General Otis Eyes Manila Advance as Insurgents Face Pressure
Reports from Manila detail Lieutenant Alford of the Twentieth Kansas killed and six wounded in Caloocan as U S forces shell suburbs and press toward Aguinaldo's forces. General Otis and Admiral Dewey coordinate moves with Secretary Long congratulating Dewey on naval successes and further casualties listed from Pennsylvania troops.
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Secretary Long
Admiral Dewey
Tenth
Pennsylvania
Otis
Juan Luna
Agoncillo
Canada
Manila
Alford
Twentieth
Kansas Infantry
Pminy
Caloocan
Manila in turmoil as desperadoes flee authorities
Manila reports widespread rebel activity with natives allegedly aiding Aguinaldo. Police arrest armed individuals while clerks disappear and foreigners are captured, signaling tense conditions and heightened vigilance across the city. Rebels face mounting casualties as clashes unfold.
Americans in Control near Manila After Rebel Retrenchment
Reports from Manila describe American forces maintaining dominance within a nine mile radius of Manila and pushing rebel forces back. The main rebel body is retreating as scattered pockets offer light resistance, with casualties mounting and marked mass graves referenced near Pusas and between Paco and Santa Ana.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
Paranaque
Jowa
Pusas
Paco
Banta Ana
Cause of Outbreak Tied to Dewey Shipments to Insurgents
Washington reports new friction over Admiral Dewey and a seized schooner Taneng carrying arms for Philippine insurgents. Officials say the incident involved American ownership of the vessel and alleged interference with shipments fueling clashes with American troops.
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Washington
Dewey
Tiin
Navy Department
Agoncillo Safe Amid Telegram Deluge From Paris and Hong Kong
Montreal February 7 Agoncillo kept busy receiving about a score of telegrams from Paris and Hong Kong and spending time with his secretary regiving to them He refused to discuss their contents about Manila fighting saying he has nothing to guide him beyond newspaper reports He noted U S control of communications and hinted at a Filipino spy network and a small detective force. Ottawa dispatch says cabinet considers expulsion but decided not to molest him as no state of war existed at his arrival.
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War Department
General Otis
State Department
United States Senate
Cortes
Washington
Montreal
Agoncillo
Paris
Hong Kong
Manila
Carranka
Hing
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Ottawa
Agoncilio
United States
Philadelphia Tithe Executive Commits to Local Helpline
Fragmentary report notes an executive committee of a national municipal helpline in Philadelphia planning an event this fall. Mention cites Santa Barbara, Detroit Rover league, and a university affiliation, but details are unclear.
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Philadelphia
Municipad
Mie
Fiir
Santa Barbra
Rover League
Detroit
Npenversity
Unclear text from historical document on ratification vote
Fragmentary report notes executive committee of the United in pertlnt lemme te Hay WNI fe ert with Inemuety onera to. Mentions twenty-tine senators of the [ya about Bille. monnte. who vote or were piled o against the ratification of the puave treaty.
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Heston
Wwe
Bishop Williams Dead in Midhetown Connecticut
The senior member of the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church in America died unexpectedly before 6 o clock tonight at the Kinisooyil rentdance church in Midhetown Connecticut. He was years old.
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Midhetown
Conn
Lev Jol Wine
Tee
Dhig Protestant Episcopal Church
Diorowe
Connevitcut
Thy Howe
Biplacopok Church
America
Diel
Kinisooyil Rentdance
Sle
Omaha Kid Triumphs Over Solly Bouith in LenoX Club Bout
New York report says Keb Goniner, the Omaha Kid, defeated Solly Bouith of Tow Angeles easily at the Lenox Athlete club tonight. Smith fought hard from the opening round but appeared disoriented and wild, with spectators noting he may have been under the influence of a drug.
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New York
Goniner
Solly Bouith
Tow Angeles
Lenox
Tomight
Smaith
Rome
Builders Convention Opens in Milwaukee
The eighteenth annual meeting of the National Association of Builders opens at the Builders and Trade Exchange in Milwaukee. About two delegates are present as the session begins.
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Builders’ Convention
Milwaukee
Tih
National Association of Build
Builders' and Trade Exchange
Todiuy
Opposition to McCarrell Bill Spawns Amendments in House
In Harrisburg Feb 7 the Senate heard two National Guard bills by Scott of Luzerne. The House opened with fierce filibustering against the McCarrell jury bill as opponents offered amendments and demanded roll calls. A key vote adopted the first section after multiple amendments, while Sibley voiced cautious support, urging careful consideration and criticizing anti-Quay Republicans for party alignments.
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Senate
Scott
Luzerne
National Guard
McCarrell
Bare
Huntingdon
Friends of the
Mheasure
Fee
Hoy
Clarion
Woodruff
Philadelphia
Skinner
Fulton
Mie Pow
Phil Melphin
Biles
Delaware
Moore
Butler
IL Velock
Quay Trial Postponed to February 27
Philadelphia reports the case of Senator Quay Richard Ro Quay and ex State Treasurer Pengamby Haywood facing conspiracy charges over state funds deposit. The trial, originally set for February 20, is moved to February 27 by Judge Beitler due to holidays and juror considerations.
