Out of Swamp Attacked by Insurgents at Dawn
At about 4 o'clock this morning insurgents attacked the Third Artillery range near Pavkiuan. Casualties were light with several killed and wounded as American forces counterattacked at daylight driving the enemy northward. Spanish gunboats were stripped of guns and ammunition amid reports of transfers to Aguinaldo forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UW Moptusia
Franco Reyes
Zamboange
Minium
Manila
Puretawer
Zam Denes
United States
Heston
Petre
Tretead
Utin
Marita
Ttia
Mindatiany
Auinaldy
War to Drag Across The Atlantic In Philippine Campaign
New York dispatch from Washington reports debates over command in the Philippine campaign as American forces prepare for action. Officers debate whether to draw General Wheat Sins from Santa Cruz operations while preparations for re-enlistment and mobilization continue. Officials expect new troops and extended service as the war effort shifts toward sustained engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Apni 1A
Herald
Wachingtin
Cer
Ger Lawten
Santa Crux
Ameri
Cortrae
Ole Tasmar
No Case Against Him Dropped In New York Death Indictment
Justice Williams dismissed the indictment against Rolland Molineux for sending to Harry Commish the death of Mrs. Adame in New York last December. The ruling followed controversy over evidence admitted by the grand jury and possible retrial status.
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Waterfowr
Pardon C Willams
Rolland Molineux
Harry
Adame
New York
Willams
Weather Indications For Chicago And Kansas
Weather notes show colder temperatures for Chicago and Kansas with strong winds. Forecasters warn of sharp drops and possible wintry mix as fronts move through the region.
Ballard at Eureka as he tours murder scene
Alvin Balford, a Ratmas penitentiary convict, visited Eureka yesterday with Sheriff Simmons. He led the party to the New house scene, outlined alleged routes and nearby homes, and offered details partly matching prior statements. County officials remain cautious. Dobbs led the investigation with Kleeman guiding Ballard’s account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph New
Eureka
Kan
Alvin Balford
Ratmas
Bureka Perky
Shymans
Wieletta
W. F. Kleeman
Arivee
Artvine
Alwood
Turner
Dobbs
Fléeman
Simmons
Poowle
Balard
Halland
New
Fleelaine
Johnson
Gallard
Meg Linn
Ballard
Erresta
Talland
Tre Fests
Filipino Resistance Dismisses Proclamation as Misleading
A Filipino leader denounces the US Philippine commission proclamation as vague and phony, saying it promises humanitarian aims while masking domination. The statement asserts independence under protection is false and rejects U.S. and Spanish claims, arguing America began hostilities on February 7.
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United States
Philippine Commission
McKinley
Philippines
Spain
Amerhurst
Buying LP Mexico and the Mysterious Trade Claim
A scattered OCR text discusses Mexico and an odd claim about wealth and land on a mountain. It references Durenigy and Tron, mentions cash and legality hints, and suggests a dubious transfer of ownership and wealth through Rural networks. The fragmentary language yields no clear events or dates.
Confederate Reunion in Charleston Planned for May
Charleston hosts a Confederate reunion from May 1 to May 4 with ex generals John B Gordon and Joseph Wheeler expected. The city has spent $25,000 on a new auditorium seating 7,000, while donations remain strong for veteran accommodations. The Song of Confederate Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy will hold their annual conventions alongside the veterans.
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Charleston
John B
Cirdon
Joseph Wheeler
Carly
Fragmentary WWI era dispatch on peace offers and acknowledgments
A garbled Washington dispatch from April reports acknowledgment of peace offers by the Wrench Government and mentions statements from leaders and ministries in Paris and elsewhere. The text is severely damaged, with multiple misspellings and broken names, but centers on diplomatic efforts toward peace and official reactions.
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Washington
Department of Biate
Pxcettepey
Ema Santa
French Vepublic
Paris
Gerls
Auiapedoue
United States
Sartore Peurttey
Wainley
Photographs of Them Offered in Evidence in George Trial
Canton judges and jurors heard testimony on April in the George murder case. Attorney Wise testified about a car ride the evening of the crime and the route through Haslett, with witnesses noting the surroundings and possible movements. Spectators crowded the Canton courtroom and women sketched the proceedings while Mrs. George, described as best dressed, faced lengthy cross examination and warnings from the judge about her silence.
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Canton
Wm. F. Cook
George
Lorin C. Wise
Servie
Khnedy
Tr Steing
Haslett Ivenar
Saxton
Georges
Jomst
Mrs. George
Althouse
McCarthy
George Witt Ube
Canton Trial Sees Defense Steady Amid Guilty Inference
In Canton the trial of Mrs. Asnip George unfolds with defense calm under probing cross examination. Prosecutors argue the defendant’s silence implies guilt while attorneys clash over admissibility of questions about her whereabouts at arrest. Judge Taylor sustains the defense, upholding the right to refuse to testify.
