Nearing Malolos as MacArthur presses insurgent capital
General MacArthur's force advances to within about 12 miles of Malolos amid heavy fighting. American casualties rise with seventy killed or wounded as artillery is hauled across a rail bridge by hand. The advance continues toward Guiguinto and Bulacan with tactical gains and renewed supply efforts planned.
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Waahbineton
Mintle
Marth
Washington
MurArtiue
Paserd
Bigua
Guisainte
Gilgen
DETAILs OF THE BATTLE IN NEW YORK AND MANILA AREAS
Dispatches describe intense combat as American forces advance toward Malolos and engage insurgents along the railroad. Casualties reported include wounded and one killed on the Montank, with troops driving insurgents from trenches near the river. Aguinaldo and family suspected to flee Malolos as Gen. MacArthur prepares armored railcar for future operations.
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New York
Werald
Mantia
Thad
Aguinalde
Malolos
MacArthur
Amennas
Atelolue
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Montana
Tance
Rina
Guizdintn
Pennesivanis
Kansas Regiment
Urles
Washington Officials Map Plan of Attack on Insurgent Capital
Washington report details American forces within three and a half miles of the insurgent capital as officials discuss timing for a possible storming of the city. Military observers note fortifications, artillery positions, and the disposition of brigades and batteries ahead of any assault, with uncertainty about the exact start time depending on tides and enemy earthworks.
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Washington
Besabet
War Department
Ehirenchiminin
den. Corbin
Maj. Simpson
Hale
Morrison
Wheaton
Ange S
Seid Woo
Weathered regiments brace for final assault in rain
The force facing the attack includes the Twenty second Infantry and Third Infantry with a Volunteers unit, the Second Oregon. Wheaton’s reserve is expected to speak up when rain assault begins. Hale’s column on the right comprises First Nebraska, Fire South Dakota, First Colorado and First Wyoming. Otis’ left wing includes the Twentieth Kansas, First Montana, artillery batteries, Thirteenth Minnesota and Tenth Pennsylvania. The Minnesota regiment was sent from the waterworks yesterday to reinforce the front for the final assault.
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Twenty-Second Infantry
Third Infantry
Oreton
Wheaton
Hale
Nebraska
South Dakota
Colorado
Wyoming
Otis
Kansas
Montana
Artilery
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Sensational Copenhagen Plot Aimed at Czar Detzar
Paris dispatch claims a Copenhagen plot to remove the czar during a health scare. The conspirators allegedly involve his mother and the Holy Synod head Mr. Pobreduaotse. The plan supposedly sought to influence war policy and destabilize the government, marking a reactionary bid.
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Paris
Echo de Paris
Todey
Copenhagen
Pobreduaotse
Holy Synod
Bristow Returns From Cuba Sees No Cuban Antagonism
Washington reports Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow returns from Cuba where he accompanied the Postmaster General. He finds no broad antagonism toward Americans among Cubans, noting scattered beggars and vagabonds yet expects improved employment and orderly behavior as opportunities arise.
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Washington
Bristom
Cuba
Bern
Witness Mist Schultz testifies in Pitts murder trial
In Garden City Kansas March 9 the Pitts case nears climax as Misty Stella Schultz 18 testifies for the state. She describes the shooting scene near Nabores residence and identifies the gunman as Nabors. The jury weighs the evidence in the Garden City court as the trial progresses.
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Pitts
Garden City
Kansas
Garden Civ
Kaw
Pitts Mainder
Misty Stella Schultz
Mist Guhultz
Fife
Ming
Nabors
Divide the Printing Divides State Paper Roles Next Year
The executive council settled the controversy by choosing the Capital as the state paper for the coming year and the Mall and Treexe as the official organ for the following year. The split followed a failed third ballot and was agreed with Capper and other leaders, pleasing Capper for year two as the official edition includes the legislative version and campaign coverage.
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Executive Council
Witteel
Sutvane
Hoth Gen Nequlederd
Capper
State Librarian Annie L. Dimes Attends Democratic Banquet
Mrs Annie L Dimes state librarian was admitted to the Democratic banquet at the state house tonight Mrs Diggs attended the affair as a guest and showed strong interest in the proceedings.
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State House
Annie L. Dimes
Diggs
Like Father Like Son Hanged in Kansas City
James Reed a 22 year old colored man was hanged at the county jail in Kansas City at 10 50 o clock for shooting Susie Blakesty in her home in a fit of jealousy He died on the same scaffold his father Martin Reed used in 1894 for murdering his wife Jim Reed s mother
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Kansas City
James Reed
Juai
Reed
Brrs
Susie Blakesty
Geoch
Martin Reed
Jim Reed
Ocean Line Pigeon Service Tested in Paris Dispatch
The Ficaru reports a carrier pigeon released from a General Transatlantic Company steamship bound for New York reached its destination, signaling the success of the service. Police commissary in Nice confirms progress as Cognord ladies stage church pictures Friday evening.
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Ocean Line
Paris
Ficaru
General Transatlantic Company
New York
Nice
Rowena Lee Sinks After Explosion Near Tyler Mo
Rowena Lee, a Mississippi River steamer with about 60 aboard, exploded and sank in 17 feet of water off Tyler, Missouri. Only Captain George Carvill and one crew member survived. numerous passengers from Cairo and surrounding towns were lost. The incident follows a history of river disasters involving the Lee line, including the Rusa Lee sinking last year and the James Lee being burned earlier.
