Insurgent Losses and Manila Rumors Shake Leyte Island
May 15 Manila reports Hillongos and Mausin on Leyte occupied by forty second volunteer infantry. Insurgents oppose American landing and suffer heavy losses while locals discuss rumors of a native outbreak. Officials remain reticent but doubt a rising imminent. many Filipinos leave employers, some arrested for concealed weapons. politics around Gen Pantaleon Garcia and Gen Buen Camino noted. General MacArthur centralizes duties, focusing on policy while delegating routine matters.
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Manilla
Hillongos
Mausin
Leyte
Voluntee
Manila
Gore
Matc
Lawton
Pantileon Garcia
United States Congress
Eriang
Senor Buen Camino
Aguilaldo
Gencamino
Gen. MacArthur
Col. Crowder
Fire Destroys Camden Market House and Town Homes
A May 15 fire in Camden New Jersey gutted the farmer's market house at Fifth and Federal streets, destroying the market and surrounding dwellings. About 250 people became homeless. the city housed them in the armory and funded meals. Fire spread rapidly. arson was suspected among boys after tarred tannery debris ignited, with explosions near Willan Can chemical laboratory as aid from Philadelphia arrived. The loss is estimated at $200,000.
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Camden
J. Camden
N. J
Fifth
Federal Streets
Armory
Carey
Ral Street
de Mice
Granden Fire Department
Department of Philadelphia
Peroes Fifth
Federal Street
Willan Canwill
Covrzil
Owas Gutier
Cheese Dealers Form Chicago Trade Control Association
An association to control the cheese trade in Chicago has been incorporated at Springfelt by Chicago wholesale dealers. The Cheese Dealers' Association Company aims to save control of the market and may influence cheese prices in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Springfelt
Cheese Dealers’ Association Company
No clue to miscreants after dynamite threat
A failed attempt to blow up the residence of Consul A de Sansea Canovano was reported on May 1. The boast was damaged and no suspects were identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. de Sansea Canovano
No Settlement Fire Strike to Go Mer Will Go Mer
In Chicago May 15 with 4000 workers involved across lines a strike ends hope for a spectacular event as bulld contractors' council refuses to concede. The central issue remains unresolved despite attempts at mediation and council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chins
Chicago
Bulld Contractors’ Council
Thi Central
Dia
Congress Debates Navy Armor and New Factory
Washington May 12 The naval appropriation bill awaits a Senate vote on the armor plate section at 3 pm after a day of debate. Lodge of Massachusetts urged immediate U S navy expansion while Daniel of Virginia backed an armor factory. Allison of Iowa warned against government production on economic grounds. The House lingered, graduating records as 180 pension bills passed. adjournment set for Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
United States Navy
Daniel
Virginia
Allison
Iowa
Four Bishops Retained by Methodist Church Board
Chicago May 13 The entire board of bishops of the Methodist church was declared effective by the committee of episcopacy and a recommendation to the general conference was adopted favoring their retention and the election of four additional bishops two of whom are for the missionary field. Chairman Buckley will present this report to the conference today and ask that the election be postponed to Tuesday to allow action on other bishopric matters including the colored bishops question. The four-hour secret session fought to preserve bishops from removal amid a stormy debate and potential changes in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
WIII
Chicago
Board of Bishops of the
Committee of Episcopacy
General Conference
Buckley
Rioting at 97 St Louis Street Car Strike
May 13 report from St Louis describes a day of rioting as the great street car strike deteriorated. Police fired on crowds in some areas while others challenged car operations. Suburban lines ran under police escort and the Transit system operated with limited protection amid scattered disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Transit Company
Varios
Thorough Investigation Promised in Cuban Postal Affairs
Postmaster General Memo Smith orders a thorough inquiry into Cuban post office misconduct. Top inspection officers Detained to lead the probe include Capt. William B. Smith in Washington, M. Fosness in Philadelphia, and C. M. Waters in Denver. They will be joined by one or two field inspectors and travel to Cuba immediately.
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Washington
Mmory Smith
William B. Smith
Post Office
M. ©. Fosness
Philadelphia
Proposals to Settle Turkish Claims Arrive in United States
Constantinople May 13 Ahmed Pasha departs for Washington with proposals to settle indemnity claims. Short delay granted as Ferrouh Bey seeks an indirect settlement. If Ahmed’s plan fails, the United States may resume negotiations with the Porte.
