Americans Pacify Philippines As Four Rebels Die
Manila dispatch reports Captain John Parke Jr and 30 men of the Twenty first Infantry killed four insurgents at Alaminos Laguna province captured several rifles and destroyed their barracks. Lieutenant Tilford of Troop D First Cavalry praised for routing insurgents on a Batangas hill killing nineteen and seizing sixteen rifles with ammunition. Hartman of First Cavalry charged with six encounters without losses. Two priests arrested for aiding insurgents and counterfeiting money. General Chaffee optimistic on pacification by February though Samar may take longer.
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Manila
John 8. Parke, Jr
Twenty-first Infantry
Alaminos
Laguna
Bell
Batangas
Luzon
James D. Tilford
First
Tilford
Second Infantry
John D. Hartman
First Cavalry
Batengas
Breckenridge
Philippine Islands
Samar
Tayabas
Vigan
Losoc Vince
Jose Rizal
Rizal
United States Army
Meade
General Chaffee
Associated Press
Philippines
Vinces
Treason Guilty Allegations Drive Misamis Military Request
General George W. Davis asks that Misamis province be placed again under military rule after alleging treason by the elected president and leaders of Cagayan de Misamis for supplying ammunition to insurgents. General Wade supports restoring control, while the Philippine Commission is expected to reject a similar plea from Tayabas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
George W. Davis
Zamboanga
Island of Mindanao
Misamis
Mindanao
Davis
Cagayan de Misamis
Province of
Katipunan Society
James F. Wade
Cebu Island
United States Phillippine Commission
General Chaffee
Tayabas
Luzon
Roosevelt Confident on Philippine Problem
Archbishop Chappelle, returning to New Orleans, was greeted by a large delegation of laymen and priests led by Mayor Capdevielle. A formal reception followed with speeches praising the mission to Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines and predicting a cardinal’s hat for the archbishop. He declined to discuss his mission further.
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Orleans
Chappelle
Capdevielle
of. O. Provosty
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Mission to Cuba Philippines and Manila echoed by archbishop
An archbishop praises American leadership and vows to serve God and country in Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines, asserting long US presidential support and faith in Roosevelt. In New York a transport ship McClellan from Manila arrives at quarantine with engineers and veterans aboard. In Kokomo Indiana a college head reports rapid adoption of American ways among natives and a missing Filipino cook who stole $90.
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Holy Father
McKinley
Paris
Cuba
Porto Rico
Grant
Roosevelt
Portoco
Philippines
Manila
New York
United States
McClellan
Engineering Corps
Gibraltar
Bermuda
Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
E. B. Bryan
American Normal College
Bryan
Forged Railway Tickets Drain Western Roads in KC
Kansas City investigators report a shrewd gang forging railroad tickets and live stock contracts. Losses to Western railroads run into thousands of dollars. Forgers used a bank stamp altered to KC U D and produced fair but perforationless train checks. Detectives increased, and prosecutors invited to aid.
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Kansas City
H. C. Townsend
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
George H. Foote
J. A. Stewart
General Southwestern
Rock Island
Foote
Union Depot
Chicago
Kansas City Union Depot
Townsend
C. C. McLeod
Western Passenger Association
Senator Foraker At Home Quiet Holiday Visit
Senator Foraker returned to Cincinnati from Washington and will stay through the congressional recess. He said he would not visit Columbus until after the Legislature convenes on Jan. 6 and noted a Jan. 15 election for his successor. The Columbus caucuses Jan. 4 and the joint Republican senatorial caucus the second week of January are set amid a continuing fight with Senator Hanna’s supporters for control of both Senate and House. Foraker declined to discuss the Columbus contest or name preferences, reaffirming only a general right to run and to support friends.
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Cincinnati
Foraker
Washington
Columbus
Senator Foraker
Hanna
Ston
Higgins brothers acquitted of assault in third degree
In Missoula Montana on December 2 the Lieutenant Governor Higgins and his brother Arthur Higgins state game warden were acquitted on assault in the third degree charges tied to a case where state officers allegedly beat Theodore Blockley. The courtroom scene grew tense as the defense referenced Mrs Higgins mother to provoke the judge and a crowded audience applauded the verdict.
