05 May 1899
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1899
Page
1
The article follows Filipinos forced from their homes as conflict pushes them to seek shelter in new areas. It highlights displacement, civilian hardship, and appeals for aid as communities organize relief efforts.
In May at Manins near San Tomas and Minalon the rebels resist General MacArthur’s division advancing from Apalit toward San Fernando. American artillery and infantry bombard and probe trenches. Hoschkiss and gatling guns aid. Casualties include three killed and several wounded. many from Lawton’s brigade are transported to Manila. heat is extreme.
Governor Stephens signed the Farris beer inspection bill providing inspection of all beer sold in Missouri. A one cent per gallon fee and two cents per package for labeling will be charged with no fee on beer shipped out of state, aiming for about 500000 dollars annual revenue. Chicago Woman Kills Her Mother in Curia co case. Mrs Augusta Styles, 35, shot and killed her mother Mrs Catherine Schultz after her mother revealed a hidden chapter of Styles life to Styles' 16 year old daughter.
The record lists multiple game results with teams such as St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Columbus Buffalo and Philadelphia. It shows scores by city venue with percentages and notes on club positions including St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Louisville Baltimore New York Pittsburg and Washington.
The 85th Kentucky Derby was claimed by Taralup in Louisville in front of about twenty five thousand spectators. Marshall Ergmna noted as English panelist died. Joseph Trimborp, a wealthy brewer of Great Falls, Manitoba, traveled to New York to greet his wife returning from Europe and registered a hate Sunday, leaving large sums of money unaccounted. The dowager empress of China is slated for a grand review in Pekin in June with about two million well armed men expected.
Attorneys for Standard Oil ask the Supreme Court to compel Missouri Attorney General Monett to reveal all persons connected with bribery allegations. The motion also seeks names tied to both Monett and former Attorney General D. K. Watson and requests a commissioner to take sworn testimony on the charges' truth.
Washington reports President McKinley will leave the city next Monday for a two to three week rest at Hot Springs Virginia. He suffers a slight rheumatism and seeks relief through hot baths and quiet renewal after months of strain.
Washington officials approve General Otis plan to escalate actions against insurgents. Dispatches indicate the American commander has moved from pacific talk to stronger measures, with officials foreseeing the need for further chastisement to end insurgent resistance.
Reported participation at Wardner in local riots draws police investigation. Authorities vow to pursue all involved, with witnesses urged to come forward as case details remain unclear.
Wallace Idaho May 5 Two troops of cavalry rode into town and arrested nearly every man. A fully loaded train of two coaches and six box cars moved them to Wardner in the evening. Officials say many are being taken as witnesses as fear of arrest spreads.
Four hundred United States troops guard the Coeur d Alene mining district in Shoshone county Idaho as martial law is enforced. Brigadier General Merriam arrived from Denver to pursue arrests of those implicated in blowing up the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mine. One hundred twenty eight riot suspects are under guard near the railroad station. Testimony in the inquest over Smith and Cheyenne began behind closed doors as authorities suppress telegrams.
General Otis outlines a two pronged advance with General MacArthur driving toward San Fernando and General Lawton coordinating to block insurgent retreat northward. After Luna's defeat at San Tomas, MacArthur nears San Fernando while Lawton’s northward push aims to trap rebels between Mussin and the mountains. In a separate note, ex collector Olin M Wellborn is reported as arrested under an assumed name at the Presidio for embezzlement. Mayor Jones announces a run for governor and lists delegates for the Republican state convention.
Idaho Attorney General Hayes arrived and attended the inquest representing the state.
Ida Wallace reports crowds of men fleeing the area with railroads guarded. The safe exit is the old Glidden road to Thompson Falls Montana, with routes from Burke and via Murray, lined with refugees.
The Colorado portion of the Ute reserve opened at noon with President McKinley’s proclamation. Hundreds gathered at the reservation line, most already chosen locations, and there was little confusion or trouble. The land is a 15 by 90 mile strip totaling about 900000 acres, largely tillable with irrigation needed for full use.
May 5 Denver reports telegrams to Colorado Athletic Association manager Fiotto show Brady and Julian, representing Jeffries and FitzSimmons, accepting a $25,000 purse offer for a scheduled bout.
A severe earthquake in Greece damages Ligaditza and surrounding districts. Many houses collapse as tremors hit the southern and eastern Pelopennegos region, with widespread destruction reported.
The Rev Dr Samuel H Kellogg, an American Presbyterian minister, fell to his death atop a Himalayan precipice during a journey. Reports from the region mention a crash alert and no further details on the catastrophe.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local event or notice with unclear names and details. Readable elements suggest a brief item possibly about a demand or directive issued at SPs Dewanida. Further context is unreadable in the fragment.
The state board of health adjourned after two days of study and adopted resolutions directing local boards to vaccinate every person in the state against smallpox at once. If individuals cannot afford the cost, local health boards will cover the expense.
Mapison Wisconsin May 5 the forty fourth Wisconsin legislative session adjourned sine die. Only about a dozen assemblymen and half as many senators remained for the closing formalities. The governor vetoed one bill providing for county reformatories.
London reports say French opinion shifts after new evidence. Prefects inform M. Dupuy that many citizens now favor a retrial and call for reform of the general staff and accountability for officers implicated in the affair.
The Russian government protested to Germany over the selection of Professor von Stengel of Munich University as a German delegate to the Hague peace conference. The dispatch notes Stengel had issued pamphlets opposing war and suggesting perpetual peace before and after his appointment. First Train in Four Months Reaches Dalton amid Snowbound South Park Line.
General Charles P. Eagan ex commissary general of the U S Army sails for Honolulu aboard the steamer Australia with his family. They will spend several months on the islands.
A collection of brief critical quips from several papers. Items reference national figures such as the Prince of Wales, Admiral Dewey, and Mr Kipling. They critique grand old men, monarchs, and reporters with a social newspaper voice. The clippings show satirical takes on royalty, diplomacy, and wartime events from multiple U.S. papers.
Regretful speaker notes the futility of fiery offensives while Aguinaldo delivers laconic replies. The dialogue hints at broader protests over construction and policy, with fragmented references to local events and voices from the region.
In Buffalo a 24 hour ultimatum to dock contractors mobilizes 2 500 workers including coal heavers and tally men. Henry Baror of Detroit seeks settlement while mass meetings rally strikers led by President McMahon. If no deal Lake Carriers Association backs contractors, risking a lakesport shutdown.
A jumble of old editorials taunts trusts and mergers in New Jersey and other places. References mock government interference opinions from Attorney General Griggs and hint at future consolidation in various industries and markets.
The excerpts joke about Ambassador Choate’s popularity in England and his modest $17,500 salary. They note dinners he attends and his ability to tell jokes, with humor aimed at his cost of living in London and the possibility of saving on meals.
New gadgets include a screw shaft egg beater with bottom blades and a revolving head, a rotating spring return. A scoring device uses a fan plate with pivoting pointers and notched edge graduations for units tens and hundreds. Railroad signal lanterns feature a glass lens a rear wok for colored plates and a back pocket for extra plates. A dredging machine on the bow of a boat drives an endless bucket chain to lift dirt and dump it into a scow.
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