Fighting in Samoa endangers electric service across Apia
Reports from Apia, Samoa dated April 15 describe a large fire that crippled the main electric street service, threatening the town. Two men, Frank Boward and Allie Smith, died in the blaze. A colonel named Hen Ona and others warn of wider destruction and call for assistance as authorities organize containment.
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Ariethe
Wheeling
Seipocaredy
Electric
Frank Boward
Allie Smith
McFarland on the stand in Illinois census case
Farland former state secretary testifies about improper census funds in 1893 and 1875 83 revisions. He admits taking money alleged for campaign parts and for his wife, and confirms prior clerks’ testimony. The trial centers on campaign payments and census manipulation.
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Jon
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McFarland
Sid Hae
Calumpit battle report recalls heavy firing and casualties
A Washington dispatch dated April 27 describes heavy firing near Calumpit as American forces engage rebels, with several named casualties among officers and men. The report notes difficult jungle terrain and entrenched positions while reporting allies’ advances and enemy pauses. Casualties include several with severe and slight injuries, and overall developments remain cautiously favorable.
Burned at a Stake in Georgia Mob Violence
An 1899 report describes Sam Hose, accused of killing Alfred Craufurd, burned at the stake by a mob near Baxley, Georgia. Witnesses recount the two-mile march to the stake, the burning, body dismemberment, and removal of trophies. A bloodstained note on paper pinned to the chest warns local residents that they will be treated the same.
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Bawnan
Sam Hose
Alfred Craufurd
Strickland
Palmetlo
New York Journal
Cyclone strike near St Epwanv Neb leaves crews stunned
Fragmented telegraph lines relay a cyclone event near St Epwanv Nebraska. Reports describe a furious wind sweep around 8 o clock striking ships and causing limited damage. Officials confirm casualties and ongoing search for missing personnel aboard a naval vessel. Local authorities urge caution as weather and sea conditions hinder recovery efforts.
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Nathan E. Hares
Elmer Naxves
Patrick H. Dwyer
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