Major John T Prime's Three Month Campaign in the Philippines
Major John T Prime, known in Iowa circles, describes a three month campaign with the 92nd United States Volunteers during the Philippine campaign. He recounts arduous orders, scouting against insurgent bands, and patrol duties around Paete and Manila Bay, with losses, hardships, and a view of the island’s ruined towns and rich but undeveloped resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rh
Lowe National
Morty-second
United States Volunteers
Philprpines
Dubitaque
Manila
Lust
Danuarg
Feu
Menndine
Bencom
Chen
Salle
Tassunk de Bay
Sehwan
Vouth
Biut
Teacoam Res
Sakicraishes
kiUte
Paete
Brown
Matal
Thia Mouw
Pasi
Manita
Mass Meeting Promoted by Local Temperance Union
A mass meeting under the Young People's Christian Temperance Union will be held at the Stout Auditorium this evening. A. J. McColl of Des Moines, state president, will address the gathering urging sober conduct and active youth effort while ministers and press praise his logical, incisive style. This is the third in a series of union meetings planned to awaken Christians to the evils of intemperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Christian Temperance Union
Young People's Christian Temperanes Union
Stout Auditorium
A. J. McColl
Dey Moines
McColl
Mow the Dawn and the Mower’s Angry Outburst
A Colorado Springs Gazette item depicts a man battling lawn care with a dull mower. He sheds coat and vest, curses at stubborn sod, and hurls a branch toward neighbors as his temper erupts. The noisy scene ends with a furious march into town seeking someone to perform the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Hho
Colorado Springs Gazette
Advertising Drives Customers Says Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record argues advertising draws customers to merchants who obscure details and rely on daily notices. The piece notes ads reveal stores and goods to the public and influence shopper behavior. The report adds Miss Theonora Jackson, famed violinist, announced European engagements and a U S tour for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Misa Theonora Jackson
Europe
Loudon CG. Chariton
Fire damages Central House. insured for 1000 dollars
Fire broke out in the attic of the Central house at Tenth and Clay streets at 6 am Saturday. Lightning is suspected to have struck the building, with no one in the attic when the blaze started. Residents fled as bed clothing was tossed from windows and valuables removed. Firemen contained the fire. heavy water damage brought total losses to about 1000 dollars. Mrs Michaels owns the house. J Dietz occupies the saloon and boardinghouse on the first floor and aided the firemen.
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Tenth
Clay Streets
Michaels
J. Dietz
J. Dietz As On Saloon and Boarding House. Mr. Dietz
Wheelock Critics U S Rule in Philippine Islands
Ernest Wheelock former secretary to General Wesley Merritt in Manila returns home and criticizes American administration in the Philippines. He cites broken promises, heavy taxes, saloon growth, and unsafe interior conditions, urging clearer U S policy and understanding between Americans and Filipinos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Ernest Wheelock
Algona
Wesley Merritt
Manila
Philippines
Wheelock
Minnesota
Gen. Merritt
Islands
Miss
United States
Spain
Archipelago
McKinley
Philippine Islands
Coombs
Messick
John H. Vosler
Injustice Remarks on Philippine Civil Strife and Peace
The passage cites repeated injustices that tarnish the United States name and argues that lasting peace and prosperity in the Philippines require civil government and an army kept to barracks and field. It notes Messick’s quick trial and release as one example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messick
United States
Philippines
Local social notes unsparingly list visitors and travelers
