Americans Break Filipino Lines in Manila Campaign
A detailed account portrays General Otis and U S soldiers repulsing Filipino assaults near Manila from February 4 to 7 1899. It describes barrages from American ships and land forces routing Filipino forces, captures of key positions, and casualties on both sides, noting disciplined American conduct and Filipino improvisation. The piece contrasts American tactics with Philippine irregular methods and highlights the strategic impact on the siege of Manila.
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Elwell
Otis
Manila
Spain
Santa Mesa
Nebraska
Manila Bay
Kansas
Montana
Pennsylvania
Third Artillery
Harrison G. Otis
South Dakota
Colorado
Hale
Utah Light Artillery
McArthur
California
Idaho
Wyoming
Washington
King
Pasig River
Fourth Cavalry
Fourteenth Infantry
North Dakota Infantry
Anderson
Ity
Caloocga
Ganelangin
Santa Mean
Paco
Pilipino
Say Juan del Monte
Santa Ana
San Pedro Mucati
Pasig
Paso
Dyer
Sixth Artillery
Alford
W. G. Bates
Qalie Real
Minnesota
Manila Observatory
Eney
Singalon
Utah Battery
Young
Caloocan
Kipling Plans Mexico Visit Amid Philippine War Turmoil
Rudyard Kipling arrives after a two year absence and aims to study Mexico and its peons while Aguinaldo’s forces, about 35,000 strong and largely armed with Mausers, confront American troops. Dewey ceded 2500 rifles to insurgents. Aguinaldo’s cabinet includes Leandro Tharra and Mariano Trias. Commanders include Riego de Dios, del Pilar, Garcia, Estrella, Mascardo, and Ricati. The secretary Essamilla acts as interpreter. Aguinaldo urges followers to view Americans as invaders.
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United States
Dewey
Cavite
Malolos
Manila
Aguinaldo
Republic
Felipe Agoncillo
Canada
Interior
Leandro Tharra
Baldomero Aguinaldo
Riego de Dios
Ricati
Pio del Pilar
Felipa Sandico
Pantelon Garcia
Noriel
Estrella
Mascardo
Gregorio del Pilar
Garcia
del Pilar
Pasig
Essamilla
Islands
Kipling and the White Man's Burden Stir Debate in Mexico
The piece discusses Kipling's influence on Mexican storytelling and the lure of his themes of heroism and tragedy. It notes recent pages on The White Man's Burden stirring talk, Kipling's reluctance to lecture, and how American audiences verdicts on his price and value in public speaking.
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Mexico
Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
Physician density ranges across German cities
The share of doctors per population differs greatly among German cities from roughly six per 10,000 in Chemnitz to twelve in Dresden and fourteen in Munich, showing wide regional variation in medical provision.
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Chemnitz
Dresden
Munich
Armor Plate Price Cut and Confederate Veterans Aid in Senate
Senate actions trimmed armor plate cost to 300 dollars a ton and authorized a government plant if suppliers refuse. Senator Tillman led the push with a dramatic speech. The chamber also approved funds to pay Spain and granted Mussel Shoals canal and power rights. Tillman secured 10 000 mattresses and 2 000 tents loan for Confederate Veterans reunion in Charleston. war department loan to veterans group followed.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Tillman
South Carolina
Lord Herschel
Dingley
Spain
Philippines
Paris
Allison
Towa
Mussel Shoals
Stevenson
Hobart
Secretary of War
Executive Committee
United Confederate Veterans
Charleston
D. C
House
Dewey to Protect German Interests in Philippine Islands
The state department says a cable to Admiral Dewey and another to General Otis instruct the protection of German residents and property in the Philippines. Reports that Germany asked protection over German interests in Samoa are erroneous. The German proposal reportedly covered only the Philippines.
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Philippine
Tslands
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Otis
United States
State Department
Philip Pines
US Offers Warship to Escort Herschell Remains
The United States government proffers a warship from Havana and the North Atlantic squadron to convey the late Lord Herschell’s remains to England. The vessel and exact arrangement await Britain’s acceptance from the Havana squadron.
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Lord Herschell
England
United States
Havana
North Atlantic
Texas Sets Early Quarantine To Bar Contagious Plagues
Governor Snyders of Texas issues a proclamation to quarantine Texas ports and border from anyone infected with yellow fever smallpox or cholera effective April 1st. He urges state officials to be vigilant guarding the state against these plagues and aims for an early implementation.
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Texas
Snyres
Out of Sight Out of Mind in Puck Cartoon Exchange
A Puck panel features a minister asking how to defend Sunday skating. The reply notes it might thaw on Monday, reflecting on Sunday restrictions and shifting attitudes in a brief, satirical exchange.
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Puck
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