Letter From Prisoners and Manila News Update
Reports from Manila July 4 detail a Sheridan detour to avoid a waterspout and Otis receiving a letter from hospital ship crew held by Filipino insurgents asking for release. Also noted are arrests of Augustinian friars, troop movements to the Philippines, and casualty lists from Negros campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States
Sheridan
San Francisco
Otis
General Otis
Charles Blanford
Fred Heppe
Relief
Paranaque
Hong Kong
Adobe Kong
Aguinaldo
Trial of the Philpots in Manchester Killing Case
The Philpots face trial at Manchester for the Little Goose Creek murder of the Griffins and Chadwells. Arms on both sides, the Philpots insist on staying armed during proceedings, claiming they won’t be shot as Tom Baker was. The venue lies twenty miles from railway and telegraph lines.
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Bilger
London
Little Goose Creek
Manchester
Chadwells
Tom Baker
Contest for Governorship Opens in Silver State Case
Carson July 4. In the governorship case relator McMillan and counsel Smith Coffin opened, then Sadler's side by Judge, Irwin for Sadler spoke, to be followed by Wren and Woodburn for Radler, with judges for McMillan. Main issues involve red line ballots in Storey county and registration in Washoe county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Smith
Coffin
McMillan
Sadler
Irwin
Thomas Wren
William Woodburn
Radler
Storey County
Washoe County
Murderer Shot Down in Pursuit in Arkansas Fields
In Wilmot Arkansas on July 24 Chick Davis, described as a negro murderer of William Gunn, a respected farmer, was captured in a cornfield by pursuing men who then fired upon him after he fired both barrels at them, resulting in his instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Samuel B. Young
Ciolonel Daggett
Quinton
Fourteenth Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Signal Corps
Philippines
Byrne
Washington
War Department
Fienemn Otis
Ixland
Negros. Tx
Negros
Evans
Sixth Infantry
Bryne
David & Anderson
Albert B. Jerkes
Asualties
Geeral Otis
Manila
California
Butong
Negron
Walter T. Sweenie
Ninth Infantry
San Luis
Edward B. Webster
First California
Bulong
Negras
Claude W. Mull
Twenty-first Infantry
Morong
Francie Glancey
Herbert L. Hartwinek
Otte
Michael Corrigan
Montana
Bulidé
John L. Moore
Pitty
William [. Murray
Floyd Allen
Third Cavalry
Beattie
Philippine Islands
Fort Myer
Fort
Ethan Allen
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Sheridan
San Francisco
Sat
Tartar
Nineteenth Infantry
Byr
Wilmot
Ark
Chick Davis
William Gunn
Dreyfus Trial Date Set and Preparations Under Way
Rennes July 24 Now that the court martial date for Captain Dreyfus is fixed for August 7 there is active preparation. Telegraph and telephone lines are being constructed officers on furlough must return by August 1. The gendarmes receive a new countersign and war ministry issues instructions on possible demonstrations. Barriers will be erected near the courthouse to divert traffic and deter mobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennes
Dreyfus
Ecourt
Invitations Sent For Lincoln Lincoln Lincoln Meet
Assistant Secretary Merklejohn today presented an invitation to President McKinley for the reception planned for the First Nebraska Volunteers upon their return from the Philippines. The President promised to consider attending if his contemplated trip allows. He also received an invitation from Evanelle Ind to attend a October reunion of Union and Confederate soldiers and said he would try to attend if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merklejohn
Nebraska
Lincooln
Philippines
Evaneville
Ind
No Fight is Wanted Welcome Alger at Detroit Home
A Canadian parliamentary debate over the Alaska boundary triggers calls for arbitration to avoid war. Telegraphs show Detroit citizens inviting General Alger back with broad cross party support, promising a warm, united welcome regardless of creed as he returns from Washington.
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London
St. James Gazette
United States
Canada
Charlies Tupper
Wilfred Laurier
Great Britain
Fairbank
Washington
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Wilfred Lauimer
Hay
Tower
Ottawa
Charles Tupper
Brooklyn Transit Leaders Plan to Rehire Strikers
President Ros alter announced the transit company will rehire workers with faultless records. Old employees sought re employment as service resumed on full schedule. In New York on July 4, twenty one rearrested trolley strike suspects were discharged for lack of evidence linking them to the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad dynamite explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rosalter
Brooklyn Transit Company
Toda
Brooklyn
India Worsening Plague and Drought Threaten Disaster
A telegraph report from Bombay notes monsoon failure and uneven rainfall across Mengal, northwest provinces, Drecan, Gujarat, and central regions. Western India faces critical conditions while Proona records 116 cases and 82 deaths as the plague spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilver
Bombay
Mengal
Drecan
Gujerat
Funeral of Ingersoll and Trusts Trouble Headlines
Springfield Illinois July 4 The Attorney General sent to the Star lists 20 000 corporations that failed to teach the law and face penalties. Funeral services for Robert G Ingersoll will be held at the family residence in Dobbs Ferry with addresses by Ridpath and Smith. Yellow Fever Victims reported from Havana include George Alwyn and Arthur Hayes, both identified as civilian and quartermaster sergeant respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Star
Silver Bute
New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Dobbs Tailore
Lawerry
John Clark Ridpath
J. Smith
Wislong
Ingersoll
Belet
Corcoran Case Proceedings Highlight Speech Rules
July 4 session reports Hawley for the State opening arguments in the Corcoran case with no time limit, two speeches per side, followed by Robertson, then Reddy for the defense and Borah for the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Corcoran
H. Hawley
Robertson
Hawley
Reddy
Borah
Tailors Strike for Higher Pay Across New York
In New York on July 24 the Brotherhood of Tailors reports five thousand to one thousand coatmakers in Greater New York striking, crippling shops as pressers push for ten hour days and a twenty percent raise in piece work. The conflict pits coatmakers against pressers over pay structure, threatening delays for boaters and trim workers. Harris Giller of the Independent Coatmakers Union notes work has nearly halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brotherhood of ‘Tailors
Harris Giller
Independent
Coatmakers’ Union
Greater New York
Millionaire Socialite Charged With Louvre Shoplifting
Paris reports a New York society figure, described as Mrs A, also called Mrs Hobbs, accused of shoplifting in the Louvre. Inspector Albaet observed her selecting items at each counter and she was arrested outside the Louvre and released after paying for the stolen objects found at her Continental Hotel rooms.
