Treasury Report Shows Large 1901 Surplus and 1902-03 Projections
Washington reports the secretary of the treasury's annual statement for the year ended June 30, 1901. It details receipts from customs, internal revenue, and other sources, and outlines expenditures across civil, military, naval services, and debt interest. The document notes a current surplus and projects further surpluses for 1902 and 1903, with commentary on revenue reduction, guarantees for Sioux City and Pacific debt settlement, smallpox mortality trends, Chinese exclusion costs, and the impact of war-time expenditures on future budgets.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatives
Sistelee
Ee Columbin
Ordnarca
Creerees
Beme
Baldiera
Ariansas
Territory
Alaska
Genirnat Pacific Railroad
United States
Sioux City and Pacific Railroad Company
Kansas Paciflc Rathway
Postal Service
Reepeytes Peace E Vnal
District of Columbia
Ayvar
Spain
Philippines
Navy Yards
Anil
Phillippines
Ecreereersverete
Pa' Eile
Treasury Agas
Geposita
Quscome
UOC
Internal Revenue
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Bronx City
Pacific
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Attorney Peneral
Sioux City
Demnanda
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Hackile
Limitatian
Tlok Ol
Marine Hospital Service
Surgeon General
Union
Arizona
Walle
Proposed revenue reductions and war tax reform reach $30 million
The analysis notes eleven years of expenditures mostly under estimates and outlines potential revenue changes. It suggests conservative tax cuts up to 30 million, including a reexamination of miscellaneous wartaxes to recover about 27 million, while cautioning about refunds, sinking fund needs, and uncertain future receipts.
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Eais
Pennsylvania
Court of Claims
Spanish War Claims Commission
United States
Ita
Vwnaugh
Congress
Three Cornered Senate Row Over Committee Rooms
Washington December 6 Senator Platt of New York defies the Senate to eject him from the largest committee room he claimed for the printing committee. Cullom seeks to retain the old space for foreign relations while Elkins backs Cullom’s eviction drive. The quarrel centers on control of the committee rooms with Platt prevailing likely.
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Platt
New York
Senate
Cullom
Illinois
Elkins
West Virginia
Capitol
Committee On Foreign Relations
Gulforn
Cullam
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Senator Elkins
Custom
Tha Platt
Mrs Armour Engaged to P A Valentine in Quiet City Wedding
New York reports the formal engagement of Mrs F E Armour to P A Valentine. The ceremony will occur in the city in spring after mourning for her husband ends. A small wedding is planned with relatives, followed by tours to Europe, Asia, and the United States. Mrs Armour is said to be worth about 12 million dollars while Mr Valentine is described as a multi millionaire.
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P. A. Valentine
New York
P. D. Armour
Europe
Asia
Armour
Valentine
Washington Notes: Appointments Reach Capitol
Washington notes report Speaker Heander son appoints L W Glasser of Dubuque as messenger. Postmasters named in Nebraska South Dakota Andover resignations and resignations lead to new appointees. The emergency controller approves First National Bank of Lincoln as reserve agent for Nebraska City National Bank. Charles M Carlow named assistant janitor in Bronx Falls building.
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Northwestern
Washington
Heanderson
L. W. Glasser
Dubuque
Nebraska
Steves
Frontier County
Austin
Vica S. Cole
Wilcox
Kearnay
C. W. Morrow
D. C. Shetler
South Dakota
Selm
Wagner County
Nancy E. Wilson
A. P. Black
Tripp
Nutchinson
John McClain
Henry Blutyie
First National Bank of Lincoln
Nebraska City National Bank of
Nebraska City
Charles M. Carlow
Bronx Falls, & Ca
General Hazen Dead in Washington City
General A D Hazen, longtime third assistant postmaster general under Wanamaker, died last night in Washington. He was aged in his years. The news comes as a sudden loss to the post office department and the administration. A longtime public servant, Hazen had played a key role in postal operations and policy.
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Washington
Wee
A. D. Hagen
Wanamaker
Hisself
Miss Stone Located in Capital City Dispatch
Washington December 4 The elate department received a cablegram from Spencer Moldy in Constantinople reporting Misang and her companion held prisoner at a place called Cul tabo on the southern side of the mountains. Last year Germany consumed 384 tons of imported cigarettes valued at 1 37000, five times more than a decade ago.
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Miss Stone
Washington
Elate Department
Spencer Moldy
Constantinople
Misang
Cultabo
Germany
Disappearing stream in Dry Fork Utah puzzles geologists
A U S Geological Survey report by C T Pratt describes Dry Fork in northwestern Utah, a tributary of Ashley Creek where a basin 75 to 100 feet deep swallows all water. About seven miles downstream, springs reappear, suggesting underground flow through gravels and reemergence after heavy rains.