Mr and Mrs Richard Kolck left for New York. Frank Starkweather of Chicago visits on business. Miss Lena Manuel of Chicago guests friends here. Miss Ella Reynolds returns from a visit. Mrs J W Tleustis leaves for Erie PA. Miss Bessie Larson of Oshkosh visits. Stanhope Fleming rode as Illinois Central passenger to Omaha. Frank Bailey returns from Chicago. Mr and Mrs F H Miller depart for Devil's Lake WI. Mrs N R Freidgen returns from Cascade. Miss Anna Wiedner of Harper's Ferry visits Mrs Tibi. Miss Thelma Wiedner of Harper's Ferry visits Dubuque. Miss Gertie Lemper returns to Dubuque from Galena. Billy Woods and Joe Graham arrive from a long road trip. Miss Carrie Mitchell of Chicago is guest at J E Strainey's on Jackson Street. A Bigelow of Bozeman MT visits Buncombe. Mr and Mrs Sam Feller depart for Rock Island and Chicago. Miss Florence Vaughn of Platteville visits Miss Clara Pierce. Father Toomey attends funeral of Father Cooney in Waterloo. Miss Juara Howard of Davenport departs for McGregor to visit parents. Dr F C Walsh departs for New York for eye and ear study. returns to Dubuane in six weeks. Christian Loetscher of Farley Loetscher leaves for Miami CA with four firm workers. Miss Franc Williams leaves for Clinton to act as bridesmaid at the marriage of Miss Margaret Whalen and Mr Joseph Moran at St Patrick's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kolck
New York
Frank Starkweather
Chicago
Lena Manuel
Ella Reynolds
Galena
J. W. Tleustis
Erie
Bessie Larson
Oskosh
Stanhope Fleming
Illinois Central
Omaha
Prank Bailey
F. FH. Miler
Devil's Lake
Wis
Freidgen
Cascade
Anna Wiedner
Harper's Ferry
Tibi
Thelma Whiedner
Dubuque
Gertie Lemper
Billy Woods
Joe Graham
Missy Carrie Mitchell
J. E. Strainey
Jackson Street
A. Bigelow
Bozeman
Mont
Buncombe
Sam Feller
Rock Island
Florence Vaughn
Platteville
Clara Pierce
Father Toomey
Father Cooney
Waterloo
Juaura Howard
Davenport
McGregor
F. C. Walsh
Candidate Cigar Smoked in Portland Editorial
A Portland Oregonian critique railed at a candidate's cigar, describing thick smoke polluting air, foul odors, and cheap scraps used to roll the stogey. The piece calls out the tobacco origin claim and questions the value of distributing such air pollution to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Mexico
Manila
Portland Oregonian
Origin of greenhouses in England and Paris notes
William Watson of Kew cites the first English greenhouse as the Apothecaries' Garden Chelsea 1684 with glass sides and an oven for heat. In 1717 the Duke of Rutland built a glass roofed house at Belvoir Castle for foreign grapes heated from beneath. Steam appears in 1788 and hot water soon after at Paris Jardin des Plantes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Watson
Kew
England
Apothecaries
Chelsea
Duke of Rutland
Belvoir Castle
Jardin Des ‘Plantes
Paris
Meenhan
New Grain Varieties by Crossing at Winchilsea Farm
A note in New Varieties of Grain reports that on the Earl of Winchilsea's experimental farm new grain varieties have been raised by crossing. The piece credits the Earl for substantial progress in this line and suggests broader work in fruits, vegetables, and grains through crossing rather than waiting for natural sports. It recalls Rogers and Jacob Moore's 19th century grape crossings as a benchmark.
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Cable
New York Sun
Earl of
Winchilsea
Earl
Rogers
Jacob Moore
Meehan
Sulphur Bath Soap Promoted by Local Vendors
Demoiselles and Dames patronize Glenn's Sulphur Soap for removing pimples blotches tan freckles moth patches and other complexion defects. Sold by druggists Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye black or brown fifty cents.
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Demoiselles
Dames
Glenn
Hill
Ungallant officer ends bird exhibit pencil scam on Main Street
A woman advertised as licensed to exhibit birds and sell pencils ran a con in which she sold cards with numbers, took dimes, and paid out fractions as prizes. She earned money while crowds watched until Officer Mulligan shut the operation down. Several men allegedly aided her scheme, revealing a local sucker operation on a busy street.
