War in earnest as Otis campaigns reach Malolos
General Otis reports McArthur holds Malolos after heavy fighting and a high Allied casualty list. Reconnaissance advances along the rail toward Malolos while insurgents destroy bridges hindering the train and artillery, as circulars call for harsh punishment of spies and looters.
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Manila
McArthur
Macawayan
Polo
Malolos
Bulacan
Gudguinto
Antonio Lana
Washington Regiment
Otia
Washington
Aguinaldo
War Department
Philippines
Otis
Liis
The Smooth Young Man Sees 500 Dollar Check Vanish
Archibald Connell of Seattle, en route to the Atlantic coast, was approached by a young man in Chicago at Polk street depot. After drinks and a card game, a certified check for 500 dollars vanished when a shout of police interrupted the scene. The check was later returned to Connell by the authorities.
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Chicago
Archibald Connell
Seattle
Atlantic Coast
Polk Street
Connell
Captured the Robbers at Dexter Fight
A battle eight miles north of Dexter Missouri left Charles Hendrickson dead and his daughter fatally wounded. Sheriff Evans and deputies captured two gang members while five escaped. Ralph Hoyt from North Fairfield alone trapped three burglars by a barn, waking them at gunpoint and turning them over for a $600 reward.
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Bilver Binie
C. B. Booth
Hendrickson
Franklin County
He Lrickson
Norwark
Ohio
Ralph Hoyt
North Fairfield
Atore
Fairfield
Hoyt
Arrests Rock Delaware Bribery Rumors in Senate Vote
In Dover Delaware on March 27 Mark L Davis of the Union Republican was arrested on a charge of offering a bribe to Representative Latto mus to secure a vote for Edwant Artdicka for U S Senator. Detected by State Detective McVey. Bail set at 1000 dollars. Davis claims innocence. Hearings scheduled for tomorrow.
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Ty the
Silver Bates
Dover
Del
Mark L. Davis
Union Republican
Lattomus
Republican
Edwant Artdicka
United States
McVey
Davin
Tyihery
Delaware
Yesterday's Casualties From Philippine Lights
Advices received by the War Department show casualties from yesterday's and today's actions: 28 killed or died of wounds, including three officers and twenty-five enlisted men. Wounded total 212, including nine officers and 203 enlisted men.
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Philippine
Fire at Dawson Loses City Business District
March 4 blaze in Dawson's waterfront business area caused about 14000 dollars in damage. Cottage City carrier reports the fire effect on the town's commerce and streets near the riverfront.
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Cottage City
Riot in Chicago prompts Election Board move to county building
A riot at Chicago City Hall over local politics left bailiff Charles Biclenwig with facial bruises and witness Walter E. Russell severely beaten. To prevent further clashes the Election Board relocated to the county building where visitors passed between armed deputies. Democrats hold City Hall and Republicans control the county building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reauit
Charles Biclenwig
Walter E. Russell
Democrata
Filipino delegate heads to Paris amid Madrid mission
London dispatch reports Hosinado, Filipino delegate and head of Agon cillo's European group, traveling to Paris to meet Agoncillo and discuss sending a representative to Madrid over prisoners held by Filipinos. Officials say April 16 return possible, with peace talks contingent on Malolos' fall and Otis's stance.
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Finto
Lequest
London
Hosinado
Slelegate
Paris
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
Duing
Madrid
Otia
Malolos
Death Sentence Given To John H. Colling
John H. Colling received a death sentence for murder in Topeka Kansas on March 27. He faced the court with a placid demeanor as Judge Hazen asked if he had anything to say. He proclaimed his innocence and expressed that he knew he was innocent while spectators were moved to tears by his remarks.
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Topeka
Ken
John H.colling
Tie Father
Firat
Hazen
Local Mishap and Mining Notes From Reno and Comstock News
Mrs. John M. Fulton of Reno burned after mistaking carbolic acid for toilet lotion but remedies prevented serious harm. Comstock water lowering plans could unlock ore at depth and revive the old bonanza prospects. rumors connect 1886 finds and possible multi million-dollar ore. Walter P. Well known Nevadan and District Attorney staffer Al Curry cited. Boston Smelting to set up Reno reduction works. ore shipments to Reno begin as Oreans strike a three and a half foot ridge at four feet depth last week.
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John M. Fulton
Reno
Comstock
Con. Virginia
Mays Alf
Genoa
Jim Fair
Patton
Walter P. Bi
Cmpany
Oreans
Markets Tumble Across Regions In Early March Readings
Cattle receipts from Chicago reach about 15 000 with steady values for beef cattle and steers. Sheep run around 20 000 with lambs quoted near 4 50 to 5 85. Kansas City and Omaha report steady to active trends in cattle and sheep prices with native and Texas stock moving. Denver and San Francisco show mixed results in cattle and grain futures with wheat and barley steady amid regional trading.
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Lees S Wire
Chicago
Beeves
Texas
Atockera
Feadora
Kansas
Omaha
Denver
San Francisco
Plea of Innocence Echoes in Court Plea
A defendant declares that the crime did not kill his father and asks for his father’s presence to prove innocence. He expresses a wish God could read his heart and confirm his virtue, asserting his innocence.
Horrible discovery at Lake Shore yards in Cleveland
Inspectors finding the lower portion of a man’s body clinging to track iron after a freight car passed over him. Upper body not found yet. Presumed to be a ride by the victim, with identification not yet established.
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Lake Shore
Cleveland
Ohio
Father abducts own child in Ohio. headed to Chicago
William L. Ristz of Chicago abducted his child from its mother in Zanesville on March 26. He hired a carriage to Pleasant Valley, took a train toward Chicago, leaving a note to Mrs. Rietz promising the boy will be cared for. Mrs. Rietz plans to pursue possession in Chicago tonight.
