Plan of Government Outlined for Philippines
The American commission proposes a governor general, cabinet, and mixed judges with a native advisory council to share power. The plan mirrors the Cuban system with a military administration for now and grants Filipinos limited self government after careful safeguards. General Otis and General Lawton are central figures in expected appointments. Public caution remains as congress must approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Schurman
Philippine ‘Commission
Hay
Otis
Dewey
Cuba
Lawton
Manila
General Lawton
Filippinos
General Otis
MacArthur
Ludlow
Wood
Brooke
Philippines
United States
Philippine Campaign Moves Toward Summer Quiet
Washington reports the Philippines campaign likely ends active operations before heat. MacArthur rests near San Fernando with Robbe and Lawton, while Lawton moves north to outflank insurgents. Otis denies Aguinaldo armistice terms as insurgents reportedly buckle at Tarlac. A commission offer of government may be accepted, though officials refrain from speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
MacArthur
San Fernando
Arayat
Robbe
Lawton
Bacolor
Mexico
Santa Ana
Otis
United States
Rio Grande
San Isidro
Tar-lac
Aguinaldo
No Cut in Membership Passed by Presbyterian Assembly
Minneapolis May 22 Yesterday afternoon the Presbyterian general assembly rejected two plans to reduce membership. One proposal set representation at 6000 communicants, the other at thirty six ministers per presbytery instead of twenty. Colonel Hitchcock argued for synod based on membership, while the mob remark drew strong democratic style responses. The question was indefinitely deferred and other business noted, including a freedmen board deficit of 40000 dollars raised Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Presbyterian General Assembly
F. L. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Dr. Page
Topeka
Presbyterian Church
United States
McGiffert
South
Committee On
Freedmen's Board
Washington Celebrates Peace Jubilee in Three Day Observance
Washington marks a national peace jubilee beginning today with bunting on streets and flags including the Spanish flag. Notables like Dewey Schley and Roosevelt are featured in decorations as a three day celebration opens with a 7 a.m. salute and a 2 p.m. military parade reviewed by the president and cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsyyvania Avenue
Dewey
Schley
Sampson
Roosevelt
Hobson
Dispatch
Dolphin
Washington Barracks
Fort Meyer
Peace Monument
Monument
Wreck Paris Jettisons Coal as Divers Inspect Damage
Palmouth England May 3 The Paris crew jettisoned coal from bunkers while divers who inspected the Monhegan wreck examine the Paris interior. They found four or five large holes indicating serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmouth
England
Paris
Monhegan
Missouri Legislature Adjourns After 138 Day Session
Jefferson City Missouri May 23 the legislature adjourned sine die after a 138 day session. The final act was defeating a revised revenue bill with a franchise tax feature. Hoanoke Virginia May 23 the German Baptists opened their business session with a large attendance and the great tabernacle filled before the morning session ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Hoanoke
Great Tabernacle
An Excellent Combination of a Noted Laxative Syrup
An outline of a well known laxative remedy, California Fig Syrup Co, praising Synup oF Fras for cleansing the system, aiding kidneys and liver, and easing constipation. Claims gentle action, no irritation, uses figs for taste with senna-based medicinal qualities, pricing 50c per bottle, available through druggists in 19th century locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synup
Fras
California
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Wireless telegraphy hailed as modern science landmark
Competing editorials from St. Paul Dispatch Springfield Republican and Burlington Hawkeye praise wireless telegraphy as a solid scientific achievement with practical potential. The Hawkeye notes it as demonstrated and likely useful commercially and scientifically. The Tacama Ledger mentions telegraph companies worry but remain calm as experiments continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Dispatch
Springfield Republican
The
Hawkeye
Burlington Hawkeye
Tacama Ledger
Does Coffee Agree With You Grain-O From Pure Grains
A lady says Grain-O made from pure grains improves health after a week of use and is nourishing for the whole family. It is presented as a strengthening beverage for all ages with directions provided by grocers. Cost noted as 2 cents to 26 cents per package.
Older scholars learn to read for marriage
A rural schoolmaster reveals three pupils aged 72, 64, and 55 are attending school for the first time so they won’t seem ignorant when they marry. The visitor is astonished, and the teacher notes the men only study now because they plan to settle down with educated wives.
