Filipinos Routed In Battle Near Legaspi and Sorsogon
Dispatches report General Young plans to strike Tina and Aguinaldo in the north while assembling forces in the mountains. Company F of the 47th Regiment routed a band between Legaspi and Irulis province on April 18, with two Americans killed and five wounded. Filipino losses were heavy as unrest around Legaspi and Sorsogon continued. Two recent rebel attacks on American garrisons in the Visayan islands left 250 enemies dead and no Americans wounded.
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Young
Tina
Gineal Young
Taina
Hake
Indiecate
Aguliatda
Raina
Legaspi amdlis#0
Province of Albany
Tegaspi
Sorsogon
Viscayan Islands
Senate fights Nicaragua canal bill as session nears end
Republican Senators aim to block passage of the Nicaragua canal bill this session. Aldrich introduces a bill authorizing J G Wingham and R F Goodwin to build or maintain a toll or railroad bridge across the Tallapoona river between Klore and Montgomery counties. A monument bill for soldiers buried at Talladega Alabama moves from the senate library committee to the military committee.
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Senate
Aldrich
J. G. Wingham
R. F. Goodwin
Tallapoona
Betwee Kluore
Montgomery
Atlanta Council Demands Mayor Woodward Resign
A heated council vote in Atlanta calls on Mayor G. Woodward to resign before the next meeting two weeks hence after a sermon by Rev. L. G. Brough ton accusing the mayor of improper conduct. The opposition leader says he will resign if required by a prior statement. Woodward's term ends January 1.
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Tity Cowneil
Atlanta
Woodward
Council of
Jones G. Woodward
L. G. Broughton
Memphis Parade Ends In Citywide Jubilant Surrender
Memphs lonora Dewey, Memphis went wild Monday as the city surrendered unconditionally to the gallant admiral and his gravious wife. A grand parade in the afternoon drew thousands who cheered along principal streets, marking the climax of the day’s festivities.
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Lonora Dewey
Memphis
Destructive Fire at Ware Furniture Plant in Atlanta
A major fire destroyed the Ware Furniture factory in Atlanta and forty worker cottages. Hundreds of thousands of feet of hardwood lumber burned. Fireman William Dickinson suffered serious burns and Thomas Yarte was carried from a cottage unconscious. Total losses about 200000 dollars with about half insured.
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Atlanta
Ware Furniture Company
William Dickinson
Thomas Yarte
Cuban Editor Murdered at Gibara Theater
Senor Alberti editor of Don Claridades was shot dead at the Gibara theater by an unknown assailant. Alberti, an active politician, had recently criticized American officials and election orders in his paper and had received threatening letters he ridiculed publicly.
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Gibara
Santiago de Cuba
Senor Alberti
Don Claridades
Agsaswin
Alberti
Albert
Tornado Toll Rising Across Denton and Nearby Counties
A devastating tornado outbreak swept multiple counties from Kansas City to Denton, destroying one third of Urcia, Texas houses and causing several deaths and many injuries. Reports describe eight distinct funnel clouds, long damage paths, and widespread infrastructure disruption with telephone and wire outages hindering precise tallies. Local towns including Elm and Worth reported substantial destruction while Brookville and nearby areas logged debris-filled damage paths.
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Urcia
Denton County
Tosas
Denton Cownty
Murder Charge Shocks South Carolina Town
In Bainburg a tense feud between Rev W K Johnson and W T Bollinger escalated Friday when Johnson shot Bollinger with a double barrel shotgun during a dispute over property lines. Bollinger died soon after as neighbors and influential local families watched.
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Bainburgh
W. KE. Johnson
Baptist Church
W. T. Bollinger
Judicial District
John B. Bellinger
Baptist Parsonage
Bellinger
Rev. Jonson
Desperate Fight on Panay Island at Icambanao
A dispatch from Mantia reports a heavy engagement near Icambanao Panay where a U.S. reconnaissance party was surrounded. Four Americans were killed and sixteen wounded. others escaped. Reinforcements from Iloilo arrived as Filipino forces retreated to mountain strongholds.
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Mantia
Ilollo
Icambanao
Panay
Confed rally picks Bishop Capers for memorial sermon
Bishop Capers of the Diocese of South Carolina and Bishop Ellison Capers, noted ex Confederate general, have been chosen to deliver the memorial sermon at the Confederate reunion in Louisville Kentucky on Sunday June 1.
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Capers Ty
Ellison Capers
Diocese of
South Carolina
Louisville
Professor Stone Plans Solar Eclipse Observation Trip
University of Virginia astronomy chief Professor Stone, director of the Toan der McGormick Observatory, will observe a solar eclipse from Winnsboro South Carolina. He will be joined by three mathematicians and astronomers to set up a large photographic camera thirty nine feet long with a five inch diameter lens. Plates will be triple coated and 1x17 inches in size. No telescopes will be used.
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Professor Stone
University of Virginia
Toan der McGormick Observatory
Winnsboro
S. C
Yieual Alady
Knoxville killing shocks crowd as Beard fires at Turner
At Knoxville Rufus Beard shot George Turner in the heart killing him instantly. A large crowd gathered and Beard then turned on the crowd, rushing them with his pistol. Turner, advancing with an open knife, prompted the fatal shots. Beard was wounded before he fired again.
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Knoxville
Con
Rufus
Beard
George Turner
Turner
Army Reorganization Bill Passes Senate Amid Debate
The reorganization bill, hailed in military circles, replaces permanent army billets with a four year detail system. It splits artillery into two branches and creates a 174,418 man force with 100 cadet places at West Point. The commander rank rises to lieutenant general and adjutant general to major general. Fortifications funding of about 7.5 million dollars also passed.
