Additional Victories at Manila Reported
The report from Manila dated February 16 describes US forces near Pateros and Jaro pressing the enemy. California troops occupy ridges along Pasig River while a flag is raised at the presidencia in Jaro. Casualties include Captain Griffiths and several soldiers. the Sheridan prepares to sail via Suez after delays due to weather.
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Griffiths
General Otis
Manila
Sheridan
Jura
Tlotlo
Jare
Jaro
Presidencia
Frank Bowles
Expedition to Manila Led by Lt Col Jacob Smith
Seventeenth regiments include soldiers from other units eager for Manila transfers. Lieutenant Colonel Jacob T H Smith of the Twelfth Infantry will command the expedition.
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Manila
Jacob TH. Smith
Twelfth Infantry
Filipinos and American Forces Face Tense Manila Standstill
San Francisco dispatch from January reports escalating friction in Manila as Filipino insurgents resist, prompting American guards to adjust posts on Pow Bridge. A proclaims by Aguinaldo stirred rapid troop mobilization and a tense, defense‑only stance by insurgents near the city outskirts.
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San Francisco
Manila
Philippines
Archinelag
Dee
Anderson
Sone
Marchal Nck
Ciencial Citis
Aguinaldo
Rail traffic resumes after blizzard statewide disruption
Washington reports trains on the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railways back on schedule after clearing heavy snow drifts. East coast lines from New York to Jacksonville are open, with three trains heading south. Local electric and cable services operate. horse-drawn transit will take several days to return.
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Washington
Weets
Baltimore and Ohio
Tylvania
New York S
Pennsylvania
New York
Jacksonville
Ile Nortan
Agoncillo’s War Talk From Montreal Interview
Senor Agoncillo the Filipino filming commissioner says there will be no Filipino set up to drive Americans from their country. He notes surprise at Tolles fall but expects tougher interior resistance. Luna’s departure aims to seek European aid for the Filipino cause.
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Montreal
Senor Agoneilo
Tolle
Senor Luna
Europe
Wok
Three Die in Arlington Flats Fire in Chicago
Three persons perished in last night’s fire at the Arlington flats at the corner of Fortieth street and Lake Boulevard. Fred A. Marte a mail carrier his wife and their infant son are believed to have died.
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Chicago
Arlington
Forty-tha
Fred
A. Marte
Steamship Arrivals New York February 15
Steamship arrivals and departures listed for New York on February 15 with ships and routes including Ken singtion to Antwerp, Saale to New York, Iron Hremen in port, Majestic arriving from New York to Liverpool.
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New York
Kensingtion
Antwerp
Southampton
Loula
Saale
Iron Hremen
Majestic
Liverpool
McCarrell Bill Delayed With Adjournment Attempts
The McCarrell bill on the jury measure faces delay as the House adjourns for the day without action. A motion to reconsider and a planned second reading date shift to March 21 or 31, with party lines evident in a narrow 88 to 85 vote.
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Harriehura
Peb
Houwte
Mecfarrell Jury
Sav
Muse
Joint Assembly
Kies
Delawar
Oeclock
Farr
Bliss
Baldwin
Delaware
Howes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Huse
Vaughan Bill Seeks Costs On Petitioners In Certain Elections
In Harrisburg the Vaughan bill moves to place election costs on petitioners and requires bond posting as security. The measure also amends carbon county poor house law, creating ward based directors for Carbon Dike with staggered three year terms and ward residency rules. Judicial appointments set three directors from specified wards with terms varying by ward. Continuous text ends mid sentence due to OCR.
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Ip, D
Harrishire
Senate
Vaughan
DHS
Directors of the Poor of
Carbondalentes
Carbondike
Seidion
Lackawanaha
Hall
Sald Oy
Thergafwr
Situation in Samoa Eases as German and American Actions Align
Reports from Apia describe a calmer Samoa after German officials urged restraint and a German consul’s stance on court contempt. London dispatches note Australian and British views, with calls for annexation or disarmament to quell ongoing unrest and to restructure local governance.
