General Lawton Starts Expedition Against San Mateo
Dispatches report General Lawton leading the Eleventh Cavalry and infantry from Manila to capture San Mateo in Zambales province. Uproar over insurgents continues as Don Francisco steamer, tied to Aguinaldo, is found in Subig Bay. Other brigades rout guerrilla bands in Zambales and Panay island suppressions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Dee
Fen
Lawton
Cal. Lockett
Col
Sargent
San Mateo
Grant Tus
Zampoles
Subig Bay
Don Francisco
Aguinaldo
Layson
Thirty-second Regiment
Zandeles
Stith
Seventeenth
Hughes
Teaplz
Rombion
Panay
Yorktown
Waerington
Nya
Navy Department
Adi Watson
Rynders
Witscows
Musterdal
San Minnelaco
Achiral Watson
Erin
Baler
Woodbury
Bayoubong
Gilmore
Behiid
Morrinsay
E Ville
Chavez
Ryders
Handa
United States
Ike Meinly
Gon
Anding Lien
Giluere
Tent Col
Howsee
Maj. Alunter
Hocos
INO PLOTS and Ante-Nelam Schemes Unearthed
Evidence in captured archives shows letters from Filipinos detailing a plan to seize arms from Americans before Manila fell. The records imply Aguinaldo had secret support from anti expansionists in the United States. Gen. Otto will forward these papers to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Lee
Htas
Jit
Mavile
Mantla
Aguinaldo
United States
Otto
Washington
Armour Help Recapitalizes Major Packing Firm
A Boston report via The Times describes Armour & Co of Chicago aiding John P B Squire & Co in a failed 3 million dollar packing house case. It is unclear what specific action was taken, but guarantees reportedly ensure the company can continue, with no firm decision on Armour absorbing the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac! Mire Co
Bantus
New York
Dec
The
Times
Boston
John PB. Squire & Mo
Armour & Co
Chicago
Coe
Atranded
Armour
Dix
Cones
Crooked Startling Allegation Heard At Grand Jury Lansing
Allegations before the grand jury in Lansing allege that the military bond sold last July by the Illinois Supply Company of Chicago for 810,500 included new clothing goods and equipment inventoried at 154,000. The same items are said to have been purchased shortly after by the hoard from Henderson Ames Manufacturing Company of Kalamazoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gri Lamana Jury
Lansing
Mich
Dee
Illinois Supply Company of
Panic on Change Causes Widespread Stock Market Turmoil
New York on December 20 reports panic on the stock exchange as money demand surged and values collapsed. Clearing house banks offered about ten million dollars to push the rate down, while distressed brokers faced heavy sacrifices and wide price declines before a partial rally. Authorities and conservative financial interests work to curb the money market strains to shield business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
Exhuming Maine Victims Under Chaplain Chidwick
A gang of four undertakers supervised by Chaplain Chidwick and Dro Maconi began exhuming remains from a Minie victims' cemetery. Coffins were opened laid with lime and charcoal, lids sealed, and the mantel painted as Chaplain Chidwick kept a strict count. Forty coffins were examined and carted to the cemetery chapel with two guards on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Havana
Pin Chidwick
Dro Maconi
Colon Cemetery
Chidwick
Sol Smith Russells Breaks Down in Chicago Performance
Sol Smith Russell faltered during a Chicago show as he collapsed on stage behind a table while the Hon John Grigsby offered the scene. He recovered briefly and asked the audience to excuse his further effort as the performance ended amid nervous handling of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Smith Naself
Allness
Disuilas
John Grigsby
Russell
Puwyee
Ids
Yulee
Mr. Rureedl
Flight plot in Constantinople shocks city
News from Constantinople reports a sensational escape involving Mahanud Paha and his wife’s jewels. He allegedly fled to Marseilles on a steamer as the Turkish government seeks his arrest on charges linked to a plot against the sultan. Many doubt the seriousness of the claim, suspecting an intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahanud Paha
Ehen
Marseilles
M. Delowsse
Marland
Constantinople
Cyclone disrupts Mozambique cables and wrecks harbor
New York dispatch reports a terridle cyclone at Mozambique interrupting the cable between Mozambique and Lourenzo Marques. Delayon bay cable disrupted, houses blown down, ships wrecked in harbor, Telegraph station instruments saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Commercial Cable Company
Mozambique
Lourenzo Marquez
Detroit chemist testifies about dog poisoning case
In Sanderson case Detroit chemist PF Stevenson testified he fed three dogs ground glass but claimed the dogs were not harmed. Judge Smith restrained Meyerson to a medical exam prior to the trial. Evidence showed no signs of digestion damage in the dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Mich
Smith PF
FL Stevenson
Detroit
Sanderson
Meyerson
Senator Pettigrew Introduces Resolution for Schley Victory
Thanks to Schley and all under his command for their conduct in destroying the Spanish fleet at Santiago harbor on July 3, 1898. Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota introduced the joint resolution in Congress praising the exemplary leadership and decisive action in the naval battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Washington
Senator Pettierow
South Dakota
Admiral Schley
Congress
