Witness Lopez Sister and Philippines Debate
In Washington May 2 a Senate Philippines committee executive session reached a broad understanding to end debate early next week and vote on the civil government bill. Senorita Clemencita Lopez, sister of Sixta Lopez, is to be called as a witness with a list of others ahead in line. Foraker urged that order be restored before any withdrawal from the islands, praising the army and criticizing insurrection. The Senate also backed a $20000 French West Indies relief bill and discussed a union railroad station in Washington with a Thursday vote planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Ohi
Washington
Senate Philippines Committee
Philippines
Senate
Lopez
Senorita Clemencita Lopez
Sixta Lopez
Agoncido
Aguinaldo
Benenita Lopez
Captain Boardman
Kansas
Lieutenant Hall
Foraker
Dili
Mr Foraker
Ohio
United States
McKinney
Gald
Tillman
French West Indies
DEL
New York
Belitza M Hull
New Haven
Conn
Fighting Son Of His Fob Arasla Claims That Son's Appointment
Washington May 12 Special Dr Arnold veteran republican fighter of Albany seeks to block Hal Brimberry from Albany postmaster appointment. His arguments cite Brimberry's recent Albany citizenship and possible father son swap as reasons to delay, with the nomination held up for full hearing. Also announced two new rural routes for Spalding Georgia and Elkmont Alabama, and several post office closures and service changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arnold
Albany
Hal Brimberry
Arnott
Major
Brimberry
Macon
White House
Griggs
Sewell Clay
Payne
Captain Helm
Senate
Rome
Spalding County
Georgia
Griffin
Zetalla
Elkmont
Limestone County
Alabama
Sand Spring
Wooley Springs
Caro
Estaville
Riggs
Athens
Riges
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Female Ailments
The ad extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the cure for menstrual and reproductive issues, inflammation and ulceration, and general female weakness. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Jen of Halenea Missouri, recounting years of illness, misdiagnosis, and eventual recovery after using the medicine, along with mention of Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Pierce
Pierge
Golden Medica Dent Discovery
Sufferers to Receive $200000 Aid Across Nations
A House bill authorizes a $200000 appropriation for Martinique and other sufferers, amid bipartisan support and a brief debate. Consul Ayme reports widespread devastation in Tort de France and 30000 dead with 50000 homeless. International aid flows as Kaiser William and King Edward pledge contributions, while naval ships prepare to transport relief goods to the Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Hemenway
Underwood
Alabama
McRae
Arkansas
Livingston
Georgia
Messrs. Burgess
Texas
Clayton
Gaines
Tennessee
Lanham
Moon
Snodgrass
Tate
Williams
Mississippi
Senate
Consul Ayme
Hay
Ayme
Guadaloupe
Tort de France
Martinique
Prendle
Red Cross
Paris
Mouttet
Dain
Et Pierre
Kaiser
Wiesbaden
Hesse
Nassau
Germany
Emperor William
Loubet
St Pierre
Pompeii
France
Edward
Hayward
Mr. Chamberlain
Windward Islands
Robert Lewellyn
St. Vincent
Collier Stirling
San Juan
Washington
Yates Stirling
Porto Rico
Navy Department
Stirling
Moddy
Navy
Root
Thermy
Plan to Make Hobson Work Plan to Make Hobson Work
Congress debates Hobson retirement and possible transfer to active duty aboard ship. Navy line officers oppose the move citing promotion delays, while naval affairs members insist the country’s interest comes first. Alabama lawmakers discuss Hobson’s retirement, politics, and possible resignation versus continued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Ohl
Washington
Naval Affairs Committee
Hobson
Tha
Congress
Navy
Capitol
Morgan
Alabama
House
Laborers Call on Moody Over Navy Yard Rating
Representatives Maynard Swanson and Rixey from Virginia visited the navy department in Washington to present a Norfolk area delegation objecting to the rating system used at the navy yard. Charles Bland John Wood and A J Roach spoke for the workers to city officials and business leaders as part of a broad protest. Secretary Moody listened for an hour and promised full consideration before ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Washington
Maynard, Swanson and Rixey
Virginia
Navy Department
Moody
Norfolk and Vicinity
Mayford
Charles T. Bland
John W Wood
A J Roach
Goynels
I C. Brinson
Joseph Brice
C . Sherwood
Sulzer
New York
No Place for McLaurin Urged for Court of Claims Seat
Washington May 12 Special friends of Senator McLaurin urged the president to appoint him to the Court of Claims vacancy created by Judge John Davis death. Indications show the president plans to nominate Representative Alexander of Buffalo, a former fifth auditor of the treasury, for the post. Support came from former West Virginia Governor Atkinson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Court of Claims
Washington
McLaurin
John Davis
Representative Alexander
Buffalo
Alexander
the Treasury
Nfe
Platt
Atkinson
West Virginia
Crumpacker Opts Out of Tuskegee Plantation Visit
Judge Crumpacker of Indiana told Representative Thompson he cannot join the Alabama party headed to Mr Thompson's plantation at Tuskegee this month. A court case he could not get continued prevents his travel, disappointing plans to show southern conditions to Southerners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Tuskegee
