Lawton’s Body Brought to Manila for Temporary Rest
Major General Lawton’s body arrived in Manila from San Mateo with staff and cavalry escort. The funeral will be held at his Manila residence, now a Spanish general’s mansion, and the remains placed in a vault at El Paco cemetery with a guard of honor. Mrs. Lawton and her children will pursue arrangements to return to the United States before transport to Arlington.
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San Mateo
Manila
el Paco
General Lawton Dies a Poor Man, Family Supported
Washington reports Major General Henry W. Lawton died in Luzon on December 19 1899 after leading a risky assault. A group of friends seeks public aid to settle a mortgage on Lawton’s California home and sustain his widow and children. Contributions are urged through officials in Washington Havana and San Francisco.
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Lawton
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California
H. C. Corbin
Washington, D.C
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Washington, D. C
William Luciew
Havana
Cuba
William R. Hinfter
San Francisco
Cal
Pension bill for General Lawton widow introduced
Washington Dec 22 Senator Fairbanks introduced a bill granting a pension of 2000 dollars a year to General Lawtons widow. Representative Landis of Indiana introduced a similar bill in the house. Mr Landis represents the district from which Lawtons first regiment was recruited.
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Lawton
Washington
Fairbanks
Landis
Indiana
Quick Response to the Appeal
Indianapolis subscribers raise 500 dollars within two hours after the War Department appeal for aid to General Lawton's widow. Seven persons contributed in the fast response reported December 22.
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Indianapolis
War Department
Lawton
Battle of San Mateo Sheds Light on Manila Front
Thirteen Americans, including three officers, were wounded in the San Mateo engagement where General Lawton was killed. insurgents about 500, many armed, defeated only after heavy losses. American force 1,300 weakened by illness. Insurgents retreat northeast. Aguinaldo reportedly joins Mariquinis.
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San Mateo
Lawton
Breckinridge
Taytay
Santa Cruz
Laguna Province
Laguna de Bay
Secret Service
Aguinaldo
Reverends Mackay and Herring Secured Bail in Supercedeas Writ
Omaha dispatch reports that Reverends T. J. Mackay and H. C. Herring, held in contempt and refused a new trial by Judge Scott, will not serve jail time after their attorney obtained a writ of supercedeas from the Supreme Court at Lincoln, admitting them to bail.
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H. C. Herring
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Lincoln
President Simmons Dead at Fargo College
Dec 22 Fargo college President H C Simmons collapsed from apoplexy while shopping in a stationary store. He was a longtime member of the Chicago seminary board of trustees. A separate dispatch from St Peterssure notes the central agricultural bureau reports a 20 percent rise in winter cereals over 1898 and a 7 percent increase above the five year average.
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Fargo College
Chicago Seminary
St. Peterssure
Central Agricultural Bureau
Li Hung Chang Named Acting Viceroy of Canton
Pekin December 23 Li Hung Chang appointed acting viceroy of Canton amid reports this signals degradation in response to French demands. The move follows ongoing diplomatic pressure and reshuffles within the Qing administration.
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Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Canton
Three Hours Fight and Death of General Lawton at San Mateo
A detailed report recalls General Henry Lawton leading troops toward Mariquina in the Philippines. The San Mateo attack followed a 15 mile march through rough terrain in a 3 hour fight where Lawton was killed. His death stunned the American force as his body was carried from the field. Mrs Lawton and children reside in a government house in Manila.
Liberals in Canada Divided Over War Aid to Britain
Ottawa dispatch says minister of public works Tarte rebelled against sending more troops to aid Britain and withdrew to Montreal after skipping a cabinet council. A strong French Liberal faction in Quebec shows pro Boer sentiment, provoking a sharp protest from L O David.
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New York
Ottawa
Tarte
Britain
Montreal
Quebec
L. O. David
Fight Getting Warm in Iowa Senate Speakership Race
The Des Moines session opens amid a heated speakership battle as Gear supporters back Bowen and Cummins back Eaton. Lawmakers fill the house seeking pledges ahead of the United States Senate contest amid strong factional interest.
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Gear Men
Bowen
Cummins
Eaton
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