GIVES UP Sends a Personal Representative to Gen Otis
dispatches from Manila and Washington report insurgent leaders Abinnt and Aguinaldo seeking terms with General Otis. fighting waning, rebel forces retreating toward mountains, railways cut, and peace talks advancing as Americans push toward San Isidro and Tarike amid calls for peace and termination of hostilities.
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Gen. Otis
Washinetwa
Otis
Qrar
Agulnalda
Otheane
Sulinwine
Othe Cablesram
Manta
Rvushingtah
eAbinnt
Agutmalda
Minntaries
San Isadro
Domierin
Mac ‘Arthur
San Peemando
Thay
Tarike
Kotte
Oris
Gunenal Otia
Maplti
Louie
Bram
Tnibe
Mawill Wars
Weulalde
Jim San Isadro
Marita
Kole
Col- Umm Rashed Sartisk
Rio Grande
Ouybreak
Can- Satin
MacArthur
Industrs
Lewin
Jelo Teland
Ole Spanien
Mkinley
Washington
Cris
Hot Springs
Alger
United States
Lis
Amulcalde
Uoltet
Aguinaldo
Manila
San Iangro
Cebatanta
Bes
Ameripoche
Jim Corbett Talks on Fitzsimmons Jeffries Championship
New York May 18 Jim Corbett comments on the Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout. He predicts Fitzsimmons strong but notes Jeffries could win if he gains the edge. Corbett praises Fitzsimmons as a clever fighter with experience and suggests Jeffries might deserve another title challenge if he wins.
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New York
Fitzsimmons-Jeffries
Avilon
Teltore
Regarnd
Dallie
Firesimmans
Winiwid
Flittsimmons
Jeffries
Armstrong
Tail
Dirady
Bette
Viking avieh arrives at Leith with dispatches and notices
May 15 Leith reports the Norwegian ship Viking avieh delivering a report from Soytierink about a feller abehtten by Pri Andree willet found near Ritatahg on the western coast after landfall by farewrriewd Johan Maeno 21. Letters addressed to Woin Examation and Andrets Wishim arrive with Mastin. A merchant Seis Kitalsati and others expect arrival soon. Viking also sent three letters to Teeiinder in Iaetern with telegraphic updates to Abe King f Set and the Prior Expedition at fotuenhure which was done.
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Leith
Scotland
Viking Avieh
Soytierink Broight
Andree Willet
We Lottie
Avril
Ritatahg
Te Wietbrdst
Johan Maeno
Lelive
Guthentines
Tore Andrets Wishim
Mastin
Seis
Kitalsati
Sim
Lion
Fifty Young Cubans Enrolled In American Colleges
New York May 18 More than fifty young Cubans and Porto Ricans have been brought to the United States by the Puaban Educational association within the last month and assigned to colleges and schools that have agreed to give them thorough education. Major General Joseph Wheeler organized the society per Gilbert K. Harroun secretary. The association seeks sponsors for additional students and notes English language needs and funding gaps for those with little money.
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New York
Paban
Joseph Wheeler
Whey
Gilbert K. Harroun
Acentiation
Buatary de
German Editors Form an Organization in Chicago May 18
German editors from forty six German language papers in the United States form a national organization in Chicago. They adopt a constitution by laws and elect officers including President John Sehroers and Secretary Iritiz Glomaer. An executive committee is named to guide the new body.
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Chicago
Chilcago
United States
John Sehroers
St. Latte
Iritiz Glomaer
Chicago Abendpest
Edgar W. Ceieman
Milwaukee Herald
M. E. Cohen
Louisville Ansalsers Scc Horsch
Pittsbure Vorks— Att
Three Pens Named by Father in Honor of Naval Heroes
Mrs John Fewitt of Par folk Wa presented her husband with three pens on May 18. The father named the pens Dewey Sampson and Jehley in homage to three naval heroes of the war. The mother and the three young admirals are parading: ninety.
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Sampson
Parfolk
John Fewitt
Dewey
Jehley
Populist Folds Renewed Into Republican Fold Says Petter
Ex United States Senator W A Petter founder of the Populist party returns to the Republican fold citing settled money questions and a dampened reform drive. He argues Democrats drift toward expansion and notes Philippine war support while predicting the Populist party will fade except locally.
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United States
W. A. Petter
Little
Diet
Republian
Democrats
Petter
Philippines
Bel Doen
Bia
Renersl
Humy
Dewney
W. A. Peffer
Enduring Americanism and party realignments in hard times
The speaker argues the Democratic party absorbed the Populists, ending their influence. He recalls early Republican roots, shifts toward democracy, and the 1900 presidential bid as minor. He emphasizes unity, warns against copperhead rhetoric, defends war outcomes, and supports U S expansion as an American issue, not partisan. He stresses national policy over faction and asserts Americanism requires action.
Census Frawl Leads Shawnee County Split in District Plans
In a Kansas census dispatch, Director General Merriam sparks a district row by clinging to 1890 maps. Shawnee County seeks First district placement, with Major Anderson as candidate. Tuesday’s district list redraw clashes with Republican efforts in Leavenworth and Topeka. Monday of Leavenworth emerges as favored for census supervisor post amid party jockeying.
