Bloodshed in Visayas as insurgents suffer losses
Despatch from General Rios reports bloody fighting between Spaniards and insurgents in the Visayas with around 500 insurgent deaths. Several insurgent chiefs were captured and shot, and a gendarme involved in incitement was executed. Rios to defend Luzon threats and guard Mindanao and Visayas coasts with six battalions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Rios
Visayas Islands
Jaudemes
Philippines
Rion
Luzon
Mindanao
Visayas
Ohio Democrats Nominate Ticket at State Convention
The Ohio Democratic state convention nominated Upton K. Guthery for secretary of state Hugh G. Nichols for judge of the supreme court David Swisher for clerk of the supreme court John Baker for food and dairy commissioner and L. Dwight Paul for the board of public works The platform endorses the Chicago national platform favors free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1 supports Cuban and Philippine self rule an income tax the Nicaragua canal militia enlargement and reduced standing army opposes alliances with England and any foreign power and calls for Senate action on Hanna’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Upton K. Guthery
Supreme Court
Hugh G. Nichols
David Swisher
John Baker
Board of Public Works
L. Dwight Paul
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Cuba
Philippines
Nicaragua
England
United States Senate
Wireback Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Ralph W. Wireback was convicted of first degree murder in Lancaster on August 4 after a trial lasting hours. The verdict followed a defense arguing insanity as Landis was visited by deputies to eject him from his solidly held premises on April 7. Wireback showed no emotion at the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Ralph W. Wireback
David B. Landis
Wireback
Landis
Three Die In Brake-Track Accident At Grossmans Crossing
At Grossmans crossing near Petersburg Virginia a buggy with farmer J P Cowdrey his wife and their young son was struck by a passenger train from Richmond to Petersburg. The horse bolted and the buggy was hurled onto the track with all three occupants killed instantly. Local authorities and railroad officials investigated the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Atlantic Coast Line
Grossmans
J. P. Cowdrey
Chesterfield County
Richmond
Promotions Sought for Manila Meritorious Officers
The president has asked General Merritt in Manila for recommendations on officers who rendered conspicuously meritorious services in the land battles at Manila. The goal is to promote them as was done for gallant officers at Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merritt
Manila
Philippines
Santiago
Cavalry to Be Mustered Out
Porto Rican cavalry to be mustered out are troops A and C of New York the Philadelphia City troops Sheridan troop and the Governor's troop of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Philadelphia City
Sheridan
Pennsylvania
Striking at Audenried and Honeybrook Halts Mines
Seven hundred miners at Audenried and Honeybrook in Pa strike over layoffs of two Hungarian workers. Company claims incompetence led to firings and states two replacements hired. Superintendent Richards warns of full shutdown if work does not resume. union leader says discharged men will be reinstated and strikers plan to return tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagleton
Audenried
Honeybrook
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre
Richards
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Audenried Colliery
Audenreid
President Duffy
United Mine Workers
National Relief Commission Acts for Hospital Train to Camps
The National Relief Commission chaired by John H. Converse orders an emergency ten car hospital train with surgeons and nurses to serve Chickamauga Alger Florida camps and return Pennsylvania troops home. Governor Hastings appointed chair to arrange rail transport. finance and medical staffing committees named. funds to be raised amid high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Relief Commission
John H. Converse
Hastings
Martin
W. E. Patton
Florida
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Commonwealth
Martin and
George ©. Thomas
Sykes
Episcopal Hospital
New York
J. P Morgan & Co
Army
Washington
Joshua L. Bailey
Middletown
General Wheeler
Montauk
Dunn Loring
Fernandina
Key West
Man Hidden Under Bed Elicits Nurse Pursuit at Mercer Hospital
