LIKE OUR INDIANS Method of Warfare on Cuban Brigands
Havana reports that Cuban insurgents threaten to seize weapons and kill. United States forces anticipate pursuing brigands with cavalry in pin areas and following border tactics used against western Indians. Fourth cavalry harbors in Pinar del Rio, Second in Santa Clara and Matanzas, Eighth in Puerto Principe with governors ordered ready to act.
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Havana
United States
Pinar del Rio
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Puerto Principe
Quarles Leads Wisconsin Senate Contest at Madison
Milwaukee man takes early lead on the first ballot in the Wisconsin senatorial race at Madison as the contest unfolds with mounting interest.
Settle Disputes Cable Solution Claims Progress
A terse clipping notes ongoing efforts to settle disputes and advance a treaty nicknamed the Greatest Import, with indications that its practical gains are being pursued despite limited detail in the fragment.
North Dakotas Deadlock in Senate Contest
Madison Wis Jan 20 The first Republican joint caucus for the seat vacated by John L Mitchell drew five candidates Joseph V Quarles Isaac Stephenson Joseph W Babcock Samuel A Cook and Charles M Webb. Ballots showed Quarles leading but far short of a majority amid shifting support and no immediate consensus. The piece also notes related political maneuvering and cross-state interference debates surrounding the Quay case and West Virginia politics.
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Madison
Wis
United States Senate
John L. Mitchell
Joseph V. Quarles
Milwal
J. W. Babcock
Kee
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
Joseph W. Babcock
Necedah
Samuel A. Cook
Neenah
Charles M. Webb
Wausau
Quarles
Stephenson
Babcock
Cook
Webb
Cuban Captain Arrested at Guantanamo Sugar Plantation
Cuban Captain Serafino Planchet who secured work at the Santa Cecilia plantation near Guantanamo was arrested after haranguing workers and ordering a work stoppage under martial law threats. U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Ray reports roving insurgent bands forcing limited work days, with 23 plantations now guarded by U.S. troops.
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Guantanamo
Cuba
Serafino Planchet
Santa Cecilia
Planchet
Ray
United States
Baracoa
Sagua de Tanano
Consolidation Delayed by Illness of Levy Mayer
The Times-Herald reports the amalgamation of copper mine interests in the Houghton district and Montana has been postponed due to Levy Mayer's severe illness. Mayer was a key factor in forming an American copper syndicate, but his grip illness halted negotiations until his recovery. his return date to New York remains unknown.
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ChicaGo
The
Times-Herald
Houghton District
Montana
Levy Mayer
Mayer
New York City
Johnson Out of It Indications Johnson Likely Beat in North Dakota
In Bismarck on January 20, surface indications show Johnson is beaten as a joint house and senate ballot failed to narrow a six-man field for the senatorship. Johnson led early but lacked a path to victory. first joint ballot tallies were Johnson 29, Roach 15, Marshall 12, Little 8, LaMoure 8, McCumber 6, Hanna 6, Cooper 5. The assembly adjourned after one ballot.
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Bismarck
Johnson
House
Senate
N. D
Roach
Marshall
Little
LaMoure
McCumber
Hanna
Cooper
Joint Assembly
Queer State of Affairs in West Virginia Government
West Virginia Governor Atkinson and the Republican Senate refuse to formally recognize the House. The governor has not transmitted his message though notified of the House’s organization and readiness. The Senate adjourns daily, blocking house committee efforts to inform it of ongoing session.
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West Virginia
Senate
House
Charleston
W. Va
Atkinson
House Committee
Unlucky For Quay In Senate Joint Session
In Harrisburg on January 20 the joint session vote for United States senator shows Quay 112, Jenks 84, Dalzell 15, Stone 9, Stewart 9, Huff 5, Rice 2, J E Downing 2, Grow 1, Markle 1. With 125 needed for choice, no election occurred.
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Harrisburg
Quay
Jenks
Dalzell
Stone
Stewart
Huff
Rice
J. E. Downing
Grow
Markle
Dreyfus Case Sees Demand to Face Him with Captain Lebron Renault
Paris January 23 Court of Cassation plans to end the inquiry by forcing a confrontation between Captain Lebron Renault and Dreyfus, to justify his return to Paris. The plan also calls for bordereau handwriting to be read to Dreyfus and Esterhazy, with handwriting comparisons made to the original document.
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Court of Cassation
Paris
Soir
Lebron-Renault
Dreyfus
Bordereau
Esterhazy
Weyler Would Accept War Office in Liberal Cabinet
The Madrid corre spondent of The Standard reports General Weyler ready to take the war office in a Liberal cabinet on two conditions. First, Liberal reconstruction with his allies Romo y Robledo and Jose Canalejas. Second, Liberal policy to reorganize the army and navy and satisfy legitimate aspirations while upholding democratic principles to win moderate Republican support.
