Alger Defends War Office Actions on Staff Appointments
Washington Aug 1 One of the last acts of Secretary Alger prior to relinquishing his portfolio was a formal statement defending the war department's staff officer appointments amid press criticism and a London Times article. He argues no money was mis appropriated in the vast expenditures to equip and supply the army and notes most appointments came from civil life or the regular army with strong civil war credentials. The statement asserts the records are open for examination and that only a few appointments were not his recommendation.
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Spain
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Regular Army
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Secretary of War
Leonard Wood
Santiago
Puerto Principe
Grigsby
Turvey
Military Academy
B.A. Avani
Filipinos Attack Calamba and More on Negros Coast
Manila report says Filippinos attacked Calamba near Laguna de Bay after concentrating forces for two days, an hour battle with Filipinos driven off. Americans lost two killed and six wounded. Sixth Infantry, Capt. Simpson, clashed at Babalaynos Negros wounding 18 rebels, no American casualties. Washington reports evidence Americans supplied Aguinaldo with arms. possible seizure of steamer Pasig and exile risk for Frederick W. Sutterlee. broader implications for other Americans.
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Calamba
Laguna de Bay
Hall
Sixth Infantry
Simpson
Babalaynos
Negros
Alma
Washington
State
Navy
Aguinaldo
Pasig
Frederick W. Sutterlee
Philadelphia
United States
Suit Over Site of Kildare City Seeks Homestead Claim
Charles W Harper of Kildare files suit in Kay County District Court to vacate the town and grant him the site comprising stores churches schools saloons residences. Kildare spans 160 acres with five grocery stores and four dry goods shops etc. Harper claims title to the land hosting the town and its buildings.
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Perry
Santa Fe
Charles W. Harper
District Court
Kay County
Harper
Senator Burrows Sees Philippine War as Political Factor
Senator Burrows of Michigan says if the Philippine War continues into next year it will hurt the Republican Party and the White House must move swiftly to end the conflict. He favors peace through decisive action, warns against prolonged fighting, and argues for a future decision by the people and Congress on the islands.
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Post
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Republian
Luzon
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Orient
China
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England
France
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United State
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Aguinaldo
Congress
End Mob Violence Appeal from Georgia Governor
Gov Candler urges Georgians to support courts and uphold law to end mob violence and restore peace across the state. He calls for national discipline, strong public sentiment, and swift justice for criminals. In Kansas City packing house strike at Schwarzschild Sulzberger ends for beef staff, 37 workers left to arbitration.
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Candler
Georgia
Kansas City
Kan
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Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Armourdale
Confederate fundraiser eyed for monument in Missouri cemetery
A Harbecue to Raise Fands in Springfield aims to finish a $10,000 monument fund for the Confederate cemetery. State camps report about 85,000 raised overall. A barbecue and a debate between Champ Clark and J B Burton of Kansas are on the program next month to boost support. A separate item notes Eugene Pakahower, Carlisle Indian School graduate, killed Edith Morell in Amherst Massachusetts after a rejected proposal, then set fire to Morell’s home before fleeing. Boise, Idaho reports a booming gold district prospect.
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Confederate Camp and Daughters of the Confederacy
Champ Clark
J. BR. Burton
Kansas
Amherst
Mask
Aug
Eugene Pakahower
Carlisle
Edith Morell
Mra
J. F. Morell
South
Mra Morell
Northwest gold finds near Boise river spark big assays
Reports from the Boise area describe new ledges on Hadsver creek with remarkable assays and four additional parallel ledges found. Northwest mining activity grows as discoveries mount five miles from the city, signaling a potential boom ahead.
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Boise River
Hadsver Creek
Monthly U S government deficit for July listed
Washington reports the monthly statement shows a July deficit of about 8.5 million dollars with total receipts near 48.05 million and expenditures around 56.57 million. Internal revenue rises slightly, customs up about 1 million, and war costs cited in the period.
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Washington
Dover
Quarantining Against the Plague in Hampton Roads
Reports from Washington show 37 yellow fever cases and seven deaths at the Hampton soldiers' home with rapid quarantine measures. Newport News and Phoebus are cut off from Hampton. guards patrol the home and surrounding areas amid feverish town excitement. Chesapeake & Ohio service to Hampton halted as authorities tighten cordons and guard entrances.
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Soldiers
Hampton
Wadin
Marine Hospital Service
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Phoebus
Alger
Josiah Simpson
Fort Monroe
Newport News
Old Point
Ang. L
Hamptonians
Winchester Rifles
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