Noted War Crimes Case in Philippine Insurrection
General Chaffee reviews a court martial in Tay Tay where seven insurgent natives, led by a priest Leonardo de Posey, formed a dual government with US authorities. Six were sentenced to hang, later commuted to life. Posey faced trial for his central role, arguing confessional secrecy.
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General Chaffee
Philippines
War Department
Chaffee
Tay Y
Logan
United States
Tay Tay
Manila
Pueblo
Leonardo de Posey
de Posey
Caledonio Javier
Gen
Mam
Judge rules Confederate bill sale to Indian not a federal crime
In To Swindle Lo Vargo North Dakota December 20 Judge Amidon of the U S court rejects that passing a Confederate Oil bill to an Indian in a horse trade violates federal statute. Barrett’s arrest over a $50 Confederate note is deemed a cheat, not a U S offense, with remedy left to state courts.
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Vargo
N. D
United States
Amiden
United States Court
Barrett
Amidon
Death sentence upheld and other Capitol notes in 1901 report
General Chaffee confirmed the death sentence of de Posey by court martial, commuted to twenty years' hard labor. DeArmond of Missouri denounced rumors and charged GOP bosses. Congress adjourned for 1902 after brief sessions. naval and canal debates continued. Jenkins of Wisconsin proposed a constitutional amendment to curb trusts and give Congress commerce power.
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Chaffee
de Posey
Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Philippines
Sehley
McKinley
Jenkins
Wisconsin
United States
Venezuela and Germany Stir Curacao News
Venezuelan editorials denounce coercive pressure over lingering claims as General Castro vows independence and retaliation if humiliated. Separate item notes Rev. Dr. Charles Brent consecrated first bishop of Philippine Episcopal Church with bishops present. Also reports a German ship captain fined in Western Australia for breaking ship stores seals.
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Philippines
Boston
Charles Brent
St. Stephens Church
Protestant Episcopal Church
Emmanuel Church
Eld
Doane
Albany
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Satterlee
Washington
Perth
Western Australia
Harrassowicz
Lipton Meets King Edward on America's Cup Plans
London dec 20 Sir Thomas Lipton discussed America's cup with King Edward who showed keen interest and suggested ideas. Lipton hopes to build a yacht better than the Shamrock II and noted Roosevelt’s friendly comments. Also reports on Jameson, Lipton’s crew, and naval matters amid other dispatches.
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London
Sir Thomas Lipton
Edward
Sir Thomas
Thomas
Roosevelt
Thomas Lipton
United States
Jameson
Sycamore
King Edward
W. G. Jameson
England
Lipton
St. Josephs Hospital Near Maryville Destroyed by Fire
Fire largely wrecked St. Josephs Hospital in Maryville Missouri last night due to an overheated furnace. The blaze endangered residents and staff with possible fatalities anticipated as recovery crews search the ruins. Loss estimated at six thousand dollars.
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Maryville
Dee
St. Joseph's Hospital
Nls
Jacksons Found Guilty in Immoral Practices Case
London verdict reports Theodore and Laura Jackson found guilty of immoral practices and fraud. Judge imposes 25 years penal servitude for Jackson and seven years for Mrs. Jackson. Names include Ann Odelis dias de Kur. Proceedings dated December 20.
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London
Theodore
Laura Jackson
Ann Odelis Dias de Kur
Jackson
Noted Iowa jurist dead Judge Conrad passes away at home
Des Moines Des Moines Ia Dec 20 Judge W F Conrad Ninth judicial district died this morning from a paralytic stroke He was noted for having fewest reversals by Iowa supreme court and had served as captain of the 25th Iowa infantry in the Civil War Also in the wire item from Pittburg Pa Dec 20 the Chesapeake and Ohio Cham berland express collided with a freight caboose at Scott Haven injuring three trainmen none of the passengers were hurt
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W.F. Conrad
Des Moines
W. F. Conrad
Ninth Judicial District
Supreme Court
Iowa
25Th Iowa Infantry
Pittburg
Dee
Chamberland Express
1. & O. Road
Scott Haven
First Public Celebration Marks Louisiana Purchase Expo Site
St Louis hosts the first public celebration for the 1903 World's Fair centennial under the Louisiana Purchase flag. Groundbreaking at Forest Park precedes a grand coliseum ceremony with dignitaries from Minnesota and Mississippi, amid weather adjustments to the program. The exposition plans include a fan shaped layout with the Palace of Art, multiple pavilions, and wide avenues, showcasing education, arts, industry, and global participation.
