American Forces Seize Manila Perimeter as Filipino Resistance Crumbles
American troops extend lines to Malabon and Paranaque, with rebels retreating in disarray. A converted river gunboat fires on enemy positions, while hospital corps tend wounded as officials note many Filipinos fled Manila or disguised as women. General Hughes maintains control as Minnesota troops police and disarm detainees during the fighting.
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Maxita
Manila
Malabon
Paranaque
Pasas
Paco
Santana
Associated ‘Press
Sul City
Hughes
Minnesota
Fire and alarm as American troops guard Manila outskirts
Surveillance noted heavy gunfire and cannon roars near Manila as American regiments enforce order. Filipinos fled the city outskirts, carriages vanished, telegraph lines cut, and streetcars halted while troops moved to stations. A Filipino colonel arrived at Caloolcan with a flag of truce but was met with gunfire.
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Minnesota Regiment
Manila
Caloocan
McEnery Resolution Debated In Senate Open Session
In Waamxoton February 8 the Senate in open session discussed McEnerys joint resolution on Philippine policy. The measure, aimed at local self government for the islands and future disposition to promote US and island citizens interests, was laid over after lengthy debate. Hoars amendment requiring consent of the people was defeated 84 to 0.
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McEnery
Senate
Waamxoton
Dem
Philippines
Spain
United States
Hoar
Todd
President pleased by ratification of peace treaty
Washington February 8 The president expresses gratification over the ratification and thanks to Postmaster General Emory Smith Secretary Gage and other cabinet members for the victory The treaty will be sent to the Spanish Cortes this month Hay regrets the time consumed in the process General Otis in Manila confirms receipt of the news by cable
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Washinavon
Emory Smith
Gage
Alger
Hay
White House
General Otis
Washinoton
Otis
Manila
Americans bury 250 casualties in war with insurgents
Washington reports from General Otis say insurgents around Manila number over 40 000 with strong artillery and Mausers. American casualties total about 250 with 500 insurgents dead and 500 prisoners. Nebraskan units suffer one killed and three wounded at Singalon water works as Filipino forces retreat, while U.S. forces take Baranaque and gain water works and pumps.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Elwell
Oateas
Ebraskans
Mantua
Hale
Singalon
Nebraska Regiment
Utah Battery
Nebraskana
Dr. Young
Third Artillery
Ovenshine
Baranaque
McArthur
Gagalangin
Caloocan
No Rest Forces Urged In Philippine Campaign
Washington reports cabinet meeting urged relentless action against Aguinaldo forces. Otis to lead assault on Malolos with Dewey, while Iloilo to be occupied by American naval forces. Goal is to force surrender and bring quick peace as vigor intensifies. Backlaw’s Anise Salve advertisement closes the item.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Otis
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Iloilo
Malolos
Eagans Sentence Cut to Six Years Suspension
Washington reports President commutes General Charles P. Eagan’s dismissal verdict to six years suspension from duty, covering until his retirement in January 1905. The military court’s sentence had been dismissal from service and an additional six years of duty suspension. The report also notes other items including an Uruguayan dispatch on unrest and measures.
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Washington
Charles P. Eagan
Mrigadier
Eagan
What the Filipinos say about Manila fighting
The Filipinos state the Manila clash was only an outpost skirmish to influence the US Senate peace treaty vote. A second statement claims General Aguinaldo ordered commanders to prevent hostilities unless Americans violated the agreement, and protests that President McKinley’s orders to General Otis were not obeyed.
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Manila
Filipim
United States Senate
Aguinaldo
McKinley
Otis
Agoncillo Persists Under Media Frenzy in MoonrtREAL
Filipino envoy Agoncillo spent a busy day in MoonrtREAL answering questions from press and public. He dismissed the senate’s action as not a negative reply to his mission and said he hoped to learn the news he came to Canada to obtain.
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Senate
Moonrtreal
Agoncillo
Newaporerm
Canada
Proclamations and Health Notes From the Era
Insurgent Lander proclaims Americans opened the fight and urges the Filipino Congress to suspend the constitution, while a second proclamation seeks God’s defense against the foreign foe. Nebraskans recover waterworks parts signaling rapid water supply return. A Marys fex resident claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured consumption and coughs, touting its value. Ha s ix ton reports senate inertia on McEnery resolution amid US insurgent tensions in Manila. La Grippe sufferers W A Fackler and family found One Minute Cough Cure effective, with widespread use noted.
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Lander
Aguinaldo
Sanday
Thomas
Marys Fex
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