Manila Situation Escalates Amid Philippine Tensions
In Washington and Manila reports warn of growing danger as insurgents near action and General Otis is urged to avoid clashes while prepared to defend. The Filipino Junta in London and native papers stoke discontent as U S policy seeks peaceful understanding.
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Manila
London
McKinley
United States
War Department
General Otis
Ouiselle
Pot Tlollo
Ceneral Otis
Forst
Otis
Heuter
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Anxious Filipino Junta Reports Improving Prospects
The Filipino junta in London received a Washington cable from Aguinaldo’s representative Aponcillo saying prospects were improving but work remains difficult. Anxiety grows over lack of direct Manila news, arrests by General Otis, and refugees, with fears recalling 1800 events. Junta members urge avoiding hostilities if possible.
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London
Aponcillo
Aguinaldo
Washington
Manila
Pilipinos
Otis
Manco
Pilipino
Maine
Hong Wong
Agoncillo Urges U S to Clarify Philippine War Threats
In a letter to Secretary Alger, Felipe Agoncillo states the Philippines seeks recognition and warns American war preparations near Manila threaten upheaval. He notes 20,000 American troops, war vessels, and transports in the archipelago while asserting the Philippines remain at peace and desire no conflict.
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Alger
Washington
Tan
Enor Don Felipe Agonecillo
Philippine Republic
Manila
New York City
San Francisco
Phillippines
Philippine Islands
Orient
America
United States
Spain
Republic of Asia
Canger
Dewey and Pratt Promises in Manila Dispatch
The Independencia supplement purports to come from Malolos and comments on the commission, noting Filipino suspicion of a new attempt to humbug. It states that Dewey and Spencer Pratt promised independence if the Philippine republic proves stable. The text reflects distrust and belief in the commission's goals.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Independencia Today
Malolos
Dewey
Spencer Pratt
Dlelliu
Aguinaldo's Authority Grows as Filipino Forces Mobilize
Reports say Aguinaldo's authority is widely recognized as 90,000 Filipinos are under arms. Arms depots are being set up in San Bernardino, Union, and Trinidad while local villagers are pressed for subsistence. Friction exists between civilian and military authorities, yet unity on independence remains.
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America
Independencia
Caloocan
Gueralalongin
Trax
Malolos
Manila
Manili
Mistakes at Manila consider Carrollines sale and rebel prestige
London dispatch notes Madrid’s stand that the Carolines and nearby islands will not be ceded to the United States Great Britain or Japan. Other nations may bid for naval stations in the Marianas and possibly the Carolines. A former Philippines governor criticizes American handling of rebels and warns of damaged prestige.
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Hong Kong
Philippine Islands
Manila
Peice
Congress of
London
Madrid
the Standard Telegraphing
Carolines
Islands
Cortes Et Assuranes
Great Britain
Japan
Germany
Miaranne
Elais
Philippines
Spain
Phillinoines
Werel Og
Governor Appointments and Inauguration Indemnity Debate
Harrisburg dispatch reports new gubernatorial appointments for January including James Campbell to factory inspector and Thomas G. Sample to head public printing. The article details a dispute involving State Treasurer Beacom, Senator Flinn, and remarks on indemnity bonds connected to Governor Stone’s inauguration, plus volatile debate on a bill about district attorney juror replacements before adjournment.
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Harrisburg
Senate
James Campbell
Pittsburg
Thomas G. Sample
Thomas M. Jones
Filkin
Beacom
Stone
Colonel Stone
Flinn
Beacum
Elkin Foe
Mitchell
Mr. Flinn
Dreyfus Case Dispatch From London Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph prints a dispatch from Cuyetten in French Guiana noting delays in interrogations of Dreyfus regarding Count Esterhazy. The procurator plans to proceed to the Ite Du Diable and urges that Dreyfus be allowed to return to France due to difficulties in replying.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Cuyetten
Gulmat
Dreyfus
Count Heterhasy
Ite du Diable
Sireyfus
France
Misunderstandings Loom Over Ohio Miners Issue
President William Morgen of the Masasilon district Miners' Workes states he was misunderstood in a recent interview. He clarifies his stance on the petition regarding the question of the Ohio miners surrounding the union. Morgen does not favor sevenion and believes there is little probability of any employer dissatisfaction.
