Capture of Gilmore Party Examined By Otis Dispatch
Washington reports full text of Admiral Dewey dispatch from Manila dated April 18. Gilmore was ambushed and captured while examining the river mouth. 80 Spanish troops, 3 officers, 2 priests held by 400 insurgents. Otis says volunteers may return around May 5, while health and spirits are good. Barrett argues Philippines prospects are promising and that troops remain patriotic and willing to stay until peace and conditions settle.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Manila
Baler
Luzon
Philippine Islands
J. C. Gilmore
Otis
Sta‘es
Minnesota
United States
Barrett
Lawton
No Volunteer Regiments to be Raised for Philippines Aid
White House conference with the president and top officials confirms refusal to organize a new 75 000 troop volunteer army. Otis to receive 30 000 effectives including reinforcements, with plans to withdraw one Puerto Rico regiment and send three to the Philippines as transports allow. Returning volunteers and selection of units to be sent home left to General Otis.
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Washington
White House
Alger
Long
Corbin
Congress
Otis
Philippines
Manila
War Department
Porto Rico
Cuba
United States
Illinois Sophomore Class President Election Feud
At the University of Illinois Champaign on April 20 the sophomore class meeting erupted over officer elections. C. J. Peeples of Shawneetown was declared president by a small majority amid protests of illegal balloting from Ernest Lytle of Decatur and his supporters. After turmoil and a motion to adjourn King’s faction left about fifty members, Lytle was later elected president following parliamentary debate.
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Champaign
Illl
University Ofllinois
King
C. J. Peeples
Shawneetown
Ills
Ernest Lytle
Decatur
Peeples
Lytle
Defeat of Colonel Bennitt in Joliet Mayor Race
April 20 Joliet notes Colonel Fred Bennitt Republican candidate for mayor defeated by Democrat John B. Mount by about 1200 votes. Labor opposition rooted in strike actions of 1885 and Bennitt’s militia role. Bennitt’s party switch and removal of Mayor Lagger also cited as contributing factors.
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Joliet
Tls
Fred Bennitt
John B. Mount
Bennitt
Barr
Lemont
Lagger
Mount
Justice for Roger Williams Delayed for 264 Years
In Massachusetts Bay the Cambridge petitioner Rev Cephas B Crane and Baptist ministers seek revocation of Roger Williams 1631 expulsion sentence. The 1898 petition says Williams liberty doctrine is fundamental to Christendom and should end his banishment. If approved Williams may return in spirit to the colony without penalties.
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Boston
State House of Representatives
Davis
Cambridge
Cephas B. Crane
Roger Willams
General Court of
Massachusetts Bay
Christendom
Tanner Signs $250000 for Illinois Spanish War Pay
Governor Tanner signed a bill to provide 250000 to cover the difference between state and federal pay for Illinois volunteers from camp to federal service. He cited honoring Illinois National Guard members and summoned Senators Chapman and Curtis for a conference before signing.
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Springfield Trs
Tanner
Illinois
United States
Ilinois
State crop service reports grain planting progress
Des Moines reports indicate the bulk of small grain will be planted this week. Southern districts face delays from moist soil and winter wheat conditions are generally unfavorable. Spring wheat acreage expected to remain the same. clover seeding increases pasture planting.
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Des Moines
State Crop Service
Baseball Scores From Various Cities
Baseball results from April 19 include New York beats Baltimore 6–0 in Baltimore, Chicago defeats Louisville 8–3, Washington tops Philadelphia 16–2, Boston over Brooklyn 9–7, and Cincinnati and Pittsburgh tied 3–3 in twelve innings before darkness. Minnie Schumacher, 11, of Pine River, accidentally shot herself in the right side with a peas-filled shotgun. the wound is not serious.
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Chicago
Baltimore
New York
Louisville
Washington
Philadelphia
Washaton
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Dakness
Merrill, Wis
Mises
Minnie Schumacher
Pine River
Hersel
Grant for Governor of Porto Rico in doubt
Washington reports say General Fred C. Grant’s promotion to governor general of Porto Rico is uncertain while Brigadier General George W. Davis is favored. Plans include trimming troops and granting Porto Ricans civil rights with a territorial form of government under U S supervision.
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Washington
Guy V. Henry
Porto Rieu
Fred C. Grant
Philippines
Julie
Enna
M. Zeno Gaudia
Porto Rico
United States
District of Columbia
Congress
Drunken Soldiers Plague Havana as Bandit Reports Linger
In Havana April 20 a diminished Cu ban army moves toward quieting unrest after Cerro. Over ten days clashes between police and American troops in Vedado and suburbs, with two American soldiers killed in riots. Soldiers largely blamed for conflicts with police and defense of order by local guards. Brigand reports remain doubtful amid skeptical military authorities.
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Havana
Cerro
Lillie
Vedado
United States
Guardians of the Peace
Iman Oanen
Work of a Boy Detective Ends Horsethief Ring
Des Moines reports James Hutchinson an 18 year old Kansas City youth tracked and helped arrest George Flick, an alleged horse thief wanted in Lawrence Kansas. Hutchinson pursued Flick through northern Missouri and Iowa, identifying him in Des Moines and securing his transfer to Lawrence for trial. Sheriff Myers accompanied him for the reward.
