Advance Guard Reaches Olangapo Subig Bay with Light Resistance
The advance guard of Gen. Grant under Maj. Spence arrived at Olangapo, Subig Bay, late Saturday with little opposition as the enemy fled. Maj. Spence marched from Dinalupihian. Maj. Sperke’s detachment then moved to Subig, where the enemy deserted as troops landed. Subig and Olangapo were secured, and Grant planned a coastward move with the 25th Infantry.
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Spence
Olangapo
Subig Bay
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Baltimore
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Myers
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Efe
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Burt
Iba
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Aguinaldo
Young
Condon
3D Cavalry
Cunningham
Maj. March
33D
San Jacinto
Germ. Lawton
Tino
Pilar
Bulacan
Vigan
Vino
Cervantes
Ilocos
Opposition to Gen Wheeler's House Seat Renewal
Washington reports the plan to renew opposition to Gen. Wheeler taking his seat as Alabama's representative. Bailey of Texas pushed last year’s resolutions, citing a ban on holding military and congressional offices simultaneously. Wheeler, in the Philippines, may return but has not claimed funds and opposes signing settlement certificates.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Wheeler
Alabama
Bailey
Texas
House Judiciary
Philippines
Messrs
Campbell
Ill
Colson
Robbins
Gen
Congress
Exports of Domestic Products Reported for November
Washington reports November exports of breadstuffs and cotton with declines from 1898 figures while mineral oils rise. For the year to November 30 1899 totals show declines in breadstuffs cattle and hogs cotton and provisions, with mineral oils increasing. Grand total exports reach 644 million dollars.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Senator Mac introduces trade commission to study relations with China and Japan
A Senator proposed forming a commission to probe trade relations with China and Japan and to promote extending commerce with these nations. The measure was discussed in Washington amid broader moves on tariff and commerce policy.
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Macth Dakota
Ding
China
Japan
Washington, Cumber
Britain to Supply Boer Prisoner Lists to Transvaal
Washington reports that on request from the South African republics via the Netherlands, Britain consents to provide the Boers with lists of Boer prisoners held by Britain and other information on their condition. Britain also says it expects theLOer government to reciprocate when asked in kind.
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Washington
Netherlands
Loer
First Snow in Southwest Reaches Kansas City
The first snow of the season in the southwest began falling Monday morning. Three inches lay in northwest Missouri, while in Kansas the snow is melting as it falls and is viewed as beneficial to growing wheat.
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Kansas City
Southwest
Missouri
Kansas
Body of Niagara wreck victim found near Port Maitland
The first body surfaced from the Lake Erie wreck of the steamer Niagara near Port Maitland on Monday. It is believed to be a sailor named Knowell from Moon River.
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Uffalo
N.Y
Lake Erie
Niagara
Port Maintland
Knowell
Moon River
Congress Averts Action on Holiday Recess Plan
Fragmentary text indicates discussions on Congress delaying formal action about holiday recess between December 12 and January 3. No decisions recorded yet and no action taken by December 21, with one line noting ongoing uncertainty.
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Washington
Congress
Heavy Battle Reported Near Modder River Cape Town
December 12 dispatch reports heavy firing along the Modder River area near Cape Town, with gunfire heard throughout the day yesterday signaling intense combat activity in the region.
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Cape Town
Occupy San Miguel by Ge rman Troops in December Action
German forces in the Philippines occupy San Miguel near Manila as part of December operations. Units include the 12th Infantry and the 4th Cavalry with support from Lawton’s troops. No resistance occurred during the occupation.
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San Miguel
Ger. Lawton
D San Mi Our Treo Manila
4Th Cavalry
Death of Representative Ermentrout and House Adjournment
Washington is marked by the death of Representative Ermentrout and an adjournment of the House. In the Senate, Mr. Mason (Ill.) appeals for sympathy with the Transvaal Republic in its war with Great Britain, prompting discussion and referral to foreign relations. No major business transacted.
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Senate
Transvaal Republic
Washington
Maton
Ill
Transvaal
Great Britain
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Mass
Applies for a Bard’ Minneapolis murder case filing
A. Blixt submits a sentence appeal outlining first that he was not the murderer or of any involved party, second that he denies the crime, and third that he was with the person at night under specific circumstances, implicating Hayward and asserting alibi or involvement.
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Minneapolis
Min A. Blixt
Cathe
Hayward
Dol Liver of Iowa speaks strongly for gold standard in debate
The debate on the currency bill featured Mr. Dolliver of Iowa delivering a witty and eloquent speech that lasted over an hour, declaring the last Republican doubt in enacting the gold standard resolved by recent business experience. Other speakers included Mr. Armond of Missouri and Mr. Overstreet of Indiana, with Mr. Maddox of Georgia replying. McClellan of New York opposed the bill, arguing it would contract the currency and devalue banknotes.
