Truce Talks Amid Philippine Conflict Reported
Manila dispatch notes a two session conference between Major General Otis and Filipino envoys from General Luna and Aguinaldo. Calls for a three month truce to summon a congress and consult leaders on other islands while Otis rejects recognition of the insurgent government.
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Congress
Luzon
Major Arguelles
Manila
Otte
Antonio Lana
Otis
Acubaldo
Laon
Manuel Arduelles
United States
Spain
United States Philippines
Hp.m
Pilipino
Manuel Arguelles
Jose Bernal
Ots
Antonio Luna
Aguinalde
Sener Mabini
Italian tailor among victims in Harrisburg stabbing case
Antonia Dern of Turrisburg died after a stabbing at GBteelton on Sunday. A brother Dervka also wounded and later died in Harrisburg Hospital. Police suspect Mafia involvement in the double tragedy.
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Turrisburg
Antonia Dern
Gbteelton
Harrisburg
Wisine Jories
Dervka
Will
Incharmi Sails with 007 Tons American Bitumen
The Britten steamer Incharmi under Captain Anhley cleared Philadelphia today bound for Colombo Ceyhun carrying 7,000 tons of American bituminous coal and related cargo.
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Philadelphia
Incharmi
Anhley
Colombo
Ceyhun
Dealers Want Justice From Davis on Cigar Tax
A large holder of Jacobs and Kendig cigars bearing counterfeit stamps asked the Internal Revenue Commissioner to modify the tax release rules. The commissioner said only a compromise is possible and urged innocent holders to file for tax refunds, requesting Congress consider reparation through treasury action.
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Washington
Jacobs and
Kendig
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Congress
Treasury
MacArthur Assaults San Tomas in Philippine Conflict
Manila reports General MacArthur attacking the town of San Tomas five miles northwest of Calumpit as Americans fight for a bridge while rebels burn the town. Washington notes no progress in peace talks with the insurgents but expresses confidence in a negotiated settlement and possible posturing by Filipino leaders. Officials welcome a shorter rail link improving supply lines between Lawton and Manila.
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Major Arguelles
Amurigide
Schurman
United States
Philippine Commission
Otto Viliping
Armaldo
Wheeler
Pullin
Bell
Ine Surcentines
Mutolos
Oceneral MacArthur
San Vincente
Hilo Grande
Wheaton
Apalit
Mile
Lawton
Ballbow
Hate
Hale
Quingun
Manila
Joon
MacArthur
San Tomie
Calumpit
Washington
Onis
War Department
Filippnoe
Martel
Philadelphia Fire Destroys Bacharach Co Building
A three story trim triangular Bacharach Co clothiers building at Ridge Avenue Green and Thirteenth streets burned rapidly. Twenty five adjacent dwellings shops were damaged as firemen battled the blaze and saved property. Loss to Bacharach estimated at 175000 with full insurance, surrounding property about 10000 insured. Origin of fire unknown.
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Philadelphia
Bacharach
Retail Clothiers
Ridge Avenue
Green
Fedas
Chehurach & Co
Indictments Against Hegeman Penalized by Kent County Court
Indictments against Hegeman of Dover Delaware charging tampering with and forging endorsements in a bill related to the legislature were premised today by the Kent County court on motion by Hegeman's counsel. He was thereafter...
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Dover
Del
Deaths of a Day in Various Cities
May 1 death notices report Rev J B Daugherty veteran minister of the United Brethren church in Pittsburg aged 74. Dr Samuel Kellogg famed theologian died suddenly in London while translating scriptures into Hindustani. Mrs Mary MacArthur widow of Judge MacArthur and stepmother of General MacArthur buried in Washington. John Reimenvyder Northumberland County school superintendent and former Virginia legislator died at his home. he was a Lutheran minister and a relative of Colonel William J Bryan.
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Talibanon
J. B. Daugherty
Ualted Brethren Church
Faustern Penrsyl ¥Ania
Eastern Brethren
Washington
Mary MacArthur
Mac Arthur
Mac
Arthur
Philippines
Sunbury
May
John Reimenanyder
Northumberland County
Virginia
Anessy
Heo
Lcensed
Northumberland Quality Bar
William J. Bryan
Strange motive for cool murder in Burlington hotel
Alexander Masterton a Farmers' Loan and Trust director, 72, was shot five times by James Neale Plumb in the Burlington hotel. Plumb issued a long statement to the press claiming Masterton hounded him for 35 years, aiming to ruin his family and finances, and that divine justice decreed his act. Masterton, a Mt Vernon resident, had held multiple posts and assets. Plumb, once wealthy, had retired years before.
