Wheaton Endorses Bell Policy in Luzon Pacification
Washington reports Adjutant General Corbin released Major General Wheaton’s final Luzon report. He endorses General Bell’s reconcentration policy, praises humane wartime methods, notes cessation of insurrection north of Manila, and commends troops for courage and humanity.
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Washington
Corbin
Wheaton
Department of North Philippines
United States
Luzon
Batangas
Laguna
Tayabas
Bell
Lincoln
Manila
Cavite
Ten Minds Collaborative Contest Offers 1490 Prizes
The ad pitches a brain exchange scheme where nine friends send their brains to boost one’s chances. Participants are invited to submit estimates to win one of 1490 prizes totaling 34000.00 dollars.
Barrows Forced Wife Into Kidnaping Scheme
George B. Barrows now at Dannemora prison writes to Meyer Hock of Goshen asking for a pardon for his wife Marion Barrows in Auburn prison. He claims he forced her to commit the crime to mock the New York Police Department and to aid McCullagh against Tammany Hall. He says governor Odell will be asked to pardon Mrs Barrows.
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Middletown
N. Y
George B. Barrows
Dannemora
Marion Clark
New York
Meyer Hock
Bf Goshen
Barrows
Auburn
McCullagh
Tammany Hall
Odell
Mrs. Barrows
Refuses injunction to the striking tugmen
United States Judge Wind refuses to issue an injunction restraining steamboat inspectors from considering a complaint by Great Lakes Towing Company against President Michael McDonough and eleven others of the Licensed Tugmen's Association. Inspectors must evaluate licenses and revoke them for negligence or unskillfulness, in a case tied to the lakes strike.
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Cleveland
United States
Wind
Michael McDonough
Tugmen’s Association
Great Lakes Towing Company
Judge Wing
Lakes
Venezuela Rebels Advance In Daily Gains
Washington reports a cable from Caracas dated June 16 stating rebels hold Ciudad Bolivar and claim no Orinoco blockade. San Felipe and Yaritagua have fallen to revolutionaries under Generals Aular and Solagni, signaling the weakening of President Castro's government.
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Washington
State Department
Bowen
Caracas
Ciudad Bolivar
Orinoco River
Willemstad
San Fllipe
Yaracuy
Venezuela
Aular
Yaritagua
Lara
Solagni
Castro
Estimating Contest Offers 1490 Prize Chances
The ad promotes a $34,000 Estimating Contest with 1490 chances to win. If 10 people each contribute estimates, each participant gains ten chances per prize, totaling 14,900 opportunities to win a share of the prize pool.
Vermont Republicans Name Two Candidates for Governor
At the Vermont Republican State Convention General J. G. McCullough of Bennington was nominated for governor on the third ballot amid disorder as Percival W. Clement of Rutland led bolting delegates in protest. An independent ticket was later proposed with Clement, while high license factions debated future plans.
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Montpelier
J. G. McCullough
Bennington
Percival W. Clement
Rutland
Clement
Nominations for Navy and Postmaster Posts Listed
The notice from Washington lists nominations to naval ranks including captains to rear admirals Yates Stirling and William C. Wise and promotions for several commanders and lieutenant commanders. It also names postmasters Indiana Louis Dennis Salem Ohio Oakey V Parrish Hamilton Gilbert D McIntyre Orrville and other indicated appointments and junior grades.
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Navy
Yates Stirling
William C. Wise
Indiana
Louis Dennis
Salem
Ohio
Oakey V. Parrish
Hamilton
Gilbert D. MclIntyre
Orrville
Richard Clover
John V. B. Bleecker
John A. Smith
E. H. Green
Wells L.eld
Bal J. E. Roller
J. C. Fremont
A. Wenshe
L. Cottman
F. E. Sawyer
B. Howard
W. C. Cowles
Knight
Austin Cutenants
T. W. Ryan
F. C. Bowers
Feo
R. Soluiene
Purcell
FW. Kelloge
Bieler
H. Phelps
H. Co. Prea
Don’t Think About It Any More Subtle Prompt
A brief promotional notice urges readers to subscribe to the Commercial Tribune, urging immediate action by sending in an estimate to relieve any lingering doubt.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Cleveland and Hill Urge Democratic Unity and Reform
The speakers stress unity within the Democratic Party to restore vitality, oppose elitist and punitive party infighting, and advocate plain Democratic principles. They warn against new, gaudy issues and emphasize hard money, opposition to trusts, tariff reform, Cuba policy critique, and restoring constitutional government. They welcome all Democrats to join, citing Jeffersonian democracy and unity.
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Democratic Party
Hill
Hoar
Senate
Philippines
Great West
Bryan
Nebraska
Berty
Wnh
Oeen
Cuba
United States
Folly to Longer Divide Upon Abstract Questions
A fragment discusses avoiding division on uncertain topics and urges caution before crossing hypothetical bridges, urging restraint and careful consideration in dialogue.
