Charleston Postmaster Nominee Faces Senate Fight
Harris, chosen for Charleston postmaster, has drawn per diem while living in New York and later District of Columbia, sparking a nonresident residency controversy. Senators Tillman and McLaurin are positioned to oppose confirmation amid Charleston protests.
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Roosevelt Invited to Texas and New Mexico Fair
Representative Blayden invites President to attend the San Antonio fair October 18 to 29, with the president stating he plans to visit Texas next autumn and may include the trip. Delegate Rodey invites him to Albuquerque fair starting October 13, and the president hopes to combine visits on one trip if possible.
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Postmaster Blodgett Receives $100 Salary Increase
Washington May 29 Special In the annual readjustment of postoffice salaries Postmaster Blodgett is raised from 3800 to 3900 dollars while other Georgia postmasters at Macon Albany Brunswick Columbus Dawson Eastman Hiberton Forsyth Griffin Athens Bainbridge Cedartown Cuthbert Dublin Eatonton Fitzgerald Gainesville and Jackson gain 100 dollars each. Dahlonega moves from the presidential class to the fourth class due to revenue changes.
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Thompson Given a Watch Show Guests on Southern Tour
Washington May 2 Special Csn gtedaman Thompson of Alabama was presented with a handsome jeweled watch by the gentlemen who hosted the south tour at the Hotel Hamilton. Mr Littlefield of Maine spoke, with other party members including Secretary Shaw Judge Smith and Judge Chambers. Thompson praised the southern visit saying it showed no sectional feeling and a common goal to unite the nation.
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Too Many Congressmen Absent Amid Closing Session
Representative Payne of New York introduced a resolution to rescind all leaves of absence granted to transact business in the closing weeks of the session. The measure was referred to the committee on rules and is expected to be reported promptly.
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Payne
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Clay Urges Freedom for the Philippines in Senate Debate
In Washington on May 29, Senator Clay led a Democratic critique of the Philippine government bill while Senator Spooner and Senator Morgan backed the Republican position. Clay argued against permanent U.S. retention, urging a path to Filipino self government and criticizing the administration for delaying independence. Morgan defended the policy, praising religious freedom and the army, while Spooner endorsed the bill, lauding Roosevelt and McKinley and framing opposition as pessimism.
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Morgan Scores by Democrats Over Nicaragua Canal Fight
Alabama Senator Morgan faces Democrat backlash after a two hour speech backing the Philippine bill seen as a maneuver to aid the Nicaragua canal push. Democrats, upset by his stance, consider voting for Panama or deferring the decision to the president, challenging Morgan's influence.
Deadline Around Weyler Camps Described in Senate Testimony
Senate committee hears Colonel A L Warner describe Philippine concentration camps. Villagers grouped by village, allowed 300 to 800 yards outside the line with a danger of shooting nonhelpless people. Camps praised for protection, food, medical care, and sanitation. Wolfe policy aims to starve hostiles, capture Malvar, and restore civil rule by July Fourth.
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Philippines
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Army
Wagner
Malvar
Tehir
Weyler
Cuba
Sumner
Bell
Chaffee
Batangas
Laguna
Hill Coinage Bill Passes Recoinage of Standard Dollars
Washington May 28 The house passed a bill to increase subsidiary silver coinage amid Democratic opposition to the recoinage of standard silver dollars into subsidiary coins Public necessaries may drive future recoinage The conference reports on omnibus public works and fortifications appropriations were adopted and then adjourned until Monday
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House
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Evans Bids Farewell at White House Before London Posting
At Washington on May 23 H Clay Evans new consul general to London visited the White House to bid farewell to the president before departing June 4 for his post. The address covered tensions with the Philippines and debates on sovereignty, with Spooner and Carmack figures debating Aguinaldo’s actions and the Manila war context. Spooner mocked parallels to Cuba while reaffirming US gains from Spain. Big Spooner to conclude Saturday.
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Cuba
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Hiar
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Otis
Wilpinos
Carmack
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Spain
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Big Spooner
Gurney Refrigerators Offer Longstanding Quality
The dealer touts the Gurney Refrigerator as a top choice after eleven years of sales. It notes the original defects have been removed by manufacturers over time and praises the craftsmanship of the machine as the best produced by skilled workers.
Democracy voice on arms and Philippines independence
A political column notes opposition to mass militarism and calls for Philippine independence once peace returns. It praises militia as safer for internal peace and warns against expanding the standing army. The piece also cites a judiciary convention with notable speakers and outlines Democratic strategy on trusts and tariffs for the upcoming elections.
Epigraws From Wu Lips on Race and Religion
A speaker contrasts Western fast pace with Chinese caution in business. He explains Chinese religious practice with Confucianism and multiple priests for prayers, arguing for mutual respect, practical thinking, and a vision of peaceful coexistence across civilizations.
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