Americans in Calamba Entangled in Philippine Action
An American expedition under Brigadier General R. H. L. Hall seized Calamba after two hours of fighting near Laguna de Bay. Casualties included four soldiers killed and twelve wounded, with two officers among the dead. Marines and volunteers faced Filipino resistance, with several prisoners taken and civilians fleeing to the hills. General Hall planned a garrison in Calamba as fighting subsided and Spanish captives were released from captivity.
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Manila
San Pedro Macati
Pasig
Morong
R. H L. Hall
Calamba
Laguna Dr Hay
Cascoes
Washingtons
Twenty-first Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Lapidan
Coste
McGrath
Batson
Washington Regiment
Napidan
Washington Volunteers
Yalamaba
Hall
Larson
Calamaba
Martin
Japan
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Madrid
Jaramillo
Toral
Rios
Tarlack
Death of Luetgert in Joliet Prison Cell
Adelph A. Luetgert, wealthy Chicago sausage maker serving life for his wife’s murder, was found dead in his Joliet penitentiary cell. An inquest will determine if suicide or heart disease caused death. his sensational trial drew wide attention and centered on alleged wife murder and body disposal in his factory basement vat.
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Joliet
Adelph A. Luetgert
Chicago
Luetgert
Strike in Philadelphia Messenger Boys Demand Higher Wages
About 200 of 300 telegraph messenger boys in Philadelphia walked out seeking three cents per message and sixty cents for night work, plus pay for undelivered messages. Officials say deliveries continue. Western Union offices used men pressed into service without disruption.
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Philadelphia
Western Union
Unemen
McKinley Arrives at Plattsburgh for Rest Stay
President and Mrs. McKinley reached Blue Point station and were driven to Hotel Champlain at 8 45 AM. The flag was hoisted to the fagpole as they entered the grounds. Mrs. McKinley appeared pale but managed the trip. The President said no plans beyond seeking rest.
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Plattsburg
N.Y
Humboldt Mine Sold in Reno Wire Report
Hy The Silver Blaze leased wire from Reno reports Charles Taylor and John M. Fulton of Reno bought from Samuel Hunt Orrin Bennett and D. Thacker the largest antimony mine in the United States. Over 26,000,000 pounds of high grade ore in sight. The mine lies in Humboldt county about seventy miles north of Winnemucca.
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Reno
Nev
Charles ‘Taylor
John M. Fulton
Samuel Hunt
Orrin Bennett
8. D. Thacker
United States
Blumboldt County
Winnemucca
Brickyard Strike Ties Up Guatemala Labor
Report from New Orleans via Leased Wire notes 166 brickmakers and 1800 travelers arriving to aid brickyards on the Northern Railroad area. They aimed for 36 per day but received 150 a day, with food shortages cited. Strike actions and travel disruptions loom as unions seek relief and wage fairness.
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Bilger State
Neola Kata Nan
New Orleans
Merte
Colon
Chico
Guatemala
Union Ae
New York
Noel
Traveler Defense Association
Chicag
Mrs Perot Arrested In England In Child Abduction Case
The Dominion Line steamer Cambroman arrived in Liverpool with Mrs William Perot of Baltimore in custody on charges of abducting her daughter. She appeared at Bow Street and was remanded with two sureties at £100 as emotions ran high. Captain Blood backed the defendant, while exonerating the travel under his own name.
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Liverpool
Dominion Line
Cambro-man
Collins
Scotland Yard
Pell
William ¥. Perot
Baltimore
Fromm
Perot
Poltee
Boston
Associated Press
Mr. Blood
Pierce
Tam
Patrick Rose-Innes
England
United States
Corcoran Convicted of Murder in Second Degree
Idaho date July 27 in the Wardner strike case Paul Corcoran was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury after most members favored the verdict and one held out for six hours for first degree. Sentencing is set for today with possible executive clemency later.
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Cleveland
Billman
Little Consolidated
Company 11
Big Consolidated
Gig Consolidated
Ralph W. Hawley
Harry Cornzwich
Grand Jury
Allace
Idaho
Paul Corcoran
James Cheyne
Wardner
Lynchings of Italians Spark State Department Concern
The State Department received a preliminary report from Governor Poster of Louisiana on the killing of five Italians. Three men are said not to be naturalized citizens, contrary to Italian Consular claims. Madison County Sheriff aims to bring perpetrators to justice and present facts to the grand jury, which is not in session. Governor Foster’s report details are being shared with Count Vincini for the Italian Foreign Office.
