Peace Declared In Philippines War Ends
The War Department dispatch praises U S Army officers and troops for their conduct in Cuba and the Philippines during the recent campaigns. It commends efforts to establish constitutional order in Cuba, health reforms, public works, and education, while noting the difficulties faced against guerrilla resistance and the loyalty shown by troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oales
Indad Archipelage
Philippines
Secretary of War
United States Army
Washington
War Department
Army of the United States
Ender
Cuba
Cupa
United States
Rey
Army of the Phillippines
Mountain
Jackle
New York Club House of the Tilden Club Alliance Ties
A photograph depicts the New York Tilden Democratic club home and traces its national fame to Grover Cleveland and David B Hill. The text discusses army conduct in the Philippines, praising American officers, discipline, and humanity, and notes a general order to be read on parade day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tilden
Cleveland
Hill
Tilden Democratic Club of
Grover Cleveland
David B. Hill
Philippines
United States
Gene Alien
Hay
Miles
Corbin
Hannis Taylor Elected Chair at Columbian University
Washington July 4 Hannis Taylor author and former U S minister to Spain is elected to the chair of English common law in the Columbian University School of Competitive Jurisprudence and Diplomacy. He will teach constitutional and international law with Justices Harlan and Brewer of the U S Supreme Court. Paris July 4 Stewards suspend jockey J Reiff for one month for striking another jockey at Rewen races. Extra large suits and shirts advertised at the Hub for a limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hannis Taylor
U. S
Spain
de. Taylor
Harlan and Brewer
U. S. Supreme Court
Reiff
Paris
Biya Club
J. Reiff
Rewen
Kansas farmers form millers trust to boost grain output
Walter Vrooman of the Western Co operative Association launches a plan to organize milling and grain shipping in Kansas. A circular invites Bun Flower state farmers to a July 2 conference to discuss forming a mill and elevator cooperative. C B Hoffman and John Breidenthal sign the call. Vrooman aims to reduce speculation and improve freight rates by uniting producers and elevators statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Walter ‘Vrooman
Western Co-operative
Athe
Peka
Ohio
Dred Co
C. B. Hoffman
John” Breidenthal
Walter Veooman
Veooman
Kanacs
KNOWLES DECLINES Fourth Ward Councilman Post
C Knowles refused Mayor Parker's bid to appoint him Fourth ward councilman saying after careful thought he cannot accept the job. Despite popular support from ward leaders, he remains firm in his decision not to take the council seat. Henry F. Akin, director of the American Cab Company, died in New York at Waldorf Astoria from typhoid fever aged 48. He was born in Massachusetts and moved to Chicago young, later joining Martin Brothers before becoming a director with American Cab.
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Fourth Ward
C. Knowles
Parker
The
State Journal
Mr. Knowles
Knowles
Henry F. Akin
New York
American Cab Company
Waldorf-Astoria
Mr. Akin
Massachusetts
Chicago
Martin Brothers
American Company
Lightning Storm Lights Night To Moonlike Glow
A Jamaica dispatch reports a fierce electric storm lasting three hours in Port Antonio beginning at 2 am Thursday. The disturbance created about 40 lightning flashes per second at times, briefly lighting the very dark night like moonlight. No loss of life is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Saya
Herald
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Victory for Iron Molders in New York
Iron molders in New York and vicinity win a victory on July 4. Organizers claim 2,200 members joined or aided the effort, with representatives of the union and foundrymen’s association cited in reports from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Molders
New York
Trondmolders
Anal Vicinity
Anal Victory
Searle
the ‘Union Rha
Boston hotel man H. L. Hurlbut dies by self harm
Seattle July 4 Last evening H L Hurlbut a Boston hotel man died by taking a heavy dose of poison at his home. He had arrived two days earlier and motive for the act is not known.
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Seattle
Wash
H. L. Hurlbut
Boston
John Brown Homestead Repairs Urgently Planned
A World special reports the John Brown association, after ruin by the elements and relic hunters, has formed a committee to repair the John Brown homestead at Weat Torrington, New York. Bays and Winsted, Conn., relay this urgent local action for restoration. Diphtheria relief claim appears in ad copy.
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John Brown
New York
Weat Torrington
Bays & Winsted
Conn
John Brown Association
Thomas
Santa Fe Abolishes Bridge Superintendent Post
Santa Fe announces end of the bridge superintendent position at month’s close. E McCann remains in his current role until reassignment, while AE Sweet becomes assistant general manager from Las Vegas trainmaster duties. D E Cain rises to western grand division superintendent. J E Hurley arrives to lead the eastern grand division in Topeka.
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Santa Fe
Ae Ee
E. McCann
Itenden
McCann
Mudge
AE. Sweet
Las Vegas
D. E. Cain
Sweet
Topeka
Chicago
Las Vigils
J. E Hurley
Macdler
A. R. Davis
Will Raslamn
Davis
American Blower Company
Detroit
Topeka Machine
W. S.lawless
Picasa Avia
West Indies
Bla
Dresser Returns Home Sound in Toledo After Philippines Service
Frank Dresser of Toledo, a three year Philippines veteran, speaks on cholera in the Philippines. He describes rapid onset, high fatalities, and Filipino disregard for preventive measures. He details river drownings of the afflicted near Pasig and asserts ongoing cholera and smallpox dangers amid colonial unrest.
