Punishment for Outlaws In Philippines Reported
General orders from the Philippines show natives convicted of serious crimes and executed or imprisoned. Reports detail the Guardia De Teonere band, Prado, and executions, plus American casualties and moves toward civil government in Pampanga and nearby districts.
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Philippines
Vincenti Prado
Washington
Guardia de Teonere
General MacArthur
Vincente Priedo
Rosario
Union
Prado
San Jacinto
Presidente
Presidente of
Pedra Lachica
Efforts to Reach Compromise Fail at Wilkes-Barre Silk Mill
All attempts to mediate a settlement between striking workers and Goldsmiths silk mill officials in Wilkes-Barre collapsed. The largely female workforce demands reinstatement of former leaders discharged for union activity, while owners cite other causes for the dismissals and refuse to reopen the positions.
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Wilkes-Barre
Eexcluive Wire Room
Associated Prom
Goldsmith's Silk Mil i
Wheel
Mesare
Goldsmith
Judge Moore issues warrant for Fred Alexander
Exclusive dispatch from Leavenworth Kansas reports Judge Moore issued a warrant for Fred Alexander the Begto who attempted to assault Mew Rothsee yesterday. Sheriff prepared to serve the writ as a crowd gathered with guns and ropes outside the jail. Alexander remained in Lansing awaiting possible state transfer by officials.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Moore
Fred Alexander
Anying
Te Fall
Alexander
Lansing
Salt solution revives patient after apparent death
In Hamilton Ohio Marcus Lauer once pronounced dead showed rapid revival after W Z Kumler injected warm water followed by 26 percent sodium chloride solution into the brachial artery. Within twenty minutes respiration returned, color improved, and the patient regained consciousness and nourishment. Saner began drinking fluids soon after as signs of recovery appeared.
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Trea
Hamilton, O
W. Z. Kumler
Kumler
Marcus Lauer
National Guard in Spanish War Highlighted by Report
Harrisburg January 13. General Stewart's summary of the 1898 to 1889 adjutant general report notes Pennsylvania National Guard actions in the Spanish American War. It cites 131 infantry companies, three cavalry troops, three artillery batteries and three divisions of naval militia mobilized, with several units remaining in service or returning to guard status. The report includes Miles’ letter to Governor Stone praising the guard’s readiness at Mt. Gretna encampment.
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Harrisburg
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Stewart
Adjutant General's Department
United States
United States Service
Grant Invincibles
Naval
Miles
Stone
Mt. Gretna
Sympathetic Strike Demonstrated by Fremont Miners
A mass meeting of Fremont County coal miners acted on a telegram from National United Mine Workers' Union President Mitchell to District President Johnson Freer. They vow a sympathetic strike to aid Gallup and Erle miners, workers to load loose coal and pillar roofs while mines stay idle pending satisfactory concessions from Colorado Fuel and Iron.
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Florence
Elc
Fremont County
Mitchell
National United Mine Workers’ Union of America
Johnson Freer
Gallup
Erle
Colorado Fuel and Tron Company
State of the Coal Trade Insights and Activity
Exelusive Wire reports from The Amoutated Pres. Philadelphiay lun. Coal shipments continue broadly, mining is active, and consolidation talk rises as prices edge higher. Adverse weather could disrupt transport, but winter openness keeps the trade favored with steady labor and confidence. Anthracite output for the year stands around 45.0 million tons versus 47.1 million last year, a drop of about 1.02 million tons.
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Interoeta
President McKinley Improves Health. Out in Carriage
Exclusive dispatch reports President McKinley showing health improvement. He was seen riding in a carriage for a short period and aides express that in a few days he should be able to attend to official business again.
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Washington
Dan
McKinley
Four Hundred Fishermen Missing Off West Coast
Exclusive AP report from Yokohana states four hundred fishermen are missing and presumed perished after a sicr event on January 10 off the west coast.
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Associated Press
Yokohana
Army Bill To Be Passed Amid Senate Debate
Senate will push the army reorganization bill into early week with talks on Platts speech and Daniels amendments. Legislation on officers staff positions and Filipinos in the army loom large as debates stretch into two to three days. Ship subsidy and river and harbor bills follow, with numerous appropriations and possible night sessions.
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Platt
Pref
Washington
Senate
Bennater Platt
Connecticut
Benater Daniels
Allison
Benn Toy Gear
District of Columbia
Post Office
Booz Committee Probes Hazing At West Point Highlands
A congressional panel investigating alleged hazing at West Point visited Fort Putnam Fort Clinton and Battery Knox in the highlands with Col Freberger and Cadets Bettison Farnham and Spalding. They toured Washington's headquarters in Newburgh and planned to finish the inquiry by Tuesday. Cadet Brown, who officiated as second in the Keller fight, will testify first.
