Not Complimentary Views From Frontline Volunteers
Reports from multiple cities recount bitter reactions among troops and volunteers in the Philippines and Cuba era postings. Fredericksburg natives Emil Rhey W F Stiegler and W R Barker share strong criticisms of general Otis and conditions, noting hospital shortages and alleged mail tampering while contrasting regular and volunteer treatments. Accounts also cover lynch fears in Georgia, mob violence in Mississippi, a nitroglycerin scare in Indiana, crime trials in Oklahoma and Texas, and prison labor unrest in Iowa with broader societal tensions reflected in late July dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Emil Rhey
W. F. Stiegler
W. R. Barker
Fredericksburg
Tex
Philippines
Cuba
United States
Manila
Lloilo
Mexican man dies after fandango wound near Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches Tex July 27 Caliaco Luna a Mexican severely wounded at a fandango at his own house three miles west of town died at once. He had been shot during the event and succumbed to injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Stanley Hayes
Alice Corley
Hayes
Greenfield
Nacogdoches
Tex
Miners Protest in Cameron and Anvil City Over Claim Rules
Seattle reports a large miner protest against U S Commissioner Shepard and federal officials over land claims in Cameron and Anvil City. About 1000 people were dispersed July 10 by soldiers who argued nonowners could not stay. miners accuse a ring of monopolizing good properties and claim Laplanders, naturalized, stake claims and haul markers with hired reindeer. A protest will be sent to Washington amid tense but nonviolent relations and widespread contest filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Elihu Thompson
St. Michaels
Cameron
Anvil City
United States
Shepard
Thompson
Yukon
Washington
St. Michael
Anvil Creek
Snow Gulch
Kusale Islanders Seek Annexation by United States
The Call reports 72 Kusale natives led by king and chiefs petitioning San Francisco to join the United States. They request the matter be shown to the president and do not mention Spain or Germany. The petition arrived too late as Germany has just acquired the Carolines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Kusale
Carolines
United States
Germany
Spain
Philippines
Three transport ships sail for Manila with troops
In San Francisco on July 27 the Ohio and Newport departed with about 500 soldiers aboard plus several hundred recruits, and the Tacoma followed with 300 horses for the Fourth Cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manila
Ohio
Newport
Tacoma
Ninteenth Infantry
Fourth Cavalry
Ingersoll Body Taken for Cremation at Fresh Pony
The body of Robert G. Ingersoll was moved from Dobb's Ferry to Fresh Pony for cremation this morning. The casket was plain black with roses on top. The funeral party included Mrs. Ingersoll two daughters Clinton B Farrell Walston H Brown Major Smith Mrs. Smith and F C Pen field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Dobb’s Ferry
Fresh Pony
L. L
Local Perils Reported in Wharton County and Surroundings
A cottonball weevil outbreak is reported in Wharton County. A child named Bessie Zachary, age four, died in a house fire near Grapeland. Carpenter J M Wylder fell from a scaffold near Gatesville and broke his thigh. Joe Hale was shot and killed near Helmsheimer. J L Matohstt surrendered to authorities for an unknown crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton County
Bessie Zachary
Grapeland
J. M. Wylder
Gatesville
Joe Hale
Helnsheimer
J. L. Matohstt
Umbrella Mystery Travel Note From Florence to Conshohocken
A letter from 1898 recounts a Florence guest finding an umbrella in a Florence hotel wardrobe marked B F C Corri gan Conshohocken. The owner inquired after two years, noting a replacement handle and careful packing, and the umbrella now returns to its rightful owner, Prof Corigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Corrig
St. Matthew School
Conshohocken
Florence
Italy
B. F
Corrigan
Penn
Alfred Campo
Genoa
Irving's Generous Charity Forgets Paris Plea
M A P cites Sir Henry Irving as giving away £30,000 over thirty years to charity. A singled tale shows Irving replying to a French actor asking for help with a Pau performance by secretly sending £50 after a supper with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Irving
Lyceum
Henry
Sir Henry
Paris
The Chinese matchmaker and arranged marriages
The go between plays a pivotal role in Chinese marriage, seeking suitable matches for daughters by persuading families with tales of virtue and dowry. The piece notes both the broker’s charm and occasional deceit, and contrasts festive processions with the bride’s mournful cries as she is sent to her future husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tennysons Humility Revealed In Humble Self Appraisal
The poet Tennyson showed humility in letters and deeds, striving for lofty ideals while acknowledging limitations. An anecdote relayed by the duke of Argyll and cited by Miss Cary recalls a party where Russell introduction sparked a sincere reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Duke of Argyll
Miss Cary
Lord John Russell
Gen Miller Plans Summer Home in Stockbridge Mass
Gen Miller now stationed at Iloilo indicates he will build a summer residence in Stockbridge Massachusetts. Relatives in the village report letters showing his intention to settle in the birthplace village.
