Suppression of Facts Sparks Senate Clash Over Cuba Policy
In a heated final Senate session before recess, Pettigrew accused administration representatives of suppressing testimony and information from the war investigating commission. Debate touched on Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines, and resolutions urged republican government guarantees and noninterference in other nations.
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No River and Harbor Bill At Present Session
Chairman Burton of the river and harbor committee says there will probably be no river and harbor bill this session. He cites full engineer workloads, rising material costs, and unfinished authorized projects as reasons. He notes urgency for southwest pass of the Mississippi and Delaware River deepening as possible later priorities.
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Senate Accepts Hague Peace Treaty and Balloon Explosives Pact
The President sent to the Senate the Hague negotiated treaty for peaceful settlement of international disputes and a five year ban on launching explosives from balloons. The Senate quickly ended secrecy and considered the accompanying State Department report urging prompt action.
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House adjourns after filibuster over Grow reply
Washington December 20 no business was transacted as Democrats and some Republicans filibustered to adjourn and give ex Speaker Grow a chance to reply to Gaines. Majority Leader Payne was defeated on two roll calls before the House adjourned until January 3.
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Naval trial praises Chesapeake's seaworthiness
Washington December 20 Navy constructors report on the training ship Chesapeake following a Monday official trial. Comdr Emery in Boston notes the ship completed trials under light and fresh winds, maneuvered well with a stable keel and topsails, and showed remarkable stiffness and seaworthiness.
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Harvard Scholarships Announced At Fogg Art Museum
Harvard honors a new method for awarding scholarships as Crimson reports during a Fogg Art Museum event. President Eliot and others spoke while names of recipients for Class of 1901 and 1902 and Bowdoin prizes were printed in crimson programs and announced.
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Aid For Desp erate Women Meeting At St Josephs Home
A meeting is held at 8 pm at the new St. Josephs Home 43 East Brookline to plan a house warming and reception on Dec 27 and 28. The home, once a refuge for poor women, was reopened by the Grey Nuns under Archbishop Williams after two years closed. The event will feature tables selling aprons and crafts and food and drink with admission 2 cents.
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Lawton's Remains Borne To Manila For Final Honors
Major-General Lawton's body was brought from San Mateo to Manila with staff and cavalry escort. The funeral will be held at his Manila residence, then moved to Arlington Cemetery after arrangements for Mrs Lawton and the children. A guard of honor stays at a vault in El Peo Cemetery. Donations urged to officials in Washington and Havana for War Department relief.
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Lawton The Fearless Stories From Generals About Lawton
General Miles and General Alger recount Lawton’s character and conduct in the Geronimo pursuit. Miles recalls selecting Lawton for a demanding command and praises his relentless two month pursuit and service.
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Lawton recalled as brave soldier and family man in aged letters
The article recalls Major General Henry W. Lawton with stories of his military feats in pursuing renegade Indians into Mexico and his later life. It notes his Harvard law studies, Army appointment, and ties to Fort Wayne. It also details his marriage to a Kentucky woman and the numerous Lawton children in Manila. A Dec 20 1899 notice states Lawton left a legacy of good name, with a mortgage on a California home to be paid by supporters fundraising for debt clearance.
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Widow of General Henry Seeks Equitable Consideration
The widow of the late General Guy V. Henry who served as Governor General of Porto Rico believes no distinctions should be made as the matter remains before the committee.
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Cuban opposition to new Havana bishop targets Donatus Sbarretti
In Havana on December 20 Cubans move to oppose Mar Donatus Sbarretti the new Havana bishop from an Italian family and an official of the apostolic delegation in Washington. The article notes the Paris treaty pledge to safeguard property rights and questions U S enforcement.
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Wood Welcomed New Governor General of Cuba in Havana
Major General Leonard Wood arrived in Havana aboard the Mexico to assume as the new Governor General of Cuba. A thirteen gun salute from Cabanas Fort and a twenty one gun Cuban salute marked the ceremony as crowds greeted him at Machina Wharf. Wood met officials including Civil Governor Nunez and Commissioner Bliss, and later visited the palace before proceeding to the Hotel Inglaterra.
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Havana Custom House Fraud Arrests Shock City
In Havana on December 20 nine chief appraisers were arrested for collusion with numerous merchants to swindle the government. Authorities allege a two week, possibly longer, scheme misclassifying valuable goods into cheap categories, diverting thousands of dollars. Colonel Bliss led the evidence and expects convictions as more arrests follow.
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Fire destroys yellow fever hospital in Santiago de Cuba
The yellow fever hospital on an island across the bay in Santiago de Cuba was burned down today. The blaze, deemed incendiary, destroyed shelves tents cots and blankets while an adjoining building with 250 bodies of American soldiers in sealed coffins was saved by firemen. A new hospital will be built on the site.
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