Filipino insurgents suffer heavy losses near Manila
Reports from Manila on February 6 detail heavy casualties for Filipino forces as American troops push from the north toward Caloocan and south toward Pasay. About 20 000 Filipino troops faced 13 000 American soldiers with major naval bombardment wounding and killing many insurgents.
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Twentieth
Kansas Infantry
Third Artillery
Montana Infantry
Tenth
Pennsylvania Infantry
Otis
South Dakota Infantry
Colorado Infantry
Nebraska Infantry
Hale
Utah Light Artillery
McArthur
First
California Infantry
Idaho Infantry
Wyoming Infantry
Washington Infantry
King
Fourth Cavalry
Fourteenth Infantry
North Dakota Infantry
Ovenshine
Sixth Artillery
Anderson
Ammunition for Dewey Fleet Leaves Norfolk
The Solace departed Norfolk at 3 PM bound for Dewey's squadron via the Suez Canal carrying ammunition and needed stores. War Department confirms Manila troops have ample smokeless powder and rifles. 6,000 rifles held by volunteers.
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Washington
Norfolk
Dewey
Suez Canal
War Department
Manila
Battle of Manila Battles Through Night Across Pasig
A Manila clash described as a semicircle of seventeen miles stretched from Saturday evening into dawn. Filipino forces attacked along the Pasig with heavy American responses from units including the Third Artillery and multiple regiments. Night lulls gave way to dawn advances as Dewey signals guided naval support from Cavite.
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Manila
Santa Mesa
Pasig River
Dewey
Cavite
United States
Charleston
Concord
Mal
Debate Over Jesuit School Recognition Streams in Italian Parliament
In Rome on February 6 1899 a stormy parliamentary session focused on Jesuit schools and education reform. Mondragone’s Jesuit college faced official recognition and inspection amid party splits, while Bacelli revoked Mondragone’s status prompting another uproar. The Americanist controversy nears a pivotal point with Monsignor O Connell signaling a critical decision.
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Trascati
Mondragone
Italy
Minister of Public Instruction
Signor
Crispi
Society of Jesus
Bacelli
Monsignor O'Connell
Ireland
William Rapinet MacKenzie
Cuba Is Pacified
Hon. Robert P. Porter arrived in Washington from Havana after meeting General Gomez at Remedios. He described improved conditions in Cuba since September with renewed work, crops planted, and livestock returning, signaling pacification from Remedios to St. Domingo.
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Washington
Robert P. Porter
Havana
Gomez
Remedios
Gage
Porter
Savana
St. Domingo
Mr. Porter
Cuba
Corliss Engine Plant to Join Hoadley Syndicate
Providence February 6 A report says the Corliss Engine Co plans to transfer its plant to the Hoadley syndicate for 1.25 million dollars as part of a broader absorption effort by Cramps Philadelphia and Lewis Nixon to block English rivals. The plant will operate engine building with 1200 workers and a payroll over 25000 weekly. start up in two weeks. George B. Graham, Cramp counsel, denies Cramp ties to the consolidation and declines to comment on others.
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Times
Providence
R. L
Corliss Engine Company
Hoadley Syndicate
New York
Philadelphia
Cramps
Lewis Nixon
Newport News
Atlantic Seaboard
George 8. Graham
Cramp Ship and Engine Building Company
Foiled Desperadoes in Daring Rutherford Safe Job
Late tonight two masked robbers threatened Union Traction Company workers at the East Rutherford power house forcing three men to face the wall with revolvers to their heads. Electrician Charles Tyler struggled with a robber and was wounded in the leg while others secured the contents of the safe and escaped.
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Third Artillery
Kansas
Montana
Minnesota
South Dakota
Colorado
Utah Battery
Fourth Cavalry
North Dakota Volunteers
Sixth Artillery
Fourteenth Infantry
Caliacan
Santa Mesa
Galingatan
Rutherford
N. J
Union Traction Company
East Rutherford
Moe
Charles Tyler
Ake
Dean
Hersh Named Democratic Candidate for Senator
In Lebanon on February 6 the county Democratic convention nominated Dr. Alfred C. Hersh of this city, chairman of the county committee, to oppose Dr. Weiss in the Senate race. Hersh is described as a popular young man and his selection follows a local party meeting.
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Lebanon
Weiss
Alfred C. Hersh
Weiss Victory Sparks Anti Quay Mobilization in Lebanon
The Lebanon County primary results show Dr. Samuel Weiss winning 3 600 votes to 2 421 for Dr. Gerberich with votes split in Mount Zion and Cold Spring. Independent leaders filed nomination papers to put Weiss on the ballot as Good Government and calls for legislators to oppose Quay. A large anti Quay gathering is planned for Harrisburg with thanks to Dalzell and Flinn for overriding Quay rule.
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Lebanon
George B. Woomer
Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Dr. Wetlss
Quay
Dr. Weiss
Weiss
Cold Spring Township
Gerberich
Mt. Zion
Court House
Dalzell
Flinn
Pennsylvania
Census Bill Passes House While Senate Bill Varies
Washington February 6 reports a busy House session with several key measures. The census bill by the House committee passed 147 to 42, creating an independent census bureau. Other actions include extending anti convict labor laws to Hawaii, referring $212,000 in war claims to the Court of Claims, establishing a national military park at Vicksburg, and granting 25,000 acres to Alabama’s Girls Industrial School.