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Ahmed Pasha
United
Constantinople
Ray
Washington
Ad Ferrouh Bey
United States
Acmild
Porte
Ahmed
Martial Law Proclaimed in Spanish Provinces During Turmoil
May 13 reports announce martial law in Barcelona and Valencia provinces amid continued unrest. Beyille shops closed, resistance to Valencia gendarmes noted, and anti tax protests reported with calm in Barcelona. In Rome on May 18 a peasant attacked a village near Arizzo, killing family members and wounding others before burning a stable with cattle.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Valencia
Beyille
Rome
Arizzo
Ilke
New Mammoth Steamer to Launch at Union Ironworks
San Fraversco May 13. The steam er California, the largest rensel ever built on this coast, will be launched at the Union Ironworks tonight. She is 488 feet long, with a total displacement of 16,200 tons and a dead weight capacity of 10,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fraversco
California
Union Ironworks
Sentenced for Horse Stealing in Circuit Court
In Pierre on May 1, Ed Williams and William Tummih were each sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for horse stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Ciicuit
British Push to Mafeking Amid Boer Harassment
A 3,000 strong British column arrived at Vryburg, 100 miles from Mafeking, and despite Boer harassment is moving toward Taungs and Mafeking. Lord Roberts advances toward Kroonsstad while Boers under Steyn contend near Thaba N'Chu. British forces at Rundle lines block a Boer push, with Italian routs reported and scouts skirmishing along the Transvaal frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vryburg
Mafeking
Thursdas
Vryberg
Taungs
Hunter
Lord Roberts
Kroons Stad
Winston Churchill
Zand River
Stout
Ladybrand
Ficksburg
Steyn
Campbell
Brabant
Thaba N'Chu
Agamart
Rundle
Lord Roberta
Pretoria
Buller
Elandslaagte
Helpmakar
Transvan West
Riots Erupt in Valencia Amid Tax Protest
Spanish anti tax agitation spreads with peaceful behavior elsewhere. Valencia sees barricades and rioting as mob pelted gendarmes with stones. Officers fire back, two policemen wounded, mob flees after fusillade.
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Valencia
Spain
Twa
Madrid
Orday Ymasedd
Boy Killed by Air at Shipyard Fatal in Philadelphia
Christopher Dannegan aged thirteen, employed at Cramps shipyard, died after artificial inflation of the intestines. He reportedly was held by others while a pneumatic drill tube pumped air at ninety pounds. Arrests will doubtless follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Philadelphia
Christopher Dannegan
Cramps
Christ
Hibernian Officers Elected as Convention Unfolds
The national convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians elected officers. John T. Keating of Chicago was reelected president. John J. Dolan of Syracuse became vice president and John P. Bree of New Haven was chosen secretary. P. I. Moran of Washington was treasurer and E. J. Blattery of Massachusetts, who had been a presidential candidate, withdrew before the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian
Beaton
National Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
John T. Keating
Chicago
John J. Dolan
Syracuse
John P. Bree
New Haven
P. I. Moran
Washington
E. J. Blattery
Massachusetts
Sappho College Pinay at Yankton College Stage
College students under Mian Axford staged the Greek play Sappho at Yankton College last evening. Greek costumes and historically correct staging impressed spectators as the production drew enthusiastic praise for its quality and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sappho
Yankton
Mian Axford
Yankton College
Senator Clark Denies Resigning Plans
Washington May 13 Senator Clark of Monthan denies a rumor he contemplates resigning. He states he has no present intention to resign though he cannot forecast future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Not Resianina
Washington
Clark
Monthan
Amante Seek toThrow Off British Rule in Gold Coast
Reports from Accra on May 13 claim the Amante people vow to free the Gold Coast from British rule with eight allied tribes. They are said to muster about 50,000 warriors and seek broad support for their independence effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accra
Gold Coast
Yankton Nomination Meeting Set for July 11
In Yankton a Populist and Democratic gathering is called for July 11 to nominate a slate of tickets. The notice lists July 13 as a follow up, with Bronx failing to meet expectations in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Bronx
Fargo Fire Destroys Webster Block on Eighth Street
A morning blaze in Fargo destroyed the Webster block on Eighth Street South. Seven Ernix were burned out and twenty-one upstairs residents lost most furniture and effects. Estimated loss totals 45,000 with 15,000 insured. Idaho? No injuries reported. Moorhead fire department aided. origin suspected in the candy kitchen.
