MacArthur hopes for early halt to hostilities in Philippines
A sweeping World News summary notes General MacArthur’s hope for an early suspension of hostilities in the Philippines. It also reports on the Cabwir constitution, Taft commission disputes, Luzon provincial government efforts, and upcoming decisions in Porto Ricoan affairs amid broader international developments.
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MacArthor
Niapines
Cabwr
Philippines
Taft Commission
Luzon
American firm offers cheaper port laying of material
An American company proposed to lay down material at any British port for five guineas less than the average price charged by British firms for delivery in London. It also agreed to erect the bridges at £18 per ton, which is £2 10s cheaper than the average British price for delivery in London.
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Parle
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Spain
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London
Liverpool
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Berlin
Shusott
Hewatt Harn Hesambera
Asturias
Prince Chavies
Bourbon
Reichstags
Baron von P Thielmann
Imperial | Trougats
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Edward Vit
St. James
Westminster
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Delcasse
Far Aiga Affairs
France
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M. T Delcasse
House of Comrons
Gultigh
Uganda
Federal Law Makers Chronicle Senate and House Action
Washington reports detail Senate debates on naval and war revenue bills, with Caffery and Spooney pushing for vessel subsidies and registry data, while House leaders clash over constitutional powers and a revenue conference. The day also covers Sulzer’s explosive exchange, Perry Heath allegations, and ongoing votes on army and sundry civil appropriations amid broader fiscal scrutiny.
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Spooney
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Migou and Jones
Ark
Hoase
House
Sulzer
New York
Mahon
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Walt
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Sulwey
Perry
Heath
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Republican National Committee
Spangor
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Wiso
New Yorke
Knox Mass
Bentleman
Jetter
McClellan
N.Y
Congress
Bell
Political Spotting and the Hidden Campaign Helpers
In Ainslee's, S. L. Adams describes political spotting as a broad term for campaign workers who monitor money, recruit trusted staff, and report on rivals. The piece notes spotters defend against fraud, gather intelligence on spending, and supervise campaign oratory while some receive weekly pay and others volunteer.
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Progress Auld
WePrin
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Roosevelt Marching Club
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Fragmentary Political Exchange Over Bank Funds
Messrs Cannon and Hopkins defend a sale while Democrats face a flurry of letters accusing them. Senator Jones of Arkansas asked the secretary of the treasury about deposits after the Cleveland administration funds, with Tennessee leader ROW in Murfreesboro. McRae's amendment ultimately failed.
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Hopkins Ofllinois
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Secretary of the Treasury
Cleveland
Richard
Mr. McRae
Mother Is the Only One Song in the Fields
A nostalgic poem by Mobert Mackay praising a mother who handles farm chores from dawn to night. She cooks, cleans, sews, milks, gathers wood, and guides children, while still praying after the day’s work ends. The speaker laments the mother’s tireless devotion and calls her the essential family figure.
Nation's Husband Criticizes Trip in Saloon Smasher Tale
Mrs Gartle Nation's husband critiques her eastern trip and recounts her trials as the silent partner of a saloon smasher. The Michigan supreme court tied the Detroit Citizens' Street railway case to show that franchise is subject to taxation.
King Edward Opens First Parliament Amid Suth Africa Tensions
Lord Salisbury argues there should be no apprehension about final outcomes in South Africa and Liberal support offered if reorganization occurs. Speech recalls Victoria era, praises monarchy, warns against lax pursuit of war aims, and stresses firm British mastery to ensure enduring peace and imperial authority.
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South Africa
London
Edward VII
Victoria
Prince Consort
Prince of Wales
Alexandra
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Palace of Westminster
Pho Wat
Azvica
Lord Rhaberley
Mwan
Kitchener
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Lord Kimberley
Putin Sisi
Tloré Kimberley
Kimberley
Great Britain
Not the enemy he feared by a pursued department chief
A department bureau chief avoided reporters eager to interview him on a forthcoming decision. He fled first light for weeks, employing every subterfuge to elude the press as they pressed for answers about the subject he would soon be forced to act on.
Escaped Chief Receives Claimed Klondike Windfall
In a chase through country roads a chief fled pursued by a newspaper man seeking a payment. The man claimed a Klondike stake from an old debt, delivering a check and asking for a receipt before the chief declined further information. Two hundred Chinese workers are employed in Zacatecas mines, with more expected.
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