Philippine Commission Reports on Mindanao Samar Visayas and Leyte
The United States Philippine Commission completed an eight week organizing tour covering about 3009 miles. It reports on provincial organization efforts in Mindanao Samar Leyte and Visayan islands, noting limits on autonomy and rising schooling.
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Manila
Philippines
United States Philippine Commission
Commission
Samar
Mindanao
Mindoro
Paragua
Jolo
Visayan
Ide
Cebu
Leyte
Yueva Caceres
Camarines
Philippine
Ninth Cavalry
Fie
Nueva Caceres
Col. Wells
Aleged
Lieut. Curry
James M. Bell
South Camarines
Bohol
Republic of Bohol
Aguinaldo
Samson
Tagbilaran
Army
Forty-third Infantry
Col. Murray
Fortythird Regiment
Tacloban
Mojican
Catbalogan
Sharp Debate in the Synod over Heidelberg Catechism
In New Brunswick New Jersey the Ref ormed Synod heard a memorial to make the Heidelberg Catechism optional rather than mandatory. The proposal faced strong opposition from ministers and was struck from the record after debate led by Dr. David Cole. The discussion centered on teaching doctrine from pulpits versus adherence to the catechism.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Reformed Synod
Committee On Overtures
James Demarest
David Cole
Yonkers
Peter Moordyke
Gerritt J. Hekhuis
Chicago
Denis Wortman
Saugerties
N. Y
Cole
George E. Talmage
Chenectady
Changes in Newark diocese appoint new rector and others
In South Orange New Jersey June 12 a series of assignments shift clergy in the Newark Catholic Diocese. Rev Edward Kelly moves to Paterson, Rev Hubert Behr to Newark St Augustine, Rev Rudolph Husebusch to Elizabeth St Michael, Rev Paul Carew to Ridgewood, Rev J P A N McCormick to Netcong, and Rev George Corrigan to Newark St Josephs to succeed J J OConnor as bishop awaits arrival from Rome. Father Corrigan, Newark born 51, Seton Hall graduate ordained 1874, has led Paterson for 12 years and resembles his brother Archbishop Corrigan.
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South Orange
N. J
Newark Catholic
Edward Kelly
Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Church
Ridgewood
Father Corrigan
Paterson
Hubert C. Behr
Seton Hall
Rudolph J. Husebusch
St. Augustine’s Church
Newark
Father Husebusch
St. Michael’s Church
Elizabeth
Father von Schilgen
Paul T. Carew
Our Lady of the Lake Church
Netcong
J. P. A. N. McCormick
St. Leo’s Church
Irvington
Father Carew
George W. Corrigan
St. Agnes’s Church
Michael A. Corrigan
New York
St. Joseph’s Church
J. J. O'Connor
Rome
Father O’connor
Seton Hall College
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Preacher Intervenes in Bank Initiation Night Alarm
In New Brunswick on June 12, Rev. Dr. W. W. Knox heard screams from a bank building. He found a man at the stairs who explained the noises were from a Knights of the Golden Eagle initiation in progress, not a crime.
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New Brunswick
N. J
W. W. Knox
First Presbyterian Church
George Street
People's National Bank
Dr. Knox
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Knox
Capt Myers Brevetted for Chinese Service
Washington June 12 Captain Myers was not overlooked in honors for Chinese service. A Navy Department statement clarifies that in a prior list Myers was brevetted and advanced four numbers for gallantry at Pekin, correcting an erroneous impression from an earlier report.
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Washington
Myers
Hall
Navy Department
Pekin
Emancipation Talk At Jews Alliance Meeting
L Alliance Israelite Universelle leaders spoke on emancipating Jews worldwide. David Blaustein chaired as Edward Lauterbach outlined the organization’s power to influence politics and justice in Russia Romania and Galicia. Clergy members Radin and Masliansky urged support. Nisan Behar showed Holy Land views while New Era Club provided music.
