General Otis reports insurgents driven east to mountains
General Otis states insurgents are driven east into the mountains with about 100 casualties and captured arms. American troops pursue from Mindla toward Luzon while San Miguel falls to Lawton and a strong garrison is sought at Malasquel. Two Americana wounded, rebels attack a transport. Guillermo Pande’s band is captured near Malasquel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Otis
Busan
Mindla
Dylan Prove Ince
Mmountitine
Thrae de
Luzen
Dagupan
Luson
Mantle
Manila
Ceneral Lawton
Har
San Michel
IM del Pilar
Neargenta
Mantia
Hanta
Hayes
Cepas
Tarloo
Stursis
Pande
Norzagurav
Spanish Prisoners Freed Reported by General Otis
General Otis reports 2000 Spanish prisoners freed and more than 3000 released in a month. Despatches indicate ongoing prisoner exchanges from Manila and northern Luzon with many en route or to be returned, affecting troop movements and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Washington
Way Department
Minila
Liken
Wigan
Transport at Honolulu and voyage updates from storm impacts
The report notes the transport Gerotine with mules attempting to reach Manila by a northern route from Fentile after weather delays. Port Stevens Lennox and nearby ships have departed with horses and mules. The Haywork and City of Pyong are in good condition after storms and left for Manila on Monday. The Duke of Fife, St. Paul Ohio and Indiana are in port taking coal.
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Heneluid
Dee
Wewcun
Storma
Pemel Manila
Fentile
Port Stevens
Lennox
Pyong
Manila
Duke of Fife
St. Paul
Ohio
Indiana
Appointment Notes in State Forestry Commission
Governor appoints A C Hopkins of Lock Haven and J G Bohwab of Pittsburg to mill vacancies on the state forestry commission following rev ignition. Btone named for a role while Harrature reports the council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btone
A. C. Hopkins
Lock Haven
State Forestry Commission
M. Bohwab
Pittsburg
Senate confirms two generals and librarian of congress
The senate in executive session today confirmed Lean Wool as major general of volunteers and Herbert Potham of Massachusetts as Librarian of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whehligton
Senate
Lean Wool
Volunteers
Herbert Potham
Congress
O'Dea and Fairbankes Case Arraigned for Bribery Attempt
Philadelphia dispatch reports federal grand jury in Reading cases charging Thomas ODea and William Fairbanks with attempting to bribe juror George Gerhardt in the trial of Flery Viewham and Harvey Newitt. Bail set at 5400 each. Indictments may include conspiracy to influence jurors with potential seven year penalties. Additional evidence cited by secret service operatives and district attorney Boeck.
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Philadelphia
United States District Court
Thomas Ooptia
Wm. Fairbanke
Fllery Viewham
Arvey
Nowitt
O'Dea
Fairbanks
Mdmunds
Georrme Gerhardt
Bourke County
Reading
Borks County
Secret
Tiatriet
Bock
Tipham
Merchants’ Hotel
Grangers Open 27th Pennsylvania State Grange Session
Grangers in session as the twenty seventh annual Pennsylvania State Grange meets in Lock Haven with over four hundred delegates. Worthy Master W F Hill spoke praising agriculture and rural progress while urging improved roads and broader representation by Pomona Granges. Delegates visited the Normal School and silk mill as afternoon sessions included remarks by city and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lock Haven
Pennsylvania State Grange
Court House
A. C. Batten
Sucquehunnd County
Selwarde
C. H. Kerner
Th County
FL EL Lear
Lackawanna County
Pomona
Louis Piolelt
Bradford County
J. Stinbach
Huntingdon County
FL. Lear
Lackiwanna County
Tdi Shuler
Lycoming County
Louise Wilkes
Fayette County
J. D. Mamex
Crawford County
A. J. Ayer
Brantford County
J. I. George
Armstrane County
G. Fl
Mr Watt
J. A. Henry
Hon
R. Peale
Worthy Master Hill
W.T. Creasy
Normal School
Silk Mill
Verdict of Coroner's Jury in Paterson Wreck Case
In Paterson New Jersey the Coroner's Jury convicts Conductor Gould Ho Canwell Mr Pladmoan Wulkan Brelaker of negligence for not obeying safety rules, causing the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad wreck on the night of November 29 and the death of Mrs Mary Burt Toe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
New York
Dow
Lackawanna
N. J
