Health Report From Manila Describes Troop Illness Rates
Washington reports Gen Otis health findings in Manila showing seven months of arrivals with 220 deaths among troops. Of these 65 died from typhoid fever, 45 from smallpox, 226 from dysentery, and others from malaria and various diseases. Nine percent sick. twelve doctors vaccinating natives as March to May bring higher fevers.
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Gomer
Senate
Washington
Secretary of War
Otis
Manila
Philippines
Crushed at a Crossing in Pittsburg Rail Accident
A wagon loaded with furniture and five people on top was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train at Riverton Station in Pittsburg on February 3. Four men were killed, including Hudson Elder West Wilson George Dawson and an unknown man, and Mrs. Richard Shaughnessy died at noon. One man on the wagon and the woman were fatally injured.
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Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Riverton Station
Hudson Elder
West Wilson
George Dawson
Richard Shaughnessy
Remembering the Maine and Heroes in Havana Cemetery
Senate adopts a joint resolution funding a Havana cemetery monument for Maine sailors killed in the disaster. Iris of Kansas proposes a resolution denying permanent U S sovereignty over the Philippines. Cabinet discusses Gen Miles with a court of inquiry likely after war investigation report. House seats forfeited for commissions in army. remaining civil appointees noted. Severe snowstorm hits Leadville and western railways. Philadelphia bakery fire causes major losses. Laxative Bromo Quinine and Honey and Tar promote remedies.
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Havana
Washington
Senate
Maine
Iris
Kansas
United States
Philippines
Miles
Gen. Miles
War Investigation Commission
Acknowledgement From President To General Gomez
Havana February 3 The president sends hearty congratulations and thanks for Gomez dispatch. He conveys cordial greetings to Gen Gomez and grateful appreciation for his frank and friendly message. The cooperation of Gen Gomez in pacifying Cuba will be of great value for both peoples. Joan Hay Secretary of State.
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Havana
Robert P. Porter
Comissoner
Gen. Gomez
Gomez
Cuba
Joan Hay
River stage and transit statistics at Rock Island bridge
The river at Rock Island bridge showed 2.45 at 6 am and 2.40 at noon. Noon temperature was 7. Yesterday’s Rock Island bridge traffic included foot travel 1,369 total, teams 1,375 total, and street cars 177 total, with north and south breakdowns.
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Rock Island Bridge
Dead body found of eccentric farmer in Guilford township
Galena Illinois February 3 death of Charlies Lone a wealthy farmer and stock raiser found on his Guilford township farm He was re puted to be worth a fortune and had suffered torture by highwaymen seeking hidden treasure He lived alone with three young children his wife died mysteriously three years ago More reinforcements for Manila transport Sherman sails with troops and ammunition Colored boy William Miller 17 hanged at La Grange Kentucky for assault on Mrs Gertrude Leet
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Galena
Charlies Lone
Guilford Township
Long
Schoppsville
la Grange
William Miller
Gertrude Leet
Abbreviated Telegrams From The Press
Continent wide snow ties up rail lines through Colorado. Kipling and family arrive in New York en route to Vermont home. Buckingham theatre in Louisville destroyed by fire. Governor Tanner of Illinois seeks southern health retreat. Court martial record for General Eagan sent to president for review. Cologne Gazette notes improving US Germany ties. North Dakota passes La Monare divorce bill with one year residence. Hartford capitol to close at night to curb lodging for clerks. Ted Sloan reports $250000 Wall Street gain via telegram from New York. Iowa supreme court requires jurors to stay together if demanded. Brodhead midwinter fair attracts about 500 entries. Governor Tanner accepts resignation of Dr. J. C. Corbus. Dr. William D. Sloan named successor. Dr. James H. Canfield named as Librarian of Congress. Census director post created, Merriam to be appointed. James D. Layng resigns West Shore president post. Robert Mitchell, 87, dies, began life as a journeyman. Anthracite coal price $6 per ton delivered. De Witts Little Early Risers praised for constipation relief. Ford druggist listings.
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Rudyard Kipling
New York
Vermont
Buckingham Theatre
Grand Opera House
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Tanner
Uinois
Gr.p
Eagan
North Dakota
Haurtford
Conn
Ted Sloan
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Wall Street
Supreme Court of Iowa
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J. C. Corbus
State Board of Public Charities
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McLeansboro
Cuban Leader Gomez Meets Porter over 3 Million Fund
Remedios dispatch details Porter and Senor Quesada meeting General Gomez with Brooke staff present. Porter proposes $3,000,000 relief for disbanding Cuban army and reconstruction, Gomez accepts to pass funds to Brooke. Gomez writes to President McKinley pledging cooperation and trip to Havana.
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Havana
Llosargents
Remedios
Gomez
Robert P. Porter
United States
Porter
Senor Gonzales Quesada
Washington
Campbell
Hanna
Wood
Saaff
Associated Press
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General Gomez
Cuba
Insigny
Whch
McKinley
Spain
Cienfuegos
Kinnsey
General Brooks
Republic of Cuba
Quesada
Maximo Gomez
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Helps Women
Women troubled by backache nervous fatigue painful menstruation and leucorrhea write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice. Thousands report relief after using the Vegetable Compound with testimonials from Miss Exxa Brenner and Miss Nettie Russett praising the treatment and urging others to seek help.
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Exxa E. Brenner
Rochester
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Glitzy Cuban reception as Gomez in Porter's circle
The London Cuban club hosts a reception for Porter party members with a private theatre crowded by stylish women. Gomez and Porter lead a grand ball with a quadrille for Porter, amid cheers for the United States and Gomez as dancing ends at dawn.
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Porter
Quesada
United States
Gomez
Campbell
Vivas
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