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Educational Alliance
Jefferson Street
East Broadway
L’ Alliance Israelite Universelle
David Blaustein
Edward Lauterbach
Mr. Lauterbach
Russia
Roumania
Galicia
A. M. Radin
H. Masliansky
Nisan Behar
Paris
L’alliance Universelle
Holy Land
New Era Club
East Side Boys
Burden to the Mails Sparks Post Office Debate
The Post Office Department weighs cutting pound-rate privileges for papers tied to subscription premiums. Advertising agencies urge opposition, while a Minnesota Postmasters convention backs higher rates. Officials distinguish legitimate paid subscriptions from advertising circulars exploiting the pound rate.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Department
Congress
Madden
Postmasters’ Association of Minnesota
Minister Wu Urges American Trade With the Orient at Southern Convention
Wu Ting-Fang Chinese minister tells the Southern Industrial Convention in Philadelphia that commerce expands harmony and peace. He notes China as a growing market for American cotton and goods, urging investment in the South and inviting northern capital to develop Florida, Georgia, and other states.
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Philadelphia
Horticultural Hall
Wu Ting-Fang
China
S. M. Horner
Council of Women of
New Orleans
South
Hargrove
New York
Chicago
Boston
John P. Coffin
Florida
Col
W. A. Hemphill
Atlanta
Georgia
Adolph Meyer
Louisiana
C. K E. Hooker
Mississippi
J. 8. Carr
North Carolina
Alexander Helper
Baltimore
Patyrane
Jeanne Hill
Memphis
Harry Weissinger
Louisville
Riggins
Waco
Texas
H. P. Atwater
Abilene
Praise for Mr. McKinley Third Term Announcement
Wires to the White House show broad support for President McKinley as he declines a third term. Department staff expect minimal disruption due to civil service protections. Indiana Senator Landis predicts Charles Fairbanks would win the nomination if the convention were held tomorrow, praising his plain and patriotic character.
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Washington
White House
McKinley
Department
Representative Landis
Indiana
Landis
William McKinley
Republic
Charles Fairbanks
United States
Gas engine caused trouble over elevator at Renway
A gas engine powering an elevator for hoisting carriages to an upper floor in a stable beside the Renway Apartments at One Hundred and Fiftieth Street and Columbus Avenue allegedly caused great discomfort to tenants. Justice MacLean granted a temporary injunction. Monday will hear arguments to make it permanent as affidavits remain on file.
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Renway
One Hundred
Fiftieth Street
Columbus Avenue
Justice MacLean
Supreme Court
Henry Bergdorf
Renway Apartments
Justice MacLean Will
Scope of Bankrupt Act Clarifies Creditors Roles
Francis K. Pendleton explains the Carson Pirie Scott ruling on four month payments to insolvent debtors. Innocent creditors may keep or surrender funds to share pari passu, while those with guilty knowledge must refund to the estate. The two classes distinguish intent and impact on other creditors.
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Francis K. Pendleton
Anderson, Pendleton & Anderson
Supreme Court
United States
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Bennett Sues Brooklyn Heights Railroad for 50000 Damages
Miss Julia C. Bennett, daughter of Charles C. Bennett of Bay Ridge Brooklyn, filed a suit in the Supreme Court before Justice Betts seeking 50000 damages for injuries suffered in September 1899 on the Third Avenue line at Sixty-fifth Street. The car jumped the track after a misplaced switch colliding with another car, causing injuries to her right leg, side, spine, and head with near paralysis of the right side and partial loss of sight.
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Julia C. Bennett
Charles C. Bennett
Bay Ridge
Brooklyn
Supreme Court
New York Architect Wins Cleveland Public Building Plan
The Board of Award selected Arnold W. Brunner of New York for the Cleveland public building plans from thirteen top architects. Envelopes were numbered. the board had no knowledge of the submitter. Secretary Gage and Assistant Secretary Taylor approved the report. The board included C. A. Coolidge, T. C. Young, J. M. Carroll, S. S. Peabody, and James Inox Taylor.
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Washington
Cleveland
Board of Award
Arnold W. Brunner
New York
Gage
Taylor
New Corporations Listed for City and State
A catalog of new business ventures includes the North American Investigation Bureau of New York City with capital 5000 and directors C R Gould Joseph Brown J E Thomas. Harlem Realty Company capital 100000 with directors Thomas G Patten J G O Keefe W R Patton. Wharton Valley Telephone Company capital 3000 with directors B F Bishop Van Ness D Robinson Frank Harrington. Twentieth Century Press capital 25000 with directors A B GoldMater W J Robinson 4 G Knox. Toman Publishing Company capital 7000 with directors S S Foman J W Alexander C A Thompson. Universal Express Company capital 1000000 with directors J C Metzger Armitage Mathews and G F Bullis. Simplicity Novelty Company capital 1000 with directors T J McManus W N McGrath W A McManus. N W Taussig Company capital 300000 with directors Noah W Taussig Isaac W Taussig F B Ruthenburg Felix Taussig W D Martin. Cortland County Traction Company capital 820000 with directors C D Simpson William B Wait Frank Battles George H Fisher Herman Bergholtz H P Simpson G H Garrison B T Taylor Edwin Duffy E H Brewer.
