Rebels in Manila area press ahead as raids continue
From Manila reports a steady influx of Filipino civilians into American lines at Apalit and near San Fernando shows growing acceptance of American authority. Rail repair accelerates, bridges are rebuilt, and trains are expected to run to San Fernando soon as outposts near Pasig engage rebels and gunboat Napingdan sustains minor damage.
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Cubans in trouble and Amazon voyage spark alarm
Reports from Cienfuegos describe dock labor unrest over back pay ending in a fatal shooting by a Cuban officer. Despite paid wages, fear of anti American demonstrations grows as a 25 man guard remains at the Custom House. In Washington, Cmdr Todd’s Wilmington voyage up the Amazon shows the river’s navigability to Manaos and beyond.
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Tornado Deaths After Colesburg Damage Surge
A tornado near Colesburg twenty miles northeast of Manchester last night killed three people George Lang Jerome Barnes and Tupper a child and seriously injured four including Mr and Mrs Ridenour and two Tupper children The storm damaged Colesburg and wrecked farmhouses along the Turkey river to Littleport Communication is down and details are scarce
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Manchester
Turkey River
Littleport
Colesburg
Young Woman Suspected Poisoner Bound Over For Trial
Viola Horlovker, a Hastings stenographer, faced preliminary exam after being charged with sending a poisoned candy box to Mrs. F. Morey. Her attorneys waived examination and she was bound over for trial on September 25. She was carried from the jail to the courtroom, exhausted from illness since arrest.
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Mias
Viola Horlovker
F. Morey
Boden
Mies Morlocker
Double murder and self-inflicted death in West Alexandria
Frank Campbell of West Alexandria shot and killed his divorced wife and her sister Lucy Gray this afternoon, then fatally shot himself. The couple had recently divorced and the women were staying with Mrs. Campbell. The incident occurred as the women went to recover belongings, ending with Campbell's suicide.
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West Alexandria
Lucy Gray
Death of L J Rose ends political and breeding career
L J Rose a former State Senator and former Democratic congressional candidate in California, was found dead by his own hand in his Los Angeles home yard. He left a letter explaining the act, contents not yet published. The article notes his prominence as a race horse breeder and winegrower.
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L. J. Rose
Congress
President and secretary visit Hot Springs West Virginia
J Addison Porter secretary to the President arrived unexpectedly at Hot Springs Virginia to pay respects to General John McNulta of Chicago who has testified at Washington. Porter plans talks with Comptroller Dawes on the National Bank of Minola affair. President and Mrs McKinley rode to Heating Springs with the president driving.
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J. Addison Porter
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John McNalta
Chicago
Industrial Commission
Washington
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Alfaire
National Bank of
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Mra
McKinley
Costly Fire at Virginia Widens Damage
A morning blaze in Virginia Nevada began at 10 O'clock in a three story frame building on C street housing Missevich candy store Minnock tailor and Connolly. The fire destroyed the brick Jennings building on B street and partially damaged Douglass tenement. Water ruined stock at the store. Deisen roth barber shop and Delta saloon suffered slight damage. The fire started from a defective flue.
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M. Missevich
James Minnock
Eugene Connolly
Richard Jennings
James Douglass
Deisenroth
Delta
Marion Brown Hanged Today in London
Marion Brown known as Peg Log Brown was hanged in London for the murder of Policeman Twohey. Twohey tried to arrest Brown for assaulting a watchman for the Grand Trunk Railway. Brown fired twice and Twohey died. Brown was arrested in Seattle, brought here, and sentenced to death on March 29.
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Grand Trunk Railway
Seattle
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Women to Enter Theological Seminary at Whittenburg College
At Whittenburg College, the Board of Directors voted to admit women to the Theological Seminary and to confer degrees upon them upon completion of the course, with only one director dissenting. The move marks a historic change for the Lutheran institution in Springfield, announced May 17.
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England Says A Boer Trick Trial Rumors Fly
London May 17 The Transvaal consul reports Pretoria dispatch on arrests for high treason over alleged troop enrollment to seize Johannesburg fort. Names Nicholls Patterson Tremlett Ellis Mitchell Fries Hooper cited with occupations, some claim British War Office links. Johannesburg fears rise while locals deny Boer plot claims.
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Edward J. Tremlett
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John M. Mitchell
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Natal
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Prisoners Remanded in Treason Case at Pretoria
Seven alleged revolutionists appeared in court on the capital charge of high treason and were remanded for fourteen days. affidavits claim 2,000 men enrolled for military service to arm at Natal, to hold Johannesburg for 24 hours on signal. Government says incident local. talks between Kruger and Milford near Bloemfontein advance for reforms. German American society event in Rochester protested anti German measures.
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Wish Peace With Germany Delegates Meet in Rochester
In Rochester on May 17 a meeting of delegates from various German organizations discussed pacifist goals and the push for peaceful relations with Germany amid rising tensions. The gathering emphasized dialogue and avoided aggressive stances in international affairs.
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Chicago Lexow inquiry opens with gambling probe
The Baxter Legislative Investigation Commission began its Lexow work in Chicago on May 17, hearing charges that the city administration extended protection to gamblers. Several witnesses testified that many gambling houses operate in the downtown district.
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Rough Riders Reunion Set for Las Vegas June 24
Official notice from Lieutenant J. D. Carter of Prescott Arizona as secretary of the Society of Rough Riders states the annual reunion will be held in Las Vegas on June 24 with Governor Roosevelt and staff expected to attend. Free entertainment will be provided for the Rough Riders.
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Prescott, Ariz
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Fire at Pyramid Reservation destroys Indian school
A morning fire at Pyramid Reservation's Indian school plant in Reno caused total loss to the building with no casualties reported. Separate market notes cover cattle and sheep receipts and prices from Chicago to Denver, ending with Nikola Tesla arriving in Colorado Springs to demo wireless telegraphy from Pikes Peak.
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