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Utah
Atlanta Constitution
United States Geological Survey
C, T. Pratt
Tab
Ashley Crock
Wintah Mountains
Algat
Larey
Ifgy
New Isthmian Treaty Opens Panama Canal to All Nations
The Hay Pauncefote treaty calls for a canal across the Isthmus of Panama under United States supervision with Britain, preserving neutralization principles and free navigation. It authorizes construction at U S cost or by private finance, and sets rules for wartime transit and belligerent conduct, ratified by the United States and Britain with exchange of instruments.
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Washington
United States
John Hay
United States of America
Edward VII
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
India
Lord Pauncefote
G C
Gall
Pach Ship Canal
Constantinople
Suez Canal
Ta Bay
Ims
Senate
London
Roosevelt
Renate
Great Britain
Atlantic
Pacific
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Washington, D. C
Hay
Jealous of Rights House Members Object to Senate Philippine Legislation
Washington dispatch says members of the house oppose a senate bill on Philippine measures, arguing revenue origin rules apply to the Philippines and may limit senate action. Wawney of Minnesota contends the provision covers the subject. Overstreet of Indiana and others defend the bill as extending existing law without violating the house prerogative. The dispute likely will be debated on the house floor.
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Houea
Senate
Washington
House of Representatives
Ates
Wawney
Minnesota
House
Overstreet
Indiana
Philippines
McComas Urges Action on Anarchy in Senate
Maryland Senator McComas calls for congressional measures against anarchists after introducing a bill to impose the death penalty for assaults on the president and for aiding or promoting anarchic acts. He seeks exclusion and deportation of anarchists and tougher immigration naturalization rules.
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Maryland
Congress
Washington
McComas
Senate
Hale
Industrial Commission
McComitg
Puch Aa- Ballis
Guts ng Figure Now and Ports Ordered Closed
Congressmen Weeks reports on the Philippines from Mani aboard the Hancock. He criticizes Aguinaldo as unintelligent yet dangerous, urges his escape, and opposes women teachers in the islands. He also notes the sultan of Sulu is inconsequential. Manila closes Laguna Batangas ports to cut insurgent funds, and Taft’s recovery speeds toward return home.
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San Ireaneisco
Talgar Weeks
Michigan
Mani
Hancock
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Ruginaldo
United States
Luna
Yasasi
Sulu
Manila
Chaffen
Laguna
Batangas
Taft
Schley Found at Fault by Court of Inquiry
Washington dispatch says Rear Admiral Schley was found at fault on five counts by a court of inquiry. Alleged errors include delay of the flying squadron off Cienfuegos misrepresentation on coal trip from Key West disobedience in retrograde movement and conduct unbecoming an officer in the Schley Hodgeson dispute. Unconfirmed reports of a court singling out Schley could not be verified. Japanese women barbers employed in Honolulu noted.
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New York
Washington
Schley
Ron
Cienfuegos
Key West
Colon
G& B
Schley-Hodgson
Associated Press
Schley Court
Senate to Approve Treaty This Week as Tariff Debate Pauses
Washington dispatch reports the Senate likely to ratify the Hsg-Pauncefote treaty this week opening the way for an Isthmian canal. Debate expected but no intent to defeat ratification. Reciproc ity and tariff plans for the Philippines held for January while House action focuses on a temporary or permanent tariff bill following the Supreme Court Philippine decision.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senateur Lodge
Capricus
Money
Bacon
France
Great Britain
West Indies
Philippines
House of Representatives
Sinox
House
Supreme Court
Ways and Means
Coronation Robes Designs Decided For King Edward
London dispatch reports royal wardrobe plans for the coronation. King Edward’s attire features a cloth of gold under a jacket with palm branches shamrock and national emblems woven in gold thread. his cape bears engravings and floral devices. Queen Alexandra’s robes echo Queen Adelaide’s heirloom garments from Marlborough House, black velvet with gold trimming and large sleeves. The coronation rites span about four hours with 3,000 gemstones including 1,360 white diamonds and the historic ruby from Castile.
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Tuondon
Edward
Adellaide
Marlborough House
Lrodia Castle
Castile
Henry V
Agincourt
KITCHENER AS RIP MAKES BIZARRE PROPHECY CARTOON
A London despatch reports a caricature portraying Lord Kitchener as Rip Van Winkle marching elderly soldiers. An officer in South Africa sent the drawing, prompting Kitchener to smile grimly and remark that the empress may prevail as long as the aging troops endure.
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Court of Inquiry
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