Church Lands Transferred to Government in Manila Agreement
Archbishop of Manila to hold absolute title to hospital lands in San Jose Cavite and Santa Potenciana estate, relinquishing $2,066,000 worth of property to the Philippine Government. Settles bank disputes and notes future incorporation possibilities for other banks under a broad trust framework.
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Manila
Santa Potencana
San Jose
Sum Jose
Cavite
Sant
Ysabeta
Philippines
Santa Poten Sire
Layer
Hospital
Founda
Lazaro
Southern Pacific Hit With Rate Case By Commerce Commission
A fragmentary report indicates the Commerce Commission acts against the Southern Pacific over a toll schedule. The dispute involves a proposed 6 cent rate and sections detailing charges across routes including Ogden and San Francisco. The case centers on tolls and whether tariffs were properly levied on shipments and transfers.
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Prancisco
San Francisca
Railroads Aim to Improve North-South Connections
Officials propose widening links between McRae and nearby towns to enhance commerce. The plan urges faster construction and financing strategies to connect key routes and support regional growth.
Postal Card Rules Include Vertical Message Zone
A new order by Post Office General Aleser takes effect in August allowing a vertical message column on the left third of postal cards while the right side remains for addresses. A thin sheet of paper may be attached if it adheres, bearing writing and printing, with space also reserved on the back for illustrations and advertisements.
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Fastiaster
Aleser
Weiting Rd
Postalavs
Cyclone Razes Buildings in Broome County Towns
A cyclone struck the southern part of Broome County, damaging Caiun and Mon Sven, wrecking buildings and destroying orchards. Glass shattered in several dwellings, the cyclone moved northeast from the southwest, causing property loss estimated at 000. No injuries reported.
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Binghamton
Broome County
Caiun
Nasny
Hore Sueas
Spelling Reform Endorsed At Nation's Educational Meet
The Nations Educational Association in Los Angeles on July 1 endorsed simplified spelling and adoption of its list for association publications. The convention urged higher teacher salaries for rural high schools and called for restraint from war armament costs. Professor John Adams of University College London spoke on educational terminology, with Benjamin Ide Wheeler also addressing the gathering.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Natons! Educational Association
John Adams
University College London
England
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Lawyer Takes Thief Into Custody In Middletown Misunderstanding
Special to The Washington Rum Cincinnati reports July 12 that Thomas Bahtham, a Cincinnati attorney and department counsel, was mistaken for a pickpocket in Middletown. He was detained after allegedly obtaining identification, locked in a cell until nearly midnight, while the railroad detective who caused the arrest faced questions.
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Washington
Cincinnati
Thomas Bahtham
Cli
Longworth
Hew Tobacco Regulations Clarify Farmer Entry Exemption
The revised rules effective Aug 1 tighten warehouse recordkeeping for tobacco dealers. Names and addresses of farmers from whom leaf is bought need not be entered, though original warehouse books must record every farmer and pounds purchased with dates. Cross entries are required when dealer transactions occur and shipments move to purchasers, with corresponding updates in buyer books.
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Cortelyou
Internal Revenue
Chery Peraun
Ft Bejlonge
Origin of Tobacco Trust Formed in Consolidated Company Merger
New York reports a detailed government view of how the American, Continental, and Continental tobacco firms fused into the Consolidated Tobacco Company amid 1896 97 tax changes and stock exchanges. Investigators cite rising profits and cross holdings as key to the trust’s growth, with official earnings only revealed recently.
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New York
United States Circuit
Commanica
Tobacco Trust
Interatute
American Tobacco Company
Plug’ Tobacco Fleld
Continental Tobacco Company
Thomas F Ryan
PA TD Wiener
Continental
Tha
Consolidated Tobacco Company
Trust
Congress
Imar
Consolidated
Wtech
American
Exchange
Great Trust
New York Delegation May Back Cortelyou for 1908 Nomination
Indiana's Overstreet predicts George Cortelyou will lead New York’s delegation at the 1908 Republican convention. He argues Taft will not secure the nomination and dismisses Roosevelt as a candidate. Overstreet notes Cortelyou’s independence as Treasury secretary and hints at a possible anti-Hughes tilt in New York.
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Indiana
Empire State
Taft
Bhedat
Washington
New York
Cortelyou
Republt
Hughes
Roosevelt
Qverstreet
Corteiyou
Cortelyau
Mc Overstreet
Fairbanks
Overstreet
Cottelyou
Gre Cormer
Sheeman
Cheirman Fx
Gor Hughes
Ashtabula Adopts August 17 Primary Plan
Ashtabula County Republican committee votes to inaugurate the August 17 primary to choose a Baldwin successor and endorses Roosevelt policies and Taft candidacy. The decision reflects the district’s strength in the state. An Interstate Commerce Commission tariffs posting order issued June 10 was suspended pending a full hearing set for October 11 in the city.