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West Point
Congressional Committee
Highlands
Freberger
Bettison
Farnham
Spalding
Fort Putnam
Fort Clinton
Battery Knox
Washington
Newburgh
Cader Brown
Keller
Reading man dies after fall from train near Eman Junction
Reading resident Charles Hamilton fell from a Philadelphia and Reading train near Eman Junction five miles from here. He was found dead by a shifting engine crew early this morning. Internal injuries caused death and the body was badly burned.
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Allentown
Jan
Charles Hamilton
Reading
Philadelphia
Wight
Home
Eman Junction
Frye Resigns Cuba School Superintendent Acknowledges Departure
Exclusive AP report from New York dated January 14 notes the US transport McPherson arriving from Matanzas with four cabin passengers and thirteen civilian government employees. Alexis E. Frye, former Cuba schools superintendent, confirms resignation but declines to discuss reasons, citing a promise to Governor Wond.
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New York
United States
McPherson
Matanzas
Havana
Raiph Harrison
Alexis E. Frye
Cuba
Wond
Goss Defies Bank Raiders in Narrow Cumberland Bank Standoff
An early morning raid on the German Savings bank ended with Officer Charles W. Go as engaging three robbers in a bank confrontation. He fired from behind a telegraph pole, leaving five bullet marks, as the gang fled toward West Virginia tracks. No money was taken. The attackers then hit two small Cumberland robberies and remain at large. the bank offers a reward and local funds were voted for the case.
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Cumberland, Md
Charles W. Goas
Wontine Ovlelde
Goss
Baltimore Street
West Virginia Central Railroad
West Virginia Railroad
Cumberland
Brutal murder at Gorham farm shocks Portland area
Thomiia C. Moshier, a 25 year old farmer, is slain in his Gorham home while his mother, 72, is severely assaulted during a robbery attempt. Police arrest William Hounds, a Negro, in Scarborough with bloodstained items linked to the crime. Moshier’s body found in the parlor and valuables stolen.
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Associated Press
Portland
Thomiia C. Moshier
Rufus Moshier
Gorham
Moshier
William Hounds
Scarbors
Moghter
Blue Jackets Praised for Solace Voyage Courtesy
Secretary Long received a letter from missionaries thanking Commander Winslow and praising the hospital ship Solace for its voyage from San Francisco to Yokohama. The letter lauds the ship’s management and the admirable qualities of the American sailors. Long says more people should board ships to hear such testimonials.
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Washington
Long
Winslow
Solace
San Francisco
Yokohama
American Blue Jrackers
Drunkenness Increases Across State Warns Annual Report
The annual report of the late commission notes alarming rise in drunkenness statewide. It states 589 commitments to the penitentiary jails and workhouses for the year ending October 1 and notes other related convictions punished for the same offense.
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Albany
Jalla
Joint Note of Powers Signed Amid Chinese Negotiations
Li Hung Chang ill with Brights disease. Prince Ching signs the joint note after Li improves. Ching protests against Chen Chih Tung as plenipotentiary, wants Sheng favored by foreigners. Envoys to remain in Pekin during talks. Russians to hand Railroad to Germans. Italian warships at Bon Mun bay for target practice. reports of allied plans in Shan Si.
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Bright
Prince Ching
Chang Chih Tung
Pekin
San Mun
Fwace
Li Hung Chang
Chen Chih Tung
China
Sheng
Jre
Ching
M. de Giers
Shanghai
Bon Mun Bay
Shan Si
Pao Ting Fu
Weather and civic notes from Harriabarg area
The morning brief lists fair weather with northwest winds and a general gathering at Harriabarg. It notes peace commissioners signing a joint note and punitive measures for Desperadom in the Philippines, plus a weekly congres agenda. It also mentions Rev. Dr. Pierce on Trotley Company action and a big boiler explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriabarg
Philippines
Congres
Dr. Pierce
Trotley
De Wet Flogging of Peace Committee Members Reported
Lord Kitchener's dispatch from Pretoria details Boer movements on Jan 1 near Zorfontein and Kaalifontein, with British patrols pursuing. It notes three peace committee agents captured at De Wet's laager near Lindley, one British subject flogged and shot, others flogged. Further actions include a Boer siege at Kaalfontein and a failed attempt to disrupt mail lines.
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Associated Press
London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Zorfontein
Kaalifontein
Peace Committee
de Wet
Laager
Lindley
Tren
Olifantsfontein
Beyer
Kaalfontein
Mantell Improves as Illness Delays Engagements
The Associated Press reports actor Mantell and Mrs. Mantell, delayed by illness, are improving. Mantell remains in St Vincent hospital while Mrs Mantell recovers. Toledo updates indicate his condition is more hopeful today.