Cleveland letter questions tariff reform at Washington and Lee
Isador Strauss of New York read from a formerly unpublished 1894 letter from former President Cleveland at Washington and Lee University graduation. The note, written in the Executive Mansion, questions whether the party is truly a tariff reform party, though Cleveland calls the doubt temporary and reaffirms faith in the Democratic party.
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Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Isador Strauss
New York
Cleveland
Wilson
University
Strauss
Executive Mansion
Washington, D. C
Vetgina
Greatest Labor Struggle In Our History Coming
Report argues the region faces a renewed coal strike with Colliery No 5 at Nanticoke preparing to mine. Employers recruit weak workers and delay credit to undermine morale while aiming to flood markets and provoke state troops action, timing to precede the Indianapolis convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanticoke
Bookmaker Charley Ochs Claims Robbery After Street Fight
Charles Waitring known as Charley Ochs, a bookmaker and horse owner, reported after a fight with Charles Hirschmann that he was robbed of more than $300. Police found $17 plus change on him. a large pocket book held race forms, not the missing money, and Lt. Corbin opened an investigation.
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Charles Waitring
Charley Ochs
Central Police Station
Charles Hirschmann
Ochs
Hirschmann
Vine Street
Fifth Street
Walnut Street
Weiss
Corbin
Operators Gain in Pocahontas Coal Fields
Norfolk and Western officials report gradual improvement in Pocahontas fields with 375 cars of coal loaded yesterday, up 40 from the day before. Tug River area remains nearly shut, while mine crews add workers for the first time since the strike began. marchers move toward Cane Creek and Ashland with no violence expected, though armed miners near Pocahontas pose risk. Military companies in Roanoke stay on call.
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Roanoke
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Pocahontas Coal Fields
Tug River
Cane Creek
Ashland
North Fork
Pocahontas
Pillar of Water Shatters Houses at Basse Pointe
Floods sweep Basse Pointe as the river Fallaise bursts four times, carrying away thirty houses and creating a new channel. Mont Pelee eruptions send ash north, Le Precheur flooded, La Fallaise cut off, and residents face extreme misery amid boiling river waters and collapsing bridges.
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Fort-De-France
Martinique
Basse Pointe
Fallaise
Mont Pelee
le Precheur
Marigot
la Fallaise
Philippine War Cost Reveals Total of 170 Million
Secretary Root provided the Senate with the overall cost of the Philippine War at 170 318 596 dollars including outstanding obligations. He notes large inventories and ongoing maintenance expenses while troops reduced from about 70 000 to 23 000 and aims to 18 000 after orders.
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Washington
Root
Senate
Philippines
Philippines Commission
Philippine Islands
Postmaster Monfort Secures Ten More Cincinnati Carriers
Postmaster Monfort arrived in Washington and earned ten additional city carriers for Cincinnati. He also secured promised wagon-service improvements and called for office changes to ease workers. A decision on Millcreek Valley territory and village post office was sent to Chicago and New York post office officials for settlement. An extra twelve clerks had already been approved, bringing about twenty-five new hires for the new fiscal year starting July 1.
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Monfort
Cincinnati
Washington
Post Office Department
Millcreek Valley
Chicago
New York
General Dick to Head Executive Committee in Ohio
Springfield June 19 Chairman J B Clingerman returned from Columbus after talks with General Dick and Secretary Wallace. Clingerman says General Dick will lead the Executive Committee with John R Taylor for Secretary and William F Burdell for Treasurer. The Republican County Executive Committee also chose John S Brown for State Supervisor of Elections, appointment by the Secretary of State in August.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
J. B. Clingerman
State Central Committee
Columbus
Wallace
State Committee
Clingerman
John R. Taylor
William F. Burdell
Republican County Executive Committee
Johns. Brown
South Charleston
Secretary of State
A. O. U. W. Meeting Place Vote Results
In Portland on June 19 the tally for the next meeting site favored St Paul with 313 votes to Cincinnati’s 255. Delegates elected to the Nis National Fraternal Congress include A. C. Hareball B. Mathen W. H. Kitte D. Hields W. F. Robron and H. C.
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Portland
Ore
St. Paul
Nis
A. C. Harebball
B. Mathen
W. H. Kitte
D. Hields
W. F. Robron
H. C
Mt Pelee Eruption Throws Mud Column on Martinique Town
A 100 meter slime column from Mt Pelee covered Basse Pointe with five meters of mud and razed twenty two houses. No deaths reported as cinders rain on northern Martinique, with Lorraine and Le Prechure also affected after heavy rains.
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Port-De-France
Martinique
Mt. Pelee
Basse Pointe
Lorraine
le Prechure
Charles Doran Arrested in Washington Over Letters
Charles Doran, formerly with Rural Free Delivery in Denver, argued with J. E. Hedges over letters his wife allegedly wrote. Hedges obtained a warrant for Doran who was arrested and arraigned. the case was continued.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Charles Doran
Denver
Post Office Department
J. E. Hedges
Hedges
Polie
Doran
Omaha Welcomes Shriners Royal Reception in City
The Imperial Special carrying 218 Nobles of the Mystic Shrine from Mecca Temple New York arrived in Omaha at 9 30 PM. M A Hall Potentate of Tangier Temple gave a welcome address followed by responses from William B Melish of Cincinnati and Charles A Benedict Potentate of Mecca Temple New York. The special departed on the St Paul road after a brief visit lasting about an hour.
