Burned town drives insurgents from Caluet in Philippines
Manila Aug 11 General MacArthur’s troops occupied Caluet after rebels fled towns with heavy losses. A Seventeenth Infantry reconnoiter near Angeles engaged weakened insurgents, who burned the town. Americans then held the area four miles through a canal broke terrain. American casualties were five killed and 31 wounded. Rebels suffered heavily with reports of about 100 killed and 400 to 800 wounded.
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Manila
MacArthur
Calvet
Seventeenth Infantry
Angeles
Seventeenth
Twelfth Infantry
Caluet
Moen
Calnet
San Fernando
Caluel
Caluleta
Santa Rima
Bacolor
Guagua
Para
San Francisco
Lawton May Get It In Manila Command Switch
A Washington dispatch reports Major General Otis will stay in supreme command of the Philippines. If he seeks relief, Major General Lawton would be assigned as his successor. The president and Secretary Root decided during a Lake Champlain conference. Root signaled Otis will remain at Manila and Miles was advised during a long talk. Merritt likely cannot return to Manila and Lawton’s promotion hinges on Otis requesting detachment.
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al- Ber
Otis
Miles
Root
MacArthur
San Ferando
Himeelf
Gulf of Lingayen
Manila
Lawton
New York
Herald
Washington
Philippines
Lake Champlain
Merritt
Montana Boys Discharged From Volunteer Service
Special orders announce discharge of volunteers in hospital as no longer needed. Entitled to travel pay. Names listed include James Tierney Peter Norve Joseph Robinson Hoyt G Cooper Lawrence Keenan John Bahnson Frank Londreau John C Kijne Joseph E Dougherty Adolph Botet Louis T Davis William G Miller Carroll C Calkins among others from Montana and Washington units.
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San Francisco
First
Montana
James Tierney
Peter Norve
Joseph Robinson
Hoyt G. Cooper
Lawrence Keenan
John Bahnson
Frank Londreau
Washington Volunteer Infantry
John C. Kijne
Joseph E. Dougherty
Adolph Botet
Louis T. Davis
William G. Miller
Carroll C. Calkins
Merritt Denies Link To Philippines Command
In New York on August 11 General Wesley Merritt denied reports that he would succeed General Otis in the Philippines. He stated there is no foundation for such a story and declined to discuss potential orders from Secretary Root.
Officer is Prisoner
Washington reports a cablegram from General Otis dated August 1 detailing that an American officer, Major Rockfeller, is held prisoner in southern Luzon. He had reappeared months ago after arriving in the Philippines and had been missing since.
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Washington
Otis
Manila
Luzon
Rockfeller
Philippines
Dreyfus Court Martial Ends Secret Session
Rennes Aug 11 The Dreyfus court martial closed its secret sessions at 9 this morning with M Taleologue of the foreign office finishing explanations of the secret dossier The court will reconvene at 6 30 tomorrow morning
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Rennes
Dreyfus
M. Taleo~logue
Foreign Office
Root Restores Harmony in War Department
Washington dispatch says Secretary Root acts as peace maker restoring harmony at the War Department. An order on the inspector general's office was modified to please Generals Miles Breckinridge and Corbin, ending a prolonged dispute over reporting lines. Miles gains a temporary victory over former Secretary Alger.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Root
War Department
Miles
Breckenridge
Corbin
Lse
Gene Miles
Breckinridge
Inspectorenéral
Alger
Seere Root
Stone of Democratic Committee backs Bryan for president
St. Louis August 1 chairman Stone of the national Democratic committee affirmed his lifelong support for William Jennings Bryan and dismissed reports he would back Rear Admiral Schley. He criticized Saratoga conferences as meaningless chatter and said there is no doubt Bryan will be the party’s nominee.
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St. Louis
Bryan
Vicker
Stone
National Democratic Committee
Washington
Schley
Saratoga
Btone
Hundreds Dead In Puerto Rico Hurricane Waves
San Juan de Porto Rico reports a catastrophic hurricane with about 500 lost lives at Ponce and widespread destruction. Arroyo on the south coast is submerged with sixteen dead, Guayamo shelters few standing homes and seven killed. Soldiers struggle to keep order as famine looms and relief supplies fail.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Ponce
Arroyo
Guayamo
San Juan
Hurricane Predicted Near Nassau and U S Coast
Weather Bureau issues hurricane bulletin stating center nears Nassau Bahamas and the storm will intensify upon reaching the gulf stream, likely reaching South Atlantic coast towns of the United States tonight. Acting Chief Williams notes the development and expected trajectory.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
T. A. m.—Hurricane Center
Nassau, Bahama
Gulf Stream
Damage details from Porto Rico hurricane reach Washington
Washington reports a cable from General Davis detailing the hurricane devastation in Porto Rico. He warns of 100000 or more starving, requests immediate shipment of 1.5 million pounds of rice and beans, and notes widespread destruction and deaths from collapsing walls. Troops survey four posts. Ponce and Mayaguez still awaiting reports.
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Washington
Davis
Porto Rico
Ponce
Mayaguez
Porto
Appeal for Aid to Porte Theologe Victims in Uproar Cyclone
Washington Aug 1 Secretary Ret prepared an appeal to the people of the United States for aid to those who have suffered in Porte theo by the revuint cyclone. The action was taken upon the request of President Mc Kinky suggesting that it be done. The subsistence department of the army in Puro Alco has been directed to tender such temporary aid as it can until supplies arrive.
