Filipino chief heads to Bontoc as strongholds fall
Reports from Manila describe insurgent activity in northern Luzon as Filipino forces push from Bangued toward Bontoc and Cavite, with hospital ships ferrying sick soldiers and prisoners. General Otis notes Negrense unrest while American and allied troops pursue Aguinaldo's retreating forces and defend strategic mountain fortresses.
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Washington
Ent
Ofis
Manila
Bellot
Vigan
Mhelice
Bontoc
Aguinalito
Av Insurgenta
Luzon
Bontov
Aguinaldo
Hos ii
Aginaldo
Laezon
Panay
Bhut
A. C. Ledyard
Sixth Infantry
United States
Europe
San Francisco
Madrid
Philippines
Alice Mimora
Young
Dee
Newa
Ilocos
Tino
Tao
Pasé
Narbacan
Say Quinto
Hon
Shooting Justice in Norfolk Real Estate Row
Norfolk December 10 Charles M Harper a well known real estate agent from Pinners Point shot and killed David Rees of Norfolk. Togs entered Harper's office Harper moved to the rear office and orders were exchanged before the shooting. Authorities believe the shooting may be justifiable under the circumstances.
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Justifiatie
Norfolk
Charles M. Harper
Pinner's Point
Portawouth
David Rees
Togs
Harper
Wile Harner
To Inventilate Mining Troubles in Idaho
Washington reports Rep Lentz of Ohio introduced a joint resolution urging a nine member special committee, appointed by the speaker, to investigate mining troubles centered on Walter Stites troops under Brig Gen Merriam. Wage Scale Settled in Pittsburg: glass workers to resume Dec 30 with cutter pay up about 5 percent and fattener up about 6 percent, no major shop rule changes.
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Washington
Representative Lentz
Ohio
Walter Stites
Merriam
Idaho
Pittsburg
International Seamen's Union Draft Plan for Merchant Marine
Chicago reports the International Seamen's Union completed a draft plan to be presented to Congress in January. The proposal aims to improve American merchant marine conditions and personnel.
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Chicago
International Seamen's Union
Woman Found Insane After Tuesday Hearing
Fragmentary OCR notes report Mrs Thom was taken before authorities on Tuesday and found to be insane. Details are incomplete and names are partially unreadable.
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Arn
Lona
Der
Thom
Ae Weith
Vuiligren
Taylor Gets the Decision elects Governor of Kentucky
State board of elections last night issued a preliminary decision that W. S. Taylor and the Republican ticket were elected on the face of county returns. The majority report says canvassers have ministerial duties and cannot investigate fraud. In a dissent, Commissioner Phelps accuses the board of surrendering Kentucky to fraud and violence. Inauguration plans proceed for Taylor next Tuesday.
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State Board
Kentucky
Frankfort
State Board of Elections
Caytor
Fills
Pryor
Calvassers
Pointy
Taylor
Army board to investigate loss of government mule
Officers of high rank to form a board of survey at Fort Thomas Kentucky to determine responsibility for the disappearance of a government mule and its halter. It is believed the mule died in transit and the halter was misplaced, with an official report pending to the War Department.
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Male
Sadate
Ublenge
Dee
Army
Department
United States
Fort Thomas
War Department
Jailor Indicted In Escape Case At Columbus
Indictments were returned in the United States court here formalizing charges against William M. Shockley and his son Harry B Shockley jailer and deputy at Franklin county jail for complicity in the escape of Captain Ike Tobe of the Sixth United States Volunteer Infantry who was being held for appearance before this term of court. The pair were released on bail.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States
William M. Shockley
Harry
Shockley
Franklin County
Ke T. Tobe
Tate
Sixth
United States Volunteer Infantry
Boul
Powers Back Open Door in China Bargain
Berlin dispatch says all powers favor the United States plan to maintain the open door in China. Each power promises to sign the assurance if others do likewise.
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United States
London
Berlin
Rebels Drive Maya Behind Tebmul as Army Advances
From Whipper Rene Oaxnea Mexico December 10 under Gen Bravo forces report driving Maya Indians behind Tebmul where troops set up headquarters. Troops have seen little resistance recently from Gen Trayes’ men and no casualties noted. The Mosquito fleet under Gen Monasterer is at Chetmal and the campaign is expected to continue for some time.
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Whipper
Rene Oaxnea
Mex
Bravo
Tebmul
Trayes
Monasterer
Chetmal
Strikers Arrested in Cheyenne for Threats to Miners
Three leading strikers McAllister Rosa and Gaspari were arrested in Cheyenne Wyoming on December 10 charged with threatening to commit murder and intimidating the miners. Joe Cutler Desert News correspondent also arrested for misrepresenting Diamondville conditions in letters to his paper.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
McAllister
Rosa
Gaspari
Joe Cutler
Desert News of
Salt Lake
Diamondville
Dewey Wing Secretary Ill in Washington Hospital
Lieut. Se M Brumby secretary to Admiral Dewey at Mantle Bay battle lies critically ill at Garfield hospital in Washington suffering a fever and tropical illness after a long stay in the tropics. Doctors express cautious hope for recovery after about two weeks in hospital.
