Debate over Philippine Government bill widens with Civil War contrasts
In Washington on June 23 the House debate on the Philippine Government bill intensifies as speakers compare alleged Philippine atrocities with Civil War cruelties. Grosvenor defends the army, cites Grant and Jackson letters, and argues war's horrors are universal. Mahon and Neville push pro Union perspectives and question rebel prisoners' fate, while Bartlett and others rebut. The session continues into the evening with further exchanges and a 10 p.m. adjournment.
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Washington
Philippines
Grosvenor
Ohio
Gnet
Jacob H. Smith
Grant
Shenandoah Valley
Phil Sheridan
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
England
Mr. Grosvenor
Mr. Bartlett
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Andersonville
Richardson
Nevile
Nebraska
North
Mr. Mahon
Mr. Richardson
Mr. Neville
South
Lermar
DeArmond
Missouri
Messrs. Sted
W. I
Tlinatses
Michigan
W. Witchin
North Carolina
Bartlett
Charles A
Stan
Mecsie Gibson
Rep
Tennessee
Neville
Dem
Xebracka
Burnett
Alabama
Gaines Qem
Zenur
Indiana
Statehood bill in Senate stirs Oklahoma Arizona New Mexico
Washington report notes Senator Quay in the Senate urged immediate statehood for Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico. His motion would remove the territories from the Committee on Territories to advance the omnibus bill. Beveridge opposes admitting New Mexico and Arizona though Oklahoma might be allowed separately. The outcome hinges on parliamentary maneuvering and impact on tariff currency debates.
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Telfgraph
Tribune
Washington
Quar
Senate
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Committee On ‘Territories
Quay
Congress
Beveridge
Indiana
Committee On Territories
Quay Statehood Motion Faces Senate Adversity
The bill for three new states has passed the House but faces a tight Senate vote. Beveridge believes Quay’s motion will fail as the hoodoo group is two votes short. Adjournment likely by July 3 though some expect July 11. Platt of New York may speak in favor tomorrow after the morning hour.
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Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Beveridge
Quay
Senate
House
Quat
Platt
New York
Moros hold peace conference at Bacolod
Manila reports Lt Col Frank D Baldwin from Mindanao that Moros convened a major council at Bacolod. The Sultan urged friendship with Americans while two dattos vowed to die for war. Some chiefs prefer war, three western towns lean unfriendly, Baldwin aims to win peace.
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Manila
Frank D. Baldwin
Mindanao
Bacolod
Baldwin
Five soldiers wounded as Moros attack Mindanao guard
Manila reports an advance guard of five soldiers escorting a wagon train near Camp Vicars on Mindanao attacked by ten Moros. One soldier suffered a severe head wound, another an arm injury. Moros captured a rifle and fled unhurt, claiming attackers were from Bonolod bent on killing negligent Americans. The First and Second Separate brigades have been consolidated.
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Manila
Camp Vicars
Island of Mindanao
Bonolod
Admiral Dewey to Testify Before Senate Philippines Panel
The Senate Committee on the Philippines will resume hearings on Thursday with Admiral Dewey appearing at the committee's request. Washington reports confirm the admiral will testify on Philippine matters before the Senate panel.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Names of Troop M men murdered in Philippines
War Department confirms five members of Troop M ith Cavalry were murdered after capture near Morong. The victims named are Sergeant Lewis Steward Corporal William J Black Corporal Edmond J Finnegan Trumpeter Charlies W Davis and Private Patrick Carr, the May 30 capture and June 1 killings cited in a cable dispatch from Washington.
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Washington
General Chaffee
Ith Cavalry
Morong
War Department
Lewis Steward
William J. Black
Edmond J. Finnegan
Charlies W. Davis
Patrick Carr
Sell Philippines Says Gen Burt Plan to turn islands to Japan
General A S Burt, fresh from the Philippines, proposes a sales solution to the Philippine problem. He suggests turning the islands over to Japan on an instalment plan for about 130 million dollars. The United States would gain access to Asian markets and trade influence with two allied nations, without a large army or high cost.
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San Francisco
A. S. Burt
Philippines
United States
Orient
Three Soldiers Die On Transport Sherman Arriving From Manila
San Francisco reports three deaths on the transport Sherman now at port from Manila. Private William E. Carlisle of Troop G, 1st Cavalry. Private William R. Morris of Company C, 7th Infantry. and Sergeant George W. Huvck of Company G, 6th Infantry are listed. General Simon Snyder, aboard the Sherman, retired last May after commanding the Fifth Separate Brigade Department, South Philips, with HQ at Lilo. Captain Andrew S. Rowan of the 15th Infantry, who carried a message from President McKinley to General Garcia at the start of the Spanish American War, was also aboard.
