Moro Province Government Bill Sets Autonomous Rule
The Philippine Commission enacts a bill to govern Moro inhabitants as an autonomous province within the Philippines. It creates a joint governor and major general administration, extending Philippine courts and police to Moros, abolishing tribal laws, and appointing a provincial council. Five districts are named: Sulu, Zamboanga, Lanao, Cotabato, and Davao Bay. General Leonard Wood is expected as first governor.
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Puppine Commission
Atoran
Oygis
Ite
Moro
Ithe Philippines
Commission
Neal
Trenaurtty
Abtorney
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Tattefit
Philip
Philippine Courte
Providea
Sulu
Zamboanga
Batiso
Cotabato
Bayto
Geneval Lennard Wood
Historic copper cylinder of Chicago water works found
A copper cylinder containing Vinay documents and photos from Chicago’s early water system projects was recovered near Chicago Avenue. The bundle includes records of the Public Works department and 1809 to 1907 era items. Officials say the found artifacts will be preserved by the Chicago Historian Society.
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Ujicaga
Chicago Avenue
Chicago
Lis
Tse
Carter
Harrison Osih
Workingmien
Eloquent Defense of General Robert E. Lee
Oxford news reports Judge Emery Kocer defending General Robert E. Lee's life and character in a commencement address. He portrayed Lee as steadfast, patient, and devoted to the Union in spirit, arguing for the man’s merit and urging a measured, nonreproachful view of Lee’s motives amid the Confederacy.
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Oxford
Gat
Emery Kocer
Macan
Lee
Amerigay
Norda
Neil
Washington
Unconfined Body to Be Borne on a Chariot Funeral
Otawn Ontario reports the funeral of Body Majors a grocer allegedly robbed for a million. The service is set for today with plans for a chariot bearing the body and floral tributes.
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Grocer
Nanatiack
Desperate Montana Jail Breakers Pursued After Northward Escape
The posse hunts escapees Maven and companions across the Missouri River region after a dawn breakout. Inspectors Guckley and George Fuller join with field glasses and rifles, pursuing fugitives said to be armed and dangerous as they flee toward the lands ahead.
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Bherit Guckley
Mark Heaton
George Full
United States
Roth
Florian Tia
Free Trade Again A Central English Political Debate
In London a heated first parliamentary session centers on free trade and tariff policy. Prime Minister and Cabinet members face pressure from Unionists and Liberal critics over Chaplain amendment and Chamberlain’s financial proposals. Key figures include Balfour, Redmond, Campbell-Bannerman, Hicks Beach, and Chaplain as the debate tests fiscal policy, revenue, and trade relations with Britain and its colonies.
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House of Commons
Whiel
Trieir
Gerald Balfour
Ynds
Henry Chaplain
M. B
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Fremier Balfor
John Redmond
Prrdiment
Cosorumenk
Chaplain
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Supmnchnrs
Witinia
Econcal
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Sligo
Wiliam Edmond
bYroudly
Ma ‘McKugh
Edward
Ireland
Michael Ticks-Beach
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Qi Wil
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Chay Ini
Ruteble
Balfour
Chaberlain
Chaplin
Wil- Jess
Michael Hicks-Reach
Michael
Crent Vyllain
Amity
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St Louis Flood Strain Eases as Rescue Efforts Expand
The St Louis flood crest topped 97.5 feet yesterday, then fell to 87.5 by 7 am as waters receded. In Madison Venice and Granite City 1,000+ residents faced peril, awaiting rescue from upper stories while authorities shift to safe relocation. Over 800 flood sufferers are destitute or displaced in St Louis and East St Louis, with rail yards and bridges under strain as crews fortify levees and seek relief amid ongoing river chaos.
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Granite City
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Eads Bridge
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Das
Louis
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Yelafivee
Lanis
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Newport
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Wong
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Gee
Lan Town
Chenare -Hone- Tan
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Conis
Awitkinsani & Commission
Pintenant
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Hom
Arkansas
Washington
Jane
St. Goals
NUS
Sh. Lavin
Tenefe
Siafine
Union Station
Nelief
Gilantion
A& Better
St. Lovie
Natal
Fire sweeps revenue and rites buildings in Peking
Flames engulf the extensive billdings occupied by the boards of revenues and rites in Peking. The revenue buildings are destroyed, and soldiers demolish other structures to prevent the spread. The foreign legations and military guard sections are aiding in containment with the fire department's help. No loss figures available yet.
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Tane
Boards of Revenues and
Rites
Ravenue
Chinese Fire Department
Colombia Faces Chance to Ratify Canal Treaty
Washington reports heated negotiations between Secretary Tay and other officials over the Panama Canal treaty. If Colombia acts earnestly to consider ratification by June 20, U.S. moves may be adjusted. Delays could prompt the President to push arrangements with Nicaragua and Costa Rica for canal rights.
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Tay
Monana
Ellaigh
Galambin
Congress
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Temperance Convention in Geneva Addresses Women's Fight
In Geneva a session of a World Temperance gathering featured presiding officer Mea Lillian M. Blovens of Portland reading Lady Henry Somerset's presidential address. The speaker urged victory over vice and praised U S efforts to uplift youth and combat drunkenness. References to reform leaders and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union emphasized moral improvement and global influence.
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Geneva
Dune
Ly UL
Lillian M. Blovens
Portlams
Maing
Henry Somerset
Wenan
Uatow
Saldivind
Teitrin
Somarac
United States
Race prejudice as seen by Rev Dixon in NY talk
In New York at a Book Sellers Association dinner Rev Dixon spoke on race prejudice and the book trade. He argued fair pricing protects readers and profits, warned of rising black population, and contrasted two forms of prejudice while urging publishers to set uniform prices for fiction. Mayor S W Willard Palmer of Grand Rapids reflected on reviving fair book pricing and the crisis facing book dade.
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Dixon
Rune
America
Te Konth
Tn Confederacy
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Hirmealf
Sues
W. Willard Palmer
Grand Rapids
Mich
Association
Dade
Fox Books
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Toale Xetktus
Qm Books
Fieblon
Armourdale Ruins Reported Appalling After Flood
Armourdale faces extensive ruin as floodwaters subside, with Missouri and Ula Kaw rivers dropping about 12 feet while Armourdale and nearby lowlands remain heavily flooded. Mayor Gilbert of Kangana City says the Armourdale damage is far worse than expected and will require months of work to make the area habitable. Rail service resumes slowly. Union Pacific lists as only line with continued disruption as Topeka clerks assist in mud removal and merchants fail to obey issuing proclamations.
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Ula Kaw
Armourdale
Wbern
Gilberh
Kangana City
Kansas
Tealingarhant
Government Clerk Defaulter Charged With 60000 Fraud
A government clerk in the District of Columbia faces charges of embezzling funds over several years. The case involves alleged deposits by citizens and misused expenditures totaling around sixty thousand dollars, with audit officials noting suspected inflation of expenses. The proceedings reference an assistant auditor and the district office.
Isolation Hospital Guarded Reveals False Plague Test
The isolation hospital housing Margerit is fenced and guarded by police. Dr Pingiacher, the attending physician, is not permitted to communicate with the outside world. An examination by a bacteriologist proved Mérgutri did not have plague.
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Milan
Snel
Olly Margerit
Margerit
Pingiacher
Gnter
Earier
Mérgutri
Crest of the Big Flood Passes St Louis News
Flood imagery dominates dispatches from St Louis describing the Mississippi river crest at high Tar channel. Authorities warn of further river damage to waterfront property, with dozens evacuated and towns like Venice reporting casualties and missing residents. Refugees gather near Madison County as relief efforts begin.
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