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Dewey
Washington
Se M. Brumby
Tig
Mantlebay
Feroy
Tropics
Brutal attack on farmer and sister shocks Golden Lake area
Two tramp assailants attacked John Pheson and his sister at their Golden Lake home. Mrs Cheson died or life is despaired of. Sheriff Jaehue leads a 100-man posse to pursue suspects as countywide anger mounts over the incident. Official vote results for governor released from Des Moines show Republicans leading with a 56,217 plurality and a 40,027 Republican majority.
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Aeundeffercon
Wis
John Pheson
Golden Lake
Miss Cheson
Sheri Jaehue
Towa
Des Moines
Doc
Republicus
Democratic
Socialist Labor
United Christin
Gov. Shaw
Argentine surplus outlook boosts export prospects
Buenos Ayton reports strong production forecasts for the Hapeed crop reaching 350KK tons and a wool yield around 125,000 tons. An exportable surplus of about 2.0 million tons is anticipated, signaling robust supply capabilities.
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Buenos Ayton
Die
Argentine
Wages Rise in New England Cotton Towns
The state plans a general wage increase in cotton manufacturing towns as notices of 10 percent advance are posted in cotton districts across the state. The move reflects broader labor adjustments during December in Lewiston Maine and surrounding mills.
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Lewiston
New England
Notice of Advance by West Virginia Operators
Indianapolis dec 10 United Mine workers officials have been notified of an advance by two of the largest operators in West Virginia. Other operators will follow.
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Indianapolis
United Mineworkers
West Virginia
Mine Disaster At Carbon Hill Coal Yard Seventy-Five Men at Work Perish
A subterranean explosion at Carbon Hill Coal Company tunnels left seventy-five workers trapped. Thirty-two died, two were rescued after an overnight entombment. Gov. Rogers to lead a formal inquest with State Mine Inspector Owens attending. Coroner’s jury to be chosen in Tacoma as ventilation questions and gas pockets are examined.
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Gov. Rogers
Carbonado
Wash
Carbon Hil Coal Company
Chamber of Horrors
Rogers
Owens
Mt Spokine
Winesses
Hoske H
Tacoma
Davis
Mies Ji
Keventisia
Court Turmoil as County Attorney Attacks Judge
In Butte Montana on December 12 County Attorney C P Connolly launched a heated attack on Judge William Clancy’s court, accusing him of ignorance and dishonesty. The judge remained calm and offered no reply as the exchange lasted about ten minutes under controversial rules set by Connolly.
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Ronnie Mateint
Jude
Butte
Mont
Dee
Wiliam Clancy
C. P. Connolly
Tve
Tve Minutes, Charging Alm
Deadwood Heroic Child Stops Runaway Sleigh
In Deadwood on December 12 eight year old hornberger son of a merchant saved children from a runaway milk delivery sleigh. The sleigh surged toward a steep precipice at Taylor avenue head. A brave boy leaped onto the runner and held on until the team halted danger abated.
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Yane
Hite Bay
Te Tein
White
Cumberland division creates Almena town in Trempealeau County
The Turtle Lake meeting split the county, creating a new town named Almena. The change raises the county total to sixteen towns. An application will seek Cumberland’s division into two or three towns if it contains four townships.
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Maklow
Cumberland
Wis
Dee
Turtle Lake
Man in Racine Claims Two Suspects in Cheney Shooting
A man identifying as George Dardis was arrested after claiming in a saloon to have shot Rev. D. B. Cheney and another on Thursday. He says the minister was targeted over A P A beliefs. Officials doubt the confession and deny knowledge of the case.
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Chenes
Racine
Wis
George Dardis
Yeatorday
D. B
Cheney
Tardis
Tt JA
Dardin
Downsville man found dead on Wisconsin railroad tracks
Olef Be Olson of Downsville, Wisconsin, was found dead four miles north of Tice Lake after reportedly falling from a freight train. His remains were scattered for a mile as authorities investigate the incident. An unknown shooter wounded Mix Parker on the way from school near Milwaukee, with the assailant still at large.
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Stan Sheets
Milwaukee
Miks
Parker
Mip
Mixx Parker
Khot
Jorge
Dangerous incident and routes discussed in Cumberland area
In Cumberland on December 12 a skating accident wounded Willie Tamblyn with a dangerous wound after an altercation involving Henry Siickle and others. Arrests followed in a rural free delivery setting. Senator Conger visited and proposed a route for a vast tree, with a second route petition circulating locally.
