Otis Defends Proclamation Language in Luzon Talk
Gen Otis told the Senate Philippine committee he changed the September 8 1898 order to avoid aiding Aguinaldo and feared trouble in Luzon He said Aguinaldo had ambitions and that Aguinaldo was sent from Hong Kong to divide Spaniards and attack Americans He praised Aguinaldo as better than most Filipinos but said in duplicity he has few equals He did not call Aguinaldo a robber but noted the assassination of Gen Luna as Aguinaldo’s act and urged bringing the accused to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
Senate Philippine Committee
Manila
Gen. Otis
Aguinaldo
Spain
Carmack
Luzon
Patterson
Gen
Hong Kong
McComas
Gen. Luna
Major Waller's Tragic Sa mar Crossing Report
Washington reports reveal Major Waller's expedition to cross Sa mar island starting December 26 with 50 men. Rivers swollen torrents rain lashed trails and the group faced water sores bites and raw bacon rations. By December 30 relief efforts began as 13 strongest men pressed ahead leaving others behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Waller
Samar
Cap
Hair Switches Offerings From Local Store
Local shop advertises human hair switches and front pieces with short and long styles. Short stem and long hair options priced at 1.50 dollars, others at 0 cents. 22 inch switches available. All goods are made in the store under Mr Rhodes supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Waller Exposes Mountain Expedition Trails and Hardship
Major Waller led a march into a remote valley with Porter commanding the main body. He found a shack with vegetables and cooked potatoes after his field glass fired a lens. Two natives were pressed as guides. The Spanish trail was located but a large boat reached Basey where Waller fell ill. He claims the expedition showed mountain penetration but no insurgents. Ten men died, one in hospital. The march covered 250 miles in 29 days.
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Tain Porter
Waller
Basey
Hon George L Littlefield dies after long illness in Pawtucket
Hon George L Littlefield a leading Pawtucket citizen and RI banker died at his home after a long illness. Born 1824 in North Kingstown he rose from Sprague mill work to partner in Littlefield firms then Cumberland Mills president for 21 years. He led First National Bank of Providence and held other posts while serving in Pawtucket council and RI House. Survived by a widow and a daughter of Stephen Benedict founder of Benedict college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
George L. Littlefield
Mr. Littlefield
North Kingstown
North Scituate
Sprague Mills
Natick
Alfred H. Littlefield
Central Falls
David Ryder’ & Co
Littlefield Brothers
Cumberland Mills Co
Hug
First National Bank of Providence
Industrial Trust Co
Providence
Littlefield
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Rhode Island
David G. Littlefield
Stephen Benedict
Benedict College
Morphine Suspected in Death of Mrs Weston Warner in Boston
Medical Examiner Harris conducted an autopsy at Briggs Howard street undertaking rooms on the body of the woman known as Mrs Walter Weston and Mrs Harry Smith. Morphine is suspected as the cause, with confirmation sought from Prof Wood of Harvard. Walter S Weston aka W G Warner, detained at Joy street station 3, will likely be released as police doubt criminal intent. The couple were said morphine fiends with no criminal plan, and burial arrangements are being organized by her father Hiram S Keyes.
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Boston
Harris
Briggs
Howard Street
Walter 5S. Weston
Harry Smith
City Hospital
Walter S. Weston
W. G. Warner
Station 3
Joy Street
Prof. Wood
Harvard
Weston
Capt. Dugan
Warner
Briggs’ Place
Hiram 8. Keyes
Saratoga Street
Content brothers obtain injunction against street railway lease
Harry and Walter Content stock brokers secured a temporary injunction from Justice Greenbaum in New York restraining the Metropolitan Street Railway from leasing its lines to the Inter Urban or the Metropolitan Securities company. The argument to be heard Friday by Justice Gildersleeve. Stockholders vote tomorrow on the lease. Camille Weidenfeld and Parker C. Chandler of Boston are associated with the Content brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry and
Walter Content
Boston to shut eleven second class hotels May first
Eleven second class hotel proprietors in Boston will exit the business on May 1 following a board of police decision. Six will receive regular bar licenses while five are denied hotel keeper certificates. The move, approved last year, aims to reduce second class hotels. clerks are updating licenses and hope to settle all matters by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Board of Police
New York Man Held in 10000 Bail for Grand Larceny
George Shef field was examined before Magistrate Brann and held in 10000 bail on a grand larceny charge. The case alleges he swindled E. P. Norton, a Lawrence, Mass., lawyer. The proceedings occurred on March 19 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Sheffield
E. P. Norton
Lawrence
Mass
Brann
President nominates J. H. Devaux amid Lily White GOP clash
The President plans another nomination for J. H. Devaux, Savannah customs collector, after Lily White Republicans of Georgia led by Major J. I. Tanson attacked him. White Democrats offered no opposition, praising his office management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. H. Devaux
Savannah
Devaux
Georgia
J. I. Tanson
Macon
Storm blockade on Manitoba railways raised
Winnipeg Manitoba March 19 The storm blockade on the Manitoba branch railways has been raised. A L Davis of Boston was frozen to death in the recent storm.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
A. L. Davis
Boston
Navy reports North Atlantic squadron reaches Port of Spain