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San Francisco
Sherman
Manila
William E. Carlisle
1St Cavalry
William R. Morris
7Th Infantry
George W. Huvck
6Th Infantry
Simon Snyder
Fifth Separate Brigade
South Philips
Lilo
Andrews
Rowan
15Th Infantry
McKinley
Garcia
Acquittal for Captain Hines in Jolo tying case
Plattsburg N Y June 23 Captain John L Hines quartermaster of the 2d Infantry was tried by general court martial on two specifications and conduct unbecoming. The court found him not guilty on all counts and honorably acquitted him, releasing him to duty. The charge alleged he ordered Private Penlon to be strung up by the thumbs to force a robbery confession in the Philippines.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
John L. Hines
2D Infantry
Hines
Penlon
Jolo
Philippines
Pronouncing Gazetteer of the Philippine Islands issued
The War Department publishes a detailed gazetteer and geographical dictionary of the Philippine Islands with maps charts and illustrations. It compiles official data to meet widespread public demand for authoritative information about the islands.
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Washington
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Philippine Islands
Department
THE CHRISTMAS CHARGES RESUME IN HOUSE INVESTIGATION
The special House committee investigating the Danish West Indies purchase resumed sessions with Chairman Dalzell presenting papers. Letters from Swenson White and Christmas accuse Gron of falsifying reports. Swenson dismisses Christmas as irrelevant and notes anti sale forces exploit the Gran Christmas affair. Secretary Hay forwarded letters. Rogers denies bold claims and may testify. The panel will reconvene to review the report. Americans visiting Europe can buy The New York Tribune at major hotels and rail stations.
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Washington
House
Danish West Indies
Dalzell
United States
Denmark
Swenson
Henry White
London
Walter Christmas
Hay
Captain Christmas
Neils Gron
Gron
Herring
Christmas
White
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Rogers
Richard P. Evans
Europe
New-York Tribune
Great Britain
Senate Warning on Omnibus Statehood and Military Bills
In Washington on June 22, a motion by Senator Quay to discharge the Territories Committee from the Omnibus Statehood bill failed. The measure to admit Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona faced delays, while Army and Naval Appropriation issues and barracks funding sparked debate. The Choctaw and Chickasaw treaty ratification proceedings occupied much of the session.
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Washington
Senate
Quay
Pennsylvania
Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Beveridge
Indiana
Procter
Allison
House
Proctor
General Eagan Quarrel Leads to Duel Threat in Mexico
Washington reports that General Charles P. Eagan, once commissary general, fought a cattle ranch manager in Hermosillo with a revolver but was overwhelmed before firing. Since a 1899 court martial suspended him, Eagan has moved between Hawaii and Mexican frontier zones near Hermosillo and Guayamas, where he pursues coal fields and exercises influence with armed miners, allegedly dispensing law in Yaqui country.
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Tribune
Washington
Charles P. Eagan
Hermosillo
Mexico
Hawaii
Gulf of California
Guayamas
Tucson
Ariz
Eagan
Magan
Immigration Bill in Senate Sees Major Changes
Washington June 2 Senator Penrose reports the immigration bill with numerous amendments including raising the head tax to 8 percent per person and extending it to overland entrants paid by transporting companies. Deportation window extends to three years. carriers pay half inland transport for such cases. Restrictions tighten on anarchists insane diseased and contract labor. effort to curb alien labor inducement. Result doubtful due to radical changes and likely early adjournment.
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Washington
Penrose
Committee On Immigration
Seaboard
Senate to Hold Bankruptcy Bill Until Next December
Washington report says the amended bankruptcy law bill, already passed by the House, will not be acted on further this session. A Senate Judiciary subcommittee may defer, with a majority planning to depart Washington, delaying until the Senate session resumes next December.
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Washington
House
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Senate
Nominations sent to Senate include marshals and officers
The President named Marshals Frederick A. Field Edward Knott and George M. Christian for multiple districts, United States Attorney Lewis Miles for Southern Iowa, and other customs surveyor and collector posts. Army and Navy promotions followed with ranks from lieutenant to captain and numerous postmasters listed for New York towns Fort Plain Haverstraw and Theresa.
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Washington
Senate
Frederick A. Field
Vermont
Edward Knott
Iowa
George M. Christian
United States
Lewis Miles
George H. Ludde
Burlington
Owa
Christopher D. Jonestrict
Beaufort
N. Jones
Vatican Negotiations Progress on Philippines Governance
Washington reports the War Department is gratified by Rome talks aimed at removing obstacles to American civil government in the Philippines. Governor Taft has outlined proposals to Pope and met cardinals as Secretary Root and the White House await a suitable agreement. Taft sails from Naples July 10 and the War Department expects a satisfactory outcome with no serious hitches.
