Allegiance of Aguinaldo Takes the Oath to U S
Secretary Root reports that Aguinaldo swore allegiance to the United States renouncing all rival Philippine governments. The oath binds him to bear true faith, avoid aiding enemies, and act as a loyal subject of the islands under U S authority. He remains a prisoner of MacArthur despite the oath, a move seen as aiding pacification efforts. Aggie still a prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Aguinaldo
United States
Philippine Islands
United States of America
Aggie
MacArthur
War Department
New Departure in Island Control South of Visayas
The Philippine commission plans a departmental division severing all islands south of the Visayas due to conditions in the Sulu archipelago and Mindanao. A single general provincial law cannot apply in the southern islands because Moros would be barred from self-government unless they forego allegiance to the sultan and submit to the United States, amid diverse races and interests. A department governor will be appointed to negotiate with the sultan and serve as the commission's direct representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zamboanga
Ino
Sulu
Mindanao
Philippine Commission
Visayas
Aml
War Improbable Between United States and Venezuela
A San Juan dispatch quoted the Venezuelan consul in Porto Cabello saying war with the United States is impossible while President Castro remains in power. He warned generals Andrade and Vietri may seize on Loomis recall to spark a rebellion, with steamer Philadelphia reports suggesting rebellion cannot be averted. Loomis future hinges on a State Department conference with Secretary Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loomis
State Department
Hay
Electric Baltway Sold to Cincinnati duo forms Toledo Northern line
The Toledo and Bowling Green Electric railway was sold to Col. George B. Kerper and Col. John Kilgour of Cincinnati. The new Toledo Northern railway will consolidate lines linking Cincinnati to Toledo and Baltimore with a through electric route. The Neth Baltimore to Bowling Green connection is due to be completed by October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Toledo and
Bowling Green
George B. Kerper
John Kilgour
Cincinnati
Kerper
Findlay Street Railway
Baltimore
Toledo Northern Railway
Tefete
True Steel Trust Capital Is Finally Made Public
In Trenton New Jersey on April 2 United States Steel Corp filed amended charter papers with the secretary of state increasing capital stock to 1 1 million. The filing fee totaled 220 000. The change allows two thirds of stock represented in person or by proxy to approve mortgages or pledges, easing when two thirds of all stock cannot be gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Ross
New York
India
Toss
Harlem
Clive
True Steel Trust Capital
Trenton
N. J
United States Steel Corporation
Secretary of State
Gage
Johnsons win in Cleveland and Ohio vote mix
Cleveland and Cincinnati teed off a day of local elections with Johnson leading Akers by about 2,000 votes in Cleveland as partial returns reported. Across Ohio, Republicans scored gains in Youngstown Toledo Dayton and many cities while Detroit statewide races favored Montgomery and Fletcher with two constitutional amendments defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Johnson
Denm
Akers
the Plain Dealer
Jolngen
Cincinnati
Ohio
Senator Foraker
Foraker
John R. McLean
Tom L. Johnson
Dayton
Hamilton
Stratesier
C. M. Semler
Board of Control
Onlyohn A. Sehneider
Portsmouth
C. Milstead
Charles Glidden
McBkinley
Norwalk
Marietta
Straighteepublican
Wapakoneta
Toledo
Grand Rapids
Taulding
Wauseon
Bloomdale
Fayetete
Bryan and
Elmore
Montgomery
Detroit
Mich
Robert M Montgomery
Supreme Court
Frank W. Fletcher
Alpena
Henry W. Care Manistee
State University
Que
Legis
Bell City Iron Works Fire Levels Core Department
A blaze destroyed the core and pattern department of Belle City Malleable Iron in Racine Wisconsin, with two roads blocked and limited access for firefighters. The loss includes prior fires three weeks earlier and over 150 workers left unemployed as rebuilding begins. The plant will be rebuilt as soon as possible. The incident follows two previous disastrous fires at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell City Iron Works
Nacine Wis
Belle City Malleable Iron Company
Faery
Was Harrison's son pushed by ring tricks in army case
Washington April 2 Russell B Nurrison son of the late Benjamin Harrison has pressed his claims for vindication and a court of inquiry to probe his discharge from the army. He harassed senators and sought a civil court remedy while allies say the case exposes political factors and secret records behind his dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russell B. Nurrison
