ILOILO TAKEN BY COMBINED FORCE STOPPED AT TOLLE
Washington dispatches report Dewey’s ships bombarded Iloilo as Gen Miller landed troops. The town fell under cover of rifle fire, rebels fled, and no American casualties occurred. Reports from Manila confirm the capture with warnings and limited insurgent resistance.
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Otis
Dewey
Navy Department
Bdewen
Washington
Martia
Secretary of Navy
Weigned
Capture of Tilly by American forces at Manila
Details describe the February 10 11 actions under General Miller to seize Hallo and the insurgent fort at Tilly in Manila. Petrel and Boston supported bombardment while infantry and aerial detachments from the Fras son and Petrel landing cleared the fort. The town and defenses fell with fires and evacuations of refugees.
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Manila
Tilly
United States
Wirheadier
Miller
Petrel
Uni
Howtos
Priday
Boia
Foolovk
Boston
Rowton
Craler Frasson
Hentushupe
Eunhost Petrel
Aen
Goilo
Holstine
Molle
Aguinaldo
Hierry
London
Tueter
Menited
Caloocana
War dispatches from Manila and Atlantic shipping losses
The report details American troop positions around Manila including trenches north of Malabon and Caloocan, with units such as the Twentieth Kansas and First Idaho volunteers entrenched. It notes casualties among several soldiers, the Charleston cruiser near Malolos, and the sinking of the Germanic steamer due to ice and heavy ballast in New York harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caloocan
Manila
Malabon
Regi
Ment
Aloucan
Ines
Pasagua
Fourth United States Cavalry
Idaho
Twenty-third Infantry
Georg A. Seaman
Wattery He
Wieh Artillery
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers
Brinton
Stevens
Kagsis
Smerny
Caloo
Charleston
Malolos
Bilndlur
New York
North River
Blizzard disrupts Atlantic shipping with many wrecks reported
A fierce blizzard paralyses coastwise traffic along the Atlantic. Reports of vessels wrecked or unable to reach port flood in from numerous directions as ships ride out the storm. The Ward liner Cinnfuegos from Cuba was expected at New York docks but ran into heavy seas during a wild night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bilzzard
Ward
Cuba
Sandy Huck
Cunard
Etruria
Spaarndam
Fire Island
Paris
Highlands
Glasgow
Atgenquih
Macedonia
Blizard
Ort
la Bretagne
Geta
Cymric
Missing boats linger in peril as savage weather rages
Doubts persist for three missing boats while survivors Morrisell and Ria endure frigid open-boat ordeals and land finally. Agent Carrollan hopes the missing crew reached shore unseen due to telegraph outages amid near-shore abandonment. Ships report steady arrivals after a fierce blizzard with steamers entering New York harbor and others expected, while Catania's safety concerns ease after repairs at St Michaels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisell
Ria
Agent Carrollan
Glasgow
New York
Catania
Furlong
St. Michaels
Sandy Hook
Tania
Missing Boats From Steamer Lawrence Reported
Baltimore officials said no word had reached the Merchants' and Miners' Steamship company by dawn about three boats from the steamship Lawrence wrecked yesterday near Port Royal. All officers and crew members are said to live in Baltimore, with inquiries continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Royal
Savannah
Wiliam Tatchenoo
Merchants’ and Miners’ Line
Baltimore
Reyal
South Carolina
Port Reyal
A. J. Morrisell
Anrd
Willis
Morrisell
J. J. Carrollan
Lawrence
Merchants’ and Miners’ Steamship Company
Port Royal, & C
Snowbound Colorado towns feel relief as rails reopen
Denver reports a warm spell eases mountain distress from a long storm. Rail lines reopen or improve as the Rio Grande rushes coal to Aspen and Leadville camps. Avalanche danger looms near Silver Plume. towns shift residents to Georgetown while through routes struggle to clear Hagerman and Red Clit passes. No definitive opening date for some lines.
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Denver
de Denver
Elo Grande
Usial
Colorado Midland
Leadville
Hagerman Pass
Colorado & Southern
South Park
Red Clit
Rio Grande
Silver Plume
Georgetown
Icy Mardi Gras in Deep Freeze Across Gulf Coast
New Orleans sees record cold and damage to crops as Rex parade proceeds amid ice on Bayous and frozen bays. Meridian reports four below zero with Gulf coast temperatures below freezing. Bay St. Louis and Vicksburg area ice disrupts river traffic. storm delays arrival of warship Chicaro. Mississippi reports widespread crop damage and Florida reports storm damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mercury
Bayous
Terre Bonne
Lafourche
Bayou St. John
Esplanade Bridge
Chicaro
Hiere
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Meridian
Bay St Louis
Mississippi Sound
Henderson's Point
Vicksburg
Florida
McKinley tariff views debated in London dispatch
London reports claim President McKinley told joint commission members he may seek tariff revision before term end, signaling possible protectionist shift. British business circles note credible sources citing planned American tariff changes benefiting England trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cabile Dispatch
McKinley
Hich Commission
Chronicle of Today
England
Times discusses Nicaragua canal treaty and compensation
London reports The Times publishes a lengthy historical article arguing for compensation if the Clayton Bulwer treaty is abrogated and urging that Britain can mix friendship with business. An editorial echoes this stance asserting treaty rights are undeniable while acknowledging America’s vital interests in the canal question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Nicaragua Canal
America
United States
Dellenbaugh Guilty Acting as Judge and Counsel
Cleveland February 14 the circuit court has found Judge Dellenbaugh guilty as charged in the third specification the verdict was read by Judge Hale and Dellenbaugh was not present as he sat as judge in the common pleas court the sentence awaits announcement in a few days the third specification concerns the OK placed on the Manning divorce decree with alleged personal interest as counsel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Circuit
Han
Dellenbaugh
O. K
Manning
Hale
Common Pleas
Destitute Families in New York Hit 15000 As Cold Wave Bites
The Flair estimate shows nearly all of the 15,000 destitute households in New York City are freezing or starving as a winter storm halts aid efforts. Thousands of fruit sellers and small traders, including Jews Italians Greeks Syrians and Armenians, have lost livelihoods and face starvation. outdoor workers report widespread unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flair
Department Store Bill Moves in Illinois
A Chicago retailers committee of 50 members met at the Great Northern hotel to revise a departmental store bill now before Springfield. The bill retains key provisions from last year, bans more than one merchandise sale under one roof in cities over 100000, and plans a mass meeting for dealers, real estate owners, and others affected. The committee named C Gillmann M W Diffley and S W Roth to arrange the meeting place and speakers with an invitation to lawmakers and local officials including Mayor Harrison and ex Governor Altgeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Retailers’ Association
Great Northern
Une
House
Springfield
C. ¥. Gillmann
M. W. Diffley
5. W
Union Pacific Buys South Omaha Land for New Trackage
Union Pacific Railroad closes six blocks in South Omaha for added trackage between Omaha and South Omaha. Illinois Central to use part of the new line. track work to start in spring and a new passenger depot likely to be built in South Omaha. Also reported: three Texans freeze to death near McKinney, Collins County, Texas, after walking home from Dallas.