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Toledo
Ohio
Frank Dresser
Philippines
Company E
Ninteenth United States Infantry
Dresser
Ueppines
Manila
Co. S
Pasig
Maniin
Mania
Traveling man pursues wife who fled to opera
Denver, Cole, and Ham mers, a traveling man from St. Louis, recounts his wife leaving two years ago from Chicago with a note saying she was weary of home and would go on the operatic stage. He learned she joined a company under an assumed name and resolved to attend operas to reclaim her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cole
Narry & Hammers
St. Louis
Chicago
Tfe
Harry Hammers
The Bathing Girl and a Public Swell of Scandal
A social row centers on Hammers and his wife Mrs Ham mers after a Denver theatre appearance. The husband, seen in the audience, seeks a reconciliation with Gertie Romley, the performer. A plan for separation and move to Salt Lake is noted as the couple’s bonds fray amid medical issues and a hospital stay.
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Hammers
Denver
Bing
Bijea Company
Mr. Hammers
Gertie Romley
Hammit
Salt Lake
FATAL STABBING DURING JULY FOURTH CHICAGO INCIDENT
Thomas Kane faced two men protecting his sweetheart Annie Wilson when he was fatally stabbed near Ohio Street and Lisle Avenue in Chicago. A cabman witnessed the stabbing and several shots were fired during a chase but the Fourth of July fusillade masked the crime. The assailants fled into an alley off LaSalle Avenue and were pursued but escaped police attention.
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Thomas Kane
Chicago
Annie Wilson
Ohio Street
Lisntle Avenue
Lasalle Avenue
Rene
Massena Power Plant Sold Under Foreclosure
The St. Lawrence Massena power plant in New York was sold under foreclosure for 500000, far below the 10000000 debt. Mark T. Cox of New York led the bidding for the first and second mortgage bondholders as the plant was bid in to reorganize efforts amid a disputed, costly Massena power scheme with over 34 million expended and blamed on lack of field to deploy the company’s production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Lawrence
Massena
N. Y
Mark T. Cox
Comemlttes
Wie
Colorado Prohibitionists Open State Convention
Colorado Springs July 4 The state convention of the Prohibition party opened with about 400 delegates. After the opening by the state chairman the temporary organization was formed and committees on credentials organization and platform were named to report later. The session will continue today and close with a picnic at Cheyenne Park this afternoon.
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Colorado
Colorado Springs
Col
Prohibitios Party
Cheyenne Park
Quiet Fourth of July With Few Police Arrests
Police report an unusually calm Fourth of July from midnight to noon with only two arrests. James Broth was taken into custody at 12 o'clock and Harry Wiles at 2 o'clock. Citizens celebrate without major incidents as authorities keep watch.
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Diess
James Brofth
Harry Wiles
Todlins
Crops Damaged In New Jersey Storm
A July 4 heavy storm across New Jersey caused extensive damage with up to nine rows of crops ruined. In Camden, the storm toppled trees and damaged buildings including the tower of the M E church at Picsouty and the large pavilion. No fatalities have been reported.
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New Jersey
New York
Lower
Camden
Crosby Bros Store Employees Thank Mrs Garvey
A Crosby Bros store letter expresses gratitude to Mrs H O Garvey for efforts by the club in securing Friday night closing rule adoption at the stores. The note mentions a telephone contact for further inquiries.
John W Gates the barbed wire king a modern Midas
Biographical sketch of John W Gates born in Du Page IL May 7 1845 rising from grain and hardware dealer to founder of barbed wire trust and later consolidation into a vast steel empire. Notes his bold moves in Wall Street circles and hints at plans toward Europe while contrasting traits with Morgan and other steel magnates.
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John W. Gates
Louisville and Nashville
Chicago
Gates
du Page County
Til
Mr. Gates
Northwestern College
Napieraville
J. W. Gates & Co
Europe
Wall Street
Loutaville
Nashville
Morgan
Calioote
Atlantic Golme
Harris & Gates
J. W
Nina
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York
Philadelphia
A. B. Ritchie
Kansas City
A Millers’ Trust
Walter Vrooman
St Louis
Enda
Denver Opera House
Apathia
Togo
Telephone 540
Kaoxygskl Far Cotm
Lochinvar
Weshburn & Moon Company
Ita Producta
Great Plains
Missouri
Bart Wire Trust
Washburn & Morn
Federal Steel Company
Consolidated Steel and Wire
Ditness Steel
American Steel and Wire
Hainais
J. Pierpont Morgan
Briton Riviere
Engileh
Siam
Khoulmlongkorn
Bangkok
Southern Wire Company
Pittsburg
Iowa
St. Louie
al Baker Wire Company
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