Moros Suffer Severe Defeat in Taraca Country
Captain Pershing's column defeats the Sultan of Amparaganos near Lake Lanice Mindanao. Ten forts captured. Moros suffer 115 killed 13 wounded 60 prisoners. Two Americans killed 7 wounded. Forts shelled and captured by assault after fierce resistance. sultan surrendered at fort ten. Forts dismantled.
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Manila
Captain Pershing
Amparaganos
Taraca
Lake Lanace
Mindanao
Taracaiver
Amercan
Pershing
Shaw
Gracie
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Tardy with Canal Treaty
Washing ton reports indicate President Marroquin of Colombia may skip a special congress session on the Panama canal treaty as opposition gains momentum. The regular session begins July 20 and likely will not advance the treaty amid uncertain government support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marroquin
Colombia
Fis
Gloucester schooner Gloriana Lost Off Whale Point
Andrew Leighton owner of the Gloucester schooner Gloriana received a telegram from Canso informing the loss of his vessel and Captain George Stoddart with fourteen crewmen. The ship struck Whale Point at Canso harbor and went to pieces during the night. Only three of eighteen aboard were saved. Most crewmen were believed to be natives of the British provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Mass
Andrew Leighton
Gloriana
Canso
N. Y
George Stoddart
Whale Point
Canso Harbor
Bedford Strike Ties Up Local Stone Industry
Five thousand union workers in Bedford Indiana go on strike causing a complete tie up of the local stone industry. Planers saw operators engineers and quarrymen join the walkout demanding wage equalization at all quarries. State labor commissioners will visit Bedford to mediate a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Zeylayi Alleged Water Cure Killings Spark Outcry
Passengers aboard the Colon recounts that President Zeylayi uses a water cure on political opponents by injecting salt water. Two men allegedly treated for refusing to confess a plot to blow up military quarters were later shot and their bodies burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Zeylayi
Aid for Starving Chinese Famine Relief Sent
The Christian Herald of New York sent five thousand dollars to the State Department to aid famine relief in the Ewangsi province of China after a report by Consul General McWade noted widespread starvation due to drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWade
Ewangsi
Christian Herald of New York
State Department
China
Major Howze Replies to Cruelty Charges in Philippines
Major Robert L. Howze, charged with cruelty to Filipinos during his service in the Philippines, has filed his reply to the charges with the Secretary of War. All papers in the case are submitted to the judge advocate general for report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Howze
Philippines
Secretary of War
Judge Advocate General
Memorial Arch Idea in Richmond Shelved
In Richmond Virginia the planned memorial arch for Jefferson Davis is nearly abandoned with opposition from Mrs. Davis and other prominent memorialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jefferson Deis
Mob at Caruthersville: Six Men Arrested in Constable Killing
Six men charged as members of the mob that killed Constable McConey Ban and Rev. D J Malone at Caruthersville Missouri were arrested. They deny guilt in connection with the killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConeyban
D. J. Malone
Caruthersville, Mo
Ghoulish band member pleads guilty and jailed
Isom Donnell, member of the Indian sports ghoul band, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one to three years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghoul
Isom Donnell
Band of Indian Sports Ghouls
Massacre Report In Novi Bazaar Sparks Alarm
A dispatch reaches here claiming a massacre of Christians by Moslems at Novi Bazaar Dosina with 9 000 parsons killed in the uprising. No independent confirmation has been received yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Novi- Bazar
Dosina
Willis Sewell Named Attorney General Spotlight Idaho
The Department of Justice announced the appointment of Willis Sewell of Idaho as attorney general to succeed James S Barlan Tee, covering the Puerto Rico post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Sewell
Department of Justice
Idaho
Porto ‘Rico
James S
Barlan
Tee
A cascade of 1900s woes and crimes across towns
A wide array of incidents from coast to coast include a rail right of way eminent domain bill, a 10 year old girl’s death after a skipping rope stunt, devastating fires in Maine, library bans in Boston, a New York theater gospel plan, poison gas deaths in Sharon, Norwalk train collision injuries, a ruling barring Christian Scientists from healing, and multiple murders and robberies.
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Ven
Conn
National Society,‘Sons
Guv. Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Throop
Mary Chubby
Kennebunk
Boston
Mass
New York
Abbey L. Brown
Eugene Brown
New Bedford
Ellenville
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Norwalk
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
John F. Hurst
Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
London
Gloriana
Gloucester
Thrum Cape
N. S
George Stoddart
John H. Costello
Buffalo
N. Y
Costello
Alice Hall Burdick
Princeton
N. J
Democratic Party
J. Wells Champney
Champ
United States
Europe
Raids, fires and moves dominate western news items
Robbers raided the Merchants' State Bank at Freeman South Dakota securing 3000 dollars and escaping. The C E Lewis Hardware Company was burned out at Emporia Kansas with 20000 dollars stock loss and 10000 dollars buildings loss. Erie freight offices to move from Cleveland to Chicago before June 1. Dismissal of two Swift & Co engineers sparks a general strike of 300 at eight Chicago stock yards plants. Fire in North Portland Oregon lumber district destroys property valued at 210000 with 60000 dollars insurance. Mayée Frank E Moores Republican re-elected in Omaha after a spirited campaign.
