Filipino Bandits Revealed In Blood At War Dept Trials
A Philippine mail reports eleven cases where Filipinos were tried by military commissions for murder rape kidnapping assault and battery burglary and violation of the rules of war. Notable is the Sanda tahans band known for ritual killings on a beach with graves dug in tall grass. Eight of ten band members were sentenced to hang as General MacArthur calls for justice to secure peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippine Mail
War Department
Society of the
Sandatahans
MacArthur
Casantulaclan
Cabaruan
Miranda
Adeline
Henry F. Schafer
Company L
Seventeenth Infantry
Jose Baligod
Tuao
Severino de Guia
Bacoor
San Nicolas
Cavite
West Virginia Judgeship Fight Ends With White House Slate
Senators Elkins and Scott present a state slate to President McKinley to settle West Virginia judgeship disputes. The announced list includes B. F. Keller as U S District Judge, John K. Thompson as U S Marshal, Ex-Governor Atkinson as U S District Attorney, and Reece Senne as Watenee Attorney. Consular postings include Alonzo Garrett as Consul at Laredo and Phillip Snyder reassigned from Porfirio Diaz duties.
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Washington
Elkins
Scott
West Virginia
B. F. Keller
Mercer County
United States
John K. Thompson
Putnam County
Atkinson
Reece Senne
Watenee
Co. B
Minister Wu Talks on Exclusion
Special to THE PHILADELPHIA Trees reports from Washington on June 17 that Wu Ting-fang the Chinese Minister addresses opposition to re enactment of the Geary Chinese exclusion act and its impact on the great cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
Wu Ting-fang
Great Cities
Chinese Minister to Address Bankers in Buffalo
A Chinese Minister will travel to Buffalo on Wednesday to address the American Association of Bankers about a treaty between the United States and China that restricts immigration and does not expire, with discussions about potential long term exclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pire
United States
China
Bufalo
American Association of Bankers
Itata Case Dismissed by United States Chilean Commission
The United States and Chillan Claims Commission completed its work with the Itata case dismissed. The 1891 Itata seizure by US authorities over contraband arms was filed by the South American Steamship Company for £44,051. Other rulings included $4,000 damages for the Central and South American Telegraph Company against Chile. Seventeen cases against Chile and two against the United States were heard, with total American claims of $3,400,000 and awards totaling $28,062.84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Gage
Vieuna
Chili
Central and South American Telegraph Company
Commission
Army and Navy Orders Frontiers in Jun 17 1917 list
Special to the Philadelphia Times from Washington lists War and Navy Department orders. Army moves include Captain Ira MacNutt to Lynn Massachusetts, Major Louis Carlare to Governor's Island, Lieut Welborn granted one month leave, Captain Lutz Wahl to Denver for recruiting, and Lt Col John G Butler to various forts in New England and the Northeast for inspection work. medical department officer shifts and duties noted. Navy transfers include Lt J S McKean to torpedo station, Lt C F Snow on three months sick leave, Cadets Bertholf Ferguson McEntee Fremont reassigned to Wisconsin and Oregon, and Assistant Naval Constructor J D Beuret to Cavite Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira MacNutt
Ordnance Department
New York City
American Ordnance Company
Lynn
Mass
Louis V. Carlare
Artillery Corps
Department of Cuba
Governor's Island
Ira C. Welborn
Ninth United States Infantry
Lutz Wahl
Twenty-first United States Infantry
New Orleans
Denver
Francis C. Marshall
Fifteenth Cavalry
Presidio of
San Francisco
John G. Butler
Watertown Arsenal
Watertown
Fort Greble
Fort Wetherill
Fort Adams
Rhode Island
Fort Rodman
Fort Andrews
Paddocks Island
Fort Banks
Fort Heath
Fort Strong
Fort Standish
Fort Warren
Fort Revere
Fort Foster
Fort Constitution
New Hampshire
Great Diamond Island
Fort Preble
Fort Levett
Fort Williams
Maine
William L. Kne
United States Army General Hospital
Presidio
Division
Philippines
United States Milita
San Rabclace
Sonoeel
Department of California
Manila
Lawrence & Carr
States Volunteers
Cuba
Santafe
The
of California
NAVY
J. 8. McKean
Torpedo Station
C. F. Snow
New York Navy Yard
W. Bertholf
Wisconsin
W. B. Ferguson
W. McEntee
Oregon
New York
J.C. Fremont
J. D. Beuret
Union Iron Works
Cavite Station
PENSION CERTIFICATES GRANTED 1901 list of recipients
A lengthy roll of pension certificates issued dated June 4 1901 naming originals and increases for numerous recipients across Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Entries include names such as Robert Potter Johnstown Henry C Smith Lansdale Walter Edmond Philadelphia Samuel Roth Allentown and many others with amounts ranging from 3 to 17 dollars and noting widows and minor beneficiaries. The list also references restored and renewed certificates for several individuals and locales including Holmesburg Philadelphia Ridley Park and Uniontown among others.
