Armistice Talks Declined By Gen Otis In Manila Stalemate
A chaotic scene unfolds as Gen Otis refuses to entertain terms proposed by insurgent leaders. Negotiations end without progress while commissioners tour American ships and allow families to visit before departure. Porto Rican welcome greets U S troops at San Luis amid reports of clashes along the Tondo River and a burning of villages near Calamba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregorio del Pilst
Forvee
Trond
Lawton
Livat
Alberto Euardo
Wivorare
Zendletta
Aguinalde
Stat
Senor Graclenergs
Fiping
Minh Senor Plurinting
Terex
Fabio Chmpy
Pepdore Fanco
Stantla
Tenchat Mantla
Annehel
Arti Belock
Col Barry
Irl
Hersch Capitan
Galacanan
Deetson
Pilipino Congeyase
Boley
Otis
Ty Hall
Acc
Oregon
Koere
Col Koble
Tio Grande
Xam Tate
Capdaba
Anid
Marie Groupe
Buri
England
Roy
Grant Hocorte
Bouts
Grant
Lacuca de Fay
Peruse
Troitsoned
Candaba
Sturler
Tuwe
Kable
Keobbe
Cavadousa
Bolita
Selraske Regiment
Fernamto
Pte
Veter
Merie
Ehele
Lchiey
Ma. Love Tor
Manila
Thesseb
Wmt
Amd Beery
Aguinaldo followers seek armistice terms in Manila dispatch
A Manila dispatch reports Aguinaldo supporters seeking American mediation as insurgent leaders demand recognition of their aims. The Filipino junta in London via AP denies Luna is wounded or captured and criticizes harsh terms for unconditional surrender while promising continued resistance.
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War, Department
Mantin
Washingtia
Aguinaldo
United States Commission
Agaln- Ali
London
Associated Press
Luna
Montene
Lana
Maoreada
Manin
Senaror Otte
Ets
PiUpitien
Dewey Sails Admirer Cable Report From Manila to Olympia
An admiring message from Dewey wires the department claiming he has completed a voyage from Manila to Olympia and reports arrival details. The terse statement signals a progress update on the admiral’s travel and duties.
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Cwnshington
Dewey
Olympia
Manila
Elon Kong
Potwin School Board Votes Mixed Salary Adjustments
The Potwin school board debated principal and teacher salaries at a Wednesday meeting. Several raises were approved, including the high school principal and others, while some positions saw smaller increases or reductions, altering monthly pay scales across the district.
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Potwin
Patwin
Aries
Jaywer
Guy’ Ela Nagh
Tether Ste
Whittemore
Higi Schoo
BF Fyn
Dieh
Siti
EH. Hewcock
Mra
Doran
Mary Burkley
Mina
Lilian Freeman
Mhor
Bessie Boughton
Elisabeth Davidson
Mie
Edith Davis
Seventeen electric vehicle firms formed in New Jersey area
Trenton May 20 seventeen electric vehicle transportation companies were incorporated by the Whitney Bikins Widener syndicate for Aperte automobiles. Each has $1000 authorized capital except the District of Columbia at $3600. Capital is to be increased later. Incorporators include James F Hayes and clerks in his office. States named include Georgia Ohio Kentucky New Jersey Louisiana Delaware California Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Indiana Missouri Virginia and District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Seventeenlectric Vehicle Transportation
Totus
Whitney-Bikins-Widener
Aperte Automobiles
Diatrict of
Columbia
Tames F Hayes
Jersey Clix
Ames
Tor Georgia
Obi
Kenticky
Newersey Louisiana
Deleaware
Cilifocnd
Michigan
Mingeentix
Ows
Marsland
Wisconeth
Indiana
Misaouri
Virginia
District of
Change in Alaska and Philippines troop deployments rules noted
The report states General Shafter takes full charge of policing in Alaska with fresh troops replacing those stationed there. Units from the Fourteenth Infantry and Third artillery, along with the Eighth Infantry, are to be withdrawn to the Philippines. The movement draws British attention due to American troop presence in Arctic regions and touches on electoral tensions and inquiries into public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weohington
Shafter
Rolictirg
Alweka
Alaska
Themture Toy Company
Fourteenth Infantry
Drea
Skaguay
Wraners Island
Thoir
Topeka Population Grows by 4000 in 1899 Census
City Assessor Edson completes compilation showing Topeka population near 65,906 in five wards excluding Potwin, with Potwin included in township totals. Ward gains exceed 1,000 in a single ward, and annual records note marriages and deaths totals for the year.
