Americans Face Heavy Fight South of Imus
In Manila on June 19 American troops engaged insurgents south of Imus, suffering five killed and twenty wounded as they retreated five miles before Wheaton led two battalions and artillery to strike back toward Perez Dasmarinas. Paris report notes Waldeck-Rousseau accepted forming a new cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Imus
Wheaton
Perez Dasmarinas
United States
Paris
Waldeck-Rousseau
Terrible Fate of Graders at Ross Hollow
Report of a collapsed earth slide at Ross Hollow on the Choctaw and Memphis railroad line 24 miles east of Little Rock bogs down in unconfirmed details. Farmers traveling from the scene say a large grading force was buried when loosened earth fell in a deep cut, with about two dozen men reportedly buried. Newsters have not confirmed official statements and the accident site is described as hard to reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Hollow
Little Rock
Choctaw & Memphis Railroad
Howe
All Prefer San Francisco in Philippines Muster Out
General Otis reports to the War Department that all volunteer organizations in the Philippines wish to be mustered out at San Francisco. The Sixth Infantry arrives in Manila and departs to relieve Californians, with the Indiana transporting 134 officers and men to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Otis
War Department
Philippines
San Francisco
Sixth Infantry
Manila
Sherman
Indiana
Western Republicans Discuss McKinley Veep Choice
Western Republican congressmen near consensus on choosing a vice presidential candidate from west of the Mississippi. They oppose Hobart due to New Jersey ties and discuss alternatives including Davis of Minnesota Thurston Wolcott and Manderon of Nebraska. In New York, Simon Fry forwarder of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite dies of appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McKinley
Mischa- Sippi
Henderson
Hobart
New Jersey
Trusts
Davis
Minnesota
Thurston
Nebraska
Wolcott
Colorado
Manderson
New York
Simon Fry
United States
Carried a Ball in His Heart Dies After Operation
Max Suesskind lived with a bullet in his heart for eight years after a neck wound. It traveled downward into the pericardium and later abdomen. After X rays located the bullet, doctors removed it but peritonitis developed, and he died days after the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Max Suesskind
Sueeskind
St. Mark's Hospital
Guesekind
Sueaakind
Sveankind
Suesskind
St. Mark's
Funeral Held For Theatrical Manager Augustin Daly
New York reports the funeral of Augustin Daly, renowned theatrical manager, taking place this morning as the stage world pays tribute to a major figure in American theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Augustin Daly
Exports Rise to Cuba Puerto Rico Hawaii and Philippines
Trade figures show exports to Cuba Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines up for the ten months ending April 30 1898 with Cuba and Puerto Rico well ahead of last year and Philippines triple their year earlier level. Total exports to these regions for the fiscal year will near 40 million dollars up from 17 million last year. Exports to Spain approach normal levels with ten months ending May 1 at eight million dollars versus ten million in the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Hawet
Spain
Troop Condition in the Philippines Report Disputed
Headquarters in Washington, C. D. June 1 reports that wholesale prostrations of American troops in the Philippines cannot be confirmed. Officers on duty say the troops are in satisfactory condition for an army in campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, RD. C
Philippines
Mystery as New York Finds Headless Trunk in Waters
June 19 New York police recovered the headless body of a well nourished man from May Hero Beach after passing boaters spotted a mutilated trunk drifting with the tide. Crescent Athletic Club members dragged the trunk ashore and alerted authorities. The head and portions of the limbs were missing, suggesting death within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
May Hideo
Crescent Athletic Club
Five Bit EVEMIN Delegates to Grand Army and Auxiliaries
Seattle hosts a week of state meetings beginning tomorrow with four conventions the G A K Women’s Relief Corps Sons of Veterans and Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs. Delegates from across the state are expected for a series of sessions and a large Christian Endeavor convention to follow with 1000 delegates anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Women's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs
G. A. I. and
Diller Hotel
G. A. R., Sons of Veterans and Women's Relief Corps
Orgranisedons
Fisk's
Ranke Hall
Masonite Hall
Federation of Women's Clubs
First Presbyterian Church
Board of Directors
Rainier Grand
Christian Endeavor Societies
Fugitive pension fraud convict recaptured after seven years
George B. Howard, convicted of pension fraud in 1891 and sentenced to fourteen years, was recaptured in Arkansas City Kansas and moved through St. Louis to Chester prison to serve the remaining thirteen years. He had lived under the alias Clawson, studied medicine, and was once a respected physician who was even offered a mayoral nomination before his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
George B. Howard
Mound City
Government Hospital
Washington
Arkansas City
Kan
Mareriale
Chester
Howard
Clawson
Exports to All Parts Growing Across Markets
American producers report a widening export market to Cuba Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. Treasury figures indicate the current fiscal year will exceed prior records for shipments to Hawaii and the Philippines and surpass all but the best years for Cuba and Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Treasury Bureau of Anitiation
Hawaiii
Puerto Ticco
Missionaries Alive Report Contradicts Murder Claims
A Hong Kong dispatch dated June 19 reports that recent rumors of three Christian missionaries killed in Nwan Whel are false and that the missionaries are alive. The message counters earlier United States and local accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Nwan Whel
Californians Offer Infantry Regiment to Manila
Senators telegraph to the President at Washington offering a well organized infantry regiment from California for service in the Philippines. The officers report readiness to embark for Manila as soon as equipment can be provided and the regiment is mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Prairie Fire a Blessing
A fragmented report notes prairie fires and related reactions across Aurora and nearby regions. It mentions a state reception, dangers from rattlesnakes, and farmers observing benefits though local concerns remain about fire spread and sheltering animals.
