Philippine and Cuba reciprocity debates in Senate adjournment
In a packed Senate session, Hoar urged a tribunal to take evidence on Philippine civil and military governance while Lodge pressed for investigation via the Philippine committee. Mason argued for reciprocity with Cuba, defending fair trade and warning against commercialization of relations. The Senate adjourned at 2:33 p.m.
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Russia
Hoar
Docwie
Lodge
Senate
Cal
Carmack
Tennessee
Philippines
Itagon
Mason
Cuba
Republican Party
Little Republic
Htone
Nicaragua Canal Measure Postponed by Senate Committee
Washington January 14 the house Nicaragua bill was taken up by the senate committee on interoceanic canals but action was deferred to allow further probe of the Panama Canal Company proposition. Senator Mitchell moved postponement for a meeting next Friday and for the committee to confer with the president and canal commission to gauge receipt and needed time for a report. The motion passed unanimously amid desire for fair consideration and opposition to a long delay.
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Hepburn Hill
Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On
Isthmian Canal Commission
Canal Commission
Relamilies
Panama
MEN NEEDED TO MAN SHIPS PROMPTING NAVAL GROWTH
Rear Admiral Crowninshield told the House Naval Committee there is an urgent need for more men and officers to properly crew new ships. He noted European nations add personnel with each new vessel, a pattern not yet matched here. The discussion highlighted the link between ship expansion and staffing needs. In another matter, a Senate subcommittee asked pension nominee Metcalfe to explain charges tied to a shooting incident involving a Filipino prisoner while serving with the Twentieth Kansas Volunteers.
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House W Naval Committee
Washington
Bureau of Mavigation
House Naval Committee
Senate
Metcalfe
Topeka
Kans
Mutguife
Twentieth Kareas
Senators Gorman McCreary and Foraker Re-elected
The article reports United States Senators Arthur Pue Gorman James B McCreary and J B Foraker reelected by state legislatures. Gorman in Maryland and McCreary in Kentucky chosen in separate sessions with joint session to confirm. Foraker reelected in Ohio with Baker as Democratic rival. Voters in each chamber tally decisive majorities. Gorman will take seat in March succeeding Wellington.
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Arthur Pue Gorman
Senate
General Assembly
Etther
Smoot
Arles County
Willam We Jackson
Gorman
Jackson
huise-Gorman
Breaux
George L. Wellington
House
Isaac L. Strauss
Baltimore City
Murray Vandiver
Annapolis
Thomas
Shryock
Vandiver
Repblican
D. H. Thomas
McCreary
Frankfort
James B. McCreary
DeRoe
McCreay
DeBoe
Foraker
Ohio
Columbus
J. B. Foraker
Charles W. Baker
Cincinnati
Baker
Maryland Democrats
Charleston Exposition Expected $90,000 Appropriation
Washington January 14 Special indicates the house subcommittee on appropriations will report in favor of a $90,000 government display appropriation for the Charleston exposition. Moody of Massachusetts chairs the panel and a detailed expense statement supports increasing the earlier $15,000 proposal. The South Carolina delegation, Tillman among them, along with cabinet backing, helped secure broad approval. full committee and senate action anticipated tomorrow.
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Washington
Charleston
House
Moody
Massachusetts
Senate
Enterprise
Tillman
South Carolina
Cabeinet
Waterways growth spotlight at Senate hearings
Washington January 14 Special Friends of a general river and harbor bill push for broad shoal depth and annual appropriations to improve U S waterways for cheap foreign and domestic transport. Savannah and Brunswick ports cite rapid commerce growth while delegates urge 35 foot depths across major harbors to serve 39 sections with nationwide benefit.
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Congress
Senate
House
Congress of Rivers and Harbors
Baltimore
Congressional Committee
Candler
Massachusetts
Daniel G. Purse
Savannah
Brunswick
United States
Open doors to ex Confederate veterans sparks debate in Congress
Washington January 14 The pension bill debate centers on Mr Rixey Virginia proposal to open soldiers homes to ex Confederates. Rep Gardner Michigan and Rep DeArmond Missouri back the idea amid mixed Republican and Democratic response. DeArmond lauds Robert E Lee and calls for calm charity as nation reckons with Civil War legacies.