Two Mercer County Hospital nurses heard a cat under a bed and found Oliver Long emerging from beneath. They chased him through the hospital with a fire shovel before police arrived to take him into custody on suspicion of intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Mercer County Hospital
Oliver Long
Death of Gilbert B. Curry AOH state secretary
Gilbert B. Curry, state secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, was struck by a motor vehicle and killed near Plains while returning from a neighbor’s funeral. A school teacher by profession, he was highly esteemed. a widow and three children survive. His companions were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Gilbert B. Curry
Tate
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Plains
Curry
Democratic Committee Fastens Speakers and Finance Panels
The Democratic executive committee in Harrierburg Aug held a closed meeting. Chairmen Garmin appointed a speakers committee and a finance committee. The panel adjourned to hear Delahunty-Ryan case arguments with factions claiming regular Democracy status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrierburg
Aug. H
State Democratic Committee
Garmin
Delahunty-Ryan
Garman
Heat strain causes multiple deaths at Montauk Point camp
Aug. 4 reports from Camp Wikoff Montauk Point show strenuous heat taking many lives. Four men in the general hospital died of typhoid fever and dysentery. 740 in hospital with 178 sick aboard the transport Yate. 300 in detention camp. one death on Leona from exhaustion and dysentery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikoff
Montauk Point
William H. Osborne
First
United States Cavalry
James Morris
Eighth
United States Infantry
Herbert Bong
Indiana Volunteers
William Dugan
Massachusetts Volunteers
General Hospital
Angolla
Feneral Hospital
Leona
Yate
Copeland
Twentieth Infantry
Fatal Thunder Storm Kills Passenger in Pittsburg
A heavy thunderstorm struck a Second avenue traction car in Pittsburg leaving one dead and four badly injured. The deceased is H. B. Freer, 62, Hazelwood businessman. Injured include Mrs. Sarah Munyall with a fractured skull, Eugene Munyall, David Thomas, an unknown foreigner, and James A. Butler. Passengers panicked and jumped as the car halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Second Avenue
Freer
Hazelwood
Sarah Munyall
Eugene Munyall
David Thomas
James A. Butler
Mr. Freer
Terrific Storm Strikes Wyom ing Valley Causing Fatality and Damage
A severe storm swept Wilkes Barre and Wyom ing Valley bringing heavy rain thunder and lightning. Schoolteacher Gilbert Curry was killed by a bolt at Plains while returning from a funeral. George Oplinger was shocked when lightning struck his Miners Mills home. A flagpole on the Jonas Long building was shattered and several women fainted. Trees fell as lightning struck rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Valley
Gilbert Curry
Plains
George Oplinger
Miner's Mills
Oplinger
Universal Peace Union Opens 32nd Convention in Conn
The Universal Peace Union begins its 32nd annual convention at Peace Temple Myathe Conn with four days of sessions. The peace Jubilee marks the signing of the peace protocol. Tomorrow an expected attendance of about IQ. persons attends as the motto urges removing war causes and promoting peaceful living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myathe
Conn
Universal Peace Union
Peace Temple
St Louis and St Paul Reach Cramps for Refitting
The United States auxiliary St Louis arrived at Cramps shipyard to be restored to pre war service condition after government orders. Sister ship St Paul is already there and both vessels are expected to be ready for return to International Navigation in about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Auxiliary
St. Louis
Crampe
St. Loula
Washington
St. Paul
Cramps
Great Ocean Greyhounds
International Navigation Company
Spanish War Update Guidance to Cuban Commander
Madrid reports Minister of War General Correa said General Blanco was instructed to stay in accord with the Americans. If the insurgents refuse armistice we must repel with force any attack on Spaniards. The captain general of Cuba and the Philippines was to follow these orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Correa
Blanco
Cuba
Philippines
Races Postponed at Glens Falls Track Meet