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North American Investigation Bureau
New York City
Capital
C. R. Gould
Joseph Brown
J. E. Thomas
Brooklyn
Harlem Realty Company
Thomas G. Patten
J. G. O'Keefe
W. R. Patton
Long. Branch
N. J. Wharton Valley Telephone Company
South Edmeston
B. F
N. J
J. W.alexander
C. A. Thompson
Yonkers
Universal Express Company
J. C. Metzger
Armitage Mathews
G. F. Bullis
Simplicity Novelty Company
T. J. McManus
W. N. McGrath
W. A. McManus
N. W. Taussig Company
Noah W. Taussig
Isaac W. Taussig
F. B. Ruthenburg
Army promotions and discharges reported for United States Volunteers
Major Morris C. Hutchins to report to the Quartermaster General for consultation. Capt. Eben B. Fenton honorably discharged effective June 30. Capt. Charles R. Tyler and First Lieut. Watts C. Valentine to join their regiment. Capt. Elon F. Willcox to Jefferson Barracks Missouri for duty. Major George L. Scott assigned to Fort Sill. Capt. Charles S. Farnsworth to Vancouver Barracks for duty. Capt. James J. Erwin honorably discharged effective June 30. Capt. Frank Greene and First Lieut. Edgar Russell honorably discharged as Majors effective June 30. First Lieut. George O. Squier honorably discharged as Captain. Major Frank Heath to visit Warner & Swasey Cleveland for inspection work. Col. James N. Wheelan assigned to Department of the National Guard. First Lieut. Thomas Q. Ashburn to report to Department of the Lakes for assignment.
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Morris C. Hutchins
United States Volunteers
Washington
Eben B. Fenton
United States
Charles R. Tyler
Watts C. Valentine
Nineteenth Infantry
Elon F. Willcox
Sixth Cavalry
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Edgar Russell
George O. Squier
Frank Heath
Ordnance Department
Warner & Swasey
Cleveland
Ohio
James N. Wheelan
Twelfth Cavalry
Department of Nas
Thomas Q. Ashburn
Artillery Corps
Department of the Lakes
Military orders move cadets and officers to stations
Assistant Surgeon J. W. Backus is ordered to Vermont on June 17. Cadets G. Whitlock P. W. Foote and G. P. Nightingale are ordered to Iowa on June 29. Cadet J. M. Enochs heads to the Pacific Station on June 29. Passed Assistant Paymaster G. C. Schafer detaches from Cavite Station and takes charge of the Nan shan Iris and Zafiro accounts at Bennington. Assistant Paymaster H. R. Insley detaches from Bennington and is sent to Cavite Station to manage Nan shan Iris and Zafiro accounts.
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J. W. Backus
Vermont
G. Whitlock
P. W. Foote
G. P. Nightingale
Iowa
J. M. Enochs
Pacific Station
G. C. Schafer
Cavite
Nanshan
Iris
Zafiro
Bennington
H. R. Insley
Naval dispatches show multiple ships in active movement
The Newark left Perim for Suez en route to the United States. Monterey arrived at Canton. Amphitrite sailed from Tompkinsville to New Bedford yesterday. Alliance departed Hampton Roads for Horta Fayal Islands. Scorpion arrived at Arkansas City. Leyden and Holland left Delaware City for Newport. New Orleans arrived at Chemulpo. Admiral Rodgers aboard the New York arrived at Olongapo today. Petrel and hospital ship Bolace left Cavite for Yokohama.
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Washington
Newark
United States
Perim
Suez
Monterey
Canton
Amphitrite
Tompkinsville
New
Porto Rican Naval Station Under Consideration by Board
Secretary Long will appoint a board of naval officers to examine establishing a naval station in Porto Rico. Admiral Luce notes potential advantages of Culebra as a West Indian rendezvous. The inquiry seeks a first class station at an eastern Antilles outpost and broader naval reach.
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Washington
Long
Porto Rico
Eaves States
Admiral Luce
Culebra
Antilles
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R. L. Walker
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Annex
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