Prairie fires rage through Chicago wards and Manila volunteers
The Weekly Call notes prairie fires sweeping through Chicago wards with flames seen over grassy areas. Four thousand Manila volunteers petition to be mustered out for travel pay rather than transportation, signaling interest in the Philippines as a business venue. Per capita circulating medium rose by $1.76 to $25.45, with business growing rapidly and currency growth keeping pace.
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Chicago
Manila
Philippines
Kentucky Monument to Union and Confederate Soldiers
A joint Civil War memorial from Kentucky will be formally dedicated on May 3. The shaft stands tall on the Chickamauga battlefield, rising above the forest and honoring both Union and Confederate soldiers.
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United States
Kentucky
Chickamauga
Rifle Test in Kentucky Shows Long Range
A Krag-Jorgensen rifle tested in Kentucky sent a bullet through a black locust tree six feet in circumference. The bullet glanced on a rock and struck the ground over two feet away. Experiments indicated the gun’s range exceeds three miles.
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Kentucky
Bullying Charge Overlooked After Filipino Attack
The text notes Col Pryan’s claim that the United States bullied the Filipinos ignores the Filipino first attack on U S troops, where they fired on a Nebraska regiment. It argues few Nebraskans would call returning fire and charging the attackers bullying.
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Col. Pryan
United States
Nebraska
Inventor W C Andrews Dies in New York Fire
W C Andrews, who died in a New York fire, made his fortune from a coal screenings fuel device and urged saving money to invest in city development projects such as street railways steam heat electricity and compressed air.
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W. C. Andrews
New York
Expansion Talk Rolls Through Europe To Hong Kong Juntas
Daily summaries of U S anti expansion talk reach Agon cillo in Europe then to the junta at Hong Kong and Filipino camps via rapid routes. Aguinallo’s troops stay tied by grapevine telegrams and hopes for favorable news in days. Belgium lifts embargo on American livestock, aiding markets and pressuring other nations, says Secretary Wilson.
Cuban Soldier Muster Explains Sudden Reinforcements
The rise in Cuban soldiers near payday is tied to natives not staying in camps, assembling fortnightly at home. The American governor is likely to accept the muster-rolls as prepared in good faith and question the official explanation only lightly.
Americans to Teach and Superintend Porto Rico Schools
Steps in Porto Rico prepare a statute mirroring American common school policy. Fifteen young Americans are hired to teach English and act as county superintendents. Their duties cover all island schools, filling a need not previously met.
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Porto Rico
Naval officer Gilmore noted for service on multiple ships
Lieut J C Gilmore born Philadelphia July 10 1854. Appointed naval cadet from Arizona in September 1871. Reached lieutenant in 1891. Served mainly on Monongahela Marion Bancroft Vesuvius and Machias and on navy boards. His family resides in Washington.
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J. C. Gilmore
Yorktown
Philadelphia
Arizona
Monongahela
Marion
Bancroft
Vesuvius
Machias
Ife
Navy
Washington
Red Lion Inn on Parliament Street Fades From London
The Red Lion Inn on Parliament Street in London has been demolished. Its passing ends a Dickens era landmark once linked to Charles Dickens, who as a boy visited the pub for a glass of the very best ale with a head on it.
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Parliament Street
London
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Leaders depart and governors named in scattered frontier news
Rev J Q A Henry resigns from La Salle Avenue Baptist church to move to New York. Gen George W Davis slated as military governor of Puerto Rico succeeding Gen Henry. McKinley to attend G A R encampment in Youngstown Ohio in late June. Missouri imposes one cent per gallon beer tax plus two cents per pack. Maximo Gomez backs an American protectorate for Cuba. Sui cide deaths rise at Dawson City amid failed gold search. English syndicate buys Independence mine near Colorado Springs for 10 million. Counterfeit five dollar gold pieces circulate in San Francisco. Provisional army of 35000 to be called only as last resort. Chinese faction fights in Fresno leave three dead and two wounded. Internal revenue receipts rise to 201 522 141 for nine months, up 77 790 409 from last year. Alabama calls extra session to repeal constitutional convention act. Pennsylvania adjourns sine die. Parcel post treaty with Venezuela signed by US post office. US and Orange Free State exchange extradition ratifications. Steamer Alfonso XIII sails from Havana with 1000 Spaniards returning to Spain. Cheseborough will leaves 300 000 to charities. Charleston judge rules Sunday ads not legally binding. American Glass raises window glass prices ten percent. Great Lakes shipping trust consolidates in New York with 30 million cap.
