Moro War Halt Ordered in Philippine Mindanao Conflict
The War Department released cable correspondence on the Moro outbreak in Mindanao. It shows General Chaffee may exercise discretion, with Taft in Washington seen as influencing restraint before hostilities. Communications outline negotiations, the need for diplomatic efforts, and potential actions if killings persist.
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Professional Jealousy and Wedding Announcements Tussle
Fragmented remarks reveal turmoil over wedding plans and order of names in an announcement. A chaotic dialogue touches on personal status, ambition, and social expectations, framed by pretenses of philosophy and public life. The piece hints at jealousy, humor, and the tension between private feelings and public personas.
Government to Build Warship in Navy Yard
Washington April 1. The house committee on naval affairs added a provision to the appropriation bill requiring that one battle ship or armored cruiser be built in a government navy yard. Rep Carter Tate led the drive, aided by labor groups, with three Republicans joining Democrats to back government construction. Tate argues cost data show private contracts cost about five million dollars per ship. Secretary Long testified building in house yards is the most practical way to secure cost information.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Tate
Congress
Long
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Navy Department
Mr. Tate
Raleigh to Washington RR fund drive advances
April report from Raleigh notes a special committee led by James H Pou targets 25 000 dollars to complete Raleigh's rail subscription. News also covers a rural free delivery mailbox assault, guard muster orders, fires at Thomasville, a Shipp monument ceremony in Charlotte May 26, and renewed activity at the Gold Hill copper mine.
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N. C
James H Pou
Citizens’ Committee
Here
United States
Postoffics Department
State Guard
Greensburo
Thomasville
Cramer Furniture Company
Raymond Edmondson
W. E. Shipp
Tenth Cavalry
United States Army
San Juan ii
Charlotte
Post Office
J. P. Thomas
Shipp
Margaret Buspee
What To Do with Ex Presidents
Harper Weekly discusses a plan to appoint ex presidents to life seats in the Senate. Arguments cite useful experience and stable income, while objections fear unanchored representation and party power. The piece notes constitutional amendments and cites John Quincy Adams as an example of limited executive-to-legislative movement.
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John Bigelow
New York
C. J. Adams
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Senate
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Lhrge
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Cleveland
Naty Jersay
Massachusetts
White House
John Quincy Adams
Congress
Godwin Smith
Tero Brifent
Tillman Lets Drive at Roar
Utah Senator Rawlins denounced the Philippine war as uncivilized and without excuse after detailing torture against Filipinos in hearings on the water cure and other abuses. He urged mercy in action, while Tillman sparred with Hoar over senate rules during debate on a union railroad station bill. The conferees on the river and harbor bill were named McMillan Elkins and Berry.
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Michigan
Elkins
West Virginia
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Insurance Protest Over Tariff Committee Report Cited
H. C. Stockdell and Atlanta officers object to the Georgia and Atlanta Home insurers policy critique. They allege only two chamber committees heard the report and urge presenting their side to the chamber of commerce alongside the tariff association’s findings. They warn the current stance could drive insurance offices from Atlanta, risking sector fairness and city credit.
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Southeastern Tariff Association
Chamber of Commerce
Tariff Association
Belileval
H. C. Stockdell
Chas. C. Fleming
Palpable Omission in Theater Prep Captures Wit and Anxiety
A Washington Star excerpt shows a nervous actress preparing for an 8 15 curtain in a tovetized scene. A comic exchange with Senator Sorghum questions Francia Bacon and pride in cleverness, hinting at financial missteps and public perception.
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Puck
Washington
Francia Bacon
Senator Sorghum
Convent Decision Sparks Family Banter In Gossip Fragment
A string of dialogue snippets shows Mrs Brown and others joking about husbands, pale reactions to kisses, and a rumor that Sadie plans to enter a convent for excitement. The chatter includes Clara Maud and hints at a family move from a cribsyte setting.
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Clara
Sadie
Maud
Eraobsyte
Primaries on June 5 Pleasing to Congressmen
Washington reports that Georgia congressional districts favor June 5 for all party primaries including congress, governor, and state officers. Several district committees have already set June 5 as the primary date, with others likely to follow. The push reflects broad Democratic support for one statewide primary and marks a shift from mass meetings to primaries as the fairest method for nominating candidates.
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Georgia
Congress
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Othe
Lester
Estiil
Congressional Committee
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Adamson
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State Committee
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Senate
Clay
Madison County voters surge as registration climbs in country precincts
April reports from Huntsville note county registrars tally large voter registrations from rural areas while city enrollments lag. Judge Jones rules in Bennett v. McGee Fink: receivers not liable for acts after receivership ends. The page also includes a Private Opinion cartoon and comic bits about wireless telegraphy and social topics.
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Huntsville
Ala
Madison County
Jones
United States Court
Bennett v. McGee & Fink
Memphis and Charleston Railroad
Wind Ends for Stewart Contracting Company in Hand
In Columbia South Carolina on April 23 special report states the Stewart Contracting Company and its Savannah, Georgia affiliate placed in the hands of creditors. Charles D. Haskell named attorney to file for bankruptcy in U.S. courts. Causes cited include suspension of large contracts and winter stagnation in building and quarry trades. The firm employed up to a thousand men at times, with gross assets around 166000 dollars and liabilities about 73000 dollars. The Stewart Stone Company is not involved.
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Stewart Contracting Company
Columbia
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Savannah
Charles D. Haskell
Columbia Bar
United States
Atlantic States
Stewart Stone Company
Lumbar Industry Increases in Gulf and Ship Inland Road Area
Jackson Miss April 23 Special The lumber industry along the Gulf and Ship Inland road through tong leaf yellow pine has surged since the start of the year with plants doubling capacity and operating day and night to meet orders Exports to northern points rise as shipments grow A notable instance shows a large vessel sailing from Gulfport with lumber for Camden Me Farmer is owner of the treaty st lumber ports on the Diaine cere
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Gulf
Newcastle
Gulfport
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