigned with the beats.
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Wiliam Rahner
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Unclear OCR excerpt reports a theft and a confession
The fragment describes a theft case with a suspect, a pursuit, and a confession. It mentions names and places loosely, but OCR errors obscure key details and dates. The piece reads as a partial court or police report with insufficient readable facts.
Spurious OCR Fragment Notes Political Turmoil and Mental Breakdown
Fragmentary report mentions rival party dynamics in Europe and America, a leader named Birches failing to save an ally, and a drastic shift in Thor yews management. It records a captaincy in a volunteer army at Manta and a chief engineer from Alaska Navigation Company returning incoherent due to cold-induced insanity.
Secretary Alger resigns as Secretary of War in 1899
President McKinley accepts the resignation of Secretary of War Russell Alger dated July 19 1899 to take effect August 1 1899. Alger met with the President at the White House and expressed good wishes from reporters. Elihu Root of New York designated to succeed Alger with Merkie Popour as acting secretary until a replacement is ready.
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William McKinley
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Mel Winley
White House
Merk Kiefoap
War Office
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Secretary of War Resignation Letter to President
R A Alger announces resignation from the War Department leadership citing the close of his term. He expresses respect and wishes the President continued health and success in completing the department’s duties.
Senator Beveridge Quarantined Aboard Plague Ship In Asia
News from Nagasaki reports Senator Albert J Beveridge quarantined on a plague ship en route from Pekin. He traveled across China and the Philippines totaling thousands of miles by water and land, with one close call as a bullet passed within four feet.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Indianapolis
General Otis denies press charges as dispatches spark debate
A War Department notice quotes General Otis disputing press claims that imperil operations and stating reporters offered unverified charges. The exchange cites naval dispatches and calls some correspondents' statements misrepresented or unwarranted while praising allied cooperation and outlining strategic concerns in the Philippines.
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Barker's Report on Beveridge Mission in Philippine Campaign
Naval dispatch dated March 23 describes Senator Beveridge's transport by the Princeton to Mantts and Zamboanga, with actions around Mindanao and Samar. It notes the Princeton's blockade, Spanish evacuations, and American naval maneuvers with vessels Helena Wheeling Oregon and others supporting the army advance against insurgents.
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Nebraska Pays Its Share in Toy War News
A historical dispatch notes Nebraska has paid its share as soldiers arrive in San Francisco. The piece describes sickness and hardship among troops including malaria dysentery typhoid and digestion issues. It cites fatigue despair and general disgust at the campaign’s conduct and fears of a long war ahead.
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San Pranecisco
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Greatest statesman proposed for Philippine governorship
Brig. Gen. Thomas M. Anderson of the Department of the Lakes outlined Tuesday a proposal urging that the Philippines be governed by the most eminent statesman in the country as governor general with the military authorities in the islands subordinate to him.
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Islands
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Department of the Lakes
Private Letter From War Correspondent On End Of War Censorship
A private war correspondence letter dated June 1 reports that censorship is stiffening as the war ends. General rules require navy-related news go to the fleet commander for approval before editors, delaying reports about deaths and emergency actions. Correspondents say the policy suppresses truth and endangers their safety.
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Census Plans Discussed for Cuba at White House
Senor Quesada and l Moratio Reubens met with the president in Washington to discuss a Cuban census before municipal elections. A Cuban inspectors list was announced with officials for Pinar del Rio Havana Matanzas Santa Clara Puerto Principe and Santiago. The War Department may arrange a broader census including Porto Rico under Merriam direction.
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Ingersoll Dead Died at Home in Walston-on-Hudson
New York special reports the death of Robert G. Ingersoll at his Dobbs Ferry home on Friday. The instant passing followed hours of heart trouble with final moments described as he spoke to relatives and collapsed. He was born in Liberty, studied law, served as distant Democrat, later joined the army, rose to attorney general, and became a famed public speaker and lecturer opposing orthodox religion. Funeral held at Walston on Friday. no cleric presiding, brief tribute by Dr. Bidpath.
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