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Withington
Feb. L
United States
Osborne
Apia
State Department
Auckland
Aplaix
Ameun Islands
Great Britain
Griesmuhl
Berlin
London
Melbourne
The
Times
Melbourne Argus
Britain
Argus
Sujall Salede
Snow blockade eased. city railroads running on schedule
Snow disruptions on entering Philadelphia lessen. Pennsylvania and Reading lines operating toward normal schedules except for Stony Creek Franktown and Newton branches. Baltimore and Ohio line still faces difficulties with trains sent out irregularly. City trolley lines mostly open though some suburban roads remain slick.
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Phillelphia
Tech
Pennsylvania
Reading
Stony Creek
Franktown
Newton
Baltimore and
Chiefe
Express company reports severe damage from cold to Florida crops
Savannah Ga February 14. Seaperintend ent Meyers of the Florida division of the Southern Express company reports to headquarters here that all trucks and vegetables are wiped out in the state. Orange groves are seriously damaged but further days are needed to confirm the full condition.
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Savannah
Seaperintendent
Meyers
Florida
Southern Express Company
Free Scholarships for Harrisburg Student at Worcester School
Edith White of Harrisburg has been appointed to a free scholarship at the Worcester Industrial School in Massachusetts by Governor Stone. The Harrisburg civic club recommended the appointment, and the matter was referred by school management. This marks the only scholarship in the schools for Pennsylvanians.
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Harrisburg
Edith White
Freencolarchiy
Thin Oread
Worcester
Maso
Stone
Harrisburg Civic Club
Ex-Treasury Official’s Condition Reported Quiet
Harrisburg Feb 15 Stewart Pearse of the treasury department received four telegrams this evening from Mrs Bh J Haywood at Sharon stating the condition of the ex shared treasurer remains unimproved though the patient is resting comfortably.
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Harrisburg
Stewart Pearse
Treasury Department
Bh. J. Haywood
Sharon
Treasuryr
Annniversary of Maine Disaster Marks Ship’s Keel Laying
The New Maine to be built by Cramp Ship Building with yards in Philadelphia. She will be a sister ship to the Ohio and Missouri, 18 knots speed, 188 by 72 feet, displacement about 12,000 tons, coal bunkers 1000 tons, crew around 609, armament including 12 inch rifles and 6 inch rapid fire guns. Keel piece laid amid public ceremony, with launch planned for February next year.
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Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Philadelphia
Fel
Havana
Heroric
Wiley Line
Aroument
Fire destroys Brooklyn Navy Yard machine shop complex
A four alarm blaze at Brooklyn Navy Yard’s machine shop No 2S engulfed a three story brick building built in the sixties. Firemen fought flames as fumes from saturated woodwork hampered efforts, with the structure total loss by 6 15 PM. Patterns and models for warships stored inside were entirely destroyed and the financial loss may rise beyond initial estimates.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Windsor
Builidirur
Blige
Matchinetsy
Inquest Over Death of Mrs Adams In New York
The inquest into Kate J. Adams known as Mim reveals Frederick Hovey and Dr Witchcook as witnesses. They testified on the circumstances of her death by poison from an apartment setting, aligning with previously published accounts.
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New York
Mim
Kate J. Adams
Judas
Frederick Hovey
Mra. Adwing
FY Witchcook
Pension adjustments listed for named beneficiaries
Washington district notices list pension actions with original amounts for James J. McCauley in Pittston and Edward R Sellick in West Burlington Bradford, widows Rachel Hants in Factoryville Wyoming, Peter Crown in Haw Levy Wayne, Jon R. Culp in Huntsville, and Charles Bowman in Wilkes Barre with increases noted.
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Washington
James J. McCauley
Pittston
Releene
Edward R Sellick
West Burlington
Bradford
Rachel Hants
Factoryville
Wyoming
Peter Crown
Hawlevy
Wayne
Jon R. Culp
Huntsville
Laserate
Charles Bowman
Wilkes-Barre
Mine Inspector Report from Wilkes Barre District
Mine Inspector G M Williams releases the 4th anthracite district annual report. 1888 coal tonnage reached 7 860 277 with 251 050 more tons shipped than 1887. 5877 men employed and 278 non fatal accidents reported.
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Wilken-Purre
G. M. Williaws
Matal
Locomotive Jumps Track Near Lenoxville
A Grand Trunk express train from Portland Maine derailed two and a half miles north of Lenoxville Sherbrooke Quebec after leaving at 1 in the afternoon. No deaths, but three or four passengers were injured in the incident.
