British Flag Hoisted on Palawan Island Sparks Conflict
London reports details of an 1899 incident where Captain Pfort aboard Labuan raised a British flag at Port Royalist on Palawan. Spaniards had fled, natives sought protection, and a British ensign was used to deter molestation. Sir Charles Mitchell notified the foreign office, which ordered the flag removed and asserted Palawan as American territory by conquest.
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London
Port Royalist
Palawan
Pfort
Labuan
Sandakan
Charles Mitchell
Straits Settlement
British
Foreign Office
Singapore
Archer
Rainy Season 68 Continues As Insurrection Plays Out
The article reports on the Philippine situation with the U S commission's policy, noting the balance of force and conciliation. Professor Schurman argues for a conciliatory approach alongside firmness while predicting eventual adoption of the commission's government scheme. Major Pell's recon patrol near Santa Anita encounters rebel reinforcements and retreat after casualties. A raft carrying Fourteenth Regiment troops sinks at Pasig ferry with one drowning.
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Malolos
Pell
Fourth Cavalry
Santa Anita
Filipiros
Fourteenth Regiment
Pasig
Dewey Moves to Free Yorktown Sailors Held by Filipinos
Admiral Dewey acted to secure release of the Yorktown launch crew captured by Filipino insurrectionists near Manila. He asked for restraint in publicizing progress while General Otis arranged for food and clothing for the prisoners. The Navy also inquired about Olympia’s homeward cruise from Hong Kong, with a June departure anticipated.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Yorktown
General Otis
Navy Department
Dewey
Hong Kong
Let's Get Married Alarm Clocks and Eyeglasses In New Store
An advertisement from Hanover shows discounted items including alarm clocks priced at 65 cents and eyeglasses at 1 dollar. It promotes a new Wilson's New Store offering watches, rings made of Australian gold, and free eye tests by in-store opticians.
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Wilson's
Boston
Scotts Sovereten Rhiwnatism Remedy Sale Notice
The Scotts remedy claims cure for many ailments in a few hours. Available at Klein's Pharmacy Boylston and Tremont streets and all reading druggists. Packaged in wood for 25 cents.
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Scotts/ Sovereten
Klein’s Pharmacy
Boylston
Tremont Streets
Zamboanga to be reoccupied as Manila situation evolves
War Department notes Zamboanga should not be abandoned to insurgents. Spanish garrison to withdraw, then American troops will reoccupy once Manila area allows. Captain Parker may assign gunboats to assist in reoccupation. President monitors the delicate balance of tactics and policy.
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Vohe Montgomery
Pernambuco
Brail
War Department
Zamboanga
Philippines
Otis
Manila
Parker
United States
Critcal
Dewey
Otis report on Philippines military actions discussed in Cabinet
Washington May 23 Cabinet members read General Otis detailed report on Philippine operations and reviewed Aguinaldo correspondence. The document argues U S efforts to avoid conflict. a civil service order to be signed and released tomorrow. Secretary Gage was asked to address Cuban shipping lacking a flag worth about six million dollars.
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Washington
Otis
Philippines
Gage
Mvin
Aguinaldo
Hot Springs
Cabinet discusses Otis report on Philippine operations
In Washington on May 23 the Cabinet read General Otis's detailed report covering military actions in the Philippines up to April. The officials deemed it satisfactory and plans call for public release by Secretary Alger this afternoon. Secretary Gage raised the Cuban flag issue for ships denying trade.
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Washington
Otis
Philippines
Alger
Gage
Exeter Station Horror Coroner Inquest Testimony
At the Exeter station coroner's inquest Calvin H. Lesher testified he displayed the red signal to stop the express on Reading dispatch orders. He gave clearance to the fireman before the collision. Engineer Harry Orrell said the train was about forty five mph when he rounded the Exeter curve and misread signals.
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Reading
Penn
Exeter
Calvin H. Lesher
Lesher
W. H. Wentzel
A. Magee
Harry Orrell
Orrell
Tie
Brilliant Wedding in Montclair at First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian Church in Montclair hosted a brilliant wedding for Ella Sawyer of Montclair and Charles Kenry Coit of Litchfield Conn. Guests came from Manhattan Brooklyn Boston and Litchfield. The ceremony featured three ministers and ended with vows and a reception at the bride’s parents home.
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Montclair
N. J
First Presbyterian Church
Ella Sawyer
Charles Kenry Coit
Litchfield
Isther Sawyer
Charles T. Rockeman
Boston
Arthur E. Bostwick
Brooklyn
Allan Mclain
C. McClain
Litchield
Frederick W. Green
William Power
Robert Morrison
Montcair
No Arms No Money in Havana Talks on Arm Surrender
Governor-General Brooke and General Gomez held a final interview on surrendering arms. The pay order was reviewed for two hours and a half with Colonel Car los Cespedes and Major Vennon. Gomez expressed satisfaction that the order met objections. Decoration Day plans by Estes G Rathbone include graves of 49 American soldiers at Quemados and a military display ordered by General Fitzhugh Lee.