Gould Ho Canwell
Pladmoan Wulkan Brelaker
Delaware
Western Railroad
Mary Burt Toe
Judge Favors The Union In Labor Discharge Suit
Judge Gieli ruled that a non union worker can be discharged at union direction in Walton v Lake Lodge No 7 Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers. Walton sued the Land Forge and Tron Company of Chicago for 20000 damages claiming wrongful discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Point
Tad
Gieli
Walton Ve. Lake Lodge
Amatmamited Association of Tron and Steel Workers
Walton
Iland Forge and Tron Company
Chiozo
Unian
Tts Thoyoupon
Unten
Quaker City bout ends with KO of Tim Lanahan
Philadelphia report outlines a boxing match in which William Quinn, known as Boaldy Bill, knocked out Tim Lanahan in the fourth round of a six round bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadephia
Wiltm Quinn
Boaldy Bill
Tim Lanahan
Senate confirms postmaster nominations in Pennsylvania towns
Washington December 1 the senate confirmed the nomination of G C Behrinik for postmaster of Pottaville Pa. BA Reitz was named postmaster at Pansy Jefferson county Pa by today’s appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuatington
Senate
G. ¢ Béhrinik
Pottaville
Reitz
Pansy
Jefferson County
Papal audience honors San Francisco and Newark church leaders
On December 1 the pope received in audience Archbishop Patrick W. Hilordan of San Francisco and Bishop William Wigger of Newark, marking a notable clerical meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home
San France
Patrick W. Hilordan
Newark
William Wigger
Glowing Praise of Republican Prosperity Echoes
Washington dispatch notes heavy time pressure to finish the currency debate in the House with three night sessions. Speakers include Grosvenor, Cochran, Newlands, Driggs and others, praising Republican prosperity from Maine to California while arguing over gold standard and bimetallic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Party of Progress and Freedom
Maine
California
Washington
Drices
New York
Kia Brooklyn
Grosvenor
Ohio
Cochran
Missouri
Newlands
Nevada
Mesers
Parker
N. J
William Alden Smith
Mich
Prince
Lawrence
ISM
Leouwme
Gophel
Kentucky
Isi
Dearmond
Republican Party
Party
Trial highlights handwriting expert in Molineux case
In New York on December 12 the Malineux trial focused on William J. Kinshey the handwriting expert. He examined thousands of samples including Knickerbocker Athletic Club employees to identify the writer of the poison package. He concluded the same man wrote the Barnet and Cornish letters and the address on the package, Roeland B. Molineux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Toilay
Roland B. Malineau
William J. Kinshey
Elie
Busines College
Kinsley
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Carn
Barnet
Roeland
Molineux
Governor Bans Spanish Flag on Public Buildings in Porto Rico
In San Juan on December 12 Governor General Thivis ordered the removal of the Spanish flag from public buildings in Porto Rico. Municipal towns have been displaying both flags. Republicans claim large majorities in recent elections, while party factions race to complete the electoral process over two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
de Porto Mies
Thivis
Tlage
Porto Rico
Miners Convention Opens with Talks on Mining Methods
A miners convention convened in Clwortivid with delegates from northern and central Pennsylvania. A committee was formed to meet operators this afternoon, led by Willen. National Organizer Mekay of Pittsburgh spoke, followed by Mrs. Jane of Beotather Labority. The body discussed curbing open front mining and pushing machine mining, with operators stating they will resist wage or price changes and another meeting set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Est
Vale
Whley
WL. Willen
National Orwoniger Mekay
Pittsburg
Mire
Jane
Beotather Ladhorerty
Deh BR
Modeley
Pleok
Cis Eonta
Ejaluy de Minera Gro
Deaths of a Day in Philadelphia and New York Obituaries
The notices report the death of former sheriff of Monterey County at Arneld Alot residence and the passing of a prominent reformer and suffrage advocate in Newark and Central Palace. Details mention Hicchester, Francis DBD, and educators in Western New York and California. The obituaries note long careers in religious and civic work and mark the deaths of notable community figures aged seventy or more.