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Sherbrooke
Que
Portland
Lenoxville
Weather and Politics Mix in Early Morning News Digest
Morning bulletin reports rain or snow prospects and a sweep of political notes including canal bill movement in Nicaragua and Philippine actions. Also covers a ship headline, a travel palace piece, a weekly budget, a local annual report, a fatal wanderer incident, editorials, and Scranton area news briefs.
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Nicaraga Canal
Philippines
McCarrell
Maine
Wonteris Palace
Mornling
Whittey
Havana Commemorates Maine Disaster with Ceremony
In Havana on February 15 a memorial week for the Maine disaster opened with a half mast flag raising by Resolute sailors and the Cuban club wreaths. High mass was held at Merced church attended by Gen Ludlow, Brig Gen Ernst, Commodore Cromwell and local officials. Graves at Colon cemetery were decorated later.
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Havana
Main
Witton
Hesalute
Mira
Betes Rathbone
Dudley
Resolute
Milne Heavy Artillery
Greene
Havans
Eaton
Maine
Merced
Ludlow
George K. Ernst
Brooke
B. J. Cromwell
Coutrol
Cuban Military Assembly
Huawansa Fire Brigade
Colon Cemetery
German Agrarian Meeting Presses for Stronger US Policy
Baron von Moanteuffe argued that delaying naval buildup invites American harsh language toward Germany. At the Agrarian Teacher's Congress, speakers urged deeds from the government to deter perceived U S pressure, criticizing perceived leniency in Germany’s foreign policy toward the United States.
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Reichstag
Count von Kranitz
Germany
America
Agrarian League
Breindrcks
Ammoretal
Senators Ballot in Harrisburg Assembly Delays Election
In Harrisburg, 55 votes were cast for United States senator at today's assembly session. Quay received 50, Jenks 4, and Daleell 1. Democrats and anti Quay forces abstained, breaking a quorum and delaying a possible senatorial election.
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Harrisburg
Catt
United States
Delat
Senator Quay
George AL Jenks
Congrassmutt Daleell
Koordistan Signals Bulgarian Steamer Near Bremen
The Tivitish steamer Koordistan under Captain Jaian Simpson of Savannah reported on January 24 that she spoke the disabled Bulgaria from the American line Bulga ria in longitude 00 west. She did not provide the date of the signal.
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Hower
Lele
Wieht
Koordistan
Savannah
Bremen
Bulgaria
Photographers Convention Holds Session in Wilkes-Barre
The state convention of photographers met in Wilkes-Barre tonight with J. E. Seavey of New Castle delivering an address on art. A nominations committee was appointed and Professor Griffith of Detroit spoke on art before adjournment until morning.
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Wilkes-Baire,Peb
Tiret
Turkish wrestler Hali Adii wins at South Side Club
Milwaukee event reports Turkish wrestler Hali Adii defeating Captain Tom Shields and challengers Bert Beheller and Tom Cannon inside ninety minutes. Bhivida was thrown whee and Cannon and Beheller were each downed once as the bout concluded.
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Milwaukee
Fel
Hali Adii
South Side Athletic Club
Tom Shields
Bert Beheller
Tom Cannon
Bhivida
Pennsylvania Postmasters Confirmed in Senate Action
The Senate today confirmed the nominations of HM Butz to be Postmaster at Huntingdon Pennsylvania and T Price to Danville Louisiana.
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Washington, Pet
Senate Today
Ki. Butz
Poptinagier
Huntingdon, Pa
T. 2
Price
Danville, la
House Settles Nicaragua Canal Bill Fight
Washington February 11. The House refused to override the chair over the Nicaragua canal amendment, sustaining the decision 127 to 100. Debate was lively with party lines blurred and no committee record kept. The Senate discussed a Louisiana sugar growers claim and a medal bill passed after executive session, with ports appropriation pending.