Santiago
British appoint Roberts and Kirchner to South Africa
London reports Dec 19 that Baron Roberts of Kandahar will be commander in chief in South Africa with Lord Kitchener as chief of staff. The seventh division will move to South Africa, and several militia battalions may volunteer for service abroad. A strong contingent of volunteers is planned from Yeoman regiments, with colonial offers also invited. The upheaval follows heavy British losses and the Windsor abdication mood amid Black Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Roberis
South Africa
Lord Kitehner
Buller Wit He Kent
Natal
London
War Office
Redvers Buller
Baron Roberts
Kandahar
Waterford
Lord Kirchener
Prbesty
South Afric
South Afview
Malta
Channel Islands
Taited Kingdom
South Afr
Phew Lowlon
Christhiins
Windsor
Nisaeire
Techs
Maine
Asier
Jeans
Michiel Hicks-Mead
Lord Roberts
Warren
Cape Town
Sir Charles Warren
First Army Corps
Port Elizabeth
Pugela River
Magersfontein
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Gray and Briggs Developments in Fargo Bridge Tragedy
Fargo N D Dec 20 In searching William Gray the man shot by Moorhead Chief Murphy a lot of jewelry was found on his person along with burglars tools Rings stolen a week ago when the undertaker Rice office was burglarized The man arrested with Gray is Ed Briggs of St Louis He denies complicity but says he overheard the burglary planned Briggs faces grand larceny charges in Benton County Minnesota and will be here for him Murphy rested comfortably yesterday with little inflammation The figures to Gray are less than first thought as the bullet took a downward course rather than entering the jaw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo Bridge
Fargo
N. D
William Gray
Chief Murphy
Moorhead
Undertaker Rice
Gray
Ed Briggs
St. Clouis
Reckless shooting in Stevenson Ontario prompts jury censure
A jury finds a fatal shooting in Stevenson British Columbia by four men including Clarke Vanholt and Jones to be grossly reckless. Witnesses recount Jones aiming at Bullock to shoot Clarke Jones, the victim, while the assailants continued after the kill. Authorities felled by censure for permitting firearm discharge in municipal districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullock
Alex Charge
Brandon
Stevenson
B.C
Clarke Vanholt
Hitler
Clarke Jones
Webber
Clarke
Jones
Vnrits
Burglary Conviction In Two and Half Year Term
Jean Darbuyne Groger, a young man tied to local thefts at hotels and eateries, pled guilty to burglary with intent and received two and a half years. Police recovered watches and jewelry from Grunby’s Jewelry Store after a Sunday early morning theft. Groger claimed he wanted to steal Christian presents for Wiegi Deel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwlar Tn
Dee
Mas Grokee
HM Whs
Rotehee
Groger
Jean Darbuyne
Bax Bee
Ele
Wty
Grunby's
Charing 8 Col A Canadate Xu Yankton Promises Gift
A donor from Chicago offers Yankton College a foundation of 5000 to help pay the college debt. President Warren and college officers work to secure the remaining funds to avail themselves of the gift. As of now about 10000 has been raised and patience is requested while funds flow in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ook Clerson
Chicago
Yankton College
Marvel
Warren
Ambiguous court bid on right of way questions in Bismarck rail cases
Fragmentary notes describe a contested court bid over rights of way for the Bismarck Washhorn and Port Haford Railway line. Jury actions, damages, and a sum around 3600 appear in the sparse text, with references to Breen and related trial details, but the record is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarcs
N. UL
Lieve
Dis. Uwlet
Ajolmed
Bismarck, Washhorn & Port Haford Ralleny Company
W. EB. Breen
Plaskinton Bank Oust and Writ Issued in Wisconsin
The ruling court ousts the Plaskinton bank and appoints Capt. LM Bean as assignee to take over the bank assets. Henry is named to receive the property, with all outstanding sums settled at about 2500 dollars. The writ is imperative and enforces the takeover by the appointed assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leourt
Madikou
Wis
Dee
Guppreine
Plankineton Bank Vite Ugwiant Jide Johnson
Wader
LM. Bean
Henry
Jury verdict in case of Nordin children against Kius and Bjoreuthin
The jury found for the plaintiffs in the minor children of Peter Nordin's suit, awarding damages for the loss of their father due to drink. The court ruled the claim against Brown and his bondsemen was dismissed due to an error in the plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Nordin
Kius
Bjoreuthin
Age Brown
Dewey's Milwaukee Visit Inquiry and Plans
Milwaukee December 20 City Clerk Edward Behuengil Max invited Admiral Dewey to visit the city. The Manila hero said he cannot state definitely if the visit will occur, noting it may come after or before Chicago and will be considered with care in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Milwaukee
Edoward Behuengil
Max Wesired
Admiral Dewey
O Neill Threatens Libel Suit Over Salt Settlement
J O Neill of Chicago now in Winona denies his wife agreed not to bring salt for damages against creditors who detained her in Montreal. He plans to file libel suits against papers and all creditors who have been negotiating his wife and himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Net
Winona
Minn
J. O'Neill
Chicago
Montreal