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New York
Alexander Masterton
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Swo
Waa
James Neale Plumb
Burlington
Masterton
Plumb
T. J. Neale Mumb
Wbown
Associated Press
Mainy Place
Alexander Mingterton
Hais
Plumh
Manfeer Cole
Plamb
Price
Tenderloin
Jefferson Market
Plim
Alexander Mypsterton
Feading
Mt. Vernon
B. Tibbits
W. N. Ferrin
West Chester
Masonite
Mt. Verna
J. Neale Thumb
Fifth Avenue
Islin
Episcopal convention adopts constitution amendment in bishop election
In Philadelphia on May 2 the Protestant Episcopal convention voted to amend the constitution for bishop and bishop coadjutor elections. Clergy and laity would vote separately and simultaneously, with the majority in each body needed. Final action awaits orders vote next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Protestant Episcopal Convention of
Thin Dioecue
Furnace Workers Strike in New Castle
A general strike by furnace workers shut down furnaces last night. About 100 men affected. Workers had protested Monday wage increases that did not meet expectations. Affected furnaces include Neshannock and Shenango of National Steel, Atlantic of Atlantic Iron and Steel, and Rosena of Oliver Nyder Company.
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New Castle
Neshannock and Shenango
National Steel Company
The
Atlantic
Atlantic Iron and Steel Company
Rosena
Oliver #nyder company
Stopovers Allowed in Philadelphia for Westbound Trains
The trade league of the Ely the Trunk Ling association announced that through tickets from New York westbound will now permit ten stopovers in Philadelphia. This concession, long sought, ends a restriction imposed by the railroads.
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Philadelphia
Tradea League
Ely the Trunk Ling Association
Ucketa
New York
Governor Signs Bill 370 in Harrisburg
Harrisburg May 1 The governor signed bill 6 an act to provide for payment of bonus on chartered and authorized increases of capital stock for corporations and authorising corporations to increase capital stock for corporate purposes.
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Harrisburg
Charteria
Ledger Denies Report Of Childs Wheeler Marriage
The Ledger will publish an authoritative denial tomorrow of the claim that Mia George W Childs and General Joseph Wheeler planned marriage. Mrs Childs told Major J M Carson that the story is unfounded and has caused her annoyance and distress.
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Philadelphia
the Ledger
George W. Childs
Joseph Wheeler
Childs
J. M. Carson
Washington
Alabama
Depew Endorses Hoar and 1900 GOP Course
In Cheyenne news an interview quotes Chauncey M. Depew endorsing Senator Hoatina as Republican National Committee chair and predicting a strong 1900 campaign. He praises Hoatina’s party leadership, says Bryan and Democrats are out of the party, and foresees a party platform reasserting reforms, expansion, and a mold standard while the Democrats push silver and trusts condemnation.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Mark A. Hoatina
Republican National Committee
Hann
Republican Party
Mr. Depew
Depew
Domneatratic Party
M'Kinley Course Debate at California Nevada Meet
The San Diego gathering of the G A R encampment of California and Nevada adopted statements defending President McKinley’s wartime conduct. They condemned rival educators and political figures as traitors and cowards aiding enemies, pledging allegiance to American ideals and patriotism.
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San Diego
G. A. Fh
Department of California
Nevada
McKinley
Alger and Wheeler Visit Lansing amid Warm Legislative Welcome
Secretary Alger and General Wheeler arrived in Lansing as guests of the legislature. A large crowd, college cadets and G A R members cheered the train's arrival and escorted them to the governor's office for a public reception.
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Lansing
Mich
Alrer
Joseph Wheeler
Tte
Herm
G. A. RR
Posta
Alger
Wheeler
Pingree
Secret of Black Elks in Cincinnati Stirred Tensions
A Cincinnati colored Elks lodge organized last October used the white Elks ritual. Porter Arthur Riggs, once general organizer, was suspected of stealing the ritual and resigned. Last night a revolt occurred among local colored Elks and some revealed the lodge secrets. A janitor let colored men into the hall, summer copy of the ritual was stolen, and many copies were printed for the colored brethren.
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CincInnati
The
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Nemroea
White Elks
Arthur Riggs
Colored Elks
Cincinnati Lodge
Elks’ Hall
Pennsylvania Pensions and Related Certifying Names
Pension certificates listed include Original Alonne Crippen Kent Avelleville Bradford 022 Relewae William H Reynolds Factorysitte Wynmith Orteinal widowie Charlotte M Carl Towanda Morenee A Crippin Austinville Bradford Lb.
