Old Statutes Recalled In Philippines Debate
A Senate discussion revisits colonial laws and horrific penalties to argue United States policy in the Philippines. Senator Spooner cites 1722 Massachusetts scalp bounties and Puritan land purchases, contrasting with calls to uphold independence while defending American duties and military actions.
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Mr. Roar
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Tordbearn
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Tonsevelt
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Rim Trey
Proceedings In Washington On Philippine Government Bill
In Washington on May 11 the Senate session opened with a routing finish and continued discussion of the Philippine government bill. Mr Beveridge presented excerpts from Philippine committee testimony arranged logically for the congressional record, arguing their fairness. Mr Hoar moved to refer the matter to the committee, while Beveridge defended broad publication latitude and awaited later readings if needed.
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Beveridge
Indiana
Congressional
Beverlige
Hoar
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Dean
Buencamino Testifies Before the House in Philippines Debate
Felipe Buencamino testifies before the House on Philippine policy. He argues for American sovereignty and Taft era reforms, praising the present liberties under U S rule and seeking a clear political status for Filipinos. The hearing details clashes with Lopez and party members, with a party vote to summon Lopez.
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Washington
Fatine
Encamhio
Agwitialde
Philippines
Nick Aman
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Taft
The
Philp
Jones
Virginia
Sixia Loper
Buencamino
Lopex
Chatrminta Cooper
Williams
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T Patterson
Lower
Finances in the Philippines and U.S. treasury status
Washington May 31 report says the Philippine treasury has about $60,000 in U S money after allocating necessary appropriations. Most revenues for next month rely on U S funds, with bids sought to furnish gold and pay obligations in U S dollars.
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Washington
Wic #ate committee
Philippines
Hay
Wright
Philipmines
Atlal
United Blades
Enatoms
United
Payment in Mexican currency topic unsettled
A fragmentary note discusses payments in Mexican currency and potential methods for settlement. It mentions internal revenue receipts and gold, with references to banking and regulatory concern. The text is garbled and lacks clear facts or names.
Defiant Top Ape Tops Ring Amid Circus Show Controversy
New York audiences witnessed Tops the elephant defend herself amid a chaotic act. Trainers and handlers describe her behavior as not malicious, noting she briefly injured a handler with a prong and then paused, showing fatigue and wear. Authorities and observers criticize the display as risky but stop short of calling for punishment, focusing on animal treatment and safety concerns.
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New York
Adam
Ainsella
Abe
Detar McNally
Leiginor
Baels
Ashra
posTartysiieds
Second Advance Is Announced Amid Scarcity in Steam Industry
May 11 Great scarcity in steam, sizes, and manufacturers. Purchasers seek any obtainable steam coal as prices jump. Report of a new price scale set today, with a total advance of 100 dollars per ton. City markets observe increased activity as suppliers rush to secure coal.
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Finladelmtita
Alamado
Ponmaylyanist
Wailea
Engineers Do Not Strike at Schanton Coal Mine
A committee for engineers, firemen, and pumpmen at the Weltware Lackin gworth Western Railroad coal mine announces they will remain at work on Monday under regular terms. They oppose a strike urged by the United Mine Workers and seek an eight hour day without wage cuts, arguing a strike harms workers and the company.
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Kernak
Philippines
Spooner
Beena
United States
Ethine
Cuba
Geeral Weyler
Cota
Lesa
Amboyh
Spain
Mr. Spree
Schanton
Weltware, Lackingworth & Western Railroad Company
Athe Uni
Arrike
En Singers
Thinurs
Marleton District Holds 70 Special Officers Briefly Commissioned
About 70 special officers were commissioned during the week for guard duty at the local collection point in the Marleton district, marking a brief but notable expansion of security staffing.
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Marleton Distrigh
SARGENT SAYS SOFT COAL MINERS WILL GO OUT
Sargent warns that soft coal miners may leave the industry amid rising tensions and potential strikes. The statement points to economic strain and workforce shifts affecting coal regions and related industries, with officials weighing responses.
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Sargent
Unclear strike order noted amid fragmented report
A garbled report cites a strike order and remarks on officials including AMLehelt and Nihal. It mentions the Antihras group and a Brenton station, with references to dates and personnel, but the text is heavily corrupted and impossible to fully resolve.
Mayors Patten Corner Tied to Chicago Grain Activity
May 31 report from Chicago notes Evanston mayor James A. Patten as a principal trader in a large grain corner. Estimated profits and debt near $10,000,000, with Patten controlling 10 to 12 million bushels in May options. Prices rose as deliveries and speculation tightened, while authorities warn the corner may have limited impact on adjacent markets.
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James A. Patton
Evanston
Toelay
Patten
Chicago Board
Mir Waiton
Quiet at Hazleton Manaryling Washed Here
Tazlaton, Pa May 1 Thomas Tatty, president of the United Mine Workers in this district, went to Wilkes-Barre to submit figures in detail to National President Mitchell as to the wonder of engines, firemen and pump runners who can be depended upon to strike.
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Tazlaton
Thomas
Tatty
United Mita
Willesbarre Lorlny Ronayted
Mitchell
Summer Drinks and Notable Fine of the Year
Local chatter highlights summer beverages and praises Aaron Lee Crom Boda for creating Fancy Drinks. The note references A CG and lns fine as standouts in the year’s offerings.
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Aaron Lee Crom
Firemen Protest and Quit Threats in Shamokin Dispute
In Shamokin on May 31 Harti of the United Mine Workers announced the union’s unanimous decisions granting support to firming and engineers by Monday. The text notes threats to quit work and mentions drivers and collieries amid a tense labor dispute, with company actions prompting potential walkouts.
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Shamokin
Harti
United Mine Workers
Bentonitein
Belug
Chiapany
Hive
Rennin
Calliorl Pmpa
Chen Fen Walor
Mich Ga Passibhy
Morf Special Officers Sworn In at Fazleton
Fazleton presided May 21 as commission officials sworn in during a Morf special ceremony. The event drew local officials and residents, signaling interim governance steps and ongoing municipal actions.
Deaths in brief from local notices and obituaries
The death notices include Mary Dent wife of Willan Wal who died at 28 after medical attempts at a hospital. The bereaved husband works for a Pennsylvania railroad company and will take the remains to Nevind Ohio for interment. Also noted is Hodapp Jos Lanwreatee Hodapp who died at Anheweutiais at 70. Funeral plans for Thomas J. Cell wel and others are listed with times and residences in brief notices.
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Willan Wal
Mrlayaditas
Thay Hospital
Hoghamd
Ute Pentteytvania Rattled Company
Nevind
Hodapp
Pittsburg Trolley Workers Win Wage Advances
In Pittsburgh May 1, 1913 trolley workers of the Pittsburgh Railways Company won wage advances totaling cents per hour across ranks. The adjustment raises pay for conductors and motormen and applies to all street railway workers citywide. Details show general increases from 20 to 26 cents per hour for some grades, with specific raises for service employees and others under the company’s uniform wage scale.
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Conduehove
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Advanion
Pilabargs Tailways
Hiss
Tealley Mies
Pittsburg
Aleloghony
Fondue
Lars
mLormen Wig Ag
Yale
Exposition Plans Advance at St Louis Meeting
May 51 report notes Mr Weide approving exposition plans for GearyaGuil area and Emidat, with progress toward a St Louis event. Officials say the expo aims to showcase regional industry and culture, pending final approvals.
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Mr. Weide
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