New Day in the Philippines Sketches by Julian Trask
A San Francisco Bay era sketch recounts Filipinos and American actions in Luzon as U S forces push toward Aparri. It notes Aguinaldo's insurgents, scarce native troops, and potential native regiments with white officers. A vivid anecdote describes a Filipino diver in Pampanga and a Spanish gunboat wreck.
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Philippines
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Aggie
Dewey
Merritt
Manila
Island
Aparri
Charleston
Cavite
Peninsular
Novaleta
San Francisco de Malabon
Charlie Hill
Concord
Grant
Subig Bay
Congress
Machiniat
Pampanga
Aparti
Princeton
Babyan
Insurgenta
Breson
Jurian F, Trask
New Letter Box Installed At Police Station
A new letter box has been placed at the police station on the left side of the entrance to the city marshal's office. It was installed Wednesday afternoon by carpenter Everett McNabb after a special permit from the postmaster general. The old box in the officers quarters will be removed.
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John H. Bartlett
Everett McNabb
Seabrook Protest Denies Boston Local Wreck Claim
A Seabrook correspondent to the Newburyport News denies any attempt to wreck the Boston local Sunday night. He says no misplaced switch or telltale light was found and the track was clear as the train passed through town. Station officials condemn reports linking Seabrook station to the incident.
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Seabrook
Newbury P Ort
Boston
Seabrook Station
Near miss as milk horse blocks crossing at Manchester line
A 12:45 passenger train bound for Manchester barely missed a collision with a team near Manchester station on Wednesday the 7th. A milkman left a horse on Maska besh street near the crossing, the animal strayed onto the tracks, and a nearby clerk warned the outfit away just as the train swept past with about one hundred feet to spare.
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Coen
Manchester
Maskabesh Street
Address to Young People by Rev. Herbert Foss in Bangor
Rev. Herbert Foss of Bangor first vice president of the New England Epworth league gave an interesting and profitable address to the young people at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening the 7th inst A goodly number attended and were pleased with the speaker Hives are a terrible torment to the little folks and to some older ones Dean's Ointron instantly relieves and permanently cures At any drug store 50 cents
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Herbert Foss
Bangor
New England Epworth League
Methodist
Dean
Theatrical Happenings at Columbia Theatre
A lively farcical romance in a colonial English setting stars Miss Echo Barrymore. The play blends romance with sparkling wit and bright humor, delivering constant entertainment through a company skilled in comic timing and visual gags.
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Chicago
Columbia Theatre
Echo Barrymore
A Female Drummer Brings Star Cast to Stage
Mr Blaney presents a farce comedy featuring Miss Johnstone Bennett in the title role with Oscar Pigman Willis PL Sweatman Tony Williams and Miss Nellie ONeill in the principal parts. A large chorus of pretty girls accompanies the production promising top quality entertainment.
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Blaney
Caat
Johnstone Bennett
Oscar Pigman
Willis PL Sweatman
Tony Williams
Nellie O'Neil
Excellency the Governor at Music Hall Saturday Night
Charles Frohman’s company presents Excellency the Governor in romantic fare at Music Hall. Chicago Times-Herald critic Lyman P. Glover praised the performance in a October 18 review, calling it glowing and notable.
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Charles Frohman
Music Hall
Lyman P. Glover
Chicago Times-Herald
Notable Chicago Night Performance Gains Brilliancy
The audience praised her that night noting increased brilliancy since the last Chicago appearance. She displays airy vivacity and echoes Ada Rehan in lighter moods, a high compliment to her progress.
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Chicago
Ada Rehan
Amusement Notes Preview Big Crowds and Returns
Music hall tonight and Saturday night should be crowded Joseph Holland and Ethel Barrymore receive warm attention in the city. The Shea McAuliffe company touted as the leading repertoire troupe on the road. Mary Sanders in Little Nell draws large Canadian crowds with return dates set along the line. American Girl announces one April return date. Shea McAuliffe touring Pawtucket this week. A sixty foot car carries special scenery and effects.
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Music Hall
Joseph Holland
Ethel Barrymore
Shea-McAuliffs Company
Mary Sanders
Little Nell
Canada
Shea-McAuliffe Company
Pawtucket
BR. I
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medication Claim
An old time patent remedy advertises a cold cure claiming one day relief. It notes a laxative combination with Bromo Quinine and guarantees money back if it fails. The box bears W. B. Grove's signature and is priced at five cents.
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W. Grove
Across the River Whipple Lodge Meets with New Members
Whipple Lodge met last evening with strong turnout. Two candidates initiated, new names proposed, and a plan to attend Second Christian church next Sunday in a body. Violin and flute solos entertained, topic cards offered half hour of pleasure. The 34th anniversary event is planned for next Wednesday with entertainment and supper at Wentworth hall.
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Whipple Lodge
Wentworth Hall
Gertrude Patch
Rogers Road
Herbert Elkins
Boston
Edgar Hatch
Staples
Portsmouth
Walter Laskey Lutts
Mary Isabel Stevens
Kittery
Tutts
Kittery Point
Charles Tutts
Government Street
Sheldon Manning
Lutts
York Street
Electric Road
Whist Party Held by Odd Ladies on High Street
The Odd Ladies hosted a whist party on Wednesday evening the 7th at the lodge rooms on High street. A large crowd attended with fifteen tables in play. Prizes awarded: Gentlemen's first J. M. Noble, ladies' first Miss E. F. Wentworth, gentlemen's booby Frank Sides, ladies' booby Mrs. Geo. Randall. A luncheon followed with sandwiches cake pie and coffee.
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High Street
Crand
J. M. Noble
E. FP. Wentworth
Frank Sides
Geo. Randall
Portsmouth Postal Service Praised for Efficiency
Portsmouth's postal force maintains a strong reputation for efficiency locally and at Washington. It is a neat, accurate and dispatchful operation with few rivals in management and service. Mail Carrier Taylor Waterhouse suffers from dyslexia for several days, with Substitute Carrier Biggar covering the route.
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Portsmouth
Washington
Taylor Waterhouse
Biggar
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Hartford
BAIN
Jere
McAuliffe
Big Stock Co
Fire Patrol
Man O'War
Niobe
London
Sing Sing Ladies
Music Iall
Renee
Bowker
A. P. Wendell & Cos
Market Square
John S. Tilton
Congress Street
Copper Cliff Mining Co
Keto Co
Peton
Ranort
Copper Oil Mining Co
Amuneiz
Lawrence
Swell
Fo Awcy Islands
Julian Trask
Navan Station
Ocarrie, Pumbriss Islands
Mai
Seabroook
Johnstone Dennett
Epuub Baurymore
Rive
Bittery Gathend
Herald
Whist Party
Hood
Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Bailey
Franklin
Evers
Sizog
Matilet Sthrunt
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