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Missoula
Mont
Higgins
Arthur Higgins
Theodore Blockley
Blockley
White
Charles Booth
Changes Possible New Assistant Postmasters General
Washington notes planned reshuffles in executive departments with potential retirements and new appointments. Franklin Murphy may name Johnson to Senate seat. Bristow could stay amid push from Quay and rail interests. Madden and Payne face opposition from publishers. Spaulding retirement signals treasury reorganization. Ailes faces party tensions. Roosevelt loyalists urged to guard branches.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Post Office
New Jersey
Senator Sewell
Franklin Murphy
Johnson
Sewell
Quay
Shallenberg
Bristow
Treasury Department
Spaulding
American Protective Tariff Association
The
Treasury
Spooner
Taylor
Milton E. Ailes
Ohio
Roosevelt
Scandinavian and Italian Immigrant Literacy Rates Noted
A historical note cites literacy gaps among immigrant groups with Scandinavian adults showing 82 percent literacy and 1 percent illiteracy, southern Italians at 1 percent illiteracy and and northern Italians at 12 percent literacy.
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Nane
Desperate gambler shot in Georgia raid. marshal wounded
In Sparks Georgia a midnight arrest of Henry Porter led to Marshal Kinard wounded in the right hand and deputy Kirby killed beside him. Porter fled into a swamp as dog trains scoured the area from Nashville to Adel. a $1 million reward was offered with Governor consideration.
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Sparks
Henry Porter
M. J. Kinard
J. L. Kirby
Marshal Kinard
Kinard
Kirby
Fromshville
Tipton
Adel
Sullivan Guilty On Conspiracy To Aid Fugitive
Chicago report states lawyer Alexander Sullivan was found guilty of conspiracy to aid a fugitive from justice. A $2000 fine was imposed with no prison sentence, while a motion for new trial is pending before Judge Abner Smith. The case ties to Chicago jury bribing scandals.
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Chicago
Alexander Sullivan
Abner Smith
Barnes
Sullivan
Smith
Jas. J. Lynch
West Chicago Street Railroad Company
Lynch
Canada
Grand Jury
Frederick St. John
Edward Maher
Frank H. Murray
Maher
Market House Collapse Kills Forty Five, Injures a Score
A building collapse amid a market blaze traps numerous victims as a salvage corps clears the basement. Forty five persons are dead and about twenty are injured with several beyond recovery. Some victims were pinned amid the wreckage and burned while crying for help.
Fatal fires purge Zacatecas market house blaze
A Zacatecas market house fire killed many and injured several as the building collapsed. Firefighters faced limited water and a poorly equipped department while attempting rescue as the ruins were cleared. Officials estimate at least fifteen bodies recovered with more unaccounted for. the structure housed valuable merchandise and stored provisions.
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Kansas City
San Antonio
Tex
Zacatecas
Mex
Fire destroys multiple buildings across states in December
A string of late December fires caused extensive damage and loss across several cities. Notable incidents include a five story Reade Street building and Alabama Feed and Implement Co store in Huntsville where a wall collapse killed two firemen. Green Bay freight wreck and Utica Reynolds block blaze also produced heavy losses and injuries, with insurance figures or estimates provided for each event.
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Reade Street
Thomas Vernon
Huntsville
Ala
Alabama Feed and Implement Company
Haden Cochran
John Colburn
Cochran
Colburn
Utica
N. Y
Reynolds
John
Catherine Streets
Governor Crane's Delicate Reply From Springfield
Springfield dispatch reports Governor Crane has sent his decision to President Roosevelt regarding secretary of the treasury. A special messenger should deliver the reply by Monday with no further information released. The Washington note says the administration is not worried by Managua dispatch claims of German navigation rights on the San Juan and Lake Nicaragua.