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Prem
Toledo
Dan
Herbert Manteil
Mantell
Anil
St. Cares
Minn
St. Vincent
Steamship Arrivals and Sailed Vessels Listed
Wire reports ships arriving and sailing. Phoenicia arrives via Hamburg and Boulogne. Queenstown sails Cam pania from Liverpool New York. Vaderland fails to Charbourg. Furst Bismarck passes Taritin New York bound for Gibraltar Naples Genoa. Minneopa passes Prawle Point New York for London.
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New York
Phoenicia
Hamburg
Boulogne
Queenstown
Campania
Liverpool
Charbourg
Vaderland
Taritin
Furst Bismarck
Gibraltar
Naples
Genoa
Minneapoli
London
Vanderbilt Wedding Preparations In Newport Details Arrive
Preparations for Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Miss Mleie French wedding in Newport proceed with decorations and florists arriving. The ceremony at St Johns Church proceeds with a brief program, followed by a drive to the French residence for a luncheon and a honeymoon likely to Riverton on the island.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. L. Jan W
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Mleie French
Waterer
Tonisht Mra
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Paris
Harry Payne Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt
St. John's Church
Zabriskie Church
New York
Harr Payne Whitney
Miss French
Wilders
Tim
Mir
Vanderbilt
Riverton
Mr. Vanderbilt
Nanticoke Police Seek Pat Crowe in Anthracite Region
Wilkes Barre January 13 police in Nanticoke hunt for Pat Crowe the Omaha kidnapper. Burgesa Williams claims Chicago police information places Crowe in the coal region possibly disguising as a miner in the town with a large Polish population. Crowe can speak Polish from Omaha stockyards days and no arrests yet.
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Wilkes-Barre
Nanticoke
Pat Crowe
Omaha
Burgesa Williams
Chicago
Crowe
Pennsylvania
Two Girls Cremated In Apartment Fire Tragedy
A Buffalo fire report says Mary Splttaman and Clara Meyers, servants, died in a fifth floor kitchen blaze at the Buckingham apartment house. Eight rooms usually housed eight girls but six were away. two occupants remained. Originating from Titusville, Pa, the loss is estimated at 85000 dollars.
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Buffalo
Mary Splttaman
Clara Meyers
Buckingham
Advanta
Titusville
Losa
Will Suppress Bull Fights At Mass Meeting
A mass meeting in Barcelona presided by former mayor Senor Brooert urged the Spanish government to suppress bull fights. Several speakers expressed hope the national spectacle would soon disappear from the country.
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Associated Plan
Barcelona
Senor Brooert
Numenas
Busse Blizzard Claims 120 Frozen Deaths
Odessa correspondent reports a brutal blizzard in Busse killing about 120 people over a few days. The harsh weather left many bodies recovered and authorities warning of continuing severe cold. Local aid efforts and rescue operations are underway as officials assess the disaster’s impact.
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Associated Prom
London
Jan
Odessa
Daily News
Busse
Battle Over U.S. Senate Seat Favors Quay in Early Ballot
Harrisburg January 13 The fight for the U S Senate seat remains unsettled with Colonel Quay confidently claiming he will win on the first ballot. Democratic leaders say he cannot win without Democratic votes while anti Quay Republicans gather in Philadelphia to unite with Democrats in opposing him. Several legislators are ill, and the final tally will depend on absences when the house and senate vote Tuesday noon. Future plans include a large street parade if Quay wins and a coordinated anti Quay strategy with half a dozen favorite sons favored by John Dalzell.
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Philadelphia
Edwards
Wilkinson
Bucks County
van Valkenberg
Quay
House
Senate
Colonel Quay
John Dalzell
Pittsburg
Salesman Arrested in Jewelry Robbery Case
Louis Mentz a traveling salesman was arraigned in New York Jan 12 held on $2000 bail for further examination. He faces charges of complicity in a Pittsburg jewelry robbery and fled justice. Mentz posted bail and left the courtroom without comment after his arrest at Maiden Lane office. Pittsburg police had requested his capture.
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New York
Louis Mentz
Maiden Lane
Mayo
Mentz
Pittsburg
St In
Buffalo
Chief O'Mara
Deaths of a Day Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Washington January 18 Joseph Vater Paige long chief clerk in the office of the comptroller of the currency died this morning from pneumonia. He was a well known figure to banking interests nationwide and was born in Albany New York. Samuel Lewis, noted money leader and miner, died in London. Lionel Cecil, half brother of the Marquis of Salisbury, is dead in London.
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Washington
Joseph Vater Paige
Paige
Albany
London
Samuel Lewis
Mirer
Twenty People Frozen
Captain John Dippet, a veteran river captain, was instantly killed today at Baston while on the railroad track. The accident involved the coal boats on the Ohio waterway as the weather and conditions appeared severely harsh.
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Pittsburg
John Dippet
Baston
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania Rail Area
Washington January 13 forecast calls for partly cloudy skies. Winds shift from northwest to southwest with strong gusts along the coast. Temperatures expected to fall Monday night with steady conditions through Tuesday.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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