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Washington
Ret
United States
McKinky
Puro Alco
Worst Storm Ever Hits Ponce Puerto Rico
Aug 1 report from Ponce describes the strongest storm in memory. It flooded the city at midnight, killed about sixty, with 2000 flood victims and many children rescued. Buildings ruined, water, gas, and electricity gone, water supply scarce, rations distributed by army officers. Fifteen harbor vessels wrecked. Weather bureau warned too late. alcalde deposed after mob action, Major Myers acting alcalde.
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Ponce
Tleame
Pones
Playa
Weather Bureau
Pratt Doria
Fifth Cavalry
Major Myers
Eleventh Infantry
Boers are Threatening Organ in London Report
London dispatch notes a Boer reaction as the Standard and Diggers News reports rising tension. The piece mentions threatening positions and public alarm stirred by the ongoing conflict. Limited readable details point to wartime commentary from a prominent London publication.
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London
the Standard and Diggers‘ News
Johannesburg Dispatch Threatens Britain Over War
A Johannesburg dispatch warns Great Britain of war and vows to wreck mines. It claims the Boers will ruin Johannesburg and devastate shareholders by blowing up machinery. It asserts victory for England would cost thousands dearly and urges careful war decisions.
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Johannesburg
Great Britain
England
Johannesburg di
Canada Fights Alaskan Boundary Claim in 19th Century Maps
A Washington dispatch notes clear evidence in British and Canadian official maps showing Great Britain’s charts align with the line the United States supports for Alaska’s boundary. The dispute centers on routes along Portland and Belin channels and the Lynn Canal, with Canadian calculations tracing to earlier 16th and 19th century maps. The evolving claim traces Portland channel versus Belin canal, and the Lynn Canal’s reach threatens substantial U.S. territory.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Cascadia
Great Britain
Admiralty
Canada
United States
Pacific Oceans
Alaskan
Mount St.Kas
Mountins
Lyn Canal
Lynn
Prince of Wales Island
Porthand Channel
Portland Channel
Belin Canal
Smith
Martin
Behm Canal
Berener
Shots Fired in Industrial Incident Alleges Motorman Blame
A ten-unn motorman of the Bie Corn consolidated company fired two shots at William Little after a bath hold incident. Lettly allegedly struck Twiggs, wounding another man. The motorman was charged with attempting to strike Luthie and was moved to hospital. No fatalities reported.
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Chyeland
William T. Cate
Bie
Wiliam Little
Coyle
Elaine Dietle
Japanese Open Ports Washington Aug 1 Details
Japan ports opened under new treaties listed by the state department include Shimisu Taketoye YokKwchi Shimeanoe sekiv Moji Haikota dtysu ditch ne otdu rei Isshara Sasunai Bhi shmi Nawa Saki Meyilmo Tsurga Nanewo Pushki Otaru Kusharo and Muroran. If total imports and exports fall short of 0 000 yen the port is to be closed.
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Washington
State Department
Japan
Tovelen Pommerce
Fen Ag
Shimisu
Taketoye
YokKwchi
Shimeanoe Sekiv
Moji Haikota
Dtysu
Ditch Ne Otdu
Rei
Isshara
Sasunai
Bhishmi
Nawa
Nawa, ‘ Saki, Meyilmo, Tsurga, Nanewo
South Bay
Pushki
Otaru
Kusharo
Muroran
Telegraphic briefs from home and abroad
Aus 11 Wil Chambers arrested on a charge of criminal assault on a 14 year old girl at Mol Buckie. Victim identifies him. she is in a criminal condition. Washington Aug 1 Major Charles E B Kilbourne appointed treasurer of the Philippine Islands in Guam. civil government offices to be placed under him. Bombay Aug 11 reparations near completion for dispatch of 12000 troops to South Africa. transports readied in London, with embarkation possible from Karachi and Calcutta.
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Home
Aus
Wil Chambers
Vdl
Crim
Daugh
Williaim Wats
Molle Buckie
Washington
Charles EB. Kilbourne
Payne
Army
Guam
Bombay
South A
Lodian
Karachee
Calcutta
The Quality We Guarantee to Be Absolutely the Beet
The statement promises top quality with a playful misspelling beet. It asserts the product or service is unmatched and finest, aiming to reassure customers of superior value.
Darn the Stockings Sale Offer for Friday and Saturday
An advertisement promises a free enameled wood darner with hosiery purchases Friday and Saturday. The notice notes hosiery is popular and urges shoppers to buy to obtain the gift.
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Uessil
Pocketbooks and Hand Bags in Embossed Leather Westward Sale
Classified listing describes combinations of pocketbooks and handbags with embossed patterns in plain and oxidized silver, priced at 25 to 35 cents. Also notes women's seal leather chatelaines in various colors and finishes with values up to a dollar, highlighting bargains for ladies accessories.
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J. H. Leyson
Modern Jewelry House
N. Main Street
Butte, Mont
Finlen -Medin
Main Street
Banker's
Coor's
East Park St
Butte
Montana Boys
Story
Wesley Merritt
General Merritt
General Otis
Governor's Island
Tam
Hennessy’s
The
Smoke House of Armour & Co
Pocketbooks
Elrotus
Hennessy
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