Otis Reports Philippine Situation and Insurgent Forces
General Otis responds to War Department inquiries on the Philippines. U.S. troops occupy wide Luzon lines from Imus to Suan Fernando and into Laguna. Insurgents suffer losses, scattered but capable bands exist, natives seek American protection and aid to expel insurgents. The piece also notes troop strain, Cuban fever impacts, and a separate report on Germany rejecting a peace scheme.
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Otis
War Department
Washington
Tarlie
Wampanga
Luzon
Cavite
Batangas
United 1 States
Tienes
Reese
United
Americans sue Ontario over timber license damages
Detroit lawyer Don M. Dickinson sues the province of Ontario on behalf of timber landholders claiming violations of crown timber licenses. The action seeks damages and could go to appeal as the case advances, with a Privy Council decision anticipated next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don M. Dickinson
Detroit
Onar
Mi Jessapes
Ontario
British Privy Co
Automobiles for Chicago reveal up to date passenger vehicles
The article describes new passenger vehicles for Chicago and Lincoln Park to replace old carriages. Each vehicle carries twenty passengers, can be closed in winter and opened in summer, and features large rubber tires.
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Chicago
Lincoln
International Council Opens Sessions in London
The World’s Women meet as the International Council commences sessions in London England at the conference hall of the church house. Countess of Aberdeen gives welcome remarks and outlines duties while Mrs May Sewall of the United States presides and may lead in officer elections. Names from several nations attend and speak on women’s rights and cooperation.
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International Council
London
National Council of Women
Church House
Tondon
England
Countess of Aberdeen
Aberde
May W Sewell
United Sates
Te Council
Iter
Jess
Aberdeen
Wright Sewall
12Arer
Alex. Chippen
Arrest in 19th Century Family Murder Case Retold
A shattered account recounts the murder of Gilbert Gates and the pursuit of Alex Jester and Alexander Jyster, with bodies found near Oakwood. The tale includes a sister who discovers clues, a plot against Laura Gates, and a grave inscription for Gilbert W. in a Western city cemetery.
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Alex
Gilbert Gates
A .A. Gates
Lovatini
St Ties
Wiel Cn
Whien
Gates
Niles
Wichite
Lim da Cornelia Shemens
Siginiz
Shewe Vis
John W. HeetCe
Georgi
Oakwood
Laura Gates
Ter
Chimar
New Canal Combination Reported by Ameri Company
The text outlines a proposed canal project to connect Atlantic and Pacific oceans, with power to acquire rights and franchises, build rail links, and seek aid from the United States and foreign governments. It mentions a capital of 50,000 plus further funding to acquire cessions and operate the canal.
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R Ameri Company
Althout
Jktpers of Incorporation
Cmpany
Pacific
United States
England
France
Germany
Trusts on the Decline Claims by Crawford Fairbanks
Crawford Fairbanks, organizer of a strawboard combine in Terre, argues that trusts are on their last legs. He cites a general’s investors warning and says stock values have fallen, leaving investors hungry. He doubts any large scale deal can pass in the future.
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Crawford Fairbanks
Strawboard Combine
Terre Sea Ind
Strawboard Trust
Tommy General
United States
Powerful new shell tested reveals destructive war engine
Fragmentary text reports a powerful explosive device with far greater destructive capacity than shrapnel. Descriptions mention Sandy Hook manufacture and a war engine capable of crippling battalions, reducing escape chances dramatically compared with discharges of shrapnel.
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Camie Islands
Sandy Hoo
Plague Reaches Honolulu On Nippon Maru Quarantine Declared
Reports describe bubonic plague aboard the Nippon Maru from Heng 4 with two deaths in Honolulu. A Chinese passenger died before arrival. the body was cremated and the ship quarantined. An officer noted illness amid chaotic pages of results and unrelated political items appear in the same clipping.
