Proclamation of United States Philippine Commission Policy
The document outlines the Philippine commission’s aims to elevate Filipino welfare through education trade and internal development. It asserts loyalty to U S sovereignty while promising home rule and civil rights, with eleven articles detailing governance taxation justice transportation and public works. The report notes no immediate war department disappointment as General Otis has not yet reported on insurrection status.
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Manila
United States
Philippine Commission
United State
America
Philippine
Manda
Ufe
Washington
War Department
Otis
End of the War Nears as Proclamation Sways Filipinos
Reports from Manila say the capture of Malolos and the U S proclamation aim to quell Aguinaldo's movement. The commission pledges reforms and self government while enforcing U S sovereignty across the archipelago. Officials call the proclamation the most important since independence.
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Manila
Malolos
United States
Phine Commission
Aguinaldo
Beharman
Commission
Sai
Insurgent Forces Mass North of Calumpit Near MaloloG
Manila reports insurgents gathering strong forces north of Calumpit about five and a half miles northwest of Malolog with trenches noted. Observers expect heavy fighting to drive them from San Fernando where Aguinaldo is believed to be.
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Manila
Calumpit
Malolog
San Fernando
Captain May Returns Safe In Hong Kong
Captain Francis Henry May, superintendent of the Hong Kong police, arrived safely in Hong Kong after reports of his capture by Chinese forces. British officials have resumed surveys of the Kowloon Hinterland amid Chinese threats, and British government claims no trouble in taking over the area.
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Hong Kong
Francis Henry May
Kow-Loon
Plu
Rescue Effort After Chilicat Steamer Sinks Near Eureka
The Chilikat steamer ran aground on a bar near Eureka California in April. Six passengers were aboard with fourteen crew. Blowmere led a rescue, saving nine men while eleven drowned including Captain Anderson.
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Eureka
Cal
Mickengers
Blowmere
Anderson
Deaths of a Day in Pottsville and Brookline
Pottsville editor William R. Cole died at Pottsville Hospital from nervous prostration aged 40. He previously led the Pottsville Miners Journal and earlier ran the Baltimore Sunday Telegram and the Commercial Daily Bulletin. In Brookline Massachusetts George Leonard Andrews retired major general A3A died at his home from heart trouble. aged 75. He had served at West Point and for several months held a professorship.
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Pottsville
William R. Cole
Potteville Hospital
Cole
Potteville Miners’ Journal
Baltimore Sunday Telegram
Commercial
Bulletin
Brookline
Maer
George Leonard Andrews
A. 3
West Point
Witnesses in Bribery Case Resumed in Harrisburg
The bribery committee questioned Kayler Lloyd Jeffert and Milliken about alleged payoffs linked to Senator Quay. Testimony covered offers to vote for Quay and inducements for appointments, with L Parker Titus promising to recount his diary under oath. The panel adjourned to continue tomorrow at six o clock.
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United States
McCarrel
House
Kayler
Lioyd
Jefferlot
Milliken
Foster
Montour
Kingston
Benater Quay
Ames
Poster
Charles B. Harter
Danville
Quay
Harter
Hatter
Harrisburg
Kulp
Brown
Philadelphia
Howard H. Laubach
Representative Laubach
Frank Jones
Custom House
Mint
Laubach
Jones
Lutibach
IL. Parker Titus
Boston
Heil
Northampton
Fow
Titus
Anna George Trial Advances in Canton Murder Case
The first week closes with seven jurors seated for the Anna E. George murder trial in Canton Ohio. Only ten of a forty member special venue are called. The day centers on juror qualifications and court procedure as about 15 witnesses are subpoenaed and more may be added. Judge Taylor adds three extra hallifuna to manage the large crowd. The trial is expected to last three to four weeks.
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Canton
Anna E. George
George D. Saxton
Taylor
Hallifufa
Draw Declared In Twenty Round Boxing Bout
The Lenox Athletic Club hosted Tommy West of Boston against Dan Creedon of Australia in a twenty round match that ended in a draw. Creedon showed clever fighting, though most spectators felt he deserved the decision.
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New York
Lenox Athletic Club
Tommy West
Boston
Dan Creedon
Australia
Creedon
Albany Bill Fixes Interest Rate at State Level
A historic measure in Albany moves to fix the legal interest rate at a specified percent in the state. The bill faces hurdles in the legislative process as opponents argue potential economic impacts.
