MacArthur War Report Details Philippines Operations and Aguinaldo Capture
The 1901 MacArthur annual report notes guerrilla resistance after insurrection, station expansion, and American–Filipino cooperation. It cites Aguinaldo's capture as a pivotal event, outlines army supply, health, and fiscal figures, and discusses friar disputes and currency in the Philippines.
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MacArthur
Luzon
Pasig River
Department of
Visayas
Samarand
Mindanao
Jolo
Aguinaldo
General MacArthur
Philippines
Filipinos Seek Independence Through Petition Tactics
Sixto Lopez, long time non-official Filipino representative in the United States, passes through Chicago en route to San Francisco where he will sail August 17 aboard the Pekin to press for independence. He plans petitions and memorials to persuade US authorities, arguing for independence once a stable government is set up, similar to Cuba.
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Chicago
Sixto Lopez
United States
San Francisco
McKinley
Philippines
Cuba
Waldersee Arrives in Hamburg Honored by Crowd
Count von Waldersee arrives aboard the steamer Gera in Hamburg with Count von Waldersee on board. He is greeted by General von Wittich and the emperor’s representative. A guard of honor inspection precedes a reception at the town hall with a luncheon hosted by the senate.
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Hamburg
Aug
Gera
Count von Waldersee
General von Wittich
William
Guard of Honor
Senate
Roosevelt to Visit Camp Lincoln This August
Governor Yates received a dispatch from Vice President Roosevelt confirming a visit to Camp Lincoln in August. A number of prominent men including Civil War and Spanish War veterans will be invited to meet him.
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Springfield
Ill
Yates
Roosevelt
Camp Lincoln
Ketcham Expects Crescens To Peak Against The Abbot
About 7 000 spectators saw Crescens falter in soft track and unhelpful weather as George H. Ketcham guiding the horse clocked 2 06 for a mile. He said the slow conditions hid the horse's true speed and expects Crescens to excel when facing The Abbot at Brighton Beach next Thursday.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Crescens
George H. Ketcham
Mr. Ketcham
Ketcham
Associated Press
Brighton Beach
Shadow Chimes Dominates Pan-American Pacing Trials
Buffalo notes Pan-American stakes for 4.24 pacers won by Shadow Chimes with a 2:07 green pacers record in heat two. Audubon Boy, New Richmond, Star Pugh, Maiden Queen among starters. multiple heats in 2:24 2:09 2:14 classes with various winners and times.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Aug. S
Shadow Chimes
Charley Hoyt
Chimes
Audubon Boy
New Richmond
Star Pugh
Maiden Queen
George
Benice
Carmine Sphynx
Stacker Taylor
Sidney Pointer
Rey Direct
White Rose
Empire State
Dan Patch
Speynx
Beauty Spot
Cornelia Belle
Alice
Dolly Dillion
Temple Wilkes
Alan
Valpa
Phrase
Otis Wins at Saratoga in Six Furlong Debut
Results from Saratoga on August 8 show Otis winning the first six furlong race with Belle of Lexington second and King Pepper third in 1 17. The day’s races include King Bramble taking the handicap at a mile and an eighth, Carbuncle winning the Catskill six furlongs, Lady Violet capturing the five and a half furlongs, and Little Daisy prevailing in the selling one mile and an eighth in 2 02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Otis
Belle of Lexington
King Pepper
King Bramble
Alsike
Vitellius
The
Catskill
Carbuncle
Rowdy
Barbara Frietchie
Lady Violet
Sister Juliet
Ivory Bells
Little Daisy
Mercer
Scurry
Chicago Beats Detroit in Easy Baseball Tilt
In Detroit on August 8 the Chicago team wore batting clothes and won easily against Boston and Detroit. Attendance figures were 3 370 and 2 475 with scores showing Chicago ahead. Players Griffith Sullivan Siever Cronin and Buelow contributed to the Batteries pairing while Bresnahan Ell and others supported in the Chicago win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Chicago
R. H. E. Chicago
Emauporg
Griffith “and Sullivan
Siever
Cronin
Buelow
St. Louis and Cincinnati Battle In Tight Baseball Affair
Cincinnati beat St Louis 0 but the locals squandered chances with poor base running. Hahn and Sudhoff pitched well for Cincinnati while Peitz and Nichols backed them up. Attendance 1,400. Umpire Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
R. It. E. Cincinimnale
Cer
St. Louis
Dee
Hahn ‘and Peitz
Sudhoff and Nichols