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Midadelphia
Eheriff
Monteamenry
Pirlehet
Arneld Alot
Woyidan
Tostirt
Res Francis
Thecu
Metlenetiet Ebsriijans
Subey
Sewark
N.Y
Weoetern
New York
Univereity
California
Pawtucket
Booth
Dow
Aire
Central
Palle Tadhay
Berlin Ice Disaster Drowns Four Boys While Skating
In Frankfurt Berlin today four boys drowned after slipping into a river during skating as severe cold grips the region. The incident underscores the peril of thin ice on frigid days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vie Gengeeratiee
Gefo
Orlin
Freeen
Germany
Heleben
Senate Briefing Sparks Personal Fire in Philippine Recognition Debate
In Washington, December 12, a Senate clash over whether Admiral Dewey formally recognized the Philippine Republic intensified into a sharp exchange between Senators Pettigrew and Chandler. The dispute touched Merriman's conduct, with partisan barbs, while a resolution on disclosure of information from the War Department was debated and referred to the Military Affairs Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Dewey
Merriman
Washington
Admith Dewey
Unite States
Philippine Republic
Manila
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Navy Department
Senate
Mivy
Chandler
New Hampshire
Pettiston
Mellman
Alene Trowbie
Sesson
Chander
Petti- Frew
Senmiter
Hampebirs
Pettignew
Pettherew
Pettierew
Republican Party
Moffatt's Misfortune in Boxing Bout at Broadway Club
Jack Moffatt of Chicago sustained a broken left forearm in the seventh round against George Gardiner of Lowell at the Broadway Athletic Club after Gardiner blocked with the elbow. Referee White halted the match as Gardiner was declared the winner to the crowd's sympathy for the halted Chicago fighter.
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New York
Jack Moffatt
Chicago
George Gardiner
Lowell
Mass
Broadway Athletic Club
Moffatt
Gardiner
Cardiner
Cnre
Unclear Dispatch on National Convention Location
A special Washington dispatch reports uncertainty over where the national convention will be held. It suggests Chicago or Minneapolis as likely sites, with mentions of McKinsey and Benwiclivan as possible actors in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevelaed
Mckinsey
Chicago
Mitindolphia
Shipping notes reveal mixed arrivals and routes
Fragmentary report shows ships shifting destinations from New York to Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Vague mentions include Bremen via Southampton and Liverpool, with departures to Kingston and Werkendam. Names like Antwarpe and Spearn appear uncertain in this decayed OCR text.
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New York
Dev
Friesland
Antworn
St. Louis
Southampions Oreunte
Liverpool
Trove
Bremen
Fouthampton
Bovie
Kensington
Spearn
Jam
Rotterdam
Taver— Vom
Werkendam
Amsiendam
Trolley Men Meet At Street Hallway Empower Assoc
A meeting of the Street Hallway Empower association was held last night under president W. Brain. A committee was appointed to seek the elevation of Trihi and an advance, with the commission consisting of doh 2 dieten, Charles Davis, Reuben Yount and Toby Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arecciation
W. & Brain
Doh 2
Dieten
Charles Davis
Reuben Yount
Toby Gardner
Severe eight hour storm disrupts Harmone Minnesota
An eight hour storm near Harmone Minnesota caused service interruptions as a train traffic halt and highways were closed. Weather remained freestug with ongoing travel chaos across the region.
Weather and World News In This Morning’s Brief
Weather indicators today show fair and colder conditions. A report highlights political unrest in the Philippines and currency concerns. Debates in Benin and Northeastern regions are noted along with road and transport coverage. Local court proceedings and charity board report are listed among the day’s items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Board of Charities
Robbery accusations mix with town misadventure in Lackawanna area
Edward Hazen of Peckville and James O Hara of Philadelphia were arrested on Lackawanna avenue after Hazen claimed a hold up in Raymond Court. O Hara was found innocent at Mayor Moirit s hearing while Hazen reported his gold watch and money stolen. Hazen later returned to Peckeie. Detective Meir and Officer Fuser arrested Harry Matthews on Penn Avenue, charging highway robbery. Matthews held Indla Petteesi on the watch. Alderman Millar committed Matthews to county jail for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hazen
Peckville
James O' Hara
Philadphia
Lackawanna Avenue
Hagen
Moirit Wan
O' Hara
Hazen
Raymond Court
Raymond Our
John Meir
Oliver Fuser
Alderman Millers Offee
Harry Matthews
Pennavente
Ontario and Western Railroad
Indla Petteesi
Millar
Ite Cineluaion
Matthews
Peekeie
House succumbs to fire near West Market and Witona
A fire destroyed the old Kline homestead on Madison Street near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks. The nearby fire alarm box at West Market and Witona avenue, unlined and in use for three fires, was torn down after the blaze last night. The abandoned house had stood on Lackawanna Company land and had not housed residents for six years. A mark from a passing locomotive is thought to have sparked the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Atreet
Witona Avenue
Kline
Madson Street
Lackawanna Compons
Newman Club Evening Highlights Catholic and Philippines Studies
The Newman Magazine Club featured Loretta Mulheorin and Margaret Durkin presenting papers on The Future of the Catholic Church in the United States and Educational Work of the Friars in the Philippines. Next Tuesday Rev The MacGolfrick will lecture on The Biot Society In France. Classes form for winter study with topics in history science arts and languages.