Michigan Bill Seeks Liquor License Registration
A proposed Michigan bill would require all liquor drinkers to register and obtain a license. The measure aims to regulate and tax alcohol consumption within the state legislature session proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
New York Star Offers Daily Bicycle Prizes for Word Game
The New York Star announces a weekly educational contest open to readers who form the largest words from THE NEW YORK STAR letters. A bicycle valued at 840.00 is awarded daily, plus two watches and other rewards. Subscriptions and lists mailed to 236 W 39th Street, New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Star
Star
W. 39Th Street
New York City
Legal Blanks Line Sells In Small Quantities At Eagle
The Eagle advertises a full line of legal blanks including Affidavit to Account Real Estate contracts deeds notes and leases with various liens and releases. Prices are quoted for small quantities and bulk pricing is available by calling the Eagle office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Eagle Office
Supeseus
MLO Rio
Canis Crea
Iba Rey Ashe
Eecen Ester
mOear
Scas Arcien
Attorbey
City Directory Listing City Officers and Churches
City officers include Mayor C A Adams and Marshall T P Boyett with listed deputies clerks and aldermen. County officers named along with church listings for Baptist Methodist Episcopal St Andrews Presbyterian Christian and Catholic parishes and Mass times. Also notes san Antonio Italian Catholic church Mass times and Brazos Camp No 104 W of W.
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C. A. Adams
Marshall
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
Henry G. Rhodes
H. H. Jones
C. L. Baker
R. G. Tabor
S. Howell
W. W. Harris
Jno
M. Lawrence
Walter Wipprecht
J. Allen Myers
J. W. Howell
M. H. James
M. Parker
J. L. Fountain
H. ©. Robinson
R. D. Wilson
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Herbert E. Bowers
Holy Communion
Navasota
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Father Pelnar
San Antonio
Father Guidice
Fraternal Lodges Schedule Meet Nights Across Bryan
Community lodge notices list meeting nights for numerous Bryan groups. Names include W R Johnston C Joe B Reed J H Mawhinney, W T James, N B Cole, A M Rhodes, W W Griffin, A J Platner and others. Events span Masons Shriners Knights Templar and unions with meetings on various Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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W. R. Johnston
CO. C
Joe B. Reed
Bryan
J. H. Mawhinney
R. K. Bryan
Home Forum
W. T. James
Bryan Lodge
National Aid
W. W. Griffin
R. W. Downard
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knight Templars
A. M. Rhodes
E. C
H. G. Rhodes
W.T. Austin
N. B. Cole
H. P
Sec
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Otis
Texas
Lawton
Wheaton
MacArthur
Nebraska
Kansas
Islands
Nebraska Regiment
Williams
Thomasville
John Williams
Bainbridge
Savannah
Marion
Ind
van Buren
Clyde Mattox
Los Angeles
Cal
W. F. Pierce
Kirkwood
O. T
Pierce
Mattox
Cleveland
McKinley
Texas Farmer’s Congress
College Station
Farmers’ Congress
Des Moines
Animosa Penitentiary
Caliaco Luna
Good Templar
Dallas
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars
D. H. Hancock
Farmersville
Sallie Stephens
Garland
J. P. Robertson
Kleburg
W. F. Barcus
Grand Scribe
H. W. Fairbanks
J. H. Bell
Wortham
W.F. Ashmore
Capeville
B. V. Williams
Kleberg
Grand Guard
Paul Varley
Thurber
Grand Sentinel
C. A. Wilson
Princeton
Grand Messenger
R. E. Grabel
Big Springs
Mexico
Austin
Lavaca
Texas News Notes
Umbrella
Across the Sea
Irving
Chinese Match Makers
Gen. Miller
A. G. Board
G. W. McMichael
Chas
Gainer
J. J. Adams
R. M. Nall
T. C. Nunn
A. W. Buchanan
J. W. Batts
R. J. Deens
Lee Edge
Felix Phillips
P. H. Arrington
Brazos Camp
W. of W
James
Janes McDouvald
A. W. Hollman
M. W. W. J. Walker
K. of H
J. A. Myers
A. J. Platner
Bryan Cotton Seed Oi
J. ‘. Cole
James C. Chance
A. D. McConnico
Bryan Compress
W. E. Saunders
H.C. Robinson
Webb
Colorado
Denver
Pullman
D. B. Keeler
A. A. Glisson
Dept Ft. Worth
Denver City Railway
Ft, Worth
Pacific
St. Louis
Chicago
East
New Orleans
New Mexico, Arizona
California
Fort Worth
H. P. Hughes
Traq
FT. Worth
Thorne
Turner
Gen
Pass'r
Ticket Ag
American Laundry
E Hotel
Postal
Artists’ Union
Aris
ITY Bakery
E.griesser
Webb, Bros
John Wittmann
Merchant Tallon Eee
Garanteed
Burt Norwood
Main Street
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