No Extra Session Confirmed for Congress and Philippines Policy
Washington reports indicate no extra session of Congress will be held this year. Cabinet members say Supreme Court decisions do not alter plans for Philippine civil government to be established after July 1 under military authority, with real independence later from military rule.
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Washington
Congress
Root
Knox
Supreme Court
Philippines
Spooner
Taft Commission
Con Manderja
Philines
Dingley
San Francisco
United States
Manila
Ie Islands
Otis
Miles
Porto Rico
Cuba
Porto Rios
Philippine Commission
Commission
Burglars Extradited From Chicago In Toronto Shootout
A dramatic Toronto jail transfer ended with a constable killed and three burglars wounded as a gunman in disguise dropped pistols into the cab. Frank Rutledge Fred Rice and Frank Jones, extradited from Chicago for a Aurora area crime spree, were captured after a streetcar chase and gunfire that left Constable Boyd dead and Jones and Rutledge wounded. The trio, charged with murder, faced new charges in Toronto.
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Chicago
Toronto
Frank Rutledge
Fred Rice
Frank Jones
Aurora
Rutledge
Rice
Jones
Boyd
Fones
From Kite Expeditions to Reach the North Pole
Capt Bernier of Quebec plans to use strong kites with cameras to photograph inaccessible Arctic points if he cannot reach the pole. The success of camera kites at high elevations has inspired the idea, suggesting the method may function in Arctic exploration.
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North Pole
Bernier
Quebec
Pole
Arctic
Foraker and Fairbanks Lead 194? Presidential Booms
Washington reports say Supreme Court upholding the insular policy prompts two presidential booms. Senator Foraker, author of the Porto Rico bill, is named a candidate while Col New of Indianapolis backs Senator Fairbanks. Theodore Roosevelt watches, planning a vigorous three-year push to keep his name before the public and organize forces within the party. Indiana backs Fairbanks as its presumed Republican nominee, asserting the state’s loyalty to his candidacy for the next national convention.
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Foraker
Fairbanks
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Spain
Supreme Court
Col. New
Indianapolis
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Ohia
McKinley
White House
Harry
New
Indiana
Senator Fairbanks
The Boer War War of Attrition Deepens in South Africa
The Boer War drags on with ruin and death as guerilla bands led by De Wet prolong the conflict. British reconcentration policy ironizes the land, burning crops and cutting grazing, while Boers raid isolated posts and loot supplies from pro British supporters. The early stand up and fight stance fades as the war wears on.
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South Africa
Pretoria
Aod
Hough
de Wet
Weyler
Kitchener
Tillmans busy summer and distant charges in news satire
A string of wry observations on politics law monarchy and society. It mocks General Dicker Chinese indemnity cases West Point rights and suffrage leaders while noting poets Ragtime and the evolving political landscape. It references Susannah Anthony and a long delayed claim of 8 88 dollars.
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Tillman
Dicker
Chimay
Edward
Mothers’ Congress
West Point
Albany
Starr
Old Town
Susann B. Anthony
Lucy Btone
Indiana
Effects of Drought and Rain Across Lake Region and East Gulf
Drought worsened by scarce rainfall in the Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys contrasts with heavy rains from the east Gulf to New England. Cooler conditions east of the Mississippi and frosts in the Rockies affect corn and winter wheat, while Oregon and California crops show gains. Harvesting advances in Arkansas and Kansas as drought persists in Missouri and upper Mississippi areas, with apples declining in many states and varied fruit prospects.
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Missouri
Mississippi Valleys
East Gulf Coast
Lower Lake Region
New England
Mississippi River
Gulf States
Rocky Mountain
Upper Lake Region
Kansas
Oklahomia
Wisconsin
Red River
Pacific Coast
Middle Atlantic States
New Lingland
Missouri Valley
Arkansas
Oregon
California
Dakotas
Minnesota
Mississippi
Ohio Valley
Pennessee
Miarang Sone
Savery
Mead
Mies
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
James A Herne Dies After Illness in New York Home
Noted actor and playwright James A. Herne died Sunday afternoon at his New York residence after a two month illness from pneumonia. Born in 1840 at West Troy, he started as a grocery clerk before acting, with Belasco aiding his first major project Hearts of Oak. His notable works include Shore Acres Sag_u Warrior and Griffith Davenport.
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James A. Herne
Artor
New York
Mr. Herne
New York City
West Troy
N. Y
Joe Webb
St. Bernard
Herne
San Brancisco
David Belasco
Belasco
Hearts of Oak
Shore Acres
Sag U Warrior
Griffith Davenport
Points in Herron s Letter to the Church
A transcription of Prof Herron s remarks to the Church names tenes quotes about marriage and family. It argues crises in life without moral duty, women and mothers, and the right to dissolve or preserve marriage. The speaker refuses to abandon his wife, calling leaving her spiritual suicide.
