Otis reports encouraging situation in Philippines
General Otis reports progress toward civil rule in the Philippines and a potential end to insurrection. He notes successful gunboat operations, a temporary civil administration, and hopeful signs, while Aguinaldo's Congress fails to reach a quorum and calls for pacific settlement grow.
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Aguinaldo
Congress
Washington
Otis
War Department
Poe
New York
Sfanile
Capiz
Pasay
Spattah Senor
Atabini
Aquistilio
Cavite
Manila
Fupearte
Insargertt
Thi Chet
Feporte
Auld
USA
Aguinald
Paach Yan
Bew Arthur
San Fernando
Ubeong Cam Palen
Bachler
Berns
Ness
Smith
Caltrain
Ue Cormission Wl
Seliurisun
Chactes
Mckinley Speech Sparks Confederate Reunion Debate
At Charleston May 1 the ninth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion heard General Stephen D Lee urge federal care for Confederate graves as McKinley's policy. The house debated, then referred the resolution to a committee on resolutions amid opposition over regional differences in grave maintenance duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantia
Charleston
Charleston, & C
United Confederate Veterans
Stephen D. Lee
Miaiasinph
McKinrey
Athenia
J. William Jones
Wirchuta
T. H. Hughes
North Corona
Joel Contrderate
Ste Lin
Firth
Yerkes Sells Out to Hikin-Winman Capitalists for 12 Million
The Chicago end of the dial reports Cha s T Yerkes transferring control of Chicago traction properties to Hikin s Wineman capitalists in a $12,000,000 deal. The transfer aims to occur in New York. Whitney is handling the transaction. The arrangement mirrors prior consolidations involving Union Traction and similar Brooklyn and Philadelphia deals with the same investor circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Times-Herald
Dial
We Hines
West Chicago
Traction
New York City
Whitney
Chas T. Yerkes
Hikins-Wiiner
Union ‘Traction Company
Philadelphia
Almnlar
Brooklyn
Cilesgo
Millionaires fear social degradation over oleomargarine use
In Chicago on May 1 Wilkens Broadwell testified before a committee about oleomargarine in butter. He said many wealthy residents deny using it to avoid social stigma and warned that deception and concealment mislead friends and family. Broadwell was questioned on why laws regulating oleomargarine packaging were not enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wilkens Hroidwell
Mason
Oman
Eversay
Broadwell
Woman Home and Foreign Missionary Society Opens Convention
The eleventh convention of the Woman Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the General Synod Evangelical Gatheran church opened at St. Mick’s English Lutheran church with Mrs. Alice C. Boid of Sabins Bar as president. Miss M. H. Morris of Baltimore, corresponding secretary, reported the branch’s prosperity and funds raised in two years totaling 346,144 for missionary work.
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Balimore
Worn Home
Par Ou Missionary Society
General Synod Evangelical Gatheran Church
St. Mick's
India
Africa
E. 8
Prince
Springfleit
New York Heights Limited by City Building Ordinance
The New York board of public improvements favors height limits on future buildings. It votes to recommend to the central board a 2 to 4 story maximum, with specific height caps for Main Street and Sinte TM streets, and sets a rule that no building may exceed a certain feet height above ground level. The ordinance seeks to curb bulk and preserve street-level scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Public Improvements
Central Board
Booth of Trade and Transportation
Amerites
Mrs George Debut on Lecture Platform At Olympia
In Columbus Ohio May 1 a State Journal special from Breubensville notes Mrs Avina Guucke Gelverid lectured at the Olympia in this city. only fourteen people paid the pitlaNne fee. The account includes scattered details about attendees and the event atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Breubensville
Anys. Mies
Avina
Guucke Gelverid
Olympia
Western Union in Kansas Rate Law Tug of War
The Western Union may withdraw from Kansas if the new rate law is upheld. Officials refuse to confirm details while lawsuits in Justice Wright’s court seek injunctions and damages. Railroads, independent offices, and the Postal service face possible disruption as the company weighs actions to avoid confiscatory rates and protect contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Kansas
Court of Justice of the Peace
Wright
Hurst Op
Court of Visitation
McPherson County
Kaneas Lararies4
HJ. Bevette
Topeks
Raiirosita
Ralts
Frauk
Caton
Fir
Ite
Secretary of War denies requests to bring home US troops from the Philippines
Washington May 11 The secretary of war has denied applications from states west of the Mississippi for recalling volunteer troops from the Philippines via the Suez route rather than through the Pacific to San Francisco. Officials say the Suez path is longer costlier and unsafe due to seasonal climate, and troop ships cannot be diverted from their Pacific stations.
