Admiral Dewey Testimony on Philippine Proffers and Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey testifies before the Senate Philippines committee. He recalls Spanish Governor General proffers to surrender to the navy between May 1 and Aug 18, and says Aguinaldo’s leadership was imposed by Consuls Pratt and others. He describes Aguinaldo’s wealth at Malolos, the war’s terror, and his distrust of Filipino self rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Carmack
Aguinaldo
Manila
Itness
Miral
Makin Aguinaldo
Mabini
Luna
Gen. Greene
Philippine
Senator Patterson
Admiral Dewey
Senator Carmack
Greene
Bell
Army
Beveridge
Consul Pratt
Malolos
Patterson
Gomez
Gen
Anderson
Gen. Anderson
Gen .Merritt
Dewey
Dietrich
Olympia
First Philippine Commission
Bravery of Soldiers at Santa Rita Barrio Pampanga
The War Department reports unusual bravery by enlisted men in April at Santa Rita barrio San Luis Pampanga Philippines. Chief Musician George S Thompson and Corp. King stopped a native bolo-wielding attacker and tended wounded villagers after Thompson killed the madman. A court martial was ordered for Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Santa Rita Barrio
San Luis
Pampanga
Philippine Islands
George 5. Thompson
Twentieth Infantry
Corp
King of the Twenty-fifth Infantry
Thompson
King
Calumpit
Hennessy
Dr. Byers
Santa Rita
Mysterious murder of Lt Stockley in Philippine village ambush
War Department reveals new details on the 1900 disappearance of Second Lieut Paul D Stockley Twenty first Infantry. Major Bowen reports Stockley sought Tanauan road at Talasay Batangas province then confronted by natives near Banga. He was attacked stoned robbed shot and repeatedly stabbed before his body was left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paul D. Stockley
Twenty-first Infantry
War Department
W. H. C. Bowen
Fifth Infantry
Bowen
Stockley
Talasay
Batangas
Tanauan
Banga
Sailors Lost in Lake After Shipboard Incident
One sailor submerged in deep lake water after an on board mishap remains missing. A lieutenant linked to the same incident was captured and tried by a military commission, while the other assailants remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somata
Major Gardener Heard At Philippine Inquiry Session
Manila June 28 The board investigating cruelty charges filed by Major Cornelius Gardener of the Thirteenth Infantry against American officers and soldiers heard further testimony. The Recorder rejected extraneous evidence and noted Gardener has long claimed bias from the panel. Gardener, as Tayabas governor, was represented by top officials including the Chief Supervisor and Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Cornelius Gardener
Thirteenth Infantry
Tayabas
Gardener
Naval Appropriation Bill Advances Amid Shipyard Dispute
In Washington the House accepted the conference report on the Naval Appropriation bill 116 to 74. Disputes over ship construction moved to a conference with Foss Taylor and Meyer named as negotiators after attacks over requirements for government yards and bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foss
Committee On Naval Affairs
Fitzgerald
N. Y
Senate
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
House
Messrs. Foss
Rep
Ill
Taylor
Ohio
Meyer
Dem
Debate on Goebel election law and national voter rights reform
In Washington June 28 Mr Deboe Kentucky outlined an amendment to the Senate resolution for electing Senators by the people. He urged uniform voter qualifications and federal power to register elections and certify results. He condemned Kentucky's Goebel law and clashed with Blackburn who urged trial of Gov Taylor outside Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Deboe
Senate
United States
Congress
Kentucky
Blackburn
Mr. Deboe
Gov. Taylor
Indiana
Gov. Goebel
Goebel
Taylor
Union
Horton Butler Contested Election Case Debate Continues
The House resumed the Horton Butler contest debate with Butler speaking for himself and Taylor closing for the majority. A vote on the minority resolutions declaring Butler elected failed 100 to 136, then the majority resolutions declaring the seat vacant were adopted without division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Horton- Butler
Mr. Butler
Taylor
Ohio
Butler
Bill Relating to Tobacco Packages Passed by Senate
In Washington on June 28 the Senate considered a bill to restrict tobacco packaging. Senator Aldrich moved to agree to a House amendment prohibiting any ticket or lottery promise or immoral picture on packages of manufactured tobacco snuff and cigarettes. The housepledge was agreed to, completing the passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Aldrich
House
President Nominates Customs, Surveyor General and Postmasters
The President sent nominations to the Senate including Walter L. Robb as Coirector of Customs for the District of Oregon Ernest G. Eagleson as Surveyor General of Idaho and several postmaster appointments in Connecticut Henry Dryhurst Meriden Charles Bailey Bethel and George A Lemmon Thomas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Walter L. Robb
District of
Orego
Ernest G. Eagleson
Fidaho
Connecticut
Henry Dryhurst
Meriden
Charles Bailey
Bethel
George A. Lemmon
Thomas
Hanna Denies Panama Lobby Influencing Canal Vote
Senator Hanna rebukes claims of a Panama lobby that could have tainted the canal decision. He urges against a dragnet probe and urges honoring the joint Senate-House verdict while defending the integrity of those who supported the measure. The dissenting remarks question the need for further investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Morgan
Panama
Hanna
Alabama
Senate
Morgan
Panama Canal Company
Spooner
Mitchell
Oregon
Congress
Panama Canal
United States
New Jersey Military Code Commission Forms in Trenton
A special military commission led by Brig. Gen. Edward Campbell Brig. Gen. George Howard and Maj. Thomas D. Landon meets in Trenton to draft a comprehensive National Guard code. They plan to base revisions on the 1900 General Military Act and U S Army regulations where provisions are lacking. The code will be submitted to the Commander in Chief and the State Military Board for adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Edward A. Campbell