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Herron
Church
Connell
Diane
Herron Is Cast Out by Grinnell Congregationalists
Grinnell Iowa officials declare George D Herron guilty of immoral and unchristian conduct and drop him from First Congregational Church membership. He is denied ministerial standing amid a divorce dispute framed by Mrs Herron and university colleagues. A lengthy declaration by Ellerson defends his actions and rail against conventionality as Herron shifts toward a revivalist program.
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Council of Congregationalists
Grinnell
Congregational Council
Iowa
George D. Horrom
First Congregational Church of
Ghanelami
D. Herron
Chiren
Elercen
Ure Council
Herron
Grinnell College
Mary Cherkart
Ripon
Wis
George Herron
Canneil
Dowie Declares Self Elijah the Prophet in Chicago
In Chicago on Sunday John Dowie proclaimed himself Elijah the Prophet reincarnated. He denounced ecclesiastical garb, the press, the pope, and medical science while claiming to embody Elijah John the Baptist and Jesus as a single figure. Thousands watched as many stood, some left in disbelief.
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Dowie
Elijah
Chicago
Dad
John the Baptist
Naudinove
Eilijah
John
Butt
Meno
Malachi
Gal
Jesus
Peter
Moses
Dowle Iso
Presa
Christ
Law Elijah
Blaine Hichborn wedding joins Martha and James Blaine in Washington
Miss Martha Elichborn, daughter of Rear Admiral Hichborn, marries James J. Blaine, son of Kiatraman, in a noon ceremony at the bride’s parents residency in Washington. Officiant Dr. Wallace Stadeliffe. Only relatives attended. After luncheon, the couple left for New York.
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Kiatraman
Martha Elichborn
James J. Blaine
Washington
Hichborn
NS Street
XN. W
Nyy
Wallace Stadeliffe
New York
Floods Destitute 500 at Elizabeth and Watauga Tene
Brief notes state floods left about 500 people destitute at Elizabeth and Watauga in Tene. Nearby reports say nearly 400 oil well companies have clustered in Texas during the past three months.
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Elizabeth
Watauga
Tene
Texas
Geo. Alger
Carlsbad
Germany
Bright
Ben Ali
Frenchy
Old Shakspeare
New York
Philippines
Notes of Current Events in Early 1900s Anew
New vilwell Owensville and hy erra cotta worka in Torth Amboy N J burned causing about 175000 in losses. Nine hundred emigrants have left Porto Rico for Hawaii with 400 more awaiting departure. Hon John Houtund Commerell former admiral of the English fleet 1892 1809 born 1824. Ex Secretary Foster at Yale urged abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty.
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New Vilwell
Owensville
Hyerra Cotta Worka
Torth Amboy
N. J
Porto Rico
Hawaii
John Houtund Commerell
Stave Foster
Yate
James J Hill One-Man Power at the Great Northern
James J Hill dominates the Great Northern with one-man control. Directors bow to his will and employees fear his strict demands. His rise echoes Commodore Vanderbilt and signals potential consolidation moves toward the Northern Pacific and related lines.
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Commodore Vanderbilt
Mr. Fitt
Great Northern Railroad
Commodore Vandierbilt
President Hill
Tie
Great Northern
Amos J. Hill
Court of Appeal
Hill
Great Norther Railroad
St. Paul
Great Northern Service
Mr. Hill
James J. W
Erie Mailroad
Erie
Northwestern Territory
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific
Northern Paciic
J. Pierpont Morgan
James J. Hill
Stork
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Alusseo
Shortened Lives and the Demand for Honest Fairness
A Victorian column argues longevity depends on temper and labor, claiming strong passions shorten life while honesty and fairness sustain community welfare. It surveys self culture, then notes Japan's orchid craze and metals output in Montana, Colorado, and Arizona, with a final quip on political measure quotes.
Southern beauty at Washington DC shines in society circles
Miss Blanche Estella Armstrong of Alabama, recently visiting Washington under Mrs. Longstreet's chaperonage, has been seen with the General and his wife. A descendant of the revolutionary General Armstrong, she is noted as a Southern beauty during her two seasons in the capital.
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Blanche Estella Armstrong
Alabama
Washington
DD. C
Longstreet
Miss Armstrong
General Armstrong
Hogs Catch Salmon in Washington Streams Legend
The article recounts hogs diving for salmon in Washington state streams during the annual runs. Hogs swim or wade to seize fish, then return for more, a practice that ruins pork flavor and deters farmers from allowing hogs near rivers.
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Washington
London
Hog
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