Brown
Pittsburg Drops Game to Chicago on Errors
Aug 4 Pittsburgh Orioles? Pittsburgh lost to Chicago 2 to 2 with poor support and errors. Euston pitched well but blunders and baserunning hurt, 2,500 in attendance. Poole Chesbro and O'Connor worked for Pittsburgh. Eason and Kling for Chicago. Umpire O'Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Aug
Euston
R. H. E. Pirgmouth
Ce Wave Cessesevee
Chicago
Poole
Chesbro
O'Connor
Eason
Kling
O' Day
Brooklyn Tops New York In One Of Two Games
Brooklyn and New York split a doubleheader in Brooklyn attendance 7,200. In the first game New York could not hit Kitson, while Brooklyn won 3 to 0 behind strong pitching and fielding. In the second game Brooklyn routed New York batting Hughes out in the third inning to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Pbrooklyn
New Yorks
Kitson
Hughes
Sheesnesseseee
Babs
Taylor
Bowerman
Delmar Park Race Results From St Louis Meet
In the St Louis Delmar park program on August 8, results show Banque Ll winning the first race over Burnett's Walk Away and La Sparta with a 1:45 time. Toby Tosa took the six furlong second race, Hunter Raine second, Pothen third in 1:15 and a fraction. Delsarte won the six and a half furlongs with Staff second and Golden Easter third in 1:25. Survive won the six furlongs, Miss Golightly second, Tenny Belle third in 1:15. Hardly captured the mile and 20 yards, Outburst second and Elsie Barnes third in 1:43. Schnell Laufer won the seven furlongs, Ladas second, Sue Johnson third in 1:28.
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St. Louis
Delmar Park
Banque Ll
Burnett
la Sparta
Relling Toby Tosa
Hunter Raine
Pothen
Delsarte
Staff
Golden Easter
Miss Golightly
Tenny Belle
Outburst
Elsie Barnes
Schnell Laufer
Ladas
Sue Johnson
Spokane and Seattle play 0 6 score tonight
Spokane Washington August 8 score Seattle 6. Batterys Adams and Windella Hickey and Frary on field. Umpire McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Seattle
Eseyee
Adams
Éwindella
Hickey
Frary
Mc Donald
Portiane Defeats Hattertes Carter and Rafert In Tacoma Pitch
In Tacoma on August 8 Portiane edged Hattertes Carter and Rafert En gel and Vigneux with a 160 score. Umpire O Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
R. H. E. Portiane
Carter and
Rafert
Engel and
Vigneux
O' Connell
Harlem Racecard Results Show Winners and Times
In Chicago on August 8 the Harlem meet produced six races. Buzzer won the five furlongs with Baby Hall second and Whiffitt third in 1 02 1 5. George Arnold took six furlongs in 1 13. Argregor captured the mile in 1 41 2 5 with Anthracite second and Banish third. Ed Austin won five furlongs in 1 11 with Dallagher second and Abe Frank third. Scotch Plaid won the mile and 70 yards in 1 44 with Ben Bittle second and Malay third. Evelyn Bird won the mile, Havit second, Elmer third in 1 40 3 5.
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Chicago
Harlem
Buzzer
Baby Hall
Whiffitt
George Arnold
Vulcain
Stubborn
Argregor
Anthracite
Banish
Ed Austin
Dallagher
Abe Frank
Scotch Plaid
Ben Bittle
Malay
Evelyn Bird
Havit
Elmer
Woods May Lose His Selected Land At Fort Sil
Horace Speed district attorney of Oklahoma warns that any contest over Woods selection of a Lawton adjoining quarter could defeat Woods. Buildings have begun on the homestead and McCoy avenue businesses are urged to stay put. Emmett Cox, Quannah Parker’s son-in-law, has filed a contest with the interior department over a nearby quarter. Town lot sales drag, McCoy avenue may become a business street first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sil
Okla
Horace Speed
United States
Oklahoma
Woods
Lawton
Woods Homestead
McCoy Avenue
Woord
Washington
Emmett Cox
Quannah Parker
Interior Department
American jockeys sweep Brighton August meeting races
The American jockeys won four of seven races at Brighton August meeting. Torrent ridden by L Reiff won the Brookside plate, Simon Glover also L Reiff won the Brighton high weight handicap, Encombe with Clem Jenkins won the South Down plate, and Viper with L Reiff won the Worthington plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brighton
Torrent
L. Reiff
Simon Glover
Frank Gardner
Encombe
Clem Jenkins
Richard Croker
Viper
Philadelphia Takes Two From Washington in Doubleheader
In Philadelphia on August 8 the Phillies defeated Washington in both games of a doubleheader. Lee and Parker were hit hard early but limited damage as Carrick lasted only two innings in the second game. Attendance was 5,091. First game batteries were Lee and Grady for Washington and Fraser and Powers for Philadelphia. Second game details incomplete.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Lee
