Americans Rout Filipino Forces In Manila Theater Fight
Washington troops clash with 20,000 Filipinos near Manila with heavy losses on the enemy side and several American casualties. About 350 Filipinos are reported killed or wounded and many bodies drift down the river. Prisoners are taken and the battle disrupts Pasig and surrounding towns as American forces push toward Pateros and Pulenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Linod Whestor
Ihitrd
Washington Volunteers
Pusic
Washington
Ges
Jnst
Pasig
Potwiis
Nelsite Newman
Carroll
Fendres Denen
Nershall
Sind
Wathingston
Maren Ti
Gike How
Troops suffer multiple injuries near Caloocan and Guadalupe
A March 13 report lists numerous soldiers from Twentieth Kansas and Second Oregon with injuries from near Caloocan and Guadalupe, including severes to heads, arms, and legs. Other units report contusions, sprains, and neck or back injuries in various companies. The tally shows several wounded and captured enemy combatants in ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilted States
Gentral
Caloocan
Twentieth Kansas
James W. Kline
Guadalupe
Killea
Deaths in Cuba and Porto Rico Reported by Officers in Command
Washington dispatches report fatalities among U S troops in Puerto Rico and Cuba. Private Thomas A. Psieghum of company F 179th infantry died in hospital on March 14 at San Juan de Porto Rico. Artificer Geo Green of company B Third Va. died March 22 in Guantanamo Bay. Details indicate deaths from illness and combat exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Washington
San Juan de Porto Rico
Thomas A. Psieghum
Ninetiwnth Infantry
Mach Henily
Guantanamo
Geo. Green
Third Tt A. Vv. 5
Lobar Pnen
Hundreds of Dogs Exhinition at St Louis Beach Show
St Louis March 5 The third annual dog show opened today at St Louis Beach Show with hundreds of entrants and notable entries. The event drew prominent breeders and promised a strong display of dogs, marking one of the season highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
St Lewis
Tornado Hits Suburbs of Birmingham Wrecks Churches and Homes
A tornado touched down in Birmingham suburbs this morning wrecking three churches and about a dozen dwellings. Emergency crews cordoned affected areas as residents assess damage and search for belongings. No fatalities reported so far, with several injuries listed in local hospital updates.
TORNADO RAVAGES AVONDALE AND WOODLAWN AREAS
A tornado near Birmingham Alabama on March 16 wrecked a dozen dwellings two churches and several factories in Avondale and Woodlawn damaging the Storm furnace east house Avondale villa laundry and many cottages. No fatalities reported though Annie Jonnsen was briefly buried under timbers. Estimated damage about 20000.
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Birmingham
Als
Avondale
Woodlawn
Fifth Avenue Road
Woods Machine Shop
Annie Jonnsen
Georgia railroad commission vs Southern Express case decision
Georgia railroad commission pursues a dispute over alleged express overcharges requiring shippers to provide revenue stamps. The matter, tied to internal revenue law, was deemed under Georgia commission authority before Judge Speer. Governor Candler directed the attorney general to appeal to the circuit court of appeals and to the Supreme Court of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Souther Express Company
Speer
Candler
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States of Pecosans'y
Woman miser found dead with hidden wealth in poverty
Johanna Conway a reclusive woman of March 15 living on Marston Street was found dead in her home. Neighbors recall years of poverty while records show 3000 in Poughkeepsie Savings Bank and 100 in gold hidden among her rooms. She lived alone and rarely spoke of money, and relatives not believed to exist.
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Pourhkerosis
Johanna Conway
Thas
Marston Street
Poughkeepsie Savings Bank
Jobianna
The Gomez Row and Cuban Public Mood in Havana
Civil Governor Moru and police actions meet strong popular opposition yesterday in Havana. Demonstrations in favor of General Gomez draw support as authorities face charges of restricting liberty. Reports say police officers with Cuban army ties may resign amid growing unrest and telegrams from across the island express loyalty to Gomez and questions over military influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Marcana
Moru
Geners
Gomez
al Parte
Rogular
Ceapemenion
Fer Keaton
Widow's Strange Whim and a Body in Glass Parlor
A peculiar bank receivership case ties together Dr George Beeteactiee and Mrs Cunningham a widow. A series of marriages and fortunes unfolds with Mrs Bivins allegedly embalming Marvin's body and placing the gl
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Cordell, Gas
Pirst
Nationsl Bank
George Beeteactiee
Momehy Ater Orkeaninte
Cunningham
I Wilow
Marvin
Bivins
Abram Hewitt Home Party Promises Themed Cotillion
In New York on March 15 Mr and Mrs Abram S Hewitt plan an orig inal costume party with a vegetable dance cotillion led by their guests dressed as cabbages and carnels A kindergarten class with school children in bibs slates and dolls will perform under preparation at 3 Lexington Avenue The show slated for April 4 aims to have participants well prepared by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram & Hewitt
New York
Abram S. Hewitt
Otis Sustained By Government On Spanish Prisoners Policy
Washington dispatch reports Gen Otis acted on his own authority to forbid further negotiations between Spanish at Manila and the insurgents over surrender of Spanish prisoners. The U S government backs Otis, citing no obligation to ransom and urging continued efforts tied to the Philippine campaign. The hostile status with Spain remains while the protocol suspends hostilities, authorizing no direct talks without U S consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waehineton
Otto
Manila
State Department
United Stats
Spain
United States
Philippines
Fallin
Otis
Populists name G C Clemens for mayor in ticket clash
The Populists nominate a full city ticket led by G C Clemens for mayor after a Democratic caucus rejected fusion offers. Democrats declined vacant spots on their ticket, prompting a straight Populist slate. The ticket includes Frank Collins, Robert Dietrich, Frank Herald, and council and school board candidates. Some see potential fusion as blocked, while others urge municipal waterworks support for Drew.
