Battle Outside Iloilo As American Forces Skirmish
A battalion of the Eighteenth U S Infantry clashes with insurgents near Jaro Iloilo. Americans drive the enemy, hoist the flag over Jaro, with a lieutenant and a private wounded. Brigadier Miller dispatches reports. combat ends with heavy insurgent losses and some native casualties.
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Col. Potter
Pouster
Digntal Compa
Shvite
M. F. Miler
Olle
United States
Philippine Islands
Miller
Cheat- Ham
Tennessee Velunteer Regiment
Ghaing
Keller
Eigteenth United States Infantry
Jaro
Bello
Jace
Ieosen
Teor
Griffittia
Presidencia
Tienant
Casualties at Manila Wounded Chiefs Reported
Washington Feb 1 The war department received a report listing Twentieth Kansas wounded on Feb 7 and other units. Sergeant Keithley and several privates are named with varying injuries. Also notes First California and First South Dakota casualties from desultory fighting near Pusix. Aguinaldo cousin killed. report cites execution at Calnocan on Feb 10 amid heavy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keithley
20Th Kansas
Washington
Santa
Twentieth
Kansas
Encacement Co
California
Alten Grant
Albert Emerteh
Ray Yoreh
Wis
Walsh Revere
Wic F. Dunne
Henry Witter
Sieht
Edwin A. Hartig
South Dakota
Pusix
Aguinaldo
New York
Malolos
Huldomero Aguinaldo
Gen. Aguinaldo
Calnocan
Montana
Fonnaylvania
Californians Drive Insurgents From Front Lines in Prolonged Skirmishes
Colonel Smitt with Companies L C and K of the California Volunteers cleared enemy positions along the front after several clashes with Fulpley forces. Nine Californians were lightly wounded as insurgents, short on ammunition, offered stubborn resistance before being driven toward Take Lazung de Tayo. Outposts extend 12 miles, with occasional shots breaking quiet in the region.
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Smitt
California Volunteers
Fulpley
Brush
California
Washington Regiment
Idaho Regiment
Sixth Artillery
Take Lazung de Tayo
Narrow Escape Between Etruria and Marblehead
The Cunard liner Etruria escaped a collision with the U S cruiser Marblehead amid heavy fog and snow near Boston. Officers reversed engines to avert disaster as the two ships passed, with waves of thanks as the near miss unfolded.
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Etruria
Marblehead
New York
Pebi5
Tribene Mura
Cunard
Darrowly
Sium
Mar- Dietaract
Io'rlnek
Sammy Hook
Arder
Persnson
Hart
Varth
Ferguson
Rare
Eigen
Havari
Provincetown
Mass
Ferruson
Laces in a Blaze Rock New York Shops Fire
A blaze swept 117 and 119 Princes Street New York damaging the establishments of Joachim and Finkelstein and other firms across a large building. Losses run high with damaged laces babies wear and white goods. Firefighters battled the flames amid a smoke filled scene as several firms reported substantial losses.
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New York
Princes Street
Joachim & Finkelstein, Claiks and Sults
Hyman, Ossusky & Co
Gustav Mendelssohn
Gustav Reno
Adolph Miller
Aifoiniig
Wawr
Desperate Longshore Strike Threat Looms in United States
A large scale longshoremen strike threatens 3000 workers amid demands for raising pay from 1.75 to 2 in Spanish silver for ten hours daily. Gen Ludlow may avert conflict after favorable action for strikers previously. tensions rise as Cubans and authorities brace for potential clashes with American troops.
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New York
Fen
Herald
Jihvana
Earch
Todlow
Ludlow
No Money for Inspectors in State Grain Office
State Auditor Cole, following Attorney General Crozier's opinion, has refused to audit the January salaries and expenses for the state grain inspection and its fifty one deputies. The AG confirms funds require a specific appropriation, urging Legislature to fix the law to permit payment from the treasury. The auditor plans to push legislative action and seek an appropriation for salaries and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Croiard
Bpeofor
Culver
Godard
Beteral
Martin
Lave
Pranks At Whester University Endanger Freshman
February 19 Toledo reports Ernest Weld of Marysville was initiated into the Cocyx club at Whester University. He was placed in a box gagged and handcuffed, delivered to his sister at Hoover cottage in freezing cold. Weld nearly died from exposure and may lose his ears. Club members face arrest.
