Stotsenburg Is Killed Leading Nebraska Regiment
Washington reports the death of Col John M Stotsenburg of the First Nebraska Infantry in the Quingua engagement near Ma dulos. He led a charge against entrenched insurgents and was killed with 44 wounded in the aftermath. A veteran of two wars, Stotsenburg, born November 24 1858 in Indiana, had a long Army career from cadet to colonel, renowned for strict discipline and scholarly pursuits at Ft Leavenworth and the University of Nebraska.
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Marita
Apal
Quingua
Abyust
Madulos
John M Stotsenburg
Nebranta
Sixth Cavalry
Lieut
Sisson
August C. Nissin
Nebraska Regiment
Washington
John MU Fer Stelsenbere
First
Nebraska Infantry
Aly
Quenqua
Military Academy
Leutenant
UK Sixth Cavalry
Ait Leckme
Mme
Arnona
New Mexico
Wounded Knee
Ft. Niobrara
Fi Mger
Ft Leavenworth
Kaw
Stateenberg
Pt. Leavenworth
University of Nebraska
Hia
Miwaita Sone
Nebraska troops in action at Quengua engage Filipinos
The report details First Nebraska and Fourth Cavalrymen in a mid river trench fight near Quengua south of Manila. Major Bell and Captains Bell and Stotsenberg are named among officers leading detachments. Casualties include killed Col Stotsenberg and Lt Slesen with many wounded as Americans push from trenches to seize the fortifications.
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Stotsenkere
Nebraskan Volunter
Manila
Col Bratt
Malate Fort
Merritt
Otis
Colton
Nebraska
Pratt
Ots
Cottos
Stotsenberg
Sixth Cavalry
Sthin Ho
Stotsen
Ters
Em- Meney
Caltetar
Whittier
New York
Sation
Coleter
Washington
Queneva
War Department
Quengua Place
Bell
Quengua
Stotsenbere
Slesen
German insult row sparks US Germany protest at New York banquet
Washington reports say Captain Coghlan of the Raleigh offended German officials by reciting the poem Hoch Der Kaiser at the Union League Club banquet in New York. Secretary Wu dismissed the language as a club dinner remark, while Berlin lodged a protest through Ambassador Von Holleben. The incident drew broad attention as officials noted no official state stance and praised Coghlan’s humor amid war talk.
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Washington
Coghlan
Heleish
Union League Club
New York
May
Herr von Holleben
State Department
Navy Department
Wim
United States
League Club
Teague Club
Invincible
Waltable
Dewey
Admiral von Dlod
Thia
der Kaiser
Dis
Fatherland
Manila
Man
West
Martin
Admiral Dewey
Capt. Coghlan
May Lose His Place Over War Remarks at Manila
Washington reports Captain Joseph Coghlan could lose command after comments on German conduct during the Spanish American War. Secretary of the Navy Long will not act until Coghlan replies. The department shows displeasure at remarks affecting U S foreign relations with Germany.
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New York
Fem
Washington
Manila
Spain
Joseph
Coghlan
Inlelich
Long
Ctain Coghlan
Lome
Tommorrow
Department Omichis
Germany
Department
United States
Coghlan Defends Speech At Union League Club
Captain Coghlan and Raleigh officers were guests at an Army and Navy club reception after his Friday speech drew criticism in Washington. He refused to clarify the remarks but insisted his statements about Germany and naval tensions were true and that he faced intensified scrutiny since entering the club.
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York
Coghlan
Todey
Union League Club
Germany
Corhlan
Raleigh
Army and Navy Club
J. Fred Pinrson
Washington
German ambassador protests Coghlan remarks at Washington
The German ambassador met Secretary Hay at noon to express concern over Captain Coghlan remarks at the Army and Navy club. Hay decried the lack of tact and bad taste but maintained that naval discipline alone should handle the case, with the German envoy to convey the department’s view to Berlin. Officials warn the episode could cause great discord if not handled discreetly.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Coghlan
Army and Navy Club
United States
Farden
Berlin
Coghlan Declines Court Martial Over Storytelling
Captain Coghlan smiled at the suggestion of a court martial and dismissed it. He argued that no one can be court martialed for telling a true story, noting Senator Depew warned such stories could lead to war. He urged readiness to tell the senator.