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London
Madrid
The
Standard
Weyler
War Office
Liberal Party
Romo Y Robledo
Jose Canalejas
Rebellion Spreads in An Houi Province China
A Shanghai dispatch says the An Houi rebellion expands across central China with 8,000 rebels under Nui attacking Ku Yung on Jan 10. Defenders fled after a volley, 200 men including the battalion commander and captain were killed, and Ku Yung lies besieged.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Shanghai
An Houi
China
Germany wary on Samoa election irregularities
Berlin reports confirm AP and government tallies on Samoa but deny any guilt by German consul at Apia. Foreign office says treaties restrict support for irregularities but questions why Mataafa's election, declared invalid, was approved by an overwhelming majority.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Samoa
Germany
Apia
Mataafa
Minnesota Volunteer Dead in Gas Inhalation
Samuel O. Leen, private in Company F Fifteenth Minnesota, died at Maryland university hospital from inhaling illuminating gas. He is believed to have resided in Fosston Polk County Minn.
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Minnesota
Baltimore
Samuel O. Leen
Maryland University Hospital
Fosston
Polk County
Minn
West Virginia's Fight in Legislature Ends in Shifts
In Charleston on January 25 a furious party clash reshaped the state legislature. The house unseated a Republican member, while the senate seated Morris a Republican over Kiddle a Democrat from the Fourth district. Democrats push resolutions to unseat Redmond Scherr and Cutright, with two more Democrats likely to be unseated. The body now stands 50 Republicans to 47 Democrats, with changes possible within 24 hours.
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Charleston
W. Va
House
Senate
Kiddle
Morris
Elections Committee
Redmond
Scherr
Cutright
Ashby
Marcum
Forgery Plea by Clerk Snure in $20,000 Fraud Case
New York Jan 25 Louis J Snure a clerk who forged checks for twenty thousand dollars and spent the money to cure his wife of consumption has pleaded guilty to forgery in the second degree. Sentence deferred to allow Snure to sue his wife again before she dies.
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Tits Witte
New York
Louis J. Snure
Snure
Available Male Arms Depots Established and Country Districts Levied
Manila dispatch reports from Jan 26 say Aguinaldo’s authority is generally recognized and all available males are being recruited. Arms depots are set at San Bernardino Union Trinidad and other towns while surrounding districts are levied for supplies. Filipino forces reportedly number about 30 000 with nearly 50 Maxim guns at Malolos. Filipino leadership argues Americans cannot operate beyond Manila in case of hostilities. 3 000 Filipino troops mobilized near Calacan and Gegalandia in response to ship salutes from British and German warships.
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Manilla
Aguinaldo
San Bernardino
Union
Trinidad
Malolos
Manila
Calacan
Gegalandia
Davis Not Ready Refuses Vote on Peace Treaty Proposal
Davis declines opposition bid to vote on the peace treaty and calls for consultation with the Foreign Affairs Committee before setting a date. The move signals ongoing parliamentary consultations and delays in pacing the treaty process.
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Davis
Debate on open doors to public defeated in senate session
The senate in executive session considered the peace treaty with Berry urging open discussion. Open door motion was voted down by a large majority, while leaders Gorman West urged an early vote on ratification, with Davis delaying to committee. Frye and Teller led debates for the treaty. Hoar opposed. Output estimated at 50 million dollars for Vancouver Dawson region. 10,000 explorers expected to come in over the winter.
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Washington
Senate
Berry
Gorman
West
Friends of
Davis
Aldrich
Committee On Foreign Relations
Teller
Frye
Hoar
Vancouver
B. C
Uncertain Manila Situation Tests Otis War Plans
Washington reports from Manila warn that insurgents may force an issue and create unpredictable outcomes. Otis intends to defend positions while avoiding clashes, hoping Filipinos will accept American terms with Dewey’s fleet ready for support. Manila is the current danger focus rather than any single location.
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Washington
Manila
War Department
Otis
The Commission a Ruse in Filipino Dispute
Manila reports Independencia publishes a dispatch from Malolos criticizing the commission and accusing it of stalling tactics. The piece says Filipinos doubt the move and fear it is a ploy to gain time while awaiting American war to ratify sovereignty, despite promises of independence.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Independencia Today
Malolos
Dewey
Spencer Pratt
America
Marcus Wheeler Dies At Westport Father Of Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Madison Wisconsin January 26 Marcus Wheeler father of poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox died at his Westport home He was years old in this city vicinity death announced with brief notice reflecting his kinship to the noted poet.
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Madison, Wis
Marcus Wheeler
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Westport
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