Policy of General Otis Suppresses News in Manila War
A long memo describes how General Otis controlled press coverage in Manila, detailing censorship methods, the censorship chief’s role, and how correspondents faced enforced official lines. It covers protests by reporters, the push to reveal conditions, and the impact on reporting from the field during the Philippine conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanger
Stove
Asotin
Den’s “Rosa
Cortes Paricent
Dale M. Callin
Maula
Manila
Melville E. Bio
Stone
Corres
Tyre
Aed Ywkho
Japan
Turkey
Aed
Eesorship Bugiasy
Trivtisia
Gen
Olis
Fadoglesun
Publi al Homey
Vad
Ous
Eanger
Otis
Sloiklis
Mate
Filipinas
Jach
Eneneaple
Goltias
Hayley Wolidert
Lawton
MacArthur, Konstan
Wheaton, Et al
Iid
Media
Eer
Audremisteation
Hee
Armsehoxtentiaest
Subonnivteation
Ergar
Tn Dig
Erandes
Thn
Wad
Mergaver
Oberg Ta
Ee Crna
Abel
Eka Harman Raat
York
Fiat
Corsica
Torrapogdenta
Bestong
Mort Dificult
Ota
Ils
Cuba
Ilvilo
Olifetats
Eensar
Bryan
McKinley
Mitta
New York
Uralle
Hong-Kong
Hanning
United States
Philippines
Deweyard Schurman
Giz
Schumman
Coliese
Cromer M. Colmins
Moini
Attica Neweprpors
Lie Gil
Elias Halse
Erik Wills
Beniteity If
Lee bSibs
Markepoet
Reporting Restrictions Strain Manila News Coverage
A Manila correspondent describes strict censorship from headquarters hindering reporting on the Philippine situation. Officials suppress sources, limit telegrams, and shield policy disputes to favor McKinley and Otis, while critics warn mismanagement and diplomatic failures curb press access.
The Currency Question and the Value of Money
A dense regional argument discusses the nature of money, distinguishing coin from paper currency, and argues that legal tender status bestows value. It asserts money as government-backed proof of service rendered to the people and critiques metallic coin as needless, urging reliance on state-issued notes as the accepted medium of exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teaog
Will
Gadd
World of Credit
Onmuey
Attysweed
Merchamlise
Linake
United States
Theoeney Tavern Iuniiine
Ginentiel Age Vietianas
Ian Cer
Lyle
Onearie Afb
Thie Biblianitis of
Wien
The Gold Standard's Brood and Monopolies Debate
A fragmented political treatise argues the dangers of trusts and monopolies, urging new methods beyond denunciation. It questions gold standard stance and calls for public ownership or strong government control to curb concentrated production and wage manipulation by dominant corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eheyr Orig
Bye Corporation
Iloryees
Cova
Anc
Nero
Aselit
Sanrio
Feducal
Democratic Party
Thal
Mave
Mr. Dapow
Unclear OCR fragment on postwar Japanese resistance and policy
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Allied occupation policies and postwar governance focusing on Japanese rebel movements and protective labors. It mentions censorship and reconstruction efforts, with scattered references to leaders and institutions, but lacks coherent narrative or verifiable events.
Mckinley War Debate on Philippine Troops Policy
A column argues against sending 74,000 troops to the Philippines, labeling such a policy monstrous and an oppressor act. It accuses officials of deceit and urges peace negotiations instead, noting public outrage and calls for restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staley Mat
Philippings
Dekhy
Congress
Roosevelt
Men
Wisconsin State News Fragment Highlights Local Controversy
Fragmentary item cites officials and residents amid a tense local dispute. Names and places are partly unreadable, but references to a public issue involving municipal leadership and community figures are noted.
Unclear Appointment Notes Surface in Scrambled Copy
A jagged OCR passage reports on late appointments and personnel moves involving a governor and various officials. Names and places are garbled, but references include Freeport, Philippines, Manitowoc, and a state board of dental examiners. The text mentions Henry and Erickson in connection with commissions and declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikees
Whivieemi
de. Vanbatt
Manitowoc
Menner
Dettal
Erickson
Menomonie to Host New County Normal School
At a county board meeting in Menomonie a plan was approved to establish a county normal training school for teachers to serve rural districts. The project proposes a $2,800 tax with $1,240 funded by the state and locates the school in Menomonie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menomonie
State suffrage expo in Phutteville features Susan B Anthony
The News Condensed reports a state suffrage exposition to run September 18 to 28 in Phutteville with a special feature a lecture by Susan B Anthony. A local outbreak of anthrax is reported by Dr Ly Chile, a Western state veterinarian, amid storm damage in Kenosha. Fire destroys properties including the Hotel Kenosha and homes of George Parkins, with multiple buildings damaged by bags. A court ruling in Tiaerbson Linthetin addresses estates of Tosn and Wieeoeing, involving valued property at 108, Perr Mellin. Fire, legal notices, and personal tragedies weave through the scrambled account, including a fire at Misacken and a death tied to Cutie. The fragmentary text notes deaths, injuries, and misfortunes across several towns including Talleston and Wenring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehibo
Phutteville
Susan TS. Anthony
Dre. Ly Chile
Slite
Kenosha
Sehlite
Hotel Kenosha
George Parkins
Tamas
Imstile Supreme Sour Emin
Ladlinietonia
Tiaerbson Linthetin
Uso Vison Toulington
Wieeoeing
Perr Mellin
Lwo
Hay
Thomas Shtinver
Fuiderven
Oltlee
Sepsini Chan Dae
Hovis
Wis
Talleston
Andy
Sehoaler
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Gen. Otis
Associated Press
Lee Fespunalerite
Fulluwid
Galt Tate
Mathadon
Pilipinas
Davie
Wass
Casimicinas
Butelet
Volunieeres
Pmpore
Taturmatton
Sae Ping
Putin Covestigatium
Obama
Peratoos
Ernie
Hanna
Liese Pevsany
Gowty
Fife
Brent
Mito McWintey
Tim
Kainitnyy
Melirley
Maine
Cig
Mark Jenny
Mark Thana Muyt Vella
St. Louis Republic
M'Kinley
Winders
Cots Bay
Wisconsin State News
Hiaek
Raver
Chiewmu
Mee
Bniver, Ht
Dubia H
Beratarstars
Migs
Madison
Freeport
Tiakor
Phippines
Sehoud
Towenern
Dick Creek
A. G. Adiwns
State Dairy and Oad
Mnnemness Tat le Ineends
Gail Blanchard
Rib Lake
Lieconomer
Tobacco Depot
American Tobacco Company
The
Tobacco Trust
Middhenien
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