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Canton
Asnip
George
Mercia
Pieperene
Fj.erate
Jude
Ingel
Attirney Grant
Saxton
Mrs. George
Taylor
Dec
Sutbertly
Wimseiz
Expert Evidence Opens Wade Court of Inquiry Proceedings
Washington April 1 Rudolph K K Spleen a funeral director and embassador of Harrisburg PA testified he led the Fourth Pennsylvania regiment and served in Porto Rico He described cutting two to three inches of canned roast beef due to green discoloration and noted scale on the meat He said embalming fluids were used on meat similar to human bodies He found only a few bites of meat palatable and much discarded Dr W H D Bigelow of the agricultural department presented investigations from Chicago Kansas City and Omaha with samples from pack houses detailing canning processes and observations
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Washington
Wade Court of
Rudolph KK. Spleen
Harrisbore
Pennsylvania
Porto Rico
Spicer
WH. D. Bigelow
Agricultural Department
Bgelow
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
de Court
Scurvy and Frost Bites Strike Edmonton Trail Prospectors
Prospector migrants from Alaska report on the Edmonton trail from Dale Lake to Mixtsan's Bay post along the Josacd river. Many venturing for over a year suffer from scurvy and frost bite, with exhausted funds and limited medical care. HL Methregor appeals to British Columbia authorities for relief. Several sick and dying, hospitals reporting injuries along the trail between Atip and Glenora.
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Edmonton
Seattle
West
Alaska
Dae Lake
Mixtsan’s Bay Post
Josacd River
Indine Uitte Golk
Manny
Min
HL Methregor
Calnotin
Clenera
Atip
Glenora
Street Sprinkling Improves On Topeka Avenue
Topeka residents along Kansas Avenue note a more effective sprinkling today as the water company installs meters and queues street sprinklers for better service. Mr. Kaczynski explains the delays before meters were set, but promises first class water service in the future.
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Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Kaczynski
Arsenic In Candy Sparks Murder Probe
Hastings April 12 chemical analysis shows each candy piece contains four grains of arsenite enough to kill three people. Investigation progresses with arrests expected. evidence points to a woman who may have prepared the candy. Mrs Morey and others injured are recovering as rumors say an insane woman may have committed the act.
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Hastings
Mi SF. Morey
Ives
Progrese Uni
Eversthine
Cade
Hobart Suffers Ill Night After Residence Visit
Washington April 13 at the vice president Hobart’s residence it was reported he had a comfortable night but was much bothered today by illness. Doctors expressed cautious optimism while noting his condition remained serious.
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Hobart
Washington
Kansas Governor Battles Connecticut Savings Bank Law
The article reports Governor Stanley and Insurance Superintendent W. W. Church resisting a Connecticut savings bank bill aimed at limiting bond investments. Bond brokers urge action to shield state credit. Kansas asserts the measure targets depositors and misrepresents its intent.
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Stanley
W. W. Church
United States
Spitzer & Co
Toledo
Connecticut
Kansas
Karas
Church
Toteda
Coneectiour
Stumley
Connecticut Insurance Firms Prepared List for Kansas
W. W. Church, Connecticut insurance superintendent, prepared a list of Connecticut companies operating in Kansas with earnings figures. If a discriminatory law passes, these firms could be barred from the state immediately. Supporters urge caution, but the effort proceeds amid financial officials calling it a misstep at the state house.
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W. W. Church
Kansas
Connecticut
State House
The Billiard Champion Crowned in Chicago
Alfred De Oro defeated Jerome Keogh 600 to 800 to win the world billiards title at the Manhattan billiard hall after a lengthy three night match. Keogh delivered a strong uphill effort but fell short in the decisive game.
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Alfred de Oro
Chicago
Nlehe
Manhattan Billiard Hall
Jerome Keogh
Bk Keogh
Shore
Tovel Oo SS
Horse meat sausage case shocks Milwaukee health officers
Milwaukee health officials closed a horse meat sausage operation after inspector McCartney traced a West Side veterinary sausage factory linked to stables. Sausage shipped toward Watertown and Granville was discovered, with further seizures planned to halt horse meat supply to boarding houses and city markets.