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Masasilion
William M. Morgen
Masasilon
Destructive Osterhout building fire in Wilkes-Barre
A four story Osterhout building at East Market Street and Public Square burned with about 150000 dollars in losses. Detective Joseph Moore, who had an office inside, is believed to have perished after leaving a restaurant shortly before the blaze. Firefighters faced intense heat as walls cracked and flames spread through the rear air shaft and elevator shaft, threatening tenants and causing multiple narrow escapes.
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Scranton Tribune
Wilkes-Barre
Osterhout
East Market Street
Public Square
Joseph Moore
Netton
Joseph 8, Coons and Co
Blige
George A. St. John
Halle
Jantor Henry Shockeney
Dbeewuee
Derr
J. W. Miller
Miller
Jim" Townsend
Osterhont
Ilay
Mr Farr Honored by Labor League in Harrisburg
Resolutions read in the Pennsylvania Labor League meeting commend Hon. John Farr for election as speaker. The league, representing about 75 000 unionists, endorses Farr as a staunch labor man and plans to send a committee to convey the greeting to him and his House colleagues.
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Labor League
Harrisburg
Stranton Tribune
Pennsylvania Labor League
House of Representatives
Isaac Harris
Beranten
John Farr
John Ro Parr
County of Lackawannna
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
John R. Farr
Farr
Albert Armstrong
J. J. Coolahan
League
Mesera
Gompers
Garland
P. J. Melluire
Moore
Mutchler
George Chance
Philadelphia
George Hanes
Edwin Moore
Legislative Committee
Keogh Maintains Lead In Daly Pool Match
Special to the Beranton Tribune New York Jan 24 Keogh leads De Oro after the second night at Daly's with a total score of 608 to 468 De Oro. Last night Keogh stood 161 to 195 in De Oro favor. Keogh gained 98 on the first night and now leads by 43. Tonight Keogh 47 De Oro We
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New York
Daly's
Keogh
de Oro
Enormous Stock Clearings Break Records in New York
New York yesterday saw record stock exchange and clearing house activity with bank clearings at 247 216 823 and total clearings surpassing 500 000 000 if all were processed through the former institution. The bank balances were unusually low at 12 156 453, down from 17 108 000 on January 4.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Clearing House
Earthquake rattles Mexico City causing damage and panic
A strong earthquake struck Mexico City with shocks at dawn and mid afternoon, cracking the national palace and many buildings while shops and factories suffered damage. Reports say sidewalks broke and injuries occurred, with the silk factory collapsing and casualties including a child and several animals. Telegraphic messages note shocks felt in Vera Cruz and other areas.
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City of
Mexico
Valley of
Chamboins
Vera Crag
Collman
Secretary Alger to Testify Before War Investigating Commission
The War Investigating Commission expects A Secretary Alger to appear and testify on war conduct. He has not yet replied to the invitation but is believed to be ready to take the stand tomorrow or soon after.
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Washington Jaw
Alger
They
Death of Cheltenham Academy President Calvin Rice
Philadelphia on January 4 reports the death of Calvin Rice president of Cheltenham Academy in Omonta from heart failure. He served 0 years at the school and led the academy through its military drill and routine programs.
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Philadelphia
Calvin Rice
Cheltenhim Academy
Omonta
Thce
Senator Stewart Re elected in Nevada
Senator William Stewart was re elected to the U S Senate on the ballots in Nevada. Votes were cast in the assembly with predictions suggesting his nomination.
