Fight With Filipinos Pushes Insurgents Toward Santa Barbara
Severe fighting north of Iloilo began November 21 as Col. Carpenter and General Hughes pressed toward Santa Barbara. Four Americans were killed and twenty five wounded, with insurgents retreating to Santa Barbara. A Spanish corporal says Aguinaldo passed Bayambong on November 13 en route toward Mangalaren, Pangasinan.
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Manila
Iloilo
Santa Barbara
Carpenter
Jaro
Hughes
Twenty-sixth
Caraz
Santa
Tarlac
Aguinaldo
Bayambong
Hat Jess
Mangalaren
Pangasinan
Bambang
General Wheaton
Dewey Receives Wheeling Delegation and Invitation
A Wheeling West Virginia delegation met Admiral Dewey in Washington and invited him to visit February 22. The admiral accepted. Lieutenant Crawford released a statement noting the many letters and telegrams of sympathy from across the country and the admiral’s gratitude for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wheeling
W. V
Admiral Dewey
Crawford
Maine
Texas
The Late Major Howard Shipments Home
The body of Major Guy Howard of Omaha arrives aboard the transport Belgian King from the Philippines. He served in the quartermaster's department and was killed October 21 near Arayat while traveling the Rio Grande. Son of Major General O. O. Howard, the funeral was held in Manila before interment in Omaha.
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Omaha
San Francisco
Cal
Philippines
Guy Howard
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
Tie
Rio Grande
Arayat
Isand
O. O. Howard
Manila
Omuna
Rumor of Boer Defeat Near Ladyamikh Rumored
The London Post quotes Pietermaritzburg dispatches claiming British forces dealt a disastrous defeat to the Boers around Ladyamikh. It reports many large Boer guns captured and notes the enemy's demoralized conditioning, though the rumor remains unconfirmed.
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London
Pietermaritzburg
Ladyamikh
Belmont Engagement Reported in British War Dispatch
The battle began before dawn near Orange River with British artillery driving Boer forces back. Methuen reports a strong position breached on three ridges, forty prisoners captured, many killed or wounded on both sides, substantial livestock and ammunition seized, Brigadier General Feterstonhaugh wounded and Lt. Col. McCabe reported wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange River
Witteputs
Secretary of War
Forester-Walker
Methuen
Belmont
Navy
Feterstonhaugh
McCabe
Grenadier Guards
Hayward Shows Some Improvement in Nebraska City
Senator Hayward rests more comfortably in Nebraska City as his pulse and temperature normalize. The paralysis in his legs recedes gradually though his right arm remains useless and speech is hampered. Doctors Bridges Whitten and their Omaha colleagues express cautious optimism but decline to forecast permanent recovery.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Hayward
Bridges
Omaha
Spain seeks update on Spanish prisoners in the Philippines
Spanish minister Duke d Arcus met at the State Department to learn prospects for freeing Spanish captives in the Philippines. No word on McKinley’s message to Aguinaldo. two American forces freed 60 to 80 prisoners and 200 sick prisoners await transport. About 2,000 to 3,000 Spaniards remain in insurgent hands.
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Washington, D. C
Duke d'Arcus
State Department
Philippines
McKinley
Aguinaldo
MacArthur
Roberts to Keep Seat Despite Republican Opposition
In Muncie Indiana on November 24 Congress member George W Cromer predicted Brigham H Roberts will retain his seat in the upcoming Fifty sixth Congress. He said Democrats will block expulsion arguing it would harm their own majority and require two thirds to vote him out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil R
Muncie
Ind
George W. Cromer
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Congress
Robit
Insurgents Concentrate at Montalban and San Mateo
From Manila on November 24 insurgents from the north mass near Montalban and San Mateo to resist the American advance. Spaniards never held these towns, making rebels believe them impregnable. A Tuesday reconnaissance northwest of San Mateo showed rebels moving stores and men toward Montalban. The exact number of insurgents is unknown.
