Zamboanga Province Surrenders to US Forces in Mindanao
Admiral Watson reports the entire Zamboanga province in Mindanao has surrendered unconditionally to Commander Very of the Castine. Local chiefs pledge loyalty to the United States and promise delivery of all arms, signaling a decisive setback for remaining insurrectionists on Luzon and throughout the island chain.
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Washington
Zamboanga
Mindanao
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Cavite
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Admiral Watson
Mandanao
Luzon
Lnst
Navy Department
Jolo
Otis
War Department
Zamboau
Zemboanga
Brave Bill Anthony Dies After Cocaine Overdose
William Anthony known as Brave Bill Anthony, died at Presbyterian Hospital after swallowing cocaine. He rose to fame after reporting the Maine disaster to Captain Sigsbee in Havana harbor in 1898 and later toured the country as a hero receiving many invitations. A letter to his aunt hinted at despair and a photo of his month-old child accompanied by a note to bury it with him. A Spanish American War medal was found among his belongings.
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Maine
New York
Navy
William Anthony
Bill” Anthony
Presbyterian Hospital
Central Park
Havana Harbor
Sigsbee
Anthony
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Increasing Watson's Fleet Seizes Three Gunboats at Manila Bay
Washington November 25. Admiral Watson’s squadron in the Philippines will gain three gunboats Isla de Luzon Isla de Cuba and Don Juan de Austria captured from Spain at Manila Bay. They are similar in size to the gunboat Marietta and will arrive with Brooklyn New Orleans Nashville and Marietta, expanding the Asiatic squadron.
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Washington
Admiral Watson
Philippine
Isla de Luzon
Isla de Cuba
Don Juan de Austria
Spain
Manila Bay
Marietta
Brooklyn
New Orleans
Nashville
War Department not informed of Philippine surrender claim
Washington dispatches say Secretary Root has no news from General Otis confirming Admiral Watson's despatch. Both Secretaries Long and Root express relief at the reported turn in the insurrection, though official surrender is not yet advised.
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War Department
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Root
Otis
Long
Philippines
Payne to push altered basis of representation at GOP meeting
Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin plans to urge a new basis for counting delegates at the Republican national convention. If adopted, Alabama would gain 9 delegates and California 1, while states like Alabama and Texas would see reductions, with a total delegate count dropping to 94 from 124.
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Henry OC. Payne
Wisconsin
National Republican Committee
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Croker Favors Bryan as Democratic Standard Bearer
Richard Croker stated at the Democratic club that William J. Bryan will be the Democratic party's standard bearer in the next national campaign. He said the fight would be against trusts and imperialism with Bryan as the leader. Croker noted no running mate had been chosen yet and Tammany Hall would back Bryan.
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Richard Croker
Europe
Democratic Club
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Trusta
Bryan
Tammany Hail
Ohio Campaign Costs Reported by Parties
Columbus reports show the Republican and Democrat state campaign committees filed statements with the county clerk as required by law. Figures indicate total campaign expenditures of $216 996.58.
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Ohio
Columbus
Ite Sport
Financial Bill Clock Ticks Ahead in House Caucus
The Republican caucus committee meets informally at Hendersons Normandie hotel to review a general financial measure. Members include Henderson Babcock Morris Curtis Payne Dalzell Overstreet. A joint session with the Senate committee is pending while the House group plans to push the bill promptly.
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Washington
Republican Caucus Committee
Henderson
Normandie Hotel
Atlantic City
Messrs
Babcock
Morris
Minnesota
Curtis
Kansas
Payne
Dalzell
President seeks retirement of General Shafter as Major General
The president will urge Congress to pass an act retiring General Shafter with the rank of major general in the regular army. He has already been retired as a brigadier general. The aim is to explain his continued retention in the volunteer service until Congress acts.
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Washington
Congress
General Shafter
Kentucky election canvass moves to state board
Final county returns are certified and the state election commissioners at Frankfort will begin to determine the winning ticket. Jefferson county canvassers ruled they lack jurisdiction to throw out Louisville’s vote, sending the matter to the state board.
