Regiments for Philippines Strain U S Transport Capacity
The article outlines plans for ten new regiments for service in the Philippines, totaling about 60,000 men available after garrisoning other posts. It details transport limitations, ship availability through October and January, and projections that Manila operations may not be decisive before next year. It notes Miss Clara Barton Red Cross relief work in Cuba and other wartime logistics realities.
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Philippines
United States Army
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Unite States
Alaska
Far East
War Department
Manila
Seattle
San Francisco
Mania
Root
Uboge
United States
Clara Barton
American National Red Cross Society
Miss Barton
Havana
Red Cross
Senator Pettigrew urges U S recall of Philippines
In Chicago Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota calls for immediate recall of all soldiers in the Philippines and for apologizing to the world. He says the island should be turned over to a native government and denounces the so called civilizing warfare as a sham.
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Chicago
Philippines
United States
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Suit Filed Over Blackmail Claim Against Colorado Southern
Denver August 23 Joseph Bruner railroad employee sues President Trumbull of the Colorado Southern Railroad for 20000 damages claiming he was blacklisted by the company.
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Denver
Col
Joseph Bruner
President Trumbull
Colorado Southern Railroad Company
Priest Sues Fellow Clergyman Over Jewelry Report
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Rev Alexander G Toth of the Russian Greek Catholic church sues Rev Father Kovcevich pastor of the United Green Catholic church both of Wilkes Barre for damage claiming Kovcevich spread a report that Toth pawned his jewelry while it was being repaired.
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Wilkesuarke
Alexander G. Toth
Father Kovcevich
United Green Catholic Church
Toth
Kev Toth
Not a White Man in Town: Hobson City Incorporation
Hobson City near Anniston Alabama with a population of about 400 Negro residents was incorporated by a unanimous vote. The move marks the first test of black self governance under U.S. law in the community.
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Anniston
Ala
Hobson City
United States
Missouri
Kansas City Journal
Seattle seeks return of North Dakota and Minnesota volunteers
Senator H C Hanabrough of North Dakota supports reshipment via Seattle. The plan hinges on securing a favorable water rate from San Francisco to Seattle for transporting volunteers from Manila.
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Seattle
North Dakota
Minnesota
Manila
H.C. Hanabrough
San Francisco
Farmers in Sussex County Form Bike Based Labor Compact
Farmers in lower Sussex county form an agreement not to hire farm hands unless they own bicycles. Previously, employers lent horses and carriages on Sundays and some kept five or six horses for workers’ use.
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Milford
Del
Sussex County
Gambling houses flourish in Seattle as three big dens reopen
Public gambling thrives in Seattle with three major houses, the Standard, the White House, and Clancy's, all in operation day and night. The Standard reportedly nets 600 to 1000 dollars daily with 125 staff, while the White House and Clancy's employ dozens more. City authorities plan no crackdown as monthly fines fund the operation, and several bettors explore new venues.
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Seattle
Chas
Beattie
Vie
Standard
White House
Washington Street
Dormer
Dave Argyle
John Considine
Joe Marvey
San Francisco
Clancy
Howlette
John el Odee
Ier
Considine and Company
Tate
Star
Miscellaneous items from 19th century periodicals
A collage of short notes from various sources recounts statements about popes, Ontario's size, Norwegian days, a self carved pulpit sermon in Hempstead England, Athena Jewish community planning a synagogue, and humorous quotes. Also mentions the Paris Academy of Sciences foreign members, Queen Victoria bracelets, a Long Island Railroad cafe rule, a Miles order on hats, London goods shipments, and light verse exchanges.
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Slimnon
Whistie
Pop
Paria Academy of Sciences
Queen Victoria
Chicago News
Long Island Railroad
Miles
Gentry Dog and Pony Show Charms Seattle Audiences
A lively review of the Gentry Dog and Pony Show at Second avenue and Hattery street describes 16 trained ponies and two elephants delivering snappy routines. The acts include a daring high dive and precise leash commands, entertaining both children and adults with two daily performances, today and tomorrow marking the final chances to see the captivating animal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Second Avenue
Hattery Street
Decision rescinds and expands preemption rights rulings
The Land Office releases a supplemental circular that holds an expired preemption filing is not a bar to lands being indemnified under a railroad grant. It states a preemption claim not perfected by proof and payment ceases to exist and cannot affect division of the railroad grant. Previous decisions are overturned.
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Department of the Interior
Tuy 4 5 acre tract Moore Inv Go Special Bale Fine note paper
Real estate and inventory brief noting a Tuy 4 5 acre tract associated with Moore Investment Company. Listed items include special bale fine note paper stored in boxes and attributed to Denny Coryell Company at 716 Ist Ave.
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Tuy
Moore
Denny Coryell Co
Ist Ave
Denny- Coryell Company
First Ave
Modish lingerie shifts mirror new undergarment lines
Fashion notes describe sheath silhouettes and slim waists driving undergarment design. Corset covers and chemises move to waistline ends, skirts hug hips, and yokes lace and Swiss embroidery reappear on night gowns. Sleeves shrink, outfits favor simple inserts and tiny frills for practical wear.
Official Test of Cunboat Newport
Newport Washington DC August 22 another satisfactory trial of the eun boat Newport has been made after a year and a half in commission and seven months out of dry dock in a run of 1 hours she made slightly over knots an hour with coal consumption a little over 11 tons per day bunkers hold 232 tons of coal indicating a steaming radius of nineteen days or 8722 knots The Newport like other gunboats of her class is copper bottomed and her efficiency is not impaired by remaining long in the water
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Washington, D. C
Newport
City of Paris Docked at Milford Haven for Repairs
The American Line steamship City of Paris arrived from Falmouth yesterday and was docked today at Milford Haven for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Haven
American Line
City of Paris
Falmouth
Diamond Ring Free Daily Auction This Week
Free diamond rings offered at 2 20 p m daily during the New York Jewelry Co sale of diamonds watches jewelry and silverware with additional Rogers silverware sale at 3 p m each day. Last week winners include Mrs Martin Mrs Young Mrs Jacobs J H Wilson and Mrs Jacklin from various addresses. Auction rooms at 2 30 and 7 30 daily with ladies seating at the Emporium 817 Second Avenue.
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New York Jewelery Co
Rogers
Mra. Martin
Maynard Avenue
Mra. Young
Hotel York
Mra. Jacobs
McDonald Block
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Seattle Star
E. H. Wells & Coo
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Max Agen
Postence
Washington
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Seatele
Chaney
Tenderloin
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St. Peter's Cathedral
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London
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Atlanta Journal
Boston Traveler
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Rosa
South London
Footale
Feo
wHeaton Transcript
Haytork
New York Weekly
Milwaukee
Michael
Gentry’s Dog and Pony Show
Decision OF Land Office
Korn Drag Co
Jiorcli PO
Cunboat
Frank R. Armstrong
Colman Block
Manaver
Tulidren
Felitz Tent and Awning Co
Yester Way
Moran Brothers Company
Bmusinees
Mosher
Roberts
Ptatee Metoliy
Institute
Pacific Block
Seattle National Bank
Yesler and
Lisertegsit
SPOT
Jake Martin
Becom! Avenue
Ce. Ff
D. Ss. Johnston
Second Ave
Burke Building
Paris
Seattle Transfer CO
Joseph Mayer & Bros
Pigott & French CO
Washington St
Ogure
Gilman
COAL
Bery
Bohl Cun
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