Plattsburg Visit Fuels Talk Of Manila Command Change
Washington reports signal significance in General Merritt's Plattsburg visit fueling talk of a potential change in Manila command. Secretary Root declines comment while Otis’s seniority and workload complicate any reassignments. Miles was considered to lead operations before Otis faced criticism and retirement.
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Washington
Merritt
Plattsburg
Manila
Root
Philippine
Ottis
Naral
Anand
Philippine Army
Otis
United States
Lawton
Miles
Philippines
Lieutenant Killed and Philippine Engagement Reports
The War Department released notices from August detailing actions against Philippine insurgents. Lt Colonel infantry led a Sept group against entrenched positions on Negros, with light wounds to some attackers, and claims several rifles and gear captured on Panay.
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Washington
Negros Nta
Aix Rifles
Mules and horses sail for Manila to serve in Philippines
Lea San Francisco reports the transport Siam carries 250 mules for Philippines service and will call at Honolulu for a rest stop. Fifty men accompany the animals. Seattle reports the transport Garrone sails for Manila with noves for the Third Cavalry aboard.
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San Francisco
Siam
Manila
Philippines
Honolulu
Seattle
Wash
Third Cavalry
Swell Club Raided in Bar Harbor Gambling Club Shut
Bar Harbor Maine police raided the Eden Club run by E H Mosher last night and seized gambling paraphernalia valued at 1500 dollars. The club was located at the corner of Mt Desert and Eden streets and its owner, E H Mosher, will face municipal court tomorrow.
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Bar Harbor
Eden Club
EH. C. Mosher
Mt. Desert and
Eden Streets
Crosher
Salaries Before and After Marriage in Chicago
A young man and a young woman, both employed in a large Chicago supply house, fell in love and planned marriage. An official noted their change in status and questioned the impact on salaries, with mention of a potential raise. The scrambled text shows confusion over amounts and wages during the period.
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Chicago
Pourty
Framingham Encampment Highlights Heat and Parade Aces
Camp at Framingham features oppressive heat and strong showings by the Second and Sixth Regiments in evening parades. Visitors include former officers and generals as soldiers endure drills and religious services while new rites and the Company L initiation amuse veterans after dusk.
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Allen
David Henderson
Marcus Miller
U.S. A
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Darling
Edmund Rice
Rice
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Edward B. Carr
George R. Barnstead
Frank
A. Phalon
T. DeWolf Perry, Jr
F. BE. Emrich
Perry
Mathews
Bancroft
Company L
Boston
Oakrasan
Rookey
Porto Rico
Sree Tunate
Rockeys
Guanican
Rockey
Murdered Olneyville veteran found on Norwich and Worcester tracks
The body of John Connors of Olneyville Rhode Island, a Spanish War veteran, was found on the Norwich and Worcester railroad tracks in WDHBSTER. He carried a large roll of cash and a watch, last seen with two strangers. Authorities suspect murder and robbery, with an inquest to follow.
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Wdhbster
John Connors
Olneyville
R. I
Norwich& Worcester
Chaseville Mill
Connors
Third Connecticut Infantry
Corntiers
Hon Charles Endicott Dies After Sudden Illness in Canton
The Hon Charles Endicott of Canton dies in Canton after a heat induced illness while visiting at 110 Huntington Avenue. Born October 28 1822 he served in state and local government since 1846 including deputy sheriff state auditor and state treasurer. He became deputy tax commissioner in 1881 and held public office through various posts.
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Huntington Avenue
Charles Endicott
Canton
Mass
Elijah
Cynthia Childs Endicott
Norfolk County
Bilis Ames
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Endicott
Nton
Plays and Players in Boston Arts Scene
Roland Reed plans a new Boston play during a three week stay with no title yet. Rumors of cool relations among George W Lederer Hugh Morton and Gus Kerker hint at shifting collaborations. News covers Kerker’s rise after The Belle of New York and Harvey’s The Only Way, with May Harvey joining the cast in England. Marie Wainwright returns to Mile Fifi. Julia Marlowe and xv. H Gilmour highlighted.
