American Policy for the Philippine Islands Proclaimed
The proclamation outlines aims to educate youth and improve higher education, reform government and public service, and foster justice. President directs the Commission to share goodwill, invite Philippine leaders to meet for dialogue, and expresses U.S. commitment through signers including Dewey Otis and other commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philippine Islands
Jacob Gold Scharmann
George Dewey
United States Navy
Elwell S
Tis
United States Army
Charles Denby
D. ©. Worcester
Jere
U S Philippine Proclamation Seeks Peace and Progress
The U S Philippine Commissioners issue a proclamation pledging goodwill and national advancement for the Philippines. It outlines aims like peace, civil and religious liberty, industry, and improved commerce under U S sovereignty, while noting unprovoked attacks by some inhabitants and listing guiding principles for future relations.
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New York
the Journal
Manila
Philippine Islands
United States
Family of Nations
Philippines
Otis
Cabinet meeting notes signal end of Philippine trouble
Only five of Vie ht cabinet members attend as a cablegram from Philippine Commission chair Schuemann, in Manila, is discussed. Hay highlights a coercive hold over Aguinaldo's followers, prompting belief the Philippine conflict may near resolution.
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Washington
Vie Ht
Gage
Long
Alger
Schuemann
Philippine Commission
Manila
Hay
Aguinaldo
Chicago Election Heavily Polls Show Harrison Carter Battle
Chicago voters flocked to polls in brisk spring weather as Republicans backed Mayor Carter H. Harrison while many Democrats lined up for ex Governor Altgeld running on an independent ticket. Early results from wards indicated a Harrison lead with Carter and Altgeld strong in several districts amid fraud alarms and tight security near polling places.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Altgeld
Z. K. Carter
Harrison
Carter
Altgeht
Carter Hackson
Insurrection Near End Hinted by War Dept Dispatch
No report from Otis. Officials weigh yesterday’s predictions as fulfilled and believe the backbone of the insurrection is broken. Surrenders may grow as troops are fed and cared for, with released Filipinos returning home likely to favor United States. Raids by marauder bands may occur, but main force expected to capitulate.
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Rerlin
Apollo—De. von Hamelen
Foreign Office
Atlement
Admiral Kautz
S. N
Herr Rose
Apia
Dr. Hafel
Samoa
von Hamelen
Dr. von Buelow
Afui Abor
Siiver
Washington
War Department
Otis
Marandere
United States
Millions Invested In New American Smelting Firm
Articles of incorporation for the American Smelting and Refining Company were filed in Trenton to form a firm with a capital of 65 million dollars. The company is authorized to mine smelt and refine ores minerals and metals, with 32.4 million dollars in 7 percent cumulative preferred bonds.
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Diet
Day Jr
Tracy
Thomas
Bartlett
Jersey City
Continental Oil Company
B. Lawrence Jr
J. Summerfield
A. C. Everdell
Barry Jr
J.C. Young
Trenton
N. J
American Smelting & Refining Company
Vanderbilt–Fair wedding ends simply with few guests
A simple ceremony marked the Vanderbilt Fair wedding with few attendees. The couple received numerous gifts reflecting social standing, while the event maintained a quiet, understated tone despite the celebration of beauty and wealth.
Virginia Fair and Vanderbilt Jr Wedding Draws Elite Guests
The ceremony at the Oelrichs residence in New York united Virginia Fair and Wm. K. Vanderbilt Jr. before about 150 guests. Relatives attended amid a staged English garden setting as the couple planned an Idle Hour Oakdale honeymoon then Newport and Europe.
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New York
Virginia Fair
Wm. K. Vanderbilt Jr
Fifty-seventh Street
Hermann Oelricha
Oelriche
Thos. F. Murphy
Church of the Sacred Heart
Dobbe Ferry
Mary Baldwin Tolfree
Rosea
Misa Fair
Mr. Derrida
J. P. Kellogg
Eli A. Paar
Lohengric
Mra. Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
Wu. K. Vanderbilt
Harold Vanderbilt
Hador
Presenta
W. K. Vanderbilt
O. H. PB. Belmont
Hermann Oelridha
Hermann Oelrichs
H. Twombly
Iand Mra
Clarence H. Mackay
Wam
Whitney
Astor
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr
H. P. Whitney
G. de Forest
M, H. de Young
G. Crocker
William K. Vanderbilt
Long Island
Idle Hour
Oakdale
Newport
Belvoir House
Europe
Miss. Fair
Paris
Aitver
Mia
Ovirichs
Lansing
Mich
Deblue Ae
Mra. O. H. P. Belmont
Troit Shipbuilding Co
Mia. M. H. de
Young Wore & Grain Passets
Bride’s Bridal Attire Noted at Post Ceremony Reception
The bride wore pearls valued at seventy thousand dollars while Miss Tolfree’s bridesmaid gown featured white chiffon with palm applique lace and a diamond buckle on a white satin belt. Guests included Henry Clews, W K Vanderbilt, J P Morgan, J Pierpont, and other social notables at the event.