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Mulligan
Main Street
Seventh Street
City Hall
Bryan visits Lincoln as Montana delegation arrives
In Lincoln on July 7 the Montana delegation met William Jennings Bryan at his home with a band. Bryan spoke to the crowd after three cheers, noting Montana enthusiasm and his late nights reading convention bulletins. Delegations from Omaha and others stopped by, while Bryan delayed campaign plan announcements for several days.
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Lincoln
Neb
Kansas City
Bryan
Montana
Kansas
Clark
Jacksonian Club of
Omaha
Mr. Bryan
List of casualties and a Pettit courtmartial report
Cable dispatches from Manila and Luzon list several killed and wounded servicemen from various regiments including the Twenty-fourth and Thirty-fourth infantry. A Mindanao case reports Pettit charged for turning over a native prisoner to a brutal executioner, with a courtmartial proceeding and defenses by Major Harrison.
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Washington
Macarthur
Manila
Icillea
Luzon
Kague
Will Webb
Alao
Panay
Frank J. Kague
Rosario Cato
Co. M
Edward 3. Mitchell
Thomas Brown
Pennrnda
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Samuel Bardelson
Damagee Bridge
Co. I
Ernest I. Hamilton
Willam D. Cook
Hilonger
Leyte
Co. H
Twenty-third
Owen McCaffrey
Pettit
Dato
Mindanao
Courtmartial
Col. Pettit
Webb Hayes
Leutenant
Harrison
Col
Peruna Praised by Women for Catarrh Remedies
Letters from Milwaukee to Caro Mich and actress Sadie Martinet praise Peruna for restoring health during pelvic catarrh and related women's ailments. Testimonials cite recovery from weakness, leucorrhea, womb issues, and long illnesses after taking multiple bottles. Dr. Hartman advertises a free catarrh book and Peruna as a universal remedy for female catarrhal difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Randall
Caro
Mich
Sadie Martinet
Hartman
Columbus
Court Martial Receives High War Department Endorsement
The court martial meets with unqualified approval from War Department authorities and Col. Pettit's brother officers here.
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War Department
Col. Pettit
Populists and Democrats Plan Fusion For Bryan Towne Ticket
The populist national committee agrees on a practical fusion with the Democrats for the presidential race. Towne may withdraw from the populist nomination as vice president. a new candidate could be chosen if he steps aside. Bryan’s ticket alignment varies by state with Stevenson favored where populists are weak. Ridgely notes the aim to concentrate forces to aid Bryan.
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Kansas City
National Committee
Charles A. Towne
Co. A. Towne
Lincoln
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Towne
Towne
Stevenson
Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Ridgely
Illness Proves A Heroine's Undoing
Deborah Sampson, who enlisted in the Continental Army as Robert Shurtlet, served three years in a Massachusetts regiment before being revealed as a woman. Illness in Philadelphia nearly claimed her life. a nurse declared her dead until a doctor uncovered a hidden uniform waistcoat. Washington commended her service, and she later faced calumny before a cordial reception in Washington after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Sampson
Robert Shurtleff
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Ladies’ Home Journal
Washington
Will Report to the Pope on Philippine Dispute
An archbishop informs that after six months of careful examination he will soon report to the pope on the conflict between religious orders and civil authorities in the Philippines. The notice appears in Washington dated July.
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Washington
Chappells
Philippines
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MAW Ucn
Phillippines
Unr
Dr. Matthews
States
John Hull
Ou’stam
Frank Lytant
Signal Corps
Nothtus
Ade Vertishus
Ade Vertisus
Cirl
Seventeenth Street
Richardson’s Men’s Shoes
Vici Kid
Ross Ia
Richardson
Entral House
Clay Street
Unsaee
Merritt
Gen. MacArthur
Anna Carsten
Clayton, Sr
Henry Ellis
Scott Street
Milwaukee
Perunal
G. A. Prochl
New Portage, C
Shea
Clayton, Ill
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