Debates Over Philippine Tariff Bill Split By Party Lines
At the Ways and Means Committee, Rep Robertson Democrat Louisiana and Rep McCall Republican Massachusetts signalled votes for and against the Philippines tariff bill. The majority report argues the bill raises revenue and aids governance in the islands, while minority Democrats denounce imperialism and oppose colonial rule, warning the measure would tether the Philippines to U.S. control and burden taxpayers.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Philippines
Robertson
Louisiana
House
Representative McCall
Massachusetts
Messrs
McCall
Payne
Philippine Archipelago
Supreme Court
United States
Philippine Islands
United States Philippine Commission
Richardson
Democrats
Short Session of the House on December 13 1900
The House adjourned after less than an hour, planning to reconvene Tuesday. A revenue bill for the Philippines was reported by Mr. Payne with a two day debate set for Tuesday and Wednesday. The industrial commission extension to Feb 15 1902 passed after discussion. Smithsonian regents were named Hitt Adams Dinsmore. Mr. Brosius of Pennsylvania died last summer. resolutions of regret adopted.
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House
Philippine Islands
Payne
Cannon
Senate
Industrial Commission
Messrs. Cannon
Livingston
Maddox
Smithsonian Institute
Messrs. Hitt
Illinois
Adams
Pennsylvania
Dinsmore
Arkansas
New York
Ways and Means
Philippines
Richardson
Cassell
Brosius
Hepburn Bill Reported Authorizing canal from Costa Rica to Nicaragua
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce favors reporting the Hepburn bill to authorize a Nicaragua canal. It allows the president to acquire necessary territory from Costa Rica and Nicaragua and to spend funds through presidential warrants up to a total of 180 million dollars for excavation, construction, and defenses, with detailed provisions for surveys, harbors, and cooperation with the states.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Nicaragua
Fletcher
Minnesota
Adamson
Georgia
United States
Hepburn
George
Costa Rica
Greytown
Caribbean Sea
Lake Nicaragua
Brito
Pacific Ocean
Treytown
Secretary of War
Sild
San Juan
Appeal Must Take Its Course in Gould Trustees Case
The appellate division of the supreme court refused to advance the Dittman versus Gould trustees Castellane case on the court calendar. The appeal must proceed by its regular course and cannot be placed on the court of appeals new calendar.
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New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Dittman
Gould Trustees
Castellane
Court of Appeals
Siamese Minister Presents Credentials to President
Phya Akraj Oradhara, newly arrived Siamese minister, presented his credentials to the president in Washington on December 13.
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Washington
Phya Akraj Oradhara
Long priced horses conquer San Francisco meet
At Valland track, Katie Walcott won the Futurity course race and Vantine captured the final event. Imp Royal Flush won the mile, Princess Titania took the handicap, with Sister Jeanie and Royal Flush among the favorites to win. L Jackson fined for rough riding on Romany.
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San Francisco
Mec
Vaaland
Katie Walcott
Tol
Vantine
Bibraltar
King Dellis
Dangerous Maid
Imp
Royal Flush
Bushfields
Princess Titania
Frank Bell
Fitzkaner
Jeanie
L. Jackson
Dawson
Almoner
Reina We Cuba
San Venado
Crescent City Race Meet Results at New Orleans
At Crescent City New Orleans Dec 13 the six furlong first race was won by Crescent City with Mamie Wastell second and Missile third in 1 18. The mile and 16th selling race saw Star Cotton prevail Frank Ireand was runner up and Mattie Bazaar third with unknown time. In the steeplechase Divertisement won Bristol second Golden Link third in 3 16. The handicap produced Burnie Bunton first as You Dare second and B G Fox third in 1 14. The selling mile and a half Deloraine won Azim second Lizzie A third in 2 39. Sixth race selling mue incomplete.
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New Orleans
Reeults
Crescent City
Mamie Wastell
Missile
G. Fox
Deloraine
Azim
Lizzie A
Mue
Costa Rica Faces Deep Poverty as Elections Approach
The republic sinks into poverty with stalled business and idle workers. Government funds are exhausted and unrest rises toward a potential bloodshed as the presidential election nears. Republican candidate Maximo Fernandez and National candidate Ascension Esquivel compete this month.
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Associated Press
San Jose
Costa Rica
Republic of
Maximo Fernandez
National Party
Ascension Esquivel
Indiana Congressman Seeks Extradition of ex Governor Taylor
Representative Robinson of Indiana introduces two measures to secure the extradition of ex Governor Taylor of Kentucky from Indiana to Kentucky over the Goebel tragedy. One bill probes if a state governor can refuse to recognize extradition papers and the other allows execution of such papers by a U S marshal if the governor does refuse.
