Public disclosure of Miles report on Philippine misconduct
Washington reports reveal Gen. Miles documented harsh treatment by scouts in the Philippines during a tour last autumn and winter. He cites torture, including a 63 year old man burned to death, and describes instances across Cebu, Tacloban, and other sites with names of officers and civilians involved. The secretary of war approved publication of the report with a brief note.
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War Department
Miles
Philippines
Hoxton
Milex
Davis
Philippine
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Matangas
Hiya
Vincente Buna
Henpersey
Ain Omeuilding
Manila
Milew
Sam Net
Nu. Miles
Cebu
Samuels
4Th Infantry
United States Volunteers
Lient. Reeter
Fantey
Lacag
Luzon
Tacloban
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Quison
Maj
Watts
Lieut
Caulfield
Ramos
Preston
Cor
McKeen
Te Presidente
Rocutes
Jose Borja
Padre Jon Diaznes
Gaujot
20Th Cavalry
Maja
1St Infantry
Glenn
Conger
Glenn” Brigade
Hughes
Philines
Minister Arrested for Killing Birds in Thedford Neb
Very Rev Lee Crag dean of Tuinley cathedral in Ou was arrested in Thedford Neb for shooting meadow larks. He went to Thedford to shoot ducks but was suspected of targeting larks. Sheriff of Thomas county found four bagfuls of birds and arrested him. He faced a charge of violating state game laws and was bound over to district court.
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Lee Crag
Tuinley Cathdral
Thedford
Thomas County
Justice of the Peace
Lincoln man inherits Montana mines after old romance
Lincoln resident George W. Gunter, once an oiler earning 45 dollars monthly on the Burlington, receives a fortune from a former sweetheart. He now owns two gold and silver mines near Butte, Montana, valued at about five million dollars. The bequest arrived after a long-ago romance and subsequent marriages. Mrs. Pinger, the wealthy widow, recently visited Gunter.
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Burlington
Butte
Mont
George W. Gunter
Lincoln
Montana
Gunter
Destructive Columbus Clothing Fire Kills Firefighter
A major blaze in Columbus destroys the Bronson and Union Clothing buildings at High and Long streets and damages several structures. Daniel Lewis, captain of engine No. 11, perishes under a collapsing wall as residents are rescued from peril in a chaotic scene. The fire, driven by a north wind, began in the Bronson building and spread southward, gutting Union and adjoining structures while threatening nearby shops.
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Bronson and Union Clothing Companies
Cialler
Nicholas
Daniel Lewis
Philip Nation
Bronson Bulking
Dames
Pronson
High Street
Long
Brunson
Union Clothing Company
Ston
Plae
Sheldon Dry Goods Company
Corrr
Fire rescue heroism amid Chicago blaze and a fatal collapse
A North Side grocer named Nation narrowly escaped a Fourth Floor blaze in the Brunson building as flames trapped him in a room. Firemen raised a ladder while Nation, in underclothes, braved smoke to retrieve clothes before climbing down. Captain Dannt Lewis died after a wall collapse while aiding others.
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Nation
Brunson
Saan
Dannt Lewis
Engine Company No. 11
Palace
Mons
Lewis
Robb Named Acting Attorney General for Post Office
Washington April 27 Charlen H Robb assistant attorney for the department of justice has been appointed as acting attorney general for the post office department to fill the vacancy left by Tyner.
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Robb
Tyner
Washington
Charlen H. Robb
Department of Justice
Post Office Department
James N. ‘Lyner
Patriotic Birthday Celebration Honors Grant in Oranha
In Galena Illinois a patriotic birthday event marks Grant's history with a feature by Hon. Wililawe P. Guriesy in Oranha. The program emphasizes Grant's character and achievements as the chief focus of the celebration today.
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Grant
Galena
Wililawe P. Guriesy
Oranha
Lof Grant
Roosevelt Visits Lincoln Amid Large Crowds in Lincoln Nebraska
Roosevelt arrives by spell train in Lincoln at 2 pm amid military escort and city preparations. Crowds swell Lincoln’s 50 000 residents to about double as visitors flood the capital. The president speeches from a capitol signal, with heightened security and parades through Hastings Grand Island and Edgemont routes.
