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Chronicle and comment

The “Chronicle and Comment” section of The Churchman contains several articles. An article titled “President Refuses Pardon to Negro” discusses the case of John W. Burley. “The Anthracite Mining Dispute” discusses the decision concerning the check-weight men and wages. Other articles include “Strikes at Chicago and Fall River,” “The Necessity for State Police,” “Secretary Hay and the Sultan,” and “The War in the East.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-13

Telegram from William H. Taft to Elihu Root

Governor Taft reports on events in Surigao, where ten escaped prisoners, joined by a large number of ladrones, attacked the constabulary. One American, Captain Clark, was killed. The other Americans, directed by Luther S. Kelly, were able to hold off their attackers until support arrived. The matter has been placed under military command.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-24

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Taft reports extensively on events in the Philippines, including the progress of actions against the ladrones, the arrival of General Wood, and the difficulty of finding good American officials to fill posts in the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-16

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Spencer Eddy believes there is still a chance to negotiate with the “brigands.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-13