Fight with Ladrones claims four Philippine constabulary dead
Manila dispatch reports a sharp fight near Caloocan four miles north of Manila where native constabulary clashed with Ladrones. Four constabulary members were killed and one wounded. rebels left three dead. Reinforcements won the victory and pursuit continues through Cavite mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Caloocan
Cavite
Felizardo
Montallon
Mindanao
Lake Lanao
J. J. Pershing
Fifteenth Cavalry
Bacolod
Port Virac
Catanduanes
Mis Hermanos
Albay
Luzon
Ambler
Frederick Dorr
Edward O'Brien
Freedom
Benito Lagarde
Civil Commission
Becaue
Dorr
O’brien
Isabelo de Los Reyes
Gen Chaffee Views on Campaign Against Moros in Mindanao
Washington August 18 General Chaffee cables that a campaign against the Moros in Mindanao is necessary to curb opposition to U S authority. He is to use discretion and will likely pursue an aggressive action with Mindanao troops. Secretary Root earlier favored a stern approach before respect for U S authority. Chaffee now in Mindanao remains after Manila departure. War Department says he has sufficient forces for an active campaign.
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Washington
Chaffee
Mindanao
Talea States
Roosevelt
Er Bay
Root
Consiol
General Chaffee
Mindgnao
Manila
Philippines
War Department
Will search at New York Exchange Building vault
Justice Giegerich ordered the New York Exchange Building Company to permit Mrs. Theresa Alice Oelrichs or her counsel to examine a private safe in the late Charlies Fair’s possession to determine if a will exists. After failed attempts, two experts opened the vault. the contents were handed to Mrs. Oelrichs and the group departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giegerich
Supreme Court
Theresa Alice Oelrichs
New York Exchange Building Company
Mr. Wright
Insurance Regulations Form Policy Clauses Recommended
New York Aug 18 F C Moore chairman of a conference committee asked by the National Board of Fire Underwriters and eight other insurance groups to draft a nationwide uniform set of policy clauses and forms. Eleven clauses are proposed including telephone heating cold storage average reduced rate, electricity lumber clear space and sprinkler clauses. The uniform lightning clause aims to preclude all possibility of claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. C. Moore
National Board of Fire Underwriters
United States
Setebeertice
National
Bosra
Webland Exchange
New York State Fire Underwriters’ Association
Middle Deit
Southeeastern Tariff Associa
Western Union
Philadelphia Inderwriters’ Association
New York Fire Insurance Company
Conference Committee Proposes Cold Storage Consequential Damage Clause
The committee addresses electrical damage to dynamos and appliances under lightning clauses, proposing twofold action for cold storage: exclude consequential damages or rate them via a rating organization. A likely premium for the added hazard is anticipated, with uniform clauses promulgated by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Fire Insurance Exchange
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Conference Committee
Tripler's Failure Hearing Opens in New York
District Attorney Jerome's inquest before Justice Mayer probes the Tripler Liquid Air collapse and missing funds from stock sales. The private hearing heard John M. Hoen, one of the original promoters, recounting the early history. Adjournment set for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerome
Julius M. Mayer
Tripler Liquid Air Company
John M. Hoen
Boxer Uprisings Reported By American Missionaries
The Methodist Mission Board reports Boxer Red Lantern uprisings in China with chapel and preacher killings, executions, and widespread destruction. Rev. Beech notes drought and loss of homes, food, and clothing, while officials plan suppression and aid arrives through Brother Lewis.
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New York
Methodist Mission Board
China
Joseph Beech
Chung-King
West China
W. E. Manly
Spencer Lewis
Red Lantern Society
Tien-Ku-Chiao
Beech
Tsi- Cheo
Chen-Tu
Cady
Chen- Tu
Brother Lewis
Intimate tie between Bartholin aide in Bartholin murders
Chicago police report Edward Counselman once met W. J. Bartholin in Harvey two days after Minnie Mitchell's body was found and Bartholin’s wife’s grave had been exhumed. A saloon keeper corroborated the meeting and a witness said Counselman feared Bartholin’s trouble. Counselman, Bartholin friend, is held ten days for being accessory after the fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward Counselman
W. J. Bartholin
Harvey, Il
Bartholin
Counselman
Garney
W. M. Allen
Allen
Harvey
Kensington
US officials tour coast amid siege at Agua Dulce
Commander W. P. Potter of the Ranger, Consul Conger, and Port Captain Beers sailed in the tug Bolivar from Panama to inspect the coast. They reached San Carlos and returned reporting no revolutionists seen en route, while forces held Agua Dulce under siege with trenches about 100 yards from the town.