Parker
Carrick
Rn. H. EB
Crceeerces Ae
Grady
Fraser
Powers
R. H. E. Washington
Cenes
Dowling Sets AL Strikeout Record in Milwaukee Tilt
Cleveland pitcher Dowling struck out 11 against Milwaukee this afternoon setting a new American League record. Attendance reported at 1,600. Batteries Dowling and Connor for Cleveland Garvin and Maloney for Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Dowling
Milwaukee
R. H. E. Hisusted
Aome
Connor
Garvin
Maloney
Baltimore Triumphs With Seventh Inning Batting Spark
Baltimore edged Boston in a tight game as a seventh inning surge powered the victory. Howell contributed offensively as the Orioles capitalized to secure the win in Boston today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Boston
Mass
Howell
Land Lottery Seeks Open Bids on 582000 Acres in Lawton
Lawton Oklahoma August 8 A movement grows among home seekers to press the government to open three reserves in the Lawton district land lottery totaling 582000 acres or about 3330 quarter sections. Homeseekers propose buying the land outright if cattlemen can remove cattle from the reserves this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
Texas
Grand Stand Collapse at Paisley Race Meeting Injures Dozens
At a Paisley Scotland race meeting the grand stand collapsed crowding the stands. Many injured no fatalities reported, about 40 people hurt with several sustaining broken limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisley
Scotland
Regu larly organized fire company to be formed
Virginia City will establish a formal city fire department aided by a recently purchased chemical engine. A meeting produced a temporary board led by James G. Walker with plans for a constitution and bylaws and a permanent officer slate to follow. The city also approved engine financing after satisfactory tests and continued public works including two new Daylight Gulch bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Virginia City
Montana
James G. Walker
R. A. Vickers
Jesse T. Hall
Ida D
Lew L. Callaway
George E. Gohn
George Leinenweber
W. A. Stevenson
George W. Reif
Nott Chemical Fire Engine Company
Minneapolis
Notable Local Marriages and Deaths Highlight Slim Chronicle
A mining expert visit remains undecided in outcome. A July 31 1961 marriage in Madison County James C Weaver to Lucretia P B Wright officiated by Judge McFadden. July 31 1901 death of Eleta High aged seven at Red Bluff. Fred Alley case postponed due to absent attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Madison County
Mont
James C. Weaver
Lucretia PB. Wright
Judge McFadden
Red Bluff
Eleta
J. T. High
Fred B. Alley
John Compe
Nordstrom Murder Appeal Moves Toward U S Supreme Court
Seattle report on Nordstrom's murder case shows Judge Hanford granting a last minute appeal and delaying execution. Attorney James Hamilton Lewis employs a contested filing strategy to push for federal review as Nordstrom awaits the next steps in Washington state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hamilton Lewis
Nordstrom
Seattle
Wash
United States
Hanford
Washington
Lewis
Little Willie Mason
Cedar Mountain
Jacobs
Superior Court
van de Vanter
Supreme Court of the United States
Act of Congress
Morrow
Cudihee
Nordetrom
Train collision injures passengers near Confluence
The Baltimore and Ohio Atlantic City excursion train two sections collided near Confluence 84 miles east of Pittsburgh. Ten passengers were seriously hurt including Fireman Shannon of Pittsburgh and P J Collins with family from Youngstown Ohio. The crash occurred when the second section failed to slow before striking the first at a curve.
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Pittsburg
Atlantic City
Baltimore & Ohio
Confluence
Shannon
P. J. Collins
Youngstown
Ohio
J. H. Davis
Newcastle
A. ©. Shaw
Helen Lemont
Dora Hartzell
J. EK
Stillwagon
Connellsville
German Failures Prompt Widespread Disasters Across Saxony
Reports from Berlin note numerous business collapses including Weltman and Schlesinger of Dresden facing distress. A Dortmund creditors meeting reveals Trebor Tricknung grain drying assets near 10 000 marks with liabilities exceeding 20 000 000 marks. Police seek Herle of Herle and Bull distillery whereabouts after an absconding incident. A Silesian bank cashier who recently failed has committed suicide.
