Philippine Aid Promise Prompts Native Leaders on Outlaw Eradication
In Manila on January 15 Governor Deveyra proposes a commission with Brigadier General Ler Caol Taylor and three presidents to tour disaffected districts and urge cooperation in wiping out Parajate. Outlaw bands grow as raids threaten peaceful farmers. a special term at Faclohan court will try prisoners with leaders facing extreme penalties.
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Nicipal
Deveyra
John F. James
Eighth Infantry
Gesnor Tde
Devevra
Ler Caolone Taylor
President
Faclohan
Texas Republicans Nominate Edward H R Green to Houston
The reorganized faction of the Texas Republican party held its state convention. Edward H R Green of Terre Haute is named as the nominee, with the event reported amid the party’s internal shifts and naming of key figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flouston
Tex
Republican Party of Texas
The
Reorganized
Edward H. R Green
Terre
Texas M.maud Railroad
Cof
Desert battle in Aden as Mad Mollah attacks sultan’s territory
In August near Aden the Mad Mollah struck the sultan of Mijertain’s territory after destroying nineteen Ogaden villages. Heavy losses on both sides followed, including nine of the sultan’s close relatives and about 700 warriors killed before Mellah forces were repulsed toward the interior and coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Ogaden
Mollah
Mijertain
Lig
Clemency Denied for Lt. Sidney S. Burbank
Fort Leavenworth reports Secretary of War Taft refused clemency for Sidney S. Burbank a former first lieutenant in the U S Army serving fifteen months in the federal prison at Leavenworth. He was dismissed from the service for embezzlement and ill treatment of his Filipino wife.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Fort Leavenworth
Taft
Sidney S. Burbank
United States Army
Man Ends Life With Shotgun in Lapel Home
Lapel Ind Aug 15 Varney Cros son aged fifty four committed death by own action by blowing off the top of his head with a shotgun He had been sick for a year Local police reported no foul play suspected and the tragedy occurred at his residence
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Brew
Lapel
Ind
Varney Crosson
Shah Promised Reforms Spark Scepticism Over Longevity
Fragmentary report describes pressure from advisers on the shah to enact amnesty press freedom a new code and habeas corpus while ministers face dismissal risk. The reforms aim to curb autocratic powers but doubts remain about their durability.
Russian Immigration Restrictions Hit Prussia in August Edict
A Prussian ministerial edict tightens controls on Russian emigrants. All entering Prussia must hold a passport and provide a cash bond of 20 dollars for adults and 75 dollars for miners. those failing to comply are sent back to Russia.
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Thorn
Prussia
Aug. S
Russia
Macedonian Leader Hides Near Prince Ferdinand Villa
Vienna reports Yanne Sandunsky, Macedonian brigand leader who once held American missionary Helen M. Stone, is said to be hiding in the Bistritsca forest around Prince Ferdinand's villa with plans to kill the prince. The villa is heavily guarded and the prince rarely leaves.
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Prince Ferdinand
Vienna
Yanne Sandunsky
Land
Helen M. Stone
Bistritsca
Regulations Recommendation for Spokane Public Schools
The Spokane city board of education committee on regulations proposes a rule banning teachers from public habits prohibited to pupils in school, including liquor and tobacco use. The rule aims to enforce consistent behavior for staff and students.
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Spokane
Wash
Committee On Regulations
The
City Board of Education
Emperor William seeks visit to United States
Hermann Kidder of New York reported that Emperor William showed keen interest in U.S. matters and expressed a strong wish to visit America. He praised President Roosevelt and desires goodwill and friendship between nations.
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William
Cassel
Hermann Kidder
New York
United States
Roosevelt
Chisholm Fails to Post Bond in Bank Theft Case
Birmingham Aug 15 Alexander R. Chisholm paying teller of the First National Bank remains in federal custody after confessing to stealing 87000 from the bank and being unable to furnish the 60000 bond set by Commissioner Watts.
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Chisholm
Birmingham
Ale
Alexander R. Chisholm
First National Bank
Watts
Plucky Agent Highwayman At Hobart Station Foiled
A bold highwayman at Hobart station demanded surrender but fled, tripped alarms, and alerted authorities by telephone. Crown Point reports the incident involved a Pennsylvanian bear dag and a swift escape prompting rapid response from law enforcement.
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Crown Point
Ind
Amd
Hobart
Vania
Thehig Rage
Wits
Dr Kane Gonsvalescing in Crawfordsville Indiana
Dr W P L Ware president of Wabash College to take in his college work amidst reports of Kane's illness. Kane was struck with a serious illness but has shown signs of improvement after absolute rest, with hopes of recovery as the fall term nears.
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Crawfordsvile
Ind
Wpl Ware
Wabash Col- Ince
Kane
Death in Peculiar Manner at Kentland Elevator
Ed Forest died in a peculiar manner while stripping a grain elevator in Forersman Kentland Indiana. He worked seventy to eighty feet above ground when a sheet of corrugated iron slipped and severed the rope supporting the scaffold, causing a fatal fall.