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Panama
Colombia
W. P. Potter
United States
Ranger
Conger
Beers
Bolivar
San Carlos
Gudger
Agua Dulce
Sharpshooter Fire Keeps Soldiers in Trench Lines
Report says troops under General Berti remained all day in trenches as sharpshooters picked off any man leaving. Rain and sun expose them to harsher winter conditions. Government circles doubt desperation of Generals Berti and Morales. British cruiser Phaeton departed Sunday for Buena Ventura.
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Berti
Morales
Phaeton
Buena Ventura
Unions Debate Militia Ties to Miners in New York
Labor delegates in New York discuss militia ties to coal miners and propose unionist militiamen. They consider urging United Mine Workers president Mitchell to keep members out of the National Guard while stressing trades unionists should compose the militia. Other notes cover Union Pacific strike actions and a Blacksmiths strike across shipyards. Samuel Gompers warns the Central Federated Union against a new federation formed along political lines.
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New York
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
National Guard
United States Army
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers
Mons
Central Federated Union of
New York City
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Pate
Central Puager Aliana
Havin
Ae Oodo
Council
Milwaukee
Union Conspiracy cited in injunction bid over New Orleans strike
Central Federated Union forms committee to probe a blanket injunction against New Orleans striking linemen. Cumberland Telephone Company accuses the union of a citywide conspiracy to block service, including picketing depots deterring new hires and alleged assaults. It also claims strikers cross high tension wires to burn lines and ruin the company’s operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Federated Union
New Orleans
Cumberland Telephone Company
Alger May Not Seek It As Senate Hopeful
Detroit August 18 General A R Alger former secretary of war was asked about becoming a candidate to succeed the late James McMillan in the Senate. He said he would decide later this week after mature consideration. The News reports that William C McMillan may run to succeed his father if health permits, though he has told friends he prefers a brief delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
A. R. Alger
United States Senate
James McMillan
Alger
William C. McMillan
United States
W. C. Mc
Duffield Declines Comment on Candidacy
Regional item notes Gen H M Duffield was asked if he remained a candidate. He replied I have nothing to say. The report mentionsMillan left tonight for Manchester-by-the-Sea Massachusetts to spend a few weeks.
Colorado Fuel and Iron Fight: Osgood Rebuffs Compromise
In Denver on August 18, the Osgood faction rejects a Gates offer to compromise in the Colorado Fuel and Iron dispute. Gates suit for an injunction faces an answer in federal court alleging lack of jurisdiction and improper filing. The company board lacked a quorum as directors met, and Gates is challenged on proxies and ownership claims while Osgood is said to hold the majority of votes.
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Denver
Col
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Osgood
Gates
J. A. Kehler
John W. Gates
Russians confirmed occupying disputed Alaska Yukon boundary
Skagway papers report Lt Owen located two intact monuments and a destroyed third, proving Russians occupied the disputed Alaska Yukon region and establishing the boundary where the Americans claim. Also noted is Rev Hashbrook Dubois death and $1,400 bequests to Reform Church boards.
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Tacoma
Wash
Skagway
Alaska
British Yukon
Weltsman
Haines
Owen
Rainey Hollow
Tahkeena River
Owens
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Ladrones
Filipino Constabuary
Gen. Chappee
Charles L. Fair
Eteichs
Tripler
Liquid Air Company
RED
Minnie Mitchell
Mrs. Bartholin
B. G.I. St. Andrew
Mills
Ocobo
Spalding
Sayis
Hanan
Saks
Washington and
Unions
Militia
Labor
General Labor News
Savage
Nebraska
Union Pacific
North Platte
Omaha
Colorado Fuel Control
Alaskan Boundary Line
Hashbrook Dubois
Reform Church In America
Board of Foreign Missions
Board of Domestic Missions
Board of Education of the Church
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