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Paris
Mra
Castle of
San Francisco
London
Mra A
Millonairesa
New York
Mies Hobbs
Louvre
Albaet
Hotel Continental
No Hope For Mrs Maybrick in Commons Plea for Clemency
London July 24 in the House of Commons Mr Michael Davitt asked if the Home Office would recommend royal clemency for Mrs Maybrick citing good prison conduct. Home Secretary Sir Matthew Ridley said he could not offer hope of clemency and did not see any reason for royal mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Michael Davitt
Southmayo
Maybrick
Home Office
Matthew White Ridley
Home Secretary
Lightning Strikes Forty At Berlin Cycle Track
During a thunderstorm yesterday at Charlottenburg Cycle Track, forty people were struck by lightning while leaning on a wire railing. Three were killed and twenty severely injured as squads treated survivors.
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Berlin
Charlottenburg
Disorder at Cleveland as street car strike erupts
A wide scale disturbance followed the Cleveland street car strike with 800 troops prepared, an explosion injuring civilians near Wickliffe and Willoughby, a boy shot on Orange street, and violent clashes as police dispersed mobs. The State Board of Arbitration reported an inability to mediate, while authorities prepared further action.
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Cleveland
Consolidated
First
Ohio Artillery
Tenth Ohio Infantry
L’overture Rifles
Wickliffe
Willoughby
Painesville
R. A. Herbert
Dorothy
Cornzwich
Orange Street
Cornawich
Broadway
Ralph Hawley
No. 102
Bolivar Street
Perry Street
Ind
Cornswich
Hellman
Hawley
Central
Anther
Grange Street
State Board of Arbitration
Big Consolidated
Atrikera
Lessall
Moscow
Caurovitch
Everett
Cain
Koskow
Metropol State Board of Arbitration
Itan Viadiar
St. Petersburg
Body of the Czarovitch Receipts and Cattle Prices Across Markets
Shipping and market reports from Atlantic and Pacific ports and major cities record weekly receipts and prices. Chicago and Kansas City show cattle and sheep values, with notes on steers, cows, heifers, and lambs. Omaha and Denver list beef and mutton prices, while San Francisco and New York track wheat, barley, and copper markets.
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Atlantic
Pacific Porta
Chicago
Texas
Kansas City
Omaha
San Francisco
Denver
New York
Native Exchange
Dewey to Attend New York Reception Plans Cautious
Admiral Dewey replies to Mayor Van Wyck with a tentative October arrival and Gibraltar confirmation. New York committees invite governors to deploy National Guard units for the land parade as part of Dewey’s reception plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
van Wyck
Admiral Dewey
Trieste
Gibraltar
Dewey
National Guard
Returning the wounded men
The Morgan City arrived from Manila with returning troops including invalided men. She went to Angel Island quarantine for examination and fumigation. Lackay, diagnosed with yellow fever on arrival from Cuba, was discharged from quarantine after full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Morgan City
Manila
Angel Island
Bertram the Marksman Wins Dominion Challenge Trophy
Bertram the Canadian marksman won the Dominion of Canada Challenge Trophy at the National Association Meeting in Bisley. He also took the gold cross and £20 for the highest grand average, plus the challenge trophy valued at £1016 for best volunteer aggregate. Blair of the Canadians won the Win grove Cup for the best long range aggregate score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buver
Bisley
Bertram
Markenan
Dominion of Canada
Blair
Water shutoff notice for Second and Third Streets
Notice to water consumers that starting Saturday July 1 the water will be cut off daily from 10 AM to 2 PM on Second and Third Streets. Rail streets residents urged to prepare and plan accordingly. Includes Citizen Joseph Rougon as captain signatory.
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Joseph Rougon
Wool Shipments Boost Winnemucca Wool Trade in Nevada
Winnemucca rises as a leading wool shipping center with wagons bringing vast lots. Friday and Saturday totals include 85 000 pounds from A Pasquale and Martin Achava, plus 10 000 pounds from J Erquingy, totaling about 15 000 pounds for the two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
Nevada
Humboku County
A. Pasquine
C. Politta
F. Corbeil
N. Frendesen
J. Siquiaga
Stock & Schwartz
J. G. Taylor
M. Achava
F. Guthrie
A. Pasquale
Paradine Valley
Boston
Martin Achava
J. Erquingy
Quia River
Death of Domenico Venturi at County Hospital
Domenico Venturi died at the county hospital after four or five weeks of illness from consumption. Born in Switzerland he was forty four. The deceased will be buried from the hospital and interred at the county cemetery on the hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domenico Venturi
Switzerland
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Griffin
Lounty
McKinley
Alger
Detroit
Given
England
America
Maybury
Midh
Russell A. Alger
Thorndale
Hetroy
W. C. Maybury
Mich
Old
Michigan
R. A. Alger
Tia
Metkler John
Meiklejohn
Root
Brownsville
Redstone Center and Gas Company
Grindstone
Solomon
Connelsville Hospital
Lst
Connelsville
India
Mrs. Maybrick
the Czarovitch
Lackay
Ecur FF
Cuba
Dinchai
Marksman
de Witt
Eaghe Drug Store
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