Captain McDonald Testimony Contradicts OBrien At Philippines Hearing
Captain McDonald from Charlestown testified before the Philippines committee, denying OBrien s claims of abuse and misdeed by American officers. He disputed water cure use, corporal misconduct, and a San Joaquin dance incident, while asserting bread provisions and rations were adequate. He described combat actions around La Rey, defending the capture and stating no orders led to civilian harm. Harrys New wins Latonia Derby at Latonia Race Track by three lengths with South Trimide and Mertin Burke following.
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MeDonald
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Woemen
Philippines
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Monton
Lacrones
Montour
Teris
United States
Harry New
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Latonia Race Track
Harrys New
South Trimide
Ed. Mertin Burke
Peaceable Natives Treatment Compared to Child Care
Captain McDonald described the peaceable natives in the Philippines as being treated like children by U.S. soldiers. He stated the approach reflected paternal care, noting early actions and responses to the situation.
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United States
Philippines
McDonald
Favorite Prescription touted for female health in ads
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weakness and related ailments. It claims to regulate health without alcohol or narcotics and includes a testimonial from Miss Rose Kilfether in Philadelphia. It also notes free availability of Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser on request.
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Pierce
Potts Naval Attache Presented to German Officials in Berlin
Berlin May 27 Lieutenant Commander Templin M Potts the U S naval attache to the embassy will be presented to Admiral von Trebitsch today He has already met high ranking German naval officials and has not yet received an audience with the emperor due to the monarch's absence from Berlin Officials deny any snub reports as false.
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Templin M. Potts
United States
Wilam T.eehler
von Treplits
Imperial Admiralty
Totts
Foreign Office
Potts
Vrees
Balliet Financier Testimony in White Swan Mine Case
Westoffter Inspector C. Bh. Stewart testified Balliet admitted he had not purchased the White Swan mine yet but had collected $50,000 from stock sales after a month of operation. He claimed the mine had recently sold at sheriff sale for $603.70 and that certificates could be bought cheaply. Mrs. Allee Youn, Balliet’s former stenographer, described instances of paying money to women from company funds on Balliet’s orders.
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Des Moines
Maytician Revolution Ends? Haiti Provisional Government Formed
May 27 Port au Prince Haiti reports a provisional government named with President Boisrond Conall and ministers including Jeremie Colin Lalane Nord Cesarion and Dennery. The cabinet aims to assure a constitutional presidential election. British cruiser Psyche has arrived.
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Hayti
Boisrond Conall
M. Jeremie
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M. Cesarion
M. Dennery
Psyche
Nineveh disturbances over Poles meeting flare up
At Nineveh Franklin Lod, disorder at a Poles meeting led to rope-cutting of a tent and firearm noise. Sheriff Brown was away, delaying response as Rev. Roles spoke, with Boles resisting removal amid threats and protests.
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Franklin
Lod
Sheriff Brown
Roles
Boles
Augusta Mills Lockout Affects King Mill Workforce
Augusta Georgia May 27 All mills in the Augusta district opened yesterday except the King mill which runs with 460 workers now and plans to hire more. King mill houses used by nonworking operatives have been ordered vacated. Some King mill departments received a 144 percent raise instead of 10 percent.
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Louise Holman
Myrtle Allen
Missouri River
Supreme Court
Augusta
King
Plumbers Strike in Dubuque Over Wage Violations
In Dubuque on May 27 all union plumbers quit work after a dispute over an agreement. Employers had agreed to 3.50 dollars per day for ten hours. Some men then worked for the Iowa Tron works at 2.75 dollars, as wages were lowered to match the reduced rate.
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Lowa Tron
Explosion at Millionaire's Memphis Home Searc
A Houston special to the Scimitar reports a boiler explosion at 5:50 a m yesterday at a millionaire’s Memphis residence. No further details on casualties or damage are provided in the excerpt.
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Houston
Tex
The
Scimitar
Private theater project near Aponte Joly home halted
In Kirby a private theater and neoteterium were under construction when engineer Norry Woodard and two others were killed instantly. May 27. Roughly 180 Jewish philanthropists and charity workers converged for the second conference as Jewish Charities of the United States opened at the Hotel Cadillac yesterday.
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Aponte Joly
Kirby
Norry Woodard
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Ae Etont
Cheries Coughlan
Merting
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Mieb
Large Land Transfer Sets County Record in Malvern
D Davie acquires two parcels totaling 1420 acres worth 100 dollars per acre, holding three tracts across Milleami Poetinwattorite counties. The deal marks the largest transfer ever recorded in the county.
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Malvern
Davie
S Till
Milleaml
Fire destroys three business blocks in Marion center
Carbondale May 27 Fire wiped out three business houses in Marion center including Miller Sisters Millinery and Jones and Lyle Brow’s shop. One man killed and three injured as flames forced roof collapse trapping George Parker aged 1 and leaving Moses Boles missing presumed dead in the wreckage.
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Marion
Miller Sisters
Jones & Lyle Brow
Tt. Perry
Bearance
George Parker
William York
Frank Nis
Willam Dunston
Moses Boles
Mistaken In His Subject Ranch Bet Ends Badly Near Racine
Bert Peterson of Milwaukee bet a companion $100 he could hypnotize a ferocious bull in a north Racine farm field. The bull charged, injuring him as he fled a high fence. Three ribs were fractured his shoulder dislocated and his face cut. He was taken to a Milwaukee hospital in unconscious condition and said he would pay the bet once conscious.
