Our duty to the Philippines and Missionary Splits
A long column surveys Schurman’s view on civilizing Philippines tribes, urging one unified Protestant mission, noting Mindanao and Sulu diversity, Catholic priest influence, need for honest civil government, and caution about alcohol and education. It argues for steady American-led reform and a single missionary form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob G. Schurman
Cornell University
United States Commission To the Philippines
Tazon
Langeanges
Isand
Mindanao
Sulu Archipe
Luzon
Philippines
San Luzon
Mindanan
Missden Gies
Ippines
Spain
Con.ress
Aoon
Irlands
Manilla
Toilo
Thei
Pleasurgs
Toevery
Powder keg tragedy near Drain posts in Alabama
In Lowndes county Alabama last Tuesday C M Patterson loaded shells from a powder keg between his knees. A spark ignited the keg killing his young daughter instantly and badly injuring his wife and father with the house catching fire. Patterson’s infant and others were saved though the blaze killed several and injuries were widespread.
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Drain
Lowndes County
Alabama
C. M. Patterson
Algtic
Patterson
Wied
Troubling Prospects in New Possessions Tariff Debates
The article notes Congress faces tariff tests as new possessions contend with duty policies. Connecticut tobacco growers fear free Puerto Rican tobacco, while Philippine and Cuban imports spark concern about competitive prices and labor costs. The piece cites spokesmen urging a protective stance, with calls to treat Porto Rico as a military possession to shield market access.
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Congress
Counce
Porto Rico
West
South
Hawaii
Cuba
Ition
Connecticut
Connecticut Valley
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Connecticut Tobacco Growers
Washington
Porto Rica
Savannah Morning News
Greenville Times
Navy
War Department
First Congress
Puerto Rico
Quartermaster’s Department
Treasury
House
Senate
Committee On Appropriations
Algeria Allocates 310000 for Grasshopper Fight Efforts
Authorities in Algeria set aside 310000 toward combating grasshoppers. In a dedicated effort, 42000 camels were used to transport materials for burning over sites where eggs were deposited to curb the outbreak.
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Algeria
Taxation loophole alarm in Yorkville Enquirer debate
The Free Lance criticizes current tax law for invisible property and mortgage handling, noting owners like A pay taxes on house and lot plus B's mortgage. It suggests requiring A to declare B's mortgage to let equalization deduct it, ensuring B pays his share. Fatal Accident at Home Sted Steel Works leaves one dead, three injured as a roll falls on workers changing rolls.
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Reernat
Eprrons
Sam
Philippines
Verner
Couse Bix
Dam
Namamier
Poon
Yorkville
Spartanburg Vree Lance
The
Free Lance
Equalization Board
Prresnena
Janiman
Homested Steel Works
Borger
Four Men Killed by Dynamite Explosion on Railroad
Caseraxooca January 5 Four men were killed on the Tennessee Central railroad this morning when dynamite exploded while being unloaded near Rockwood Tennessee. The incident follows reports of war materiel and mobilization details amid broader wartime coverage.
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Caseraxooca
Tennessee Central Railroad
Rockwood
Teun
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Schurman
Aguinaldo
United States
Ele
Justic
Pam
Onna
Chi
Cheney
Anth
Wye Cheney & Ch
Dings
Voloda
Lael
Hall
Graases
Notary Paletie
Hicll
Dingedes
Halls
Oconco
Atlanta
Hvis
Mississippi
MelLaurin
Pennsylvania
Carnegie Steel Company
Capital
Federation Steel Company
New Pitch
Jersey
N.Y
Cash Bargain Store
Nelline
C. Tt. Nield
Green
J. I. Darby's
Vievona
Canton
Wan Cham
Li Yamen
Bignatsco
London Daily Mail
Germany
France
Mayland
Tony
Pretoria
Journal
Coinmen
Courier
Cork
Hlood Lalm Co
Cyrus Thompson
Stte Committee
North Carolina
Raleigh
Agwil Vth
Carte
Ayer
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