Correspondents Kick Against Philippine Censorship
The paper reports correspondents in the Philippines led by Harry Armstrong protests to General Otis to lift censorship so true reports reach U S papers. Washington backs Otis, General Corbin denies suppression, and editors defend Armstrong while condemning censorship as unjust and un-American. The piece questions a free press and soldiers’ ability to mail honest news home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Harry Amstrong
Chicago Record
United States
General Otis
Otis
Washington
Corbin
Harry Armstrong
Country
Funston Calls for Peace Anti Expansionist Copperhead Label Given
General Fred Funston declares in favor of diplomacy over gunpowder and says the Philippines war was a mistake. He denounces expansionism and accuses syndicates and big capitalists of benefiting from the war, prompting yellow journals to brand him a copperhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Funston
Philippines
Funston
Topeka
US Policy Shift Toward Cuba Sparks Critique
A historical column argues that U.S. expansionist aims have transformed Cuba from a symbol of liberty into a subject of critique. It contrasts early calls for Cuban freedom with contemporary claims of occupation, noting political hypocrisy and shifting GOP stance on annexation and aggression.
Spain's Deception Cited by Press and Government
When Spain lied to its people about war results, the Republican press labeled it treachery. Now that our government is accused of similar deception, observers wonder how the GOP will respond to such charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
G. O. Ps
Toprka Eyes World’s Fair But City Details Remain Vague
Toprka proposes hosting a world’s fair in rgoq, aiming to boost tourism and investment. Officials discuss potential venues and funding, but concrete plans and dates are not yet announced, leaving residents awaiting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toprka
Rgoq
Savage Filipinos and a Manila water deposito described
A letter from Frank Campbell recounts a Manila water deposito described as a vast underground reservoir. The narrator details stone walls, deep cages, water-filled chambers, and a pumping station feeding aquapura, portraying a remarkable engineering feat amid colonial discourse.
Leavenworth sittoons condemned near soldiers home
Governor Eugene Stanley denounces sittoons near the Leavenworth old soldiers home, urging protection for young soldiers and families of Kansas. He challenges the state to clear joints statewide, arguing if it can be done at Leavenworth it can be done elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Stanley
Leavenworth
Kansas
State College Faculty Salaries Spark Debate on Preparatory Dept
A State Agricultural College criticizes the head of the preparatory department for earning only 600 a year while other faculty members receive 1500 to 1650. The speaker argues the preparatory department should be abolished if fair salaries cannot be paid and questions whether a first-class man can be hired for 600 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural College
Board of Regents
State buys horses and carriage for deaf institute head
The state procures a fine span of horses and a carriage for Superintendent Hammond of the deaf and dumb institute and Mrs. Stanley to ride in, noting that the Governor’s pull costs taxpayers. Alger resigns as secretary of war with expected swift acceptance. Western troops did most fighting, but Eastern troops gain most offices in new regiments, Ohio taking the lion’s share. Brooklyn street railway strike deepens as aldermen side with strikers.
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Hammond
The
Deaf-And-Dumb Institute
Stanley
Ohio
Running Sore on His Ankle, a Six Year Battle
An advert claims Swift’s Specific cures a chronic ankle ulcer after six years of suffering. It asserts blood poisoning is the cause and external treatments fail, with testimonials from L. J. Clark of Orange Court House, Virginia, and promises a vegetable, mineral-free remedy shipped from Atlanta, Georgia.
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L. J. Clark
Orange Courthouse
Weited
Klix
Tines
Swift
Atlantia
Fragmented OCR list of names and roles at a local office
A garbled OCR text lists numerous individuals with varied roles such as clerks, a constable, jurors, witnesses, and others. Several proper names appear interspersed with titles and unclear phrases, suggesting a damaged page from a local government or court proceeding with personnel and duties but few legible facts or coherent events.
