Miles as Philippine dictator plan rejected by secretary of war
President Roosevelt transmits to Congress the full correspondence on Lieutenant General Alson A. Miles seeking to be assigned to the Philippines. The papers show Miles proposed to seize authority and troops, aiming to pose as a Allied leader in China, actions deemed without authority and criticized as impractical.
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Philippines
China
Washington
House of Representatives
Miles
House
Burleson
Texas
United States
Alson A. Miles
United States Army
Philippine Archi Pelago
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
General Miles Seeks Permission to Visit the Philippines
General Nelson A Miles requests authority to proceed to the Philippine islands with ten aides to explain U.S. civilization benefits, assess conditions, and help plan military disposition. He argues for restoring confidence, reducing hostilities, and enabling peaceful, economical deployment while consulting with Filipino representatives.
Miles Plan Disapproved by U S Department
Washington March 5. Respectfully forwarded to the President is approve de conduct of military affairs in the Philippines by General Chaffee and the conduct of civil affairs by Governor Taft and the Philippine Commission. Progress toward complete American sovereignty and civil government restoration has occurred faster than anticipated. this review notes changes in command and control.
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Army
Washington
Secretary of War
United States
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Capitol
Cuba
Porto Rico
Washboth
Therm
Ww Department
Hippines
Chaffee
Taft
Phiippine
Roosevelt approves war secretary’s conclusion on Philippines
The secretary of war Elihu Root states the insurgent Philippine government officers hold trust positions under American sovereignty and Aguinaldo urges acceptance. Roosevelt approves the conclusions, noting no extra benefit from preemptive delegations and praising the humane conduct of U S forces despite ongoing conflict.
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United States
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Congress
United States Army
Elihu Root
Secretary of War
Theodore B. Roosevelt
White House
Men who served under Aguinaldo hold U S government posts
A list notes men who served under Aguinaldo and now hold trust positions in the American government. Clare Arellano, former secretary of state in the revolutionary cabinet, became chief justice of the Supreme Court. Florentino Torres, associate justice, chaired a conference board and led a panel presided over by General Hughes.
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Aguinaldo
Clare Arellano
Supreme Court
Florentino Torres
Hughes
Clarke Aims for Senate in Arkansas Primary
News from Arkansas reports large turnout in the Democratic primaries for U S senator, governor, and local offices. Ex Governor Clarke leads Jones in early returns, claiming eighty-six Legislature members and carrying about fifty of seventy-five counties. Davis defeats Rector for a second term governor.
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Little Rock
Ark
United States
James K. Jones
James P. Clarke
Clarke
Jones
Gov. Davis
E. W. Rector
Washington
Benton
Clark
Jefferson Davis
Col. E. W. Rector
Secretary Hay Declines Indiana Speech at Soldiers Monument
Secretary of State John Hay cannot accept the invitation to deliver the address at Indiana’s sailors and soldiers monument dedication due to full duties in Washington. Despite ties to Indiana, he notes he must decline all such invitations if he declines one, as he cannot leave his office.
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Soldiers’ Monument
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Indiana
John Hay
Fairbanks
Taylor
Hay
Lincoln
McKinley
Roosevelt
Aeaace
Monument Committee
Scandal Recalled as Bradlee Strong Returns from Japan
In Yokohama on March 1, passengers aboard the German mail steamer Kiautachou bound for America include May Yoke and Captain Putnam Bradlee Strong. The report from San Francisco notes their presence among the voyagers, with additional details trimmed to readable fragments.
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May Yoke
Capt
Putnam Bradlee Strong
Japan
Yokohama
San Francisco
America
Miss Stone Reaches London After Turbulent Capture
Miss Ellen Stone the American missionary arrived in London and said she is very tired but glad to be away from captivity scenes. She spoke of Macedonia's troubles, thanked supporters, and described guards and reporters, noting she cannot reveal more about her kidnapping.
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London
Ellen M. Stone
Associated Press
Miss Stone
Vienna
Tsilka
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Ray Stannard Baker
Salonica
Servia
Mr. House
Ellen
Ostend
Not Wanted at Sofia Washington Names Dickenson Persona Non Grata
Washington reports that Dickinson has lost his post as diplomatic representative to Bulgaria after strong representations to the Bulgarian foreign minister. He has learned he is persona non grata, and his retention is against Bulgaria's will, ending his mission in Sofia.