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Springfield
Mass
Crane
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Dalton
Managua
San Juan River
Lake Nicaragua
Alger Improves After Gall Bladder Operation
Gen Russell A Alger former secretary of war underwent gall bladder surgery in Detroit. Surgeons reported the infected gall bladder was opened and drained with many adhesions. He rallied, temperature near normal, pulse strong. Official bulletin said condition serious but favorable. recovery chances good. Also notes Rear Admiral Sampson and Captain Cook showing improvement but miles to go before full recovery.
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Detroit
Mich
Russell A. Alger
Alger
General Alger
Jennings
Longyear
Secretary Long Denies Rumor Of Cabinet Resignation
Washington December 22 Secretary Long rejects reports of his contemplated resignation from the Cabinet stating there is not a word of truth in the rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Hanlon Convicted in Kentucky Police Killing
Louisville reports Policeman George Hanlon found guilty of murdering Police Corporal Fred Richterkessing. Verdict came after a second trial and life imprisonment sentence. Richterkessing was shot April 1 at Sixth and Broadway, where Hanlon patrolled after prior complaints about police regulation violations.
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Louisville
George Hanlon
Fred Richterkessing
Richterkessing
Sixth and
Broadway
Hanson
Diferent Tmes
Hanlon
Illiteracy among New York immigrants noted in 1991 bulletin
The State Labor Commissioner report from Albany shows immigration at New York’s port remained steady in the third quarter of 1991. About 8,000 arrivals occurred in the three months, with southern Italians comprising roughly one fifth, followed by Hebrews, Poles and Germans. Among immigrants aged fourteen and over, about 18,73 or 27 percent could neither read nor write, with illiteracy most prevalent among the group noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Bulletin of State Labor
McMackin
New York
Ese
Four Die in Jefferson County Fire at Ashbaugh Farm
In Jefferson County near Summerville a morning fire at John Ashbaugh's farm killed four members of the family and left others badly burned. The dead include William and May Bell Ashbaugh and Harry and James Ashbaugh, all siblings of the house owner. The blaze is blamed on an overheated stove and those injured include Mrs. Ashbaugh and Herman Ashbaugh, with the father John also seriously burned.
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Dubois
Summerville
Jefferson County
John Ashbaugh
William Ashbaugh
Ashbaugh
May Bell Ashbaugh
Harry Ashbaugh
James Ashbaugh
Herman Ashbaugh
Herman
Senator Sewell Improves at Home in Camden
United States Senator William J. Sewell rests comfortably at his Camden home. Physicians report a slight improvement and improved nourishment, with condition better than in recent days.
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Camden
N. J
United States
William J. Sewell
Sweat Shop Fire Claims Two Lives in New York District
A four story sweat shop on Clinton Street in New York burned tonight. Isaac Gill a 52 year old tailor and an unidentified man died. Four others were injured. About forty workers were inside when the blaze began in the basement and spread rapidly.
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New York
Isaac Gill
Clinton Street
Governor Rogers Stricken by Pneumonia Illness
Olympia reports Governor Rogers is confined at home with pneumonia. His doctors say he is seriously ill and under medical care while the state leadership faces a critical health setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Rogers
Germany Prepares Military Action Over Venezuelan Claims
Berlin reports German government ready to use force to settle German claims with Venezuela. An ultimatum may be issued demanding satisfaction. In Washington a Venezuelan rebellion under President Castro prompts plans to keep a US warship nearby, with Indiana possibly dispatched to Venezuelan waters. Kingston notes Indiana sailing toward Laguayra as Moltke docks in port.
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Berlin
Venezuela
Germany
Washington
State Department
Castro
United States
Indiana
Long
Kingston
Jamaica
Laguayra
Moltke
Fanny Bryant Pardoned by Alabama Governor
Montgomery December 22 Governor Jelks pardoned Fanny Bryant a Black woman convicted December 12 188? of complicity in the murder of Emma Hawes and her two children whose bodies were found at an artificial lake in Birmingham in 1888. She had been sentenced to life. The husband Dick Hawes was hanged and a mob stormed the Birmingham jail killing twelve.