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South Omaha
Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Illinois Central
South
St. Louis
Republic
Dallas
Tex
Ben Graves
Alexander Clark
Will Johnson
Collina County
Texas
McKinney
Digby Fire Destroys Major Downtown Block
Fire that started in Letreny & Bros. dry goods store in Digby last night swept through the town s main business area. Between 15 and 20 buildings were burned with no precise loss estimate yet. Digby, population about 2000, lies on the Annapolis basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digby
Halifax
Letreny & Bros
Annapolis Basin
Ilolio SURRENDER SITE DESCRIBED TO OUR TROOPS IN PHILIPPINE ERA
The report describes the town of Iloilo as a pivotal, well protected harbor area near Guimaras. It notes the climate, health conditions, and housing styles under American occupation, stating troops will find the town restful despite prior transport confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Eohito
Bulgaria Sinks 800 Miles from Azores With 41 Aboard
A passenger list from Hamburg American shows 41 passengers aboard the Bulgaria when sighted 800 miles from the Azores on February 1. The Weehawken aided by supplying boats and pumping out water, with 12 crew and 11 passengers rescued. many others unaccounted. Authorities reported the ship with a broken rudder and flooded bunkers, with graver prospects than initially believed.
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Bulgaria
Daily
Mall
Ponta del Carlo
Aspens Talancks
Husserns
Weehaven
New York
Stesnalip Euhewrice C. Jarehoy
Jacob Ade
Johanne Ade
Josephine Pitetzki
Joseph
Society Divorce Headlines from London Court
Baron Carl De Merick wins divorce citing adultery with maid's brother. Former Miss Lillian Young, said to be American, linked to the case. Francis C. Baring granted divorce after wife’s adultery with cousin, the Baron Brougham’s brother. Both cases involve prominent society figures in London.
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London
Carl DeMerick
Lillian Young
Francis C. Baring
Fon Fregirald
Thomas Dudley Brougham
Baron Brougham
Fire damages several buildings at Kahn Fellheimer complex
A mysterious fire at 4:20 a.m. swept through the upper stories of the hat maker Kahn Fellheimer & Co. at 196 West Third, then spread to H. A. Zelnheimer & Co. clothing concerns and Sanford Warner & Storrs next door. The initial buildings burned completely while the Sear building was saved, though contents were ruined. A loss of about $500,000 is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Kahn, Fellheimer & Co
Weat
Third Street
Race
Sear
CAN'T BURY HER DEAD. New York City faces unclaimed graves
New York city cannot bury its unclaimed dead as the East River freezes, hindering steamers from reaching Bart's Island cemetery. Only recently, coffins remained unburied after last Tuesday, while the city sorrowfully watches delayed burials and appeals for aid amid the cold, stranded bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charities Department
Bart's Island
$20 000 For The Poor In Mayor Van Wyck Plan
New York February 14 Mayor Van Wyck informed Commissioner Keeler that 20 000 dollars were set aside to relieve the poor with half funded by Tammany and 5 000 each from Richard Croker and James Keene. In St Louis a fire at Corner Stone Fel ardian and May plantation killed Silan Jones and six children. the house and contents were destroyed and all occupants perished. Weather reports indicate generally fair conditions with westerly winds.
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New York
van Wyck
John Www Keeler
Atcent
Charldon
Tammany
Hail Pave
Amoune
Richard Croker
James KR
Keene
St. Louis
Silan Jones
May Plantation
Mr. Jones
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Iloilo Falls
Gen. Miller
Manin
Frm
Vel
Corbin
Pobio
Ota
Jotla
Rupertean Forcas
Ith
Tean
Sienedy
Tretrei
Mfantia
United States Actlers
Righment
Tennessee Volunteers
Eighteenth
United States Infantry
War Department
Utah Artillery
San Francisco
Chance
Signal Corps
Marcus P. Miller
Iloilo
Atlantic Coast
Colo
Miss
Wkinley
Department Stores
Union Pacific Deal
Cas
Chin
Alent
Almoat
Anny
Avery
Une Harbor
Guimaras
Muller
Fat
Tiotlo
Alom
Azores
Weehawken
London Society
Baring
By Tammany, Croker, and
Jim Keene
Kansas
Ava
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