Powers blamed for closing hostilities in Samoa and loyalist gains
Reporting from Wellington on May 2 indicates that powers ordered a halt to hostilities in Samoa sparking jubilation among Germans and rebels who claim victory over British and American forces. Rebels loot the American vice consul store as tensions rise near Apia while defenses strengthen and a force of armed rebels is rumored to approach from the east.
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Wellington
N. Z
Adam Samoa
Apia
Reuters
Martial law eyed in Wardner Idaho as miners resist
On May 2 Wardner Idaho reports looming martial law with miners led by a 1200 strong union ready to oppose soldiers. Governor seeks 500 troops though officials doubt sufficiency as Spokane and Walla Walla regiments are ordered to Wardner to quell the dispute. Active tensions rise amid planned troop deployment.
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Wardner
Idaho
Our Peace Delegates Sail to International Conference
New York May 3 Hon Seth Ow and Capt Mahan United States delegates to the international peace conference sailed today on the St. lis A CREAT record of cures one-Wee in medical history proves LOO s Sar rsuparilla possesses merit unknown to say other medicine.
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New York
Seth Ow
Capt
Mahan
United States
St. Lis
Loo
Dewey Cables About Cilmore
Washington May 2 Dewey cables cannot obtain further information from Lieut Gilmore and party. Telegraph expected when available. Guam report dated March 20 says inhabitants are quiet and content under American flag, while construction of caves proceeds.
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Washington
Dewey
Gilmore
Guam
Cave-in Buries Workmen at Weaver Street Corner
A cave-in at a new building on Weaver Street near Broadway in New York traps several workers. One man is recovered dead from the debris as rescuers search the site.
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New York
Weaver Street
Broadway
Kyle resigns as Chairman of Industrial Commission
Washington May 2 Senator Kyle resigns the chairmanship of the Industrial Commission due to ill health while remaining a member of the body. In Jersey City New Jersey May 2 the transport Meade with 59 officers and 67 men will depart for Camp Meade Pennsylvania to be mustered out of the U S service on a special train.
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Washington
Kyle
Industrial Commission
Jersey City
Meade
Camp Meade
U.S
Gen Joe Wheeler to Wed in Philadelphia this month
Philadelphia reports say General Joe Wheeler and Mrs Geo W Childs will marry in the city within the month. The date is kept secret by close friends as the wedding draws near. In Missouri United States Marshals guard the county courthouse awaiting possible action against judges over bonds for railroad construction. President McKinley names Herbert W Bowen of New York as Minister to Persia. Bowen previously served as Consul General at Barcelona before the war.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Joe Wheeler
Geo. W. Childs
Washington, D. C
McKinley
Herbert W. Bowen
New York
Persia
Bowen
Barcelona
Insurgent Talks and Prisoner News From Manila
A two hour conference between Gen Otis and insurgent envoys failed to produce recognition of the Philippine Government. The insurgents seek a three month truce to summon a Congress while Aguinaldo has limited control outside Luzon. Reports list American prisoners at San Isidoro and Balinag with provisions sent for their welfare. Lawton resumes advance as insurgents show white flags in negotiations. Aguinaldo reportedly wants no peace and rejects Luna, pledging continued fighting. A separate notice seeks trustworthy managers in Illinois with $900 yearly salary.
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Manila
Otis
Luna
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Manuel Arguelles
United States
Ots
Manilla
San Isidoro
Lawton
Balinag
Wheeler
Fourth Cavalry
Labor Troubles in Idaho Create Tense Wardner Standoff
Wardner Idaho May 3 three companies of the twenty fourth infantry arrived early today as miners warned by armed guards remain alert. Troops expected to calm the scene and prevent clashes though residents say peace hinges on quartering five hundred soldiers in town.
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Wardner
Idaho
Twenty-Fourth Infantry
Noda
Filipinos Press for Unconditional Surrender and Armistice Talks
Rebels push for an unconditional surrender with Filipino Congress to decide terms. Otis demands lay down arms before any amnesty, while peace envoys return under a flag of truce. Insurgent leaders reportedly ready to seek mercy as Otis plans a meeting today.
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Otis
Luna
Col. Arguilles
Fire Devastates Triangle District Stores in Philadelphia
A blaze at S. J. Bacharach clothing store on 13th Street and Ridge Ave in the Triangle district destroyed the shop and crossed the street, consuming sixteen additional buildings. Estimated loss surpasses two hundred thousand dollars.
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Philadelphia
S. J. Bacharach
13Th Street
Ridge Ave
Triangle
Italian Ministry Resigns Over Chinese Policy Fight
Rome May 3 The Pelloux ministry has resigned due to parliamentary opposition to its Chinese policy. The King will decide whether to accept the resignation. A Raleigh correspondent claims Omega H Foster will sue a Raleigh paper for 20000 dollars for libel, linked to a Morehead City sourced communication. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is recommended for fortifying the blood during epidemics.
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Rome
Pelloux
Raleigh
Charlotte Observer
Omega H. Foster
News & Observer
Morehead
Ayer
State Briefs Report Tarboro Voting and Local Progress
Tarboro residents vote for Democratic aldermen and W H Neal is named chairman of the State Board of Elections. A Republican ticket wins in Marshal, Morganton liquor license tie leads to court action. Prof Jerome Dowd plans a European study trip. Gaston Crumpler toils with game including two snakes. Tarboro Cotton Mills start Mill No 2. Fountain Mill adds 10000 spindles. Royster to erect a mill. Public Works to issue 30000 in sewerage and water bonds.
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Durham
N. C
Democratic
McCown
Col. Carr
Tarboro
Fountain
F.S. Royster
Board of Public Works
Hoping Alain Peage Returns as Commission Back in America
The article notes Alain Peage and the commission resuming activities in the United States. It outlines the commission's purpose and anticipated events, with emphasis on ongoing collaboration and plans for future meetings and visits.
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