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Washington
House
Micep Buin
Friends of the Nicaniguy Con DM
Bailey
Grosvenor
Rep. D
Messrs
Miody
Muss
Dockery
Yen
Fleming
Senate
McEnery
Louisiana
Congress
Mies Helen Miller Gould
Pardon Board Action Lists Officials and Cases
The Pardon Board chaired by recorder Edear Overwin and clerk George Thuan organized today with members including Edward Raheris. Cases from Philadelphia York Lancaster and Centre were continued or held for re hearings. pardons were recommended for several offenders including Adam Patterton and Bl M Prout. multiple suspects faced charges of burglary larceny bribery conspiracy and receiving stolen goods.
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Adam FL Patterton
York
Prout
Lancaster
Harry M. Kerr
Lawretce
Nathan Rutherford
Philadelphia
Lavceny
John T. Shiehis
Alleeheny
Felonious Welt
Hottery
John N. Port
Harry O. Street
Hiladelphia
Lohenous
Jenks Hopes After Conference With Sibler
Democratic nominee for U S Senate Jenks spoke after a conference with Congressman Sibler, saying there is no reason to invite disaster by an unnecessary move and stressing that even good men may be misled by wrong ideas.
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Fiewtke
AL Jenks
Cadens
United States
West Point Graduates Pass in Sixth Race
At West Point the Pennsylvanian team led by Pinbick Bundel and Fred Kerr completed the event with a notable sixth place finish. The ceremony marked a milestone for the class as graduates were celebrated for their academic and military achievements.
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West Point
Pinbick
M. Bundel
Fred
Kerr
Weather Forecast for Eastern Penn Thursday
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for a mix of sun and clouds with possible showers. Winds will shift from light to moderate and temperatures May reach the upper 60s to low 70s with cooler nights ahead.
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Pateros
San Pedro Macath
Amerie
Sane
Pasig
United States Army
Suez Canal
Jersey City
Seventweenth
Cants
Linutenant
Smith
Tummbertind
Masacine
Berentecath
Alee
Trenaport
SAS
Seventeenth Infantry
Twentieth Infantry
Boverna
Sland
Agoncillo
Yeas
Mersie
Abrams
Alexander
Abler
Biles
Brooks
Brown
Thotan
Caldwell
Castner
Clarency
Corns
Craig
Creasy
Rete
Tehall
Dpeyarthon
Dindinger Vixen
Drarde
Dombawl
Edmiston
Edwards
Buch
Fay
Thomas
Petterotf
Foard
Feester
James
Foerter
Robert ML. Iron
Gruver
Hit
Hassan
Peil
Hersh
Mellan
Hock
Jeffries
Keator
Kenilwil
Kessler
Koonte
Keamlloh
Leailvich
Lingle
Linton
McAndrews
Melvilles
C Th
Ihauns
MelLori
Macker
Alaloney
Mantley
Martin
Miller
BL Krank
Moore Moyer
Myrta
Robert Ju
Natt
Willwer
Noecker
Norton
Neee
O Beer
Ober Palm
Heed
Reif
Robb
Rothrock
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Sexton
Rhane
Frederick
John
Joseph W
Sylvester B
Bquier
Stoll
Stew Or
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Stewart
William F
Strading
Stranakin
Wadsworth
Wetece
Wilkinson
Wilson
William
Woodruff
Young
Total
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Adams
Ehenever
Aiming
James Wo
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Faire
Hoyle
Hrncker
Chew
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Christhin
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Cole
Colville
Onstein
Crittundéen
Demuneou
Listern Fahrey
Hei
Mathie Murtock
Nisbet
Noblit
Irshall
Richmond
Riebel Robban
Ruithearford
Salter
Scheuer
Sehoffstall
Scart
Seal
Seller
Selby
Shaw
Simon
Skinner
Kiter
Mo Snydee
Stevens
Brush Thompson
Horio J
Tiffany Tighe
Timlin
Todd
Towier
Tarner
Voorhees
Whittinghan
Williams Wilson
Henrt L. Youngsen
Zorbe
Farespeaker
MR. Vaughan
Breranton Tribune
Samoa
Mr. Haywood
Pennsylvania Pensions
Ming Inepreptor Rederick
Wanderer
Editorial
Nowe and Compmiout
Loral Bownl
Pinaners
Scranton
News Rowth
the Cotte
Senator
Hali Adli
Nicaragua
Pardon Board
George K. van Horn
Geta
Jenks
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