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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1899

Page

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Washington Advocates No Negotiated Freedom for Philippines

Reports from Manila describe heavy fighting between American forces and Filipino rebels around Pateros and Taguig with casualties on both sides and the rebels burning Pasig. Washington cites Otis's stance against direct Spanish-insurgent talks and asserts U.S. obligation to secure prisoner releases while continuing the campaign in the Philippines. A Boston appeal urges suspension of hostilities and recognition of Philippine independence with protections for property.

Washington Spain Boston United States Philippines Mc.Kinley Philippine Islands Ong Thes Massachusetts

Springfield Urges Legislation Based on Charity Report

Advance sheets of the fifteenth biennial report of the state board of charities for 1896–98 show disbursements of 3 504 749, funds in hand 189 390, undrawn appropriations 1 877 430, refunds 103 218, and lapsed 2 537. The board reports 6 445 519 days of inmate care and an average 8 775 inmates with per capita cost 162.57 annually. It requests 3 110 000 ordinary and 1 791 305 special appropriations for two years, notes 168 items for special funds, and urges care for the feeble minded and neglected children, plus an epilotic colony.

Springfeld Urs State Board of Charities General Assembly Burr Eeirceagasy Roves Converes Peoria

Chicago Window No 13 tragedy and other notices

A Chicago window washer died after a four story fall from University Club at 116 Dearborn Street. The window is the No 13th from the ground, and Powers aged 26 died instantly on March 13. Other items: Durand, Racine banker and shipowner, dies. Anderson reports a South American barbed wire order for 1000 miles. missing grandmother and children in Madison. Beckers confession of wife murder in Chicago. Traders Fire Insurance approved to operate in Wisconsin. Elgin milk contract at 80 cents per hundredweight. diphtheria outbreak at Independence insane asylum.

Chicago James Powers University Club Dearborn Street Powers John Miller Miller Racine Wis Che G Anderson Ird American Steel and Wire Company

Annexation Favored by Cuban Property Owners and Civilians

Washington reports the president and war department plan firm action in Cuba General Gomez army will be paid and disbanded promptly If needed the army will be forced to surrender Pro annexation sentiment is strong among property owners and conservatives while demagogues court the poorer classes. Havana coverage notes police friction and public demonstrations in Gomez support with Brooke allowing orderly marches.

Washington General Otis Manila State Department United States Spain War Department Gomez Sanguilly Cuban Assembly Party Brooke Havana Mora Genral Gomez Cuba General Cespedos General Gomez Military Assembly Medocal Industria Street Senor Menecal Manuel Sanguilly Senors Aguero Portuondo

Fighting Filipinos The U S Flying Column At Pasig

The U S Flying Column is reported to be at Pasig this afternoon in a forceful action against Filipino insurgents. Units move in coordination with allied troops, aiming to secure the area and suppress resistance.

American Loss Slight in Pasig Engagement

Manila reports Gen Lloyd Wheaton's Flying Column defeated a 2000 Filipino force at Pasig this afternoon, with American losses slight and 850 Filipinos captured. Many rebel bodies floated down the river amid the engagement.

Centerville salutes Captain Henry Haynes for U S army promotion

March 15 Congratulations to Capt Henry Haynes of Centerville as he is appointed second lieutenant in the United States regular army by President McKinley. The town proudly honors the bright popular young officer, member of the 50th Iowa, I N G.

Iowa unit redeploys near Manila and Cavite in war split

Manila reports the first battalion of the 51st Iowa on the fighting line near Manila, the second at Cavite, and the third as Cavite outpost. No casualties reported and health of the troops described as good. Also noted: David O. Foster and Zelmira Squires wed at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Rob't Gray officiating. W. W. Lloyd of Mediapolis visited Thomas McClement yesterday.

Des Moines Shaw Lopez Fifty-first Iowa Manila Cavite David O' Foster Ainsworth Zelmira Squires Wellman Baptist Parsonage Rob't Gray W. W. Lloyd State Bank Mediapolis Thomas McClement

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