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Louisville
Frankfort
Jefferson County
Reinforcements Expected For General Otis In Philippines
Washington reports at the war department that by week’s end General Otis will receive about 8 000 reinforcements most of which will operate in Cavite south of Manila to suppress insurgents estimated at 1 500 to 2 000 fighters who have plagued the region since Manila fell.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Cavite
Manila
Cattlemen Will Be Prosecuted in Creek Country
South McAlester I T November 27 Prosecuting Attorney Soper has orders from Washington to prosecute cattlemen who bring herds into the Creek country. The cases have lingered and the upcoming legal contest promises to be highly notable in the Indian Territory.
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South McAlester
I. T
Soper
Washington
Indian Territory
Venezuelan forces brace for Valencia clash at front
General Castro left Caracas for Valencia with about 4,500 troops to attack General Hernandez. He will return soon, leaving General Pieterie in command. Hernandez has dynamited a bridge on the German railroad to slow Castro's advance.
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Venezuela
Castro
Valencia
Hernandez
Pieterie
Remains of Charles Coghlan Returned to Prince Edward Island
The body of Charles Coghlan an English actor and author age 56 died in Galveston Texas from gastritis will be shipped immediately to his summer home Prince Edward Island.
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Charles Coghlan
Galveston
Tex
Prince Edward Praland
Acquittals in Court Martial Over Soldier’s Death
In Qamaha on Nov 28 Corporal John Faire and Private Henry H Jockens were acquitted by court martial of manslaughter in the killing of Private Samuel Morgan. The acquittals conclude the military trial of the two soldiers connected to the incident.
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Qamaha
John §. Faire
Henry H. Jockens
Samuel Morgan
Loyal Legion of Indiana to Hold State Meeting
Indianapolis date and event details announce the Loyal Legion of Indiana will meet in the city December 15 with a committee of inheritance members arranging plans. Governor Mount and others will speak. Lieutenant Kaemmerling of the U S N may attend. Out of town companies will receive round trip tickets for one farm.
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Indianapolis
Loyal Legion of Indiana
John B. Cockrum
Charles D. Pearson
E. L. Siver
Fort Wayne
H. C. Magrew
F. R. Charlton
Winston Menzies
Mount Vernon
Governor Mount
Kaemmerling
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Indiana Commandery
Former Indiana Congressman Cooper Dies in Chicago
George W. Cooper of Columbus Indiana dies at Augustana hospital Chicago after surgery. He served two terms in Congress from 1890 to 1894 and was a prominent Indiana attorney holding multiple county offices. His wife daughter and son were at his bedside. body to Columbus for interment.
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St. Augustana Hospital
Chicago
George W. Cooper
Columbus
Ind
Augustana Hospital
Cooper
Congress
G I F T D E C I D E D O N Sword to General Lawton
Fort Wayne Indiana November 27 The gift from Indiana to General Henry W Lawton will be a sword mounted and inscribed The G A R committee in charge decided after considering other ideas including a loving cup and a monument The sword will be presented at the dedication of the new courthouse postponed until Lawton arrives home The joint ceremony will be a great demonstration
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Indiana
Lawton
Fort Wayne
Ind
Henry W. Lawton
General Lawton
Infant Murder Tragedy Shocks Monticello Area
The body of a two week old boy was found in Monticello Indiana beneath a pile of crossties. The infant appeared to have been choked to death and the marks of murder were evident. This marks the third such child death in the vicinity recently.
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Monticello
Ind
McCormack to Enforce Wage Law Against Republic Iron
Indiana labor commissioner L P McCormack says he has pressed since April 30 to settle wage payment with the Republic iron and steel combine, which employs 5000 in Indiana. If the trust fails to comply within a week or ten days, suits will be filed in 11 counties where its plants operate, by Factory inspector McAbee.
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Indianapolis
L. P. McCormack
Republic Iron and Steel Combine
Indiana
McAbee
Hessian fly hits Indiana wheat and threatens next year's harvest
In Crawfordsville Indiana on November 28 reports say the Hessian fly has appeared in Indiana wheat. The pest ruined scores of fields despite a good stand at sowing and wet autumn conditions. No field is spared the damage.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Indiana
Insolvent Bloomington Building Association Declared Insolvent
Judge Baker of the federal court declared the People's Building and Loan association of Bloomington Illinois insolvent and authorized the receiver to settle affairs. Shareholders were ordered to file claims with the receiver. Pleased Over Mrs Jenkins Defeat in Ripley County. The Jenkins Lynching case dismissal at Chicago was welcomed in Osgood Indiana due to many local interests and defendants among Ripley county residents.