Watch out for this man posing as Be KB Alineworth
A man claiming to be canneryman Be KB Alineworth has been visiting news offices to collect money by claiming he has a package at the express office and cannot wait to fetch funds. Police are alerted and asked to watch for him.
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Alineworth
List of Names in Historical Record Reveals Many Individuals
The document lists numerous individuals including McDonald C Greenwood G T Nennett J McMillan W L Williams W Rutan K Koe J Robertson J Gormelly P Barry C McCulloch J Cottle A Gregse Mrs Dasiman Mrs Burke Mrs Travis John Graham Cora Olwen A Grimes H O Crump Mrs Hopkins T Muir A Denuis James Smith T Thompson Two Japanese J Dinkelspiel W HM Butler Mrs A Heatley A Sehuls N Baselli F B Bellers B G Bagee George Roberta W Peterson A Japanese D K Thomas W A Muller B Parry F Ryan J Graham Comen Campbell J B Campbell
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McDonald
C. Greenwood
G. T. Nennett
McMillan
W. L. Williamas
W. Rutan
K. Koe
J. Robertson
J. Gormelly
P. Barry
C. McCulloch
Cottle
A. Gregse
Mra. Dasiman
J. Burke
Mra
BB. Travis
John Graham
Cora Olwen
A. Grimes
H. O. Crump
Mre
Hopkins
T Muir
A. Denuis
James Smith
T Thompson
J. Dinkelspiel
W. HM. Butler
A. Heatley
A. Sehuls
N. Baselli
F. B. Bellers
B. G. Bagee
George Roberta
W. Peterson
D. K. Thomas
W. A. Muller
B. Parry
F. Ryan
J. Graham
Comen Campbell
J. B.campbell
Train collision near Linton kills Portland man and injures five
A Northern Pacific freight train collided with an Astoria excursion train near Linton ten miles north of Portland. One man, D. P. Bell of Portland, was killed. Five others were injured. Two livestock cars were demolished. Wrecking crews were sent from Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Astoria
Portland
Linton
Sp. m
O. A. Clough
J. O. Jennings
Columbia River
Lowe
Mallon
le D. P. Bell
Lndies
Homer Darling
Birdie Putman
Mra. Bell
D. P
Attempt on Jailer's Life Sparks Police Headquarters Alarm
An unknown assailant fired a 22 caliber rifle at jailer Corning yesterday morning at police headquarters. The bullet missed Corning and struck a locker in the assembly room as glass scattered. no arrests have been made and officials suspect an enemy of the jailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Condition Of The Hop Crop In Puyallup Chronicle Report
The Puyallup Chronicle notes a generally good hop crop with warm days pushing growth and some yards showing more lice due to cool weather. Spraying will begin soon to combat lice as growers warn war on pests. Prolific grower Fr. Balck of Alderton visits, pessimistic about outlook but optimistic for recovery with warmer weather. Other yards vary in development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puyallup Chronicle
Fr. Palck
Alderton
Balck
Arrivals in Seattle List Passengers From Umatilla Voyage
Steamship Walla Walla under Captain Gage sailed for San Francisco with 202 passengers aboard. The Umatilla with Captain Cousins arrived from California with 80 passengers and a large freight cargo. Purser T. C. O'Donnell previously served on the City of Puebla for three trips. The Umatilla passenger list includes Mrs J M Reeves, Mrs M Greenbaum, Miss L Greenbaum, W H Armstrong, Mrs J A Manley, Miss Thompson, Mrs A M Ball, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Gage
San Francisco
Umatilla
Cousins
California
T. C. O'Donnell
Puebla
J. M. Reeves
B. M. Joseph
P. C
Mra
C. J. Morrin
J. M. Jackson
J. F. Mitchell
B. BK
Brewster
N. J. Cook
Benj
Mum
Laura Wasson Maxwell
Clara Clark
Verna Cook
LaCrosse
Thomas Dunn
T. D. Graham
H. M. Hotaling
Christa
KR. A. Brigga
John Peters
Paul
Romance in Chicago Ends With Leta Lake's Marriage
A miner returning from Alaska to claim his former school mistress Leta Lake finds she is married with three children. Miss Ida Dona van reports the eighth grade visit as the miner learns Leta now rocks another man's baby in a southern Ohio town. The article also notes ships New England and Nellie Colman departing for St Michael with lumber and mining equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alaska
South Chicago
Phill Sheridan School
Ida Donavan
Leta Lake
Mise Lake
Leta
Phil Sheridan
Ohio
Bie
New England
St. Michael
Claflin Bros
Nellie Colman
Colman
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Grand Army
Women's
C. E. Societies
Ray
Aurora
Lewer
N. P
Theat
Spelger & Hurlbut
Second Avenue
Star Paint CO
Pike
Golden Rule Bazaar
First Avenue
H. N. Richmond Paper CO
Occidental Ave
Brunner & CO
Pike Street
Corner Fifth
Owen Henan
S. R. Wagoner
D.D.S
Haller
Joe Reigns
LRES
Second Ave
Columbia St
W. W. Houghton
Bicycle Riding Academy
Third Ave
Madison St
Clay Eversole
Optician
Frisco
John E. McManus & Son
Lucullus
Rautman Plumbing CO
Serieng St
Coon Bros
William Law Boor
Christy Hat Factory
London
Englan
Union
Viral Avenue
Union Street
Pepeines
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