Senate Debates Hay-Pauncefote Treaty and Rail Route Changes
Today in Washington the Senate closed to debate on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty as Lodge details a span of Philippine cession terms to Spain in exchange for 100000. Opposition seeks more time while bills on railroad routes and new stations advance with sizable votes and a 1700900 cost clause. The Baltimore and Ohio measure passes 151 to 49 and the Mall removal issue fails 62 to 112 as the House adjourns at 5 20 p m.
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Lodge
Senate
Spain
United States
Philippine
Sibuta
Cagayan
Sulu
Messrs
Hoar
Wellington and Bacon
United
Bacon
Wellington
Senate Acts on Retirement for Maine Representative
In Washington on December 19 Congress authorized President to appoint Representative Charles A. Loutelle of Maine to the retired list as a navy captain. Senate approved the retirement resolution without opposition and anticipated presidential approval. Other Senate actions included pension bill passage and noncontroversial committee business before adjourning after executive session on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
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Washington
Congress
Charles A. Loutelle
Maine
United States Navy
Senate
Boutelle
Navy
House of Representatives
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Committee On
Privileges and Elections
Montana
Jones
Arkansas
Bacon
Georgia
Secretary of War
Abraham L. Lawshe
War Department
John A. McClernand
John M. Palmer
James Mercur
West Point
House Passes Bills Requiring Railroad Grade Crossing Removal
The House approved measures forcing the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio railroads to remove grade crossings and modify routes and terminals in the city. An amendment on the Pennsylvania bill mandates a new station costing at least 1.5 million dollars. Debate centered on perceived generosity to the railroads, with a minority led by Mr. Cowherd of Missouri opposing the bills.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Mexico Award Payments Linked to Fraud Ruling
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reported bills to pay Mexico 240,683 dollars for a La Abra Silver Mining award and 171,890 dollars to Benjamin Weil, saying the Supreme Court found the La Abra award procured by fraud.
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Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Cullom
Republic of Mexico
Government of Mexico
la Abra Silver Mining Company
United States Supreme Court
Benjamin Weil
la Abra
Mail Train Delays At Great Falls From Western Rail Accident
Special dispatch reports train No. 23 reached Great Falls at 8 43 p m after No. 4 eastbound engine stalled near Malta. A telegraph operator passenger helped tap wires to Glasgow for engine aid, but only the disabled engine and mail coach were moved. Passengers were held while through mail delivery was prioritized to meet contract expectations.
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Great Falls
Malta
Glasgow
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Floating Monte Carlo Plot Targets English Channel Casino
A syndicate plans to convert an obsolete Atlantic liner into a floating Monte Carlo casino and hotel off Brighton near the English coast. The ship would offer roulette under Monte Carlo rules with access for European club members and a private section for exclusive play. Estimated ship cost is 250000 dollars with additional funding for a bank stake.
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New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
Monte Carlo
English Channel
Brighton
London
Monaco
Europe
Ostend
Collision in Fog Injures Ashland Electric Car Crew
In a dense morning fog two electric cars collided near Ashland's center. Motorman John Cisco is fatally injured, motorman William Campbell critically hurt, and conductor Walter Hutchinson badly cut. Passengers include Frank Bruning and County Attorney Simms among others. several others injured as both cars wrecked.
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Ashland
At & O
John Cisco
William Campbell
Walter Hutchinson
Frank Brunning
Simms
Annie Kerr
Norwal
J. L. Patton
Catlettsburg
Frank Friet
Lydia Moore
Duty free Christmas presents for U S service members
The War Department issued an order allowing free admission into Cuba and the Philippines of packages clearly intended as Christmas presents for officers enlisted men and other government employees serving in these islands. The provision ends for Cuba February 8 and for the Philippines March 15 next.
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Washington
War Department
Cuba
Philippines
Army
Navy
Choate Denies Resigning Post Abroad
London December 19 United States Ambassador Choate denied reports he will resign his post. He says the idea stems from the belief that the death of his partner Charles C Beaman would force his return to his law practice.
