Recruits Pushed for Philippine Regiments in New York
New York press reports aggressive efforts to fill Philippine regiments to 128 men per company. Major Whitney heads a central station at Third Avenue and Ninth Street with 1,000 to 1,200 recruits weekly amid strict War Department physical standards. A 60-man company left for San Francisco to Manila, while most enlistees come from New York and Pennsylvania for infantry, with other arms also recruiting. Outlook suggests July 10 as a key date for possible volunteer force activation, and Otis faces limits on re enlistment and native troop usage.
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Philippines
Third Avenue
Ninth Street
Whitney
Ninth Infantry
Providence
Bridgeport
Danville
Yonkers
War Department
Washington
San Francisco
Manila
Pennsylvania
Otis
Views of Dewey Otis and McCauley on Philippines
Boston July 7 Rev Clay McCauley writes from Tokio June 1 that Admiral Dewey told him he would not conquer the Philippines and would sail away rather than wage war. McCauley recounts Manila health search and quotes Otis voicing concern over Washington’s knowledge and policy. He notes Otis was ordered from San Francisco and doubted annexation, while Dewey felt powerless to act amid events.
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Boston
Clay MrCauley
Transcript
Tokio
Japan
McCauley
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Washington
Oda
America
Philippines Islands
United States
Otis
Mr. McCauley
Ots
San Francisco
Dewey
McKinley Contact Foretold In Washington Meeting
A reference to a meeting in Washington between McKinley and an unnamed counterpart about a brewing situation. The text notes predictions of an impending outbreak that has since occurred, indicating foresight into events following the talk.
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McKinley
Washington
Returning Soldiers Reach San Francisco After Manila Voyage
San Francisco reports the Newport and Oly are two and a half days from Manila with the Second Oregon Volunteers aboard. They are due midweek and will be warmly welcomed. Harbor commissioners have assigned the tug Gov. Markham to meet California and Oregon officials and greet the troops as transport arrangements continue for returning Oregonians.
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San Francisco
United States
Newport
Oly
Manila
Oregon
Gov. Markham
California
Transportation Department
Ohio
Indiana
Morgan City
Benater
Pennsylvania
Hancock
Utah
West Nebraska
Warren
Colorado
Sherman
Slayers of General Luna Acquitted in Self Defense
Trial at Cabanatuan ends with acquittal of Luna assassins amid evidence of a conspiracy by Luna and other officers to kill Aguinaldo and seize power. Result strengthens Aguinaldo's leadership while Luna supporters appear outwardly loyal.
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Manila
Cabanatuan
Luna
Aguimaldo
Aguinaldo
Lieutenant Lawson N Fuller to Philippines as Chief Ordnance Officer
Lieutenant Lawson N Fuller of the Ordnance Bureau in Washington has been ordered to the Philippines to serve as the chief ordnance officer in the field for the army operating there. He is assigned to the theater through the campaign period.
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Washington
Lawson N. Fuller
Ordnance Bureau
Philippines
Rain Spoils Endeavor Meet at Detroit Hotel Cadillac
Trustees of the United Society of Christian Endeavor meet in Detroit at the Hotel Cadillac to discuss bids from Toledo protesting Ohio centennial Sabbath opening and a resolution opposing seating Congressman-elect Brigham H. Roberts of Utah. Despite showers, hundreds attend two 10 o'clock gatherings under umbrellas at Tent Endeavor as postponement looms.
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Detroit
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Cadillac
Toledo
Ohio
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Jeffries Sharkey Bout Promoters Open San Francisco Bidding
In San Francisco July 7 promoters move to stage a Jeffries versus Sharkey bout. Charles Newman offers a $40,000 purse with a $5,000 deposit as a sincerity guarantee for a daytime fight at the 14 000 capacity velodrome. Glen Park company matches terms with a similar $40,000 purse and $5,000 deposit for a September date between 9 am and 5 pm.
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San Francisco
Jeffries
Sharkey
Charles Newman
Newman
Blider
Glen Park Company
Howell Wins Diamond Sculls at Henley Regatta Final
Henley on Thames July 7 crowds fill the course as Racing ends with finals. Leander defeats London Rowing Club by a length and quarter in the Grand Challenge Cup final in 7 minutes 12 seconds. Trinity Hall oarsman Howell defeats Blackstaffe of Vesta in the Diamond Sculls final. Balrol College beats New College in the Visitors' Challenge Cup final. Trinity Hall also wins Thames Challenge Cup final and Wyfold Challenge Cup final over London Rowing Club.
