A Battle Impending In Front Of Calumpit
Washington reports a major campaign plan with Gen MacArthur advancing on Calumpit from the south while Gen Hale threatens the enemy flank and Gen Lawton moves around to the northeast toward the same stronghold. The double movement aims to encircle Calumpit as insurgent forces concentrate near Fut Calumpit. Casualty and troop movements are detailed, with reports of positions along the Quingua River and surrounding countryside as U.S. forces prepare to strike.
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Smuntta
Cellinale
Ged Lawton
Columm
Takei
Huys
Uvebines
War Department
Manila
Falumplt
Mathirs
Bedre Grien
MacArthur
Calumet
Lawton
Ray
Calematt
Sindian
Mdnk
Cole
Matabor
Mulelos
Lewton
Nuraneay
MaceArthvar
Mabslos
Neomfnehoe
Gonral Layton
Aelroulions
Nnlfe
Notzaeny
Hureaus
Malulos
Warehington
Rte Paltowine
Vines
Ste
Quingua
Calmplt
Juindie Wheaton
Tieive
Dutaingy
Taurton
Norigny
Mareh
Etiam
Minla
Ashington
Rat Nebrawien
A. M. Stdsenburg
JF Starch
Bergetint Charies Melesiaie Cavalry
Qrvany L
J. Jackson
D. Skinner
KoMustian
Charles Power
Rainn Winther
Bullock
Edward Quinn
Abuts
John B.chrew
Sieht
Patsy O'Connor
Fragmentary Combat Injury List From An Unknown Site
A garbled roster of soldiers and injuries appears, naming Edwin F Grease James Keenan David Wilkins and many others with severities ranging from severe to slight. Officers Sergeant Clyde Vosburgh Corporal Dallas Wer and others are listed beside unit references such as Har ry Stookover company K and First California Company D.
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Edwin F Grease
James Keenan
David Wilkins
Vere
Clyde Vosburgh
Hie Fygion
Dallas Werforson
Legnmerate
Company K
Harry Stookover
Frank Fau Ki Wes
Robert L Smith
Wm. HL Lares
Fred Gibbs
Otto Getro
Carl Gardner
Walter Larson
Robert LL Dally
Airian Hackett
Jeg
Bert Thomas
Vtah Artillery
Filipinos Retreat Under Hale Division Advance
Dispatch describes General Hale's division advancing toward the Ily Grande river with Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota units, engaging rebels along the Haghag river. About 250 prisoners were captured, nearly 200 natives were counted dead, a Spanish captain among the dead, and heavy fighting reported as American regiments push toward Calumpit Malolos and Map.
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Hale
Hyjee
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Ma- Mis
Ily Grande River
Fallan
Quinkane
Port Killa
Whieyen
Arong
Haghag
Calumph
Gan
Americana
Catanple
Calumpit
A Rush of Homeseekers Near Durango
Durango Colorado April 2 many homeseekers have landed en route for the Ute reservation to be opened for settlement on May 4. The reservation offers excellent opportunities for watering and irrigation enterprises and it is claimed plenty of water will be provided to settlers.
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Durango
Col
Duranzo
Richard Harding Davis to Wed Cecil Clark in Marion
In Marion Massachusetts on April 25 1912 it is announced that Richard Harding Davis will wed Cecil Clark on Thursday May 4 The ceremony will be at St Gabriel Episcopal Chapel with Rev Peety Brown of Boston officiating The Clark cottage Capesyum Tittle chapel will be decorated by a Boston florist A Boston caterer will provide the repast guests will arrive by private car The couple will remain in town to attend her mother SHOE.
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Marion
Mass
Richard Harding Davis
Cecil Clark
Chris
John M. Clark
Serviers
St. Gabriel's
Low
Fr Yillure
Peety Brown
Toxbury
Clark
Boston
Boxton
Davis
Unclear historical notice from scattered OCR text
The readable fragments describe a ceremonial or political event with mentions of attendance by various figures and locations, but the passage is severely garbled. It references a Sheraton setting, a gathering or conference, and potential discussions tied to governance and election themes, though many names and details are unreadable.
Sign the Pledge Campaign Urges Total Abstinence Signing
The State Temperance union appeals for a nationwide pledge signing drive. Leaders urge churches Sabbath schools and Young People Societies to start now. Each person should sign a pledge card and keep a pledge roll as church or temperance society property. This initiative aims to benefit individuals and strengthen the community beginning on Prohibition day.
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The
State Temperance Union
Governor Defies Grain Dealers Over Inspectorship Clash
Topeka grain dealers face renewed dispute as Governor Stanley insists on Cross serving as deputy grain inspector while Ewan and allied firms threaten to run their own weighing and inspection. Galloway recounts company resistance, the use of check weighers from Kansas City, and a split among commission houses over who should supervise Topeka grain amid political pressure and ongoing upheaval.