Washington
Crumpacker
Indiana
Alabama
Mr Thompson
Breathing Spell Promised by Scott's Emulsion
An ad extols Scott's Emulsion as giving a breathing spell to the consumptive tired nature. It claims nourishment and strength relieve exhaustion and may enable the patient to gather force to throw off the disease, bringing strength to the lungs and flesh to the body. Sample offered. Scott & Bowme chemists Pearl Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Big Health Return
The advertisement argues that medicine should be judged by cost and effect, praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best value for curing skin eruptions fatigue poor appetite and general debility while claiming the remedy purifies the blood and fulfills its promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alther
Joint Debate of Candidates in Georgia Race
In Crawfordville Ga a joint debate between Hon W H Weming and Hon T W Hardwick tested party loyalties and assault lines. The candidates argued over Watson’s role, party repeal positions, and who bore the brunt of populist abuse with no sensational moments but clear earnestness as the campaign heated up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordville
W H Weming
T W Hardwick
Lincolnton
Fileming
Congress
Hardwick
House of Representatives
Georaeht
General Assembly
Hardwickis
Wieming
Tyon
Thomas E Watson
Watson
Leming
Fleming
A Deep Mystery of Backache and Nervous Troubles
A period piece advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure backache headaches nervousness sleep issues melancholy fainting and dizzy spells. Mrs Phebe Cherley of Peterson Indiana says kidney trouble and a back pain were cured at 73 enabling her to do housework. Also promotes RU-TER-BA for liver regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Cherley
Peterson
Alven
Waller Returns Home With Porter and Day
A cablegram from Rear Admiral Rodgers says Major Lyttleton W. T. Waller Captain David D. Porter and First Lieutenant J H Day will sail for the United States aboard the army transport Warren. They are detached from Cavite and expected to depart Manila tomorrow for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Day
Washington
Navy Department
Rodgers
Lyttleton W. T. Waller
David D. Porter
J . H. Day
Samar
Cavite
United States
Warren
Manila
Railroad rights case restrains Southern Railway in Knoxville
In Knoxville on May 12 Judge J W Sneed granted an injunction preventing the Southern railway American Association limited Cumberland railway and their engineers and contractors from interfering with the La Follette road right of way near Clear Fork valley. The suit argues the La Follette line will unlock latent industries and enable cheaper freight rates. also Gould to speak at Erskine College due west commencement June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette Road
Knoxville, Tenn
Eknorville, la Follette and Jellicoe Railroad Company
J. W. Sneed
Ccity
Southern Railway
American Association, Limited
Cumberland Railway
Gould
Washington
Ashley M. Gould
United States
District of Columbia
Fias
Erskine College
Due West
3. C
Logan Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in Columbus Ga
Logan a noted young dry goods merchant in Columbus Ga files voluntary bankruptcy. Liabilities total 13 255 09 with assets 13 89960 claimable exemption of 1600. Principal debts include G W Ashley 3700 Irene Logan 3293 21 and Third National Bank 1250 secured by Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Bank
G. W. Ashley
New Water Cure Torture Alleged in Philippines Court Martial
Washington reports reveal Captain James A. Ryan of the Fifteenth Cavalry faced a court martial over a brutal torture method used on Filipinos to extract information. Lieutenant Fred Benteen of Atlanta earns praise for remedying cattle plague on Masbate after volunteering veterinary care that safeguarded native livestock.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
James
A. Ry20
Fifteenth Cavalry
War Department
Ryan
Jiminez
Manila
Willian P. Rhodes
Department of Justice of the Philippines
Rhodes
Amon
Captain Ryan
Philippines
Chaffee
United States
Smith
Bell
Fred Benteen
Atlanta
Philippine Islands
Bentaen
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Catafnfan
Masbate
Benteen
Barracks Built by Natives for Troops in Philippines
Natives agreed to pay by erecting a large bamboo barracks for troops. While cattle were sought, natives furnished supplies and labor, building a 100 by 50 foot nipa-covered structure now government property. Lieutenant Bent teen, son of the late General Henteen, is praised for his army record. WOMEN IN THE PHILIPPINES.
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War Department
Bent Teen
Atlanta
General Henteen
Custer
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Senate Philippine Committee
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St. Pierre
Norfolk
Tee Seweth
Arasla
Father
Fage
Scott & Bowme
Pearl St
N. Ye
Hood
J. W.hardwick
Waller
Cattie
Atlanta, GA
S.C. Carpenter
Millersburg, KY
Brady-Miller
Women IN the
Carter
Carters
Eee Iearn Party
Ross Hust
Astoria
Lieberman
Ama
WNPA
Peearih
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