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Milwaukee
Health Department
McCartney
West Side
Watertown
Wis
Behults
Granville
Chictco
Lantern Duel Ends in Tramp’s Death at Godfrey Station
A night watchman and a tramp exchanged gunfire by lantern light at Godfrey on the Chicago and Alton line. The tramp, about 50, was killed. the watchman Luttgart was wounded but not fatally. The tramp carried $15, a bowie knife, a candle and matches. Railroad men say the man was an outlaw run out of St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Godfrey
Luttgart
Chicago & Alton Road
Sattgart
Monticello Seminary
Chicago & Alton
Mitchell
Gillett
Lattgart
Satgart
Luttgarts
Easy for Chicago Blues Fall in Slugging Match
Kaneng Cy reports Chicago won the third game in a slugfest with Kansas City, wins depict a high scoring affair. Chicago piled hits including doubles, two triples and a home run. Meredith and Friend pitched, with heavy contact on both sides as the Blue Rug era showcased strong hitting and fielding errors. Ssind and Lane led Chicago with four singles and a double, while pace and execution influenced the outcome as the Orphans endured a tough turnover on the mound.
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Kansas City Blues
Kaneng Cy
Chicago
Orphans
Tytal
Vileteva
Meredith
Friend
Ssind
Lane
Viola Allen Sues Over Alleged Affair Revealed in The Christian
A libel suit filed by Viola Allen seeks damages after a provocative article in The Christian claims a publicized romance between Allen and Mason. The piece allegedly damaged Allen’s reputation, referencing Marion Masala and a lawyer, with Mrs. Mason’s daughter implicated by rumor.
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Apo
Anen
Berself Tid Jack
Masai
Wiite
Try Company
Privine Iy
Gaston
Mason
Pettess
Skeet
Mason Fx
Marion Masala
Mivs Aner
Ramur
Heroke
Hl. M. Clute
Fire damages Boston Playhouse on Tremont Street
A costly blaze at the Tremont Street playhouse, said to be sparked by a careless smoker, caused about 90000 in damages to the Boston Mu sum. Ground-floor stores were flooded but the Christian display, being shown at the theater, did not suffer serious harm.
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Beeton
Boston Musum
Tremont Street
Museume
the Christian
Hanged for murder in Crossville and more executions
Crossville Tennessee April 12 Hirem Hitt who murdered his young wife by pushing her into a well was hanged here today Also at Mansfield Kentucky April 1 Will Patt hanged for murdering his wife after she went to a baseball game with another man Augusta Maine April 13 Governor powers issues a warrant for a special election to fill the Second District seat left by the late Nelson Dingley set for June 18
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Crossville
Tenn
Hirem Hitt
Masfield
Will Patt
Ture
Dingley
Augusta
Pow
Nelson Dingley
Topeka City Council eyes Potwin annexation for growth
Greater Topeka the Watchword of the City Council shows no opposition as annexation of Potwin Place is proposed to boost population by about 1500. The Strip could be added to the city with street lighting, taxes, and street maintenance debated. Officials expect costs for new dynamo and lighting but project eventual self sufficiency.
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Topeka
Potwin Place
Potwin Phare
Potwin
Fighta
Pope
Bern
Patwin
Drew Kaif
Tee
Putin
Iren
General Revenue Fund
Thas
Toxpeka
Othar
Ube
Topelis
Topelm
Wonderful Cooker On Display At Topeka Foundry
A new lighting fuel saver cooker, shown at the Oxford bowl on Kansas avenue, claims to be a simple, non explosive device. Inventors Brower and Peyton of Emporia offer a tank with a pipe and valve that feeds oil to a flame, cooking for about one cent per hour. Sold in Kansas with county and state rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeke
Oxford Bowl
Kansas Avenue
Brower
W. D. Peyton
Emporia
Kansas
Topeka
Oxford
DH Forks Brower
Peyton
Pacific cable project to link Canada and Australia discussed
A Toronto report states Parliament will consider a bill to authorize a transcontinental cable linking Canada with the Australian Colonies. The plan envisages government subsidy of roughly one fifth of the cost, with a commission appointed to oversee the project and representatives to be named.
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Canada
Australia
Toronto
Oldest River Pilot Dena Parker Makes City Awe
In St. Louis on April 12 Captain Watheanlet W. Parker, noted as the oldest river man and pilot, astonished the city with his enduring skill. The event highlighted decades of service, recalling earlier days on the river and affecting Shelbyville and nearby ports.
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St. Louis
Watheanlet W. Parker
Ie Moen
Shelbyville
Bey” ‘Apa Barker Te
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Third Artillery
Malolos
Otis
Molineux
Grand Jury
Faltenkenn
Bela Benth
Eurebra
Mexico
Tron
Durenigy
Bernie Reihoud
France
Middlestore
Gap
Mullins
Eastern
Savings Bank Law
Isj
Kansas Securities
Inama
Viola Allen
Star of
Boston Museum
Uxordide
Greater Topeka
City Council
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