End in sight in Philippines as rebels show surrender rise
News from Manila reports growing optimism that opposition to American rule is waning. Aguinaldo, captured with other insurgent leaders, is held at Malacanang Palace as surrender trends rise and volunteers arrive in San Francisco. The first Manila execution takes place as surrender spreads.
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Philippines
Aguinaldo
Trias
Malevar
Batangas
Luzon
Bellarmino
Albay
Luckban
Samar
Geronimo
Hlocos
Cailles
Bates
United States
Vicksburg
Corregidor Island
Corregidor
Aguinaldee
Pasig
Malacanan Palace
Benjamin H. Randolph
Gilbert A. Youngbert
Third Artillery
Fort Malate
Archibald Wilson
Noted crooks Tiller and Grant nabbed in multi state thefts
Omaha police hold Prentice Tiller and George H. Grant alias Fisher, two famed letter box robbers and forgers, tied to Cincinnati and Piqua drafts. Hastings and Omaha detain Fisher, with Tiller confessing to various post office robberies and check forgeries across multiple cities including Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Kansas City.
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Hastings
Neb
Grant
Hall
Cincinnati
Piqua
George H. Grant
Hastings Bank
Piqua Bank
Omaha
Express
Prentice Tiller
United States
Donahue Rive
William A. Pinkerton
Tiller
Ohio
Louisville
Cincinati
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Noted thief Prentice Tiller captured in Omaha
Telegraph from Inspectors Sinclair and Swift tells Acting Chief Post Office Inspector Sullivan that John Hall alias Prentice Tiller, one of the country’s most notorious crooks, was captured in Omaha after a long crime record. Tiller stole over 100000 from Pacific Express, later leaving 15000 recovered, and was imprisoned. He was born in Louisville, son of a former detective, with no arrest record in Louisville.
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ST. Louis
Sullivan
Sinclair
Swift
Omaha
John Hall
Prentice Tiller
Tiller
Pacific Express Company
Louisville
Strike averted in anthracite coal region miners keep working
In Wilkes Barre Pa the United Mine Workers three district executive committee decided not to strike 143000 miners. President John Mitchell praised the cautious policy and noted concessions by operators. Clergy Rev Phillips hailed the peaceful settlement and business leaders cheered as trade revived.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Mitchell
New York
E. §. Phillips
Hoaxer Durant Arrives in New York Under False Name
J M W Durant, the man who claimed to be killed in a duel with a Russian count at Ostend, arrived in New York on the steamship Marquette using the name F Denton. Purser says he was not known as Durant aboard and Durant signed his declaration to customs. His mother appears on the list as Mrs E Durant.
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New York
J. M. W. Durant
Durant
Ostend
Marquette
F. Denton
Denton
Hils
E. Durant
France approves law of associations bill by wide vote
Paris reports the law of associations bill passed by the Chamber of Deputies 303 to 220. The measure, one of the era’s most important, grants liberty to unite while allowing court decisions on property rights of illegal congregations. Premier Waldeck-Rousseau opposes an amendment preserving some property rights, expecting Senate review before final action. The chamber adjourned to May 1.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M_Georges
Chamber
M. Gustave L'Hopiteau
M. L'Hoplieau
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Senate
Russia and Germany Relations Stay Cordial Despite Attack
Berlin reports quote Emperor William defending Russia Germany friendship amid attempted disruption. He rejects blame for the crisis and discusses Russo German ties and relations with Emperor Nicholas. Bremen attack theories debated. Prussian Lords blame Bremen Socialists and Anarchists. Dr Studt vows tougher public education to instill fear of God and respect for authority.
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Berlin
Reine Journal
William
Russia
Germany
Berlin Tageblatt
Alexander
Nicholas
Hanover
Bremen
House of Lords
Count Blethen
Abdul Fears Anarchists In Constantinople
In Constantinople on March 9 officials report Sultan Abdul Hamid plans strict measures to deter anarchist plots by banning tourists from the Yildiz Kiosk area and ordering the pavilion at the palace grand gate demolished. Bulgarian arrests continue in Monastir with a reported revolutionary group near Brod. arms smuggling via spirit barrels detected. garrisons at Kumanovo and Ushkub reinforced.
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Constantinople
Yildiz
Selamik
Monastir
Brod
Kumanovo
Ushkub
Powers on the verdict in Goebel case in Kentucky
Ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers reacts to Court of Appeals granting new trials for himself and Jim Howard. Powers says he expects acquittal at the next trial and urges cooperation between prosecution and defense to hunt Goebel’s killer. Howard expresses relief and confidence in a favorable new trial.
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Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Court of Appeals
Howard
Goebel
Jim Howard
Two Ohio Indiana theft gang linked to mail box robberies
Postoffice Inspector Hamas reports E Prentice Tiller and associate Fisher or F G Grant are wanted in Cincinnati for a string of mail box burglaries across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. They stole checks from Turner Locker Langdon Co and others and altered them to bearer then fled through Ft Wayne Richmond Newport and Toledo before again raiding boxes in Cincinnati with letters to Leak Wine Co and Pattison. Police later arrested Grant following a Hastings Nebraska inquiry.
