Congress Adopts Adjournment After Long Session Farewell
In a sprawling scene, lawmakers bid farewell as the seventy-seventh Congress adjourned amid applause. Noted moments include tributes to Captain Christmas and reflections on integrity, with Speaker Payne and Mr Cannon facing questions about investigations. Nods to the chorus of familiar tunes, from Dixie to My Country, followed the final address, as veteran General Hooker was honored and the chamber sang farewell.
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Wandis
Indiana
Hamilton
Michiing
Ford
Dixie
Hooker
Stuart's Gin and Buchu Cure Adverts Quack Claims
An early 20th century misprint advert promotes Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a cure for diabetes gout rheumatism and other ailments. The copy alleges health restores energy and improves blood, urging readers to write for a drug catalog. It uses sensational language and lists numerous diseases to imply broad effectiveness.
Georgian Victory Forces Government Shipbuilding in Yard
Washington July 1 Special Rep Carter Tate won a key victory as Senate conferees yielded to his amendment to build at least one battleship in a government navy yard. The compromise authorizes one ship in a yard with future builds in emergencies, plus $176000 per yard for equipment. The conference report was adopted by both houses.
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Carter Tete
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Tate
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Louis Disbrow Arraigned on Murder Charges in Long Island
Louis Disbrow surrendered to Riverhead authorities and was brought to Southampton for arraignment before Justice Foster. He pleaded not guilty and demanded an immediate trial. The district attorney requested a hearing, which was set for tomorrow, before Disbrow returned to Riverhead jail.
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New York
Louis Disbrow
Riverhead
L. I
Clarence Foster
Sarah Lawrence
Good Ground
Southampton
Disbrow
Foster
Lawrence Disbrow
Fight Over Adjournment Debate in House
Washington July 1 The Ways and Means Committee ordered Chairman Payne to report the adjournment resolution at 5 30 amid a sharp division Representative Richardson Tennessee Democratic ranking member offered a one week delay to study trust legislation but the bid failed. The adjournment measure passed 137 to 75 with Democrats voting against.
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Ways and Means Committee
House Today
Payne
Richardson
Tennessee
House
Debt totals and cash in Treasury June 1902 report
The Comptroller of the Currency filed a statement of public debt at June 30, 1902 showing cash in the treasury at $969,457,241, a decrease from May 1902. Total debt: $1,228,031,356 including interest bearing and noninterest bearing portions. Cash by category: Gold reserve $150,000,000. trust funds $830,579,089. general fund $163,734,103. bank depositories $126,500,617. Demand liabilities total $912,245,594, leaving $368,574,115 cash on hand.
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Washington
Treasury
Statement of Public Debt Shows June 30 1902 Circulation Rise
Washington July 1 The monthly circulation statement from the comptroller of the currency notes total national bank notes at the close of business June 30 1902 reached 956 672 091 up 2 028 904 for the year and down 75 093 for the month The portion based on United States bonds stood at 314 238 811 a yearly decline of 989 051 573 and a monthly rise of 623 974 The circulation secured by lawful money was 42 433 280 up 12 881 777 for the year and down 704 067 for the month
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
National Bank
United States
Texas Nominations Rejected by Senate
Washington July 1 The senate in executive session rejected the nominations of Dallas Herbert and William H Harvey to be postmasters at Commerce and Belton Tex respectively. Rejections followed adverse recommendations by the committee on post offices amid protests.
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Washington
Senate
Dallas Herbert
William H Harvey
Commerce
Belton
Tex
Committee On Post Offices
Annual Coinage Statement Figures From Mint
The annual coinage statement issued by the director of the mint shows that fiscal year ending June 30, 1402, saw total coinage executed at the United States mints.
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Washington
United
Senate Debates End in Adjourning Sine Die
Washington July 1 the senate adjourned sine die after a stormy session on the Philippines question. Key figures Carmack Spooner Culberson McComas and Lodge clashed over a continuing investigation and a proposed visit to the Philippines. The Philippine government bill conference report passed, while Carmack’s resolution to extend inquiry was killed in committee.