George E. P. Howard
Thomas D. Landon
National Guard of
New Jersey
Voorhees
National Guard
Corset Covers and Night Gowns at Very Low Prices
Le Bontithier Bros offer Nainsook corset covers lace and embroidery, night gowns with low necks and short sleeves, chemises with lace and ribbon, plus bathing suits in newest styles. The text notes officers' pay for days worked and possible extra pay on command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cece Ees
H. S
Treasure in river shoals dredging may reveal pirate treasure
Philadelphia reports a dredging project at Dan Baker Shoals in the Delaware River has revived belief in Captain Kidd treasure lore. Old sailors cite a wreck hull fragment found near Schuylkill dredging, including antique tools and watches, while bids require any discovered valuables to revert to the National Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dan Baker Shoals
Delaware River
Sam
Capt. Kidd
Schuylkill
Dan Baker
Vanderbilt Buys 39 Acres at Lake Success North Hempstead
Annie L C Elliman of Ridgewood New Jersey sells to William K Vanderbilt Jr thirty nine acres near Lake Success north of Hyde Park. The deed shows a $40 000 stamp value and conveys full title including land under the waters of Lake Success in front of the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Lake Success
American Sale Promises Low Prices on Curtains and Tapestry
1,000 millengths of fancy curtain muslins from a large concern arrive in time for the American Sale. Prices cut on 5 to 20 yard lengths, lace bed sets, Nottinghams, Trish Points, and reversible tapestry portieres with Oriental, French and Moorish designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mate Dota Tee
Bills Passed in Washington by Senate and House
The Senate approves railroad bridge authorizations for the Duluth to Black Hills line across the Missouri River at Pierre South Dakota and the New York Chicago and St Louis line across the Calumet River at Hammond Indiana and Cummings Indiana. It authorizes souvenir medals for the Washington Monument Association of Alexandria Virginia and ratifies a Kaw/Kansas Indians agreement. It allows War Department discharge replacement certificates, sets drug inspector pay in Philadelphia at 1800 dollars, and the House passes the District of Columbia Appropriation Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Pierre and Black Hills Railroad Company
Pierre
S. D
New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Company
Calumet River
Hammond
Ind
Cummings
Washington Monument Association
Alexandria
Oklahoma
Secretary of War
Philadelphia
District of Columbia
Army officers assigned to forts and postings
Second Lieut. George P. Hawes Jr assigned to the One Hundred eighteenth Company Coast Artillery will join at Fort Monroe. Col Alfred Mordecai proceeds to Fort Casey Fort Flagler Fort Worden Fort Columbia and Fort Stevens for armament inspection. Major Charles Shaler proceeds to Watervliet Arsenal for duty. Officers report to Lieut. Col. George S. Grimes at the Presidio for promotion examination. Majors Lyman W. V. Kennon and Charles G. Morton listed. Captain Dillard H. Clark appointed Professor at Florida Agricultural College. Second Lieutenant Hamilton Bowie assigned to the Ninth Cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Hawes, Jr
Coast Artillery
Fort Monroe
Alfred Mordecai
Ordnance Department
Fort Casey
Fort Flagler
Fort Worden
Fort Columbia
Fort Stevens
Charles Shaler
Watervliet Arsenal
George S. Grimes
Artillery Corps
Presidio of
San Francisco
Lyman W. V. Kennon
Tenth Infantry
Charles G. Morton
Sixth Infantry
Dillard H. Clark
Florida Agricultural College
Hamilton Bowie
Ninth Cavalry
American Sale Offers Satin Foulards and Silks in Bright Finishes
Manufacturer promises a durable edge-Summer weight fabric suitable for cloaks dresses and skirts. Priced at 85 cents for imported compare, American Sale features 24 inch wide satin foulards and silks in large medium and small designs. Quality cut to 59 and 69 cent levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tate
Naval Vessel Movements Track June 28
The Michigan sailed from Detroit to Mackinac Island. The Sterling reached Lambert Point. Dolphin arrived at New York Navy Yard. Lebanon also reached Lambert Point. New Orleans and Kentucky departed Nagasaki for Kiauchau. Hannibal left Lambert Point for Frenchman Bay. Buffalo sailed from Malta to Port Said. Caesar departed Malta for Boston. Essex left Newport for Rockport. Alert departed San Diego for Ventura. Mayflower placed in commission to Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Washington
Michigan
Detroit
Mackinac Island
Sterling
Lambert Point
Dolphin
New York Navy Yard
Lebanon
New Orleans
Kentucky
Nagasaki
Kiauchau
Hannibal
Frenchman Bay
Buffalo
Malta
Port Said
Caesar
Boston
Essex
Newport
Rockport
Alert
San Diego
Ventura
All Honor to American Manufacturers Motto Keep Moving
A short patriotic note praises American manufacturers and their motto Keep moving, highlighting industry perseverance and national pride. The fragment underscores a call to steady progress and domestic production.
American Sale Prices Offer Quick Selling Textiles
Advertises stockinet and light weight fabrics in sizes No3 to No5 with special prices. Silk coated light weights offered by dozen in No2 to No4, with typical prices 19¢ 24¢ 29¢ and bulk pricing 1.48 2.40 per dozen. Includes miscellaneous notes on bright branees and stock items.
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Senate Philippines Committee
Major Gardener
NAVAL
Idaho
The
New York Times
le Bontithier Bros
eHoutillier Bros
West
23Rd Street
Uncle Sam
Delaware
Hearn Wes
Dolly Madison
England
Sheffield
Newcastle
Atlantic
MR. Vanderbilt
William K., Jr
North Hempstead
the United Service
Navy
H. Dunn
Barron Works
Madras
Pluce and
Perseverance
Brilliantine
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