Grand chronic race postponed again due to rain in Glens Falls New York Aug 4. Joan Nolan who won one heat yesterday again faltered in today’s unfinished 230 class. Time 2.154.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glens Falla
Rin
Joan Nolan
Henry Gage Nominated by Acclamation in Convention
Henry Gage from Los Angeles was nominated for governor by acclamation at the Republican convention in Sacramento California on August 24. The action names Gage as the party choice with the convention unanimity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Henry Gage
Los Angeles
Kovermer
Abandonment Soon For Camp Alger Troops Move To Meade
Washington reports Camp Alger to be abandoned in a few days as General Graham orders the First division to Camp Meade after the Second division arrives. Meade officials note ample water and ideal camp sites, signaling Camp Alger’s closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Camp Alger
Camp Meade
Graham
Corbin
War Department
Adjutant General
A. S. A. Washington
Corp
Firet
Igned
Camp
Alger
Restless in Jail Mrs Botkin Refuses Reporters
Stockton California August 24 Mrs Botkin jailed for alleged murder of Mrs Dunning and Mrs Deane spent a restless night. She refused to see reporters. Dr Stone warned against further morphine use. She left Stockton for San Francisco on the 8 30 train accompanied by Chief Gall and Detective Gibson. A store salesman describes a suspicious four bit candy box tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Gall
Gibson
Frank Gatrell
Wave
Garrell
W. EF. Kuhn
Delirious Private Escapes Fort Wadsworth Hospital
Private James Russell of Troop T, Tenth U S Cavalry, escaped from Fort Wadsworth hospital while delirious from typhoid fever. He was found on a tree thirty feet high, fell during rescue, breaking his right leg, and was returned to the hospital. Russell had been at the hospital about two weeks and previously fought near Santiago. He enlisted from Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Russell
Tenth
United States Cavalry
Fort Wadsworth
Russell
Santiago
Georgia
Test's Terrible Crime In Mount Holly
In Mount Holly New Jersey on August 24 Thomas Test attacked his family after his wife blocked payment, seizing a boiling kettle and scalding his stepdaughter Mary Mathis who died shortly after. The coroner's jury found the act fueled by rage and Test fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Holly
N. J
Thomas Test
Cooketown
Mary Mathis
Test
Admiral Schley Feels Convalescent Plans to Leave
Westwort Conn Aug 24 After a forenoon visit Dr Gregory said Admiral Schley is convalescent and greatly improved He may be allowed to leave Hungatuck tomorrow if progress continues Then Admiral Behley plans to go to New York to report aboard his flagship Brooklyn and proceed to Washington, subject to change
Typhoid Cases Rise at Fort Myer Post Opposite Washington
Typhoid fever cases under treatment at Fort Myer military post near Washington, D C, are reported in the Aug. notice. Most patients came from the Falls Church camp and have strained post accommodations to the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Aug. W
Ediliiary
Fort Myer
Virginia
Falla Church
Pensions Issued in Pennsylvania Officials Named
Washington lists issued pensions for Jacob Wolfe of Wilkes-Barre and Cornelius Leary of Athens Bradford with amounts shown. The notice records original admission details and locality identifiers for the Pennsylvania recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jacob Wolfe
Wilkes-Barre
Cornelius Leary
Athens
Bradford
Regiments to Be Mustered Out in Late War Drawdown
Washington orders the mustering out of regiments including First Vermont First Maine Fifty-second Iowa Sixth Pennsylvania Fifth Maryland Second New York Second Nebraska Ninth Indiana and various artillery and cavalry units. Porto Rico troops and Philadelphia City Troop among others to be discharged at Mt Gretna or Camp Meade with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Porto Rico
Philadelphia
Maine
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Nebraska
Indiana
Oslo
Illinois
Georgia Light Artillery
Philadelphia City
Sheridan
Governor's Troop
Camp Meade
Middletown
Graham
William P. Duvall
War Department
Mt. Gretna
Philippine Insurgents Open to Surrender Amid Heavy Losses
News item reports insurgents willing to lay down arms as government notes casualties and orders. Coverage includes financial and commercial notes, Scranton local items, a graphic sea-fight story, and civic notes from aldermen and the Deaf Mutes convention.