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Sthire
Manilla
Mr. Higgins
Mana
Sianie-legupan
Winwmistanta
San Fernand
Kents
Mtr
Wixxins
Waahinutin
Corbin
Othe Earied
Kingtin
Veluntieri Orgadeaters
Kebsirny
Muni Et Front
United States
Burbar
Paul Nut
Renee Dispatch
Travaparts
Neild
Cleveland
Caren
Oris
Hancock
San Francisco
Cid
Jauoh Kane
Infantes
Otis Eave
Afenia
Adiitam
Washington
Hancogh
Bob Jones
Elmer H. Chevalier
New York
Mississippi
Philippines
Suez Canal
Pacific
Phiippines
Alger
Suez
Less Wheat Sown to Kansas Last Year and Nationwide
Agricultural notes show reduced spring wheat sowing in Kansas and across major states. The report details acreage shifts, regional conditions, and rye and meadow conditions, with comparisons to previous years and May 1 conditions across Pennsylvania Virginia Michigan Missouri and more.
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Kansas
Pete Gea Byeine
Department of
Enallane
eSiemiee
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Marvound
Virgina
Exan
Michigan
Jo Tidinam
Junnotn
Missouri
Olina
New York
Pennsys- An
Funston Raises Doubts On Public Role And Boss Control
General Frederick Funston writes to Prof Kelloge about his political prospects and party position. He doubts his own willingness to seek public office, recalls Cuban and Philippine campaigns, defends his record, and comments on Republican party dynamics and the influence of leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Funston
L. Kelloge
Kansas University
Willig
Fanston
Kansas
Funston
Unclear club meeting details from fragmented report
The text records a disjointed, partially readable meeting of a fraternal or civic club with references to A G Cade and others, noting attendance by officials and discussions of routines, roles, and upcoming elections. The garbled OCR preserves names like Mr Godard and Mr Pauna, plus notes about preparation and fundraising efforts for future events.
Yosemite Sets Sail for Guam and New York
May 11 the U S auxiliary cruiser Yosemite departed Sandy Hook at 23 a m bound for Guam Carrying Cod Richard P Leary newly appointed Guam governor a garrison of marines and a quantity of stores and supplies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yosemite
Guam
New York
Sandy Hook
Richard P. Leary
Bryan's Regiment Mustered Out in Augusta Georgia
The Thint Nebraska, Color J. Bryan's old regiment, was mustered out in Augusta today and will begin homeward travel by special trains over the Georgia railroad. At Atlanta it will be turned over to the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Bouts road. The Middle division roundmasters conference in Newton discussed cutting section gangs along the division due to reduced need. Weather notes indicate partly cloudy conditions in Kansas with possible showers in the far south and warmer temperatures tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Bryan
Augusta
Nebraska
J. Bryan
Georgia Railraad
Atlanta
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Bouts
sTo
Newton
Bae
Price is high as sisters suffer while brothers fight in Philippines
The Coleman family of Topeka endures hunger and exposure as Walter and Lloyd Coleman serve with the Twentieth Kansas in the Philippines. Their 17 year old sister lies skeletal from fever and malnutrition while a mother and younger sister near starvation rely on charity and neighbors for provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Walter
Lloyd Coleman
Kansas
Ime
Soldier Brothers
Pacific Islands
Coleman
Jackson County
Freemer Wattine
San Francisco
Lloyd
Philipppittes
Stove Trust Contemplated as Foundry Alliance Looms
May 11 Cincinnati reports the twenty eighth annual convention of the national association of stove manufacturers largely discussing the proposed stove trust. A seven member committee to confer with promoter J W Baker from Philadelphia signals focus on forming a 260-plant, 500-foundry consolidation that could force many small foundries out. The committee may soon present data to the Baker syndicate and mail option blanks to large stores. Contemplated terms and discounts, price classification, and welfare of the association were debated. Resolutions honored late members Dennis G. Littlefield James A. Sexton Romanus H. Girmann.
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Cincinnati
National Association of Stove Manufacturers
Committee of Seven
Jom WV. Baker
Philadelphia
Baker Syndicate
N. H. Burt
Leavenworth
Stanhope Beal
Piqua
CP Castle
Quincy
James Dwyer
Detroit
H. B. “Acker
New York
A’ XN. Parlin
Boston
Edward Bowditch
Albury
W. W. Haldwin
Cleveland
Adam C. Mutt
Myers
Edward C. Hanrahan
Chicago
Dennis G. Littlefield
Albany
James A. Sexton
Romanus H. Girmann
Louisville
Preference for America Surveyed by Newfoundland Bishop
Marshall Michigan May 11 Right Rev Bishop Hawley of St Johns Newfoundland ministers confirmation at St Mary's church. He says public sentiment favors annexation to America over Canadian confederation, blaming a Canadian railway contract for distress and a potential push for independence. He notes facing French store questions and political upheaval.
