Europe Reacts to Manila Victory and French Political Tensions
Special cablegram details European press reaction to the American Manila victory, noting France, England, and German neutrality doubts. La Liberte questions Germany's stance, La Gaulois urges disciplinary action against judges, La Toberte backs the government bill, and Temps shows silence amid political maneuvering. The Times dispatch by Theodore Stanton.
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Manila
United States
Europe
America
Philippines
England
la Liberte
London
Chamberlain
Germany
la Gaulois
Sobn
Temps
la Toberte
Chamber of Deputies
Philippine crisis as Agoncillo rejection sparks coalition risk
Madrid reports a US commission to be refused unless Agoncillo is received by President McKinley. The Visayas republic recognizes Malolos and seeks federation. Court politics edge toward Liberal coalition. Castelar denounces ultramontane policy. Anglo French war rumors rise from Gibraltar amid dangerous times. Murray MICHEL.
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the Times
Chicago Record
Madrid
Philippines
McKinley
Agoncillo
Philippine Republic
Visayas Republic
Malolos
Senor Silvela
Polavieja
Sagasta
Senor Castelar
Count Almenas
Senate
Gibraltar
Murray Michel
Tower Leaves Vienna Soon Acting Minister Named
Ambassador Charlemagne Tower formally swears in Charles Herdliska as Acting Minister and Acting Charge d Affaires to run the legation until Minister Harris arrives around mid March. Tower will depart Vienna with his family at month end for St Petersburg. Fran Cosma Wagner, widow of Richard Wagner, has arrived seeking singers for next summer.
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Harris
Timms
Chicago Record
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Charlemagne Tower
Charles Herdliska
Legation
Ambassador Tower
St. Petersburg
Fran Cosma Wagner
Richard Wagner
Baireuth
Notable Austrian Art Appointments Spark Berlin Tensions
The restaurant features costly carvings frescoes and paintings by leading Austrian painters. Berlin's Mayor and Corporation declined to attend citing business pressures, provoking ill will over the refusal. Signed by Winliam J. Tucker.
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Taurant
Berlin
Kaiser Speech Divides German Press Over Autocracy and Peace
Berlin reports a split in the German press over the Emperor’s Friday night address. Some papers praise his confidence while others denounce autocratic leanings and call the Czars peace proposal utopian. A Kanitz led interpellation seeks US-Germany talks status amid initial meat bill talks. An estate shooting box project, and a Berlin hunt for an American couple, Amelia Green and Cilli, are noted.
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Chicago Record
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Reichsangeiger
Tageblatt
Boersen
Reichstag
Count Kanitz
United States
Germany
Foreign Office
Washington
Kadinen
London
Ostend
Brussels
Cologne
Amos Green
Cilli
Green
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Wolf von Schierbrand
German trade growth and England's loss, 1872 to 1897
Gastrell's consular report shows Germany expanding its trade from 279 million to 405 million pounds sterling between 1872 and 1897, with eight of twelve 10,000 ton steamers in world cl out under the German flag by 1897. The analysis notes Germany’s shipyards and market-focused exports, and urges England to adapt to existing markets rather than seek new conquests, while highlighting Western Australian importance and US advantages.
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Chicago Record
London
Gastrell
Germany
England
United States
Mobs Battle at Marseilles
Several hundred anarchists and socialists clashed with police while attempting to break up a League des Patriotes meeting. Shots were exchanged, one man was killed, nine wounded, and many arrested including two Socialist Aldermen.
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Chicago Record
Marseilles
League Des Patriotes
JOKED CHOKED AND DIED AT DINNER
John P. Jackson aged 53 of 1317 South Hancock Street died after choking on a large piece of meat during a dinner with friends. The accident occurred last night at his snap par, with witnesses describing a sudden coughing fit before his death.
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John Jackson
John P. Jackson
Sooth Hancock Street
Quay Defeat Is Decisive in Lebanon County Race
Dr. Samuel Wells won the Republican nomination for State Senator in Lebanon County by a sweeping margin, signaling the quashing of Quay and the machine. Weiss carried 30 of 32 districts with a decisive majority, while Quay leaders suffered heavy losses in city wards and county townships.
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Lebanon
Samuel Wells
Gobin
Quay
Dr. Weiss
Weiss
Woomer
Anti- Quay
Gerberich
D. P. Gerberich
Ezra Meyer
Dr. Thomas
Zerbe
Heidelberg Township
Dr. Gerberich
Union
East Hanover
Lightning Kills Two in Maryland Amid Sudden Storm
A violent electrical storm swept Maryland causing heavy snow and blizzard conditions. A colored girl Rath Morlock died by lightning near Dorchester county and an unidentified colored man was found dead in Howard county as roads closed and trains delayed. The eerie weather unsettles residents.
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Balti
Maryland
Rath Morlock
Dorchester County
Howard County
Paris Police Capture Spy
Paris police arrest a former French infantry lieutenant named Durand on illicit correspondence with a foreign government involving military secrets. Police seized documents showing fortress plans after a bridge collapse and a loaded mail cart incident exposed Durand's letters.
