Luzon Yields To Law Juge Taft Explains Trade Act
Manila June 10 Philippine commission returns from Negros Ecija Invzon with Captain Kreps as governor and Lieutenants Day Lyles as treasurer and supervisor. Judge T2tt warns customs levy needs internal taxes if Washington grants free trade. Wray reports six insurgent engagements in Sorsogon Luzon with six killed and 23 captured near Atimen Tayabas. Caillas surrender rumor deemed unfounded.
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Manila
Philippine Commission
Negra Ecija
Invzon
Jacob F. Kreps
Twenty-second Infantry
Richard C. Day
Thirty-fourth Infantry
de Witt
Lyles
Tudge
Washington
United States
American Astronomical Commission
Sumartra
Juieutenant Wray
Sorsogon
Luzon
Atimen
Tayabas
Caillas
Nebraska Deserters Escape From Governor's Island
Two United States Army prisoners Marty McGuire and John Winsip, serving 18 months and two years respectively for desertion, escaped Governor's Island by a raft. They were picked up by a tug and lander in New York as a six man search party scoured the area. The escape occurred on a strong flood tide from a solitary Nebraska post.
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Darry McGolee
John Winsip
New York
United States Army
Governor's Island
Marty McGuire
John Winship
Nebraska
Army Doctor Daly Dies by Own Hand in Pittsburgh
Major W. H. Daly, surgeon general on General Miles’s staff in Porto Rico, shot himself in the right temple at his home. His body was found in the bathroom by Miss Mary Short, the housekeeper, with an 88 caliber revolver nearby. Dr. Foster confirmed death, noting a bullet wound and that the incident occurred hours earlier. Miss Short recalled hearing a sharp report around 7:30 a.m. but attributed it to a window.
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Miles
Wimeah
Pittsburg
W. H. Daly
Porto Rizo
Mins Short
Maps approved for Utah Wyoming to 4 point sixty miles exit
The United States land office at Evanston Wyoming received from Washington the location maps of the Burlington from the Utah Wyoming line to a point sixty miles east. The maps were approved by the secretary of the interior and are entered as a permanent record in the local land office.
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Utah-Wyoming
Evanston
Wyo
United States Land Office
Washington
Burlington
Lloe
Secretary of the Interior
Order Strikers to Work After Arbitration Bid
Toronto June 8 The International Association of Machinists ordered the strikers at the New York Central yard in Depew New York to resume work while arbitration of grievances proceeds.
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Toronto
Ont
International Association of Machinists Today
New York Central Railroad
Depew
N. Y
Able to Face the Court After Trial Strain
Lori Price Kennedy, who collapsed during her murder trial in Kansas City on Saturday, showed marked improvement by Monday morning. She appeared cheerful after a night of rest and believed she could attend court again, though spectators feared she might not.
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Kansas City
Lori Price-Kennedy
Mrs McKinley's Condition Improves Slightly in Washington
Washington June 10 The slight improvement in Mrs McKinley's health that appeared late last week continues though still grave Physicians say she passed a very comfortable night and shows progress But doctors warn that sustained stimulant treatment masks weak resistance and a sudden sinking spell remains a real danger from the illness and prior California ailment.
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Washington
California
Cuban Convention Seeks Platt Amendment Acceptance
Havana reports conservative members of the constitutional convention trust the Platt amendment will be adopted. Delegates once harshly critical of Washington show shift as external pressure pushes for a settled policy, with some radicals leaning toward acceptance for possible independence instead of continued military occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Washington
Oklahoma Wheat Ruined By Friday Night Storm
A Kay county Oklahoma storm devastated wheat on 400 farms west and northwest of Blackwell. Farmers who bought twine and harvest gear seek refunds from local dealers. dealers refer them to factories. Despite losses, farmers are financially sound after five good seasons.
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Wichita
Kan
Kay County
Oklahoma
Blackwell
Southern Cattle to Come North Headline
Geo East, long-time Cheyenne resident now in Trinidad, estimates about 60,000 southern cattle will be moved north this season. He notes southern owners are getting fair prices as cattle are in good condition and southern ranges are better than in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Geo
Trinidad
Strip
No-Man's-Land
Painter Moran Dies in New York Studio
Edward Moran, renowned marine and landscape painter, died this afternoon at his Fifth Avenue studio from urogenic poisoning compounded by illnesses suffered for about a year. The death ends a long career noted for seascapes and urban views.