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Washington
Robert Potter
Johnstown
Henry C. Smith
Lansdale
Walter
Edmond
Philadelphia
Samuel Roth
Allentown
John Russell
William Lambert
Holmesburg
George P. Hurlbart
Tidbute
Neal
Stiensel
Elisa Me Lambert
Spe
Aec
Jape G
Sarah A. Snyder
Wee
Lydia A. Henshaw
Chicora
Ma i Viaielphia
Mary Eicipate
Sence Lang
Ue. Liver
Ellen R. Cooley
Linwood
Andrew Connard
Deplestown
Ide A. Billman
Ms. Borg
Maria EK
Bolling
Ausie Taylor
Martha G . Wyning
Uniontown
New Jersey
Charles Hayes
Newark
Frederick G. Becker
Elizabeth
Elena Park
Delaware
Charles Freeney
Presidential Appointments Listed by the President
The President announced appointments across departments including Treasury collector of customs Frank L. Shaw for Machias Maine and naval officers George Richards Major by brevet Newt H Hall Major by brevet Martin E French Gatewood Lincoln lieutenant junior grade Herbert M Tolfree assistant surgeon and Charles W Rae advanced three numbers in rank for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle.
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Washington
Treasury
Frank L. Shaw
Machias
Maine
Navy
George Richards
Marine Corps
Newt. H. Hall
Martin E. French
Leutenant
Gatewood
Lincoln
Herbert M. Tolfree
Charles W. Rae
Washington Dispatches and Naval Arrivals Abroad
Secretary Hay returns from Buffalo while Rear Admiral Rodgers reaches Manila aboard the New York. Deboe and companions visit the President regarding Kentucky appointments. The President disapproves Cherokee Council Dawes Commission terms and discusses a $20 fee for ex examination of captured military prisoners. James F. Smith and others from the Army staff are listed with varied roles. General Forwood travels from San Francisco to supervise army surgeons. War and Treasury seek to ease commerce frictions and resolve budgetary tensions affecting shipments and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Buffalo
Rodgers
New York
Manila
Deboe
Kentucky
Cherokee Indian Council
Dawes Commission
James F. Smith
Heraldry of the Indians Meaning behind face paints
Washington Times describes Indian facial heraldry where paint marks convey clan and royal status. Noted examples include copper red lip paint signaling copper mines and fish motifs denoting fishing prowess, with symbols spanning beaver, dogfish, stars, ravens, and even lunar ancestry. artists compress forms, complicating interpretation.
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Washington Times
Weasels Fearsome Predators of Small Animals, Says Burroughs
A Chicago Chronicle passage notes the weasel as the boldest bloodthirsty small animal, capable of terrorizing rats rabbits and chipmunks. It recounts incidents in Vermont where a weasel attacked a hen and even bit a woman’s hand, and a farmer witnessing two weasels contending over a mouse before one killed the other.
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The
Chicago Chronicle
John Burroughs
Vermont
Crest on Carriages Replaces Old American Armory Systems
A New York Mail and Express feature notes a carriage builder in uptown Manhattan painting crests on clients coaches. He creates unique personal emblems for landau and victoria owners who lack an existing crest, guaranteeing a pleasing result and claiming the new crest benefits both client and craftsman.