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Washington
May
Alonne Crippen
Kent
Avelleville
Bradford
Relewae-Wiliam
President for Cuba Selected
Havana May 3 The future of Cuba may hinge on Mme Cespedes widow of the first war president. Her Havana salon hosts Gomez and other leaders as she shapes policy. Carlos Cespedes, a war veteran and son of the late president, is favored to lead Cuba with Gomez supporters awaiting a nominee.
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Rrepublic
Gomez
Havana
Cuba
Mme. Cespedes
Maximo Gomez Ie
Mme
Cespedes
Paris
Mme. Ceanedes
Salon
Cuban Assembly
Ceapedes
Genera Gomes
Caspedes
Galon
Unis Coepedes
Gomes
Carlos Cespeles
Carlos Cercedes Poceteens
Santiago
Carlos Ceapedes
Spain
Garcia
Colonel Cespedes
Quesada
Cespedea
Manzanillo
Bpo
Carloe J
France
Carlos Cespedes
Alejandro Rodriguez
News This Morning Texts and Weather Briefs
Weather indications today show cooler conditions. Reports include General Aguinaldo seeking a three months truce and a Cuban presidential candidate with a peculiar motive for murder. Rioters, Idaho miners arrested. Industrial, financial, and sporting notes follow. Local health board meeting and council notes wrap the page.
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Aguinaldo Aske
Cuba
Idaho
Atkinson Pamphlets Shake Officials In 3 Cities
Reports from San Francisco Worcester and Hingham detail postal seizure of Edward Atkinson anti imperialist pamphlets addressed to Dewey Ho Chi Miller and Schurman. Officials say league disclaims involvement while noting private nature of his actions and mail freedoms.
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San Francisco
Bdward Atckinson
Anti- Imperialistic League
Boston
Admiral Dewey
Ho Co Oia Cheneral Miller
Schurman
Worcester
Philippine Commorisapion
Newton
Edward Alkingon
Philippines
Tesid Ne
Barton
George $. Boutwell
Anti-Imperialistic League
Edward Atkinson
United States
Houtwell
Atkinson
Hague
League
Lague
Daniel Pratt
Call for Fasting by National Afro-American Council
The National Afro-American council of the United States issues a proclamation urging elevated citizens to observe Friday in June as a day of fasting and prayer. It asks colored ministers to dedicate sunrise on Sunday June 4 to special exercises seeking divine mercy and justice amid ongoing racial violence and lynchings.
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New York
National
South
Honors for Schley in Loyal Legion election banquet
The Loyal Legion of the United States held its annual banquet in New York on May 3 at Delmonico's. The regular ticket led by Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley was elected as commander, with General Granville M. Dodge presiding. The hall was full for members and guests. Schley was not present and there were no speeches.
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New York
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Delmoniees
Winfeld
Schles
United States Navy
Granville M. Dodge
Schley
Armistice Rejected by Germans in Pacific Dispute
At Apia in the Samoan Islands, the rebel chieftain May Mataufa has accepted an armistice. The Germans refused to sign the proclamation, leaving the ceasefire incomplete.
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Apia
Samoan Islands
Auckland
May
Mataufa
Transatlantic Steamship Movements and Arrivals
Shipping notices record arrivals and sailings across ports including New York Bremen Boulogne and Antwerp. Vessels such as Furst Bismarck Majestic Salle Noordland Lahn and Lixard are listed with routes to and from Southampton Cherbourg and Cherbourg.
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New York
Ems
Naples
Bremen
Southampton
Furst Bismarck
Hamburg
Cherbourg
Salle
Bt. Louis
Majestic
Liverpool
Noordland
Antwerp
Lixard
Salled
Lahn
Boulogne
Mausdam
Rotterdam
Casualty list from Philippines adds Pennsylvania officers
The War Department received a report from General Otis listing casualties in the Philippines. Colonel Alexander Ly Hawking of the Tenth Pennsylvania is severely injured in action. Also named are First Lieutenant Blaine Aiken and Berneaut Join Thompson of Company HH, with other Seventh Pennsylvania members listed as slightly injured.
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Washington
May
War Department
Othe
Philippines
Alexander Ly Hawking
Testimony on Food Adulteration Before Senate Panel
Dr H W Wiley chief chemist of the U S Department of Agriculture testified before a senatorial pure food investigation. He stated that a large portion of foods and drinks manufactured in the country are frauds and that many products including coffee are adulterated.