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American Congress
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Spooner
Wisconsin
Culberson
Texas
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Maryland
Lodge
Massachusetts
Carmack
Philippine Committee
Philippine Islands
Cockrall
Missouri
Frye
Secretary of War
United States
Patterson
Colorado
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Merritt
Allison
Cockrell
Names for New War Ships Decided by Cabinet
The cabinet, led by Secretary Moody, approved names for six new warships funded by the naval appropriation bill. The four larger ships will be Louisiana Connecticut Tennessee and Washington with exact roles pending final allocation. The two gunboats will be Paducah and Dupuyue.
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Moody
Louisiana
Connecticut
Tennessee
Tvo
Paducah
Dupuaye
Congress Reports Over Billion Dollars In Recent Appropriations
Washington July 1 Chairman Cannon of the house appropriations committee today presented a statement showing total appropriations for the present session at 750,063,837 not including isthmian canal and river and harbor contracts. Representative Livingston Georgia submitted a statement indicating over one billion dollars in direct appropriations including contracts and promissory notes. Senator Allison released a breakdown totaling 800,193,837 with last year at 730,338,575.
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Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
Canyon
Executive Department
Livingston
Georgia
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Cleveland
Allison
Senate
Bailey and Beveridge Not Alotgther So Warm
Washington July 1 The senate opened with Bailey of Texas on the democratic side near the invocation. Spooner Burleson of Texas joined Bailey for a brief chat. Beveridge did not appear early, later entering the chamber and crossing to the republican side after cordial handshakes with colleagues.
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Senate
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Texas
Spooner
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Beveridge
Burleson
Bailey
Roosevelt Moves To Push Isthmian Canal Project
Washington July 1 The cabinet prepared measures to carry out the isthmian canal act. Secretary Hay, back from New Hampshire, presented the plan to the cabinet. Key steps include determining title transfer to the United States from the Panama Canal Company, negotiating a treaty with Colombia, and appointing a technical construction commission. The title issue will go to the attorney general. possible recourse to French courts or direct French legislative action may be sought to confirm legality. There is belief the French government may be inclined to resolve the title question.
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Washington
Hay
New Hampshire
United States
Panama Canal Company
Colombia
Chamber of Deputies
Corner Stone Laid at Grace Memorial Reformed Church
President Roosevelt laid the corner stone of the Grace Memorial Reformed Church at Fifteenth Street, dedicating the building to worship of God. The ceremony was brief and he departed after the stone was placed.
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Washington
Grace Memorial F Reformed Church
Roosevelt
Fifteenth and ©Strests
Justice Ramos Resigns Porto Rico Judge Citations
Chief Justice Ramos of the San Juan district court has tendered his resignation to the island’s governor and will vacate his bench by July 28. Officials in Porto Rico say most charges by the American Federation of Labor are unfounded or greatly exaggerated, though it is noted he misrepresented facts in private letters about two cases.
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Ramos
District Court of San Juan
Porto Rco
American Federation of Lator
Organization of Labor
Porto Rico
Department of Justice
Judea
Amos
Tvithout Foundation
Strike Didn’t Materialize in Chicago on July First
A planned strike by about 10,000 freight handlers did not occur today in Chicago. Union president Carran stated he would call a strike when ready, but warned no advance notice would be given.
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Chicago
Carran
Free Sample Coupon for Magnolia Balm Beauty Aid
A vintage style offer promises instant complexion improvement from Magnolia Balm for face, neck, arms, and hands. Readers are urged to mail the coupon with name and address to Lyoduanuisetuving Co for two free sample bottles, with a likely misspelled address in Nebraska.
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Lyoduanuisetuving Co
South Fifte
Earnings of United States Steel for quarter ending June 30
New York July 1 United States Steel Corporation reports net earnings for the quarter ending June 30 totaling 87.69 million, up from last year. May and April figures are provided and dividends declared on preferred and common stock. Jane Gayley elected to the executive committee. Shelby Tube Company acquisition contributes to higher earnings. Six month earnings total 64.41 million with 20.40 million undivided profits after dividends.
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United States Steel Corporation
Janes Gayley
Ince
Shelby Tube Company
Tung
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