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Washington
Robinson
Indiana
Taylor
Kentucky
Goebel
Hay Will Be the Orator
The joint committee of both houses decided to invite Secretary of State John Hay to deliver the memorial oration for President McKinley. Senator Fairbanks urged the choice, praising McKinley and Hay’s fitness. The service date and time will be announced later.
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Washington
Houses of Congress
McKinley
John Hay
Fairbanks
Hay
Creed Revision Finished by Presbyterian Committee
Washington in the press today reports the Presbyterian committee on creed revision completed a 16 article brief statement of the reformed faith for church members. The statement was tentatively adopted and the committee now works on a declaratory statement to clarify disputed points such as election and salvation of all infants.
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Washington
Presbysterian Committee On
Schemers Must Go to Prison
Supreme Court affirmed the convictions of Alfred R. Goslin Eugene L. Packer and Charles T. Davis for conspiracy to depress the Brooklyn Rapid Transit stock. Goslin received six months in prison and a $500 fine while Davis and Packer drew three months and $300 fines each.
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New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Alfred R. Goslin
Eugene L. Packer
Charles T. Davis
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Goslin
Davia
Packer
Milner and Vaneguard Wed in Canadian Church
Cecil Delacy Milner cousin of Sir Alfred Milner governor of Cape Colony and Mrs Mabel Vaneguard of Sault Ste. Marie were married last night at the Canadian church by Rev. Edward Clapp. Milner a Morton College Oxford graduate inherits an English estate valued at $25 000 yearly.
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Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
Cecil Delacy Milner
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
Mabel Vaneguard
Edward Clapp
Morton College
Oxford
England
Metal Selling Co Cuts Copper Price by Fraction
The New York Metal Selling company, handling ore from Amalgamated Copper mines, announced a price reduction of a minor fraction in copper today December 13 in New York.
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New York
New York Metal Selling Company
Amalgamated Copper Company
Hopeful Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Public Victory
A letter from Redman Mills Pennsylvania dated November 26 1898 extols HYOMEI as a cure for catarrh and respiratory diseases. The author JOAN GRAY says after use the ailment is gone for six months with no relapse. The advertisement claims government statistics show HYOMEI cut deaths from respiratory diseases and urges daily inhalation. HYOMEI products priced from one dollar with complete outfits and trial kits available by mail from The R T Booth Company Ithaca NY.
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Redman Mills
R. T. Booth Co
Sira
Joan
Gray
R. T. Booth
Ithace
N.Y
Buoyant Trade Mood Amid Strong Yet Cautious Outlook
Bradstreet’s notes holiday trade at full swing with buoyant iron and steel demand and rising production. Pig iron and finished products see high bookings, while ore prices remain at old rates. Wheat and cereals peak then ease, cereals exports down, but breadstuffs and oils show gains year over year.
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New York
Bradstreet
Not Included in Totals Over Miscellaneous Items
The note states figures are not part of the totals due to including other items than clearings and due to no year over year comparison for the prior period. It flags misalignment with overall totals and emphasizes exclusions.
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H. Cenicola
Bridgeport
New York
Duffy
Duffy's
Duffy's Malt Whiskey CO
Rochester
N. Y
Montana Liquor ,Co
Butte
United States
Police Captain Cooney Leads Precautionary Private Agency Probe
New York report notes Police Captain Cooney heading a private agency inquiry begun December 13. The article outlines oversight by city authorities and potential security reforms tied to ongoing internal investigations.
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New York
Cooney
Agen
Bennett Electric Belt Co Offer for Trades and Free Books
A Denver notice invites buyers to trade old style burning and blistering belts for a new belt and receive free books. The ad claims a one week limit and mentions Union Building in Denver Colorado.
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Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Union Building
Denver
Colo
Police raid targets policy gambling rooms during precinct duty case
Police Commissioner Murphy suspended the raid leader for neglect of duty after safes seized last night revealed policy receipts totaling $23,000 from slips sold Monday and Tuesday this week. Cooney to stand trial December 17.
Butte Contractor Charles Buiter Declared Bankrupt
Special Dispatch reports Helena December 13 Charles Buiter a Butte contractor was adjudged bankrupt in US court. Creditors meeting set for January 3 in Butte. He owes 10862 dollars and has 14211 dollars in assets largely from a judgment against the Akee Amson Heating company regarding an agricultural building contract.
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Standard
Helena
Charles Buiter
Butte
United States
Thompson Campbell
Akeeamson Heating Company
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