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Manila
Montalban
San Mateo
San ‘Mateo
Rosa Cahn Loses Assault Damages Suit
In New York on November 24 the jury in Rosa Cahn versus Isaac Cahn returned a verdict for the defendant in the assault suit seeking 25000 dollars damages. Justice Leventritt presided in the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rosa Cahn
Isaac Cahn
Buller Starts for Natal in Natal Campaign
CAPETOWN Nov 24 General Buller has started for Natal he is expected to return shortly as British forces move in the campaign with additional troops and supplies heading toward the front.
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Buller
Natal
Capetown
General Buller
University of Nebraska to Pick New Chancellor Next Spring
Lincoln Nebraska November 27 The state university regents face choosing a new chancellor as acting chancellor Charles E Bessey may lead the university through the term. Candidates include Chicago public schools head Andrews Nevada State President Stubbs and Washington University President Chaplin with Andrews drawing strong local support ahead of the April regents meeting. The process is expected to be slow with appointments unlikely for over a year.
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Lincoln
Neb
New State University Board of Regents
Charles E. Bessey
Europe
Board of Regents
Andrews
Chicago Public Schools
J. C Stubbs
Nevada State University
W. S. Chaplin
Washington University of St. Louis
Jenks
Cornell University
Freight rate changes boom up Nebraska shippers
In Lincoln Nebraska cattle and lumber interests react to year end freight schedule changes going into effect mid next month. The railroads plan to discontinue car load rates for cattle prompting renewed protests and a hearing likely by the state board of transportation.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Board of Transportation
Large Circlear Row ranch sale reshapes Kimball area
In Kimball Nebraska on November 27 a major county real estate deal closes with the 5,800 acre Circlear Row ranch changing hands from Bay State Live Stock to Robert Deal and Mr Haggerty. The property includes twenty five miles of fencing a meadow yielding 500 to 600 tons of hay annually and the new owners plan to stock it with cattle or sheep. Mr Deal will oversee the ranch alongside his existing holdings.
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Kimball
Neb
Circlearrow Ranch
Bay State Live Stock Company
Robert Deal
Haggerty
Deal
Dismissal of Mallalieu Case in Buffalo County Court
The State of Nebraska dropped its suit against John T. Mallalieu over alleged account shortages after his retirement. Trial had begun in August 1898 seeking about 4400 dollars. Mallalieu was succeeded by C. W. Hoxie on February 1, 1897, with a legislative committee examining ex-official accounts from 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallalieu
Kearney
Neb
Nebraska
John T. Mallalieu
District Court
Buffalo County
C. W. Hoxie
Legislative Investigating Committee
This County
Sidney Land Office Examined in Nebraskan Visit
Colonel A. R. Green, inspector of government land offices, visited Sidney Nebraska and lauded the local land office. He praised Receiver Matt Daugherty and Register Harris, noting the office is in splendid shape and paying the maximum salary of 250 dollars per month.
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Sidney Land
Nebraska Pension Additions and Increases Noted
Washington November 27 reports Nebraska pension actions including Original George Coburn Bradshaw and Justus Evans Lyons receiving $3 and $6 respectively. Additional Robert C Burns Redington gets $2 to $6 and Special David Stevens Lincoln receives $4 to $6 in November.
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Nebraska
Washington
George Coburn
Bradshaw
Justus Evans
Lyons
Robert C. Burns
Redington
David Stevens
Lincoln
Monroe Looking Glass Office Destroyed in Prohibitionite Attack
Monroe Nebraska saw its Looking Glass office wrecked and most printing equipment damaged in a break in the village role. Editor Gerard, a known prohibitionist, owns the paper and was blamed for the destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
Monroe
Nebraska to Organize New National Guard Regiment
Lincoln Nov 24 The adjutant general issued a requisition to Washington for equipment for another Nebraska National Guard regiment. The unit will be named after the First Nebraska Volunteers and recruitment favors veterans. Captain Vickers may revive his former company, with more orders expected for other units. State funds are tight, risking a deficit after next year, but debt could fund an encampment and transportation for troops.