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London
United States
Choate
Charles C. Beaman
Jeffries to Box Ruhlin 20 Rounds in Cincinnati Bout
Jeffries and Ruhlin signed articles for a 20 round bout under Marquis of Queensbury rules at San Gerfest hall Cincinnati on February 15. Gloves limited to five ounces and George Siler to referee.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
Gus Ruhlin
Sangerfest Hall
Cincinnati
George Siler
Miscommunication on China Policy Causes Negotiation Delay
Washington reports no change in the Chinese situation as confusion over telegraphic misreads and a single digit error reversed instruction meaning. Conger acted contrary to the spirit of his instructions while seemingly following their letter, delaying Pekin agreement and complicating Britain’s stance on the irrevocable term.
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Washington
State Department
Pekin
United States
China
Great Britain
Mr. Conger
Key Points Said to Shape Joint Note On Pekin Accord
Washington officials cite an agreed plan for a joint Chinese note with indemnity to victims of the Boxers, reform of the tsang liuamen, a monument to von Ketteler, and an apology to the emperor. Provisions cover legation guards, exam eligibility for anti foreign figures, arms import bans, and safeguards against future trouble.
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Washington
Conger
Pekin
Foreign Office
von Ketteler
Geremany
Cina
Discontent Grows in Armies Over Von Waldersee Brutality
The Novoe Vremya reports widespread unease across armies including Germany. It urges each army to act on its own responsibility amid Field Marshal von Waldersee's brutality charges.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
von Waldersee
Foreign Ministers Reach Agreement on Joint Note Terms
Pekin reports that at a foreign ministers meeting this evening all terms of the joint note were agreed, including British modifications. British officials refused to disclose details, saying the home government should provide the particulars.
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Pekin
Russia Sides With America On Nicaragua Canal
The Novoe Vremya reports Russia shows no stake in the Nicaragua canal dispute but aligns with the United States in principle.
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Russia
America
St. Petersburg
Nicaragua
Novoe Vremya
Navy Secretary Long Buys Residence in Colorado City
Hon. John D. Long secretary of the navy purchased a plot in Colorado City for a residence to be erected immediately. His daughters who have stayed here for a year for their health will make the home permanent.
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Colorado Boringa
Coloc
John D. Long
Secretary of the Navy
River Steamer Barah Dixon Sunk Near Mount Coffin
The river steamer Barah Dixon sank after colliding with the dyke opposite Mount Coffin on the Columbia. It rests partially on the dyke and protrudes into shallow water, with damage not expected to be heavy as salvage plans are anticipated.
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Portland, Ore
Barah Dixon
Mount Caffin
Columbia
Captain Montgomery Parker Dies in Manila Hospital
Captain Montgomery D. Parker of the Eighth Infantry died in a Manila military hospital on the night of the 11th due to dysentery and liver trouble.
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Washington
Montgomery D. Parker
Eighth Infantry
Manila
Lighthouse Board asks for two vessels in annual report
The United States lighthouse board requests a light vessel for the Pacific and a steam light vessel for Blunt's reef off Cape Mendocino in its annual report dated December 19.
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Washington
United States Lighthouse Board
Pacific
Blunt's Reef
Cape Mendocino
Consols and Silver Prices Report in London
Consols quoted at 975 16 to the pound, silver at 2048 per ounce in London trading on December 19.
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London
New Cannery Planned for Alaska south of St Michaels
Sioux City Iowa reports a new company organized to construct a fish cannery in Alaska south of St Michaels. The plant aims an annual output of 40 000 cases.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Alaska
St. Michaels
Regional river fishing project outlined by Evans and Boone
A regional effort to fish in local rivers will employ Chinese and Japanese labor. Fred T. Evans Jr and James F. Boone lead the project.
