New Minister Appointed to Turkey Over Missionary Claims
Washington dispatch says John Leishman, formerly minister to Switzerland, is named minister to Turkey replacing Strauss. The six year old Turkish missionary indemnity claim of 90 000 dollars may trigger serious friction. The sultan will be given time to pay after Leishman arrives before drastic steps are taken.
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Hopkins reapportionment bill sparks big House fight
Washington reports a major clash over the Hopkins reapportionment bill after the holidays. Minority members push a 194000 population basis to avoid any state losing representation, with gains for several states. Other items note district changes, medals, and a Senate confirmation wave.
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Pennsylvania Railway
Philippine Volunteers Begin Homeward Move After War
Thirty-seventh Regiment starts the homeward voyage on New Year’s Day from Laguna de Bay province aboard the Sheridan. Other volunteers and regulars follow. Panay allegiance reported at 21,000.
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Philippine Islands
Laguna de Bay District
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Eleventh Cavalry
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Meade
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Philippines
Hughes
Island of
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Bigamy convict in Waco gets four years in penitentiary
In Waco Texas George E Bailey was convicted on a bigamy indictment and received a four year prison term. Other dispatches note John D Rockefeller’s gift of 1500000 to the University of Chicago and the death of Mrs Jane Elizabeth Waggoner, Adams’ great granddaughter aged seventy, plus Beaumont Texans plan a new synagogue costing 45090.
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