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Dungerous Frode
Miller
Wille
Henry Siickle
Rome
Soule Dove
Willie Tamblyn
Cumberland
Win
Wd, Conger
Ulvery
Loss of Thin Niagara Believed Ship Went Down
Canadian steamer Niagara wreckage found near Long Point Lake Erie suggests the vessel broke up in a fierce storm. Wreckage includes deck portions and shingles marked Parry Land. It is believed Niagara sank in calm water about eight miles east of Long Point with all aboard presumed lost. Storm described as one of the worst on Lake Mary with winds up to forty five miles per hour.
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Buffalo
Cort
Niagara
Henry McClory
Long Point
Lake Erie
Islands
Port Golswiene
Battale
Iave
Nowara
Parry Land
Niigars
Long Pound
Jyniel
Lake Mary
McClory
Protent Against Win Taktor 4 in Comeres
New York dispatch reports Rep Bailey of Texas prepared to protest Gen Wheeler's admission to Congress while holding two offices. Debate grows as Bailey resigns minority leadership. Democratic lawmakers split on Wheeler dual roles. French move to strip Canton viceroy approved. execution order for Chinese magistrate may be refused. Kalamazoo merchants plan street cleaning protest after city council methods anger business owners.
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Comeres
New York
Washington
Bailey
Texas
Gon
Tue Wheeler
Congress
Ate. Buller Bag
Batley
Wheeler
United States Army
Gen
Tex
France
Paris
Canton
Montao
Forger Michael J. Sampson remanded in Bow Street court
Abel J. Sampson Ageia Remand reports Michael J. Sampson, accused forger, arrested November 24 in Limerick, remanded at Bow Street police court on December 16 at the request of Chicago's chief detective.
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Bandon
Michael J. Sampson
Pear Limerick
Chicago
Bow Street
Prominent Omaha Politician G. Groves Murdered by Sam Collins
Omaha December 12 Charles R Groves a twenty year resident and national Republican committee member was murdered by Sam Collins a local tough The killing described as cold blooded and premeditated marks a shocking political crime in the city and prompts calls for swift investigation by police authorities.
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Woutteun
Omaha
Charles R. Groves
National Republican Committee
Sam Collins
South Dakota to seed larger chicken farm in state
Dec 12 Sioux Falls reports a new industry as a farmer named Oliver plans a much scaled chicken farm. The venture marks an unprecedented effort in South Dakota, with “Ween Inauguated” noted as the beginning of large scale poultry farming in the region.
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South Pakota
Sioux Falls
Stonly
Oliver
Miners Strike Ends After Wilkes-Barre Meeting
A large mining strike near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania concluded after a meeting yesterday afternoon. The workers decided to accept the company terms after deciding to press for pump runners' demands and related requests.
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Wilkusbarre
Deere Big
Maticoke i
Spsquehaunt Coal Company
Mereter Declares Senate Candidacy in January Elections
Widnes of Gen Mereter in Paris announces candidacy for senator from Glee department. Droytuviste factions oppose him fiercely, though general outlook favors his election.
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Widnes
New and Thriving Indwater shipment to Houston and Manila trip
Aberdeen reports Te Stann ard Food company shipped a car load of dostpora to Houston Texas. enterprise proves a complete success with orders piling up. Archbishop Chapelle, papal delegate to the Philippines, and staff sailed from San Francisco aboard the transport Sheyman for Manila.
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Aberdeen
Stannard Food Company
Houston
Tex
Frm
Archiihop Chanetic Sain
Washington
Archbishop Chapelle
Philpines
San Francisco
Sheyman
Manila
Fire destroys Gloucester hotel and stables in Gloucester
A blaze in Gloucester destroys the Green Free Hotel and the Clifton house stables. Two people are dead and property losses reach about 25,000 dollars. The Philadelphia report notes the fire occurred on December 12.
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Pwo
Philadelphia
Gloucester
Green ‘Free
Clifton House
Spanish prisoners freed reach Manila bear for Dewey
An official Manila dispatch reports that 220 Spaniards formerly held by Filipinos have arrived in Minnesota Bear for Admiral Dewey. Bemidji Minnion is preparing to present Admiral Dewey with a bear as a Christmas gift in Bemidji, Minnesota.
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Madrid
Manilla
Minnesota
Dewey
Bemidji
Mian
Admiral Dewey
Oakes Mill Sold to Local Practical Millers
In Oakes North Dakota the Oakes roller mill has been sold to GP Ed and L M Walton, practical millers, who will run the plant. Chr Gorder relocates from Oakes to Devils Lake, ending his boiler and engine repair shop. The Catholic church foundation at Oakes nears completion and a new city engine house is under construction. A corn convention is planned as corn acreage and yields rise locally.