Storm at Syracuse damages factories and hospitalizes workers
A hurricane in Syracuse on August 24 caused extensive damage. Factory roofs were blown off and three Lakeside Railroad power house workers were injured when the wall collapsed. Electrical Engineer Carl Dingen may die. Streetcars halted by downed trees. a church roof blew off and the Virgin Mary statue fell into a cellar. Italian laborer Toney Metror died from a live wire fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Lakeside Railroad Company
Carl Dingen
Church of the Assumption
Toney Metror
Hospital Train Sends 75 Sick Soldiers Home
Philadelphia dispatch reports August 24 departure of a four car hospital train and support cars under City Council auspices to Fernandina Florida. District Agent John M Beall leads the Southern Railway contingent returning about 75 Pennsylvania volunteers sick and living in Philadelphia. The Fast Mail section carries the train, arriving Fernandina at 9 50 tomorrow and Philadelphia Saturday night or Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania and Southern
Fernandina
Fla
Third Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
John M. Beall
Southern Railway
Bald wins at Asbury Park cycle race in tight finish
At Asbury Park New Jersey on August 24 the American Cycle Racing Association drew a large crowd. Bald won the one mile League American Wheel men championship final with Freeman second and Cooper third in 2.0045. A 18 mile race between Pimmy Michael and Linford Jefferson drew pacemakers and Michael won by about half a lap with times of 29.46 for Michael and 10.10 for Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
American Cycle Racing Association
Bald
Cooper
Major Taylor
Stevens
Eaton
Gardiner
Freeman
Pimmy Michael
Linford Jefferson
Michael
Lefferson
Jefferson
Ammonia Tank Blast Triggers Fire at Crescent Brewery
Ammonia tank explosion in New York Aug 25 set fire to Jacob Hoffman's Crescent brewery on East Fifty fifth Street. Flames spread quickly, threatening a tenement row while residents fled into the streets and brave firefighters carried out numerous rescues of frightened men women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Hoffman
Crescent Brewery
East Fifty-ffth Street
Third
Fiftyfourth
Fifty-fifth
Pawned pillows for divorce in New York case
A sword swallower Adolah Os mont and his wife Ellen could not pay four dollars for a divorce. They pawned feather pillows for four dollars to fund the ceremony with the rabbi who had joined them eight months earlier. The rabbi refused to return the pledged items when asked. They appeared before Magistrate Brain with a summons to appear in Essex Market court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ellen
Adolah Osmont
Wah
Rabb
Brain
Essex Market Court
Boys Are Coming Home From Washington Run
Preparations are under way for the embarkation of volunteers and cavalry ordered home from Washington. Cavalry units A and C from New York and Pennsylvania troops including the Philadelphia City troop Sheridan troop and Governor's troop are concentrated here and at Guanica and will likely sail on the transport Mississippi within a few days. The men are delighted at the prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce
Porte, Rice
Tug
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia City
Sheridan
Guanica
Mississippi
Queen Regent Send Message to Troops Arriving from Santiago
Corunna Aug 24 The queen regent sent a message of welcome to the troops arriving aboard the Alcante from Santiago applauding their conduct and promising to welcome them home. Disembarkation is under way and no yellow fever is on board though sixty died of other diseases during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corunna
Epaln
Alicante
Santiago
Mayer Nominated President Judge by Twenty Fourth District Conferees
The conference of the Twenty fourth Judicial District met in Jack Haven Pa on August 24 and nominated Hon C A Mayer for president judge for the fourth time W H Brown of Clinton County previously served as conferee for Mayer thirty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Haven
Twenty-fourth Judicial District
C. A. Mayer
W. H. Brown
Clinton County
Bomb Plot Foiled at Pennsylvania Railroad Office
An attempt to blow up the office of A. R. Mors, master mechanic at Columbia, Pennsylvania, was prevented when workers found an improvised bomb with a damp fuse. Several men were nearby, and an explosion could have caused many deaths. The weapon is believed to have been planted by a railroad man with a grudge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
A. R. Mors
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbia