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Paris
Leutenant
Nancy
Durand
Loire
Dorand
Quay and Son Visit City to Confer with Lawyers
United States Senator Quay arrived from Washington with his son Richard at the Hotel Stratford to meet with lawyers A B Shields and Rufus E Shapley regarding cases awaiting trial Monday February 20 in this city. He declined to discuss the Harrisburg treaty issue but said the outlook was satisfactory and planned to return to Washington to vote on the peace treaty.
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United States
Quay
Washington
Richard R. Quay
Pittsburg
Stratford
Harrisburg
Hhis
Senate
Hard Luck Pursued Them Henry Kauffman and John Story
Henry Kauffman and John Story were arrested at 940 South Sixth Street by Policeman Walfish for robbing two nickel-in-the-slot machines. They allegedly broke open a machine at 1 pm and a second at 3 pm. the owner had removed the coins the night before. Magistrate Smith set each bail at $600 to answer in court.
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Henry Kauffman
Cherry Street
John Story
Tasker Street
South Sixth Street
Walfish
Second District
Smith
Attwood Alive but in Trouble
Joseph Attwood of 614 Wood Street has been missing from his home and business since Tuesday. A note sent to his wife says he has got into trouble but expects to get through it. detectives search without a clue to his address. Mrs. Attwood expects his early return but cannot explain the trouble.
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Joseph Attwood
Wood Street
Attwood
Joseph
Fatal fall from tally-ho in Los Angeles
Peter Neu of Heldman & Neu Chicago was killed instantly when the tally-ho horse carriage broke a king belt and threw five riders onto Grand avenue near Washington street. Neu landed head first. his son and Walter Wall suffered broken legs. Captain Banting rode the carriage. Mr Mee recently won the San Pedro harbor contract.
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Cal
Peter Neu
Heldman & Neu
Chicago
Captain Banting
Grand Avenue
Washington Street
Neu
Mr. Neu
Walter Wall
Mr. Mee
San Pedro Harbor
Fire at John Cunningham Mill Injures Fireman
A blaze at John Cunningham mill on East Huntingdon Street caused $5,000 damage to mill contents and machinery. A fireman identified as Manuel, 61, was injured and admitted for medical care. The fire origin remains unknown and investigators are on scene.
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John Cunningham
East Huntingdon Street
Manuel
Ose
Weekend Forecast for Mid Atlantic States Monday Outlook
Forecast covers Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Expect generally fair conditions with light inland winds and mild temperatures. No significant precipitation is expected as high pressure dominates the region.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Insurgents Rout Americans In Manila Area Reported
Cablegram from General Otis and Colonel Thompson describe heavy losses and strong American heroism as insurgents were driven back. Admiral Dewey notes general engagement with no naval casualties. Spanish Governor General Rios claims Iloilo evacuated under necessity and hints at possible Filipino recognition issues.
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Manila
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Navy
United States
Spain
General Rios
Iloilo
Rios
Dhilo
Cowen
Filipinos Lose Nerve in Fierce US Charge at Manila
A Times special cablegram reports last night’s attack on Manila by Filipino insurgents, repulsed by American forces with ships aiding from the bay. Estimated American casualties at 20 killed and 125 wounded. insurgent losses believed heavy. shells from ships caused native casualties. Admiral Seymour warned Aguinaldo against hopes of foreign recognition, while Admiral Dewey urges policy caution.
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Chicago Record
Manila
Seymour
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Filipinos Attack as U S Forces Engage Near Manila
In Manila on February 5 a clash erupted after three Filipinos breached pickets at Santa Mesa. Corprac Greely killed one, wounding another as Filipinos pressed at Caloocan Santa Mesa and other points. US regiments from Nebraska Montana North Dakota and others held ground until reinforcements. Upon daylight California Washington regiments led a charge driving Filipinos from Paco and Santa Mesa. American losses and Filipino casualties reported pending.
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Manila
Nebraska Regiment
Santa Mesa
Greely
Caloocan
Nebraska
Montana
North Dakota
Gagalangin
Balik-Balik
Paco
Pandacan
Utah Light Artillery
United States
Charleston
Concord
Malabon
Malate
California
Washington
Reservoir
Kansas
Dakota
Dewey Reports Manila Fighting Begins With Insurgents
Admiral Dewey cabled that hostilities started between American forces and Philippine insurgents in and around Manila, with the insurgents described as aggressors repulsed. Washington polled toward ratifying the peace treaty as news broke of a new war, while General Otis had yet to reply.
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Admiral Dewey
Navy Department
Manila
Philippines
United States
Aguinaldo
Dewey
General Otis
Philippine Commission
Special Suit at a Snappy Price
A black Cheviot made to measure suit in a double-breasted sack cut with satin lapels. It is an all wool winter style offered at a reduced price from a window display on Market Street. Cleaning up the fine fabrics.
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Ninth Street
Arch Street
North Street
Rose
Dash to Clear Fall and Winter Suits at Perry & Co
Local ads urge customers to hurry as Perry & Co 1520 Chestnut Street clears fall and winter suit stock. The bespoke department chief aims to close stock before the spring arrivals, noting many suitings and few worsteds remain.
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