Pettigrew attacks administration in Philippine debate
Senate session features bitter exchanges as Senator Pettigrew attacks policy on the Philippines and supports the Bacon resolution. Senator Berry argues against imperial trusteeship and warns of constitutional violation while Senator Wolcott and Pettigrew clash over strategy and power. In the House, the urgent deficiency bill is presented, totaling 56 million with allocations to military, postal, and other departments. Senator Butler proposes a gold and silver coinage substitute for the financial bill.
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Butler
Troop Movements and Skirmishes Reported From Manila Front
Gen Otis reports Bolo insurgents attacked two companies of the Twenty fifth Infantry at Iba on January 6, with three enemy killed and no American casualties. Cheatham’s Thirty-seventh battalion engaged near Santo Tomas, 60 Spanish prisoners taken and five enemy dead. Anderson’s Thirty-eighth moved toward Lipa, Spanish prisoners freed, and 3 enemy dead with 60 prisoners. Wheaton’s western Cavite patrols intensified as Filipinos return home. Bates’ troops near Lake Taal report insurgents retreating south. Col Anderson captures Talisay with little opposition. Third Cavalry suffers 2 killed and 3 wounded near San Fernando. Transports Olympia and Pennsylvania reach San Francisco. Col Viele, to be brigadier general, returns ill.
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Manila
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Santo Tomas
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Cheatam
San Pablo Road
Cheatham
Anderson
Lipa
Rosario
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Batanga
John C. Bates
Lake Taal
Hayes
Col. Anderson
Talisay
Maj
Thirty-seventh
San Pablo
Alaminos
Third Cavalry
San Fernando de la Union
San Francisco
United States
Olympia
Pennsylvania
Col
C. D. Viele
Fourth Cavalry
Viele
District attorney sues bondsmen in election fraud cases
In Philadelphia on Monday the district attorney began suit against bondsmen for Deputy Coroner Samuel Salter and Capital Police Lieutenant Joseph Rodgers and four other fugitives who disappeared before arraignment in the Seventh ward election frauds. Three of nine men indicted in the Twelfth division of the Fifth ward were arraigned and pleaded not guilty, held on bail for trial.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Salter
Capital
Joseph Rodgers
Washington
Seventh Ward
Fifth Ward
Two Men Indicted in Bribery Plot Federal Court
Franklin county grand jury returned indictments against John H. Whallen and Charles H. Ryan for unlawfully conspiring to bribe Senator S. B. Harrel. Bench warrants issued, bonds set at 1000 dollars each. Trials scheduled for January 25.
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Franklin County Grand Jury
John H. Whallen
Charles H. Ryan
General Assembly
S. B. Harrel
Whallen
Ryan
Miss Orpha Sheets Charged in Lover's Death
In Tiffin Ohio on January 16 Miss Orpha Sheets of Green Spring was arrested for the murder of her lover Claude Tuttle who died after apparent strychnine poisoning weeks earlier. She bought strychnine the day of his death and held $200 of his money while the coroner's verdict charges her with his death.
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Tiffin
Orpha Sheets
Green Spring
Claude Tuttle
Miss Sheets
Run at North Tonawanda State Bank Amid Rumors
A run began last Friday and continued Monday at the State bank in North Tonawanda. Cashier Benjamin L. Rand said there was no danger of closing, noting that more money was deposited than withdrawn by noon. The run was started by baseless rumors about the bank’s condition.
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Buffalo
North Tonawanda
State Bank
Benjamin L. Rand
Mr. Rand
Harvard treasurer report shows gifts total over 1.54 million
Cambridge Massachusetts January 16 The Harvard university treasurer's statement to be issued shows gifts from August 1 1898 to July 31 1899 totaling 1 544 829. Of this sum 1 383 460 goes to form new funds or increase existing ones and 161 365 is available for immediate use.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Stevenson Declares No Illinois Governor Run
Bloomington Jan 15 Adlai E Stevenson ends governor bid talk saying I am not a candidate for governor of Illinois and I will not be a candidate.
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Bloomington
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Warren Advances Amid Reports on Ladysmith Battle
British dispatches discuss Warren crossing the Tugela and occupying a strong position north of the river while reports on Warren and Lorden claims spread. The London press notes Boer demoralization and the return of wagons loaded with dead and wounded after the Ladysmith fight.