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Hawaiian Harbor
Honolulu
Whedaki
Lin
China Honolulu
Cers
Penns Cr iw Victory Amid Dark Row on Hudson River
A muddled local sports note recalls a rowing race on the Hudson where Penns crew led early but faced chaotic conditions. The event, marked by tense crowding and river currents, ended with uncertain outcomes as spectators watched from the docks and boats.
Labor War at Lapel Ind and Mob Attacks Unions
The Lapel Indiana conflict turns violent as armed non union men confront unionists. A mob terrorizes the town with gunfire. hotels suffer bullet damage and notices spread about targeted unionists. In Cincinnati a governor challenger is shot while attempting to eject a man from a theater. Nearby fires cause substantial property loss. A Greek man is convicted of killing a rival in New York and faces electrocution. Two Ohio men are killed in Cumberland Maryland.
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Parhiz Plac
Moore
Demuties
Ulus Facta
Little Folks Tales and Camp Life Reflections
A compendium of short items for children from camp life to heroic acts. It recalls a Yale student’s New Jersey island camp, a brave five year old Adelia Fay Betts who saved a sibling, button toy houses built by girls, reflections on child wealth and happiness, and light vignettes about youngsters’ games and tales from Youth’s Companion and other periodicals.
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John M. Dick
Yale
Manhannock Island
Lake Wakee
N. J
Cammy Idle
Httle
Jared Adelia Fay Betts
Sutton
Myritiol
Chaffers the Litigant Dies After Noted Court Wars
Alexander Chatfers a longtime inmate of St Pancras workhouse London died in his ward at nearly 100 years old. He earned notoriety for colliding with Travers Twiss in a case that ousted Twiss from public life and for suing high officials including the Prince of Wales and other public figures over alleged wrongs.
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St. Pancras
London
Alexander Chatfe
Htgant
Travers Twiss
Province of Canterbury
Lad
Chaffers
Presiding Indagistrate
Prince of Wales
British Museum
Geyni
Yen
Turkey Calls Bicycle The Devil's Chariot
In Turkey the bicycle is nicknamed the devil's chariot. The saying reflects cultural views where men who marry may be strained or distant from sisters in some households.
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Turkey
Fifty Richest Persons In The United States
A fragmented list outlines moneyed individuals and how they earned their fortunes. Names such as John Jacob Astor, Mrs. William Astor, Hetty Green, and J. Pierpont Morgan appear among others linked to wealth, land value, and investments.
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United States
Waldorf
John Jacob Astor
New
William Astor
Ram’s Horn Echoes Warning Across Unrestful Time
Fragmented notes mix religious exhortation with scattered musings on virtue and temptation. The piece contrasts humble service with flashy display, warns against worldly flattery, mentions Bible study, and touches on character over fortune. It also includes brief asides on elocution and early vehicle design, ending with a Bits-style quip about aging beauty.
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Philippines
Manila
Cuba
Zelandia
Colonel von Schwarzbolt
Plas
Russia
The
Hague
Jess von Schwarzhoff
Gervlegation
Mae
Cal von Schwarzhorft
Sminsii
Fister
Stone
NEW Canal Combination
Peres Cox
Westfeld
BE. B. Weeks
Abraham
Chattanooga
Tenn
Charles Dick
Ohio
Sesome
Zola
Paris
Grand Rapids
Sec
PENN
Excita
Strausfer
Hudson River
Caeteee Inc
DSS
Wisgths
Cor
Columbia
Lapel, Ind
Pat Sweeney
Cincinnati
Sweeney
Uil
McEwan Brothers
Whippany
John Zigouras
New York
J. FP. Householder
Theodore Wing, Th
Cambridge
Cumberland
Jeroine
Adelia Fay Betis
Adelia
Goelet
Hirle Vanderbilt
Grand Palace
Enland
Princ
Georgie
Bob
Apricaw
John
James
Amy
Pelo
Bobby
Mamini
Pepa
Pamina
Tommy
Chmaffers
Litigant
Wiles
Herod
Judas
Tosky
Pro. Y
Wet Park
Brooklyn
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