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New York Mail and Express
Evans May Stay in Pension Office
Washington June 17. I know of no prospective change in the Pension Commissioner. H. Clay Evans says he was at the White House and the subject was not mentioned. Reports that Ex-Representative Peters will replace him are spread by Kansas interests who once opposed Evans. Observers say the retaliation stems from pensioners' dislike and fear of aggressive claim agents.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
H. Clay Evans
White House
Burton
Representative Curtis
Kansas
Evans
Peters
Commissioner of Pensions
Congress
Navy Navy Departures and Arrivals Abroad and At Home
A cablegram from Washington reports Admiral Kempff sailing aboard the Kentucky from Wusung China to Nagasaki Japan. The Mayflower reached La Guaira from Carupano. Wisconsin returned to San Francisco after a trial run. Marietta left Singapore for Colombo on the way home. Arethusa departed Cavite for Hong Kong. Alabama left New York Yard to join the Berkshire santee. Annapolis left Cavite for Halle. Leyden Bailey and Holland arrived at Newport. Lancaster arrived at New London. Scorpion sailed from Vicksburg for Natchez. Newark arrived at Suez after leaving Manila early May.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Kempff
Kentucky
Wisung
China
Nagasaki
Japan
Mayflower
la Guatra
Carupano
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Marietta
Singapore
Colombo
Arethusa
Cavite
Hong Kong
Alabama
New York Yard
Kearsargente
Annapolis
Halle
Leyden
Bailey
Holland
Newport
Lancaster
New London
Scorpion
Vicksburg
Natchez
United States
Newark
Manila
Suez
Strike Closes Shipyard at Newport News
Newport News report June 17 notes striking machinists did not report to work and Shipbuilding Company officers began layoffs at noon. About 2,000 workers discharged with another 2,000 to be laid off tomorrow. Superintendent Post authorized moving the Illinois to another yard for finishing touches. Business is stagnant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Newport News
Shipbuilding Company
Post
Illinois
Organized for Boycott by Philadelphia labor groups
The Central Labor Organizations of Philadelphia form the boycott committee to use consumer power against employers opposed to organized labor. They argue workers may spend money with whom they please to promote wage-earner welfare, aim to prevent strikes and lockouts, and seek just settlement through dialogue with employers and unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Organizations
Philadelphia
Central Organizations
Sears
Conamek
Refuse to Work With Non-Union Men Strike Spreads
Five hundred other workers at Harry E colliery Temple Iron Company Forty Fort went on strike. The action followed a dispute over union recognition and working conditions. A United Mine Workers local backed the walkout as labor tensions intensified in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Wilkesbarre
Harry E
Temple Iron Company
Forty Fort
Deers
United Ione Workers
Ieee
Pump Makers Strike for Higher Pay
Special to Turn Philadelphia Trauma Mahanoy City June 17 Forty three employees of the Gaynes Steam Pump Works at Ashland went out on strike this morning because of the firm refusal to grant them a ten percent wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mahanoy City
Gaynes Steam Pump Works
Ashland
Ahegal
Irv Mighters baton bearer travels to city
Frey, longtime Aban resident of the Irv Mighters, will be in the city to attend an event. The fragmentary text suggests a local resident participating in a community gathering or official function in Siinden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
Aban
Irv Mighters' Batons
Filtration system row sparks labor union plan in Philadelphia
The iron molders oppose valves from Eddy Valve Co of Watertown NY. In Philadelphia a convention call by Samuel Gompers AFL aims to form a national leather workers union here on July 4, with Marcellus Waite at 2338 Leithgow Street in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Valve Company
Watertown
N. Y
Philadelphia
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Marcellus Waite
Leithgow Street
Tile Layers Elect New Officers at Buffalo Convention
Delegates from Philadelphia local unions report the Ceramic and Encaustic Tile Layers International Union held a large convention in Buffalo New York. No action on the dispute with mosaic workers. delegates to the AFL may seek settlement. Officers elected include J J McGrath Newark first VP Sidney Beard Buffalo Harry Bird Philadelphia Willis Nace Newark E R McGee Cleveland and J P Reynolds Allegheny. Union headquarters move to Allegheny with next convention set for Milwaukee in June 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. J. McGrath
Newark
N. J
Sidney Beard
Buffalo
Harry Bird
Willis Nace
E. R. McGee
Cleveland
Ohio
J. P. Reynolds
Allegheny
The
International Union
Washington
Milwaukee
The Gutta Percha Man
A vivid portrait from the London Mail of the gutta percha man living in a red brown tent in Fleet Street. The piece details his delicate hands, daily hand care, and crucial role in underground cables and submarine work, contrasting past prestige with present lower wages and abundance of similar workers.
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London Mail
London
Pacific
Atlantic
Fleet Street
England
Reer
St. Paul's
Artist Plays Detective in Midnight Sketch Tale
A famed Boston artist overhears intruders in his home and, with a pen as a weapon, sketches their likenesses on paper. He cries out, attracting a police sergeant, who arrives to identify the two well dressed men who fled as shadows. The tale mixes braggadocio with a comic police moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Advertiser
Grand Jury Stands by Tom Johnson
Cleveland prosecutors report grand jury stands by Mayor Tom Johnson amid indictments of August Hubbell and Cleveland Leader Pub Co officers for alleged bribery and misconduct related to city officials. The case centers on alleged improper influence tied to Mayor Johnson’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Hubbell
Cleveland Leader Pubing Company
Tom IL
Johnson
Why He Was Late From a New Orleans Wedding
A Times-Democrat retold tale recalls a Southern wedding where the groom, awkward yet sharp in business, arrived late after misplacing himself in a dim organ box behind the church. Dust and cobwebs clung to him, yet he smiled through the embarrassment before explaining the mistake.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Cailles Acting In Good Faith In Mindanao Surrender Talks
General Sumner reports preliminaries of Cailles surrender arranged after returning from Santa Cruz Province. Cailles plans to have 147 troops surrender Wednesday with remaining units to follow Monday. Cailles representatives Gueverra and Infante affirm good faith. Skirmishes continue in Bohol and Cebu lags. Insurgent bands with American deserters head toward Mindoro.
