Campaign of Lawton’s Division Across Swamps and Towns
Dispatches describe Major General Lawton’s division sweeping a wide area, cavalry seizing towns, infantry following to hold, and American forces living on captured supplies as they battle a larger enemy. reports narrate engagements near Pangasinan, Zamboanga, and Mindanao with lines drawn along the Tarte Trail and efforts to prevent insurgent advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantis
Mantia
Cheneral Lowton
Ilision
Uev
San June
Youns
Samuel W. Sibert
Ue Third Cavalry
Pexorrabis
Nortteidt
Eapcipan
Ts Meiliece
Binet
Amuigaido
Lawton
Ropeel
Henry
Infantey Fe
Hamban
Denne
Yeho
Garonel Andrew
Burtie
Ite
Nivea Viecuva
Masile
Ceneral Olle
Wathins
United States
Wurktosn
Tartar
Simon
Bilpine
Atta Hund
Ealinda Ther
Ai Rex Imenth
Tee Emeriet
Ant Titer
Wien
Bates Returte
Wie
Mouthern Island
Sika
Siusat
Lone
Hates
Tye
Datohs
Jadu
Mindatian Williters
Folie
Zamboangs
Eres
Bates
Tiatshae
Taree
Otis
Washington
ManArthur
Dagopan
Rumor of Meat Supply Scandal Aboard Troop Ships
A World dispatch from Lamon caves reports rumors of a meat supply scandal involving troop ships. A Sunday weeklies letter questions the quality and delivery, citing complaints about rations and supplier performance. The article notes ongoing scrutiny and potential inquiry in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fork New S
Lamon Caves
South Africa
Bane
Cnt Weigning
Shot Down by Col Metcalf Alleged Prisoner Killing Story
A wartime letter and statements from Corporal Morris Co, Private Harris, and Lieutenant Ferguson allege Col Metcalf of the Twentieth Kansas Inf shot an unarmed Filipino prisoner at the battle of Caloocan. The tales accuse Gen Funston of shielding Metcalf and urge a full investigation into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOSKY
Pullipping Islands
Chey
Manta
Asi
Bette
Morris Co
KY Oth Kunsis Inc
Caloocat
Umietreumscay
Motenm
Barris
Husky
State Jour
Manila
San Francisco
Awattiia
Baaboo
Gen
Funston
Ammad
Blas
Eran
Cazh
Burdy
Trent Collin
Trembis
White
Rewlman
New York
ouenAy
Frinston
Metcalf
Col Metcalf
Kansas
Celoucus
Culoscan
War Department
Washington
Major Metzalf
Casloacan
Prisoner Shot by Major Metcalf in Calpocan Trench Incident
F HALL of Lawrence Kansas recounts a brutal event near Calpocan where an unarmed prisoner was brought to Major Metcalf. The man allegedly begged for mercy before being killed with Metcalf's pistol as fellow Kanawha soldiers witnessed. The account notes contrasting statements and the later push to honor Metcalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalff
Metcalf
Christian Turvey
Metcalfs
Calpocan
Tlan
Salemel
Kansas
Ami Aiso
War Department
Callahan Denies Funston Promotion In River Gueltite Battle
Lieutenant W A Callahan publishes a letter claiming General Funston lied about his promotion and role at the Gueltite river battle. Callahan asserts he was in command of the fre tine and fought on the front, challenging Funston's statements and noting records will prove his own position and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wavine
Mowila
Frindtun
W. A. Callahan
Funston
Guleuville
Callahan
Mantia
Guentrte
Junctharity
State Journal
Hanke
Pan Mahan
Galeninte
Jaudenaint
Callhary
Cmas Grisent
Mantle
Cilcuitin
Defesse
Caloncan
Manila
Marios
Bacour
Gulguinte
Marc
San Fernando
Biartlor
Pale
Guleuitite
Gulguinte River
Howard
Geompany
Baris
Devedale
Wiles
Mwrildo
Picetante
Livawinant Billei
Flower
Katite Maluios
Surits
Credis
Ana
What Little Says Lt Callahan Sits With Wheaton’s Brigade
In a Confederate era inquiry, Col Be Liette cites Lt Callahan as present at Gutgaite with Wheaton’s Brigade near the Tomb River. He notes Callahan was wounded before Matyhare and denied promotion, following recommendation for Baanie, with Captain Co Witte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liette
Cat Abiletn
Tieutenant Callahan Svar
Gutgaite
Pallahantaset
Bates
Itn
Patinncats
Malinm
Pel
Marilan
Roorin Gthginto
Haenlerant
Wheaton
Toute River
Curlatrat Wat
Matyhare
Ercomd
Funsin
Baanie
CO Witte
Kansas Political Tilt Shifts as Populists Lose Ground
Excerpt reports election figures showing Republicans gaining in the current vote compared with last year. Populists carried 23 counties previously and 3F this year, with a 15 count swing in their favor noted. Also mentions ex-Mayor John B. Carey of Wichita dying suddenly and local city politics in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ett
Kansas
Republica
Esnean
San Jie
Cal
New 21
John B. Carey
Mnawwe
Wichita
Ken
Zee
Carey Muivert
Kensie
Deaik
Jatin
Capey Tevetvest
Caney Hotel
Tittnoie
Tok & Lowll
Crowih
SicNite
Fc 2
Royal welcome as German emperor visits England
Imperial party arrives at Windsor amid Royal Navy salutes and German British flags. Emperor William and Empress Victoria are greeted by Duke of Connaught in British admiral uniform. royal procession, guards, and multi-flag display mark the Windsor reception with German and British troops and crowds along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Eng
Imperial Sacht Hohenzolern
Duke of Connaueht
Gotan Hussar Regtment