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Wic
Dbert Peterson
Milwaukee
Peterson
Tie
Martinique Experts Split Over Mont Pelee Eruption
Reports from Fort de France show debate over whether Mont Pelee will remain quiet. U S steamers bring relief supplies and visitors including W S Corwine and Professor Hill as observers monitor the volcano and aid refugees.
Detroit Workers Strike Over Manager Joins Outcry
About 1,200 girls at the Brown branch of the American Cigar Co in Detroit refuse to work until J H Brown is reinstated as manager. Second Vice President Cobb visited to mediate but they remain adamant, accusing the company of a “nasty old trust” pushing wage cuts.
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American Cigar Company
J. H. Brown
Cobb
Scientists divided in opinion on Mont Pelee aftermath
The article notes scientists split over future eruptions while US aid to Mont Pelee victims grows. It suggests volcanic energy may continue with no further large losses, citing Fort de France as safe. Admiral Severan commends US consul Ayme for aid to disaster victims.
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Fort de France
Mont Pelee
Severan
United States
Ayme
Moro Is a Treacherous Foe from Mindanao
Second Lieutenant Robert C Humber and Sergeant Walling of the Tenth Infantry encountered a Moro bearing a flag of truce six miles from Camp Vickers in Mindanao. The Moro slashed Walling, severing his arm, while Humber’s shot failed to stop the assailant. The attacker fled into tall grass as General Davis orders US troops not to leave camp unless in eight man armed parties.
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Robert C. Iumber
Tenth Infantry
Walling
Camp Vickers
Mindanao
United States
Humber
Davis
Doctor reports Martinique eruption asphyxiation preceding fire
E O Tovey, assistant curator, details from Castries and St Pierre describe volcanic gas kill zones in Martinique. He notes no lava flow, explosive eruptions, and a tornado of gas wrecking buildings, with 1,760 dead and 600 wounded or burned across the region.
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Fort de France
St. Pierre
Pelee
Castries
St. Lucia
Pierre
Martinique
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St. Vincent
Governor Yates Visits Soldiers Home as Part of Tour
Governor Yates and party arrived in Quincy and inspected the soldiers home. Mrs. Yates was entertained at a reception while he did so. A public reception followed at Captain Somerville's home. Sunday afternoon he delivered a memorial address to the veterans at the home.
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Corwine
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Silverre
Topase
St. Vincent
Uoraima
Sitverre
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George Kennan
Quincy
Yates
Jury convicts two in murder case. life terms handed down
Shenandoah Iowa May 27 The jury returns second degree murder verdicts with life sentences for Wesley Irwin and Edward Dennis in the Wa bash land house killing of Oscar Miller last December. Eugene is acquitted.
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Wesley Irwin
Oscar Miller
Wabash Land
Edward Dennis
Eugene
Thirteen Quadrennial Conference Settles Long Controversy
The thirteenth quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South ends a years long dispute over the "we claim" issue. Notable men elected include Deacons Order founders Dr. Tose of Nashville and Dr. A. Coke of Virginia. The meeting marks a move toward unified governance and improved church structure.
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Tex
Methodist Episcopal Shurch South
Order of Deaconceses
Tose
Naeleltle
A. Coke With
Virginta
Blehope
Storm and damages hit Windon County farms
A cyclone six miles east of Windon caused roofs to fly, seven barns wrecked, stock killed, and Lake View hotel partially destroyed. Lake View school stood 200 feet from its shift in a wheat field. The storm spanned about three miles and a mile wide with extensive property damage. Nearby baseball scores and local legal actions followed in the day’s notices.
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Here
Lake View
Trufin
Sewanee
Ghost of Whitelaw Reid Hovering at White House
Ilon and Whitelaw Reid of New York are described as a ghost at the White House. The U.S. Comptroller declares a five percent dividend for Citizens' National Bank creditors in Niles Michigan. Montague Michigan post office promoted to presidential class status.
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Whitelaw Reid
New York
White House
Citizens’ National Bank
Niles, Mich
Montague
Mich
Market notes on hogs cattle and sheep prices and receipts
East Buffalo New York May 26 Dunning Stevens Live Stock Merchants report hogs with receipts around 6 000 cattle 18 700 and sheep 20 600 for the day with hogs trading mainly 6.90 to 7.05 per cwt and cattle offerings from 5.70 to 6.60 for steers and 4.60 to 5.50 for heifers. Western and Texas steers appear at 6.50 to 7.00 with veal 4.76 to 7.00. Lambs quoted 5.06 to 7.25 with westerns at 5.00 to 7.25. Wheat and oats futures advance with No 2 red cash at 79. Se and No 2 oats around 42 44. Rye steady around 59 60.
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Texas
Begne Day
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Sheen and Lambs
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Ptember
Dee Eurae Fou
Bo' Creamery
Dair
Cooleve
Keua
Over the pump struggles threaten weekly coal strike
Reports from Dinton and surrounding counties indicate the United Mine Workers order on hours and wages may shut down mines next Monday. Operators vow to keep pumps running while miners and pumpers threaten mass quit. state officials predict wide impact with firemen and engineers likely to join the walkout.
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United Mine Workers
Wight Low
Cleo
Jeapers and
Gremen
Wyoming
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