Chicago Population Tops Two Million in City Estimates
Chicago officials estimate the current city population at about 2,025,000, based on canvass work for the new city directory. A national census may show a higher figure next year, with Superintendent Fitzgerald predicting around 2,106,000 by 1900.
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Chicago
Fitzgvrald
Ceneun
Inet
Mamatichine
Fitzgerald
Western Union cuts messenger salaries and shifts work hours
The Western Union company reduced office staff pay by ten dollars monthly and cut messenger salaries. J A Lewday, a night operator, now earns nine dollars, while additional messenger positions at ten dollars were created. The switch includes a change in shift hours from one in the morning to ten in the evening. The firm faced protests over restoring salaries but maintains the reductions are effective today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Sergragh Company
Tac Pel
J. A. Lew
CL HM
Horton
Mills
Egyptian museum discover finds four royal mummies in pyramids
Cairo reports a discovery by a local antiquities author in the Egyptian museum. Four mummies are identified by hieroglyphic inscriptions as ancient pharaohs. one is Thothmes I of the eighteenth dynasty who flourished around 163 BC. The mummies were sealed in ornate gilt cases with many valuable artifacts.
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Cairo
May
Auetor
Pheraohs
Thothmes I
A County Seat War in Beverly West Virginia
May 1. In Beverly 500 Elkins citizens planned to seize the county records to decide the county seat. Led by J F Harding a Confederate veteran, locals fortified county buildings and prepared to resist. The Elkins group retreated upon learning of the preparations. The county records remain under guard.
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Beverly
W. Va
Elkins
J. F. Harding
Atiill
Joseph Harvey Attempts to Wipe Out His Family Killing Three
Joseph Harvey opened fire at home, killing three members of his family and injuring others before taking his own life, authorities said. Police identified the victims and described a domestic dispute as the suspected motive. The incident prompted an immediate investigation and a surrounding manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Harvey
Murderous rampage ends with suicide in Michigan
Howard City, Mich. May 11 Joneah Harvey killed his wife, his uncle Robert Pierson, and his grandmother, and mortally wounded his three month old child and father in law John Logenstiger before firing on himself. He later shot at his wife’s mother and lingered in a night dress, dying. Police report a desperate struggle at Pierson’s home with no sign of a fight between Harvey and Pierson prior to the killings. Harvey surrendered, admitting nothing about the motive and was later placed under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard City
Mich
Joneah Harvey
Robert Pierson
John Logenstiger
Harvey
Pivrwn
Wis
Seeley Pierson
Pierson
Hhe
Tts
Noel Harvey
Pierron Homt
Pyarsot
Harveys
Tynckin
Nowa
Biewite
Azsky
Study of Child Study Program Highlights Kane Society Meeting
The Kane Society convened its fourth annual meeting to discuss the Fe Eee tory of Child Study and the program led by Mrs Parker. Educators from the district attended as the group reviewed proposals, goals, and the influence of child development on curriculum, with plans for forthcoming sessions and demonstrations. Twenty one miles in a combine New York May U. It notes the formation of a new company for fine writing taper with $12.5 million preferred stock and related capital arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anmn
Kanesas Society
Aiarade Staning
Nebo
Poritrera
Raperine
Ray
Dannii
New York
Cultivation of the Roman Campagni and Barberini land deal
Prince Barberini pardoned part of longholding lands in the Atlin fillx rebebdur district to peasants agitating for bread or land. Rights divided with one third to peasants and two thirds to Barberini. First harvest valued at 6200 lire. a third to Barberini. Wheat sowed, expected output next June 12,000 lire, Barberini to receive about 340 lire yearly. 144 starting families assured livelihoods. Rome Cor. of The London Post. Solomon plans move to Kansas City colony and to identify Woolman arm of Ayate.
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Gandolfo
Atlin
Prince Barbertnl
Prince Barberini
Barberini
Murberini
Rome Cor
The
London Post
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M'Kinley
Baltimore
Tammany
Mrs. George
Ransay City
Cornenus
Linkan
Tyes Bain
Ielttenkoe
Railroads
Revell
Audi
Tor Cole
Flo
Asdivor Cole
Ae Pala
Gen
Phippsines AY
Flambeau Club
Stet
Red
Mrr. Godard
Fambrau Club
Enthudasn
Menburs
Vnl
Photius
J. G. Evans
Wiliam Canarsie
J.B. Morels
Goml Valet
Cadend
Pagan
Topeka
Kiera
Uae
Ube
Fakeh
Kanass
Walter Coleman
Phillippines
Heth Walter
Floyd
Johnny
Annty
Ida
Boyd
Annie
Coure
America
Newfoundland
Ko Tha
Saat
Noxsey
Ieee In
Thre Elyuds
Solomon
Kansas City Colony
Atchivon
Banang 9
Woolman
Ayate
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