Filipinos Demand Independence From America
Secretary Kalaw argues that independence should follow once the Philippines establishes a stable government. He cites Cuba as precedent and asserts the current stable government meets Congress’s pre-requisite, urges U S readiness to fulfill obligations, and notes options including a League of Nations or protectorate terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shogun
Billy
John Smith
Somerville
America
Philippines
Congress
United States
Cabans
Ll International
Cuba
Foneshaw
Philippine Islands
American Congress
Philippine
League of Nations
England
Japan
France
Japatea
Phi Pnipes
Brave Woman Spy Rosa Litzenauer Mortally Struck in War Plot
Paris reveals a dramatic WWI spy operation in which Rosa Litzenauer and four others distributed counterfeit bread tickets printed in Washington. They aided a central powers bread shortage, with over 1 060 000 tickets in January and a second 1 000 000 issued in April before Rosa and a male companion were captured and executed at Prague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rosa Litzenauer
Millyaukee
Wis
Germany
Wolland
Switzerland
Washington
Food Administration
Dresden
Munich
Frankfort
Berlin
Prague
Vienna
Red
Rosa
Hat Theft Case Ends With $500 Purchase
Donald Rowbotham, ex press messenger from St. Joseph, took a hat from a packing case in his car and wore it home after a run last August. He paid $500 for the hat in federal court, admitting guilt. Judge Van Valkenburg noted a possible $5,000 fine and ten years, but Rowbotham pleaded guilty in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Donald Rowbotham
Express
Tie
St. Joseph
Rowbotham
van Valkenburg
Georgetown youths repay church after ice cream theft
Four boys placed $8 in the collection plate at a Georgetown Delaware Presbyterian church after stealing ice cream bought for the Ladies Aid. Detectives traced the theft to them. they were released with a lecture, costs, and a requirement to donate $2 each to the church fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Del
Presbyterian
Rizal the Filipino Martyr and His Last Farewell Poem
Rizal, Filipino martyr, inspired the Philippine liberation movement through his life and writings. The article recalls his seven languages, travels, and opposition to Spanish rule, his final letter, execution, and the enduring national devotion symbolized by his farewell poem My Last Farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diesay
Jose Rix
Rizal
United States
Philippines
Shered
Spain
Itizal
Manila
Hongkong
Tuzal
Europe
Philippine
Tay Ind
Jose Risal
Tod YI
Lhfe Rizal
Filipino Legislators Debate in English for First Time
The Filipino House of Representatives used English in debates for the first time. Principal speakers were Benitoz Da Guaman and Irata, graduates of the University of the Philippines. English is taught in public schools and literacy in the Philippines stands at about seventy percent of those over ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filipino House of Representatives
United States Insular Affairs Bureau
Messrs. Benitez
da Guaman
Irata
University of the Philippines
Philippines
Philippine independence urged by Dr Gandier
Dr Gandier of the Californian Anti Saloon League, recently returned from the Philippines, says all classes in the islands desire independence and can govern themselves. He believes independence will come and that it should come soon for better political and social development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
M. Gandier
Californian Anti- Saloon League
America
Philippine parties unite for independence demand
Democratic party joins Nacionalistas in pressing immediate independence for the Philippines. Senator Teodoro Sandilko and Speaker Sergio Osmeña urge that Filipinos prefer humble citizenship with independence over leadership under another power. The gathering includes Gabaldón and Rizal praise for the independence cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of the Philippines
Nacionalista Party
Philippines
Teodoro Sandilko
Democratic Party
Philippine Senate
Manila
Sergio’ Osmeéna
Philippine Register
Gabaldon
Philippine independence urged as test of self determination
The Philippine Press Bureau in Washington argues that granting Philippine independence would strengthen pressure for Irish independence and test Great Britain's stance. It says U S Senators have shown sympathy for self determination and cites official reports from American representatives in the islands supporting independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Irish
American Congo
Great Britain
Philippine
Philippine Press Bureau
Washington
United States Senate
Friends of Irish Independence
American Congress
Philippines
America
Wei
United States
Word of America
Senate
Young Filipino Wins French War Cross Heroic Charge
Gregorio Cailles, a Filipino recruit, returned home in a French uniform with the Croix de Guerre awarded in December 1916. He arrived in France, enlisted as a private, and earned high marks for bravery after taking command when officers were killed, leading a charge and receiving decoration from the French Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregorio Cailles
Paim
Les
France
Country Bankers Man Moehlenpach Joins Federal Reserve Board
H a Moehlenpach of Wisconsin, a prominent country banker and farming advocate, is appointed to the federal reserve board. He has led Wisconsin farm loan ventures and backed farm legislation, earning a voice in shaping national banking policy and rural credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A A. Moehlenpach
Wisconsin
Federal Reserve Board
America
Moeilenpah
Citizen’s Bank of
Clintton
Wis
Wisconsin Mortgage and Securities Company
Bankers’ Joint Stock Land Bank of Milwaukee
Moetleapeh
Washington, D. C
Washington
Ile
Muehlenpach
Amerter Bankers’ Association
American Bankers’ Association
Chicago
Moehlenpach
United States
A. P. Hepburn
New York
W. A. Maddox
Atlanta
J. B. Forgan
G. M. Reynolds
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Maximo M. Kalaw
U. S
The
Philippine Mission
Austria
Band of Five
Teuton
Secret Service
Messenger
Clyde H. Tavenner
Jose Rizal
Qfitherland
Orient
Grean
Bal
Wilipinas
Farmers Friend
H. A. Moehlenpach
H. A. Moehlenpah
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