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Senate
Quarturmaster
Cne
Ecoust
Woat Point
Armed conflict reports from the Philippines in early month
The War Department reprints General Otis's April summary detailing enemy captures of 80 artillery pieces 1 200 rifles camel ammunition and stores. Enlisted deaths 13 officers 3, enlisted 24 wounded. Rumored/Samaras losses 19 killed with unreported wounded. Enemy operations across northern Luzon Visayas islands. Filipino leaders claim early pacification and termination of the war.
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Wid
Luzon
Visayen Islands
Samaras
Guam Treasurer Reports Surplus Amid Spanish Legacy
Governor Leary submits another official report from Guam, detailing a thorough census taken under his direction and a six month finances showing a surplus in the island treasury. The balance sheet reflects silver currency remaining from the Spanish era as American money has not yet circulated.
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Leary
Javy Department
Guam
Spanjarda
Arrests in Savannah and Kentucky Jail Bail Denied
Arrest records show M Wienski of Lif Savane nah Shoe & Dry Goods Company arrested in Savannah Ga on embezzlement charges totaling 11000. W T Culton denied bail in Brankfort Ky case tied to Gov Gue bel murder. trial set for September term in Georgetown for other defendants.
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M. Wienski
Lif Savanenah Shoe & Dry Goods Company
Savannah
Wilenski Company
W. T. Culton
Wm. Guebel
Brankfort
Cantril
Culton
Georgetown
Fire razes Glasgow business district destroying church and offices
A blaze starting Saturday swept away the business section of Glasgow Kentucky, destroying Kaubeld's store and residence and extending southward to consume the Methodist church, the telephone exchange, the Republican office, the newspaper office, and both telegraph offices. Total losses estimated at $150,000 with Kaubeld's property at $20,000.
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Kentucky
Lawn Harned
Glasgow
Kaubeld
Methodist Church
Republian
Judge Culberson Dies After Illness in Texas
Judge Culberson, longtime Texas public figure and former chair of the House judiciary committee, died after a period of illness. He had served as a national legistature advocate and was a commissioner reviewing United States authorities, leaving a noted mark on constitutional law and public life.
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Shore A. Valboreun
Toxes
Ktipne
Cail
Culberson
Armee
Chin Meyer
Ube LLC
Hisvun
Avery Fens
Nyeey
Minh
Walla
Fk Dirial
Pontintas
Lee Wien
Dolleste
Caulia
Farlinn
Ander Uieghire
Bedford Jail
Lisa
Wafmiog Wuilines
Fieumen
Soins
Cai
Oldousi
Phew
Abel
Wwe
Hirth
Shu
Seal
Trovit
Mtiner
House of God
South Carolina Exposition Seeks Charter and Funds
A plan titled Tip South Caroling and Inter-State wal Woat Thding Exposition seeks a charter for a major fair with a capital of 200,010. About 100,000 has been pledged mainly in Ulraston, where the event is proposed to be held. A South Carolina committee will travel to Washington next week to win favorable action from officials.
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Atote
Uluraston
Washington
Vongrea
Alrauul
Happy Mill Countyl Realty
Eli
Blas Fide
Wikel
Ava
Ladler
Lourterath
Wooten Koya
Java
Min
Nuit
Vollola
New York
Yonkers
Rytown
Madson
Menu
Amo
Shail bin
Ras Denen
Rome
Mayesty
Fugiaid
Atmerica
Virgina
ToMarson
Montpelier
Madton
Monroe
Taylor
Lincoln
the Field
Liv Furullups
Boewewn
Amul
Leenil
Gunurair
Ani Ghebeeian
Wally Housy
Nylainos
Capture of high-ranking insurgent leader in northern region
In a weekend operation Lieut. J. V. Smith of Goa captured the top insurgent officer in Jas town, near Saitaldeo province. Generals and local units coordinated guerilla efforts, with forces sweeping the countryside at night to seal the arrest amid ongoing anti-insurgent actions.
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Vuiplon Tomurcent
Adinvids Swaine
Pontelon Garvin
Aguinaldo
Lieut
J. V. Smith
Goa
Punston
Star
Jas
Airée Tiles
Saitaldeo
Proyinea
New Keija
Shreld
Gen. Funston
General Otis to Return to U S and Philippines Command
General Otis seeks permission to return to the United States as orders relieve him take effect May 5. McArthur designated to supervise the division of the Philippines with Brevet Maj. Gen. Wheaton assigned to command the department of southern Luzon. Also reports a fatal shipwreck and a tragic accident at Wayerose, plus a civil bill passing Congress with about $61.5 million in appropriations.
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Otis
United States
War Department
Goneral McArthur
Philippines
Wheaton
McArthur
Luzon
Georgia Lynchings Reported in Coffee County
Georgia authorities report a mob lynching of Marshall Jones, a Black man accused in the murder of Allen Crosby. Jones was taken from Douglas jail and hanged from a pine tree. Brown, who fired the fatal shot, remained at large. In Alabama, Mobile cotton mills plan a new building to double capacity, adding about 700 jobs.
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Georgia
Marshall Jones
Allen Crosby
Ilist
Coffee County
Douglas
Brown
Crosby
Mobile Cotton Mills
Postoffice Established Between Tuskaloo sa and Eutaw
A new postoffice named Ralph has been established between Tuscaloosa and Eutaw near Hickman. William L. Stewart is appointed postmaster. Conductor Will Lavender of the Fat Lake carling in Birmingham was dangerously stabbed by an unknown Black man and is in precarious condition.
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Eutaw
Ralph
Hickman
William L. Stewart
Will Lavender
Carling
Birmingham
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