Action Near Jolo Ends With Major Moro Defeat
Major General Leonard Wood reports a fierce action at Mount Dajo near Jolo from March 6 to 8. Fifteen enlisted men and one officer killed, thirty-two naval casualties, Moros suffer about 600 killed. Moros were described as outlaws who raided friendly Moros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Jolo
Genera Leonard Wood
Division of the Philippines
Sulu Islands
Mount Dajo
Mibajo
Sobor
H. D. Cooke, Jr
U. S
Pampanga
Gilmore
Con
Bliss
Myself
Omar Bundy
K. P. Lawton
Rivers
L. M. Koehler
Me‘ilachlin
Lieut. Johnson
Constabulary
John R. White
Tyree Rivers
Lieut
Gordon
Wylie T. Conway
Sixth Infantry
Joseph W. Duncan
No Concessions Vowed By Illinois Coal Operators
Chicago March 8. Illinois Coal Operators' association will not concede to United Mine Workers demands for higher pay. An executive meeting adopted resolutions to face a threatened strike on April 1 and to pursue a joint conference with operators and miners in Indianapolis to set wages and labor conditions for the year ending March 31, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Coal Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers’ Union
Stri
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Susan B Anthony Ill in Rochester Pneumonia Strikes
Susan B. Anthony is seriously ill at her Rochester home with pneumonia that developed after her Washington visit. Doctor Marsenas Ricker reports the left lung affected, the right nearly cleared, and Anthony unable to retain nourishment, leaving her condition uncertain and weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Anthony
Rochester
N. Y
Washington
Marsenas Ricker
Miss Anthony
China Hears of American Army Reports
Peking reports that U S preparations for a military expedition to China are under discussion and viewed as unfriendly. The article notes New Chiang imports for 1905 reached a record $63,000,000 gold with $22,500,000 from America and $9,000,000 in cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Peking
America
United States
Oklahoma and Indian Territory Statehood Vote
Washington March 10 Senate passes joint statehood bill for Oklahoma and Indian Territory with provisions stricken for Arizona and New Mexico. Close 37 to 35 in favor after earlier 35 to 36 defeat. outcome hinges on statehood vote and Foraker amendment allowing separate votes for Arizona and New Mexico, carried 42 to 29.
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Washington
Senate
Oklahoma and
Indian Territory
Arzona
New Mexico
Burrows
Arizona
Yeas
Alger
Bacon
Blackburn Bulkeley
Carter
Clark
Montana
Clay
Culberson
Daniel
Dubois
Flint
Foraker
Foster
Frazier
Gallinger
Gearin
Hansbrough
Heyburn
Lattimer
McCreary
Mallory
Martin
Morgan
Newlands
Overman
Patterson
Perkins
Pettus
Rayner
Scott
Simmons Spooner
Stone
Taliaferro
Teller
Tillman
Allee
Allison
Ankeny
Beveridge
Brandegee
Burnham
Clapp
Wyoming
Crane
Cullom Dick
Dillingham
Dolliver
Dryden Fulton
Gamble
Hale
Hemenway Hopkins
Kean
Knox
la Follette Lodge
Long
McCumber
Millard Nelson
Nixon
Penrose
Piles
Proctor
Smoot
Sutherland
Warner
Wetmore
Western railroads to cut freight rates nationwide plan
Western railroads moved to cut freight charges by about 15 percent across all six classes in territory from the Atlantic to the Missouri River. A traffic executives meeting in Chicago approved the plan with support from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line, with further discussions with jobbers and a broader rate reform to follow from seaboard to Missouri River and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Railroads
Record-Herald
Atlantic Seaboard
Missouri River
al Western Railroads
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey
Missouri River Territory
Seaboard
Mississippi
New York
Western
Ohio Governor Pattison May Resign Amid Health Crisis
Columbus reports consternation in democratic circles as rumors spread that Governor Pattison may resign before adjournment. The governor reportedly approaches a nervous breakdown and seeks rest, with friends protected as he contemplates stepping down from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Pattison
St. Louis Police Officers Indicted on Bribery Charges
Four St. Louis police officers named in a grand jury indictment for bribery. Sergeant J. J. Connors and Patrolmen Cantillon William J Haberstroh and Theodore Vollmer were identified. Connors and Cantillon were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
March
Grand Jury
J. J. Connors
Cantillon
William J Haberstroh
Theodore Vollmer
Connors
Cossacks Rewarded for Service and Fidelity
St. Petersburg reports a grant of 2.6 million dollars to the Don Ural Kuban and Trek Cossacks. The funds are said to aid land improvement but officials say the payment recognizes their wartime service and loyalty in suppressing internal disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Enemies Hate Us for Faults Friends Love Virtues We Lack
A terse reflection notes that adversaries target our flaws while allies admire imagined strengths we do not hold. The remark contrasts external perception with internal reality, suggesting a gap between praise and genuine merit.