Foxey
Kalaer Frederich 1
Aind Atfutilla
Srithewil
Frederick II
William
HlGhire
Gallon Massabi
Contaneht
Amita Seymour
Baker Toiscell
Bugene
Theroysil
Heem
Leemspeke
Banc Thermagedtien
Myal Hichnesses
Windsor
Linotard
Ammeriat
Count Xeh Ealenturs
Count von Burin
Aen von Presson
Admiral von Sei Aenilbran
Geo. von Schell
Cyt
Priteflults
Coll von Rasch
Count Varn Plafer
Churchill Tert
Woren
Lidy Choretitt
London
Gm Eulieretie
Wittisor
New
Emperor Gutthang
Prince of Wales
Duke of Cambridge
Duke of York
Drake
Didelier
Riegor
Peete
Neill
Strike Threat From United Mine Workers Leader
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers warns of a water strike if unions’ Susquehanna Coal workers at Nantienke Pa and Minesori Pacific, MaK Z Cotton Belt, and Iron Mountain crews are not backed by company action. He cites raids in Missouri Kansas Arkansas and surrounding states and writes to Marion Williams demanding the firm dismiss or discipline union-represented employees, signaling escalating labor conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidignupolis
Soy, Y
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Susquehanna
Nantienke
Minesori Pacific
Mak & Z
Cotton Belt
Iron Mountain
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Seatinyest
Leite
Marion Willams
Susquehantan Company
Usd
Missouri strike threatens coal industry wide action
President Mitchell reports executives will shut all mines on major lines if no conference and fair settlement. He notes Pennsylvania anthracite, with 150,000 workers, could trigger widespread effects across railroads and other states, estimating 20 percent of men in the state may be hit and Southwestern ties could mobilize about 15,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpany
Missouri Pacife Fuel Company
St. Louis
Mitchell
Missouri
Kansas & Texas
Cotton Belt
Tven Mountain
Owen
Pennsylvania
Democratic National Committee Meets in Chicago
The Democratic National Committee gathered at the Sherman House with J K June of Arkansas as chair and many leaders present. Plans discussed included presidential campaign strategy for 1900, headquarters moves, and potential site for the Democratic convention. Bryan was not able to attend, and results from recent state elections were to shape the national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onicaro
Prac
Healy
Democratic
Sien
Sherman House
J. JK. Junes
Arkansas
Ely
W. J. Stone
Missouri
T. J. O'Firien
Minnesota
Stone
Hone
Junea
J. G. Johnson
Wko
C. A. Walsh
Iowa
M.D. Clayton
Alabama
Thomas
Gahan
Hiinots
Shankiin
Todvana
Campu
Michigan
Jong
Wm. J. Bryan
Johnson
Kansas
Johnsen
Kansas City
Johaders
Eniutie
Uys Woodsin
Kentuky
Kentucky
Wevald
Stapes
Moray
Jefferton
Ate Publican
Clisintn
Gietel
Taylor My. Goebel
Mwajajartey
United State Semaget
Two Battles Reported at Ladysmith and Estcourt
Ladysmith and Estcourt theaters of action report daybreak to 2 PM Wednesday and resumed fighting Thursday. British losses heavy with hundreds dead. Boers reportedly near Kimberley and threatening garrisons as British forces maneuver to counter. Contested advances, casualty figures, and troop movements dominate dispatches from London describing the encounter lines and strategic aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Trom
Ladysmith
Wodersiey
Norerterth
Tiptitge
Densit
Estcourt
Leidon
South Africa
Ofurt
Fen
Willow Grange
Bathcourt
Kimberley
Hivymfontein
Cine Cronde
Diritieh
Kurtin
Meereinddt
Garett
Invedii
Arrest in Chicago Disturbance Mixed Report
A confused Chicago dispatch describes a man named Swanders involved in an incident on a porch with a melee. Witnesses report shots, pursuit, and a chaotic scene as authorities struggle to restrain the situation.
Weather Forecast Then and Now in Chicago
Weather tadinations report chilly conditions in Chicago with light rain and possible cooler winds. Forecasters note partly cloudy skies, cooler temperatures, and a chance of drizzle later, with no significant storms expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farias
Iona
Tyrsday
Elgady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Swigert
New Viscaya
Leenhauxer
Donat Severs
Arn Ban
Cypas
Transporta
Inkargynte
Aeush
Macari
Trom Imus
Zambornen
Dole
Joie
Ram Uke
Zambnarce
Weber
Cottelina
Mindanao
Cottaban
Dinoo
Surtgas
Nora Suter
Mindinas
Qealahic
Panos
I Sina
MacArthur
Dart
Pu Losky
Wientan
Endlroad
Zaribales Meditatine
Macy Department
Zamboutes
Witen
Ou Cublegram
Zampmanga
Moros
Winnetpalaky
Stindanse
Luzon
Treupa
Archipense
Zanbouwen
Otte
Jacob Teter
Cran- Ninth Infantry
Marvin Fer
Beverbachtty
Chia
Guedtier
Ian
Reeimid Meter
M_ Thirey
Dromonoviem
Astyant
Sot Dreny
Bunshit
Heelutitcarent
Jaret Murphy
Win Curry
John Lurnew
Chen
John Ke Wirstards
Frisco
Philippines
Ile Tite
Mardin
Col. Metcalf
Gen. Funston
J. F. Hall
Lawrence
Fergison San Anincio
Kelmars
Palde
Lanse
Caloornn
Ureieay
Lieut
England
Duke of Connaught
Imperial Yacht
Windsor Castle
Boss Democrats
Chicago
Secession
Nee
Ineribete
Henri
Lndewe de Chloe
perrnnem—Ammert Federation
Dead
Nuv
A. Swanders
Ma Melee
Bern
M Sears
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!