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Tyler
George Currell
J. Jk. Rooker
George Mitchell
Sam Lewis
Sidney Smith
Eph Cosby
Pat Flannigan
James Calder
Frank Stall
George Todd
M.C. Kelly
Lee
Cairo
Lee Line
Memphis
Tenn
Rowena Lew
M. T. Kelly
Chambers
Oaktown
St. Louis
St. Louis, March 90—A Post Dispatch
Rowena Lee
Tiptonville
Post Dispatch
Eastwood
Gra
Bryan Arrives in Topeka for State Democratic Banquet
William Jennings Bryan leads the arrival of Democratic dignitaries for Topeka's second annual banquet and reunion. He comments on war and campaign issues while shaving in the hotel, signaling discussion on next campaign topics.
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Topeka
William Jennings Bryan
Rowena Lee Sinks After Explosion On Mississippi River
The Mississippi steamer Rowena Lee carrying about 60 aboard sank near Tyler Mo after striking a snag and an explosion. Captain George Currell and one crewman survived clinging to wreckage. two crew and several passengers perished. The liner Lee line operated Memphis to Cairo with construction at Jeffersonville Ind five years ago valued around 50000 dollars.
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HC. Lewis
Lee Une
S.C. Humphrey
Chicago Bill and Lumber Company
Cairo
George Carvell
L. K. Rooker
Gus Mitchell
Sam Lewis
Sid Smith
E. Banks
John Krusty
Patrick Finnigan
Albert Calder
Frank UN
George W. Todd
MT. Kelly
Memphis
Tenn
Rowena Lee
Lee Line
Bemphis
Jeffersonville
Ind
Stemer
Sorel Tereach Abe Woett Rivet
Political views on army growth and trust power in 1900 race
The text contrasts 1900 and 1398 recruit levels, tying trusts to the gold standard. It questions party positions on a larger standing army and imperialism, predicting unity against army expansion. It notes some Democrats were misled early but expects no net party losses. It discusses self-government for Filipinos and Cuba, and mentions Bacon resolution virtues. It quotes Mr. Hogan on national issues and the bank monopoly theme, with Bryan's recent travels and plans for Topeka.
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Santa Fe
Journal
Bryan
Simone
Chicago
Zip
Mr. Bryan
Sip
Lkely
United States
Cuba
Spain
Brean
Champaizn
Trommeton
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Chattanoora
Birmireham
Nashville
Memphis
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Smith and Joplin
Topeka
Topeka Voters Prepare For Auditorium Bond Issue
Topeka residents vote next Tuesday on bonds to build an auditorium and city hall while selling the present city building. The measure, tied to the capital’s future gatherings, sees strong support from local business leaders and many women toward approving the proposal.
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Topeka
Boride
Belcham
Tycoon of political boodleism cited in Kansas senate hearing
David Overmyer attacked a single powerful figure in Kansas politics during the judicial contest hearing, accusing him of dictating legislative action and vetoing money for the hearing. He labeled the governor and GOP editors as complicit, criticizing corruption and manipulation as the case closed. The hearing cost about 4000 dollars, with ten days’ pay vouchers awaiting payment by the next legislature.
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David Overmyer
Senate
Mr. Overmyer
Leland
Kansas
Giusticutus
Uiis
Troy
Mer
Overmyer
Foreign attaches eye Manila war with cautious watches
Washington March 30 foreign diplomats in Washington discuss Manila fighting with grave concern. Observers say insurgents can sustain a harassing mobile war, with daily casualties possibly rising to twenty one. Several nations plan to send military attaches to Manila to monitor developments as a military expert notes progress. Rockefeller’s Everett Monte Cristo railroad project advances despite flood damage.
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Manila
Washington
Far East
Jons
Blizzard Paralyzes Street Cars in Several Cities
A severe late season snowstorm disrupts rail traffic from St Joseph to Ottumwa and Kansas City. Five inches fall in Ottumwa with drifting and wind. streetcars halted. Missouri and Kansas routes report snow plows deployed as crews battle record accumulations and blockades.
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Ottumwa
Kansas City
Chillicothe
Missouri
Atehiwin
Oraha
Missouri Pacffc
Missouri Pacific
Bae Rapids
Waterville
Kan
Learnworth
Prospects Poor for Pleasant Weather on Easter
The forecast grimly notes poor prospects for a pleasant Easter Sunday with continued cold and unsettled weather. Snowfall overnight totaled about two inches, with forecasters predicting more unsettled conditions tonight and tomorrow.
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Calder
Priciny
Cleveland says he has not received invitation to Jefferson dinner
Ex President Grover Cleveland stated he does not expect to attend the $19 Jefferson dinner in New York City on April 13. He had not received an invitation and only knew of the event from newspaper reports.
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Princeton
Grover Cleveland
Jefferson
New York City
Jerry Simpson as gubernatorial candidate prospect
Rumors sweep Populists that Jerry Simpson could be their gubernatorial candidate as party leaders push to recruit him. Since leaving Congress he has not shown political ambition, but supporters insist he could be the man to challenge Stanley in two years amid gusty party dynamics. Weather in Kansas may affect Simpson’s prospects, possibly leaving him high and dry by then.
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Jerry Simpson
Congress
Simpson
Popuniets
Stanley
Mr. Simpson
Kansas
Ste. Simpson
Democratic conference banquet seating arrangements announced
The arrangements committee outlines details for attendees of a Democratic conference banquet in the State Library room at the state capitol. Doors open at 9 and tickets must be picked up at 501 Kansas Avenue. hats and coats are stored for 19 cents with no admission price for the hall. Railroad ticket details are provided with sale dates March 24 and 25.
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Capiol
Frank 8. Thomas
Kankas Avenue
Kaneas Avenue
Kannes
Gmmitter
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