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Toledo
Whester University
Cocyx Club
Ernest Weld
Marysville
Hoover Cottage
Tere
Weld
Decline to Allow Prayer at Havana Cemetery
Havans Feb 1 A Havana bishop has refused Father Thomas Sherman from Porto Rico permission to lead prayers at the cemetery for Maine disaster graves. The city council will send three members to the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havans
Monsiener Santander
Havana
Thomas Sherman
Porto Rico
Maine
SAVED LEE TENT IN STORM SHAKES HOSPITAL CAMP
Havana reports a violent wind storm that toppled about 200 tents in Major General Lee’s camp, leaving 1,800 soldiers briefly shelterless. Lieutenant Sartoris and Fitzhugh Lee Jr. and several young officers clung to tent ropes to keep General Lee’s sleeping quarters from collapsing.
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Havana
Lee
Maus
Sartoris
Fitzhugh Lee, Jr
Remember the Maine Observance Grips City
In New York a year after the Maine explosion near Havana 266 American sailors died. Flags fly at half mast on city hall, schools, and public buildings. Vessels in harbor display half mast, and private homes suspend flags with “Remember the Maine” in shop windows.
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New York
United States
Maine
Havana
Uhase Golue
Nlers
Death of Chas Backus a Founder of American Express
New York February 15 Charles Chapman Backus died at age 81 a key organizer of the American Express company. He helped found the express line between New York City and Buffalo and served as an agent in Utica with Hennett Backus and Fawley. The business began carrying money packets for banks along the New York Central line and evolved to freight and merchandise, with Backus instrumental in its expansion and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Company
New York
Charles Chaplan Backus
Livingston, Wells & Pome- Toy
New York City
Buffalo
Hennett, Backus & Fawley
Uties
N. Y
New York Central and
Hudson River
Henry Wells
Backus
Fierce Debate Delays Canal Amendment in Congress
In pi Tresa hosted a fierce session as supporters pressed the Nitarsega canal bill amid civil bill clashes. Sherman of New York arrived, designated committee chair pro tem Hawkins. debate shifted to committee of the whole pending canal amendment, with Mephirn seeking a special order and objections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pep. i
Pi Tresa
Mr. Sherman
New York
Washington
Claire
Mgamete
Mephirn
Town
House
Wipes
A General Strike Threatens Arkansas and Indian Territory Mines
Fort Smith Arkansas February 15 a general strike threatens all coal mines in Arkansas and the Indian Territory as miners press demands after clashes at Harsshorne and Witerton. Upfraters and operators clash over layoffs and replacements as a conference nears a decision that could close every district mine. In Rochester New York February 15 Jacob Van Husen a Penfield farmer was murdered at his home with a club and a gun. Authorities seek a tramp suspect robbery motive but only a watch and small money were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Territory
Fort Smith
Ark
Oklahoma
Gulf
Indian Territory
Harsshorne
Witurton
Rochester
Jacob van Husen
Penfield
Troops to Stay Put as Resolution Fails in Pana Meeting
Resolutions urged Sheriff Downey to ask Gov Tanner to recall troops but failed to pass with only three of ten aldermen in support. Downey agreed to comply. Barrows Named Librarian Nominee. Washington February 15 The president will nominate Representative Samuel Barrows of Boston for Librarian of Congress.
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Pana
Til
Sheriff Downey
Gov. Tanner
Barrows
Washington
Samuel Barrows
Boston
Masa
Lbrarian
Congressional l Library
Strike Rumors Signal Santa Fe Telegraphers Walk-Out
Fort Worth Texas February fifteenth reports strained relations between the Santa Fe Railway and the Order of Railway Telegraphers may lead to a strike across 9000 miles. Discharged Texas operator origin of dispute. grievance committee seeks reconciliation with Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe with no success. Delegates travel to Chicago to meet President Ripley and attempt settlement. officials say no strike expected locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Santa Fe Railway Company
Order of Railway Teto— Sraphers
Santa Fe
Paris
Order of Railways Telegraphers
Gulf, Colorado and
Galveston
Ripley
Chicago
J. W. Hickey
C. #. Clark
Ladonta
Peoria
W. W. Powell
Hickey
Carlisle Family Fire Eyewitness in New York Wakeful Night
In New York at No 4 Vasiey Square Carlisle household ex Secretary John G Carlisle and family faced a basement fire after a servant’s smoke alarm. Firemen battled flames. loss about $200. Ex secretary and family stayed, insisting danger passed. A servant kept watch on the home through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John G. Carlisle
Yastaint
Carlisle
Vasiey Square
North
Bremen
Carisie
Smallpox Rages in Maine Forcing Closures and Quarantine
Smallpox epidemic in Waterville prompts board of health to enforce state epidemic laws. Schools shut, public gatherings banned, entertainments halted, and residents urged to decline Augusta governor's reception. Colby University and Coburn Institute close as students sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Board of Health
Augusta
De-Eline
Colby University
Coburn Institute
A Child Run Over by Train in Grantville Tragedy
A 9 year old boy, son of farmer Henry Otringer of Grantville, was struck by an eastbound Rock Island train as school let out. A crowd of children attempting to cross saw the approaching train. all others escaped, but the lad was struck by the pilot, hurled into the air, and badly injured with little chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantville
Henry Otringer
Ilvine Pear
Rock Island
Sescesernosy
Young Stringer
Lay Down On The Floor A Bike Racer Refuses To Ride
In San Francisco six day race Earl D Stevens quits mid event after being urged to continue. Despite claims of illness the Buffalo rider was seen sound and spry while others sprinted to the finish. Stevens then left in street clothes. The trainer admitted defeat as Stevens walked away. Meanwhile seven sailors from the steamer foundered off Port Royal were rescued with the captain still missing.
