Manila revenues bill debated in House with 4 o'clock vote
The House debated a temporary Philippine revenue bill and scheduled a vote for 4 o'clock tomorrow. Speakers included Mr De Armond of Missouri opposing the measure and Mr Payne outlining tariff changes and the bill's aims to extend U S navigation laws and civilize the islands. The session featured clashes over sovereignty, taxation, and independence.
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Swanson
Virginia
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Colorado
Armond
Thayer
Massachusetts
Patterson
Tennessee
McCall
Ways and Means Committee
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Cooper
Texas
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Supreme Court
United States
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Payne to Succeed Smith as Postmaster General
Charles Emory Smith resigns as postmaster general to take effect early next month. Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin will be nominated to replace him after the holiday recess. Smith will return to Philadelphia to resume the Philadelphia Press editorship.
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Henry C. Payne
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James A. Gary
Maryland
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Resig
Cuban election dispute and US concerns over Havana boards
The letter argues an illegal delegation of Havana provincial canvassing delegates was approved, cites a one day posting delay on a tax list, and urges denial of the request. Pierra seeks reconsideration, calls for equal representation on boards, and warns the election could destabilize Cuba under continued US influence.
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Central Board of Scrutiny
United States
Pierra
Root
General Masso
Cuba
Secretary Root denies Cuban election postponement request
Secretary Root writes to Slidele A. Pierra of the Massa party in Cuba denying a bid to delay the Cuban elections. He argues postponement would extend American occupation and delay Cuba’s independence, noting the central board’s impartiality and the danger of delaying the process.
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Root
Slidele A. Pierra
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Masso
Palma
Judge Du Bose Is Again Free
Oakland dispatch reports Judge Dudley C. Du Bose, the name attorney, released after six months in county jail for contempt of court in advising a client to disobey the order.
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Resolutions Debate in House Over Schley Case
Lawmakers consider multiple resolutions in the House pertaining to the Schley case. Several resolutions declare Dewey's opinion as the sole view of the court of inquiry, seeking to present Admiral Dewey with a sword.
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Debates Rise Over Santiago Victory and Schley Inquiry
Rep Wheeler introduces a House resolution for an investigation of Rear Admiral Schley’s conduct from his flight squadron to the Cuba engagement, while Em McComas and several others push resolutions praising Schley or endorsing Dewey's opinion. Senate moves to name Schley retired with full pay and honors, and to award a sword of honor and bronze medals for Santiago combat.
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Tennessee
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Ball
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New York
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Missouri
Representative Mudd
Winfield Scott Schley
Santiago de Cuba
Dowie's Grip on Followers Prompts Receiver Suit
In Chicago on December 17 Judge Tuley hears a case to appoint a receiver for Dowie’s Zion lace industries. Samuel Stevenson accuses Dowie of using mysterious power to control disciples and extract $185,000. He testifies Dowie pressed followers to his body and induced awe and fear, claiming to call down curses and declaring himself Elijah the restorer. Moody’s fate and Zion’s apocalyptic views are described in dramatic testimony.
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Tuley
John Alexander Dowie
Zion Lace
Dowie
Samuel Stevenson
Stevenson
Dwight L. Moody
Zion
Moody
Elijah
Nome Receiver Wins Credits and Returns Home
The man in the Nome receivership case has secured his credits and is a free man. He traveled to San Francisco for a brief stay before returning to his Montana home. He plans to return to Nome in the spring to resume involvement there.
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United States
Nome
San Francisco
Montana
Two Months Commutation Granted to Ex Judge
A telegraph from Senator Paris Gibson reports Attorney General Knox granted ex Judge Dudley Du Bose a two months commutation while imprisoned in California for contempt of court in the McKenzie receivership cases at Nome. District Attorney had refused prior commutation. It is expected Judge Du Bose will return to northern Montana.
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Great Falla
Paris Gibson
Knox
Dudley du Bose
California
McKenzie
Nome
du Bose
Montana
Earthquake Shakes Croatian Towns Causes Damage
A sharp earthquake shock struck Agram and other Croatian towns on Tuesday afternoon. Widespread property damage occurred as residents panicked, though there were no fatalities reported.
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Agram
Most Desperate Criminal Captured by Knoxville Officers
Logan alias Curry was brought to Knoxville as Pinkerton detective Spence identifies him as the most dangerous criminal in years. He showed scars to confirm identity and surrendered a watch and two rings before patrolmen. no legal steps have been taken yet.
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