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Berlin
Aug
Weltman & Schlesinger
Dresden
Saxony
Dorthmund
Cassell
Otto
Landstudt
Herle
Herle & Bull
Silesia
German Manufacturers Vote For Stronger Protection
The Cologne Manufacturers' Association adopted a resolution criticizing Germany's new tariff bill. It calls agricultural duties high but acceptable while urging urgent protection against overpowering U S competition, saying the bill lacks sufficient safeguards for industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Manufacturers’ Association of Cologne
United States
Weather Bureau chief to inspect Yellowstone for station
Prof. Willis L. Moore, head of the weather bureau and acting agriculture secretary, will visit Yellowstone Park to assess locating a weather station there. The trip follows a suggestion by Capt. H. M. Chittenden with approval from the secretary of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Yellowstone Park
H. M. Chittenden
Secretary of War
Crown Prince Banished From Gilbert Island
The steamer Moana reports the deportation of Gilbert Island’s native crown prince after he defied the British commissioner and incited insurrection. He was banished by order to a neighboring island for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Prince
Vancouver
B. C
Moana
Sydney
Gilbert Island
Ophir Sets Sail With Duke and Duchess Bound for Durban
The Ophir steamed away from Port Louis Mauritius with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York aboard heading to Durban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Port Louise
Mauritius
Ophir
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
New Rail Tax Dispute Sees Board Reject Rails as Separate Property
Montana state board declines to strike the assessment on 9000 tons of new steel rails in Custer County. Northern Pacific argues rails laid as part of track should not be taxed separately, while board keeps railroad valuation increased then reduced to 1230 per mile.
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Helena
Aug
State Board of Equalization
Custer County
Northern Pacific
Charles Swartz
County Board of Equalization
Ste
Northern Pacific Company
G. B. Fernald
State Boards of Equalization
State Board
State of
Montana
Ratis
Harlow
Montana Road
Jealousy Triggers Denver Double Shooting
In Denver on August 8 Mrs Philip P Hitchcock shot James W Roberto and his wife at their Sixteenth Street candy store. Roberto was hit in the forehead and his wife wounded in the face. He survived after a hospital stay. jealousy was cited as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Philip P. Hitchcock
James W. Roberto
Sixteenth Street
Matthew P Seattle Dies. First Indian in Lawrence Masonic Lodge
Kansas City report says Matthew P Seattle an Indian and grandson namesake of Seattle Washington died today in Lawrence from consumption. He graduated Haskell Institute and studied law at the University of Kansas and was the first Indian admitted to the Lawrence Masonic Lodge. He will receive a Masonic burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lawrence
Kan
Matthew P. Seattle
Seattle
Wash
Haskell Institute
University of Kansas
Painting and decorating services offer expert guidance
A house painting firm promotes its ability to improve rooms with eye catching painting and wallpapering. It offers expert advice on what to do when, and what it will cost, to enhance any space.
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Tropics
Woodruff
Charles R. Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Lloyd Wheaton
Department of Northern Luzon
W. A. Kobbe
Department of Mindanao
J. Sweet
Third District
General Robbe'a Department
E. H. Crowder
Waldersee
Will
Jen
Butte
Gans & Klein
North Main St
Butte, Mont
R. H. E. Boston
Peattbusinessvetee Am Om
Iuorg Sv
Young and Criger
Howell and
Bresnahan
P.c
Philadelphia SS
Washington Sa
Leveland SS
National League
Pittsburgh
Mase
Philadelphia Ee Ee
Orth
McFarland Pittinger
Kittridge
Reston Senatee
Townsend
Douglass
Nichols
Moran
Emastlie
Portland
William Cooley
William A. Cooley
Alder Gulch
Charles Quinney
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
8. R. Buford
Mary B. Elling
Bessie Cooley
W. N. Cooley
Madison Valley
J. M. Knight
D. French
William Marr
Robert Vieweers
Joseph Smith
W. J. Foreman
Trailblazer
Henry
Gilbert
Power and Light Company
Madison River
James McClurg
Company D
McClurg
Pye
William Parker
R. A. White
William Morris
Hon
W. W. Morris
Bozeman
Pipestone Springs
Charles
Narcisse Henault
Laurin
Henault
Steffens
Clark
Pony
A. W. Bugzard
Summit
W. B. Millard
Kearsarge
Tion
Man
Matthew
Schatzlein
West Broadway
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