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New York
Edward Moran
Fifth Avenue
Grant Gets Extension of Leave to September 1
Brigadier General Frederick D. Grant, on leave from command in the Philippines, has been granted an extension of leave until September 1 and permission to go abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evern Grant
Washington
Frederick D. Grant
Philippines
Cody Appeals to Head Elks
Colonel William F Cody seeks support from the Elks national home committee and through extensive correspondence to establish a national home for indigent Elis at Cody Wyoming. The decision will be settled June 19.
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Cody
Elks
Indianapolis
William F. Cody
Elis
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Big Town
Cabinet debates Cuban and Philippine policy in Washington
The cabinet met over two hours to discuss Cuba and the Philippines. A Wood warning on a constitutional convention and Pratt amendment is under review with a possible acceptance by the Cuban convention. Secretary Root cites Senator Platt’s views on intervention as publicized by the War Department, clarifying the intent to safeguard Cuban independence and signal U.S. friendly aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wood
Cuba
Secertary Rool
Platt
Connecticut
Anth
Secretary of War
War Department
United States
Congress
H. Platt
Carnegie deed transfers 10 million bonds to Scottish universities
London June 8 Andrew Carnegie signed a deed transferring 10 million dollars in 5 percent United States Steel Corporation bonds to trustees for the benefit of the universities of Scotland. The amount is immediately available and the next interest installment can be used for the October term. The deed states Carnegie, retired from business, views it as his duty to administer the wealth as a trustee for others to support scientific research and broaden opportunities at Scottish universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Carnegie
United States Steel Corporation
Scotland
Carnegie
Germans May Stay Germans
Berlin reports the government is drafting a new law to redefine deracination for Germans abroad. Under the proposed bill Germans abroad would lose their nationality only by their own volition, a change prompted by German Colonial Society agitation. The draft faces expected criticism.
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Berlin
Yerkes outlines plan to modernize London underground
Charles T. Yerkes says his syndicate, mostly American capital, will take control of London's underground. Plans call for Chicago style elevated-line cars, rebuilt stations, electric power, and American engineers. Work to begin after Parliament consent, with two-year project managed by District railway president J. S. Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chas. T. Yerkes
Associated Press
London Underground Railway
United States
Chicago
District Railway
Yerkes
J. S. Forbes
Indemnity Payments to Be Jointly Guaranteed
Ambassadors from European nations met with Secretary Hay to discuss the Chinese negotiations and the form of indemnity payments. The plan calls for a joint and simultaneous instrument with each power liable only for its own share, the United States’ share capped at 25 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
United States
Freezing Weather Ravages Fruit Crops Across Oregon and Idaho
In Baker City Oregon a twenty year low of six degrees below freezing killed cherries apples pears prunes and plums and destroyed vegetables. In Boise Idaho a frost reached 26 to 30 degrees with serious fruit damage and undetermined losses while snow fell in the Grande Ronde valley.
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Oregon
Idaho
Bada City
Ore
Baker City
Boise
Government Weather Bureau
Grande Ronde
Cowin Promoted and Tied to General in Philippine Service
Omaha dispatch notes William B Cowin promoted from second to first lieutenant son of Gen John C Cowin of the city He first received a volunteer commission at the outbreak of the Spanish American War and remained in volunteer service until commissioned in the regular army He now serves in the Third Cavalry stationed at Bangar in the Philippine Islands.
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Omaha
William B. Cowin
John C. Cowin
Spain
Third Cavalry
Bangar
Philippine Islands
Filipinos Elected to Madrid Parliament Raise Philippine Plight
In Madrid three Filipino residents elected to Parliament plan to raise the Philippines question during the debate on the throne speech. They allege conditions in the Philippines are worse than before the war.
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Filiptoon
Madrid
Spain
Philippines
Flag Day Program at Pan American Exposition
The tentative schedule for Flag Day events at the Pan American exposition grounds is announced for June 14 in the Temple of Music. General Miles and Richmond Pearson Hobson will speak, and Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks, DAR president, will give an address on American Patriotism.
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Buffalo
Temple of Music
General Miles
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Charles W. Fairbanks
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Platt Amendment Instructions Arrive For Cuban Convention
Havana reports June 8 that Washington’s Platt Amendment instructions have arrived and are being translated for the Cuban constitutional convention. Washington notes Secretary Root did not change Congress’s act. a Havana-printed Senator Platt letter on features of the law drew surprise.