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Argus
London
Durban
Springfield
Ladysmith
Tugela
Commissariat
Frere
Bester
Payne Leaves for Washington on Convention Plans
Philadelphia January 16 Henry C Payne of Wisconsin a member of the subcommittee in charge of national convention arrangements left for Washington where the subcommittee will meet this week.
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Philadelphia
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
National Republican Committee
Washington
Mr. Payne
Boer War Dispatches Paint Conflicted London Mood
London reports January 16 show confusion over British lines in the Natal theater. Dispatches from Cape Town detail Lord Roberts and field commanders, with Boer forces portrayed as larger than Buller and White combined. Kruger quotes scripture amid British counter moves around Ladysmith.
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Remor
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Morning Post
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South Africa
War Office
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Cape Town
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Kruger
Daily Mail
Lourenzo Marques
Volksstein
Transvaal
Vice Presidency Debate Sparks Rift Among Regions
Committeeman Payne addresses the convention on the vice presidential race. He notes Mc Kinley’s likely renomination but forecasts a large field for the second spot. He cites Bliss and Griggs as possible names, urges eastern western unity, and recalls Garret Hobart’s influence in shaping regional expectations.
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Hanna
Payne
McKinley
Cornelius Bliss
New York
Bliss
Griggs
West
Middle West
Mississippi Valley
Garret A. Hobart
Contests for governor and lieutenant governor begin in Frankfort
The state contest boards opened hearings in Frankfort on January 16 with attorney sparring over legal technicalities. By nightfall only two witnesses had been examined as spectators showed partisan signs and were kept orderly by the sergeants-at-arms.
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Frankfort
Colt unit rushes for British government machine guns
An agent for Colt company says a rush order is being filled for the British government including a large number of Colt machine guns light enough to be carried by infantry. Union Metallic Cartridge company also has a rush order for several million Leemetford cartridges.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Colt Company
Colt
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Transatlantic Steamship Fares Rising Before Paris Exposition
New York reports higher passenger rates on Atlantic lines from New York to Europe as heavy travel to the Paris Exposition is anticipated. The move reflects demand shifts ahead of the event.
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New York
Transatlantic
Europe
Chas. S. Lee
Gen. Pass
Census plan for early floriculture data by mail
Washington reports a special census plan to quickly gather floriculture data by mail for 1899. About 10 500 florists would receive simple schedules covering acreage, crop varieties, yard space, labor, wages, catalogs, postage, fertilizers and gross receipts by subdivision, with free stationery provided.
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Washington
United States
National Mine Workers Convention Opens in Indianapolis
Delegates from at least 18 states assemble at Masonic hall for the United Mine Workers of America convention. John Blue welcomes guests as Fred Smith Henry Fisher and H J Scovinger address the gathering before Samuel Gompers is invited to speak to the meeting and delivers remarks at two o clock.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Masonic Hall
John Blue
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Coffins Misdirected On U S Transport From Santiago
The next United States transport from Santiago will carry 1 000 coffins bound for Manila. One coffin holds a soldier's body. it was unmarked and mislaid. Each crate contains three coffins, making identification impossible.
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Santiago
United States
Manila
Overcoats Sale At Notable Low Prices
Local shop teases readers about winter overcoat bargains with renewed emphasis on cold weather and a notable reduction. Customers urged to act as remaining stock includes a few select coats priced as low as six dollars.
Traveler's Guide Update at Nilton Stop
Train bulletin notes at 5 08 8 schedule change for Nos 2 52 and 21 stopping only on flag at Nilton with small service adjustment and rider advisory.
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Muscatine N and S Railroad Time Table
Muscatine North and South Railroad publishes a time table under the supervision of R M Darley, General Passenger Agent, listing scheduled trains and service hours for passengers.
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R. M. Darley
New Rock Island Davenport Clinton Railroad Timetable
The timetable shows the new link between Rock Island Davenport and Clinton with improved southbound service. It promises better rail access for Muscatine citizens heading to points above Rock Island and Davenport, enhancing travel options previously available.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Clinton
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