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Fred T. Evans, Jr
James F. Boone
Montana Men Buried Alive in Irrigation Canal Accident
Three men died when buried under three feet of earth in an irrigation canal four miles east of Chadron Nebraska. The victims were C. Burns of Montana STAUNCH BURNS his son Woody Litchfield a hired hand. Burns senior a wealthy ranch and sheep owner had recently invested heavily in irrigation lands and was supervising the canal building when the accident occurred.
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Chadron
Neb
C. Burns
Montana
Staunch Burns
Woody Litchfield
Burns
Unholy Alliance with Populism
Philadelphia dispatch reports former President Grover Cleveland contributing to Saturday Evening Post on democracy's plight and remedy. He traces Democratic defeats since 1864, warns against populist ties, and urges return to true democratic principles, leadership, and reform.
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Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
T Saturday Evening Post
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Curtis Publishing Company
Germans Plan Balloon Target Drills For Drill Practice
Firing at dummy heads, the German forces aim to use silk balloon targets to represent enemy heads in shelter trenches and exposed positions. Targets will be placed irregularly to simulate lines and individual figures, with moving targets varying in height. When depicting artillery, dummies will be tucked to ground cover, not revealed until firing.
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Army and Navy Journal
Montana Teachers Meet in Butte For State Association
Helena Dec 19 The State Teachers association program announced for Dec 26 28 in Butte includes welcomes by J E Richards and Henry Mueller and remarks by W E Harmon and S D Largent. Topics cover unification of education county high schools public schools science art and higher education with papers by McAndrew Harvey Young Winchell and others.
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Helena
Teachers’ Association
Butte
Nona B. Eddy
J. E. Richards
Henry Mueller
the Bay
Board of Education
W. FE. Harmon
Bozeman
D. Largent
Great Falls
Nona
Eddy
Montana
G. J. McAndrew
State Normal School
Dillon
County High School
O. M. Harvey
Livingston
County
Schoo Rm
Alex N. Winchell
School of Mines
M. J. Elrod
Missoula
F. W. Traphagen
W. EF. Rowe
White Sulphur Springs
I. A. Hayden
William J. Christie
Buzz
Speer
F. Holbrook
Hicht
Department of Higher Education
W. Blankenship
Vonnie Owines
Deer Locce
J. P. Rowe
Charles J. Fenner
Adelia Humphrey
J. E
Emma L. Koeser
Froebel
Herbart
Anna L. Harwood
C. Barboue
Lucille Finch
Carleton
W. W. Welch
George J. McAndrew
P. A
Peruna endorsee letters tout cure for grip and female catarrh
Letter from Mrs. Lizzie Brewer praises Pe-ru-na as a universal cure for la grippe and catarrh. She claims rapid, permanent relief of weakness and female-related symptoms. Includes testimonials from J. W. Reynolde and a request for a free catarrh treatise from The Pe-ru-Na Medicine Company.
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Hartman
Mre. Brewer
Westerly
la Grippe
J. W. Reynolde
New Lisbon
Ohio
Columbus
Royalist Arrives After 33 Days From Japan
The Royalist reached port after 33 days at sea from Japan with 4,000 tons of raw sugar, the largest cargo ever brought across the Pacific. A gale broke steering gear and a sailor was washed overboard. crew feared not reaching port. Officials in Helena Dillon Great Falls Missoula Anaconda Livingston listed aboard.
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Royalist
Japan
Pacific
Hattered by a Gale Vancouver Steamer Incident
Vancouver reports a steamer battered by a gale on December 19 as crews battle the seas and seek safe harbor. The fragment notes damage and peril at sea with limited detail.
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Washington Terminal
House
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Cowherd
Missouri
Pennsylvania Railroad
Louselle
Praud
Atlantic
Brighton Beach
Jeffries and Kuhlin
Captain Palker
Earth
Racy
Lizzie M. Brewer
Westerly, R. 1
Dr. McLaughlin Way
FREI
M. A. McLaughlin
Gherat Teadquarters
Northwest
Vancouver, B. C
Cis
Hemenway
Moser
Salt Lake City
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