Commissioners Proceedings Record of Local Road Openings and Tax Settlements
The minutes document multiple actions including tax redemptions totaling 1276 dollars and various road view reports. Confirmations include opening orders for 18th Street Stinkler and Bolson road, and acceptances of road works as indicated by commissioners. Also notes of refunds, errors in assessments, and contracts for stone work on Leech Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Webber
Kincaid
S& Wehemeyer
Bolson Road
Hicks Road
Commisarmers
Frank J Cheney oath in legal, firm to pay for uncured charges
Frank J Cheney swears as senior partner of Chiesa & Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each and every charge that cannot be cured by the men of Tan's Carawli Chet. The oath is sworn before a notary on a December day in Telepe, County and State, noting the chaotic appearance of the document.
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Frank J. Craenny
Fem
PJ. Chiesa & Co
Telepe, Counnty
State
Cheney
Scott Elliott
Same
Marder
Cowty
Garrison
Peter Karnett
Jel
Hannum
City of
Tithe
Ayr Cnnsisting Sturl
Risdon
Mita
Dare
McCartnney
Longeltell Laan
Keene
Weill Manly
Justice Foesee
Anderson
Mitle
Bel Greet
Ites Bros
Supply Anderson
Lewis
Hell
Wells
Wolf
Amnbroge
Gorden
Howen
Elv Caulk
Hoev Cook
Rogers Wall
Fas Vaughn
Ancue
Atinieler
Hien
Ying
Youn
Lowe
Teery
Kerr
Wsutton
JK Gordon
Dans
Lei Gilyba
Yuu Thosavarsh
Miene
HC Whitford
WIE
Berks Ehalamtaith
el Stevig
Suinite
Went
Mieco
Wolken
Lpstav
Il Garnett Drag Co
This Telos Res
Dtu
Craig
Sinitries Poorstirit Atar Bortar
Riaton Tras
Tadse Ponesfiarm Haptiet Tent Co
EC Baniels
Walt Scalpe
Cacti Ia
Shadewarth
CT Richardson
CATO
Rewsell
Tse
Andean
Hay Heside Racing
AW Shields
Dodsworth Br Cai
Apes Stevens
Suxill
I Stein
Jhillie
Cannon & Rood
Sami Meamin
Eugene Hasse
Iss Thosdase
Kirk Parttick
Elendersonu
Sam Rogers
Malia
Frank Nichols
Sane
Gardett Drag Co
Robert Hunley
Halitie
Reber
Veto Sant
Terry
Cook
Cal Nen & Cn
J cAdam
Dovtaweth
Wayprice
Wayprice Solid Hiy Traigism. Te. C J Sprinkle, Same. 275) RW Guiley
Fae Shull
Thurhe & MecTellyn
Rankin
Towle & Co
Saan
Garnett Dep
Siatie
Win Ray
Worden
Ry Ates
Way AF
Wise Pout
PF Hempstead
Weh Shields
Posta
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Copperhead
Cuba
Congress
Hanna
Wm McKinley
G. O. P. Leopard
Sue Lacy
Frank Campbell
New York
Iun
Manila
Ron
Iman
Alger
Brooklyn Street Railway
Tibbits & Autistard
Squv
Gailey
Pont i Bentehesin
Clerk's Teen
Jol
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Constable Feo
Hitchinon
Clerk's
Tex W Lewis & Sons
Embree
Wileon
Cisenian
Ste Wijliams
Sare
Ed Stein
Sam Chi Tinté
Sam Dr van Stavern
Sami
Sit
Eicn
Matt Beil
Conway
PI Keeney
Sh Ha Stein
Mae Elon
Sylvia Ray
Hogietis
Peter Barndt
Sen
Caunen & Rew
Wes Poups
Commissioners’ Proceedings
T. Wrean Coud
Tracy
John Blunt
Mars
John Wallace
F. Fl McDowell
Sao
City of Bag
Pscehince
Tso
Falgoner
Gen. Henderson
Brhow
Altoft
D. A. Cras
Burch
Lacy Smith
Mes. Royer
Westphalia
John Stamp
Welda
Welday
Lone Bln
Reed
Oned
Prawk
Willem Armstrong
Ieetwee Ue
Ser Ding
Geo
I. Varela
A Anan
Mnetellan
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