Water Cure Probes In Philippine Cruelty Case Expanded
Secretary of War Elihu Root orders a thorough investigation into water torture allegations by U S troops in the Philippines. The memo directs General Chaffee to pursue disciplinary actions, collect witnesses, and prepare possible court martial proceedings for Major Edwin P. Glenn, Captain Palmer Lyon, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Root
Senator Lodge
Senate Philippines Committee
Charles 5. Riley
Wiliam Lewis Smith
Twenty-Sixth Infantry
Chaffee
Division
Philippines
War Department
Tayabas
Edwin
Glenn
James A. Ryan
Manila
Jacob H. Smith
Waller
Marine Corps
Smith
Gen@al Smith
Senate Committee On Philippine Affairs
Charles & Riley
William Lewis Smith
Twenty-sixth Volunter Infantry
Igbarras
Iloilo
Panay
Eighteenth
United States Infantry
Arthur L. Conger
Edwin P. Glenn
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Palmer Lyon
Conger
Lyon
Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Eighteenth Infantry
Secretary of War
E. F. Glenn
San Francisco
Department of California
Philippine Islands
Isharras
Islands
Gardner
Elihu Root
Southern Railway Stock Surges on Exchange Record
Trading in Southern railway shares set a record on the New York Stock Exchange with 864,501 shares changing hands as the stock jumped 6% to 44 1/4. Louisville and Nashville fell to 12 5/8, closing 1 1/2 higher, while profit taking weighed on the preferred issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern Railway
New York Stock Exchange
Louisvill and Nashville
Louisville
Nashville
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States
Two Men Drown In Ohio River Accident Near Warrenton
Four men from Warrenton Ohio were rowing up the Ohio river home to Tiltonville Ohio when their skiff collided with the towboat Ironsides and overturned. John Venum and John Bonner were rescued while Harry Venum and George Barcus drowned within 50 yards of the shore. Seining efforts to recover the bodies were ongoing with no success yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Warrenton
Ohio River
Tiltonville
John Venum
John Bonner
Harry Venum
George Barcus
Ohio
Miners Vote to Return to Work in Punxsutawney
At a mass meeting in Punxsutawney, miners ratified the Monday agreement between L W Robinson of Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron and John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers. The vote was 537 to 526 in favor of returning to work. Dubois and Reynoldsville miners endorsed the decision, ending the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Punxsntawney
L. W. Robinson
Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
John Mitchell
United Mine Work. Org
Reynoldsville
Punxsutawney
Presbyterian Creed Twelve Articles Completed In Reform Effort
A Washington report says a committee revising the Presbyterian creed completed twelve articles and agreed on three more relating to the Holy Spirit justification faith repentance and the new birth. The panel aims to finish by Thursday or Friday and attended Rev Doctor Tariumage's funeral yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tar Image
Paris Benefit Opera in Paris for McKinley Memorial Fund
AMatinee at the Opera Comique in Paris raised over 20 000 francs for the McKinley memorial fund, now above 59 000 francs. Ambassador Florac Porter greeted President Lonhut at the entrance. notable attendees included Robert McCormick, the Duchess of Dine, J K Gowdy, and W K Vanderbilt. Performances featured the Cognelins, Bernhardt, Fagere, and Rejane with recitations and ballet. national anthems closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
McKinley
Canton
United States
Florac Porter
Lonuhet
Porter
Saran Bernhardt
Mme. Fagere
Mme. Rejane
Santer
San Francisco
Frances
Knox Tells Judiciary Panel He Ordered Beef Trust Probe
A public letter from Attorney General Knox is released by Rep. Ray. The correspondence covers three questions about House Resolution 203 and beef trust allegations. Knox says a thorough federal probe was ordered to determine if a trust exists and whether its actions violate federal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Washington
Ray
New York
Committee On Judiciary
Gene
Judiciary Committee
Thayer
Michisetts
Mr. Ray
Wipst
United States
Rev. Dr. Samuel M. Scoville Dies in Philadelphia
The Rev. Dr. Samuel M. Scoville, assistant pastor of Plymouth Church Brooklyn, died yesterday in Philadelphia from a complication of diseases. He was the son in law of the late Henry Ward Beecher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Samuel M Scoville
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Flo
Henry Ward Beecher
Growth of Trade in the Philippine Islands 1901 vs 1900
The war department bulletin shows commerce in the Philippines for 1901 rising. Imports totaled 30,162,471 dollars, up 21 percent from 1900, while exports reached 24,509,353 dollars, up 7 percent. U S from the United States exported 3,334,255 dollars in 1900 with large gains. exports 1901 rose to 8,546,292 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Insular
War Department
Philippine Islands
United States
Roosevelt Presses Retirement Of General Miles Amid Cuban Reciprocity Push