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Ashtabula
Republican Central Committee
Ashtabula County
Baldwin
Roosevelt
Taft
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secretary Miss Beeks Probes Panama Canal Labor Conditions
New York July 12 Miss Gertrude Beeks secretary of welfare for the National Civic Federation arrived in New York on the Colon from Cristobal to report on Panama Canal Zone labor conditions. About ten canal workers also came for vacation. Beeks will present a report next week to the federation’s welfare committee chaired by Secretary of War Taft. The study focuses on housing and feeding of workers.
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New York
Gertrude Becks
National Civic Federation
Panama Canal Zone
Colon
Cristobal
Tim
United States
Beeks
Natforal Civic Federation
Taft
Miss. Beeks
Indians Sue for Land on Montauk Peninsula
Mivarhead Long Island July 2 The Montauk Indians sue to recover a valuable Montauk Peninsula on the eastern end of the south shore of Long Island claiming it belongs to them. Earlier suits failed on technicalities but a recent New York Legislature session empowered the Indians to sue as a tribe. Most defendants are Brooklyn residents.
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Mivarhead
Long Island
Montauk
South Lake
New York Legislaure
Brooklyn
Westinghouse 4000 horsepower electric locomotive tests at 70 mph
NewYork reporters and Westinghouse officials witnessed a 4000 horsepower electric locomotive reach seventy miles per hour on private tracks near Pittsburgh. The machine, built to haul Pennsylvania passenger cars through tunnels, showed smooth handling with no sway on curves and rapid start stop capability.
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New York
West Inghouse
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse
Pennsylvania
New Innel
Hudson River
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
New York Central
American Citizen at Last Charles Aked Praises U S
The Rev Charles Aked, the Rockefeller pastor, celebrates receiving his first U S citizenship papers in New York. He cites no hereditary monarchy, no established church, and no military despotism as reasons to prefer America, praising its education, morals, gender equality, and lack of sectarian schooling. The piece frames his transformation against English traditions and applauds American freedoms.
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Charles Aked
West Dighty-sixth Street
Rockefeller
America
Esptérica
Abed
Stepublian
Mark Twain
Tom Cats
Tom Cat
House of Lords
John Morley
England
Regulations Permit Benzoate and Sulphur in Food Preserves
The Department of Agriculture issued new rules on benzoate of soda sulfur fumes and other preservatives in foods. Common salt sugar wood smoke distilled liquors and condiments may be used while sulfur dioxide limits, labeling, and investigation conditions apply. Prosecutions will wait pending further study, with prior US entries allowed if labels disclose contents.
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Department of Agriculture
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Secretaries of Agriculture, Treasury and Commerce and Labor
National Food Association
California 1 Fruit Packers
Food and Draga
United States
Land claims by teachers face strict rules in homesteads
Interior officials caution teachers that a Minnesota contest ruling does not allow land entries by living on land only during vacations. Acting Secretary Wood and Acting Commissioner Dennett emphasize the decision does not apply to commutation cases and warn of likely disappointment for teachers attempting to secure homesteads by partial occupancy. Jamestown contest results to be announced in The Past tomorrow.
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Interior Department
Minnesota
Thia
Intenor Woodwai
Dennett
General Land Office
United
Miss Margaret W Kelly Promoted in Treasury Department
Secretary Cortdlyan approved Director Miss George E Roberts recommendation promoting Miss Margaret W Kelly from clerk at 1600 to 2000 class. Kelly is a principal assistant noted for efficiency and thoroughness, with Roberts stating she could hold his job given the chance. Treasury officials say the move signals salary increases for other capable women clerks and motivates renewed effort.
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Cortdlyan
George E Roberts
Margaret W. Kelly
Miss Kelly
Treasury Department
Mr Roberts
Thor Guganess
Memorial TQ McKinley Dedication Attended by Officials
Announcement of the McKinley monument dedication set for Thursday September 5 observed as McKinley Day. Gov Hughes and his party along with other state and national dignitaries, both white and civilian, will be invited to attend the Old Home Week event in Buffalo.
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McKinley Monument
McKinley
Gov Hughes
Wmuieare
Ciyil
Oyster Bay Churches in Clash Over Organ Lessons
A bitter dispute in Oyster Bay pits Methodist and Episcopal congregations against each other over organ use and lessons. The Row centers on Miss Annie Cheshire and Grace Bedell, with the Rosebud Society dissolving and members choosing sides as trustees and choirs fracture communities. President Roosevelt’s name surfaces as a possible peacemaker.
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Spestalta
Wachlagtm
Oyster Bay
Episcopal
Roosevelt
Methodist Church
Annie Cheshire
Rosebud
Grace Redell
Laading Cof Prano
Rosebud Society
Parsons at Sagamore Hill Meeting With President
Special to the Washington Fu reports Congress man Herbert Parsons was a Sagamore Hill guest today and had a lengthy conference with the President before attending a luncheon. Secretary Loeb noted a long talk about a New York City post office head but no public discussion of appointments. Postmasters appointed at Oyster Bay and nearby areas were announced, with names and locales listed.
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Osarer Bay
Herbert Parsons
Sagamore Hill
Bacon
Westbury
ED. Morgan
Parsons
Loeb
New York City
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