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Tribune
Washington
War Department
Rome
Philippines
Taft
Vatican
Root
Rampolla
Cardinal Rampolla
White House
East
Naples
Postal injunctions continued in Washington in main order cases
Justice Barnard in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia extended injunctions against the Postmaster General pending final hearing in the main order suits. The publishers include Popular Fash of New York, Sawyer Publications, Augusta and Waterville Maine, and Lane's List. The disputes center on charging third class vs second class postage on about thirteen publications and raise questions on executive power and judicial procedure.
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Tribune
Washington
Justice Barnard
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Justice Bradley
Duane E. Fox
R. W. Haynes
New-York
William H. Gannett
George W. Willis
Bradley
Barnard
Postmaster General
Smith Inuly
Lawyer Convicted Over Feigned Divorces in Pinched Case
Richard F. Price, a attorney, was convicted in General Sessions of larceny for forging a divorce decree for Mrs. Elizabeth Rohleder and charging her 300 dollars. He previously stole 1100 dollars from a prisoner at the Tombs and received a nine month term plus a three year nine month sentence on appeal.
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Richard F. Price
Newhburger
Elizabeth Rohleder
East Eighteenth St
Justice Truax
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Newburger
Cattle Drown in Shallow Well on Arizona Ranch
Solomonville Arizona June 2 special report details a large shallow well on Sheriff Parks ranch near Whitlock Cienega supplying cattle water. After a pump failure cattle broke the fence and plunged into the well, leaving over thirty dead and many injured. A separate incident near Duncan in Ash Peak district describes drills piercing hot earth and yielding hot gas and water. the sheriff contemplates danger of a molace alleged to be highly charged with gas.
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Solomonville
Ariz
Sheriff Parks
Whitlock Cienega
Ash Peak
Duncan
Longest Steamship Kroonland Arrives Here from Philadelphia
The Kroonland, reportedly the longest steamship built in the United States, arrived from Philadelphia to sail the Antwerp route with Red Star Line. Sister to Vaderland and Zeeland, she surpasses St. Louis and St. Paul in length and tonnage, offering extensive passenger berths and advanced safety, loading, and propulsion systems.
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Kroonland
RED Star Line
United States
Philadelphia
Vaderland
Zeeland
Antwerp
Finland
William Cramp Ship and Engine Building Company
New York
St. Louis
St. Paul
Nightmare Causes Death Of Brooklyn Girl Mary Hendrickson
Mary Hendrickson sixteen dies at 411 Cumberland St Brooklyn from fright-induced heart dilation after a nightmare. Coroner’s physician Dr Emil Hartung suspects fright as the probable cause, noting the girl suffered distressing dreams yet appeared well before midnight incident at Public School No 15 pupil.
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Mary Hendrickson
Henry Hendrickson
Cumberland St
Brooklyn
Emil F. Hartung
Congress Campaign to Open New York Headquarters
The Republican Congress Campaign Committee plans to open its New York City office mid July with Chairman Babcock and Secretary Overstreet leading the operation. He predicts the party is on the offensive, aiming to keep Congress and state campaigns separate and harmonize factions in states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. The piece notes local conditions as the main campaign driver, discusses Cuban reciprocity and apportionment impacts, and cites estimates of Democratic gains balanced by redistricting.
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Washington
Republican Congress Campaign Committee
New York City
Babcock
Overstreet
Congress
New York
Republican Party
Judge Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
House
Senate
Congress Committee
Sun Shuts Out by Volcanic Dust in Caribbean
Special from St Thomas June 12 reports a sunless sky due to volcanic dust from Mont Pelée drifting over St Thomas St Croix and nearby islands. Residents suffer malaise as temperatures lag and rains threaten crops while captains note unprecedented thunderstorms and charred wreckage reaching bays from St Pierre. Rumors point to further eruptions in Martinique and Saint Vincent.
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St. Thomas
Mont Pelée
St. Croix
St. John
St. Pierre
Martinique
St. Vincrne
Illinois Central Rumor Sparks Stock Market Move
Chicago and Eastern Illinois common stock rose notably to 185 while the preferred gained two points, closing at 147. A widely credited rumor claimed Illinois Central would take over C and E I, though insiders denied any link between the two firms and said the stock rise was unrelated to C E I matters.
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Chicago
Eastern Illinois
Illinois Central
Ilnois Central
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