Peace declaration restores Civil control in Philippines
President Roosevelt proclaims full amnesty and civil governance in the Philippine archipelago. Secretary Root relieves General Chaffee of military duties and praises U S army for Cuba and Philippines operations with detailed provisions of pardon, oath, and property rights.
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Washington
Philippine Archipelago
Root
Chaffee
United States
I T
Cuba
Philippines
Elihu Root
Philippine Commission
Philippine Commissem
Apc
General order lauding army for Philippines service issued
A presidential message praising the American army in the Philippines highlights devotion discipline humanity and loyalty to ideals. The general order notes the soldiers’ courage and restraint and commands it to be read at posts on July 4 1902 with signatures from Elifa Root and H C Corbin and Lt Gen Miles.
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Cuba
United States
Philippines
Army of the Philippines
The
Elifa Root
Miles
H. C. Corbin
U. S. Army
Fourth of July Amnesties Mark Manila Observance
On July 4 in Manila a noon reading of Roosevelt’s amnesty proclamation occurred in English and Spanish from a flag-draped stand on the Lumeta after a parade of about 00 Americans and Filipinos. Arthur Ferguson read the document in the governor’s presence before a dispersed crowd. About 600 prisoners were freed without ceremony, with many previous military exiles released. Aginaldo remained at his shelter and planned a brief visit before an undisclosed trip. Guan island exiles were expected back on a social steamer. Acting Governor Wright and General Chaffee reviewed the procession. Captain Crossneld gave an oration defending American policy and predicting Filipino acceptance, while denouncing its critics. The day featured games, races, fireworks, and illuminations as the city wore flags.
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Manila
Roosevelt
Arthur Ferguson
Taft
Agiinaldo
Landing of the Explorer and Massacre in the Northwest
Rev Dr Ferries of the Church of England reports from Winnipeg that explorer Andre and two companions were killed by Eskimos near Fort Churchill after an accidental gun discharge. Old Huskie led the Eskimo party. the outfit pieces are sought by the Hudson Bay Company with rewards.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Winnipeg
Ferries
York Factory
Northwest Territory
Andre
York
Huskie
Fort Churchill
Arctic
Ralph Sunstiine
Kudson Bus Company
Ferres
Hudson Bay Company
Ferbes
Entertaining the Sons of Veterans at Rising Sun encampment
The Indiana division Sons of Veterans held its annual encampment in Rising Sun Indiana with a full program of receptions business meetings and a steamer trip on the Ohio river. Attendees enjoyed a public band concert a barbecue and fireworks along with parades and decorations by town residents.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Indiana
Sons of Veterans
Scott Thompson
Opera House
Ohio
Grand Army
Hunter Thomas Cook Shot by Robbers Near Huntington
Thomas Cook son of Senator William Cook of Wyoming county was shot on a mountain highway. He rode his horse about half a mile before collapsing from loss of blood. A bullet pierced his breast as he fired back. he is not likely to recover. Items on his person included tools for timber cutting on the upper Guan river.
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Huntington
W. Va
Thomas Cook
William Cook
Wyoming County
Pdk
aoNars
Mount Wilds
Upper Guan River
Cook
Lonesome Road
Thread man William Clark dies in England age 80
Newark N J special word was received here Tuesday night that William Clark the thread manufacturer died Monday in England. He was born in Paisley Scotland in 1841 and came to the United States in 1864 with his brother George. He started a small cotton thread business by the Passaic river and grew it into a vast works with a Paisley branch and extensive grounds along the Passaic. His second wife and four children survive him.
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Newark
N. J
William Clark
England
Clark
Paisley
Scotland
George
Passaic River
Passaic
Harvey Bruce Sentenced in Greenport Murder Case
Harvey Bruce, connected with three cousins in the killing of uncle Peter A Hallenback in Greenport last Christmas Eve, was arraigned in Hudson Supreme Court before Justice Betts. He testified for the prosecution at the Van Wermer trial and, in light of that, pleaded manslaughter in the first degree and received an eighteen year Dannemora sentence. The Van Wermers await the death penalty in Dannemora prison.
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Hudson
N. Y
Harvey Bruce
Willis
Burton
Frederick van Wermer
Peter A. Hallenback
Greenport
Supreme Court
Dannemora
the van Wermers
Philippine general Buen Camino visits Louisville widow of General Lawton
General Buen Camino former secretary of state in Aguinaldo s cabinet arrived in Louisville to present a sympathy address from the federal party in the Philippines to Mrs Lawton of Pewee Valley. He pays tribute to General Lawton killed in December 1899 and notes he aided Filipinos by establishing a municipal code under military rule.
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Louisville
Buencamino
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Lawton
Pewee Valley
Chicago Buildings Burn Destroy Wabash Fire Spreads
Chicago fire Sunday destroyed multiple buildings on Wabash Avenue at 37 34 311 and 315. Losses exceed 225 dollars and the blaze threatened Siegel Cooper Co department store across State Street. Guests at the Auditorium Hotel were awakened at 7 am as flames advanced near the elevated loop traffic was stopped for hours.
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Chicago
NS. 37
Wabash Avenue
Siegel, Cooper & Co
State Street
Auditorium Hotel
Auditorium Annex
James
Socialists of Indiana name state ticket at Terre Haute
Terre Haute hosts the Socialists State convention with 71 delegates including Miss Martha Biegler. William Hamilton chairs the state committee as 3S. M. Reynolds serves as treasurer and William Mahoney as convention chairman. State ticket includes Ed H. Myer for secretary of state and Samuel D. Straw for treasurer among others. Terre Haute chosen as state headquarters.