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Albany
Filipino Liars Misstate Intrigues Tied to Rome and Manila
A Manila sourced Filipino rebel statement claims covert Vatican ties linking Archbishop Ireland, General Merritt, General Otis, and President McKinley with plans to reinstate church authority in the Philippines. The note accuses Archbishops Nozaledas and Oake of backing Otis to keep church power and urges recall of Paulists to curb perceived mischief.
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Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Manila
Vatican
Weasley Merritt
McKinley
Ellwell
Otis
Ireland
Rome
Nozaledas
Oake
Philippines
Washington
Lawton
Cuban Assembly Dissolves Army in Cuban Vote
Havana reports the Cuban military assembly voted to disband the army with two in favor and one opposed. Muster rolls remain with the assembly's executive committee to prepare copies for Governor General Brooke.
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Brooke
Havana
Cuban Military Assembly
Harrison Re-Elected Chicago Mayor in Quiet Election
Chicago voters chose Carter Harrison for another term with a large plurality over Zeina R. Carter and John P. Altgeld. The election, described as one of the quietest in city history, saw Democrats winning north and west town offices while Republicans carried the south. Harrison expressed satisfaction with the outcome and his administration.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harrison Ware
Zeina R. Carter
John P. Altgeld
Harrison
Harlan
Sears
Trial of Mr Quay Likely to Start Monday
Philadelphia reports ex senator Quay arrived from Washington and met with his attorney as he faces trial next week with his son Richard R Quin. Insurance Commissioner Durham visited late tonight and Quay refused to discuss plans. All indications point to the trial starting Monday without delay.
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Philadelphia
United States
Quay
Washington
Richard R. Quiin
Durham
Warren F. Leland Dies After Illness at Windsor Hotel
Warren F. Leland proprietor of the Windsor hotel died at the Hotel Grenoble at 5 48 p m today after an operation for appendicitis performed Saturday afternoon His son Herikes Leland of Kl eaen and Dr Pitkin attended him He had collapsed from nervous prostration a week earlier following the great fire at his hotel and his wife daughter and a cousin perished in the blaze.
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New York
Warren F. Leland
Windsor Hotel
Grenoble
Herikes Leland
Kleaen
Pitkin
Leland
Ships Arrival and Clearing Movements Report
New York reports arrivals and clearances of several vessels. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen arrived. Friesland cleared to Antwerp Misealle Liverpool New York and Southampton via Bremen. Kaiser Friedrich arrived at Cherbourg then proceeding to Southampton and Bremen with New York as destination.
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Kaiser Wilhelm der Groose
Bremen
Friesland
Antwerp
Misealle
Liverpool
Bouthampton
Fala Trave
Cherbourg
Kaiser Friedrich
Southampton
Belgien Arrives at Paciti Arenas with Antarctic Expedition
The Belgien steamer has arrived at Paciti Arenas Potagonis carrying the Dr Gur lache Antarctic expedition crew after two months at sea. The Bellew departed Antwerp on August 1st heading toward the same region.
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Buenos Ayres
Belgien
Paciti Arenas
Potagonis
Bellew
Antwerp
Birmingham Strikes Continue Across Aloe and Petne Areas
Birmingham dispatch reports ongoing strike actions at Aloe and Petne with broader labor stoppages noted elsewhere. Workers rally amid rising tensions as protests persist through the day.
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Birminghaam
Ala
Con Minira
Rolle Eien
Larfroune
Aloe
Petne
Insurance tax bill killed in senate battle over revenue measures
In Harrisburg the senate killed the insurance tax bill after a debate over raising the gross premium levy from 2 to 4 percent. Grady accused foes of blocking revenue bills while Flinn defended delaying beer and Creasy taxes. The session also approved side path for bicycles, granted a $500 pension to Samuel D. Hughes, and confirmed several nominations and public notices.
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Conference Committee
Police
Wiliam K. Alricks
Donald ¢. Haldeman
Harrisburg
Stave Hospital For the
James D. Allender
Homer H. Hewitt
Williamsburg
Blair County
House
Columbia Fam Company
Grant Monument
Philadelphia
United States
Lattimer
National Guard
Samuel D. Hughes
Scranton
Township health boards empowered by bill in house
Harrisburg April 4 in the house the bill to empower township boards to exercise health powers and make rules and regulations was discussed. Continued on page 2.
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Harrisburg
Iin
House
Board of Health
Insurance Tax Bill Killed In General-Policy Roundup
Coverage notes the fate of the insurance tax bill as concluded in the finance section. It also lists items on the morning blend including Miles vindication and territorial commission evidence. The page highlights local weather and the Scranton area notes.