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Leander
London Rowing Club
Balrol College
Oxford
New College
Trinity
Kingston Rowing Club
Howell
Trinity Hall
Cambridge
Blackstaffe
Vesta Rowing Club
Populists Refuse Fusion with Democrats Ahead of Conventions
Mortimer C. Rankin, Populist National Chairman, says the party will not fuse with the Democrats. The populists plan their own national convention and platform, aiming to nominate their own candidates before Republicans and Democrats. Rankin notes internal splits over Philippine policy and hopes for unity before the convention.
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Terre Haute
Thd
Mortimer C. Rankin
National Central Committee
Rankin
Uiie
Portien
Nebraska
Mason
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Wreck on Burlington Line Causes Fatality and Injuries
A Burlington line wreck near Waldron Missouri last night killed St Joseph fireman Welty and lightly injured 20 passengers. A relief train aided injured passengers as flood waters rose rapidly, washing cars off track and overturning the mail car.
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Kansas City
Welty
St. Joseph
Waldron
Omaha
Phydichins
Water recedes as flood relief struggles continue
A Dallas report states Braxoe river fell eight inches in 26 hours near Sealey, with many areas submerged and reconstruction needed. Thousands remain in peril as relief measures begin. river district remains damaged and demoralized.
The New Officers Plan For Provisional Army
The president presented a cabinet approved plan to offic er the provisional army selecting colonels and lieutenant colonels from regulars who served in the Span ish War and volunteers with distinction. Volunteer records will guide selections below lieutenant colonel.
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Washington
Provisional Army
Tariff Duty Debate in New Possessions
General matters were discussed in a desultory manner, including the question of tariff duties in our new possessions.
Great Lakes Towing Company Incorporation Formed
The Great Lakes Towing company files articles of incorporation in Jersey City to cover tug and towing services across Buffalo to Duluth. Capital is 5 million dollars with 2.5 million preferred stock and 2.5 million common stock. The charter authorizes towing, wrecking, salvage, dredging and contracting on the Great Lakes and tributaries, and ownership of tugs ships and vessels.
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New York
Great Lakes Towing Company
Buffalo
Chicago
Duluth
Cleveland
Jersey City
Great Lakes
Secretary Alger Watches Defender. War Plans Move Ahead
Secretary of War Alger attended the Columbia Defender sailing event in New York on July 7. He stated the war effort is advancing as quickly as possible with many regiments ordered recruited and promised prompt aid for Texas flood victims. When asked about a rumored resignation or a Senate bid, he grew weary, gave a sharp good night, and walked away.
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New York
Alger
Columbia Defender
Texas
War Department
United States
Almost a Deadlock Over Alaska Boundary Modus Vivendi
London officials reported the Associated Press version from Washington indicating an almost deadlock in Alaska boundary talks. Neither side would accept the provisional fine proposed by the other. The dispatch notes a grave outlook, more unsatisfactory than since February, as Ambassador Choate received key Washington dispatches on negotiations.
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London
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Washington
Choate
Americans Murdered on Gingu River Massacre
Washington dispatch says Secretary Hay directed Minister Bryan in Brazil and Consul Ruffin in Paraguay to investigate the massacre of an American expedition on the Gingu river in Brazil. A report from Buenos Aires notes Mrs Williams, sister of a participant, remains in division awaiting her husband’s return.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Washington
Hay
Bryan
Rio de Janeiro
Braz
Ruffin
Asunzion
Parasguay
Gingu River
Brazil
Buchina
Buenos Ayres
Wiliams
Ashivilly
N.C
Shortage of Food Strains Richmond Texas in July
Richmond Texas reports a severe food shortage with business nearly suspended and plantations idle or wintered. All trains except the Southern Pacific east are abandoned as provisions run low. Authorities warn 6 000 to 7 000 people will need feeding within a week.
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Richmond
Texas
Southern Pacific
Educators Arriving for National Educational Conference
Los Angeles on July 7 reports the arrival of eastern educators for the National Educational convention. Prominent figures from across the country begin arriving as administrative groups plan their first meetings. The auxiliary organizations hold their first regular session tomorrow, ahead of the council of education Thursday session.
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Los Angeles
Council of Education
War Dept reports Heatwale dies of yellow fever
Washington dispatch says Major Joseph Heatwale chief commissary died yesterday of yellow fever. He was a resident of Indiana and brother of Representative Heatwale of Minnesota. Also dated July 7 Paris appoints General Brugere military governor of Paris replacing General Zurlinden who remains on the supreme council of war. From Belgrade a would be assassin wounded King Milan. a fireman is suspected to be the shooter. Additional items note Colonel A T Britton, banker, dies at his home and a naval captain's residence fire injures Mrs Dickens fatally with others wounded but alive.
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War Department
Santiago
Joseph Heatwale
Heatwale
Indiana
Minnesota
Pavia
Brugere
Paris
Zurlinden
Supreme Council of War
Belgrade
Milan
A. T. Britton
American Security and Trust Company
Dickens
United States Navy
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