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Manila
Sumner
Santa Cruz
Cailles
Fortycourte
Cebu
Mindoro
Philippine Supreme Court Judges Take Oath in Manila
In Manila on June 17 the new Supreme Court and Courts of First Instance judges took oaths of office. Chief Justice Arellano was sworn in by Judge Taft, who then administered oaths to other Justices. First Instance judges were sworn at noon before the Bar Association and College of Law members.
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Cabblegram
Philadelphia Times
Manila
Supreme Court
Courts of First Instance
Arellans
Taft
Courts of Firet
The
Bar Association
College of Lowmece
Albanians Put Governor to Flight in Novi Bazar
Belgrade report says a serious uprising in the Turkish town of Novi Bazar forced the unpopular governor from office. About a thousand Albanians attacked the official, closed shops, and damaged property as they fled the scene. The incident highlights tensions in the region amid ongoing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Servia
Novi Bazar
Ambassador White Takes House Near Bertin for Three Months
Ambassador White has rented a residence near Bertin for a period of three months, indicating a temporary shift in location tied to diplomatic duties.
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Ambassador White
Bertin
British Peer Held in Heavy Bail in Nevada Bigamy Case
Earl Russell, a noted London society figure, is charged with marrying Molly Cooke while still wed to his first wife. Remanded on $10,000 bail at Bow Street after authorities produced evidence of a Nevada marriage in 1900. Prosecution details include prior disappearances and a planned license to wed in Denbrook. If convicted the case could go to the House of Lords for trial by peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl Russell
Countess Russell
Scott
Bow Street
Lord Russell
Waterloo Station
Bowstreet
Luushington
Molly Cook
Denbrook
Nev
England
Maidenhead
Earl
Mabel Scott
Summerville
Nevada
Riverside
Russell
Lushington
House of Lords
Dowager Empress To Announce Emperor’s Death In China
Shanghai correspondent reports the Dowager Empress plans to declare the Emperor killed by brigands and that Prince Tuan’s son will ascend. A new capital at Kai Fong Fu would connect by railway to Nankin, with John C. Fergusson of Boston to build the line.
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London
Shanghai
The
Globe
Prince Tuan
Kai Fong Fu
Nankin
John C. Fergusson
Boston
Pekin
Paris
Russia
Japan
Tien-Tsin
Rockhill Seeks Early Indemnity Agreement
Commissioner Rockhill informed the State Department of an early complete agreement on the indemnity question based on the American plan. Officials hope negotiations will end this week as talks proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhill
Washington
State Department
No War on Religious Orders Premier Waldeck Rousseau Speech
Paris reports Premier Waldeck-Rousseau gave a moderate Senate speech to reassure the public after deputies warned the association bill would wage war on religion. The Senate ordered the speech posted nationwide, though public sentiment remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Paris
Waldeck-Rousseau
Senate
Pelletan
Vaillant
Zeynes
Chamber of Deputies
France
Duke of Cornwall Arrives in New Zealand aboard Ophir
Wellington June 17 The steamer Ophir carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York has arrived in New Zealand waters.
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Duke of Cornwall
New Zealand
Wellington
N. Z
Ophir
Duke and Duchess S Cornwall
York
Christians May Be Politicians in New Haven Speech
A garbled New Haven report from June 17 quotes a clergyman saying Christians may not be politicians, stressing cautious language about public roles. The fragment references a general meeting and remarks by a pastor or religious leader amid unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Rankin Assistant Principal Near Dothan Shot
In Dothan Alaska on June 17 Professor Rankin who served as assistant principal of the public schools shot and killed himself after a companion was killed following a death by his own action. The incident centers on Rankin and McNeill who may have been involved in the events leading to the shooting. Local authorities are investigating the sequence of actions and any motive behind the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Alaska
Professor Rankin
R. McNeill
Bard Ted
Junior Debate Stirs Central Pennsylvania College Upbeat
In Lewi sburg on June 17 the junior debate at Central Pennsylvania College New Berlin was hotly contested Solinie Wilson defeated Ceia omek and Walker New rin. Judges included A. W. K Professor A. RB. Rutt and Rev. W. H. Schocb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pennsylvania
Tam Pulladelphia Times
Lewisburg
Central Pennsylvania College
New Berlin
Solinie Wilson
Cie Ia Omek Ieee
Professor Skidmore Honored With Doctorate Degree
Professor Sydney T. Skidmore of the Laas School received the doctor of science degree from the last annual meeting, honoring his contributions and standing in the field.
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Skidmore
Sydney T. Skidmore
Aa Laas School
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