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Washington
Dickinson
Bulgaria
Sofia
Contents of today's Journal major pages and items
Page by page outline lists Correspondence on Gen Miles Philippines and other charges. Notes on Bribery cases, Miss Stone in London, Indiana colleges, floods in the South, Lenten rules in England, general foreign news. Also reports on tax riots in China, Indiana Inc scale, labor, real estate, hotels, classifieds, and city trees. Additional notes on government employ, European affairs, and a summary paragraph about Bulgaria with diplomatic agents and Stone case inquiry.
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North Side
Terminal Company
Cecil Rhodes
Russia
Jones
Hatfields Kill Two Officers In Pike County Shootout
sensational report from Williamson West Virginia recounts a deadly confrontation as Ephraim Hatfield is cornered by John Rutherford and Harry Watts. Ephraim and Thomas Hatfield open fire, killing Rutherford and Watts. Watts, a hotel owner, was a prominent figure in southern Kentucky. families of Hatfields and Ruth erfords involved amid renewed feud concerns.
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Ephraim
Hatfields
Rutherfords
Cap" Hatfeld
Foud
Rutherford
Cap” Hatfield
Watts
Hatfield
Hatfielis
Alleged Scandal Tied to Quarrel Between Captain Christmas and Nels Gron
A sensational report alleges no bribe occurred in the matter, framing Richardson as a tool of a revengeful Dane. The issue stems from a quarrel between Captain Christmas and Nels Gron, with ongoing speculation about motives and connections.
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Richardson
Dane
Christmas
Nels Gron
Danish West Indies Sale Scandal Ties Fall to Personal Feud
In Copenhagen March 2 a high official said neither Christmas nor Gran acted as agents for the Danish West Indies sale. Swenson and Brun conducted negotiations. The Danish government owes no commission to private individuals. The alleged scandal stems from a quarrel. Gran claimed credit for the sale and sought Congress to block the purchase funds. Christmas denied bribery claims and distanced from the report.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Richardson
Christmas
Danish West Indies
Gron
Washington
L. S. Swenson
United States
Constantine Brun
Gran
Congress
Hoerring
Dr. Hoerring
Danish No Sale party aims to block sale by scandal
Copenhagen reports Captain Christmas rejects bribery claims in the Danish islands sale affair. He says an American was hired to trigger a scandal by delivering his confidential report to Washington lawmakers and newspapers. Christmas asserts no American authority is owed a commission and that only Denmark bears costs.
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New York
Daily Mail
Copenhagen
Captain Christmas
London
The
Herald
Washington
Richardson
American Congress
Foreign Office
M. Brun
America
de Er Hoerring
No Sale party criticized over entente with Denmark
The speaker defends his actions and charges the No Sale party with undermining the entente cordiale between America and Denmark. He references predecessors MM Ahested and Hoerring and blames no one for his conduct while accusing opponents of damaging relations deemed beneficial by Premier M. Denitzer.
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Tion
MM. Ahested
Hoerring
No Sale Party
House panel set to begin Danish West Indies probe
The special committee appointed by Speaker Henderson and led by Chairman Dalzell voted to start hearings next Tuesday at 9 am in the foreign affairs committee room. Hearings will be open to the public, with several parties appearing voluntarily and Nels Gran expected to testify about Richardson’s charges.
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Washington
Henderson
Foreign Affairs Committee
Dalzell
Richardson
Nels Gran
Grand Army Veterans Urge Blocking Evans Reappointment
A 31 member delegation of Grand Army men from Topeka urged Senator Burton to oppose any Senate confirmation of Pension Commissioner Evans’s successor. They complained Evans’s policy would be continued by the next appointee. Burton said he would present the matter to the President upon his return to Washington.
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Topeka
Kan
Grand Army
Burton
Senate
Evans
Washington
Plans at Charleston How Roosevelt Will Be Entertained
President Roosevelt will visit the Charleston exposition from April 8 to 10. He arrives April 8, tours the navy yard forts and jetties, attends a Charleston dinner April 9, and a luncheon at the Woman's Building. The visit includes a military procession, a Pine Forest Inn dinner in Summerville, a tea farm stop, and Magnolia Gardens before returning to Washington.