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Omaha
Mystic Shrine of Mecca Temple
New York City
M. A. Hall
Tangier Temple
William B. Melish
Cincinnati
Charles A. Benedict
Mecca Temple
New York
St. Paul Road
Hughes Renominated by Fourth District Republicans
In Huntington on June 19 the Fourth Congressional District Republican Convention unanimously renominated James Anthony Hughes without opposition with the State and National administrations in accord.
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Huntington
W. Va
James Anthony Hughes
French force crushes Touareg and Senoussi in Bir Alali action
Paris dispatch reports from Lake Chad say Colonel Destenave led a French Soudanese column to assault the Touareg and Senoussi position at Bir Alali on January 20. The attackers forced the trenches, leaving 1,399 enemy dead and the tribesmen abandoning families and 900 rifles.
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Paris
Theatrie Today
Lake Tchad
Africa
Destenave
Bir Alali
Panama Route Adopted In Debate Over Canal Plan
The Senate debated Panama canal routes with votes on Spooner and Nicaragua options. Amendments by Fairbanks for 130 million gold bonds failed and then passed. A public loan subscription was proposed, and conferees were named to harmonize House and Senate bills.
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Aker
Forter
Wash
Frye
Gallinger
Guzble
Hale
Hanna
Hansbrough
Hoar
Jones
Ark
Kean
Kittredge
Kody
McComss
McCumber
McMillan
Mason
Millard
Pratt
Conn
Pritchard
Proctor
Quarles
Scott
Spooner
Teller
Warren
Wellington
Wetmore
Bacon
Bailey
Bate
Berry
Blackburn
Carmack
Clapp
Clark
Mont
Clay
Cockrell
Culberson
Daniel
Dubois
Foster
Harris
Hawley
Hetfeldt
McLaurin
Miss
Mallory
Martin
Mitchell
Morgan
Nelson
Patterson
Penrose
Ee Pettus
Platt
N. Y
Quay
Simmons
Wart
Taliaferro
Turner
West
Mr. Mason
Fairbanks
United States
Mr. Morgan
Nicaragua
Messrs
Tenn
Idaho
Pettus
Ala
Missouri
Senate
House
Congress
Messrs. Morgan
Hanna and
Messrs. Proctor
Foraker
Cooper Voices Strong Support for Philippine Government Bill
The opening day of the week’s debate on the Philippine government bill featured a lengthy favorable address by Mr. Cooper of Wisconsin, Chairman of the Insular Affairs Committee. Democratic Labor members filed a minority report opposing a proposed commission to study the status of the negro race.
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Washington
House
Cooper
Wis
Committee On Insular Affairs
Committee On Labor
Senate confirms Wolff as Warsaw consul and posts named
The Senate confirms August C. Wolff as Consul at Warsaw. Postmasters named include Ohio W. G. Richards Hillsboro J. B. Elliott Greenfield Indiana W. W. Moss Logansport.
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Washington
Senate
August C. Wolff
Warsaw
Russia
Ohio
W. G. Richards
Hillsboro
J. B. Elliott
Greenfield
Indiana
W. W. Moss
Logansport
Army promotions approved by Senate Military Affairs Committee
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs ordered favorable reports on army promotions. Key moves include J. C. C. Bates and G. W. Davis to Major Generals, Wirt Baldwin Lee and Carter plus Bliss to Brigade Generals, Forwood to Surgeon General with rank of Brigadier General, Augur to Colonel of cavalry and Noble to Colonel of infantry.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
J. C C. Bates
G. W. Davis
Theodore J. Wirt
Frank D. Baldwin
Jesse M. Lee
W. H. Carter
Tasker H. Bliss
W. H. Forwood
Jacob A. Augur
Charles H. Noble
Samuel Butler Dies in London at 84
Samuel Butler author and composer dies in London at age 84. He was born in 1835 and had a prolific career in letters and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Butler
London
Made Cashier Thomas 8 McEviley Named Norwood Bank
Thomas 8 McEviley is appointed cashier of the newly organized Norwood National Bank succeeding his post at W Hutton and Co. The move marks the bank's formal opening and McEviley's advancement in local finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
McEviley
W. &. Hutton & Co
Norwood National Bank
Durham cattle sale sets records at Indianapolis Union Stockyards
In Indianapolis the Durham cattle sale at the Union Stockyards drew a top bid of 2025 dollars for Golden Heather a pure-blooded registered polled Durham cow raised by J H Miller of Peru Indiana J H Jennings of Kangley Illinois bought the animal The consignor Miller reported their ten cows averaged 986 dollars the largest average ever realized for the consignor and a sale record overall
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Indianapolis
Durham
Union Stockyards
J. H. Jennings
Kangley
Inl
J. H. Miller
Peru
Ind
Miller
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