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J. Q. A. Henry
Chicago
la Salle Avenue
New York
George W. Davis
Torto Rico
Guy V. Ienry
McKinley
Youngstown
Missouri
San Francisco
War Department
Provisional Army
Fresno
Cal
Alabama
Pennsylvania
United States Post Office
Venezuela
United States
Orange Free State
Havana
Spain
Nicholas H. Cheseborough
Guthrie
Charleston
W. Va
American Glass Company
Pittsburgh
Great Lakes
Personal and Political News and Obituaries
Rt Rev John Ambrose Watterson bishop of Columbus dies suddenly and played a national role on temperance. Robert Lowrey, Pennsylvanian founder of the Republican party, dies in Huron South Carolina at 63. Jians Balatka, famed conductor, dies in Chicago at 71. Illinois cities vote in local elections with mixed results. Samuel G Wilborn Republican congressman from California dies at 65 in Washington. Florida legislature elects James P Taliaferro Democrat senator from Jacksonville. Col D P Livermore, oldest telegrapher, dies in Hallo well Maine at 94. Pennsylvania Democrats set state convention in Harrisburg June 14. Senate race remains unresolved in Pennsylvania.
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John Ambrose Watterson
Columbus
Robert Lowrey
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Huron
S. C
Jians Balatka
Chicago
Ilinois
Samuel G. Uwilborn
California
Washington
Florida
James P. Taliaferro
Jacksonville
United States
Col
D. P. Livermore
I Hallowell
Riots in Bilbao and rebel moves in the Philippines
Reports from Manila indicate the rebel seat of government moved to Tarlac after Malolos capture while a 22 member Filipino committee discusses peace. Other notes cite a Pointe Pitre fire, a Queensland hurricane toll, Belgian Antarctic expedition findings, Yorktown fate unknown, and Baroness De Hirsch's will leaving 100 million to charity.
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Spain
Manila
Malolos
San Fernando
Pampanga
Tarlac
Pointe Pitre
Guadalupe
Queensland
Australia
Montevideo
Yorktown
Baroness de Hirsch
Vienna
Fire destroys 150 houses at La Pointe a Pitre Guadeloupe
Fire sweeps La Pointe a Pitre on Guadeloupe island destroying about 150 houses. German diplomatic circles deny reports of purchasing Kasal in the Caroline group. Gen Otis telegram says little more fighting may be needed as insurgents seek terms. communications between American commissioners and Filipino leaders show promise.
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la Pointe-a-Pitre
Guadeloupe
Germany
Spain
Kasal
Caroline Group
Otis
War Department
Munson line steamer Fila arrives with 40 aboard at New York
The Fila from Baracoa Gibara and Neuvitas Cuba arrived at the New York pier on the 23rd carrying 40 passengers most discharged or furloughed officers and soldiers. A hospital corps deserter from Neuvitas was arrested on arrival.
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ATER
Munson Line
Fila
New York
Baracoa
Gibara
Neuvitas
Cuba
William WD. Burdock
Bradford
Burdock
Jones
Toledo
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
M. Cantacuzene
Aabinet
Demetriu Sturdia
M. Lahovary
the Daughters of the Revolution
Philadelphia
Basel
Hungary
Spain
Don Carlos
Sig. Marconi
United States
Minor News Items From The Era Of Trade And Travel
A roundup of brief items notes Argentina soil exports of about 1.5 million tons of maize, Mrs. McKinley’s improving health, suppression of Fl Correo Espanola in Madrid as property of a British subject, and American Linseed Oil Co. absorbing four Twin Cities mills for 3 million dollars. Britain informs Germany that Britain has no designs on Tonga. Gov Powers Maine calls a June 19 special election for a Second district congressman. The Yankee clipper Rence arrives in New York after 96 days at sea, Laurin of Lowell wins Birmingham arts prize, Rev Dr Alsop elected secretary of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. Charles Dial, California baseball figure, dies from brain fever after being struck by a pitched ball. Only two full admirals afloat Dewey and Hopkins. French navy highest rank is admiral. Parcel post treaty with China ratified and to take effect immediately. John St Butler’s will leaves Evangelina B Walker 75066 to marry Robert Atwill.