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Dolliver
Iowa
Bry
de Armond
West
Overstreet
Ind
Maddox
McClellan
N. Y
New York
Lorimer
Richardson
Tenn
Stone River
Newn
Grout
National Bank
Greene
Ermentrout
Pennsylvania
North Carolina Representative Seeks $20,000 for Exhibit
Representative White called at the White House to aid T. J. Calloway in directing a national exhibit by prominent colored schools. He stated an appropriation of $20,000 is needed and sought the president's help to obtain it from Congress.
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Washington
Representative White
North Carolina
White House
T. J. Calloway
United States
Departure of Adm. Fournier from Sebastopol
The departure of Adm. Fournier commander of the French Mediterranean squadron after his visit to Adm Tyrtoff the Russian minister of the navy was marked by an enthusiastic demonstration. The Russian Black Sea fleet commander and many small craft escorted him to the outer roads.
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Adm
Fournier
Odessa
Sebastopol
Tyrtoff
Death of Capt. E. P. Wood Saddens Mansfield
The death of Capt. E. P. Wood of the Petrel in Dewey's fleet was announced in Mansfield. Born August 16, 1848, he spent his boyhood there and entered the naval academy in 1863. His sister Mrs. W. E. Loughridge lives in Mansfield and left for Washington to attend the funeral.
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E. P. Wood
Dewey
Capt. Wood
Naval Academy
Mansfield
W. E. Loughridge
Washington
Demurrer Sustained in Suit Against Ex-Insurance Official
Judge Badger sustained a demurrer defeating Hartford Fire Insurance Co. suit against William H. Hahan former state insurance commissioner and N M Daugherty former counsel to recover 5000 dollars. The tax issue centered on threatened charter revocation in Ohio. relief would have been injunction proceedings at collection time.
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N. M. Daugherty
Ohio
Insurance Companies
Columbus
Cincinnati
Four burglars wreck Lucky store. robbed with no loot
Toledo, December 12. The general store of F. W. Myers at Lucky was nearly wrecked by safeblowers Monday morning. An explosion and gunfire woke residents. Will Myers and Walter Young confronted the burglars who fled on a hand car found at Stoney Ridge. No theft occurred.
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Ala
Cassimus Bros
Browdie
Capt
Griffin
Hinder
Toledo
F. W. Myers
Lucky
Will Myers
Walter Young
Stoney Ridge
Five living generations traced in Dayton family record
Dayton Ohio December 12 The merkle family reports Bable Merkle as the fifth in line of five living generations. Readily listed ancestors include two grandmothers two grandfathers one great grandmother on the maternal side Mrs Hen Hos 73 William H Hosket 47 and the mother Mrs Merkle plus a great grandfather and a likely remaining relative.
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Dayton
Bable Merkle
Hen Hos
William H. Hosket
Milton R Scott Presses Prison Reform in Ohio
Milton R. Scott addressed a letter to Gov elect Nash from Newark Ohio urging continued good prison management. He criticizes aging cells calling them tombs for inmates and argues for more light and air in penitentiaries built 65 years ago.
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Newark
Milton R. Scott
Nash
Ohio
Pet dog saves children in Ohio attack
Mount Vernon Ohio December 12 a mad dog broke into the yard of Benjamin Butler near Este and attacked four young children. A loyal pet dog fought the mad animal until help arrived. The dog was killed after the attack and the bitten pet dog was also killed as precaution.
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Mt. Vernon
Benjamin Butler
Este
New Law Sought Over Personal Injury Suits
Ten petitions filed in Youngstown Ohio claim injuries against railways and other corporations totaling 270000 dollars. Local verdicts are large and legislators will be asked to enact a law requiring actions to be commenced in the county where the injury occurs.
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Deputy U.S. marshal appointment sent to Washington
Al Bauer of Franklin County was regularly appointed deputy United States marshal for the district including Franklin and surrounding counties. His commission was sent to Washington for confirmation by Marshal Fagin. Columbus, this city, was Mon.
Petition Against Cigarettes Circulated in Springfield Churches
Petitions circulated in churches in Springfield Ohio to abolish the manufacture and sale of cigarettes. Signatures will be presented to the next legislature. They are being circulated in every city and town.
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Springfield
State to push plan for crippled children hospital
On December 12 the state will urge the board of charities and the legislature to approve a state hospital for crippled children. The facility would educate the afflicted so they may eventually support themselves.
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Columbus
Board of Charities
Trial in Bellefontaine for murder of Austin family begins
The Bellefontaine case charged with the murder of Ernest Austin's mother Rachel and brother William Austin opened in common pleas court. Jury impaneling occupied the morning session.
Four Kegs of Powder Explode at King Mine Near Cambridge
Near Cambridge Ohio December report from State Mine Inspector Hazeltine notes four kegs of powder exploded at the King mine near Cambridge. Four men were probably fatally injured. Mine Disaster preliminary.
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Columbus
Hazeltine
King Mine
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