Public release of Miles report on Philippines cruelty
General Miles findings accuse officers of torture and inhumane treatment in concentration camps. The report cites executions and deaths by suffocation. notes a building housing 600 detainees and suggests personal knowledge of Brigadier General Hughes. Miles orders an instruction limiting harsh orders.
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Hennessey
Miles
Samuels
Forty-fourth Infantry
Glen
Gaujet
Tenth Cavalry
Foster
Infanirry
Caulfied
Hughes
Steps Down and Out in Doodling Legislature Crisis
Proceedings would be brought against Lee if he did not resign after a written statement on doodling matters in the legislature. The note hints at potential charges or formal actions following the controversy.
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Lee
White House pony visit delights Archie Roosevelt
Archibald Roosevelt, recovering from measles, received a surprise White House visit when groom Charles secretly brought Algonquin the pony to Archie’s room via the elevator. The event marked the first time a horse rode in a White House elevator and delighted both boy and pony.
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Archie Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Charles
Archie
Kansas City World Reduces Price to Five Cents a Week
The Kansas City World announces a subscription cut to five cents per week for its evening daily and Sunday editions. It claims this is the lowest metropolitan daily rate in journalism history.
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Kansas City World
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Kansas City
The
Kansas City World Today
Poisoned the Preacher in Oklahoma Territory
Asbury Jackson, a farmer near Stigler, Oklahoma Territory, is jailed on a charge of poisoning a preacher named Goings and four family members. Deputy U.S. Marshal Evans brought him to Eufaula for a preliminary hearing after Jackson's mother-in-law, Mrs. Gains, fell violently ill following breakfast, prompting the pastor to summon aid.
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Eufala
I. T
Musical entertainment at Latimer residence charity event
Mr. and Mrs. Cannon present a benefit program for the Organ Builders and Church Guild at 117 East Broadway. A typo announced Friday as date. the correct date is Tuesday, April 28 at 8 o’clock.
Prominent Mason John C. Yocum Dies in Kansas City
John C. Yocum prominent attorney of Kansas City and most worshipful grand master of the Missouri Masons died yesterday morning at Bonner Springs after an eighteen month illness from consumption. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Kansas City tomorrow.
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Dockery
John A. Lee
Missouri
Thomas L. Rubey
Macon County
Senate
Lee
Rubey
First Presbyterian Church In
Kansas City
Moren and Ryan Fined in Police Court Disorder Incident
Joe Moren and Wm L Ryan received $5 fines plus costs in police court this morning for intoxication on Sunday.
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Joe Moren
Wm. L. Ryan
Fish Fry Enjoyed by Behrens Herrick and Williams
E. T. Behrens, Joe Herrick and Rich Williams enjoyed a big fish fry on Big Shavetail creek near Beaman on Sunday. They returned last night and report an excellent time.
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E. T. Behrens
Joe Herrick
Rich Williams
At Deaths Door Mrs Tuttle Races To Sister’s Bedside
Mrs J B Tuttle wife of a Katy brakeman received word from Boonville of her sister Mrs Ralph Meridith’s dangerous illness. She departed on the night train to be with her.
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J. B. Tuttle
Boonville
Ralph Meridith
New York Poultry and Egg Co Increases Capital Stock
Papers filed in Recorder Looney's office reveal the New York Poultry and Egg Company raises capital stock from $100,000 to $120,000. The action reflects a $20,000 increase approved today.
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New York Poultry and Egg Co
Recorder Looney
A Domino Party for Miss Hobson Honor
Mrs. J. W. McClain hosts a domino party tomorrow afternoon honoring Miss Hobson of Albia Iowa. The event will celebrate the guest and include social appointments among attendees from the local community.
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J. W. McClain
Miss Hobson
Albia
Iowa
Roosevelt Breaks Ground for Carnegie Library in Hastings Meet
President Roosevelt started a day of work by turning the first sod for the Carnegie library in Rand Island and delivering a public address at the High school. He then departed by train from Grand Island at 9 15 A.M. The same day he urged tree planting in Hastings and praised Sterling Morton as a Nebraskan pioneer of Arbor Day.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Rand Island
Neb
Roosevelt
Carnegie Library
High Scohol Building
Grand Island
Hastings
Sterling Morton
Married Son's Wife Sparks Unlawful Marriage Probe
In Smyth county Virginia Wiley B Rickey sought a license to wed his son's former wife after his son divorced. Reverend Wins London officiated, then warned the wedding might be unlawful and kept the license to await ruling. Rickey was arrested and the case remains in court.
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Roanoke
Bradford
Smyth County
Wiley B. Rickey
Samuel
Winers London
Rickey
Board of Appeals in Session at Court House
The board of appeals of the board of equalization is in session at the court house today.
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Board OF Appeals
The
Board of Equalization
Court House
Clerks to Meet For Regular Business Tonight
The Retail Clerks union will convene this evening to conduct routine business and decide on a date for a forthcoming social session to be held soon.
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Retail Clerks Union
Women’s Coats Offer Stylish, Affordable Options
A retailer touts well cut coats for women with brisk reception, stressing quality over price. Covert cloth walking jackets, satin lined box coats, and etons in satin or taffeta are priced from $5 to $16.50, with several items discounted from higher marks.
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East
Veilings and Veils Patterns in Various Fabrics
A catalog listing veils in plain mesh and velvet dot patterns with stitched borders and chenille accents. Includes combinations of black and white, colors, and washable white options, prices from 15c to 75c per yard, plus chenille veils for hat draping at 75c to $1.00.
Antique Laces Describe New Coarse Lace Trend
The piece highlights Antique Laces a coarse lace with large diamond or square meshes used on summer gowns. It notes the lace is rare hard to obtain with no New York importers stocking a yard, few stores fronting purchases, and prices from 50e to 2.50. It adds these laces are handmade in French convents and peasant homes, imported in rolls of 60 to 75 meters.
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New York
France
Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets Ad Display
A newspaper advertisement promotes Warner's Rust-Proof corsets offering three models for different figures. It touts a long skirt hip support design and varied prices from $1.00 to $1.50 per pair, with options including No 221, No 847, and No 483 in white or Batiste.
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Batiste
Burial of Clara Dunkens
Clara Dunkens a recent arrival from Bunceton died of pneumonia at her sister's home on West Pettis Street Sunday. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon and she was buried in the city cemetery. Also noted: Mrs. W. G. Stevens' valuable buggy horse died of lockjaw Saturday night, valued at $150. Dolph & Co. report fresh fish in the city.
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WAR Department
Nelson Mile
Philippines
Condi
Tions
Islands
Leipsa
Party of Citizens
Vincenzo Lunak
Ged
Boodle Investigation
Jefferson City
Gov. Lee
Cole County Grand Jury
Inquisitors
St. Louis
A. M. Dockery
Cole County
Ttwac
State Senate
Baking Powder Trust
State University
Columbia
School of Mines and Metallurgy
Rolla
Macon
Lebanon
General Assembly
Royal Baking Powder Combine
Musical Entertainment
John C. Yocum
Ee Ee Ee
Death’s Door
Johnson
Cheneille
Warner’s
Summer Batiste
J. D. Hail Dry Goods CO
Clara Dunkens
Bunceton
Monia
W. G. Stevens
Lock Jaw
Dolph & Co
Fresh
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