Health of Manila troops shows cholera outbreak and rising sickness
Surgeon General Forwood released Lt Col Harvey's June 15 report detailing a rise in sickness among American troops in the Philippines. Cholera struck several soldiers in Laguna and Batangas amid contaminated water and food. Across Samar Leyte and Manila the disease is variably present with hundreds of cases and deaths reported, while locals reportedly blame providence and show limited understanding.
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Philippines
Laguna
Batangas
Samar
Leyte
Camarines
Tayabas
Manila
Unsure text on health measures in military command
During the report month the total sick was 2265, representing 7 percent of the command. The note urges induction to take proper precautionary measures to reduce illness and protect personnel.
Richmond Extension Work Begins in Bay Area Rail Plan
In Oakland on August 5 150 workers shifted from Piedmont to West Berkeley to extend the San Pablo avenue line to Point Richmond touching Richmond station on the Southern Pacific then along McDonald avenue to Richmond Station on the Santa Fe The project will be rushed with some labor market delays and additional men soon to be added The line will start with a single track and a second track is planned later
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Piedmont
The
Transit Company
West Berkeley
San Pablo Avenue
Point Richmond
Richmond Station
Barrett's
Southern Pacific
McDonald Avenue
City of Richmond
Richmond
Santa Fe
Try to Find the Coin by Leased Wire from The Californian
The brig Blakeley, Captain Hackett, sailing from Victoria January 6 on a treasure expedition to Cocos Island, is reported in the straits bound in. Supported by a popular subscription, the plan aims to share in a rumored thirty million dollars of Peruvian treasure. Since departure no news has reached Victoria. arrival will be welcomed by locals.
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Wash
Blakeley
Hackett
Victoria
Cocos Island
Slot Machines Must Go in San Francisco
Chief of Police Wittman served thirty well known saloon keepers with notices to show cause why renewal of their licenses should not be refused for maintaining slot machine gambling devices on their premises in San Francisco. Police captains delivered these notices citywide as part of a crackdown on gambling machines.
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Cal
Wittman
Sale ad for lace trims and waists from 1902 stock
An ad offers Black Chantilly Silk Laces at 2 to 5 inches wide priced from 2 to 35 cents. It promotes the entire 1902 waist stock at half price, highlighting clearance savings for readers.
Freight wreck in Iowa leaves many dead and injured
At Marshalltown Iowa on August 7 a Milwaukee road freight wreck killed fifteen people and injured about forty. Several victims named include S Dana Marckres and Fred M Braman as engineers and multiple laborers. Many more are unaccounted as recovery continues.
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Marshaltown
Iowa
Milwaukee Road
S. Dana Marckres
Fred M. Braman
Thomas Casey
Jack Richardson
Dan Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan
Frank Ray
Lulu Edgar
Rhodes
Will Thorpe
L. C. Newell
W. S. Craig
John Flanagan
W. S. Wadsworth
Charles Dacy
Chicago
James Sullivan
Baltimore
Jerry Collins
Michael Kearns
Thomas Hunt
Otto Klinger
Rock Island
Thomas Noon
W. H. Bartelles
Ogden
Herman Hull
Carthage
Minn
Henry Blackwood
Bellevue
John Allen
John Nadine
Bridgewater
Mich
John Donovan
Kansas City
John Maher
E. Macke
Rock Springs
Wyo
Tom Morgan
Peoria
Ill
John Hart
John Kenney
Tom Hanneman
George Hoffner
Michael Austin
John Walker
Joseph Rolland
Perry Collins
General Smith Leaves for Home
General Jacop Smith and his wife departed the city today for the East in a quiet sendoff. The military leader's departure was largely unknown to the public and only a few observed the event.
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Jacop Smith
Dead Bandit Tracy Draws Crowds To Davenport
Curious spectators flock to Davenport to view the body of Harry Tracy who killed himself in a farm field. The body remains at the undertaker and an inquest may extend to tomorrow as Oregon witnesses rush to attend. Tracy's 380.30 rifle and other gear are believed to be sent to Oregon officials. Sheriff Gardiner holds the stolen horses. relics like the cartridge belt and binding strap are scattered across eastern Washington. A Wilbur livery keeper identifies Tracy as a man who stayed there Friday night with two horses and a rifle.