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The
Mirs
Estes G. Rathbone
Quemados
Fitzhugh Lee
Brooke
Gomez
el Vedado
Carlos Cespedes
Vennon
Promotion for gallantry in Manila actions and casualties
Washington May 25 General Otis telegram reports Colonel Owen Summers to be brigadier general volunteers brevet for conspicuous gallantry at Manila Bulne Bridge and San Isidro and Captain J F Case to major volunteers brevet for distinguished services and gallantry while acting division engineer officer Oris Also Toronto railway authorities dismiss trackmen who did not report for duty today informing them that their services were no longer required
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Washington
Otis
Manila
Lawton
Owen Summers
Maisin
Bulne Bridge
San Isidro
J. F. Case
Oris
Toronto
Ont
Grand Trunk Railway
Stockholders Meet Today to Take Action on It
Articles filed in Trenton establish Boston Breweries Company with 9 750 000 capital. stockholders from American Alley Union Park Franklin Hub Star McCormick Hanley Casey and Puritan meet to approve liquidation or consolidation plans as directors decide which plants to divest or continue operating in New England. Incorporators are R S Jordan N R Vanderhoof C N King G A Maglone and James C Weston of Jersey City.
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Boston Breweries
Trenton
N. J
Boston Breweries’ Company
American
Alley's
Union, Park
Franklin
Hub
Star
McCormick
Hanley & Casey
Puritan
New England
R. S. Jordan
N. R. Vanderhoof
C. N. King
G. A. Maglone
James C. Weston
Jersey City
Stage Topics and Coming Theatre Moves in Boston
Stage topics note H Sothern’s shift toward Shakespeare with Hamlet next season. Hackett and Mary Mannering plan a June 21 departure for Europe. The Princess and the Butterfly will be a Castle Square summer novelty. Wagner and Fetherston announce their annual benefit June 1 with Wellar as attraction. Ober at Castle Square to play in Dear Old Charley this August in Chicago. ToniFace Jr. joins the company. Sykes hired as Genii for Chris and the Wonderful Lamp. Herne rewrites Children of the Ghetto for stage. Coghlan reengaged as Lady Janet in The White Heather. Murphy recovering, visiting wife in Clarksville Tennessee.
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FL. H. Sothern
Shakspere
James K. Hackett
Mary M. Mannering
Turope
Castle Square
Joseph IF. Wagner
Vincent T. Fetherston
Hollis Street Theatre
Weliar
George Ober
Castle Square Theatre
Charley
Chicago
George Toniface, Jr
Jerome Sykes
Genii
Wlaw & Erlanger
James A. Herne
Zangwill
Rose Coghlan
Lady Janet
Tim Murphy
Clarksville
Tenn
Black and White relations in the South lecture in Cambridge
John Smyer a North Carolina native and Boston University student will discuss The Black Man and the White Man in the South at Prospect Union Cambridgeport this evening. The talk is open to the public. General Ballington Booth will speak at Dudley Street Baptist Church Roxbury Thursday evening and hold a council with New England Regiment officers that afternoon.
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Boston University
John Smyer
North Carolina
South
Prospect Union
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridgeport
Ballington Booth
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Roxbury
New England Regiment
John Dunn
South Boston
Boston & Maine
Haverhill
William Cadigan
Sabine
Jefferson Point
McIntyre
Catlins
Boothbay
Dunn
Roger Kiley
Robbins Street
Everett
South Margin Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Granite Street
Robert Bishop
Thomas Fogan
Donnelly
Centre
Walden Streets
Family killed in runaway crash near Gadsden
An entire Evans family of three was killed in a runaway carriage accident near Gadsden Alabama. William Evans his wife and their baby were all fatally injured when the horses bolted down a mountain road the buggy overturned and the child perished.
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Birmingham
Ala
William Evans
Gadsden
Evans
Boston Theatre Scene Shows Actors and New Plays in Standout Week
This afternoon and evening conclude Maude Adams's Romeo and Juliet engagement at Hollis Street Theatre with her original portrayal. Ramsay Morris debuts The Last of the Rohans at the same venue tomorrow night for Andrew Mack. A Charles J. Rieh testimonial follows, with Leon Hermann performing magic at the Boston Theatre alongside Adelaide Herrmann. Willie Collier closes his Park engagement in Mr. Smooth. A Temperance Town enters a third week at Castle Square. Vicksburg officers enjoy Prince Pro Tem at Tremont. Loys sway votes. The Christian run ends June 10 at Museum. Miss Allen’s Glory Quayle bids farewell to Boston for seasons. Black Patti and her troupe at Grand Opera House. extra Decoration Day matinee. The Gold King at Bowdoin Square. Rose Melville as Sis Hopkins at Keith's. Webb and Hassan captivate at Howard with Gay Morning Glory burlesque. The Chutes perform. Liliputian locomotives and ponies in Malden parade. Musical dogs at Austin & Stone’s for the week. The Palatial entertainment continues.
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Maaude Adams
Hollis Street Theatre
Shakspere
Boston
Ramsay Morris
the Rohans
Andrew Mack
Charles J. Rieh
Hollis
Leon Herrmann
Boston Theatre
Adelaide Herrmann
Park
Mr. Smooth
Museum
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Rose Melville
Sis Hopkins
Keith's
Howard
Webb
Hassan
Morning Glory
Malden
Austin & Stone
Pal
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Washington Street
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