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G . Clemens
Lattle
Use Democrate
G. C. Clemens
W. EB. Atchison
Populiata
Clemens
Frank Collins
Robert Dietrich
Frank Herald
Stevens
Warner
J. M. Hart
Cerrerseree J
Robbins Hitch
Thomas
Frank Jacques
Oliver
Hughes
Roberts
Colville
Democrata
AML
Drew
Indian Czar at Fort Rupert Seeks Peace Among Tribes
The Willapa brings word of a large gathering at Fort Rupert with about 1200 Indians. Dancing and gift giving occur as Rupert tribe leaders urge all tribes to unite in a peace society to curb inter-tribal jealousies and quarrels.
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Victoria
B. C
Mareh
Willapa
Fort Rupert
Rupert
Church Controversy Sways Topeka Dr Embree Debated
In Topeka the First Methodist church seeks a clean break from the Thorpe Embree dispute. Officers plan a Hiawatha visit to request Thorpe not be sent back, while Dr Embree faces charges viewed as weak. Depositions proceed as Mrs Stella Brooks testifies, and a new minister may be sent to heal the breach.
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First Methodist Church
Thorpe-Embree
Hiawatha
Dr.Thorpe
First Church
Dr. Thorpe
Thorpe
Topeka
Embree
Someon
Kansas
Brooks
Auburndale
RB. Welch
Dr. Embree
Abandoned Snowbound Train Stranded Passengers Shrink
Cheyenne and Northern Railway abandons a snowbound train near Wheatland after February travel. Five crew, twenty five section hands, and twenty two passengers endured fourteen days. Only six travelers remain, including four women, with food exhausted and rescue pending.
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Cheyenne
Wio
Cheyenne & Northern
Wheatland
Orin Junction
Ine Mountain
Cheremne
Wim Pettigrew
Dunetis
Wyo
J. Cwona
Wheatiant
Jon Criples
Aberdeen
Iron Mountain
Aste Morrison
Diese Calanan
Chercone
Mary Robinson
Galeton
Nurses for Manila leave Fort Leavenworth for Philippines
A detachment of eleven hospital corps members left Fort Leavenworth yesterday for San Francisco to board the transport Nelson bound for the Philippines. The group includes Trivises O. KL, Mekteehun, W. F. Murphy, Merbert Nease, C. E An, and others. They will join the Eighth Armored Corps aiding wounded.
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Philippines
Leavenworth
Hospital Corps
Hobert
Johnson
Yertentay
San Francisco
Nelson
Ube Eiehth Arms Corp
Trivises O. KL Mekteehun
W. F. Murphy
Merbert Nease
C. E An- Fhe Craton
Ierlius
Starr
Henry Verdinand
New Federal Building addition to Cost 75 000 Begin May 1
The dilapidated government brick building on Kansas Avenue adjoining the post office will be removed by May 1. Soon after, a new addition to the federal building will be constructed at a cost of 375 000 funded by remaining 310 000 from an appropriation secured by Congressman Curtis. Inspector Will visit within days to review plans and specs. bids will follow. The entire lower floor will house the post office, lobby enlarged, the second floor for the United States pension office, part of the third floor for various departments, and by fall the building will be completed making Topeka a handsome, commodious federal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Avenue
Curtis
Congress
Mt Hic Hors
Che
Post Office Department
United States Pension Office
Muerver Jennings
Topeka
McKinley Vacation Halted By Cuba Crisis Likely
President McKinley begins a vacation in Thomasville Georgia with no business to be discussed unless Cuba or Puerto Rico events require attention. Secretary Adams says the president will not be troubled unless urgent matters arise while in residence. A separate San Francisco report mentions a rumored $5,000,000 bank with mining and sugar interests tied to a new financial venture.
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Thomasville
McKinley
Ptetast
Jena B. Cortetyou
Cuba
Porto Rico
Eerie
Jens ‘Gand
Ee Carch
Tarer
Bliss
San Francisco
Twe Sxum
California
Mexico
Coluntis
Suger
Acral
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Lloyd Wheston
Willet Herman
Wm. S O'Brien
Juha Mulcahiie
Dore Mixener
Dan ‘Carrot
Joseph Hoffman
Joseph B. Cas
John Black
Berens
Ray
Coloset
Lloyd Wheaton
Philippine
Offiewt
Horn
Michigan
Sket
Vantain
Wheston
Funk
U.S
Wiexe
Widihire
Fort Biakeles
Ala
Georgia
Heath
War Department
Alfer
Australis
Sydney
Hayward
Chicago
Bishop Fitzgerald
St. Louis
Terence
The
Cheyenne & Northern Railroad Company
Nurses For
NEW Federal Building
Mhinley
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