Sharpshooters Using Krag Rifles in Malolos Advance
Manila report says a third of the American force at Malolos moves to form an advanced line with patrols and sentries ahead General MacArthur’s volunteers receive Krag-Jorgensen rifles while Filipinos discover they can empty Mauser rifles before the Springfield rifles reach effective range. Rebels in Samar province weary. General Lukban has deserted with funds. Bandit uprising near Namoss. Labzid captured April 2 after swift action by California and other troops, quelling the rebellion.
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Manila
Malolos
MacArthur
Volunteera
Samar
Philippines
Uolosel Smith
Namos
Papussin
Joarlan
Sime
California Regiment
Duboce
Labzid
Papingsio
Prisoners of war in Philippines reported well treated
General Rios reports to Madrid that Spanish prisoners held by Filipino forces are well treated but scattered, with Aguinaldo unaware of their numbers. Some are living with rebels, while Itios says liberation seems unlikely while war with the United States continues. Diplomats hope a favorable light upon prisoner questions after peace.
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General Rios
Madrid
Tins
Manila
T Commission
Aguinaldo
Tagalos
Itios
Washington
Burying the Nereos at Arlington with 15000 in attendance
A state funeral ceremony in Arlington attended by Neation's representatives, President McKinley, and high officials to honor SAG officers and soldiers killed in the Spanish American War. Religious rites featured Episcopal and Catholic services, the flag, three volleys from artillery, and earth being placed on the coffins.
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Neation
Ciba
Teadia
Westerdafternoon
Che Tabton
McKanley
Bia
District of Columbia
Hanor
Ashe
OC. W. Freeland
Fort Monroe
Valher McGee
St. Patrick's Church
Freelanst
Episcopal Church
Father McGee
Missionaries in China Empress Seeks Kind Treatment
A Pekin edict by the Dowager Empress promised protection for Christian teachers in China and urged officials to curb anti Christian sentiment. It declares teaching of Christianity permitted and calls foreigners to be treated as fellow citizens while emphasizing restraint to prevent unrest. The proclamation is dated the 27th of the 10th month.
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Washington
United States
Conger
Pekin
State Department
Tien Tsin
China
Firemen's Fine Work Reduces West South Street Fire Loss
Firemen's prompt action limited damage after a blaze on West South street yesterday. A large frame building, greenhouses, stables, and outbuildings were damaged, with hundreds of glass panes broken. Mr Herman and Mr Poole carried insurance, while Mr Hahn and his son suffered facial burns. If the fire had spread, destruction could have been far worse. The journal notes a new sporting venture in Napav.
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West South Street
Herman
Mesers
Justin Buch
Charles A. Poole
George Chew
Poole
Mssrs
Thomas & Son
Buoh
Edward Hahn
Charles Hahn
Hahn
Large factory blaze near Dudley Page opens city smoke
Fire from a burning brush pile in Dudley Page’s field ignited a 200 foot shed near the foundry. The blaze spread to greenhouses, stables, and outbuildings of several owners. Firemen arrived promptly as a brisk breeze fed the flames and embers rained over Second Street.
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Dudley Page
Hermann
Messrs. John BE. Price & Company
Nothagle
Fire sweeps frame structure and greenhouses amid town blaze
Flames engulfed a frame structure and two greenhouses near homes of Chew Buck and Poole as the fire spread to a large public school roof and a long shed at Fredericktown Savings Institution. The greenhouse, housing about 2500 geraniums and 1000 lilies, was nearly a total loss while other roofs sustained minor damage. A navy demonstration is urged amid labor disputes in Philadelphia where bricklayers resolved a wage strike by employers agreeing to the scale.
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Poole
Herman
Ench
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Messrs. FP
Granville Thomas & Son
Philadelphia
Joamesmen Bricklayers’ Association
Master Bricklayers’ Association
Havana Beef Provisions Inquiry Escalates
In Havana Captain Nat Caines declines to issue receipts for large stores including 60 000 cans of beef and 200 000 of tomatoes amid suspected spoilage. A survey board is to be appointed as inspectors find rotten meat, with 400 cans destroyed and questions over contracts to a Chicago firm. Washington orders a full investigation and possible further action.
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Havana
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Ludlow
Mulliken
Eason
Gaines
Lalow
Smith
Caines
Chicago
United States
Marianas and
Hosina
Washington Agri- Te
Tlavana
War Department
Moikiejohn
Uiat
Bank Robbers Fail In Botking Heist Near Wapakonein
April 7 report from Botking details a failed bank robbery at Stevts bank with $10,000 in the inner safe. Five men assaulted the vault, overpowered a watchman, and fired on residents, then fled by carriage. a 25-strong posse pursued, but no robbers were found.
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Stevts Bank
Botking
Citizea
Montgomery City
Wellsville
Conrad Mentz
Mentz
Calaboose
Samuel Kuipfel
Solidifying Cubans and Gomez reinstatement debate
The Cuban military assembly backs General Gomez and contemplates reinstating him as commander in chief to push independence and oppose U S withdrawal. Observers warn the move could harm Cuban recovery and American authority while the Liga Patriotica and Cuban party seek unity.
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Vwavane
Behue Deal
Gomes
Cohan
United States
Itland
Gomez
Washington
Ile
Pedro Diaz
Pinar del Rio
Havana
Tine
Hin
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Nations
Liga Patriotica
Party of Cuban’ Independence
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