Philippine Commission Chief Reports Gratifying Island Conditions
Despatch from President Schurman describes his journey to the Southern Tolanda region of the Archipelago. He notes broad willingness south of Luzon to accept American sovereignty and predicts President Schurman will reach San Francisco around August 16. State Department believes the commission has helped clarify U S aims to native Filipinos, weakening opposition.
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Washington
Daly
State Department
Schurman
Philippine Commission
Tolanda
Luson
Seburman
Ban, Francisco
United States
Murphy's Great Ride on Bicycle Sets Speed Record
Charles M. Murphy rode a mile in sixty five seconds on a bicycle paced by a locomotive car. He traveled the distance faster than any ground moving creature. He rode without strips ropes or harness, keeping close to the car by rapid pedaling and strong will in a clean, sportsmanlike display that stunned spectators.
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NEW York Sun
Charles M. Murphy
Local notices and arrivals at Honolulu landmarks
Found a Fox Terrier dog reported. Volcano activity draws crowds to Volcano House and Waverley Club issues noted. Bank of Hawaii appoints P. O. Jones as vice president and F. C. Atherton as assistant cashier. Juicy local items include island health, police wheel theft resolved, and insurance payout from Germania Life to Ada Waggoner, now in Portland.
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Honolulu
H. P. Baldwin
W. G. Hall
Volcano House
Bank of Hawaii, Ltd
P. O. Jones
F. C. Atherton
JO. Carter, Jr
Averal Daye
Maui
Gus Schuman
Housekeepers League
Emmett May
Germania Life Insurance Company
Ada M. Waggoner
Hilo
Portland
Grant Bidney Waggoner
First Detachment of American Army in Honolulu Enjoyment
The excerpt notes the first detachment of America’s army of invasion in Honolulu, describing their abundant enjoyment and morale as they began their journey toward Manila.
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America
Honolulu
Manila
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