Root Becomes Secretary of War in Loud Ceremony
The ceremony in Washington marked Eliba Root taking the oath as Secretary of War at 10 45 p m in the Secretary of War’s office with prominent officials present Judge Cole administered the oath and General Alger and others offered congratulations. Dewey Leaves Trieste and more details follow from the San Francisco call and related dispatches.
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Corbin
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United States
Mr. Alger
Mr. Root
Northwest volunteers enlist in regiments forming in the Philippines
Washington Aug 1 report from General Otis to the War Department notes many Northwestern volunteers joining new regiments being organized for the Philippines. Manila cable lists transport arrivals, 7 discharged, 1353 men transported, with Wyoming, North Dakota and Idaho units aboard. A sizable number reenlisted while some sick soldiers remain, and Corporal Frank Gorse of Company H Wyoming Minnesota regiment is among the discharged awaiting departure.
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Philippines
Manila
Wyoming
North Dakota
Idaho
Frank Gorse
Wyoming, Minnesota Regiment
Police Court fines for opium possession and bail forfeiture
In the Police Court forenoon Ah Hung was fined 765 dollars and costs on unlawful possession of opium. Jim aeiae forfeited bail on the charge of violating Rule 25 of the Car illage Regulations.
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Ah Hung
Jim Aeiae
Regatta Opens With Royal Yacht Squadron Crowds
The Royal Yacht Squadron regatta at Cowes opened in fine weather with large crowds ashore and afloat. Britania and Meteor led the Quaeeb Cup race early, Meteor finishing first at 8 45 15 ahead of Britannia at 3 66 50 and Satanita at 4 13 50.
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Recruits Ship Indiana Arrives With 800 for Manila
The U S A transport Indiana landed 800 recruits for the army in Manila after a nine day voyage from San Francisco. Officers include Col C E Wood and Capt J J Crittenden, with several lieutenants, doctors Stern and Bath, and two stowaways found aboard.
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J. J. Crittenden
2Nd Infantry
Keonivon
Lith Infantry
R. Cramer
34Th Infantry
Associated Press
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9Th Infantry
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17Th Infantry
EE. Haskell
Flet
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Forbes
Morehouse
Oficer Toon
Boyling
Aasistant
Maineer Thompson
Paraer Radford
J. Denny
Manila Bay
Mank Will Close Observance of Honolua Holiday
Banks of Honolulu decide to observe a Saturday as a holiday closing all day. A movement to close all businesses on that day gains traction with several large houses already signaling closure after announcing their actions.
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Honolula
Samoa party splits over plan for tri partite government
Report from Apia July 26 says both parties signed a tentative agreement with a legislative council for tri partite nominees. Malietoa faction favors annexation as best solution, but did not commit to action. Multiple speakers urged different paths while awaiting a formal decision.
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New Zealand
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Fort
Admission Day Ball Planned with Electric Lights and Rotunda Decor
Arrangements for the Admission Day ball are complete. Government officials will host a grand event with electric lights around the building and towers. Hybte lines border the air driveway, throne room reception, and indoor spaces prepared for Indies, with racks, bat boxes, and veranda attendants. James Sivinor Manages refreshments. Mrs. King Kaheog handles floral decor. Major Potter serves as general manager. President and Mrs. Dole expected to assist if they return.
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Aweriens
Interior Department
Bond
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Kae Heog
Mra
Dole
Major Potter
Goor
Ammiatan Secretary Receives Coates as Assistant
Secretary Coleman of the M OA reports a communication from Weedon announcing Alfred J. Coates will accept the position of assistant to the M OA. Coates, a Chicago training school graduate, has been a leading physical director in the central department and previously served as a Lake Geneva instructor in 1895 where Coleman met him. Coleman praises the choice as optimal and highly approves Coates’s acceptance.
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Todiann
W. C. Wredon
Alfred J. Coates
M. O
Coates
Chicago
Central Department
Lake Geneva
Wis
Weedon
Kamebas Medics Proposal Ends Season Without Star Challenge
The Kamebas medics proposed to cancel the game against the Star team ending any further baseball games this season. No entry was made by the Star team to oppose the move, concluding the season.
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Kamebas Medics
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