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Charleston
S&s. C
Roosevelt
Washington
Navy Yard
Exposition Grounds
North Carolina
Smyth
Wagener
Woman's Department
Summerville
Pine Forest Inn
Captain Wagener
Exposition Company
Ashley
National Capital
Germany Declares Borax Prohibition Keeps Foreign Meats Out
Berlin reports the North German Gazette states the ban on boracic acid in meats is sanitary, not economic, with the Imperial Health Office backing prohibition. The Paris hygienical congress opposed antiseptics for fresh foods, and Germany will exclude foreign meats produced with banned chemicals to protect domestic producers.
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Berlin
North German Gazette
United States
Imperial Health Office
Empire
Paris
Mother and Son Deportation by U S Immigration
Philadelphia report states Mia Vita Meyer and her son Moses Meyer were arrested and deported under orders of Acting Treasury Assistant Secretary Taylor and Immigration Commissioner Rogers. They boarded the Noordland bound for Liverpool after landing in Halifax but were found to have a contagious skin disease and were ordered back, then smuggled into the city with her husband’s aid.
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Philadelphia
Taylor
United States
Rogers
Mia
Vita Meyer
Moses Meyer
Noordland
Liverporl
Meyer
Halifax
N. S
Lake Superior
Liverpool
Neely's Offenses in Postal Fraud Case Trial
Resume of the accusations and the court finding in the Crialan Postal Fraud cases focusing on a Muncie man. The article details charges alleged against Neely, the evidence presented, and the verdict reached by the court.
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Muncie
Crialan
Embezzlement Convictions Taint Three Defendants
Main charge is embezzlement with Neely, Rathbone and Reeves convicted. They faced joint charge for taking 102,974 dollars and separate counts for additional alleged thefts. The case outlines the quality and scope of the embezzled funds across multiple transactions and timelines.
Neely and associates convicted in Cuban postal fraud case
Havana verdicts find C. F. W. Neely W. H. Reeves and B. E. Rathbone guilty of embezzlement over 100000. Neely and Reeves originated burning postage stamps, Rathbone aided. Neely likewise charged with duplicate warrants and large salaries frauds. Rathbone guilty on private expenses, Reeves with stamp sales and misc. accounts. combined verdict allocates 2697 to the trio with substantial individual sums.
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Havana
Cc. F. W. Neely
W. H. Reeves
BE. G. Rathbone
Neely
Rathbone
Department of Posts
New York
Cuba
Senate
Neely and Reeves
Theoiies
Rula
Corydon M. Rich
United States
Needy Printing Company
Keyless Lock Company
Reeves
Méga
Mescaro
Santiago
Sullivan Granted Writ In Conspiracy Case Involving Jury Bribery
In Chicago on March 2 the Appellate Court granted a writ of superseders to Attorney Alexander Sullivan and reduced his bond from 10000 to 1000. The trial on a conspiracy charge connected with jury bribery, where Ratliff James J. Lynch testified for the state, ended over three months ago but the record was lengthy and only now completed. The court postponed judgment and writ of error until the record was filed. the Appellate Court two hours later granted the superseders, staying further proceedings until it rules on the writ of errors.
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Chicago
Alexander Sullivan
Ratliff James J. Lynch
Smith
Bellate Court
Woman claims self harm attempt after assault report
Ella M. Patch of Rochester reported that Lila M. Patch bound and gagged herself to commit suicide by jumping from a bridge after an alleged assault. She said she fainted before she could complete the act and could not carry out the plan.
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Rochester
N. Y
Marse Lila M. Patch
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United Tes Army
Arkansas
Senator Proctor
Vermont
Senator Fairbanks
Proctor and Scott
Thomas J. Brooks
Miss Richardson
Bedford
Ind
Union County
Ohio
Brooks
John R. Walsh
Indianapolis
Scandal
Pros Perite
Wen
Mr. Dickinson
Persona Non Grata
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Kentucky
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Mittee
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Germany
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Sullivan
Ella M. Patch
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