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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1900
Page
1
Senate agreed in executive session to a Davis amendment vote on the Hay Pauncefote treaty next Thursday at 3 pm. Senator Teller urged maintaining American military control along the canal and argued against seeking England's assent as contrary to U S independence.
Debates over the Davis amendment and section 7 of article 2 continue as Senators Lodge Morgan Teller and others clash over fortifications and military police along the canal. The Davis amendment aims to guard US defense while preserving canal security.
West Virginia expects the largest state representation at the 28th Triennial Conclave of Knights of Templar in Louisville August 27-30 1901. Five WV commanderies have hotel space at the Willard with 500 swords and ladies, plus rooms for 131 Wheeling No 1 on floor two Ivanhoe No 10 Bramwell on floor one Crusade No 6 Fairmount on floors three and four Calvary No 7 Parkersburg on floor three Kanawha No 4 Charleston in Willard Annex. Louisville plans a major program including an 80 000 Knights parade and 125 bands, with entertainment and prizes.
In Harrisburg on December 8 the senatorial race shifts to steady campaigning. L Magee rents a handsome house and Quay supporters seek one for him. Both sides claim firm positions. Quay may be deceived by double voting from relied allies as hospitality pours from local residences.
Washington reports the West Virginia contingent left town after talks on spoils, naming Geo. W. Atkinson as district attorney to replace Jos. HL, James, Reese Blizzard to succeed A. B. White as internal revenue collector, and Jas. K. Hall to be paymaster in the army. Also Richmond notes Judge J Rand Pucker engaged to Miss Sophy Hazeltine. Virginia penitentiary posts show 1454 prisoners on Nov 1 and 1498 average during November. several paroles and rewards.
Washington assesses that cutting war revenue taxes by about 30 million dollars may threaten a healthy surplus. officials fear cuts beyond 40 million could strain the treasury amid contingencies from Philippines Cuba and China. they argue a modest reduction now with further cuts later is wiser to sustain national strength.
Havana authorities seek bids to remove the wreck of the Maine and all materials within the harbor by April 1 next, claiming the obstruction hinders navigation and slows reconciliation between Spaniards and Americans. The disposal site remains undetermined, with no clear plan for remnants.
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