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Zanesville
William L. Ristz
Chicago
Plessant Valley
Combine In Oil Stove Makers Project Sees Backing
Col Jones C. M. Burke of Cleveland says a plan to consolidate leading oil stove manufacturers is near completion New York capital firms back the venture and will supply needed funds for the enterprise in the near term.
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New York Capital
Cleveland
Col Jones C. M. Burke
New York
Two Men Sentenced to Thirty Years For $2 Theft
In Keokuk Iowa on March 27 Charles Miller and Edward Hale received thirty year sentences after holding up two citizens at night, taking two watches and two dollars. They claimed unemployment.
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Siiver
Keokuk
Iowa
Charles Miller
Edward Hale
Oldest Comstock resident L Brown dies in Gold Hill
L Brown, one of the oldest Comstock residents, died in Gold Hill Friday morning after years of feeble health. A painter by trade, he came to Gold Hill in 1859 and belonged to Liberty Hee Company which held his funeral.
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First Intermediate
Winnemitecca
Honolulu
Charles Evang
Niet
Gorgia Sammerfield
Ios Loviea M. Alwout
Wooren
Mis
Edius Giroux
Mise Edith Rask
Lucy Lavengs
Freddie Ried
Dekitt Chigeos
Walt
L. Brown
Gold Hill
Mr. Brown
San Francisco
Argonauts
Liberty Heee Company
Frank Pollard
Reno
Yvel California
California
Julius & Wadeworth
Pollard
Nevada
Abundant Harvest At Lake Michigan Ports
Chicago March 27 Practically every vessel on Lake Michigan is chartered and loaded with grain awaiting navigation opening. Loaded ships at Chicago and South Chicago now hold about 80,000,000 bushels of grain.
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Wie
Chicago
Enlol Lake Michient
Young Woman Elopes With Chicago Policeman Traced
Charles Matthews of New York seeks Lazelle 20 who allegedly eloped with a Chicago police officer. He reports the newlyweds were expected on the Penay rania Limited but may have left the train before Chicago. Matthews does not know the officer’s name.
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Chicago
Charles Matthews
New York
Lazelle
Idegroom
Penayrania “Limited
A Matthews
Swift and Army Beef Controversy at War Inquiry
The Military Court of Inquiry resumed in Washington as Swift Packing Co witnesses testified about refrigerated meat contracts for the army during the Spanish War. Vice President of Swift, Mr. Swift, said General Eagan discussed preservation methods but details remained unclear. Witnesses claimed guarantees of meat staying good 72 hours after leaving the refrigerator, with 24 hour limits disputed. Charles Edarmy, Swift salesman, described negotiations for the army contract.
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Washington
Military Court of
Swift Packing Co
Les
Swift
Eagan
Major Lee
General Eagan
Mr. Bwilt
Mr. Swift
London
Charles Edarmy
Swift & Co
Ewift
Spain Considers Direct Talks on Prisoner Release
Madrid March 27 Ila Reforna says the Government is weighing negotiations for a direct understanding with the Filipinos to release Spanish prisoners without American involvement, which may oppose the move but could lead to a successful outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Ila Reforna
Severe Blizzard Lands Guthrie Blamed for Crop Loss
A severe blizzard with sleet and snow hits Guthrie Oklahoma Territory damaging fruit crops and threatening cattle on the reservation. The report notes widespread ruin and loss across the territory, with officials fearing extensive agricultural damage and livestock perishies.
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Bilver
ST. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Guthrie
Oklshorne
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C. Viret
Idaho
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Tennessee
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Yourteenth Infantey
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Sith
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Wai
J. Harney
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South Dakota
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Wm. M. Bush
Colorado
Corbin
Artillery
M. G. Krayenbuhl
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Morris
J. Cohen
H. Fairchild
Twenty-second Infantry
Charles F
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Oregon
L. V. Strawderaen
H. B. Taylor
Twentieth Kanss
J.C. Mab
J. KE. Heater
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Twentieth Infantry
Tra Wright
Foot
Auvere
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Geyer
Patrick Byrne
Ole Walme
Hagebaum
John Miller
Sparceon Cano
Wo. J. Banlay
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Aleigh
Edward Morrissey
Third Artillery
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Patrick O'Brien
L. Mason Callaway
First
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F. Byron Hastings
Tnee
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Fred Fred Barber
Arno Hughes
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Crivave
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E. E. Barnes
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William R. Stoffer
T. Wallace
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Idahi
Claude Pell
Nebraska
Jos. C. Storch
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Fred Wegen
Harry Fetchie
Smedley
Wen
J. Fink
M. Mate Summes
North Dakota
Harry W. Donovan
Broderick J. Kelly
Firat Washington
Robert E. Morin
Dexter
Acai Ge Fairield
Gang of Thieves
Charles Hendrickson
Dawson
Soas
Graters
Frank Hoy
Frank Krenkel
Mies Eva Cuse
Maud Maller
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Walie
Etta Webb
Norma Warren
Hazel Bell
Kay Summerfield
Olle
Losinado
Innocen
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Oreana Mine
Frank Parsons
E. Bingham
Tuscarora
Salt Lake City
Oliver Guild
Nevada Battalion
Dayton
Emmet Guarda
Sierra Valley Railroad
A.W. Clark
Pumpkin Hollow
Pratt Mills
Pratt Mine
Contractor
Egan
Spain
Shepp Co
Cheatout &T
Philadelphia
Shiloh
Hood
Eagle Drag Store
de Witt
Eagle Drug Store
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