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Mechanics’ Pavilion
San Francisco
Earl D. Stevens
Stevens
Pices
Miller
Barnaby
Gimm
Fort Royal
S.C
Wim.law Fence
Port Royal
Hothaat
Blockade Is Raised In Washington Weather Crisis
In clear sunny skies with 20 degrees above zero, Washington's streets see snow removal, blockades lift, and railroads resume limited service. Major lines like Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio restart eastbound runs. Potomac iced river limits water traffic. President McKinley and party depart at 3 PM for Boston aboard a Pennsylvania special train.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Road
Colonial Express
Jersey City
Ines
Colonial
Southern
Baltimore
Ohio
St. Louie Limited
Doyds
Potomac River
Norfolk
Fortress Monroe
South
McKinley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
Home Market Club
Secretaria Alger and
Long
Smith
Bliss, Porter and Cortelyou
Thanking Helen Gould A Bill Passed by Senate
Washington Feb 15 The senate opened with praise for Helen Gould for wartime service and a plan to award her four gold medals. The naval academy bill and post office measures were noted with Quay signaling action. Conferrees were named on the legislative appropriation bill, including Cullom Sewall and Teller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Zerlitary ‘Aftairs
Congress
Helen Mller Gould
Quay
Penn
Maided
Naval Academy
Oscar W. Deignan
Merrimac Heroes
Cullom
Sewail
Teller
Oyster famine probable amid severe weather toll
Oyster dealers warn of a likely oyster famine as cold weather cripples shipments. Long freezing periods have halted arrivals, with about 3 000 barrels daily from the New York market and 2 000 more from shippers on Long Island, threatening the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Aurmreo
New York
New York City
Mrooklyn
Lume Island
Ice Mountains Threaten Niagara River During Thaw
Niagara Falls N J February 15 Ice packs and high piles line the falls shore forming vast ice hills. Dynamite has been exploded to free inlets but owners fear a sudden thaw may prove disastrous as the river prepares to rise.
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Niagara Falls
N. J
Clothing list authorized for troops in tropics
The War Department issued a general order detailing authorized clothing for troops in Cuba and tropical climates. Items include campaign hats, white cotton duck suits, chambray overshirts, light wool shirts, cotton undershirts, jean drawers, cotton stockings, abdominal bandages, russet shoes, leggings, rubber poncho, and 16 ounce Kersey trousers. Suggestions cover combinations with light weight wool undershirts and chambray overblouse, with regimental discretion for alternatives during heat or cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Washington
Cuba
Quartermaster’s Department
Quartermaster General
Turning Point in Washington Negotiations for Joint Commission
Washington reports the joint commission talks are at a critical stage with rumors of ultimatums and possible failure. The Americans claim concessions on key points risk ratification if a treaty is framed, while both sides have agreed on some issues but remain deadlocked on others. The outcome hinges on whether to report a treaty or to disagree on unresolved items.
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Washington
Joint Commission
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Eighteenth
U. S. Infantry
Iloilo
Manila
Manin
Denver
House of Ten
Offeire
Pitchomb
W. P. Henry
TH. van Alien
Lehigh Valles
New York, Journal
Pampange
Maroes
Aguinalda
Cynthiana
Newton Reese
Valentine
Leslie's Weekly
Father Sherman
Havanese
Hrowle
Pegro
Cheffee
Mr. White
Yenor
Park Lane
Chas
Ovar
Nicaragua
Order of Telegraphers
Texas
Ft. Worth
The
Helen Gould
Ice Mountains
Niagara
Tropics
Canada
Abisine
Veney
Ways and Means Committee
Naval Committee
Tawney
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