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Lincoln
Adjutant General
Military Department
Washington
Nebraska National Guard
Nebraska
Vickers
Funds Lacking for Court in Omana Nebraska
In Omana Nebraska funds for the U S court are scarce hampering operations. Grand jury work continues but many distant witnesses may not be paid their fees or rail fares. The delay stems from marshal office changes and unresolved surety bond paperwork delaying funds.
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Omana
Neb
United States Court
Grand
Mathews
Federal Building
Washington
Omaha
New York
Washingston
Supreme court hears case on Weaver Insurance Law reach
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 24 the supreme court heard Auditor Cornell v Governor Poynter over the Weaver insurance law lifting insurance department from the auditor and raising fees. The case was submitted with expectations of a decision in weeks. Bryant and Oldham defended the law, Robert Ryan for Cornell. Hearing lawyers said the argument was exceptionally well presented. Bryant argued the law is constitutional and does not create a new executive office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver Insurance Law
Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
Cornell
Poynter
Weaver Insurance
Bryant
Oldham
Robert Ryan
Tramp Held Over Aurora Marshal Murder Claim
A Hastings inmate is arrested at Doniphan Hall County on suspicion of murdering the Aurora city marshal. The marshal was found killed along railway tracks by a freight train, and officials formerly treated the death as accidental. The suspect, named Call, boasted of the killing while intoxicated, but later claimed no memory of the remarks. He was moved to Aurora for further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
Doniphan
Hall County
Aurora
Call
Paxton Case In Submitted Before Nebraska Supreme Court
Lincoln Neb November 24 The Paxton case against Nebraska seeking reversal of a Douglas County district court ruling holding them liable on Bartley bond was argued and submitted to the state supreme court. Attorneys for bondsmen included John C Cowin Robert Ryan and Frank Irvine while Attorney General Smyth and Ed P Smith argued for the state.
Indians to Play Football at Hastings Thanksgiving
Hastings Neb Nov 24 The Hastings Athletic club has secured Genoa Indian school for the Thanksgiving football game. The match promises to be the season’s standout as both teams are evenly matched in weight and playing ability.
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Hastings
Neb
Hastings Athletic Club
Genoa
Lightning Rod Sharpers Work Hastings Farmer
Hastings Nebraska November 24. Adams punty and nearby areas are being worked by lightning rod sharpers. Henry Wengert, a farmer northeast of Hastings, signed for rods on his barn but refused payment after a $240 bill. A company man later offered to settle for $130.
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Lightning Rod Sharpe
Hastings
Neb
Adams Punty
Henry Wengert
Wengert
Lightning Rod Company
Beginning of the End at Trans Miss Exposition
The Chicago Wrecking company employs about 100 workers to demolish the Exposition of the Trans Mississippi and Greater America buildings in Omaha Nebraska. The agriculture building faces initial demolition with roof removal and dismantling of staff and trusses. Lumber and wire salvage are expected to be sold for small building use and storage will be set in the transportation building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Chicago Wrecking Company
West Midway
Wrecking Company
Midway
Iowa
Meteors Counted At Boswell Observatory Crete Neb
Observations at Boswell observatory Doane college under Prof H H Hosford and assistants last week recorded 125 meteors Tuesday with clear skies while Thursday night yielded about 35 meteors timed and charted. three photographs were taken though only partially successful.
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Grete
Crete
Neb
Boswell Observatory
Doane College
H. H. Hosford
Stock Stealing Case Opens in Brown County Court
Ainsworth Nebraska district court starts November session with W H Westover presiding. The Ed Jay horse theft case against Bell Cattle Co. is set for trial, drawing stockmen interest. Witnesses arrive from Valley and Custer counties as prosecution led by M F Harrington of O Neill and defense by C C McWise of Fremont prepare for a heated contest.