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H. W. Wiley
United States Department of Agriculture
P Land
Knights of Pythias Hold Third Annual Convention in Springfield
The May convention of the Knights of Pythias supreme assembly Uniform Rank began in Springfield today. Major General Carnahan Supreme Chancellor and Commander in Chief Rample delivered addresses as brigadier generals attended. Committees began work. sessions will last two days.
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Knights of Pythias
Springfield
Supreme Assembly
Carnahan
Rample
Fatal Gas Explosion at Maple Colliery Kills Miner
A gas explosion at Maple Colliery, Gnas Potteville, on May 1, killed miner Adiam Lawlyts and seriously injured Peter Mikio Anton Stoketiri Michael Jockes and Ceorge Mongercasage. The blast severely damaged the mine interior.
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Potteville
Maple Poul
Adiam Lawlyts
Peter
Mikio
Anton Stoketiri
Michael Jockes
Ceorge Mongercasage
Death of Mrs. Schuyler Hamilton Jr in morphine poisoning
New York on May 2 reports the death of Mrs. Schuyler Hamilton Jr 3% year old wife of General Schuyler Hamilton from morphine poisoning. Needing nerves described before she retired with her husband at eight o clock. An overdose is alleged to have been taken by mistake or accident after a day of great nervous strain.
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New York
Schuyler Hamilton, Jr
Schuyler Hamilton
Ministerial Appointments Shape Consular Posts Abroad
President appoints Juline G. Lay as consul general at Barcelona Spain succeeding Mower torflay as minister to Persia. Windsor Ontario appointees shift to new roles as diplomatic postings are rearranged.
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Washington
Juline G. Lay
Windsor
Ontario
Arcetons
Spain
Mtr. Mowertorflay
Persia
Columbia Electric Vehicle Company Incorporated in Trenton
The Columbia Electric Vehicle company with a capital of 65,000,000 was incorporated today in Trenton North Carolina. The firm is authorized to manufacture and operate vehicles powered by electricity or other power sources.
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Trenton
N. C
Columbia Electric Vehicle Company
Empowercl
Lightning Kills Three in Cumberland Area
A lightning strike at Terra Alia near Cumberland Maryland today killed Mr. Lewis and Henry Lewis and injured another man. The event occurred during a gathering when the storm struck the area. Authorities reported the fatalities and injuries and urged caution during severe weather.
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Cumberland
Bloward Mra
Lew
Henry Lewis
Huy Lewis
Terra Alia
W. Vu
Rioters Arrested as Warrants Spark Mine Turmoil
Sixty rioters were seized after attempting to flee warrants amid mine troubles in Warmer Idaho. Many are Swedes and Finns. arrests continue as coroner probes mob victims. Indiana miners plan strike action. Arkansas and Idaho unrest prompt state and federal court injunctions on importing labor. Governor Jones mobilizes to enforce order. threats of armed clashes loom.
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Warmer
Idaho
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Wall
Indian Territory
Carbondale
Little Hock
Ark
Hee
Bolterdahe
Tovernor Steunenbere
Shoshone
General Gregg Declines Republican State Treasurer Nomination
Treadling Pa May 3 An authorized statement says General P D M Gregg declines the Republican nomination for state treasurer. Illness not dangerous but alarming enough for his family to oppose his candidacy and he yields to their wishes yet expects the party to nominate a ticket acceptable to the party and secure victory.
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Treadling
General PD
Gregg
Grege
Tho
Pardons Board Refuses Death Sentence Commutations
Harrisburg May 3 The board of pardons held an executive session and refused commutations to life imprisonment for James A. Clemmer Montgomery R W Wireback Lancaster William Fr Hillman Jefferson Allegheny and Jonas Preston Chester counties. Anthony McGowan Allegheny and James Bogan and Corpelina W Shew Susquehanna were held under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Board of Pardons
James A. Clemmer
Montgomery County
R. W. Wireback
Taincaster
William Fr. Hillman
Allegheny County
Jonas Preston
Chester County
Anthony McGowan
Alleghny County
James Bogan
Corpelina W. Shew
Susquehanna County
Weather Forecast for Thursday in Washington and Pennsylvania
Forecast calls for fair weather in Washington and Pennsylvania with southerly to northeasterly winds. Conditions are expected to be variable with no precipitation indicated.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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Hegeman
Protestant Episcopal Convention
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Hanna
M’kinley
Alger and Wheeler
Secret OF
Black Elks
Pennsylvania Pensions
Fain
Sporting—Atlantic
Kaee Ball Gamer
Michigan Avenue
Board of Health
Koof M
Leeal—Van Horni
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Scranton
Postoffice
Father of Mercies
Loyal Legion
Tion
Wardner
Arkansas
Eagan and Shew
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