California FIG Syrup Co Remedy Promotes Gentle Laxative Action
The article touts Syrup of Fros from the California Fig Syrup Co as a pleasant restoring laxative. It claims benefits include clearing constipation, aiding kidneys and liver without weakening. notes figs used in manufacturing and that active ingredients come from senna and aromatics. Available through druggists for 50 cents per bottle.
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California “16 Syrup Co
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Fic Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cai
Louisville
New York
N. Y
Bottie
Anxiety Rises Over Cuban Army’s Soldiers of Fortune
Washington faces growing unease as officials attribute dissatisfaction to the Cuban Army unit nicknamed Soldiers of Fortune. The report notes mounting concern among policymakers and potential regional implications. An official statement clarifies actions under consideration while observers call for cautious diplomacy.
Everybody Is Out Worse Than Any Time Since the Trouble Began
Grain shovelers again quit work and are joined by other employees. The strike widens as labor unrest spreads, shutting down key operations and threatening production timelines across affected plants and regions.
Attack at San Fernando by Mascardo’s Army Fails
May 12 Manila dispatch reports General Mascardo’s forces attacked San Fernando by night, fueled by liquor looted from Bacolor stores. Despite heavy yelling and cartridge expenditure, the assault yielded little, as American trenches protected their lines. Luna’s troops move east of the railroad while natives gather between San Fernando and Calumpit, stirring suspicions of sympathy with the insurrection.
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Mascardo
Manila
Bacolor
San Fernando
Luna
Calumpit
Macabebes Want to Fight Tagals in Campaign
Manila May 12 The tin clad gunboats Laguna de Bay and Cavedonga under Captain Grant steamed up the Rio Grande to Calumpit clearing rebels from the bay upward. About a thousand Macabebes gathered on the river banks cheering the expedition and Captain Grant was greeted with an ovation. Many Macabebes expressed desire to join the American navy for the campaign against the Tagals.
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Laguna de Bay
Cavedonga
Grant
Rio Grande
Calumpit
Bay
Macabebe
Making a Good Record in the Philippine Campaign
Governor Shaw receives a cable from Colonel John C. Loper of the Fifty-first Iowa volunteers in Manila. The regiment reports three weeks on the north line with five engagements since May 4. Hale's brigade advances from Apalit to St Tomas amid swampy, muddy terrain. They ford rivers, take San Fernando on May 5, and lead the assault into the insurgent capital Cai.
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Shaw
John C. Loper
Fifty-first
Iowa
Manila
Quinga
Calurapit
Hale
Apalit
St. Tomas
General Gomez resigns role in Cuban army money plan
Havana May 17 General Maximo Gomez informs Governor General Brooke he can no longer represent the Cuban army in distributing the 3 million dollars for troops. He cites a cabal of subordinate commanders opposing partition and vows to issue a manifesto, with Brooke to decide next steps. If needed, Brooke will proceed alone and may disarm troops offering 75 dollars to privates and NCOs under prior conditions.
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Brooke
Gomez
Gomez Breaks With Brooke Over Cuban Payment Plan
Washington and May 17 high war department officials refrain from discussing Cuba as General Gomez retires and rejects distributing 3,000,000 to Cuban troops. Brooke aims for broad sharing but generals expect larger stakes, raising concerns over Cuba policy and timing of payments.
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War Department
Gomez
Brooke
Cuba
Ore Carrier Thomas Davidson Ashore at Cana Island
The big iron ore carrier Thomas Davidson bound for Escanaba from Milwaukee ran aground at Cana Island in a dense fog. She lies in an exposed and dangerous position as of Wednesday evening.
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Reviewing Stand Collapse at Paris Fireworks Display
May 15 a reviewing stand in Paris Texas collapsed under 4000 spectators during a fireworks display. One person was killed and many injured, some possibly fatally, as chaos interrupted the event.
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Paris
Tex
Mine Accident Fatal to Four in Centralia Pa
A Centralia colliery accident on May 15 caused the death of four men and left two others fatally injured. Six additional workers suffered cuts as rescuers worked to reach trapped miners and stabilize the scene.
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Centralia
Will Fight to a Finish in Dock Strike Conflict
In Burraa New York on May 17 the dock strike widens as monthly men join grain shovelers and freight handlers in denying returns until all dockside grievances are resolved. Bishop Quigley and union leaders push for full industry-wide unity and a contract-based for all unions, while Governor Roosevelt orders a public arbitration inquiry.
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Connors
Bishop Quigley
Cooper Nevels
Nevels
Roosevelt
State Board of Arbitration
General Strike Threatened by Winnipeg Trades Unions
The Winnipeg mayor is mediating in a carpenters strike as unions warn of a citywide sympathy walkout if a settlement is not reached by week’s end. The action could affect all labor, including street workers, in a city with extensive union organization. In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, puddlers at Bethlehem Steel Works quit over a wage dispute, with an expected adjustment.
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Bethlehem Steel Works
Military situation status in insurgent operations
Dispatch from Major General reports Lawton from Baling has taken Idefonso and San Miguel to the north with slight loss and driving enemy. MacArthur remains at San Fernando covering country. Aguinaldo expresses wish to send commission to Manila for conference with United States commission to arrange terms of peace. Directions given to pass body representative insurgents to Manila should it present itself.
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War Department
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Baling
Idefonso
San Miguel
MacArthur
San Fernando
Aguinaldo
Manila
United States Commission
Ildefonso Capture Report From Manila Action
Twenty American scouts led by Guins Case and Berkheimer with Minnesota and Oregon regiments flanked San Ildefonso and captured insurgents. Filipinos fired 20,000 rounds but only slight wounds to one scout. one insurgent officer killed and six wounded. Insurgents retreated to San Miguel six miles north. Records show 20 percent of opposing force killed or wounded since Lawton’s advance began May 1.
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Manila
Amer
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Berkheimer
Minnesota
Oregon
San Ildefonso
San Miguel
San Mnde
Lawton
Scouts arrive at San Miguel as Filipinos flee
Ten members of Major General Lawton's band of scouts under W. M. Young entered San Miguel about 15 miles north of Norzagaray. They found 200 Filipinos who fled after firing a few shots, injuring Young and another scout who were brought to Manila. The Ninth infantry and a six-gun mountain battery were dispatched to the front.
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Lawton
W. M. Young
San Miguel
Norzagary
Young
Garrison Besieged in Zamboanga as Otis Reports
Washington dispatch relayed by General Otis states insurgents attacked Spanish troops at Zamboanga using quick firing guns and captured arms. The Spanish general and two officers were wounded, casualties among troops are few, and the garrison is now besieged with water supply cut off and calls for relief.
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Otis Tella
Zamboanga
Washington
War Department
Otis
President Delighted By Manila Peace Signals
Hot Springs Virginia May 12 President McKinley received news from Manila that the Filipino congress would act to suspend war due to lack of quorum but showed a strong peace tendency as he retired. Secretary Gage gave no formal comment. The president appeared pleased by the report.
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Manila
Gagé
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