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Fargo
Eighth Street
McAuliff's
Mortis Bros
Hartie & Baker
Hawiiton
Wndertaker
McClean
Candy Factory
Candy
Moorhead
Imaur
National Delegates to Be Chosen at Cass County Rally
The Wheatland county convention selected delegates to the state convention, which will name six to the National Republican convention. All delegates backed H. C. Plumiey, Forum manager, to apportion fifty four delegates. The national administration was endorsed and Spalding renomination urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cane County
Cass County
Wheatland
H. C. Plumiey
Forum
Spalding
Mart ia Appoints D A G Fish and others to guard units
Gov Fancher has appointed D A G Fish of Wheatland as assistant surgeon in the state guard with rank of first lieutenant. The governor also issued commissions: C J Poley captain Company D John o second lieutenant Company one Taulbriek captain Company D H E Taylor first lieutenant Company D H Peterson second Newcnunt company D
It Comes High
John Helgeson of Dickey was arrested in October 1898 on a charge of maintaining a common nuisance. Bound over at LaMoure with bail set at 100 dollars, he fled, a bench warrant followed, and his bail rose to 500 dollars. He returned, was arrested, and released after bail was paid. The story ends with a warning about blind pigging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Helgeson
Dickey
LaMoure
Helegson
Mermount
Helgeson
Hhe
Arrest of Joe Winbauer on beer and whisky sale charges
Joe Winbauer was arrested at Mandel on complaint by Mayor McGillie for selling beer and whisky. He appeared before Justice Wilder, no affidavit for change of venue filed, case sent to Justice Roby. After filing affidavit and paying costs, he returned home and began relief efforts, with the matter likely to reach Tyde Wincheater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Winbauer
Mandan
McGillie
Wilder
Henue
Roby
Windbauer
Costa
Apelin
Tydge Wincheater
Accident Near Rugby Injures James Costello
A serious accident near Rugby involved James Costello and other youths who attempted to ride a gang plow being hauled from town. Costello’s feet slipped into a wagon wheel spokes, slicing through the calf of his leg and injuring the front of the leg, with additional bruising to both legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
H.C. Hunt
Rugby
James Costello
Bia
Fire at Reid barn wipes out livestock near Hannal
The Reid family lost two horses a calf harness and feed when the barn four miles southwest of Hannal burned during dinner. Fire origin remains unclear as it started in the manger before the horses. No one was inside the building within the 30 minutes prior to discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steck
Reid
Hannal
O4 Settlers' Association to Meet at Park River in June
The O4 Settlers' association plans meetings at Park River on June 12 and 18 this year. Park River residents prepare eagerly recalling last year's event at Id Wal- Balla and anticipate another successful gathering, with Col. Louneberry issuing the official call soon as permanent secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O4 Settlers’ Association
Park River
Col. Louneberry
Naval bill passes amid armor costs and ship funding
Washington May 15 After five days of debate the senate passed the naval appropriation bill authorizing armor purchases at 445 per ton or 515 if needed for Maine Ohio and Missouri with a 4 million armor factory cap. Five Holland torpedo boats may be bought at up to 170000 each. The measure passed 32 to 19 as House defers to deficiency and military academy bills.
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Secretary of the Navy
Ohio
Missouri
Washington
Senate
Maine
Nelson
Minnesota
Flynn
Oklaoma
Hanna
Secretary of War
Cleveland
Military Academy
de Armond
Amjesourl
Suing Sugar Trust in Chancery Suit Against Refiners
Robert Trimble sues the American Sugar Refining company in chancery alleging a surplus of more than a million dollars is used to depress sugar prices and force independent refiners Arbuckle Bros into a combination to restrain trade. The bill seeks an injunction and the company books.
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Combi
Trenton
N. 1
Robert 7
Trimble Va
American Sugar
Court of Chancery
Trimble
Arbuckle Brog
American Sugar Refining Company
Man Hunt Ends as Deputies Capture Escapees at Dunlap
Emporis May 16. Sheriff O'Connor and a posse captured E. F. Ratell and James Murphy, Marysville jail escapes who shot Deputy Marshal Roberts at Dunlap on Sunday. Murphy surrendered. Ratell was wounded in the legs while fleeing. A crowd of about 100 gathered at the jail, now under tight guard with no trouble expected.