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New York
Evening World
Woman Rescued After Suicide Attempt in Hotel Room
Mrs Frank Engle of 113 West Twelfth Street attempted suicide yesterday evening by chlorine gas. Her 1 year old son alerted neighbors as he heard her call for help. A neighbor doctor saved her life while her husband Brack Engle was away and their daughter absent. The family has a history of heart trouble noted as motive for the act.
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Frank Engle
West Twelth Steest
Lving
Brack Faele
Rock Island
Governor Refuses to Pardon Wille Sell for Quadruple Murder
Governor Stanley declines to reconsider Wille Sell’s pardon request in the Neosho county murder case. Sell, sentenced to hang for killing his father, mother, brother, and sister years ago, had multiple prior denials. the governor demands new evidence of innocence before any action.
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Stanley
Wille Sell
Sell
Neosho County
Bell
Swad Man's Island dispute over sawmill site
Vancouver April 24. Trouble is feared as Messrs Stewart and Wells of Chicago plan to seize part of Swad Man's Island for a sawmill from the Canadian government while Mayor Garden asserts the island as a city park and will act to stop the intrusion.
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Vancouver
B.C
Messrs. Stewart and Wells
Chicago
Lynching and militia plans dominate Georgia crime debate
Atlanta readers see a fiery discussion on protecting white women as bands of vigilantes call for armed county militias and vigilant policing. Officials including Governor Candier and Attorney General Terrell advocate stronger laws, county police, and armed civilians. Mrs Felton and Mrs Gordon push militia funding and firearms for self defense.
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Atlanta
Palmetto
Lintie
Alfred Crawford
Sam Hose
Georgia
South
Atlantia
Candier
William J. North
Louis Gordon
Mexico
H. Felton
Terrell
M. Inman
Avlanta
O'Bear
Swinging to a limb accuses minister in Hose case
In Palmetto Georgia on April 4 a Black minister Lise Strickland aged 60 was found hanged a mile from town with ears and fingers removed and a placard stating we must protect our southern women. Hose confessed to hiring Strickland to carry out Alfred Crawford's murder amid mob action and a hurried town square trial.
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Palmetto
Lise Strickland
Sam Hose
Alfred Crawford
Strickland
Newnan
Alfred Granford
Hose
Thorns
Major Thomas
Thomas
Lynching of Strickland Shocks Town Near Crawford Case
Reports say Strickland, linked by accusation in the Crawford affair, was dragged from a courthouse near the Thomas place and lynched after resisting confession. The mob, active into daylight, later claimed another shooting death of Albert Sewell and vowed further violence against Black residents.
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Crawford
Thomas Place
Strickland
Woods
Trowe
Hose
Fairburn
Lee
Ely
Palmetto
Albert Sewell
Turned to Fiends. Georgia militia guards Newnan scene
Atlanta reports the Fifth regiment of Georgia militia was kept under arms at the armory to guard the county jail protecting G W Kerlin who killed Pearl Knott near Woolsey last week. Most believe troops were sent to curb unrest at Palmetto. Jextra trains ferried 3000 to 4000 people to Newnan. many stayed overnight and returned. A man carried a piece of Hose's heart to present to Governor Candler.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Candler
G. W. Kerlin
Pearl Knott
Woolsey
Palmetto
Newnan
Jextra
Hose
Freedom or Death trial nears verdict in Mrs George case
Canton April 24 The fourth and final week of the murder trial of Mrs George opened with jurors expected to hear closing arguments by tomorrow night after nearly seven months in jail under an indictment for first degree murder. The State's case, led by Attorney Grant, focused on credibility of defenses claiming emotional state at the time of threats as a mitigating factor while admitting the homicide.