Camp News appropriation cut and officers elected in York
In York August 21 the Camp News appropriation was reduced to four for one with no contract. Samuel M. Beidler elected State Inspector. President's recommendations adopted. Per capita tax fixed at eight cents. Resolutions committee reported. officers installed by National President F. Schalle of Minnaly and National Secretary F. Steves of Philadelphia. State camp adjourned to meet next year in Wilkes-Barre. Parade scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Samuel M. Beidler
Resolutions Committee
F. Schalle
Minaly
FY. J. Steves
Philadelphia
Henew
Wilkes-Barre
Kirk Phillips Nominated for State Ticket
Mitchell Aug 2 The Republican state convention nominated Kirk Phillips for governor and J. T. Keane for lieutenant governor with W. H. Riddle at secretary of state. Resolutions backed protection and McKinley war leadership while opposing free silver and endorsing annexation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Republican State Convertion
Kirk Phillips
J. T. Keane
W. H. Riddle
McKinley
Three Hundred Miners Drowned in European Mine Disaster
A Vienna dispatch reports three hundred miners drowned when Kadimir coal mine flooded at Niance near Schuowise, Silesia, three days ago. The tragedy, tied to Kadimir mine conditions, raises early concerns about safety in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Kadimir
Niance
Schuowise
Silesia
Omaha Kid Gardner Knocks out McMahon in Five Rounds
Toledo reports Oscar Gardner known as the Omaha Kid scoring a knockout over Danny Mc Mahon of Detroit after five rounds of boxing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Oscar Gardner
Danny McMahon
Detroit
Insurgents Seek Protection to Surrender Armies in Philippines
At a Manila conference the insurgent leaders said they would surrender if the islands remained American or British colonies or under US or UK protectorate. They warned of renewed rebellion within a month if the US withdrew. News notes Spanish and English papers and reports American troop arrivals including South Dakota volunteers and Montana, California detachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Islands
United States
Great Britain
Rio Janeiro
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Utah Light Artillery
Signal Corps
Montana
California
Knights of Pythias in Indianapolis End of Fourth Day Crowd Grows
In Indianapolis on August 4 a vast throng remains for the Knights of Pythias gathering with about 60 000 visitors still in the city. The supreme lodge handles charges of extravagance against officers, with investigations pending. A public reception at the state house is held as 14 000 uniformed men parade at Camp Colgrave. Knights of Khorassan elect Hinsey Stolte and Belding as imperial officers. a grand gathering in Arabic costume is planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
State House
Camp Colgrave
Knights of Khorassan
John A. Hinsey
Chicago
H. W. Belding
St. Louis
BW. Stolte
Indiana Knights
Slot machines banished from Cape May town
Cape May New Jersey August 24 Mayor Hildreth ordered all gambling slot machines removed by tomorrow morning citing violation of law. Machines operated in bars and public places drew many patrons with profits reportedly up to 100 per day. one machine allegedly caused a preferred loss of 500. The note mentions broad public participation and varying fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
N. d
Hildreth
Teredrow
Steamer Vich and Embarks Kors Volunteers for Culm
New York dispatch reports the steamer Vich and sailed tonight for Culm with the Twenty-third Kors volunteers, consisting of 81 immune troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Culm
Kors
Forecast for Western Pennsylvania and New York Weather
Forecasts indicate thunderstorms and rain in Western Pennsylvania with cooler, variable winds. New York expected partly cloudy conditions with lower temperatures and light coastal rain, winds shifting from west to south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
New York
Herall
Middle States
New England
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W. J. Bryan
National Relief Commisson Meets
Man
Democratic Committee
Mystic
U. S
Schley Convalescent
Pennsylvania Pensions
Volunteer Infantry
Vermont
The
Peace Cou
Re Financial and Commercial
Scranton
Comment of the
Preas
National Guard
India
Advertisementa
Teview
Asbury Park Races
Queen Regent's
Mayer
Dynamiter
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Fuse
Kid
McMahon
Knights OF
Pythias
Weather Forecast
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