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Topeka
Potwin
Wile
Firet
Seomd
Tiecha
Journeying Home Attended by Shenandoah Valley Crowds
May 20 Harrisonburg Virginia reports a presidential train stop in the Shenandoah Valley with crowds decorating the cars and presenting a cake for the White House. President McKinley delivered a short speech in the public square amid strong local turnout and greetings.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Staunton
Bowie
Conemitted
Mr. McKinies
Ward
Woodstock
Via
Mlabers
Newmarket
Broadway
Mount Jackson
Methodist Church
Mckinkiy
Strashure Jusetti
McKinsey
Woolstock
James HM. William
Kernstown
Woolstnek
Flood at Wichita Heaviest Dowspour For Years
Floods swept Wichita and surrounding areas in a heavy downpour, the strongest in years. Rainfall and high water benefited crops though city streets and transport faced disruption. Separate dispatches report a murder conviction and death sentence in Washington, and the Dreyfus retrial delays in Paris. Weather forecasts predict showers near Kansas and cooler conditions by Sunday. Ex-Senator Buckalew dies at his home in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Settin Dreyfus Mattar
Paris
Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
Chicago
Kansas
East
Noveh
Overworked Clerks Delayed Bush Corporation Law Enforceable
Secretary of State George A. Clark says it is impossible to enforce the stock transfer filing provision of the Bush corporation law without funds for books and extra clerks. He notes no appropriation for necessary posts and staff, estimating two to three clerks needed year round to record transfers, though annual statements from corporations will be collected.
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Georire A. Clark
Secretary of State
Clark
Yachting fatalities and wrecks update from Sydney to Queensland
Reports from Sydney detail the wreck of the Mystery off Cooktown after a hurricane wrecked many pearl boats. Fifty plus bodies were found, eighteen identified, with survivors fleeing inland. A separate note notes the Queenie yacht’s loss near Wurlbes River, with four sons and two men drowned. Additional items cover ocean exploration, new gold discoveries in New Guinea, and political moves toward federation in Australia.
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Victoria
B.C
Sydney
Mystery
Cookstown
Queensland
Des Fal
Tulad
Melbourne
Queenie
Wurlbes
Queen's Cie
Golong
Clark
Korne Stownship Company
Hometon
Reginald Johnachad
Michael Allan
Willameton
Andrews
B.A
Agassiz
Harvard
Pil
Fiji Islands
British Museum
Canton
Wilde
Kuyan Islands
Salent
Bortheast
Newcastle
Murray
Mauritius
Carrana
Valuation Surges in Kansas Rail and Telegraph Properties
State Auditor George Cole announced a record rise in assessed valuation to 69 027 240 dollars, up 54 1 million from 1898. The increase reflects added rolling stock and facilities for Kansas businesses, with railroads and telegraph lines driving most gains across multiple firms and lines.
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George
Cole
Carcom- Puig
Lawrence
Apurla
Kansas
Kansas & Southwestern
Union Terminal Railway
Atchison Union
Depot
Sess
Leavenworth
Terminal Tailway Co
Pullman and Wagner
Western Union Telegraph Co
Telegraph Co
B & M. Telegraph Co
Rollita
Lightning Strikes Humbert House on East Twentieth Street
A bolt struck the Humbert residence near East Twentieth Street striking the back of the dwelling and injuring Mrs Humbert a 12 year old boy and the servant girl. The boy was unconscious for a time while the servant girl remained conscious though shocked. The house did not catch fire and a doctor treated the injured on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Humbert
East Twentieth Street
Jake
Gage Funeral Arrangements Delayed To Tuesday Afternoon
Funeral plans for Mr. G Gage proceed from his Fourth and Van Buren home with family arrivals, Stephen Gage in California unable to reach before Tuesday and Norris L Gage from Chicago aiding Mrs Gage in settling affairs. News from Hedding California reports the Midna Gold Mining ore reservoir collapse spilling liquid ore into a creek, causing a loss of 76000 dollars.
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G. G. Gage
Fourth and
van Buren Street
Stephen
California
Norris L. Gai
Chicago
Hedding
Cal
Midna Gold Mining Company
Giffert Stands Firm Before Presbyterian Assembly
A.C. Giffert mails a firm letter to the Presbyterian General Assembly regarding his book A History of Christianity in the Apostolic Age. He repudiates misreadings, affirms faith with evangelical christendom, and states his intention to remain in the ministry. Letter dated New York May 15 1809 references May 1895 assembly actions.