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Cincinnati
Postoffice
Hamas
E. Prentice Tiller
Omaha
Fisher
F. G. Grant
Turner-Locker Company
Langdon & Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Richmond
Newport
Leak Wine Company
Toledo
Turner-Looker Company
Pattison
Jeither-Moore Lumber Company
Louisiana
First National Bank of
Hastings
Ned
Grant
Senator-Elect Dietrich Will Not Resign As Governor
Lincoln Neb March 29 Senator elect Dietrich said he would not resign as Governor until late fall likely after the election unless Congress calls an extra session. He says his state administration plan will be put in place and is supported by Lieutenant Governor Savage. Legislature adjournment is delayed. Meiklejohn leaves for Washington to finish War Department work and will settle in Fullerton Neb and quit law practice.
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Washington
MacArthur
War Department
Sheridan
San Francisco
China
Manila
Taku
Lincoln
Neb
Dietrich
Congress
Savage
Meiklejohn
Fullerton
MAD FATHER'S DEED IN N D Kills Children Then Himself
Emil Segerlin a prosperous farmer eight miles northeast of Devil's Lake North Dakota shot and stabbed his three children Della seven Lily five and Esther nine then killed himself in the barn this afternoon Esther offered resistance and was horribly mutilated Segerlin had been confined to an insane asylum about ten years ago but was released to live at home
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Devil's Lake
N. D
Emil Segerlin
Della
Lily
Esther
Ates
Mello to be Exiled Amid Brazilian Conspiracy Claims
Rio Janeiro dispatch to the Herald reports that the government asserts a monarchist conspiracy has obtained the support of two infantry battalions and two cavalry troops under Gen Carlos Soares and Admiral Mello. The government remains determined to act.
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New York
The
Herald
Rio Janeiro
Carlos Soares
Mello
Mine Workers Committees Call for Coordinated Grievance Action
The report urges local mine worker committees to meet across collieries with the same company to tabulate grievances and press unified remedies through superintendents. It recommends reporting results to national and district officers, and avoiding local strikes unless authorized by district presidents, aiming to improve methods of adjustment and life for craftsmen.
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Civic Federation
May Pay Duke's Bills in Bankruptcy Court Adjour nment
The Duke of Manchester appears in the Bankruptcy Court for public examination but the case is adjourned to May 10 as his father in law Mr Zimmerman investigates debts. Miss Portia Knights claim in breach of promise looms with expected heavy damages. the duke has appeared to defend.
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London
Duke of Manchester
Zimmerman
England
Modus vivendi seen in Russo Chinese Manchuria pact
Russian authorities describe the Manchurian convention as a modus vivendi aimed at restoring normal conditions in Manchuria. It would authorize evacuation of Russian troops to end abnormal disturbances and require assurances of maintained peace, with no Russian protectorate or suzerainty intended.
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Washington
Count Cassini
Hay
Russia
China
Russo-Chinese Manchurian treaty may sign next week
St Petersburg dispatch reports the Russo-Chinese Manchurian treaty likely will not be signed before Monday or Tuesday at the earliest. Delay blamed on Chinese government dilatoriness or communication difficulties between Peking and St Petersburg. Yang Yu, the Chinese minister, is not believed to be unable to attend when summoned to the Foreign Office.
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ST. Petersburg
Peking
Yang Yu
Foreign Office
Sikh regiment sent to bolster rail guards at Tien-Tsien
From Shanghai on March 23 a regiment of Sikhs with eight machine guns and field guns was ordered to Tien-Tsien to reinforce guards along the Shan Hai Kung Pekin Railroad. Chinese officials in Che-Klang province indemnified native converts for losses from anti Christian riots without foreign pressure.
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Shanghai
Tien-Tsien
Che-Klang
China to appoint Li Hung Chang foreign minister
Report from Shanghai asserts Li Hung Chang will become China's next foreign minister after the abolition of the Tsung Li Yamen with Liu Kun Yi named to succeed as viceroy of Chi Li in Nan Kin.
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Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
China
Tsung Li Yamen
Liu Kun Yi
Col A K McClure Retires from Philadelphia Times
Col A K McClure announced his severance from the Philadelphia Times, stating his editorial role ends but he will continue journalistic work. He led the paper since 1875 after starting in journalism fifty five years earlier as a Chambersburg editor.
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Philadelphia
A. K. McClure
Philadelphia Times
the Times
Times
McClure
Chambersburg
Aguinaldo Fate Depends on U S Decision at Cabinet
Washington March 2 Cabinet talks on Aguinaldo capture, Funston reward, and possible transfer to Guam. Debate over a brigadier generalship for Funston and whether Aguinaldo can aid peace or must be confined away from the Philippines. Kansas delegation presses for Funston promotion amid caution at War Department.
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Aguinaldo
Philippines
Funston
MacArthur
Guam
United States
Manila
White House
Hke Tutuila
Kansas
Burton
Long
Curtin
Kansan
War Department
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