Water cure testimony in Philippines inquiry sparks executive session
Washington April 21 Senate committees on the Philippines resumed witness examinations in a probe of officers. Grover Pilat of Cambridge Mass testified to early 1900s use of the water cure by Maccabebo scouts to extract gun locations, with 20+ cases observed and at least one death alleged. He described the method, noted some victims appeared peaceful villagers, and said authorities sometimes failed to stop the torture. He admitted prior alcohol use and said Major Geary did not intervene. The witness connected the practice to ancient methods and cited Cuban use under General Weyler as precedent. The hearing ended with executive session.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Grover Filut
Cambridge
Maas
United States Army
Pilat
Dietrich
Burrs
Athens
Loge
Regular Army
Beveridge
Flint
Geary
Reyonidge
Newgate
Senator Culbertson
Cuba
Weyer
He Left In Chains Returned With Honors
General Tomas Estrada Palma, president elect of Cuba, arrived aboard the Steamer Admiral Farragut from Old Point Comfort Virginia to Gibara. The town population swelled by about 60, greeted him with a 21 gun salute as the crowd showered him with roses on his return, a stark contrast to his departure.
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New York
Tomas Estrada Palma
Farragut
Old Point Comfort
Gibara
Cuba
Tribune
Havana
Santiago
Palma
Ciains
Hot wave persists with showers forecast across west
The hot wave lingers in parts of the west with predicted showers tonight and tomorrow. Akron records 65 over 88, while thousands in Almont and Gorge areas enjoy springlike warmth. Omaha sees 72 morning heat, Valetine 44, and St Joseph hits 76 rising to 82 as a record hot spell continues with intermittent storms.
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Akron
Almont
Valentine
Omaha
St. Joseph
Punctuality to be Enforced On Barber Asphalt Co
City Commiss ion heard Messrs H Li Dodge and A Mohr urge stricter adherence by Barber Asphalt Co to pavement repairs on Howard street. The firm is bonded for 18000 to maintain repairs but has repeatedly failed to meet terms. The board notified the company seven times. noncompliance could trigger bond action.
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Upor Barber Asphalt Co
H. Li
Dodge
Mohr.peher
South Monard
H Howard
New Trust to Control Atlantic Shipping Group Forming
New York April 21 The new company to control the Atlantic shipping line will be incorporated in New Jersey with about 14 000 000 capital The underwriting syndicate was formed on the rise of 100 000 000 stock and 41 000 000 in 44y per cone bonds The syndicate is almost the same as the one that floated United States Steel corporation It was to expire May 15 but has been extended profits to form the first lien on the shipping deal.
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New York
Dersey
Kaye
Journal of Commierce
United States Steel Corporation
Coal Trust Forms Across Ohio Valley Markets
Fairmont West Virginia April 21 reports the Fairmont Coal Company with 12 million in capital reveals an arrangement with Pittsburgh Coal and Ohio Hocking Valley firms to control lake coast trade prices. Major players will regulate trade monthly, keeping price discipline from shipper to consumer across 250000 acres of coal land and 125 million dollars in combined capital. Other lake docks are named as distribution agents for the cartel.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Fairmont Coal Company
Pittsbure Coal Company
Hocking Valley
Ohio
T Hese
Iake
King Edward Holds Third Levee at St James Palace
London reports King Edward held his third levee at St James Palace, visiting from Buckingham Palace. The extended route allowed better public viewing as the procession progressed. The crowd was moderate and United States Ambassador Choate attended among other diplomats. no American subjects were presented to the king.
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London
Edward
St. James’ Palace
Buckingham Palace
United States
Choate
Washington Wins Right to File Bid for Merger Injunction
The U S Supreme Court grants Washington leave to be an original plaintiff in an injunction case against the Great Northern Railway Northern Pacific Railway and Northern Southeastern companies The decision, delivered by Chief Justice Fuller, notes the court’s utmost care in its proceedings and that granting leave is without prejudice to any party’s interests
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Great Northern Maltroad
Northern Pavitic Kaltroad Company
Orthern Soenrithes Company
Fuller
Orke JT Caves
Chitt
Harty
Course Notes From The Hague Flight At Castle Loo
In The Hague on April 21 a brief entry at Castle Loo noted a 2:30 pm start with a sage remark on the queen’s malady and current course of events. The fragmentary text records an observational entry rather than a full report.
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the Hague
Balsa
Castle Loo
Investigation of alleged fake detective agencies in Milwaukee
Postal authorities at the request of the Joliet police begin an inquiry into fake detective agencies said to operate in Milwaukee. Applicants are said to be made detectives for 3 dollars but receive no employment. Complaints come from Detroit Brooklyn Kansas City New York. The Eighth Regiment band gave a successful concert at the Grand Opera House. Attendance was fair with proceeds around 200. Weather: showers.
