Luna Rivalry and Peace Motive Shape Philippine politics
Washington reports an assassination linked to Aguinaldo as a power move. Luna, praised for leadership and courage, is accused of cruelty to Filipinos and friends of the United States. Officials question Aguinaldo’s peace terms and suspect his drive to secure advantage. Confidential dispatches hint at overtures to the United States and internal U.S. statements reflect distrust of Aguinaldo’s aims.
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Washington, D. C
Luna
aMclass
Aguinaldo
Andreas Bonafudo
Cavite
Lana
Opin
State
War Departments
Generalus
Dispatches
Aguinalto
Philippine Commission
Schurmin
United States
Aguinalde
General Otis
Phillerine Commission
Washington
Secretary of War
Secretary of State
Regional GOP Leaders Eye Next Presidential Nomination
In Chicago Senator W B Aliivoa of Iowa said Republicans in the region expect the presidential nomination to go West next time and Henry Dersom may win the speakership race described during a city visit.
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Chicago
Jane
Henadersom
W. B. Aliivoa
Iowa
Mob Attacks Jail Over Suspect in Indicted Assault Case
A mob in Auburn Indiana last night tried to hang Heim charged with criminal assault on two girls. The sheriff reportedly spirited the prisoner away to save him from lynching.
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Auburn
Ind
Garret
Heim
Yukon misadventure of prospectors reaches back to start
A party of miners floated from Dawson to Ray river headwaters and hoped for a route to the Koyukuk. After two months they supplied up to Ray, built rafts, then followed a northward stream to the Yukon. A steamboat captain confirmed they had circled back to their original river.
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Alaska
Yukon River
Dawson
Ray River
Koyukuk River
Ray
Koyukuk
Koyokuk
Dehi River
Alaska-Washington Star
Cost of Luzon Campaign Weighs Heavily on U S
The World's Washington special cites sixty three million dollars and 444 war deaths as the price paid for American advantages in Luzon. It notes 6000 soldiers wounded and vast numbers disabled. Army costs about 208 thousand dollars daily. with more troops the daily cost will exceed two hundred thousand. U S control remains smaller than Spain’s amid ongoing subjugation costs. The total expense, including the twenty million paid to Spain, should reach at least two hundred million.
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New York
Washington
Stxty
Luzon
Philippine
United States
Phillippines
Spain
Bloody feud looms after Kentucky shooting
John G White arrives in London Kentucky from Winchester after noon and goes to Manchester as fear of more bloodshed grows. Judge O Rear warns troops may be needed to restrain Howards and Hakers and says the feud must be settled by the combatants.
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London
John G. White
Beverley White
Will White
Tom Baker
Winchester
Manchester
Baker
Judge O'Rear
Mount Sterling
Howards and Hakers
Atwater Denounces Alcohol as Food in Moderation
Middletown Conn June 2 Prof W G Atwater of Wesleyan University reported findings from respiration calorimeter tests on six men showing alcohol oxidizes like food and provides energy, while protecting body tissue. He cautioned moderation still harms and that alcohol is not a desirable staple. New York June 2 Dr L Oppenheimer condemned Atwater’s claim that two ounces daily could be beneficial as dangerous and a threat to public welfare.
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Middletown
Conn
Middletown Scientific Association
W. G. Atwater
Wesleyan University
Atwater
New York
Prof. Atwater
Ll. Oppenheimer
Oregon Is Coming Back From Manila
Mr J W Connors reports his son Ed ward aboard the U S battleship Oregon at Manila writes May 1 that the Oregon will come to the Pacific coast and be replaced by the Iowa then at Port Orchard The Iowa is expected to sail to Manila soon and the Oregon will sail home to San Francisco for a reception before heading to Port Orchard navy yard for a thorough overhaul
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J. W. Connors
Edward
U. S
Oregon
Manila
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Port Orchard
Mr. Connors
Farm Hog Attack Destroys Young Girl Near Mayfield
A two year old girl on James Morris’s farm near Mayfield Kentucky was attacked and mauled by a hog while feeding the animals. Both legs and arms and part of the head were consumed before the child could be rescued. The incident occurred on June 24.
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Mayfield
James Morris
Jealousy Sparks Murder Near Columbus
Anderson C. Ewing a former slave connected to the James brothers died from a pistol wound in Columbus. The blow came while defending his granddaughter from an assault by a jealous lover. Frank Lyons, the shooter, is jailed awaiting grand jury action. Ewing was about 70 and long walked a daily apple route to office workers.
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Columbus
Anderson C. Ewing
James
Jesse
Frank
Frank Lyons
The Burglar Who Felt Unappreciated
A retired burglar recalls stopping a bathwater flood from a plugged tub in a house and saving the owners from damage. He notes the slim pickings from that burglary and reflects on the lure and ruin of crime, ending with a tale of a later failed break in due to alarms.
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So-and-So
Lineman Survives 2000-Volt Shock at Bell Work Site
Albert Shannon, a Bell Telephone lineman in Trenton New Jersey, touched a live wire while stringing a wire and received a 2000 volt shock. A fellow worker cut the line to save him. Shannon escaped with only a burned hand and planned to resume work soon.
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Trenton
N. J
Albert Shannon
Bell Telephone Company
Shannon
Atrack Shannon
France US Trade Talks Aimed At Reciprocal Tariffs
Washington reports special French delegate M. Charpentier discusses negotiating a reciprocity treaty with the United States. He notes France seeks a minimum tariff to ease trade and plans to involve Ambassador Cambon and Taft officials. He emphasizes cooperation with Commissioner Keaton to advance the agreement.
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Washington, D. C
M. Charpentier
France
United States
Cambon
M. Ta
Keeson
His vow costs him his life in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee Marion Smith an aged drunkard who had reform vows to drink again to save his life chose death. Doctors advised a small dose of whisky to save him but he refused and died this forenoon after years of drinking.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Marion Smith
Smith
Cattle Shipped South for White Yukon Railway
N. P. Shaw of Victoria meat contractor shipped 39 head of cattle and 100 sheep on the steamer Dirigo last night. Cattle were bought in Oregon as he moved purchases to the American side. Previously he purchased large amounts in the Northwest Territory, Canada.
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N. P. Shaw
Victoria
White @ Yukon Railway company
Dirigo
Oregon
Mr. Shaw
Northwest Territory
Canada
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