Philippines Bill Passed by Senate Details Civil Governor Powers
Washington June 4 report outlines the Philippine government bill as approved by the Senate. It authorizes a Philippine commission, civil and vice governors appointed by the president, and expansion of municipal and provincial self rule with limited sovereignty. The act applies most U.S. constitutional rights, sets land and tax rules, minting provisions, and creates a Philippine government structure under U.S. oversight.
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the Philippines
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Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Manila
Commerce Department: Nelson bill gains committee support
Washington June 4 The house commerce committees moved the Nelson bill toward a favorable report creating a department of commerce only. An amendment to consider and report passed seven to four, and the panel later stripped out labor provisions by eight to four, leaving a pure department of commerce.
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Washington
House Committees On Commerce
Department of Commerce
Stewart
New Jersey
Mann
Illnois
Senate
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department
Commerce
Resolutions Tabled on Cuba War Expenditure Probes
The military affairs committee yesterday tabled resolutions of inquiry to the War Department about Cuba expenditures under the American administration. Party line votes and minority reports marked the action. Goldfogle of New York sought detailed Cuban spending data, Bartlett of Georgia asked about Gov Gen Wood’s salary and pay, and Slayden of Texas sought a list of officers retired soon after promotion.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
War Department
Cuba
Goldfogle
New York
Bartlett
Georgia
Wood
Slayden
Texas
Parcels Post Treaties Probed Before Negotiations
Washington reports that Japan and other governments seek new parcels post treaties with the United States but the government will wait for current-year operation figures, especially the Germany agreement. The U S already has 20 treaties in force and nine governments including Great Britain France Japan Austria Australia Belgium and Norway have applied for similar pacts. The postmaster general says existing treaties are not favorable enough.
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Great Britain
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Austria
Australia
Belgium
Norway
Peace Terms Announced for Boer War Surrender
London June 3. Lord Milner and British leaders outline terms for burghers to lay down arms and acknowledge King Edward VII as sovereign. Burghers outside the Transvaal to be returned home, surrendering rights, with civic government to follow and self government institutions to be introduced. a three million pound grant and interest-free loan proposed to restore affected districts.
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Treasury
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Balfour
South Africa
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Steyn
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Hertzog
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Schalkberger
Reitz
Louis Botha
Delarey
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Lord Kitchener
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de Wet
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
South African Republic
The Macedonian Call and Lydia in Philippi
Acts 16 6 15 recounts Paul's paths and an inward guidance by the Holy Spirit. Paul and companions reach Philippi where Lydia, a Thyatiran seller of purple, hears the gospel and is baptized with her household. The piece notes Timothy and Luke joining, the vision of a man in Macedonia, and the broader call to Gentiles.
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Troas
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Philippi
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Barnabas
Silas
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Timothy
Derbe
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Troas Troa
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Rome
Roberts praises Kitchener at Althorp luncheon
London June 3 Field Marshal Earl Roberts paid a graceful tribute to Lord Kitchener at a military luncheon on the Althorp estate. He said the country should be grateful for what Kitchener and the army achieved noting that when Kitchener assumed command things were critical and he accomplished what no other man could.
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London
Earl Roberts
Althorp
Lord Kitchener
Joliet Flood Swamps City Aids Homeless After Dam Break
Heavy rains swollen Hickory and Sprong creeks burst banks flooding Joliet. Several lives reported lost including Eddie McGovern and Lizzie McGeen. many homes, streets, and businesses inundated. Hickory creek dam partially collapsed raising damage to $75,000-$100,000. Rail lines and streetcar service halted. relief meeting called by Mayor Barr.
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Citizens Meeting Called to Raise Relief Funds in Joliet
June 4 Joliet reports a mayor urged a city council special session and a general citizen meeting to devise relief for homeless residents. Donations include 500 dollars in provisions. Flood recedes slowly, rail lines damaged, bridges washed out, factories flooded, and business paralyzed. Police and fire departments lead relief and order efforts.
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Santa Fe
Michigan Central
Joliet Stove Works
Joliet Warehouse Co
Huachuca Forest Fires Ravage Tombstone Water Source
Fires burn in the Huachuca county mountains as hundreds of thousands of feet of lumber are destroyed in four days. A force of men leaves Tombstone to defend the watershed camp that supplies Tombstone's water. two Fort Huachuca companies join the firefighting effort.
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