Unfortunate People Favor Foley Kidney Cure Says Advertisers
An attack on kidney disease sufferers who distrust remedies flows into praise for Foley's Kidney Cure as a legitimate medicine. A letter from H.J. Moogk, Swartz & Fleck endorses the product and laments misperceptions about quack cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H.J. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
Deafness Cure Discussed With Constitutional Remedies
Deafness cannot be cured by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased portion. Only constitutional remedies can restore the mucous lining of the Eustachian tubes.flammation causes rumbling sounds and eventual deafness if untreated. Catarrh is a common cause. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised with a $100 reward for non curing cases. About 1,500 tons of iron and brass wire are produced in Britain into pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
The
Britain
Soldier's Rheumatism Prompted Balm Request in Pennsylvanian Letter
Veteran Geo S Anderson of Rossville York County, says a severe rheumatic attack responded well to Chamberlains Pain Balm. He asks the price for a dozen bottles for personal use and to supply neighbors, praising it for rheumatism backaches sprains swelling cuts bruises and burns. Emmert Burrell Drugstore sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Anderson
Rossville
York County
Penn
Emmert & Burrell
New York Roosevelts Tax View On Franchise Levy
Governor Roosevelt in a special session message on the Ford franchise tax proposes taxing corporate earnings as a fair return for privileges. He opposes local bias, favors state control of assessment, and cites equity for gas, street railways and similar franchises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Albany
N. Y
Tornado Rips Through Erath County Texas May 23
A severe tornado struck northwestern Erath County Texas with 200 yard wide path damaging Mount Pleasant and Stephenville areas. William Kauffman died. about fifteen injured, some fatally. A lightning strike hit a church roof as services ended. a woman with a baby survived. Reports also mention deaths near Dublin and unconfirmed fatalities southeast of Stephenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Texas
Cisco
Erath County
Mount Pleasant
Titus
William Kauffman
Stephenville
Methodist
Dublin
Chicago to Build Lake Front Arena for 100000 Seats
An amphitheater of 1260 by 700 feet with 100000 seats will rise on Chicago's lake front this summer. Named Stadium, it will host the autumn festival and display Manila battles and naval scenes. The location is between the Art Institute and Logan Monument, two stories high with lake facing east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rome
Lake Front
Arena
Art Institute
Logan Monument
Lake Michigan
Manila
No Purpose of Oppression in Taxing Franchises
Governor argues franchises should be taxed according to value tied to use of public real estate. He says high value franchises deserve higher taxes and that wealth owners and corporations must bear full public burdens. Includes Milwaukee meeting notes and a Mills blast report from Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Broadway
Men of Means
Man of Means
Milwaukee
Democratic County Committees
K.c.wall
National Committee
St. Louis
Wisconsin
Wahl
Well Known Actress Rhea Dies in France
Word reached here yesterday of the death of Mlle Rhea the well known actress in Montmorenci France The report notes her fame and sudden demise abroad prompting tributes from admirers and the theater community in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo, N
M'lle Rhea
Montmorenci
France
Bankers prepare Wisconsin charter opening in Stanley
J. M. and George D. Bartlett will open the Citizens bank at Stanley Wisconsin on June 1. A pearl button factory with growing pretensions has started in Green Bay Wisconsin. Chester Ilettinger aged years was struck by a baseball in Chicago fracturing his skull. The grand stand and stables at Harlem race track Chicago were burned by an incendiary fire. Less than thirty thousand dollars will cost the Carnegie company one million in state fees to obtain a charter for the two hundred fifty million dollar corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
George D. Bartlett
Citizens’ Bank
Stanley
Wis
Green Bay
Chester Ilettinger
Chicago
Harlem Race Track
Carnegie Company
Igrooklyn
M. P
J. R. Hartfard
Loyal
Alaska Gould Fields
James Corrigan
Chicago Terminal Transfer Company
Omaha
Commercial Club
Admiral Schley
Annie
Pullman
Charles Krutchen
Joseph Rohart
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Waukau
Surles
William Co. Passmoore
Michael Woods
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Philippine Islands
Conness
Omeinis
United States Philippines Commission
Filipines Ccontinues
American Commission
American ‘Commission
Overshine
Rencoast
Laguna dée“Bay
Jagosa
Jeeereyv
Milnots
the Tribune
War Department
John 2B. Jeffrey
Volunteers
Jeffrey
Noilo
Canada
Nois
Presbyterian Assembly
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinati
Cincinnati
Boston
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Kansas City
Detroit
St Paul
Columbus
St. Paul
Big Oles
Shep
Minn
Wind
Amalgamated Association
St. Loui
Peoria
Northern
the Republic
St. Louis, Peoria and Northern Railroad
Chicago and Alton-Chicago Terminal Transfer Company
Slosson
Schaefer
Wall
Hammond
Ind
Miller’s Station
Hobart
Elliope
Baron von Sternberg
Badger
Samoa
Commissionera Tripp
Elliott
von Sternbarg
Germany
Apia
Ward Line
Yamari
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Telephone
Stephenson St
Oregon
Chicago, Union Pacific and
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Freeport
Rosenweld & Weil
Wilson Brothers
Star” Clothing House
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