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Forest Park
Louisiana Territory
United States
Missouri
Purchase
D. B. Francis
Samuel J. Nicholas
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
John Allen
Mississippi
France
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Washington University
Art Palace
Palace of Art
craiBe Stepon
Chicago Girl Weds Prince Ghika in Paris Church
Miss Hazel Singer of Chicago married Prince John Ghika son of Romania's minister to France at a Roumanian church in Paris. Ambassadors from Turkey and Austria attended with General Porter and General Winslow as witnesses. The Sultan of Turkey awarded a decoration to the bride. After Christmas the couple will travel to Roumania where the prince serves as an officer.
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France
Paris
Hazel Singer
Charles Singer
Chicago
John Ghika
Gregoire J. Ghika
Horace Porter
United States
Winslow
Miss Leishman
John G. A. Leishman
Turkey
Edith Clarke
New York
Sion
Ghita
Roumania
Dropped Through the Earth in New Jersey Mine Hole
The body of Thomas McCabe of Hibernia was found 200 feet beneath the surface at Middle Mount New Jersey. He had been missing over a week. Andrew McCabe, his brother, located a small hole and a rope was lowered to recover the body. The crust gave way beneath him and he fell into a deep mine shaft.
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New York
Thomas McCabe
Hibernia
Middle Mount
N. J
McCabe
John Downs
Ding
Downs
Andrew McCabe
Brooklyn
Wharton
Cable
Go against the "Gold King" suit led by Coveny in Klondike case
Frank Phiseator known as the Klondike gold king must pay $7,500 to Joseph Coveny per a Wednesday verdict. Coveny had accused Phiseator of alienating his wife’s affections and pursued $9,500, then $12,000 more in the Yukon. Coveny jailed. gold dust forfeited to secure release.
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Coveny
St. Joseph
Mich
Frank Phiseator
Klondike
Joseph Coveny
Yukon
Phiscator
Phisscator
Five Knew Dead In Pittsburg Steel Mill Disaster
Five workers are confirmed dead and 12 others injured in a catastrophic explosion at Black Diamond steel works Park Brothers in Pittsburg. The blast wrecked the mill and boiler house, debris rising 50 to 75 feet. Bodies await identification at the morgue, while the injured were taken to West Penn Hospital.
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Pittsburg
Black Diamond Steel Works
Park Brothers
James M. Neil
West Pemnsylvania Hospital
Debate Over Schley Command at Santiago Battle
Washington bankers and naval counsel petitioned Secretary Loeb to strike or disprove part of Dewey's Schley court inquiry report claiming Schley commanded at the battle of Santiago. They argue Schley was not in command, with Sampson named to lead and the issue not referee to the court.
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Washington
Sampson
Loog
Department
Dewey
Schley
Santiago
Navy Department
Sehley
Not Wise Yet She Trusted and the Decamped Trustee
Chicago report of Marguerita Seams a 10-year-old who left Whiting Iowa with an actor, gave him $50 and checks, arrived in Chicago with him, and woke to find her purse, checks, and trunks gone. She seeks transport home. she won’t name the man. Police telegraphed to Whiting relatives. Independent telephones plan a new northwest toll line with Milwaukee linkage. Dexter Knight in Idaho killed his 5-year-old son with a cradle and injured two others after a mental breakdown. Edward H. Johnson of Greenfield, missing since Dec 4 after withdrawing $1,200, feared foul play.
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Marguerita
Whiting
Luthardt
New Independent Telephone
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Erie
Milwaukee Telephone and Telegraph Company
Milwaukee
Eee New Company
Menem Muss
Exac
Aceid OY
Salt Lake City
Dexter Knight
Bryan
Ida
Knight
Johnson
Greenfield
Ind
Edward H. Johnson
Jennings County
Steamer San Blas Safe After Sinking Report
A dispatch from the U.S. Consul General in San Salvador says the steamer San Blas, previously reported lost, is ashore near La Libertad and all passengers are safe. Local authorities are assessing the scene and damage.
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Washington
State Department
United States
San Salvador
San Blas
la Libertad
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