Establishment of civil government in the Philippines
A historic outlines the shift from military to civil rule in the Philippines under McKinley and the commission. It details municipal and provincial organization, voter eligibility, the role of native officials, and the balance with military oversight. It notes challenges with Sulu and Moro regions and emphasizes education, liberty, and adherence to law.
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The
Philippines
McKintey
MacArthur
Maria
Imili
S McKinley
Ander
Secretary of War
Washington
American Civil Courts Established in the Philippines
The Taft commission pushed Americanizing the archipelago’s legal system as civil courts rose in May 1908 under a new supreme bench. Prospects of mining and forestry growth spurred need for codes based on American practice as educators prepare to boost public schooling and language transition.
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Gt Aly
Tuy
Philippines
Merritt
Matt
Otte
MacAc- Ahur
Hill
Ancessor
Chilffer
China
Prilippine Commission
Preaiitent
Mckinley
Manee
Clactamutt
Taft
BFA GuAtIg
Istr
Dipetimont Law Eee
TAS
Flamiston County
Hip
Internal Revenue
Firet Ghia
Tuige
Superior Court of Ciheinna Tr Usk
Grnvrai
Department of Tuslice
Fenoh
Hau
Feber Sry
McKinley Ap Bean
Worcester
Eta Perce
Innegar
Es Tonown
Mepila—Kincaid
Texas
Udis
New Hampsnrre
Aparrh—Biount
Georgia
Dugupan—Jobases
Michigan
Hatangas—Linebarger
Tttcols
Nueva Caceres—Carson
V. Dolio
Taft Commission
Duis
Eid Alode
Poldttelde
Manila
Canadian Shepherds and Jigging Habit Described in Anecdote
A humorous sketch portrays Canadian shepherds counting sheep and wool, a Winnipeg street scene, and workers in other trades showing odd habits. The piece parallels jigging in shepherds with musicians and others, highlighting peculiar counting and fading habits during daily tasks.
The Remakawl Adrift Island Tide Tale
The piece describes an island off Mexico's coast near New Orleans where daily tide shifts reveal dramatic color changes. Purple sands appear with incoming tides, gold sands recede, and sea life moves across a glittering shore as the tide ebbs and flows.
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Holt
Gulf
Victoria's Play Tattings And Dress History
The article discusses Victoria's clothing and playthings, noting a collection of drawings executed during her schooling and a special dress worn on a notable occasion. It recounts a portfolio of sketches, a gown kept in retirement, and remarks on historical styles valuable to dressmakers of repute.
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Que Victoria
Abe Hweeett
Rome
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Mirador
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