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Wash
Davenport
Harry Tracy
Farmer Eddy
Oregon
Tracy
Salem
Penitentiary
Attorney Smith
Creston
Sheriff Gardiner
Washington
MceGregor
Wilbur
Judge Cook Rules On Governor Gage Case
In San Francisco on August 7 Judge Carroll Cook dismissed the writ of alternate prohibition in the people vs John D. Spiekels and W. B. S. Leake case, ruling only the attorney general may claim beneficiary interests. After reading the decision he retired to his chambers where Attorney O Connor presented a petition for a permanent writ of prohibition signed by John H. McMurdo, a San Francisco taxpayer and property owner who objects to $5000 in witness fees and legal expenses expected during the preliminary examination. The writ was issued and made returnable Saturday morning.
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Carroll Cook
The
People
John D. Spiekels
W. 8 S. Leake
San Francisco Call
Cook
O’connor
John H. McMurdo
Catholic federation backs govt on Philippines friars lands
In Chicago August 7 the American Federation of Catholics discussed Philippine affairs. Father O Rielly urged the federation to enlighten the government and inform the administration impartially about conditions. He said there should be official knowledge of the Catholic view on friars lands and education in the islands.
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Chicago
Ill
Philippines
Convention of American Federation of Catholics
Father O'Rielly
Philippine question resolves praise for friars and U S attitude
Federal officials could cooperate with the Vatican without friction to amicable settlement of the controversy. After discussion, resolutions expressing support for the friars, confidence in the United States government, and condemnation of unfavorable reports were passed.
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United States
Soldier Brien Arrested for Perjury in Senate Hearing
Corporal Richard Brien was arrested at his North Adams home after arriving at midnight and charged with perjury in testimony to the Senate Philippines hearing. He was to be taken to Pittsfield for a U S commissioner hearing while Washington detectives guarded him.
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Assams
Mass
Richard Brien
United States
Pittsfield
Brien
Washington
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Sisters Removed by Force of Arms in French Towns
In Brest and Finisterre scenes erupted as gendarmes moved to close unauthorized religious schools. Crowds surrounded soldiers, protested liberty for the Sisters, and escorted the nuns to a church amid chants. A locksmith guarded by troops sparked deadly cries as authorities carried out the decree.
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France
Brest
Landerneau
Finisterre
Felguet
Champion Broncho Riders
Denver Horse Show Association plans a first week in September broncho riding contest as part of the exhibition. The Denver Post offers a $500 world championship belt and $1000 in gold prizes. Col. W F Cody proposes to hire the winner for next year’s tour as world champion rough rider.
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Colo
Denver Horse Show Association
America
Denver Post
W. F. Cody
The Next World's Fair Will Feature Expanded Exhibits
A letter from John Rice Franis, World's Fair commissioner, says Nicaragua will use the 1904 postponement to mount a larger exhibition at the fair. The U S Department of State has sent President Francis a note from Arthur S Hardy, U S minister at Berne, noting strong Swiss industrial representation likely at St Louis.
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John Rice Francis
Nicaragua
Department of State
Washington
Francis
Arthur 8
Hardy
United States
Berne
Switzerland
Sam Allen Assault Case Postponed to September Court
The case of Sam Allen charged with assault was postponed until September 15 in Justice Millard's court this morning.
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Sam Allen
Labor and Capital tensions across rail and mines
A. B Youngson arrived to mediate between Manhattan Elevated Railroad motormen engineers and officials after George Arthur sent him. Charles Wilson also travels from Peoria to assist. In Shenandoah stones target troops and provost guards at nearby Pennsylvanía station. attacks flee before officers arrive. Rev Chas Edwards warns foreigners plan to remove an ear of workers who return to mine jobs. UMW President Mitchell urges Roosevelt pardon for jailed WV miners. Mississippi Louisiana Alabama oyster firms plan a $2 million merger. Sloss-Sheffield withdraws from the pig iron trust as six furnaces run.
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New York
A. B Youngson
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Arthur
Manhattan Elevated Railroad
Youngson
Charles Wilson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Peoria
Garver
Shenandoah
Chas. Edwards
Presbyterian Church
Wilksebarre
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Associated Press Today
Goff
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Tragedy Near Salt Palace Ends in Double Suicide
Max Peters died at St. Mark's hospital after being shot in the lungs by J W McCaslin near the Salt Palace Friday night. McCaslin, who had been drinking, killed Lottie Russell and then fatally shot himself.
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Argist
Max Peters
J. W. McCaslin
Salt Palace
St. Mark’s Hospital
McCaslin
Lottie Russell
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