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Terre Haute
Martha Biegler
Indianapolis
William Hamilton
James O'Neal
M. Reynolds
Wiliam Mahoney
H. Myer
Evansville
James Hutchinson
Staunton
Samuel D. Straw
Elkhart
William W. McGregor
Clay City
George Sturm
Columbus
John Adams
Brazil
William Rough
Fort Wayne
T. J. Macomber
Anderson
David Young
Aurora
William J. Drake
Marion
H. R. Kepler
Richmond
Supreme Court
John Ray
Will Push Treaty Between Colombia and U S
Washington reports state department plans a Colombian treaty to obtain right of way for the isthmian canal. Secretary Hay aims to convert the protocol into a formal treaty to withstand political changes, with Senate review expected in December. Modifications to satisfy Senate objections will be pursued while keeping the French material clause intact.
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Washington
State Department
Isthmian Canal
Hay
Colombia
United States
Senate
Department
Swift’s Plant Burns At Chicago Stockyards
A Saturday night blaze at Swift & Co in Chicago's stockyards destroyed a four story brick building. Officials estimate losses around 500000 dollars. The structure housed the wholesale meat market, shipping department, and large central offices with over 3000 employees. No exact fire cause is known. All stock and supplies were ruined.
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Chicago
Swift & Co
Packers Avenue
Broadway
United States
Robe
W. J. McGonigle
Death by Own Action: Woman in Massachusetts
Weston special reports Dr. Mary Damon of Minneapolis, linked to a Concord family, killed herself Sunday at a relative’s home by cutting her throat. Despondency and ill health cited as factors.
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Weston
Mass
Mary Damon
Minneapolis
Concord
Two Boys and Cousin Die After Railroad Tragedy
Two sons of Stanley Beges aged 10 and 14 and a cousin were found near Illinois Central tracks in Carbondale Alabama. The youths had run away July 1 and were believed to have attended a Fourth of July celebration before re turning home exhausted and fatally stranded on the rail line.
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Carbondale, al
Stanley Beges
Johnson County
Illinois Central Railroad
Escape of Tracy on the Sound Stuns Seattle
Tracy the Oregon fugitive remains at large after a bold escape rowboat voyage from Meadow Point to Madison Point. A farmhand was forced into the boat and Tracy, after abducting supplies and binding the Johnson family, sent the hired man Anderson to row him away. deputies pursued with the Sea Lion but he had a long start and likely will vanish into northern Washington forests.
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Seattle
Wash
Harry Tracy
Oregon
Candidee
Tracy
Fisher
Meadow Point
Madison Point
F Bhe
Johnson
Johnsons
Anderson
Delfeuer kills wife and child in Chicago murder suicide attempt
Theodore Delfeuer, a laborer, shot and killed his wife Adelaine in their bed and wounded his baby Walter and step-daughter Lizzie Stramm in a long standing quarrel. He also fired at two stepsons but hit none before hiding in an attic until police captured him.
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Chicago
Theodore Delfever
Adelaine
Rhe
Decelfevuer
Walter
Lizzie Stramm
Oelfeuer
Two Indians Murdered by Apache Slayers at Fort Sill
Federal officers at Fort Sill arrested several Apache warriors on murder and scalpings charges. They killed and scalped a fellow tribe member and stabbed his wife to death. This marks a rare instance of scalping among the semi civilized Apaches after years as prisoners of war at Fort Sill.
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Guthrie
O. T
Fort Sill
Fort Stil Reservation
Fire Devours British Stores in Portuguese East Africa
A blaze that started on July 3 in Lorenzo Marques, Portuguese East Africa, destroyed British military stores valued at over £700,000. By the next day the fire showed little sign of abating as the fire brigade struggled to control flames that towered high and lit the bay.
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Lorenzo Marques
Critique from Dr Talmage on a Young Preacher
A younger minister told of presenting a profoundly doctrinal sermon to De Witt Talmage. The great pulpit orator advised him to add fire to his delivery or to burn more sermons into his notes.
Greek Daily Eating Habits and Siesta Schedule
In Greece the man of the house orders morning meals and directs cooks. Men generally cook Greek dishes. women seldom go to market. Breakfast is fruit after a light morning meal, with a midday siesta from noon to 4. A light luncheon follows, and the hearty dinner arrives late at night around 9 or 10.
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Greece
English and American Clubs Highlight Clash of Cultures
The Tatler notes English clubs focus on social life while Manhattan and Knickerbocker clubs emphasize business. Americans find English clubs unappealing since members rarely use them for deals or finance discussion, preferring clubs where business dominates.
A New Illuminant Lamp by Prof Dubois
A glass globe on a metal stand holds a liquid of luminous marine microbes. Air is pumped through two tubes to revive the microbes when light wanes. The lamp reportedly provides light for several weeks without renewing the illuminating medium.
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Prof. Dubois
A Foolish Question Dora and Clara Conversation
Dora seeks advice about choosing among three suitors as Clara asks about money. Dora replies that knowing谁 would not prevent seeking counsel. The exchange highlights romantic indecision and material considerations in a light domestic vignette.
The Mighty Fallen
A long-haired actor recalls once playing Hamlet and now laments his career while another man asks what he plays. He answers in a broken voice that he is playing a four hand organ.
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Ohio State Journal
No Help for Her Miss Frisbie Ellen Heart Loss
Mr Gallagher confesses love to Miss Frisbie Ellen who replies she cannot help him because she has not found his heart. The scene is described in a Detroit Free Press quotation.
Portrait of Mr Rockefeller Highlighted in Oil Trade
A blotter-like item notes a dealer in art goods offering an excellent portrait of John D. Rockefeller as the best oil available today. The brief quip comes from a Chicago Tribune citation describing a patron dealer exchange.
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Rockefeller
Chicago Tribune
Hubby's Dislikes
A friend notes the husband habitually misses the last train home, implying tension over the suburban dwelling and the domestic routine in their relationship.
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