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Havana
Washington
Manyana
Wood
Root
War Root
Platt
Connecticut
Apprehension at Manila Over Porto Rican Decisions
June 7 Manila reports fragmentary news about Porto Rican decisions causing fear of Philippine revenue deficits requiring congressional appropriation. Worries about jury trials and constitutional provisions not suited to the Philippines arise as importers prep refund claims. General Chaffee and General MacArthur meet at Malacanang. Chaffee supports civil control and native education and business advancement aligned with U S interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helles
Manila
Congress
Philippines
Chaffee
Malacanang Palace
MacArthur
Chile Still Kicking At Congress Arbitration
Officials report no material progress on how arbitration will be used in the arbitration plan ahead of the coming congress of American republics in Mexico City. Chile remains unwilling to attend unless arbitration is limited to future questions. Peru says it will not attend unless arbitration is discussed broadly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Peru
Civilians Set Up Civil Government in Cavite
Commissioners Taft Wright and Ide arrived in Cavite to establish a civil government. They were welcomed by Colonel Goodrell and local dignitaries in the town hall as Judge Taft outlined the commission's provincial plans.
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Cavite
Manila
Taft
Wright
Ide
Goodrell
McKibbbin Relieved, Returns to Philippine Regiment
Washington June 7 Colonel Chambers McKibbin of the Twelfth Infantry has been relieved from command of the department of Texas and ordered to resume command of his regiment in the Philippines by direct order of the president.
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McKibb
Texas
Washington
Chambers McKibbin
Twelfth Infantry
Department of Texas
Philippines
Townley Convicted by Court Martial in Manila Scandal
News from unofficial channels reports Lieutenant Richard H. Townley of Lincoln Nebraska Navy has been convicted by court martial at Mantle and sentenced to dismissal from the service. The charge relates to commissary irregularities at Manila and the sentence awaits presidential approval.
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Townley
Washington
Richard H. Townley
Lincoln
Neb
Navy
Mantle
Manila
Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Cattle and Hog Prices
The live stock market saw a fairly active cattle trade with steady to strong prices for weighty, high quality lots. Receipts were about 74 cars of beef steers. packers showed demand while lighter cows weakened late. Hog trade opened slow but steady to slightly higher, with most hogs at 5.70 to 5.72. Sheep offerings were tight with varied clip and lamb prices listed. overall, market held near steady though some declines noted in lighter cattle and lighter cows.
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Cattla
Kansas City Livestock Prices Read Mixed Across Categories
Cattle and calves show steady to lower changes with higher price spreads for select cuts. Hog market up 5 to 7 percent with top at 6.95 and bulk around 5.70 to 5.88. Sheep and lambs firm to higher with western lambs 4.70 to 5.00 and Texas grass sheep around 3.00 to 4.15.
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Kansas City
Texas
Western Fed
Hecht
Ples
Grant Belittles Capture at New York Reception
General Frederick Dent Grant dismisses Emilio Aguinaldo as a minor capture in the Philippines. He argues Aguinaldo’s influence exists mainly in the United States and warns contempt toward him would invite similar contempt from natives when he returns home. The piece records remarks made at a reception by the U.S. Grant post of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Break Rock
New York
Frederick Dent Grant
U. S
Aguinaldo
Founder of Elis Dead. Stage figure Cumberland dies in Brooklyn
George K. Cumberland also known as George W Thomp son Watcher of the Elks dies in Brooklyn from blood poison after hand surgery. Born in New York City in 1886. He founded the Order of Elks about 35 years ago and was first exalted ruler of New York lodge No. 1 in 1863. He later served as district deputy grand ruler and deputy exalted ruler of the United States.
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Elis
New York
George K. Cumberland
George W.thompson
The
Elks
Brooklyn
New York City
Order of Elks
Brazilian Naval officers visit White House and Mount Vernon
A group of Brazilian navy officers in full uniform and the Brazilian minister met with the president at the White House. They then visited Secretary Long at the Navy Department and other cabinet members. The visit included the navy yard and Mount Vernon where they laid a wreath on Washingtons tomb.
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Washington
White House
Secretary Long
Navy Department
Navy Yard
Mount Vernon
Tatt to Have Most to Say, Philippines Civil Government Order
The program for establishing civil government in the Philippines is being drafted as an upcoming order. It is unclear whether civil administration powers will be exercised under the president’s general authority or by explicit authority vested in him, with key questions still unresolved.
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Washington
Philippines
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