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Ioversue
Topeka
Cross
Kwan
Eleator Company
Frank Galfowsky
Galloway
Ewan
Wheater Company
Gaines
Ewin
Tourant
Uwe
Wickhan
Shawnee
Igeo
Derine
Kansas Avenue
Commission House Habilues
Wickhant
Dave Mulvane
Mulvane
Hays
Ross
Crass
Stanley
McKenzie
Grain inspection order shifts power to governor
The text describes inspectors being assigned to oversee grain shipments with costs borne by the grain in or out. Populist inspector W. Frasius is ordered to stay in place, then the order is rescinded and Frasius handles shipments for a company. It discusses the inspector’s role between farmer and dealer and Governor Stanley’s acceptance of the law as intended.
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W. Frasius
Frastirs
Stanley
Big Minnesota department store combine shapes up
Minneapolis leaders unveil a plan for a three firm national department store combine with stores planned in Minneapolis Chicago New York Duluth Detroit Milwaukee and Manila. Capital pegged at 50 million dollars with 10 million already on hand to counter trusts. John Panton of Duluth and cash interests from Chicago Duluth are involved. Buffalo man expected. Olson Co. the only Minneapolis representative in the arrangement.
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Minneapolis
Minn
P. H. Cooper
Siegel, Cioper & Co
Chicago
New York
Duluth
Detroit
Milwaukee
Mafta
Cooper
Deartment
Ansetini
John Panton
Buffalo
Olson & Co
Crippled for Life Suit Against City and Others
Walter Anderson and Maggie Anderson sue in district court for 36.00 damages 5.18 and 1500 for medical fees after a safe door in a building collapsed injuring Walter. Defendants include W P Pierce T A Pierce and the city of Salt Lake. The petition alleges the door fell from a wall and crushed him causing internal injuries. The sheriff took possession of security in the case.
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Walter F. Anerson
Captured Filipino idol shocks New York readers
A Manila brought god statue, carved with glass prisms and a turban, was captured by a Kansas regiment in the Philippines and shipped to George Kramer in the United States. The idol, a vivid Tagalog relic, is described in detail and seen as a relic of the fading Tagalog power.
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New York Journal
Sixth Avenue
Manila
George Kramer
Kansas Volunteers
Charles’ Schilefarth
Pasig
Tooting
Kramer
United States
Swat
Philippines
Kansas flour to the front in London market praise
T Herbert Medill visited Topeka and touted Kansas flour as leading the world on the London market. He urged against scoured wheat, predicting rising demand and premium prices for Kansas wheat, and outlined plans to expand shipments and factory output with trips to St Joseph and London forthcoming.
Murder Mystery Reveals Body in Colorado Ranch
Denver April 25 reports from Byers Arapahoe county 70 miles east of Denver find the body of Otto Goette known as Brown a sheep rancher murdered Sept 20 1895. Goette disappeared and 2000 sheep were sold in Omaha a draft for sale receipts cashed at Colorado National Bank by Dr HL Boeler suspicion pointed to Boeler though pursuit failed Salt Lake. The body buried beside a stream on the ranch with a large skull hole supports murder.
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By Rains
Colorado
Denver
Byers
Arapahoe County
Otto Goette
Brown
Goette
Omaha
Colorado National Bank
BR. HL Boeler
Boeler
Salt Lake
Governor angrily rebukes adjourned legislative committee
Governor Stanley denounces the adjournment of the Investigation of the Suricuiturs College Regents committee. He claims private business pulled members away and warns no additional pay will be provided from executive funds. Sergeant at arms Syr Dixon describes the meeting and the planned Manhattan trip for further inquiry.
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Suricuiturs College
Stanley
Fet
Syr Dixon
Argonia
Dixon
Opening of Creamery at Blue Rapids Picnic Held
April 25 report from Blue Rapids notes the Hine Trapids creamery opened yesterday with a farmers picnic in the opera house. Most local farmers and families attended and showed interest in milk products. Prof. Cottrell of Manhattan College was principal speaker with Nebraska State University faculty addressing the meeting.
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Blue Rapids
Hine Trapids Creamiory
Opera House
Cottrell
Manhattan College
Nebraska State University
Coal Duty Case Rules Free Anthracite Imports
Judge Mor, U.S. circuit court in San Francisco, holds coal with under 92 percent fixed carbon taxed 67 cents per ton. anthracite over 92 percent fixed carbon admitted free under the 1897 act. Charles P. Cole imported 2490 tons from Swansea on the Muskogle. duty paid under protest. Appellate ruling in New York sustained the collector, and the circuit court decision was rendered against Cole.
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San Francisco
Morrow
United States Circuit Court
Charles P. Cole
Swansea
Wales
Board of General Appraisers
New Yorks
Cole
Exsiiah inventor boxes new rail system for Liverpool and Manchester
An exsiiah inventor proposes a syndicate to build a high speed electric railway between Liverpool and Manchester. The Shehtling express runway would cover about 23 miles in two minutes with cars on trestles above ground and speeds near 140 miles per hour. The system features unusual oblong train cars and Kulde wheel guidance. The first line may begin operation on the Liverpool to Manchester route after 1870.