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Neb
Roosevelt
Grand Island
St. Stephens
Eplscopal
Sena
Dietrich
Taylor
Minep Ranch
Hone
Otaba
Yellowstone Park
Newcastle
Gillette
Moorcraft
Wye
Ardmore
Edgemont
Crawford
Alliance
Nob
Mtierwarile
Aluurt
Might School
Mustings
Vasquez lands from Dominican gun boat at Guantanamo
Vasequez, former presidente of the republic of San Domingo, landed at Guantanamo Cuba today from a Dominican gun boat.
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Vasquez
Mayone
Vasequez
Republic of San Domingo
Guantinamo
Cuba
Five Men Fatally Burned in Molten Metal Explosion
Lancaster Pa April 27 five men were horribly burned and two fatally by the explosion of molten metal at Marietin today.
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Pate
Lancaster
Marietin
Generals Corbin and emergency incident at drill
Irregular report describes Gen Corbin being bitten and stabilized after a fall during emergency drills. Dr Moore declared the wound non serious and the general resumed duties. In Shenandoah Virginia miners vote to return to work under company terms after local meetings.
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Louis
HL E
Eral
Rani
Moore
Gener Corbin
Shenandoah
Mormon Missionary Resigns and Appeals to Kaiser
April dispatches report Hugh J. Cannon, a Mormon missionary in Germany, intends to appeal to Emperor William for permission for Mormons to stay, arguing their teachings are lawful and not subversive. If denied, missionaries will depart. U.S. officials demand an apology for mistreatment in Olenbruck and Mecklenberg. In Washington further inquiry is ordered into expulsion actions against missionaries. In Missouri, Lieut. Gov. Jobn A. Lee resigns, effective immediately, citing a wish to retire from public life. Thomas L. Rubey will preside in the Senate. Five or six indictments are anticipated after grand jury testimony.
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Hugh J. Cannon
Willi
Germany
Cannon
Kapoor Uncle
Sam
William
United States
Oleenbruck
Prassia
St. Louis
Jobim A. Lee
Nation
Dockerey
Jefferson City
Thomas L. Rubey
Mason Winty
Senate
Lee
St Louid
Morday le
Frank Curis
William MM. Piwlps
Gould Railroad
L Tx
Kelley
Illinois Farmers Lynch Black Man in Santa Fe Battle
A mob of white farmers lynched a Black man accused of assault near Santa Fe Illinois after a daytime confrontation at a camp of col workers. Hundreds of shots exchanged wounded several Black workers. no verified deaths among whites. mob then burned tents and dispersed amid heavy guard.
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Santa
Miesheippl
Warlowestern
Tleois
Another Strike Of Anthracite Men At Wilkes Source
Between 400 and 300 men at the Lehigh and Wilkesport Coal Company mine at Wilkes Source went on strike after a quarrel over car hoisting rules. Foremen discharged drivers among the miners, prompting union refusal to enter the mine. Officials would not reinstate them, halting operations at the colliery.
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Wikesturce
Lehigh and Wilkesturce Coal Company
Presbyterians favor revision of confession announced
Philadelphia April 27 Stated Clerk Roberts of the Presbyterian general assembly announced that two thirds favor revising the faith. The subject will be finally disposed of by the general assembly at Los Angeles next month.
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Philadelphia
Roberts
Presbyterian General Aesembly
General Assembly
Los Angeles
King Edward Opens Rome Visit With Public Ovation
In Rome on April 27 King Edward arrived from Naples and met King Emmanuel. The royal procession filled the streets as the visiting sovereign received a warm, dense crowd ovation from locals and dignitaries alike.
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Edwards
Rome
Edward Ar Sphere
Naples
Emanuel
Open Door policy under pressure over Manchuria talks
Apr 2 Washington reports a conference between Secretary Hay and Count Cassini concerning Manchuria and Russia's demands. US protests Russia's stipulations while seeking to preserve China's territorial integrity and the open door. Ambassador McCormick and Minister Conger work to secure responses and assure US interests in Manchuria amid diplomatic friction.
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Song
State Department
Issia
McCormick
St. Petersburg
Case
Tivesian
Russia
Conger
Peking
United States
China
Rurala
Manchuria
Sle
Mauchurts
Fatal wreck caused by misreading orders in railroad blast
A Pacific stock train crashed into the rear of a work train after misreading orders. Several injured and a few killed as responders worked amid wreckage and confusion. The incident prompted an investigation into the misread instructions and the signaling system.
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Buttale
Kaus
Awerien
Lerry
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