Insurgents Mass Forces Around San Fernando As War Spreads
July 1 Manila reports an imminent clash as insurgents swarm around San Fernando while Americans bolster defenses. Three thousand troops were sighted near town, with General Overshine ill and General Grant on the south line. Spanish commissioners’ mission to win prisoner releases reportedly failed. Civil government efforts begin in Cavite cities despite rebel wire cutting and sporadic firing.
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Manila
San Fernando
General Overshine
General Grant
Aguinaldo
Tarlac
General Lawton
Col Denby
Worcester
Philippine Commission
Las Pinas
Cavite
The Striking Miners and 200 Deputies Sworn In
Secretary Ryan of the United Mine Workers received a letter from Thomas Jeremiah of Cartersville reporting fires set by local African American workers against white miners homes. In Springfield Alabama two hundred special deputies were sworn and stationed at at the mines. Miners leaders counsel restraint and urge no demonstrations against officers.
Volunteers Not Called Yet for 15000, Otis Awaits Command
It is stated there is no call for fifteen thousand volunteers and no immediate plan for such action. About thirty five thousand men are at Otis command ready when needed. One minute, Hart's EOF GINGER relieves colic cramps and nausea. An unexcelled remedy for diarrhoea cholera morbus and summer complaints. Sold by B. W. Hargrave.
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Washington
Otis
Hart
B. W. Hargrave
Mob Bombards Cedar Avenue Car Injuring Motorman and Passenger
A Cedar avenue streetcar was pelted with sticks and stones by a mob at dawn. All windows were shattered and the motorman and a passenger were injured. A stone struck the motorman’s face, another rock glanced off a window sill near a passenger, forcing riders to shelter on the car floor until safe.
Enlistment Drive Expands to Country Towns and Bicycles
Washington reports recruiting officers say the army is at 65 000 men and may open volunteer regiments for the Philippines if regulars fill. Officers will open branches in towns and riders on bicycles will parade streets with recruit posters. War Department values country boys as strong recruits.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Thrilling Rescues as Fire Traps Lodgers in Market Street Blaze
A three story furnished room house on Market street burned early today in New York. One man was killed and several injured as women and children were penned in by flames. A lodger, clothing aflame, ran to the river and jumped in to escape.
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New York
Market Street
Bishop Newman Death Looms as Illness Worsens
Saratoga July 3 Bishop Newman of the Methodist Episcopal Church is critically ill with paralysis and pneumonia and doctors have abandoned hopes of recovery. Later reports state he is dying and unconscious.
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Saratoga
Newman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ile
Attacked Departing Troops On Negros Island
Report from Manila dated July 3 describes an attack on a California regiment as they prepared to depart Negros. About 250 insurgents, mostly bolo men, killed one soldier and wounded another before being driven off. Transport Sherman to return Californians to Manila then San Francisco. Grant to embark Colorado regiment.
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Manila
Negros
California
Sherman
San Francisco
Grant
Colorado
Dreyfus Confident of Acquittal in New Court Martial
Rennes July 3 Dreyfus, hopeful of acquittal by the new court martial, remains taciturn toward guards. He asked for the army list and that his brother Matthieu write Picquart. His wife visited, reporting he is in better spirits and not tearful. His doctors note lingering quinine related indigestion. His counsel Labor and Demange visited, sharing relief at his improved health and recounting events since Devil's Island.
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Reanes
Dreyfus
Mathieu
Picquart
Rennes
Maitre Labor
Demange
Devil's Island
Labori
The Party Rescued
A naptha launch named Dandy with twelve people aboard was last seen signaling distress off Rockaway New Jersey and is believed lost after a night storm. The fishing party in a separate launch from Sunday is accounted for as safe, while the Dandy remains missing and found stranded on the beach.
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Rockaway
N. J
Tragedy Strikes After Amputation in Littleton
In Littleton North Carolina on Tuesday Dr Picot amputated a leg for Mills a Seaboard Lice train victim Mills mother living at Summit six miles away fainted and died in the road as the doctor visited her to relay news of her son's condition Captain Freeman helped in attempts to revive her but life was extinct.
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Littleton
N. C
Picot
Mas. Mills
Mills
Summit
Piot
Captain Freeman
Trainmen and conductors seek mileage pay conference
Four train men from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors met President Truesdale and D L. W. in Corfer New York to arrange a conference with railroad officials, likely July 12, over replacing fixed monthly pay with a mileage rate to increase earnings for the men.
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New York
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and
Order of Railway Conductors
Truesdale
Entangled in a Turbulent Affair and Its Fallout
A narrator recounts a strained evening with his wife and a business associate Hawkins. Jealousy, miscommunication, and suspicions lead to a dramatic confrontation ending with a confession of fault and a hopeful, if fragile, reconciliation.
Prison escape ends in fatal shooting by Tennessee guards
A fragmented Harper's Weekly excerpt describes two Tennessee guards firing on a prisoner as he fled through rugged terrain after breaching a prison wall. One guard claims aiming low, while the other discussions the shot’s intention as they pursue the escapee and recover the body. The text then shifts to unrelated cultural notes quoting Shakespeare.
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Mantisani
Fennesses
Harpers Weekly
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