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Washington
State Department
Madison County
Himelf
Foster
Count Vincit
Returning to America from Teutonic amid illness
The Silver State's Leased Wire: Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mackay sailed for the United States on the Teutonic from Queenstown. Their return is due to Mrs Mackay's health, which remains serious though not critical. Also onboard were thirty young Irish ladies under Mother Mathild and Sister Toren, bound for Texas to join a sister who awaits them.
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London
Iavence Mackay
United States
Teutonlc
Queenstown
America
Dewey Reception Plans Fireworks and Parade Displays
The New York committee on plan and scope for the Dewey reception met and decided on fireworks displays in all five boroughs at designated points and an electrical display of three lights at New York and Brooklyn city halls. It also stated that newspaper men invited as guests would not have hotel or personal expense coverage by the city. Replies from fourteen governors accepting participation in the parade were received.
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New York
Brooklyn
The Cremation of Ingersoll Ends in Crematory
The body of Robert G. Ingersoll was moved from Dobbs Ferry to Fresh Pond crematory. The plain black coffin and floral top were noted as the funeral party, including Mrs. Ingersoll and two daughters, assembled for the cremation which would take six to eight hours. Only the funeral party could enter the crematory.
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New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Dobbs Ferry
Fresh Pond
L. 1
Innersoll
Clinton B. Farrell
Walston H. Brown
C. J. Smith
Nicaragua Canal Plans Reach New Orleans Steamer Visit
Senor Corea minister of Nicaragua to the United States arrives in New Orleans aboard the steamship Alabama to discuss canal plans and concessions. He states Nicaragua would object to direct U S dealings with Eyre Cragin Syndicate and would not reward the canal if the United States resolves conflicts between competing interests.
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New Orleans
Senor Lowla A. Corea
Nicaragua
United States
Senor Corea
Eyre- Cragin
Assassination of President Heureaux Shocks Santo Domingo
Reports from Cape Haitian and Santo Domingo confirm the murder of President Heureaux as he prepared to depart for Santiago de Caballeros. The assassin Roman Caceres fired twice, striking the heart and killing an onlooker, then fled as armed friends returned fire.
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Lake Champlain
Washington
Venastao de Figueroa
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
Bureaux
William McKinley
Wennstag
Heureaux
Cape Haytien
Santiago de Las Caballeros
Roman Caceros
Moca
Juan Isadora Jiminez
Santiago de Cabrellas
Hd Red
Caceres
Figne
Crop Conditions Bulletin Nevada July week report
The Weather Bureau Nevada Station reports a hot dry week ending July 4 with temperatures about five degrees above normal. High drying winds prevailed on the 20th and joints, heavy showers at Alexander Elko county on the 18th, light sprinkles at White Eureka on the 19th. Overall the week favored crops and harvesting though hay hauling was hindered by wind. hay grain and vegetables are in excellent condition.
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Unitea Muse Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Nevada
Alexander
Elko County
White
Eureka County
Muddy Owmyrexwas Product Sold for Fifty Years
Muddy owmyrexwas described as a long running item with a two cent price and a fifty cent guarantee. Eagle Drug Store is noted as a seller. Details are incomplete and fragmentary but indicate a durable goods sale with strong assurances.
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Eagle Drug Store
Federation is Assured in Victoria and Tasmania
Melbourne July 27 Voting on federation in Victoria shows 64 000 votes for and 11 000 against by 5 30 pm An overwhelming majority appears assured Incomplete returns at 10 20 pm tally 127 047 in favor and 8 240 against Tasmania reports 11 100 for federation and 720 against
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Melbourne
Victoria
Tasmania
Federation
Acetylene Gas Arrives at Staunton Store on Bridge Street
S J Anderson of the Jones Acetylene Plant reports the new gas plant installed at M B Staunton’s Bridge Street store. Gas lines run to both floors with multiple burners on ground and top floors. The system uses water and carbide to generate acetylene, passes through lime water and a cooler, then to a large receiver. The dry process avoids water buildup and residue is easily removed. The setup is described as simple, automatic, and safe, enhancing the store’s appearance.
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M. B. Staunton
S. J. Anderson
Jones’ Acetylene
San Francisco
Oakland
Bridge Street
General Clarke Nearing Complete Recovery in Carson
General Clarke shows rapid improvement and chats with family as he recovers at Carson. Reports deny mind impairment, noting his mind remains clear while he reads papers and follows current events. Nurse Mrs Colby assists as he gains flesh and appetite, with no doubt of full recovery.
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General Clarke
Carson
Appeal
Bob Clarke
Roundtree
Ufe
Colby
Fir
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Ttano
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Sanyo
Yokohama
Hancock
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Eustlake
General Otis
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Consolidated Street Railway Company
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