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Montgomery
Ala
Fanny Bryant
Jelks
Emma Hawes
Birmingham
Bryant
Dick Hawes
Judge Peden Rejects Release Denying Federal Order
Kansas City reporters say Judge Samuel C. Peden of the St. Clair County Court remains jailed after refusing Judge Phillips’s terms for release. Peden had agreed to obey the federal ruling to vote railroad bonds but declined freedom when new conditions were read, choosing to stay in jail rather than accept the terms.
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Kansas City, Mo
Samuel C. Peden
St. Clair County Court
St. Clair County
Phillips
Peden
Woman Kills Husband After Attempted Murder
In Yarnville near Hampton County a Mrs Phillips killed her husband John Phillips during an night incident after he, in a drunken state, allegedly tried to kill her and their son. She fled, then used an axe to strike him dead. The coroner's jury exonerated Mrs Phillips.
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Columbia, & C
Yarnville
Hampton County
Phillips
John Phillips
Hillips
Edward to Ask Britain Ruler on Chile Boundary
Edward to be asked to settle the boundary dispute with Chile. Chile has not acted and has called out another militia contingent. The Argentine minister at Santiago is instructed to return to Buenos Aires.
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Edward
Santiago de Chile
Beunos Ayres
Argentina suspends Chile talks and seeks British arbitration
Argentina will suspend negotiations with Chile over their disputes and refer the matter to King Edward VII for arbitration. The Argentine foreign minister Alcorta reports all efforts at an honorable diplomatic solution have failed and peace with Chile remains intact. The Times notes possible American- British pressure could aid a peaceful settlement.
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Washington
Senor Garcia Merou
Chile
England
Dr. Alcorta
Republic of Chile
London
Argentina
Great Britain
Times
United States
the Times
Argentina strengthens gun practice and recalls minister
Buenos Aires reports General Mitre backs recalling Senor Portela from Chile as tensions rise with Chile. Citizens flock to rifle ranges with 35 shots gratis while naval forces are praised. Government insists on firm stance until Chile explains attitude amid looming mass call of 86,000 soldiers and a reserve of 3,006 youths.
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Buenos Ayres
Mitre
Boundary Commission
Argentina
Senor Portela
Chile
Beunos Ayres Herald
Herald
Concha Subercaseaux
General Roca
Roca Ee
Argentine minister Portela to leave Valparaiso for Buenos Aires
Senor H Portela Argentine minister to Chile will depart Valparaiso on Wednesday for Buenos Ayres. Argentina Chile talks may continue through Secretary Blancas or shift to Buenos Aires. Portela's retirement is met with public indifference as calm persists. A Chilean proclamation reads to mobilize another continent of the National Guard.
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Valparaiso
Senor H. Portela
Chile
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Legation Blancas
Senor Portela
National Guard
Killed His Son-in-Law in Bellevue Tragedy
In Pittsburg December W. Tom Whene a 69-year-old veteran shot and instantly killed his son-in-law Thomas Mawhinney at Mawhinney's Bellevue home after a Friday quarrel and alleged abuse. The shooter surrendered at the police station saying Mawhinney drove his first wife to suicide, and he could not do the same with Hosie.
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Pittsburg
Dec
Thomas Macwhinney
Bellevue
Moore
Mawhinney
Hosie
Mc Laughlin Threat Cut With Razor in Bed
Lexington report says Michael Mc Laughlin sixty two ex city jailer and noted politician cut his threat with a razor while in bed last midnight with Gred Raggel re em named as the cause. Cleveland era reference notes McLaughlin served as White House stables manager during Cleveland's term.
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Lexington
Michael McLaughlin
Cleveland
McLaughlin
White House
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Alex. Sullivan
Green Bay
Wis
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Cairo
W. Va
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First Congregational Church
Goodwater
Youngstown, CO
Elks Milling and Manufacturing Company
Lowellville
Governor Crane
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Sampson
Cook
Francis A. Cook
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Cretary
Fred H Richterkessing
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