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Washington
House
House Committee
Senate
Census Bureau
Hopkins
Hawaiian Islands
Court of Claims
War Claims Committee
Vicksburg
Alabama
Girls’ Industrial School
Little Poisoner Admits Poisoning Household Group
Edgar Waters an 18 year old colored boy pleaded guilty in Quarter Sessions Court to administering poison with intent to kill. He poisoned coffee used by Frank T. Anderson his wife Eugenia I L MacPherin and Adelaide Wade injuring them and then a theft of $5. Waters was committed to the House of Refuge by Judge Arnold.
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Edgar Waters
House of Refuge
Arnold
Quarter Sessions Court
Frank T. Anderson
Saybrook Avenue
Edgar
Adelaide Wade
Waters
Peace treaty won by a single vote in Senate
The treaty of peace with Spain was ratified in executive session by 57 to 27, narrowly surpassing the two thirds needed. The vote featured notable defections and support from key Republicans and Democrats, with discussions of Nevada senators influence and remarks by Senator Hale explaining his opposition.
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Hoar and
Hate
United States
Hale
Maine
Hoar
Massachusetts
Mason
Illnoia
Ilinois
Wellington
Maryland
Philippines
McComas
Gorman
Clay
Georgia
Faulkner
West Virginia
Gray
Kenny
Delaware
McEnery
Louisiana
McLaurin
South Carolina
Morgan
Nevada
White House
Senate
Haywood Critically Ill in February Update
Ex-State Treasurer Benjamin J. Haywood is gravely ill with kidney involvement. Doctors Warren J Hilliard and Mary McKinstry report low hopes for recovery. Haywood was moved by ambulance from the Gable House to the Carver House to escape railroad noise, but his condition remained unchanged.
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Sharon
Benjamin J. Haywood
Gable House
Carver House
Bribery Charge Flaunts Senate Vote On Peace Treaty
An accusation is openly leveled that a United States Senator voted against ratification due to a financial obligation to opponents of the treaty. The charge calls for Senate investigation and warns of dishonor while soldiers from the Senator’s state suffer in Manila.
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Corbin
Atlee
State Department
Otis
United States
Manila
the Times
Washington
United States Senate
Senate
Beieve
Republic
Riot on a Chicago Street
A long standing feud between two groups sparked a clash on West Fullerton Avenue near High Street at midnight. About fifty participants used knives and clubs. six were seriously injured and a dozen more hurt. Police made several arrests.
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Chicago
West Fullerton Avenue
High Street
Frank Semmerling
John Bush
John Rehm
August Banker
Victor Gunkel
John Runtskoski
Quay Declaration Denies Withdrawal Plans
Harrisburg February 6 Richard R Quay denies a reported withdrawal by his father Senator Quay and declares he will stay in the race. Quay and allies meet with Elkin Durham and Leach then refuse further interview while Sean ne goed a says the senator will be elected to succeed himself. Democrats Hope to Carry Lebanon Chairman Garman and Dr Hersh predict a contest with independent Dr Samuel Weiss and Pomgors Se candidate Zidames M Guffey overseeing Democratic forces as events unfold.
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Lebanon
Hans. Ezra Meyer
T. T. Zerbe
Samuel Weiss
Lebanon County
Quay
Joint Assembly
United States
Daily News
Harrisburg
Richard R. Quay
Mr. Quay
Quaylites
Elkin
Durham
Frank Willing Leach
Sean Ne Goed
Senator Quay
Garman
Democratic State Committee
Alfred C. Hersh
Democratic Committee
Dr. Hersh
Pomgors Se
Zidames M. Guffey
Ee Btte
Ty Thads
One
Sean
Liberal Party Elects Campbell-Bannerman Leader
London February 6 At a Liberal MPs meeting at the Reform Club Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman formerly Chief Secretary for Ireland and later Secretary of State for War was elected to succeed Sir William Vernon Harcourt as leader of the Liberal party.
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Henry Campbell-Bannerman
William Vernon Harcourt
London
Reform Club
Ireland
Liberal
The Sundry Civil Bill Funds Philadelphia Mint
The sundry civil appropriation bill approved by the House appropriations committee includes a 600000 dollar allocation for the Philadelphia Mint as part of its public buildings items.
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Philadelphia
Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Steamer Acadian Grounds at Louisburg Harbor Entrance
The steamer Acadian ran ashore on Rock Island at the Louisburg harbor entrance on a calm, clear evening. The vessel appears to be a total loss with fourteen feet of water in the hold. The night was fine and bright as the incident occurred.
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Tiollo
Aguinaldo
Panay
Uranus
Iollo
Baltimore
Louisburg Harbor
Halifax
Acadian
Rock Island
Snowy Tuesday Forecast for Mid-Atlantic States
The forecast covers Far Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland with snow likely. Snow cleared by day and brief clearing with fresh winds following.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Senate Scene Amid Treaty Debate and National Mood
Washington crowds fill Capitol corridors to witness Senate action on a pending treaty. Senator Allen of Nebraska opposes dilatory measures and accuses political figures of ambition while praising Gorman and Bryan. He claims Republicans did not influence his stance.
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TIMES
Washington
Maine
Capitol
Senate
Manila
Capitol Hill
Dewey
Otis
Aguinaldo
Allen
Nebraska
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Bryan
Gorman
Mr. Bryan
Ground Hog Weather Clerk Promotion Boosts Wardrobe Appeal
Advertisement touts promoting the Ground Hog to weather clerk status and praises fashionable suits and coats. Perry & Co at 1520 Chestnut Street offer stylish winter attire with low prices and ready-made trousers starting at two dollars.
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