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United States
Loretta Mulheorin
Philippines
Margaret Durkin
Tnet
Newman Mingawhit Club
the MacGolfrick
Lab
France
Marlon Crawford
Sibleys bill on bonds and treasury notes
The text outlines a bill by Ma Sibley to Rep Sider of Powewank that would regulate holders of United States bonds and treasury notes. It mentions certificates of debt covering such bonds and the evolution of treasury notes during the period, with provisions on interest and maturity terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Treasury
Two Sailors Found Unconscious at Charliebank Hotel
J. Harrett and Ny Peterson of the United States steamship Glynis were found in a bedroom at the Charliebank Hotel, with one dead en route to hospital and the other pronounced beyond recovery by medical staff. Police and authorities investigate suspected poisoning causing the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosten
Gee
Glynis
J. Harrett
Ny Peterson
Hatrtelary Dae Chronicle of Chartered Companies
An OCR fragment lists several state chartered companies with capitals and locations, including Cambrian Sik Threwinarecompany Scranten capital 0, Ghumokin MAil fie Company Bhuumickin capital 4009, and Wilkie Barre capital 65/0. The text remains garbled with misspellings and unclear dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Cambrian Sik
Scranten
Ghumokin Mailfie Company
Bhuumickin
Folin
Dasa
Restoration and Increase Filed in Pensions Case
A summary item lists pension adjustments involving James Curry of Montrose and Suxquelians with increases from 2 to HT, John A. Hisom of Troy and Bradford with 1 to 9, and Peter O Rourke of Carbondale with 99 to 2.
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Washington
Dev
James Curry
Montrose
Suxquelians
John A. Hisom
Troy
Bradford
Peter O'Rourke
Carbondale
Gatacre's Stormberg Expedition Reported
War office dispatches detail General Gatacre's failed Stormberg assault due to underestimating distance. Foggy ground and quicksands hindered then retreat, with losses and captures among Northumberland and Irish regiments. French, British, and Boer actions are described with prisoners and cannons seized.
Insurgent Philippine Dispatch From Hong Kong Cited
A dispatch from Hong Kong quotes a Filipino junta report claiming the insurgent government seeks to change to a dictatorship and raises American hostility through guerrilla tactics. It notes U S Marines landed at Virginia South Down provinces and cites Manila papers questioning General Tite’s troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lords
Frenters Telegram Company
Hong Kong
Phileliee
Filitina Arms i Belge
United States
Virun
Watilosilo Cneren
Gener Finda
Manila
Tite Fevey
Trobeteiniae
Attack on Lieber Leaves Man Arrested
A man was arrested after allegedly striking Lieber with a stick during an entry at a shelter. Police say the assailant appeared intoxicated and was taken into custody without further incident.
Weather Forecast for Washington
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for colder conditions with a breezy northwesterly wind. Temperatures decline with a chance of light showers and brisk wind making for unsettled late week conditions.
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Washington
Tee
Yorcometh Benteymant
Briday
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Smith
Seventeenth Infantry
Malequal
Seven oMeisle
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Hrvese
Malosquol
Courdera
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Honolulu
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Fairbankes
Pennsylvania
Judge
Scaldy Bill
Pope
MR. Grosvenor
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Pennerlviana
West Virginia
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Pei
Mottensen
Amer
Lea
Ow Redeemer
Republica
Nevo
Paris
Shafroth
Cole
Simms
Tennalae
Mr. Driggs
M. V
Driggs
Brooklyn
Dviegs
Democratic Party
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Calhoun
Handath
Powers
William J. Kinsley
Davis
Miners’ Convention
M'Kinley Awd Root
Gotacre
Benin
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Fingociat
Tatt Road
Judite Wart
Nowa and Chevatley
Scranton
Nowa
Alderman Millar
House
Newman Magazine Club
Sibley
Pennsylvania Pensions
Gen. Gatacre
Stormberg
London
War Office
Forestier-Walker
Cape Town
Northumberlands
Second
Irish Fusiliers
Cape Polices
Jeffreys
Moltena
Ridge
Dinnehman
Irieh Rifles
Sterkastroom
Queenstown
Vretoria
Steyn His
Stormbere Jinnelson
Pheritinh
Moers
Swanepoel
Olivier
Poers' En- Tregohiel
Sturges
Northumberhounds
Teish Pusiliers
Cen. Buller
Dow, I
Grenwal
Peepateh
Ceneral White
Metcalf
Tony
Metenife
Pergruson
de Filipino Junta
Lieber
Kevin
Ter
Ienetre Jender
No Toda
May
Davtera
Aint
Hin
Win
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