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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
14
The Senate approved the Cuban bill after a day of partisan remarks. Republicans praised the Panama policy and tariff while Democrats criticized the administration and questioned the legality of the canal law. Labor leader Livernash condemned wage distortions and warned against big fortunes in the debate. The session adjourned at 4 15 p m until tomorrow.
A committee appointed by the postmaster general reviews recommendations for legislation. The session on December 16 focuses on postal service reforms and related regulatory proposals. Further actions and dates are to be announced by the department.
The panel continued sessions today behind closed doors and agreed to report recommendations from the annual report of First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne. The committee is expected to complete its work tomorrow with a likely conclusion.
The senate committee on foreign relations voted to report the American-Chinese commercial treaty without amendment and ordered a favorable report on W. I. Buchanan of New York for minister to Panama.
Washington reports that on December 16 the president sent to the Senate the nomination of Joseph W. Fifer for a further term as interstate commerce commissioner.
Washington December 16 the senate in executive session confirmed nominations including L E Atkinson as Secretary of Hawaii and A W Gowan as receiver of public moneys at Burns Oregon.
Democratic senators at a Washington conference decided that future party votes on general questions would not bind their stance on the Cuban reciprocity bill. Each senator would vote according to personal preference on that measure.
An old patent medicine claim promises to cure a cold in one day with fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets II. It states druggists will refund the money if it fails and notes Grove's signature on each box.
A detailed report accuses Perry S Heath and George W Beavers of wilful disregard of post office rules and improper payments. It names many officials including Charles Emory Smith James Willett John Merritt and Robert Tracewell as sharing responsibility. It urges a thorough three year investigation of Washington and New York post offices and the office of the first assistant postmaster general.
Washington December 16 The full Bristow report was released publicly today with exhibits excluded Bristow as Fourth Assistant Postmaster General appears as the central figure in the document's findings and context
The report outlines testimony by Edward S. Allen and others about Hancock Heath and Beavers pressuring for canceling machines and stock transfers. It details forged and handwriting evidence linked to Gravelle and conspirators issuing ransom threats to Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways, plus police reward disclosures from Park County.
Chief of Police Travis testified he located a yellow envelope in Pat Smith's shop with the address Mrs Stella Brothers Bozeman and the initials T T. He identified a grip bearing bedding and a blacksmith shop origin, and noted contents including several smaller envelopes.
Advertisement extols Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as best taken before meals to ease weak or disordered stomachs and improve appetite. It claims to sweeten the stomach and prepare it for proper digestion.
A chief confirms his claim is in the hands of an attorney for collection, indicating the matter is with legal counsel. The dialogue notes the official’s knowledge ends with that statement.
Michael Sweeney a 45 year old foreman for camp No. 2 was killed by a rifle bullet while in his tent at a worksite on the Northern Pacific cut off near Hope. The shot came from a bird shooter across Lake Pend d Oreille and struck him just above the heart. He leaves a family in London England.
Port Royal South Carolina December 16 The torpedo boat flotilla bound for Manila departed Port Royal en route to Key West this morning. The squadron includes several vessels destined for service in the Pacific theater.
In St Louis on December 16 Mrs Daniel Manning of Albany New York was elected president of the world’s fair board of managers. She won 13 of 15 votes. Mrs James L Blair was the former vice president who resigned.
Athens reports the Ralli cabinet has resigned as Premier fails to secure enough support in the chamber to push his policy. This development comes amid political instability and pressure on leadership.
An epidemic of cholera is raging at Kerbela south of Bagdad. From Dec 9 to Dec 11 176 deaths from the disease were recorded.
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