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Canton
Mrs. George
George D. Saxton
Grutge
Attorney Grant
Grant
Monciderad
Waterloo Woman Found Dead In Cedar River Target
The body of Mrs. Henry Lemper was found today in the Cedar River near central Waterloo after six weeks missing. The body lay exposed along a busy thoroughfare, mistaken for a pile of rats by local children who had pelted it as a makeshift target before authorities recovered the victim.
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Waterloo
Henry Lemper
Cedar River
Curtis Progress in House Speakership Battle
Sherman of New York named speaker designee as Republican House eyes Reed succession. Curtis ranked second on key committees, with New York doorkeeper role and Kansas votes discussed. National Baptist Anniversary in San Francisco planned, Santa Fe round trips May 25 to June 18 with July 5 return, stopovers allowed. Literature and details available from Thos. King Ament in Topeka.
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Sherman
New York
Republican House of Congresa
Euce Ceed
Om Reed
Charles Girt
Comiutes
India
Aitaire
Curtis
Wiat Curtis Ws
Sux
Kansas
Mo Candiauue
National Baptist
San Francisco
Sante Fe
Pullman Palace
Californis
King
Ament
Topeia
Eckels Warns Democrats on 1900 Platform Appeal
In Los Angeles James Eckels former treasury comptroller says the Democratic campaign must stand on the Chicago platform or risk defeat. He argues silverites will lose western support and fail to draw eastern backing. In San Francisco The Call reports BR Baldwin plans a 2.2 million hotel project at the old Baldwin site with a temporary two story structure.
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Eckles
Los Angeles
James Eckela
the Treasury
Democratic Party
Chicago
Baldwin
San Francisco
BR. J. Baldwin
Bosses Fall Out The Chairman Refuses To Play Second Fiddle
A public row unfolds as the chairman rejects playing second fiddle amid internal disputes. Tensions rise within leadership as authority and directional control are challenged.
Fight Over Grain Inspector Appointment Splits Topeka Leaders
In Topeka a bitter fight over grain inspector selection pitted Governor Stanley against party chiefs. Thomas Cross was announced but opposition from John T. Chaney and David W. Mulvane halted the move. Wickham and Wyatt were floated before Cross was finally appointed, deepening rifts within the Kansas Republican ranks.
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Thomas Cross
Stanley
Pio
Shawnye Obaty
John T. Chaney
Republican County Central Comitittee
David W. Mulvane
Cy Leland
Erpublican
Wickham
Salina
Topeka
Salita
William
Wyatt
Capt
Stanley Mnally
Mulgane
Wyatt_ams
Wickham van Mire
Chaney
Amulyune
Chilrrnam Chaney
Tien
Mulvane
Igon
Grain Ensyec
Kingie
Gow
Graly
Noe
Charky
Ptrothwar Cross
Cross Due
Man Suicides At Pratt After Long Illness
Heeman Potter, a wiry bachelor at Pratt, killed himself Sunday by taking morphine. He had suffered from a cancer that wore away his lower jaw, making life bleak. Authorities report he left a sizeable estate and no known next of kin.
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Pratt
Heeman Potter
Fariar
Tie
Pittsburg Merges Coal Interests To Form Regional Plant
April 4 reports Mr EM Turkington and Colonel Stone have sold all interests in the Midlend smelters to New Jersey and Parsons stockholders and formed a company to develop 1490 acres of coal land southeast of Cherokee. Plans include an immense seal plant, coal shafts, a cake plant, and a wine smelling plant. The new town will have its own railroad and several other features to Penarth.
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Pittsburg
Kan
EM Turkington
Colonel Stone
New Jersey
Parsons
Cherokee
Alreids
Penarth
Sulten seeks American farming experts for empire resources
Constantinople April 24 reports the empire aims to develop agricultural resources by securing American agricultural experts through the United States Minister Strauss. The experts would be attached to the ministry of agriculture and forests. Weather: Chicago April 24 notes Kansas tonight may see fair skies with growing cloudiness and variable conditions.
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Bsulten
Constantinople
Empire
United States
Strauss Tn
Chicago
Kansas
Warreer
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