Philippine Constabulary A Surprising Tale Of Order And Color
A long study of the Philippine constabulary shows how a diverse force formed from Aguinaldo’s remnants grew into a disciplined, mounted, and capable police service. The piece notes its origins, growth to over 6,000, uniforms, leadership under Brig. Gen. Handholtz, and the band that played at Taft's inauguration, highlighting discipline, regional divisions, and cross-cultural dynamics.
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Philippines
Constabulary
Palawan
Intramuros
Manila
Henry H. Handholtz
Emilio Aguinaldo
Busines
Company A
Fifth District Constabulary
Little
Philippine
Curious case of abnormally small crow eggs found in trees
An observer recalls finding unusually small crow eggs in April 1901 in a wood, with a nest placed on a low limb near the ground. The clutch held four tiny eggs with thick shells, followed by a near-similar nest nearby containing four eggs plus one normal egg. The pattern recurred in subsequent years near the same locations.
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Blackbird
York
MEN WHO BUILD OUR BRIDGES
Edward Hongerford profiles bridge builders as a cosmopolitan and patriotic workforce. Immigrant and American workers share scaffold views, pride in Americanism, and a drive that spans continents from Thebes to Peru. The piece praises bridge work as a social centerpiece in crowded cities.
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Edward Hongerford
Ohio
New England
Genon
Boas
Thebes
Beypt
Harpo's Magazine
What Champerty Is And Why It Matters For Lawyers
The article explains champerty as a lawyer's bargain with a client to run a case in return for a percentage of the sum won. It notes Shay's suspension for champerty and similar ethics offenses, calling it a common but punishable abuse of professional duties and judicial processes.
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Champerty
Joseph A. Shay
New York
Shay
Sale of Old Army Rifles Stopped
The United States previously sold discarded rifles to dealers who disposed of them cheaply. Many rifles reached department stores in major cities and Chicago police complained such sales created danger during strikes. Protest to authorities followed and a government prohibition was discussed among patriotic groups.
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United States
Chicago
South Americ
Modern Organ Replacing 1756 King's Chapel Instrument
Workmen in Bowdointon’s King’s Chapel assemble parts of a new organ to replace the 1756 instrument imported from London long ago. The old organ, famous in Boston, inspired many musicians and was once reportedly approved by Handel. The rebuilt instrument aims to preserve as many original parts as possible due to its storied history.
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King’s Chapel
Bowton
London
Boston
America
Handel
Contradictory Invention Mentioned as Paradox
In a peculiar remark a character named Jones calls a street sprinkling machine he bets on a Peer Jess Paradox. He explains the device is meant to valve dust by laying it, signaling an unusual, flawed invention concept.
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Jones
Jess
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Minions of the Law
Phlippine Constabulary
Davao
Aguinaldo
Dayaoan
Corpa
Philippine Constabulary
The
Arthur McArthur
Mindaynao
Negros
Sam
Pacific
Insular
British India
Islands
Taft
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