President Roosevelt intends to place General Miles on the retired list despite cabinet and Republican opposition. The Cuban reciprocity bill gains momentum after Michigan and California Republicans withdraw opposition, with leaders optimistic it will pass in its committee form. Senate and House votes are noted, as Morgan signals future action on the Nicaragua canal bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
General Miles
Mies
Miles
Michigan
California
Payne
Morgan
Elks buy Hotel Bedford to house national home
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks announced it purchased the Hotel Bedford in Bedford City on April 16. Bedford City on the Norfolk and Western line between Roanoke and Lynchburg will become the Elks national home for about $11,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Bedford
Bedford City
Norfolk & Western
Lynchburg
Funeral of Talmage Lulled by Three Ministers
Funeral services for Rev. Dr. Tal mage drew a large crowd at the Church of the Covenant with Rev. Drs Easton Slamin and others officiating. Interment planned for Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn after services by Rev. Dr. Howard Suydam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Covenant
Washington
Church of the Covenant
Deo Wilt Talmage
Velock
Teunis Slamin
Thomas Chaluers Easton
S.J. Nicols
James Demarest
Brooklyn
Roosevel
Flarlene and Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Cullens
Illingis
Curions
Michigan
Dolliver
Dawa
William Alden Smith
John W. Foster
Louis Klepsch
New York
Bittinger and
Kiske
G. i. Magruder
BH. M. Branch
M. Lawrence
B. O W. Warner
Talmage
Samlin
Nooprayer
Frank Talmage
Chicago
Clarence L. Wyckoff
Utica
N. Y
Mangam
Dannon
Richmond
Hunting For Surglars In Rockland County
Rockland County is ringed by armed men after an offer of 312,009 for the capture of Frank Martin and Frank Wyman, two burglars who escaped the new city jail after nearly killing Keeper Van Nostrand, according to Nyack New York special dispatch to The World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rocklandounty
Nyack
N. Y
Frank Martin
Frank Wyman
Surglars
New ~Jty
van Nostrand
Carnegie Gives $40 660 to Union College
President Raymond announced Carnegie donated 40 660 dollars to Union College Schenectady for completing Nott Memorial hall. The gift will fund finishing the hall and related improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Union College
Schenectady
N. Y
Raymond
Andrew Carnegie
Nott Memorial Hall
Paris Opera benefit raises McKinley fund to over 10000
A Paris Opera Comique benefit in aid of the McKinley memorial fund collected more than 1000, bringing the total to over 10000. Notables present included President Lonbet, Sarah Bernhardt, Madam Rejaue and the Coquelins. The program featured operatic and theatrical selections and ended with The Star Spangled Banner and the Marseillaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Opera Comique
McKinley Memorial
Lonbet
Sarah Bernhardt
Madam Rejaue
Coquelins
Killed Near Strasburg on the railroad
Richard Best, about 30, was struck and killed by an engine of the C L W railway while walking to Crown Fire Clay works in Strasburg. He had his head down and did not hear the warning whistle. his body was mangled and later brought to his brother Elijah Best's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Richard Best
Best
Crown Fire Clay Works
Elijah Best
Imperial troops ambushed near Canton in rebel conflict
A courier reports two thousand imperial soldiers sent by Marshal Sua were ambushed in a narrow defile and all killed or captured. The Canton viceroy telegraphed Pekin for reinforcements while news from General Ma and Marshal Su is missing, suggesting rebels may have cut imperial communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Apuil
Canton
Marshal Sua
Viceoroy
Pekin
Marshal Su
Boerner and Ertle Wed at St. Marys Newark Couple to East on Wedding Trip
Arnold Boerner of Newark New York married Laura Ertle of this city at St Marys church in a ceremony led by Rev Henry Kacompker. About 750 guests attended as ushers William Britto and Albert Boerner escorted the bridal party. A reception followed then the couple planned a 2 13 Fort Wayne train departure for a wedding trip before settling in Newark New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Boerner
Newark
Laura Ertle
St. Mary’s Church
Henry Kacompker
Willam
Brtto
Albert J. Boerner
Adaline Fittle
Andrew JL. Boerner
Pioneer Limited trains set standard for luxury travel on St Paul Road
The Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway, known as The St Paul Road, pioneered electric lighting in 1888 and built world famous Pioneer Limited cars famed for luxury. Observers compare the Prince Henry tour train to daily service, noting superior buffet, compartment and sleeping cars between Chicago, St Paul and Minneapolis. Burdock Blood Bitters touted as regulating stomach and bowels.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
St. Paul Road
Wis St
R. H. Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
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Ben. Chaffee
Gates People
Guntrel L. &W
J. P. Morgan * Co
Rochester and Pittsburg Company
M’kinley
Beef Trust
M. Scoville
Friends of
Ing
Elks’ National Home
Virginia
Easton
Beecher and
Spurgeon
Dr. Tal- Indes
Huilin
Dr. Talmage
Dr .Talmage
Tadinage
Isusten
Aingee
Tomoves
Receder
Valnage
Nicols
Mites
Luin
M’kinley Fund
Boerner-Ertle
Viera
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