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Great Britain
Tonga Islands
Powers
Maine
Nelson Dingley
Rence
New York
Hong Kong
Laurin, Martin
Lowell
Mass
Birmingham
England
Dewey
John O. Hopkins
Mediterranean
Post Office Department
United States
China
John ST. Butler
William H. Seward
Evangelina
Walker
Robert Atwill
Deaths and Notables in Illinois Rural Towns
Death notices list Clarke Burke of Assumption aged 50 farmer and pioneer Jacob Walker Sr of Lebanon 73 Henry L Dunkhurst Elkton merchant and long time Washington county figure L T Linnell Bank of Cobden resident aged 60 after the bank failure William B Richards Galesburg patent solicitor aged 70 who died at home after 31 years there Public Charities report provides Illinois bulletin figures for charitable institutions including inmate counts and per capita maintenance costs for the quarter ending March 31.
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Clarke Burke
Assumption
Jacob Walker
Lebanon
Henry £. Dunkhurst
Elkton
Washington County
L. T. Linnell
Bank of Cobden
William B. Richards
Galesburg
United States
The
Illinois Bulletin of Public Charities
To Fight San Jose Scale Circular Issued to Southern Growers
Prof Forbes state entomologist issued a circular under the new legislature act offering state entomology corps treatment for orchards infested before January 1, 1890 with San Jose scale. Infested orchards after that date require owners to pay half the treatment cost. Northeast Washington county orchards to receive immediate attention. whale soap spray found most effective. Celebrated Hog Case Ended in Sangamon County Court
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San Jose
Washington County
Trustees Name John W. Cook New Normal School President
At a trustees meeting for the Northern Hindis normal school in Delawald the presidency was offered unanimously to John W. Cook of Normal with a salary of 5000 dollars per year. He has ten days to decide. If he accepts Dr. Charles Mc Murray becomes his principal aide. The state building will be finished and the school opens October 1 with about 400 pupils expected.
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Northern Hindis Normal School
Delawald
John W. Cook
Normal
Charles McMurray
Faith Cure Story On Burned Boy Near Arcola
A 13 year old boy Carl Garver suffered severe burns on his body while burning stalks on his father's farm north of Arcola. He spilled kerosene on his clothing causing the fire. A physician was summoned but a faith care healer named Black who happened to be nearby treated him. The boy says he feels no pain.
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Carl Garver
Arcola
Black
Call Extended to Rev Dr De Llois by Elgin Church
The First Baptist church of Elgin has extended a call to Rev Dr De Llois of Shurtles College Upper Alton. He will doubtless accept, bringing a new pastor to the congregation.
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First Baptist Church of
Elgin
de Llois
Shurtles? College
Upper Alton
Bank of Kirkwood Receives Final State Permit
The auditor of public accounts issued a final permit for the organization of the state bank of Wirkwood in Warren county with capital of $25,000.
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Bank For
Kirkwood
Auditor of Public Accounts
State Bank of
Wirkwood
Warren County
Burned to Death in Coal Oil Fire
Mrs. Caroline Kracht of New Minden Washington county was burned to death while lighting a fire with coal oil, her husband Christ Kracht present in the home. No further details given.
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Caroline Kracht
Christ Kracht
New Minden
Washington County
Illinois wheat damage warned in county reports
Illinois wheat districts report severe winter-kill across counties on April 11. Losses range from 4 to 80 percent winter-killed with overall prospects dim, many areas plowing up fields or planting oats to move forward, and only a fraction likely to yield a crop. A separate note from New York says the Earl of Rosslyn will not visit.
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New York
Herald
London
Earl of Rosslyn
James Erskine
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