Traher Norman on leave recalls Philippine fight at Mount Banahao
Captain Traher Norman of the Eighth Infantry describes his 1902 Mount Banahao ascent against insurgents, capturing arms and destroying camps after a brief engagement. He notes 7,000 American soldiers remaining in the Philippines and reflects on fleet spectacle in Frisco and Western perceptions of the war.
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Kansas City
Traher Norman
Eighth Infantry
United States Army
Scarritt Building
Philippines
Frank Norman
Ilo Ilo
Panay
Gentoo
Frisco
California
Risco
Pacific Coast
Japan
Islands
Norman
States
Manila
Paris
United States
Mount Banahao
Cotorum
Caballes
Music of Nations At Carnival Park This Week
Signor Lenge presents Banda Bianci di Milano with a different national focus each night at Carnival Park this week. Italy Monday, France and Spain Tuesday, ragtime Wednesday, Wagnerian German pieces Thursday, American and popular Friday and Saturday. Afternoon Wigwam concerts offer varied light music followed by a five-act free vaudeville show.
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Signor Lenge
Banda Bianci di Milano
Carnival Park
Italy
Abel
Irwin
Melody
Kansas
Sarazal
Razall
Primrose Re
Primrose Minstrels
Ocvesy
Boccaccio
L’estudiantina
Martha’ Voss -Flotow
Signori Zolessi
Rossini
Thomas
Herbert Olive
Good Moe
Signort
de Angelise
Russo
Coney Island
Pavilion Debuts with Banda Rossa at Electric Park
Electric park hosts a two concert daily debut by Banda Rossa in a new music pavilion. Conductor Eugenio Sorrentino hails the shell as perfect and the crowd fills the venue despite weather. Sea lions and amusements attract visitors as programs include Overture to The Barber of Seville and Evening in the Alps.
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Electric Park
Banda Rossa
Eugenio Sorrentino
Kansas City
Sea Lion Farm
Electric
Roller Rink
Ckler
A Big Day at Fairmount Park Decoration Day Celebrations
Crowds packed Fairmount Park for Decoration Day events with crowded picnic grounds and a successful fireworks display under experienced supervision. New attractions include a Spanish ring act by LaCall, trained bears, and a women’s skating contest at St Nicholas rink drawing large crowds.
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Fairmount Park
Wheeler
Forest Park
LaCall
America
St. Nicholas
Decoration Day Observances at Fort Leavenworth
May 30 at Fort Leavenworth and the Soldiers Home observed Decoration Day with ceremonies. Veterans marched to the cemetery as Grand Army memorial services were held. Father T H Kinsella read Gettysburg Address. graves were decorated by pupils and veterans. Major R W McClaughry to deliver oration this afternoon. Battery C fired a national salute at noon.
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Leavenworth
Kas
T. H. Kinsella
R. W. McClaughry
Fort Leavenworth
Percy Silver
Fifth Artillery
Fort National Cemetery
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Pat Lee
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Senor
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Fairmount
Mach
Raeeas
Rybs
Sousa
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Erbert Ceveness Wheeler
Mgh
Moreh
Victor Sssseees von Blow
Cornet
Benjami Kindrick
Balik
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Nitia Pance
Mies
Naila
Heenan
Bradbury Simplex
Marcella Semerich
Emma Eames Story
Emma Calve
Schumann-Heine
Julia Rive King
Edouward DE Reszerf
Avon Zambrowske
Bradbury and Webster
G. Smith Piano CO
Grand Avenue
Sampson
Oneida
J. Clark
Lonsdale
Alex Smith
Alex Smith & Son Carpet Co
Fifth Ave
New York
Smith
Brussels
Axminster
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India
Madras
de Best
Batiste
Morry
Bernie
Marseilles
Savetee
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