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Milwauker
Wis
Joan
Detroit
Brooklyn
Kansas
Ohio
New York
Eighth Regiment
Grand Opera House
Pneumonia Strikes Trobon School Sparking Recovery Efforts
On April 21 at Groton Mann a pneumonia outbreak hit Trobon School. Theodore Temervelt and two companions faced dangerous illness as the school reconvened. Six boys fell to pneumonia and five to typhoid while others received care at the hospital infirmary with nurse support.
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Groton
Mann
Trolon
Theodore Temervelt
Hotler
Gammell
Hoot
Tarentum Strikers Halt Work at Tsamen Mines
Tarentum district sees all nines day caused by miners strike. Men attempting to work at the Tsamen mines were driven away by strikers. The McWestridge brothers posted notice for ex-employees to remove tools and demand money by Wednesday. Factories face supply shortages and possible closure.
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Tarentum
Tsamen
McWestridge Brothers
Washing Out in Tacoma Camps Opens Clean-Up Drive
Telegrams from Tacoma report melting snows formed streams enabling a two month gold clean-up starting next week. Winter drew the greatest drips in camp history, with banks of creeks raised to aid recovery. an aggregate haul around 30 million dollars is anticipated as gold flows toward Puget Sound beginning in May.
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Tacoma
Waa
Dawson
Puget Sound
Condition of Mr. Herbert Whiteman Improves Slightly
Mr. Herbert Whiteman of 202 Carroll Street, felled by apoplexy last week, remains in serious condition. Dr. GA Theiss, treating him, said Monday that his condition is slightly improved.
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Herbert BR. Whiteman
Carroll St
GA. ‘Theiss
Whiteman
Sixty Lives Lost In River Steamer Fire
Cairo April 21 A disastrous Ohio River steamer fire near Ogden’s Landing consumed the City of Pittsburg shortly after 4 am. About 150 aboard, estimates show 60 to 80 dead. cargo and ship total losses exceed 80,000 dollars. Survivors evacuated by 2:40 pm, many burned or drowned amid smoke, water chaos, and swift current.
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Cairo
Ogden's Landing
City of
Pittsburg
Phillips
Eiferta
Yash
Maud Kilgore
Dole
Op. My
Mulkey
Tudge Mulkey
Metropolis
Lightning's Fatal Flash at Canton Ball Park Triggers Deaths
Two boys Arthur Rogers aged 16 Richard Roan 12 and Leonard Fenton 207 West Miller Av among the injured as a lightning strike hit the grand stand during an East End A. C. Cantons baseball opener. The bolt struck the arc light wire and guy wires, splintering posts and causing chaos as spectators fled. Rogers died instantly with a fatal heart beat, Roan died on the ground, and Fenton suffered severe injuries. The scene was chaotic as maintenance workers and fans observed the aftermath and the bodies were moved to Park's Morgue. Continued report on sixth page.
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Canton
G. A. Gould
Davenport
East End
A. C
Cantons
Wheeler and Klingsts
Chaos Matt
Win
Wicktine
Maniger Drumm
Wate
Togers
Rogers
Stunteneou
Toll Red
Park
Leonard Fenton
Postmaster Shaw Hopeful Amid Contest for Job
Barberton April 21. Postmaster Shaw and rival T J Davies are contending for the postmastership. Shaw insists he cannot believe the administration will turn him down and hopes a favorable turn comes before nomination. Davies shows quiet confidence as supporters press petitions and approach Congressman Ick.
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Postmaster Shaw
Barberton
Davies
Shaw
Ick
Return of John McCrum Aimed by Creditors in Akron
Arrangements have been in progress for creditors of J H McCrum to enter an agreement enabling his return to Akron and settlement of all accounts. The indebtedness runs into the thousands, with most creditors poised to give him a chance to make good. One holdout could derail the plan, as relatives mobilize support.
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J. H. McCrum
Akron
McCrum
Proceeds of Postponed Benefit Game For Stricken Parents
East Akron manager M J Ross announces a postponed game with Canton to be held at Buchtedfeld on Thursday afternoon to raise funds for families of victims of the Buchfield lightning disaster. Cantons manager Drujim supports the charity event and agrees to cover expenses, directing proceeds to the fourty men who died at the field on Saturday.
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East Akron
the Democrat
Cantons
Buchtedfeld
Thury
Sanday
Buehiol Field
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