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Minneapolis
Minn
McGittert
Presbyterian General Assembly
New York
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Au General Assembly
Teltier
Walving
Trst General Assembly
Pittsburg
Church Universal
A.C
Arbitration Leads at The Hague Conference
In The Hague on May 20 M de Stoak led discussions on mediation and arbitration as central topics. The session examined humane warfare through extending existing regulations and touched on the wording and reception of these ideas by the president, with debate focusing on reconciling war laws with humane aims and the duties of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
M. de Stoak
Presbyterians Urged to Aid Freedmen Debt Appeal
The May 26 appeal from moderator Robert F Sample asks all Presbyterian churches in the United States to dedicate offerings on the Sabbath May 21 to cover the Freedmen’s board debt. He notes the goal of freeing one assembly from debt totaling about 40000 dollars, a first in twenty five years.
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Minneapolis
Minn
General Assembly
United States
Wur
Freedmen's Board
Hebert F Sample
Robert F. Sample
Judge Refuses Marriage License For Underage Pair
Probate Judge Dolman refused to issue a marriage license to J Hatcher and Flossie Williams, saying the girl, 13, is too young without district court mandamus. Foster father sought sending Flossie to a juvenile school. Hatcher, a young man, pressed for the license. Dolman may face mandamus from the district court but stands by the initial refusal.
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Dolman
J. Hatcher
Floss Willams
District Court Uni
Flogsie
Alties
Wiessie
Hatcher
Matcher
Tasue
Moense
Plagsle
Beloit
Strikers Win at Pana as Union Recognition Declares Negro Exodus
Pana Illinois May 20 a pact between coal mine operators the state board of arbitration and the United Mine Workers ends a long labor dispute. The agreement recognizes the union and provides that all Black miners shall leave the city while only union men will be employed.
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Pana
State Board of Arbitration
United Mine Workers
Death by Own Action Shocks State Official in Colorado
Denver May 20 special to the Republican from Ft. Collins reports James E. Dubola secretary of the state board of agriculture killed himself by taking poison. Grief at the loss of his wife is given as the only known cause for the tragedy.
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Denver
Col
Ft. Collins
James E. Dubola
State Board of Agriculture
Queen Victoria's Jubilee Festivities Draw Britain’s Elite
Reports describe a grand Buckingham Palace ball attended by royalty and foreign dignitaries marking Queen Victoria’s birthday week. Highlights include the Windsor serenade, a cannon salute, royal processions, and bets on the Salisbury invitation tied to naval honors for Dewey supporters.
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London
Victoria
Leidon
Buckingham Palace
Christing
Queen Victoria
Noah
St. Grange Chapel
Windsor
Waterton Chamber
Marquis
4Alisbury
Dr ‘Wm
Julie
Prine of Wales
Shamrock
Peitansia
Cenesay Yankee Soldiens
Ate Charles Howard Vincent
Paritarens Fe
Sheed
Queen's
Westminster Volunteers
Sevent
New Wark Regiment
Enatsnd
Daniel Anplet
Westminster
Hyde Park
Price of
Wales
Westminsters
Westminster Volunteer Regiment
Great Britain
Associated Press
Wpe
Charlie Howard Vincent
England
New York Regiment
Mar
Henry Beller
Bart
Dirs
Tay
Futler
Breland
Dewey
Navy League
Cage
A. T. Mahan
United States
Lord Charles Teresford
Earl of Clan
Witlam
Captain Mahan
Capt. Mahan
Hasur
Lord Charts Beresford
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Deweyell
Reeve
Tle
Manila
Gibraltar
Assciated
Homd
Fecentian Tl
Sloan
Jeeon
Beatfort
Huey Grannan
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Gen. Otis
San Luis
Washington
Hong Kong
Compan
St .Michael
Philippines
Edson
Wichita
Charles Rettiel
Ebr Quartermastars
Department of
Buckalew
Girlcomshurs
KK Buckaiew
Sea's
Guines
Cane Town
Capes
Boutet Islands
Antarctic
Buchmann
West Australia
Perth
News South Wales Tx
South Australia
Ion
Santa FE
Memphis
Rock Island
Pantit Fe
Missouri Paffic
Sera Burtington
MR. Gage
Giffert
Perians
Strikers
Buckinglad Palace
Salisbury
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