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Ainsworth
Neb
District Court
Brown County
W. H. Westover
Jay
Ed Jay
Bell Cattle Company
Valley
Custer
M. FP
Harrington
O'Neill
C. C. McWise
Fremont
Nebraska picks statistician for federal geographic names post
In Washington on November 22 the president selected John Hyde of Nebraska as a member of the United States Board of Geographic Names to represent the Department of Agriculture. Nebraska postmasters appointed include Alonzo H. Cooper. Debolt and Gage offices in Nebraska were discontinued with mail redirected to Covington and Lucas.
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Nebraska
Washington
John Hyde
Agricultural Department
United States Board of Geological Names
Department of Agriculture
Alonzo H. Cooper
William Buaillie
Debolt
Douglas County
Gage
Buffalo County
Neb
Covington and
Lucas
Farmer Drives Himself to Death in Nebrask a Farm He Owned
Frank Kaura a Bohemian farmer living three miles southwest of his farm in Mar sland Nebraska cut his throat with a razor and died. He had recently bought a new farm six miles from home and went there alone with a razor and revolver to take his life. Kaura left a wife and four children and family troubles and financial reverses are cited as causes.
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Marsland
Neb
Frank Kaura
Kaura
Cattle thief breaks jail in Neligh escape
Neligh Nebraska November 22 John Welty, held for stealing twenty three head from Huffman and Rollins two months ago, escaped jail as a dense fog hid the town. Welty was later captured three miles north of Neligh and returned to custody.
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Neligh
Neb
John Witty
Huffman & Rollins
Welty
Government Building Settling Cracks Prompt Repairs
Omaha observers report ongoing settlement since the Sixteenth Street front was completed. Cracks ranging from one fourth to half an inch appear under the balcony where it joins the main structure. Officials blame the tower’s weight and the old creek bed but expect no further movement and plan patching of the cracks.
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Government
Omaha
Sixteenth Street
Live Stock and Produce Markets Across Cities Report
The Chicago market shows wheat prices for No 2 red at 66 1 2 to 67 1 2 cents and No 3 spring 62 6Sc. Corn No 2 at 62 32 to 621/4. oats varied with No 2 white around 29 to 30. Rye and barley moderate. pork, lard, and beef values listed. Kansas City and South Omaha list cattle, hogs, and sheep, with prices and receipts noted. Chicago live stock totals show feeders firm, hogs steady, and sheep market mixed with lambs rising. Regional quotes cover cattle values from $2.75 to $7 per cwt and hogs from about $3.50 to $4.00, plus feeder and calf figures.
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Cticlgo
Chicago
Kansas City
South
Omaha
Cattlie
Hobart Laid to Rest in Solemn Funeral Services
Garret A Hobart vice president of the United States is mourned in Paterson New Jersey. Banks and shops close flags fly at half mast and bells toll as crowds gather for a morning service. President cabinet and Supreme Court judges attend with family and officials.
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Paterson
N. J
Garret A. Hobart
United States
Broadway
Carroll Hall
Church of the Redeemer
Supreme Court
Hobart
Senate Police
Buencamino Surrenders After Philippine Unrest
Buencamino, key leader of the Filipino insurrection, is captured near Manaoag after fleeing north from Tarlac. Surrounded by U.S. forces led by Major Cronin, he surrenders with only clothes and about $2,000 in gold.
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Manila
Buencamino
Edward B. Williston
Tarlac
Aguinaldo
Tomas Maxarine
Bangeasinan
Manaooag
Luther R. Hare
Thirty-third Infantry
Manaoag
Wheaton
Marcus D. Cronin
Buencamine
Navy Accepts Torpedo Boat Dahlgren From Bath Iron Works
Washington November 27 The Navy department has accepted preliminarily the torpedo boat Dahlgren built by Bath Iron Works.
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Dahlgren
Washington
Navy Department
Bath Iron Works
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Dewey
Major Howard
Spain
Roberts
Cromer
Rosa Cann
Lingoin Man
MacLean
Jol T. Mallalleun
National Guard Regiment
Federal Affaire
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