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Uncle Sam
The
Philippines
General Miles
Tiritory Commission
Lewislatoure Killa
Stewart Wins Insurgent Backing For U S Senate Seat
In Harrisburg on April 4 the insurgent Republicans dropped Congressman John Dalzell and backed Judge John Stewart of Chambersburg for the U S Senate. Stewart, former independent Republican gubernatorial candidate, gains support while Franklin county GOP members stick with Senator Quay. Democrats likely back George A. Jenks as caucus recall efforts end.
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George A. Jenks
Mr. Jenks
Guffey
House
Senate
Cavers
Creasy revenue bill debated by senate finance panel
Harrisburg April 4 The senate finance committee heard arguments for and against the Creasy revenue bill. Ex Senator Brown of York urged the bill while Olmstead of Harrisburg said it would shift 1.4 million from state to counties, repeal capital stock taxes, and tax five mills on shares and funded corporate debts. He warned it would deprive the state of over 5 million annually.
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Harrisburg
Senate Finance Committee
Brown
York
M. J. Olmerend
Treasuries
Supreme Court of the United States
Olmstead
Colored moderator elected by Pittsburg presbytery for first time
Pittsburg presbytery today chose Rev. M. B. Lanier pastor of Grace Memorial church as moderator, the first colored man to hold the position. After a heated debate the body voted 44 to 6 against adopting an overture to the next general assembly to back last year’s action in support of Dr A McGiffort of Union Seminary New York amid his criticism of the new testament.
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Pittsburg
All Mines Idle as 800 Miners March in Ishpeming
Nearly 800 miners marched the streets of Ishpeming Michigan as all mines remained idle. A few hundred workers prepared to return but mine officials ordered no activity until a new work force is organized. Applications from non colonists eager to resume work are being filed at mine offices.
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Ishpeming
Mich
York Mill Announces Increases in Wages
Notice from York rolling mill indicates Puddlers will earn from 2.00 to per tin with others raised in proportion. About one hundred and fifty hands affected. Increase takes effect May 1.
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York
Vindication of Gen Miles Beef Odor Evidence at Army Inquiry
Washington April 4 Court of Inquiry hears Dr Daly again on beef furnished to the army during the late war. He says refrigerator beef smelled cadaverous while Dr Nicodemus corroborates comparing odor to a dissecting room. Major Lee presents Armour & Co letter about preserving beef using Powell process and Miles offers 147 officer reports as evidence.
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Washington
Army Court of Inquiry
Daly
Army
War Commission
Nicodemus
Philadelphia
Porto Rico
James Hamilton Lewis
Major Lee
Armour & Co
Chicago
Secretary of War
Iowa to Manila as Oregon sails to San Francisco
The Examin er announces the battleship Iowa now at Union Ironworks will move to Manila to relieve the Oregon. The Oregon heads to San Francisco as Tepaka work continues three weeks plus. The Oregon reportedly sprung a light leak at New York harbor and a steel plate needs repair at Port Orchard.
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San Francisco
Examiner
Iowa
Union Ironworks
Manila
Oregon
Tepaka
Port Orchard
Jo Guid
New York Harbor
Dreyfus Case Testimony Published by Figaro
Paris April 4 The Figaro publishes installments of Dreyfus case testimony before the court of cassation including General Roget and former ministers Develle and Poincare Roget says treasonable acts before 1892 may be Dreyfus and cites a rough draft report found at a foreign attaché residence with Dreyfus name written out.
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Paris
The
Figaro Today
Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
General Roget
Develle
Poincare
Green Glass Blowers Union Plans New Conciliation Push
Philadelphia April 4. The Green Glass Blowers' union resumes talks with manufacturers to avert a strike. Union President Hayes says representatives will personally visit firms during the week to seek agreement. If talks fail, the men may strike Monday.
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Philadelpha
Green Glass Blowers’ Union
Hayes
Hayes Tye
Yale and Princeton Play At Richmond and Washington
Baseball results show Yale defeating Georgetown 4 to 0 at Washington Georgetown while Princeton loses 4 to 0 at Richmond Virginia University.
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Waashingwo
Georgetown
Yale
Richmond
VacVirginia University
Princeton
Weather Outlook for Washington Through Thursday
Forecast for Wednesday calls for fair skies in eastern Pennsylvania. Thursday will bring cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with a fresh northerly wind turning breezy.
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