Benjamin Harrison
Capitol
Indiana
Harrison
War Department
A 11
Corbin
Porto Ti
Povio T
Politi
Russell Harrison
Tof
Chirrison
Havana
Civil Service Commission
Georgia
Chigage
President to appoint Harrison to interim Army post
The text states the president may reappoint Harrison to a former post, allowing Lint to serve until muster out by law. Harrison would hold the position until June 30, after which he is slated to receive a commission in the regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNhinley
Tussell
Harrison
Barber Refuses Reward For Recovery Of Large Sum
In St Louis on April 2 a barber who found a streetcar package containing checks worth about $22,000 declined a $1 reward and returned the money to G C Taylor, cashier of Continental Tobacco. Taylor offered the barber the entire $22,000, but the honest finder refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
George
Troy
G. C. Taylor
Continental Tobacco Company
Glesebel
Taylor
Kestora
Forest Fire Rages North of Mammonton New Jersey
A major forest fire in New Jersey spreads through the bss woods north of Mammonton. East of Winslow the blaze threatened town homes as locals moved belongings to safety. Farms buildings and timber loss reported. backfires and trenching used to divert flames, with several narrow escapes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammonton
Winslow
Menu
Progress of elections in Western states and Chicago violence
Western states vote underway with rain and apathy noted. Chicago reports light turnout, one illegal vote arrest and a fatal shooting of a Democratic worker by a Republican. In Kansas and Nebraska liquor issues dominate. Wisconsin to elect a supreme judge. St Louis DA Rozier wounded by stray bullet amid a Negro gang incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Frank Hurley
Third Ward
Thomas Marshity
Dodge
Hillnois
Inlinois
Quincy
Springfield
Rock Island
Aurora
St. Louis
United States
Rozier
Twenty-fifth Ward
Sharkey Matched To Fight Russell In Denver
Denver April 2 Tom Sharkey is matched to fight Fred Russell here April 26. Paris April 2 Surgeons operated on an abscess under the tongue of Premier Waldek Rosseau and he hopes to return to work Thursday Emersons Last Lecture Major Pond recounts Ralph Waldo Emersons final Boston lecture saving the Old South church fund audience moved by his stumble and recovery concluding with tears
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharkey
Russell
Denver
Tom Sharkey
Fred Russell
France
Paris
Waldek Rosseau
Emerson
Major Pond
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Old South Church
Boston
Mrs. Livermore
Mr. Howe
Boers Appeal Explains Peace Terms Critique
New York April 2 Pierce, New York representative of the Orange Free State Boers, issues an appeal to Americans. He criticizes British peace terms, accuses Britain of bad faith, and says Lord Kitchener seeks to treat General Botha as an individual rather than a Boer representative. He compares army cruelty to Armenian Turks and urges American mediation to end the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whernes
Pierce
Orange Free State
Lord Kitchener
Benedict Arnold
Botha
Armenia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sunbury
John Gulick
Philip
Secretary of the Treasury
Venezuela
York
Ross Raywood
James E. Sandys
Henry F. Clarke
Lincoln National Bank
New York City
John L
Tenner
New York Sun
Transeept
Hanna Town
Zanesville
Michigan
Beemnerste
Dencrals
Holden
Breltford
Ted Clerk
Ma M. Jones
Liberty
Bay Vcotnty
Dewecrats
Jackson
Owosso
Montromery
Marshall
John W. Howell
Calhoun County
Manistee
Ionia
Demotra
Frank BE. Palmer
Dem
M. Palmer
Republican Arbor
Royal S. Copeland
Stat
Republi
Traverse City
W. Patekin
Grand Traverse County
Adsit Drea
Albion
Mieh
James Shanley
W. Daletymple
Mie
Brash Colver
Awl Hale & the Aldermen
Racine
Phillips
George H. Phillips
Board of Trade
Argos
Reiss
Knox
Starke
Syracuse
N. Y
The
Onion
John Sullivan
Cape Town
John Statner
Lembo
Jean Statner
RING
Lington
Tribune
Vester
New Jersey
Labriskie
Mia
Lillian Robinson
Francis Nico Abriskie
Sunday
Zaleiskie
Partments
T . B R. Robinson
Suicie
Ahaem
London
War Office
Kitchener
Pretoria
Lowtth
Olfants Fontein
Orange River
Toe
Wis
Oshkosh
Oklaide
Sun“rte
State Hospital
Madison
Oklahoma
Woodmen
Union Station
Spokane
Great Northern
Oregon Railroad and Station Companies
New York Corporation
Spokane Palon Depot Company
Oregon Railroad and Navigation
Union Pacific Intere
Scotten London
Lanarkshire
Scotland
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!