Washington March 19 Rear Admiral Higginson announces the North Atlantic squadron has arrived at Port of Spain Trinidad off the north coast of Venezuela in a cablegram to the Navy Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginson
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Washington
Navy Department
Venezuela
Carleton and Hovey Pharmacy Ad at 236 Merrimack Street
An ad from Carleton and Hovey promotes precise compounding and double checked prescriptions. It touts high quality ingredients, low prices, free city delivery, and house calls for prescriptions with prompt returns, inviting customers to trade for numerous unnamed reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack Street
Servian Cabinet Resigns in Belgrade
Belgrade March 19 The Servian cabinet has tendered its resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Servia
Panama Canal Company Title Question Divides Senate
Senate debate on the Panama Canal Companys title to its concessions and the right to transfer property to the United States for 40 million dollars. The majority cites France and Colombia relations and stockholder interests as serious, while the minority upholds clear title and readiness for a Colombia treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgan
Committee On Isthmian Canals
Senate
Panama Canal Company
United States
France
Colombia
Panama Company
United States Congress
New Panama Company
Kittredge
New
Smallpox Epidemic Reports Spread Across State
Smallpox continues to appear at various points in the state with two new Warren cases, totaling 11 there, plus one in Woonsocket and two in Providence in the last 24 hours. Overall, upward of 150 cases have occurred during the present epidemic across Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. T
Warren
Woonsocket
Lumber Schooner Converse Drags Anchor in New London Harbor
In a March storm New London harbor saw the schooner W. W. Converse drag her anchor and ride the eastern shore. The lumber-laden vessel rests in the mud and will be hauled off safely. The Converse arrived March 14 from Savannah, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Do not dose with pills and potions warning label
The notice urges against using pills and potions as they irritate the stomach and disturb the nerves. It recommends Johann Hoff's extract as the proper remedy and cautions against cheap substitutes. Distributed by Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole agents in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamson
W. Kinsman & Co
New York
Augusta
Johann Hoff
Eisner & Mendelson CO
Soie Agents
Spring medicine promises nerve and blood revival
Advert says Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy is the best spring restorative. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and restore vigor, with testimonials from Dr. Orlanda Kiser of Lima Ohio and free consultations from Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Greene
Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Aubrey Stock Company Delivers Strong Opera House Week
Yesterday's poor weather did not dampen attendance at the Opera house with matinee and evening shows well filled. The Aubrey stock company draws praise for Money Mad and James H Wallack's Devil's Island based on the Dreyfus affair. Human Hearts, a long running meto drama, continues to impress under Manager Nankeville, with a repeat of Devil's Island this afternoon and Knights of Old Kentuck tonight. Human Hearts headlines Monday night March 24 with a flawless scenic setup and a committed cast promised to deliver emotion and humor in equal measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Stock Company
James H. Wallack
Knights of Old Kentuck
Human Hearts
Nankeville
Opera House
Clark's Royal Burlesque at Music Hall Receives Cheers
Two large audiences enjoyed Clark's Royal Burlesque at Music Hall yesterday. The programme featured Lew Carroll, Palmer and Harvey, the Trolley Car trio, Miss Alice Leslie, Prof Leslie, the Pha sey troupe, and the six Ascot girls in songs and dances. The closing burlesque Fol de Rol depicts Pan American life. Matinee tickets for the rest of the week cost ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Clark
Royal Burlesquers
Lew. Carroll
Palmer and
Harvey
Alice Leslie
Prof. Leslie
Phasey
Ascot
Clark’s
Royal A
Urlesquers
TILK
Howard & Emerson
New York
Palmer
Buffalo
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement proclaims Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds bronchitis and asthma. It lists F C Goodale and C E Carter as the makers or sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
F. C Goodale
C. E. Carter
Charity Concert and Dance Set for April 1
Tickets are on sale for a charity concert and dance in Associate hall on April 1 to aid numerous worthy poor children, with local young ladies showing interest in the event.
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Major Waller
Geo. N. Littlefield
R. I
Wife
Content Brothers
Lily White” Republ
Teddy
NO. Atlantic Squadron
Panama Canal
O'Donnell & Gilbride Coo
O’donnell & Gilbride CO
Orlanda Kiser
Reese Ave
Lima
Ohio
Tribune
Orient
CZ al
Wvolff
Cleveland
Warwick
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Prescott Street
Pearson’s Drug Store
Central St
Opera
Mekissock Sigam Carnal Cleaning Co
Midha
Residenca
Grand Island
Kenwood
Ge G. Read
Wm. Nichols & Co
Courier-Citizen
Entertainments
Lowell Opera House
Matinees
Aubrey Stock
Spc
Gossumes
Knights of Old Kentuor
W. E. Nankeville
Etmessay
Ticketa
First Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows Hall
Middlesex Street
Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Lowell Orchestral Society
Huntington Hall
Gertrude Miller
Humane Society
Austin
Elgin Lodge
N. E
Old Highland Hall
Judge Hadley
Second Congregational Church
North Chelmsford
Jamaica North Eager Y Brass Band
Naptha
Ars
Gardner Baqs
Pins Street
Highlands
Caleb L. Smith
Middlesex St
W. C. Hinckley
Middle Street
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