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State B
Freeman
S. D
C. E. Lewis Hardware Company
Emporia
Kaw
Erie
Cleveland
Chicago
Swift
Portland
Ore
Mayée
Frank E. Moores
Omaha
Notable Cries of Crime and Debates Across States
A summary of disparate reports: George Williamson Crawford wins a Yale Francis Wayland prize debate. W R Logan, Kentucky Citizens Building and Loan, is missing with $30,000 suspected in accounts. The Saginaw sinks after collision with Hamilton. twenty drown. Bob Bryant and Will Morris hang for Legg murder in Mississippi. Bryant confesses implicating Morris. J B Marcum shot entering Breathitt court house. Bristol Texas murders of Mrs Lineburger and son. husband later found dead. Wabash abandons Little Kanawha extension due to money stringency. Walter S Bronston, Kentucky solicitor, accidental self shot in Lexington. Rev. Frederick C Wellner acquitted of Hatfield murder claims.
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George Williamson’ Crawford
Birmingham
Ala
Francis Wayland
Yale
W. R. Logan
Kentucky Citizens’ Building and Loan Association
Louisville
Virginia
Clyde Line
Saginaw
Dominion
Hamilton
Bob Bryant
Will Morris
W. B H. Legg
Yazoo
Haynes Bluff
Miss
Bryant
Morris
J. B. Marcum
Breathitt County
Jackson
Bush
Walter S. Bronston
Kentucky
Lexington
Richmond
Weather report notes unseasonable cold and crop damage across states
The report details widespread frost and freezes hindering growth in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Texas with early corn killed by the freeze. Winter wheat remains promising in many areas while the Pacific coast and Illinois Indiana report setbacks. Apple crops suffer mild to moderate damage. oats and berries show variable injury across the Midwest and Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
Missouri Valley
Lake Region
Mississippi
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Chicago
Great Lakes
Western Railways
Harvests and Markets Across the Globe Report
The text notes Mexico using 50 000 of its 100 000 bales of cotton yearly. Argentina expects a harvest reaching 2 500 000 tons of corn for export and wheat prices rise 5 to 10 percent. Krupp steelworks in Essen is capitalized at 40 million dollars, with potential growth noted.
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Mexico
Braca
University of Strassburg
Munich
Nuremburg
Western Plains
Wisconsin
Europe
Argentina
Krupp
Essen
Germany
Trade report notes steady mills demand and strong rail output
The Weekly Review of Trade shows active steel and textile sectors with limited idle machinery. Railways report April earnings up 13.2 percent, coke deliveries large, and no interruption in fuel supplies. Wheat prospects remain tight though winter crop outlook improves due to anticipated record wheat yield.
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Jeading Aing
White Pine
R.G. Dun & Co
Connellsville
Bessemer
Valley Furnace
Princess Louise of Saxony Becomes Mother to A Daughter
Princess Louise of Saxony has given birth to a daughter. The report notes her earlier elopement with M. Giron, the tutor to her children, after leaving her family in Salzburg last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Saxony
Salzburg
M. Giron
Loubet
France
Monastir
European
Turkey
Germantown Doctor Discovers Violet Rays As Anesthetic
A Germantown physician reports accidental discovery that violet rays may have anesthetic properties. The note, alongside diverse 1902 era items, mentions trade activity, strong sales, and prompt collections amid general business climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Dan & Co
Santa Maria
Guatemala City
Philippine Commission
Montreal
Andrew Carnegie
Mazatlan
Mexico
Market Prices Across Cities For Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains
The report lists mixed commodity rates across Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and Poledo. Cattle hogs and sheep prices vary by city with grain quotes for wheat corn oats rye and barley. Notable figures include Chicago hogs 5.50 to 7.05 and Detroit hogs 4.00 to 7.00 while wheat No 2 ranges around 70s to 78c.
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Chicago
Tim
Othy
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
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Major Howze
Christiansa
Harry M. Clabaugh
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
E. F. Bingham
Peter C. Pritchard
North Carolina
Pope Manufacturing Company
New Jersey
American Bicycle Company
Frank Carfa
Walston
Italy
Aghello Batiste
Carla
Walser
Reichlin
M. Malone
W. J.mooneyhon
Wardell
Mooneyhon
Western Association of Princeton Clubs
James C. Ernst
Covington
Lawrence Young
Frank James
Cole Younger
Lake Street
Frederick Kohler
Cleveland, Ohio
George Corner
W. R. Vice
Union Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Hitchcock
Ferdinand Walser
Agatha Reichlin
Lorain
Grand Trunk
Farmers’ Bank
Ohio City
McConnell
Frank J. Milnes
Northwestern University
Northwestern Oratorical League
Minneapolis
Eugene Marshall
Geo. P. Jones
Henry Herman
Institutional Methodist Church
Dearborn Street
R. C. Ransom
Upper
Sandusky
P. Cofflett
Charles Reed
Wertz Transfer Company
Heno
Thor Manufacturing Company
Chicago Y. M. C. A
Association
Minnesota Historical Society
St. Paul Relief Society
Alexander Ramsey
Marion R. Furness
Charles E. Billiett
Quincy
Rilliett
Stanford
Stanford University
Heber Newton
Newton
Elmer D. Town
Deadwood
Madison
John G. E Krueger
Paul A
Thurlow
Krueger
Agricultur Department
Yakima Valley
Dayton
Reed
Western
Southern
Frederick C. Wellner
James E. Hatfield
Kirby Knob
Iny
Wellner
Miltonville
Hatfield
Kronstadt
St. Petersburg
Bowen
Venezuela
Hague Tribunal For Arbitration
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