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Miss Fair
Miss Tolfree
Henry Clews
Miss Clews
Henry Clews Jr
John K. Livermore
H. Mortimer Brooks
Reginald Brooks
W. K. Vanderbilt
Harold Vanderbilt
M. H. de Young
Charles M. Odrichs
Harry Payne Whitney
P. Belmont
William Jay
Lilly
Leaved Wire Report On Clyde Mattox Killing Case
A special to the Traveler from Newkirk Oklahoma details Clyde Mattox being shot and killed by a Kay County sheriff on a farm near Arkansas City after Mattox earlier killed rancher Lincoln Swinney in Ponca City. It notes a prior 1891 Oklahoma killing and presidential pardons secured by his mother.
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Silver Stars
Arkansas City
Kay
Newkirk
C. T
Clyde Mattox
Kay County
Prink Lowry
Mattox
Lincoln Swinney
Ponca City
Oklahoma Territory
8. W. Hatch
Cleveland
McKinley
Democrats Gain In Michigan And Other Dispatches
Revised Michigan results give Judge Grant a 25000 plurality for Supreme Court Justice though Detroit cites a loss of about 7000 in the city and 5000 in the county. In Detroit Republicans lead the circuit bench while Democrats gain on the Recorder’s Court. Blizzard rages in St Louis with over eight inches of snow. Tensions rise in Haiti and Santo Domingo border dispute as troops mass on frontiers and Domingans allegedly occupy Las Cabas. Coal miners resume work at Bellewen and Hargreave amid ongoing strikes in Alice and Redding areas.
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Milwaukee
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Grant
Supreme Court
University Regenta
Hosmer
Pound
Recorder’s Court
Democrate
Pingree
Port AU Prince
Republic of Haiti
Republic of
Sex Domingo
Las Cabas
Birmingham
Ala
Bellewen
Hargreave
Alice
Redding
Senatorial Deadlock Forces Judge Stewart as Candidate
In Harrisburg April 4, anti Quay Republicans name Judge John Stewart of Chandlersburg as their preferred U S Senator pick amid the ongoing deadlock. Stewart, Independent Republican nominee in 1882, gains support from insurgent legislators. votes show Quay Jenks Stewart totals with Stewart rising as a compromise option.
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Harrisburg
John Stewart
Chandlersburg
United States
Insurgenta
Joint Assembly
Stewart
Tourgente
John Dalzell
Pittsburg
Franklin County
Senator Quay
Dal Sell
Judge Stewart
David Martin
Philadelphia
House
Martin
G. A. Jenks
Quay
Jenks
Eureka
Washington Court of Inquiry Warrant Sends Shafter to Testify
General Shafter is ordered to Washington to testify before the Recorder, Court of Inquiry, with Major Schwan and Captain Plummer accompanying him. The pair expect to be away ten days to two weeks. In Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Anna George faces trial for the murder of G. D. Saxton, brother of McKinley, with only preliminary matters addressed at opening.
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Eureka
Cal
Howard Smith
Scotia
California
Moeeley
Oakland
Anderson
Bohall
Oc, P. Dee & Co
San Francisco
Euroks
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Dewey, Otis
United
States Commissioners
England
Sliver Brace
Port Antonio
Labarge
Wien
ST. Louis
James Labarge
Missouri
May Safe
Kong
Francie Henry May
Hong Kong
Potles
Texas
Kansas City
Omaha
Tanibe
Denver
United In
Central District
Iowa
Los Angeles
Wright
Yuma
Osborne of
Leable
St, Louie
G. B. Farrar
Pennsylvania
Chilkat
Fiumboldt Bar
General Shafter
East
Sam Pramcaco
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