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Stewart
Cara
Nev
William Stewart
United States
Newlansds
Steamship Arrivals From Liverpool and Antwerp
Steamship reports list arrivals including Teutonic and Liverpools m, with ships from Antwerp and Southampton. New York and Antwerp routes feature Noordland and Southcampton service notes among others.
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New York
Jim
Patin
Bouthiampton
Teutonic
Liverpouls
Rmeland
Antwerp
Lahn
Kemen
Weather and politics in Scranton report
Morning weather outlook notes colder conditions with sharp changes. Scranton area news covers court business and local elections as Republicans and Democrats align for city ticket nominations. Also reported are fire, training, and congressional topics with regional political commentary.
Guffey Denounces Quay Return. Jenks Defends Ballot
Harrisburg reports Colonel James M. Guffey says Democratic legislators will not back Quay and will stand with Jenks. Jenks reiterates commitment to Altoona platform principles and rejects suggestions of switching support. He defends fellow Democrats as men of character and integrity.
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Harrisburg
James M. Guffey
Jenks
Quay
Altoona
J. M. Guffey
Guffey
George A. Jenks
George A. Jenks Woo
John Wanwaaker
Mistake of Tagalos Weighs on Philippine War News
Berlin reports the North German Gazette quotes Madrid and Associated Press on Sagasta remarks. It claims Aguinaldo linked prisoner liberation to Spain recognizing a Philippine republic and Vatican acknowledgment, arguing the Filipinos’ conditions defy the laws of nations and place Tagalos outside civilization.
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Berlin
Sagasta
Associated Press
Madrid
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Spain
Philippine Republic
Vatican
Shenango House Fire in Sharon Wilt Burns Hotel
A blaze at the Shenango house in Sharon destroyed the lower portion of the hotel after 5 am caused by a defective furnace. Several guests narrowly escaped suffocation. Ex-State Treasurer Haywood, visiting from Harrisburg, was removed to another hotel in ill health. Loss estimated at $5,000, insured.
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Sharon
Shenango House
Haywood
Harrisburg
Wis & Guest
Billy Smith A Victor in Welterweight Bout at Lenox
Billy Smith defeated Billy Edwards of Australia to claim the welterweight crown at the Lenox Athlete club. Edwards, a top U S rival from the Antipodes, pressed the American but Smith withstood fierce exchanges and a late rally to win by knockout, leaving Edwards counted out.
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New York
Jan
Billy Fimith
Puguet
Billy Edwards
Auetralia
Lenox
Edwards
United States
Hila
Hit
Bmith
Cash
Smith
Hilwave
Amilthaleo
Mdwaride
Pennsylvania Pension Details Trimmed in Draft Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places from a Pennsylvania pension notice. It references individuals such as Metloskey Wilker Barree, Jacob Pax, John Ralston, and Burquetinna, with scattered towns like Great Bend and Susqueanna and mentions of pensions and aid adjustments in a reform or reallocation context.
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Washington
Juan
Metloskey
Wilker-Barre
Jacob Pax
Great Bend
Susqueanna
John Ralston
Laneville Center
Burquetinna
Senator John Kean Elected in Trenton Vote Protest
A Republican, John Kean, is elected United States senator in Trenton NW as voters support the party ticket. The result follows a close pull of Republican votes with the joint session set to convene tomorrow and operate the formal process.
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Trenton
Dan
John Kean
United States
Mowlvine
Quay Line Unchanged in Harrisburg Senate War
Harrisburg Pa January 24 The senatorial stalemate continues with plans for a long battle as Quay backers form a steering committee and call for patience. Colonel Guffey braces for Jenks support while anti Quay Republicans meet. Wanamaker attends and speaks as lawmakers prepare for the next phase of the contest.
Weather forecast for Washington and Pennsylvania
Forecast for Wednesday calls for fall like conditions with colder temperatures. Regions include Washington and Pennsylvania with potential wintry mix and northerly winds.
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Washington
Dan
Penn
Sylvania
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