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Emporis
Kay
O'Connor
E. F. Ratell
James Murphy
Iar
Marysville
Marshal Roberts
Dunlap
Murphy
Retell
Bishop Worgess Seeks Cofactor at Quincy Diocese Meet
Bishop Worgess of Quincy requests a coadjutor during the Episcopal Diocese convention in Peoria. Rt. Rev. Dr. Borgese announces duties of episcopal office with salary not exceeding 8000 per year. The session is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worgess
Quincy
Peoria
Episcopal Diocese of
Borgese
Big Four Express Robbery By Hoboes Near Middletown
The Big Four express was halted near Middletown by a gang of hoboes who demanded passage and threaten with revolvers. Several women fainted before trainmen allowed the riders to continue to Middletown, where the culprits disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Osio
Middletown
Midletown
Balloonist saved by street car in Cleveland incident
Aeromant Burnett descended in time to alert Cleveland on May 16. He began a balloon ascent from Forest City Park and, upon parachute drop, tangled with an electric trolley wire. A street car chime saved him by catching on its roof as he swung free, leaving him burned but not seriously injured by the current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeromant
Alieht
Cleveland
Ohio
Burnett
Forest City Park
Tramps Involved in Fatal Stabbing Near Ree
May 16 Ree, Nebraska. A clash between a railroad surveying crew and several tramps ended with the stabbing death of Robert McMullen of Marlborough, Massachusetts, an employee of Burlingtra company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Bydney
Neb
Robert McMullen
Marlborough, Maws
Burilngtra Company
Baw Union Man Fatally Injured
Jacob Harnell a meat shop carpenter was attacked near UC Lowell Place and sustained injuries that may be fatal Three others were badly beaten in the same incident reported from Chicago on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jacob Harnell
UC Lowell Place
Obscure Local Deaths and Political Nomination Reported
A fractured obituary notice reports deaths of several individuals including W J Welat a longtime surgeon and organizer of a national society aged about sixty from Mond Indiana and another unnamed 76 year old. Rev H T Hargett Congregational pastor of Gate Ala accepts Prohibition governor nomination. J K Kennedy Washington hotel proprietor Galveston Texas found dead in bed. former steamboatman on the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wipes
la & Obe
Oderick
W. J. Welat
Amérige Can Sureiew
Mond
Ind
H. T. Hargett
Congregational Church
Gate Ala
Alabama
J. K. Kennedy
Washington
Galveston
Tex
Rio Grande
Markets and grain and livestock prices from St Paul and Chicago
Quotations from St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago show wheat prices across futures and cash markets, corn oats and rye values, flax bids, and arrival notices. Cattle hog and sheep levels at Chicago South St Paul Sioux City and Milwaukee reflect mixed demand with notable price ranges and day- to-day volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Northern
Norther
Ohicago
Ile
Milwaukee
Wis
Sioux City
Iowa
Chicago
South St. Paul
Dewey Day Parade Draws East Tennessee Visitors in Knoxville
On May 16 Knoxville celebrated Dewey Day with a warm clear day as crowds from East Tennessee welcomed Rear Admiral Dewey. A long Gay Street parade escorted the hero and his party for over a mile with cheering crowds. Dewey reviewed the procession for nearly an hour at the Woman’s Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Knoxville
Tenn
East Tennessee
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Gay Street
President Commutes Philadelphia Fraud Convict Wilkine
The President commuted the sentence of Joseph Wilkine convicted in Philadelphia of frauds against the pleomargatine law. The term which would have ended on May 8 is extended to expire yesterday, with 17 days already served added to his term per the presidential action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Wilkine
Philadelphia
Wilkine
Sentesre
Vesuvius eruption and domestic fire injure couple
May reports describe Mrs Wilson burned when her husband’s cigarette ignited bed clothes while they slept, leaving her severely burned and possibly sight impaired. Separate dispatches note Mount Vesuvius erupting again with spectators barred and a Naples geology professor burned, and a 76 year old man wandering Red Wing streets claiming a home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tif_i
Ohio
W. J. Wilson
Mra Wilson
Vesuvius
Rome
Sig. Mattucet
University of Naples
Cambridge confers honorary LL D on king of Sweden
Cambridge University grants the king of Sweden a honorary LL D at a May ceremony. The event was intimate and attended by a small group of students and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Eng
Cambridge University
Imive
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Louis
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Mondey
Tard Raberte
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Shya
Thars Wchu
Flumlay Onosen
Martia
Dilud
Mickey Forrelta
Bond
Amidon
Northern Pacific Company
Gilling
Grand Forks
United States Court of Appeals
NAVAL
Suing Sugar Trust
Auks Wow
Isonrey
Red Wing
Hem Plainview
Minn
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