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Roland Reed
Boston
the Tor
George W. Lederer
Hugh Morton
Gus Kerker
Mr. Kerker
London
New York
Mr. K
Arthur Sullivan
Kerker
Jeannie Wington Opera’ Company
Martin Harvey
Dickens
Two Cities
Henry Miller
America
Harvey
Sydney Carton
May Harvey
John Hare
Joe Grismer
the Tremont
Marie Wainwright
the Park
Xv. H. Gilmour
Castle Square Theatre
Julia Marlowe
Boston Welcomes Twenty sixth Regiment to San Francisco voyage
Boston prepares a royal welcome as the Twenty sixth Regiment led by Colonel Edmund C. Rice passes through en route to San Francisco and then active service in the Philippines.
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Boston
Twenty-sixth Regiment
San Francisco
Philippines
Edmund C. Rice
Colonel Edmund Rice to Lead Twenty-Sixth to Manila
Colonel Edmund C. Rice in command of the Twenty-sixth Regiment will bring his men to Boeton this week before they depart for the Philippines.
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Boeton
Philippines
Twenty sixth Massachusetts Regiment to Visit Boston
The Twenty-sixth Regiment commanded by Colonel Rice is ordered by the Secretary of War to proceed to San Francisco via Boston and Providence. They will arrive this week and may have a reception and lunch at an armory in Boston. The event aims to honor the unit praised by President McKinley at Plattsburg.
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Massachusetts
Rice
San Francisco
Boston
Providence
McKinley
Plattsburg
Twenty-sixth
Major Harrison Stricken By Yellow Fever In Cuba
In Bargo Cuba on August 20 Major Russell B. Harrison inspector-general is critically ill with yellow fever. The illness has progressed for three days and is the first case at Cristo where headquarters moved last month to escape infection. Quarantine rules relaxed due to no new city cases and daily officers visit Santiago. He is isolated but not taken to the hospital.
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Bargo
Cuba
Russell B. Harrison
Cristo
Santiago
Harrison
McKinley and Hitchcock Attend Service in Plattsburg
President McKinley and Interior Secretary Hitchcock visited Plattsburg and attended church at First Presbyterian. Pastor Dr. Joseph Gamble preached from Hebrews. Vice President Hobart remained confined to his room due to heat but is resting easily. Governor Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt arrived by special car with the Sunday newspaper train.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
McKinley
Interior
Hitchcock
First Presbyterian Church
Joseph Gamble
Hobart
Roosevelt
Alleged Murderer Caught on Train in Washington
A supposed murderer was seized in Washington D C and escorted by Detective Weedon to a station on a train, according to nearby dispatches. The fragmentary copy notes the arrest involving Brooks and an officer named Weedon in the capital.
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Brooks
Washington, D. C
Weedon
Endicott Leader And Lodge Member Remembered
The text honors a Canton figure, former commissioner and long time Blue Hill Lodge member, with ties to the First Universalist Church. Surviving family includes wife, two sisters Evelyn Upham and William Billings, brothers Augustus B. Endicott and Zee, son Liam B Endicott, and daughter Mrs. R. M. Feld.
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Perere
A Ore Ee
Blue Hill Lodge
A. F
A. M
Canton
First Universalist Church
Evelyn Upham
William Billings
Agustus B. Endicott
Dedham
Zee
Cambridge
Liam
Endicott
R. M. Feld
Boston Museum
Barroom in a Church in Roslyn Ends in Controversy
In Roslyn Highlands a Congregational Church, built years ago on a prominent village site, faced a mortgage from Riverhead Savings Bank and a foreclosure sale. The bank sold the property last week to Mrs. Margaret Thomas of Roslyn, and remodeling plans were set to begin while residents learned parts would serve as a barroom, with the church bell to ring for public meetings.
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L. I
Roslyn Highlands
Congregational Church
Riverhead Savings Bank
Margaret Thomas
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