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Oakes
L. M- Walton
Chr
Gorder
Devils Lake
Lili
Guome
Watrons
Fir Thi
MoAre
Bai
City to allow private electric light plant installation
At a recent meeting the city council discussed granting Messrs. Mew wn Dovrherty permission to erect poles for an electric light plant. The resolution mirrors Fargo’s system and would require operations to begin within sixty days, with lighting ready by next year. Citizens welcomed the plan amid debates over the Standard Oil matter.
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Onteyprisihe Park
Capilisia
Cliy
Hieetius
Maghes Compay
Fargo
National meeting set for Fargo on hemp ramie industry
The National Plax and allied groups announce a convention in Fargo on December 1 and 14 to discuss hemp ramie textiles. Growers will present samples of straw products and rotted or scorched materials to show processing needs, with Sterling Morton president and Henriette Oberg secretary leading the association's efforts. A one way rate plan offers $6 to $8 per day from Minnesota to North and South Dakota.
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National Association
Wolf Hie Vrat
National Plax
Tammie
United States
Fargo
Dee
Bterling
Morton
Nebraska City
Nob
Henriette Oberg
Albert Lea
Townspars Assesors Avoid Ceuwun Joie in Nar Minokentany Jk
Census Supervisor Laughlin will not appoint town assessors of merit. Officials warn against misreporting census data for tax purposes. George D. Lar, former Grand Works National Bank president, declared bankrupt by Judge Rudden and seeks a modest financial path forward.
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Nar
Minokentany Jk
Laughlin
Fall Twenty-Five Feet Escape Of Mine Superintendent
Harry Hart, foreman of the Rowse mine at Kenmare, fell seventy two feet from a shaft. The shaft bottom, eighteen inches water and mud, saved him from instant death. Ribs broken on the left, left hand and three fingers broken, possible internal injuries. Recovery expected to be slow. Hart regarded as skilled and respected in the Northwest. John M. Diamond has resigned from Brookings Land and Trust and is selling stock. E. Childs leaving due to ill health.
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Harry Hart
Kenmare
Mr. Hart
Northwest
John &. Diamond
Bilok
South Dakota
Bmal
Brookings
Hae Reti
Brookings Land and Trust, Company
Eokge Morehouse
E. Childs
Oor Health
Baron Penzance dies in London amid rare obituaries
The news item notes Baron Penzance, once named Plaisted Wilde, dead in London. It records his early life dating to 1816 and mentions a wave of miscellaneous reports from Brimp news wires about organizations, industry, and notable figures in the United States, including a shift toward consolidations in cotton gin manufacturing and a large steel plant project on Neville Island.
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Baron Penzance
Iimes Plaisted Wilde
London
Denver
Memphis
United States
Easton
Riba
Ball Bros of
Muncie
Tnd
Ure
Spike Sullivan
Young Kenny
Chicago
Capitol Athletic Club
Hartford
Lev
Letter
Mount Hope
Baltimore
West
Markets Report From Crates and Live Stock Centers
St Paul market notes record fluctuating quotes for wheat, oats, corn, barley and rye across No 1 Northern, No 2 Northern and spring grades, with prices from 62 to 69 cents for wheat futures and various cash bids. Livestock lines show cattle and hog prices in mixed ranges and lambs at around four dollars, with regional variations from Minneapolis and Chicago exchanges. Philadelphia crime brief reports Aveorge Seiple, a former teller, pled guilty to embezzlement, receiving a two year sentence with part of the loss recoverable by note.
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St. Paul
Ieee
Cadh
Orthern
Minneapolis
Whiait
Mary
Geto
Genely
Giée
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Reeves
Lions City
Towa
Joni
Temporary injunction halts Teffries Sharkey film shows
Boston reports that a superior court issued a restraining order binding James Q Teffries Tom Sharkey and others from exhibiting pictures of the Teffries Sharkey fight in Boston Square. The measure aims to stop alleged illegal display of the footage amid ongoing dispute. In Wilkesbarre strikers celebrate a local writers' strike ending with church bells and cheers. Washington notes Representative Diggs plans to back the Republican currency bill with several colleagues leaning similar.
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Boston
Superior Court
James Q. Teffries
Tom Sharkey
Arrington
J. Freeman
Teffries
Reward Offered After Lynch Mob Burnings in Kentucky
Gov. Barkley offers 500 reward for capture and conviction of Maysville mob members who lynched and burned Dick Coleian, the black man accused of murdering Mrs. James Leshrook in Frankfort Kentucky on December 13.
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Frankfort
Bikdley
Maysville
Dick Coleian
James Leshrook
Montreal Accountant Arrested for Large Bank Theft
Montreal December 13 M Lemiens accountant of the defunct Banque Ville Marie was arrested on the charge of stealing 187000 from the institution funds.
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Montreal
M- Lemiens
Banque Ville
Marie
Fonds of
Imatituelon
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