Lodge Opens Debate on Philippine Tariff Bill Before Senate
Washington January 22 The senate debated the Philippine tariff bill with Lodge leading the discussion as chairman of the Philippines committee He urged quick enactment and warned against vague promises Rawlins of Utah defended the minority substitute promising independence once a stable government exists Bacon of Georgia criticized Secretary Root for allegedly allowing foreign flag vessels to trade with the Philippines in violation of law
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Philippines
Congress
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Utah
Doorstep Bargains Fade Fast As Hats And Cloaks Drop
The listing shows hats and cloaks marked down daily from regular prices, with walking hats dropping 50c per day until sold or offered at 50c, while 29 cloaks drop 100 per day until sold or closed. It highlights staged price slogans like a 2 Dollar Coat Friday and a $1.00 Saturday with varied daily reductions. Potential buyers urged to call R R MURPHY early for best chances.
Taft says Philippine insurrection limited to Batangas and Samar
Governor General Taft arrives in San Francisco and reports to press that the insurrection in the Philippines is confined to Batangas and Samar with growing peace sentiment. He cites repressive measures in Batangas, 843 teachers across 450 places, and notes civil government is improving conditions while Moros resist full civil rule.
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Batangas
Samar
Wright
Bell
United States
Indians Threaten Bloodshed If Hair and Blankets Banned
La Crosse Wisconsin January 22 It is feared an Indian outbreak may occur if the government enforces a ban on old customs including long hair blankets and face painting Chief White Eagle of the Winnebago camp opposite La Crosse says these are sacred privileges and will be protected by shedding blood if needed
Tillman and Landis Debate Democracy Versus Republicanism
In Dunkirk two thousand people heard U S senator Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina and Indiana congressman Charles Landis engage in a spirited joint debate on democracy versus republicanism. The addresses aligned with the platforms of 1900.
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Benjamin R. Tillman
United States Senate
South Carolina
Charles Landis
Congres
Indiana
Dunkirk
Naval clash near Panama marks revolutionary actions
Reports say the Lautaro and Padilla clashed with the Padilla deceiving officers by its white paint. General Alban was killed aboard the Lautaro and General Garcia named military commander. Revolt forces reached near Panama while a spy tied to Belisario Porras was captured and government honors were decreed for Alban.
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Colombia
Padilla
Lautaro
Alban
Garcia
Senor Arjona
Los Llanos
Colon
Gordona
Belisario Porras
Insurgent Leader Laque Surrenders in Batangas Province
Manila reports Briocio Laque and his entire command surrendered unconditionally to American forces in Batangas on January 20. Laque had fled from Mount Macolod area as his scattered fighters could not resist. He was given one week to hand over his party. Captain J. M. Hartshorne Jr. of the Seventh Infantry was killed by a sniper in Samar on January 2. News reached by mail via Second Lieutenant George W. Wallace due to telegraph gaps.
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Briocio Laque
Batangas Province
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Mount Macolod
Luzon
J. M. Hartshorne, Jr
Seventh Infantry
Samar
Hartshorne
Ninth
George W. Wallace
Wallace
Election of United States senators by direct vote
Washington reports the House committee on the election of president and vice president favors a bill for direct popular election of senators. The Senate privileges and elections committee held an informal discussion on the proposal with petitions from six states urging a national constitutional convention. Thirty petitions are required to trigger a convention, with debate on whether to unify or preserve separate petitions.
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Secretary Seeks 40000 Emergency Meat Inspection Funds
Washington January 22 The secretary of agriculture asks the House for an emergency appropriation of 40000 to continue microscopic meat inspections by the Bureau of Animal Industry. He warns that without funds after March 1 exports to Europe will be disrupted and trade relations damaged.
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Washington
Europe
House of Representatives
Bureau of Animal Industry
A Necessity In the Home Demand for the Telephone
The piece argues the telephone is essential for business social and domestic life and not a luxury. It urges readers to ask the local manager to explain the various forms and options available.
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