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Kentland
Ind
Forest
Forersman
Five Freight Cars Destroyed in Winchester Wreck
A freight train wreck near Winchester derailed seven cars, five of which were burned. A broken drawbar caused the collision as the train traveled about forty miles per hour. Cars carried coal, sugar, and electric light appliances. No injuries reported.
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Winchester
Woman Falls Thirty Feet in Petersburg Veranda
Mary Glezen former secretary of the Guarantee Building and Loan association leaned over a veranda railing in Petersburg Indiana when the railing gave way. She fell thirty feet to the ground striking her head and injuring her back and neck. Her condition is critical.
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Petersburg
Ind
Mary Glezen
The
Guarantee Building and Loan Association
Oil excitement grips Southern Illinois around Olney
Southern Illinois, especially Richland and surrounding areas, sees growing oil fever and economic optimism. The boom boosts population and prosperity amid farming strength and cider apple prospects as workers flock to the region for new drilling opportunities.
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Olney
Souuthern
Illinois
Transcontinental Run From San Francisco to Chicago
The San Francisco to Chicago journey via the Pacific route took eleven days with a three hour stop in between. Seven travelers, including Whitman and Carris, continued toward New York with the lead car and two others following by train.
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New York
OS Cerris
Chicago
San Francisco
Fin
Whitman
Carris
Mator
Trala
Tee Gaen
Doctor Merritt Dies in Hotel After Escape from Assassination
Dr George Merritt of Celar T died in a hotel here under suspicious circumstances after rising from the Inman Territory to flee assassination. Hotel staff found him near his room and he died before medical help could arrive, with poison suspected. Coroner investigates.
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Joyiin
Mon
Inman
George Merritt
Celar
Merritt
May Abrogate the Treaty Debate In Council
The council of ministers plans to consider abrogation of the treaty amid discussions with foreign representatives. Reports indicate consensus on exploring the advisability of ending the treaty.
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St. Peetersbaren
Council of Ministre Ction
Ex-legislator Richard G Odle Found Dead in Bed
Lafayette Ind Aug 15 Richard G Odle aged sixty seven ex member of the state legislature was found dead in bed He came here from Warren County recently to enter his four children in Purdue College
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Lafayette
Ind
Richard G. Odle
Warren County
Purdue
Vast G A R Encampment Parade Draws Thousands in Minneapolis
The Grand Army of the Republic held a lengthy Minneapolis encampment parade with about ten thousand veterans marching in a roughly twelve mile route. The day featured a museum proposal to buy the McClean house at Appomattox for a national G A R museum with support from Confederate veterans.
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Grand Army Veterans
Minneapolis
Grand Army of the Republi
Tor
Varner de Bobran
Eanmeloute
Ecliot
Po el Coney
Kansas
Grand Army
McClean House
Appomattox
Party of the Confederate Veterans
Flight plot and police chase tied to Stensland case
Testimony shows extensive flight preparations by President Stensland with a woman linked by Assistant State's Attorney Olson through Mrs Ellen McCracken. Items seized include bedding, curtains, carpets, a silver dinner set, and a large trunk feared to be missing. police probe details amid national coverage. Separate items note wheat prices, a Texas governor candidate, a Moscow bomb depot find, and Nebraska fusion prospects at Lincoln conventions.
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Chicasa
Stensland
Olson
Ellen McCracken
Stenslane
Baraboo
Wis
Bot
Stenstand
Hienea
Edward Green
Miland
Heity Green
Moscow
Nebraska
Panama Canal coolies protections in contractor deals
Washington reports that the Panama Canal Commission will require safeguards for Chinese laborers sent to the canal. The War Department will review bids to assure fair treatment, prevent discrimination, and regulate relations between labor agents and Chinese workers, with penalties and oversight to ensure proper wages and conditions.
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Washington
United States
Panama
Tain
Meany
Peeta
Canal Zone
Mansion to Be Rebuilt After Fire in Prestigious Home
Fragmentary notes describe plans to reconstruct a famed mansion on Spreckels property within a year. The house, once among America’s most pretentious, featured a marble hall with costly stone. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Ness
America
Fire guts Epreckels' House in San Francisco
A blaze rapidly engulfed the Epreckels residence in San Francisco destroying the house in under an hour. The famed art treasury including paintings tapestries and carvings was reduced to ashes and charred debris.
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Epreckels
San Francisco
Decision Upheld in Shanghai Boardroom Suit
The U S Circuit Judge upheld the decision favoring W Porter Bosdoor Heppoluk against the American China Development Company. Boyd claims breach of contract for supposed wrongful discharge and unpaid fees tied to railroad management roles in Shanghai and Hankow. The case centers on a secretary position and alleged wrongful termination. John Lovett known as “the Orangeman” is noted as dead in a separate report from Triston, Ate.
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San Francisco
Aus
Genergy
Shanghai
China
W. Porter Bosdoor Heppoluk
American China Development Company
United States
Wow. Morrow
Boyd
Sutos
Board of Commissioners of
Development Compeny Ie
Can
John the
Admiral Dewey Named Governor General of Founders and Patriots
Admiral George Dewey has been elected governor general of the Borders of Founders and Patriots of America to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Robert B. Roosevelt.
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George Dewey
B Orders of Founders and Patriots of America
Robert B. Roosevelt
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