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Des Moines
James Hutchinson
Kansas City
George Flick
Lawrence
Kan
Young Hutchinson
Flick
Missouri City
Hutchinson
Missouri
Iowa
Des Mares
Suits Against a Railway Foreclose and Lien Conflicts
Farmers' Loan and Trust of New York brings foreclosure suit for 1 2 million on Centralia and Chester Railroad with sale ordered for bondholders. Missouri Car and Foundry seeks prior lien to mortgage certificates of 425 thousand. Judges Grosscup and Allen preside. Carnegie offers 1 75 million for Pittsburg Central Library addition. Perjury verdict for Penepacker. Dreyfus case no new basis for revision. Bliss missing after drawing 250. Phillips arrested for embezzlement 1700. Dykstra kills son under delusion of sacrifice.
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Springfield
Mls
Centralia and Chester Railroad Company
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
New York City
Missouri Car and Foundry Company
P. 8. Grosscup
Chicago
W. J. Allen
Grossecup
Andrew Carnegie
Central Library
Pittsburg
Samuel Penepacker
Paris
Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
A. A. Bliss
West Superior
Wis
John J. Phillips
Shoemakers’ Union
Abel Dykstra
South Holland
Ills
Abraham
One Dollar Bryan Dinner Held at Grand Central Palace
The second Bryan dinner under workers’ auspices at Grand Central Palace drew about 1,500 attendees. William J. Bryan was greeted with applause as speakers including Mayor M Jones, Rev Edward McGlynn, and William Jennings Bryan addressed topics on public franchises, women's issues, social reform, and consent of the governed. The simple menu featured vegetable soup and roast fare.
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New York
Bryan
Workmen
Grand Central Palace
Chicago Platform Democrats
Toledo
Oliver H. B. Belmont
William Temple Emmet
Robert Emmet
M. Jones
Carlotte Perkins Stetson
Edward McGlynn
N. O. Nelson
Thomas Jefferson
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan and Sulzer Attend McGlynn Dinner in Washington
Colonel Bryan accompanied by Representative William Sulzer attended a large dinner at a hall with 1,750 guests. Don Melynn John C. Sheehan and Boton Itall greeted Bryan. Mayor Jones escorted Charlotte Perkins Stetson to the guests table. A toast honored Lexington heroes and speakers included Mayor Jones of Toledo. In Indiana, Washington Shirley was saved from injury after a saw mill belt pulled him toward a flywheel. the engineer stopped the machine.
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Colonel Bryan
William Sulzer
Don Melynn
Sulzer
John C. Sheehan
Boton Itall
Bryan
Brisben Walker
McGlynn
William J. Gaynor
Brooklyn
Boston Hall
Mayor Jones
Charlotte Perkins Stetson
Walker
Jefferson
Samuel M. Jones
Tledo, O
Seymur
Ind
Washington Shirley
Valionia
Fleenor & Shirley
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Amb Ho
Otis Cables
London
John Barrett
Siam
Witnois University
Organized Labor
Roger Williams
Indianapolis
Indiana
William B. Austin
Rensselaer
Champange
Austin
Oshkosh, Wis
Paine Lumber Company
Scorea
Pers
Con. Henry
Tme
Fred D. Grant
George W. Davis
Henry
Wade Court of Inquiry
Brooke
Heary
Eleventh Infantry
Seventh Artillery
Nineteenth
Fifth Artillery
Volunteer
Signal Corps
Santiago
Holguin
Wood
Mariano
Puerto Princepe
General Wood
Sie
Racine
Uiter
Walter Fisher
Fremont Utter
Miwaukee County
Oshkosh
Utter
Hartford
Fisher
Hagerstown
Newcomb
Mil
George W. Dick
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company of
Royal Baking Powde
Laca
Bryan and McGlynn
Lexington
William J. Bryan
John Brishban Walker
H. ©. Nelson
St. Louis
Charles Frederick Adams
John & Crosby
Oliver H. PO Belmont
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Owa
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
EE. M. McConaughy
Oriice
Kleto's
Jd. R. Burroughs
Overton
Btowart's Drug Store
West Side of Square
Waasnranron, LA
G. H. Pratt
Ommwices
L. Klein
West DeLong’s Grocery
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
H. Sanford
T. J. Dempsey
North Side Square
National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Capital
Burplus
ORS
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H. C. Hull
Physicians and Surgeons
Tod
Wn Todpm
Weehtogoon Nat'l Bank
East Matin Street
P.W. McElwain
Washington, Lowa
Peice
Oty Hall
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Hutchding
Wastlington, Ltowa
W. E. Anderson, M.D
Klein's Clothing
City ‘Hus
Frank Rogers
Model Bakery
Candy Kitchen
Wagrant and Bakery
Ehoping
Schneider
J. 0. Young
J R. Jeffrey
Anderson
T T Anderson
Ass't Casal
Washington County S
Ings Bank
Jos. Krow
Pres
A Waire
Ca Oo
H. Keck
V. P
M. Kaok
Asa't
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. 8
Wall Joseph Keck
O. H. Keck
L. D. Robinson
Stewart
J. Ff. Henderson
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
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