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Kansie
Ib Eheh
Kansas
Bakker
Bellef
Baker
TD. J. Anderson
Fife
Anderson
Curtis
Thi
Shawnee County
Miller
Atr. Miter
Curile
Washington
David Monday
Leavenworth
Leavenworth County
Monday
Topeka
Anders
Inueluded
Shavenor
Senas
Maj. Anderson
Cyrus Leland
Talley
Lelveyworth
Morley
Weather Indications for Chicago and Kansas
May 18 forecasts expect fair conditions in Kansas with a chance of unsettled weather overnight. For Frida, warmer temperatures are anticipated with southerly winds.
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Chicago
Kansas
Frida
Winde
Boy Borgia Confesses to Poisoning Father and Half Brother
A Cincinnati boy aged about 14 confessed to poisoning his father Woodson Weaver and his half brother John Weaver by putting rat poison in a coffee pot. John died. Woodson survived but gravely ill. Neighbors saw him discard the poison can leading to the confession. Police believe he also killed Woodson Wray’s second wife and burned the home months earlier.
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Cincinnati
Weaver
Colied
Woodson Weaver
John Weaver
Hoy
Woodson Wray
Harkness Named In Leavenworth Shire Officers
Governor Stanley announces appointments for Leavenworth shire with Harkness named as law partner of F B Dawes. Townsend identified as a pivotal Republican candidate. The report notes Harkness’s prior role with Attorney General Golari and Dawes’s firm.
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Govertr Stanley
Hewely
Leavenworths
Huerlires
Phillips
Tovenkendair Harkness
F. B. Dawes
Leavenworth
Gol~ari
Ir Townsend
Wrong Victim Case Ends With Street Horsewhipping
Chicago woman Mrs W St John Downey horsewhipped a stranger, Anna Linn, on a city street by mistake last night. Both women were briefly detained before the error was realized as Downey sought vengeance on a Mashjing widow she blames foralienating her husband’s affections.
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Chicago
W. St. John Downey
Anna Linn
Birs. Downey
McMillan Chosen as Candidate for Whind Term Senate
Detroit May 18 a conference of Senator Millay allies and Michigan Republican leaders decided Senator McMillan will seek a wind term in the United States Senate. Attendees included Senator Burrows and several former congressmen. Alger’s bid is viewed as not likely to gain formidability.
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Detroit
Mick
M Millay
Michigan
McMillan
United States
Alger
Burrows
Mules and Property Ordered to Fort Riley from Chickamauga
About 500 mules and other government property from Chickamauga Park in Chattanooga Tennessee are ordered sent to Fort Riley Kansas. It is understood the official order will be drawn soon from the Chickamauga commissary department as the transfer proceeds.
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Philippines
Prench
Dewey
Waithaws
Aguin Aido
Chickamauga Chattenooga
Tenn
Chickimanga Park
Fort Rite
Kan
Chickamauné
Senator Peffer's Record From Populist Rise to Public Life
Senator Peffer emerged in national prominence after being elected to the U S Senate by a Populist caucus in Kansas. A former Republican who wrote editorials for Republican newspapers, he was viewed as a cautious candidate until a single vote carried him past Willits. In six years he was trusted for honesty and fearlessness, then faded as the Populists merged with Democrats. Since retirement he lives in Topeka, writing, with a February article on expansion in the North American Review.
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Peffer
United States Senate
Kansas
Tmne
Pcuthatan Ceh
Senate
Colnel Harris
Kamas
Deine
Topeka
Fillmore Street
Sixth Ave
Niue West
The
North American Review
Honest man comment on Senator Petter’s party shift
Governor Stanley declared Senator Petter has joined the Republican ranks calling him an honest man. He said men of all parties concede Petter’s integrity and that the Republican party is the place for all honest men.
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Governor Stanley
Senator Petter
Stanley
M Fadden Appointed to Pension Office
Former city clerk Sam McFadden, recently retired from city service, will join the United States pension agency next month. He is recommended by the United States Pension Agent and is expected to begin duties in June. The appointment follows a long career in city clerical roles and civil service rules.
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M’fadden
Pension Office
Sam McFaiden
United States ‘Pension Agency
Unitedtates
Geland Han
Gakic
Peacemakers Begin Session At The Hague Conference
The Hague May 18 The peace conference opened at 2 o'clock in the Huis ten Bosch with M. De Stant announcing inaugural address. Delegates heard plans for three commissions on military expenditure education and arbitration and to consider historic treaties and wartime laws. Washington's McKinley sent congratulations and a telegraph to the czar with best wishes for the conference.
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Hague
M. de Heanfort
Atalrs Geie
Netherlands
Ajidrwas
Vartoun
Var Karnebonk
Prince Metternich
Ais Unig
Feneland
Alexander
Russia
David Dudley Pied
United
M. Merignhac
Pita
Napoleon I
Paris
Paria
Great Britain
Almperdar Chamber of Commerce
Lord Claremoin
Parly
Shenae Muncini
Ape Fittes
Berlin
Zurich
Euinicomise
David Dudley Field
Washington
Margulis
Salisbury
Sir Joram Pauncefoty
United States
M. de Stant
Nicholas
Whderstood
Frei
Benjamin Pranklin
Frederick Vie Grest
James Morris
James Burhenan
Berjarain Harrison
William Sleitinlos
Czar Full of Hope Will Control by Allies Says Steed
A fragmented report quotes Steed predicting Russia England France and America will oversee control. The item appears amid a garbled May New York section with partial headlines and references to continued text on a later page.
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Steed
Russia
England
France
America
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