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Rixey
Virginia
Gardner
Michigan
DeArmond
Missouri
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Richmond
Trie
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Confederacy
Sie
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Mme
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National Capitol
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Jackson
Stuart
Forrest
Gibeon
Tennessée
Philippines
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Kentucky
Wheeler
Aisloratty
Rizey
Mwe
Mr. Gardner
Michigan Republican
Ney
Fuet
Mr. DeArmond
North
Nouth
Robert E. Lee
Hostetters Stomach Bitters Promise Healing
An advertisement extols Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a cure for stomach liver and bowel ailments such as dyspepsia. It claims the product has restored thousands to health over fifty years and will not disappoint, urging readers to trust its proven track record.
Babcock Introduces Bill To Revise Iron Schedules
Wisconsin representative Babcock introduced a bill to remove many iron and steel items from the free list while cutting duties on other schedule articles. The measure aims at protective rates, with heavy furnace products on free list and overall rate reductions, drawing strong interest from steel interests and Republicans on Ways and Means.
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Babcock
Wisconsin
Ways and Means Committee
Republican Congressional Committee
England
Pittsburg
McKinley
Moore and Son Offer Glasses at 42 N Broad Street
John L. Moore & Son advertise gold rim eye glasses described as late hits and urge readers to call for a pair carefully fitted to balance comfort on the nose. Located at 42 North Broad Street in the Prudential building, successors to Kellam & Moore.
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John L. Moore& Son
N. Broad Street
Prudential Building
Kellam ,& Moore
Veterans Home Debate Splits on Confederate Ex-Servicemen
The discussion centers on admitting ex Confederates to Union soldier homes. Snodgrass argues homes aid all needy Americans, Lamb warns harmony may fail, Hooker defends Confederate cause as preserving federal foundations. The exchange weighs constitutional and political implications.
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Mr. Snodgrass
Tennessee
Lamb
Virgina
Rixey
Hooker
German tariff amendment aims to curb imports with U S rules
Berlin reports a proposed tariff bill amendment to apply Germany’s export controls to imports from any foreign state. The plan mirrors American law to counter U S customs and satisfy German manufacturers. committee debate followed with clashes over tactics and possible adoption.
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Baron Zu Herrnshelm
United States
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Germany
Herr Flabeck
Radical Association
Gothein
Dewet Pursuit Intensifies As British Columns Close In
London reports from Johannesburg dated January 13 show British forces pressing DeWet from Zeefontein and rail lines. Armored trains block Boer crossings while Lord Kitchener aids pursuers with relays remounts. Casualty and surrender tallies rise as Bruce-Hamilton chases 400 Boers near Knapdar and Botha escapes capture.
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Lord Witchener
Johannesburg
Dewet
Zeefontein
Lord Kitchener
DetWet
Botha
Bruce-Hamilton
Knapdar
Lruce Hamilton
Mexico Tired of Martinez Recall Pressures Rise
Mexico City reports say arbitration plans will be shown to the Pan American conference. Chile seeks Walker Martinez recall as Venezuela withdraws its delegation, a move viewed as punishment for backing compulsory arbitration. The Venezuelan envoy has not confirmed Chilean advice.
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Jenusry
Mexico
Walker Martinez
Eac
Chile
Reform Only: Corruption Rules as Dowager Empress Holds
Pekin reports a cautious return of authority with the empress dowager governing firmly yet showing respect for foreign interests. Two edicts press modernization, protect native rights, and denounce Christian discrimination while dismissing officials tied to the Boxer movement. Yang Lu and Yuen Shikai loom as influential figures amid court intrigue and troops around the capital.
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Pekin
Corne
Yuen Sh! Kai
China
Yang Lu
Sung Shi Kui
Chi Li
M. Lea
British Steamer Nanning Fired On by Chinese Forces
In Tam Chau channel west river the British steamer Nanning of the Hong Kong Canton and Macao Steam Coal Company was fired on by Chinese soldiers. Reverend Charles B Cowan a chaplain aboard the Glory was severely wounded.
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Nanning
Hong Kong, Canton
Disaster in Jupiter Mine Leaves Forty Three Feared Drowned
In Bruex Austria January 14 the Jupiter mine flooded trapping forty three workers including the manager and two superintendents. Rescue efforts uncertain with probable drownings. Also from Color Colombia January 14 the gunboat General Pinzon arrived from Suav anilla with 1 400 soldiers under General Garcia as Cadro forces near Panamia.
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Isthmus
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Colombia
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Suav
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