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Insolvent Building Association
Indianapolis
Baker
Federal Court
People’s Building and Loan Association of
Bloomington
Ills
Crazy on Religion: Mother Aims to Sacrifice Daughter
Muncie Indiana November 27 Mrs Mary Gunkle was declared insane over religious zeal She worked at the Indiana iron works nut and bolt factory Evangelist 5am Small held meetings in mills and converted her She says she fasted five days and obeyed the Lord to kill her 16 year old daughter then go to convert the world
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Mary Gunkle
Muncie
Ind
Nut and Bolt
Indiana Iron Works
Evangelist
Small
Ghastly Find as Richmond Boy Discovers Mother Hanging
In Richmond Indiana on November 25 Mrs Frank M Thomas aged 32 hanged herself in the garret of the home. Her traveling agent husband for Gaar Scott & Co was away when the 6 year old son returned from school and found the body.
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Richmond
Ind
Frank M. Thomas
Gaar-Scott & Co
Former Indiana Editor Edward Sibley Dies in Dakota
Aurora Indiana November 28 word comes of Edward Sibley death at Cando North Dakota. Born in New York he moved to Dearborn county in 1850. He published the Aurora Standard and founded The People's Advocate in 1862. He bought the Lawrenceburg Register in 1870 then sold out in 1674 to move to Dakota. His wife survives him, daughter of Judge Jehn A Emcie of Aurora.
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Aurora
Ind
Edward Sibley
Cando
N. D
Dearborn County
Aurora Standard
People’s Advocate
Lawrenceburg Register
Dakota
Jehn A. Emcie
Illinois man's suit wins $3 damages in lynching case
John W. Tyler of Illinois won a verdict for $3 in a suit against Sheriff Gobin of Scott county for failing to protect his son Marion who was lynched after shooting his wife. The plaintiff must also pay about $1,000 in court costs.
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Indianapolis
John W. Tyler
Illinois
Gobin
Scott County
Miss Rosa McGowan Injured In Martinsville Train Incident
Miss Rosa McGowan of Indianapolis was severely injured at Martinsville Indiana on Saturday when alighting a train. She fell onto the track with her head near the rail and was saved by a bystander. Her spine was damaged and a back wound required 100 stitches.
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Martinsville
Ind
Rosa McGowan
Indianapolis
Y. de
Man Hangs Self Using Blouse Sleeve At Infirmary
Kokomo Indiana November 28 Asa ar nock 35 an intimate of the county infirmary ended his life by hanging with the sleeve of his blouse. He died before aid arrived.
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Kokomo
Ind
Arnock
Sheep Syndicate Forms Montana Consolidated Sheep Company
Representatives of an American English syndicate have secured options on about 500000 head of sheep and 300000 acres of prime sheep country in Montana. The consolidated Montana Sheep and Lamb Company will start with 10 million dollars in capital.
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Montana
Billings
Mont
Consolidated
Montana Sheep and Lamb Company
Mexican trade fair proposed in Chicago by Mexican experts
Chicago on November 28 reports that J Yorba an expert on Mexican lands and products and E Torres Tortia an attorney and professor of constitutional law at the National School of Commerce in Mexico have arrived to persuade Chicago businessmen to back a feasibility exhibition of Mexican products in Chicago. The aim is to boost trade relations between the United States and Mexico.
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Chicago
Telegraph Markets Indianapolis Grain and Livestock
Wheat No 2 red weak at bid. Corn No 2 mixed weak at 32. Oats No 3 mixed steady at 24 40. Cattle steady 46 to 3.20. Hogs steady at 3.00. Sheep steady at 3.50. Lambs steady at 4.73.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago Grain and Provisions market figures
Grain and livestock prices from Chicago Cincinnati and New York markets show Wheat fluctuating with Dec and May contracts, Corn and Oats varying in Dec and May, Park and Jan price points, Lard and Ribs futures, and spot cash closes. Cincinnati reports firm wheat No 2 red and mixed corn, with cattle and hogs moving differently and lambs firm in New York trading.
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Chicago
Park
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