House Passes Retention of the Philippines? Sharp party split
The House voted 150 to 1?8 amid a partisan clash over Philippine policy. Republicans united with 11 Democrats in support while most Democrats opposed. Speaker Mentor and Gen Wheeler’s status sparked debate as the chamber debated a resolution on retention and governance in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhonderon Amosien
Thiman
Apponine
Phifiguines
Morgan Tike
Washington
Dec
Messrs
Clinton
Driggs
Mugcerd
Tevy
Ruppert
Scydder
Caderhill
Wilson
New York
Wer
Consylvania
Denny
Maryland
Aty
Myer
Massachusetts
John Waller Smith
Stilings
Alabama
Joseph Wheeler
Stallings
Alness
Get. Wheeler
Philippines
Rathier
Eavilay
Gen. Wheeler
Uyi
Aunt Dearie
United States
Bach Rosudnaga
Morgin
Mtuluuutstl
Speaker Mae Merson Updates House Committees
Washington December 19 Speaker Mae Merson announced the House committees with few surprises preserving precedent. New chairmen include Sin Breslus of Pennsylvania and Mr Cooper of Wisconsin, while others gain new members reflecting party balance. All members receive consideration though new lawmakers face fewer chair roles as committee representation is reduced due to price adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mae Merson
House of Representatives
Mem
Phe
REX Republewie
Appropriations
House
Althouch
Dew
Arthur Orr Sarel wrecked on Lake Huron reported safe
A Marine News Bureau dispatch from the Great Lakes region reports the steamer Arthur Orr wrecked on Lake Huron after a storm. Both crew and cargo are said to be safe, with parts of the vessel damaged including the steering gear wheel swept away during a stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marine News Bureau
Lieoushead
Lake Huron
Fatal duel on public square ends with arrest
On the Randolph public square last night Horace Riddle and William Schoenwald, a stockman, dueled after Riddle confronted him over separation from his wife. Schoenwald mortally wounded Riddle before being shot in the mouth. Riddle died several hours later. Schoenwald was arrested soon after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph, Kun
Horace Riddle
William Schoenwald
Collying
Behoemwald
Schoenwald
Riddle
Ihde
Impaired text hints at multiple 19th century items and projects
Fragmentary OCR mentions Union Pacific improvements in Wyoming, recognition of Castro as Venezuelan president, Myne Peek the horsewoman death in Silver Lake, Bernard Quariteh death in London, Booker T. Washington receiving a letter from Rockefeller, Matte optical company tax 87 million with US factories, job creation, and a Morgan line shipyard contract in Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohey
Wyo
Union Pacific
Hag
Cipriano Castro
Republic of Venezuela
Mise 5
Llaffinuim
Myne Peek
Silver Lake
Kingston
Bernard Quariteh
Tate Books
London
Booker T. Washington
John, Rockefeller
Tuskegee Normal
Loduanlal
Newport News
Market roundup from grain and stock centers in Minneapolis decline
Grain and stock prices shift as Wheat No 7 Northern and other futures close mixed. Reports from Chicago and Minneapolis show活 activity with notable prices around 3 to 4 dollars for select wheat futures and cattle and hog bids varying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hue
Abe
Northery
Sabra
Boley
Chicago
Catt Warr Brewe
Whitockets
Ailves
Yedphogs
SAME
Talk
South St. Paul
Dee
SLAC
WANTED BY HOY 5 EELS
In Port Hing Habls a riot led to charges against multiple soldiers. Comndener Mestiben declined to surrender seized men, while Sayers was carted. The president was directed to intervene amid the ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Snereider
Livro Iubattous
Heteesnais
Port Hing
Old Gav
Unclear Source Event On Nighttime Collision
A scrambled OCR passage describes a fatal or violent incident with a person found unable to speak, lying on the ground as others in the area witnessed the scene. Details are garbled and names and specifics are unreadable, but the account references death, a horse, and a disturbing scene observed during the night.
Government to Increase National Bank Deposits in Decade
The secretary of Ontrenenry announced a plan to raise cash deposits to about 80,000,000 70 dollars. The move targets larger bank reserves with the government, aiming to bolster financial security amid uncertain markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wariingun
Ontrenenry
National
Banc Deposi Varios
Unity of States
Strike Settled In Aritabali Ohio
Workers who haul ore for the plant accepted the terms offered to load by hand. The rate settled at 8 1-2 cents for loading and 7 cents for other tasks as ships and machinery were sized to resume work. Authorities reported the dispute ended with a peaceful agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aritabali
Ohio
Uty
Ams Chinory
Revised casualty list from Magersfontein battle
Tass posted a revised tally from the Magersfontein fight showing fifty one more killed. The update records casualties and adds detail to the ongoing war report from Loudon dated December 2.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Lawton
Geronomina
Grant Man Searly
Ammbeles
Strongholin
Tugber
York Lown Prinnnern
Ino
Sol Smith Russels
Wagiliys
Storketrom
Basutoland
Bauer
Louion
Buller
War of Five
Lily Bayer
Miz
Convic
Charing
Wenigen
Richtay
Plaskinton Bank
Com
Arthur Orr Sare
Hoy
EELS
Belguttt
Perlenon
Bronxs Falls
Hilarelf
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!