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Senator Quay
Richard Ro Quay
Pengamby
Haywood
People’s Bank
Beitler
Court of
Defendiuinta
Washington
Jude
Ft Hardakin
Jurern
New Jersey Charter Firms Incorporate in Trenton
The Blectery Hoat company with capital FLO and the Aniicati Felt company capital $1,00,. Wt, were incorporated today along with the American Saddle company capital $1, 40.06.
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New Jersey
Trenton
N. Jr
Mol
Blectery Hoat Company
Capital Flo
Aniicati Felt Company
Capital
American Saddle Company
Four Persons Drowned In Swollen River
Four people, including Mary Williams and her son, drowned while fording a swollen river in Middiesboro. The party, also including two small children, attempted the crossing as floodwaters rose after heavy rains. Local authorities investigation follows.
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Middiesboro
Iy. Web
T—Mte
Mary Williams
Marvey
Swere
Captain Clark Assigned to Navy Yuri League Inland
Captain Clark, formerly of the Gregon, has been assigned to duty as captain of the navy unit League Inland in Washington during February.
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Washington
Clark
Gregon
Navy
Yuri
League Inland
Snow and rain forecast with political turmoil notes
A weather and news roundup lists snow followed by rain and mentions political tensions over war surrender and party opportunities. It also cites local reading sales, a new bank building, court proceedings, and camp Mackenzie military news.
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Toveal—New Bank
Nh New Bank
C. Smith
Eagans Sentence Commuted By President
Washington reports the president commuted Brigadier General Charles P Eagan's court martial sentence from dismissal to six years suspension from duty. The move preserves retirement timing in January 1905 and ends a lengthy case amid praise for past conduct. The suspension affects pay and allowances, with quarters rations and horse pay impacted.
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Washington
Charles P. Eagan
Eagan
United States
Ohnosionu
Union
Hurler
PP Eagan
Mubstatened
Taited
Torth
Gad Liam
Servier
Miso
William Mcfiilew
Magan
Ragin
Anti-Quayites Meet in Harrisburg Court House
A special train from Lebanon brought Republican senatorial candidate Dr. Weiss and supporters to a mass meeting at the Harrisburg courthouse. Senator Flinn of Pittsburgh spoke denying involvement in a machine and urging no arrests for conspiracy to misuse state funds. Other speakers included John Wanamaker and ex-Congressman Hull.
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Harrisburg
Court House
Lebanon
Dr. Weiss
J. Bayard Henry
Philadelphia
Wis Cdeen
Flinn
Pittsburg
Pittebure
John Wanamaker
Lgr
Welsa
George FP. Hull
Dotin Dalzell
Poretan
Commonwealth
United States Senate
Found Dead in Bedroom at Ardsley on the Hudson
New York report states Dr Henry B Keyes of New York and his wife were found dead in their Ardsley-on-the-Hudson bedroom today. Authorities say gas from a store in the room caused their asphyxiation, likely accidental. Dr Keyes recently taught at Colombia College and was son of General Erasmus P Keyes. Mrs Keyes was daughter of Captain Ward, retired regular army officer.
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New York
Henry Bl. Keyes
Dia
Ardsley
Ardeley-on-the- Hudson
Keyes
Colombia
Erasmus P. Keyes
Fourth Army Corps
Iowa’s Cruise to Manila Under Orders for Philippines
The Iowa sails with orders focusing on the Philippines. The voyage to Manila is mapped with a program to project power and readiness. The crew remains prepared for possible actions as tensions rise in the Pacific.
Democrats Realign Strategy in Pennsylvania Senatorial Fight
The Scranton Tribune reports Democratic leaders including Colonel J M Guffey and Joseph C Sibley plan to drop George A Jenks as the party candidate and test independents support for a Democrat to unite behind a chosen nominee for the United States Senate.
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Rome
Joseph C. Sibley
Independenta
Scranton Tribune
Harrisburg
The
Tribune
George A. Jenks
Chauncey F
Mr. Quas
Mr.Quas
Prema
Bibley
Martin
Quay
John Wandwaaker
Sildey
United States Senate
Jenks
Eastburn Enters the Race in Anti-Quay Shift
Hartisburg reports Hueh St. Maste burn and Joslestown Hinser entered an interparty race amid anti-Quay sentiment. They were among five Pennsylvania delegates at the National Republican convention in St. Louis who supported President McKinley over Sequiry Quay. Voters included Senator Wee and Representatives Jaf fie Manley and Sexton. The Quay camp fell short of the needed votes as the ballot proceeded.
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Dalgell
Quay
Baellat Wang
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