27 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1899
Page
1
A great battle unfolds as Aguinaldo directly commands the insurgent forces concentrating for a decisive stand. The scene centers on a bold, frontal confrontation with opposing troops and strategic maneuvering around key terrain.
Heavy fighting drives back opposing forces with severe American losses including Kansas troops. The clash ends with substantial casualties and a costly setback for allied lines.
Washington reports martial action in the Philippines with Gen Otis pressing to end the rebellion. American forces under MacArthur add momentum at Malinta and Malabon, storming town after town and taking prisoners as casualties mount on both sides. Union regiments including the Twenty-second, Second Oregon and Third Infantry engage entrenched Filipinos along the Tulay and riverfront, with Colonel Egbert among the dead and Wheaton's brigade sustaining heavy losses while pursuing retreating insurgents.
American forces along the Dagupan railroad push toward New Canayan and Malinta, encamping near enemy trenches. General Wheaton and General Harrison Graves brigades join MacArthur’s division, storming positions while Filipinos dig diagonal trench lines and earthworks protected by stones, sheet iron, and loopholes.
The Helena and army bombardments shell Malabon as the Manado concentrates on Pireanagie. Thousands abandon homes carrying treasures and fighting cocks amid smoke and swamp crossings. Oregon troops search for casualties, two natives are shot, while Americans avoid occupying Malabon and refocus on Malolos.
American forces advanced from Meyoanan under General Harrison Gray Otis with Halex on the right and engaged insurgents across the river. They moved through native militia positions, silenced trench fire, and forced surrender as Colonel Punston led a crossing to seize prisoners and capture an entrenched rear guard.
Cleveland investigators recovered the lower portion of a man's body hanging from freight car trucks after a eastbound shipment. The tall man is believed to have been stealing a ride when his leg entangled in the ironwork and the locomotive passed, severing him at the hips. The upper body remains missing and identification could not be made.
A state journal report profiles James W. Tarp, Wichita mayoral hopeful on the Citizens ticket, labeling him an unlikely leader amid a fierce race. He pledges to pursue brotherly love and labor-friendly policies, to push public ownership of utilities, and to engage with laborers and merchants while addressing social issues in Wichita.
In Wichita a store owner and candidate, Tapp, builds broad support among labor, church, and fraternal groups. He advocates a social leveling through city leadership, public ownership of utilities, and unity between rich and poor to influence national change. He seeks one two-year term as mayor to seed nationwide reform.
James Collins senior sat on murder charges as John Henry Collins faced a district court verdict. The defendant delivered an eloquent, lengthily pleaded innocence while a large male crowd filled the courtroom. A brief private conference preceded the judge delivering the sentence amid tense, determined silence.
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