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Box
B. Beby
Bay Juni
Liverpool
Manchtater
Liverpool and Manchest
Benebear
Fragrant Flowers Used in European Perfume Trade
A fragment states that 4200 plant species grow in Europe for commercial use, with 420 perfumes driving scent and soap manufacture. White blooms lead, 157 scented varieties. yellow blossoms 77 percent scented. red flowers 84 of 823 scented. blue blooms 34 of 584 scented. violet 13 of 208 scented.
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Europe
Rise of five inches in Missouri River at Kansas City
Missouri River risen five inches reported from Kansas City this morning. Gauge at 222 feet one and two tenths above danger. Bottom land and business cellar areas show encroachment but no serious damage yet. Weather bureau notes repeat yesterday’s forecast with slow continued rise to be stationary about 21 hours earlier at St Joseph and intermediate points. Plattsmouth shows four inch rise. St Joseph up four inches in past four hours.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Missouri River
St. Joseph
St Joseph
Plattamouth
Cigar seizures continue in New Haven city police action
New Haven authorities report further seizures of counterfeit stamped cigars manufactured by WM. Ducode of Lancaster Pa. The government seized 10,000 more clears today, bringing total seizures in the city to over 15,000.
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New Haven
Conn
Regene
WM. Ducode
Lancister
Russia Seeks Persian Gulf Port in Unimpeachable Report
The Times of India quotes an unimpeachable source that Russia has secured an interest in a Persian Gulf portion allowing potential reclamation of the area. The port likely referred to is Bundar-Abbassee, with Teheran as the origin of the information. Also noted is the death of John Gaitsmith of New York, a leading figure at J Galtamith Co., a prominent cotton firm.
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Russia
Bombay
Times of India
Persian Gulf
John Gaitsmith
New York
John Galtsmith
J. Galtamith & Co
Oaen
Receiver Appointed for Gillett Cattle in Kansas
Judge Randolph appoints L Wright receiver for 4100 head of Gillett cattle in Lyon and Chase counties. combined with prior receiverships totals about 1300 head. Wright to move cattle to grass feeding. cattle currently winter fed. Weather notes: Chicago reports Kansas forecast generally fair tonight and Wednesday with variable winds.
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Gillett Cattle
Emporia
Randolph
L. Wright
Lyon
Chase Counties
M. Wright
Chicago
Kansas
Lady Austen elected president of Surrey parish council
London April 25 Lady Roberts Aus ten has been elected president of the parish council of Surrey. Lady Austen is re elected to preside over a public body.
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London
Lady Roberts Austen
Surrey
Lady Austen
Explosion destroys gum factory leaves city in shock
Philadelphia reports an explosion at Fleer's chewing gum works on Twenty fourth and Callow Hill streets. About 400 workers were present as buildings were wrecked and several adjoining structures damaged. Two dead bodies recovered with many injured. ambulances and police poured to the scene. Later reports list additional fatalities and numerous injuries as fire and debris spread through the block.
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Philadelphia
Fleer
Forth
Callow Mill Street
Fleor
Musicak
Twenty-fourth
Callow
Hull
Ligsie Donnie
Burr
O'Donsell
Balle
Stackhouse
George Cowsor
Camden
N. J
Edward Ghlanouah
Michael Hanahas
Picrman
Baa
Totus
Calton Hill Street
Aleoslt Vo Aetal
Arthur Donahue
Donahue
Grover
Gison
Miners Strike Expands Across Belgian Districts
Verdflagging in Cheriero Blyns Liege districts sees about 40,000 miners on strike with frequent disturbances. A worker was killed in Liege amid protests. Dutch and Belgian manufacturers rush coal contracts for Britain as stoppage widens.
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England
Brussels
Churiero
Blyns
Liege
E+lelandsmeufacturers
Great Britain
Canadian Pacific official arrives in view of railway plans
San Frances April human interest note says C a n a d i a n P a r t i c railway president C anadian Paritic railway president San Frances from Montreal on a pressing trip to advance interests. Attending with him W F Mathews FE Adame and J P Roddick are listed as directors and counsel. Death of R Glover Denver details follow, with a cattle business background and 51 years of age. Mexico seeks a New York loan finance Secretary of Finance Limantour to visit New York for government business and a loan negotiation.
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San Frances
E Wuiltm C. van Morne
Canadian Paritic Railway
Montreal
Jock Atter
Hin Fwd
W. Fr. Mathews
Canadiist Pack
FH. M. Wells
de J. P. Roddick
Funes
R. Glover
Denver
Hedolph F Glover
FE. Adame
Troughout
Morsana
Mr.Glover
Mexico
New York City
Secre of Finance
Jones Ives Limantour
New York
Mesicu Im Neork
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Aguinaldo
Gen.Hale
Gen. Lawton
Pormal
Hobson
Orient
Seattin
Rowerie
Gov. Stanley
Department Stores
Salina
London Merchant
T. Herbert Medill
Medill
Landon
BH. Medi & Sor
Topeka Arillers
Medi
Herbert Hackney
Topeka Mule Company
St. Joe
McAnil Wands
Sr. Medill
Agricultural College
U. S
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