Peace effort in Philippines aims to reach terms with rebels
A Manila dispatch reports wealthy Filipino leaders forming a committee to push for terms the Americans will offer rebels who surrender. One branch seeks a statement from the peace commission on terms. another plans to approach Aguinaldo. Legarda says a 22 member Filipino delegation will press for autonomous rights and joint public office. Arevalo, once Aguinaldo’s aide, suggests emissaries could aid peaceful settlement. Critics say the committee seeks to protect property and lacks influence with insurgents.
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Arevalo
Aguinaldo
Fate Unknown and Rescue Mission Reports
Admiral Dewey dispatch notes Yorktown at Baler Luzon on April 12 to rescue 80 Spanish soldiers with 3 officers and 2 priests surrounded by 400 insurgents. several sailors and officers are missing or fate unknown after ambushes. Also mentions cherry syrup ads and a cautious mother stocking Beggs Syrup amid weathered clippings.
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Navy Department
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Inurgente
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H. J. Hygard
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W. H. Rhynder
W. Woodbury
D. W. A. Venville
A.J. Peterson
Briscles
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T. Edwards
F. Anderson
J. Dillon
A. Morrissey
Free Use of State Cash in Trial of Senator Quay
Meyer Goldsmith testified as the commonwealth expert in Senator Quay’s trial, presenting bank book figures from Oct 81 1893 showing state deposits, Quay loans up to 348000 in six months, and generally no interest paid for the state’s use of funds. The defense objected to answers, but exceptions were noted for possible higher court review. Buckten’s Avates Galve salve ad ends with a drugstore ad for 25 cent boxes.
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Senator Quay
Pravetruia
Meyer Goldsmith
Commonwealth
Shields
Thirteen Republicans shift votes in Pa Senate race
Thirteen Republican lawmakers who had backed M S Daily for United States senator vote for B F Jones or Pittsburg. Included are four senators Magee Losch Crawford and Scott. Of nine Quay deserters seven were Allegheny County. one Washington. one Northumberland. Ballot 79th of session shows Quay 04 Jenks 8h Jones 69 total 847 needed 14.
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Losch
Schuylkill
Crawford
Allegheny
Scott
Luzerne
Quay
Allegheny County
Washington
Northumberland
Jenks
Quay Opposition Gathers For Pennsylvania Senate Bid
Descriptive notes on anti Quay Republicans meeting in Harrisburg to decide support for a candidate in the United States Senate race. Senators Magee Scott Losch and others back Jones of Allegheny. Jones linked to Jones & Laughlin. Jones previously chaired the Blaine campaign and never held office. Also mentions related medical ads and Yale to Minnesota faculty move.
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Allegheny
M.S Quay
Magee
B.T . Jones
Pennsylvania
Jones
Jones & Laughlin
Pittsburg
Iron and Steel
Chaiman
National Republican Committee
James G. Blaine
Blaine
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Mr. Quay
Duluth Tragedy Widow Kills Her Children in Despair
In Duluth a penniless widow Georgians Dwornchak, age 28, shot herself and two young children after being behind on rent and facing an hopeless future. The three bodies were found in the morning, with authorities noting a desperate act by the mother. Police and local officials began inquiries into the tragic double murder suicide.
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Uhot
Bribery Probes Hit Senatorial Balloting and Jury Bill
Reports from a Pennsylvania house committee reveal majority and minority findings on attempted bribery linked to United States senator elections and the McCarroll jury bill. Nine members are named for potential criminal action, with conspiratorial schemes at the Lochiel hotel and cross-party involvement noted. Wary of counterfeit endorsements, the piece also mentions De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve and local railway sale rumors.
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M. J. Cose
Dauphin County
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Berks County
Kulp
Pennsylvania
Coyle
Costello
Byrne
Moyles
Messrs. Fow
Dixon
Konitz
Randall and Young
Secretary Alger Seeks Three Year Cuban Debt Extension
Cabinet meeting focused on extending Cuban debt relief. Alger proposed a three year straight extension without added conditions, facing objections over details. Also reported a large fire at La Point Island injuring or shocking residents as 150 men reportedly burned.
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Saviete
Aévere
Proclamation Urges Samoa Inhabitants to Cease Hostilities
German consul Herr Rose in Apia, Samoa, is to receive cable instructions for a joint tripartite proclamation. The measure calls on all inhabitants to desist from hostilities and agitation until the commission appointed by Germany Britain and the United States arrives to settle the dispute in the islands.
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Apia
Samoa
Herr Rose
Samoan Commission Members Meet Secretary Hay in Washington
United States representative on the Samoan commission Mr Bartlett Tripp met with Secretary Hay after lunch at the state department. He also discussed the negotiations with Third Assistant Gardiner, and the commission prepared for its mission, aiming to depart soon.
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Washington
Hay
Wasuington
Bartlett Tripp
United States
State Department
Grrdler
High ‘Commission
Samoan Question Delayed as Baron Sternberg Sails
Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a near fatal illness cured by Electric Bitters after three physicians gave up. He describes severe jaundice and weakness, and credits the remedy with a dramatic recovery after three weeks. A British mission to Samoa looms with plans to avoid discussing Samoa until arrival.
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Sappy
Hin
Simoa
San Francisco
Baron Sternberg
Samoa
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Five Thousand Indians Leave Indian Territory for Mexico
Guru C T reports that about five thousand Cherokee Creek and Delaware people dissatisfied with Indian Territory conditions have traveled to Mexico to form a union reservation near Guadalajara. Their capital is said to total 425000 dollars and they migrate as a group.
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Guru
C.T
Mexico
Guadalajara
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