Western Canada prospectors praise land boom and profits
L A Stockwell of Indianapolis reports from western Canada on rapid homesteading and high yields. Stories detail N B Beaumunk of Brazil Indiana earning 100 a month, saving 3000, now owning 480 acres with wheat and oats profits. J G Smith & Bro moved from Lancashire to Wapella Sask and built a thriving farm and mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Stockwell
Indianapolis
United States
West
Indiana
States
N. BE. Beaumunk
Brazil
Hanley
Sask
J. G. Smith & Bro
Lancashire
England
Wapella
Moose Jaw
Lethbridge
Calvary
Edmonton
Regina
Brandon
Moosemin
Chicago
Minneapolis
Here
Winnipeg
Navy
Canada
Iowa House Eyes Wider Insurance Investment Powers
Des Moines area notes report Rep Hambleton proposes allowing Chapter 4 insurance companies to invest beyond Iowa, with limits on bonds, mortgages, banks, and stock. Senate adopts a parallel measure strengthening Iowa life company oversight and permitting home offices and enhanced security deposits under executive council approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
Robinson
Iowa
Whipple
Benton County
Lowa
Iowa Life Companies
Executive Council
Iown
Death of S. H. White After Bridge Crash in Audubon
S. H. White died at Audubon from severe injuries after a traction engine plunged through a bridge near the town. The accident occurred on the approach to Audubon as the engine ran through the bridge, leading to fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. White
Audubon
Preacher recounts wedding service in Walla Walla
A minister recalls marrying a young Negro couple in Walla Walla Washington and the groom’s reply after asking the price. The groom surveys the bride, declares the preacher has ruined him for life and laughs at the joke about value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
Roosevelt intensifies probes into tribal fraud cases
President Roosevelt orders renewed Interior Department investigations into charges of fraudulent practices tied to the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory. Indictments against several men already charged may be expanded to include new defendants, possibly including high government officials. Secretary Hitchcock has submitted a confidential report to the President and Attorney General Moody. Representative Haugen opposes parcels post legislation, arguing it would raise deficits and mainly benefit railroad and mail-order interests, potentially forcing rural and city deliveries to be curtailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Indian Territory
Interior Department
Washington
Hitchcock
Moody
Haugen
House of Representatives
Post Office Department
Subcommittee Backs Employers Liability Bill Favorably
The house judiciary subcommittee reported an employers liability bill modeled on the Temple amendment with Iowa law adoption. Littlefield of Maine opposed it while Sterling of Illinois and Clayton of Alabama supported. Judge Birdsall of Iowa backs the bill amid a divided committee, with strong backing from Midwestern states like Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Judiciary Committee
Iowa
Littlefield
Maine
Sterling
Illinois
Clayton
Alabama
Birdsall
Middle West
Owa
Senate committee Defeats Philippine tariff bill
The senate committee refuses to report the Philippine tariff bill signaling no tariff concessions for Philippine products. The move blocks administration goals on tariff policy and joint statehood, seen as a victory for standpatters amid sugar and business influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Philippine Committee
Philippines
Roosevelt Willing to Accept Court Review Amendments on Rate Bill
Under pressure from rate legislation opponents and threats to split the party, President Roosevelt plans a compromise. He favors passage of the house rate bill as is if possible, but would accept amendments for court review to avoid extended litigation. Root opposes government rate regulation, Taft wants court review, and many senators seek amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
Root
Taft
Schools Pay For Genius And Talent In Equal Measure
The text argues that schools do not merely reward genius or talent with limited funding but provide substantial support to cultivate both, implying broad investment in gifted students across programs and resources.
Keen Man Spoils Kindness In Quoted Exchanges
Mrs Nexdore says she bought a new piece for her daughter to play and hopes she will master it soon. Miss Pepprey notes she worked all afternoon with effort. Philadelphia Press reports on unemployment relief with Meandering Mike and Dismal Dave discussing daily attempts to avoid work in a cold season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Mike
Chicago
Race problem or picking winners in Kansas City
A brief quirky exchange from the Kansas City Independent features a child asking about the race problem and a father replying with humor about picking winners. The snippet captures a playful moment and a hint of local newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Independent
Seville Theater Audience Erupts in Fatal Clash
In an auditorium riot at a Seville theater two applauders were attacked by hissing crowd members. The assault left the two with fractured skulls and one victim dead, highlighting a violent disruption of a performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville
Midshipmen Stir Washington Deli Crowd With Navy Flip Demand
In the Willard Hotel Palm Roof a group of Annapolis midshipmen discussed celebrities and belittled generals and the Marine Corps. They boasted of ties to Admiral Dewey, attracted attention as their voices echoed, and left after a diner asked for a navy flip made with condensed milk and hot water.
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Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Washington
Willard Hotel
General Miles
Marine Corps
Admiral Dewey
Midshipmen
Coffee Drove Him to Postum Say Iowa Clergyman
An Iowa clergyman recounts his coffee dependence and insomnia, detailing his switch to Postum Food Coffee. He reports restored health, improved brain clarity, steadier nerves, and better sleep after adopting Postum, praising its benefits and recommending the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Biblical Institute
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Kill God Moro
Mitack
Western Canada
Lewis
Page County
Banking Committee
The
Recorder of Deeds
Auditor of State
County Recorder of Deeds
Ngtes
Salzer
John A. Salter Seed Co
Lock Drawer W
la Crosse
Wis
Mother Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
State OF
Onto
Rity
Toleno
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F J. Curney & Co
Toledo
A. D
A.W Gleason
Notary Pastre
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Russ Company
South Bend
Ind
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